2016-2017 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Accounting

  
  • ACCY 100 - Introduction to Accounting

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is designed for career-oriented students needing an understanding of accounting for successful careers in business or students who want to learn accounting fundamentals prior to enrolling in Accounting 101. Fundamental concepts and principles are emphasized for decision making. Preparation and analysis of the balance sheet and income statement are underlying units of the course. The course does NOT meet the transfer accounting principles requirement for business majors.

  
  • ACCY 101 - Accounting I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    IAI Code: BUS 903
    The first college-level course in accounting emphasizes financial accounting. This course covers the accounting cycle, assets, liabilities, and stockholders equity. Attention is given to providing the student with an understanding of accounting procedures and the ability to use accounting data effectively. Computer applications are included. This course is designed for students who plan to continue with additional courses in the field, as well as for those whose needs are limited to an introductory course.

  
  • ACCY 102 - Accounting II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    IAI Code: BUS 904
    Continuation of ACCY 101 . The emphasis of this second accounting course is on managerial accounting. Included in this course are the fundamentals of job order and process-cost systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, variance analysis, and other topics. Computer applications are included. Prerequisite: ACCY 101 .

  
  • ACCY 103 - Intermediate Accounting I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    Accounting principles and modern basic concepts of accounting theory at the intermediate level, particular to the corporation interpretation of financial statements and analysis of accounts, are represented in this course. This includes analysis of cash, inventory, equipment, intangibles, and current liabilities. This course includes research and analysis in accounting using the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification. This course is not advised for students transferring to public universities in the state of Illinois. Prerequisite: ACCY 102 .

  
  • ACCY 104 - Cost Accounting

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course includes accounting principles and practices with special reference to the problems of the factory, departmental accounting, general accounting for the factory, process costs, and job-cost accounting. Students planning on transferring should check if this course will transfer. Prerequisite: ACCY 102 .

  
  • ACCY 105 - Intermediate Accounting II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    Continuation of ACCY 103 . This course includes the analysis of long-term debt and corporate capital, earnings per share, investments, consideration of financial statement analysis, errors and corrections, and statement of cash flows. This course includes research and analysis in accounting using the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification. This is not advised for students transferring to public universities in the state of Illinois. Prerequisite: ACCY 102 .

  
  • ACCY 107 - Income Tax Accounting

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Overview of individual income taxation. Includes sources of income, adjustment to income, itemized deductions, sole proprietorship, depreciation, capital assets, sale of business assets, and other relevant current matters relating to individual income taxation.

  
  • ACCY 108 - Computerized Accounting

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    This course covers the procedures necessary to set up and use a fully integrated accounting software package. Topics covered include setup, general ledger accounting, accounts receivable/payable, payroll, and financial statements. QuickBooks software is used. Prerequisite: ACCY 100  or ACCY 101  or consent of department.


Advertising

  
  • ADV 101 - Principles of Advertising

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Overview of the broad perspective of advertising principles; how advertising is created, planned and implemented in a variety of media channels. Students are exposed to advertising theory with hands-on experience for reinforcement.


Agriculture

  
  • AGRI 100 - Animal Science

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
    IAI Code: AG 902
    A basic understanding and appreciation of the animal sciences provide an overview of the livestock industry, its importance in the United States and globally, important current issues in animal agriculture, environmental considerations, and animal behavior. Additionally, this course will provide information relating to production practices for beef cattle, swine, sheep, goats, horses, poultry, dairy cattle, and alternative/exotic species.

  
  • AGRI 101 - Dairy Science

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Survey of the American dairy industry including aspects of breeding, feeding, management, and marketing. All phases of commercial milk production from the farm to the retail level are considered.

  
  • AGRI 102 - Principles of Feeding and Animal Nutrition

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Composition of feeds and animal products, digestion and utilization of feeds and ration formulation.

  
  • AGRI 103 - Agriculture Economics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: AG 901
    This course includes both theoretical and practical applications in production principles, production costs, supply, revenue, profit maximization, consumption and demand, price elasticity, market price determination, as well as competitive versus non-competitive market models. There is an examination of the world food situation and population growth, trade in agricultural products, and agriculture’s role in economic growth along with agricultural characteristics and inputs (both natural and human capital), the marketing of agricultural products including operation of the futures markets, and government farm programs affecting prices, incomes and economic development.

  
  • AGRI 104 - Live Animal Evaluation

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course provides a study of the relationship between form and function in the evaluation and selection of beef cattle, swine and sheep. Specific emphasis placed upon visual market animal carcass performance estimations.

  
  • AGRI 105 - Crop Production

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
    IAI Code: AG 903
    Emphasizes scientific inquiry through selected concepts in biology such as organization, function, heredity, evolution, and ecology using common Midwestern agricultural crops as the type of organism. Topics include plant structure, growth, genetics, evolution, physiology, reproduction, pest management, economic importance, and inter-relationships between plants and animals.

  
  • AGRI 107 - Genetics in Agriculture

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    Specifically designed for those students interested in an in-depth background in the area of genetics and breeding. Basic genetics, livestock performance testing, computer selection and genetic engineering, and current topics in the animal industry will be covered.

  
  • AGRI 108 - Artificial Insemination of Swine

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-1-1.5
    Hands-on laboratory work will be used to train people to artificially inseminate swine. In addition to spending time learning the specific insemination technique, students will be presented with management practices to ensure a successful program.

  
  • AGRI 109 - Artificial Insemination of Cattle

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-1-1.5
    Hands-on laboratory work will be used to train people to artificially inseminate cattle. In addition to spending time learning the specific insemination technique, students will be presented with management practices to ensure a successful program.

  
  • AGRI 110 - Introduction to Agriculture Education

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: AG 911
    An introduction to agriculture education programs and policies for teaching agricultural education at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Trends and issues affecting agriculture education as well as policies affecting education in general will be explored. Utilizing professional organizations to create a program and provide suggestions for program operation will be discussed. Teacher certification requirements will be covered. Students will learn to create a meaningful lesson plan as well as a hands-on lab component. Traditional and non-traditional teaching options will be covered. Agricultural education history, program components, methods of teaching, teacher characteristics, community relationships, educational change and innovation, and trends and developments in agricultural education will be discussed. A general study of the nature of agricultural education, its opportunities, and responsibilities will be explored. Students will visit and survey several high school agriculture programs.

  
  • AGRI 111 - Practicum/Intercollegiate Livestock Judging

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
    Designed for students participating extensively in livestock judging competitions. Consists of labs that will prepare students for numerous competitions, practice for those events and participation in at least four contests. Weekend travel and numerous evenings required. Class schedule is to be arranged. May be repeated three times for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of department.

  
  • AGRI 115 - Introduction to Microcomputer Skills in Agriculture

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    IAI Code: AG 913
    A course designed for all students, but especially for agriculture, horticulture, and vet tech students who want to acquire microcomputer utilization skills. This course is designed to prepare the student to use a Windows operating system, including coverage of file retrieval and manipulation, and disk formatting and management. Students also will gain an understanding of computer hardware specifically computer storage and memory. Students learn to use word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphic-presentation software programs. An introduction to the World Wide Web and digital images also is included in the course.

  
  • AGRI 119 - Introduction to Veterinary Medical Technology

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course is designed to explore the many opportunities available to students pursuing a degree in veterinary technology. Careers including small animal medicine, large animal medicine, research, exotics, wildlife rehabilitation, and education will be overviewed. Field trips to various facilities that employ technicians are included in the course curriculum. Students also will be required to complete 60 hours of on-the-job volunteer work by the end of the course.

  
  • AGRI 120 - Introduction to Agriculture/Supply Business

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A survey of the entire field of agriculture, including farm production, supply businesses, marketing, processing, and agricultural services.  Types of business organization and how each one functions, are included along with the types of jobs available throughout the entire industry. Duties and responsibilities of employees will be discussed, along with an individual self-analysis of each student. 

  
  • AGRI 121 - Retailing of Agricultural Supplies

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is concerned with acquiring the tools necessary to enter the agricultural selling profession. Professional agri-selling involves a combination of technical solutions to complex problems using sales and marketing tools. The course covers the psychology of selling, advertising, and promotion of agriculture/horticulture products and services. It is a must for persons hoping to own and/or work in retail business.

  
  • AGRI 126 - Introductory Soils

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
    IAI Code: AG 904
    Nature and properties of soils, including origin, formation and biological, chemical, and physical aspects. Basic principles of soil dynamics, texture, structure, moisture, organic matter, and soil reaction are considered.

  
  • AGRI 129 - Agricultural Computations

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Development of a basic working knowledge of mathematics necessary to figure application of fertilizer, herbicides, insecticides, storage facilities, planting rates and for keeping records, budgeting, financing, insurance, and business forms. 

  
  • AGRI 133 - Agricultural Business Experience

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-25-5
    Student placement with an agricultural business firm to give supervised on-the-job experiences and basic understanding of business structure through survey of the business firm. Prerequisite: Successful completion of one agriculture course.

  
  • AGRI 143 - Agricultural Production and Management Summer Experience Program

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-25-5
    Supervised work experience placement in an agricultural production and management situation during the summer (40 hours minimum, 10 weeks minimum). Prerequisite: One agricultural course.

  
  • AGRI 150 - Introduction to Agriculture Mechanization

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    IAI Code: AG 906
    This course deals with principles of agricultural mechanization and technical terminology. Technical and mathematical skills are developed through applications in the areas of agricultural power equipment, agricultural electrification, hydraulics, and farm structures. 

  
  • AGRI 151 - Two and Four Cycle Engines

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    This course is designed to prepare students to repair and troubleshoot small-engine equipment found in the horticulture and agriculture industries. Students also will learn the safe operation of the typical equipment encountered in daily operation and its maintenance.

  
  • AGRI 152 - Drivelines/Hydraulics/Hydrostatic

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    This course is designed to prepare students to repair and troubleshoot small-engine equipment found in the horticulture and agriculture industries. Students also will learn the safe operation of the typical equipment encountered in daily operation and its maintenance.

  
  • AGRI 153 - Electrical Systems of Small Engines

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    This course is designed to prepare students to repair and troubleshoot electrical systems of outdoor power equipment found in the horticulture and agriculture industries. Students also will learn the safe operation of the typical equipment encountered in daily operation and its maintenance. Prerequisite: AGRI 151  or consent of department.

  
  • AGRI 154 - Compact Diesel Engines

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    This course is designed to prepare students to repair and troubleshoot compact diesel engines found in the horticulture and agriculture industries. Students also will learn the safe operation of the typical equipment encountered in daily operation and its maintenance. Prerequisite: AGRI 151 .

  
  • AGRI 155 - Generators

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    This course is designed to prepare students to repair and troubleshoot generators found in the horticulture and agriculture industries. Students also will learn the safe operation of the typical equipment encountered in daily operation and its maintenance. Prerequisite: AGRI 150 .

  
  • AGRI 180 - Information Technology in Agriculture

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course will provide an overview of precision agriculture in a production agriculture setting, with the objective of using precision ag technology to improve management decisions. Topics will include Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), yield monitors, remote sensing, direct sensing, GIS software, and variable rate application. There will be extensive hands-on experience with GIS software.

  
  • AGRI 202 - Swine Confinement Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A comprehensive study of swine confinement production, including capital needs, herd health, waste management, and selection of breeding stock.

  
  • AGRI 204 - Selecting Breeding Livestock and Horses

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    An advanced study of the relationship between form and function in the evaluation and selection of beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, and horses.

  
  • AGRI 223 - Crop Protection

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
    This course is designed to familiarize students with the concepts and practices of protecting field crops from weed, insect, and disease pests.  Prerequisite: Sophomore standing in Agriculture Production or Agriculture Business or consent of department.

  
  • AGRI 224 - Agricultural Business Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Oriented toward management of non-farm agricultural business, this course examines all areas of management, including agribusiness organization, financial management, control, marketing operations, and human resource management. Use of computerized case-study problems supplement regular course assignments. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of department.

  
  • AGRI 230 - Agricultural Seminar

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    An examination of entering and conducting an agricultural business as an owner/manager will be followed by an extensive survey and independent study of the agricultural firms the student will be training with in the agricultural business experience program. Corequisite: AGRI 234 .

  
  • AGRI 232 - Current Topics in Agriculture

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    An 8-week survey course designed to orientate students to the key issues and trends impacting agriculture and to provide them the skills needed to take an active role in the industry. Students may have the opportunity to attend various agricultural conferences. No overnight travel is expected.

  
  • AGRI 234 - Agribusiness Experience

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-25-5
    Student placement within an agricultural business firm to provide supervised on-the-job training experiences. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the first three semesters of the Agricultural Business program. Corequisite: AGRI 230 .

  
  • AGRI 244 - Agricultural Production and Management Experience Program

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-25-5
    Supervised work experience placement in a production and farm management situation during the last nine weeks of the fourth semester (A minimum of 400 hours for a minimum of 9 weeks). Prerequisite: Completion of first three semesters of the Agriculture Production and Management program.

  
  • AGRI 250 - Techniques in Farm Mechanics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-3-3
    Techniques for maintenance and repair of tractors and other farm engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, and drive trains including tune-up procedures and troubleshooting. Also includes metal arc and oxy-acetylene welding skills that apply primarily to the repair of farm equipment. 

  
  • AGRI 251 - Operation and Adjustment of Farm Machinery

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Principles of farm machinery operation, adjustment, calibration, repair, and safety. Includes tillage, planting and harvesting equipment also drying systems, bin measurement, yield calculations and other applicators. 

  
  • AGRI 260 - Marketing Agricultural Products

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    The demand, supply, pricing and distribution of agricultural products from the farmer to the consumer. The function and operation of commodity futures markets will be explored with emphasis on the development and successful implementation of marketing programs for farmers.

  
  • AGRI 261 - Farm Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-0-5
    Application of economic principles to the organization and operating of a farm business. Budgeting, planning, enterprise selection, and management of crops and livestock along with labor management and farm business records will be included. Experience in utilizing management tools such as computers also is included.

  
  • AGRI 262 - Agriculture Credit and Finance

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Capital and credit needs of farmers, farm credit policy, agencies supplying credit, and problems of borrowers and lenders. Solving financial problems and obtaining and using credit in the farm business. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the first three semesters of the Agriculture Production and Management curriculum or consent of department.

  
  • AGRI 275 - Custom Application Operations

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course is designed for those interested in a career in custom fertilizer/chemical application. Topics include basic machinery operations, safety, maintenance, troubleshooting, customer relations, and understanding state and federal chemical regulations.  Special emphasis is placed on individual field experience and hands-on training in a variety of custom application machines. 

     

  
  • AGRI 299 - Special Topics in Agriculture

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: .5-3 - 0 - .5-3 (variable credit)
    A course for the student with preparation in agriculture. The student will become involved in an extensive project. The nature of the project is to be determined by the instructor. The project can include research, instruction of some other combination that will contribute meaningfully to the education of the student, or topics not currently covered in the Agriculture program or not in the depth as required by the student. May be repeated three times for credit.


Anthropology

  
  • ANTH 101 - Introduction to Anthropology

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: S1 900N
    Introduction to the physical origins of human beings and the cultural determinants of their behavior. Special attention to human evolution, modern races and racism, the concept of culture, human beings and their attempts to relate to the environment, and a comparative analysis of cultures.

  
  • ANTH 275 - Cultural Anthropology

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: S1 901N
    A study of the nature and functions of selected cultures, emphasizing cross-cultural comparisons of social organizations, institutions, world views, and cultural crisis areas. Practical involvement in the techniques of observation and analysis of human relationships and activities.


Arabic Language (Self-Instructional Language Program-SILP)

  
  • ARAB 110 - Conversational Arabic I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course focuses on an independent approach, while relying on tutorial guidance from a native speaker, to develop listening, speaking, and reading skills as initial steps to achieving competence as a speaker of Arabic. Emphasis is given to intensive drill, practice, and review through listening of audio CDs and conversation among students and with the drill tutor. Cannot be taken as independent study. Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021 and ENG 099 ; or ENG 022  and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 .

     

  
  • ARAB 111 - Conversational Arabic II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course will continue ARAB 110 , specifically through further development of students’ listening, speaking, and reading skills learned during the first semester. Through tutorial guidance from native speakers, students will increase their competencies as speakers of Arabic (both formal and idiomatic). Emphasis continues on drill, practice (both individually and in groups), and review through listening of audio CD’s and by actual conversations among students and with the drill tutor. Cannot be taken as independent study. Prerequisite: ARAB 110  or “B” on proficiency test for ARAB 110 .


Architectural Technology

  
  • ARCH 100 - Introduction to the Architecture Profession

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    The course is intended to provide the student a broad insight into selecting architecture as a career. Topics include what architecture is, how architecture fits into our daily lives, and the different career alternatives a student can pursue in this field.

  
  • ARCH 110 - Architectural Technical Drafting I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-5-4
    A comprehensive study of architectural technical drawing embodying the following areas: sketching, lettering, measurements and dimensioning, geometric principles, multiview projections, isometric and perspective drawing, and an introduction to CADD (Computer Aided Design & Drafting). The course will introduce the fundamentals of drafting floor and roof plans, site plans, elevation, and sections. An introduction to residential framing and construction methods is presented to develop an understanding of the correlation between design, drawing and construction. Prerequisite: MATH 095  or equivalent.

  
  • ARCH 120 - Architectural Technical Drafting II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-5-4
    An advanced course in architectural drafting and documentation accomplished through the drawing of conventional graphic representations of residential and commercial buildings. Learn how to put together a complete set of working drawings incorporating all the major disciplines for a variety of building types. Study and produce project documentation including drawings and specifications for all phases of a project from schematic design through as-builts. Prerequisite: ARCH 110 .

  
  • ARCH 130 - Architectural Design I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-4-4
    An introduction to the basic concepts of design including spatial relationships, 2-D and 3-D visualization, form, composition and function. Explore how the art of architecture defines the relationship of people to the built and natural environment. Focus on learning conceptual skills to express creativity and analyze current and proposed examples of architectural design. Learn how to express ideas by various methods, including drawing, free hand and computer-assisted drawing, models and presentation of work product and ideas. Prerequisite: ARCH 110  and ARCH 120 .

  
  • ARCH 140 - Architectural Design II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0.5-4.0 Variable credit
    An advanced course in architectural design furthering the study of conceptual principles of design expression related to the built environment. Building design is studied by the utilization of form and function and the interface with the surrounding site and the impact on the environment. Study material selections, code requirements and building systems to formulate an integrated design approach for projects. Expand on design, sketching, modeling, drawing, and presentation skills. Prerequisite: ARCH 110 , ARCH 120  and ARCH 130 .

  
  • ARCH 150 - Architectural Digital Graphics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course introduces the student to digital representation in architectural design.  The student will learn to navigate, manage, and produce information of industry quality using digital modeling programs such as Google Sketchup, Autodesk product line, Adobe creative suite, and other industry related software. Prerequisite:   

  
  • ARCH 160 - BIM-Revit Architecture

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course is a hands-on introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) by use of Autodesk’s Revit Architecture software currently used in the construction industry.  The student will create virtual building models and use those models from design throughout the documentation process. Students will learn Revit’s user interface, modeling techniques for building elements, and documentation process to create construction documents.

  
  • ARCH 200 - Portfolio and Presentation

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-3-3
    Learn presentation skills and methods to master the presentation of ideas, concepts and projects to a diverse audience. Learn graphical presentation methods utilizing hand-drawn and computer-produced drawings, in addition to the techniques and psychology of effective presentations. Learn to produce and assemble a portfolio that effectively represents the individual’s work and projects intended to be used as a submittal for admission requirements or for use as experience when applying for a job. Prerequisite: ARCH 120 .

  
  • ARCH 210 - Professional Practice

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-1-3
    Study the role of the architect and the aspects surrounding the practice of an architectural firm within the construction industry. Investigate the principles of business ownership, including marketing, operations, office procedures and standards, financial planning and personnel, and project management. Explore construction and architectural services contracts, professional ethics and legal responsibility. Prerequisite: ARCH 100  or consent of department.

  
  • ARCH 291 - Architectural Career Planning

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    Explore the various career paths and job opportunities for an architect or architecture-related career. Prepare a resume, cover letters, make job contacts and learn networking and interviewing skills. Begin the intern development program necessary for professional licensing. Prerequisite: ARCH 100  or consent of department.

  
  • ARCH 295 - Architectural Internship

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-40-1
    The architectural internship program places the student in an architect’s office to be employed as an intern. Get credit for hands-on experience in drafting and preparing construction documentation, design work, professional practice, and many other aspects of architectural practice. This internship counts as work experience toward professional licensing as well as opens contacts and networks for future employment opportunities. Prerequisite: ARCH 291  and consent of department.

  
  • ARCH 299 - Selected Topics in Architecture

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: .5-3 - 0 - .5-3 (variable credit)
    A course for students with advanced standing to pursue an extensive architectural project. A full-time faculty member and the student will determine the nature of the project. Emphasis will be based on advancing skills and exploring concepts that will keep students up to date with the latest technologies as well as contribute to their professional advancement. May be repeated three times for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of department.


Architecture Engineering and Construction Technology

  
  • AEC 100 - Construction Fundamentals

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-1-2
    This course is designed to give the student a foundation in the basic concepts of construction. The course focuses on the fundamental skills needed in the industry and for the core construction class; industry-related vocabulary; scale reading; applying construction calculations; measuring, tools and usage; construction procedures; and industry job descriptions.

  
  • AEC 102 - Construction Materials and Testing

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Examination of the characteristics of materials such as wood, masonry, concrete, asphalt, stone and steel relative to their basic use in the construction industry. The physical properties of each will be studied relative to actual in-service behavior. An introduction to the field and laboratory methods of testing and inspection of construction materials is provided in hands-on-sessions.

  
  • AEC 104 - Methods of Building Construction

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-1-3
    Survey of basic building systems including wood, concrete, and steel framing, building envelope and interior. The course is designed to develop an understanding of the materials and methods of construction of residential and commercial-type buildings and includes a survey of different types of construction and their advantages and limitations. Also, sustainable and green construction methods are covered. 

  
  • AEC 106 - Blueprint Reading for Construction & Architecture

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Designed to provide proper knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to the architectural or building construction industry. This course covers the theory of orthographic projections, reading floor plans and elevation drawings, symbols and notations, scaling and dimensioning practices, materials of construction; reading blueprints for structural information, electrical and mechanical trades blueprints; reading detail drawings, plot plans and specifications; types of heavy construction; and timber, steel and reinforced concrete. 

  
  • AEC 107 - Blueprint Reading for Non AEC Majors

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-1-2
    Designed to provide proper knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to the architectural or building construction industry for the non-construction major. This course gives the student the ability to read floor plans, elevations drawings, symbols, and notations to obtain the pertinent information needed. Additional topics covered include: scaling, dimensioning, and emphasis on electrical and mechanical trade drawings.

  
  • AEC 112 - Introduction to Construction Careers

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course introduces the student to different career opportunities in the construction industry. The course presents trade and professional careers through the use of lectures, guest speakers and hands-on exercises along with site or company visits.

  
  • AEC 125 - Construction Layout

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Course consists of the fundamental principles of construction layout and surveying, use and care of equipment, concepts of horizontal, vertical, and angular measurements, and basic survey computations. This course will also cover the examination of methods and procedures for accurate measuring and layout of construction projects such as sewer lines, building layout, grade stakes, slope stakes, and construction grid systems. Prerequisite: AEC 106 .

  
  • AEC 130 - Construction Site Visits

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    This course is designed to give the student exposure to the practical application of the current construction methods. There will be a variety of projects from the residential and commercial sectors. The sites selected will vary due to availability and weather. Prerequisite: Consent of department.

  
  • AEC 207 - Structural Planning and Analysis

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    A basic study of technical statics evaluating loads and forces acting on structures at rest. Learn basic analysis and design methods to select and size the various elements of the major building gravity and lateral systems. Study includes steel, concrete, masonry and wood structural systems. This course teaches the fundamentals of understanding the principles of planning a building’s structural system. Prerequisite: MATH 119  or MATH 138  

     

  
  • AEC 208 - Building and Environmental Codes

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Learn the applicability of the many various codes that are required in the building construction industry, including the International Building Code, national energy codes, individual material and trade codes, and the ADA federal regulations and accessibility codes. Develop a familiarity with the actual code requirements of each code and how they affect both the design and construction of buildings and the environment. Learn the roles of the building code official, zoning regulations, the building permit and occupancy process.

  
  • AEC 290 - AEC Forum

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is designed to introduce students to building techniques, industry operations, and new technology in the construction industry presented through a series of lectures, discussions, and activities with industry professionals. It will provide them with knowledge pertinent to current industry practice for commercial and residential construction including methods of implementation. Topics covered include all aspects of residential and commercial construction, from conception to completion. Prerequisite: Consent of department.

  
  • AEC 291 - Construction Career Development

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    The course is designed for students graduating with an associate’s degree in architecture, engineering and construction. The course prepares students with the skills necessary to obtain employment. Students will develop a resume, develop a career path, interview, and discuss workplace ethics. This course must be done the semester before an internship. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in six (6) credits in AEC courses or consent of department.

  
  • AEC 295 - AEC Internship

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-40-4
    This course gives the student an opportunity to work in the construction industry. The student gains job experience in a structured environment with supervision and guidance provided by construction professionals and the JJC faculty. The student will be required to demonstrate and apply the construction skills learned at JJC. The internship may also serve as a tool to find employment opportunities after graduation. Prerequisite: AEC 291  and twelve (12) credits in the major area of study or consent of department.

  
  • AEC 299 - Selected Topics in Construction

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: .5-5 - .5-5 - .5-5 (variable credit)
    A course for students with advanced standing to pursue an extensive project or coursework. The nature of the project/course will be determined by a full-time faculty member. Emphasis will be based on developing skills and exploring concepts that will keep students up to date with the latest technologies as well as contribute to their professional advancement. May be repeated three times for credit.


Art

JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING

For credit, enroll in ART 240  or ART 241 . For non-credit, enroll in ICDEA 910 .

PHOTOGRAPHY

For credit, enroll in ART 125  or ART 225 . For non-credit, enroll in ICDEA 923 .

  
  • ART 101 - Drawing I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-5-3
    Comprehensive introduction to beginning drawing with emphasis on composition and representational rendering of still life objects primarily in black and white. Experience with a variety of drawing materials and techniques. Studio and lecture. Required of all art majors.

  
  • ART 102 - Drawing II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-5-3
    Further development of drawing skills with emphasis on exploration of color and personal interpretation. Studio and lecture. Required of all art majors. Prerequisite: ART 101 .

  
  • ART 103 - 2D Design

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-5-3
    Comprehensive study of the design elements and principles involved in organizing two-dimensional space. Studio and lecture. Required of all art majors.

  
  • ART 104 - 3D Design

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-5-3
    Exploration of form, structure and three-dimensional space relationships. Studio and lecture. Required of all art majors.

  
  • ART 105 - Painting I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-5-3
    Introduction to materials and techniques of oil, acrylic and mixed media painting. Experience with representational and nonrepresentational image making. Studio and lecture.

      Prerequisite: ART 101 .

  
  • ART 106 - Painting II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-5-3
    Further development of painting skills in various media with emphasis on personal interpretation and direction. Studio and lecture. Prerequisite: ART 105 .

  
  • ART 107 - Graphic Design I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-5-3
    Comprehensive study of graphic images as communicative devices. Beginning production, computer and graphic design tools, and techniques introduced. Studio and lecture.

  
  • ART 108 - Introduction to Computer Graphics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-5-3
    An introduction to the electronic generation of graphic art and design with the computer. A strong emphasis will be placed on the creative use of a variety of software to solve a series of design problems. The problems will be presented as a series of projects both commercial and artistic. Basic, hands-on exercises will be completed in the generation of images, as well as placement and incorporation of those images into layouts.

  
  • ART 109 - Introduction to the Visual Arts

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: F2 900
    Emphasis on looking at the visual arts as an aesthetic experience. Discussing, reading and analyzing visual forms are basic activities. Not applicable for students pursuing a major in art.

  
  • ART 111 - Ceramics I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-5-3
    Ceramics I is a comprehensive course for the beginner in constructing clay objects, decoration and firing. Both hand building and wheel throwing will be explored as a means to investigate the ceramic process. Conceptualization, execution and analysis of product are the key activities.

  
  • ART 112 - Ceramics II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-5-3
    Ceramics II is a further exploration of the components of Ceramics I. The class is designed to further investigate form, texture, decoration, and glazes. Studio and lecture. Prerequisite: ART 111 .

  
  • ART 113 - International Ceramics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-5-3
    Ceramics is a comprehensive course for the beginner in the history and construction of clay objects, decoration and firing.  Historical development and geographical locations of major kiln sites will be explored within a lecture context.  Both hand-building and wheel throwing will be explored as a means to investigate the ceramic process within the studio.  Conceptualization, execution, and analysis of the products are the key activities.  This course will cover both historical and international cultures.  International focus may vary according to the culture to be studied.

  
  • ART 115 - Introduction to Ancient and Medieval Art

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: F2 901
    A study of selected art forms from Prehistory, Ancient, and Medieval periods. Not recommended for students who are required to enroll in ENG 020 ENG 098 , ENG 076 /ENG 077  or ENG 086 /ENG 087  .

  
  • ART 116 - Introduction to Renaissance and Baroque Art

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: F2 902
    A chronological survey of the visual arts from the Proto-Renaissance of 1300 to 1800. Painting, sculpture and architecture are discussed. Not recommended for students who are required to enroll in ENG 020 , ENG 098 , ENG 076 /ENG 077  or ENG 086 /ENG 087  .

  
  • ART 117 - Introduction to Modern Art

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: F2 902
    A study of modern art from 1800 to the present time. Not recommended for students who are required to enroll in ENG 020 , ENG 098 , ENG 076 /ENG 077  or ENG 086 /ENG 087 .

  
  • ART 118 - History of Chicago Architecture 19th-20th Centuries

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Building styles, theories, form and construction techniques as shown by major Chicago architectural monuments in the 19th and 20th centuries. Not applicable for students pursuing a major in art.

  
  • ART 125 - Photography I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-5-3
    This course is an introduction to the art and techniques of black and white photography. Students will learn camera operation, film developing, and printing. Additionally, this course encourages students to solve visual problems in a personal manner and critique/discuss their own work and the work of others. Students must supply their own 35mm camera with manual override. (For non-credit, register in ICDEA 920  - ICDEA 923 .)

  
  • ART 126 - Digital Photography

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-6-3
    Digital Photography is designed to develop skills in pixel based photographic design and printing. The course emphasizes the use of digital cameras and photo editing software (Photoshop). There is no darkroom component to this class; all classes are taught in the computer lab. A digital camera is required.

  
  • ART 151 - Computer Art I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-5-3
    An introduction to the electronic generation of fine arts with the computer. A strong emphasis will be placed on the creative use of a variety of software to produce a series of computer artworks. Problems will be presented as a series of open-ended projects with creativity and artistic quality as a goal. Output to a variety of devices will be encouraged. Aesthetic concerns will dominate technical concerns. This is not a graphic design computer course.

  
  • ART 152 - Typography

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-6-3
    Introduction to typographic history, study of letterforms, terms, classifications, and typeface selection. Exploration of type mechanics and aesthetics, using type in a variety of design applications. Examines structure, layout, and information hierarchy, as well as the relationship of type to image and cultural context. Prerequisite: ART 107 with a minimum grade of C.

 

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