Northwest Vista College Schedule/Catalog 2014-2015 [Archived Catalog]
Programs and Courses
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Social Sciences
ANTH 2301 - Physical Anthropology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
Students will study humanity from a biological perspective. The course will examine the following topics: the human skeleton and forensic methods, human genetics, a survey of world primates, and the fossil evidence of human evolution.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0301.51 25
ANTH 2302 - Archaeology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Introduction to methods, theories, and techniques used by archaeologists to reconstruct prehistoric and historic cultures. It will examine case studies from various archaeological sites around the world. Activities may include hands-on instruction on excavation techniques, various artifact analyses, mapping procedures, and field trips to local archaeological sites.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0301.51 25
ANTH 2346 - General Anthropology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions. Introduces the major subfields of anthropology: physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0201.51 25
ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Key concepts, methods and theory in the study of cultural diversity, social institutions, linguistics, and culture change among world peoples.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0201.53 25
COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communications
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Survey of the media by which entertainment and information messages are delivered. Includes an overview of the traditional mass media: their functions, structures, supports, and influences.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 09.0102.51 06
COMM 2311 - News Gathering and Writing I
Prerequisites: COMM 1307 and ENGL 1301
Fundamentals of writing news for the mass media. Includes instruction in methods and techniques for gathering, processing, and delivering news in a professional manner
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 09.0401.57 06
COMM 2327 - Introduction to Advertising
Prerequisites: COMM 1307 OR MUSB 1305
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Fundamentals of advertising including marketing theory and strategy, copy writing, design, selection of media and analysis.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 09.0903.51 06
COMM 2339 - Writing for Radio, Television, Film
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introduction to basic script formats, terminology, and writing techniques, including the writing of commercials, public service announcements, promotions, news, documentary, and fictional materials.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 09.0402.51 06
COMM 2366 - Introduction to Cinema
Cross-Listed With: DRAM 2366
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Emphasis on the analysis of the visual and aural aspects of selected motion pictures, dramatic aspects of narrative films, and historical growth and sociological effect of film as an art.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 50.0602.51 26
CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course provides a historical and philosophical overview of the American criminal justice system, including the nature, extent, and impact of crime; criminal law; and justice agencies and processes.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0104.51 24
CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course is a study of the court system as it applies to the structures, procedures, practices and sources of law in American courts, using federal and Texas statutes and case law.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 22.0101.54 24
CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course is the study of criminal law including application of definitions, statutory elements, defenses and penalties using Texas statutes, the Model Penal Code, and case law. The course also analyzes the philosophical and historical development of criminal law and criminal culpability.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 22.0101.53 24
CRIJ 2313 - Correctional Systems and Practices
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course is a survey of institutional and non-institutional corrections. Emphasis will be placed on the organization and operation of correctional systems; treatment and rehabilitation; populations served; constitutional issues; and current and future issues.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0104.54 24
CRIJ 2314 - Criminal Investigation
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation. It is recommended that CRIJ 1301 be taken prior to enrolling in this course.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0104.55 24
CRIJ 2328 - Police Systems and Practices
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course examines the establishment, role and function of police in a democratic society. It will focus on types of police agencies and their organizational structure, police-community interaction, police ethics, and use of authority.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0104.57 24
EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
A study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation, 2) factors that impact learning, and 3) application of learning strategies.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0301.51 25
EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that: 1) provides active recruitment and institutional support of students interested in a teaching career, especially in high need fields; 2) provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations at all levels of P-12 schools with varied and diverse student populations; 3) provides students with support from college and school faculty, preferably in small cohort groups, for the purpose of introduction to and analysis of the culture of schooling and classrooms; 4) course content should be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards; and 5) course must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 13.0101.51 09
EDUC 2301 - Special Populations
Prerequisites: EDUC 1301 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that: 1) provides an overview of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic and academic diversity, and equity with an emphasis on factors that facilitate learning; 2) provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations of P-12 special populations; 3) course content should be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards; 4) course must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms with special populations
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 13.1001.51 09
FREN 1411 - Elementary French I
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the French language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0901.51 13
FREN 1412 - Elementary French II
Prerequisites: FREN 1411 , departmental approval, or placement exam.
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the French language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course is a continuation of FREN 1411 . A language lab is required.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0901.51 13
FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I
Prerequisites: FREN 1412 , departmental approval, or placement exam.
This course is a continuation of FREN 1412 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of French culture and civilization.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0901.52 13
FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II
Prerequisites: FREN 2311 , departmental approval, or placement exam.
This course is a continuation of FREN 2311 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of French culture and literature.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0901.52 13
GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
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 and map concepts with an emphasis on physical geography.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.51 25
GEOG 1302 - Cultural Geography
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
Introduction to the study of culture and the patterns of human organization and distribution.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.51 25
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Study 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.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.53 25
GEOG 1304 - Geography of Middle America
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Study of the Middle America region 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 that region.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.53 25
GEOG 1305 - Geography of North America
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
Study of the North America region 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 that region.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.53 25
GEOG 2312 - Economic Geography and Global Issues
Cross-Listed With: ECON 2311
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
This course examines the history and theory of international trade and global economic development. Economic, social, cultural, and political issues which impact the global economy and basic human welfare are studied.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.52 25
GEOG 2389 - Academic Cooperative
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in geography. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions.
Semester Hours: (3-1-8)
CIP: 45.0101.51 25
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introduction to the study of ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes introduction to the history, theories, and methods of reasoning.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 38.0101.51 12
PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A comparative study of various world religions.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 38.0201.52 12
PHIL 2303 - Introduction to Logic
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Nature and methods of clear and critical thinking and methods of reasoning such as deduction, induction, scientific reasoning, and fallacies.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 38.0101.52 12
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Classical and contemporary theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, and moral and ethical standards.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 38.0101.53 12
PHIL 2307 - Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Critical examination of the major theories concerning the organization of societies and government.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 38.0101.54 12
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Survey of major topics in psychology. Introduces the study of behavior and the factors that determine and affect behavior and mental processes.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0101.51 25
PSYC 2306 - Human Sexuality
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Study of the psychological, sociological, and physiological aspects of human sexuality.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0101.53 25
PSYC 2307 - Adolescent Psychology I
This course examines the relationship of the physical, emotional, social, and mental factors of growth and development in early adolescence with particular emphasis on behavior, self-image, interpersonal relationships, and motivation.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0701.51 25
PSYC 2308 - Child Psychology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Study of the relationship of the physical, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, perceptual, and social factors of growth and development during childhood.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0701.51 25
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development
Prerequisites: PSYC 2301
Study of the relationship of the physical, emotional, social and mental factors of growth and development of the individual throughout the lifespan.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0701.51 25
PSYC 2316 - Psychology of Personality
Prerequisites: PSYC 2301
Study of various approaches to determinants, development, and assessment of personality.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0101.57 25
PSYC 2317 - Statistical Methods in Psychology
Prerequisites: MATH 1314 or equivalent; PSYC 2301
Study of statistical methods used in psychological research, assessment, and testing. Includes the study of measures of central tendency and variability, statistical inference, correlation and regression as these apply to psychology.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0101.52 25
PSYC 2319 - Social Psychology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Study of individual behavior within the social environment. May include topics such as the socio-psychological process, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, and group processes.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.1601.51 25
PSYC 2389 - Academic Cooperative
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This instructional program is designed to integrate on-campus study with practical, hands-on experience in psychology. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-4)
CIP: 45.0101.51 25
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introduction to the concepts and principles used in the study of group life, social institutions, and social processes.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.51 25
SOCI 1306 - Social Problems
Cross-Listed With: IDST 2371
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Application of sociological principles to the major problems of contemporary society, such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, deviance, or family problems.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.52 25
SOCI 2301 - Marriage and the Family
Cross-Listed With: IDST 2370
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Sociological examination of marriage and family life. Problems of courtship, mate selection, and marriage adjustment in modern American society.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.54 25
SOCI 2319 - Minority Studies I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of minority groups. May include African-American, Mexican American, Asian American, and Native American issues.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.53 25
SOCI 2336 - Criminology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Current theories and empirical research pertaining to crime and criminal behavior and its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment, and rehabilitation.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0401.51 25
SOCI 2340 - Drug Use and Abuse
Cross-Listed With: PHED 1165 and PHED 1346
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Study of the use and abuse of drugs in today’s society. Emphasizes the physiological, sociological, and psychological factors.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 51.1504.52 16
SOCI 2389 - Academic Cooperative
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in sociology. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0101.51 25
SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305
This course focuses on theories and practice of communication in interpersonal, small group and public speech. Students learn about communication theory, improve skills in communication with others, and make formal oral presentations.
This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.51 12
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305
This course focuses on research, composition, organization, delivery, and analysis of speeches for various purposes and occasions. This course is designed for students who want to improve skills in public speaking. Emphasis is on critical thinking and refining techniques of speaking.
This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.53 12
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305
This course focuses on the theories and exercises in verbal and nonverbal communication with focus on interpersonal relationships. Students improve their interpersonal skills by examining issues involving: language, nonverbal communication, culture, listening, conflict resolution, and self-concept. (Excellent for students entering the fields of health care, education or any occupation with a high level of interpersonal exchange.)
This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.54 12
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305
This course focuses on the application of theories and practice of speech communication as applied to business and professional situations. Students learn the fundamental techniques of business and professional presentations, including organizational and other types of communication used in business settings. Emphasis is on critical thinking, nonverbal communication, listening skills, interviewing, group processes and formal presentations in an organizational environment.
This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.52 12
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