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Art

Artistic talent is enhanced through a focus on developing creative ideas and new artistic methods. Media include:

  • knitting
  • weaving
  • glassblowing
  • painting
  • drawing
  • sculpting

Students learn to use visual techniques such as composition, color, space, and perspective to produce desired artistic effects.

As freshmen, JWCC art students exhibit their work, as well as enjoying opportunities for job shadowing and internships. The two-year associate in art degree can be a building block for a bachelor’s degree in fine arts at a four-year institution.

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Suggested Degree Plan for Art (AA)
Do not use this degree plan as a substitute for an advisor. Always meet with an advisor to discuss your specific needs for completing the program before signing up for classes each semester.
First Semester Details
ENG 101 Rhetoric and Composition I Details 3
An introductory course in writing at the college level with attention to skills needed at each stage of the writing process. Placement in ENG 101 presupposes competence in English grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and spelling. IAI: C1 900.
Prerequisites: ENG 099 with a grade of "C" or above or appropriate placement score
FYE 101 Blazing Your Trail Details 1
Directed to new students, this course provides a supportive transition to the culture of higher education. Course objectives aim at preparing students for the college experience by acquiring effective learning techniques and by becoming aware of available college resources for academic and personal growth. This course also develops students' abilities, which will assist them with the complexities of college life.
Prerequisites: (none)
Various Humanities Details 3
AA degree-seeking students choose 9 credits (three courses) with at least one course from each list. AFA degree-seeking students must select at least one course from the humanities area. AS degree-seeking students choose 6 credits (two courses) with at least one course from each list. AAS degree-seeking students desiring a humanities or fine arts course may choose any course from either list.
CHN 101 Elementary Chinese I Details 4
This course provides an introduction to beginning Mandarin Chinese. The goal of this course is to develop communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on speaking skills. This course will introduce selected topics on traditional Chinese culture, current trends in China and Taiwan, as well as U.S. Interaction with China. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: (none)
CHN 102 Elementary Chinese II Details 4
This course is a continuation course designed for students who already have basic knowledge and language skills of Mandarin Chinese. The goal of this course is to continue helping students build competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on daily oral Chinese. This course will also introduce selected topics on traditional Chinese culture, religion, and philosophy, and current trends. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: CHN 101
ENG 114 Fiction Details 3
A study of fiction, including short stories and novels. IAI: H3 901.
Prerequisites: ENG 101
ENG 130 Introduction to Film Details 3
This course introduces the basics of film production and analysis in order to help students understand and enjoy film as an art form. Students will be introduced to the formal elements of film production as well as fundamental principles of genre and narrative in order to understand how directors' decisions regarding these elements and principles create meaning.
Prerequisites: (none)
ENG 231 American Literature I Details 3
Major American writers,1620-1865. IAI: H3 914.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or consent of department
ENG 232 American Literature II Details 3
Major American writers, 1865 to present. IAI: H3 915.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or consent of department
ENG 241 English Literature I Details 3
British masters up to the nineteenth century. IAI: H3 912.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or consent of department
ENG 242 English Literature II Details 3
British masters, nineteenth and twentieth centuries. IAI: H3 913.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or consent of department
ENG 251 World Literature Details 3
A survey of the literature of Africa, Continental Europe, the Far East, Great Britain, Latin America, Mediterranean, and North America. A variety of literary genres, including poetry, short fiction and drama, will be discussed. IAI: H3 906.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or consent of department
GER 101 German I Details 4
An introduction to basic German grammatical structures, pronunciation and vocabulary. The course emphasizes development of communicative competence in German; hence the focus on listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing skills. The course also addresses various cultural aspects of the German-speaking countries and thus develops students' cultural awareness. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: (none)
GER 102 German II Details 4
This course is a continuation of German I, building on the skills acquired during German I - basic grammatical structures, pronunciation and vocabulary. Focus of the course will be the further development of communicative competence in German. The emphasis will be on listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing skills. The course also addresses various cultural aspects of the German-speaking countries and continues to develop students' cultural awareness. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: GER 101 with a grade of "C" or above
HUM 101 Introduction to Humanities Details 3
Study of human values, self-perceptions, and aspirations expressed in drama, film, music, literature, painting, sculpture, and architecture with an emphasis on history, techniques, meaning, and evaluation of individual works. IAI: HF 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
HUM 121 Sex and Gender in the Humanities Details 3
Interdisciplinary study of art, music, literature, history, and philosophy reflecting the cultural identity of sex, gender, and sexuality. IAI: HF907D
Prerequisites: (none)
HUM 200 The Art of Being Human Details 3
An interdisciplinary course that incorporates aspects of Western European, Far Eastern and Third World art, music, philosophy, religion, drama, and literature. The humanities are treated as a process leading to the enrichment of human experience. IAI: HF 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
PHL 101 Introduction to Philosophy Details 3
Introduction to basic problems, procedures, and systems of philosophy and the development of powers over independent analysis on the student with a constructive attitude toward knowledge. IAI: H4 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
PHL 111 Introduction to Critical Thinking Details 3
This course covers inductive and deductive methods in logic. It is designed to assist students in methods of logical analysis and reasoning. IAI: H4 906.
Prerequisites: (none)
PHL 121 Ethics Details 3
A study of values. This course is designed to assist students in the development of a philosophic understanding of human nature, moral philosophy, and principles of ethics that will help them assume individualized responsibility in a democratic society. IAI: H4 904.
Prerequisites: (none)
PHL 201 Major World Religions Details 3
A study of the great religions of the world today. IAI: H5 904N.
Prerequisites: (none)
PHL 211 Philosophy of Religion Details 3
A philosophical approach to a study of one's religious experience. IAI: H4 905.
Prerequisites: (none)
RST 101 Introduction to the Bible Details 3
A study of Jewish and Christian scriptures from a historical viewpoint with emphasis on literary genres in the Bible and the relationship to Western culture. Students enrolled in this course may not enroll in RST 111 or RST 112. IAI: H5 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
RST 111 Introduction to the Old Testament Details 3
Jewish scriptures from a historical viewpoint with emphasis on literary genres in the Bible and the relationship to Western culture. Students enrolled in this course may not enroll in RST 101. IAI: H5 901
Prerequisites: (none)
RST 112 Introduction to the New Testament Details 3
A study of Christian scriptures from a historical viewpoint with emphasis on literary genres in the Bible and the relationship to Western culture. Students enrolled in this course may not enroll in RST 101. IAI: H5 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
RST 175 Foundational Religious Texts Details 3
The humanistic study of the foundational documents of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Course looks at the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Qur'an, as well as secondary sacred texts that are used by each tradition to explain the meaning of these primary texts. IAI: H5 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
SPN 101 Elementary Spanish I Details 4
Fundamentals of grammar and pronunciation, with emphasis on reading, writing, and conversation. Also incorporates geography, customs, and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: (none)
SPN 102 Elementary Spanish II Details 4
Continuation of Elementary Spanish I, continuing to emphasize development of proficiency in the language in five areas: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. In class, students will be actively engaged in communicating in Spanish and learning about the Spanish-speaking world. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: SPN 101 with a grade of "C" or better
ART 115 Art Appreciation Details 3
Designed to expose/cultivate an awareness of art in our culture with some emphasis on contemporary times. IAI: F2 900
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 120 Art Survey and Appreciation II Details 3
A course designed to provide an understanding of the history of the visual arts and the role it plays in serving humankind. Using visuals from books, Web sources, some video clips, and museum trips (virtual or real), students will explore why art is created, its function in society, how it affects us, and how it can enrich our lives.
Prerequisites: (none)
Class Setting Options: Available via Internet only.
DRA 103 Introduction to Theater Details 3
The broad concepts of the aesthetics and form of drama as evidenced in the living theater. Includes reading of plays and the study of dramaturgy with general discussion of elements of the play and theater. IAI: F1 907.
Prerequisites: (none)
DRA 125 Acting I: Movement and Voice Details 3
Intensive training of the physical instrument, utilizing a variety of traditional and non-traditional techniques.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 102 Music Appreciation Details 3
A non technical course designed for the non music major, to develop within the listener an appreciation for music. Includes brief historical background of music and the leading composers of various periods. IAI: F1 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 121 Introduction to Music Literature Details 3
A study of the terminology, vocabulary and structure of music literature and style through the history and examination of selected composers and materials. IAI: F1 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
Various MAT Gen. Ed. Requirements (AA, AS, AFA) Details 3
AA and AS degree-seeking students must select at least one course (for the AA) or two courses (for the AS) from the following list. AFA degree seeking students select one course from the general education core below.
MAT 109 Elementary Statistics Details 3
A study of the collection and interpretation of statistical data. Specific topics include description of sample data, probability, probability distributions, sampling, estimation, testing hypotheses, correlation, and regression. IAI: M1 902.
Prerequisites: MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, appropriate placement score, or consent of department
MAT 111 Math for Elementary Teachers II Details 3
This course meets the requirements for students pursuing a degree in elementary and/or special education. Topics include probability and statistics; odds and expected value; permutations and combinations; measures of central tendency and variation; statistical graphs; geometry of angles, lines, and polygons; congruence and similarity; and length, area, volume, mass, and temperature calculations in both the English and metric systems. This course meets IAI only when both 110 and MAT 111 are taken. IAI: M1 903.
Prerequisites: MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, appropriate placement score, or consent of department
MAT 113 College Algebra Details 3
This course is intended for students who plan to continue their college mathematics education or to meet college transfer requirements. Topics include advanced factoring of higher order polynomials; solving quadratic inequalities; advanced topics in relations, functions and their graphs; zeroes and graphs of polynomial and rational functions; and exponential and logarithmic functions.
Prerequisites: MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, appropriate placement score, or consent of department
MAT 220 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Details 4
A course designed to introduce the concepts of derivative and integral to the student interested in pursuing degrees related to engineering, science or mathematics. Specific topics include functions and graphs; slopes and rates of change; limit theory and continuous functions; formal differentiation; application of differentiation; integration; and applications of integration. IAI: M1 900-1, MTH 901.
Prerequisites: MAT 113 and MAT 114 with grades of "C" or above within one academic year, appropriate placement score, or consent of department
MAT 221 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Details 4
A course designed to extend the concepts of derivative and integral to transcendental functions and to introduce advanced methods of integration. Specific topics include derivatives and integrals of transcendental functions; advanced integration methods; infinite series; introduction to differential equations; polar graphs and calculus of polar curves. IAI: M1 900-2, MTH 902.
Prerequisites: MAT 220 with a grade of "C" or above within one academic year or consent of department
MAT 222 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III Details 4
A course designed to extend previously learned calculus concepts to three-dimensional space. Topics include vectors; vector functions and motion; surfaces, coordinate systems and drawing; derivatives of functions of two or more variables; applications of partial derivatives; multiple integration and integration in vector fields. IAI: M1 900-3, MTH 903.
Prerequisites: MAT 221 with a grade of "C" or above within one academic year or consent of department
MAT 234 Calculus for Social Scientists Details 4
A course designed to introduce the business and social science student to the concepts of derivative and integral. Applications of these concepts stress the use of calculus to solve business and social science problems. Specific topics include relations and functions; algebraic functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; derivatives; applications of derivatives; advanced derivative techniques; integrals; advanced integration techniques. IAI: M1 900B.
Prerequisites: MAT 113 with a grade of "C" or above within one academic year, appropriate placement score, or consent of department
Various Social / Behavioral Science Details 3
AA degree-seeking students choose 9 credits (three courses) from at least two different subject areas. AS degree-seeking students choose 6 credits (two courses) from two different subject areas. AAS degree-seeking students desiring a social and behavioral science course may choose any course from this list. AFA degree-seeking students in music performance select from the general education core list.
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology Details 3
Basic introduction to the major areas of psychology--the study of behavior and the mind. Areas of emphasis include human development, personality theory, learning, thinking, stress and motivation, mental illnesses, and biological and social aspects of behavior. Course will combine research with real life application throughout. IAI: S6 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
PSY 145 Human Relations in the Workplace Details 3
Introduction to the application of guidelines for the field of human relationships in the workplace. The course will examine the information and guidelines to promote effective functioning in the workplace. Topics covered will include diversity in the workplace, groups and organizations, ethics, productivity, teamwork communication, and motivation. Also emphasized will be workplace attitudes for job satisfaction, interpersonal relations, dealing with stress and discrimination, and career choice planning.
Prerequisites: (none)
PSY 205 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging Details 3
Introduction to the changes that occur from early adulthood through the end of the lifespan. Topics include: physical and neurological changes that occur throughout adulthood; career choice and development; mate selection and marriage; conventional and nonconventional families; theories of adult personality development; mid- and late-life transitions; mental health in adulthood; and dying, death and bereavement.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
PSY 221 Social Psychology Details 3
A study of the impact of social factors on individual and group behavior, including attitudes, behavior, and motivation. (Same as SOC 221.) IAI: S8 900.
Prerequisites: PSY 101 or SOC 101
PSY 202 Child Psychology Details 3
A psychological examination of human development from conception through adolescence. Topics include interaction of diverse influences of biological factors, individual characteristics, and the environment in relation to human growth and development. IAI: S6 903.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
PSY 203 Adolescent Psychology Details 3
This course provides a detailed examination of the developmental period of adolescence, including cognitive, social, personality and psychosocial developmental milestones. Physical maturation and the emergence of new social references are discussed. IAI: S6 904.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
PSY 233 Developmental Psychology Details 3
A study of human development from conception across the life span to death. Attention will be given to physical, cognitive, emotional and social aspects of development. IAI: S6 902.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
PSY 250 Psychology of Personality Details 3
A study of the major theories, schools, and systems of psychology relating to the growth and structure of individual human personality.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Details 3
This course is an introduction to sociology as a way of understanding the world and how it applies to everyday life. Major theoretical perspectives and concepts are presented including socialization, culture, the social construction of knowledge, social control and deviance, inequality, race and ethnic relations, poverty, and the sociological imagination. IAI: S7 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
SOC 111 Social Problems Details 3
This course describes social problems facing the United States today and identifies how these problems impact and are impacted by our institutions and culture. Students will learn how to interpret social problems by looking at them through the lens of sociological theory. The course examines the causes of various social problems, the effects of these problems on society and possible remedies or policies. IAI: S7 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
SOC 222 Sociology of Diversity Details 3
This course will focus on the social construction of race and its impact on racial identities and relations. The historical structural foundations of racial inequality in contemporary society will be addressed as well as group relations of other minority groups, including religious and sexual minorities. Students will explore the social implications of difference with particular reference to issues of race, ethnicity, religion, class and gender. Key components of cross-cultural theories, methods and research as they relate to living and working in a multicultural society will also be examined. IAI: S7 903D.
Prerequisites: (none)
SOC 224 Marriage and the Family Details 3
The social context of marriage and family patterns in the current American society; nature, purpose and obligations of marriage and family. IAI: S7 902.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 101 Western Civilization I Details 3
A survey of political, social and economic history of the Western world, including the origins and development of its peoples and cultures beginning with a study of the early Middle Eastern civilizations of Mesopotamia and progressing through the civilizations of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Europe of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation. IAI: S2 902.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 102 Western Civilization II Details 3
A continuation of History of Western Civilization I. A survey of the political, social and economic history of the Western world, including the origins and development of its peoples and cultures beginning with the Renaissance and Reformation and progressing to the present. IAI: S2 903.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 111 World History I Details 3
Cultural, economic, and political developments throughout the world from ancient times through the 16th century. IAI: S2 912N.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 112 World History II Details 3
Cultural, economic and political developments throughout the world from the 17th century to the present. IAI: S2 913N.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 121 U.S. History I Details 3
History of the United States from the early foundation of the republic to 1877. IAI: S2 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 122 U.S. History II Details 3
Continuation of HIS 121 to the present. IAI: S2 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 131 African American History Details 3
This course is a survey of African American history from the African background to the present. The course explores dimensions of the African American experience, and in doing so, highlights the multifaceted ways they made their own history while simultaneously shaping and contributing to the history of the United States.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 222 U.S. History Since 1945 Details 3
This course surveys the social, political, and cultural history of the United States from 1945 to the present. Using traditional secondary sources and cultural artifacts, the course encourages students to think critically about the relationship between political developments and the broader strains of a dynamic and contested American culture.
Prerequisites: (none)
AGR 203 Agriculture Economics for Consumers Details 3
Introduction to the economic forces which have stimulated development of American agriculture. Includes study of finance, taxation, legal descriptions, input allocation and marketing programs, and governmental policies as they relate to agriculture. IAI: AG 901
Prerequisites: (none)
ECO 101 Principles of Macroeconomics Details 3
Introduction to the major areas of modern economic theory and public policy, including fiscal policy, international trade and finance, economic growth and development, and contemporary macro-economic problems. IAI: S3 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
ECO 102 Principles of Microeconomics Details 3
Market structures, distribution of income, allocation of resources through the market, and contemporary micro-economic problems. IAI: S3 902.
Prerequisites: (none)
PSC 101 American Government Details 3
Fundamentals of federal, state and local governments with emphasis on national government, including the Constitution of the United States. IAI: S5 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
PSC 110 Introduction to Political Science Details 3
Survey of major concepts and approaches employed in political science. IAI: S5 903.
Prerequisites: (none)
PSC 131 State and Local Government Details 3
Comparative analysis of state political systems with emphasis on the executive, the bureaucracy under the executive, state legislatures and county boards. IAI: S5 902.
Prerequisites: (none)
Various Art – Area of Concentration Details 3
Students must take a minimum of 12 credit hours from the list below throughout their program of study at JWCC. Students should meet with an advisor to determine when the following courses under their Area of Concentration should be taken or if taking an elective during this semester would be best.
ART 100 Drawing I: Fundamentals Details 3
This course will explore the basic aspects of drawing with the emphasis on developing an understanding of visual and technical skills pertinent to all art fields.
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 121 Drawing II Details 3
Continuation of the materials, skills and techniques of drawing. Emphasis is on the exploration and development of individual expression of form and content.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or consent of department
ART 126 2D Design and Color Details 3
A study of visual perception and composition on a 2D surface. The basics of visual problem solving will be stressed in space, shape, line, and color. 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 240 Painting I Details 3
An introduction to basic painting techniques and color principles applied to the exploration of oil and/or acrylic painting media.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or consent of department
Second Semester Details
CSC 100 Computer Literacy Details 1
An introductory course in the history, characteristics, and significance of computers, including basic hardware and software components and a survey of applications. For persons with little or no background in computers who desire a general knowledge of computers or a foundations course on which to build a strong background in computing. Some "hand-on" experience.
Prerequisites: (none)
ENG 102 Rhetoric and Composition II Details 3
A continuation of ENG 101; provides further practice in writing at the college level for a variety of purposes and audiences, using both fixed and open or developing forms. Research paper required. IAI: C1 901.
Prerequisites: completion of ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or above
Various Humanities Details 3
AA degree-seeking students choose 9 credits (three courses) with at least one course from each list. AFA degree-seeking students must select at least one course from the humanities area. AS degree-seeking students choose 6 credits (two courses) with at least one course from each list. AAS degree-seeking students desiring a humanities or fine arts course may choose any course from either list.
CHN 101 Elementary Chinese I Details 4
This course provides an introduction to beginning Mandarin Chinese. The goal of this course is to develop communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on speaking skills. This course will introduce selected topics on traditional Chinese culture, current trends in China and Taiwan, as well as U.S. Interaction with China. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: (none)
CHN 102 Elementary Chinese II Details 4
This course is a continuation course designed for students who already have basic knowledge and language skills of Mandarin Chinese. The goal of this course is to continue helping students build competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on daily oral Chinese. This course will also introduce selected topics on traditional Chinese culture, religion, and philosophy, and current trends. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: CHN 101
ENG 114 Fiction Details 3
A study of fiction, including short stories and novels. IAI: H3 901.
Prerequisites: ENG 101
ENG 130 Introduction to Film Details 3
This course introduces the basics of film production and analysis in order to help students understand and enjoy film as an art form. Students will be introduced to the formal elements of film production as well as fundamental principles of genre and narrative in order to understand how directors' decisions regarding these elements and principles create meaning.
Prerequisites: (none)
ENG 231 American Literature I Details 3
Major American writers,1620-1865. IAI: H3 914.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or consent of department
ENG 232 American Literature II Details 3
Major American writers, 1865 to present. IAI: H3 915.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or consent of department
ENG 241 English Literature I Details 3
British masters up to the nineteenth century. IAI: H3 912.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or consent of department
ENG 242 English Literature II Details 3
British masters, nineteenth and twentieth centuries. IAI: H3 913.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or consent of department
ENG 251 World Literature Details 3
A survey of the literature of Africa, Continental Europe, the Far East, Great Britain, Latin America, Mediterranean, and North America. A variety of literary genres, including poetry, short fiction and drama, will be discussed. IAI: H3 906.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or consent of department
GER 101 German I Details 4
An introduction to basic German grammatical structures, pronunciation and vocabulary. The course emphasizes development of communicative competence in German; hence the focus on listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing skills. The course also addresses various cultural aspects of the German-speaking countries and thus develops students' cultural awareness. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: (none)
GER 102 German II Details 4
This course is a continuation of German I, building on the skills acquired during German I - basic grammatical structures, pronunciation and vocabulary. Focus of the course will be the further development of communicative competence in German. The emphasis will be on listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing skills. The course also addresses various cultural aspects of the German-speaking countries and continues to develop students' cultural awareness. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: GER 101 with a grade of "C" or above
HUM 101 Introduction to Humanities Details 3
Study of human values, self-perceptions, and aspirations expressed in drama, film, music, literature, painting, sculpture, and architecture with an emphasis on history, techniques, meaning, and evaluation of individual works. IAI: HF 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
HUM 121 Sex and Gender in the Humanities Details 3
Interdisciplinary study of art, music, literature, history, and philosophy reflecting the cultural identity of sex, gender, and sexuality. IAI: HF907D
Prerequisites: (none)
HUM 200 The Art of Being Human Details 3
An interdisciplinary course that incorporates aspects of Western European, Far Eastern and Third World art, music, philosophy, religion, drama, and literature. The humanities are treated as a process leading to the enrichment of human experience. IAI: HF 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
PHL 101 Introduction to Philosophy Details 3
Introduction to basic problems, procedures, and systems of philosophy and the development of powers over independent analysis on the student with a constructive attitude toward knowledge. IAI: H4 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
PHL 111 Introduction to Critical Thinking Details 3
This course covers inductive and deductive methods in logic. It is designed to assist students in methods of logical analysis and reasoning. IAI: H4 906.
Prerequisites: (none)
PHL 121 Ethics Details 3
A study of values. This course is designed to assist students in the development of a philosophic understanding of human nature, moral philosophy, and principles of ethics that will help them assume individualized responsibility in a democratic society. IAI: H4 904.
Prerequisites: (none)
PHL 201 Major World Religions Details 3
A study of the great religions of the world today. IAI: H5 904N.
Prerequisites: (none)
PHL 211 Philosophy of Religion Details 3
A philosophical approach to a study of one's religious experience. IAI: H4 905.
Prerequisites: (none)
RST 101 Introduction to the Bible Details 3
A study of Jewish and Christian scriptures from a historical viewpoint with emphasis on literary genres in the Bible and the relationship to Western culture. Students enrolled in this course may not enroll in RST 111 or RST 112. IAI: H5 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
RST 111 Introduction to the Old Testament Details 3
Jewish scriptures from a historical viewpoint with emphasis on literary genres in the Bible and the relationship to Western culture. Students enrolled in this course may not enroll in RST 101. IAI: H5 901
Prerequisites: (none)
RST 112 Introduction to the New Testament Details 3
A study of Christian scriptures from a historical viewpoint with emphasis on literary genres in the Bible and the relationship to Western culture. Students enrolled in this course may not enroll in RST 101. IAI: H5 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
RST 175 Foundational Religious Texts Details 3
The humanistic study of the foundational documents of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Course looks at the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Qur'an, as well as secondary sacred texts that are used by each tradition to explain the meaning of these primary texts. IAI: H5 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
SPN 101 Elementary Spanish I Details 4
Fundamentals of grammar and pronunciation, with emphasis on reading, writing, and conversation. Also incorporates geography, customs, and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: (none)
SPN 102 Elementary Spanish II Details 4
Continuation of Elementary Spanish I, continuing to emphasize development of proficiency in the language in five areas: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. In class, students will be actively engaged in communicating in Spanish and learning about the Spanish-speaking world. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: SPN 101 with a grade of "C" or better
ART 115 Art Appreciation Details 3
Designed to expose/cultivate an awareness of art in our culture with some emphasis on contemporary times. IAI: F2 900
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 120 Art Survey and Appreciation II Details 3
A course designed to provide an understanding of the history of the visual arts and the role it plays in serving humankind. Using visuals from books, Web sources, some video clips, and museum trips (virtual or real), students will explore why art is created, its function in society, how it affects us, and how it can enrich our lives.
Prerequisites: (none)
Class Setting Options: Available via Internet only.
DRA 103 Introduction to Theater Details 3
The broad concepts of the aesthetics and form of drama as evidenced in the living theater. Includes reading of plays and the study of dramaturgy with general discussion of elements of the play and theater. IAI: F1 907.
Prerequisites: (none)
DRA 125 Acting I: Movement and Voice Details 3
Intensive training of the physical instrument, utilizing a variety of traditional and non-traditional techniques.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 102 Music Appreciation Details 3
A non technical course designed for the non music major, to develop within the listener an appreciation for music. Includes brief historical background of music and the leading composers of various periods. IAI: F1 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 121 Introduction to Music Literature Details 3
A study of the terminology, vocabulary and structure of music literature and style through the history and examination of selected composers and materials. IAI: F1 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
Various Life / Physical Science Details 4
AA, AS, and AFA degree-seeking students must choose one course from the list below of courses in the life sciences and one course from the list of courses in the physical sciences; at least one course must include a laboratory. AS degree-seeking students must take one additional life/physical science course. AAS students desiring a natural science course may choose any course on either list as an elective.
Various Life Science Details 3
All courses that fall under Life Science.
AGR 202 Introduction to Animal Science Details 4
A basic course in the principles of livestock production and management, including breed identification, evaluation and selection, feeding, reproduction, sanitation, disease control, and physiology of beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep and poultry. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: AG 902
Prerequisites: (none)
AGR 204 Principles of Crop Science Details 4
Introductory study of various plant species of economic importance. Particular emphasis is placed on an understanding of the basic principles of plant growth, development, and reproduction. Cultural practices to maximize production are emphasized. This course also studies weeds, insect and disease identification and control. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: AG 903
Prerequisites: (none)
BIO 101 General Biology Details 4
An introductory biology course that covers a breadth of biological concepts including biochemical pathways, molecular and cellular biology, the structure and function of organisms, genetics and heredity, evolution, ecology, and the importance of life science to society. In the laboratory setting, emphasis will be placed on utilizing the scientific process to arrive at evidence-based conclusions. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: L1 900L.
Prerequisites: MAT 010 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement test score, or consent of department. Consent of JWCC Natural Sciences Department Chair is dependent upon the requesting student successfully passing an assessment (placement) exam for the particular prerequisite course. A passing BIO 101 placement exam score is 78 percent or above to opt out of the BIO 101 requirement. Otherwise, the student requesting acceptance into a course without completion of prerequisites must provide substantiated documentation of equivalent transfer credit to enroll in the course.
BIO 103 Environmental Conservation Details 3
A look at the conservation of biodiversity, including the study of ecology (interactions of plants and animals with their environment), the study of natural ecosystems and human disturbances placed on them, and the ethical and practical issues involved in conserving biodiversity.
Prerequisites: (none)
Class Setting Options: Available via Internet only.
BIO 105 Human Biology Details 3
This is an introductory course emphasizing the biology of human beings, including human organization from the atomic level to the biosphere, basic anatomy and physiology, genetics, evolution, and human interactions with the environment. Selected topics of discussion will include how science works and its impact on the human condition, biotechnological advances and ethical considerations, human wellness and disease, and the impact humans have on the environment. IAI: L1 904
Prerequisites: MAT 010 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement score, or consent of department. Consent of JWCC Natural Sciences Department Chair is dependent upon the requesting student successfully passing an assessment (placement) exam for the particular prerequisite course. A passing BIO 101 placement exam score is 78 percent or above to opt out of the BIO 101 requirement. Otherwise, the student requesting acceptance into a course without completion of prerequisites must provide substantiated documentation of equivalent transfer credit to enroll in the course.
BIO 111 General Botany Details 4
A study of plant structure, growth, physiology, reproduction, evolution, classification, and distribution. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: L1 901L.
Prerequisites: BIO 101 with a grade of "C" or above or consent of department
BIO 221 General Zoology Details 4
A comparative study of the animal kingdom focusing on the study of animal structure, growth, physiology, reproduction, classification, and distribution. This course is designed for students planning to pursue additional study in the natural sciences. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours
Prerequisites: BIO 101 with a grade of "C" or above and MAT 010 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement test score, or consent of department. Consent of JWCC Natural Sciences Department Chair is dependent upon the requesting student successfully passing an assessment (placement) exam for the particular prerequisite course. A passing BIO 101 placement exam score is 78 percent or above to opt out of the BIO 101 requirement. Otherwise, the student requesting acceptance into a course without completion of prerequisites must provide substantiated documentation of equivalent transfer credit to enroll in the course.
BIO 275 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Details 4
A study of the structures and functions of the human body; an integrated study of the systems of the human body including gross and microscopic structures and their physiology. Course covers cells, tissues, chemistry of life, metabolism and the systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, digestive and urinary. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: BIO 101 with a grade of "C" or above or ACT science score of 25 or higher or consent of department via a minimum BIO 101 placement exam score. Prerequisite must be met within 10 years prior to enrolling in BIO 275. Consent of JWCC Natural Sciences Department Chair is dependent upon the requesting student successfully passing an assessment (placement) exam for the particular prerequisite course. A passing BIO 101 placement exam score is 78 percent or above to opt out of the BIO 101 requirement. Otherwise, the student requesting acceptance into a course without completion of prerequisites must provide substantiated documentation of equivalent transfer credit to enroll in the course.
BIO 293 Microbiology Details 4
Introduces characteristics, actions and control of microorganisms with emphasis on their relation to health and disease. The application of the principles of microbial control and laboratory techniques will be stressed. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: BIO 101 with a grade of "C" or above or ACT science score of 25 or higher or consent of department via a minimum BIO 101 placement exam score. Consent of JWCC Natural Sciences Department Chair is dependent upon the requesting student successfully passing an assessment (placement) exam for the particular prerequisite course. A passing BIO 101 placement exam score is 78 percent or above to opt out of the BIO 101 requirement. Otherwise, the student requesting acceptance into a course without completion of prerequisites must provide substantiated documentation of equivalent transfer credit to enroll in the course.
Various Physical Science Details 3
All courses that fall under Physical Science.
AGR 200 Introduction to Soil Science Details 4
Introduction to the origin and development of our soils. Study will be primarily on the biological, chemical and physical aspects of soil and how they are influenced by environmental and cultural production practices. Soil testing and interpretation will be studied. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: AG 904
Prerequisites: One course in chemistry recommended
AST 101 Elementary Astronomy Details 3
An elementary survey of the nature and behavior of the solar system and the regions beyond and of basic physical processes occurring throughout the universe. IAI: P1 906
Prerequisites: (none)
AST 102 Elementary Astronomy Lab Details 1
A laboratory course than examines astronomical phenomena and concepts, including the solar system, stars and galaxies, planetary motions, atoms and radiation and the origin and evolution of the universe through the use of hands-on experiments and observation and analysis of astronomical data. Supplement to Elementary Astronomy 101. 0 lecture hours, 2 lab hours
Prerequisites: Intended to be taken concurrently with AST 101 or with previous completion of AST 101
CHM 100 General Chemistry Details 4
Fundamentals of chemistry for the non-science major. One semester may be taken by science majors who have not passed the placement test for regular beginning college chemistry for science majors. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: P1 902L.
Prerequisites: MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement test score, or consent of department.
CHM 103 Principles of Chemistry I Details 4
Comprehensive coverage of the basic principles of chemistry including bonding, nomenclature, reactions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibrium. Designed for pre-med, pre-pharmacy, engineering and science majors with above-average mathematical and scientific backgrounds. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: P1 902L, CHM 911.
Prerequisites: MAT 113 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement test score, or consent of department; Students who have taken high school chemistry will have an advantage
CHM 104 Principles of Chemistry II Details 4
Continued comprehensive coverage of the basic principles of chemistry including atomic structure, covalent bonding, molecular structure, properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions, acid-base chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, and electrochemistry. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: CHM 912.
Prerequisites: CHM 103
PHY 103 Fundamentals of Physics I Details 4
General survey of various aspects of mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, modern physics optics, and relativity. (Will not transfer for engineering or physics major.) 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: P1 900L.
Prerequisites: MAT 113; MAT 114 is highly recommended and may be taken concurrently; high school physics
SCI 100 Environmental Geology Details 4
An introductory study of forces that continually shape the surface of the earth, including examination of geological formation processes and our impact on the environment. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. IAI: P1 905L.
Prerequisites: (none)
SCI 105 Weather and Climate Details 4
An elementary survey of the properties of the atmosphere and the principles that govern weather and climate change. Real-time weather data will be used to predict weather and historical data archives to study climate. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours
Prerequisites: (none)
Various Social / Behavioral Science Details 3
AA degree-seeking students choose 9 credits (three courses) from at least two different subject areas. AS degree-seeking students choose 6 credits (two courses) from two different subject areas. AAS degree-seeking students desiring a social and behavioral science course may choose any course from this list. AFA degree-seeking students in music performance select from the general education core list.
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology Details 3
Basic introduction to the major areas of psychology--the study of behavior and the mind. Areas of emphasis include human development, personality theory, learning, thinking, stress and motivation, mental illnesses, and biological and social aspects of behavior. Course will combine research with real life application throughout. IAI: S6 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
PSY 145 Human Relations in the Workplace Details 3
Introduction to the application of guidelines for the field of human relationships in the workplace. The course will examine the information and guidelines to promote effective functioning in the workplace. Topics covered will include diversity in the workplace, groups and organizations, ethics, productivity, teamwork communication, and motivation. Also emphasized will be workplace attitudes for job satisfaction, interpersonal relations, dealing with stress and discrimination, and career choice planning.
Prerequisites: (none)
PSY 205 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging Details 3
Introduction to the changes that occur from early adulthood through the end of the lifespan. Topics include: physical and neurological changes that occur throughout adulthood; career choice and development; mate selection and marriage; conventional and nonconventional families; theories of adult personality development; mid- and late-life transitions; mental health in adulthood; and dying, death and bereavement.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
PSY 221 Social Psychology Details 3
A study of the impact of social factors on individual and group behavior, including attitudes, behavior, and motivation. (Same as SOC 221.) IAI: S8 900.
Prerequisites: PSY 101 or SOC 101
PSY 202 Child Psychology Details 3
A psychological examination of human development from conception through adolescence. Topics include interaction of diverse influences of biological factors, individual characteristics, and the environment in relation to human growth and development. IAI: S6 903.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
PSY 203 Adolescent Psychology Details 3
This course provides a detailed examination of the developmental period of adolescence, including cognitive, social, personality and psychosocial developmental milestones. Physical maturation and the emergence of new social references are discussed. IAI: S6 904.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
PSY 233 Developmental Psychology Details 3
A study of human development from conception across the life span to death. Attention will be given to physical, cognitive, emotional and social aspects of development. IAI: S6 902.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
PSY 250 Psychology of Personality Details 3
A study of the major theories, schools, and systems of psychology relating to the growth and structure of individual human personality.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Details 3
This course is an introduction to sociology as a way of understanding the world and how it applies to everyday life. Major theoretical perspectives and concepts are presented including socialization, culture, the social construction of knowledge, social control and deviance, inequality, race and ethnic relations, poverty, and the sociological imagination. IAI: S7 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
SOC 111 Social Problems Details 3
This course describes social problems facing the United States today and identifies how these problems impact and are impacted by our institutions and culture. Students will learn how to interpret social problems by looking at them through the lens of sociological theory. The course examines the causes of various social problems, the effects of these problems on society and possible remedies or policies. IAI: S7 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
SOC 222 Sociology of Diversity Details 3
This course will focus on the social construction of race and its impact on racial identities and relations. The historical structural foundations of racial inequality in contemporary society will be addressed as well as group relations of other minority groups, including religious and sexual minorities. Students will explore the social implications of difference with particular reference to issues of race, ethnicity, religion, class and gender. Key components of cross-cultural theories, methods and research as they relate to living and working in a multicultural society will also be examined. IAI: S7 903D.
Prerequisites: (none)
SOC 224 Marriage and the Family Details 3
The social context of marriage and family patterns in the current American society; nature, purpose and obligations of marriage and family. IAI: S7 902.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 101 Western Civilization I Details 3
A survey of political, social and economic history of the Western world, including the origins and development of its peoples and cultures beginning with a study of the early Middle Eastern civilizations of Mesopotamia and progressing through the civilizations of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Europe of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation. IAI: S2 902.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 102 Western Civilization II Details 3
A continuation of History of Western Civilization I. A survey of the political, social and economic history of the Western world, including the origins and development of its peoples and cultures beginning with the Renaissance and Reformation and progressing to the present. IAI: S2 903.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 111 World History I Details 3
Cultural, economic, and political developments throughout the world from ancient times through the 16th century. IAI: S2 912N.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 112 World History II Details 3
Cultural, economic and political developments throughout the world from the 17th century to the present. IAI: S2 913N.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 121 U.S. History I Details 3
History of the United States from the early foundation of the republic to 1877. IAI: S2 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 122 U.S. History II Details 3
Continuation of HIS 121 to the present. IAI: S2 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 131 African American History Details 3
This course is a survey of African American history from the African background to the present. The course explores dimensions of the African American experience, and in doing so, highlights the multifaceted ways they made their own history while simultaneously shaping and contributing to the history of the United States.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 222 U.S. History Since 1945 Details 3
This course surveys the social, political, and cultural history of the United States from 1945 to the present. Using traditional secondary sources and cultural artifacts, the course encourages students to think critically about the relationship between political developments and the broader strains of a dynamic and contested American culture.
Prerequisites: (none)
AGR 203 Agriculture Economics for Consumers Details 3
Introduction to the economic forces which have stimulated development of American agriculture. Includes study of finance, taxation, legal descriptions, input allocation and marketing programs, and governmental policies as they relate to agriculture. IAI: AG 901
Prerequisites: (none)
ECO 101 Principles of Macroeconomics Details 3
Introduction to the major areas of modern economic theory and public policy, including fiscal policy, international trade and finance, economic growth and development, and contemporary macro-economic problems. IAI: S3 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
ECO 102 Principles of Microeconomics Details 3
Market structures, distribution of income, allocation of resources through the market, and contemporary micro-economic problems. IAI: S3 902.
Prerequisites: (none)
PSC 101 American Government Details 3
Fundamentals of federal, state and local governments with emphasis on national government, including the Constitution of the United States. IAI: S5 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
PSC 110 Introduction to Political Science Details 3
Survey of major concepts and approaches employed in political science. IAI: S5 903.
Prerequisites: (none)
PSC 131 State and Local Government Details 3
Comparative analysis of state political systems with emphasis on the executive, the bureaucracy under the executive, state legislatures and county boards. IAI: S5 902.
Prerequisites: (none)
Various Art – Area of Concentration Details 3
Students must take a minimum of 12 credit hours from the list below throughout their program of study at JWCC. Students should meet with an advisor to determine when the following courses under their Area of Concentration should be taken or if taking an elective during this semester would be best.
ART 100 Drawing I: Fundamentals Details 3
This course will explore the basic aspects of drawing with the emphasis on developing an understanding of visual and technical skills pertinent to all art fields.
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 121 Drawing II Details 3
Continuation of the materials, skills and techniques of drawing. Emphasis is on the exploration and development of individual expression of form and content.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or consent of department
ART 126 2D Design and Color Details 3
A study of visual perception and composition on a 2D surface. The basics of visual problem solving will be stressed in space, shape, line, and color. 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 240 Painting I Details 3
An introduction to basic painting techniques and color principles applied to the exploration of oil and/or acrylic painting media.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or consent of department
Third Semester Details
CMN 101 Introduction to Speech I Details 3
An introduction to the basic principles of oral communication as applied to public speaking. The course emphasizes the mastery of oral communication skills through a variety of exercises in which the student speaks before the group. Involves analysis of such topics as preparation, organization, and delivery. IAI: C2 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
Various Humanities Details 3
AA degree-seeking students choose 9 credits (three courses) with at least one course from each list. AFA degree-seeking students must select at least one course from the humanities area. AS degree-seeking students choose 6 credits (two courses) with at least one course from each list. AAS degree-seeking students desiring a humanities or fine arts course may choose any course from either list.
CHN 101 Elementary Chinese I Details 4
This course provides an introduction to beginning Mandarin Chinese. The goal of this course is to develop communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on speaking skills. This course will introduce selected topics on traditional Chinese culture, current trends in China and Taiwan, as well as U.S. Interaction with China. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: (none)
CHN 102 Elementary Chinese II Details 4
This course is a continuation course designed for students who already have basic knowledge and language skills of Mandarin Chinese. The goal of this course is to continue helping students build competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on daily oral Chinese. This course will also introduce selected topics on traditional Chinese culture, religion, and philosophy, and current trends. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: CHN 101
ENG 114 Fiction Details 3
A study of fiction, including short stories and novels. IAI: H3 901.
Prerequisites: ENG 101
ENG 130 Introduction to Film Details 3
This course introduces the basics of film production and analysis in order to help students understand and enjoy film as an art form. Students will be introduced to the formal elements of film production as well as fundamental principles of genre and narrative in order to understand how directors' decisions regarding these elements and principles create meaning.
Prerequisites: (none)
ENG 231 American Literature I Details 3
Major American writers,1620-1865. IAI: H3 914.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or consent of department
ENG 232 American Literature II Details 3
Major American writers, 1865 to present. IAI: H3 915.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or consent of department
ENG 241 English Literature I Details 3
British masters up to the nineteenth century. IAI: H3 912.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or consent of department
ENG 242 English Literature II Details 3
British masters, nineteenth and twentieth centuries. IAI: H3 913.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or consent of department
ENG 251 World Literature Details 3
A survey of the literature of Africa, Continental Europe, the Far East, Great Britain, Latin America, Mediterranean, and North America. A variety of literary genres, including poetry, short fiction and drama, will be discussed. IAI: H3 906.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or consent of department
GER 101 German I Details 4
An introduction to basic German grammatical structures, pronunciation and vocabulary. The course emphasizes development of communicative competence in German; hence the focus on listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing skills. The course also addresses various cultural aspects of the German-speaking countries and thus develops students' cultural awareness. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: (none)
GER 102 German II Details 4
This course is a continuation of German I, building on the skills acquired during German I - basic grammatical structures, pronunciation and vocabulary. Focus of the course will be the further development of communicative competence in German. The emphasis will be on listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing skills. The course also addresses various cultural aspects of the German-speaking countries and continues to develop students' cultural awareness. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: GER 101 with a grade of "C" or above
HUM 101 Introduction to Humanities Details 3
Study of human values, self-perceptions, and aspirations expressed in drama, film, music, literature, painting, sculpture, and architecture with an emphasis on history, techniques, meaning, and evaluation of individual works. IAI: HF 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
HUM 121 Sex and Gender in the Humanities Details 3
Interdisciplinary study of art, music, literature, history, and philosophy reflecting the cultural identity of sex, gender, and sexuality. IAI: HF907D
Prerequisites: (none)
HUM 200 The Art of Being Human Details 3
An interdisciplinary course that incorporates aspects of Western European, Far Eastern and Third World art, music, philosophy, religion, drama, and literature. The humanities are treated as a process leading to the enrichment of human experience. IAI: HF 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
PHL 101 Introduction to Philosophy Details 3
Introduction to basic problems, procedures, and systems of philosophy and the development of powers over independent analysis on the student with a constructive attitude toward knowledge. IAI: H4 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
PHL 111 Introduction to Critical Thinking Details 3
This course covers inductive and deductive methods in logic. It is designed to assist students in methods of logical analysis and reasoning. IAI: H4 906.
Prerequisites: (none)
PHL 121 Ethics Details 3
A study of values. This course is designed to assist students in the development of a philosophic understanding of human nature, moral philosophy, and principles of ethics that will help them assume individualized responsibility in a democratic society. IAI: H4 904.
Prerequisites: (none)
PHL 201 Major World Religions Details 3
A study of the great religions of the world today. IAI: H5 904N.
Prerequisites: (none)
PHL 211 Philosophy of Religion Details 3
A philosophical approach to a study of one's religious experience. IAI: H4 905.
Prerequisites: (none)
RST 101 Introduction to the Bible Details 3
A study of Jewish and Christian scriptures from a historical viewpoint with emphasis on literary genres in the Bible and the relationship to Western culture. Students enrolled in this course may not enroll in RST 111 or RST 112. IAI: H5 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
RST 111 Introduction to the Old Testament Details 3
Jewish scriptures from a historical viewpoint with emphasis on literary genres in the Bible and the relationship to Western culture. Students enrolled in this course may not enroll in RST 101. IAI: H5 901
Prerequisites: (none)
RST 112 Introduction to the New Testament Details 3
A study of Christian scriptures from a historical viewpoint with emphasis on literary genres in the Bible and the relationship to Western culture. Students enrolled in this course may not enroll in RST 101. IAI: H5 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
RST 175 Foundational Religious Texts Details 3
The humanistic study of the foundational documents of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Course looks at the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Qur'an, as well as secondary sacred texts that are used by each tradition to explain the meaning of these primary texts. IAI: H5 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
SPN 101 Elementary Spanish I Details 4
Fundamentals of grammar and pronunciation, with emphasis on reading, writing, and conversation. Also incorporates geography, customs, and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: (none)
SPN 102 Elementary Spanish II Details 4
Continuation of Elementary Spanish I, continuing to emphasize development of proficiency in the language in five areas: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. In class, students will be actively engaged in communicating in Spanish and learning about the Spanish-speaking world. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: SPN 101 with a grade of "C" or better
ART 115 Art Appreciation Details 3
Designed to expose/cultivate an awareness of art in our culture with some emphasis on contemporary times. IAI: F2 900
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 120 Art Survey and Appreciation II Details 3
A course designed to provide an understanding of the history of the visual arts and the role it plays in serving humankind. Using visuals from books, Web sources, some video clips, and museum trips (virtual or real), students will explore why art is created, its function in society, how it affects us, and how it can enrich our lives.
Prerequisites: (none)
Class Setting Options: Available via Internet only.
DRA 103 Introduction to Theater Details 3
The broad concepts of the aesthetics and form of drama as evidenced in the living theater. Includes reading of plays and the study of dramaturgy with general discussion of elements of the play and theater. IAI: F1 907.
Prerequisites: (none)
DRA 125 Acting I: Movement and Voice Details 3
Intensive training of the physical instrument, utilizing a variety of traditional and non-traditional techniques.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 102 Music Appreciation Details 3
A non technical course designed for the non music major, to develop within the listener an appreciation for music. Includes brief historical background of music and the leading composers of various periods. IAI: F1 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 121 Introduction to Music Literature Details 3
A study of the terminology, vocabulary and structure of music literature and style through the history and examination of selected composers and materials. IAI: F1 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
Various Life / Physical Science Details 4
AA, AS, and AFA degree-seeking students must choose one course from the list below of courses in the life sciences and one course from the list of courses in the physical sciences; at least one course must include a laboratory. AS degree-seeking students must take one additional life/physical science course. AAS students desiring a natural science course may choose any course on either list as an elective.
Various Life Science Details 3
All courses that fall under Life Science.
AGR 202 Introduction to Animal Science Details 4
A basic course in the principles of livestock production and management, including breed identification, evaluation and selection, feeding, reproduction, sanitation, disease control, and physiology of beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep and poultry. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: AG 902
Prerequisites: (none)
AGR 204 Principles of Crop Science Details 4
Introductory study of various plant species of economic importance. Particular emphasis is placed on an understanding of the basic principles of plant growth, development, and reproduction. Cultural practices to maximize production are emphasized. This course also studies weeds, insect and disease identification and control. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: AG 903
Prerequisites: (none)
BIO 101 General Biology Details 4
An introductory biology course that covers a breadth of biological concepts including biochemical pathways, molecular and cellular biology, the structure and function of organisms, genetics and heredity, evolution, ecology, and the importance of life science to society. In the laboratory setting, emphasis will be placed on utilizing the scientific process to arrive at evidence-based conclusions. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: L1 900L.
Prerequisites: MAT 010 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement test score, or consent of department. Consent of JWCC Natural Sciences Department Chair is dependent upon the requesting student successfully passing an assessment (placement) exam for the particular prerequisite course. A passing BIO 101 placement exam score is 78 percent or above to opt out of the BIO 101 requirement. Otherwise, the student requesting acceptance into a course without completion of prerequisites must provide substantiated documentation of equivalent transfer credit to enroll in the course.
BIO 103 Environmental Conservation Details 3
A look at the conservation of biodiversity, including the study of ecology (interactions of plants and animals with their environment), the study of natural ecosystems and human disturbances placed on them, and the ethical and practical issues involved in conserving biodiversity.
Prerequisites: (none)
Class Setting Options: Available via Internet only.
BIO 105 Human Biology Details 3
This is an introductory course emphasizing the biology of human beings, including human organization from the atomic level to the biosphere, basic anatomy and physiology, genetics, evolution, and human interactions with the environment. Selected topics of discussion will include how science works and its impact on the human condition, biotechnological advances and ethical considerations, human wellness and disease, and the impact humans have on the environment. IAI: L1 904
Prerequisites: MAT 010 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement score, or consent of department. Consent of JWCC Natural Sciences Department Chair is dependent upon the requesting student successfully passing an assessment (placement) exam for the particular prerequisite course. A passing BIO 101 placement exam score is 78 percent or above to opt out of the BIO 101 requirement. Otherwise, the student requesting acceptance into a course without completion of prerequisites must provide substantiated documentation of equivalent transfer credit to enroll in the course.
BIO 111 General Botany Details 4
A study of plant structure, growth, physiology, reproduction, evolution, classification, and distribution. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: L1 901L.
Prerequisites: BIO 101 with a grade of "C" or above or consent of department
BIO 221 General Zoology Details 4
A comparative study of the animal kingdom focusing on the study of animal structure, growth, physiology, reproduction, classification, and distribution. This course is designed for students planning to pursue additional study in the natural sciences. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours
Prerequisites: BIO 101 with a grade of "C" or above and MAT 010 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement test score, or consent of department. Consent of JWCC Natural Sciences Department Chair is dependent upon the requesting student successfully passing an assessment (placement) exam for the particular prerequisite course. A passing BIO 101 placement exam score is 78 percent or above to opt out of the BIO 101 requirement. Otherwise, the student requesting acceptance into a course without completion of prerequisites must provide substantiated documentation of equivalent transfer credit to enroll in the course.
BIO 275 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Details 4
A study of the structures and functions of the human body; an integrated study of the systems of the human body including gross and microscopic structures and their physiology. Course covers cells, tissues, chemistry of life, metabolism and the systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, digestive and urinary. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: BIO 101 with a grade of "C" or above or ACT science score of 25 or higher or consent of department via a minimum BIO 101 placement exam score. Prerequisite must be met within 10 years prior to enrolling in BIO 275. Consent of JWCC Natural Sciences Department Chair is dependent upon the requesting student successfully passing an assessment (placement) exam for the particular prerequisite course. A passing BIO 101 placement exam score is 78 percent or above to opt out of the BIO 101 requirement. Otherwise, the student requesting acceptance into a course without completion of prerequisites must provide substantiated documentation of equivalent transfer credit to enroll in the course.
BIO 293 Microbiology Details 4
Introduces characteristics, actions and control of microorganisms with emphasis on their relation to health and disease. The application of the principles of microbial control and laboratory techniques will be stressed. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: BIO 101 with a grade of "C" or above or ACT science score of 25 or higher or consent of department via a minimum BIO 101 placement exam score. Consent of JWCC Natural Sciences Department Chair is dependent upon the requesting student successfully passing an assessment (placement) exam for the particular prerequisite course. A passing BIO 101 placement exam score is 78 percent or above to opt out of the BIO 101 requirement. Otherwise, the student requesting acceptance into a course without completion of prerequisites must provide substantiated documentation of equivalent transfer credit to enroll in the course.
Various Physical Science Details 3
All courses that fall under Physical Science.
AGR 200 Introduction to Soil Science Details 4
Introduction to the origin and development of our soils. Study will be primarily on the biological, chemical and physical aspects of soil and how they are influenced by environmental and cultural production practices. Soil testing and interpretation will be studied. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: AG 904
Prerequisites: One course in chemistry recommended
AST 101 Elementary Astronomy Details 3
An elementary survey of the nature and behavior of the solar system and the regions beyond and of basic physical processes occurring throughout the universe. IAI: P1 906
Prerequisites: (none)
AST 102 Elementary Astronomy Lab Details 1
A laboratory course than examines astronomical phenomena and concepts, including the solar system, stars and galaxies, planetary motions, atoms and radiation and the origin and evolution of the universe through the use of hands-on experiments and observation and analysis of astronomical data. Supplement to Elementary Astronomy 101. 0 lecture hours, 2 lab hours
Prerequisites: Intended to be taken concurrently with AST 101 or with previous completion of AST 101
CHM 100 General Chemistry Details 4
Fundamentals of chemistry for the non-science major. One semester may be taken by science majors who have not passed the placement test for regular beginning college chemistry for science majors. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: P1 902L.
Prerequisites: MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement test score, or consent of department.
CHM 103 Principles of Chemistry I Details 4
Comprehensive coverage of the basic principles of chemistry including bonding, nomenclature, reactions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibrium. Designed for pre-med, pre-pharmacy, engineering and science majors with above-average mathematical and scientific backgrounds. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: P1 902L, CHM 911.
Prerequisites: MAT 113 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement test score, or consent of department; Students who have taken high school chemistry will have an advantage
CHM 104 Principles of Chemistry II Details 4
Continued comprehensive coverage of the basic principles of chemistry including atomic structure, covalent bonding, molecular structure, properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions, acid-base chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, and electrochemistry. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: CHM 912.
Prerequisites: CHM 103
PHY 103 Fundamentals of Physics I Details 4
General survey of various aspects of mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, modern physics optics, and relativity. (Will not transfer for engineering or physics major.) 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: P1 900L.
Prerequisites: MAT 113; MAT 114 is highly recommended and may be taken concurrently; high school physics
SCI 100 Environmental Geology Details 4
An introductory study of forces that continually shape the surface of the earth, including examination of geological formation processes and our impact on the environment. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. IAI: P1 905L.
Prerequisites: (none)
SCI 105 Weather and Climate Details 4
An elementary survey of the properties of the atmosphere and the principles that govern weather and climate change. Real-time weather data will be used to predict weather and historical data archives to study climate. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours
Prerequisites: (none)
Various Art – Area of Concentration Details 3
Students must take a minimum of 12 credit hours from the list below throughout their program of study at JWCC. Students should meet with an advisor to determine when the following courses under their Area of Concentration should be taken or if taking an elective during this semester would be best.
ART 100 Drawing I: Fundamentals Details 3
This course will explore the basic aspects of drawing with the emphasis on developing an understanding of visual and technical skills pertinent to all art fields.
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 121 Drawing II Details 3
Continuation of the materials, skills and techniques of drawing. Emphasis is on the exploration and development of individual expression of form and content.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or consent of department
ART 126 2D Design and Color Details 3
A study of visual perception and composition on a 2D surface. The basics of visual problem solving will be stressed in space, shape, line, and color. 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 240 Painting I Details 3
An introduction to basic painting techniques and color principles applied to the exploration of oil and/or acrylic painting media.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or consent of department
Various Art – Area of Concentration Details 3
Students must take a minimum of 12 credit hours from the list below throughout their program of study at JWCC. Students should meet with an advisor to determine when the following courses under their Area of Concentration should be taken or if taking an elective during this semester would be best.
ART 100 Drawing I: Fundamentals Details 3
This course will explore the basic aspects of drawing with the emphasis on developing an understanding of visual and technical skills pertinent to all art fields.
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 121 Drawing II Details 3
Continuation of the materials, skills and techniques of drawing. Emphasis is on the exploration and development of individual expression of form and content.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or consent of department
ART 126 2D Design and Color Details 3
A study of visual perception and composition on a 2D surface. The basics of visual problem solving will be stressed in space, shape, line, and color. 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 240 Painting I Details 3
An introduction to basic painting techniques and color principles applied to the exploration of oil and/or acrylic painting media.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or consent of department
Fourth Semester Details
Various Social / Behavioral Science Details 3
AA degree-seeking students choose 9 credits (three courses) from at least two different subject areas. AS degree-seeking students choose 6 credits (two courses) from two different subject areas. AAS degree-seeking students desiring a social and behavioral science course may choose any course from this list. AFA degree-seeking students in music performance select from the general education core list.
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology Details 3
Basic introduction to the major areas of psychology--the study of behavior and the mind. Areas of emphasis include human development, personality theory, learning, thinking, stress and motivation, mental illnesses, and biological and social aspects of behavior. Course will combine research with real life application throughout. IAI: S6 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
PSY 145 Human Relations in the Workplace Details 3
Introduction to the application of guidelines for the field of human relationships in the workplace. The course will examine the information and guidelines to promote effective functioning in the workplace. Topics covered will include diversity in the workplace, groups and organizations, ethics, productivity, teamwork communication, and motivation. Also emphasized will be workplace attitudes for job satisfaction, interpersonal relations, dealing with stress and discrimination, and career choice planning.
Prerequisites: (none)
PSY 205 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging Details 3
Introduction to the changes that occur from early adulthood through the end of the lifespan. Topics include: physical and neurological changes that occur throughout adulthood; career choice and development; mate selection and marriage; conventional and nonconventional families; theories of adult personality development; mid- and late-life transitions; mental health in adulthood; and dying, death and bereavement.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
PSY 221 Social Psychology Details 3
A study of the impact of social factors on individual and group behavior, including attitudes, behavior, and motivation. (Same as SOC 221.) IAI: S8 900.
Prerequisites: PSY 101 or SOC 101
PSY 202 Child Psychology Details 3
A psychological examination of human development from conception through adolescence. Topics include interaction of diverse influences of biological factors, individual characteristics, and the environment in relation to human growth and development. IAI: S6 903.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
PSY 203 Adolescent Psychology Details 3
This course provides a detailed examination of the developmental period of adolescence, including cognitive, social, personality and psychosocial developmental milestones. Physical maturation and the emergence of new social references are discussed. IAI: S6 904.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
PSY 233 Developmental Psychology Details 3
A study of human development from conception across the life span to death. Attention will be given to physical, cognitive, emotional and social aspects of development. IAI: S6 902.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
PSY 250 Psychology of Personality Details 3
A study of the major theories, schools, and systems of psychology relating to the growth and structure of individual human personality.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Details 3
This course is an introduction to sociology as a way of understanding the world and how it applies to everyday life. Major theoretical perspectives and concepts are presented including socialization, culture, the social construction of knowledge, social control and deviance, inequality, race and ethnic relations, poverty, and the sociological imagination. IAI: S7 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
SOC 111 Social Problems Details 3
This course describes social problems facing the United States today and identifies how these problems impact and are impacted by our institutions and culture. Students will learn how to interpret social problems by looking at them through the lens of sociological theory. The course examines the causes of various social problems, the effects of these problems on society and possible remedies or policies. IAI: S7 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
SOC 222 Sociology of Diversity Details 3
This course will focus on the social construction of race and its impact on racial identities and relations. The historical structural foundations of racial inequality in contemporary society will be addressed as well as group relations of other minority groups, including religious and sexual minorities. Students will explore the social implications of difference with particular reference to issues of race, ethnicity, religion, class and gender. Key components of cross-cultural theories, methods and research as they relate to living and working in a multicultural society will also be examined. IAI: S7 903D.
Prerequisites: (none)
SOC 224 Marriage and the Family Details 3
The social context of marriage and family patterns in the current American society; nature, purpose and obligations of marriage and family. IAI: S7 902.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 101 Western Civilization I Details 3
A survey of political, social and economic history of the Western world, including the origins and development of its peoples and cultures beginning with a study of the early Middle Eastern civilizations of Mesopotamia and progressing through the civilizations of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Europe of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation. IAI: S2 902.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 102 Western Civilization II Details 3
A continuation of History of Western Civilization I. A survey of the political, social and economic history of the Western world, including the origins and development of its peoples and cultures beginning with the Renaissance and Reformation and progressing to the present. IAI: S2 903.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 111 World History I Details 3
Cultural, economic, and political developments throughout the world from ancient times through the 16th century. IAI: S2 912N.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 112 World History II Details 3
Cultural, economic and political developments throughout the world from the 17th century to the present. IAI: S2 913N.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 121 U.S. History I Details 3
History of the United States from the early foundation of the republic to 1877. IAI: S2 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 122 U.S. History II Details 3
Continuation of HIS 121 to the present. IAI: S2 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 131 African American History Details 3
This course is a survey of African American history from the African background to the present. The course explores dimensions of the African American experience, and in doing so, highlights the multifaceted ways they made their own history while simultaneously shaping and contributing to the history of the United States.
Prerequisites: (none)
HIS 222 U.S. History Since 1945 Details 3
This course surveys the social, political, and cultural history of the United States from 1945 to the present. Using traditional secondary sources and cultural artifacts, the course encourages students to think critically about the relationship between political developments and the broader strains of a dynamic and contested American culture.
Prerequisites: (none)
AGR 203 Agriculture Economics for Consumers Details 3
Introduction to the economic forces which have stimulated development of American agriculture. Includes study of finance, taxation, legal descriptions, input allocation and marketing programs, and governmental policies as they relate to agriculture. IAI: AG 901
Prerequisites: (none)
ECO 101 Principles of Macroeconomics Details 3
Introduction to the major areas of modern economic theory and public policy, including fiscal policy, international trade and finance, economic growth and development, and contemporary macro-economic problems. IAI: S3 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
ECO 102 Principles of Microeconomics Details 3
Market structures, distribution of income, allocation of resources through the market, and contemporary micro-economic problems. IAI: S3 902.
Prerequisites: (none)
PSC 101 American Government Details 3
Fundamentals of federal, state and local governments with emphasis on national government, including the Constitution of the United States. IAI: S5 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
PSC 110 Introduction to Political Science Details 3
Survey of major concepts and approaches employed in political science. IAI: S5 903.
Prerequisites: (none)
PSC 131 State and Local Government Details 3
Comparative analysis of state political systems with emphasis on the executive, the bureaucracy under the executive, state legislatures and county boards. IAI: S5 902.
Prerequisites: (none)
Various Art – Area of Concentration Details 3
Students must take a minimum of 12 credit hours from the list below throughout their program of study at JWCC. Students should meet with an advisor to determine when the following courses under their Area of Concentration should be taken or if taking an elective during this semester would be best.
ART 100 Drawing I: Fundamentals Details 3
This course will explore the basic aspects of drawing with the emphasis on developing an understanding of visual and technical skills pertinent to all art fields.
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 121 Drawing II Details 3
Continuation of the materials, skills and techniques of drawing. Emphasis is on the exploration and development of individual expression of form and content.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or consent of department
ART 126 2D Design and Color Details 3
A study of visual perception and composition on a 2D surface. The basics of visual problem solving will be stressed in space, shape, line, and color. 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 240 Painting I Details 3
An introduction to basic painting techniques and color principles applied to the exploration of oil and/or acrylic painting media.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or consent of department
Various Art – Area of Concentration Details 3
Students must take a minimum of 12 credit hours from the list below throughout their program of study at JWCC. Students should meet with an advisor to determine when the following courses under their Area of Concentration should be taken or if taking an elective during this semester would be best.
ART 100 Drawing I: Fundamentals Details 3
This course will explore the basic aspects of drawing with the emphasis on developing an understanding of visual and technical skills pertinent to all art fields.
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 121 Drawing II Details 3
Continuation of the materials, skills and techniques of drawing. Emphasis is on the exploration and development of individual expression of form and content.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or consent of department
ART 126 2D Design and Color Details 3
A study of visual perception and composition on a 2D surface. The basics of visual problem solving will be stressed in space, shape, line, and color. 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 240 Painting I Details 3
An introduction to basic painting techniques and color principles applied to the exploration of oil and/or acrylic painting media.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or consent of department
Various Electives Details 6
Any credit-based course may be taken to fulfill this requirement. Students should always discuss with their advisor which electives would be best for them to take to best achieve his or her particular goals.
Prerequisites: Varies by course
NOTE: Only students who do not need additional coursework and who take the number of credits or courses as listed each semester can complete the program in the time given. Others will take longer to complete. Course descriptions may contain IAI (Illinois Articulation Initiative) codes containing information for students transferring their credits to another Illinois higher learning institution. See itransfer.org or the JWCC course catalog for more information on IAI.