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Catalog: 2010–2011 Catalog Year

Course Descriptions

Dance (DAN)

Communications and Fine Arts Division

DAN 101: Dance Appreciation

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none

Provides a non-technical course which offers an understanding and appreciation of the art of dance, with special focus on the artists and styles.

DAN 132: Jazz Dance (beginning)

Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: none

Introduces beginning techniques of jazz dance. May be repeated for up to four credits.

DAN 135: Beginning Ballet

Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: none

Introduces beginning techniques of ballet. May be repeated for up to four credits.

DAN 144: Beginning Tap Dancing

Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: none

Introduces beginning techniques of tap dance. May be repeated for up to four credits.

DAN 160B: Hip-Hop Dance

Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: none

Teaches beginning techniques of hip-hop dance. May be repeated for up to 4 credits.

DAN 232: Jazz Dance (intermediate)

Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: DAN 132

Emphasizes intermediate techniques of jazz dance. May be repeated for up to 4 credits.

DAN 244: Tap Dance (intermediate)

Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: DAN 144 or consent of instructor

Emphasizes intermediate techniques of tap dance. May be repeated for up to 4 credits.

DAN 260B: Intermediate Hip-Hop Dance

Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: DAN 160B

Teaches intermediate techniques of hip-hop dance. May be repeated for up to 4 credits.

Diesel Mechanics (DM)

Technology Division

DM 101B: Diesel Mechanics Basics

Units (Credits): 1–6; Prerequisites: none

Introduces students to principles, design, construction and maintenance of the diesel motor. Activities include safety, use of manuals, selection and use of hand tools. General maintenance of a variety of systems in the diesel motor will be introduced.

Drafting (DFT)

Technology Division

DFT 100: Basic Drafting Principles

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none

Introduces basic concepts of technical drawing. Covers perception theories, lettering, sketching techniques, use of drafting instruments, orthographic projection, basic dimensioning, and pictorial drawings. Designed as introductory course for CADD 100.

DFT 110B: Blueprint Reading For Industry

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none

Teaches those concepts required by machine shops or engineering, electrical and welding industries. Student will begin with simple prints and proceed to more advanced prints.