Catalog 2014-2015 
    
    Apr 20, 2024  
Catalog 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Adult Basic Education

  
  • ABED 010 ABE Orientation

    1 credits
    This course is for students who plan to enroll in the ABE program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Topics covered include LWIT campus resources, programs, and courses, and educational and professional goal-setting. CASAS placement test and WABERS demographic form, or instructor permission.
  
  • ABED 024 Writing Fundamentals

    6 credits
    This course is exclusively for students with sufficient reading, listening, and speaking skills and developing writing skills. It is intended to prepare students for entry into the ABED 046  and developmental English sequence.
    Prerequisites: Appropriate CASAS and writing scores and instructor’s permission.
  
  • ABED 030 Adult Basic Education Math I

    1-2 credits
    Students gain mastery of whole number concepts and methods through the use of the four basic mathematical operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in both numeric and story problems. Students also study numeral and word representations of numbers, and the US standard measurement system.
    Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
  
  • ABED 035 Basic Skills Level I

    1-5 credits
    Improve writing, reading, spelling, arithmetic, and English language speaking skills in an individualized self-paced learning environment.
    Prerequisites: Instructor permission and equivalent placement test scores.
  
  • ABED 036 Basic Skills Level II

    1-5 credits
    Improve writing, reading, spelling, arithmetic, and English language speaking skills in an individualized self-paced learning environment. LRC instructor permission required; go to E214 to register.
    Prerequisites: Instructor permission and equivalent placement test scores.
  
  • ABED 037 Basic Skills Level III

    1-5 credits
    Improve writing, reading, spelling, arithmetic, and English language speaking skills in an individualized self-paced learning environment.
    Prerequisites: Instructor permission and equivalent placement test scores.
  
  • ABED 040 Adult Basic Education Math II

    5 credits
    This course covers fractions, decimals, percents, and ratios through the use of the four basic mathematical operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in both numeric and story problems. Content includes numeric, symbol, and word representations of numbers and the US measurement system.
    Prerequisites: ABED 030 , equivalent placement score, or instructor permission.
  
  • ABED 043 GED® Math Review

    5 credits
    This course reviews math topics on the GED® exam. Both lecture and individualized work are offered.
    Prerequisites: Appropriate placement test score.
  
  • ABED 045 Reading Improvement

    5 credits
    An introductory Adult Basic Education reading skills class where students will focus on the sentence, including basic sentence types, usage, and punctuation. Students will practice writing sentences that relate to the same topic, which will be used to lead the student into the development of paragraphs that are unified under a topic and a thesis sentence.
    Prerequisites: Equivalent placement score or instructor permission.
  
  • ABED 046 Writing

    5 credits
    An introductory Adult Basic Education writing skills class where students will focus on the sentence, including basic sentence types, usage, and punctuation. Students will practice writing sentences that relate to the same topic, which will be used to lead the student into the development of paragraphs that are unified under a topic and a thesis sentence.
    Prerequisites: Equivalent placement score or instructor permission.
  
  • ABED 047 Job Skills Training

    1-15 credits
    Students strengthen worker readiness skills through learning modules, group discussion and reading. General content includes effective communication, motivation, time management, financial management, workplace values and worker portfolio development.
    Prerequisites: Placement in class is by WorkFirst staff.
  
  • ABED 048 Self-paced GED®

    1-5 credits
    Set up an individual study plan to guide you through self-paced lessons; tutoring available when necessary.
    Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
  
  • ABED 049 Structured GED Preparation

    5 credits
    This class is designed to prepare students to take all five parts of the GED EXAM. This is a non-graded, continuous enrollment class. The class offers a combination of lecture and lab work.
    Prerequisites: Minimum CASAS Reading score and instructor permission.
  
  • ABED 053 ESL/ABED Healthcare Bridge

    1-6 credits
    This course provides a common basis of knowledge (basic anatomy and physiology and medical terminology) for all healthcare programs in order to increase students’ readiness for healthcare programs. Students will practice and improve the language skills integrated with Health/Science content, with an equal attention dedicated to both.
    Prerequisites: EASL 040  or equivalent CASAS test placement. Corequisites: EASL 050 /EASL 065 , or ABED 045 /ABED 046 .
  
  • ABED 054 Online Grammar & Writing For Advanced ESL

    2 credits
    This writing class delivered on-line builds grammar skills in areas(such as verb tenses and clauses) that remain a barrier to non-native English speakers’ success in ABED and ENGL 093  classes.
    Prerequisites: EASL 050  or equivalent placement.
  
  • ABED 055 Online GED® Writing Preparation

    3 credits
    Builds skills related to successfully passing the LA: Writing portion of the GED® test. Students improve sentence skills (grammar, usage, and mechanics) and develop five-paragraph essays.
    Prerequisites: Appropriate placement test score or instructor permission.

Accounting

  
  • ACCT 105 Quickbooks

    3 credits
    QuickBooks is a popular accounting program designed for both business and personal use. Instruction includes how to create and use a variety of accounts and forms pertaining to customers, vendors, banks, inventory, check printing, reports and charts.
    Prerequisites: ACCT 111 , BTE 105 , BTE 120 , or instructor permission.
  
  • ACCT 111 Introduction to Accounting I

    5 credits
    This is an introductory course emphasizing double entry bookkeeping for a sole proprietor. Students learn how to record business transactions, detect and correct errors, and prepare financial statements. A practice set provides the opportunity to maintain records for a business.
    Prerequisites: MATH 070 , ENGL 093 , or equivalent placement score.
  
  • ACCT 112 Business Calculator Applications

    3 credits
    Students learn to use the desktop calculator by touch with a proficiency in speed and accuracy. Students use the desktop calculator to solve a variety of business-related problems.
    Prerequisites: MATH 070  or equivalent placement score.
  
  • ACCT 210 Introduction to Accounting II

    5 credits
    Course covers basic accounting concepts, principles, and financial statement preparation for a sole proprietorship. The course emphasizes merchandising operations, special journals, payroll, and payroll taxes.
    Prerequisites: ACCT 111 , BUSA 100  or MATH 087 , or instructor permission.
  
  • ACCT 255 Income Tax I

    5 credits
    Introduction to federal income tax laws for individuals. Course covers gross income, deductions, and tax credits with emphasis on in-depth preparation of individual tax returns. This course also covers items related to sole proprietorship business income (schedule C).
    Prerequisites: ACCT 210 .
  
  • ACCT 256 Income Tax II

    5 credits
    Beyond the basics of ACCT 255  individual income taxes. Course covers business expenses, cost recovery (tax depreciation), capital gains and losses, disposition of business assets, partnership taxation, and standard corporate income tax including subchapter S corporations. In addition the course will cover payroll and withholding tax procedures, general tax planning, and IRS procedures and penalties.
    Prerequisites: ACCT 255 .
  
  • ACCT 275 Ethics in Business

    5 credits
    This course introduces ethical decision making processes used in business. Through group interaction and case scenarios, students learn moral philosophies and social responsibilities as they pertain to working in business.
    Prerequisites: BUSA 103  or ENGL& 101 , and ACCT 210 .
  
  • ACCT 280 Accounting Projects

    3 credits
    A capstone simulation a student develops with the instructor to give the student more depth or breadth in application or theory in accounting.
    Prerequisites: Term V or Term VI accounting student or instructor permission.
  
  • ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I

    5 credits
    The first course in the accounting transfer sequence. This course introduces basic principles, concepts, theories and procedures of recording, analyzing, and interpreting financial data.
    Prerequisites: MATH 087  and ENGL 093  or equivalent placement score. ACCT 111  recommended.
  
  • ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II

    5 credits
    The second course in the accounting transfer sequence. This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of accounting with application to sole proprietorship and corporate forms of business organization.
    Prerequisites: ACCT& 201  or instructor permission.
  
  • ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III

    5 credits
    The third course in the accounting transfer sequence. Students learn presentation and interpretation of financial data for managerial use. Applications of accounting output to managerial control and planning are emphasized.
    Prerequisites: ACCT& 202  or instructor permission.

Auto Collision Repair Technician

  
  • ACRT 121 Basic Auto Body Repair

    4 credits
    This intensively hands on course focuses on the diagnosing, repair procedures, and product knowledge needed to accomplish basic auto body repair.
    Prerequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , TRAN 125 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 122, ACRT 123, ACRT 124.
  
  • ACRT 125 Refinishing Products, Tools & Equipment

    4 credits
    This course focuses on the products, tools, and equipment used in refinishing and gives the student hands-on practice with each.
    Prerequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 126 , ACRT 225 , and ACRT 226 , or instructor permission.
  
  • ACRT 126 Surface Preparation, Masking & Detailing

    4 credits
    This course focuses on the procedures necessary to prepare surfaces for paint, mask off areas not painted, and perform professional final detailing.
    Prerequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 125 , ACRT 225 , and ACRT 226 , or instructor permission.
  
  • ACRT 135 Door & Glass Service

    4 credits
    This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge, and tool skills needed to properly service and repair doors, stationary, and moveable glass.
    Prerequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 136 , ACRT 235 , ACRT 236 , or instructor permission.
  
  • ACRT 136 Measuring & Realignment Procedures

    4 credits
    This course focuses on the use of measuring and frame straightening equipment to properly straighten unibody and frame vehicles.
    Prerequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 135 , ACRT 235 , and ACRT 236 , or instructor permission.
  
  • ACRT 145 Metal Panel Repair

    4 credits
    This intensively hands on course focuses on assessing metal panel damage and teaches numerous metal straightening techniques.
    Prerequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 146 , ACRT 245 , ACRT 246 , or instructor permission.
  
  • ACRT 146 Body Fillers and Applications

    4 credits
    This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge, and tool skills needed to apply various types of body fillers.
  
  • ACRT 155 Vehicle Construction Technology

    4 credits
    This course reviews how both body over frame and unibody vehicles are constructed and how to obtain service information, specifications and measurements.
    Prerequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 156 , ACRT 255 , ACRT 256 , or instructor permission.
  
  • ACRT 156 Estimating/Shop Management

    4 credits
    This course focuses on learning how to estimate the cost to repair damage using the estimating systems found in the industry. It also covers technology and procedures used to manage a shop.
    Prerequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 145 , ACRT 245 , ACRT 245, or instructor permission.
  
  • ACRT 214 Paint Tinting & Matching I

    4 credits
    This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge and tool skills needed to a properly complete paint mixing and matching procedures.
    Prerequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 211, ACRT 212, ACRT 213.
  
  • ACRT 225 Refinishing Application Procedures

    4 credits
    This course focuses on learning and practicing the skills, procedures, & techniques necessary to apply various refinishing products.
    Prerequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 125 , ACRT 126 , ACRT 226 , or instructor permission.
  
  • ACRT 226 Color Mixing, Matching & Paint Problems

    4 credits
    This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge, and skills needed to properly complete paint mixing and matching procedures. Paint problem identification and resolutions are also covered.
    Prerequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 125 , ACRT 126 , ACRT 225 , or instructor permission.
  
  • ACRT 235 Welded Panel Removal & Replacement

    4 credits
    This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge, and tool skills needed to remove, replace, and adjust welded-on body panels.
    Prerequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 135 , ACRT 136 , ACRT 236 , or instructor permission.
  
  • ACRT 236 Corrosion Protection

    4 credits
    This course focuses on identifying and restoring various types of corrosion protection materials currently used.
    Prerequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 135 , ACRT 136 , ACRT 235 , or instructor permission.
  
  • ACRT 245 Plastic & Composite Panel Repairs

    4 credits
    This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge and tool skills needed to properly repair plastic and composite panels.
    Prerequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 145 , ACRT 146 , ACRT 246 , or instructor permission.
  
  • ACRT 246 Disassembly & Reassembly Technology & Procedures

    4 credits
    This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge, and tool skills needed to fully disassemble and reassemble parts, panels, and assemblies.
    Prerequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 145 , ACRT 146 , ACRT 245 , or instructor permission.
  
  
  • ACRT 256 Mechanical and Electrical Systems

    4 credits
    This course focuses on the basics of identifying and diagnosing mechanical and electrical system repair needs.
    Prerequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 155 , ACRT 156 , ACRT 255 , or instructor permission.
  
  
  
  

Adult High School

  
  • AHSE 050 English Comp and Literature

    5 credits
    This course prepares students to pass a high school equivalency examination, and/or meet the Washington State high school diploma requirements for English. It is a contextualized course that applies the conventions of English reading and writing to various content areas including history, science, occupational research, fine arts, and/or physical education. Students learn and apply writing and reading skills consistent with the high school level Common Core Standards for College and Career Readiness.
    Prerequisites: A minimum of 221 on the CASAS Reading Assessment, and a writing sample.
  
  • AHSE 051 Issues in Contemporary History and Civics

    5 credits
    This contextualized history course examines a contemporary history civics issue in depth. This course prepares the student to pass a high school equivalency examination and meet the history requirements of Washington State High School Diploma.
    Prerequisites: A minimum of 221 on the CASAS Reading Assessment, and a writing sample.
  
  • AHSE 052 Special Topics in US History & Government

    5 credits
    This contextualized US history course prepares the student to meet the high school equivalency examination and satisfy the US History and Government requirement for the Washington State High School Diploma.
    Prerequisites: A minimum of 221 on the CASAS Reading Assessment, and a writing sample.
  
  • AHSE 053 Special Topics in Washington State History

    5 credits
    Contextualized history course prepares students to pass a high school equivalency examination and satisfies the Washington History requirement for the Washington State High School Diploma. This course provides students the opportunity to examine a current state issue within a historical context.
    Prerequisites: A minimum of 221 on the CASAS Reading Assessment, and a writing sample.
  
  • AHSE 054 High School Equivalency Orientation

    3 credits
    This course orients students to the HSE Exam/HS21+ Pathway, the college in general, the online platform, and to various programs and resources. Students complete learning assessments, identify potential barriers to completion and mitigation plans. Students determine most appropriate high school equivalency pathway for their circumstances, then set goals and an academic plan to achieve them. Course provides instruction in navigation of the college website and online learning platform, as well as, study skills, persistence strategies, and traits of a successful student. It also provides orientation to independent learning contracts and portfolio assessment to those students preparing.
    Prerequisites: A minimum of 221 on the CASAS Reading Assessment, and a writing sample.

Applied Design

  
  • APDZ 310 Introduction to Applied Design

    5 credits
    A survey course of concepts and issues in applied design. Design terminology will be reviewed and contemporary design-related concepts such as human factors, interaction design, usability, and heuristics will be examined.
    Prerequisites: Admission to BTAD program or instructor permission.
  
  • APDZ 312 Design Theory II

    5 credits
    This course provides a survey of the field of industrial design from historical, cultural, and multi-disciplinary perspectives. Students will explore theories underlying industrial design, assess products for usability, and examine design processes, including ideation, need finding, process documentation, project definition, scheduling, and team member roles.
    Prerequisites: APDZ 310  and admission to BTAD program or instructor permission.
  
  • APDZ 321 The Business of Design

    5 credits
    This course provides an overview of business vocabulary, functions, processes, and the design segment for students in the BTAD program. It also addresses aspects of management and leadership, law, contracts, and human resources. Case studies of design businesses are included.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BTAD Program.
  
  • APDZ 331 Managing Creativity & Innovation

    5 credits
    The unique role of the manager who is responsible for creation and design is examined. Particular attention is paid to the skills needed to lead a team of creative professionals.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BTAD Program.
  
  • APDZ 332 Entrepreneurship & Design

    5 credits
    A practical study of how design innovations lead to new opportunities. Issues of copyright, patent, license, marketing, securing capital and freelancing will be discussed. Students will create a business plan for an entrepreneurial design venture.
    Prerequisites: Admission to BTAD program or instructor permission.
  
  • APDZ 333 Applied Design Technology

    5 credits
    Course designed for BTAD students to learn a new or updated technology software taught in a lower-division course while working directly with an upper-division faculty advisor to ensure lower-division technology outcomes and upper-division communication, problem solving and project design outcomes are met.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BTAD Program.
  
  • APDZ 334 Applied Design Theory

    5 credits
    Course designed for BTAD student to learn or enhance a skill, technique or theoretical understanding taught in a lower-division course while working directly with an upper-division faculty advisor to ensure lower-division course skills outcomes and upper-division, critical thinking, analytical and project design outcomes are met.
    Prerequisites: Admission to BTAD Program and instructor permission.
  
  • APDZ 335 Introduction to Computational Design

    5 credits
    Computational design emphasizes the use of pre-established rules or parameters to generate multiple designs. The designer learns to critically assess each design and determine which designs meet the desired idea or concept. This course provides a survey of the discipline of computational design as it relates to theory and application.
    Prerequisites: Admission to BTAD program or instructor permission, HUM 311  or HUM 312 recommended.
  
  • APDZ 361 Design Research Project

    3 credits
    Students will complete a culminating project integrating their program coursework and resulting in a portfolio piece or case study that involves research and design process from discovery to proof of concept, showcasing their abilities.
    Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
  
  • APDZ 381 Theory of Interactivity

    5 credits
    This course provides a survey of the field of interaction design from historical, cultural and industry practice perspectives. Students will study the basics of human perception, explore the rules that govern interaction design, and examine principles of human-computer interaction.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BTAD Program or instructor permission.
  
  • APDZ 382 Brand Communication and Marketing

    5 credits
    This course provides a survey of the field of brand communication design and marketing from historical, cultural and industry practice perspectives. Students will study the principles of brand communication and contemporary marketing theory.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BTAD Program or instructor permission.
  
  • APDZ 383 Digital Design Fabrication and Prototyping

    5 credits
    This course provides a survey of the field of design fabrication and prototyping from the perspective of design, materials, and industry practices. Students will be guided through a lab environment using rapid prototyping devices and physical modeling techniques. Theoretical underpinnings will suggest how the “machine” is becoming more integrated into the design process.
    Prerequisites: ENGT 131  or MMDP 124  (or CAD equivalent) and admission to the BTAD Program or instructor permission.
  
  • APDZ 385 Environmental Graphic Design

    5 credits
    This course provides a survey of the field of environmental graphic design from historical, cultural and industry practice perspectives. Students will study the principles and practices of way finding, entertainment retail, exhibit design, and infographics.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BTAD Program or instructor permission.
  
  • APDZ 441 Project Management

    5 credits
    Examines essential strategies and methods for managing projects. Students apply a step-by-step methodology to develop plans, apply project management concepts, demonstrate presentation skills and perform a post project review for projects specific to the design field.
    Prerequisites: Admission to BTAD program.
  
  • APDZ 451 Design Team Practicum

    5 credits
    Under the direction of their instructor, students will work in teams to perform design tasks in partnership with real-world design projects. Some on-site work at a partner organization may be required.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BTAD Program and instructor permission.
  
  • APDZ 461 Senior Capstone Project or Internship

    5 credits
    Students will complete a culminating project integrating all of their coursework and resulting in an employment portfolio piece that involves all steps in the design process from ideation to proof of concept, showcasing their abilities.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BTAD program and instructor permission.
  
  • APDZ 497 Design Practice Internship

    1-5 credits
    Professional practice design internship designed to expand student learning in the workplace. Students work with a faculty member and internship site supervisor to formalize the academic component of the experience through development of learning objectives, professional projects, timesheets, work samples and written reviews.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BTAD Program and instructor permission

Architectural Graphics

  
  • ARCH 201 History of American Architecture

    3 credits
    History of architecture in America from the 17th century colonial beginnings through the 20th century. Topics include European influence, vernacular styles, architectural terminology, and an introduction to the architects who influenced design and construction in America.
    Prerequisites: ENGT 101  or instructor permission.
  
  • ARCH 205 Theory of Architecture

    3 credits
    This course investigates and studies architectural theories of importance. Lecture and research assignments will expand awareness of architectural values and principles, including influential theorist and theories throughout history.
    Prerequisites: ENGT 101  or instructor permission.
  
  • ARGT 111 Architectural Print Reading I

    2 credits
    This course is an overview and introduction to print reading and interpretation, layout, terminology, dimensions, symbols, and building codes. Actual professional construction documents will be reviewed and studied.
    Prerequisites: ENGT 101  or instructor permission.
  
  • ARGT 112 Construction Techniques

    3 credits
    This course covers residential construction methods and techniques, terminology, materials, codes, permits, and costs. Includes study of wood framing systems, foundation systems, stair design, and roof systems.
    Prerequisites: ARGT 111 .
  
  • ARGT 121 Architectural Graphics

    4 credits
    Fundamentals of architectural graphics including: terminology, media, line conventions, architectural lettering, scaling, sketching, floor plans, sections, elevations, and dimensioning techniques. Emphasis is placed on architectural standards and conventions.
    Prerequisites: ENGT 101  or instructor permission.
  
  • ARGT 131 Revit Architecture I

    4 credits
    This is a basic course in Autodesk Revit Architecture. Students will learn how to produce an instructor directed architectural project utilizing basic Revit operations such as walls, roofs, annotations and dimensions. Revit is an architectural program and uses architectural elements and terminology.
    Prerequisites: ARGT 121  or instructor permission.
  
  • ARGT 132 Revit Architecture II

    4 credits
    This is a continuation course in Revit Architecture. Students will focus on the model building process and create more advanced architectural models. To accomplish this, students will use: massing, file linking, site tools, rendering, custom content and other trades like lighting and HVAC. Students will use other tools to review and verify information in their model with a focus on constructability, design, and sustainability.
    Prerequisites: ENGT 131 , ARGT 131 .
  
  • ARGT 211 Architectural Print Reading II

    2 credits
    Advanced print reading and interpretation of architectural construction documents are covered in this course. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of layout, terminology, materials, construction methods, dimensions, symbols, building codes, and notes through professional presentations.
    Prerequisites: ARGT 222  or instructor permission.
  
  • ARGT 212 Residential Construction Techniques

    4 credits
    This course researches different construction methods and techniques, terminology, materials, and building systems. It includes research of new and innovative construction materials, technologies, and applications.
    Prerequisites: ARGT 112.
  
  • ARGT 215 Construction Materials

    4 credits
    Study of construction materials for residential and commercial architecture including wood, steel, plastics, composites, masonry and concrete.
    Prerequisites: ARGT 112  or instructor permission.
  
  • ARGT 221 Residential Design Drawings

    4 credits
    This course covers residential design beginning at a conceptual stage through the design development phase of a project. Design drawings are produced utilizing common architectural graphic media techniques.
    Prerequisites: ARGT 211  and ARCH 201 , or instructor permission.
  
  • ARGT 222 Residential Construction Documents

    4 credits
    This is a continuation of ARGT 221  and the course covers residential architectural graphics standards, floor plans, sections, elevations, stairs, roofs, and foundations. Primary focus is on developing and refining production of construction documents. Various architectural graphics media and software applications are utilized.
    Prerequisites: ARGT 221 , or instructor permission.
  
  • ARGT 223 Residential Project - Advanced

    4 credits
    This is an advanced class for students to create an additional residential project: Students will develop a complete set of design and/or working drawings applying local building codes. Various architectural graphics media and software applications are utilized.
    Prerequisites: ARGT 222  or instructor permission.
  
  • ARGT 225 Construction Management and Estimating

    3 credits
    This course covers construction units of measure, estimating techniques, methods of preparing construction estimates, and management of a construction project. Office practices and construction scheduling are covered.
    Prerequisites: MATH 098  or MATH 099 , ARGT 112 , or instructor permission.
  
  • ARGT 228 Construction Specifications

    4 credits
    This course is a study of the construction contract process, methods, materials, contractual relationships, specifications, construction document organization, and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) - Masterformat 2004.
    Prerequisites: ARGT 222  or instructor permission.
  
  • ARGT 231 Commercial Building Systems

    2 credits
    This course is a study of commercial construction techniques: materials, standards, codes, permits, and costs. Various concrete construction systems and steel frame systems are investigated and presented.
    Prerequisites: ARGT 112 .
  
  • ARGT 232 Commercial Design Drawings

    4 credits
    This course covers commercial design beginning at a conceptual stage through the design development phase of a project. A set of design drawings are produced utilizing common architectural graphic media techniques.
    Prerequisites: ENGT 131 , ARGT 222 .
  
  • ARGT 233 Commercial Construction Documents

    4 credits
    This course is a continuation of ARGT 232  covering commercial architectural graphics standards, floor plans, sections, elevations, stairs, roofs, and foundations. Primary focus is on production of construction documents. Various architectural graphics media and software applications are utilized.
    Prerequisites: ARGT 232 .
  
  • ARGT 241 Architectural Illustration

    3 credits
    This course covers architectural illustration techniques and includes: orthographic, axonometric and oblique projection; and 2- point perspectives. Presentation and rendering techniques with emphasis on a variety of media, applying software previously learned, such as AutoCAD, Revit, or Microstation.
    Prerequisites: ENGT 131  or ARGT 131 .
  
  • ARGT 245 Architectural Model Building

    4 credits
    This is a basic course in architectural model making. Emphasis is placed on current model making techniques used by architectural and engineering firms for marketing their professional services and proposals.
    Prerequisites: ARGT 221 .
  
  • ARGT 261 Architectural Problems I

    4 credits
    Students develop and define a project while coordinating with faculty. The architectural project begins at a conceptual stage and will develop through the design phase of a project. Students work individually or on teams, explore and document their work through sketches, study models, and design and present their drawings.
    Prerequisites: ENGT 132 , ARGT 222 .
  
  • ARGT 262 Architectural Problems II

    4 credits
    This is a continuation of Architectural Problems I. Student will continue project development while coordinating with faculty. The student’s architectural project begins at the design phase and will continue through design development. Students working individually or on teams, explore and document their project process through sketches, study models, presentation, and working drawings.
    Prerequisites: ARGT 222 .

Auto Restoration

  
  • ARST 211 Introduction to Automotive Restoration

    4 credits
    This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge, and tool skills to expose students to the principles of automotive restoration and team/project management skills.
    Prerequisites: ACRT 226 , ACRT 236 , ACRT 246 , ACRT 256 . Corequisites: ARST 212 , ARST 213 , ARST 216 .
  
  
  
  
  
  • ARST 216 Auto Restoration Estimating

    4 credits
    This hands-on course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge, and tool skills necessary to estimate the costs involved in restoring an older vehicle.
    Prerequisites: ACRT 226 , ACRT 236 , ACRT 246 , ACRT 256 . Corequisites: ARST 211 , ARST 212 , ARST 213 .

Art

  
  • ART 102 Design I

    5 credits
    This course covers exploration of the two-dimensional design process including problem identification, creative ideation, and design solutions. Students will engage in critical dialogue exploring the content and context of design solutions. The principles and elements of design and the Gestalt principles will be examined and students will create design solutions based on them.
 

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