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    DRAM 2389 - Academic Cooperative in Theatre


    This course is an instructional program designed to integrate on campus study with practical hands-on experience in theatre. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of theatre.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 24.0103.52 12

  
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    ECON 1301 - Introduction to Economics


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0300 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0301 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0305 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0300 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0305 
    A survey of microeconomic and macroeconomic principles for non-business majors. Microeconomic topics will include supply and demand, consumer behavior, price and output decisions by firms under various market structures, factor markets, market failures, international trade, and exchange rates. Macroeconomic topics will include national income, unemployment, inflation, business cycles, aggregate supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, and economic growth.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 19.0402.52 09

  
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    ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0300 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0420 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0301 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0305 
    An analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, national income, inflation, and unemployment. Other topics include international trade, economic growth, business cycles, and fiscal policy and monetary policy.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 45.0601.51 25

  
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    ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0300 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0420 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0301 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0305 
    Analysis of the behavior of individual economic agents, including consumer behavior and demand, producer behavior and supply, price and output decisions by firms under various market structures, factor markets, market failures, and international trade.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 45.0601.51 25

  
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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: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 13.1501

  
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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


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0301 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0420 
    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 2311 - Instructional Practices and Effective Learning Environments


    General principles for selecting developmentally appropriate strategies in core curriculum areas, planning the classroom environment, and instructional accommodations and modifications. Topics address methods for supporting instructional planning and implementation of educational goals and objectives. Also examines cooperative learning strategies.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 13.1501

  
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    EDTC 2317 - Guiding Student Behavior


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0300 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0301 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0305 
    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


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): 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

  
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    EDUC 2301 - Special Populations


    Prerequisites: EDUC 1301 

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): 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

  
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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 ENGL 0301 .

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    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: (3-3-1)

    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.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0420 
    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.

    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.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): None
    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.

    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.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): None
    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.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): None
    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.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): None
    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.

    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.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): None
    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.

    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.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): None
    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.

    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.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): None
    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.

    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.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): None
    A survey of American literature from the Civil War 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.

    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.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): None
    A survey of world literature from the ancient world through the sixteenth century. 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.

    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.

    A survey of world literature from the seventeenth century 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.

    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.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): None
    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.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): None
    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.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    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


    Prerequisites: MATH 1314  or MATH 1414  with a grade of “C” or better.

    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 contemporary issues and applications relevant to the various engineering fields and professional careers as well as to the engineering problem solving approach. Topics of emphasis include technical communication, team-based engineering design, licensure, ethics, and computer applications. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-3)

    CIP: 14.0101.51 10

  
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    ENGR 1304 - Engineering Graphics I


    Prerequisites: MATH 1314  or MATH 1414  with a grade of “C” or better.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0300 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0302 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0420 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0302 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0310 
    This course introduces use of computer aided drafting and design software and sketching for graphical communication of technical information in the context of the engineering design process. Topics include fundamentals of technical communication, conventions of engineering graphics, graphical presentation of data, spatial relationships, multi-view projection, dimensioning, sectioning, and assemblies. 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 1407 - Plane Surveying


    Cross-Listed With: SRVY 1413 

    Prerequisites: MATH 2412  or MATH 1316  or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0420 
    This course emphasizes the development of skills necessary to recognize and solve problems in surveying using principles of measurement and error analysis; introduction and use of various precision instruments used for surveying (including level, theodolites, electronic distance measuring equipment, and total stations for collecting field data); control of survey data; introduction of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their use in surveying; and use of graphic design software in surveying problems.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 15.1102.51 11

  
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    ENGR 2105 - Electrical Circuits I Laboratory


    Corequisites: ENGR 2305 - Electrical Circuits I 

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013):  
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013):  
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0420 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013):  
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0320 
    Laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in ENGR 2305  involving DC and AC circuit theory, network theorems, time and frequency domain circuit analysis. Introduction to principles and operation of basic laboratory equipment; laboratory report preparation.

    Semester Hours: (1-0-3)

    CIP: 14.1001.55 10

  
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    ENGR 2107 - Fundamentals of Circuit Analysis Laboratory


    Prerequisites: PHYS 2426  with a grade of C or better.

    Corequisites: ENGR 2307 

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0420 
    Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in ENGR 2307  involving electrical and electronic components and circuits, including circuit analysis, network principles, motors, and steady?state and transient responses, and preparation of laboratory reports.

    Semester Hours: (1-0-3)

    CIP: 14.1001.53 10

  
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    ENGR 2301 - Mechanics I: Statics


    Prerequisites: PHYS 2425  or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

    Basic theory of engineering mechanics, using calculus, involving the description of forces, moments, and couples acting on stationary engineering structures; engineering applications of equilibrium in two and three dimensions of particles and rigid bodies, free-body diagrams, friction, internal forces, centroids, centers of gravity, and moments of inertia.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 14.1101.52 10

  
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    ENGR 2302 - Mechanics II: Dynamics


    Prerequisites: MATH 2414  and ENGR 2301  with a grade of C or better.

    Basic theory of engineering mechanics, using calculus, involving the motion of particles, rigid bodies, and systems of particles; Newton’s Laws; work and energy relationships; principles of impulse and momentum; application of kinetics and kinematics to the solution of engineering problems.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 14.1101.53 10

  
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    ENGR 2304 - Computer Programming for Engineering Applications


    Prerequisites: MATH 2413  with a grade of “C” or better or department approval.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0420 
    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 - Electrical Circuits I


    Prerequisites: MATH 2320  and PHYS 2425  or equivalent with a grade of C or better.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0420 
    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; Laplace transforms; Bode plots; and use of computer simulation software to solve circuit problems.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 14.1001.51 10

  
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    ENGR 2307 - Fundamentals of Circuit Analysis


    Prerequisites: PHYS 2426  with a grade of C or better.

    Corequisites: ENGR 2107 

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0420 
    Basic concepts of electrical engineering using calculus; the fundamentals of electrical and electronic components and circuits, circuit analysis, network principles, motors, and steady-state and transient responses; application of Laplace transforms; and use of computational software to solve network problems; application of the principles to the solution of electrical engineering problems; relationship between basic principles and advanced applications.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 14.1001.52 10

  
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    ENGR 2332 - Mechanics of Materials


    Prerequisites: ENGR 2301  and MATH 2414  with a grade of “C” or better or department approval.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0420 
    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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    ENGR 2403 - Engineering Mechanics - Statics and Dynamics


    Prerequisites: PHYS 2425  and MATH 2414  or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course presents the calculus-based theory and applications of engineering mechanics to the analysis of structures in static equilibrium and the relative motions of particles and rigid bodies. Free-body diagrams, systems of forces, Newton’s Laws, work-energy relations, and impulse-momentum principles are utilized in conjunction with vector algebra to treat concentrated and distributed loads, centroids, moments of inertia, and laws of dry friction. Engineering applications such as trusses, frames, and machines are also addressed.

    Semester Hours: (4-4-0)

    CIP: 14.1101.54 10

  
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    ENGR 2407 - Fundamentals of Circuit Analysis (Lecture + Lab)


    Prerequisites: PHYS 2426  with a grade of C or better

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0420 
    Basic concepts of electrical engineering using calculus; the fundamentals of electrical and electronic components and circuits, circuit analysis, network principles, motors, and steady-state and transient responses; application of Laplace transforms; and use of computational software to solve network problems; application of the principles to the solution of electrical engineering problems; relationship between basic principles and advanced applications.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 14.1001.54 10

  
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    EPCT 1251 - Quality Assurance and Quality Control


    Prerequisites: EPCT 2314 

    Quality assurance/quality control procedures used to confirm viability and confidence of sample results or procedures. Emphasis on documentation, blank and check sample (spike) preparation, and control tables. Quality assurance requirements in regulatory reports.

    Semester Hours: (2-0-2)

    CIP: 15.0507

  
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    EPCT 1327 - Basic Water Works Operation


    Study of conventional water treatment plants including administration and management. Emphasis on the operation of motors, pumps, and disinfection in small water plants. Introduction to the various sources and problems associated with raw water. Topics discussed include pretreatment, purification, process control procedures, chlorination systems, water softening, treatment plant safety procedures, and distribution. Students will see actual water plant operations and learn about water purification at a local level.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 15.0506

  
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    EPCT 1328 - Basic Wastewater Operations


    Introduction to the information and operational skills needed for wastewater treatment plants. This course covers basic hand tools, equipment, chemical injections, safety and troubleshooting of water treatment systems. Students will also gain an understanding of piping and instrumentation diagrams. Hands-on experience with pumps, valves, gauges and meters is provided.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 15.0506

  
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    EPCT 1343 - Treatment, Remediation, and Disposal Techniques


    Prerequisites: EPCT 2314 , EPCT 2315 

    Corequisites: EPCT 2342 

    A study of the skills required in treatment, remediation, and disposal processes of solid waste, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste. Emphasizes the technologies applicable in the field. Students will also learn the operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of membrane pretreatment equipment including multimedia filters and activated carbon beds. Course topics also include prevention of scaling, fouling, and chemical attack problems in membrane units. This course also addresses advanced troubleshooting procedures and techniques required for identifying and correcting common membrane unit problems, including probing, profiling, element replacements, element autopsies and chemical cleaning.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 15.0507

  
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    EPCT 1347 - Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention


    Prerequisites: EPCT 2314 , EPCT 2315 

    Corequisites: EPCT 2342 

    Exploration of the options available for source reduction, waste minimization, and pollution prevention including regulatory standards applicable to these activities. Emphasis will be placed on chemicals used in water and wastewater treatment plants.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 15.0507

  
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    EPCT 2303 - Surface and Groundwater Collection


    Prerequisites: EPCT 1327 , EPCT 1328 

    In-depth study of operations and maintenance procedures for surface and groundwater collection. This course also examines the technologies required to produce safe drinking water and pretreated water for advanced technology and manufacturing from surface and groundwater sources. Course content includes media filtration, clarification, cartridge filtration, bag filtration, membrane filtration, silt dispersants, biocides, acids, scales inhibitors, sulfite compounds, ultraviolet irradiation and softening.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 15.0506

  
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    EPCT 2306 - Wastewater Collection


    Prerequisites: EPCT 2342 , EPCT 1343 , EPCT 1347 

    Design and purpose of wastewater systems; methods of cleaning/inspecting sewer lines; repair/construction techniques; on-the-job safety; detection of toxic and explosive gases; calculations to determine size/slope of sewer lines; flow velocities; and lift station operation and maintenance. This course also examines the characteristics of feed water contaminants and the fundamental principles of ion exchange water purification using ion exchange technology.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 15.0506

  
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    EPCT 2312 - Water Rules and Regulations


    Discussion of local, state, and federal rules and regulations relevant to water. Students will learn how to complete regulatory reports, author and apply SOPs to local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 15.0506

  
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    EPCT 2314 - Wastewater Laboratory


    Prerequisites: EPCT 1327 , EPCT 1328 , EPCT 2315 

    Basic techniques for sampling and chemical and microbiological analysis of wastewater as required by governmental regulatory agencies. This course also provides an overview of the theory, processes and equipment used in common membrane water treatment systems. Content includes micro-filtration, ultra-filtration, electro-dialysis, electrode-ionization, nano-filtration and reverse osmosis membrane technologies. Students will also examine system design considerations and membrane integration into water treatment systems.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 15.0506

  
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    EPCT 2315 - Water Laboratory


    Corequisites: CHEM 1305 

    Basic techniques for sampling and chemical and microbiological analysis of water as required by governmental regulatory agencies. Students will calibrate lab equipment, 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: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 15.0506

  
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    EPCT 2341 - Wastewater Treatment


    Prerequisites: EPCT 2342 , EPCT 1343 , EPCT 1347 

    Advanced study of the theory of operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment. Course topics also include principles and operation of post-ion exchange equipment such as ultraviolet irradiation units and final filters, as well as minimization of dead legs and disinfection of high purity water piping.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 15.0506

  
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    EPCT 2342 - Advanced Water and Wastewater Chemistry


    Prerequisites: EPCT 2314 , EPCT 2315 

    Advanced chemical and microbiological analysis for nonstandard water and wastewater samples. This course will also cover standard laboratory procedures according to local, state and federal guidelines. Students will learn to perform on-stream analysis for the measurement of inorganic and organic compounds, ions, particles and microorganisms.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 15.0506

  
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    EPCT 2435 - Advanced Environmental Instrumental Analysis


    Prerequisites: Departmental approval

    Regulations and standards in the analysis of samples using specific analytical instruments and their procedures. Emphasis on instrument calibration or sample preparation, evaluation, and reporting of analytical results. This course also reviews water plant operations and safe drinking water laws in preparation for state certification exams. Student will use case studies, process flows, practice exams and problem solving workshops to synthesize previous coursework and prepare for work in municipal and industrial sectors. CAPSTONE COURSE.

    Semester Hours: (4-2-4)

    CIP: 15.0507

  
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    ESLA 0100 - Special Topics


    Prerequisites: Accuplacer score 70, writing 5

    Ready, Set, Go: Students who need further English language skills development may enroll in Ready, Set, Go (RSG). RSG is an 4-week ESLA course and 12-week Freshman Composition course (Engl1301). During the first four weeks, students review and improve their grammar and writing skills in Standard English. Students must pass a departmental exit exam before being allowed to continue in the next twelve weeks of Freshman Composition. Faculty advisement is required when enrolling in RSG.

    Semester Hours: (1 -1- 0)

    CIP: 32.0108.53 12

  
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    ESLA 0310 - Speaking/Listening I


    Prerequisites: Placement test or approval by instructor.

    This is a beginning level course to develop listening and speaking skills in speakers of languages other than English and prepares them to understand and express oneself orally in an English-speaking society. Students will be made aware of the sounds, intonations and rhythm of American English.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.55 12

  
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    ESLA 0311 - Writing I


    Prerequisites: Placement test or approval by instructor.

    This beginning course develops basic grammar skills, spelling, punctuation, and sentence forms to assist non-native speakers of American English in constructing sentences.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 32.0108.54 12

  
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    ESLA 0312 - Grammar I


    Prerequisites: Placement test or approval by instructor.

    Students learn basic grammar structures appropriate for beginning students. ESOL 0311 is recommended as a companion course.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.57 12

  
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    ESLA 0313 - Reading I


    Prerequisites: Placement test or approval by instructor.

    This course focuses on academic reading and vocabulary building. Students learn to identify the main idea, context clues, word order, pronoun reference and signal words. They also preview, predict, understand and draw conclusions, scan, and summarize. Students also interpret diagrams, charts, and other visual content.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 32.0108.56 12

  
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    ESLA 0320 - Speaking/Listening II


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0310 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    This course focuses on conversational and listening skills. Students learn to understand speakers at a normal rate of speech on a variety of topics. As students begin to use the sound, intonation, and rhythm of American English correctly, they will gain greater confidence and independence in the language.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.55 12

  
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    ESLA 0321 - Writing II


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0311 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    This course further develops the students’ basic writing skills at the sentence level. In addition, it focuses on spelling, punctuation, basic grammar, and word order. Students construct simple and compound sentences and learn to write narratives, simple descriptions of situations, personal histories and everyday activities.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 32.0108.54 12

  
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    ESLA 0322 - Grammar II


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0312 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    This course focuses on helping students to understand and produce basic grammar structures such as nouns, pronouns, adverbs, adjectives, verb tenses, and some modal auxiliaries. Additionally, study could include compound sentences and adverb clauses.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 32.0108.57 12

  
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    ESLA 0323 - Reading II


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0313 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    This course focuses on academic reading and vocabulary building. Students learn to identify the main idea, context clues, word order, pronoun reference and signal words. They also preview, predict, understand and draw conclusions, scan, and summarize. Students also interpret diagrams, charts, and other visual content.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3 - 0)

    CIP: 32.0108.56 12

  
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    ESLA 0330 - Speaking/Listening III


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0320 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    This course helps students to develop the ability to listen and communicate in a range of social and academic situations. Class activities include listening to real-world sources from the internet, TV, and radio. Students narrate and describe events and situations; participate in group discussions on various topics; enhance vocabulary; and improve their pronunciation, stress, and intonation of spoken American English.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 32.0108.55 12

  
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    ESLA 0331 - Writing III


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0321 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    This course focuses on helping students to use the writing process, including prewriting strategies such as brainstorming and mapping. They will organize information in a logical sequence, narrow the subject, formulate topic sentences and construct original paragraphs with supporting details and a conclusion. They will also use editing and revising strategies.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 32.0108.54 12

  
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    ESLA 0332 - Grammar III


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0322 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    This course focuses on helping students to understand and produce basic grammar structures such as nouns, pronouns, adverbs, adjectives, verb tenses and some modal auxiliaries. Additionally, study could include compound and complex sentence such as adverb and adjective clauses.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 32.0108.57 12

  
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    ESLA 0333 - Reading III


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0323 , placement test, or approval by instructor

    This course focuses on academic reading and vocabulary building. Students learn to identify the main idea, context clues, word order, pronoun reference and signal words. They also read a variety of texts to preview, predict, understand and draw conclusions, make inferences, scan, and summarize. Students also interpret diagrams, charts, and other visual content.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 32.0108.56 12

  
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    ESLA 0334 - Reading and Conversation III


    Prerequisites: Placement test or approval by instructor.

    The Reading and Conversation Course prepares students to communicate in a variety of situations and increase their vocabulary. Students read simple books about current topics and discuss their points of view. The course emphasizes developing basic reading skills such as recognizing main ideas, facts and opinions, context clues, and word parts.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 32.0108.56 12

  
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    ESLA 0340 - Speaking/Listening IV


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0330 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    This course focuses on developing students’ skills necessary to listen and communicate in a range of social and academic situations. Class activities include listening to real-world sources from the internet, TV, radio, and college lectures. They also give short presentations and participate in group discussions on various topics. Students also improve their pronunciation, stress, and intonation of spoken American English.

    Semester Hours: (3-3- 0)

    CIP: 32.0108.55 12

  
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    ESLA 0341 - Writing IV


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0331 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    This course focuses on helping students to use the writing process, including prewriting strategies (brainstorming and mapping), organizing information, editing and revising; producing original paragraphs and/or essays that include a strong topic sentence for a paragraph or thesis for an essay with parallel structure, complex sentences with subordination, a series of coordinated and coherent paragraphs and a conclusion that supports the topic sentence or thesis.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 32.0108.54 12

  
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    ESLA 0342 - Grammar IV


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0332 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    Students will review pronouns, verb tenses, and modal auxiliaries. In addition, students will study adverbial, adjective and noun clauses; gerunds and infinitives; and passive voice.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 32.0108.57 12

  
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    ESLA 0343 - Reading IV


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0333 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    This course helps students develop academic reading and build vocabulary. Students learn to more effectively identify the main idea, context clues, word order, and pronoun reference and signal words. They also read a variety of texts to preview, predict, understand and draw conclusions, make inferences, scan, paraphrase, distinguish fact and opinion, and summarize. Completion of ESLA 0343 with a grade of “C” or better is equivalent to READ 0301 .

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 32.0108,56 12

  
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    ESLA 0344 - Reading and Conversation IV


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0313 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    The Reading and Conversation Course prepares students to communicate in a range of situations and increase their vocabulary. Students read from a variety of sources and discuss their points of view. The course emphasizes developing reading skills such as recognizing main ideas, facts and opinions, context clues, and word parts. Completion of ESLA 0344 with a grade of “C” or better is equivalent to READ 0301 .

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 32.0108.56 12

  
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    ESLA 0350 - Speaking/Listening V


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0340 , placement test or approval by instructor.

    This course focuses on developing students’ skills necessary to discuss logically concrete topics related to particular interests and special fields using appropriate grammar structures. Class activities include participating in discussions and giving formal presentations in class. Class activities include listening to real-world sources from the internet, TV, radio, and college lectures. The students learn to state and support one’s opinions, explain in detail and restate other’s opinions. Students also improve their pronunciation, stress, and intonation of spoken American English. The lab will give additional practice in oral production and increase aural comprehension of spoken American English.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 32.0108.55 12

  
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    ESLA 0351 - Writing V


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0341 , placement test or approval by instructor.

    This course further develops the student’s ability to use the writing process to produce cohesive and coherent paragraphs/essays. Class activities include planning and generating expository assignments using cause and effect, persuasion, and definition. Students also continue to learn appropriate capitalization, punctuation, spelling, correct order, appropriate transitional words as well as focus on errors that occur as students develop their abilities. Students learn to proofread and edit writing and the writing of others. Completion of ESLA 0352  and ESLA 0351 with a grade of “C” or better is equivalent to ENGL 0300 .

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 32.0108.54 12

  
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    ESLA 0352 - Grammer V


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0343 , placement test or approval by instructor.

    This course further develops the student’s ability to understand and produce more complicated sentence patterns of American English. Students review and practice previously studied grammatical structures. Structures covered include: complex sentences with time and cause-effect clauses, restrictive and nonrestrictive adjective clauses, collective and abstract nouns; past and future perfect verb tense, gerunds, infinitives, and causatives. Completion of ESLA 0352 and ESLA 0351  with a grade of “C” or better is equivalent to ENGL 0300 .

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 32.0108.57 12

  
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    ESLA 0353 - Reading V


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0343 , placement test or approval by instructor.

    This course focuses on the developing students’ higher level reading skills. They read a variety of texts to analyze and synthesize, summarize, and use analytic thinking skills to recognize authors’ purpose and point of view. Completion of ESLA 0353 with a grade of C or better is equivalent to READ 0302 .

    Semester Hours: (3 -3-1)

    CIP: 32.0108.56 12

  
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    ESLA 0354 - Reading and Conversation V


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0323 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    The Reading and Conversation Course prepares students to communicate in a range of situations and increase their vocabulary. Students read from a variety of sources to discuss their points of view and do presentations on current topics. The course emphasizes developing reading skills such as recognizing main ideas, facts and opinions, context clues, and word parts. Completion of ESLA 0354 with a grade of “C” or better is equivalent to READ 0302 .

    Semester Hours: (3 -3-1)

    CIP: 32.0108.56 12

  
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    ESLA 0360 - Speaking/Listening VI


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0350 , placement test or approval by instructor.

    This advanced course focuses on expanding communication skills at various levels of discourse in an academic setting. Class activities include listening to authentic sources from the internet, TV, radio, and college lectures. Emphasis is on listening to lectures, taking notes, making presentations, and leading discussions of an academic nature. Students also improve their pronunciation, stress, and intonation of spoken American English. The lab will give additional practice in oral production and increase aural comprehension of spoken American English.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 32.0108.55 12

  
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    ESLA 0361 - Writing VI


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0351 , placement test or approval by instructor.

    This advanced course strengthens the student’s ability to write in a variety of academic settings. Class activities include writing multi-paragraph compositions that college course require using language appropriate to audience and purpose. Completion of ESLA 0362  and ESLA 0361 with a grade of C or better is equivalent to ENGL 0301 .

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 32.0108.54 12

  
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    ESLA 0362 - Grammar VI


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0352 , placement test or approval by instructor.

    This advanced course strengthens the student’s ability to understand and produce complicated sentence patterns of American English using all grammar structures in complex sentences such as reduction of adjective clauses, passive voice, and compound modal auxiliaries. Completion of ESLA 0362 and ESLA 0361  with a grade of C or better is equivalent to ENGL 0301 .

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 32.0108.57 12

  
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    ESLA 0363 - Reading VI


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0353 , placement test or approval by instructor.

    This advanced course focuses on students’ reading college-level materials and using critical thinking skills by discussion and analysis 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. Completion of ESLA 0363 with a grade of C or better is equivalent to READ 0303 .

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 32.0108.56 12

  
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    ESLA 0364 - Reading and Conversation VI


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0333 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    The Reading and Conversation Course prepares students to communicate in an academic environment and increase their academic vocabulary. Students read from a variety of sources and discuss their points of view. The course emphasizes developing critical thinking and analyzing reading material from college-level courses and doing research for presentations. Completion of ESLA 0364 with a grade of “C” or better is equivalent to READ 0303 .

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 32.0108.56 12

  
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    ESLA 0365 - Accent Improvement


    Prerequisites: May be taken with ESLA 0350 , ESLA 0360 .

    This course is designed to help students improve their pronunciation and intonations of American English. The phonetic structure of the consonant sounds as well as the vowel sounds, the rules, and patterns of stress and rhythm are systematically analyzed, and students are given practice in correctly pronouncing each of these sounds and patterns. This course may be repeated.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 32.0108.55 12

  
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    FITT 1301 - Fitness & Exercise Testing


    Techniques for conducting physical fitness assessments including tests of cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, joint flexibility, body composition, and pulmonary capacity. Includes fitness equipment use and maintenance. Emphasis on safety guidelines and precautions.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 31.0501

  
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    FITT 1303 - Fitness Event Planning & Promotion


    Practical aspects of developing and scheduling group exercise fitness classes. Includes recreational activities, competitive events, and promotion of exercise and non-exercise activities. Emphasis on the design of safe, enjoyable activities.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 31.0501

  
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    FITT 1394 - Special Topics in Exercise Sciences/Physiology and Movement Studies


    Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, 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.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 31.0505

  
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    FITT 2164 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Health and Physical Education, General


    Prerequisites: Instructor approval required

    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.

    Semester Hours: (1-0-10)

    CIP: 31.0501

  
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    FITT 2301 - Lifestyle Change for Wellness


    Components of weight control, healthy nutrition, smoking cessation, stress management, and other current trends. Includes techniques in behavior modification, motivation, teaching, and counseling.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 31.0501

  
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    FITT 2311 - Prevention & Care of Exercise Injury


    Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology

    Overview of design methods for exercise settings and programs for injury prevention. Includes the use of safe physical conditioning techniques, current exercise fads and myths that promote injury, methods for injury recognition and evaluation, on-site care of exercise injuries, and emergency procedures.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 51.0913

  
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    FITT 2313 - Exercise Science


    Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    A survey of scientific principles, methodologies, and research as applied to exercise and physical fitness. Emphasis on physiological responses and adaptations to exercise. Topics include basic elements of kinesiology, biomechanics, motor learning, and the physical fitness industry.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 31.0505

  
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    FITT 2331 - Group Exercise Instruction


    Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology

    A study of guided and sequential experiences for developing aerobic based group exercise leadership skills. Opportunities provided for students to practice these skills under a professional mentor in a group setting.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 31.0501

  
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    FITT 2333 - Fitness Industry Operations & Technology


    A survey of the practical aspects of the physical fitness industry. Emphasis on equipment cost analysis, program marketing, legal issues, policy formation, budgetary planning, computer software applications, and current industry trends.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 31.0501

  
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    FITT 2409 - Theory of Exercise Program Design & Instruction


    Prerequisites:   ,  

    The study of health related components of physical fitness including cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Topics include the theoretical basis underlying physical fitness; instructional techniques for fitness development; and methods for leading an exercise session, including design, instruction, and evaluation.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-2)

    CIP: 31.0501

  
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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 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 1392 - Special Topics in Film-Video Making/Cinematography and Production


    Prerequisites: ARTV 2341 - Advanced Digital Video 

    Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, 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.

    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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