2020-2021 Catalog Vol. 81 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Prerequisite: a course you must successfully complete prior to enrolling in the course for which it is listed as a prerequisite. You must receive a grade of C (2.0) or better in order for the course to satisfy a prerequisite requirement, unless otherwise specified in the course description.
Corequisite: a course you may enroll in simultaneously as the course for which it is listed as a corequisite.
Co-enrolled: a course you must enroll in while simultaneously enrolled in another designated course.
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.
Course/Lab/SIM Lab/Testing Fees: These fees are additional charges, approved by the Blinn College Board of Trustees, for specific courses that have demonstrably higher costs of delivering instruction because of the need for special equipment, supplies, use of facilities, technology, software, field trips, testing costs, or lessons required by the course.
Book Fee (First Day™/Inclusive Access):
First Day is a B&N Bookstore’s Inclusive Access program. With this program, the cost of course materials is added, by Blinn College, as a charge for the course. Students receive benefits including:
- Deeply discounted textbook
- The guaranteed right textbook
- Single Sign-On (no access codes)
- Access on or before the first day of class
Courses included in the Core Curriculum are noted as a Core Curriculum Course after the course title.
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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MUSI 2312 Music Theory IV CIP Code: 50.0904.5226
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Continuation of advanced chromaticism and survey of analytical and compositional procedures in post-tonal music. Optional correlated study at the keyboard.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
- Construct and identify advanced chromatic harmonies.
- Analyze musical compositions that utilize advanced chromatic harmonies and foreign-key modulation techniques.
- Analyze musical compositions that utilize a variety of post-tonal practices.
- Compose music utilizing appropriate post-tonal practices.
- Demonstrate musical concepts covered in class on the keyboard.
- Demonstrate an understanding of rhythmic meter and note duration through score analysis and composition.
Corequisite(s): MUSI 2117 ”Sight Singing & Ear Training IV”, MUSI 2182 “Piano Class IV”
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MUEN 1124 Marching Band CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Concert band, marching band, campus band, lab band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group. Open to music majors and non-music majors with a background in instrumental music (including a recommendation of high school director) through audition on their respective instrument. Audition music should consist of region band etudes, class I solos, scales and sight reading. Color Guard prepares a representative routine to demonstrate ability. Performances at all home football games, select away games, annual Buccaneer Marching Festival, exhibition performances and local parades. Marching Band participation requires three additional hours of group practice/rehearsal per week.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1125 Wind Symphony/Symphonic Band CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Concert band, marching band, campus band, lab band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group. Open to music majors and non-music majors with a background in instrumental music (including a recommendation of high school director) through audition on their respective instrument. Audition music should consist of region band etudes, class I solos, scales and sight reading. Performances include campus concerts for Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band and off campus concerts annually scheduled at area high schools on the annual concert tour for Wind Symphony. Wind Symphony/Symphonic Band participation requires three additional hours of group practice/rehearsal per week.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1126 Jazz Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Concert band, marching band, campus band, lab band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group. Members selected through the audition process with priority given to members of the marching/concert band. Music includes: jazz, big band, Latin, rock and contemporary jazz. Performances: on campus concerts, annual Blinn Jazz Festival, and various functions in the community including appearances at area high schools.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1127 Jazz Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Concert band, marching band, campus band, lab band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group. Members selected through the audition process with priority given to members of the marching/concert band. Music includes: jazz, big band, Latin, rock and contemporary jazz. Performances: on campus concerts, annual Blinn Jazz Festival, and various functions in the community including appearances at area high schools.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1131 Jazz Combo CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
External Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 32
Jazz Combo is designed to help students develop the skills necessary to perform proficiently in a small jazz ensemble. The course covers amount other subjects, performance technique, stylistic considerations, basic arranging, and basic improvisation. Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary).
Student Learning Outcomes
- Perform with technical proficiency assigned repertoire presenting good tone quality, rhythmic accuracy, correct stylistic articulation and expressiveness.
- Demonstrate listening and psychomotor skills to balance ones sound within the section and the ensemble.
- Prepare and present assigned music accurately while incorporating rhythmic subdivision, tone quality, range, articulation and dynamic control.
- Perform improvisations on the student’s main instrument with technical proficiency.
- Employ direction from instructors in rehearsals and performance.
- Render music with appropriate stylistic consideration commensurate with compositional era.
Prerequisite(s): Students must audition at the beginning of the semester to gain admittance into the ensemble. Students should be a member of the Blinn College band program although exceptions can be made.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1132 Steel Drum Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 32
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Members are selected through an audition with priority given to members of the marching/symphonic-concert bands. Music includes traditional Caribbean music and additional arrangements of classical and contemporary music for steel drum ensemble. Performances include campus concerts and various functions in the community. Prerequisite(s): Students must audition at the beginning of the semester to gain admittance into the ensemble. Students should be a member of the Blinn College band program although exceptions can be made.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1133 Woodwind Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Required and limited to woodwind players in the marching/concert band. Ensembles grouped in sections: flutes, clarinets, saxophones, double reeds or upper woodwinds and low woodwinds. Music consists of excerpts from the symphonic literature and selected arrangements unique to the individual grouping of instruments. Ensemble participation requires an additional hour of practice/rehearsal per week.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1134 Brass Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 32
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Required and limited to brass players in the marching/concert band. Ensembles grouped in sections: trumpets, French horns, tuba/euphonium, trombones, or high brass and low brass. Music consists of excerpts from the symphonic literature and selected arrangements unique to the individual grouping of instruments. Ensemble participation requires an additional hour of practice/rehearsal per week to be scheduled outside of class time.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1135 Brass Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 32
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Required and limited to woodwind players in the marching/concert band. Ensembles grouped in sections: flutes, clarinets, saxophones, double reeds or upper woodwinds and low woodwinds. Music consists of excerpts from the symphonic literature and selected arrangements unique to the individual grouping of instruments. Ensemble participation requires an additional hour of practice/rehearsal per week to be scheduled outside of class time.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1136 Woodwind Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Required and limited to woodwind players in the marching/concert band. Ensembles grouped in sections: flutes, clarinets, saxophones, double reeds or upper woodwinds and low woodwinds. Music consists of excerpts from the symphonic literature and selected arrangements unique to the individual grouping of instruments. Ensemble participation requires an additional hour of practice/rehearsal per week to be scheduled outside of class time.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1137 Marching Auxiliaries Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
This course is for members of the Blinn College Drumline and Color Guard. Students in this course will focus on warm-ups, routines, and specialized works specific to each unit. Percussionists will focus on developing fundamental rudimental skills and refine their marching abilities through advanced warm-ups, cadences, and show music. Color Guard members will work on the fundamentals of modern technique, and refine their skills using warm-ups, specialized routines, and show movements. Corequisite(s): MUEN 1124 or MUEN 2124
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1138 Percussion Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Open to members of the wind symphony/symphonic band during the Spring semester. Material includes: section preparation of concert literature and selected percussion ensemble pieces. Concert performances may include school visits, and on-campus concerts.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1139 Percussion Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Open to members of the wind symphony/symphonic band during the Spring semester. Material includes: section preparation of concert literature and selected percussion ensemble pieces. Concert performances may include school visits, and on-campus concerts.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1141 Concert Choir CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir. Open to everyone, this chorus specializes in music of many periods and interests. There is no experience or background in choral music required, nor experience in music reading or singing. The emphasis of this course is to perform quality choral music while teaching group vocal techniques.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1142 Concert Choir CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir. Open to everyone, this chorus specializes in music of many periods and interests. There is no experience or background in choral music required, nor experience in music reading or singing. The emphasis of this course is to perform quality choral music while teaching group vocal techniques.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1152 Women’s Chorus CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Vocal ensemble, glee club, madrigals, or small swing choir. The Women’s Chorus is a select, small ensemble specializing in the performance and study of women’s only repertoire. Placement will be done through an audition that will focus on singing ability as well as sight-reading skills. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1153 Women’s Chorus CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Vocal ensemble, glee club, madrigals, or small swing choir. The Women’s Chorus is a select, small ensemble specializing in the performance and study of women’s only repertoire. Placement will be done through an audition that will focus on singing ability as well as sight-reading skills. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1154 Chamber Choir CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Vocal ensemble, glee club, madrigals, or small swing choir. This group consists of singers with prior musical experience. Auditions take place every semester and are based on ability to contribute vocally, and/or sight read. Students in this choir work at a faster pace than in Choral Union, and perform numerous concerts both on and off campus, representing the college. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1155 Chamber Choir CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Vocal ensemble, glee club, madrigals, or small swing choir. This group consists of singers with prior musical experience. Auditions take place every semester and are based on ability to contribute vocally, and/or sight read. Students in this choir work at a faster pace than in Choral Union, and perform numerous concerts both on and off campus, representing the college. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2124 Marching Band CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Concert band, marching band, campus band, lab band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group. Open to music majors and non-music majors with a background in instrumental music (including a recommendation of high school director) through audition on their respective instrument. Audition music should consist of region band etudes, class I solos, scales and sight reading. Color Guard prepares a representative routine to demonstrate ability. Performances at all home football games, select away games, annual Buccaneer Marching Festival, exhibition performances and local parades. Marching Band participation requires three additional hours of group practice/rehearsal per week. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2125 Wind Symphony/Symphonic Band CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Concert band, marching band, campus band, lab band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group. Open to music majors and non-music majors with a background in instrumental music (including a recommendation of high school director) through audition on their respective instrument. Audition music should consist of region band etudes, class I solos, scales and sight reading. Performances include campus concerts for Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band and off campus concerts annually scheduled at area high schools on the annual concert tour for Wind Symphony. Wind Symphony/Symphonic Band participation requires three additional hours of group practice/rehearsal per week. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2126 Jazz Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Concert band, marching band, campus band, lab band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group. Members selected through the audition process with priority given to members of the marching/concert band. Music includes: jazz, big band, Latin, rock and contemporary jazz. Performances: on campus concerts, annual Blinn Jazz Festival, and various functions in the community including appearances at area high schools. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2127 Jazz Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Concert band, marching band, campus band, lab band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group. Members selected through the audition process with priority given to members of the marching/concert band. Music includes: jazz, big band, Latin, rock and contemporary jazz. Performances: on campus concerts, annual Blinn Jazz Festival, and various functions in the community including appearances at area high schools. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2133 Woodwind Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Ensembles grouped in sections: flutes, clarinets, saxophones, double reeds or upper woodwinds and low woodwinds. Music consists of excerpts from the symphonic literature and selected arrangements unique to the individual grouping of instruments. Ensemble participation requires an additional hour of practice/rehearsal per week. Notes: Required and limited to woodwind players in the marching/concert band.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2134 Brass Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 32
Ensembles grouped in sections: trumpets, french horns, tuba/euphonium, trombones, or high brass and low brass. Music consists of excerpts from the symphonic literature and selected arrangements unique to the individual grouping of instruments. Notes: Required and limited to brass players in the marching/concert band.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2135 Brass Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 32
Ensembles grouped in sections: trumpets, french horns, tuba/euphonium, trombones, or high brass and low brass. Music consists of excerpts from the symphonic literature and selected arrangements unique to the individual grouping of instruments. Ensemble participation requires an additional hour of practice/rehearsal per week. Notes: Required and limited to brass players in the marching/concert band.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2136 Woodwind Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 16
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Required and limited to woodwind players in the marching/concert band. Ensembles grouped in sections: flutes, clarinets, saxophones, double reeds or upper woodwinds and low woodwinds. Music consists of excerpts from the symphonic literature and selected arrangements unique to the individual grouping of instruments. Ensemble participation requires an additional hour of practice/rehearsal per week.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2137 Marching Auxiliaries Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Students in this course will focus on warm-ups, routines, and specialized works specific to each unit. Percussionists will focus on developing fundamental rudimental skills and refine their marching abilities thorugh advanced warm-ups, cadences, and show music. Color Guard members will work on the fundamentals of modern technique, and refine their skills using warm-ups, specialized routines, and show movements. Prerequisite(s): This course is for members of the Blinn Colleg Drumline and Color Guard. Corequisite(s): MUEN 1124 or MUEN 2124
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2138 Percussion Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Open to members of the wind symphony/symphonic band during the Spring semester. Material includes: section preparation of concert literature and selected percussion ensemble pieces. Concert performances may include school visits, and on-campus concerts.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2139 Percussion Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Open to members of the wind symphony/symphonic band during the Spring semester. Material includes: section preparation of concert literature and selected percussion ensemble pieces. Concert performances may include school visits, and on-campus concerts.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2141 Concert Choir CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir. Open to everyone, this chorus specializes in music of many periods and interests. There is no experience or background in choral music required, nor experience in music reading or singing. The emphasis of this course is to perform quality choral music while teaching group vocal techniques.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2142 Concert Choir CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir. Open to everyone, this chorus specializes in music of many periods and interests. There is no experience or background in choral music required, nor experience in music reading or singing. The emphasis of this course is to perform quality choral music while teaching group vocal techniques.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2152 Women’s Chorus CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Vocal ensemble, glee club, madrigals, or small swing choir. The Women’s Chorus is a select, small ensemble specializing in the performance and study of women’s only repertoire. Placement will be done through an audition that will focus on singing ability as well as sight-reading skills. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2153 Women’s Chorus CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Vocal ensemble, glee club, madrigals, or small swing choir. The Women’s Chorus is a select, small ensemble specializing in the performance and study of women’s only repertoire. Placement will be done through an audition that will focus on singing ability as well as sight-reading skills. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2154 Chamber Choir CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Vocal ensemble, glee club, madrigals, or small swing choir. This group consists of singers with prior musical experience. Auditions take place every semester and are based on ability to contribute vocally, and/or sight read. Students in this choir work at a faster pace than in Concert Choir, and perform numerous concerts both on and off campus, representing the college. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2155 Chamber Choir CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Vocal ensemble, glee club, madrigals, or small swing choir. This group consists of singers with prior musical experience. Auditions take place every semester and are based on ability to contribute vocally, and/or sight read. Students in this choir work at a faster pace than in Concert Choir and perform numerous concerts both on and off campus, representing the college. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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NURA 1160 Clinical - Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide CIP Code: 513902
Credit Hours: 1
External Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
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. Co-enrolled: NURA 1301 . Notes: Technical Dual Credit course.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
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NURA 1301 Nurse Aide For Health Care CIP Code: 513902
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 64
Knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. Topics include residents’ rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. Emphasis on effective interaction with members of the health care team, restorative services, mental health, and social services needs. Co-enrolled: NURA 1160 . Notes: Technical Dual Credit course.
Lab Fee: $18.00
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
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Occupational Safety & Health Technology/Tech |
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EMAP 1400 Principles of Basic Emergency Management CIP Code: 43.0201
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Overview of the Texas Emergency Management System and the concepts of emergency management and its integration of systems, basic definitions, identification of hazards, role of the local emergency manager, including interaction among various government entities. This course is equivalent to the Texas Department of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency courses G230 and G610.
Student Learning Outcomes
Identify the agencies involved in disaster assistance; describe the role of the emergency manager; describe the all-hazards approach for emergency management; outline the process for preparing a grant request; and develop a plan for acquiring surplus property.
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OSHT 1301 Introduction to Safety and Health CIP Code: 150701
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 80
An introduction to the basic concepts of safety and health.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
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OSHT 1305 OSHA Regulations - Construction Industry CIP Code: 150701
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 80
A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to the construction industry.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
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OSHT 1313 Accident Prevention, Inspection, and Investigation CIP Code: 15.0701
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 80
Provides a basis for understanding the nature of occupational hazard recognition, accident prevention, loss reduction, inspection techniques, and accident investigation analysis.
Student Learning Out
Describe the components of an effective accident investigation; analyze factors which contributed to accidents; recommend appropriate changes to prevent further accidents; and explain the components of an effective safety inspection and make appropriate recommendations to correct hazards identified by the inspection.
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Pharmacy Technician/Assistant |
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PHRA 1143 Pharmacy Technician Certification Review CIP Code: 510805
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 32
A review of major topics covered on the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE). Co-enrolled: PHRA 1301 and PHRA 1313 . Notes: Technical Dual Credit course.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
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PHRA 1301 Introduction to Pharmacy CIP Code: 510805
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 64
An overview of the qualifications, operational guidelines, and job duties of a pharmacy technician. Co-enrolled: PHRA 1143 and PHRA 1313 . Notes: Technical Dual Credit course.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
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PHRA 1313 Community Pharmacy Practice CIP Code: 510805
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 64
Introduction to the skills necessary to process, prepare, label, and maintain records of prescriptions in a community pharmacy to include customer service, count and pour techniques, prescription calculations, drug selection and preparation, over-the-counter drugs, inventory management and legal parameters. Co-enrolled: PHRA 1143 and PHRA 1301 . Notes: Technical Dual Credit course.
Lab Fee: $24.00
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
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PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy CIP Code: 380101
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A study of major issues in philosophy and/or the work of major philosophical figures in philosophy. Topics in philosophy may include theories of reality, theories of knowledge, theories of value, and their practical applications. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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PHIL 1304 Introduction to World Religions CIP Code: 380201
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A comparative study of world religions, including but not limited to Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christiantiy, and Islam. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
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PHIL 2303 Introduction to Logic CIP Code: 380101
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to symbolic logic, including syllogisms, propositional and predicate logic, and logical proofs in a system of rules. The course develops critical thinking skills, especially the ability to distinguish correct from incorrect reasoning, by an exploration of the major areas of modern symbolic logic. Among the topics covered are translating statements from natural to symbolic language, truth tables and natural deduction for propositional logic, models, and natural deduction for predicate logic.
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PHIL 2306 Introduction To Ethics CIP Code: 380101
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary ethical theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, morals, and standards of value. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
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PHIL 2321 Philosophy Of Religion CIP Code: 380201
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A study of the major issues in the philosophy of religion such as the existence and nature of God, the relationships between faith and reason, the nature of religious language, religious experience, and the problem of evil. The course surveys basic religious issues such as the existence and nature of God, religious and mystical experience, miracles, immorality, and the meaning of religious language and symbols. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
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PLAB 1323 Phlebotomy CIP Code: 511009
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 64
Skill development in the performance of a varity of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. Co-enrolled: PLAB 1360 . Notes: Technical Dual Credit course.
Lab Fee: $24.00
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PLAB 1360 Clinical - Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist CIP Code: 511009
Credit Hours: 3
External Hours: 9
Contact Hour Total: 144
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Co-enrolled: PLAB 1323 . Notes: Technical Dual Credit course.
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PHED 1101 Ab/Glute Conditioning CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A fitness course emphasizing total body conditioning (concentrating on abdominal and gluteal muscle groups), proper technique, and overall physical and mental fitness.
Course Fee: $15.00
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PHED 1102 Beginning Aerobics CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Beginning aerobics is a basic level fitness class emphasizing the importance of regular exercise, techniques, training effects and execution of a lifetime fitness plan.
Course Fee: $15.00
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PHED 1105 Beginning Billiards CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course that introduces fundamentals, exercises, and games to aid beginning and intermediate players in mastering pocket billiards.
Course Fee: $55.00
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PHED 1107 Beginning Bowling CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course emphasizing the basic fundamental bowling skills, rules, etiquette, safety, terminology and scoring.
Course Fee: $70.00
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PHED 1110 Fitness Conditioning CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A fitness course emphasizing total body conditioning, cardiovascular and muscular endurance, proper technique and overall physical and mental wellness.
Course Fee: $15.00
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PHED 1111 Beginning Golf CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course emphasizing basic techniques for executing the golf swing, scoring, handicappping, club/shot selection and the rules/etiquette of the game.
Course Fee: $75.00
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PHED 1115 Beginning Jazz Dance CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Beginning Jazz Dance places an emphasis on basic Jazz and Ballet skills. Students will learn basic skills and techniques, stretching, toning and choreography.
Course Fee: $15.00
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PHED 1116 Intermediate Jazz Dance CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Intermediate Jazz Dance builds on the basic Jazz and Ballet skills learned in Beginning Jazz Dance. Students will learn variations of basic leaps and turns, stretching, toning and choreography techniques.
Course Fee: $15.00
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PHED 1117 Pilates CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
This course focuses on increasing students’ present fitness levels through Pilates. It will teach proper form and technique for mat Pilates to increase flexibility, strength, and muscular endurance.
Course Fee: $15.00
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PHED 1122 Volleyball CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course emphasizing techniques for passing, setting, serving, serve receive, hitting, blocking, digging and transition. The course will familiarize students with rules, terminology, strategies, and team play concepts.
Course Fee: $15.00
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PHED 1123 Beginning Weight Training CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course that emphasizes fitness, proper lifting technique, safety and correct identity of exercises and muscle groups.
Course Fee: $15.00
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PHED 1124 Beginning Scuba CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning-level course that emphasizes safety and all the techniques and skills required of a lifetime PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Open Water Certification.
Lab Fee: 195
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PHED 1127 Yoga CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course emphasizing principles of yoga, postures, breathing and mediation techniques, as well as stress reduction and relaxation.
Course Fee: $15.00
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PHED 1128 Basketball CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course emphasizing history, rules, terminology, strategies, and skills associated with recreational basketball.
Course Fee: $15.00
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PHED 1141 Aerobic Walking CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
This beginning level course introduces students to the basic concepts of walking for health and fitness. Proper techniques of walking (fitness, power, and race) for cardiovascular fitness will be stressed.
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PHED 1142 Strength Training for Athletic Performance CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
This course builds upon basic skills and knowledge of weight training. This is an intermediate to experienced level course centered on athletic development and performance. This course emphasizes proper warmup, compound multi joint movements, Olympic lifts, metabolic conditioning, proper periodization, pre habilitation and correct identity of exercises and muscle groups. This is not an introductory level course.
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PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness CIP Code: 310501
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
This course will provide an overview of the lifestyle necessary for fitness and health. Students will participate in physiccal activities and assess their fitness status. Student will be introduced to proper nutrition, weight management, cardiovascular health, flexibility, and strength training.
Course Fee: $15.00
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PHED 1301 Foundations Of Kinesiology CIP Code: 310501
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to human movement that includes the historical development of physical education, exercise science, and sport. This course offers the student both an introduction to the knowledge base, as well as, information on expanding career opportunities.
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PHED 1304 Personal Community Health CIP Code: 511504
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals, concepts, strategies, applications, and contemporary trends related to understanding personal and/or community health issues. This course also focuses on empowering various populations with the ability to practice healthy living, promote healthy lifestyles, and enhance individual well-being.
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PHED 1306 First Aid CIP Code: 511504
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Instruction and practice for emergency care. Designed to enable students to recognize and avoid hazards within their environment, to render intelligent assistance in case of accident or sudden illness, and to develop skills necessary for the immediate and temporary care of the victim. Successful completion of the course may enable the student to recieve a certificate from a nationally recognized agency.
Course Fee: $24.00
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PHED 1308 Sports Officiating CIP Code: 310101
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
The purpose of this course is to study officiating requirements for sports and games with an emphasis on mechanics, rule interpretation, and enforcement.
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PHED 1321 Coaching/Sports/Athletics I CIP Code: 310505
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Study of the history, theories, philosophies, rules, and terminology of competitive sports. Includes coaching techniques.
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PHED 1336 Introduction to Recreation CIP Code: 310101
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Fundamental theory and concepts of recreational activities with emphasis on programs, planning, and leadership.
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PHED 1338 Concepts of Physical Fitness CIP Code: 31.0501.51 23
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 96
This course is designed to familiarize students with knowledge, understanding and values of health related fitness and its influence on the quality of life emphasizing the development and implementation of fitness programs.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
- Describe the elements of health related physical fitness, performance related physical fitness, inactivity, and hypokinetic diseases on health and wellness.
- Distinguish the influence of personal behavior and responsibility on the development, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases, stress, and addictions.
- Compare and contrast the relationships among physical activity, nutrition, and body composition.
- Participate in physical fitness activities that will aid in assessing personal health related fitness.
- Design, implement, and evaluate fitness programs to promote societal lifetime physical fitness .
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PHED 1346 Drug Use And Abuse CIP Code: 511504
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Study of the use, misuse, and abuse of drugs and other harmful stubstances in today’s society. Physiological, sociological, pharmacological and psychological factors will be emphasized.
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PHED 2100 Varsity Sports 1 CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Presentation of current scientific and technical information related to a particular activity with emphasis on developing cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills. Each activity Course Syllabus will have a more descriptive definition of purpose and outcomes expected.
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PHED 2101 Varsity Sports 2 CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Presentation of current scientific and technical information related to a particular activity with emphasis on developing cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills. Each activity Course Syllabus will have a more descriptive definition of purpose and outcomes expected.
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PHED 2102 Varsity Sports 3 CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Presentation of current scientific and technical information related to a particular activity with emphasis on developing cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills. Each activity Course Syllabus will have a more descriptive definition of purpose and outcomes expected.
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PHED 2104 Varsity Conditioning 1 CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Presentation of current scientific and technical information related to a particular activity with emphasis on developing cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills. Each activity Course Syllabus will have a more descriptive definition of purpose and outcomes expected.
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PHED 2105 Varsity Conditioning 2 CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Presentation of current scientific and technical information related to a particular activity with emphasis on developing cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills. Each activity Course Syllabus will have a more descriptive definition of purpose and outcomes expected.
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PHED 2106 Varsity Conditioning 3 CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Presentation of current scientific and technical information related to a particular activity with emphasis on developing cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills. Each activity Course Syllabus will have a more descriptive definition of purpose and outcomes expected.
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PHED 2107 Varsity Conditioning 4 CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Presentation of current scientific and technical information related to a particular activity with emphasis on developing cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills. Each activity Course Syllabus will have a more descriptive definition of purpose and outcomes expected.
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PHED 2356 Care/Prevent Athletic Injuries CIP Code: 310503
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Prevention and care of athletic injuries with emphasis on qualities of a good athletic trainer, avoiding accidents and injuries, recognizing signs and symptoms of specific sports injuries and conditions, immediate and long-term care of injuries, and administration procedures in athletic training. Prerequisite(s): PHED 1301 , PHED 1306 ; BIOL 1406 or BIOL 1408 .
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PTHA 1201 The Profession of Physical Therapy CIP Code: 510806
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 32
Introduction to the profession of physical therapy and the role of the physical therapist assistant.
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PTHA 1266 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Physical Therapist Assistant CIP Code: 510806
Credit Hours: 2
External Hours: 16
Contact Hour Total: 256
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. During this practicum, students will be introduced to the practice of the physical therapist assistant at a clinical setting. Prerequisite(s): PTHA 2301 and PTHA 1431 . Co-enrolled: PTHA 2431 and PTHA 2435 .
Course Fee: $50.00
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PTHA 1321 Pathophysiology for the PTA CIP Code: 510806
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Study of the pathophysiology of diseases/conditions encountered in physical therapy. Prerequisite(s): PTHA 1409 and PTHA 1413 . Co-enrolled: PTHA 2205 and PTHA 2509 .
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PTHA 1409 Introduction to Physical Therapy CIP Code: 510806
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 6
Contact Hour Total: 128
Introduction to the profession of physical therapy and the role of the physical therapist assistant. Includes the application of basic patient handling, functional skills, communication, and selected data collection techniques. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Co-enrolled: PTHA 1413 .
Course Fee: $20.00
SIM Lab Fee: $25.00
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PTHA 1413 Functional Anatomy CIP Code: 510806
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 6
Contact Hour Total: 128
The relationship of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems to normal and abnormal movement. Integration of skills related to the kinesiological assessment of the human body. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Co-enrolled: PTHA 1409 .
Course Fee: $20.00
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PTHA 1431 Physical Agents CIP Code: 510806
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 96
Biophysical principles, physiological effects, efficacy, and application of physical agents. Study of the therapeutic physical agents which emphasizes the indications, contraindications, medical efficacy, and physiological effects of treatments. Prerequisite(s): PTHA 1321 , PTHA 2205 , and PTHA 2509 . Co-enrolled: PTHA 2301 .
Course Fee: $30.00
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PTHA 2205 Neurology CIP Code: 510806
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 48
Study of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology as it relates to neurological conditions. Prerequisite(s): PTHA 1409 and PTHA 1413 . Co-enrolled: PTHA 1321 and PTHA 2509 .
Course Fee: $10.00
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PTHA 2239 Professional Issues CIP Code: 510806
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 64
Discussion of professional issues and behaviors related to clinical practice; preparation for transition into the workforce. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors relevant to the physical therapy occupation and to the professional development of the student. This is the capstone course. Prerequisite(s): PTHA 1266 , PTHA 2435 , and PTHA 2431 . Co-enrolled: PTHA 2266 and PTHA 2267 .
Course Fee: $30.00
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PTHA 2266 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Physical Therapist Assistant CIP Code: 510806
Credit Hours: 2
External Hours: 16
Contact Hour Total: 256
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. During this practicum, students will expand their clinical knowledge and experience. Prerequisite(s): PTHA 1266 , PTHA 2435 , and PTHA 2431 . Co-enrolled: PTHA 2239 and PTHA 2267 .
Course Fee: $50.00
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PTHA 2267 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Physical Therapist Assistant CIP Code: 510806
Credit Hours: 2
External Hours: 16
Contact Hour Total: 256
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. During this final practicum, students will perfect their clinical techniques, preparing them to enter the workforce. Prerequisite(s): PTHA 1266 , PTHA 2435 , and PTHA 2431 . Co-enrolled: PTHA 2239 and PTHA 2266 .
Course Fee: $50.00
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PTHA 2301 Essentials of Data Collection CIP Code: 510806
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 96
Data collection techniques used to assist in patient/client management. The student will perform assessment and data collection using techniques specific to physical therapy; utilize data collected for decision making in order to enhance physical therapy management; and utilize relevant communication techniques. Prerequisite(s): PTHA 1321 , PTHA 2205 , and PTHA 2509 . Co-enrolled: PTHA 1431 .
Course Fee: $20.00
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PTHA 2431 Management of Neurological Disorders CIP Code: 510806
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 96
Comprehensive rehabilitation techniques of selected neurological disorders. Advanced course integrating previously learned and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive rehabilitation of patients with neurological issues. Prerequisite(s): PTHA 2301 and PTHA 1431 . Co-enrolled: PTHA 1266 and PTHA 2435 .
Course Fee: $25.00
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PTHA 2435 Rehabilitation Techniques CIP Code: 510806
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 96
Comprehensive rehabilitation of selected diseases and disorders. Advanced course integrating previously learned and new skills/techniques into the rehabilitation of selected long-term pathologies. Prerequisite(s): PTHA 2301 and PTHA 1431 . Co-enrolled: PTHA 1266 and PTHA 2431 .
Course Fee: $25.00
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