2020-2021 Catalog Vol. 81 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Contact hour disclaimer: Weekly lecture/lab/external contact hours denoted in all course descriptions reference a standard sixteen (16) week fall or spring semester. For non-standard semesters/sessions (e.g. summer semesters, winter/spring mini-mesters, 12-week sessions, etc.), the lecture/lab/external material will be covered over a shorter period of time, resulting in more hours each week. Total contact hours will remain the same for each course regardless of the semester/session type or the teaching modality (e.g. internet, blended, face-to-face, etc.). Detailed weekly hour combinations are available in the specific course syllabus.
Types of Course Fees:
Online Course Fees: A $25 per course fee covering the cost of software and equipment will be charged for online and blended course sections.
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Note: The second digit of a course rubric identifies the number of credit hours a student will earn upon completing the course. For example: ENGL 1301 is a 3 credit hour course, as denoted by the 2nd digit.
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ENGR 2304 Programming for Engineers CIP Code: 110201
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Programing principles and techniques for matrix and array operations, equation solving, and numeric simulations applied to engineering problems and visualization of engineering information; platforms include spreadsheets, symbolic algebra packages, engineering analysis software, and laboratory control software.
Course Fee: $8.00
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ENGR 2308 Engineering Economics CIP Code: 140101
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Methods used for determining the comparative financial desirability of engineering alternatives. Provides the student with the basic tools required to analyze engineering alternatives in terms of their worth and cost, an essential element of engineering practice. The student is introduced to the concept of the time value of money and the methodology of basic engineering economy techniques. The course will address some aspects of sustainability and will provide the student with the background to enable them to pass the Engineering Economy portion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2413 Calculus I with a grade of C or better.
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ENGR 2332 Mechanics of Materials CIP Code: 14.1101
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
External Hours: 0
Contact Hour Total: 48
Stresses, deformations, stress-strain relationships, torsions, beams, shafts, columns, elastic deflections in beams, combined loading, and combined stresses. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2301 - Engineering Mechanics-Statics
Course Fee: $0
Lab Fee: $0
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ENGR 2333 Elementary Chemical Engineering CIP Code: 140701
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
This course is the foundation for nearly all future chemical engineering courses and analysis. A strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and chemistry is required for application to the solution of problems in industrial chemistry. Students will receive an introduction to chemical engineering calculations, unit equations, process stoichiometry, material and energy balances, and states of matter, and will apply the laws of conservation of mass and energy to reacting and non-reacting, simple and complex chemical systems. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1412 or CHEM 1409 , ENGR 1201 , MATH 2414 , and PHYS 2325 (Lecture) and PHYS 2125 (lab)
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ENGR 2334 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I CIP Code: 140701
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Fundamental concepts of energy and thermodynamics (e.g., temperature, thermodynamic equilibrium, and heat) will be introduced; the course emphasizes techniques in the application of the fundamentals of thermodynamics to various processes as they frequently occur in chemical and bimolecular engineering. Provides the basic skills and tools necessary in designing and analyzing real-life engineering systems. Serves as preparation for other advanced courses in thermodynamics, energy conversion, heat transfer, etc. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2415 Calculus III.
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ENGR 2405 Electrical Circuits I
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
External Hours: 0
Contact Hour Total: 80
Principles of electrical circuits and systems. Basic circuit elements (resistance, inductance, mutual inductance, capacitance, independent and dependent controlled voltage, and current sources). Topology of electrical networks; Kirchhoff’s laws; node and mesh analysis; DC circuit analysis; operational amplifiers; transient and sinusoidal steady-state analysis; AC circuit analysis; first-and second-order circuits; Bode plots; and use of computer simulation software to solve circuit problems. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2414 Calculus II, PHYS 2426 University Physics II (lecture+ lab) or PHYS 2326 + 2126 University Physics II (lecture + lab) Corequisite(s): MATH 2320 Differential Equations
Course Fee: $0
Lab Fee: $0
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ENGR 2406 Introduction to Digital Systems CIP Code: 141001
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 96
Introduction to theory and design of digital logic, circuits, and systems. Number systems, operations and codes; logic gates; Boolean Algebra and logic simplification; Karnaugh maps; combinational logic; functions of combinational Logic; flip-flops and related devices; conters; shift registers; sequential logic; memory and storage. Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles involving design, construction, and analysis of combinational and sequential digital circuits and systems, including logic gates, adders, multiplexers, encoders, decoders,arithmetic logic units, latches, flip-flops, registers, and counters; preparation of laboratory reports. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1314 or MATH 1414 with a grade of “”C”” or better; or an appropriate score on an approved placement test.
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ENGT 1407 Digital Fundamentals CIP Code: 150303
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 80
Analysis, design, and simulation of combinational and sequential systems using: classical Boolean algebra techniques, lab hardware experiments and computer simulation. Introduction to programmable logic devices (PLDs) and application-specific integrated circuits using software tool to the design and analysis of digital logic circuits and systems. Standard instrumentation used in testing digital circuits and systems will be introduced. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1314 Notes: This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Engineering Technology.
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English |
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ENGL 307 Preparation for College Compos CIP Code: 320108
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
English 0307 applies the principles of grammar and mechanics to the writing of complete essays by introducing students to the process of prewriting, researching, writing, editing, and proofreading the multi-paragraph paper. Additionally, English 0307 is paired with a credit course ENGL 1301 ; learning activities will support writing and learning for the paired course. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate scores on the TSIA or completion of DIRW 0325 with a grade of “C” or better or completion of READ 305 and ENGL 320 with C or better, or completion of ESOL 335 and ESOL 324 with C or better. Corequisite(s): Co-enrollment in designated paired credit course. Notes: Not counted toward a degree or certificate.
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ENGL 320 Grammar And Writing CIP Code: 320108
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 80
English 0320 teaches the fundamentals of written language that contribute to clear, concise, well-organized paragraphs. This course emphasizes the correct use of grammar and mechanics in the construction of idiomatically correct simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate scores on the TSIA. Corequisite(s): International students should see paired co-requisite courses ESOL 335 and ESOL 324 . Notes: Not counted toward a degree or certificate.
Course Fee: $18.00
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ENGL 321 Preparation For College Composition CIP Code: 320108
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 80
English 0321 applies the principles of grammar and mechanics to the writing of complete essays by introducing students to the process of prewriting, researching, writing, editing, and proofreading the multi-paragraph paper. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on the TSIA or completion of ENGL 320 or ESOL 335 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite(s): International students should see ESOL 0336 Notes: Not counted toward a degree or certificate.
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ENGL 1301 Composition I CIP Code: 231301
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
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. This writing-intensive first-semester freshman composition course includes (1) study of and practice in all phases of the writing process, both individually and collaboratively, and (2) study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Essays including a 1500-word documented library research-based paper, are required. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading and writing according to TSI college-ready standards
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ENGL 1302 Composition II CIP Code: 231301
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
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; teamwork; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions. This reading and writing intensive prerequisite for sophomore English offerings further develops the analytical, thinking, and research skills underlying academic success through the study of literature. The student’s writing of genre-based essays, including researched papers, reinforces the thinking skills associated with interpretation, explication, evaluation, analysis, and synthesis. Essays, including a 1500-2000 word documented library research-based paper, are required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ENGL 1301 with a C or better.
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ENGL 2307 Introduction to Creative Writing - Prose CIP Code: 231302
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Practical experience in the techniques of imaginative writing. May include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, or drama. This creative writing course is designed to introduce students to the craft of writing short prose; it places students in a workshop setting that promotes close analysis of published fiction, relies on peer workshops, and fosters original, publishable work. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 or approval of department head
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ENGL 2308 Introduction to Creative Writing - Poetry CIP Code: 231302
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Practical experience in the techniques of imaginative writing. May include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, or drama. This creative writing course is designed to introduce students to the craft of writing poetry; it places students in a workshop setting that promotes close analysis of published poetry, relies on peer workshops, and fosters original, publishable work. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 or approval of department head.
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ENGL 2311 Technical Writing CIP Code: 231303
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
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. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ENGL 1301 or ENGL 1302 with a C or better
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ENGL 2322 Survey of British Literature I CIP Code: 231404
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
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. This survey introduces students to the principal authors, works, and trends that comprise the canon of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the eighteenth century. Papers are required. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301 or ENGL 1302 with a C or better (both ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 require TSI College-Ready status in reading and writing).
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ENGL 2323 Survey of British Literature II CIP Code: 231404
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
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. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301 or ENGL 1302 with a C or better (both ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 require TSI College-Ready status in reading and writing).
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ENGL 2327 Survey of American Literature I CIP Code: 231402
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
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. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301 or ENGL 1302 with a C or better (both ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 require TSI College-Ready status in reading and writing).
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ENGL 2328 Survey of American Literature I CIP Code: 231402
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
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. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301 or ENGL 1302 with a C or better (both ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 require TSI College-Ready status in reading and writing).
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ENGL 2332 Survey of World Literature I CIP Code: 160104
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
External Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
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. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301 or ENGL 1302 with a C or better (both ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 require TSI College-Ready status in reading and writing).
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ENGL 2333 Survey of World Literature I CIP Code: 160104
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
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. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301 or ENGL 1302 with a C or better (both ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 require TSI College-Ready status in reading and writing).
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Finance |
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BUSG 2309 Small Business Management / Entrepreneurship CIP Code: 520703
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Starting, operating, and growing a small business. Includes essential management skills, how to prepare a business plan, accounting, financial needs, staffing, marketing strategies, and legal issues.
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Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician |
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FIRT 1303 Fire and Arson Investigation I CIP Code: 430201
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 80
Basic fire and arson investigation practices. Emphasis on fire behavior principles related to fire cause and origin determination.
Course Fee: $100.00
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FIRT 1307 Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections CIP Code: 430201
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 80
Study of local building and fire prevention codes. Emphasis on fire prevention inspections, practices and procedures.
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FIRT 1309 Fire Administration I CIP Code: 430202
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 80
Introduction to the organization and management of a fire department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis on fire service leadership from the perspective of the company officer.
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FIRT 1319 Firefighter Health and Safety CIP Code: 430201
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 80
Firefighter occupational safety and health in emergency and non-emergency situations. This course meets Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum core requirements.
Course Fee: $100.00
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FIRT 1329 Building Codes and Construction CIP Code: 430201
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Examination of building codes and requirements, construction types, and building materials. Includes walls, floorings, foundations, and various roof types and the associated dangers of each. This course meets Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum core requirements.
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FIRT 1333 Fire Chemistry I CIP Code: 430201
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 80
Chemical nature and properties of compound as related to the fire service. Fundamental laws of chemistry, states of matter, gas laws, chemical bonding, and thermodynamics. This course meets Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum core requirements.
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FIRT 1338 Fire Protection Systems CIP Code: 430201
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 80
Design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers. This course meets Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FEHSE) Model Curriculum core requiremetns.
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FIRT 2309 Firefighting Strategies and Tactics I CIP Code: 430202
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 80
Analysis of the nature of fire problems and selection of initial strategies and tactics including an in-depth study of efficient and effective use of staffing and equipment to mitigate the emergency.
Course Fee: $100.00
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FIRS 1103 Firefighter Agility and Fitness Preparation CIP Code: 430203
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Physical ability testing methods. Rigorous training in skills and techniques needed in typical fire department physical ability tests. Prerequisite(s): Must have EMT certification and be accepted into the Fire Academy Co-enrolled: FIRS 1301 , FIRS 1313 , FIRS 1319 , FIRS 1329 , FIRS 1407 , FIRS 1323 , and FIRS 1333 . Notes: This is a course held at Brayton Fire Field.
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FIRS 1301 Firefighter Certification I CIP Code: 430203
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 64
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. **THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION. ** Prerequisite(s): Must have EMT certification and be accepted into the Fire Academy. Co-enrolled: FIRS 1103 , FIRS 1313 , FIRS 1319 , FIRS 1329 , FIRS 1407 , FIRS 1323 , and FIRS 1333 . Notes: This is a course held at Brayton Fire Field.
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FIRS 1313 Firefighter Certification III CIP Code: 430203
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. **THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION. ** Prerequisite(s): Must have EMT certification and be accepted into the Fire Academy. Co-enrolled: FIRS 1103 , FIRS 1301 , FIRS 1319 , FIRS 1329 , FIRS 1407 , FIRS 1323 , and FIRS 1333 . Notes: This is a course held at Brayton Fire Field.
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FIRS 1319 Firefighter Certification IV CIP Code: 430203
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 64
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. **THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION. ** Prerequisite(s): Must have EMT certification and be accepted into the Fire Academy. Co-enrolled: FIRS 1103 , FIRS 1301 , FIRS 1313 , FIRS 1329 , FIRS 1407 , FIRS 1323 , and FIRS 1333 . Notes: This is a course held at Brayton Fire Field.
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FIRS 1323 Firefighter Certification V CIP Code: 430203
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 80
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, IV, VI and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. **THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION. ** Prerequisite(s): Must have EMT certification and be accepted into the Fire Academy. Co-enrolled: FIRS 1103 , FIRS 1301 , FIRS 1313 , FIRS 1319 , FIRS 1329 , FIRS 1407 , and FIRS 1333 . Notes: This is a course held at Brayton Fire Field.
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FIRS 1329 Firefighter Certification VI CIP Code: 430203
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 64
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, IV, V, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. **THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION. ** Prerequisite(s): Must have EMT certification and be accepted into the Fire Academy. Co-enrolled: FIRS 1103 , FIRS 1301 , FIRS 1313 , FIRS 1319 , FIRS 1407 , FIRS 1323 , and FIRS 1333 . Notes: This is a course held at Brayton Fire Field.
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FIRS 1333 Firefighter Certification VII CIP Code: 430203
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 96
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, IV, V, and VI to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. **THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION. ** Prerequisite(s): Must have EMT certification and be accepted into the Fire Academy. Co-enrolled: FIRS 1103 , FIRS 1301 , FIRS 1313 , FIRS 1319 , FIRS 1329 , FIRS 1407 , and FIRS 1323 . Notes: This is a course held at Brayton Fire Field.
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FIRS 1407 Firefighter Certification II CIP Code: 430203
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 80
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, III, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. **THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION FIRE PROTECTION. ** Prerequisite(s): Must have EMT certification and be accepted into the Fire Academy. Co-enrolled: FIRS 1103 , FIRS 1301 , FIRS 1313 , FIRS 1319 , FIRS 1329 , FIRS 1323 , and FIRS 1333 . Notes: This is a course held at Brayton Fire Field.
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FIRT 1338 Fire Protection Systems CIP Code: 43.0201
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers. This course meets Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum core requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Identify fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers; identify the applications of fire detection, alarm, and extinguishing systems; and explain the operation of fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems.
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FIRT 2488 Internship -Emergency Management CIP Code: 43.0201
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 192
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1314 COLLEGE ALGEBRA, ENGL 1301 COMPOSITION I, OSHT 1301 Introduction to Safety and Health, OSHT 1313 Accident Prevention, Inspection, and Investigation, FIRT 1333 Fire
Chemistry I, GOVT 2305 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, OSHT 1305 OSHA Regulations - Construction Industry, OSHT 1309 Physical Hazards Control, EMAP 1400 Principles of Basic Emergency Management, FIRT 1307 Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections, OSHT 2401 OSHA Regulations -General Industry, GOVT 2306 TEXAS
GOVERNMENT, FIRT 1329 Building Codes and Construction Corequisite(s): 2309 Safety Program Management Notes: permalink
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OSHT 1309 Physical Haz.ards Control CIP Code: 150701
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 80
A study of the physical hazards in industry and the methods of workplace design and redesign to control these hazards. Emphasis on the regulation codes and standards associated with the control of physical hazards.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Identify the common physical hazards in industry; design a hazard free work environment; utilize hazard recognition techniques to implement safe control practices; describe the hazard control measures used in workplace designs; and list Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA) standards and other applicable codes and describe their applications. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites required. TSI college readiness required in all subjects
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OSHT 2305 Ergonomics and Human Factors in Safety CIP Code: 15.0701
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 80
The relationship of human behavior and ergonomics as applied to workplace safety.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Explain the psychology of human behavior as it relates to workplace safety; identify ergonomic hazards; recommend appropriate controls; and relate the human and workplace factors which contribute to ergonomic hazards.
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OSHT 2309 Safety Program Management CIP Code: 15.0701
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 80
Examine the major safety management issues that affect the workplace including safety awareness, loss control, regulatory issues, and human behavior modification.
Student Leaming Outcomes:
Develop and implement safety; describe cost benefit analysis; summarize the basic components of human behavior modification; apply the components of the safety audit process including record keeping requirements. Prerequisite(s): OSHT 1301 Introduction to Safety and Health, OSHT 1313 Accident Prevention, Inspection, and Investigation, OSHT 1305 OSHA Regulations - Construction Industry, OSHT 1309 Physical Haurds Control, OSHT 2401 OSHA Regulations - General Industry
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OSHT 2401 OSHA Regulations -General Industry CIP Code: 5.0701
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 80
A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to general industry
Student Learning Outcomes:
Identify the OSHA regulations which apply to general industry; and demonstrate proficiency in retrieving specific information from Title 29 C.F.R. Part 1910 regulations.
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FREN 1411 Beginning French I CIP Code: 160901
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 80
Fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture.
Lab Fee: $20.00
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FREN 1412 Beginning French II CIP Code: 160901
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 80
Fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture. This course is a continuation of FREN 1411 . Prerequisite(s): FREN 1411 or permission of the department head.
Lab Fee: $20.00
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FREN 2311 Intermediate French I CIP Code: 160901
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. Prerequisite(s): FREN 1412 or permission of the department head.
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FREN 2312 Intermediate French II CIP Code: 160901
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. This course is a continuation of FREN 2311 . Prerequisite(s): FREN 1411 , FREN 1412 , and FREN 2311 or permission of the department head.
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POFT 1301 Business English CIP Code: 520501
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business.
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POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I CIP Code: 520401
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Study of current office procedures, duties, and responsibilities applicable to an office environment.
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POFT 1319 Records and Information Management I CIP Code: 520401
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Introduction to basic records information management sytems including manual and electronic filing. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
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POFT 1325 Business Math Using Technology CIP Code: 520408
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Skill development in business math problem-solving using technology. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
Lab Fee: $24.00
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POFT 1329 Beginning Keyboarding CIP Code: 520408
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Skill development in keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic documents.
Lab Fee: $24.00
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POFT 2303 Speed and Accuracy Building CIP Code: 520408
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Review, correct, and improve keyboarding techniques for the purpose of increasing speed and improving accuracy. This course is designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Notes: Recommended prerequisite of POFT 1329 , or keyboarding proficiency of 30 net words per minute.
Lab Fee: $24.00
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POFT 2312 Business Correspondence & Communication CIP Code: 520501
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Development of writing and presentation skills to produce effective business communications. Prerequisite(s): ITSW 1301 .
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POFT 2331 Administrative Project Solutions CIP Code: 520401
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 64
Advanced concepts of project management and office procedures integrating software applications, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Prerequisite(s): ITSW 1301 or POFI 2340 .
Lab Fee: $24.00
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POFT 2386 Internship - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General CIP Code: 520401
Credit Hours: 3
External Hours: 15
Contact Hour Total: 240
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. The student will also demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. Prerequisite(s): Approval of Program Coordinator.
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GEOG 1301 Physical Geography CIP Code: 450701
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Introduction to the concepts which provide a foundation for continued study of geography. Includes the different elements of natural environment as related to human activities, modes of living, and map concepts. Essentials of physical geography: the Earth, its atmosphere (weather and climate), land forms and processes, soils, and biogeography (plant and animal life). Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
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GEOG 1302 Human Geography CIP Code: 450701
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Introduction to the concepts which provide a foundation for continued study of geography. Includes the different elements of the natural environment as related to human activities, modes of living and map concepts. Attention will be focused on how the cultures interact with the land and with each other. Major topics may include: culture, languages, religions, ethnicity, economic activities, and the cultural landscape as they vary over space. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
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GEOG 1303 World Geography CIP Code: 450701
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Study of major world regions with emphasis on prevailing conditions and developments, including emerging conditions and trends, and the awareness of diversity of ideas and practices found in those regions. Course content may include one or more regions. Attention will be focused on the relationship of aspects of the physical environment and human activities to location. Major topics of discussion will include: culture, religion, language, landforms, climate, agriculture, and economic activities. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
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GEOG 2312 Economic Geography CIP Code: 450701
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Analytical study of the historical development of particular economic distributions as they relate to social, cultural, political, and physical factors. Includes critical inquiry into the reasons for locations of various types of economic activity, production, and marketing. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards. Notes: Cross listed as ECON 2311.
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GEOG 2470 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems CIP Code: 450101
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 96
GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is a computer-based tool that uses spatial data to analyze and solve real-world problems. This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles and techniques of GIS and the principles of geography and cartography. The lab component of this course will focus on GIS data collection, entry, storage, analysis, and output using GIS software. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading, writing, and math according to TSI college-ready standards.
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GEOL 1147 Meteorology Lab CIP Code: 40.0601
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Survey of meteorology and related sciences Corequisite(s): GEOL1347
Course Fee: 24
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GEOL 1305 Environmental Science CIP Code: 30103
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A survey of the forces, including humans, that shape our physical and biologic environment, and how they affect life on Earth. Introduction to the science and policy of global and regional environmental issues, including pollution, climate change, and sustainability of land, water, and energy resources. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards. Notes: Cross listed with ENVR 1301.
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GEOL 1347 Meteorology Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Survey of meteorology and related sciences
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GEOL 1403 Physical Geology CIP Code: 400601
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 96
Introduction to the study of the materials and processes that have modified and shaped the surface and interior of Earth over time. These processes are described by theories based on experimental data and geologic data gathered from field observations. Lab activities will cover methods to collect and analyze earth science data. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
Lab Fee: $24.00
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GEOL 1404 Historical Geology CIP Code: 400601
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 96
A comprehensive survey of the history of life and major events in the physical development of Earth as interpreted from rocks and fossils. Lab activities will introduce methods used by scientists to interpret the history of life and major events in the physical development of Earth from rocks and fossils. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1403 or permission of instructor.
Lab Fee: $24.00
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GEOL 1445 Oceanography CIP Code: 400601
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 96
Survey of oceanography and related sciences. Topics include the origin of the ocean basins; geologic processes in marine environments; waves, tides, and coastal processes; the ocean’s role in climate variability and climate change; organisms that live in the ocean, their ecological communities and their interactions; and marine resources and human influences on the oceans. Lab work includes the physics of waves, currents, and tides; seawater chemistry; geological analysis of seafloor materials; bathymetric charts and maps, and marine life. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
Lab Fee: $24.00
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GERM 1411 Beginning German I CIP Code: 160501
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 80
Fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture.
Lab Fee: $20.00
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GERM 1412 Beginning German II CIP Code: 160501
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 80
Fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture. This course is a continuation of GERM 1411 . Prerequisite(s): GERM 1411 or permission of the department head
Lab Fee: $20.00
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GERM 2311 Intermediate German I CIP Code: 160501
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. Prerequisite(s): GERM 1411 and GERM 1412 or permission of the department head.
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GERM 2312 Intermediate German II CIP Code: 160501
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. This course is a continuation of GERM 2311 . Prerequisite(s): GERM 1411 , GERM 1412 , and GERM 2311 or permission of the department head.
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GOVT 2304 Introduction to Political Science CIP Code: 451001
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Introductory survey of the discipline of political science focusing on the scope and methods of the field, and the substantive topics of the discipline including the theoretical foundations of politics, political interaction, political institutions, and how political systems function. Prerequisite(s): Students must be college ready according to TSI college-ready standards.
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GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Fee Change) CIP Code: 45.1002.51 25
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
External Hours: 0
Contact Hour Total: 48
Government 2305 is a study of the organization, functions, and administration of the several branches and agencies of the national government, including a study of the federal constitution. The primary factors considered relate to the three branches of government – judicial, executive, legislative – major historical documents, the events that shaped the nation, and current events. Emphasis will be placed on the interaction of these subsystems. 48 contact hours. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Student must be college reading ready according to Texas Success Initiatives Standards (TSI). Please see the Catalog section under Texas Success Initiative.
Course Fee: 42.50
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GOVT 2389 Academic Cooperative CIP Code: 450101
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
(Urban Planning: Building Better Cities) An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in government. 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. Prerequisite(s): Completion of GOVT 2306 with a grade of B or better. A student must be college ready in reading, writing, and math according to TSI college-ready standards.
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ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I CIP Code: 500409
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 64
The fundamentals of using digital layout as a primary publishing tool and the basic concepts and terminology associated with typography and page layout.
Lab Fee: $24.00
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ARTC 1391 Special Topics in Graphic Design, Commercial Art, and Illustration CIP Code: 500402
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 64
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behavior 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.
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ARTC 2313 Digital Publishing II CIP Code: 500409
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 64
Includes layout procedures from thumbnails and roughs to final comprehensive and print output. Emphasis on design principles for the creation of advertising and publishing materials, and techniques for efficient planning and documenting projects.
Lab Fee: $24.00
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ARTC 2335 Portfolio Development for Graphic Design CIP Code: 500402
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 64
Preparation of a portfolio comprised of completed graphic design projects. Evaluation and demonstration of portfolio presentation methods based on the student’s specific area of study. Prerequisite(s): ARTC 1313 .
Lab Fee: $25.00
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ARTC 2380 Cooperative Education Commercial and Advertising Art CIP Code: 50.0402
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
External Hours: 14
Contact Hour Total: 240
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. Prerequisite(s): ARTC 1349 - Art Direction I Corequisite(s): None Co-enrolled: None
Course Fee: 35
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ARTC 2388 Internship - Commercial and Advertising Art CIP Code: 500402
Credit Hours: 3
External Hours: 15
Contact Hour Total: 240
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Prerequisite(s): ARTC 1349 .
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DFTG 1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting CIP Code: 151302
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 96
An introduction to computer-aided drafting. Emphasis is placed on setup; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects, adding text and dimensions, using layers, coordinate systems, and plot/print to scale.
Student Learning Outcomes
Identify terminology and basic functions used with CAD software, use CAD hardware, and software to create, organize, display, and plot/print working drawings, and use file management techniques.
Course Fee: $90.00
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HITT 1302 The Culture of Health Care CIP Code: 510707
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Addresses job expectations in health care settings. Discusses how care is organized inside a practice setting, privacy laws, and professional and ethical issues encountered in the workplace. Notes: Federal Prison Campus course.
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HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I CIP Code: 51.0707
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
External Hours: 0
Contact Hour Total: 48
Study of medical terms through word origin and structure. Introduction to abbreviations and symbols, surgical and diagnostic procedures, and medical specialties.
HIT Majors: The student must achieve a grade of 70% or higher to complete the course. Prerequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none Co-enrolled: none Notes: HIT Majors: Five-year time limit if a student sat out for more than 1 academic year.
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HITT 1312 History of Health Information Technology in the U.S. CIP Code: 510707
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Traces the development of IT systems in health care and public health, beginning with the experiements of the 1950s and 1960s and culminating in the HITECH Act. Introduces the concept of meaningful use. Prerequisite(s): HITT 1302 . Notes: Federal Prison Campus course.
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HITT 1341 Coding and Classification Systems CIP Code: 510713
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 64
Fundamentals of coding rules, conventions, and guidelines using clinical classification systems. The student must achieve a grade of 70% or better to complete the course. Corequisite(s): HITT 1305 .
Lab Fee: $24.00
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HITT 1342 Ambulatory Coding CIP Code: 510713
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 64
Fundamentals of ambulatory coding rules, conventions, and guidelines. The student must achieve a grade of 70% or better to complete the course. Prerequisite(s): HITT 1305 , HITT 1341 , MDCA 1302 , and BIOL 2404 . A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
Lab Fee: $24.00
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HITT 1345 Health Care Delivery Systems CIP Code: 510707
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Examination of delivery systems including organization, financing, accreditation, licensure, and regulatory agencies. The student must achieve a grade of 70% or better to complete the course. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards. Corequisite(s): HITT 1301 .
Lab Fee: $24.00
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HITT 1349 Pharmacology CIP Code: 510707
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Overview of the basic concepts of the pharmacological treatment of various diseases affecting major body systems. The student must achieve a grade of 70% or better to complete the course. Prerequisite(s): HITT 1305 .
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HITT 1353 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information CIP Code: 51.0707
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
External Hours: 0
Contact Hour Total: 64
Concepts of privacy, security, confidentiality, ethics, health care legislation, and regulations relating to the maintenance and use of health information.
The student must achieve a grade of 70% or better to complete the course. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in Reading according to TSI college-ready standards. Corequisite(s): None Co-enrolled: None Notes: Five-year time limit if a student sat out for more than 1 academic year.
Course Fee: 24
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HITT 1361 Clinical - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician CIP Code: 510707
Credit Hours: 3
External Hours: 12
Contact Hour Total: 192
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. The student must achieve a grade of 70% or better to complete the course. Prerequisite(s): Program Director approval.
Lab Fee: $24.00
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HITT 1441 Coding & Classification Systems CIP Code: 51.0713
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 1
External Hours: 0
Contact Hour Total: 80
Fundamentals of coding rules, conventions, and guidelines using clinical classification systems.
The student must achieve a grade of 70% or better to complete the course. Prerequisite(s): HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I Corequisite(s): HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I Co-enrolled: None Notes: Three-year time limit if a student sat out for more than 1 academic year.
Course Fee: 24
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HITT 1442 Ambulatory Coding CIP Code: 51.0713
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 1
External Hours: 0
Contact Hour Total: 80
Fundamentals of ambulatory coding rules, conventions, and guidelines.
Prerequisite(s): HITT 1305 Medical Terminology
HITT 1441 Coding & Classification Systems
HITT 2430 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
BIOL 2404 Anatomy & Physiology Corequisite(s): HITT 2430 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
BIOL 2404 Anatomy & Physiology Co-enrolled: None Notes: The student must achieve a grade of 70% or better to complete the course.
Three-year time limit if a student sat out for more than 1 academic year.
Course Fee: 24
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HITT 2339 Health Information Organization & Supervision CIP Code: 51.0707
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
External Hours: 0
Contact Hour Total: 64
Principles of organization and supervision of human, financial, and physical resources.
The student must achieve a grade of 70% or better to complete the course. Prerequisite(s): HITT 1301 Health Data Content and Structure
HITT 1353 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Corequisite(s): none Co-enrolled: none Notes: Five-year time limit if a student sat out for more than 1 academic year.
Course Fee: 24
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HITT 2340 Advanced Medical Billing and Reimbursement CIP Code: 51.0713
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
External Hours: 0
Contact Hour Total: 64
Skill development in coding to prepare reimbursement forms in various health care settings for submission to payors.
The student must achieve a grade of 70% or better to complete the course Prerequisite(s): HITT 1441 Coding & Classification System
HITT 1442 Ambulatory Coding Corequisite(s): HITT 1442 Ambulatory Coding Co-enrolled: None Notes: Five-year time limit if a student sat out for more than 1 academic year.
Course Fee: 24
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