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2013-14 Gaston College Catalog [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]
Course Descriptions
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Physical Education |
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PED 118 Weight Training II (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PED 117 or instructor permission
Corequisites: None
This course covers advanced levels of weight training. Emphasis is placed on meeting individual training goals and addressing weight training needs and interests. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and implement an individualized advanced weight training program.
This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 119 Circuit Training (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the skills necessary to participate in a developmental fitness program. Emphasis is placed on the circuit training method which involves a series of conditioning timed stations arranged for maximum benefit and variety. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and appreciate the role of circuit training as a means to develop fitness.
This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 120 Walking for Fitness (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces fitness through walking. Emphasis is placed on stretching, conditioning exercises, proper clothing, fluid needs, and injury prevention. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in a recreational walking program.
This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 121 Walk, Jog, Run (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the basic concepts involved in safely and effectively improving cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis is placed on walking, jogging, or running as a means of achieving fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and appreciate the benefits derived from these activities.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 122 Yoga I (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the basic discipline of yoga. Topics include proper breathing, relaxation techniques, and correct body positions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the procedure of yoga.
This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 123 Yoga II (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PED 122 or instructor permission
Corequisites: None
This course introduces more detailed aspects of the discipline of yoga. Topics include breathing and physical postures, relaxation, and mental concentration. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate advanced procedures of yoga.
This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 139 Bowling-Beginning (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the fundamentals of bowling. Emphasis is placed on ball selection, grips, stance, and delivery along with rules and etiquette. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational bowling.
This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 145 Basketball-Beginning (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational basketball.
This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 171 Nature Hiking (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides instruction on how to equip and care for oneself on the trail. Topics include clothing, hygiene, trail ethics, and necessary equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully participate in nature trail hikes.
This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 172 Outdoor Living (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to acquaint the beginning camper with outdoor skills. Topics include camping techniques such as cooking and preserving food, safety, and setting up camp. Upon completion, students should be able to set up camp sites in field experiences using proper procedures.
This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 186 Dancing for Fitness (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to develop movement and recreational dance skills, safety, fitness, coordination, and techniques used to teach various groups. Emphasis is placed on participation and practice with adapting dances for ages and ability levels. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of fitness through social, folk, and square dance participation and instruction.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 240 Advanced PE Skills (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides those who have mastered skills in a particular physical education area the opportunity to assist with instruction. Emphasis is placed on methods of instruction, class organization, and progressive skill development. Upon completion, students should be able to design, develop, and implement a unit lesson plan for a skill they have mastered.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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Physical Science |
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PHS 110 Survey of Phys Science (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090 and MAT 070 or DMA 010 , DMA 020 , DMA 030 , DMA 040 , DMA 050 , and DMA 060
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the physical environment with emphasis on the laws and physical concepts that impact the world and universe. Topics include astronomy, geology, meteorology, general chemistry, and general physics. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the forces and composition of the earth and universe.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PHS 130 Earth Science (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090 and MAT 070 or DMA 010 , DMA 020 , DMA 030 , DMA 040 , DMA 050 , and DMA 060
Corequisites: None
This course is a survey of the forces that impact the earth. Topics include geology, oceanography, and meteorology. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and identify the forces within, on, and around the earth as they influence the earth’s dynamics.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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Physical Science & Fitness |
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PSF 110 Exercise Science (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Health and Fitness Science Program or Departmental Approval
Corequisites: None
This course is a survey of scientific principles, methodologies, and research as applied to exercise and physical adaptations to exercise. Topics include the basic elements of kinesiology, biomechanics, and motor learning. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and describe physiological responses and adaptations to exercise.
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PSF 111 Fitness and Exercise Testing I (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Health and Fitness Science Program or Departmental Approval
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the student to graded exercise testing. Topics include various exercise testing protocols with methods for prescribing exercise programs based on exercise tolerance tests and the use of various equipment and protocols. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct specific exercise tests and the use of various equipment.
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PSF 114 Physical Fitness Theory & Instruction (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PSF 110
Corequisites: None
This course provides information about related components of fitness and general information about the industry. Topics include the study of the components of fitness, theories of exercise and fitness, and information about the industry. Upon completion, students should be able to identify fitness components and demonstrate these in an exercise setting.
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PSF 116 Prevention and Care of Exercise Related Injuries (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Health and Fitness Science Program or Departmental Approval
Corequisites: None
This course provides information about the care and prevention of exercise injuries. Topics include proper procedures, prevention techniques, and on-site care of injuries. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent and care for exercise related injuries.
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PSF 118 Fitness Facility Management (4)
Class Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Health and Fitness Science Program or Departmental Approval
Corequisites: None
This course provides information about the management and operation of health and fitness facilities and programs. Topics include human resources, sales and marketing, member retention, financial management, facility design and maintenance, and risk management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage a fitness facility.
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PSF 120 Group Exercise Instruction (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PSF 110
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the concepts and guidelines of instructing exercise classes. Topics include program designs, working with special populations, and principles of teaching and monitoring physical activity. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic skills in instructing an exercise class and monitoring workout intensity.
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PSF 210 Personal Training (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PSF 110 and PSF 111
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the student to the aspects of personal (one-on-one) training. Topics include training systems, marketing, and program development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate personal training techniques and competencies of same.
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PSF 212 Exercise Programming (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PSF 110
Corequisites: None
This course provides information about organizing, scheduling, and implementation of physical fitness programs. Topics include programming for various age groups, competitive activities and special events, and evaluating programs. Upon completion, students should be able to organize and implement exercise activities in a competent manner.
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PSF 214 Health and Fitness Law (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Health and Fitness Science Program or Departmental Approval
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to build a greater awareness and understanding of laws and legal issues encountered in the health and fitness industry. Topics include federal/state regulations, historical/current practices, risk management, torts, employment, discrimination, contracts, waivers, health/fitness screening, client confidentiality, facility safety, equipment liability, and emergency procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the legal system to prevent or minimize liability in a fitness setting.
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PSF 218 Lifestyle Changes & Wellness (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Health and Fitness Science Program or Departmental Approval
Corequisites: None
This course introduces health risk appraisals and their application to lifestyle changes. Topics include nutrition, weight control, stress management, and the principles of exercise. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct health risk appraisals and apply behavior modification techniques in a fitness setting.
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Plastics |
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PLA 120 Injection Molding (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides theory and processing experience with the injection molding process. Topics include machine type, molds, controls, machine-polymer part relationship, molding factors, troubleshooting, and molding problems/solutions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of machine setup and operation and be able to optimize common injection molding machines. Additional topics include introduction to polymer chemistry, sources of plastics, forms of plastics, thermoplastics, and thermosetting materials; oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.
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PLA 162 Plastics Manuf Processes (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers manufacturing processes including machining, sawing, routing, milling, drilling, taping, turning, thermoforming, molding, extrusion, laminating, reinforcing, expansion, casting, coasting, assembly, and finishing. Emphasis is placed on the process and equipment requirements, special operational concerns, setup, operation, tooling, capability limitations, maintenance, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to select the correct process for the material required and discuss machine operation, setup, tooling, safety, and scrap recycling. Oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.
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PLA 230 Adv Plastics Manufacturing (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PLA 120 and PLA 162
Corequisites: None
This course covers advanced plastics manufacturing processes. Topics include hands-on experience, material selection, manufacturing cost, process optimization, troubleshooting, and project management. Upon completion, students should be able to understand, perform, and troubleshoot advanced processes in a manufacturing environment. Oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.
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Political Science |
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POL 110 Intro Political Science (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090
Corequisites: None
This course introduces basic political concepts used by governments and addresses a wide range of political issues. Topics include political theory, ideologies, legitimacy, and sovereignty in democratic and non-democratic systems. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss a variety of issues inherent in all political systems and draw logical conclusions in evaluating these systems.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
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POL 120 American Government (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090 and ENG 090
Corequisites: None
This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American national government. Topics include the constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government including the bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties, political participation and behavior, and policy formation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
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POL 130 State & Local Government (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090
Corequisites: None
This course includes state and local political institutions and practices in the context of American federalism. Emphasis is placed on procedural and policy differences as well as political issues in state, regional, and local governments of North Carolina. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss various problems associated with intergovernmental politics and their effect on the community and the individual.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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POL 210 Comparative Government (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090
Corequisites: None
This course provides a cross-national perspective on the government and politics of contemporary nations such as Great Britain, France, Germany, and Russia. Topics include each country’s historical uniqueness, key institutions, attitudes and ideologies, patterns of interaction, and current political problems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and compare various nations’ governmental structures, processes, ideologies, and capacity to resolve major problems.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
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POL 220 International Relations (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090
Corequisites: None
This course provides a study of the effects of ideologies, trade, armaments, and alliances on relations among nation-states. Emphasis is placed on regional and global cooperation and conflict, economic development, trade, non-governmental organizations, and international institutions such as the World Court and UN. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss major international relationships, institutions, and problems.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
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Psychology |
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PSY 101 Applied Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the basic principles of psychology as they apply to daily life. Topics include perception, emotions, motivation, adjustment, behavior management, communication, and related topics that promote growth and development on the job and in one’s personal life. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles learned in this class to everyday living. This course is intended for diploma programs.
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PSY 102 Human Relations (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the skills necessary to handle human relationships effectively. Topics include self-understanding, interpersonal communication, group dynamics, leadership skills, diversity, time and stress management, and conflict resolution with emphasis on work relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate improved personal and interpersonal effectiveness. This course is intended for diploma programs.
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PSY 110 Life Span Development (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090
Corequisites: None
This course provides an introduction to the study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span and apply this knowledge to their specific field of study.
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PSY 118 Interpersonal Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the basic principles of psychology as they relate to personal and professional development. Emphasis is placed on personality traits, communication/leadership styles, effective problem solving, and cultural diversity as they apply to personal and work environments. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these principles of psychology as they apply to personal and professional development.
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PSY 135 Group Processes (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an examination of group dynamics and structure. Topics include team¬ building, interpersonal communication, leadership, decision making, and problem solving. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for effective group participation.
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PSY 150 General Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090 and ENG 090
Corequisites: None
This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the science of psychology.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
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PSY 183 Psychology of Addiction (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090
Corequisites: None
This course covers historical and theoretical perspectives on addictive behavior and the genetic, familial, and sociocultural influences on addiction. Topics include addictions to eating, gambling, alcohol, drugs, relationships, work, and sex. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the theories of addiction and the factors underlying addictive behaviors.
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PSY 211 Psychology of Adjustment (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PSY 150
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the study of the adjustment process focusing on contemporary challenges individuals must deal with in everyday life. Topics include theories of behavior, career choices, self-understanding, coping mechanisms, human relationships, intimacy, sociocultural factors influencing healthy personal adjustment, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an awareness of the processes of adjustment.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PSY 237 Social Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PSY 150 or SOC 210
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the study of individual behavior within social contexts. Topics include affiliation, attitude formation and change, conformity, altruism, aggression, attribution, interpersonal attraction, and group behavior. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of social influences on behavior.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
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PSY 241 Developmental Psych (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PSY 150 and ENG 090
Corequisites: None
This course is a study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on major theories and perspectives as they relate to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
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PSY 243 Child Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PSY 150
Corequisites: None
This course provides an overview of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development from conception through adolescence. Topics include theories and research, interaction of biological and environmental factors, language development, learning and cognitive processes, social relations, and moral development. Upon completion, students should be able to identify typical and atypical childhood behavior patterns as well as appropriate strategies for interacting with children.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PSY 244 Child Development I (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an introduction to the study of child development and examines the growth and development of children from conception through early childhood. Topics include historical and theoretical perspectives, terminology, research and observation techniques as well as physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth and change. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the early stages of child development.
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PSY 245 Child Development II (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course examines the growth and development of children during early and middle childhood. Emphasis is placed on factors influencing physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth and change. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of early and middle child development.
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PSY 249 Psychology of Aging (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PSY 150
Corequisites: None
This course covers the particular needs and behaviors of the maturing adult. Emphasis is placed on psychosocial processes; biological and intellectual aspects of aging; adjustments to retirement, dying, bereavement; and the stereotypes and misconceptions concerning the elderly. Upon completion, students should be able to show an understanding of the psychological factors related to the aging process.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PSY 271 Sports Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PSY 150
Corequisites: None
This course provides an overview of the field of sports and exercise psychology. Topics include concentration, goal setting, arousal level, exercise psychology, mental imagery, confidence, and other issues related to sport and exercise performance. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of psychological factors involved in sport and exercise.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PSY 275 Health Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PSY 150
Corequisites: None
This course covers the biopsychosocial dynamics of stress and the maintenance of good health. Topics include enhancing health and well-being, stress management, lifestyle choices and attitudes, the mind-body relationship, nutrition, exercise, and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the psychological factors related to health and well-being.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PSY 150 and ENG 090
Corequisites: None
This course provides an examination of the various psychological disorders, as well as theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on terminology, classification, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the major disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior patterns as well as demonstrate knowledge of etiology, symptoms, and therapeutic techniques.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social behavioral sciences.
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PSY 285 Psychological Statistics (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PSY 150 , MAT 161
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the study of descriptive and inferential statistics and their use in psychological research. Topics include measures of central tendency, variability and correlation, probability, sampling, hypothesis testing, and analysis of variance. Upon completion, students should be able to use statistical methods in the analysis of psychological data.
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PSY 292 Selected Topics in Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity to explore areas of current interest in specific program or discipline areas. Emphasis is placed on subject matter appropriate to the program or discipline. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the specific area of study.
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PSY 293 Selected Topics in Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity to explore areas of current interest in specific program or discipline areas. Emphasis is placed on subject matter appropriate to the program or discipline. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the specific area of study.
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Reading |
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RED 070 Essential Reading Skills (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: Appropriate placement test scores
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to strengthen reading skills. Emphasis is placed on basic word attack skills, vocabulary, transitional words, paragraph organization, basic comprehension skills, and learning strategies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the skills required for RED 080 . This course does not satisfy the developmental reading prerequisite for ENG 111 or ENG 111A.
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RED 080 Intro to College Reading (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 070 or appropriate placement test score
Corequisites: None
This course introduces effective reading and inferential thinking skills in preparation for RED 090. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary, comprehension, and reading strategies. Upon completion, students should be able to determine main ideas and supporting details, recognize basic patterns of organization, draw conclusions, and understand vocabulary in context. This course does not satisfy the developmental reading prerequisite for ENG 111 or ENG 111A.
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RED 090 Improved College Reading (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 080 or appropriate placement test score
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to improve reading and critical thinking skills. Topics include vocabulary enhancement; extracting implied meaning; analyzing author’s purpose, tone, and style; and drawing conclusions and responding to written material. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and analyze college-level reading material. This course satisfies the developmental reading prerequisite for ENG 111 or ENG 111A.
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RED 111 Crit Reading for College (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to enhance critical reading skills. Topics include vocabulary enrichment, reading flexibility, metacognitive strategies, and advanced comprehension skills, including analysis and evaluation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate comprehension and analysis and respond effectively to material across disciplines.
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Religion |
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REL 110 World Religions (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090 and ENG 090
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the world’s major religious traditions. Topics include Primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of the religions studied.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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REL 111 Eastern Religions (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090 and ENG 090
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the major Asian religious traditions. Topics include Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of the religions studied.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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REL 112 Western Religions (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090 and ENG 090
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the major western religious traditions. Topics include Zoroastrianism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of the religions studied.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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REL 211 Intro to Old Testament (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: ENG 090 and RED 090
Corequisites: None
This course is a survey of the literature of the Hebrews with readings from the law, prophets, and other writings. Emphasis is placed on the use of literary, historical, archeological, and cultural analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to use the tools of critical analysis to read and understand Old Testament literature.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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REL 212 Intro to New Testament (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: ENG 090 and RED 090
Corequisites: None
This course is a survey of the literature of first century Christianity with readings from the gospels, Acts, and the Pauline and pastoral letters. Topics include the literary structure, audience, and religious perspective of the writings, as well as the historical and cultural context of the early Christian community. Upon completion, students should be able to use the tools of critical analysis to read and understand New Testament literature.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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Science |
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SCI 110 Principles of Science (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces basic principles of chemistry, physics, and biology. Emphasis is placed on chemical reactions, energy forms, and ecological studies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate mastery of the scientific method of thought and a basic understanding of chemistry, physics and biology.
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Security Technologies |
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SEC 110 Security Concepts (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the concepts and issues related to securing information systems and the development of policies to implement information security controls. Topics include the historical view of networking and security, security issues, trends, security resources, and the role of policy, people, and processes in information security. Upon completion, students should be able to identify information security risks, create an information security policy, and identify processes to implement and enforce policy.
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SEC 150 Secure Communications (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SEC 110 and NET 110 or NET 125
Corequisites: None
This course provides an overview of current technologies used to provide secure transport of information across networks. Topics include data integrity through encryption, Virtual Private Networks, SSL, SSH, and IPSec. Upon completion, students should be able to implement secure data transmission technologies.
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SEC 160 Secure Admin I (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SEC 110 and NET 110 or NET 125
Corequisites: None
This course provides an overview of security administration and fundamentals of designing security architectures. Topics include networking technologies, TCP/IP concepts, protocols, network traffic analysis, monitoring, and security best practices. Upon completion, students should be able to identify normal network traffic using network analysis tools and design basic security defenses.
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SEC 210 Intrusion Detection (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SEC 150 , SEC 160
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the student to intrusion detection methods in use today. Topics include the types of intrusion detection products, traffic analysis, and planning and placement of intrusion detection solutions. Upon completion, students should be able to plan and implement intrusion detection solution for networks and host based systems.
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SEC 220 Defense-In-Depth (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SEC 150
Corequisites: SEC 160
This course introduces students to the concepts of defense in-depth, a security industry best practice. Topics include firewalls, backup systems, redundant systems, disaster recovery, and incident handling. Upon completion, students should be able to plan effective information security defenses, backup systems, and disaster recovery procedures. This course is restricted to the Information Systems Security, the Information Systems Security/Operating Systems, and the Information Systems Security/Security Hardware curriculums.
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SEC 289 Security Capstone Project (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: CTS 120 , NET 126 , NOS 130 , SEC 210 , SEC 220
Corequisites: None
This course provides the student the opportunity to put into practice all the skills learned to this point. Emphasis is placed on security policy, process planning, procedure definition, business continuity, and systems security architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement comprehensive information security architecture from the planning and design phase through implementation. This course is restricted to the Information Systems Security, the Information Systems Security/Operating Systems, and the Information Systems Security/Security Hardware curriculums.
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Sociology |
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SOC 100 Concepts in Sociology (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course examines the basic concepts of sociology from the perspective of the individual as a member of society. Topics include an understanding of society, culture, collective behavior, community life, social institutions, social change, and the effect of social life on human behavior. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the impact of social interaction on institutions, groups, and individuals. This course is intended for certificate and diploma programs.
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SOC 103 Family Living (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces various aspects of the contemporary American family and related intimate lifestyles. Topics include courtship, mate selection, marriage, parenting, sexuality, and family relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to identify practical issues and decisions relating to marriage and similar intimate relationships. This course is intended for certificate and diploma programs.
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SOC 105 Social Relationships (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to study social relations and human behavior in all aspects of society. Emphasis is placed on the individual in the family, educational setting, and workplace. Upon completion, students should be able to apply knowledge about human behavior to improve inter-personal and job effectiveness. This course is intended for certificate and diploma programs.
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SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090 and ENG 090
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality, cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of sociological concepts as they apply to the interplay among individuals, groups, and societies.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
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SOC 213 Sociology of the Family (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090 and ENG 090
Corequisites: None
This course covers the institution of the family and other intimate relationships. Emphasis is placed on mate selection, gender roles, sexuality, communication, power and conflict, parenthood, diverse lifestyles, divorce and remarriage, and economic issues. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze the family as a social institution and the social forces which influence its development and change.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
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SOC 215 Group Processes (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces group processes and dynamics. Emphasis is placed on small group experiences, roles and relationships within groups, communication, cooperation and conflict resolution, and managing diversity within and among groups. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills essential to analyze group interaction and to work effectively in a group context.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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SOC 220 Social Problems (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090 and ENG 090
Corequisites: None
This course provides an in-depth study of current social problems. Emphasis is placed on causes, consequences, and possible solutions to problems associated with families, schools, workplaces, communities, and the environment. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, define, analyze, and propose solutions to these problems.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
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SOC 225 Social Diversity (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090
Corequisites: None
This course provides a comparison of diverse roles, interests, opportunities, contributions, and experiences in social life. Topics include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class, and religion. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze how cultural and ethnic differences evolve and how they affect personality development, values, and tolerance.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
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Spanish |
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SPA 110 Introduction to Spanish (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090
Corequisites: None
This course provides an introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Emphasis is placed on pronunciation, parts of speech, communicative phrases, culture, and skills for language acquisition. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and apply basic grammar concepts, display cultural awareness, and communicate in simple phrases in Spanish.
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SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: ENG 090
Corequisites: SPA 181
This course introduces the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SPA 111
Corequisites: SPA 182
This course is a continuation of SPA 111 focusing on the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate further cultural awareness.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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SPA 120 Spanish for the Workplace (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: ENG 090 , RED 090
Corequisites: None
This course offers applied Spanish for the workplace to facilitate basic communication with people whose native language is Spanish. Emphasis is placed on oral communication and career-specific vocabulary that targets health, business, and/or public-service professions. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate at a functional level with native speakers and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
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SPA 141 Culture and Civilization (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity to explore issues related to the Hispanic world. Topics include historical and current events, geography, and customs. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss selected topics and cultural differences related to the Hispanic world.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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SPA 151 Hispanic Literature (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: ENG 111
Corequisites: None
This course includes selected readings by Hispanic writers. Topics include fictional and non-fictional works by representative authors from a variety of genres and literary periods. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and discuss selected texts within relevant cultural and historical contexts.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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SPA 161 Cultural Immersion (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SPA 111
Corequisites: None
This course explores Hispanic culture through intensive study on campus and field experience in a host country or area. Topics include an overview of linguistic, historical, geographical, sociopolitical, economic, and/or artistic concerns of the area visited. Upon completion, students should be able to exhibit first-hand knowledge of issues pertinent to the host area and demonstrate understanding of cultural differences.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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SPA 181 Spanish Lab 1 (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: SPA 111
This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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SPA 182 Spanish Lab 2 (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SPA 181
Corequisites: SPA 112
This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SPA 112
Corequisites: SPA 281
This course provides a review and expansion of the essential skills of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively about the past, present, and future.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SPA 211
Corequisites: SPA 282
This course provides a continuation of SPA 211 . Emphasis is placed on the continuing study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate spontaneously and accurately with increasing complexity and sophistication.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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SPA 281 Spanish Lab 3 (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SPA 182
Corequisites: SPA 211
This course provides an opportunity to enhance the review and expansion of the essential skills of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively about the past, present, and future.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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SPA 282 Spanish Lab 4 (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SPA 281
Corequisites: SPA 212
This course provides an opportunity to enhance the review and expansion of the essential skills of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the continuing study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate spontaneously and accurately with increasing complexity and sophistication.
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Substance Abuse |
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SAB 135 Addictive Process (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course explores the physical, emotional, psychological, and cultural aspects of the addictive process. Emphasis is placed on addictions to food, sex, alcohol, drugs, work, gambling, and relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the effects, prevention strategies, and treatment methods associated with addictive disorders.
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Surveying |
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SRV 110 Surveying I (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 6
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: MAT 121 , MAT 161 , MAT 171 , or MAT 175
This course introduces the theory and practice of plane surveying. Topics include the precise measurement of distances, angles, and elevations; bearing, azimuth and traverse computations; topography and mapping. Upon completion, students should be able to use/care for surveying equipment, collect field survey data, perform traverse computations and create a contour map.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Use and care for surveying equipment.
- Collect field survey data.
- Perform traverse computations.
- Create a contour map.
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SRV 111 Surveying II (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 6
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SRV 110
Corequisites: None
This course introduces route surveying and roadway planning and layout. Topics include simple, compound, reverse, spiral, and vertical curves; geometric design and layout; planning of cross-section and grade line; drainage; earthwork calculations; and mass diagrams. Upon completion, students should be able to calculate and lay out highway curves; prepare roadway plans, profiles, and sections; and perform slope staking.
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SRV 210 Surveying III (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 6
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SRV 110
Corequisites: None
This course introduces boundary surveying, land partitioning, and calculations of areas. Topics include advanced traverses and adjustments, preparation of survey documents, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to research, survey, and map a boundary.
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SRV 220 Surveying Law (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SRV 110
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the law as related to the practice of surveying. Topics include surveyors’ responsibilities, deed descriptions, title searches, eminent domain, easements, weight of evidence, riparian rights, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and apply the basic legal aspects associated with the practice of land surveying. Oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.
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SRV 230 Subdivision Planning (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SRV 111 , SRV 210 and CIV 211
Corequisites: None
This course covers the planning aspects of residential subdivisions from analysis of owner and municipal requirements to plat layout and design. Topics include municipal codes, lot sizing, roads, incidental drainage, esthetic considerations, and other related topics, Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a set of subdivision plans.
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SRV 240 Topo/Site Surveying (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 6
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SRV 110
Corequisites: None
This course covers topographic, site, and construction surveying. Topics include topographic mapping, earthwork, site planning, construction staking, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare topographic maps and site plans and locate and stake out construction projects.
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SRV 250 Advanced Surveying (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 6
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SRV 111
Corequisites: None
This course covers advanced topics in surveying. Topics include photogrammetry, astronomical observations, coordinate systems, error theory, GPS, GIS, Public Land System, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply advanced techniques to the solution of complex surveying problems.
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SRV 260 Field & Office Practices (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: Completion of three semesters of the Surveying Technology program.
Corequisites: None
This course covers surveying project management, estimating, and responsibilities of surveying personnel. Topics include record-keeping, starting and operating a surveying business, contracts, regulations, taxes, personnel management, and professional ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the requirements of operating a professional land surveying business.
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Sustainability Technologies |
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SST 140 Green Bldg & Design Concepts (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to introduce the student to sustainable building design and construction principles and practices. Topics include sustainable building rating systems and certifications, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, sustainable building materials and water use. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the principles and practices of sustainable building design and construction.
Competencies
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of high performance green buildings and sustainability.
- Identify current green building rating systems (i.e. LEED, NAHB).
- Identify the energy efficiency methods that should be considered in a building design and/or construction project
- Select appropriate “green” materials for a building project.
- Identify Indoor Environmental Quality factors to be considered in a construction project.
- Identify water management strategies in a construction project.
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Transportation Technology |
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TRN 110 Intro to Transport Tech (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers workplace safety, hazardous materials, environmental regulations, hand tools, service information, basic concepts, vehicle systems, and common transportation industry terminology. Topics include familiarization with major vehicle systems, proper use of various hand and power tools, material safety data sheets, and personal protective equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate appropriate safety procedures, identify and use basic shop tools, and describe government regulations regarding transportation repair facilities.
Competencies
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate work place safety and hazardous waste disposal per OSHA and EPA guidelines that apply to relevant transportation industry work.
- Given a vehicle or piece of equipment, students will be able to identify it and locate relevant service information in one or more industry-standard databases.
- Demonstrate proficiency hoisting transportation vehicles through use of lifts and floor jacks.
- Complete service repair orders with appropriate information: customer contact information; VIN; cause, concern, correction.
- Identify and communicate about basic systems and terms associated with the transportation industry.
- Distinguish between different transportation systems terms and components either on a written exercise or in a lab environment.
- Demonstrate proper use and care of related transportation industry tools and equipment.
- Correctly identify or describe government regulations associated with the transportation industry.
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