Jun 28, 2024  
2019-2020 SLCC General Catalog 
    
2019-2020 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbering Information:
Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010 ); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010 ); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as MATH 0950 ).

 

Surgical Technology

  
  • SURG 1600 - Comprehensive Surg. Technology

    Credits: 1
    A review of Surgical Technology knowledge learned throughout the program to prepare students to pass the Program Assessment exam, and the NBSTSA exam.

    Prerequisite: Admission into program
    Corequisite: SURG 1610  
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • SURG 1610 - Surgical Practicum 2

    Credits: 5
    Cooperative education experience in a clinical health facility under direct supervision of the personnel in the facility. Upon completion of course student must meet minimum number of surgical cases per accreditation.

    Prerequisite: SURG 1500 , SURG 1510  
    Corequisite: SURG 1600  
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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Surveying Technology

  
  • SVT 1010 - Introduction to Surveying

    Credits: 1
    Covers a historical tour of surveying from its beginnings to the present. The course will emphasize mathematical and technological progress as well as the role of surveyors in the beginning of America.

    Semester: All


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  • SVT 1030 - Surveying Field Techniques I

    Credits: 3
    This course provides hands-on experience with survey equipment. Horizontal traverses, levels, distance measuring techniques and devices, including how to take field notes are explored.

    Prerequisite: SVT 1110  or MATH 1060  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • SVT 1110 - Surveying Math I (QS)

    Credits: 4
    Considers survey applications of algebra, trigonometry and analytic geometry. Includes bearing systems, elevations, traverse, adjustments and measurements corrections, horizontal/vertical curves, areas and volumes, partitioning of land.

    Prerequisite: MATH 1060  or appropriate placement score
    Semester: Fall


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  • SVT 1120 - Surveying Math II

    Credits: 4
    Encompasses survey applications of astronomical observations, state plane coordinate systems, error analysis, restoration of lost corners, least square adjustment, horizontal control networks.

    Prerequisite: SVT 1110  
    Semester: Spring


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  • SVT 2000 - Surveying CO-OP Education

    Credits: 1-3
    Supervised work experience in a business, industrial or government environment related to the program major. Credit is awarded for successful completion of specific objectives that provide new learning in the job and program.

    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, minimum 2.0 GPA, and study related employment
    Semester: All


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  • SVT 2020 - Public Land Surveying

    Credits: 3
    Covers a detailed study of land systems, including general and special instructions, lost and obliterated corners, single and double proportion, monumentation, riparian boundaries laps, hiatuses mineral surveys and official survey documents.

    Prerequisite: SVT 1030  and SVT 1120  
    Semester: Spring


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  • SVT 2030 - Surveying Field Techniques II

    Credits: 3
    Field experience in construction surveying and staking, encompassing GPS fundamentals, radial surveying, robotics, total stations, data collection methods, coordinate creation/adjustment, public lands/state plane coordinate systems, etc.

    Prerequisite: SVT 1030  
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • SVT 2040 - Control Surveys

    Credits: 3
    Accuracy levels and field procedures used to obtain them are explored. Calculation techniques for control networks, triangulations, trilateration and traverse use are dealt with at length. G.P.S. will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite: SVT 1120  
    Semester: Fall


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  • SVT 2050 - Legal Descriptions

    Credits: 3
    This course is about writing and understanding survey legal descriptions. Latent and patent ambiguities, basis of bearing and interpretation of terms are integrated into the course.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 2100 , SVT 1120 , SVT 2020  or all concurrently
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • SVT 2100 - Land Development

    Credits: 3
    Land planning techniques used in residential and commercial developments are discussed. Subdivision, condominiums, cluster housing, industrial parks and commercial complexes are studied and approval procedures are explained.

    Prerequisite: SVT 1110  
    Semester: Fall


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  • SVT 2110 - Photogrammetry

    Credits: 3
    This course is an in-depth study of photo identification, stereographic interpretation, geometry and measurements from aerial photography.

    Prerequisite: SVT 1110  
    Semester: Spring


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  • SVT 2160 - Land Boundary Law I

    Credits: 2
    The study of responsibilities of the land boundary surveyor, in protecting rights and interest of the land. Ownership and transfer of real property, systems for land descriptions, statute law, common law and presumptions are discussed.

    Semester: Fall


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  • SVT 2170 - Land Boundary Law II

    Credits: 2
    Course studies researching of common law, location of sequential conveyances, location of simultaneous conveyances and unwritten transfers.

    Recommended Prerequisite: SVT 2160  (recommended but not required)
    Semester: Spring


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  • SVT 2200 - Public Records

    Credits: 2
    Students will study public records relating to land and its governing laws. This course requires tours of local record systems and law libraries. Extensive research and how to access and use the various systems will be explored.

    Prerequisite: SVT 2160 , SVT 2170  and SVT 2050 ; or all concurrently
    Semester: Spring


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  • SVT 2290 - Applied Surveying Drafting

    Credits: 3
    This course is to develop a working knowledge of CAD as it relates to the profession of land surveying. Designing and drafting plats, utility master plans, digital terrain models, plan and profile sheets, and layouts from legal descriptions will be covered.

    Prerequisite: EDDT 2190  and SVT 1030  
    Semester: Fall


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  • SVT 2990 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1-3
    This course is designed so the students can work on special individualized projects under the supervision of the instructor.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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Technology

  
  • STEM 1010 - Mathematics and Technology (QS)

    Credits: 3


    This course teaches the use of technology to improve the utility of mathematics for a student. Students will extend their mathematical literacy, problem-solving skills, and enthusiasm for the power and beauty of mathematics as a tool for quantifying their world. This course will help a student master mathematical techniques and concepts through exposure to important problems they are likely to encounter in technology based fields. Topics covered include the following:

    1) Mastery of fractions including both rational and decimal representations. 2) Review of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and their application to technological situations as well as in art, architecture, music and nature 3) Circles and arcs 4) Vector problems applied to static situations; 5) Practical calculus including both differentiation and integration in rich practical situation 6) The use of Transcendentals including Sin, Cos, Tan, Exp and their inverses in modeling and solving problems 7) Imaginary numbers as a tool to express magnitude and phase. 8) Linear algebra with matrix methods to solve multivariable systems. 9) Graphing as a technique to understand the behavior and meaning of mathematical functions. 10) Basic ideas underlying probability, sampling and statistics.

    Prerequisite: Within the last year: MATH 0980  w/C grade or better or appropriate placement score; and ENGL 0990  w/C grade or better.
    Semester: All


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  • TECH 1030 - Complex Devices Simp.

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on exploring and learning about common systems that may be encountered in today’s world, particularly in high-tech devices, and how to apply this knowledge to understanding / troubleshooting complex devices.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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Theatre

  
  • THEA 1013 - Survey of Theatre (FA)

    Credits: 3
    Survey of Western theatre from ritual to contemporary theatre. Students explore the role of theater from a Western perspective in the development of modern thought, culture, politics and society.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • THEA 1030 - Voice and Movement for the Actor

    Credits: 3
    A practical application of the use of the actor’s body, how it influences the voice, and how the two affect one’s ability to effectively perform for the stage, film and other media. Aspects of the Lessac, Alexander, and Hawkin’s techniques are explored.

    Semester: Spring


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  • THEA 1033 - Acting I-Basic Acting (FA)

    Credits: 3
    This provides an introduction to the basic aspects of the acting process. Emphasis is placed on techniques of acting with exercises in improvisation, monologues and duo scenes.

    Semester: All


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  • THEA 1090 - Bridging the Arts (FA)

    Credits: 3
    The purpose of this course is to examine the interconnectedness of art, dance, music, and theater through lecture, observation, participation, attending performances, discussion, analysis, and writing.  Students will investigate the elements of each art and the common threads within the creative process to develop an informed appreciation for their own artistic values.

    Semester: All


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  • THEA 1113 - Voice 1: Voice & Diction

    Credits: 3
    A comprehensive study of the human voice and its physiology as it relates to the production and quality of sound. A comprehensive study of phonetic sound using the International Phonetic Alphabet, and the skills involved in developing flexibility and range related to the craft of acting.

    Semester: Fall


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  • THEA 1190 - Production

    Credits: 1
    Course is designed to involve students as a company in production of one-act plays, readers theatre and/or a full-length play. Can be repeated for credit.

    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • THEA 1223 - Stage Make-up

    Credits: 3
    The basics of stage makeup including two and three dimensional work with a focus on corrective, aging and period makeup. Includes an introduction to prosthetics and hair.

    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • THEA 1400 - Copyrights for Creative Professionals

    Credits: 1
    This introductory short course focuses on U.S. copyrights given to creative individuals who produce visual, musical, literary works of art or performing arts. The course also covers licensing and trademarking.


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  • THEA 1420 - Salesmanship and Promotion for Creative Professionals

    Credits: 2
    This introductory short course will introduce basic sales and self-promotional principles and techniques specifically tailored for creative artists.


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  • THEA 1440 - Building a Creative Business

    Credits: 2
    This introductory short course will introduce basic business structures and examine the process of setting up a business for creative professionals working in the areas of music, the many forms of visual design, fine art, animation, film and video, and the literary arts.


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  • THEA 1513 - Technical Theatre I-Stagecraft

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to technical theatre production as utilized in theatre, film and television. Forms of staging and production techniques. Set construction, painting, lighting, and sound are introduced.

    Corequisite: THEA 1160  
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • THEA 1515 - Basic Audio Production

    Credits: 3
    A broad overview of sound, sound systems, recording, and live sound reinforcement providing basic training in the physics of sound and the hardware and systems used to control and record it.

    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • THEA 1713 - Script Analysis

    Credits: 3
    Development of methods and ideologies of script analysis with focus on the identification of major components of the text of the script. Emphasis is placed on dramatic structure, characterization, given circumstances, exposition and the dramaturgical intrinsic meaning of the text.

    Semester: Spring


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  • THEA 1900 - Special Projects in Theatre

    Credits: 1-3
    Students will plan their areas of study, performance and/or technical work with full-time instructor on an individual basis.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: All


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  • THEA 2000 - Technical Theatre Internship

    Credits: 1-3
    The Technical Theatre Internship is an opportunity for students to gain college credit for participating in supervised work experience with a professional theatre or related business such as an museum facility or private/government theatre under the guidance of an SLCC faculty member in the Fine Arts. Credit awarded for successful completion of specified learning objectives that provide new learning. 

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: All


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  • THEA 2033 - Acting II-Scene Acting

    Credits: 3
    This is a continuation of THEA 1033 . Emphasis will focus on improving stage skills, development of character, play will be the final project.

    Prerequisite: THEA 1033  or instructor approval
    Semester: Fall


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  • THEA 2113 - Voice II: Dialects for the Actor

    Credits: 3
    This course is a continuation of THEA 1113 Voice 1: Voice & Diction , using phonetic sound and the International Phonetic Alphabet to produce regional dialects and accents in speech. Students will explore the ways in which the use of different regional dialects and accents affect and change a character.

    Prerequisite: THEA 1113  
    Semester: Spring


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  • THEA 2150 - Acting - Audition Techniques for Stage and Screen

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to audition techniques for students who have taken basic acting or have a strong performance background. Students prepare three contrasting monologues and a resume, work with cold readings and meet with local talent agencies.

    Prerequisite: THEA 1033  or instructor approval
    Semester: Fall


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  • THEA 2413 - Voice-Over Acting

    Credits: 3
    A practical application course that examines the expressive possibilities of the human voice. Students will explore range, pitch, tempo, color, rhythm, and other qualities related to voice acting and broadcasting for use in stage, film and other media.

    Semester: Spring


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  • THEA 2443 - Musical Theatre Performance

    Credits: 3
    This course explores artistic elements of musical theatre through performance of its form and style.

    Prerequisite: THEA 1033  or instructor approval
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • THEA 2513 - Design for Stage and Screen

    Credits: 3
    This class examines the process of design for theatrical and film productions. Students will explore script analysis; conceptualization; collaboration; forms of presentation of a design (drawings, paintings, models, etc.); and preparation of design documents necessary for the physical execution of a design.

    Prerequisite: FLM 1513  and THEA 1513  
    Semester: Fall


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  • THEA 2520 - Creative Dramatics

    Credits: 2
    Intro to theories, concepts and methodology of creative drama as an aid to teaching all subjects. Students develop lesson plans and carry them out in a laboratory experience with children. Course may be taught with a Service Learning component.


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  • THEA 2540 - Introduction to Stage Lighting

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to theatrical lighting. Lighting instruments, color theory, theater safety, basics of script analysis for lighting design will be taught. Prior technical theatre experience is helpful but not required.

    Semester: Spring


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  • THEA 2560 - Theatre Scenic Painting

    Credits: 3
    Students will study and learn the basic techniques and tools essential to successful scene painting for the theatre. Special emphasis will be placed on breaking down techniques and finishes into a simple step-by-step process. The final goal of this class will be the preparation of a scenic painting portfolio which can be used to present work to future employers.

    Semester: Fall


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  • THEA 2900 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1-3
    This is a course designed by faculty which allows students to explore specific areas of interest in theatre in a classroom setting.

    Semester: All


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  • THEA 2990 - Performing Arts Connections

    Credits: 2
    This is a collaboration of dance, music, theatre and/or art students to create individual works to be performed in the Performing Arts Showcase.

    Prerequisite: Departmental approval
    Semester: All


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Tongan

  
  • TNG 1010 - Beginning Tongan I

    Credits: 5
    First in a series of four courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Major objective of the first year is to develop functional language ability in the Tongan culture. Lab attendance is required.

    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • TNG 1020 - Beginning Tongan II (LN)

    Credits: 5
    Second in a series of four courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Major objective of the first year is to develop functional language ability in the Tongan culture. Lab attendance is required.

    Prerequisite: TNG 1010  or instructor approval
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • TNG 1300 - Beginning Conversation

    Credits: 1
    Beginning Tongan Conversation is intended to practice previously acquired conversation skills to increase speaking ability and vocabulary. Attendance in lab is required. Course may be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: TNG 1010  or instructor approval
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • TNG 1900 - Special Studies in Tongan

    Credits: 1-2
    Students plan areas of study, Service Learning or travel and work with the instructor on an individual basis. Topics may be in language or culture. Lab may be required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • TNG 2300 - Intermediate Conversation

    Credits: 1
    Intermediate Tongan Conversation is intended to practice previously-acquired conversation skills to increase speaking ability and vocabulary. Attendance in lab is required. Course may be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: TNG 1020  or instructor approval
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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Travel Planner (CE)

  
  • TRVL 1010 - Intro to Hospitality & Travel

    Credits: 2
    This course investigates the travel and hospitality industry, addressing theories, planning, and environmental issues. Students will gain a general knowledge of how and why public and private tourism businesses exist.


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  • TRVL 1020 - Travel Destinations

    Credits: 2
    This course overviews the relevancy of geography to tourism and hospitality. Exploration of destinations around the world will expose their individuality and fascination.


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  • TRVL 1030 - Travel Reservations

    Credits: 2
    Students will gain knowledge and skills needed to research, plan and book air travel. Terminology, policies and procedures of airline travel and airline reservations will be discussed.


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  • TRVL 1040 - Automated Air Reservations

    Credits: 2
    Students will practice booking, maintaining, changing and canceling air reservations using RTS, hands-on Computer Reservation System, simulation of Sabre, in conjunction with the online tutorial.


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  • TRVL 1050 - Travel Sales and Trends

    Credits: 2
    Students will study sales techniques including telephone business manners, listening skills and tools for targeting the traveler. Web trends in the industry will also be discussed.


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  • TRVL 1060 - Air Fares U.S. Domestic

    Credits: 2
    This course presents the basics of air fares including terms, codes, fare construction principles and fare application rules necessary to find, interpret and apply the lowest applicable fares for clients.


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  • TRVL 1070 - ARC Documents

    Credits: 1
    This is an introductory course to ticketing. Various ticketing types, forms, policies/procedures per Airline Reporting Corporation (ARC), forms of payment, refunds and exchanges will be discussed.

    Recommended Corequisite: TRVL 1040  


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  • TRVL 1080 - Automated Air Fares & Tickets

    Credits: 2
    This course will introduce students to finding the lowest fares for clients utilizing the RTS hands-on Computer Reservation System, simulation of Sabre, in conjunction with the online tutorial.

    Recommended Corequisite: TRVL 1040  


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  • TRVL 1090 - Ground Transportation

    Credits: 2
    This course will introduce students to the basics of car rental policies/procedures, codes, pricing/distribution, and rail travel including Amtrak, VIA Rail, BritRail/Eurail and train accommodations, services and fare structure.


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  • TRVL 2010 - Hotels and Lodging

    Credits: 1
    This course will cover the fundamentals of the hotel product, rate structure, property and room classifications, codes, published/automated resources and non-automated reservation procedures and the variables that affect prices.


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  • TRVL 2015 - Automated Travel Accommodations

    Credits: 1
    Students will practice selecting, booking, maintaining, changing and canceling car rental and hotel room reservations using the RTS hands-on Computer Reservation System (CRS), simulation of Sabre in conjunction w/ the online tutorial.

    Prerequisite: TRVL 1040  and TRVL 1080  


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  • TRVL 2020 - The Cruise Market

    Credits: 2
    This course overviews the basics of cruises including classifications, destinations, types of cruises, and nonautomated reservation procedures. Students will gain knowledge of how to book the right cruise for any client.


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  • TRVL 2030 - Selling Vacation Pkgs & Tours

    Credits: 2
    This course overviews the basics of tour including; components of tours, tour destinations, types of vacation packages, print and electronic resources, non-automated tour booking procedures and function of tour operator/wholesaler.


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  • TRVL 2040 - Fares & Tickets International

    Credits: 1
    This course introduces students to international air travelers including two basic international faring systems, mileage/routing and currency procedures, international fare basis codes, base fares, taxes and surcharges.


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Visual Art & Design

  
  • ART 1010 - Exploring Art (FA)

    Credits: 3
    Introduces visual art to the non-major. Provides historical perspective of visual art development. Study of major principles, elements, media, and techniques. Nonjudgmental art project, reading, writing, required.

    Semester: All


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  • ART 1020 - Intro to Drawing (non-majors) (FA)

    Credits: 3
    An introductory drawing course for non-majors. Line, shape, perspective and light logic will be discussed. Using these techniques, students will develop their drawing skills. Some reading and writing will be required.

    Semester: All


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  • ART 1040 - Jewelry: Culture & Creation (FA)

    Credits: 3
    Jewelry has been a factor in the culture of many civilizations. This course teaches art and construction techniques. Students will design and create several unique jewelry pieces during the class using various techniques.

    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1050 - Intro to Photography (FA)

    Credits: 3
    Examines the important contribution of photography and photographers in the field of art. Students will learn basic operations of a digital or film SLR camera (which is required for course), perform shooting assignments, learn visual rules of composition, and conduct research. For non-art/photography majors.

    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1060 - History and Art of Lettering (Calligraphy) (FA)

    Credits: 3
    A study of the development of lettering throughout history. Several historic alphabets are studied and written. Various writing fluids and papers are explored. An introduction to bookmaking is part of this course. Extra cost for supplies.

    Semester: All


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  • ART 1070 - Creative Printmaking (FA)

    Credits: 3
    This hands-on course focuses on printmaking as a means of communication and expression. An etching press will be used to print photopolymer Solarplates, monotypes and relief plates. The power of the printed image to influence social and cultural change will be explored. Using principles and elements of design, students will produce prints that creatively express their opinions, views and emotions.

    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional course fee required


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  • ART 1080 - Photoshop & Digital Media (FA)

    Credits: 4
    This course offers non-art majors an opportunity to become intermediate users of the world’s leading professional CG application and gain a familiarity of skills required to develop and produce digital media at a professional level within the life-long learning expectations of a General Education environment. The course focus will be on using Adobe Photoshop as a tool to produce CG imagery for web design, video production, photo illustration, digital publishing and animation. Adobe Illustrator, Premiere, InDesign HTML, and Autodesk Maya will be introduced as required.

    Semester: All


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  • ART 1110 - Foundation I Drawing

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to principles of visual awareness and drawing. Use of line to describe 3D reality on a 2D surface. Linear perspective will be a primary emphasis. Course will include a study of light logic.

    Semester: All


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  • ART 1120 - Design

    Credits: 3
    Students will be introduced to the basic principles (balance, rhythm, emphasis, unity) and elements (line, shape, texture, space, size, value, color) of design. All Visual Art and Design majors are required to take this class.

    Semester: All


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  • ART 1135 - Printing Fundamentals

    Credits: 3
    This is a hands-on class in which students will produce actual printed items. Printing history, printing processes, terminology, art preparation, photo reproduction, prepress, bindery, paper, inks and related items will be covered.

    Recommended Corequisite: ART 1120  and ART 1200  
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1150 - Art Foundation Seminar (HR)

    Credits: 2
    Theory and practice of human relations in artwork environments. Self-concept, interpersonal skills, teamwork, communication, networking, conflict resolution, career development, cross-cultural and gender relations, portfolio development.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 1200 - InDesign Software

    Credits: 3
    Students learn the skills, tools and procedures needed to create electronic page layout files for output using leading industry software.

    Recommended Corequisite: ART 1120  and ART 1135  
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1210 - Math for Visual Arts (QS)

    Credits: 3
    This course covers basic math functions required of visual artists including fractions, decimals, percentages. Concepts specific to working with computers and scanners will be addressed.

    Semester: All


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  • ART 1230 - Typography & Layout

    Credits: 3
    This course combines the study of typography with the fundamentals of layout. Students will study the history of letters and will learn to identify various typefaces. They will solve layout problems using design principles and type.

    Prerequisite: ART 1120  and ART 1200   (either can be taken concurrently)
    Semester: All


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  • ART 1240 - Screen Printing

    Credits: 3
    Students learn tools, skills, and procedures needed to produce items of commercial print quality. Students will acquire knowledge of the screen printing processes, methods, and history through the use of lecture topics and activities relating to digital images, image types, color modes, screen preparation, screen printing production, paper ink selection, and general screen printing terminology.

    Recommended Corequisite: ART 2412  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1250 - Airbrush

    Credits: 3
    This curriculum will include basic use and skill with airbrush; application to a variety of rendering problems including simple dimensional forms and objects and multi-color masking.

    Semester: Fall


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  • ART 1260 - Figure Drawing

    Credits: 3
    A study of figure drawing techniques and concepts. Students work directly from the model. Knowledge gained in anatomy, gesture, and structure.

    Prerequisite: ART 1110  
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1280 - Photoshop Software

    Credits: 3
    Students learn foundation through intermediate photo manipulation, processing, and formatting skills necessary for print and non-print media using industry standard software to prepare photo documents.

    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1310 - Photography 1

    Credits: 3
    This course includes the discussion and operation of film and digital SLR cameras, along with film and digital lab techniques. Fully adjustable digital or film SLR camera and other photo equipment required.

    Recommended Corequisite: ART 1320  
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1320 - Photographic Vision

    Credits: 3
    Photographic expression and visual composition are explored through image capture and printing assignments. Emphasis placed on creative exploration, personal expression, and visual arrangement of content.

    Prerequisite: ART 1310  or ART 1050  w/C grade or better (either may be taken concurrently) 
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1340 - Photographic Light 1

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to various lighting and camera equipment used for photographic applications. Apply foundation lighting concepts utilizing; digital cameras, studio lighting equipment, lighting modulators, and computer equipment required to create imagery.

    Prerequisite: ART 1380  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1375 - Photographing Diversity (FA, DV)

    Credits: 3
    Using photography to better understand and relate to diversity. Students will study and photographically document social issues relating to non-dominant cultures, minorities, societies, biases and privileges. Study contributions made by photographers/artists relating to historic and contemporary diversity issues. Operating knowledge of, and access to, a film or digital SLR camera required.

    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1380 - Photography 2

    Credits: 3
    A continuation of Photography 1, with emphasis on producing high quality images through advanced camera controls and the applied aesthetics of photography. Cultivate vital color and grayscale theory, conceptual ideas, creative expression, and refinement of the photographic craft. A digital or film SLR camera is required.

    Prerequisite: ART 1310  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1400 - Copyrights for Creative Professionals

    Credits: 1
    This introductory short course focuses on U. S. copyrights given to creative individuals who produce visual, musical, literary works of art or performing arts. The course also covers licensing and trademarking.

    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 1420 - Salesmanship and Promotion for Creative Professionals

    Credits: 2
    This introductory short course will introduce basic sales and self-promotional principles and techniques specifically tailored for creative artists.

    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 1440 - Building a Creative Business

    Credits: 2
    This introductory short course will introduce basic business structures and examine the process of setting up a business for creative professionals working in the areas of music, the many forms of visual design, fine art, animation, film and video, and the literary arts.

    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 1530 - Beginning Painting-Watercolor

    Credits: 3
    This course will focus on the introduction and exploration of watercolor techniques. Composition and design will be discussed. The subject matter will include still life and occasional outdoor studies.

    Semester: All


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  • ART 1540 - Beginning Painting-Oil

    Credits: 3
    This course will focus on the introduction and exploration of oil painting techniques. Composition and design will be discussed. The subject matter will include still life and occasional outdoor studies.

    Semester: All


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  • ART 1560 - Head Studies-Portrait Painting

    Credits: 3
    Intermediate oil painting course focusing on painting portraits, observe and interpret planes and anatomy of the human head. Shape, value, light, and color will be the main emphasis. Composition and paint application will be addressed.

    Semester: Spring & Summer
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1580 - Landscape Painting

    Credits: 2
    Understand and apply the basics of painting landscapes. Explore materials, techniques, color theory, and expression. Most class sessions will be held at locations around Salt Lake. Learn skills such as drawing, color, value, edges, and brushwork.

    Semester: Spring & Summer


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  • ART 1620 - Intro to Animation

    Credits: 2
    Introduction to the production process, skill sets, foundational principles, and techniques of animation. An intense course with heavy emphasis on drawing.

    Semester: Fall & Summer
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1630 - Computer Graphics Essentials

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to basic techniques and theories used in creating images with a computer. Exploring the fundamentals of scripting, modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, animation, and compositing while applying principles of storytelling and design.

    Recommended Corequisite: ART 1280  
    Semester: All


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  • ART 1660 - Storyboarding

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to visual storytelling, as applied to conceptualizing storyboards and animatics for various time based mediums.

    Prerequisite: ART 1110  
    Recommended Prerequisite: ART 1620  
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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