May 02, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Emergency Medical Services Professional

  
  • EMSP 2444 - Cardiology


    CIP Code: 51.0904
    Credit(s): 4
    Assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. Includes single and multi-lead ECG interpretation. Lab fee required. (3-2) Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate an impression; and implement a treatment plan for the cardiac patient. 1

    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: Consent of department director

    Corequisite(s): Corequisite: as sequenced by semester of entry.
    Faculty Consent: Y
  
  • EMSP 2534 - Medical Emergencies


    CIP Code: 51.0904
    Credit(s): 5
    Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies, including medical overview, neurology, gastroenterology, immunology, pulmonology, urology, hematology, endocrinology, toxicology, and other related topics. Lab fee required. (4-3) Integrate pathophysiological assessment findings to formulate a field impression; implement a treatment plan for the medical patient; and integrate multiple determinants of medical conditions into clinical care.

    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: Consent of department director.

    Corequisite(s): Corequisite: as sequenced by semester of entry.
    Faculty Consent: Y
  
  • MDCA 1305 - Medical Law and Ethics


    CIP Code: 51.0801
    Credit(s): 3
    Instruction in principles, procedures, and regulations involving legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and medical assistants in ambulatory care settings. Define general legal terms as the apply to the practice of medicine in ambulatory care settings; differentiate between sources and types of law; identify the role of the medical assistant; explain governmental healthcare guidelines including patient rights and advanced directives.

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • MDCA 1310 - Med Asst Interpersonal and Comm Skills


    CIP Code: 51.0801
    Credit(s): 3
    Emphasis on the application of basic psychological principles and the study of behavior as they apply to special populations. Topics include procedures for self-understanding and social adaptability in interpersonal communication with patients and co-workers in an ambulatory care setting. Explain basic psychological principles and developmental stages of life; differentiate between verbal and non-verbal communication; identify behaviors that interfere with effective communication; identify elements of active listening; discuss the stages of grief; identify relationships among various health care professions; and describe and demonstrate professionalism of an effective health care worker.

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • MDCA 1313 - Medical Terminology


    CIP Code: 51.0801
    Credit(s): 3
    A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms.

    Prerequisite(s): Define terms and abbreviations which apply to the structural organization of the body; analyze and identify terms and their components from a list, including prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms; pronounce, spell, and define medical terms; and interpret the contents of a written patient medical scenario.

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • MDCA 1343 - Medical Insurance


    CIP Code: 51.0801
    Credit(s): 3
    Emphasizes medical office coding for payment and reimbursement by patient or third party payers for ambulatory care settings. Code procedures and bill for services using both electronic and manual methods; compare and contrast insurance plans; and define common terms used to file third party reimbursement forms.

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • MDCA 1409 - Anatomy and Physiology for MedicalAssistants


    CIP Code: 51.0801
    Credit(s): 4
    Emphasis on structure and function of human cells, tissues, organs, and systems with overview of common pathophysiology. Identify and correlate cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body; differentiate normal from abnormal structure and function; and differentiate all body systems, their organs, and relevant pathophysiology. 1,3

    Faculty Consent: Y
  
  • MDCA 1421 - Administrative Procedures


    CIP Code: 51.0801
    Credit(s): 4
    Medical office procedures including appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, interpersonal communications, bookkeeping tasks, coding, billing, collecting, third party reimbursement, credit arrangements, and computer use in the medical office. Schedule appointments; create, document, and maintain patient medical records; correlate coding, billing, and collecting; perform bookkeeping tasks; utilize computer software for basic office functions; and demonstrate interpersonal communication skills.

    Faculty Consent: N

Energy Technology

  
  • CETT 1391 - Special Topics in Computer EngineeringTechnology/Technician


    CIP Code: 15.1201
    Credit(s): 3
    Topics address recently identified current events skills knowledge and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. The course is designed to use computer software to design and analyze a wide variety of electrical circuits. Electrical analysis of circuits include; DC and AC rectification reactance impedance resonance amplifiers op amps digital and other basic and complex circuits. The course is a capstone course.

    Requisite(s): Take CETT 1509  ELPT 1355 ;
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • CETT 1491 - Special Topics: Circuit Analysis(formerly: Elec 2414)


    CIP Code: 15.1201
    Credit(s): 4
    Introduces students to computer analysis of electronic circuits. PSPICE GENESIS and other computer software will be used. Emphasis is placed on designing and evaluating analog circuitry with the computer. Students will write programs for diagnosis and design and analyze resistive reactive transistor and other circuits. 1,2,3,4

    Prerequisite(s): CETT_1491 ELPT 1355 

    Requisite(s): CETT_1491 ELPT 1355 
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • CETT 1509 - DC-AC CIRCUITS


    CIP Code: 15.1201
    Credit(s): 5
    Fundamentals of DC circuits and AC circuits operation including Ohm’s law Kirchhoff’s laws networks transformers resonance phasors capacitive and inductive and circuit analysis techniques. Labs include training in the use of various meters; including voltmeters amp meters ohm meters and oscilloscopes. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • CETT 2388 - Internship - Computer Engineering Technology/Technician


    CIP Code: 15.1201
    Credit(s): 3
    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. 2,5,6

    Faculty Consent: Y
  
  • EEIR 1309 - National Electrical Code


    CIP Code: 47.0101
    Credit(s): 3
    Interpretation of the National Electrical Code for residential commercial and industrial wiring. Emphasis on designing constructing and troubleshooting electrical systems. The electrical lab will enable the student to choose the material tools equipment and procedures necessary to identify construct and troubleshoot electrical circuitry. Lab fee required. 6

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • ELMT 1305 - Basic Fluid Power


    CIP Code: 15.0403
    Credit(s): 3
    Basic fluid power course covering pneumatic and hydraulic systems fluid power symbols operating theory components and basic electrical and manual controls. 1,3,5,6,8,9,11

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • ELMT 1491 - Special Topics:test Prep Journeyman


    CIP Code: 15.0403
    Credit(s): 4
    Presents applications of the National Electrical Code for students preparing for local or state journeyman electrical tests. Includes concepts in residential commercial and industrial wiring. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of the language notes tables and other information presented in the National Electrical Code. 5,8,9

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • ELMT 2333 - Industrial Electronics


    CIP Code: 15.0403
    Credit(s): 3
    A study of devices circuits and systems primarily used in automated manufacturing and/or process control including computer controls and interfacing between mechanical electrical electronic and computer equipment. Presentation of programming schemes. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • ELMT 2339 - Advanced Programmable Logic


    CIP Code: 15.0403
    Credit(s): 3
    Advanced applications of programmable logic controllers as used in industrial environments including concepts of programming industrial applications troubleshooting ladder logic and interfacing to equipment. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4

    Prerequisite(s): ELPT 2319 

    Requisite(s): ELPT 2319 
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • ELPT 1355 - Electronic Applications


    CIP Code: 46.0301
    Credit(s): 3
    Electronic principles and the use of electronic devices. Includes diodes transistors and rectifiers. Includes basic electronic principles; build and operate electronic circuits using semi-conductor devices; test electronic circ uits using oscilloscopes and other test instruments; describe the operation of diodes transistors dics triacs Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (SCRs) and other electronic devices. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • ELPT 2319 - Programmable Logic Controllers I


    CIP Code: 46.0301
    Credit(s): 3
    Fundamental concepts of programmable logic controllers principles of operation numbering systems logic gates and Boolean expressions as applied to electrical controls. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4

    Requisite(s): Take IEIR 1310  
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • IEIR 1310 - Motor Controls (elec 2404)


    CIP Code: 47.0105
    Credit(s): 3
    General principles and fundamentals of electrical controls and control components including starters troubleshooting techniques various protective devices schematics and diagrams. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • INMT 1411 - Computer Integrated Mfg


    CIP Code: 15.0613
    Credit(s): 4
    A study of the principles and application of computer integrated manufacturing. Employs all aspects of a system including but not limited to integration of material handling manufacturing and computer hardware and programming. The student will develop a basic understanding for CNC machine set-up machine operation tooling and an introduction to programming principles. G & M code programming language will be utlized to write part programs. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4

    Requisite(s): Take MCHN 1438 
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • INMT 1417 - Industrial Automation


    CIP Code: 15.0613
    Credit(s): 4
    Applications of industrial automation systems including identification of system requirements equipment integration motors controllers and sensors. Coverage of set-up maintenance and testing of the automated system. Lab fee required.

    Prerequisite(s): ELMT 2339  

    Requisite(s): Take ELPT 2319 ;
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • INMT 1441 - Computer Integrated Manufacturing


    Credit(s): 4
    A study of the principles and application of computer integrated manufacturing. Employs all aspects of a system including but not limited to integration of material handling manufacturing and computer hardware and programming. The student will develop an understanding of computer integrated manufacturing; and employ material handling process and/or manufacturing equipment as a system. The student will integrate computer software and equipment in a computer integrated manufacturing system and network a computer integrated manufacturing system. Student may work with a lab partner to complete required projects. Special tasks assigned to meet specific needs to satisfy quality expectations. Lab fee required. 1,2,5,6,8,9

    Requisite(s): Take MCHN 1438 
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • INMT 2334 - Nc/Cnc Programming


    CIP Code: 15.0613
    Credit(s): 3
    A study of the principles and concepts of numerical control through computer applications specifically in the area of programming for the control of machine tools in computer integrated manufacturing (CIM). The student will develop an increased inderstanding of CNC machine set-up machine operation tooling and programming principles. G & M code programming language will be utilized to write part programs. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • INTC 1356 - Instrumentation Calibration


    CIP Code: 15.0404
    Credit(s): 3
    Techniques for configuring and calibrating transmitters controllers recorders valves and valve positioners. 2,3,6

    Prerequisite(s): Take PTAC 2336 ;

    Requisite(s): Take PTAC 2336 ;
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • INTC 1456 - Instrumentation Calibration


    CIP Code: 15.0404
    Credit(s): 4
    Techniques for configuring and calibrating transmitters controllers recorders valves and valve positioners. 1,2,3,4

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • PTAC 1332 - Process Instrumentation I


    CIP Code: 41.0301
    Credit(s): 3
    Study of the instruments and control systems used in the process industry including terminology process variables symbology control loops and basic troubleshooting. 1,2,3,4

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • PTAC 2336 - Process Instrumentation II


    CIP Code: 41.0301
    Credit(s): 3
    Continued study of the instruments and control systems used in the process industries including terminology process variables symbology control loops and troubleshooting. 1,2,3,4

    Prerequisite(s): PTAC 1332  

    Requisite(s): Take PTAC 1332 ;
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • RBTC 1343 - Robotics


    CIP Code: 15.0405
    Credit(s): 3
    Principles and applications of robots. Includes installation, interfacing, programming, maintenance, and safety of robots and robotic cells. Students will identify and discuss safety, installation, and maintenance concepts; describe the various power sources used in robotics; identify the types of robot interface systems; explain and demonstrate programming methods and control devices; and demonstrate the types and uses of end effectors.

    Prerequisite(s): RBTC 1405  

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • RBTC 1345 - Robot Interfacing


    CIP Code: 15.0405
    Credit(s): 3
    A study of the basic principles of robot controllers, controller input/output, memory, and interfacing with computer integrated manufacturing. Students will apply interfacing techniques on industrial robotic systems to enhance performance capacity; and diagnose and solve issues encountered.

    Prerequisite(s): RBTC 1343  andRBTC 1347  

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • RBTC 1347 - Electro-Mechanical Devices


    CIP Code: 15.0405
    Credit(s): 3
    A study of electro-mechanical devices found in robotic systems. Includes transformers, switches, and solid state relays. Students will install wiring for electro-mechanical applications; analyze transformer applications; and troubleshoot related electrical components found in automated systems.

    Prerequisite(s): RBTC 1405  

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • RBTC 1405 - Robotic Fundamentals


    CIP Code: 15.0405
    Credit(s): 4
    An introduction to flexible automation. Topics include installation, repair, maintenance, and development of flexible robotic manufacturing systems. Students will describe the history of
    robotics and its impact on production and the labor force; define the term “robot” and describe general characteristics; explain the physics of robot motion and use different teaching pendants; and describe the characteristics of different types of robot control systems, applications of robots, and end-of-arm tooling.

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • RBTC 1491 - Special Topics in Robotics Technology/Technician


    CIP Code: 15.0405
    Credit(s): 4
    Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

    Prerequisite(s): RBTC 1343   andRBTC 1347  

    Faculty Consent: N

Engineering

  
  • CHEM 1409 - Gen CHEM for Engineering Mjrs


    CIP Code: 40.0501
    Credit(s): 4
    This lecture and lab course should combine all of the elements of CHEM 1309 General Chemistry for Engineering Majors (lecture) and CHEM 1109 General Chemistry for Engineering Majors (lab), including the learning outcomes listed for both courses. Fundamental principles of chemistry for engineering majors; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, acid-base concepts, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions, properties of gases, phase-diagrams, introduction to chemical equilibrium, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and an introduction to descriptive inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry. Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in CHEM 1309; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, chemical instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • COSC 1320 - C Programming


    CIP Code: 11.0201
    Credit(s): 3
    Introduces the fundamental concepts of structured programming in the C language. Topics include data types; control structures; functions, structures, arrays, pointers, pointer  arithmetic, unions, and files; the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging programs; introduction to programming; and introduction to the historical and social context of computing.

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • ENGR 1201 - Introduction to Engineering


    CIP Code: 14.0101511
    Credit(s): 2
    An introduction to the engineering profession with emphasis on technical communication and team-based engineering design. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4,5,6

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1314 

    Requisite(s): MATH 1314 
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • ENGR 2301 - Engineering Mechanics-Statics


    CIP Code: 14.11015229
    Credit(s): 3
    Basic theory of engineering mechanics using calculus involving the description of forces moments and couples acting on stationary engineering structures; equilibrium in two and three dimensions; free-body diagrams; friction; centroids; centers of gravity; and moments of inertia. Lab fee required. 1,3

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2425  

    Corequisite(s): MATH 2414  
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • ENGR 2302 - Engineering Mechanics -Dynamics


    CIP Code: 14.11015329
    Credit(s): 3
    Basic theory of engineering mechanics using calculus involving the motion of particles rigid bodies and systems of particles; Newtons Laws; work and energy relationships; principles of impulse and momentum; application of kinetics and kinematics to the solution of engineering problems. 1,3

    Prerequisite(s): Take ENGR 2301  and pass with “C” or better.

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • ENGR 2304 - Programming for Engineers


    CIP Code: 11.0201
    Credit(s): 3
    Programming principles and techniques for matrix and array operations, equation solving, and numeric simulations applied to engineering problems and visualization of engineering information; platforms include spreadsheets, symbolic algebra packages, engineering analysis software, and laboratory control software.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 2413  and pass with C or better

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • ENGR 2306 - Introduction to Digital Systems


    CIP Code: 14.1001
    Credit(s): 3
    Introduction to theory and design of digital logic, circuits, and systems. Number systems, operations and codes; logic gates; Boolean Algebra and logic simplification; Karnaugh maps;
    combinational logic; functions of combinational Logic; flip-flops and related devices; counters; shift registers; sequential loqic; memory and storage.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 2413  and pass with C or better.

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • ENGR 2332 - Mechanics of Materials


    CIP Code: 14.1101
    Credit(s): 3
    Stresses, deformations, stress-strain relationships, torsions, beams, shafts, columns, elastic deflections in beams, combined loadinq, and combined stresses.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2301  and pass with C or better.

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • ENGR 2405 - Electrical Circuits I with Lab


    CIP Code: 14.0101
    Credit(s): 4
    Principles of electrical circuits and systems. Basic circuit elements (resistance, inductance, mutual inductance, capacitance, independent and dependent controlled voltage, and current sources). Topology of electrical networks; Kirchhoff’s laws; node and mesh analysis; DC circuit analysis; operational amplifiers; transient and sinusoidal steady-state analysis; AC circuit analysis; first- and second-order circuits; Bode plots; and use of comouter simulation software to solve circuit problems.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2426  and pass with C or better.

    Faculty Consent: N

English

  
  • ENGL 171 - Sentence Structure


    CIP Code: 32.01085312
    Credit(s): 1
    This course is a compensatory lab course which is designed to help students improve fundamental writing and critical thinking skills. The course teaches using the writing process along with techniques to create concise and effective sentence structures focused paragraphs and coherent grammatically correct essays. ENGL 0171 prepares students for the THEA examination and for ENGL 1301 . Credit for this course is probably not transferable. The course does not satisfy requirements for any degree plan at Odessa College.

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • ENGL 172 - Focus and Unity


    Credit(s): 1
    A compensatory self-paced lab course designed to improve basic thinking and writing skills. Emphasizes recognition of purpose and audience and techniques of maintaining unity in a piece of writing. Prepares student for the TASP/THEA examination and for ENGL 1301 . Credit probably not transferable. This course does not satisfy requirements for any degree plan at Odessa College. 2,9

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • ENGL 1301 - Composition I (formerly: Composition and Rhetoric)


    CIP Code: 23.13015112
    Credit(s): 3
    Intensive study of and practice in writing processes from invention and researching to drafting revising and editing both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices including audience purpose arrangement and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning communicating and critical analysis. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,5

    Registration Restrictions: Pass TSI English Requirements
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • ENGL 1302 - Composition II (formerly: CompositionAnd Literature


    CIP Code: 23.13015112
    Credit(s): 3
    Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal visual and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation synthesis and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions. 1,2,3,5,6

    Requisite(s): ENGL 1301 
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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

English/Foreign Language

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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

Fire Technology

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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

Geography

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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

Geology

  
  • GEOL 1003 - Geology 1403 Lab


    CIP Code: 40.06015139
    Credit(s): 0
    GEOL 1403  LAB

    Requisite(s): Take GEOL 1403 
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • GEOL 1004 - Geology 1404 Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    GEOL 1404   LAB

    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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

Government

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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

History

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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

Humanities

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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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