Northwest Vista College Schedule/Catalog 2014-2015 [Archived Catalog]
Course Descriptions
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The numbers in parentheses listed following the course description, Semester Hours: (3 - 3 - 0), are explained below:
- The first digit is the number of semester credit hours for the course.
- The second digit is the number of lecture hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
- The third digit is the number of laboratory/clinical/internship/practicum hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
Hours met per week are based on semester-length classes; courses of shorter semesters during such as flex classes, will meet for more hours per week for equivalency.
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MUSI 2188 - Percussion Class II
Prerequisites: MUSI 1188
Class instruction in the fundamental techniques of playing and teaching percussion instruments.
Semester Hours: (1-1-1)
CIP: 50.0903.51 26
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MUSI 2211 - Music Theory III
Prerequisites: MUSI 1212
Corequisites: MUSI 2216 ; MUSI 2114 (or appropriate keyboard course), if offered
Advanced harmony, part writing, keyboard analysis and writing of more advanced tonal harmony, including chromaticism and extended tertian structures. Introduction to 20th century compositional procedures and survey of the traditional large forms of composition. Correlated study at the keyboard.
Semester Hours: (2-2-1)
CIP: 50.0904.52 26
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MUSI 2212 - Music Theory IV
Prerequisites: MUSI 2211
Corequisites: MUSI 2217 ; MUSI 2115 (or appropriate keyboard course), if offered
Advanced harmony, part writing, keyboard analysis and writing of more advanced tonal harmony, including chromaticism and extended tertian structures. Introduction to 20th century compositional procedures and survey of the traditional large forms of composition. Correlated study at the keyboard.
Semester Hours: (2-2-1)
CIP: 50.0904.52 26
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MUSI 2216 - Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training I
Prerequisites: MUSI 1217
Corequisites: MUSI 2211 /MUSI 2311 ; MUSI 2114 (or appropriate keyboard course), if offered
Singing more difficult tonal music including modal, ethnic, and 20th century materials. Aural study, including dictation, of more complex rhythm, melody, chromatic harmony, and extended tertian structures.
Semester Hours: (2-2-0)
CIP: 50.0904.57 26
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MUSI 2217 - Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training II
Prerequisites: MUSI 2216
Corequisites: MUSI 2212 /MUSI 2312 ; MUSI 2115 (or appropriate keyboard course), if offered
Singing more difficult tonal music including modal, ethnic, and 20th century materials. Aural study, including dictation, of more complex rhythm, melody, chromatic harmony, and extended tertian structures.
Semester Hours: (2-2-0)
CIP: 50.0904.57 26
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NANO 2407 - Nano Measurements
Prerequisites: NANO 1301
Measurements and techniques essential for controlling micro and nano fabrication processes for repeatability and reproducibility. Includes discussion of monitoring techniques measurement tools, and devices measured.
Semester Hours: (4-3-4)
CIP: 15.0304
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PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introduction to the study of ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes introduction to the history, theories, and methods of reasoning.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 38.0101.51 12
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PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A comparative study of various world religions.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 38.0201.52 12
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PHIL 2303 - Introduction to Logic
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Nature and methods of clear and critical thinking and methods of reasoning such as deduction, induction, scientific reasoning, and fallacies.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 38.0101.52 12
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PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Classical and contemporary theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, and moral and ethical standards.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 38.0101.53 12
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PHIL 2307 - Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Critical examination of the major theories concerning the organization of societies and government.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 38.0101.54 12
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PHRA 1102 - Pharmacy Law
Overview of federal and state laws governing the practice of pharmacy. The legal and ethical constraints governing pharmacy technician and pharmacist responsibilities in practice settings.
Semester Hours: (1-1-0)
CIP: 51.0805
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PHRA 1209 - Pharmaceutical Mathematics I
Reading, interpreting, and solving calculation problems encountered in the preparation and distribution of drugs. Conversion of measurements within the apothecary, avoirdupois, and metric systems with emphasis on the metric system of weight and volume. Topics include ratio and proportion, percentage, dilution and concentration, mill-equivalent, units, intravenous flow rates, and solving dosage problems.
Semester Hours: (2-1-2)
CIP: 51.0805
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PHRA 1301 - Introduction to Pharmacy
Examination of the qualifications, operational guidelines, and job duties of a pharmacy technician. Topics include definitions of a pharmacy environment, the profile of a pharmacy technician, legal and ethical guidelines, job skills and duties, verbal and written communication skills, professional resources, safety techniques, and supply and inventory techniques.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 51.0805
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PHRA 1305 - Drug Classification
An introduction to the study of disease processes, pharmaceutical drugs, abbreviations, classifications, dosages, actions in the body, and routes of administration.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 51.0805
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PHRA 1313 - Community Pharmacy Practice
Mastery of skills necessary to interpret, prepare, label, and maintain records of physicians’ medication orders and prescriptions in a community pharmacy. Designed to train individuals in the administration of supply, inventory, and data entry. Topics include customer service and advisement, count and pour techniques, prescription calculations, drug selection and preparation, over-the-counter drugs, record keeping, stock level adjustment, data input and editing, and legal parameters.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 51.0805
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PHRA 1345 - Intravenous Admixture and Sterile Compounding
Prerequisites: PHRA 1209
Mastery of skills in compounding sterile products. Introduction to sterile products. Introduction to sterile products, hand washing techniques, pharmaceutical calculations, references, safety techniques, aseptic techniques in parenteral compounding, proper use of equipment (auto injectors, pumps), preparation of sterile products (intravenous, irrigation, ophthalmic, total parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy drugs), and safe handling of antineoplastic drugs.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 51.0805
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PHRA 1349 - Institutional Pharmacy Practice
Fundamentals of the diverse roles and practice of pharmacy technicians in an institutional pharmacy setting. In-depth coverage of hospital pharmacy organization, work flow and personnel, medical and pharmaceutical terminology, safety techniques, data entry, packaging and labeling operations, pharmaceutical compounding, inpatient drug distribution systems, continuous quality improvement and inventory control.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 51.0805
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PHRA 1391 - Special Topics in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Prerequisites: PHRA 1305
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 51.0805
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PHRA 1441 - Pharmacy Drug Therapy and Treatment
Study of therapeutic agents, their classifications, properties, actions, and effects on the human body and their role in the management of disease.
Semester Hours: (4-3-2)
CIP: 51.0805
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PHRA 2164 - Practicum (or Field Experience) Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This is an unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
Semester Hours: (1-0-8)
CIP: 51.0805
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PHRA 2364 - Practicum - Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Semester Hours: (3-0-21)
CIP: 51.0805
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PHYS 1101 - General Physics I Lab
Prerequisites: MATH 2412 or MATH 1316 with a C or better, or MATH 1314 with a C or better and department permission
Corequisites: PHYS 1301
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Laboratory experience for students enrolled in PHYS 1301 . The topics include motion, forces, conservation of energy, momentum, fluids, wave motion and heat.
Semester Hours: (1-0-3)
CIP: 40.0801.53 03
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PHYS 1102 - General Physics II Lab
Prerequisites: PHYS 1301 and PHYS 1101 with a C or better
Corequisites: PHYS 1302
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Laboratory experience for students enrolled in PHYS 1302 . The topics covered will be electricity, magnetism, light, optics and atomic and nuclear physics. This course is algebra based.
Semester Hours: (1-0-3)
CIP: 40.0801.53 03
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PHYS 1105 - Introductory Physics I Lab
Corequisites: PHYS 1305
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Laboratory experience for students enrolled in PHYS 1305 , and allows for the completion of the requirement for 7 credit hours in science. Topics include laboratory investigations of mechanics, sound, heat, and wave motion.
Semester Hours: (1-0-3)
CIP: 40.0801.51 03
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PHYS 1107 - Introductory Physics II Lab
Prerequisites: PHYS 1305 and PHYS 1105 with a C or better
Corequisites: PHYS 1307
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
This lab is meant to reinforce the physical principles presented in PHYS 1307 . Topics covered will include electricity and magnetism, light and the electromagnetic spectrum, atomic physics and relativity. This course is designed for non-science majors, education majors and occupational therapy students.
Semester Hours: (1-0-3)
CIP: 40.0801.51 03
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PHYS 1301 - General Physics I Lecture
Prerequisites: MATH 2412 , or MATH 1316 with a C or better
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Students study motion, forces, conservation of energy, momentum, fluids, wave motion and heat. This course meets the requirements for biology, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, pre-architecture and other majors. The lab, PHYS 1101 , is recommended but not required to be taken concurrently.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0801.53 03
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PHYS 1302 - General Physics II Lecture
Prerequisites: PHYS 1301 with a C or better
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Students investigate the basic principles of electricity, magnetism, light, optics and atomic and nuclear physics. This course meets the requirements for biology, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, pre-architecture and other majors. The lab, PHYS 1102 , is recommended, but not required to be taken concurrently.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0801.53 03
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PHYS 1303 - Stars and Galaxies
Study of stars, galaxies, and the universe outside our solar system. Formerly PHYS 1311 Introductory Astronomy I
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0201.51 03
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PHYS 1304 - Solar System
Study of the sun and its solar system, including its origin.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0201.52 03
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PHYS 1305 - Introductory Physics I Lecture
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
This is a non-technical course that explores some of the fundamental rules of nature. The topics of motion, mechanics, heat, and sound are presented in a conceptual format. This course is recommended for students with no previous physics experience and for those who do not need a math-intensive course as a prerequisite for further work in science, engineering, mathematics, or medicine.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0801.51 03
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PHYS 1307 - Introductory Physics II Lecture
Prerequisites: PHYS 1305 or equivalent with a C or better
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
This course is designed to follow PHYS 1305 with an exploration of the basic principles of electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and atomic and nuclear physics.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0801.51 03
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PHYS 2425 - University Physics I
Prerequisites: MATH 2413 or equivalent with a C or better
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Fundamental principles of physics, using calculus, for science, computer science, and engineering majors; the principles and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic motion, physical systems and thermodynamics; and emphasis on problem solving; basic laboratory experiments supporting the theoretical principles presented as well as experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 40.0801.54 03
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PHYS 2426 - University Physics II
Prerequisites: PHYS 2425 and MATH 2414 or equivalents with a C or better
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course follows PHYS 2425 . Topics include the basic principles and applications of electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, optical phenomena, and selected topics in modern physics. Emphasis is on problem solving and integrating concepts from mechanics and calculus. Computer applications relevant to course content may be utilized.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 40.0801.54 03
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PSYC 2301 - General Psychology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Survey of major topics in psychology. Introduces the study of behavior and the factors that determine and affect behavior and mental processes.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0101.51 25
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PSYC 2306 - Human Sexuality
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Study of the psychological, sociological, and physiological aspects of human sexuality.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0101.53 25
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PSYC 2307 - Adolescent Psychology I
This course examines the relationship of the physical, emotional, social, and mental factors of growth and development in early adolescence with particular emphasis on behavior, self-image, interpersonal relationships, and motivation.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0701.51 25
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PSYC 2308 - Child Psychology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Study of the relationship of the physical, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, perceptual, and social factors of growth and development during childhood.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0701.51 25
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PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development
Prerequisites: PSYC 2301
Study of the relationship of the physical, emotional, social and mental factors of growth and development of the individual throughout the lifespan.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0701.51 25
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PSYC 2316 - Psychology of Personality
Prerequisites: PSYC 2301
Study of various approaches to determinants, development, and assessment of personality.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0101.57 25
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PSYC 2317 - Statistical Methods in Psychology
Prerequisites: MATH 1314 or equivalent; PSYC 2301
Study of statistical methods used in psychological research, assessment, and testing. Includes the study of measures of central tendency and variability, statistical inference, correlation and regression as these apply to psychology.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0101.52 25
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PSYC 2319 - Social Psychology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Study of individual behavior within the social environment. May include topics such as the socio-psychological process, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, and group processes.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.1601.51 25
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PSYC 2389 - Academic Cooperative
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This instructional program is designed to integrate on-campus study with practical, hands-on experience in psychology. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-4)
CIP: 45.0101.51 25
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QCTC 1301 - Total Quality Management
The study of integrating work processes using team participation through employee empowerment and teamwork emphasizing the philosophy of customer service and satisfaction.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 15.0702
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QCTC 1341 - Statistical Process Control
Components of statistics including techniques of collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of numerical data as applied to statistical control. Stresses application of correlation methods, analysis of variance, dispersion, sampling quality control, reliability, mathematical models, and programming.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 15.0702
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READ 0100 - Special Topics in Reading
May serve as a refresher or as a supplemental course to developmental reading 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: 32.0108.52 12
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READ 0301 - Pre-College Reading
Prerequisites: Appropriate placement score
This course is for students who need development in basic reading and study skills in preparation for college-level work. Skills emphasize the review, refinement, and reinforcement of basic reading skills such as word recognition, comprehension, fluency, and critical reading. Study skills are emphasized. Reading lab may supplement class instruction.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 32.0108.52 12
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READ 0302 - Introduction to College Reading
Prerequisites: Appropriate placement score
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305
This course is for students who need to improve reading and study skill techniques appropriate for academic demands. Skills emphasizing the theory and mechanics of efficient reading, vocabulary development, specific textbook comprehension, study skills in context, critical reading skills, and flexibility of reading rates are emphasized. Reading lab may supplement class instruction.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 32.0108.52 12
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READ 0303 - College Reading and Critical Thinking
Prerequisites: Appropriate placement score
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course is designed for students who need to improve reading effectiveness with college-level textbooks. Skills emphasizing terminology, structure, and content of general academic and technical subject matter are taught. Such skills as finding the main idea, writer’s intent and organization of ideas are introduced and reviewed. Strong emphasis is placed on study skills. Notetaking, outlining, summarizing are components of the course. Instruction in critical reading and higher order thinking skills are refined. Reading lab may supplement class instruction.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 32.0108.52 12
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RTVB 1310 - Introduction to Mass Communication
Theories and models of mass communication, the relationship of mass media and society, trends in various forms of media.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 09.0701
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SDEV 0170 - College Success
This course is for the new student transitioning to college. Course topics include, but are not limited to: college resources, time management, note-taking, degree plans and transfer strategies, campus culture, career exploration, and college policies and procedures. Familiarization with these topics contributes to students’ personal and academic success. Required of students having fewer than 15 college level credit hours (not to include dual credit). Student must receive a grade of C or better to successfully complete this course.
Semester Hours: (1-1-0)
CIP: 32.0101.52.12
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SDEV 0171 - Strategies for Success
This course is designed for the academically at-risk student needing to improve skills for academic success. Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited to: time/priority management, study techniques, motivation, goal setting and decision making, critical thinking skills, learning styles, stress management, career planning, and interpersonal skills. Required of students placed on Academic Dismissal, Permanent Academic Dismissal and/or Financial Aid Suspension. Recommended for students on Continued Academic Probation. Student must receive a grade of C or better to successfully complete this course.
Semester Hours: (1-1-0)
CIP: 32.0101.52 12
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SDEV 0370 - Foundations for College Learning
This is a first-year seminar course designed to support the transition of students into their college experience. Students acquire a clearer understanding of college requirements, campus culture and resources. They will explore career paths, examine personal motivation and develop study skills common to successful college students. SDEV 0370 will meet the requirement for SDEV 0170 . Required of students having fewer than 15 college level credit hours (not to include dual credit), and needing course work in developmental areas based on entrance test scores. Student must receive a grade of C or better to successfully complete this course.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 32.0101.52 12
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SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introduction to the concepts and principles used in the study of group life, social institutions, and social processes.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.51 25
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SOCI 1306 - Social Problems
Cross-Listed With: IDST 2371
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Application of sociological principles to the major problems of contemporary society, such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, deviance, or family problems.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.52 25
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SOCI 2301 - Marriage and the Family
Cross-Listed With: IDST 2370
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Sociological examination of marriage and family life. Problems of courtship, mate selection, and marriage adjustment in modern American society.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.54 25
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SOCI 2319 - Minority Studies I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of minority groups. May include African-American, Mexican American, Asian American, and Native American issues.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.53 25
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SOCI 2336 - Criminology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Current theories and empirical research pertaining to crime and criminal behavior and its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment, and rehabilitation.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0401.51 25
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SOCI 2340 - Drug Use and Abuse
Cross-Listed With: PHED 1165 and PHED 1346
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Study of the use and abuse of drugs in today’s society. Emphasizes the physiological, sociological, and psychological factors.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 51.1504.52 16
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SOCI 2389 - Academic Cooperative
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in sociology. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0101.51 25
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SPAN 1300 - Beginning Conversational Spanish I
For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in Spanish. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.54 13
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SPAN 1310 - Beginning Conversational Spanish II
Prerequisites: SPAN 1300 , placement exam, or departmental approval
For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in Spanish. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness. This is a continuation of SPAN 1300 .
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.54 13
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SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I
Introduction to the fundamentals of the Spanish language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course may additionally include supplementary vocabulary, information and perspective targeted at special populations such as health care, business, criminal justice or other specialized fields.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.51
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SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II
Prerequisites: SPAN 1311
Introduction to the fundamentals of the Spanish language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course may additionally include supplementary vocabulary, information and perspective targeted at special populations such as health care, business, criminal justice or other specialized fields.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.51
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SPAN 1411 - Elementary Spanish I
Introduction to the fundamentals of the Spanish language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0905.51 13
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SPAN 1412 - Elementary Spanish II
Prerequisites: SPAN 1411 , Placement exam, or departmental approval.
Introduction to the fundamentals of the Spanish language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course is a continuation of SPAN 1411 .
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0905.51 13
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SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I
Prerequisites: SPAN 1412 , placement exam, or departmental approval
This course is a continuation of SPAN 1412 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of Hispanic culture and civilization.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.52 13
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SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II
Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , placement exam, or departmental approval
This course is a continuation of SPAN 2311 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of Hispanic culture and civilization.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.52 13
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SPAN 2313 - Elementary Spanish I (for Spanish Speakers)
Spanish speakers develop their language proficiency through practice in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. The course includes fundamentals of grammar, writing, geography, history, and culture of Spain and Spanish-America to include Mexican-Americans. The course is taught exclusively in Spanish.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.52 13
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SPAN 2315 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II
Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 or SPAN 2313 or Departmental approval
This one semester course focuses on the development of writing and oral communication skills, including practice in: 1) describing story characters, real persons, animals and natural phenomena; 2) summarizing facts and ideas; 3) giving oral information, instruction, directions, explanations and messages; 4) writing original compositions in Spanish and translating from English into Spanish; 5) reading and discussing well-known Spanish and Hispanic-American historical figures, writers, artists and musicians; 6) gaining a more advanced understanding of the Hispanic culture. The student is expected either to speak Spanish as a home language or to function at a similar level of proficiency in Spanish.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.52 13
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SPAN 2316 - Career Spanish I
Prerequisites: SPAN 1411 and SPAN 1412 or equivalent
This course presents realistic situations and the specialized vocabulary for business and finance professionals to communicate with members of the Hispanic community (local/global) in the course of their daily work.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.54 13
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SPAN 2317 - Career Spanish II
Prerequisites: SPAN 2316
A continuation of SPAN 2316 . Emphasis on advanced oral and written communication related to technology, marketing, and the Internet for conducting business transactions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.54 13
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SPAN 2323 - Latin American Literature and Culture
Selected readings from the literature are used to provide a historical and cultural perspective on Latin America.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.53 13
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SPAN 2324 - Spanish Culture
Prerequisites: SPAN 1412
Through films and other media sources, this course will examine the historical, social, and ideological aspects of the culture of the Hispanic World. Students will study images and topics that have had an impact in the creation of modern nations in Latin-American and Spain. This course focuses on issues such as the importance of the wars and revolutions, gender identity, and class, cultural and power relationships, etc. This course is taught in Spanish, and films will be shown in original language versions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.53 13
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SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305
This course focuses on theories and practice of communication in interpersonal, small group and public speech. Students learn about communication theory, improve skills in communication with others, and make formal oral presentations.
This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.51 12
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SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305
This course focuses on research, composition, organization, delivery, and analysis of speeches for various purposes and occasions. This course is designed for students who want to improve skills in public speaking. Emphasis is on critical thinking and refining techniques of speaking.
This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.53 12
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SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305
This course focuses on the theories and exercises in verbal and nonverbal communication with focus on interpersonal relationships. Students improve their interpersonal skills by examining issues involving: language, nonverbal communication, culture, listening, conflict resolution, and self-concept. (Excellent for students entering the fields of health care, education or any occupation with a high level of interpersonal exchange.)
This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.54 12
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SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305
This course focuses on the application of theories and practice of speech communication as applied to business and professional situations. Students learn the fundamental techniques of business and professional presentations, including organizational and other types of communication used in business settings. Emphasis is on critical thinking, nonverbal communication, listening skills, interviewing, group processes and formal presentations in an organizational environment.
This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.52 12
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