2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

ART 286 Digital Animation and Interactive
Design II
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: ART 285. Emphasizes cooperative learning, problem
solving and the exploration of current design trends in technology.
Applies contemporary concepts, utilizing computer literacy, (information
literacy), and accessing information to create original web sites and
digital 3D interactivity. Provides the ability to produce and develop
game design, animations for the web, interactive video presentations,
and/or explore a creative endeavor targeted for a specific audience, or
fine art purpose. (30-60)
ART 287 Printmaking II, Past and Present 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: ART 280 (or equivalent). Highly Recommended: ART
271 or ART 206, ART 116 or ART 217. Expands upon a “digital era”
approach to fine-art printmaking; negotiating between the studio,
computer, printer and press. Combines and incorporates safe, nontoxic
print and transfer methods and materials (both traditional and
contemporary) with new digital directions and technologies found in
today’s printmaking curriculum and professional art industry. Develops
further their printmaking portfolios in a variety of approaches taught,
or select a chosen concentration in printmaking to further investigate
or explore. (0-90)
ART 288 Digital Imaging II 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: ART 271. Explores advanced image and photographic
manipulation software. Develops further and emphasizes aesthetic
awareness in the art of digital image-making. Credit may be earned in
either ART 271B or ART 272 but not both. (30-60)
ART 289 New Media 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: None. Recommend ART 111, ART 115, ART 116. Provides
a lecture/discussion style format in combination with studio work time
to explore new art forms. Credit may be earned in ART 289 or IHU 289
but not in both. (30-60)
ART 290-299 Special Projects in Art
American Sign Language
ASL 111 American Sign Language I 3 Sem Hrs
Introduces the student to American Sign Language, the language many
deaf or hearing impaired adults use. Incorporates the deaf culture
throughout the course. Credit may be earned in SL 111 or ASL 111 but
not in both. (45-0)
ASL 112W American Sign Language II 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: SL 111 or ASL 111 or instructor permission. Builds upon
skills, knowledge, vocabulary and grammar gained in SL 111/ASL
111, while increasing conversational fluency and speed. Emphasizes
expressive signing, including multiple meaning words, concept words
vocabulary, classifiers and synonyms. (60-0)
ASL 113 American Sign Language
Fingerspelling A
1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: ASL 111 or permission of the instructor. Focuses on
fingerspelling as a part of the communication process of American Sign
Language. Addresses expressive and receptive skills. Meets the needs
of varying skill levels. (15-0)
ASL 114 American Sign Language
Fingerspelling B
1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: ASL 111 or SL 111 or permission of the instructor. May be
taken before or after ASL 113. Focuses on fingerspelling in the context
of a signed sentence and proper use of fingerspelling in accordance with
Deaf Cultural Rules. Addresses expressive and receptive skills. Meets
the needs of varying skill levels. (15-0)
ASL 116 Sign for Religion 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: ASL 111 or equivalent. Offers additional receptive and
expressive sign language vocabulary and concepts specific to church
and temple. (15-0)
ASL 200W Deaf Culture 3 Sem Hrs
Studies the Deaf community and culture. Addresses a broad array of
topics, including history, rules for social interaction, group norms, identity,
language and values. Discusses Deaf perspective and its interface with
the hearing culture. (45-0)
ASL 211W American Sign Language III 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SL 111 or ASL 111, SL 112 or ASL 112 or demonstrated
knowledge of American Sign Language. Builds upon skills, knowledge,
vocabulary and linguistics gained in previous classes. Exposes student
to more intense American Sign Language, with more emphasis on
expressive skills than previous courses. Continues exploration of Deaf
culture. (60-0)
ASL 212W American Sign Language IV 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: SL 121 or ASL 211 or demonstrated knowledge of American
Sign Language. Concludes sequence of sign language courses. Provides
opportunity to develop advanced skill, fluency and vocabulary. Deals
with issues related to Deaf culture. Includes information flow and
expression beyond repetition and replication. Credit may be earned in
SL 122 or ASL 212 but not in both. (60-0)
ASL 290-299 Special Projects in American Sign
Language
Astronomy
AST 111 Introduction to Astronomy 3 Sem Hrs
Familiarizes the student with the origin, characteristics, and evolution of
the solar system, the stars, the galaxies, and the universe. Emphasizes
the way in which our understanding of the universe has changed. (45-0)
AST 111L Astronomical Investigation 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: PHY 100 or AST 111, but not both, or concurrent enrollment.
Includes experimental design to investigate such events as the night sky,
planetary motion, and astronomical laws. Explores use of telescopes and
spectroscopes in establishing the relationship among planets in the solar
system, star distances, and stellar life cycles. (0-30)
AST 290-299 Special Projects in Astronomy
Auto Service
AUT 100 Introduction to Automotive Service 3 Sem Hrs
Introduces the Automotive Service facility, basic tools and equipment,
service publications, safety practices, the automobile, its components, and
professionalism. Concentrates on terminology and general component
operation. (30-25)
AUT 108 Introductory Automotive Electronics 3 Sem Hrs
Studies automotive electrical and electronic fundamentals, magnetism,
and electrical test equipment, terminology, operation, and diagnosis.
Develops skills in establishing an electrical base for advanced electrical/
electronic courses and in controlled learning experiences with basic
electricity and electronics using meters and test equipment. (35-25)
AUT 110 Automotive Electronics Service 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: WELD 101 and WELD 108; also Minimum C (2.0) grade in
both AUT 100 and AUT 108. Studies electrical test equipment, battery,
wiring diagram, starting and charging system terminology, operation,
and diagnosis. Develops skills in diagnosis of battery, diagnosis and
repair of starting and charging systems and application of wiring
diagrams. (40-40)
AUT 112W Engine Service 6 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Minimum C (2.0) grade in both AUT 100 and AUT 108.
Studies automotive gasoline engines, terminology, operation, and
diagnosis. Develops skills in controlled learning experiences on laboratory
engine assemblies. (45-75)
Delta College 2012-2013
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