May 20, 2024  
2016-2017 Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Anthropology

  
  • AN 2713 - Special Topics-Anthropology

    Hours: 3
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AN 2714 - Special Topics-Anthropology

    Hours: 4
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AN 2715 - Special Topics-Anthropology

    Hours: 5
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None

Art

  
  • AR 1023 - Design I: Two Dimensional Design

    Hours: 3
    A studio course that studies the basic elements and principles of two-dimensional design through a series of assigned problems.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: HFA
    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AR 1122 - Gallery Applications

    Hours: 2
    This is a required course for all art majors with a focus on the business of art. Students will establish a future schedule for the ECC Gallery and implement the schedule of the current year. Focus will be on receipt and installation of artist’s work, preparing an opening reception, publications, dismantling and return shipping of the exhibition. Students will also create a personal portfolio, artist statement and professional resume in preparation for future portfolio reviews and/or presentation to a gallery.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: HFA
    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AR 1123 - Illustration I

    Hours: 3
    This course is an introduction to the field of illustration and its uses in supporting or creating visual narrative. Students will explore a variety of media and techniques used by professionals in the field. Subjects covered will range from Sequential Art and the Graphic Novel, to Sci Fi/Fantasy and Editorial/Book Illustration. This is a drawing-heavy course. Additional studio hours required.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AR 1133 - Design II: Color Theory

    Hours: 3
    A studio course that studies color, exploring various color theories and the historical application through a series of problems.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: HFA
    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AR 1203 - Art Appreciation

    Hours: 3
    This course is intended to stimulate students’ visual, cultural, and intellectual awareness by introducing design vocabulary, conceptual awareness, analytical skills, and methods of the creative process. Students will also be introduced to a general overview of global artistic activities through the ages and consider the importance of visual arts in their contemporary lives.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: GLB, VAL, HFA, ESR-CLO, EV-CLO
    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AR 1303 - Drawing I

    Hours: 3
    A studio course in drawing. The student will be introduced to methods and techniques based on the elements and principles of design. The emphasis will be the development of observational and compositional skills, and a heightened sense of creativity.

    Prerequisite: none
  
  • AR 1313 - Drawing II

    Hours: 3
    A continuation of Drawing I focusing on refinement of observational and compositional skills, and development of an individual approach to drawing problems.

    Prerequisite: AR 1303 , minimum grade C
  
  • AR 1323 - Drawing III

    Hours: 3
    A continuation of Drawing II, concentrated practice in observational drawing. Emphasis will be placed on compositional skills necessary to create finished works of art with an individual style.

    Prerequisite: AR 1313 
  
  • AR 1333 - Advanced Drawing

    Hours: 3
    Independent study into the exploration of style and content through drawing, perhaps relating to other fields or processes such as painting and printmaking.

    Prerequisite: AR 1323 , minimum grade C
  
  • AR 1343 - Illustration II

    Hours: 3
    A continuation of Illustration I. Emphasis is on gaining proficiency with media, developing strong visual narrative, understanding creative and critical problem solving through assignments and self-exploration. Students will work within various disciplines such as Book Illustration, Posters, Sequential storytelling, and Advertising Illustration.

    Prerequisite: AR 1123 
  
  • AR 1403 - Painting I

    Hours: 3
    An introduction to the materials and techniques of oil painting intended to develop technical, expressive, and conceptual abilities. Comprehension and utilization of compositional and observation skills will be stressed.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AR 1413 - Painting II

    Hours: 3
    A continuation of Painting I, in which the student will further develop technical abilities in oil painting, stressing color and spatial relationships, and a refinement of observational skills. Deeper exploration into personal expression and painting as communications.

    Prerequisite: AR 1403 
  
  • AR 1433 - Advanced Painting

    Hours: 3
    Independent study into the personal exploration of style through painting. More emphasis on narrative content than in lower levels.

  
  • AR 1503 - Figure Drawing I

    Hours: 3
    An introduction to drawing from the human figure. An analysis of structure and how it relates to overall form. Emphasis on observational skills to achieve correct proportion, and sensitivity to the subtleties of the human figure.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AR 1513 - Figure Drawing II

    Hours: 3
    A continuation of Figure Drawing I, drawing from the human figure. Refining observational and compositional skills through a more personal approach to the subject matter.

    Prerequisite: AR 1503 , minimum grade C
  
  • AR 1523 - Figure Drawing III

    Hours: 3
    A continuation of Figure Drawing II, an advanced study in drawing the human figure. Emphasis will be on technical skill, individual expression and attempts to define one’s style.

    Prerequisite: AR 1513 , minimum grade C
  
  • AR 1533 - Adv. Figure Drawing

    Hours: 3
    Advanced study in drawing the human figure, with emphasis on exploration through the use of different media and definition of personal style.

    Prerequisite: AR 1523 
  
  • AR 1703 - Art History I

    Hours: 3
    A historical study of art, tracing its development from prehistoric times to the eighteenth century. Emphasis is on the study of the growth and development of art forms and movements, leading to an understanding of the relationship of art to the historical periods.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: GLB, VAL, HFA, CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AR 1713 - Art History II

    Hours: 3
    A historical study of art tracing the development of art from the 18th century through contemporary times. Emphasis is placed on individual artists and art movements.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: GLB, VAL, HFA, CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AR 1900 - Year/Mid-Program Review

    Hours: 0


    The 1st Year/Mid Program Portfolio Review is held after successful completion of most foundation courses and is required of Fine Arts majors, Graphic Design and Multimedia majors. The purpose of the review is to provide an opportunity for
    self-evaluation and professional evaluation, and assist and guide the student in identifying academic and career interests.  Fine Art majors register for AR 1900 and Graphic Design and Multimedia majors register for DES 1900 a grade of “pass” in this course is required to continue as an AFA or AA: Studio Art major.  A grade of “fail” will result in the student’s major being changed to AA:General Studies.

    Submission and review will take place during weeks 12-14 of the spring semester each Academic Year. Transfer students and students that do not successfully complete and wish to re-enroll may do so the following fall semester and the
    submission and review will take place in weeks 12-14.

    Students may re-enroll and re-submit a portfolio to be readmitted to the AFA, AA:Studio Art and the AAS: Design-Graphic Design or AAS: Design-Multimedia major.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: AR 1023  AR 1133  AR 1303  AR 1313  AR 1703  and AR 1713  

  
  • AR 2003 - Watercolor I

    Hours: 3
    The study of watercolor painting with emphasis on color, composition, and pictorial expression with experimentation in varied methods of watercolor painting. Studies will include washes and brush control.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AR 2013 - Watercolor II

    Hours: 3
    A continuation of the study of watercolor painting with emphasis on color, composition, and pictorial expression with experimentation in varied methods of watercolor painting. Studies will include washes and brush control.

    Prerequisite: AR 2003  or consent of instructor.
  
  • AR 2043 - Watercolor III

    Hours: 3
    A continuation of the study of watercolor painting with emphasis on personal creative structure, topics and problems, and contemporary painting.

    Prerequisite: AR 2013  or consent of instructor.
  
  • AR 2103 - Printmaking-Relief

    Hours: 3
    An introduction to the history, materials, and techniques of printmaking intended to develop technical and expressive abilities. Relief processes will be covered, as well as monotype. Other areas to be covered included executing an edition of prints, matting and framing for presentation.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • AR 2113 - Printmaking-Intaglio

    Hours: 3
    An introduction to the history, materials, and techniques of printmaking intended to develop technical and expressive abilities. Intaglio processes will be covered, as well as monotype. Other areas to be covered includes executing an edition of prints, matting and framing for presentation.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AR 2133 - Advanced Printmaking

    Hours: 3
    Independent intensive exploration into the process of choice. The student will create a “suite” of prints, working in a series.

    Prerequisite: AR 2103 , AR 2113  minimum grade C
  
  • AR 2203 - Photography I

    Hours: 3
    A course dealing with the basics and principles of photography, primarily black and white, including the mechanical and visual aspect for beginning photographers. Darkroom skills of black and white film developing and printing are taught.

    Prerequisite: None, 35mm camera.
  
  • AR 2213 - Photography II

    Hours: 3
    A course approaching photography primarily from the creative visual aspect. The course is meant to increase the photographer’s awareness and sensitivity, and at the same time refine basic mechanical skills.

    Prerequisite: AR 2203  or consent of instructor, 35mm camera.
  
  • AR 2223 - Advanced Photography

    Hours: 3
    A continuation of Photography II with advanced study in black and white photographic methods, composition, and dark room techniques.

    Prerequisite: AR 2213 , minimum grade C
  
  • AR 2303 - CeramicsI: Handbuilding & Surfaces

    Hours: 3
    An introduction to clay as a medium of expression using ancient and modern techniques of forming clay objects. A variety of surface decoration techniques will be explored, as well as an intruction to basic industry nomenclature and a history of the medium. Firing techniques including oxidation, reduction, raku, and primitive methods are taught. Development of studio safety, technical, expressive, and conceptual abilities are stressed.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AR 2313 - Ceramics II: Throwing & Glaze

    Hours: 3
    A continuation of Ceramics I adding to students abilities with the introduction of the wheel. Students will explore the concepts of function and personal expression by producing a series of works. Students will also be introduced to the sciences of glaze calculations through a series of controlled experiments. Emphasis will be placed on studio safety, technical ability, historical precendent and personal expression.

    Prerequisite: AR 2303 , minimum grade C
  
  • AR 2333 - Advanced Ceramics

    Hours: 3
    A self directed learning experience for students. Emphasis is on continued individual research and production methods. Course of study will include preparation for scholastic continuation in ceramics. Development of technical, expressive, and conceptual abilities are stressed.

    Prerequisite: AR 2303 , AR 2313  minimum grade C
  
  • AR 2403 - Sculpture I

    Hours: 3
    An introduction to sculpture stressing the elements of sculptural form. Various materials and construction methods used in the sculptural field of study are emphasized. Development of technical, expressive, and conceptual abilities are stressed.

    Prerequisite: AR 2423 , minimum grade C
  
  • AR 2413 - Sculpture II

    Hours: 3
    A continuation of the study of the elements of sculptures stressing the creative use of materials and construction methods. Development of technical, expressive, and conceptual abilities are stressed.

    Prerequisite: AR 2403  
  
  • AR 2423 - Design III: Three Dimensional Design

    Hours: 3
    A studio course th serves as an introduction to three-dimensional work, exploring the spatial qualities of mass, shape, volume.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: HFA
    Prerequisite: AR 1023  and AR 1133 , minimum grade C
  
  • AR 2433 - Design IV: Advanced Problems

    Hours: 3
    A studio course that addresses advanced problems in various aspects of art and design, focusing on conceptual development. Students will also create a personal portfolio, artist statement and professional resume in preparation for future portfolio reviews and/or presentation to a gallery.

    Prerequisite: AR 1023 , AR 1133 AR 1900  and AR 2423   or instructor consent
  
  • AR 2443 - Gallery Applications

    Hours: 3
    A studio course with a focus on the business of art and curatorial practice. The students will be involved in the process of establishing the future exhibition schedule for the ECC Gallery and the implementation of the schedule for the current year. Focus will be on receipt and installation of artist’s work, preparing an opening reception, publications, dismantling and return shipping of the exhibition. Students will design and curate their own exhibition. Students will also collaborate in the creation of art in public spaces.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AR 2453 - Advanced Sculpture

    Hours: 3
    A studio learning experience for students. Emphasis is on continued individual research and production methods. Course of study will include an introduction to installation, discussions and projects focusing on the importance of scale, and exploration of contemporary mediums. Development of technical, expressive, and conceptual abilities are stressed.

    Prerequisite: AR 2413 , AR 2423  minimum grade C
  
  • AR 2701 - I.S.-Art

    Hours: 1
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • AR 2702 - I.S.-Art

    Hours: 2
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • AR 2703 - I.S.-Art

    Hours: 3
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • AR 2704 - I.S.-Art

    Hours: 4
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • AR 2705 - I.S.-Art

    Hours: 5
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • AR 2711 - Special Topics-Art

    Hours: 1
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AR 2712 - Special Topics-Art

    Hours: 2
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AR 2713 - Special Topics-Art

    Hours: 3
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AR 2714 - Special Topics-Art

    Hours: 4
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • AR 2715 - Special Topics-Art

    Hours: 5
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None

Biology

  
  • BI 1203 - Introduction to Life Science

    Hours: 3
    A study of fundamental biological concepts, with emphasis on human biology. Topics include: the cell, the chemistry of life, the structure and function of human organ systems, genetics, ecology, and evolution.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: HOT, LPS, CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BI 1254 - General Ecology

    Hours: 4
    This general education course is designed to introduce the concepts, questions, facts and methods of ecology, the scientific study of how organisms interact with their nonliving environment and with other organisms. The course will emphasize organismal biology and its relations within biological sciences. The couse is designed as a lecture and lab course. The lab portion will reinforce concepts learned in lecture and provide opportunities to observce ecology at work in local environments.

    Lecture/Laboratory: The class will consist of 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab per week.
    Gen Ed Skill Type: CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: EN 0203 ; minimum grade C or appropriate reading placement score.
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: SC 1000  
  
  • BI 1305 - General Biology Lecture & Lab

    Hours: 5
    An introductory course involving fundamental biological principles of both plant and animal life. This course is designed to be used as a general education course and is not open to students with credit in botany or zoology or students planning to take an additional course in the biological sciences. The laboratory portion of this course will reinforce topics covered in the General Biology lecture. In lab, the emphasis is placed on scientific method, data collection and reporting, problem solving and critical thinking.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
    Gen Ed Skill Type: LPS, HOT, MAI, CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or coursework to enter EN 1223  or EN 1233  
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: SC 1000  
  
  • BI 1314 - Microbiology for Allied Health

    Hours: 4
    An introduction to microorganisms and their importance in disease. Course topics includ microbial morphology, cell anatomy and physiology, energy transformation reactions, genetics, and classification. Diseases of specific body systems and the human innate and adaptive immune response will be discussed. Laboratory topics will support the lecture, with the addition of culturing and staining techniques, disinfection, microbial identification, and diagnostic microbiology tests commonly performed in allied health fields.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Three hours of lecture and minimum of three hours laboratory per week.
    Prerequisite: Minimum of “C” in BI 1305 or a minimum average grade of “B” in two years of lab-based biology courses. Either of the previous options must have been within the last 5 years. High school biology can be a combination of high school Biology I & II or high school Biology I and Anatomy and Physiology. Both high school courses in a given option must be yearlong courses with labs. If a student does not meet these requirements they must take BI 1305 .
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: SC 1000  
  
  • BI 1325 - Principles of Biology I Lecture & Lab

    Hours: 5
    This course is the first of the two-course sequence for Biology majors that introduces the principles and concepts of biology. In lecture, the emphasis is placed on the scientific method, taxomony, basic chemistry, chemistry of organic molecules, cytology, membrane transport, metabolism and thermodynamics, enzyme kinetics, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell division, Mendelian genetics and molecular genetics. The laboratory portion of this course will reinforce topics covered in the Principles of Biology I lecture. In lab, the emphasis is placed on scientific method, data collection and reporting, problem solving and critical thinking.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
    Gen Ed Skill Type: LPS, HOT, MAI, CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in CH 1105  or minimum grade of “C” in four semesters of high school Chemistry.
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: SC 1000  
  
  • BI 1415 - Principles of Biology II Lecture & Lab

    Hours: 5
    This course is the second course in a two-course sequence intended for biology majors and that continues the study of biological concepts and principles. In lecture, the focus is on classification, anatomy and physiology, evolution, and ecology of mainly eukaryotes including protists, fungi, plants and animals. The laboratory portion of this course will reinforce topics covered in the Principles of Biology II lecture and the emphasis is on scientific method, data collection and reporting, problem solving and critical thinking.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Three hours of lecture and minimum of four hours of lab per week.
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in BI 1325  
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: SC 1000  
  
  • BI 1804 - Introduction Human Anatomy & Physiology Lecture & Lab

    Hours: 4
    A survey of the structure and function of the human body. The micro and macroscopic structure and the function of each system will be reviewed. The course is intended for students enrolled in an allied health program. The integument, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive system will be studied. The laboratory session will support the lecture activity.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Two hours of lecture and minimum of four hours lab per week.
    Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or coursework to enter EN 1223  or EN 1233 
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: SC 1000 
  
  • BI 2005 - Genetics Lecture & Lab

    Hours: 5
    A study of the principles of heredity and biological evolution as applied to plants and animals.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Three hours of lecture and minimum of four hours of lab per week.
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MT 1303 , BI 1325 
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: SC 1000 
  
  • BI 2045 - Cell Biology Lecture & Lab

    Hours: 5
    Analysis of cellular organization and function at the molecular level. The mechanisms underlying cellular trafficking, cell motility, and signaling within cells and between cells and their environment will be emphasized.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Three hours of lecture and minimum four hours of laboratory per week.
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in BI 2005  
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in CH 2305 
  
  • BI 2104 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lecture & Lab

    Hours: 4
    This course is part of a two-semester sequence of courses where gross micro- and macro- scopic anatomy and the function of the respective structures are studied. Major topics covered include biological chemistry, cell biology, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Laboratory work includes dissection, microscopy, models, and experimental demonstration of concepts covered in class. Dissection of preserved animal specimens is required. This course is primarily for students majoring in allied health fields.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Two hours of lecture with a minimum of four hours of laboratory per week.
    Prerequisite: (1) Minimum grade of “C” in BI 1305  or a minimum average grade of “B” in two years of lab-based high school biology courses. Either of the previous options must have been taken within the last five years. High school biology can be a combination of high school Biology I and II or high school Biology I and Anatomy and Physiology. Both high school courses in a given option must be yearlong courses with labs. If a student does not meet these requirements they must take BI 1305 . (2) Minimum grade of “C” or better in CH 1105 ;
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: SC 1000 
  
  • BI 2115 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lecture & Lab

    Hours: 5
    This is part two of a two-semester sequence of courses where gross micro- and macro- scopic anatomy and the function of the respective structures are studied. Major topics covered include special senses, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, urinary system, digestive system and reproductive system. Laboratory work includes dissection, microscopy, models, and experimental demonstration of concepts covered in class. Dissection of preserved animal specimens is required. This course is designed primarily for students in allied health fields.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Two and one-half hours of lecture and minimum of four hours of laboratory per week.
    Prerequisite: BI 2104  and CH 1105  minimum grade C
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: SC 1000  
  
  • BI 2404 - General Microbiology Lecture & Lab

    Hours: 4
    An introduction to microorganisms, their morphology, physiology, classification, and importance. Course topics include prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell anatomy and physiology; energetic reactions including respiration and fermentation; microbial genetics; microbiology culturing techniques; innate and adaptive immumne reponses; and an introduction to medically relevant microbial pathogens. Laboratory exercises include learning aseptic transfer and culturing techniques, simple, Gram, and Acid-Fast staining; and isolation and identification of organisms using selective and differential media.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Three hours of lecture and minimum three hours laboratory per week.
    Prerequisite: BI 1325  and CH 1305 , minimum grade C
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: SC 1000 
  
  • BI 2701 - I.S.-Biology

    Hours: 1
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • BI 2702 - I.S.-Biology

    Hours: 2
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • BI 2703 - I.S.-Biology

    Hours: 3
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • BI 2704 - I.S.-Biology

    Hours: 4
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • BI 2705 - I.S.-Biology

    Hours: 5
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs,interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • BI 2711 - Special Topics-Biology

    Hours: 1
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BI 2712 - Special Topics-Biology

    Hours: 2
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BI 2713 - Special Topics-Biology

    Hours: 3
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BI 2714 - Special Topics-Biology

    Hours: 4
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BI 2715 - Special Topics-Biology

    Hours: 5
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BI 2802 - Practicum in Biology

    Hours: 2
    Biology practicum provides two types of learning experiences: (1) assisting students in laboratory sessions of life science courses, or (2) participating in a weekly biology topics seminar. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of course in which student will assist or consent of instructor.

Biotechnology

  
  • BY 1113 - Intro to Biotechnology Lec and Lab

    Hours: 3
    An introductory course that prepares students for Biotechnology I and II course work. The topics of focus will be learning laboratory safety, steril techniques, laboratory math, collection of data and metrology, docuementation, quality systems, filtration techniques, solution and media
    preparation, and other appropriate laboratory methods, through labs designed for critical exploration. This course emphasizes basic laboratory skills essential for beginning level
    employment in clinical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories.  Two one-hour lecture
    sessions and one two-hour laboratory session per week.
     

    Lecture/Laboratory: 2 one-hour lecture/1 two-hour laboratory
    Prerequisite: MT 0204 , minimum grade C or higher or appropriate placement score for entry
    into MT 1303 .  Appropriate placement score or coursework to enter EN 1223 .
  
  • BY 2102 - Biotechnology I Lecture

    Hours: 2
    This course introduces basic skills in preparation for Biotechnology II. Topics and techniques may include but are not limited to: safety, Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices, agarose gel electrophoresis, plasmid mapping, plasmid deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) mini-preparations, Southern and Western blotting, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays, sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel exlectrophoresis of proteins, polymerase chain reaction, DNA sequencing, DNA and protein chromatography, plant cell culture, and/or other appropriate molecular techniques used in biotechnology laboratory settings.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Two one-hour lecture sessions and two three-hour laboratory sessions per week.
    Gen Ed Skill Type: LPS
    Prerequisite: BY 1102 /BY 1111  
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: BI 1325  
    Corequisite: BY 2113  
  
  • BY 2113 - Biotechnology I Lab

    Hours: 3
    This course introduces basic skills in preparation for Biotechnology II, Topics and techniques may include but are not limited to: safety, Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices, agarose gel electrophoresis, plasmid mapping, plasmid deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) mini-preparations, Southern and Western blotting, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays, sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of proteins, polymerase chain reaction, DNA sequencing, DNA and protein chromatography, plant cell culture, and/or other appropriate molecular techniques used in biotechnology laboratory settings.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Two one-hour lecture sessions and two three-hour laboratory sessions per week.
    Gen Ed Skill Type: LPS
    Prerequisite: BY 1102 /BY 1111 
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: BI 1325  and SC 1000  
    Corequisite: BY 2102  
  
  • BY 2202 - Biotechnology II Lecture

    Hours: 2
    A project-oriented course applying the fundamental DNA and protein manipulation techniques used in biotechnology/ bioengineering research laboratories in academia and industry.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Two one-hour lectures and two three-hour laboratory sessions per week.
    Gen Ed Skill Type: LPS
    Prerequisite: BY 2102 /BY 2113 ; BI 2404  
    Corequisite: BY 2213  
  
  • BY 2213 - Biotechnology II Lab

    Hours: 3
    A project-oriented course applying the fundamental DNA and protein manipulation techniques used in biotechnology/ bioengineering research laboratories in academia and industry.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Two one-hour lectures and two three-hour laboratory sessions per week.
    Gen Ed Skill Type: LPS
    Prerequisite: BY 2102 /BY 2113 ; BI 2404  
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: SC 1000  
    Corequisite: BY 2202  
  
  • BY 2302 - S.T. Biotechnology Lecture

    Hours: 2
    This lecture course will consist of current techniques employed in biotechnology. Topics can include, but are not limited to, specialized techniques from biomedical, environmental, agricultural, pharmaceutical, microbiological, bioinformatics, and/or bioethical aspects of biotechnology. Guest faculty from biotechnology industry and research may be employed as co-teachers. laboratory sessions per week.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: LPS
    Prerequisite: BY 2102 /BY 2113  and BY 2202 /BY 2213  
    Corequisite: BY 2313  
  
  • BY 2313 - S.T.-Biotechnology Lab

    Hours: 3
    This laboratory course will consist of current techniques employed in biotechnology. Topics can include, but are not limited to, specialized techniques from biomedical, environmental, agricultural, pharmaceutical, microbiological, bioinformatics, and/or bioethical aspects of biotechnology. Guest faculty from biotechnology industry and research may be employed as co-teachers.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Two one-hour lectures and two three-hour laboratory sessions per week.
    Gen Ed Skill Type: LPS
    Prerequisite: BY 2102 /BY 2113  and BY 2202 /BY 2213  
    Corequisite: BY 2303
  
  • BY 2403 - Biotechnology Externship

    Hours: 3
    This externship will provide supervised work experience in biotechnology laboratory setting. Student must work a minimum of 150 hours during the term to receive credit. Supervision on the job will be led by laboratory personnel. Times will be arranged.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: LPS
    Prerequisite: BY 2102 /BY 2113 
  
  • BY 2601 - Program Capstone-Biotechnology

    Hours: 1
    The Biotechnology Capstone course is designed to assess programmatic skill acquisition, review laboratory externship experience and provide students with the skills for seeking employment (to manage their careers effectively)and require an oral and written synthesis of the internship experience. Course will further develop student’s ability to conduct a professional job search. The course can only be taken the last semester prior to graduation.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: LPS
    Prerequisite: BY 2202 /BY 2213 
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: BY 2403  
  
  • BY 2712 - Special Topices-Biotechnology

    Hours: 2
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, insterests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor

Building Construction

  
  • BC 0100 - Workshop/Seminar

    Hours: 0.5
    Introductory level course designed to upgrade or develop specific skills relative to current or anticipated employment.

    Prerequisite: No prerequisite.
  
  • BC 0101 - Workshop/Seminar

    Hours: 1
    Introductory level course designed to upgrade or develop specific skills relative to current or anticipated employment.

    Prerequisite: No prerequisite.
  
  • BC 0102 - Workshop/Seminar

    Hours: 2
    Introductory level course designed to upgrade or develop specific skills relative to current or anticipated employment.

    Prerequisite: No prerequisite.
  
  • BC 0103 - Workshop/Seminar

    Hours: 3
    Introductory level course designed to upgrade or develop specific skills relative to current or anticipated employment.

    Prerequisite: No prerequisite.
  
  • BC 1019 - Building Construction I *

    Hours: 9
    A course in the exploration of the construction trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry and concrete. Basic theory and application includes blueprint reading, material estimations and construction layout practices. Emphasizing safety, measuring and construction materials. A house project is included.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BC 1029 - Building Construction II

    Hours: 9
    A continuation of Building Construction I, with advanced studies and work in the plumbing, electrical, masonry and carpentry trades. Emphasis is in residential applications. The house project is continued.

    Prerequisite: BC 1019  
  
  • BC 1039 - Building Construction III *

    Hours: 9
    A study of basic theory and application of residential carpentry and concrete fundamentals. Processes include floor, wall and roof assembly as well as material estimations, basic concrete form design and cement mixtures and estimating is also included. A house project is included.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: BC 1019  
  
  • BC 1043 - Carpentry

    Hours: 3
    A study of basic theory and application of building construction fundamentals. Offered evenings only.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BC 1049 - Building Construction IV

    Hours: 9
    A continuation of Building Construction III with advanced building construction fundamentals in finish carpentry, concrete, drywall and cabinet installation is included. Emphasizing residential application. Also included is the study of basic theory in commercial carpentry and construction welding with some application. The house project is continued.

    Prerequisite: BC 1039  or instructor’s consent.
  
  • BC 1093 - Sheet Metal & Preventative Building Maintenance

    Hours: 3
    A study of basic building, mechanical, and electrical maintenance. Includes applying patterned fabrication of sheet metal, soldering, and drawing simple patterns.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BC 1103 - Energy Efficient Building

    Hours: 3
    A study of energy conservation practices used in new and existing structures.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BC 1123 - Farm & Home Shop Construction

    Hours: 3
    A course designed to provide a working knowledge of construction and to develop many different shop skills and executing a project.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BC 1133 - Home Maintenance

    Hours: 3
    A study of basic theory and application in repairing, maintaining, and remodeling residential structures.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BC 1143 - Repair & Construction of Farm Machine Building

    Hours: 3
    A study of basic theory and application of farm building construction and equipment repairs.

    Prerequisite: No prerequisite.
  
  • BC 1153 - Blueprint Reading/Architectural Drawing

    Hours: 3
    A course in reading, drawing, and interpreting prints of the mechanical and electrical trades. Students must prepare a complete set of working drawings for a structure.

    Prerequisite: No prerequisite.
  
  • BC 2701 - I.S.-Building Construction

    Hours: 1
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
 

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