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ART - BIOLOGY110LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011ART 240 PAINTING: NARRATIVE ANDSYMBOLISMLecture 2, Lab 4, Units 4This painting course is designed to develop the artist's imaginationand ability to translate concepts into visual images. Contemporaryand historical art concepts and interpretations of themes and symbolswill be presented. Technical and formal elements of oil paintingwill be stressed in order to maximize communication of images andmeaning.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCPREREQUISITE: ART 211 or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.ART 242 PHOTOGRAPHY IIILecture 3, Lab 3, Units 4This course is a continuation of traditional black and white photography,with an emphasis on advanced techniques and disciplines. Studentswill be encouraged to develop their own personal vision and stylefor the purpose of creative visual communication. Darkroom lab isincluded.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCPREREQUISITE: ART 143 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 1 time.ART 244 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHYLecture 3, Lab 3, Units 4This course is designed to introduce students to color photography.The course includes an historical perspective, basic theories of color,and processing procedures for color film, and digital prints.Transfers to CSU, UNRPREREQUISITE: ART 142 or 146 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 2 times.ART 247 PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHYLecture 3, Lab 3, Units 4This is an intermediate photography course that emphasizes theportrait as subject. Students will develop skills in lighting, subjectposing, composition, and exposure. Advanced darkroom techniques,as well as digital processing techniques will be used for achieving thefinal image.Transfers to CSU, UNRPREREQUISITE: ART 142 or 146 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 2 times.ART 248 COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHYLecture 3, Lab 3, Units 4This is an intermediate photography course that emphasizes thecommercial image. Students will explore various areas of commercialphotography such as advertising, fashion, glamour, and food. Studentswill investigate different photographic techniques for various typesof photo careers. In addition, students will create a final portfolio oftheir work.Transfers to CSU, UNRPREREQUISITE: ART 142 or 146 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 2 times.ART 249 ART CONCEPTS FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNLecture 1.5, Lab 1.5, Units 2This is a studio course designed to provide students with art conceptsand techniques that are the foundation of graphic design. The coursewill specifically address technical and conceptual issues relating directlyto real-world commercial graphic design.Transfers to CSU, UNRREPEATABILITY: May be repeated 3 times.ART 253 PLEIN-AIR OIL PAINTINGLecture 1.25, Lab 2.25, Units 2This course is a landscape painting workshop for all skill levels andwill emphasize painting the landscape in oil paint out of doors. Thiscourse will focus on methods of color mixing, color theory, brushwork,composition, and technical applications of the oil paint medium. Thecourse will also involve the set-up and practice of an efficient systemfor painting in the outdoors.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.ART 291 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specifictopic of study in occupational, technical or college preparatory areas.Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and student projectplanning. The student must arrange for project and credit approval bythe instructor prior to registering for this course.BIOLOGYA.A. DEGREEAn A.A. Degree is offered in the field of Natural Science. For majorrequirements, see page 73.BIO 101 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGYLecture 4, Lab 3, Units 5The course will provide a general introduction to organic molecules,cell structure and function, and molecular genetics. Lab topics includemicroscopy, scientific method, biological molecules, cell structure andfunction, and genetics. This course is intended for biological sciencemajors but open to all students. This course is a prerequisite for BIO102 and BIO 103, which must be taken to complete the sequence.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCPREREQUISITE: MAT 154A OR MAT 154AA with a grade of “C” or better orequivalent.BIO 102 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGYLecture 4, Lab 3, Units 5This course is an introduction to the diversity of life on Earth. BIO101 is a prerequisite. BIO 103 must be taken in addition to thiscourse to complete the biology majors sequence. Topics include:evolution; the five major kingdoms of organisms; survey of structureand diversity in plant, fungi and protist kingdoms; populations,communities, and ecosystems. Laboratory time emphasizes protist,fungi and plant structure and function; ecological structure andprocesses of ecosystems; and evolution and cladistics.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCPREREQUISITE: BIO 101 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent.