May 05, 2024  
SFCC Catalog 2022-2023 
    
SFCC Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Courses are listed in alphabetical order by general subject and in numerical order within each general subject. Courses at the first-year level are numbered 111 to 199 or 1000 to 1999; those at the second-year level are numbered 200 to 299 or 2000 to 2999. All courses at SFCC numbered 100 through 110 are  developmental in content and will not be counted toward graduation requirements.

Prerequisites represent the minimum skill level necessary for success in a course. If a student has the prerequisite skills but has gained them outside the classroom, they may see a faculty adviser for permission to enroll.

Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better before a student may enroll in a course that requires them. Students may be stopped from enrolling or may be  disenrolled if pre- or corequisites are not met.

A math course taken more than three years ago cannot fulfill a prerequisite for a subsequent math course unless a student can demonstrate proficiency. A math or science course taken more than five years ago cannot be used to fulfill a prerequisite for another course. Students may fulfill math prerequisites by scoring at the appropriate level on the college’s math placement test.

For college-level courses, there is an assumption of college-level reading and writing skills, whether or not prerequisites are stated for a particular course.

 

Spanish

  
  • SPAN 1110 - Spanish I


    Credits: 4

    [Previously offered as: SPAN 111] Designed for students with little exposure to Spanish, this course develops basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and basic intercultural competence in interpretive, interpersonal and presentational modes of communication at the Novice Level of proficiency based on the American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines. During this course, students perform better and stronger in the Novice Mid level while some abilities emerge in the Novice High range. This is an introductory course aimed at helping the student to communicate in Spanish in everyday familiar situations via recognition and production of practiced or memorized words, phrases, and simple sentences.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109  or READ 101L  or SPAN 101 .
    Offered: Summer, fall and spring.
    NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
    Four lecture hours.

  
  • SPAN 1120 - Spanish II


    Credits: 4

    [Previously offered as: SPAN 112] Designed for students with some degree of exposure to Spanish in high school and/or at home, this course continues to develop basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and basic intercultural competence in interpretive, interpersonal and presentational modes of communication at the Novice High Level of proficiency based on American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines, although a few abilities may emerge in the Intermediate Low Level. Students in this course communicate in Spanish on familiar topics using a variety of words, phrases, simple sentences and questions that have been highly practiced and memorized.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1110 .
    Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
    Four lecture hours.

  
  • SPAN 1125 - Conversational Spanish I


    Credits: 3

    [Previously offered as: SPAN 150] This third-semester Spanish course emphasizes oral communication, idiomatic usage and the development of vocabulary, with a review of basic syntax.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1120 .
    Offered: Fall and Spring.
    NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
    Three lecture hours.

  
  • SPAN 2110 - Spanish III


    Credits: 3

    [Previously offered as: SPAN 211] The integration of learning outcomes across Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational Modes of Communication at the Intermediate Low Level of proficiency based on American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines. Students accomplish real-world communicative tasks in culturally appropriate ways as they gain familiarity with the target culture(s). This is an intermediate course aimed at helping the student to communicate in Spanish on familiar topics about self, others and everyday life at the same time that they recognize and handle short social interactions in interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering a variety of questions.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1120  or SPAN 1220 .
    Offered: Fall and Spring.
    NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
    Three lecture hours.

  
  • SPAN 2120 - Spanish IV


    Credits: 3

    [Previously offered as: SPAN 212] The integration of learning outcomes across Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational Modes of Communication at the Intermediate High Level of proficiency based on American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines. Students accomplish real-world communicative tasks in culturally appropriate ways as they gain familiarity with the target culture(s). This is an intermediate course aimed at helping the student to communicate in Spanish on familiar topics about self, others and everyday life at the same time that they recognize and handle short social interactions in interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering a variety of questions.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2110 .
    Offered: Spring.
    NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
    Three lecture hours.

  
  • SPAN 2121 - Spanish Grammar and Composition


    Credits: 4

    [Previously offered as: SPAN 290] This course is designed to help students with advanced knowledge  of Spanish understand and practice the formal structures of the Spanish language.  In this course, students will read, study, analyze, and produce different literary styles that will help them expand their knowledge of the Hispanic culture and native Spanish speakers. 

    May be taken twice for a degree or certificate credit.
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2110 
    Offered: Occasionally.
    Four lecture hours.

  
  • SPAN 2510 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature


    Credits: 3

    [Previously offered as: SPAN 280] An introduction to the novels, poetry, short fiction and drama of Spain and Hispanic America. The emphasis is on interpretation with appropriate references to literary history. Lectures, discussion and compositions are in Spanish.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2110 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
    Three lecture hours.

  
  • SPAN 2515 - Contemporary Latino Film


    Credits: 3

    [Previously offered as: SPAN 288] This course explores the Latina/Hispanic culture of Spain, Latin America, and the United States as depicted in documentary and popular entertainment films. A discussion of each film is held prior to and after viewing.

    May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2120  or permission.
    Offered: Occasionally.
    Three lecture hours.


Theater

  
  • THEA 1110 - Introduction to Theatre


    Credits: 3

    [Previously offered as: DRAM 111] An introduction to the study of theater. Students will examine various components that comprise theater, such as acting, directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, scenic and costume design, stagecraft, spectatorship, history, theory, and criticism.

    Offered: Fall and Spring.
    NMGEC: Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts.
    Three lecture hours.

  
  • THEA 1220 - Beginning Acting


    Credits: 3

    [Previously offered as: DRAM 160L] An introduction to the theory and practice of acting. Students will learn various terms, techniques, and practices of acting and will demonstrate their understanding in class. Through exercises and improvisations, partnered scenes, and group work, students will be better able to appreciate the work of others as they learn techniques of performing.

    Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
    Six lab hours.

  
  • THEA 1310 - Introduction to Costuming


    Credits: 3

    Previously offered as: FASH 155] This course introduces students to basic skills generally used in creating costumes for theatre. During the semester students will be introduced to the costume shop, equipment, supplies, and processes. They will learn the process of sewing a garment and running a stage production.

    Offered: Occasionally.
    Three lecture hours.


Water Technology

  
  • WATR 111 - Introduction to Water Treatment and Distribution Systems


    Credits: 2

    An introduction to water distribution systems. Major topics include the Safe Drinking Water Act, water sampling certification, disinfection, distribution systems, pumps and motors, groundwater characteristics, wells, basic surface water, safety and other topics from the New Mexico Water Systems Operator Certification Study Guide.

    Offered: Occasionally.
    Two lecture hours.

  
  • WATR 112 - Introduction to Applied Hydraulics


    Credits: 4

    Designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the math needed to work formulas used in the operation of water treatment plants. Topics include formulations and calculations, unit conversion and parameters as they relate to water treatment systems.

    Offered: Occasionally.
    Four lecture hours.

  
  • WATR 160 - Applied Chemistry for Water Treatment Operators


    Credits: 4

    Designed to provide students with the basic fundamentals of water chemistry and how these fundamentals impact the daily decisions pertaining to plant/process operations. The student will become proficient with the chemistry and analytical tools necessary to ensure the most efficient and effective plant operations. Students will also obtain a hands on understanding of laboratory equipment, safety and hygiene, use of digital titrator to determine alkalinity and iron concentrations, pH testing, chlorine testing, how to operate and calibrate turbidimeters, coagulation theory and jar testing.

    Offered: Occasionally.
    Three lecture hours, two lab hours.

  
  • WATR 166 - Microbiology for Water Treatment Operators


    Credits: 4

    Provides basic understanding of microbiology as it applies to water treatment operations. Topics include micrological contaminants, contaminant pathways, toxic effect as well as sampling, testing and treatment options.

    Offered: Occasionally.
    Three lecture hours, two lab hours.

  
  • WATR 215 - Permits, Regulations and Water Resource Management


    Credits: 3

    Designed to provide students with an overview of the permits and regulatory environment encountered in establishing a water treatment operation/system. Students will also learn about the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), water rights, water resource management, raw water sourcing, Federal environmental law as well as local and regional issues.

    Prerequisite(s): WATR 111 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    Three lecture hours.

  
  • WATR 260 - Advanced Water Treatment Technologies


    Credits: 4

    Designed to provide students with an understanding of various advanced water treatment technologies. Technologies covered include raw water diversion, presedimentation, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, membrane filtration, ozonators, granulated activated charcoal. finish water storage, solids processing.

    Prerequisite(s): WATR 160 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    Four lecture hours.

  
  • WATR 290 - Water Operator Certification Review


    Credits: 3

    Review of the subjects needed to pass the operator certification exam for Levels 1-4. Major topics include: Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), water sampling, disinfection, distribution systems, pumps and motors, groundwater characteristics, surface water characteristics, source water characteristics, wells, safety, surface water treatment operations, maintenance, and water math.

    Corequisite(s): WATR 260 .
    Offered: Spring.
    Three lecture hours.

  
  • WATR 298 - Water Treatment Internship


    Credits: 3

    This course provides students with an opportunity to enlarge and complete their learning experience by spending time in a real working environment and in a paid position. Students must have completed a significant portion of core requirements to be eligible for this course.

    Permission required.
    Graded: Pass/Fail.
    Offered: Occasionally.
    Three lecture hours.


Welding

  
  • WELD 111 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding I


    Credits: 4

    An introduction to shielded metal arc welding. This course also includes shop safety and personal protective equipment. Standards set by the American Welding Society (AWS) are utilized in both classroom study and laboratory work.

    Offered: Occasionally.
    Two lecture hours, four lab hours.

  
  • WELD 112 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) II


    Credits: 4

    This course follows WELD 111 and introduces students to entry level skills and knowledge of welding various joint designs in various welding positions. Students will learn to identify welding symbols and comply with welding procedures.

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 111 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    Two lecture hours, four lab hours.

  
  • WELD 115 - Oxyacet Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes


    Credits: 3

    An introduction to oxy acetylene welding and cutting processes for welders. This course covers the application of cutting processes, the use of protective equipment, and the theory of oxy-fuel, air carbon and plasma cutting.

    Offered: Occasionally.
    One lecture hour, four lab hours.

  
  • WELD 121 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) I


    Credits: 4

    An introduction to gas tungsten arc welding. Students will cover personal protective equipment, the theory of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and the selection and storage of filler materials and gases.

    Offered: Occasionally.
    Two lecture hours, four lab hours.

  
  • WELD 122 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) II


    Credits: 4

    Advanced skills and knowledge of welding with the gas tungsten arc welding process. Topics also include identification and testing of metals and professional ethics.

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 121 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    Two lecture hours, four lab hours.

  
  • WELD 131 - Gas Metal and Flux Cored Arc Welding I


    Credits: 4

    An introduction to gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux cored arc welding (FCAW) processes. The class will cover personnel protective equipment, materials, theory and selection and handling of shielding gases.

    Offered: Occasionally.
    Two lecture hours, four lab hours.

  
  • WELD 132 - Gas Metal and Flux Cored Arc Welding II


    Credits: 4

    An in-depth study of advanced skills and knowledge of gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux cored arc welding (FCAW) processes. Students will learn to identify and correct problems and will study structural shapes, measures and weights.

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 131 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    Two lecture hours, four lab hours.

  
  • WELD 141 - Introduction to Metallurgy


    Credits: 2

    Basic science of metals for welders. Topics will include welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals along with annealing and tempering processes. Environmental impact and dangers of welding certain types of metals will be covered.

    Offered: Occasionally.
    Two lecture hours.

  
  • WELD 211 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) III


    Credits: 4

    An in-depth study and application of advanced shielded metal arc welding. Students will be able to classify steel and its physical properties. Students will be able to apply hardness tests and work with procedure specifications and mill reports.

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 112  with a grade of B or higher or permission.
    Offered: Occasionally.
    Two lecture hours, four lab hours.

  
  • WELD 221 - Gas Tungsten Arc and Gas Metal Arc Welding III


    Credits: 3

    An in-depth study of advanced skills and knowledge of the gas tungsten and gas metal arc welding process. Students will apply pipe and plate weld procedures for American Society of Mechanical Engineer (ASME), American Welding Society (AWS), and American Petroleum Institute (API).

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 122  with a grade of B or higher or permission.
    Offered: Occasionally.
    One lecture hour, four lab hours.

  
  • WELD 261 - Pipe Fabrication


    Credits: 3

    Layout and welding of pipes. In this course students complete a project in which they will be given a blueprint from which they will layout, cut and weld a pipe project. Project will be tested for weld quality and leaks.

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 111  and WELD 115  with a grade of B or higher or permission.
    Offered: Occasionally.
    One lecture hour, four lab hours.


Woodworking

  
  • WOOD 1110 - Introduction to the Fine Art of Woodworking


    Credits: 5

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 111] Introduces students to using wood as a medium for realizing their designs. Topics covered include choosing the wood to complement the design, milling techniques, mortise-and-tenon joinery, surface preparation and application of water-based finishes. Students will learn the safe use of the radial arm saw, jointer, planer, table saw, bandsaw, drill press, horizontal boring machine and router.

    Offered: Fall and Spring.
    Two lecture hours, six lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1120 - Introduction to Hand Tools


    Credits: 5

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 112] Covers sharpening, maintenance, and use of basic hand tools including chisels, planes, spokeshaves, marking knives, hand saws and scrapers. Various sharpening systems are discussed. Students build a wooden handplane, sharpen personal tools, and practice hand tool use.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1110  or May be taken concurrently with WOOD 1110 .
    Offered: Fall and Spring.
    Two lecture hours, six lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1150 - Introduction to Joinery


    Credits: 5

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 115] Introduces traditional joinery techniques including edge, miters, dowel, mortise and tenon varations, bridle, bread boards, and frame and panel work. Various types of mortise and tenons, bridal joints, bread-board ends, and frame and panel work. Students layout, cut, and fit each of these joints.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1110 .
    Offered: Fall and Spring.
    Two lecture hours, six lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1160 - Dovetails


    Credits: 5

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 116] Introduces dovetail joinery for drawers and case work. Students learn to layout and cut dovetails with hand saw and chisels, the tablesaw, and a router jig. After practicing all three methods, students design and build a project utilizing dovetail joinery.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1120 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    Two lecture hours, six lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1170 - The Artful Box


    [Previously offered as: WOOD 147] Creating boxes with intriguing forms, tactility, and varied functionality. Students will design and build several wood boxes, that consider materials, form, transitions, and the potential content.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1110 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
  
  • WOOD 1180 - Jigs and Fixtures


    Credits: 3

    [Previously offered as WOOD 147] This course is an introduction to the design, fabrication, and use of woodworking jigs that are used to facilitate safe, accurate, and repeatable machining operations on stationary power tools. Students will study, discuss, and build jigs that are used with hand tools, workbenches, and the woodshop in general.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1110 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    One lecture hour, four lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1185 - CNC for Fine Woodworking


    Credits: 3

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 147] Utilizing computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided machining (CAM), and computer numerical control (CNC) routers as they apply to fine woodworking. Students creating furniture, sculpture, or design-related products learn the possibilities and limitations of this technology and how to incorporate this work into their practice. Students work on two customizable projects to produce on a CNC router. Proper safety, tooling selection, and machine practices are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): MATT 113 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    One lecture hour, four lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1190 - Working Machinery Maintenance


    Credits: 3

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 165] Students will learn about the setup, maintenance and minor repair of stationary and portable power tools in the woodworking shop. In addition, there will be discussion about shop layout and setup considerations.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1110 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    One lecture hour, four lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1210 - Characteristics of Wood


    Credits: 1

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 120] Focuses on wood as a material. This covers the visual aspects of different wood species as well as their working characteristics. Topics include structure, graphics, moisture content and choice of appropriate wood for a project.

    Offered: Fall.
    One lecture hour.

  
  • WOOD 1250 - Introduction to Finishing


    Credits: 3

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 125] Introduces wood finishes, including penetrating oil finishes and film finishes such as shellac, lacquer, varnish, and water-based finish. Surface preparation, stains, dyes, and hand and spray application methods are covered. Special attention will be given to the advantages of low-toxic water-based finishes, and the health and environmental issues concerning solvent-based finishes.

    Offered: Spring.
    One lecture hour, four lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1310 - Furniture Design


    Credits: 3

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 130] Encourages the uninhibited accumulation of ideas in a sketchbook and the development of each student’s individual design aesthetic. Basic requirements for furniture, orthographic drawing, principles of design, recent furniture history, and model making are covered.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1110 .
    Offered: Fall.
    Two lecture hours, two lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1350L - Bandsawn Veneers


    Credits: 5

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 135] An introduction to the use of bandsawn veneers in furniture construction. Students execute a project of their own design that incorporates bandsawn veneers.

    May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1110 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    Two lecture hours, six lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1450 - Bent Lamination


    Credits: 5

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 145] An introduction to the use of bent lamination in furniture construction. Students will build a project of their own design using the techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1110 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    Two lecture hours, six lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1550 - Build A Workbench


    Credits: 4

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 155] Covers fabrication of an instructor-designed workbench for each student that incorporates a laminated maple top, maple dog holes, bench dogs, end rails, and tool tray on a poplar trestle-style base. This versatile bench is designed for one or two metal vises with shop-made wooden vise pads. NOTE: Significant additional fee will be charged to cover materials and hardware. Vises may be ordered individually at the beginning of class.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1110 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    Two lecture hours, four lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1610 - Introduction to Woodturning


    Credits: 3

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 160] Teaches the elementary concepts and methodologies of turning wood on the lathe using a hands-on approach. Students learn the art of woodturning through design and production of turned projects.

    Offered: Fall and Spring.
    One lecture hour, four lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1615 - Woodturning Design and Practice


    Credits: 2

    An intermediate-level exploration into woodturning design and practice. Specific topics vary with a focus on creating expressive sculptural designs in wood.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1610 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    One lecture hour, two lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1620 - Advanced Wood Turning


    Credits: 3

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 161] Builds on basic skills learned in WOOD 160 or WOOD 1610. Students explore dimensioned turnings from patterns, production of accurate multiples, and creative spindle and bowl techniques in the pursuit of a personal design aesthetic.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1610 .
    Offered: Fall and Spring.
    One lecture hour, four lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1625 - Woodturning Studio


    Credits: 2

    [Previously offered as WOOD 161] Builds on previously learned wood turning skills to design and turn individually conceived projects. Students explore form and surface treatment as they develop a personal aesthetic.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1620 
    Offered: Fall and Spring.
    Four lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1660 - Router Joinery


    Credits: 3

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 166] An introduction to using the router to make mortise and tenon joints, dovetails, sliding dovetails, bent lamination joinery and many other joints. Students will learn to build the jigs and templates, which make the router an indispensable tool.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1110 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    One lecture hour, four lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1710 - Introduction to Woodcarving


    Credits: 3

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 170] Cover the selection of appropriate types of wood, project design, correct use and sharpening of carving tools, and basic carving methods. Relief, chip, and sculptural carving are introduced through exercises.

    Offered: Fall and Spring.
    One lecture hour, four lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1715 - Intermediate Woodcarving


    Credits: 3

    Builds on introductory skills in carving, including project design, efficient tool use, and sharpening. In addition to demonstrations, students design and execute a project.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1710 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    One lecture hour, four lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1720 - Advanced Woodcarving


    Credits: 3

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 171] Builds on skills learned previously to create expressive wood carvings. Students work with considerable independence to design, fabricate, and carve elements for furniture or free-standing pieces.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1710 .
    Offered: Fall and Spring.
    One lecture hour, four lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1810 - Basic Woodworking Projects


    Credits: 3

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 180] Introduction planning a woodworking project with consideration to design, type of wood, joinery, process, tool needs, and finish. Students design and build a project of their choice.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1110 .
    Offered: Fall and Spring.
    One lecture hour, four lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 1820 - Summer Projects


    Credits: 2

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 181] Introduces planning a woodworking project with consideration to design, type of wood, joinery, process, tool needs, and finish. Students design and build (or continue) a project of their choice, utilizing their own lumber.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1110 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    One lecture hour, two lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 2110 - Doors, Drawers and Hardware for Furniture


    Credits: 5

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 220] Surveys various cabinet designs and carcase construction methods, and introduces the designing, building, and installing of doors, drawers, and hardware. Students design and build a cabinet that incorporates a door, drawer, and hardware.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1150 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    Two lecture hours, six lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 2120 - Material Study: Metal and Wood


    Credits: 5

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 247] Metalworking and casting from a designer’s perspective, industrial processes. Students creating furniture, sculpture, or design-related products learn what is possible using this technique, the characteristics inherent in metal parts, and how to incorporate this work into their practice. Students design and build a project that integrates wood with a cast metal part that they have designed and prototyped. Additional materials costs may apply.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1110  or ARTS 1830 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    Two lecture hours, six lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 2140 - Advanced Furniture Making


    Credits: 5

    [Previously offered as WOOD 290] Covers construction of a capstone furniture project, similar to a journeyman’s piece, based on design and technical skills learned over the course of the woodworking program. Students consult with the instructor to conceive, design, build and present a major furniture work.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1150  and WOOD 1310 .
    Offered: Fall and Spring.
    Two lecture hours, six lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 2150 - Chair Making


    Credits: 5

    Students will learn about the unique structural and aesthetic challenges presented in chair making. Topics include design criteria for chairs; compound angle joinery, floating-tenons, shaping techniques and a discussion of upholstery possibilities. Students will construct a chair of an assigned design, modifying size, scale, and shaping details to fit their personal taste.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1110 .
    Offered: Occasionally.
    Two lecture hours, six lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 2810 - Advanced Woodworking Projects


    Credits: 5

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 280] An advanced class for students with a good foundation in project planning, machine and hand-tool use, and traditional joinery skills. Students will design and build a project of their choice.

    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 1150  or permission.
    Offered: Occasionally.
    Two lecture hours, six lab hours.

  
  • WOOD 2980 - Furniture Studio


    Credits: 5

    [Previously offered as: WOOD 295L] Consists of designing and building a major piece of furniture with an entrepreneurial mindset. After consulting with the instructor, students work with considerable independence, while tracking time and materials.

    Permission required.
    Prerequisite(s): WOOD 2140  or WOOD 290.
    Offered: Occasionally.
    Ten lab hours.


World Languages

  
  • LANG 1110L - World Languages Lab


    Credits: 1

    A self-paced language lab designed to accelerate, reinforce, and support all levels of any language offered through the Rosetta Stone program. The course is a self-paced, independent  study class that provides an opportunity to practice and strengthen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the Rosetta Stone program.

    May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
    Graded: Pass/Fail.
    Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
    Two lab hours.

 

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