2016-2017 Summer Publication 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Summer Publication [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Honors College

  
  • GEOLH 1403 - Honors Physical Geology


    4 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab.) Physical Geology is a basic science course that focuses on Earth, including its composition, processes of change, history and the tools and methods used to study it. (4006015403) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing, MATH 0308   Corequisite: MATH 0310  
  
  • GEOLH 1404 - Honors Historical Geology


    4 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab.) A comprehensive survey of the history of life and major events of the physical development of Earth as interpreted from rocks and fossils. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing

    GEOL 1403  or departmental approval MATH 0308 *

  
  • GOVTH 2304 - Honors Intro To Political Science


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) An introductory survey of the field of political science. Emphasis will be placed on the scope of the discipline; methods of inquiry and analysis appropriate for the study of political behavior; and recurring themes and problems in the study of political theory. This course may not be substituted for GOVT 2301 or 2302. (4510015225) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing

    GOVT 2301 or GOVT 2302 or GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 or departmental approval

  
  • GOVTH 2305 - Honors Federal Government


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • GOVTH 2306 - Honors Texas Government


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Origin and development of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy, and the political culture of Texas. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • GOVTH 2389 - Honors Political Science Internship


    3 Credits (1 hr. lec., 6 hrs. lab.) A course designated to integrate on-campus class-room study with practical hands-on work experience in the student’s major field of study. The student, the student’s supervisor, and a faculty coordinator will establish specific goals for the student to accomplish. The course during the semester also requires an average of one hour per week of practical life/work skills. (4501015125) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing

    Departmental approval

  
  • HISTH 1301 - Honors United States History to 1877


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) A survey of U.S. history from Pre-Contact Societies through Reconstruction. Themes to be developed include westward expansion and globalization, slavery, Native Americans, and religious and social changes. An additional purpose of this course is to introduce students to the skills and practices of history. (5401025125) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • HISTH 1302 - Honors United States History Since 1877


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) A survey of U.S. history from 1877 to the present. Topics will include western expansion, industrialization, immigration, imperialism, economic, political and social developments, the wars of the 20th century and the changing status and conditions of women and minorities. Another purpose of this course is to introduce students to the skills and practices of history. (5401025125) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • HISTH 2301 - Honors Texas History


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Survey of Texas from the Spanish exploration to the present. (5401025225) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • HISTH 2311 - Honors Western Civilization to 1648


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) A history of Western civilization from the beginning of recorded history through the Renaissance and Reformation. Its purpose is to provide students with an interpretive analysis of the social, economic, political and intellectual dynamics that have shaped Western history since antiquity. (5401015425) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • HISTH 2312 - Honors Western Civilization from 1648


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) A history of Western civilization from the age of exploration and the creation of the European nation-states through the Cold War of the twentieth century. Its purpose is to provide students with an interpretive analysis of the social, economic, political and intellectual dynamics that have shaped Western and world history since the religious wars of the Protestant Reformation. (5401015425) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • HISTH 2351 - Honors Advanced Historical Analysis


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) A treatment of specialized historical topics, such as the American Civil War, the Vietnam War, World War II, Women, African Americans, etc. Selected topics will vary from semester to semester as various instructors have an opportunity to bring their diverse specialties to the course. It may be repeated for credit as topics vary. This is an elective course and will not satisfy degree requirements in history. (5401015625) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing

    6 hrs. HIST or instructor approval

  
  • HUMAH 1301 - Honors Introduction to the Humanities I Prehistory to Gothic


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary study interpreting human experience through introductions to the visual and performance arts, literature, history, philosophy, and comparative religions. The focus is on acquiring practical experience in inquiry, recognition, and assessment. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • HUMAH 1302 - Honors Introduction To The Humanities II Renaissance to the Present


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary study interpreting human experience through introductions to the visual and performance arts, literature, history, philosophy, and comparative religions. The focus is on acquiring practical experience in inquiry, recognition, and assessment. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • HUMAH 1305 - Honors Introduction to Mexican-American Studies


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) This interdisciplinary survey examines different cultural, artistic, economic, historical, political, and social aspects of the Mexican-American/Chicana/o communities. It also covers issues such as dispossession, immigration, transnationalism, and other topics that have shaped the Mexican-American experience. (0502035125) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
  
  • HUMAH 1311 - HONORS Mexican-American Fine Arts Appreciation


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) An examination of Mexican-American/Chicana/o artistic expression in the visual and performing arts (such as music, painting, drama, and dance) and the ways in which they exhibit values of Mexican-American/Chicana/o experience.  (5007035426) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
  
  • MATHH 1314 - Honors College Algebra


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, absolute value, piecewise-defined, exponential and logarithmic functions, equations, inequalities, graphing skills and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, conics, and inverses may be included. (2701015419) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing MATH 0310 Corequisite: ENGL 0309  or ESOL 0310  or equivalent.
  
  • MATHH 1324 - Honors Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Applications of common algebraic functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational, to problems in business, economics, and the social sciences are addressed. The applications include mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest and annuities; systems of linear equations; matrices; linear programming; and probability, including expected value. (2703015219) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing

    MATH 0310 or placement by testing

      Corequisite: ENGL 0309 

  
  • MATHH 2413 - Honors Calculus I


    4 Credits (4 hrs. lec., 1 hrs. lab.) Limits and continuity; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; definition of the derivative of a function and techniques of differentiation; applications of the derivative to maximizing or minimizing a function; the chain rule, mean value theorem, and rate of change problems; curve sketching; definite and indefinite integration of algebraic, trigonometric, and transcendental functions, with an application to calculation of areas. (2701015919) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading, MATH 2412  or placement by testing.
  
  • MATHH 2414 - Honors Calculus II


    4 Credits (4 hrs. lec., 1 hrs. lab.) Differentiation and integration of exponential and logarithmic functions, techniques of integration, applications of the definite integral, the calculus of transcendental functions, parametric equations, polar coordinates, indeterminate forms and L’Hopital’s Rule, improper integrals, sequences and series. (2701016019) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading, MATHH 2413   
  
  • MUSIH 1306 - Honors Appreciating Music


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) A nontechnical course designed to provide the lay-person with the understanding necessary for greater enjoyment of music. (5009025126) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
  
  • PHEDH 1164 - Honors Introduction to Physical Fitness & Wellness


    1 Credits (1 hr. lec., 2 hrs. lab.) This course will provide an overview of the lifestyle necessary for fitness and health. Students will participate in physical activities and assess their fitness status. Students will be introduced to proper nutrition, weight management, cardiovascular health, flexibility, and strength training. Corequisite: ENGL 0309 or equivalent.
  
  • PHILH 1301 - Honors Introduction To Philosophy


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) 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: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • PHILH 2306 - Honors Introduction to Ethics


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary ethical theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, morals, and standards of value. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • PHYSH 2426 - Honors Electricity, Magnetism, and Light


    4 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab.) This course is a continuation of PHYS 2425, including the study of electrostatics, Gauss’s law, circuit theory, magnetism and Faraday’s law, electromagnetic waves and Maxwell’s equations, geometric and physical optics, and introduction to modern physics. It includes an appropriate laboratory program illustrating the principles learned in lecture. This course is primarily for physical science and engineering majors.(4008015403) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing

    PHYS 2425

  
  • PSYCH 2301 - Honors General Psychology


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) This course is a survey of the essential subject areas, major theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • PSYCH 2314 - Honors Life-span Growth & Development


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) A study of development from conception to death with emphasis on factors which influence growth and development. Consideration will be given to social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth and development at each period of the lifespan. Students who have taken PSYC 2308   must have instructor approval to enroll in PSYCH 2314. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing

    PSYCH 2301  

  
  • RNSGH 1301 - Honors Pharmacology


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Introduction to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications of drug classifications. Content includes the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in safe administration of medications within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to either a blocked or integrated approach. Prerequisite: BIOLH 2401  or currently enrolled in a VN program or current licensure as RN, LVN, or Paramedic
  
  • SOCIH 1301 - Honors Principles of Sociology


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) This course is an introduction to the basic elements of society. In looking at human behavior, this course includes an introduction to dynamics of society, culture, social groups, social institutions, socialization, social processes and social structure. (4511015125) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • SPCHH 1311 - Honors Introduction To Communication


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.)  Introduces basic human communication principles and theories embedded in a variety of contexts including interpersonal, small group, and public speaking. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • SPCHH 1315 - Honors Public Speaking


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques to develop students’ speaking abilities. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • SPCHH 1318 - Honors Interpersonal Communication


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Application of communication theory to interpersonal relationship development, maintenance, and termination in relationship contexts including friendships, romantic partners, families, and relationships with co-workers and supervisors. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing

Human Development

  
  • HUMD 0101 - College 101: First Year Introduction


    1 Credits (1 hr. lec.) In this course, students will learn how to adjust to college. Course content will evolve from student interests and needs. Some probable areas of study include: becoming familiar with campus resources, learning student success skills, and utilizing campus email and web services. Upon successful course completion, students will have developed an individualized learning plan. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer nor be used to meet degree requirements. It cannot be used as a substitute for enrollment in developmental education courses.  (3201015212) Prerequisite: None
  
  • HUMD 0111 - Student Success Strategies


    1 Credits (1 hr. lec.) In this course, students will learn a series of strategies for mastering the skills needed for success in college courses. Strategies to be introduced address processing information from textbooks and lectures, studying for and taking tests, understanding the importance of self concept in college success. As the strategies are introduced, students apply this to the content of courses in which they are currently enrolled. Upon successful course completion, students will have developed a system for learning which can be adapted for use in any learning situation. This course carries institutional but will not transfer nor be used to meet degree requirements. It cannot be used as a substitute for enrollment in developmental education courses.  (3201015212) Prerequisite: None
  
  • HUMD 0114 - Career Search Strategies


    1 Credits (1 hr. lec.) This course focuses on strategies that students need to develop realistic career goals. Topics emphasized include decision making and critical thinking, assessment for greater self-awareness, and research techniques for gathering occupational information. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to understand the career decision making process, identify/confirm career related abilities, interests, and values, apply various career investigation skills, and analyze viability of careers of interest. This course carries institutional but will not transfer nor be used to meet developmental requirements.  (3201015212) Prerequisite: None

Human Services

  
  • CMSW 1309 - Problems of Children and Adolescents


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Examine common problems and evaluate effective prevention and intervention models of at-risk children and youth. Topics include social, family, educational systems impact, juvenile delinquency, teen sexuality, and mental health including addictive behaviors to promote wellness. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
  
  • CMSW 1323 - The Exceptional Person


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Study of physical, intellectual, and learning disabilities, sensory deficits, and the exceptionally gifted individual throughout the lifespan. Includes educational approaches and an introduction to the continuum of service delivery systems for various disabilities and conditions. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
  
  • CMSW 1341 - Behavior Modification with Cognitive Disorder


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) In-depth study of the theories and principles of behavioral science and the methods of modifying and managing behavior in clients with cognitive disorders. Prerequisite: None.
  
  • CMSW 1353 - Family Intervention Strategies


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Study of family dynamics and current intervention strategies. Prerequisite: None.
  
  • DAAC 1304 - Pharmacology of Addiction


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Emphasizes pharmacological effects of addiction, tolerance, dependence, cross addiction, drug interaction, withdrawal, and recovery. Describes the psychological and physiological effects of substance use and behaviors. Prerequisite: None
  
  • DAAC 1309 - Assessment of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Exploration of procedures and tools used to identify substance-related and addictive disorders and assess a client’s problems, strengths, deficits, and needs. Prerequisite: ENGL 0304  or ENGL 0306 .

     

     

     

     

  
  • DAAC 1311 - Counseling Theories


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) An examination of the major theories and current treatment modalities used in the field of counseling. Prerequisite: None.
  
  • DAAC 1319 - Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) An overview of causes and consequences of substance-related and addictive disorders, the major drug classifications, and the counselor’s code of ethics. Prerequisite: None.
  
  • DAAC 1417 - Basic Counseling Skills


    4 Credits (4 hrs. lec.) An overview and application of the basic counseling skills. Prerequisite: None
  
  • DAAC 2160 - Clinical


    1 Credits (6 hrs. ext.) 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. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: ENGL 0304  AND ENGL 0306  or placement by testing; DAAC 1417 , DAAC 2354  and SCWK 1321 .
  
  • DAAC 2260 - Clinical


    2 Credits (12 hrs. ext.) 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. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: DAAC 1417  and DAAC 2354  and SCWK 1321 ; ENGL 0304  or ENGL 0306  or placement by testing.
  
  • DAAC 2341 - Counseling Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Advanced examination of knowledge, skills, attitudes, techniques, confidentiality and ethical guidelines applied in the counseling, treatment, prevention, and recovery of substance use disorders. Prerequisite: None.
  
  • DAAC 2343 - Current Issues


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Examination of current issues in addiction. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
  
  • DAAC 2354 - Dynamics of Group Counseling


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Exploration of group counseling skills, techniques, and stages of group development, and confidentiality and ethics. Prerequisite: None.
  
  • DAAC 2360 - Clinical-Alcohol/Drug Counseling


    3 Credits (18 hrs. ext.) 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. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: DAAC 1417  and  SCWK 1321 .
  
  • GERS 1342 - Aging and Mental Health


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Examination of current issues relating to mental health of older adults. Includes the theoretical and empirical foundations relevant to the psychological study of older adults. Prerequisite: None.
  
  • SCWK 1321 - Orientation to Social Services


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Introduction to the basic concepts, information, and practices within the field of social services. Topics include the historical development of social services; populations served by social service workers; and review of current treatment and/or services. Prerequisite: None.
  
  • SCWK 2186 - Internship - Social Work


    1 Credits (6 hrs. ext.) 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. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: ENGL 0304  or ESOL 0364 AND ENGL 0306  or ESOL 0374  OR ENGL 0302  ; DAAC 1417 , DAAC 2354  and SCWK 1321 .
  
  • SCWK 2286 - Internship - Social Work


    2 Credits (12 hrs. ext.) 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. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: ENGL 0304  or ESOL 0364 AND ENGL 0306  or ESOL 0374  OR ENGL 0302 , DAAC 1417 , DAAC 2354  and SCWK 1321 .
  
  • SCWK 2331 - Abnormal Behavior


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) An exploration and identification of maladaptive behavior including characteristics, classification, diagnosis, and treatment modalities. Topics include factors associated with defining and identifying abnormal behavior. Prerequisite: None.
  
  • SCWK 2386 - Internship - Social Work


    3 Credits (18 hrs. ext.) 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. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: SCWK 1321  and DAAC 1417 .

Humanities

  
  • HUMA 1301 - Introduction to the Humanities I: Prehistory to Gothic


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary study interpreting human experience through introductions to the visual and performance arts, literature, history, philosophy, and comparative religions. The focus is on acquiring practical experience in inquiry, recognition, and assessment. (2401035112) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
  
  • HUMA 1302 - Introduction to the Humanities II:Renaissance to the Present


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary study interpreting human experience through introductions to the visual and performance arts, literature, history, philosophy, and comparative religions. The focus is on acquiring practical experience in inquiry, recognition, and assessment. (2401035112) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
  
  • HUMA 1305 - Introduction to Mexican-American Studies


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) This interdisciplinary survey examines different cultural, artistic, economic, historical, political, and social aspects of the Mexican-American/Chicana/o communities. It also covers issues such as dispossession, immigration, transnationalism, and other topics that have shaped the Mexican-American experience. (0502035125) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
  
  • HUMA 1311 - Mexican-American Fine Arts Appreciation


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) An examination of Mexican-American/Chicana/o artistic expression in the visual and performing arts (such as music, painting, drama, and dance) and the ways in which they exhibit values of Mexican-American/ Chicana/o experience. (5007035426) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
  
  • HUMA 2319 - Minority Cultures in the United States


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) This interdisciplinary survey examines the diverse cultural, artistic, economic, historical, political, and social aspects of US-American minority communities. Topics may include race/ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and religion. (2401015112) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.

Interpreter Training Technology

  
  • SGNL 1401 - Beginning American Sign Language I


    4 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab.) Manual and receptive proficiency on a basic level. Signed conversation, use of CD-ROM for visual training, basic principles of grammar, simple exercises, easy reading which includes cultural material. (1616035113) Prerequisite: None
  
  • SGNL 1402 - Beginning American Sign Language II


    4 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab.) Continuation of SGNL 1401  with increased emphasis on comprehension, signing and receptive skills. Intensive drills to increase vocabulary and knowledge of ASL structure. (1616035113) Prerequisite: SGNL 1401  
  
  • SGNL 2301 - Intermediate American Sign Language I


    3 Credits (2 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab.) Review and application of conversational skills in American Sign Language. Introduction to American Sign Language literature and folklore. (1616035213) Prerequisite: SGNL 1402  
  
  • SGNL 2302 - Intermediate American Sign Language II


    3 Credits (2 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab.) Continuation of SGNL 2301  with increased emphasis on conversational skills. (1616035213) Prerequisite: SGNL 2301  
  
  • SLNG 1207 - Intra-lingual Skills Development for Interpreters


    2 Credits (1 hr. lec., 3 hrs. lab.) Development of intra-lingual (English to English) skills necessary for future development of inter-lingual (English to American Sign Language [ASL]/ASL to English) skills. Focus on linguistic and cognitive skills development in areas of paraphrasing, summarizing, main idea identification, comprehension, memory, delayed repetition, multi-tasking, vocabulary, and cultural literacy. Prerequisite: None.
  
  • SLNG 1211 - Fingerspelling and Numbers


    2 Credits (1 hr. lec., 3 hrs. lab.) Development of expressive and receptive skills in fingerspelling and numbers. Receptive skills focus on whole word phrase recognition and fingerspelling/number comprehension in context. Expressive skills focus on the development of speed, clarity, and fluency. Additionally, this course develops expressive skills in signing numbers and skills in receptively interpreting numbers in a variety of areas including sports, mathematics, weights, and measures. Prerequisite: SGNL 1401  
  
  • SLNG 1215 - Visual/Gestural Communication


    2 Credits (1 hr. lec., 3 hrs. lab.) Development of skills in non-verbal communications. Emphasizes the use and understanding of facial expression, gestures, pantomime, and body language. Creation and or performance of stories using these elements. Prerequisite: None
  
  • SLNG 1246 - Working with Deaf-Blind Persons


    2 Credits (1 hr. lec., 4 hrs. lab.) Instruction in the skills necessary to work with people who are deaf-blind, including deaf-blind children, in educational and residential settings. Includes skills for working as a Support Service Provider (SSP) for a deaf-blind person. May include outside activities. Prerequisite: SGNL 2302 .
  
  • SLNG 1317 - Introduction to the Deaf Community


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) An overview of the physical, educational, social, and cultural implications within the context of a deaf or hard-of-hearing individual’s personal life, family, and community in today’s multicultural world. Emphasis on current educational and vocational programs, legislation, technology, oppression, and other issues. Prerequisite: None
  
  • SLNG 1321 - Introduction to the Interpreting Profession


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) An overview of the field of American Sign Language (ASL)/English interpretation. Provides a historical framework for the current principles, ethics, roles, responsibilities, and standard practices of the interpreting profession. This course will also include identification of professional interpreting organizations and journal/publications that provide information on sign systems and other interpreting methods. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; SGNL 1401  and SLNG 1317 .
  
  • SLNG 1347 - Deaf Culture


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Provides a historical and contemporary perspective of American deaf culture using a sociocultural model. Includes cultural identity, values, group norms, communication, language, and significant contributions made by deaf people to the world. This course will also identify organizations of the deaf and will explore implications of deafness on family dynamics. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading OR Writing.
  
  • SLNG 1391 - Special Topics - Interpreting in Specialized Settings


    3 Credits (2 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab.) Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Students will be familiarized with knowledge and best practices in a variety of specialized settings including (but not limited too): healthcare, legal, artistic, mental health, and interpreting via technology. Prerequisite: SLNG 2401 .
  
  • SLNG 2186 - Internship - Sign Language Interpretation and Translation


    1 Credits (6 hrs. ext.) 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. Emphasis is on the use of interpreting skills. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite:  SLNG 2266  is strongly recommended; SLNG 2402 .
  
  • SLNG 2266 - Practicum(or Field Experience)-Sign Language Interpretation and Translation


    2 Credits (14 hrs. ext.) Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Emphasis is on observation. Prerequisite: SLNG 2401 .
  
  • SLNG 2315 - Interpreting in Educational Settings


    3 Credits (2 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab.) Overview of education programs (K-12 and post secondary), focusing on the roles and skills of the interpreter as a member of the educational team. Includes current practices, communication methods, legislation, trends, and ethical issues. Introduces resources for content-specific vocabulary. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; SLNG 2401 .
  
  • SLNG 2320 - Structure of American Sign Language (ASL)


    3 Credits (2 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab.) Topics include spoken and signed language; the structure of sounds/signs, words, sentences, and meanings; language in culture and society; language acquisition and processing; and variations in the structure of American Sign Language will be studied according to region, social class, ethnicity, age, and sex. Prerequisite: SGNL 2301 .
  
  • SLNG 2401 - Interpreting I


    4 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab.) An overview of the interpreting process and models of interpretation. Introduces the skills necessary to achieve dynamic message equivalence in interpreting American Sign Language (ASL) to English and English to ASL. This course will also include the use of computer laboratories, multimedia equipment and video equipment to assess and enhance sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign skill development. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; successful passing of the Mid-Program Evaluation.
  
  • SLNG 2402 - Interpreting II


    4 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab.) Continued development of discourse analysis and interpreting skills for increasingly complex tasks. Utilization of consecutive and simultaneous interpreting scenarios including monologues and dialogues. Emphasizes skill development, self-analysis, and peer evaluation. This course includes a study of current business practice and the use of computer laboratories, multimedia equipment and video equipment to assess and enhance sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign skill development. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; SLNG 2401  
  
  • SLNG 2431 - Interpreting III


    4 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab.) A practice-oriented course to strengthen skills in the integration and application of interpreting using complex source materials. Continued exposure to simulated interpreting/transliterating experiences. This course will also include the use of computer laboratories, multimedia equipment and video equipment to assess and enhance sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign skill development. Prerequisite: SLNG 2402 .
  
  • SLNG 2489 - Internship: Sign Language Interpreter


    4 Credits (21 ext. hrs.) 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. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; Successful completion of all SLNG courses within the AAS degree plan.
  
  • SLNG 2589 - Internship - Sign Language Interpretation and Translation


    5 Credits (1 hr. lec., 20 hrs. ext.) 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. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing;successful completion of all SLNG courses within the AAS degree plan.

Italian

  
  • ITAL 1411 - Beginning Italian I


    4 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab.) This course includes beginner’s pronunciation, oral practice, conversation, use of recordings for ear training, basic principles of grammar, simple exercises in composition, easy reading that includes cultural material. (1609025113) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • ITAL 1412 - Beginning Italian II


    4 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab.) This course is a continuation of 1411 with increased emphasis on comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Intensive skills to increase vocabulary and knowledge of structure. (1609025113) Prerequisite: ITAL 1411  OR placement by exam; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • ITAL 2311 - Intermediate Italian I


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) This course stresses both oral and written exercises to increase vocabulary expansion of grammatical principles and short themes written on a variety of topics. (1609025213) Prerequisite: ITAL 1412 ; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • ITAL 2312 - Intermediate Italian II


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) This course is a continuation of ITAL 2311  with emphasis on literary works by Italian authors. Students will read one major novel in Italian. Continued reinforcement of grammatical principles and development of writing and oral skills are stressed. (1609025213) Prerequisite: ITAL 2311 ; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • ITAL 2376 - Intermediate Italian Conversation


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Intensive oral practice in small and large group context for students who have learned Italian as a foreign language and have mastered speaking, reading and writing competencies in the language. (1609027113) Prerequisite: ITAL 1412 

Japanese

  
  • JAPN 1411 - Beginning Japanese I


    4 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab.) Beginner’s pronunciation, oral practice and dictation. Conversation, use of recordings for ear training, basic principles of grammar, simple exercises in composition, easy reading which includes cultural material. (1603025113) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • JAPN 1412 - Beginning Japanese II


    4 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab.) A continuation of JAPN 1411  with increased emphasis on comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Intensive drills to increase vocabulary and knowledge of structure. (1603025113) Prerequisite: JAPN 1411  or 2 years high school language in the preceding two years; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  
  • JAPN 2311 - Intermediate Japanese I


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) This course stresses both oral and written exercises to increase vocabulary, expansion of grammatical principles and short themes written on a variety of topics. Selected readings are included to improve comprehension in Japanese. Students with prior language experience should take a placement exam to advance to the next level and receive credit. (1603025213) Prerequisite: JAPN 1412  or instructor approval;
  
  • JAPN 2312 - Intermediate Japanese II


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) This course is a continuation of JAPN 2311 , with emphasis on works by Japanese- speaking authors. Continued reinforcement of grammatical principles and development of writing skills are stressed. (1603025213) Prerequisite: JAPN 2311  or instructor approval

Journalism

  
  • COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communications


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) A survey of the various media employed in communicating to the masses; examination of the practices, possibilities and limitations of each. A study of the relationship between media communications and social actions or attitudes. (901025106) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
  
  • COMM 1316 - Photo Journalism


    3 Credits (2 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab.) A course which deals primarily with the principles and methods of producing news, feature and public relations photographs for newspapers and magazines. (0904015506) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
  
  • COMM 2302 - Principles of Journalism


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Exploration of ethical and legal boundaries as well as issues and problems facing today’s journalist. (0904015206) Prerequisite: ENGL 1301  
  
  • COMM 2305 - Modern Editing


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Methods of planning and editing modern magazines and newspapers. Emphasis on modular layout, including headlines and pictures. Course requires participation in producing school magazine and newspaper. Some Macintosh computer instruction offered. (0904015106) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; Six credits in journalism, or 2nd-year standing and departmental approval.

     

  
  • COMM 2311 - Reporting I


    3 Credits (2 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab.) Basic news reporting techniques with emphasis on news gathering and writing in a newsroom laboratory setting. Word processing skills needed. (0904015706) Prerequisite: ENGL 1301  
  
  • COMM 2315 - Reporting II


    3 Credits (2 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab.) A continuation of COMM 2311  with added emphasis on the practical applications of news writing, gathering and interviewing techniques. Students should be prepared to produce computer copy for off-campus publications as well as for the campus newspaper. (0904015806) Prerequisite: COMM 2311  
  
  • COMM 2327 - Principles of Advertising


    3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) History of advertising and its effect on mass media. Review of current advertising and its impact on business and industry throughout the ages. (0909035106) Prerequisite: ENGL 1301  or departmental approval
  
  • COMM 2389 - Academic Cooperative in Communications


    3 Credits (1 hr. lec., 6 hrs. lab.) An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of communication. The external learning experiences are unpaid and must have faculty approval. (2401035212) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; instructor approval.

     


Kinesiology

  
  • PHED 1112 - Weight Training I


    1 Credits (3 hrs. lab.) This course emphasizes the development of muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular fitness and flexibility. Current information and research in the areas of nutrition, proper training techniques, workout organizations, complementary exercises and additional wellness principles are presented and integrated into this physical activity course. (3601085123) Prerequisite: None; Corequisite: ENGL 0309  or equivalent.
 

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