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ENGL 2307 - Creative Writing I (formerly CreativeWriting)
CIP Code: 23.13025112
Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2307 focuses on the study and practice of imaginative writing. The course emphasizes developing techniques for creative writing in different genres and practicing those techniques. In ENGL 2307 students will also prepare and submit their own manuscripts for publication. Requirements include multiple writing assignments a final exam and other assignments as determined by the instructor. This is an elective course that will not substitute for any required English course in any associate degree program but it may transfer for selected majors at senior institutions. This course may be repeated for credit. 1,2,3,5,6
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1302 or consent of the instructor. (23.1302.5112)
Requisite(s): Take ENGL 1302 ;
Faculty Consent: N
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ENGL 2311 - Technical & Business Writing (formerly
Technical and Report Writing)
CIP Code: 23.13035112
Credit(s): 3
Intensive study of and practice in professional settings. Focus on the types of documents necessary to make decisions and take action on the job such as proposals reports instructions policies and procedures e-mail messages letters and descriptions of products and services. Practice individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of ethical and efficient documents. Lab fee required (Word Processing). 1,2,3,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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ENGL 2321 - British Literature(single Semester Crse)
CIP Code: 23.14045112
Credit(s): 3
This course entails a survey of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. Students will study works of prose poetry drama and fiction in relation to their historical linguistic and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. 1,2,5,6
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302
Requisite(s): ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302
Faculty Consent: N
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ENGL 2322 - British Literature I (formerly Survey ofBritish Literature I)
CIP Code: 23.14045112
Credit(s): 3
A survey of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Eighteenth Century. Students will study works of prose poetry drama and fiction in relation to their historical linguistic and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Requisite(s): Take ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302
Faculty Consent: N
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ENGL 2323 - British Literature II (formerly SurveyOf British Literature II )
CIP Code: 23.14045112
Credit(s): 3
A survey of the development of British literature from the Romantic period to the present. Students will study works of prose poetry drama and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Requisite(s): Take ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302 ;
Faculty Consent: N
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ENGL 2326 - American Literature (single SemesterCourse)
CIP Code: 23.14025112
Credit(s): 3
A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement to the present. Students will study works of prose poetry drama and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character. 1,2,5,6
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302
Requisite(s): ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302
Faculty Consent: N
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ENGL 2327 - American Literature I (formerly SurveyOf American Literature I)
CIP Code: 23.14025112
Credit(s): 3
A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement through the Civil War. Students will study works of prose poetry drama and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Requisite(s): Take ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302 ;
Faculty Consent: N
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ENGL 2328 - American Literature II (formerly SurveyOf American Literature II )
CIP Code: 23.14025112
Credit(s): 3
A survey of American literature from the Civil War to the present. Students will study works of prose poetry drama and fiction in relationship to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Requisite(s): Take ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302 ;
Faculty Consent: N
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ENGL 2331 - World Literature (single Semester Crse)
CIP Code: 16.01045213
Credit(s): 3
This course entails a survey of world literature from the ancient world to the present. Students will study works of prose poetry drama and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. 1,2,5,6
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302
Requisite(s): ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302
Faculty Consent: N
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ENGL 2333 - World Literature II (formerly Survey ofWorld Literature II )
CIP Code: 16.01045213
Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 focuses on reading and thinking critically about significant works of literature of the western world from the Neoclassical period to the present day. In ENGL 2333 students will use analytical techniques to develop written interpretations of assigned literary works. Requirements include assigned readings analytical papers a final exam and other assignments as determined by the instructor. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Requisite(s): Take ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302 ;
Faculty Consent: N
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ENGL 2341 - Forms of Literature (single SemesterCourse)
CIP Code: 16.01045113
Credit(s): 3
This course is a study of one or more literary genres including but not limited to poetry fiction drama and film. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. 1,2,5,6
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302
Requisite(s): ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302
Faculty Consent: N
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ENGL 2351 - Mexican-American Literature
CIP Code: 5.02035525
Credit(s): 3
This course entails a survey of Mexican-American/Chicano/a literature including fiction non-fiction poetry and drama. Students will study works of prose poetry drama and fiction in relation to their historical linguistic and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. 1,2,5,6
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302
Requisite(s): ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302
Faculty Consent: N
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ESOL 370 - ESOL Oral Communication
CIP Code: 32.01085512
Credit(s): 3
Develops listening and speaking skills in speakers of languages other than English and prepares them to function in educational vocational and/or personal English-speaking contexts. Focuses on academic English to prepare students for entry into college level courses.
Faculty Consent: N
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ESOL 372 - Reading and Vocabulary
CIP Code: 32.01085612
Credit(s): 3
Develops English reading proficiency and vocabulary for academic, career, or personal purposes in speakers of languages other than English and prepares them to function in a multicultural, multilingual society.
Faculty Consent: N
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ESOL 0374 - Writing for Non-Native Speakers
CIP Code: 32.0108
Credit(s): 3
Focuses on strategies and techniques of writing and composition. Open only to non-native speakers.
Faculty Consent: N
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ESOL 0376 - Grammar for Non-Native Speakers
CIP Code: 32.0108
Credit(s): 3
Focuses on Standard English grammar usage for academic purposes. Open only to non-native speakers.
Faculty Consent: N
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FIRS 1166 - Practicum-Fire Science/Firefighting
CIP Code: 43.0203
Credit(s): 1
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (0-8) As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. 4
Corequisite(s): FIRS 1301, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1323, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1433, FIRS 1167
Faculty Consent: Y
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FIRS 1167 - Practicum-Fire Science/Firefighting
CIP Code: 43.0203
Credit(s): 1
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. 4
Requisite(s): FIRS 1301, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1323, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1433, FIRS 1166
Faculty Consent: Y
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FIRS 1301 - Firefighter Certification I
CIP Code: 43.0203
Credit(s): 3
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. ***THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION (TCFP) *** Demonstrate competencies, for subjects taught, set forth in the TCFP curriculum for Basic Fire Suppression. 4
Corequisite(s): FIRS 1407, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1323, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1433, FIRS 1167, FIRS 1166
Faculty Consent: Y
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FIRS 1313 - Firefighter Certification III
CIP Code: 43.0203
Credit(s): 3
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. ***THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION*** Demonstrate competencies, for subjects taught, set forth in the TCFP curriculum for Basic Fire Suppression. 4
Corequisite(s): FIRS 1301, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1323, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1433, FIRS 1167, FIRS 1166
Faculty Consent: Y
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FIRS 1319 - Firefighter Certification IV
CIP Code: 43.0203
Credit(s): 3
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. ***THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION*** Demonstrate competencies, for subjects taught, set forth in the TCFP curriculum for Basic Fire Suppression. 4
Corequisite(s): FIRS 1301, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1323, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1433, FIRS 1167, FIRS 1166
Faculty Consent: Y
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FIRS 1323 - FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION V
CIP Code: 43.0203
Credit(s): 3
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, IV, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. ***THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION*** Demonstrate competencies, for subjects taught, set forth in the TCFP curriculum for Basic Fire Suppression. 4
Corequisite(s): FIRS 1301, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1433, FIRS 1167, FIRS 1166
Faculty Consent: Y
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FIRS 1329 - Firefighter Certification VI
CIP Code: 43.0203
Credit(s): 3
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, IV, V, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. ***THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION*** Demonstrate competencies, for subjects taught, set forth in the TCFP curriculum for Basic Fire Suppression. 4
Corequisite(s): FIRS 1301, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1323, FIRS 1433, FIRS 1167, FIRS 1166
Faculty Consent: Y
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FIRS 1407 - Firefighter Certification II
CIP Code: 43.0203
Credit(s): 4
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, III, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. ***THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION*** Demonstrate competencies, for subjects taught, set forth in the TCFP curriculum for Basic Fire Suppression. 4
Corequisite(s): FIRS 1301, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1323, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1433, FIRS 1167, FIRS 1166
Faculty Consent: Y
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FIRS 1433 - Firefighter Certification VII
CIP Code: 43.0203
Credit(s): 4
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, IV, V, and VI to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. ***THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION*** Demonstrate competencies, for subjects taught, set forth in the TCFP curriculum for Basic Fire Suppression. 4
Corequisite(s): FIRS 1301, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1323, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1167, FIRS 1166
Faculty Consent: Y
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FIRT 1305 - Public Education Programs
CIP Code: 43.0202
Credit(s): 3
Preparation of firefighters and fire officers to develop public fire safety awareness. Emphasis on implementation of fire and public safety programs in an effort to reduce the loss of life. Lab fee required. Identify safety issues for various target groups; and develop fire and public safety programs. 1
Faculty Consent: N
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FIRT 1309 - Fire Administration I
CIP Code: 43.0202
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the organization and management of a fire department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis on fire service leadership from the perspective of the company officer. Explain the intra-organizational cooperation needed for fire department operations; describe fundamental management and organizational principles; and demonstrate leadership and management skills at the company grade level. 6
Faculty Consent: N
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FIRT 1319 - Firefighter Health/Safety
CIP Code: 43.0201
Credit(s): 3
Firefighter occupational safety and health in emergency and non-emergency situations. This course meets Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum core requirements. Describe components of a firefighter safety and health program; explain safety practices and procedures related to emergency and non-emergency operations; and outline the components of a firefighter wellness program. 3
Faculty Consent: N
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FIRT 1353 - Legal Aspects of Fire Protection
CIP Code: 43.0202
Credit(s): 3
Study of the rights, duties, liability concerns, and responsibilities of public fire protection agencies and personnel. Summarize basic criminal and civil law; discuss relevant tort law; and describe state and federal legal systems. 5
Faculty Consent: N
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FIRT 2380 - Coop Ed-Fire Protection/Safety
CIP Code: 43.0201
Credit(s): 3
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. 2
Faculty Consent: N
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Geography |
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GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography
CIP Code: 45.07015125
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces students to the processes that drive Earth’s physical systems. Students will explore the relationships among these physical systems with emphasis on weather and climate water ecosystems geologic processes and landform development and human interactions with the physical environment. 6
Faculty Consent: N
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GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography (formerly:
Principles of Geography I)
CIP Code: 45.07015125
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the concepts which provide a foundation for continued study of geography. Includes the different elements of natural environment as related to human activities modes of living and map concepts. 6
Faculty Consent: N
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GEOG 1302 - Human Geography
CIP Code: 45.07015125
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces students to fundamental concepts skills and practices of human geography. Place space and scale serve as a framework for understanding patterns of human experience. Topics for discussion may include globalization population and migration culture diffusion political and economic systems language religion gender and ethnicity. 6
Faculty Consent: N
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GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography
CIP Code: 45.07015325
Credit(s): 3
Study of major world regions with emphasis on prevailing conditions and developments including emerging conditions and trends and the awareness of diversity of ideas and practices to be found in those regions. Course content may include one or more regions. 6
Faculty Consent: N
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Geology |
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GEOL 1003 - Geology 1403 Lab
CIP Code: 40.06015139
Credit(s): 0
GEOL 1403 LAB
Requisite(s): Take GEOL 1403
Faculty Consent: N
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GEOL 1004 - Geology 1404 Lab
Credit(s): 0
GEOL 1404 LAB
Faculty Consent: N
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GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology
CIP Code: 40.06015403
Credit(s): 4
This course is a study of the physical and
chemical aspects of the Earth’s interior and
exterior crust. Students will study the origin
occurrence and classification of minerals rocks
structures and landforms. Laboratory activities
involve the students in organizing and processing
data related to the classification of minerals and
rocks and principles underlying the relationships
between topographic maps and geological processes.
Lab fee required. 1,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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GEOL 1404 - Historical Geology
CIP Code: 40.06015403
Credit(s): 4
Students study the chronological sequence of events in the physical history of the Earth and its life forms. Laboratory activities involve the students in acquiring and evaluating data related to fossils and their relationship to ancient environments. Students also organize and process data related to the classification of fossils and principles underlying the relationships between lithology age structure and geological map interpretation. Lab fee required. 1,5,6
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1403
Requisite(s): GEOL 1403
Faculty Consent: N
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GEOL 2409 - Minerology & Petrology I
CIP Code: 40.0601.5203
Credit(s): 4
Study of mineral crystallography chemistry classification identification and occurrence. Includes the genesis classification and identification of igneous sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. 1,2,3,4
Requisite(s): Take GEOL 1403 ;
Faculty Consent: N
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GOVT 2304 - Introduction to Political Science
CIP Code: 45.10015225
Credit(s): 3
Introductory survey of the discipline of political science focusing on the scope and methods of the field and the substantive topics in the discipline including the theoretical foundations of politics political interaction political institutions and how political systems function. 1,2,3,6
Registration Restrictions: Pass TSI Reading Requirement
Faculty Consent: N
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GOVT 2305 - Federal Government
CIP Code: 45.10025125
Credit(s): 3
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution structure and powers of the national government including the legislative executive and judicial branches federalism political participation the national election process public policy civil liberties and civil rights. 1,2,6
Registration Restrictions: Pass TSI Reading Requirement
Faculty Consent: N
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GOVT 2306 - Texas Government
CIP Code: 45.10025125
Credit(s): 3
Origin and development of the Texas constitution structure and powers of state and local government federalism and inter-governmental relations political participation the election process public policy and the political culture of Texas 1,2,6
Registration Restrictions: Pass TSI Reading Requirement
Faculty Consent: N
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History |
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HIST 1301 - United States History I (formerly
US History to 1877)
CIP Code: 54.01025125
Credit(s): 3
A survey of the social political economic cultural and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian colonial revolutionary early national slavery and sectionalism and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity American culture religion civil and human rights technological change economic change immigration and migration and creation of the federal government. 1,2,5
Registration Restrictions: Pass TSI Reading Requirement
Faculty Consent: N
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HIST 1302 - United States History II (formerly
US History From 1877)
CIP Code: 54.01025125
Credit(s): 3
A survey of the social political economic cultural and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization immigration world wars the Great Depression Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture religion civil and human rights technological change economic change immigration and migration urbanization and suburbanization the expansion of the federal government and the study of U.S. foreign policy. 1,2,5
Registration Restrictions: Pass TSI Reading Requirement
Faculty Consent: N
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HIST 2301 - Texas History(formerly History of Texas)
CIP Code: 54.01025225
Credit(s): 3
A survey of the political social economic cultural and intellectual history of Texas from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Themes that may be addressed in Texas History include: Spanish colonization and Spanish Texas; Mexican Texas; the Republic of Texas; statehood and secession; oil industrialization and urbanization; civil rights; and modern Texas. 1,2,5
Registration Restrictions: Pass TSI Reading Requirement
Faculty Consent: N
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HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I (formerly:History of Modern Europe - 1815)
CIP Code: 54.01015425
Credit(s): 3
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from human origins to the 17th century. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization I include the cultural legacies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, Islamic civilizations, and Europe through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformations. 1,2,5
Registration Restrictions: Pass TSI Reading Requirement
Faculty Consent: N
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HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II (formerly:
History of Modern Europe Since 1815)
CIP Code: 54.01015425
Credit(s): 3
A survey of the social political economic cultural religious and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from the 17th century to the modern era. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization II include absolutism and constitutionalism growth of nation states the Enlightenment revolutions classical liberalism industrialization imperialism global conflict the Cold War and globalism. 1,2,5
Registration Restrictions: Pass TSI Reading Requirement
Faculty Consent: N
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HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I
CIP Code: 54.01015325
Credit(s): 3
A survey of the social political economic cultural religious and intellectual history of the world from the emergence of human cultures through the 15th century. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa the Americas Asia Europe and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include the emergence of early societies the rise of civilizations the development of political and legal systems religion and philosophy economic systems and trans-regional networks of exchange. The course emphasizes the development interaction and impact of global exchange. 1,2,5
Registration Restrictions: Pass TSI Reading Requirement
Faculty Consent: N
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HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II
CIP Code: 54.01015325
Credit(s): 3
A survey of the social political economic cultural religious and intellectual history of the world from the 15th century to the present. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa the Americas Asia Europe and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include maritime exploration and transoceanic empires nation/state formation and industrialization imperialism global conflicts and resolutions and global economic integration. The course emphasizes the development interaction and impact of global exchange. 1,2,5,6
Registration Restrictions: Pass TSI Reading Requirement
Faculty Consent: N
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HIST 2327 - Mexican-American History I
CIP Code: 5.02035225
Credit(s): 3
Historical economic social and cultural development of Mexican-Americans. (Maybe applied to U.S. History requirement.) 1,2.5
Registration Restrictions: Pass TSI Reading Requirement
Faculty Consent: N
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HIST 2328 - Mexican-American History II
CIP Code: 5.02035225
Credit(s): 3
Historical economic social and cultural development of Mexican-Americans. (Maybe applied to U.S. History requirement.) 1,2.5
Registration Restrictions: Pass TSI Reading Requirement
Faculty Consent: N
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HUMA 1301 - Introduction to the Humanities
CIP Code: 24.01035112
Credit(s): 3
This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the need to create. 1,2.5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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HUMA 1302 - Introduction to Humanities II
CIP Code: 24.0103
Credit(s): 3
This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the need to create. 1,2.5,6
Prerequisite(s): Take HUMA 1301
Requisite(s): Take HUMA 1301
Faculty Consent: N
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HUMA 1305 - Introduction to Mexican-American Studies
CIP Code: 05.0203.5125
Credit(s): 3
This interdisciplinary survey examines the different cultural artistic economic historical political and social aspects of the Mexican-American/Chicano/a communities. It aslo covers issues such as dispossession immmigration transnationalism and other topics that have shaped the Mexican/American experience. 1,2.5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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HUMA 2319 - American Minority Studies
CIP Code: 24.01035112
Credit(s): 3
This interdisciplinary survey examines the diverse cultural, artistic, economic, historical, political, and social aspects of American minority communities. Topics may include race/ethnicity, gender, socioeconomics class, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and religion. 1,2.5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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HUMA 2323 - World Cultures
CIP Code: 24.0103.5312
Credit(s): 3
This course is a general study of diverse world cultures. Topics include cultural practices social structures religions arts and languages. 1,2.5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1100 - Lifestyle Assessment and Modification
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Provides learning opportunities to introduce and maintain higher education health standards. Includes assessment of cardiovascular endurance muscular strength and endurance flexibility body composition nutrition stress and blood pressure. Students will select and participate in physical activities which will produce desired physical results. This course culminates with an individualized lifelong wellness plan. Lab fee required. 1,3,5
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1106 - Jogging/Walking
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
A computer-monitored instructor-guided program
to enhance cardiovascular fitness through jogging
and/or walking. Students will perform basic
calculations to determine appropriate target
heart rate zones. Students will establish fitness
goals and select appropriate activities to attain
these goals. Pre- and post-assessments will allow
students to monitor progress toward their fitness
goals. Includes a preliminary one-time two-hour
orientation. Lab fee required. 1,3,5
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1108 - Physical Conditioning Aerobic
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Combines weightlifting with aerobic activities in
a structured formatted conditioning program that
trains the whole body. Options include Muscle
Cuts Step Aerobics Zumba or other specialty
courses offered in the department. Orientation
and physical assessments enable students to
personalize their workouts and help them attain
their fitness goals. Workouts may be
computer-monitored and instructor-enhanced.
Includes a one-time two-hour orientation. Lab
fee required. 2,3,4
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1110 - Cross Country Varsity
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Designed for advanced participants in cross
country competing on the collegiate level.
Students will be taught to apply new knowledge
and skills to improve individual and team
performance. An understanding of the team concept
and team unity will be stressed. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1111 - Weight Training
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Emphasizes increasing strength through proper
techniques of lifting and weight training.
Orientation and physical assessments enable
students to personalize their workouts and help
them attain their fitness goals. Students will
perform basic calculations to determine
appropriate workload volume sets repetitions
intensity progression and recovery to meet their
fitness goals. Includes a preliminary one-time
two-hour orientation. Lab fee required. 1,3,5
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1112 - Adaptive Personalized Fitness
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
This course consists of three major components
(1) cardiovascular conditioning (2)
strengthening exercises and (3) range of motion
stretching and relaxation techniques. This class
is designed to introduce physically challenged
students (P.C.S.) to a variety of physical
activities including rhythmical movement
aquatics hydro-fitness (resistance training)
walking/jogging. P.C.S. are defined as students
with temporary injuries severely obese
individuals (over 40% body fat percentage) and
permanently disabled students. These individuals
will be assessed and given an individualized
exercise program. May be repeated for credit. Lab
fee required. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1113 - Weight Training Advanced
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Continued improvement in strength and flexibility and the opportunity to develop specific muscle groups. Lab fee required. 1,3,5
Requisite(s): Take KINE 1111
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1114 - Horsemanship I
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Basic methods and techniques for various riding
events such as rodeo drill show and speed
horses. The course will cover rider preparation
for performance basic equipment and riding
style. Lab fee required. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1115 - Intermediate Horsemanship
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Intermediate methods and techniques for various riding events such as rodeo drill show and speed horses. The course will cover rider preparation for performance basic equipment and riding style. Lab fee required. 1,4,5
Requisite(s): Take KINE 1114
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1116 - Baseball Varsity
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Designed for advanced baseball players competing
on collegiate level. Students will be taught to
apply new knowledge and skills to improve
individual and team performance. An understanding
of the team concept and team unity will be
stressed. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: Y
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KINE 1117 - Bowling
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
The student will learn the mechanics of the
approach release and execution of three
different styles of bowling. The course will also
cover scorekeeping (automated and manual) pin
and spot bowling point of aim rules etiquette
and fun competitive games. Lab fee required.
3,5
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1119 - Golf
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
The student will learn the basic fundamentals of
golf including grip putting chipping and full
swing. The course will cover a basic
understanding of rules etiquette and types of
competitive play available to the golfer. Lab fee
required. 1,3,5
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1120 - Basketball Varsity
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Designed for advanced basketball players
competing on collegiate level. Students will be
taught to apply new knowledge and skills to
improve individual and team performance. An
understanding of the team concept and team unity
will be stressed. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: Y
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KINE 1121 - Racquetball
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Instruction in and development of fundamental
skills such as basic strokes basic shots serve
court positioning rules and variations of the
game. Lab fee required. 1,3,5
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1122 - Golf Varsity
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Designed for advanced golfers competing on
collegiate level. Students will be taught to
apply new knowledge and skills to improve
individual and team performance. An understanding
of the team concept and team unity will be
stressed. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: Y
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KINE 1123 - Rodeo Varsity
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Designed for advanced participants in rodeo
competing on collegiate level. Students will be
taught to apply new knowledge and skills to
improve individual and team performance. An
understanding of the team concept and team unity
will be stressed. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: Y
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KINE 1130 - Cheerleading Varsity
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Introduces basic skills and techniques of
cheerleading such as partner stunts
incorporation of pyramids safety techniques and
jumps. By participating as a team individuals
learn how to cooperate with other team members in
solving problems and in motivating a crowd.
Performing at athletic events permits the
individuals an opportunity to exhibit
responsibility as well as to build self-esteem. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: Y
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KINE 1135 - Cheerleading Varisty
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Introduces basic skills and techniques of
cheerleading such as partner stunts
incorporation of pyramids safety techniques and
jumps. By participating as a team individuals
learn how to cooperate with other team members in
solving problems and in motivating a crowd.
Performing at athletic events permits the
individuals an opportunity to exhibit
responsibility as well as to build self-esteem.
1,4,5
Faculty Consent: Y
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KINE 1136 - Baseball Varsity
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Designed for advanced baseball players competing
on collegiate level. Students will be taught to
apply new knowledge and skills to improve
individual and team performance. An understanding
of the team concept and team unity will be
stressed. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: Y
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KINE 1137 - Basketball Varsity
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Designed for advanced basketball players
competing on collegiate level. Students will be
taught to apply new knowledge and skills to
improve individual and team performance. An
understanding of the team concept and team unity
will be stressed. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: Y
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KINE 1138 - Golf Varsity
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Designed for advanced golfers competing on
collegiate level. Students will be taught to
apply new knowledge and skills to improve
individual and team performance. An understanding
of the team concept and team unity will be
stressed. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: Y
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KINE 1139 - Rodeo Varsity
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Designed for advanced participants in rodeo
competing on collegiate level. Students will be
taught to apply new knowledge and skills to
improve individual and team performance. An
understanding of the team concept and team unity
will be stressed. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: Y
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KINE 1140 - Softball Varsity
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Designed for advanced softball players competing
on collegiate level. Students will be taught to
apply new knowledge and skills to improve
individual and team performance. An understanding
of the team concept and team unity will be
stressed. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: Y
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KINE 1142 - Softball Varsity
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Designed for advanced softball players competing
on collegiate level. Students will be taught to
apply new knowledge and skills to improve
individual and team performance. An understanding
of the team concept and team unity will be
stressed. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: Y
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KINE 1143 - Cross Country Varsity
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Designed for advanced participants in cross
country competing on the collegiate level.
Students will be taught to apply new knowledge
and skills to improve individual and team
performance. An understanding of the team concept
and team unity will be stressed. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1144 - Dance Varsity
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Designed for advanced dance participants
competing on the collegiate level. Students will
be taught to apply new knowledge and skills to
improve individual and team performance. An
understanding of the team concept and team unity
will be stressed. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: Y
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KINE 1145 - Volleyball Varsity
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Designed for advanced volleyball participants.
Inter-school competition between advanced
volleyball players at the collegiate level.
Students will be taught to apply new knowledge
and skills to improve individual and team
performance. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: Y
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KINE 1146 - Dance Varsity
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Designed for advanced dance participants
competing on the collegiate level. Students will
be taught to apply new knowledge and skills to
improve individual and team performance. An
understanding of the team concept and team unity
will be stressed. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: Y
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KINE 1149 - Volleyball Varsity
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Designed for advanced volleyball participants.
Inter-school competition between advanced
volleyball players at the collegiate level.
Students will be taught to apply new knowledge
and skills to improve individual and team
performance. 1,4,5
Faculty Consent: Y
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KINE 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness & Sport
CIP Code: 31.0501.5223
Credit(s): 1
This course will provide an overview of the
lifestyle necessary for fitness and health.
Students will participate in physical activities
and assess their fitness status. Students will be
introduced to proper nutrition weight
management cardiovascular health flexibility
and strength training. Students will describe how
the components of physical fitness impact health
and wellness; explain the influence of personal
behaviors and personal responsibilities on the
development treatment and prevention of
hypokinetic diseases infectious diseases
stress and addiction; analyze the relationship
between physical activity inactivity and
nutrition on weight and body composition; plan
implement and evaluate a personal fitness
program; and develop an appreciate and positive
attitude for a healthy lifestyle and the effects
of global trends on physical activity. 1,2,5
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1166 - First Aid
CIP Code: 51.15045316
Credit(s): 1
Instruction in and practice of first aid
techniques. 1,2,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1206 - First Aid
CIP Code: 51.15045316
Credit(s): 2
Instruction in and practice of first aid
techniques.
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1301 - Foundations of Kinesiology
And Sport
CIP Code: 31.05015223
Credit(s): 3
The purpose of this course is to provide students
with an introduction to human movement that
includes the historical development of physical
education exercise science and sport. This
course offers the stduent both an introduction to
the knowledge base as well as information on
expanding career opportunities. Students will
dstinguish between and identify terminology and
research within the sub-disciplines in the field
of Kinesiology and their application to diverse
careers; summarize the historical and
hilosophical approaches to physical activity
physical education exercise science and
sport;identify the characteristics of a
physically educated person and the importance of
assessment and advocacy
in physical education exercise science and
sport; discuss how the changing nature of
education and technological advances may
influence physical education exercise science
and sport in the future; and identify major
professional organizations foundations and
associations supporting physical activity at
local state national and international levels as well
as data tools and resources. 1,2,3,4,5
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1304 - Personal/Community Health I
CIP Code: 51.15045116
Credit(s): 3
Investigation of the principles and practices in
relation to personal and community health.
Provides instruction in the study of body organs
and systems and health concepts and problems.
Emphasis is places on understanding the basic
structure and functions of the human body
organizing and evaluating social systems for
personal and community health participating
actively in projects with local public and
community health systems demonstrating
decision-making and problem-solving skills
pertinent to delivery of social health services
and positive social characteristics when dealing
with people public and community health
concerns. 1,2,3,4,5
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1306 - First Aid
CIP Code: 51.15045316
Credit(s): 3
Provides multimedia instruction in American Red
Cross standard first aid and CPR. Covers
techniques for injury assessment bandaging and
splinting and safe transportation of injured.
Emphasis is placed on individual and group skills
for responsible action decision making and
problem solving when faced with an emergency or
nonemergency situation; utilization of knowledge
necessary for specific injury conditions;
maintenance of standards of ethical care for
first aid care. Certification may be obtained in
basic adult and infant/child CPR. Lab fee
required. 1,2,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1321 - Coaching/Sports/Athletics I
CIP Code: 31.05055123
Credit(s): 3
Provides instruction in fundamental skills of
coaching individual and team play organization
of practices and the handling of teams during
the competitive seasons of sports such as
baseball basketball and track. Emphasis is
placed on the ability of the coach to teach
exercise leadership negotiate internal team
problems organize and communicate necessary
information pertinent to team success monitor
team progress utilize problem-solving and
decision-making skills maintain ethical
standards and responsibility for team actions
and clearly demonstrate skills necessary for
effective communication and motivation of the
team. Lab fee required. 1,2,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1322 - Coaching/Sports/Athletics II
CIP Code: 31.05055123
Credit(s): 3
Continues fundamental skills individual and team play organization of practices and handling of teams during the competitive season for sports such as baseball basketball and track. Lab fee required. 1,2,4,5,6
Requisite(s): Take KINE 1321
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1336 - Introduction to Recreation
Formerly: Introduction to Equestrian Game Skills
CIP Code: 31.01015123
Credit(s): 3
Fundamental theory and concepts of recreational activities with emphasis on programs planning and leadership. Prerequisites: None.
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1338 - Concepts of Physical Fitness
CIP Code: 31.05015123
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to familiarize students with knowledge, understanding and values of health related fitness and its influence on the quality of life emphasizing the development and implementation of fitness programs. Upon successful completion of this course, students will: describe the elements of health related physical fitness, performance related physical fitness, inactivity, and hypokinetic diseases on health and wellness; distinguish the influence of personal behavior and responsibility on the development, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases, stress, and addictions; compare and contrast the relationships among physical activity, nutrition, and body composition; participate in physical fitness activities that will aid in assessing personal health related fitness; and, design, implement, and evaluate fitness programs to promote societal lifetime physical fitness. Lab fee required. 1,2,4,5
Requisite(s): Take KINE 1301 KINE 1306 Take FITT 1164
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 1346 - Drug Use and Abuse
CIP Code: 51.15045216
Credit(s): 3
Provides instruction in the current use and abuse
of drugs in today’s society. Emphasis is placed
on physiological sociological and psychological
factors involved in the use and abuse of drugs.
This course also will include instruction in the
personal legal and societal consequences of
substance abuse. 1,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 2100 - Cardio Kickboxing
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
This course combines boxing and martial arts
techniques into an exhilarating form of
cardiorespiratory muscular strength and
muscular endurance training. Additionally the
course will focus on improving flexibility. Lab
fee required. 1,2,3,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 2101 - Zumba
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
This course will enable the student to
participate in moderate Zumba group exercise that
combines a fusion of high energy. Latin and
international music with unique moves and
combinations. The student will experience dynamic
routines that feature aerobic fitness interval
training with a combination of fast and slow
rhythms that tome and sculpt the body. Lab fee
required. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 2104 - Spinning
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
A total-body conditioning program emphasizing
cardiovascular endurance designed to give basic
understanding of the principles of spinning.
Students will perform basic calculations to
determine appropriate target heart rate zone and
establish personal fitness goals. Lab fee
required. 1,3,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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KINE 2108 - Yoga
CIP Code: 36.01085123
Credit(s): 1
Learn how to practice the art of yoga to increase
your own strength resilience and energy.
Students will participate in specific exercises
breathing techniques and variations of yoga poses
designed to build strength flexibility and a
relaxed spine. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,5
Faculty Consent: N
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