Sep 26, 2024  
2011-2012 Academic Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • DEMR 2348 - Failure Analysis


    An advanced course designed for analysis of typical part failures on equipment.

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

  
  • LGLA 1355 - Family Law


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

    This course presents fundamental concepts of family law with emphasis on the paralegal’s role. Topics include formal and informal marriages, divorce, annulment, marital property and the parent-child relationship.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

  
  • TECA 1303 - Family, School and Community


    A study of the child, family, community and schools, including parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse and current family life issues. Students will participate in field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.

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

    Texas Common Course Number: TECA-1303
  
  • PHTC 2342 - Fashion Photography


    An exploration of fashion photography in terms of trends and techniques included in studio and location work. Emphasis on model direction and lighting control.

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

  
  • PHED 1106 - Fat Burner I


    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-1106
  
  • PHED 2106 - Fat Burner II


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: PHED 1106

    A continuation of PHED 1106. 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-2106
  
  • AERM 1208 - Federal Aviation Regulations


    A course in the use and understanding of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aircraft manufacturers’ publications, forms and records; and the exercise of mechanic privileges within prescribed limitations.

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

  
  • DFTG 2338 - Final Project-Advanced Drafting


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: Completed 24 credit hours in DFTG coursework

    A drafting course in which students participate in a comprehensive project from conception to conclusion.

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

  
  • HUMA 1315 - Fine Arts Appreciation


    Understanding purposes and processes in the visual and musical arts including evaluation of selected works.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

    Texas Common Course Number: HUMA-1315
  
  • SLNG 1211 - Finger Spelling and Numbers


    Development of expressive and receptive skills in fingerspelling and numbers. Receptive skills focus on whole word phrase recognition and fingerspelling/number comprehension in context. Expressive skills focus on the development of speech clarity and fluency.

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

  
  • FIRT 2305 - Fire Instructor I


    Preparation of fire and emergency services personnel to deliver instruction from a prepared lesson plan. Includes the use of instructional aids and evaluation instruments to meet the Texas Commission on Fire Protection requirements for Fire Instructor I certification.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

  
  • FIRT 2307 - Fire Instructor II


    Development of individual lesson plans for a specific topic including learning objectives, instructional aids and evaluation instruments. Includes techniques for supervision and coordination of activities of other instructors to meet Texas Commission on Fire Protection requirements for Fire Instructor II certification.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

  
  • FIRT 1342 - Fire Officer I


    Identify various fire department organizational structures including human resource management; community and governmental relationships; and administrative functions for the implementation of departmental polices and procedures. Perform preliminary fire investigation; deploy assigned resources; and integrate a safety to ensure a safe work environment for firefighters.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

  
  • FIRT 1343 - Fire Officer II


    Identify the organizational structure of local government; evaluate member performance; and prepare and present public education programs and news releases. Conduct fire inspections at the company level; investigate fires to determine origin and preliminary cause; identify duties involved in supervising multi-unit emergency operations; and review injury, accident and health exposure reports.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

  
  • FIRS 1301 - Firefighter Certification I


    An introduction to firefighter safety and development. Topics include Texas Commission on Fire Protection Rules and Regulations, firefighter safety, fire science, personal protective equipment, self contained breathing apparatus and fire reports and records.

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

  
  • FIRS 1407 - Firefighter Certification II


    The study of basic principles and skill development in handling fire service hose and ladders. Topics include the distribution system of water supply, basic building construction and emergency service communication, procedures and equipment.

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

  
  • FIRS 1413 - Firefighter Certification III


    General principles of fire apparatus, pump operations, fire streams and public operations as they relate to fundamental development of basic firefighter skills.

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

  
  • FIRS 1319 - Firefighter Certification IV


    A study of equipment, tactics and procedures used in forcible entry, ventilation, salvage and overhaul. Preparation for certification as a basic firefighter.

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

  
  • FIRS 1323 - Firefighter Certification V


    The study of ropes and knots, rescue procedures and techniques and hazardous materials. Preparation for certification as a basic firefighter.

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

  
  • FIRS 1329 - Firefighter Certification VI


    The study of fire inspection techniques and practices, public transportation and fire cause determination. Topics include fire protection systems, wildland fire and pre-incident planning. Preparation for certification as a basic firefighter.

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

  
  • FIRS 1433 - Firefighter Certification VII


    An in-depth study and practice of simulated emergency operations and hands-on live fire training exercises; incident command procedures; and combined operations using proper extinguishing methods. Emphasis on safety.

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

  
  • FIRS 1171 - Firefighter Orientation


    Basic Firefighter Certificate program requirements: clothing, equipment, breathing apparatus, school uniform, physical exam and class meeting schedules, opportunities of employment and expectations of students.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 1 lec)

  
  • EDUC 1100 - First Year Seminar - Learning Framework


    A study of the: research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition and motivation; factors that impact learning; and application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 1 lec)

    Texas Common Course Number: EDUC 1100
  
  • EDUC 1200 - First Year Seminar - Learning Framework


    A study of the: research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition and motivation; factors that impact learning; and application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.

    Hours (2 sem hrs; 2 lec)

    Texas Common Course Number: EDUC 1200
  
  • EDUC 1300 - First Year Seminar - Learning Framework


    A study of the: research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition and motivation; factors that impact learning; and application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

    Texas Common Course Number: EDUC 1300
  
  • PSYC 1100 - First Year Seminar - Learning Framework


    A study of the: research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition and motivation; factors that impact learning; and application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 1 lec)

    Texas Common Course Number: PSYC 1100
  
  • PSYC 1200 - First Year Seminar - Learning Framework


    A study of the: research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition and motivation; factors that impact learning; and application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.

    Hours (2 sem hrs; 2 lec)

    Texas Common Course Number: PSYC 1200
  
  • PSYC 1300 - First Year Seminar - Learning Framework


    A study of the: research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition and motivation; factors that impact learning; and application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

    Texas Common Course Number: PSYC 1300
  
  • FREN 1411 - First-year French I


    Grammar, conversation, composition, dictation and reading.

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

    Texas Common Course Number: FREN-1411
  
  • FREN 1412 - First-year French II


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: FREN 1411 or appropriate score on language placement test

    Continuation of FREN 1411.

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

    Texas Common Course Number: FREN-1412
  
  • GERM 1411 - First-year German I


    Grammar, conversation, composition, dictation and reading.

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

    Texas Common Course Number: GERM-1411
  
  • GERM 1412 - First-year German II


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: GERM 1411 or appropriate score on language placement test

    Continuation of GERM 1411.

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

    Texas Common Course Number: GERM-1412
  
  • LATI 1411 - First-year Latin I


    Grammar, reading and translation, pronunciation, simple conversations and dictation.

    Hours (4 sem hrs; 5 lec)

    Texas Common Course Number: LATI-1411
  
  • LATI 1412 - First-year Latin II


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: LATI 1411, appropriate score on language placement test or instructor consent

    Continuation of LATI 1411.

    Hours (4 sem hrs; 5 lec)

    Texas Common Course Number: LATI-1412
  
  • SPAN 1411 - First-year Spanish I


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: An acceptable score on state mandated or locally administered English placement test.

    Grammar, conversation, composition, dictation and reading.

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

    Texas Common Course Number: SPAN-1411
  
  • SPAN 1412 - First-year Spanish II


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: SPAN 1411 or appropriate score on language placement test

    Continuation of SPAN 1411.

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

    Texas Common Course Number: SPAN-1412
  
  • PHED 1128 - Fitness Fusion I


    An eight-week course meeting four days per week with workouts tailored to the individual. Activity/activities alternate between Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday and produce accelerated results.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 3 act)

    Texas Common Course Number: PHED-1128
  
  • PHED 2128 - Fitness Fusion II


    A continuation of PHED 1128. An eight-week course meeting four days per week with workouts tailored to the individual. Activity/activities alternate between Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday and produce accelerated results.
     

    Hours (1 sem hr; 3 act)

    Texas Common Course Number: PHED-2128
  
  • PHED 1104 - Fitness Walking I


    Walking for fitness - indoors and outdoors and/or using treadmills. Self-paced class where programs vary depending upon each individual’s fitness level.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 3 act)

    Texas Common Course Number: PHED-1104
  
  • PHED 2104 - Fitness Walking II


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: PHED 1104

    A continuation of the development of cardiorespiratory endurance through walking begun in Fitness Walking I.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 3 act)

    Texas Common Course Number: PHED-2104
  
  • INTC 1358 - Flow and Measurement Calibration


    A study of the practical methods of flow measurements and flow integration. Emphasis on orifice selection and calculation methods in accordance with the American Gas Association (AGA) and American Petroleum Institute (API) standards.

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

  
  • MUAP 1117 - Flute 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 1118 - Flute 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 1217 - Flute 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 1218 - Flute 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 2117 - Flute 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 2118 - Flute 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 2217 - Flute 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 2218 - Flute 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 1219 - Flute 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 1220 - Flute 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 2219 - Flute 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 2220 - Flute 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 1119 - Flute 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 1120 - Flute 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 2119 - Flute 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 2120 - Flute 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.
  
  • WLDG 2373 - Flux Cored Arc Welding I (FCAW)


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: WLDG 1377

    Instruction and practice of equipment inspection, maintenance, repair and set up for flux cored arc welding. Instruction and practice in the production of fillet and groove welds in all positions on carbon steel using gas shield, mixed gas shield and dual shield flux cored electrode. Practice and production of assemblies and coupons to be examined and tested according to Section 8 AWS SENSE QC10.
     

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

  
  • WLDG 2374 - Flux Cored Arc Welding II (FCAW-S) (Self Shielded)


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: WLDG 2373

    Instruction and practice of equipment inspection, maintenance, repair and set up for flux cored arc welding – S (self-shielded). Instruction and practice in the production of fillet and groove welds in all positions on carbon steel using self- shielded flux cored electrode. Practice and production of assemblies and coupons to be examined and tested according to Section 8 AWS SENSE QC10.

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

  
  • FDNS 2300 - Food Management Systems


    Aspects of the organization and management of institutional food service systems. Includes menu planning and evaluation, purchasing, receiving and storage of food supplies, inventory control, sanitation and safety, and quality assurance.

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

  
  • IFWA 1217 - Food Production and Planning


    Skill development in basic mathematical operations and study of their applications in the food service industry. Topics include percentages, weights and measures, ratio and proportion, weights and measures conversions, determination of portion costs for menu items and complete menus, portion control and the increase and decrease of standard recipes.

    Hours (2 sem hrs; 2 lec)

  
  • FORS 2440 - Forensic Science I


    Introduction to crime scene investigation and evidence gathering. The methods, procedures, techniques and preservation of crime scene evidence will be presented as students learn “hands on” the proper procedures of evidence gathering and how scientific instrumentation has changed the courtroom. Specific labs include trace analysis of hair and fiber, dental analysis, stain analysis, epithelial cell analysis, latent fingerprint analysis, DNA sequencing and other basic lab analytical techniques.

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

    Texas Common Course Number: FORS-2440
  
  • FORS 2450 - Forensic Science II


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: FORS 2440 and PSYC 2301

    Focuses on criminal predatory behavior responsible for the creation of crime scenes. The student will focus on the defining personality, developmental, neurochemical and physical characteristics of criminal psychopathy utilizing the methodology of documented cases. Brain scans with damage to pre-frontal lobes and/or cerebellum, blunt affect (emotionless expression) and deviant fantasy will be studies. DSM taxonomy of antisocial personality, paranoid schizophrenia and other psycho pathologies will be compared.

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

    Texas Common Course Number: FORS-2450
  
  • MUSI 1300 - Foundations in Music


    Emphasis on elementary part-writing skills including experience in scales, intervals, chord construction and progressions. Additional experience in listening as it relates to melodic, rhythmic and harmonic elements in composition.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

  
  • MATH 1350 - Foundations of Mathematics I


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: MATH 1314-minimum grade of C or Department Chair consent
    For Education majors

    Elementary concepts of sets, functions, numerations systems, number theory and properties of the natural numbers; integers; rational and real number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

    Texas Common Course Number: MATH-1350
  
  • MATH 1351 - Foundations of Mathematics II


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: MATH 1350-minimum grade of C
    For Education majors

    Elementary concepts of geometry, probability and statistics, as well as applications of the algebraic properties of real numbers to concepts of measurement with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

    Texas Common Course Number: MATH-1351
  
  • VNSG 1304 - Foundations of Nursing


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 and HECO 1322
    Corequisites: VNSG 1136, VNSG 1138, VNSG 1423, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1231, VNSG 1260 and VNSG 1400

    Introduction to the nursing profession including history, standards of practice, legal and ethical issues and role of the vocational nurse. Topics include mental health, therapeutic communication, cultural and spiritual diversity, nursing process and holistic awareness.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

  
  • PHED 1301 - Foundations of Physical Education


    Designed primarily as a professional orientation in physical education. A study of history, philosophy, modern trends, teacher qualifications, vocational opportunities, competence, evaluation and research.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

    Notes
    Does not replace PHED activity class.
    Texas Common Course Number: PHED-1301
  
  • ENGL 1301 - Freshman Composition I


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: RDNG 0331 and ENGL 0302-minimum grade of C or scores on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading and writing skills

    Principles of effective writing, emphasizing organization of materials to produce a unified essay which supports convincingly a thesis statement. Review of conventional elements of writing and introduction to rhetorical analysis.

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

    Texas Common Course Number: ENGL 1301
  
  • ENGL 1302 - Freshman Composition II


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1301

    Extends and refines the writing skills developed in ENGL 1301. Readings in fiction, poetry and drama. Focus on rhetorical patterns, literary analysis, research methods and documentation.

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

    Texas Common Course Number: ENGL 1302
  
  • PTHA 1413 - Functional Anatomy


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Corequisite: PTHA 2409

    The relationship of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems to normal and abnormal movement.

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

  
  • MCHN 2303 - Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Machine Controls


    An introduction to G and M codes (RS274-D) necessary to program Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines.

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

  
  • CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law


    Nature of criminal law; philosophical and historical development; major definitions and concepts; classification of crime; elements of crimes and penalties using Texas statutes as illustrations; criminal responsibility.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

    Texas Common Course Number: CRIJ 1310
  
  • ITSY 1400 - Fundamentals of Information Security


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: CPMT1305

    An introduction to information security including vocabulary and terminology, ethics, the legal environment and risk management. Identification of exposures and vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasures are addressed. The importance of appropriate planning, policies and controls is also discussed.

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

  
  • INDS 1311 - Fundamentals of Interior Design


    An introduction to the elements and principles of design, the interior design profession and the interior design problem-solving process.

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

  
  • SRGT 1409 - Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts & Techniques


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Corequisite: BIOL 2401

    In-depth coverage of perioperative concepts such as aseptic/sterile principles and practices, infectious processes, wound healing and creation and maintenance of the sterile field.

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

  
  • ARTS 2356 - Fundamentals of Photography I


    Introduction to the basics of photography. Includes camera operation, techniques, knowledge of chemistry and presentation skills. Emphasis on design, history and contemporary trends as a means of developing an understanding of photographic esthetics.

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

    Notes
    Students completing ARTS 2356 cannot earn credit for COMM 1318.
    Texas Common Course Number: ARTS 2356
  
  • ARTS 2357 - Fundamentals of Photography II


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: ARTS 2356

    Extends the student’s knowledge of technique and guides them in developing personal outlooks toward specific applications of the photographic process.

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

    Texas Common Course Number: ARTS 2357
  
  • INDS 1349 - Fundamentals of Space Planning


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisites: INDS 1301 and INDS 1319

    The study of residential and light commercial spaces, including programming, codes, standards, space planning, drawings and presentations.

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

  
  • MRTS 1360 - Funeral Service Clinical I


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: MRTS 1342
    Corequisite: MRTS 2342 or Program Director consent

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Focus and emphasis in this clinical experience will be concentrated in the area of funeral home management and funeral directing.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 1 lec, 8 clinic)

  
  • MRTS 2360 - Funeral Service Clinical II


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisites: MRTS 2432
    Corequisite: MRTS 2445 or Program Director consent

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Focus and emphasis in the portion of clinical experience will be concentrated in the area of embalming and restorative technique.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 1 lec, 8 clinic)

  
  • MRTS 1310 - Funeral Service Clinical Orientation


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Corequisites: MRTS 1301, MRTS 1311 and MRTS 1342, or Program Director consent

    Preparation for a funeral service career facilitated with on-site observation and participation. Instruction in equipment use, procedures and functions in the daily operation of a funeral home.
     

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

  
  • HART 1345 - Gas and Electric Heating


    A study of the procedures and principles used in servicing heating systems including gas-fired furnaces and electric heating systems.

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

  
  • WLDG 1377 - Gas Metal Arc Welding I (GMAW-S) (Short Curcuit Transfer)


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: WLDG 1373 and WLDG 1376

    Instruction and practice of equipment inspection, maintenance, repair and set up for gas metal arc welding. Instruction and practice in the production of fillet and groove welds in all positions on carbon steel using short circuit transfer. Practice and production of assemblies and coupons to be examined and tested according to Section 8 AWS SENSE QC10.

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

  
  • WLDG 2377 - Gas Metal Arc Welding II (GMAW) (Spray Transfer)


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: WLDG 1377

    Continuation of WLDG 1377. Instruction and practice of equipment inspection, maintenance, repair and set up for gas metal arc welding. Instruction and practice in the production of fillet and groove welds in all positions on carbon steel using spray transfer. Practice and production of assemblies and coupons to be examined and tested according to Section 8 AWS SENSE QC10.

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

  
  • WLDG 1378 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I (GTAW)


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: WLDG 1374 and WLDG 1376

    Instruction and practice of equipment inspection, maintenance, repair and set up for gas tungsten arc welding. Instruction and practice in the production of fillet and groove welds in all positions on carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Practice and production of assemblies and coupons to be examined and tested according to Section 8 AWS SENSE QC10.

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

  
  • WLDG 2378 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II (GTAW)


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: WLDG 1378

    Continuation of WLDG 1378. Instruction and practice of equipment inspection, maintenance, repair and set up for gas tungsten arc welding. Instruction and practice in the production of fillet and groove welds in all positions on carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Practice and production of assemblies and coupons to be examined and tested according to Section 8 AWS SENSE QC10.
     

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

  
  • DHYG 1207 - General and Dental Nutrition


    General nutrition and nutritional biochemistry with emphasis on the effects of nutrition, dental health, diet and application of counseling strategies.

    Hours (2 sem hrs; 2 lec)

  
  • DHYG 1239 - General and Oral Pathology


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402

    Disturbances in human body development, diseases of the body and disease prevention measures with emphasis on the oral cavity and associated structures.

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

  
  • ANTH 2346 - General Anthropology and the Humanities


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

    A cross-cultural study of art, music, literature and religion in world cultures across time. The course focuses on diversity in the production of human culture, behavior, social institutions and artistic expression.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

    Texas Common Course Number: ANTH 2346
  
  • CHEM 1406 - General Organic & Biological Chemistry


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisites: MATH 0302-minimum grade of C, Accuplacer score of 63, THEA score of 230 or an equivalent score on a state-approved test; RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills

    A survey course including topics in measurements, density, solutions, basic organic molecules and functional groups, reactions, carbohydrates and proteins.

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

    Texas Common Course Number: CHEM 1406
  
  • PSYC 2301 - General Psychology


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

    An introduction to psychology covering the principles of human behavior relating to heredity, maturation, intelligence, learning, motivation, perception, emotions and personality.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

    Texas Common Course Number: PSYC-2301
  
  • BIOL 2316 - Genetics


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 and MATH 1314

    Basic principles of Mendelian and molecular genetics.

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

    Texas Common Course Number: BIOL 2316
  
  • DFTG 2350 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: DFTG 1333

    An introduction to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing according to ANSI Y14.5 standards. Application of various geometric dimensions and tolerances to engineering drawings. Emphasis on cumulative effects on part function, gauging equipment and inspection procedures.

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

  
  • PHED 1117 - Golf I


    Instruction and practice in fundamental skills of golf. History, rules, safety and opportunity to play on local golf course.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 3 act)

    Texas Common Course Number: PHED-1117
  
  • PHED 2117 - Golf II


    Prerequisites / Corequisite
    Prerequisite: PHED 1117

    Instruction in intermediate golfing techniques, history, rules and safety. Opportunity to participate in different types of competition.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 3 act)

    Texas Common Course Number: PHED-2117
  
  • RELG 1102 - Gospel of John


    A study of the writings of St. John and the applicability of them to today’s world.

    Hours (1 sem hr; 1 lec)

  
  • GOVT 2306 - Government of Texas


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

    A study of the background, organization and functions of the State of Texas. A survey of the politics of government.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

    Texas Common Course Number: GOVT-2306
  
  • GOVT 2305 - Government of the United States


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

    The foundation, organization, growth and development of the national government and its problems.

    Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

    Texas Common Course Number: GOVT-2305
  
  • ESL 0345 - Grammar and Composition IV


    Write compositions up to five paragraphs. Emphasis placed on content, organization and mechanics.

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

 

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