2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ENTC 2380 - Cooperative Education - Engineering Technology/Technician, Gen.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 External: 20
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; Completion of all engineering design graphics technology associate degree technical course requirements and department approval
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry
2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry
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INTC 1341 - Principles of Automatic Control
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
Basic measurements, automatic control systems and design, closed loop systems, controllers, feedback, control modes and control configurations.
Prerequisite: RBTC 1401
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Describe the impact of process variables on automatic control.
2 - Draw loop, block and wiring diagrams.
3 - Configure associated equipment.
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ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Intensive study and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis. CIP Code: (2313015112)
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0119 or ENGL 0219 based on placement scores; or concurrent enrollment in ESOL 0332 based on placement scores.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes. 2 - Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution, following standard style guidelines in documenting sources. 3 - Write in a style appropriate to audience and purpose. 4 - Read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts. 5 - Use edited American English in academic essays.
Core Category Communication [10]
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ENGL 1302 - Composition and Rhetoric II
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions. CIP Code: (2313015112)
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative research processes. 2 - Develop ideas and synthesize primary and secondary sources within focused academic arguments, including one or more research-based essays. 3 - Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence. 4 - Write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires belief or action. 5 - Apply the conventions of style manuals for specific academic disciplines (e. g., APA, CMS, MLA, etc.)
Core Category Component Area Option [90]
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ENGL 2307 - Fundamentals of Creative Writing
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Practical experience in the techniques of imaginative writing. May include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, or drama. CIP Code: (2313025112)
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Use writing and the study of literary texts to interpret the world through fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, and/or drama.
2 - Demonstrate the ability to recognize how diverse writers backgrounds affect their writing.
3 - Demonstrate the ability to appreciate, analyze, and apply a successful writing process in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, and/or drama.
4 - Demonstrate the ability to critique ones own writing and the writing of others.
5 - Analyze diverse texts and produce, share, and revise a body of original work that reflects appreciation of literary complexity.
6 - Evaluate style and form in diverse texts and demonstrate understanding and application of techniques appropriate to genres being studied.
7 - Demonstrate the ability to analyze editors tastes, identify publishing trends and appropriate markets, and prepare and format work for publication.
8 - Demonstrate the ability to recognize how writing and literary activity may foster intercultural understanding, civic engagement, social justice, and regional, national, and global community.
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ENGL 2311 - Technical Communications
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
The writing of technical papers, reports, proposals, progress reports and descriptions. The course also briefly covers oral reporting. CIP Code: (2313035112)
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Recognize, analyze, and accommodate diverse audiences. 2 - Produce documents appropriate to audience, purpose, and genre. 3 - Analyze the ethical responsibilites involved in technical communication. 4 - Locate, evaluate, and incorporate pertinent information. 5 - Develop verbal, visual, and multimedia materials as necessary, in individual and/or collaborative projects, as appropriate. 6 - Edit for appropriate style, including attention to word choice, sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling. 7 - Design and test documents for easy reading and navigation.
Core Category Component Area Option [90]
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ENGL 2322 - Survey of British Literature - Anglo-Saxon through the 18th Century
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
A survey of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the 18th Century. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. CIP Code: (2314045112)
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives or attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions. 2 - Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within the social, political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary periods. 3 - Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions. 4 - Articulate the aesthetic principles that guide the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities. 5 - Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature.
Core Category Language, Philosophy, & Culture [40]
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ENGL 2323 - Survey of British Literature - Romantic through the Present
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
A survey of the development of British literature from the Romantic period to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. CIP Code: (2314045112)
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives or attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions. 2 - Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within the social, political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary periods. 3 - Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions. 4 - Articulate the aesthetic principles that guide the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities. 5 - Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature.
Core Category Language, Philosophy, & Culture [40]
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ENGL 2327 - Survey of American Literature - Exploration through the Civil War
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement through the Civil War. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character. CIP Code: (2314025112)
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives or attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions. 2 - Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within the social, political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary regions. 3 - Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions. 4 - Articulate the aesthetic priniciples that guide the scope and variety or works in the arts and humanities. 5 - Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature.
Core Category Language, Philosophy, & Culture [40]
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ENGL 2328 - Survey of American Literature - Civil War through the Present
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
A survey of American literature from the Civil War to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character. CIP Code: (2314025112)
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives or attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions. 2 - Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within the social, political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary regions. 3 - Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions. 4 - Articulate the aesthetic priniciples that guide the scope and variety or works in the arts and humanities. 5 - Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature.
Core Category Language, Philosophy, & Culture [40]
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ENGL 2332 - Survey of World Literature - Ancient World through the 16th Century
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
A survey of world literature from the ancient world through the 16th century. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. International Studies Area of Concentration course. CIP Code: (1601045213)
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives or attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions. 2 - Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within the social, political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary periods. 3 - Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions. 4 - Articulate the aesthetic principles that guide the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities. 5 - Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature.
Core Category Language, Philosophy, & Culture [40]
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ENGL 2333 - Survey of World Literature- 17th Century through the Present
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
A survey of world literature from the 17th century to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. International Studies Area of Concentration course. CIP Code: (1601045213)
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives or attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions. 2 - Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within the social, political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary periods. 3 - Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions. 4 - Articulate the aesthetic principles that guide the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities. 5 - Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature.
Core Category Language, Philosophy, & Culture [40]
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ENGL 2341 - Forms of Literature
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
The study of one or more literary genres including, but not limited to, poetry, fiction, drama, and film. Other forms might include mythic and religious writing, autobiographies and memoirs, and polemics. Readings vary. Instructors are free to choose their own emphasis. CIP Code: (1601045113)
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives or attidudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions. 2 - Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within the social, political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary periods. 3 - Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions. 4 - Articulate the aesthetic principles that guide the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities. 5 - Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature.
Core Category Language, Philosophy, & Culture [40]
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ENGL 2351 - Mexican-American Literature
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
A survey of Mexican-American literature from its origins to the present covering the major literary genres - the essay, epic poetry, lyric poetry, the short story, novel, drama, and folk literature. CIP Code: (0502035525)
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives or attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions. 2 - Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within the social, political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary periods. 3 - Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions. 4 - Articulate the aesthetic principles that guide the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities. 5 - Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature.
Core Category Language, Philosophy, & Culture [40]
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ENGL 2389 - Academic Cooperative
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 External: 4
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 English language and literature. CIP Code: (2401035212)
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Manage time effectively.
2 - Demonstrate an improvement in the student’s own writing skills.
3 - Set specific goals for effective communication with peers, co-worker’s and the community.
4 - Reflect on and document the communication process and evaluate work experience.
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ENVR 1401 - Environmental Science I
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
Interdisciplinary study of both natural (biology, chemistry, geology) and social (economics, politics, ethics) sciences as they apply to the environment. Focus is on the role of science in addressing global environmental concerns. Concepts include ethics, policy, matter, energy, species biodiversity, ecology, human populations, food and agriculture. Practical laboratory experience emphasizes the application of fundamental principles of biology and chemistry as well as critical thinking and analysis. Lab required. CIP Code: (0301035201)
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing, MATH 0308
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Recognize, describe, and quantitatively evaluate earth systems including the land, water, sea, and atmosphere, and how these function as interconnected ecological systems. 2 - Describe the principles of ecology. 3 - Describe how environmental factors influence where species live. 4 - Identify different types of species interactions and their causes and effects. 5 - Describe the significance of biodiversity from genetic to ecosystem levels. 6 - Identify and analyze how humans affect biodiversity. 7 - Assess environmental challenges facing humans caused by their interaction with the physical and biological environment (e.g., population growth energy resources, food production, pollution, water and resource use. 8 - Acquire a scientific vocabulary and critical thinking skills related to environmental science. 9 - Assess the effectiveness and feasibility of environmental policy and its impact. 10 - Apply the scientific method to environmental investigation. 11 - Measure and observe aspects of the environment (e.g., air, water, soil through sampling and sample analysis. 12 - Develop an assessment plan for an environmental case study. 13 - Demonstrate the collection, analysis, and reporting of data.
Core Category Life & Physical Sciences [30]
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ENVR 1402 - Environmental Science II
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
Continued interdisciplinary study of both natural (biology, chemistry, geology) and social (economics, politics, ethics) sciences as they apply to the environment. Focus on energy issues, global warming, ozone loss, land use, conservation and management of resources, deforestation, biodiversity, waste, and sustainable practices. Lab required. CIP Code: (0301035201)
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing, MATH 0308
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Describe the effects of geologic and meteorologic processes on ecosystems. 2 - Describe the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources and identify specific examples related to water, minerals, soil, and energy. 3 - Identify and analyze the origins and results of pollution, including air and water pollution, global warming, ozone depletion, pesticides and pest control, toxicology, and solid and hazardous waste. 4 - Identify non-sustainable land use and resource management practices, and describe their effects. 5 - Apply fundamental concepts of environmental science to describe sustainable land use and conservation practices. 6 - Describe issues related to urbanization and economic world markets.
Core Category Life & Physical Sciences [30]
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ESOL 0308 - Language Skills Workshop
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
This course refines the use of communication skills necessary for personal, academic, and business communication. It incorporates negotiated student/instructor-generated content and accommodates individual goals in a workshop format. Open lab available. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and may not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201085712)
Prerequisite: Placement by testing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Students will comprehend and produce oral and written language.
2 - Students will improve specific language skills or a set of skills for use in various social, academic, and workplace settings.
3 - Students will respond to written and spoken language in various formats.
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ESOL 0310 - Integrated Reading and Writing for ESOL
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills. The course fulfills TSI requirements for reading and/or writing. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and will not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201085912)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0364 and ESOL 0374 or instructor approval or placement by exam
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Locate explicit textual information, draw complex inferences, and describe, analyze, and evaluate the information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths.
2 - Comprehend and use vocabulary effectively in oral communication, reading, and writing.
3 - Identify and analyze the audience, purpose, and message across a variety of texts.
4 - Describe and apply insights gained from reading and writing a variety of texts.
5 - Compose a variety of texts that demonstrate reading comprehension, clear focus, logical development of ideas, and use of appropriate language that advance the writer’s purpose
6 - Determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given reading and writing situations.
7 - Generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies.
8 - Evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information in recognizing, formulating, and developing a claim.
9 - Develop and use effective reading and revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s ability to compose college-level writing assignments.
10 - Recognize and apply the conventions of standard English in reading and writing.
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ESOL 0331 - ESOL Integrated Reading and Writing Co-Requisite with History 1301
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lab: 4
Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills. This course is taught as a co-requisite to a college-level course. Successful completion fulfills TSI requirements for reading and writing. CIP Code: (3201086012)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0364 and ESOL 0374 or placement by testing Corequisite: HIST 1301
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Locate explicit textual information, draw complex inferences, and describe, analyze, and evaluate the information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths.
2. Comprehend and use vocabulary effectively in oral communication, reading, and writing.
3. Identify and analyze the audience, purpose, and message across a variety of texts.
4. Describe and apply insights gained from reading and writing a variety of texts.
5. Compose a variety of texts that demonstrate reading comprehension, clear focus, logical development of ideas, and use of appropriate language that advance the writer’s purpose.
6. Determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given reading and writing situations.
7. Generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies.
8. Evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information in recognizing, formulating, and developing a claim.
9. Develop and use effective reading and revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s ability to compose college-level writing assignments.
10. Recognize and apply the conventions of standard English in reading and writing.
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ESOL 0332 - ESOL Integrated Reading and Writing Co-Requisite with ENGL 1301
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills. This course is taught as a co-requisite to a college-level course. Successful completion fulfills TSI requirements for reading and writing. CIP Code: (3201086012)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0364 and ESOL 0374 , or placement by testing; Corequisite: ENGL 1301 .
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Locate explicit textual information, draw complex inferences, and describe, analyze, and evaluate the information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths.
2. Comprehend and use vocabulary effectively in oral communication, reading, and writing.
3. Identify and analyze the audience, purpose, and message across a variety of texts.
4. Describe and apply insights gained from reading and writing a variety of texts.
5. Compose a variety of texts that demonstrate reading comprehension, clear focus, logical development of ideas, and use of appropriate language that advance the writer’s purpose.
6. Determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given reading and writing situations.
7. Generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies.
8. Evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information in recognizing, formulating, and developing a claim.
9. Develop and use effective reading and revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s ability to compose college-level writing assignments.
10. Recognize and apply the conventions of standard English in reading and writing.
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ESOL 0361 - ESOL Reading I
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
In this course beginning English-language students develop basic reading and vocabulary skills. Materials are vocabulary-controlled and based on concrete topics. Students practice reading and comprehending simple short stories and articles, writing related sentences, and developing basic library skills. Focus is on literal comprehension and developing a personally relevant vocabulary base. Students who enroll in this course should have basic literacy skills in their native language and be familiar with Roman script. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and may not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201085612)
Prerequisite: Placement by testing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify the stated main idea of a short passage on a familiar topic.
2 - Distinguish between general ideas and specific information
3 - Extract basic information from simple illustrations such as graphs and charts.
4 - Determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary from context.
5 - Use a monolingual ESOL learner’s or picture dictionary to develop basic dictionary skills and build basic vocabulary.
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ESOL 0362 - ESOL Reading II
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
In this course English-language students continue to develop the reading and vocabulary skills necessary for personal, academic, and professional purposes using materials based on high interest topics. The course includes practice in reading and comprehending multi-paragraph descriptive and narrative articles, stories, reports, and dictionary entries. Focus is on literal comprehension, word analysis, vocabulary expansion, dictionary skills, and the use of library resources. Writing is required to complement varied reading activities. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and may not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201085612)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0361 or placement by exam
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Apply a variety of pre-reading strategies such as previewing, skimming, scanning, and predicting to set a purpose for reading and to increase reading comprehension.
2 - Apply reading skills to identify the stated main idea, locate supporting details, identify a sequence of events, and distinguish between fact and opinion in a paragraph or simple multi-paragraph text.
3 - Extract literal information from charts, graphs, photographs, and other illustrations.
4 - Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases using context and word form clues.
5 - Use a monolingual ESOL learner’s or picture dictionary to identify pronunciation, meaning, and part of speech of new vocabulary items.
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ESOL 0363 - ESOL Reading III
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
This course continues to develop English-language students’ reading and vocabulary skills for personal, academic and professional purposes using a wide variety of text types and topics. The course includes extensive practice in reading and comprehending multi-page articles, narratives, reports, editorials, opinion essays, and reference materials, and writing related responses. Focus is on interpretation of factual material, drawing inferences and conclusions, and paraphrasing and summarizing selected passages. Writing is required to complement reading activities. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and may not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201085212)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0362 or placement by testing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify stated or implied main ideas and supporting details in moderately demanding texts.
2 - Outline and summarize passages and paraphrase ideas.
3 - Extract both literal and inferential information from graphs, charts, diagrams, flowcharts, photographs, and other illustrations.
4 - Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words or familiar words in new contexts by using context clues and word forms.
5 - Use resource materials, such as a monolingual English dictionary, to identify meanings, pronunciation, grammatical forms, and appropriate use of unfamiliar vocabulary.
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ESOL 0364 - ESOL Reading IV
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
Development of reading and higher order thinking skills necessary for college readiness. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and will not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201085212)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0363 or placement by testing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Locate explicit textual information, draw complex inferences, and describe, analyze, and evaluate the information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths.
2 - Comprehend and use vocabulary effectively in oral communication, reading, and writing.
3 - Describe, analyze, and evaluate information within and across a range of texts.
4 - Identify and analyze the audience, purpose, and message across a variety of texts.
5 - Describe and apply insights gained from reading a variety of texts.
6 - Use main idea and details from a variety of course-appropriate written texts to develop short responses, summaries, graphic organizers, and outlines.
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ESOL 0365 - ESOL Reading V
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
Develops English reading proficiency and vocabulary for academic, career, or personal purposes in speakers of languages other than English and prepares them to function in a multicultural, multilingual society. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and will not be used to meet degree requirements. This course fulfills TSI requirement for Reading. CIP Code: (3201085612)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0364 or placement by testing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Comprehend and summarize texts, including the identification of main idea, supporting details, audience, and purpose of text.
2 - Interpret and critically analyze author’s bias, purpose, and perspective in academic materials.
3 - Make inferences and draw conclusions from a variety of college level texts.
4 - Respond critically, orally and in writing, to various kinds of college level texts.
5 - Understand and use academic vocabulary and linguistically complex structures across a variety of disciplines and genres.
6 - Demonstrate knowledge of cultural and historical references to American society in written materials.
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ESOL 0371 - ESOL Writing I
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
In this course beginning English-language students develop, practice and apply the basic structures of English to perform simple writing tasks. Students who enroll in this course should have basic literacy skills in their native language and be familiar with Roman script. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and may not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201085412)
Prerequisite: Placement by testing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Write simple sentences.
2 - Write simple descriptions and narrations about familiar topics.
3 - Write a main idea sentence and several detail sentences about that main idea.
4 - Follow basic conventions of capitalization and punctuation to demonstrate understanding of sentence boundaries.
5 - Follow basic spelling conventions.
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ESOL 0372 - ESOL Writing II
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
In this course English-language students increase proficiency in the writing skills necessary for basic personal, academic, and professional communication. Students use process writing techniques to write simple paragraphs and gain mastery in the use of the basic structures of the language. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and may not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201085412)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0371 or placement by testing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Write simple and compound sentences.
2 - Use pre-writing techniques (e.g., brainstorming, outlining, mapping) to generate and organize ideas.
3 - Write a short, well-organized paragraph with topic sentence, support, and conclusion in several rhetorical modes such as descriptive, narrative, and process.
4 - Revise paragraphs for content and organization.
5 - Edit for vocabulary and sentence structure.
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ESOL 0373 - ESOL Writing III
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
This course continues to develop English-language students’ writing skills for personal, academic and professional purposes. Students use more sophisticated grammar structures in writing well-developed paragraphs and/or essays using process writing techniques. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and may not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201085312)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0372 or placement by testing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Write simple, compound, and complex sentences.
2 - Use pre-writing techniques to generate and organize ideas.
3 - Write paragraphs and/or short essays that are well organized and developed with adequate support in a variety of rhetorical modes such as comparison/contrast, definition/example, and opinion.
4 - Revise writing for content and organization.
5 - Edit for vocabulary, sentence structure, and paragraph form.
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ESOL 0374 - ESOL Writing IV
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
Development of college-level writing focusing on idea generation, drafting, organization, revision, and utilization of standard English. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and will not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201085312)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0373 or placement by testing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Write multi-paragraph essays that are well-organized and cohesive and contain adequate support in a variety of rhetorical modes such as comparison/contrast, cause/effect, and argumentative.
2 - Use accurate idiomatic expressions, collocations, and fixed expressions to express ideas clearly.
3 - Incorporate others’ ideas appropriately in writing.
4 - Write coherent sentences in a variety of patterns appropriate for academic writing.
5 - Edit for vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics.
6 - Revise essays for content and organization.
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ESOL 0375 - ESOL Writing V
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
Focuses on strategies and techniques of writing and composition. Open only to non-native speakers. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and will not be used to meet degree requirements. This course fulfills TSI requirement for Writing CIP Code: (3201085412)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0374 or placement by testing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Write a clear, well-organized, multi-paragraph essay using logical sequence in a prescribed rhetorical mode.
2 - Demonstrate ability to use the writing process by generating ideas, drafting, revising, and editing.
3 - Demonstrate functional vocabulary knowledge in a variety of contexts at a level appropriate for college level courses.
4 - Write coherent and cohesive sentences in a variety of common patterns.
5 - Recognize and use proper English mechanics.
6 - Demonstrate proficiency in basic skills related to research-based academic writing, such as paraphrasing, summarizing, quoting, and citing sources according to prescribed style guidelines.
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ESOL 0382 - ESOL Oral Communication II
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
In this course English-language students increase proficiency in the spoken language necessary for basic personal, academic, and professional communication. Students communicate with a growing degree of fluency, using newly acquired vocabulary with some degree of accuracy, and master basic language functions. Students acquire and practice strategies for comprehending statements and short spoken passages. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and may not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201085512)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0308 or placement by testing.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Respond to spoken conversations and short oral texts that use familiar vocabulary in new contexts.
2 - Ask and respond to simple questions using basic question and statement intonation patterns.
3 - Express possibility and necessity, give instructions, make requests, ask for clarification, and discuss plans.
4 - Use level-appropriate grammar, pronunciation, reductions, and contractions.
5 - Give a short oral presentation on a familiar topic.
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ESOL 0383 - ESOL Oral Communication III
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
This course continues to provide dynamic communicative practice for English-language students. Students increase their degree of fluency, accuracy, and comprehension in listening and speaking skills necessary for personal, academic, and professional communication. They develop skills at using functional language in a variety of relevant contexts. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and may not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201085512)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0382 or placement by testing.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Respond to short audio listening segments by summarizing main ideas and details, answering questions, and discussing the topic.
2 - Participate in face-to-face conversations of routine questions, answers, and statements in familiar or unfamiliar contexts containing some unfamiliar vocabulary.
3 - Express abstract ideas, give advice and opinions, agree and disagree, express ability and possibility, and make comparisons and predictions.
4 - Speak with few hesitations and pauses, using level-appropriate grammar, pronunciation, and intonation.
5 - Give an oral presentation on an assigned topic.
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ESOL 0384 - ESOL Advanced Listening and Speaking
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
Develops listening and speaking skills in speakers of languages other than English and prepares them to function in educational, vocational and/or personal English-speaking contexts. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and will not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201085512)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0383 or placement by testing.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate understanding of authentic oral texts (e.g., lectures, news casts, pod casts) that contain sophisticated vocabulary and structures by successfully completing comprehension tasks, such as answering questions, note-taking, outlining, paraphrasing, summarizing, or evaluating the content, etc. [comprehension tasks such as identifying main, supporting ideas, and implied meaning are subsumed.]
2 - Plan and deliver formal oral presentations using appropriate vocabulary and syntax, recognizable organization, clear pronunciation, non-verbal cues, and appropriate volume and intonation, and respond appropriately to questions.
3 - Speak with fluency, using complex and accurate language, clear pronunciation and prosodic elements (e.g., intonation, rhythm, word and sentence stress).
4 - Demonstrate the ability to use a range of formal and informal language appropriate to context.
5 - Participate in discussions in formal and informal settings using active listening skills and making appropriate and extended comments.
6 - Assess own language production and use appropriate self-monitoring strategies such as rephrasing, re-directing, asking for clarification, and circumlocution.
7 - Analyze and evaluate oral expression by listening critically for elements that reflect an awareness of situation, audience, purpose, and diverse points of view.
8 - Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of cultural conventions and references in oral and nonverbal communication.
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ESOL 0391 - ESOL Grammar I
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
This course focuses on standard English grammar usage for academic purposes. Open only to non-native English speakers. Students develop control of fundamental structures including basic tenses, parts of speech and simple sentences. This course is designed to support success in ESOL 0371 , Writing I, and must be taken concurrently as a corequisite. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and will not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201086612)
Prerequisite: Placement by testing; Corequisite: ESOL 0371 .
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Use basic verb tenses and voice with proficiency: present, past, and future, including the use of “there is/there are” and imperatives.
2 - Use simple, compound, and complex sentences structures including phrases and clauses with proficiency at the basic level, including forming YES/NO and WH-questions.
3 - Use parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, interjections, conjunctions and determiners (quantifiers, articles, demonstratives, possessives) appropriately and with proficiency at the basic level, with specific attention to: identifying and using count & non-count, subject pronouns, object pronouns, and demonstrative pronouns & possessive adjectives and possessive nouns.
4 - Use appropriate word choice, word form, and word order with proficiency.
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ESOL 0392 - ESOL Grammar II
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
This course continues to develop English grammar skills by providing extensive and varied practice that encourages English language development for academic purposes. Emphasis is placed on the use of verb tenses, modal verbs, nouns, adjectives and adverbs. This course is designed to support success in ESOL 0372 , Writing II, and must be taken concurrently with ESOL 0372 , Writing II. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and will not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201086612)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0371 or Placement by testing; Corequisite: ESOL 0372 .
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Use basic verb tenses and voice with proficiency in simple present, present progressive, simple past, past progressive and present perfect with for and since.
2 - Use simple, compound, and complex sentences structures including phrases and clauses with proficiency at the low intermediate level.
3 - Use parts of speech (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives (including comparative & superlative adjectives) adverbs (including expressions of frequency and time) prepositions, interjections, conjunctions) and determiners (quantifiers, articles, demonstratives, possessives) appropriately and with proficiency at the low intermediate level.
4 - Use appropriate word choice, word form, and word order with proficiency.
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ESOL 0393 - ESOL Grammar III
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
This course continues to develop the existing knowledge of grammatical structures and helps students to acquire new ones. Emphasis is placed on the complex verb tenses, passive voice, and compound sentences. This course will help students apply grammatical accuracy to their writing and speaking. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and will not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201085712)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0372 or Placement by testing.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Discriminate between the uses of simple present, present progressive, present perfect progressive, present perfect and simple past verb tenses.
2 - Use basic infinitives and gerunds.
3 - Use present and past participles.
4 - Identify and use verbs in the passive voice.
5 - Form sentences with simple time and conditional clauses.
6 - Use a variety of modals.
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ESOL 0394 - ESOL Grammar IV
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
Students continue the study of grammatical structures required for quality oral and written academic communication. They develop skills in understanding form, meaning and usage of complex grammatical structures including gerunds and infinitives, conditionals and complex sentences with noun, adjective and adverb clauses. Students focus on Standard English grammar usage for academic purposes. Open only to non-native speakers This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and will not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201085712)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0393 or Placement by testing.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Use verb tenses and voice with proficiency, including discriminating between the uses of the past perfect, past progressive, past perfect progressive.
2 - Use simple, compound, and complex sentences structures including phrases and adjective, noun, and adverb clauses with proficiency at the high intermediate level.
3 - Use parts of speech (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, interjections, conjunctions) and determiners (quantifiers, articles, demonstratives, possessives) appropriately and with proficiency at the high intermediate level.
4 - Use appropriate word choice, word form, and word order with proficiency.
5 - Use modals in present, past, and progressive tenses and passive voice.
6 - Identify and use verbals: participles, gerunds and infinitives.
7 - Identify and use causative verbs.
8 - Use conditionals and the subjunctive.
9 - Use direct and indirect speech.
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ESOL 0395 - ESOL Grammar for Writing V
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
Students continue to focus on standard English grammar usage for academic purposes. This course focuses on the development of college-level writing focusing on idea generation, drafting, organization, revision and utilization of Standard English. Open only to non-native speakers. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and will not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201085312)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0394 or Placement by testing.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Compose a variety of texts that demonstrate clear focus, the logical development of ideas, and the use of appropriate language that advances the writer’s purpose.
2 - Determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given writing situations.
3 - Generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies.
4 - Evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information to formulate and develop a claim.
5 - Develop and use effective revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s ability to compose college-level writing assignments.
6 - Edit writing to conform to the conventions of standard English, including for syntactical errors such as subject-verb agreement, pronoun reference, parallel structure, and tense shifts.
7 - Use verb tenses and voice with proficiency.
8 - Use simple, compound, and complex sentences structures including phrases and clauses with proficiency at the advanced level.
9 - Use parts of speech (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, interjections, conjunctions) and determiners (quantifiers, articles, demonstratives, possessives) appropriately and with proficiency at the advanced level.
10 - Use appropriate word choice, word form, and word order with proficiency.
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FIRS 1301 - Firefighter Certification I
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100.
Prerequisite: Admission to the program.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Discuss core fire service subjects.
2 - Demonstrate the use of self contained breathing apparatus.
3 - Explain and identify fire service reports and records.
4 - Relate fire service subject matter to firefighting safety and survival.
5 - Demonstrate competencies, for subjects taught, set forth in the TCFP curriculum for Basic Fire Suppression.
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FIRS 1319 - Firefighter Certification IV
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100.
Prerequisite: None.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify and safely use, maintain, and clean forcible entry tools.
2 - Describe the effects of proper ventilation, decisions to ventilate, and demonstrate methods of ventilation.
3 - Describe the purpose of salvage.
4 - Demonstrate various folds and rolls of covers, salvage throws, use of water catchalls, and various mop up procedures.
5 - Describe and identify safety precautions, dangerous building conditions, value of overhaul, and overhaul procedures.
6 - Demonstrate safe handling of debris.
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FIRS 1329 - Firefighter Certification VI
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, IV, V, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100.
Prerequisite: None.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify and describe the procedures to determine point of origin, evens of fire, cause, factors indicating arson, the protection of evidence, and the importance of securing the fire scene.
2 - List the components of pre-incident planning, and perform a facility survey.
3 - Explain wildland fire suppression terminology and methods including location, sizing of fire, suppression techniques, and safety.
4 - Describe the purpose of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13 and NFPA 14 standards applicable to fire protection systems.
5 - Explain the purpose of the NFPA 101, life safety code, applicable to fire prevention inspections.
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FIRS 1391 - ST Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services.
Prerequisite: None.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify and explain the 16 life safety initiatives. 2 - Understand the concepts of risk management and mitigation as it pertains to emergency services.
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FIRS 1407 - Firefighter Certification II
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, III, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100.
Prerequisite: None.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Describe hose construction, care, maintenance, and testing.
2 - Demonstrate hose rolls, drags, carries, and loads.
3 - Identify the principles of ladder construction, care, and testing.
4 - Identify the types of water distribution systems and demonstrate proficiency in water supply operations.
5 - List the types of construction and building material hazards that affect firefighter safety.
6 - State the procedures of receiving alarms, and identify alarm devices, equipment, and radio procedures.
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FIRS 1423 - Firefighter Certification V
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, IV, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100.
Prerequisite: None.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Describe and demonstrate proper rescue techniques to include search, removal, and packing of victims
2 - Describe and demonstrate life safety, harnesses, repelling, and vehicle extrication
3 - Describe and demonstrate various parts of the rope, various knots, and their uses
4 - Identify definitions of hazardous materials and terrorism awareness as it relates to the fire service post 911
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FIRS 1433 - Firefighter Certification VII
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, IV, V, and VI to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100.
Prerequisite: None.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Describe the general requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards applicable to live fire.
2 - Extinguish or control live fires while using hose streams and portable extinguishers safely and effectively.
3 - Operate within a command structure utilized by all participants.
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FIRS 2370 - LN - Driver Operator/Aerial
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
Meets curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Driver Operator/Aerial.
Prerequisite: FIRS 2344 .
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Apparatus inspections and basic maintenance. 2. Best practices for ensuring the safety of all personnel riding in the apparatus while it’s in motion. 3. Techniques for safe driving of an apparatus to and from an incident scene. 4. Appropriate positioning of the apparatus to maximize effectiveness. 5. Techniques for safe operation of apparatus equipment and components.
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FIRT 1171 - Firefighter Agility and Fitness Preparation
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours - Lab: 3
This course includes the study of physical agility testing methods and rigorously trains individuals in skills and techniques needed in typical entry level testing. This course includes circuit training, sports conditioning, body toning, interval training, and the study of physical agility testing methods.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: FIRS 1301 , FIRS 1313 , FIRS 1319 , and FIRS 1407
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - The student will be able to perform skills typical of fire fighter agility tests such as:
2 - Climb and descend ladders
3 - Climb and descend stairs
4 - Drag a 175 pound mannequin 200 feet
5 - Lift exhaust fans
6 - Carry fire fighter equipment
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FIRT 1291 - St Fire Protection Safety Technology (Fire Arson Investigation III)
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 1
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Continuation of Fire and Arson Investigation II . Topics include determination of the origin and cause of a fire.
Prerequisite: FIRT 1303 and FIRT 2333
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate competencies set forth in the TCFP curriculum for Fire Investigator III.
2 - Determine the origin and cause of a fire.
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FIRT 1303 - Fire Arson Investigation I
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
In-depth study of basic fire and arson investigation practices. Emphasis on fire behavior principles related to fire cause and origin determination.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify the point of origin and the cause of the fire.
2 - List possible motives of fire setters.
3 - Describe the elements of investigation practices.
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FIRT 1305 - Public Education Programs
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Preparation of firefighters and fire officers to develop public fire safety awareness. Emphasis on implementation of fire and public safety programs in an effort to reduce the loss of life.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Develop fire and public safety programs.
2 - Identify safety issues for various target groups.
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FIRT 1307 - Fire Codes and Inspections
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Local building and fire prevention codes. Fire prevention inspections, practices, and procedures. This course meets Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum core requirements.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify and apply provisions of local building and fire prevention codes to fire prevention inspections.
2 - Describe fire inspection practices and procedures including hazard recognition and correction.
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FIRT 1315 - Hazardous Materials I
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Study of the chemical characteristics and behavior of various materials. Topics include storage, transportation, handling hazardous emergency situations, and the most effective methods of hazard mitigation. Student will be able to do the following after this course: recognize the presence of the hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction (WMD), protect themselves, call for trained personnel and secure the scene. Meets curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Hazardous Materials Awareness Level.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; completion of TCFP Basic Firefighter Certificate.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify hazardous materials in various shipping and storage containers.
2 - Explain chemical characteristics and how chemicals may react under certain conditions.
3 - Describe the most effective methods of hazard mitigation.
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FIRT 1319 - Fire Fighter Health and Safety
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Firefighter occupational safety and health in emergency and non-emergency situations. This course meets Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum core requirements.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify and describe components of a firefighter safety and health program.
2 - Explain safety practices and procedures related to emergency and non-emergency operations.
3 - Outline the components of a firefighter wellness program.
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FIRT 1327 - Building Construction in the Fire Service
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. Focuses on firefighter safety. Includes relationship of elements of construction and design of structures to inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify types of building construction.
2 - Recognize hazards associated with construction practices.
3 - Identify fire resistive levels of building materials.
4 - Recognize signs of potential structural collapse.
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FIRT 1338 - Fire Protection Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers. This course meets Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum core requirements.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers.
2 - Identify the applications of fire detection, alarm, and extinguishing systems.
3 - Explain the operation of fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems.
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FIRT 1342 - Fire Officer I
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Officer I certification.
Prerequisite: FIRT 2305
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate competencies set forth in the TCFP curriculum for Fire Officer I.
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FIRT 1343 - Fire Officer II
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Officer II certification.
Prerequisite: FIRT 1342
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate competencies set forth in the TCFP curriculum for Fire Officer II.
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FIRT 1345 - Hazardous Materials II
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
In-depth study of mitigation practices and techniques to effectively control hazardous material spills and leaks. Study and prepare those who respond to hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents for the purpose of implementing or supporting actions to protect nearby persons, the environment, or property from the effects of the release. Response options for operations level responders are generally limited to nonintervention or defensive actions. Meets curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Hazardous Materials Operations Level.
Prerequisite: Completion of TCFP Basic Firefighter certificate
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify methods of mitigating a hazardous material incident.
2 - Describe the components of a hazardous incident management system including scene control, protective clothing and equipment, spill and leak control, and decontamination.
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FIRT 1391 - Special Topics: Basic Wildland Firefighting
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Terminology and techniques used in wild-land firefighting. Includes wildfire suppression, fire behaviors, mop-up techniques and benefits, safety, and incident management systems.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Define wildland fire suppression terminology.
2 - Identify fire behavior relating to natural fuels.
3 - Identify actions in evaluating a wildland fire.
4 - Identify wildland fire suppression techniques and methods.
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FIRT 1392 - Special Topics in Fire Science Administration-Principles of Emergency Services
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
An overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organizational and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protections systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives.
Prerequisite: None.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Illustrate the history of the fire service. 2 - Compare and contrast the components and development of the fire and emergency services. 3 - Analyze careers in fire and emergency service.
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FIRT 1408 - Fire Inspector I
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
One in a series of three courses required for Fire Inspector certification. Meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Inspector I. The Fire Inspector I conducts basic fire inspections and applies codes and standards.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate competencies set forth in the TCFP curriculum for Fire Inspector I.
2 - Conduct basic fire inspections and apply codes and standards.
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FIRT 1440 - Fire Inspector II
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 4
One in a series of three courses required for Fire Inspector certification. Meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Inspector II. The Fire Inspector II conducts most types of inspections and interprets applicable codes and standards.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Conduct most types of inspections and interprets applicable codes and standards.
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FIRT 2171 - Firefighter Agility & Fitness II
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours - Lab: 3
Firefighter Agility and Fitness Preparation II is a continuation of Firefighter Agility and Fitness Preparation I and includes circuit training, sports conditioning, body toning, interval training, and the study of physical agility testing methods. It rigorously trains individuals in skills and techniques needed in typical entry level testing.
Prerequisite: FIRT 1171
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Apply concepts of cardiorespiratory fitness
2 - Apply concepts of nutrition, diet & weight control
3 - Demonstrate cardiorespiratory fitness
4 - Apply concepts of general flexibility, muscular strength and endurance
5 - Perform skills typical of firefighter agility tests such as: climbing and descending ladders, climbing and descending stairs, dragging a 175 pound mannequin 200 feet, lifting exhaust fans, and carrying firefighter equipment
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FIRT 2305 - Fire Instructor I
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Preparation of fire and emergency services personnel to deliver instruction from a prepared lesson plan. Includes the use of instructional aids and evaluation instruments to meet the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Instructor I certification.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate competencies set forth in the TCFP curriculum for Fire Instructor I.
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FIRT 2307 - Fire Instructor II
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Development of individual lesson plans for a specific topic including learning objectives, instructional aids, and evaluation instruments. Includes techniques for supervision and coordination of activities of other instructors to meet the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Instructor II certification.
Prerequisite: FIRT 2305
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate competencies set forth by the TCFP curriculum for Fire Instructor II.
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FIRT 2309 - Firefighting Strategies and Tactics I
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Analysis of the nature of fire problems and selection of initial strategies and tactics including an in-depth study of efficient and effective use of staffing and equipment to mitigate the emergency.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify potential scenarios in various fire situations.
2 - Develop strategies and tactics.
3 - Describe components of an incident management system.
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FIRT 2333 - Fire Arson Investigation II
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Continuation of Fire and Arson Investigation I. Topics include reports, court room demeanor, and expert witnesses.
Prerequisite: FIRT 1303
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify the elements of a fire investigation from the fire scene to the courtroom.
2 - Demonstrate techniques such as sketching, photographing, interviewing, and documenting.
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FIRT 2356 - Fire Officer III
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Officer III certification. A Fire Officer III is a midlevel supervisor who performs both managerial and first-line administrative functions who has met all the job performance and certification requirements of Fire Officer III, in addition to previously meeting all the job performance and certification requirements of Fire Officer II as defined in NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications and Fire Instructor II as defined in NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications.
Prerequisite: FIRT 1343 , FIRT 2307
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Establishes procedures for hiring, assigning, promoting, and encouraging professional development of members.
2. Develops programs that improve and expand service and build partnerships with the public.
3. Prepares a divisional or departmental budget, develops a budget management system, solicits bids, plans for resource allocation and works with information management systems.
4. Evaluates inspection programs to determine effectiveness and develops public safety plans.
5. Manages multi-agency planning, deployment, and operations.
6. Develops, manages and evaluates a departmental safety program.
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FIRT 2357 - Fire Officer IV
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Officer IV certification. A Fire Officer IV is an upper level supervisor who performs administrative functions who has met all the job performance and certification requirements of Fire Officer IV, in addition to previously meeting all the job performance and certification requirements of Fire Officer III as defined in NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications.
Prerequisite: FIRT 2356 , FIRT 2307
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Administers job performance requirements, and evaluates and improves the department.
2. Projects a positive image of the fire department to the community.
3. Develops long-range plans and fiscal projections.
4. Develops plans for major disasters.
5. Administers a comprehensive risk management program
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FIRT 2359 - Fire Instructor III
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
Meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Instructor III certification. This course may be offered only by institutions certified as a training facility by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
Prerequisite: FIRT 2307
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to develop a comprehensive training curriculum and programs to be used by single or multiple organizations.
2 - Conduct organizational needs analysis.
3 - Develop training goals and implementation strategies.
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FIRT 2380 - Cooperative Education
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 External: 20
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry.
2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
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FREN 1411 - Beginning French I
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
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. CIP Code: (1609015113)
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Engage in conversations using level-appropriate grammatical structures including narrating events that take place in the present and producing questions and responses on a variety of topics dealing with everyday life.
2 - Understand level-appropriate spoken French.
3 - Write simple sentences and organize them into paragraphs.
4 - Read and comprehend level-appropriate texts.
5 - Identify and discuss traditions, customs and values of the French speaking world, and compare and contrast them with characteristics of their own culture.
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FREN 1412 - Beginning French II
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
A continuation of FREN 1411 with increased emphasis on comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Intensive drills to increase vocabulary and knowledge of structure. CIP Code: (1609015113)
Prerequisite: FREN 1411 OR placement by exam; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Engage in conversations using level-appropriate grammatical structures including narrating events that take place in the past.
2 - Understand level-appropriate spoken French produced by French speakers of diverse origins.
3 - Write simple and moderately complex sentences using level-appropriate grammatical structures and organize them into cohesive paragraphs.
4 - Read and comprehend level-appropriate authentic texts.
5 - Identify and discuss traditions, customs and values of the French speaking world, and compare and contrast them with characteristics of their own culture.
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FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
French readings, grammar, and composition based partly on the formal text and partly on selected readings. Stress will be placed on oral work. CIP Code: (1609015213)
Prerequisite: FREN 1412 ; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Comprehend authentic spoken discourse produced by French speakers of diverse origins. 2 - Produce oral French comprehensible to native speakers using complex grammatical structures to narrate, describe, and elicit and provide information. 3 - Demonstrate increasing comprehension and analysis of written texts in a variety of genres. 4 - Write authentic and original descriptions and narratives using complex grammatical structures. Demonstrate ability to formulate cohesive paragraphs and essays. 5 - Describe cultural practices and products of the French-speaking world drawing on authentic materials including literature and the visual arts.
Core Category Language, Philosophy, & Culture [40]
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FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Continuation of FREN 2311 CIP Code: (1609015213)
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing, FREN 2311
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Summarize and interpret authentic spoken discourse produced by French speakers of diverse origins. 2 - Produce French comprehensible to native speakers using complex grammatical structures to communicate analytical and interpretive information in both impromptu and prepared speech. 3 - Demonstrate increasing comprehension of and ability to analyze authentic written texts in variety of genres. 4 - Write original evaluations and critiques using complex grammatical structures. Demonstrate ability to formulate cohesive paragraphs and essays. 5 - Interpret cultural practices and products of the French speaking world drawing on authentic materials including literature and the visual arts.
Core Category Language, Philosophy, & Culture [40]
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Game Design and Simulation |
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GAME 1303 - Intro to Game Design and Development
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
Introduction to electronic game development and game development careers. Includes examination of history and philosophy of games, the game production process, employee factors for success in the field, and current issues and practices in the game development industry.
Prerequisite: None
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Describe the history and evolution of video and computer games and game genres
2 - Identify the phases and processes involved in developing a computer game
3 - Design a simple computer game from initial concept to final design document
4 - Describe current trends in the game industry with regards to hiring practices, working conditions, etc.
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GAME 1304 - Level Design
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
Introduction to the tools and concepts used to create levels for games and simulations. Incorporates level design, architecture theory, concepts of critical path and flow, balancing, play testing, and storytelling. Includes utilization of toolsets from industry titles.
Prerequisite: Department approval.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Analyze the pros and cons of a level including balance and emotional impact 2 - Create original game environments using existing game engines and tools 3 - Evaluate existing architectural spaces for game aesthetics 4 - Construct a simple level using block structures 5 - Implement basic level design theory; including ergonomics, rhythm, and flowLong Text. 6 - Identify level design limitations, both technically and environmentally 7 - Evaluate existing architectural spaces
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GAME 1343 - Game and Simulation Programming I
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
Game and simulation programming. Includes advanced pointer manipulation techniques and pointer applications, points and vectors, sound, and graphics.
Prerequisite: ITSE 1302
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Incorporate sound and graphics in programs.
2 - Develop a game/simulation advanced pointer techniques and applications.
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GAME 1359 - Game and Simulation Programming II
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
Design and development of game and simulation programs including user interface design, mathematical elements, image and file structure, and software development techniques.
Prerequisite: GAME 1343
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Develop a complete game.
2 - Utilize simple vector and matrix operations to create simple wire-frame programs.
3 - Use best coding practices.
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GAME 2303 - Artificial Intelligence Programming I
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
Basic techniques in artificial intelligence related to game and simulation programming. Includes knowledge representation and interference techniques, expert systems, path-finding algorithms, and search techniques for problem solving.
Prerequisite: GAME 1343
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Explain the theory of probabilistic and logical reasoning.
2 - Use search, logic, and probability skills in analysis.
3 - Explain the principles and practice of artificial intelligence.
4 - Utilize artificial intelligence techniques in a game and/or simulation program.
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GAME 2305 - Interactive Writing II
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
Dialog, story, and character development in writing for video games.
Prerequisite: GAME 1303 ; College Level Readiness in Reading and Writing.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Create dialog, story, and character development in writing for video games.
2 - Create a truly immersive game experience with a compelling fantasy world.
3 - Develop a story using real characters with actual histories, motives, dreams, and secrets.
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GAME 2332 - Project Development I
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
Skill development in an original modification based on a current game engine. Includes management of version control; development of project timelines; integration of sound, models, and animation; production of demos; and creation of original levels, characters, and content for a real-time multiplayer game.
Prerequisite: Department approval; student must have successfully completed 12 hours in specialization
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Explain the fundamentals of project management and version control.
2 - Prepare a design document and time schedules.
3 - Develop a game or simulation based on a design plan.
4 - Develop a design document and estimated time schedules for a team project.
5 - Develop, arrange, and refine projects for inclusion in a Game design portfolio.
6 - Research and prepare to meet industry requirements for employment
7 - Identify current events, skills, attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the industry and relevant to the professional development of the student.
8 - Create a completed playable Game level.
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GAME 2338 - Game Testing
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
Testing and debugging gaming and simulation applications in the alpha and beta stages of production. Includes critiques of the product and written documentation of the testing and debugging processes.
Prerequisite: GAME 1304
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Describe the methodology and procedures for collecting, reporting, and closing game bugs.
2 - Identify the stages of project completion.
3 - Identify the different testing types.
4 - Explain the console approval process.
5 - Demonstrate writing precise bug records.
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GAME 2386 - Internship
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - External: 15
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
Prerequisite: Department approval
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry
2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry
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GISC 1401 - Cartography and Geography in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
Introduction to the principles of cartography and geography. Emphasis on global reference systems, and the use of satellites for navigation and measurements. Students learn basic concepts of GIS including mapping the Earth in spatial terms, and populating the GIS to access data. Exercises include: create and access data in the GIS using Arc View, a standard PC platform software package; capture positional and attribute information with correct and accurate geographic referencing including GPS systems; and develop and print maps and reports. Emphasis on geographic coordinate systems, acquiring information from databases, existing maps, GPS and the Internet. All aspects of the course will be integrated into individual final projects.
Prerequisite: GISC 1411 or departmental approval
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Explain the basic concepts of accuracy, precision, and scale in GIS/GPS.
2 - Summarize GPS elevations and the operating environment for GPS.
3 - Create spatial data with real time GPS data.
4 - Recognize discrepancies in data presentations.
5 - Import GPS data into GIS.
6 - Evaluate data before transform for scale and accuracy.
7 - The student will measure “real world” distance and area on maps and correctly relate the two.
8 - Acquire geographic information directly using GPS and merge it with existing information.
9 - Manage the geographic information in a dynamic database situation.
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GISC 1411 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
Introduction to basic concepts of vector GIS using several industry specific software programs including nomenclature of cartography and geography. Emphasis on the principles of cartography, standard global reference systems and new technologies, using satellites for measurements and navigation, and map construction. Exercises include basic concepts of acquisition, accuracy, precision, and scale in GPS - Global Positioning Systems, and the operating environment for GIS/GPS; creation of spatial data with real time GPS fieldwork; importing of GPS data into GIS; and evaluation of data for scale and accuracy. Students will measure and relate “real world” distance and area on maps. Final projects will include applications of these topics. This is the initial course for the GIS certificate and degree programs.
Prerequisite: None
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - The student will explain basic concepts of GIS and GPS including positioning on the earth, mapping the earth in spatial terms, and populating the GIS to access data.
2 - Create and access data in the GIS using an appropriate software package.
3 - Develop and print maps with industry standard legends.
4 - The student will operate industry standard GIS packages on a personal computer.
5 - Capture positional and attribute information with correct and accurate geographic referencing.
6 - Convert geographic information among several coordinate systems.
7 - Acquire information from databases, existing maps, and the Internet.
8 - Annotate output for finished maps, documents, and reports.
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GISC 1421 - Introduction to Raster-Based GIS
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
Instruction in GIS data sets including raster-based information such as images or photographs, acquisition of such data, and processing and merging with vector data. Introduction to grid or continuous GIS data sets including DEMs, TINs, aerial and satellite imagery, and others; as well as processing and merging with vector data. Students collect, process, and summarize images to produce a thematic map; explain geo-referencing of photos or images to maps; effectively operate image processing software including Spatial Analyst and ENVI Image Processing/Analysis package; interpret photos and images to produce map data; analyze geographic information and merge with photographic information in raster formats.
Prerequisite: GISC 1411
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - The student will relate current capabilities of satellites for collecting images and photographs.
2 - Summarize processing of imagery to produce a thematic map.
3 - Explain georeferencing of photos or images to maps.
4 - Operate effectively one or more image processing software packages.
5 - Interpret photos and images to produce map data.
6 - Analyze geographic information collected in raster format.
7 - Merge photographic information correctly in existing raster formats.
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GISC 1491 - Special Topics in Geographic Information Systems
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to imrpove student proficiency. Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends. Students will complete a project based on a defined problem, independent research and integration of existing databases, analysis and a final report defining the conclusions derived from the project.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading and Writing, GISC 1411 or Departmental Approval.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Integration of learned theory in specific fields of study and understanding of data, with GIS methods to express the spatial relationships of information in a more effective format.
2 - Demonstrate knowledge and competency in the use of ArcView and Spatial Analyst software with a database from a specific topic of study.
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GISC 2131 - Advanced Problems in Geographic Information Systems
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Lab: 1
Seminar course designed for the final semester of a degree or certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Projects will include individual and group studies of GIS applications using the skills acquired in previous courses. The student will produce a professional project and present the results to a panel consisting of peers, instructors, or practicing GIS professionals.
Prerequisite: Department approval.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Utilize problem solving techniques in a structured manner in the completion of a major project or application in Geographic Information Systems. 2 - Use appropriate software in a major project. 3 - Produce a quality final report/drawing using standard tools and techniques. 4 - Present findings or projects to a group made up of peers, instructors, and industry professionals.
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GISC 2401 - Data Acquisition & Analysis GIS
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
Study of the management of geographic information, system life cycles, and cost benefits. Includes institutional issues such as data providers, data management, combination of attribute and graphical data, information storage and access, Texas and national standards for spatial data; and applications of GIS for data modeling and analysis. Texas and national standards for spatial data; and applications of GIS for demographic modeling and analysis. Emphasis is placed on the purpose and analysis of metadata sets for a project; outline of national and international census data infrastructure; selection and evaluation of data for source, quality, and collection. Student formulates geographic-based databases queries; establish an audit trail; use geographic information in decision-making; design a data acquisition project; and utilize datum, coordinate systems, and mapping projections.
Prerequisite: GISC 1401
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - The student will explain the purpose of metadata.
2 - Outline national and international data infrastructure and census data.
3 - Collect and analyze metadata sets for a project.
4 - The student will formulate geographic-based database queries.
5 - Establish an audit trail.
6 - Use geographic information in decision-making.
7 - Design a data acquisition project.
8 - Utilize datums, coordinate systems, and mapping projections.
9 - Summarize how to select and evaluate data according to source and quality.
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GISC 2411 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
Application of GIS technology to real workplace applications from public and private sectors. Completion of global positioning systems (GPS) fieldwork required for lab exercises. Students will relate the use of GIS for infrastructure management; recognizing accuracy and precision in different workplace applications. The student will create real world projects of geographic information; reduce digital field data to produce final plans and technical reports which will accompany the presentation on both hard copy and PowerPoint.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing, GISC 1401 , and ENGL 2311 recommended
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Relate the use of GIS for infrastructure management
2 - Recognize the meaning of accuracy and precision in different applications
3 - Use GIS/GPS for infrastructure management
4 - Complete a “real world” project
5 - Create presentations of geographic information
6 - Reduce digital field data to produce final plans and reports
7 - Write technical reports which will accompany the presentation of the geographic information
8 - Produce finished reports on various printers and plotters
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Geography |
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GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
This course introduces students to the processes that drive Earth’s physical systems. Students will explore the relationships among these physical systems, with emphasis on weather and climate, water, ecosystems, geologic processes and landform development, and human interactions with the physical environment. CIP Code: (4507015125)
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific investigation as they apply to Earth’s physical systems and processes. 2 - Describe and explain the processes of Earth’s physical systems: weather and climate, water, ecosystems, geologic processes and landform development. 3 - Demonstrate an understanding of the interactions among the Earth’s physical systems. 4 - Demonstrate an understanding of the modifications humans make to the environment through interactions with Earth’s physical systems. 5 - Apply concepts and methods of geographic inquiry of the physical environment using maps, satellite imagery, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Core Category Social/Behavioral Sciences [80]
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GEOG 1302 - Human Geography
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
This course introduces students to fundamental concepts, skills, and practices of human geography. Place, space, and scale serve as a framework for understanding patterns of human experience. Topics for discussion may include globalization, population and migration, culture, diffusion, political and economic systems, language, religion, gender, and ethnicity. CIP Code: (4507015125)
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts and processes in human geography.
2 - Identify how cultural practices shape the landscape.
3 - Demonstrate an understanding of human/environment interactions.
4 - Describe and explain the importance and impact of globalization.
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GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
This course is an introduction to the world’s major regions seen through their defining physical, social, cultural, political, and economic features. These regions are examined in terms of their physical and human characteristics and their interactions. The course emphasizes relations among regions on issues such as trade, economic development, conflict, and the role of regions in the globalization process. International Studies Area of Concentration course. CIP Code: (4507015325)
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Define and explain the geographic concept of “region.” 2 - Locate significant geographic features of regions of the world and describe their cultural, economic, political, and physical characteristics. 3 - Demonstrate knowledge of each region’s role in a globalizing world. 4 - Apply geographic concepts to understanding current events, conflicts, and issues in a regional context. 5 - Demonstrate knowledge base of geographic regions and features using maps.
Core Category Social/Behavioral Sciences [80]
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GEOG 2389 - Academic Cooperative in Geography
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 External: 4
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in Geography. CIP Code: (4501015125)
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading and Writing; Instructor Approval Required
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Apply practical experiences in geography to directed research and/or field study.
2 - Explore the research design process in geography.
3 - Develop an understanding of and an appreciation for the dynamics and/or demands in the students chosen career field.
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