ACAD 111 AUTOCAD LEVEL I (2)
This intensive, short-term course provides foundational instruction to begin to prepare the learner for the Autodesk AutoCAD user certification examination. Topics are the Multiple Design Environment, various point-entry methods, drawing aids and modes, drawing content, display commands, selection sets, 2-Dimensional drawing and editing commands and drawing layouts. This course requires Windows proficiency. Permission required. Offered through SFCC’s Premier Autodesk Training Center. Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring. Two lecture hours.
ACAD 112 AUTOCAD LEVEL II (2)
This intensive, short-term course provides foundational instruction to prepare the learner for the Autodesk AutoCAD user certification examination. Topics are blocks, block attributes, advanced use of drawing layouts and complex 2-Dimensional objects. Prerequisite:
ACAD 111. Offered through SFCC’s Premier Autodesk Training Center. Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring. Two lecture hours.
ACAD 113 AUTOCAD 3‐D: MODELING BASICS (1) This intensive, short-term course provides instruction on the fundamentals of wire-frame, surface and solid modeling using AutoCAD. Topics are user coordinate systems, 3-Dimensional editing commands, surface and solid modeling commands and model output devices. Graded as Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: ACAD 111. Offered through SFCC’s Premier Autodesk Training Center. Offered: Fall and Spring.
One lecture hour.
ACAD 141 USING BLOCK OBJECTS (1)
This course provides a thorough investigation of the uses of block reference objects in AutoCAD. Students learn to create, manipulate, import and redefine block objects using such commands as BLOCK, WBLOCK, REFEDIT and features of the AutoCAD Design Center.
Graded as Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: ACAD 111. Offered: Occasionally.
One lecture hour.
ACAD 143 USING LAYOUTS (1)
This course provides a thorough investigation of the uses of layouts and viewports in AutoCAD. Students learn to manage multiple layouts, create and scale viewports and use plotting features and commands to produce construction drawings. Graded as Pass/Fail. Prerequisite:
ACAD 111. Offered: Occasionally. One lecture hour.
ACAD 144 USING EXTERNAL REFERENCE FILES (1) This course provides a thorough investigation of the uses of external files in AutoCAD. Students learn to import, manipulate and redefine external files as XREFs, images, and object-linking and embedding objects using commands like XREF, REFEDIT, XBIND, IMAGE and
INSERTOBJ. The features of the AutoCAD Design Center are also covered. Graded as Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: ACAD 111. Offered:
Occasionally. One lecture hour.
ACAD 155 3DS MAX I (2)
This intensive, short-term course provides instruction on the fundamentals of 3d Studio Max, a high-end rendering and animation application. Topics are modeling techniques, creation and modification of lights and cameras, the Materials Library, rendering and animation.
This course requires Windows proficiency. Offered through SFCC’s Premier Autodesk Training Center. Offered: Fall. One lecture hour.
ACAD 211 AUTOCAD LEVEL III (2)
This intensive, short-term course provides advanced instruction for the experienced user of AutoCAD. It focuses on the configuration and customization of the program to streamline commands and drawing procedures. Topics are external reference files, the integration of the Internet, custom menu elements, menu macros, customizing toolbars and flyouts. Graded as Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: ACAD 112. Offered through SFCC’s Premier Autodesk Training Center. Offered: Spring.
Two lecture hours.
ACAD 212 AUTOCAD LEVEL IV (2)
This intensive, short-term course provides advanced instruction for the proficient user of AutoCAD. It primarily presents project-based perspectives in the use of advanced .dwg content such as Layouts, Blocks, Dynamic Blocks, external reference files, and Sheet Sets to enhance productivity and efficiency. Prerequisite: ACAD 211. Offered through SFCC’s Premier Autodesk Training Center. Offered: Fall and Spring. Two lecture hours.
ACAD 213 AUTOCAD 3‐D: ADVANCED MODELING (1) This intensive, short-term course provides advanced instruction on the functionalities of solid modeling in AutoCAD. Topics concentrate on solid model editing and commands to create 2-Dimensional projections from 3-Dimensional solid models. Graded as Pass/Fail. Prerequisite:
ACAD 113. Offered through SFCC’s Premier Autodesk Training Center. Offered: Occasionally. One lecture hour.
ACAD 240 AUTOCAD TECHNICAL (1)
This intensive, short-term course provides detailed instruction on specific program areas in AutoCAD. Topics can include blocks, dimensioning, external files, layouts and plotting. Graded as Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite: ACAD 111. Offered through SFCC’s Premier Autodesk Training Center. Offered: Occasionally. One lecture hour.
BIOLOGY
* BIOL 111 INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY (3) An introduction to cell biology, genetics, classification of organisms, evolutionary theory and ecology. This course is designed for nonscience majors. Prerequisites: ENGL 109 and MATH 102.
Corequisite: BIOL 111L. Offered: Fall and Spring. NMCCNS: BIOL 1113. Three lecture hours.
* BIOL 111L INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY LAB (1) Lab experience for BIOL 111. The lab reinforces the biological concepts discussed in the lecture portion of this class. Corequisite:
BIOL 111. Offered: Fall and Spring. NMCCNS: BIOL 1111. Two lab hours.
* BIOL 114 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (3)
A survey of environmental science including an introduction to the scientific method, basic ecology, the relationship of humans to the environment, energy resources, toxicology, politics and the environment, and the causes of and solutions to environmental problems including human overpopulation, resource depletion, pollution, solid and hazardous waste, ozone depletion and global warming. Prerequisites: ENGL 109 and MATH 101. Corequisite: BIOL 114L. Offered: Occasionally. NMCCNS: ENVS 1113. NMGECC:
Area III – Sciences. Three lecture hours.
* BIOL 114L ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LAB (1) Lab experience for BIOL 114. This course reinforces the concepts presented in the lecture course through activities including chemical and physical analyses, problem solving, field trips and the use of computer simulations. Corequisite: BIOL 114. Offered: Occasionally.
NMCCNS: ENVS 1113/ENVS 1111. NMGECC: Area III – Sciences.
Two lab hours.
* BIOL 115 INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AND (4)
FIELD BIOLOGY
This field course is an introduction to the concepts and techniques used in ecology and field biology. Topics include classification of ecosystems, population ecology, general environmental measurements, communities and field techniques for sampling populations and measuring productivity and community structures. Prerequisites: ENGL 109 and MATH 101. Offered: Summer. NMGECC: Area III – Sciences. Three lecture hours, two lab hours.
* BIOL 123 BIOLOGY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES (3) This course provides an introduction to biological concepts for students interested in careers in the health sciences professions. It is an excellent prerequisite for anatomy and physiology. Topics covered include cell chemistry, cell biology, genetics, mitosis and meiosis, and other related concepts. Emphasis will be on human systems and health. Not accepted toward a biology degree. Prerequisite: MATH 102. Corequisite: BIOL 123L. Offered: Occasionally. Three lecture hours.
* BIOL 123L BIOLOGY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES LAB (1) Lab experience to complement lecture concepts. Corequisite: BIOL 123. Offered: Occasionally. Two lab hours.
BIOL 130 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I: HEALTH SCIENCES (3) A study of basic human anatomy with discussions of important biological systems, including biological chemistry. Designed for students in health science programs. Prerequisites: ENGL 109 and MATH101. Corequisite: BIOL 130L. Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring. Three lecture hours.
BIOL 130L ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I LAB: (1)
HEALTH SCIENCES
This lab experience for BIOL 130 covers basic biological concepts, such as diffusion, osmosis, basic histology and tissue structure, and skeletal, muscular and nervous system basics. Corequisite: BIOL 130.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring. Two lab hours
BIOL 131 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II: (3)
HEALTH SCIENCES
A continuation of BIOL 130. Topics covered include the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 130. Corequisite: BIOL 131L. Offered:
Fall and Spring. Three lecture hours.
BIOL 131L ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II LAB: (1)
HEALTH SCIENCES
Lab experience for BIOL 131. Focus is on the functions of various systems (endocrine, digestive, respiratory, blood, cardiovascular, renal and reproductive). Corequisite: BIOL 131. Offered: Fall and Spring.
Two lab hours.
BIOL 136 NON‐MAJORS ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (3) An introduction to human anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) of the human body. Includes study of basic chemistry, molecules, cellular, tissues, organs, organ systems and terminology related to these concepts. Designed for students studying exercise science, medical assisting, and similar programs, which require an introduction to A&P. Permission required. Prerequisites: MATH 101 and ENGL 109. Corequisite: BIOL 136L. Offered: Occasionally. Three lecture hours.
BIOL 136L NON‐MAJORS ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LAB (1) Laboratory experience for BIOL 136. Permission from department required. Prerequisites: MATH 101 and ENGL 109. Corequisite: BIOL 136. Offered: Occasionally. Two lab hours.
BIOL 201 CELL BIOLOGY (3) First of a sequence of biology-major core classes. This course will cover scientific methods and basic cell structure and function in living organisms. Topics include, but are not limited to, basic biochemistry of living cells, tour of cell structures and functions, cell thermodynamics, enzymes, control of metabolic function, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell communication and the cell cycle. Prerequisites:
CHEM 111 or CHEM 121 and ENGL 109. Corequisite: BIOL 201L.
Offered: Fall. NMGECC: Area III – Sciences. Three lecture hours.
BIOL 201L CELL BIOLOGY LAB (1)
Lab and problems component to complement the lecture. Assignments will be given which explore topics from lecture. Students will discuss and present solutions to assignments and do hands-on experiments for some concepts. Corequisite: BIOL 201. Offered: Fall. NMGECC: Area III – Sciences. Two lab hours.
* BIOL 202 GENETICS (3)
This intensive introduction to genetics explores how genes are passed on and expressed in living organisms. Covers chromosomal and molecular dynamics of inheritance, protein synthesis, the role of genes in development and contemporary issues in genetic engineering and genomics. Prerequisite: BIOL 201. Corequisite: BIOL 202L. Offered:
Spring. NMGECC: Area III – Sciences. Three lecture hours.
* BIOL 202L GENETICS LAB (1)
This laboratory course will expand on concepts introduced in BIOL 202 through discussion sessions as well as hands-on laboratory experience. Emphasis will be placed on understanding natural processes of gene function, replication and transmission, as well as strategies for genetic analysis. Corequisite: BIOL 202. Offered: Spring.
NMGECC: Area III - Sciences. Two lab hours.
BIOL 221 MICROBIOLOGY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES (3) Introduction to microbiology, with emphasis on the principles of infection and immunity. Prerequisite: BIOL 130. Corequisite: BIOL 221L. Offered: Fall and Spring. Three lecture hours.
BIOL 221L MICROBIOLOGY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES LAB (1) Lab experience for BIOL 221. The course consists of handling and examining cultures, differential stains, and cultivating and destroying microorganisms. Corequisite: BIOL 221. Offered: Fall and Spring.
Two lab hours.
BIOL 230 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (3) A study of human structure and functions of the skeletal, integumentary and nervous systems. Prerequisites: BIOL 123 and CHEM 111 or CHEM 121. Corequisite: BIOL 230L. Offered: Fall. Three lecture hours.
BIOL 230L HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I LAB (1) Lab experience for BIOL 230. Emphasis is on human structure and functions of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.
Corequisite: BIOL 230. Offered: Fall. Two lab hours.
BIOL 231 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (3) A continuation of BIOL 230. The cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive, immune and endocrine systems are studied.
Prerequisite: BIOL 230. Corequisite: BIOL 231L. Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
BIOL 231L HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II LAB (1) Lab experience for BIOL 231. Focus is on the anatomy and physiology of different systems (endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, excretory and reproductive). Corequisite: BIOL 231. Offered: Spring.
Two lab hours.