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DRF 104–Introduction to AutoCAD I
Prerequisite: EN 51 or ESL 97
Introduces AutoCAD software and its application as
a drawing tool. Students will utilize basic AutoCAD
commands to create a two-dimensional production
and architectural drawings. Students will use
templates, layer control, dimensioning, editing, text,
symbol creation, and blocks to create and magnify
geometrical designs and print/plot drawings for
presentation. Also offered for credit as CAD 101.
DRF 106–Introduction to AutoCAD II
Prerequisite: DRF 104 or CAD 101
Continues the study of AutoCAD at an intermediate
level. Students will create pictorial views and three
dimensional drawings. Students will be introduced to
additional CAD systems (Autodesk Architecture, Revit,
Civil3D, and Microstation). Also offered for credit as
CAD 102.
DRF 124–Introduction to Revit
Prerequisite: EN 51 or ESL 97
Introduces Autodesk Revit software, a Building
Information Modeling (BIM) program, and its
application as a design/drawing tool throughout the
design process. Allows students to design structural
components in 3D, annotate with 2D drafting
elements and access building information from the
building models database. Also offered for credit as
CAD 130.
ID: Interdisciplinary Studies
ID 110–Media and Human Values (3)
• GenEd Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues/
Interdisciplinary
Prerequisite: EN 101 or EN 101H
This team-taught honors seminar explores media
and human values as interdisciplinary concepts.
These concepts will be examined in their social,
literary and visual environments, and an emphasis on
synthesizing conclusions reached. Students will be
expected to conduct independent study and present
results of research to the class.
ID 113–Introduction to Leadership (3)
• GenEd Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues/
Interdisciplinary
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Examines leadership through an analysis of various
leadership qualities and styles in the fields of
business, government, the law, and the military. By
utilizing a wide variety of sources, including readings,
films, and experiential exercises, students will explore
the concept of leadership as well as developing/
improving their own leadership skills.
ID 209–Ethnic Diversity (3)
• GenEd Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues/
Interdisciplinary; Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: EN 52 or ESL 99 or ESL 72
A survey of the status and treatment of ethnic groups
in the United States; patterns of dominant and
subordinate relations, prejudice and discrimination;
historical and current problems, demographic and
social background, political and social policies.
ID 220–WorldWar II Through Film (3)
• GenEd Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues/
Interdisciplinary
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Surveys the major military and social developments
of WWII through films and selected readings.
Multicultural and multinational perspectives are
included.
ID 222–The Sixties (3)
• GenEd Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues/
Interdisciplinary
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Examines one of America’s most turbulent
decades: the 1960s. This course explores the Civil
Rights Movement, the VietnamWar, the Anti-War
Movement, and changing cultural and social mores.
Emphasis will include an examination of the history,
politics, literature, and music of the era.
ID 225–Disaster, Crisis and Emergency
Management (3)
• GenEd Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues/
Interdisciplinary
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces students to the dynamic and relevant
world of disaster, crisis and emergency management.
Through the review of the history, social, political, and
economic implications of disasters, students have
the opportunity to explore the world of Emergency
Management and experience the thrill of serving
and the heartache of devastation. Students gain
experience with effective writing, critical thinking
skills, historical and social awareness as they travel
through the emergencies of past, present and future.
ID 250–Global Scholar Experience (3)
• GenEd Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues/
Multicultural or Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues/
Interdisciplinary; Cultural Competence
Prerequisite or Corequisite: EN 101
Develop cultural competency through short-term
study abroad using a ‘learn, travel, teach’model.
The pre-trip component will introduce the concept
of cultural competency, elements of culture,
and an overview of the destination country’s/ies’
culture(s). During the study abroad portion, daily
journaling or blogging will record and analyze the
travel experience. Post-trip, a multimedia cultural
competency project will be completed with faculty
supervision and presented to an audience. Students
who successfully complete all course requirements
will be awarded a Global Scholar Certificate.
ID 260–The Language of Hip Hop (3)
• GenEd Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues/
Interdisciplinary; Cultural Competence
Prerequisite or Corequisite: EN 101
Examines the role of language, both verbal and non-
verbal, in the aesthetics, intercultural communication,
and cultural practices of hip hop through the study
of the origins and evolution of the culture, moving
on to key topics including authenticity, class, and
language ideology. Students will identify current
and historical elements of hip hop culture in the
US. Through multimedia analysis, critical reading
and listening, and student led discussion, students
will develop skills necessary to critically analyze
and explore the language of hip hop and survey its
historical development, political significance, and
social influence.
INTR: Internship
INTR 101,102,103–Internship (1,2,3)
Provides the student with an opportunity to
gain knowledge and skills from a planned work
experience in the student’s chosen career field. In
addition to meeting Core Learning Outcomes, jointly
developed Specific Learning Outcomes are selected
and evaluated by the Faculty Internship Advisor,
Work-Site Supervisor, and the student. Internship
placements are directly related to the student’s
program of study and provide learning experiences
not available in the classroom setting. Internships
provide entry-level, career-related experiences, and
workplace competencies that employers value when
hiring new employees. Internships may also be used
as an opportunity to explore career fields. Students
must meet with the Internship Coordinator prior to
registering.
LAR, LC, LF, LG, LI, LL, LR, LS: World
Languages
Students with prior knowledge of the language
must call the World Languages program manager
at 301.624.2843 for an assessment of your current
proficiency level.
LAR 101–Introductory Arabic I (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Humanities
Covers the fundamentals of the Arabic language both
written and spoken pertinent to the first semester.
Offers a strong foundation in the language through
development of vocabulary, grammar, reading and
conversational skills. Offers insights into Arabic
culture and customs.
LAR 102–Introductory Arabic II (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Humanities
Continues the fundamentals of the Arabic language,
both written and spoken, pertinent to the second
semester. Offers a strong foundation in the language
through further development of vocabulary,
grammar, reading, and conversational skills. Provides
insights into Arabic culture and customs.