Lamar State College Port Arthur
2016-2017 Catalog
Revised 9-13-16
problem solving and operations on rational and
radical expressions are included.
Prerequisite(s): TSI Mathematics score of 340-349.
(See Placement Guidelines, page 18).
and structural steel framing systems. Includes
detailing of concrete, wood, and steel to meet
industry standards including the American
Institute of Steel Construction and The American
Concrete Institute.
Technical Courses
(ARTC) Art: Commercial /
Graphic Design
(ACNT) Accounting /
Accounting Technology
ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I ..................... 3:3:0
ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I 3:3:0
Study of analyzing, classifying and recording
business transactions in a manual and computerized
environment. Emphasis on understanding the
complete accounting cycle and preparing financial
statements, bank reconciliations and payroll.
ACNT 1205 Forensic Accounting ............ 2:2:0
Accounting fraud and examination designed to
provide a basic understanding of the impact that
fraud has on an organization.
ACNT 1311 Introduction to Computerized
Accounting................................................. 3:3:0
Introduction to utilizing the computer in
maintaining accounting records with primary
emphasis on a general ledger package.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2301 or ACNT 1303.
ACNT 1331 Federal Income Tax: Individual
.................................................................... 3:3:0
A study of the federal tax law for preparation of
individual income tax returns.
ACNT 1347 Federal Income Tax for
Partnerships and Corporations ............... 3:3:0
A study of federal tax laws for preparation of
partnership and corporate returns.
ACNT
2386
Internship
Accounting
Technology
/
Technician
and
Bookkeeping .............................................. 3:0:0
A work-based learning experience that enables the
student to apply specialized occupational theory,
skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by
the college and the employer.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2301, 2302, ACNT 1311,
POFT 1321, POFI 1349. Must have completed 45
semester credit hours in the Accounting Degee.
(ARCE) Architectural
Technology / Technician
Digital imaging using raster image editing and/or
image creation software: scanning, resolution, file
formats, output devices, color systems, and imageacquisitions.
ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I ................ 3:3:0
The fundamentals of using digital layout as a
primary publishing tool and the basic concepts and
terminology associated with typography and page
layout.
ARTC 2388 Internship-Commercial and
Advertising Art ........................................... 3:0:0
A work-based learning experience that enables the
student to apply specialized occupational theory,
skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by
the college and the employer.
Prerequisite(s): ARTC 1313, ARTS 1311, ARTS
2348, IMED 1416, PHTC 1311. Must have
completed 45 semester credit hours in the Graphic
Design Degree,
ARTC 2305 Digital Imaging II .................... 3:3:0
Principles of digital image processing and digital
painting. Emphasis on bitmapped- or raster-based
imaging and the creative aspects of electronic
illustration for commercial or fine art applications.
Prerequisite(s): ARTC 1302.
ARTC 2311 History of Communication
Graphics ..................................................... 3:3:0
Survey of the evolution of graphic arts in relation to
the history of art. Includes formal, stylistic, social,
political, economic, and historical aspects. Emphasis
on art movements, schools of thought, individuals,
and technology as they interrelate with graphic arts.
ARTC 2313 Digital Publishing II ............... 3:3:0
Includes layout procedures from thumbnails and
roughs to final comprehensive and print output.
Emphasis on design principles for the creation of
advertising and publishing materials, and
techniques for efficient planning and documenting
projects.
Prerequisite(s): ARTC 1313.
ARCE 1452 Structural Drafting ............... 4:2:6
A study of structural systems including concrete
foundations and frames, wood framing and trusses,
ARTC 2317 Typographic Design .............. 3:3:0
Exploration of typographic design including
computer generated letterforms as elements of
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