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EDTC 1305 - Reading Problems
This course provides an introduction to effective methods of identifying and correcting various reading difficulties. Emphasis on the effect of reading difficulties on reading ability and the various techniques recommended for correcting each difficulty and the use of strategic approaches to the teaching of reading. Topics include the importance of direct instruction and motivational learning activities with abundant practice in the act of reading.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
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EDTC 1307 - Introduction to Teaching Reading
General principles of reading instruction. Topics include emergent literacy, reading readiness, reading instruction, literacy-based environments, and a review of varied materials and techniques for teaching reading.
Semester Hours: (2- 1 -13)
CIP: 13.1501
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EDTC 1311 - Instructional Practices and Effective Learning Environments
General principles for selecting developmentally appropriate strategies in core curriculum areas and planning the classroom environment. Topics address methods for supporting instructional planning and implementation of educational goals. Exploration of teamwork skills and methods for providing instructional accommodations and modifications.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 13.1501
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EDTC 1312 - Bilingual Education
An overview of bilingual education. Topics include awareness of cultural diversity, assessment strategies, teaching techniques, instructional activity development, and historical/philosophical concepts of bilingual/bicultural education.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
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EDTC 1313 - Educational Software and Technology
Introduction to the use of educational software, instructional applications, and technology in the educational setting. Evaluate the use of technology for guided practice and self-paced student remediation.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 13.1501
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EDTC 1321 - Bilingual Education
An overview of bilingual education. Topics include awareness of cultural diversity, assessment strategies, teaching techniques, instructional activity development, and historical/philosophical concepts of bilingual/bicultural education.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 13.0201
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EDTC 1325 - Multicultural Education
An examination of cultural diversity found in society and reflected in the classroom. Topics include the study of major cultures and their influence on lifestyle, behavior, learning, intercultural communication and teaching, as well as psychosocial stressors encountered by diverse cultural groups.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 13.0201
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EDTC 1364 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Teacher Assistant/Aide
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Semester Hours: (3- 0 -21)
CIP: 13.1501
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EDTC 2317 - Guiding Student Behavior
Developmentally appropriate direct and indirect guidance techniques for use in various school environments. Includes identification of causes of inappropriate behavior, establishing and managing routines, the environments role in promoting positive behavior, promoting self-esteem negotiation/conflict resolution strategies, and enhancing positive self-direction. Emphasizes implementation of a behavior management plan.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 13.1501
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EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession
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
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EDUC 2301 - Special Populations
Prerequisites: EDUC 1301
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
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ENGL 0100 - Special Topics
May serve as a refresher or as a supplemental course to developmental English courses. Course descriptions are available for each semester prior to registration. This course may be repeated when topics vary.
Semester Hours: (1- 1 -0)
CIP: 32.0108.53 12
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ENGL 0300 - Basic English I
Prerequisites: Placement: Scores based on entrance exam
Emphasizes effective sentences. For students who need to improve their basic skills in grammatical usage, functions of words and sentence structure. This course cannot be substituted for any part of the regular courses. A student in English 0300 must receive a grade of “C” or better before being permitted to take English 0301.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.53 12
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ENGL 0301 - Basic English II
Prerequisites: Appropriate placement score or ENGL 0300 with a grade of “C” or better.
Development of fundamental writing skills such as idea generation, organization, style, utilization of standard English, and revision.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 32.0108.53 12
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ENGL 1301 - Composition I
Prerequisites: Demonstrate College Readiness through appropriate placement scores and/or completion of developmental sequence in English and/or Reading.
Principles and techniques, which may include documentation, of written, expository, and persuasive composition; analysis of literary, expository, and/or persuasive texts; emphasis on critical thinking.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 23.0401.51 12
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ENGL 1302 - Composition II
Prerequisites: Students must earn a “C” or better in ENGL 1301 or its equivalent.
Principles and techniques of written, expository, and persuasive composition; analysis of literary, expository, and/or persuasive texts; emphasis on critical thinking.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 23.0401.51 12
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ENGL 2307 - Creative Writing
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
This course is designed for students interested in learning and practicing creative writing skills in a workshop setting. There is an emphasis on individual writing. This course is writing intensive. Included genres are fiction, poetry, screenwriting, nonfiction and drama.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 23.0501.51 12
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ENGL 2308 - Creative Writing: Topics
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
An intermediate course with emphasis on individual specialization. It contains lectures, projects, and workshops and assumes mastery of fundamentals of the writing craft. This course is writing intensive.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 23.0501.51 12
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ENGL 2311 - Technical Writing
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Designed to improve students’ abilities to communicate technical information in their major field of study. This course concentrates on technical papers, scientific reports, and business correspondence. An emphasis is placed on form and method.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 23.1101.51 12
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ENGL 2322 - British Literature I: Anglo Saxon through Neoclassical
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Selected significant works of British literature from its Anglo-Saxon beginnings to the eighteenth century. May include study of movements, schools, and/or periods. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 23.0801.51 12
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ENGL 2323 - British Literature II: Romanticism to the Present
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Selected significant works of British literature the Romantic Period to the present. May include study of movements, schools, and/or periods. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 23.0801.51 12
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ENGL 2327 - American Literature I: Precolonial through the Romantic Period
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Selected significant works of American literature from its beginnings through the Romantic Period. May include the study of movements, schools, and/or periods. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 23.0701.51 12
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ENGL 2328 - American Literature II: Realism to the Present
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Selected significant works of American literature from the beginning of Realism to the present. May include the study of movements, schools, and/or periods. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 23.0701.51 12
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ENGL 2332 - World Literature I: Antiquity through the Renaissance
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Selected significant works of world literature, representing a variety of cultures, beginning with ancient writings and ending with the Renaissance. May include study of movements, schools, and/or periods. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0104.52 13
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ENGL 2333 - World Literature II: Neoclassical to the Present
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Selected significant works of world literature, representing a variety of cultures, from the Neoclassical period to the present. May include study of movements, schools, and/or periods. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0104.52 13
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ENGL 2341 - Forms of Literature
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
A study of one or more literary genres including, but not limited to, poetry, fiction, drama and film. Topics may vary with each section offered. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project. This course may be repeated once for credit.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0104.51 13
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ENGL 2351 - Mexican American Literature
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
A study of the fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama of Mexican American or Chicano/a writers. May include the study of Hispanic and pre-Columbian traditions that have influenced Mexican-American literature. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 05.0203.55 25
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ENGL 2375 - Literature for Children and Adolescents
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
A survey of classic and contemporary literature for children and adolescents with attention to literary history, aesthetic qualities, and critical approaches. May be useful for education majors. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.
Unique Need Course: Check with your transfer institution to verify acceptance of courses.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0104.51 13
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ENGR 1201 - Introduction to Engineering
This course is designed to enhance the academic success of students majoring in Engineering or the sciences, and is open to all students. It provides an introduction to fields and careers in engineering as well as to the engineering problem solving approach. Topics include communication, teamwork, design, ethics, and computer applications.
Semester Hours: (2- 2 -0)
CIP: 14.0101.51 10
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ENGR 1304 - Engineering Graphics I
This course introduces the graphical communication of technical information in the context of the engineering design process. Topics include spatial relationships, multi-view projection, dimensioning, and sectioning. Computer aided design in two and three dimensions is emphasized and a final design project is required.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -4)
CIP: 15.1301.51 11
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ENGR 1307 - Plane Surveying
Prerequisites: MATH 2413 or department approval
This course covers the use and care of instruments, note keeping, distance measurements, traverse surveying, areas, angles and elevations, legal principles, elementary map making, plane table and transit methods of topographic map production, field problems related to highway surveying, circular and vertical curves, earthwork, volumes and cost estimates, and triangulation and base lines.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -3)
CIP: 15.1102.51 11
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ENGR 2301 - Mechanics I: Statics
Prerequisites: PHYS 2425 or equivalent
This course presents the calculus-based theory and application of engineering mechanics, with emphasis on analysis of structures in static equilibrium. Topics include vector algebra, force systems, free body diagrams, concentrated and distributed loads, centroids, moments of inertia, and friction. Special applications such as trusses and frames are also treated.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 14.1101.52 10
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ENGR 2302 - Mechanics II: Dynamics
Prerequisites: MATH 2414, ENGR 2301
This course presents the calculus-based theory and applications of engineering mechanics to the relative motions and vibrations of particles and rigid bodies. Kinetics, kinematics, Newton’s Laws, work-energy relations, and impulse-momentum principles are used in conjunction with vector algebra to analyze and solve problems in two and three dimensions.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 14.1101.53 10
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ENGR 2303 - Engineering Mechanics - Statics and Dynamics
Prerequisites: PHYS 2424 and MATH 2414 or equivalent
Combined single-semester study of statics and dynamics. Calculus-based study of statics and dynamics of rigid bodies; vectors, forces, moments, centroids and moments of inertia, force-mass-acceleration, work-energy, and impulse-momentum computation; kinematics and kinetics of particles.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 14.1101.53 10
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ENGR 2304 - Computer Programming for Engineering Applications
Prerequisites: MATH 2413 or department approval
Programming methods used to obtain solutions to basic engineering problems are presented in a contemporary computer language such as C++. Algorithms, data presentation, and program structures are developed and practiced.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -3)
CIP: 11.0201.52 07
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ENGR 2305 - Circuit Analysis and Network Theory
Prerequisites: MATH 2414 and PHYS 2426 or equivalent
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of electrical and electronic engineering, and the principles of electric and electronic circuits. Topics include circuit analysis, network principles, steady-state and transient responses, and sinusoidal steady-state analysis. Laplace transforms and computer applications such as SPICE and PSPICE are utilized to solve network problems and illustrate connections between basic principles and advanced applications.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 14.1001.51 10
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ENGR 2332 - Mechanics of Materials
Prerequisites: ENGR 2301 and MATH 2414 or department approval
This course presents the analysis of internal forces and deformations in solid materials under load and emphasizes the application of fundamental principles of engineering mechanics. Topics include properties of materials and response to stress and strain in elastic and plastic solids.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 14.1101.51 10
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EPCT 2315 - Water Laboratory
Course content addresses basic techniques for sampling and chemical and microbiological analysis of water. Students will design and execute appropriate sampling procedures for water analysis, understand theory and technical data related to quality control, and perform and interpret basic chemical and microbiological tests on water.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 15.0506
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ESOL 0340 - Speaking/Listening 4
Prerequisites: Placement testing or approval by instructor
This is an intermediate college-level course to develop the student’s ability to listen and communicate in a range of social and academic situations using correct grammar structures for simple narrations, descriptions, as well as increasing vocabulary. Class activities include giving short presentations and leading group discussions. The pronunciation, stress, and intonation of spoken American English are practiced. The lab will give additional practice in oral production and increase oral comprehension of spoken American English.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 32.0108.56 12
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ESOL 0341 - Reading 4
Prerequisites: Placement testing or approval by instructor
This intermediate college-level course is designed to develop academic reading skills by applying context clues, word order, pronoun reference, special signal words, by developing paraphrasing, summarizing, outlining, making inferences, and analyzing selected passages, and by distinguishing fact and opinion.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 32.0108.56 12
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ESOL 0342 - Grammar 4
Prerequisites: Placement testing or approval by instructor
This is an intermediate college-level course designed to develop the student’s ability to understand and produce compound and complex sentence patterns of American English. Previously studied grammatical structures will be reviewed and practiced. Structures covered in this course will include: compound sentences; complex sentences with time clauses; noun phrases; adjective clauses; adverbial phrases; reflexive and impersonal pronouns; the present perfect tense; and simple modal auxiliaries.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 32.0108.57 12
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ESOL 0343 - Writing 4
Prerequisites: Placement testing or approval by instructor
This is an intermediate college-level course designed to develop the student’s ability to construct paragraphs with topic sentences, body (major and secondary supports), and a conclusion. Emphasis is on planning and writing expository paragraphs using illustrations and examples, definitions, comparison/contrast, and classification.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 32.0108.56 12
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ESOL 0344 - Reading and Conversation 4
The course develops reading comprehension and communication skills. The students engage in conversation from reading a variety of intermediate level materials while increasing their vocabulary. The course emphasizes reading skills such as recognizing the main ideas, facts and opinions, drawing inferences, comparing different sources, and understanding web sources. Pronunciation of Standard American English is also emphasized in order to improve speaking skills.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.56 12
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ESOL 0350 - Speaking/Listening 5
Prerequisites: Placement testing or approval by instructor
This advanced college-level course develops the student’s ability to discuss logically concrete topics related to particular interests and special fields using appropriate grammar structures. The students learn to state and support one’s opinions, explain in detail and restate others’ opinions. Class activities include group discussions and giving formal presentations. The pronunciation, stress, and intonation of spoken American English are practiced. The lab will give additional practice in oral production and increase aural comprehension of spoken American English.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 32.0108.56 12
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ESOL 0351 - Reading 5
Prerequisites: Successful completion of READING 4, placement testing, or approval by instructor.
This course focuses on the development of higher level reading skills by analyzing and synthesizing, summarizing and outlining, and using analytical thinking skills to recognize the authors’ purpose and point of view.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 32.0108.56 12
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ESOL 0352 - Grammar 5
Prerequisites: Successful completion of GRAMMAR 4, placement testing, or approval by instructor.
This is an advanced course designed to develop the student’s ability to understand and produce more complicated sentence patterns of American English. Previously studied grammatical structures will be reviewed and practiced. Structures covered in this course will include: complex sentences with time and cause-effect clauses, restrictive and non-restrictive adjective clauses, collective and abstract nouns, past and future perfect verb tense, gerunds, infinitives, and causatives.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 32.0108.56 12
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ESOL 0353 - Writing 5
Prerequisites: Successful completion of WRITING 4, placement testing, or approval by instructor.
This is an advanced college-level course to develop paragraph construction skills and begin to learn the essay format. Emphasis is on planning and generating expository paragraphs using cause and effect, persuasion, and definition.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 32.0108.56 12
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ESOL 0354 - Reading and Conversation 5
Prerequisites: Successful completion of ESOL 0344, placement testing, or approval by instructor
The course develops reading comprehension and communication skills. The students engage in conversation from reading a variety of high intermediate materials while increasing and using advanced vocabulary. The course emphasizes reading skills such as recognizing the main ideas, facts and opinions, drawing inferences, comparing different sources, and understanding web sources. Pronunciation of Standard American English is also emphasized in order to improve speaking skills.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.56 12
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ESOL 0361 - Reading 6
Prerequisites: Successful completion of READING 5, placement testing, or approval by instructor
This is an advanced course where students begin reading college-level materials and using critical thinking skills by discussion and analysis of materials as well as advanced reading skills to comprehend figurative language, to recognize stated and implied main ideas, to evaluate the validity of the author’s conclusion and the credibility of selected passages.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 32.0108.56 12
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ESOL 0362 - Grammar 6
Prerequisites: Successful completion of GRAMMAR 5, placement testing, or approval by instructor
This is an advanced, college-level course designed to develop the student’s ability to understand and produce more complicated sentence patterns of American English. Previously studied grammatical structures will be reviewed and practiced. Structures covered in this course will include: complex sentences (including noun clauses and conditionals) reduction of adjective clauses, the passive voice, and compound modal auxiliaries.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 32.0108.57 12
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ESOL 0363 - Writing 6
Prerequisites: Successful completion of WRITING 5, placement testing, or approval by instructor
This advanced course is designed to perfect written communication in an academic setting. Emphasis is on writing multi-paragraph essays as well as recognizing and producing the type of paragraph or composition that each writing task requires, using language appropriate to audience and purpose.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 32.0108.57 12
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FLMC 1300 - Production Management
Prerequisites: ARTV 2341, FLMC 2335
Managing above- and below-the-line film or video production costs. Emphasizes analysis of scripts and treatments to determine production costs, crewing requirements, location needs, equipment rentals, and associated production costs.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -2)
CIP: 50.0602
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FLMC 1311 - Survey of the Motion Picture
This course provides an overview of film history and techniques including an introduction to cinematic elements and approaches to analysis and criticism.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -2)
CIP: 50.0601
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FLMC 1331 - Video Graphics and Visual Effects
Prerequisites: ARTV 2341
Applications of computers for video production. Design of computer graphic workstations and development of a rationale for selecting software, hardware, and peripherals. Much emphasis will be placed on After Effects and compositing.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -3)
CIP: 50.0602
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FLMC 2280 - Cooperative Education: Film and Video Production
Prerequisites: Permission of Program Coordinator.
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.
Semester Hours: (2- 1 -9)
CIP: 50.0602
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FLMC 2308 - Film Business and Marketing
Prerequisites: ARTV 2341, COMM2366
The fundamentals of budgeting, financial records, and the distribution and marketing of films.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -2)
CIP: 50.0602
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FLMC 2333 - Cinematography
Prerequisites: ARTV 2341
Theoretical elements and practical applications of the cinematic craft. Attention will be paid to lighting techniques and equipment operation.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -3)
CIP: 50.0602
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FLMC 2334 - Directing for Film or Video
Prerequisites: ARTV 2341, FLMC 2335
Analysis of directing styles to formulate a personal directing style. Includes directing a film or video production.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -3)
CIP: 50.0602
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FLMC 2335 - Screenwriting for Features, Shorts and Documentaries
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301
Screenwriting for the principle genres of film and video.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -2)
CIP: 50.0602
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FLMC 2344 - Advanced Film and Video Editing
Prerequisites: ARTV 2341
Exploration of the creative possibilities of non-linear film and video editing. Includes editing aesthetics, titles, graphic design, compositing, and special effects
Semester Hours: (3- 1 -4)
CIP: 50.0602
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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
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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
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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.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0901.52 13
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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.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0901.52 13
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GAME 1302 - Interactive Storyboarding
In-depth coverage of storyboarding for the development of games and simulations. Addresses pre-production preparation and creation of comprehensive design for a game or simulation including target audience analysis, purpose, goals and objectives, content outline, flow chart, and storyboard.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 10.0304
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GAME 1303 - Introduction to Game Design and Development
Introduction to electronic game development and game development careers. Includes examination of history and philosophy of games, the game production process, employee factors for success in the field, and current issues and practices in the game development industry.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 10.0304
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GAME 1304 - Level Design
Prerequisites: GAME 1303
Introduction to the tools and concepts used to create levels for games and simulations. Incorporates level design, architecture theory, concepts of critical path and flow, balancing, play testing, and storytelling. Includes utilization of toolsets from industry titles.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -3)
CIP: 10.0304
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GAME 1306 - Design and Creation of Games
Introduction to game and simulation development. Includes analysis of existing applications and their play elements. In-depth coverage of the elements of the application and examination of social issues, genres, and trends. Also covers creation of design documents, investigation of why people play games, review of technological and cultural history of electronic games, survey of the major innovators and historical figures of the industry, and examination of the trends and taboos that motivate game design.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 10.0304
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GAME 1314 - Character Sculpting
Creation of original characters from the drawing stage to sculpting clay status. Explores a variety of poses using clay and aluminum armatures.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 10.0304
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GAME 1372 - Particles and Dynamics
Prerequisites: ARTV 1441
Special FX and Simulations using 3D Lights and Volumetric Effects, Particles and Deflectors, Space Warps, Dynamics, and Particle Flow to create fog, smoke, snow, rain effects, explosions, Hair and Fur, clothing elements and collision calculations.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 10.0304
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GAME 2286 - Internship - Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission
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.
Semester Hours: (2- 0 -12)
CIP: 10.0304
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GAME 2332 - Project Development I
Prerequisites: GAME 2342
Skill development in an original modification based on a current game engine. Includes management of version control; development of project timeliness; integration of sound, models, and animation; production of demos; and creation of original levels, characters, and content for a real-time multiplayer game. Applies skills learned in previous classes in a simulated real-world design team experience.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 10.0304
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GAME 2336 - Lighting, Shading, and Texture
Prerequisites: ARTV 2345
Lighting, shading, and texture painting for 3-D models using digital painting techniques. Emphasizes lighting, shading, and texture creation of limited resolution to increase system performance for digital games and simulation training models.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 10.0304
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GAME 2338 - Game Testing
Prerequisites: ITSE 1302
Testing and debugging gaming and simulation applications in the alpha and beta stages of production. Includes critiques of the product and written documentation of the testing and debugging processes.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 10.0304
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GAME 2341 - Game Scripting
Prerequisites: GAME 1304
Scripting languages with emphasis on game concepts and simulations. Describe the role of scripts in the development of games, simulations, and other software; and apply appropriate scripting structure and syntax for game and/or simulation software development.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 10.0304
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GAME 2342 - Game Development Using C++
Prerequisites: ITSE 1307
Skill development in C++ programming for games and simulations. Examines real-world C++ development issues.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -1)
CIP: 10.0304
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GAME 2359 - Game and Simulation Group Project
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
Creation of a game and/or simulation project utilizing a team approach. Includes animation, titles, visualization of research results, modeling with polygon frames, curves and surfaces, 3-D text and animation with keyframes, paths (objects and curves), morphing, vertex keys, skeletons, and lattices.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 10.0304
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GAME 2372 - Principles of Character Animation
Prerequisites: ARTV 1441
This course covers the 12 principles of animation and the illusion of life concepts as defined by the traditional animation industry. Students will use these concepts and apply them in a 3D application context. Study of character motion and footsteps, use of modifiers to create believable walk cycles and animation loops for games.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -3)
CIP: 10.0304
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GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography
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.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 45.0701.51 25
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GEOG 1302 - Cultural Geography
Introduction to the study of culture and the patterns of human organization and distribution.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 45.0701.51 25
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GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography
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.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 45.0701.53 25
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GEOG 1304 - Geography of Middle America
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
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GEOG 1305 - Geography of North America
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
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GEOG 2312 - Economic Geography and Global Issues
Cross-Listed With: ECON 2311
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
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GEOG 2389 - Academic Cooperative
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
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GEOL 1345 - Oceanography
This course is an introduction to the basic biological, chemical, geological, hydrological, and physical features and processes of the oceans, including origin, evolution, uses, and resources. Some laboratory experiences may be included.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
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GEOL 1347 - Meteorology
This course is an introduction to the nature of the Earth’s atmosphere, weather, and climate. Topics include atmospheric composition, structure and circulation, air temperature, heat transfer, humidity, cloud formation, weather fronts, tornadoes, and hurricanes.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
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GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology
This course is an introduction to the nature and properties of rocks and minerals; processes by which they are formed, altered, and transported; and the nature and development of the landscape. Laboratory work includes the study of minerals, rocks, and topographic and geologic maps. Occasional field trips may be arranged.
Semester Hours: (4- 3 -3)
CIP: 40.0601.54 03
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GEOL 1404 - Historical Geology
Prerequisites: GEOL 1301 or 1401 or 1403
This course focuses on the origin and evolution of the earth through geologic time, emphasizing organic evolution and plate tectonics. Laboratory work in this course includes the study of rocks, fossils, geographic maps, geologic maps, and other aspects of earth history. Occasional field trips may be arranged.
Semester Hours: (4- 3 -3)
CIP: 40.0601.54 03
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GEOL 1405 - Environmental Geology
A study of current environmental problems from a geologic perspective. Topics include natural geological hazards (e.g., volcanism, earthquakes, mass movements, flooding, erosion) and the impact of human activity (e.g., urban development, agriculture, dam construction, fossil fuel consumption, waste disposal) on the geological environment. Laboratory work includes the study of earth materials, maps, natural disasters, and pollution.
Semester Hours: (4- 3 -3)
CIP: 03.0103.53 01
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GOVT 2304 - Introduction to Political Science
Prerequisites: GOVT 2305
Introductory survey of the discipline of political science focusing on the history, scope, and methods of the field, and the substantive topics of the discipline. The course cannot be substituted for GOVT 2305 - American Government or GOVT 2306 - Texas Government.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 45.1001.52 25
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GOVT 2305 - National Government
A general survey course in American government covering the theories and concepts of government, the United States Constitution, politics, public opinion, political parties, human rights, and the functions of national, state and local government.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 45.1002.51 25
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GOVT 2306 - State Government
A general survey of the United States and Texas Constitutions, federalism, citizenship, voting and local governments with an emphasis on Texas government. Credit in GOVT 2305 is necessary to satisfy the legislative requirement for graduation. It is recommended that students enroll in GOVT 2306 if only three hours of government are needed to meet the requirements of a technical curriculum or to satisfy the state requirements for teacher certification.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 45.1002.51 25
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GOVT 2311 - Mexican-American Politics
The study of Mexican-American/Chicano/a politics within the American political experience. Special emphasis will be placed on the role that Texas has played, and continues to play in this experience.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 05.0203.54 25
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HIST 1301 - United States History I
A general survey of United States history from the exploration of America through 1877. It satisfies one-half of the legislative requirement of six semester hours in American History.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 54.0102.51 25
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HIST 1302 - United States History II
A general survey of United States history from 1877 to the present. It satisfies one-half of the legislative requirement of six semester hours in American History.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 54.0102.51 25
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HIST 2301 - Texas History
Prerequisites: Credit for three semester hours of history.
Survey of the history of Texas from the Spanish exploration to the present, emphasizing the Spanish period and the Anglo-American occupation of the region north of the Rio Grande. It may be used to satisfy one-half of the legislative requirement of six semester hours in American History.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 54.0102.52 25
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HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I
Survey of the political, social, economic, military, cultural and intellectual development of Europe from prehistory to the 17th century.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 54.0101.54 25
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HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II
Survey of the political, social, economic, military, cultural and intellectual development of Europe from the 17th century to the present
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 54.0101.54 25
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HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I
Highlighting Eurasian, African, and American cultures, this course surveys world history to 1500. Within a general framework of social, economic, political, and cultural development, the course emphasizes regional patterns of development and cross cultural interactions over time.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 54.0101.53 25
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