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Introduces the basic capabilities of the current version of 2D CAD software as it applies to mechanical design. Emphasis is placed on basic commands and input required for their application in creating two-dimensional mechanical working drawings.

This course studies the emergence of a global society in the twentieth century by examining the events and trends that helped make the world more integrated and interconnected. The course approaches twentieth century world history by studying globalization, the growth of mass culture, the impact of technological change, ideologies and religions, and how diverse cultures and polities responded to these pivotal developments.

Explores drawing or painting projects with an emphasis on content development. Students will develop a project with a goal of creating a series of related works that build a coherent portfolio. Students select subjects, techniques, and concepts that are appropriate to their proposed project. Weekly assessment and several group critiques will help guide students to an advanced level portfolio. The size and number of works will be determined by the instructor’s assessment of the proposal.

Students build upon their skills and complete a functional digital environment. In-engine animation and playback are discussed along with further studies in architectural principles, interior and exterior lighting, textures and fine-tuning the final appearance of each student's own creation.

Students will finalize a series of animations and other artwork to be posted online highlighting individual capabilities with the goal of targeting potential employers and/or four-year animation degree programs for further education. In addition, students prepare a professional-level 2D portfolio and a personal ID package (stationary, business cards, etc.). Participation in the year-end Applied Arts portfolio show is required.

The course addresses the foundations of abnormal psychology and psychological disorders, including their characteristics, possible causes, assessments, diagnostic processes, and treatments. The course includes examination of major historical and theoretical perspectives, research, sociocultural considerations, and elements of psychological wellness.

The course addresses the foundations of abnormal psychology and psychological disorders, including their characteristics, possible causes, assessments, diagnostic processes, and treatments. The course includes examination of major historical and theoretical perspectives, research, sociocultural considerations, and elements of psychological wellness.

Provides students with hands-on experiences with instruments such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators and other measuring equipment. Covers circuit analysis for series and parallel circuits, Ohms Law, Kirchoff's current and voltage laws, linearity, superposition, Thevenin's theorem, Circuit analysis using Nodal and Mesh Analysis and concepts of AC signals, RC, LC and RLC circuits, filters, resonance. Concepts are reinforced with hands-on experiments coupled with mathematical analysis.

Covers basic concepts of electric circuits including: Ohm’s Law; Kirchhoff’s Voltage, and Current Laws; power calculations; and components such as resistors, switches, fuses, conductors, insulators, capacitors, inductors, relays, and other basic electronic components. Also covers use of test equipment.

This course covers RL, RC, RLC circuits; transformers; filters; series and parallel resonance; bridge circuits; Superposition, Thevenin's Theorem, Norton's Theorem; power factor; reactive and apparent power. Lab sessions require in-depth technical lab reports.

Within the Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Access database software can help manage your information, data, and records. In this beginning level course, students will create, edit, and manipulate databases, add tables to store and organize data, create relationships to take advantage of a relational database, perform queries to extract meaningful information, add calculations to tables and queries to determine values, create and use forms to assist with data entry and online data management, and develop reports for data analysis and reporting out to stakeholders. Students must be competent in Windows and have file management skills.

Introduction to the field of accounting. The accounting cycle of journalizing transactions, posting, adjusting and closing entries, as well as the preparation of accounting statements is emphasized for service industries and merchandising concerns. Details of accounting for cash and receivables are studied. An introduction to a computerized accounting system is also included.

Procedures of accounting for partnerships and corporations. Additional topics include fixed assets, current liabilities and payroll, long-term liabilities, investments, statement of cash flows, analysis of financial statements, and may include an introduction to cost accounting.

This intermediate-level course builds on the material covered in the Accounting Principles -1 and -2 courses. It expands on earlier coverage of both the income statement and balance sheet. Revenue recognition concepts and methods are covered. Emphasis is also placed on each classification of asset. This emphasis includes in-depth coverage of cash, receivables and inventory. Coverage also includes operational asset acquisition, depreciation, and disposal. Present value concepts are studied and applied. Excel spreadsheet software is used in this course.

Emphasizes analysis of financial statements. Generally accepted accounting principles are applied in the preparation, analysis and interpretation of financial statements. Particular emphasis is applied to valuation of current and long-term liabilities and stockholders’ equity, and earnings per share. Special topics included are deferred income taxes, long-term investments, and leases. Further consideration is applied to errors and their correction, and statements of cash flow. Comparison and analysis is also made between GAAP and international standards(IFRS).

A survey of accounting and payroll systems covering procedures and methods to capture data and report financial information. Specific topics include flowcharting, internal controls, and transaction work in both manual and computerized environments. Special emphasis is also placed on payroll calculations and the processing of payroll information. Lab intensive course involving hands-on experience with Excel spreadsheet software and accounting software.

This course will provide students an opportunity to demonstrate their attainment of program outcomes through the completion of a project. This project accounts for a small business through the accounting cycle, review of internal controls, and financial analysis.

Surveys accounting principles and practices with an emphasis on interpretation, rather than preparation, of financial statements. Presents basic business terminology, cash basis and accrual basis accounting, ratio analysis, payroll, and budgeting. This class is not for students majoring in accounting.

Acting 1 is an introductory course exploring the fundamentals of acting and performance. This course emphasizes the actor's process in preparing for a role including character development, script analysis, theoretical study, and performance. Students will learn various acting techniques from a diverse range of perspectives.

Continues the actor’s preparation and execution of believable roles as a member of an ensemble. Particular attention is addressed to script analysis, character development and ensemble performance in a live theatrical performance.

Students explore the process by which government agencies make and administer rules and regulations as well as how agencies adjudicate cases and controversies involving those rules.

Develop the skills necessary to succeed in a global business office. Topics include: teamwork and interpersonal skills, business travel, meeting preparation and support, meeting minutes/note taking, online surveys, workplace confidentiality, management and leadership skills, and global business perspectives. Learn how to effectively manage and support others within an organization.

This simulated practicum is designed to take students’ skills to the next level. As the program’s capstone course, it should be completed in the last (graduating) semester. Students who have previous or current administrative work experience may consider completing the experiential credit portfolio.

This course is designed to implement and reinforce core skills, while practicing more advanced skills in specialized custom painting and airbrushing application. Use an airbrush and conventional paint guns to perform small-scale repairs and touch-ups, create advanced paint schemes, layouts, and graphics. Use custom paint mixing techniques to match and blend for accurate repairs. Create metal parts and art using shaping tools and machines and practice fiberglass mold and part making.

Advanced Anatomy and Physiology is the second semester in a two-semester sequence in which normal human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body systems approach with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Instructional delivery within a classroom and laboratory setting. Experimentation within a science lab will include analysis of cellular metabolism, the individual components of body systems such as the nervous, neuro-muscular, cardiovascular, and urinary. Continued examination of homeostatic mechanisms and their relationship to fluid, electrolyte, acid-base balance and blood. Integration of genetics to human reproduction and development are also included in this course.

Students will gain skills in on-location and studio audio capture techniques and best practices, hardware and software interconnects and troubleshooting, audio post-production editing, sweetening, and processing, project management skills, and voice-over recording and processing.