2012-2013 Catalog

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2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Associate of Arts in Architecture - Direct Transfer Agreement

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PGM Code - ARCH

Program Description The Associate of Arts (AA) degree consists of 90 quarter credits earned in General Requirements, Distribution Requirements and Electives. The public community colleges and the four-year colleges and universities of the State of Washington have an established direct transfer agreement. That agreement allows students who hold the AA degree to transfer at least 90 quarter credits (60 semester credits) to four-year institutions for the purpose of satisfying most or all of the general education requirements of the receiving institution.

Architecture Requirements Students transferring to the UW or WSU must take the following prerequisites before applying to the Architecture Program (UW: ARCH 210, 211, 350, 351, 352; WSU: ARC 101, 103, 202). Course requirements vary for each institution and should be confirmed with an adviser before applying.

Credit/Grade Requirements Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in all college-level courses and earn at least 30 college-level (100 level or above) credits at Edmonds Community College.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning degrees and certificates of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by completing courses marked as “CD” on the requirement sheet and/or “Meets Cultural Diversity Requirement” in the quarterly class schedule. Those courses may also be used to fulfill other requirements of the degree or certificate.

Intermediate Algebra Proficiency This requirement may be satisfied by completion of high school mathematics through second year algebra or completion of MATH 090 , with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Note: High school transcripts are not used to determine placement into courses which have an intermediate algebra prerequisite.

Students Are Advised To

Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning, and
Communicate with a faculty adviser.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted to Enrollment Services by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Forms are available online or at Enrollment Services located in Lynnwood Hall. Note applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Department website
Art | www.edcc.edu/art

Advising Note

This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds Community College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

I. General Education Requirements (Minimum 18 credits)

A. Communication Skills (10 credits)

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I 5.0 Credits
ENGL& 102 - Composition II Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits OR
JOURN 125 - Introduction to Journalism I 5.0 Credits

B. Quantitative Analysis or Symbolic Reasoning (5 credits)

Note: Students must complete either a quantitative analysis course OR a symbolic reasoning course.

Quantitative Analysis Courses:
MATH& 107 - Mathematics in Society 5.0 Credits
MATH 140 - Business Precalculus 5.0 Credits
MATH& 141 - Precalculus I 5.0 Credits
MATH& 142 - Precalculus II 5.0 Credits
MATH& 144 - Precalculus I and II 5.0 Credits
MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics 5.0 Credits
MATH& 148 - Business Calculus 5.0 Credits
MATH& 151 - Calculus I 5.0 Credits
CS 115 - Introduction to Programming 5.0 Credits
CS& 131 - Computer Science I C++ 5.0 Credits
CS& 141 - Computer Science I Java 5.0 Credits
SOC 200 - Social Research Using Statistics 5.0 Credits
Symbolic Reasoning Course:
PHIL& 106 - Introduction to Logic 5.0 Credits

C. Health and Physical Education (3 credits)

HLTH 100 - Contemporary Health Issues 3.0 Credits OR
HLTH 105 - Emergency Response/CPR 4.0 Credits OR
HLTH 150 - Nutrition and Life Fitness 3.0 Credits OR
PE _____ - ______________________________ _____ Credits

Algebra Proficiency Requirement

____Algebra proficiency requirement met.

Cultural Diversity Requirement

____Cultural Diversity Requirement met.

General Education Requirements Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate General Education Learning Outcomes in each of the following areas:

Communication Skills: Write in clear, effective ways, adapted to audience, context, and purpose.
Quantitative Analysis/Symbolic Reasoning: Apply mathematical, quantitative, or symbolic models to solve problems, draw inferences, or support conclusions appropriate to an individual discipline.
Health and Physical Education: Demonstrate knowledge and skills in one of these areas: emergency care, contemporary health, principles of lifelong fitness, or athletic performance and teamwork.
Cultural Diversity: Apply multiple perspectives when examining cultural differences and interacting in multicultural settings.

II. Distribution Requirements (50 credits)

A. Humanities (20 credits)

Note: Students must select from at least three (3) departments within this distribution area. And a maximum of five (5) credits in foreign language may be applied to the Humanities distribution area.

To view course choices, see the Humanities Distribution Course List .

ART 101 - Drawing I 5.0 Credits
ART 111 - Two-Dimensional Design:CD 5.0 Credits
Course Taken - ______________________________ _____ Credits
Course Taken - ______________________________

B. Natural Sciences and Mathematics (15 credits)

Note: Students must select from at least two (2) departments/ within this distribution area. At least ten (10) credits of Natural Science classes are required, five (5) of which must be a laboratory science. The laboratory courses are designated with an asterisk (*) in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics distribution list.

To view course choices, see the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Distribution Course List .

Course Taken - ______________________________ _____ Credits
Course Taken - ______________________________
Course Taken - ______________________________

C. Social Sciences (15 credits)

Note: Students must select from at least three (3) departments within this distribution area.

To view course choices, see the Social Sciences Distribution Course List .

Course Taken - ______________________________ _____ Credits
Course Taken - ______________________________
Course Taken - ______________________________

Distribution Requirements Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate Distribution Learning Outcomes in each of the following areas:

Humanities: Use Humanities-based methods to reason, communicate, make meaning, solve problems and/or create or perform cultural works for diverse audiences and purposes.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics: Use scientific and mathematical methods, modes of inquiry, and terminology to demonstrate knowledge, comprehension, and application of science concepts and insights.
Social Sciences: Use Social Science theories and methods to reason, communicate, apply insights, solve problems, and to develop a critical understanding of the diversity and interdependence of peoples and cultures.

III. Program Electives (22 credits)

Art History: At least five (5) credits of Art History classes are required:
For course selection see Art History Course List

Art Concentration: At least ten (10) credits in Visual Arts, Science or Math are required:
For course selection see Art Concentration Course List

ART History - ______________________________ 5.0 Credits
ART 112 - Three-Dimensional Design:CD 5.0 Credits OR
ART 180 - Sculpture 5.0 Credits
Art Concentration:
Course Taken - ______________________________ _____ Credits
Course Taken - ______________________________
VISCO 250 - Design Portfolio 2.0 Credits

Program Electives Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate the following Learning Outcome from Program Elective courses:

Demonstrate a breadth or depth of knowledge and skill, according to the students’ independent selection of degree elective courses or according to the program’s specialized areas of focus.

Signature

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Adviser’s Signature and Date

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Evaluator’s Signature and Date

Eff: summer 2012 | Rev: 06/12