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2010-2011 Academic Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • MUAP 1103 - Violin Minor


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: Audition or instructor consent

    One 30-minute lesson per week, minimum three hours of outside practice per week required. For music majors, in their minor area of performance. Emphasis on development of technique, musicianship and repertoire; performance opportunities in student recitals.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 1/2 hr lesson, 3 hr practice)

    Notes
    End-of-semester performance exam (jury) required for all music majors.
  
  • MUAP 2103 - Violin Minor


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: Audition or instructor consent

    One 30-minute lesson per week, minimum three hours of outside practice per week required. For music majors, in their minor area of performance. Emphasis on development of technique, musicianship and repertoire; performance opportunities in student recitals.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 1/2 hr lesson, 3 hr practice)

    Notes
    End-of-semester performance exam (jury) required for all music majors.
  
  • BCIS 2431 - Visual Basic Programming


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisites: BCIS 1305 and COSC 1415

    Further application of business programming techniques. Advanced topics may include varied file access techniques, system profiles and security, visual event-driven object-oriented computing with emphasis on the use of Visual Basic for rapid prototyping business, database and web applications.

    Hours (4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)

    Texas Common Course Number: BCIS 2431
  
  • NDTE 1274 - Visual Testing – Level 1 & 2


    An introductory to intermediate level course meeting the requirements of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing training outline for Level 1 & 2. Preparation for successful employment and certification in the Visual Testing method. A theoretical study and practical application with emphasis on industry standards, equipment calibration, process capability and limitations, indication interpretation and evaluation and data reporting.

    Hours (2 sem hrs; 1 lec, 2 lab)

  
  • SPCH 1342 - Voice and Diction


    A study of the speech mechanism with emphasis upon improvement of voice and diction; introduction to phonetics and study of proper production of individual speech sounds; student performance and instructor critiques.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

  
  • MUSI 1183 - Voice Class I


    For non-vocal majors; the fundamentals of correct breathing, tone production and diction. Both group and individual performance.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 3 studio)

    Texas Common Course Number: MUSI-1183
  
  • MUSI 1184 - Voice Class II


    For non-vocal majors; the fundamentals of correct breathing, tone production and diction. Both group and individual performance.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 3 studio)

  
  • MUAP 1181 - Voice Elective


    One 30-minute lesson per week, minimum three hours of outside practice per week required. Emphasis on basic technique and musicianship, with appropriate literature tailored to the needs/desires of the individual student.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 1/2 hr lesson, 3 hrs practice)

    Notes
    For non-music majors.
  
  • MUAP 1282 - Voice Elective


    One 60-minute lesson per week, minimum six hours of outside practice per week required. Emphasis on basic technique and musicianship, with appropriate literature tailored to the needs/desires of the individual student.

    Hours (2 sem hr; 1 hr lesson, 6 hrs practice)

    Notes
    For non-music majors who desire a faster-paced, more intense approach to learning the instrument than can be offered in a thirty-minute weekly lesson. Also open to music majors who need to develop requisite skills in their major instrument.
  
  • MUAP 2181 - Voice Elective


    One 30-minute lesson per week, minimum three hours of outside practice per week required. Emphasis on basic technique and musicianship, with appropriate literature tailored to the needs/desires of the individual student.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 1/2 hr lesson, 3 hrs practice)

    Notes
    For non-music majors.
  
  • MUAP 2282 - Voice Elective


    One 60-minute lesson per week, minimum six hours of outside practice per week required. Emphasis on basic technique and musicianship, with appropriate literature tailored to the needs/desires of the individual student.

    Hours (2 sem hr; 1 hr lesson, 6 hrs practice)

    Notes
    For non-music majors who desire a faster-paced, more intense approach to learning the instrument than can be offered in a thirty-minute weekly lesson. Also open to music majors who need to develop requisite skills in their major instrument.
  
  • DRAM 2336 - Voice for the Theatre


    Offers instruction and practice designed to aid the actor in achieving optimum vocal performance through exploration of vocal mechanics and proper breathing, projection, resonance, placement, articulation and characterization. Required of theatre majors.
     

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

    Texas Common Course Number: DRAM 2336
  
  • MUAP 1284 - Voice Major


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: Audition or instructor consent

    One 60-minute lesson per week, minimum 10 hours of outside practice per week required. For music majors, in their major area of performance. Emphasis on development of technique, musicianship and extensive repertoire from contrasting historical periods.

    Hours (2 sem hr; 1 hr lesson, 10 hr practice)

    Notes
    Performance on student recital(s) and end-of-semester performance exam (jury) required for all music majors.
  
  • MUAP 2284 - Voice Major


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: Audition or instructor consent

    One 60-minute lesson per week, minimum 10 hours of outside practice per week required. For music majors, in their major area of performance. Emphasis on development of technique, musicianship and extensive repertoire from contrasting historical periods.

    Hours (2 sem hr; 1 hr lesson, 10 hr practice)

    Notes
    Performance on student recital(s) and end-of-semester performance exam (jury) required for all music majors.
  
  • MUAP 1183 - Voice Minor


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: Audition or instructor consent

    One 30-minute lesson per week, minimum three hours of outside practice per week required. For music majors, in their minor area of performance. Emphasis on development of technique, musicianship, and repertoire; performance opportunities in student recitals.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 1/2 hr lesson, 3 hr practice)

    Notes
    End-of-semester performance exam (jury) required for all music majors.
  
  • MUAP 2183 - Voice Minor


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: Audition or instructor consent

    One 30-minute lesson per week, minimum three hours of outside practice per week required. For music majors, in their minor area of performance. Emphasis on development of technique, musicianship and repertoire; performance opportunities in student recitals.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 1/2 hr lesson, 3 hr practice)

    Notes
    End-of-semester performance exam (jury) required for all music majors.
  
  • PHED 1120 - Volleyball I


    Instruction and practice in basic techniques in volleyball, with opportunity to practice in game situations.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 3 act)

    Texas Common Course Number: PHED-1120
  
  • PHED 2120 - Volleyball II


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: PHED 1120

    Skills, rules and advanced techniques in power volleyball with opportunity to practice in class tournaments. Continuation of Volleyball I.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 3 act)

    Texas Common Course Number: PHED-2120
  
  • ARTS 2366 - Watercolor I


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisites: ARTS 1311 and ARTS 1317

    Investigation of watercolor painting techniques. Regular outside assignments.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

    Texas Common Course Number: ARTS 2366
  
  • ARTS 2367 - Watercolor II


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: ARTS 2366

    A further investigation of watercolor painting techniques with emphasis on individual expression.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

    Texas Common Course Number: ARTS 2367
  
  • IMED 1316 - Web Page Design I


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
     Prerequisite: ARTC 1325 and PHTC 1300 or instructor consent

    Instruction in web page design and related graphic design issues including markup languages, web sites and browsers.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

  
  • IMED 2315 - Web Page Design II


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: IMED 1316

    A study of mark-up language and advanced layout techniques for web pages. Emphasis on identifying the target audience and producing web sites according to accessibility standards, cultural appearance and legal issues.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

  
  • AERM 1205 - Weight and Balance


    An introduction to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required subjects relating to the weighing of aircraft, the performance of weight and balance calculations, and appropriate maintenance record entries.

    Hours (2 sem hrs; 1 lec, 2 lab)

  
  • PHED 1107 - Weight Loss Challenge I


    An eight-week course meeting four days per week. Interval training and target heart rate training designed to boost metabolism and burn calories.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 3 act)

    Texas Common Course Number: PHED-1107
  
  • PHED 2107 - Weight Loss Challenge II


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: PHED 1107

    A continuation of PHED 1107. An eight-week course meeting four days per week. Interval training and target heart rate training designed to boost metabolism and burn calories.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 3 act)

  
  • PHED 1113 - Weight Training and Conditioning I


    Designed to teach the technique of physical conditioning through weight training and various types of exercise. Includes warm-up drills, conditioning exercises and fundamental skills and techniques of weight training.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 3 act)

    Texas Common Course Number: PHED-1113
  
  • PHED 2113 - Weight Training and Conditioning II


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: PHED 1113

    Designed to develop the muscular and cardiovascular systems beyond the basic weight training and conditioning level.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 3 act)

    Texas Common Course Number: PHED-2113
  
  • WLDG 1371 - Welding Fundamentals


    An introduction to procedures, qualifications and certifications. Emphasis will be on welding terminology, welding symbols and drawings; applications of welding and personal protective equipment; the application of codes to inspection, safety and quality control; and orientation and practice of records, reports and documentation.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

  
  • TECA 1318 - Wellness of the Young Child


    A study of the factors that impact the well-being of the young child including healthy behavior, food and nutrition, fitness and safety practices. Focus on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. Students will participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of educational settings with varied and diverse populations.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

    Texas Common Course Number: TECA-1318
  
  • HIST 2311 - Western Civilization


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills

    Chief political, social and intellectual developments of Western civilization from decline of the Roman empire to the present.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

    Texas Common Course Number: HIST-2311
  
  • LGLA 1353 - Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: LGLA 1307 and BCIS 1305 or Department Chair consent
    Corequisite: LGLA 1355

    This course presents fundamental concepts of the law of wills, trusts and probate administration with emphasis on the paralegal’s role.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

  
  • WIND 2315 - Wind Business


    Topics in business concepts as they apply specifically to the wind energy industry.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

  
  • WIND 2459 - Wind Power Delivery System


    In-depth study of the components of the input and output electrical power delivery systems for wind generation.

    Hours (4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)

  
  • WIND 1302 - Wind Safety


    Introduction to safety procedures and practices relating to turbine towers. Includes first aid training and CPR certifications.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

  
  • WIND 2310 - Wind Turbine Materials/Electro-Mechanical Equipment


    Identification and analysis of the components and systems of wind turbine.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

  
  • WIND 2355 - Wind Turbine Troubleshooting and Repair


    Practice of installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbine electro-mechanical systems.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

  
  • ITSY 1317 - Wireless Foundations


    Skill development in planning, designing, implementing, operating and troubleshooting for wireless and cellular telephony systems. Includes call processing, hand-off, site analyses, overview of RF antenna, testing, maintenance, access protocols, security and vendor inoperability.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

  
  • AERM 1241 - Wood, Fabric and Finishes


    A course in the use and care of various covering materials, finishes and wood structures including approved methods and procedures.

    Hours (2 sem hrs; 1 lec, 2 lab)

  
  • MUSI 1135 - Woodwind Ensemble


    Study and perform standard literature for small woodwind ensembles.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 3 studio)

    Notes
    Time to be arranged.
  
  • MUSI 1136 - Woodwind Ensemble


    Study and perform standard literature for small woodwind ensembles.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 3 studio)

    Notes
    Time to be arranged.
    Texas Common Course Number: MUSI-1136
  
  • POFI 2301 - Word Processing


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: Computer literacy and keyboarding skill of 30 wpm

    In depth coverage of word processing software application. Emphasis on the use of text editing features to produce business document.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

  
  • OTHA 2330 - Workplace Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Corequisites: OTHA 2266 and OTHA 2267

    Seminar-based course designed to complement Level II fieldwork by creating a discussion forum addressing events, skills, knowledge and/or behaviors related to the practice environment. Application of didactic coursework to the clinic and test-taking strategies for certification exams.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

  
  • COMM 2339 - Writing for Electronic Media


    Writing techniques for digital media production, including multimedia presentations using print, streaming audio and streaming video. Emphasis on the format and style of each type of writing.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

    Texas Common Course Number: COMM 2339
  
  • PHED 1115 - Yoga I


    Workout program designed for all fitness levels incorporating yoga stretches and postures along with breathing and relaxation techniques.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 3 act)

    Texas Common Course Number: PHED-1115
  
  • PHED 2115 - Yoga II


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: PHED 1115

    A continuation of PHED 1115. Workout program designed for all fitness levels incorporating yoga stretches and postures along with breathing and relaxation techniques.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 3 act)

    Texas Common Course Number: PHED-2115
  
  • BIOL 1413 - Zoology


    A study of protozoan protista and animal kingdom through vertebrates. Application of the biological principles and concepts of cellular, developmental, ecological, genetic and molecular biology to the morphological and physiological relations of organisms.

    Hours (4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)

    Notes
    Meets liberal arts and natural sciences requirements.
    Texas Common Course Number: BIOL 1413
 

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