San Antonio College Schedule/Catalog 2015-2016 [Archived Catalog]
Course Descriptions
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The numbers in parentheses listed following the course description, Semester Hours: (3 - 3 - 0), are explained below:
- The first digit is the number of semester credit hours for the course.
- The second digit is the number of lecture hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
- The third digit is the number of laboratory/clinical/internship/practicum hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
Hours met per week are based on semester-length classes; courses of shorter semesters during such as flex classes, will meet for more hours per week for equivalency. |
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FIRT 1333 - Fire Chemistry I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This is the introduction to the chemical nature and properties of inorganic compounds as related to the fire service. Topics will include fundamental laws of chemistry, states of matter, gas laws, chemical bonding, and thermodynamics with applications to various industrial processes
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0201
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FIRT 1342 - Fire Officer I
Meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Officer I certification. **THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION**
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0201
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FIRT 1353 - Legal Aspects of Fire Protection
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course will study the rights, duties, liability concerns, and responsibilities of public fire protection agencies while performing their assigned duties
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0202
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FIRT 1443 - Fire Officer II
Prerequisites: Fire Officer I Certification and/or FIRT 1342
Meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Officer II certification. **THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION**
Semester Hours: (4-4-0)
CIP: 43.0201
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FIRT 2111 - Incident Safety Officer
Meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on fire protection (TCFP) for Incident Safety Officer.**THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION.**
Semester Hours: (1-1-0)
CIP: 43.0201
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FIRT 2112 - Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
Meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Hazardous Materials Incident Commander certification.**THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY AN INSTITUTION CERTIFIED AS TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION.**
Semester Hours: (1-1-0)
CIP: 43.0202
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FIRT 2305 - Fire Instructor I
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. **THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION**
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0201
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FIRT 2307 - Fire Instructor II
Prerequisites: FIRT 2305 or TCFP Fire Instructor I Certification
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. **THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION**.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0201
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FIRT 2309 - Firefighting Strategies and Tactics I
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 manpower and equipment to mitigate the emergency.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0202
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FIRT 2319 - Fire Chemistry II
Prerequisites: FIRT 1333
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This is the continuation of fire chemistry I. The student will be introduced to the chemistry of carbon compounds as related to the fire service with primary emphasis on the hydrocarbons. Additional topics will include alcohols, phenols, halogen compounds, and ethers with application to various industrial processes.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0201
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FIRT 2331 - Tactics and Strategies II
Prerequisites: FIRT 2309
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course is designed to culminate training from a series of fire protection courses that have provide training in fire fundamentals, hazardous materials, legal aspects, and fire protection systems as well as chemistry, English, and Speech. The emphasis will be on the use of incident command in large scale command problems and other specialized fire problems as well as generalized firefighting tactics
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0202
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FLMC 2310 - Film-Style Production
Prerequisites: RTVB 1421
Writing, directing, and producing film-style productions. Students will produce one or more short films.
Semester Hours: (3-2-3)
CIP: 50.0601
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FREN 1300 - Beginning Conversational French I
For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in French. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0901.54 13
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FREN 1310 - Beginning Conversational French II
Prerequisites: FREN 1300 , departmental approval, or placement exam.
For beginning students whose main goal is to learn to communicate in French. This is a continuation of FREN 1300 .
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0901.54 13
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FREN 1411 - Elementary French I
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the French language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0901.51 13
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FREN 1412 - Elementary French II
Prerequisites: FREN 1411 , departmental approval, or placement exam.
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the French language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course is a continuation of FREN 1411 . A language lab is required.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0901.51 13
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FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I
Prerequisites: FREN 1412 , departmental approval, or placement exam.
This course is a continuation of FREN 1412 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of French culture and civilization.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0901.52 13
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FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II
Prerequisites: FREN 2311 , departmental approval, or placement exam.
This course is a continuation of FREN 2311 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of French culture and literature.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0901.52 13
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GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Introduction to the concepts which provide a foundation for continued study of geography. Includes the different elements of natural environment as related to human activities and map concepts with an emphasis on physical geography.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.51 25
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GEOG 1302 - Human Geography
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
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.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.51 25
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GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Study major world regions with emphasis on prevailing conditions and developments, including emerging conditions and trends, and the awareness of diversity of ideas and practices to be found in those regions. Course content may include one or more regions.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.53 25
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GEOG 2389 - Academic Cooperative
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in geography. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions.
Semester Hours: (3-1-8)
CIP: 45.0101.51 25
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GEOG 2470 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of vector geographic information systems (GIS). Studies include the nomenclature of cartography and geography. In the laboratory, students will study methods of geographic data collection, including global positioning system (GPS) entry, storage, retrieval, and output. Unique Need Course: Check with your transfer institution to verify acceptance of courses.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 45.0799.73 25
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GEOL 1104 - Historical Geology Laboratory
Prerequisites: GEOL 1304 , GEOL 1301 , GEOL 1305 , GEOL 1345 , or GEOL 1403 or concurrent enrollment
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Laboratory work in this course includes the study of rocks, fossils, stratigraphic principles, geographic maps and geologic maps.
Semester Hours: (1-0-3)
CIP: 40.0601.54 03
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GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences Lecture I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Topics include the nature of the earth as revealed by geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, and other related physical sciences. Some laboratory experiences or field trips may be included.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
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GEOL 1302 - Earth Sciences II (lecture)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Survey of physical and historical geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, and related sciences.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
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GEOL 1303 - Physical Geology (lecture)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Principles of physical and historical geology. Study of the earth’s composition, structure, and internal and external processes. Includes the geologic history of the earth and the evolution of life.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0601.54 03
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GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology Lecture
Prerequisites: GEOL 1301 or GEOL 1401 or GEOL 1403
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course focuses on the origin and evolution of the earth through geologic time, emphasizing organic evolution and plate tectonics. Occasional field trips may be arranged.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0601.54 03
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GEOL 1305 - Environmental Geology Lecture
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
A study of current environmental problems from a geologic perspective. Topics include natural geological hazards (e.g., volcanism, earthquakes, mass movements, flooding) and the impact of human activity (e.g., urban development, agriculture, dam construction, fossil fuel consumption, waste disposal) on the geological environment.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 03.0103.53 01
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GEOL 1345 - Oceanography
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course is an introduction to the basic biological, chemical, geological, hydrological, and physical features and processes of the oceans, including origin, evolution, uses, and resources. Some laboratory experiences may be included.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
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GEOL 1347 - Meteorology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course is an introduction to the nature of the Earth’s atmosphere, weather, and climate. Topics include atmospheric composition, structure and circulation, air temperature, heat transfer, humidity, cloud formation, weather fronts, tornadoes, and hurricanes.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
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GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course is an introduction to the nature and properties of rocks and minerals; processes by which they are formed, altered, and transported; and the nature and development of the landscape. Laboratory work includes the study of minerals, rocks, and topographic and geologic maps. Occasional field trips may be arranged.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 40.0601.54 03
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GERM 1300 - Beginning Conversational German I
For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in German. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0501.54 13
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GERM 1310 - Beginning Conversational German II
Prerequisites: GERM 1300 or departmental approval
For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in German. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness. This is a continuation of GERM 1300 . Language lab is available.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0501.54 13
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GERM 1411 - Elementary German I
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the German language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0501.51 13
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GERM 1412 - Elementary German II
Prerequisites: GERM 1411 or departmental approval
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the German language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required. This course is a continuation of GERM 1411 .
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0501.51 13
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GERM 2311 - Intermediate German I
Prerequisites: GERM 1412 or departmental approval
This course is a continuation of GERM 1412 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of German culture and history. Language lab is available.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0501.52 13
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GERM 2312 - Intermediate German II
Prerequisites: GERM 2311 or departmental approval
This course is a continuation of GERM 2311 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of German culture and history.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0501.52 13
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GERS 1301 - Introduction to Gerontology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Overview of the social, psychological, and biological changes that accompany aging, and the implications of these changes for the individual, as well as for the larger society.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 30.1101
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GERS 1342 - Aging and Mental Health
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introduction and analysis of current knowledge and concerns related to psychological aging. Includes the theoretical and empirical foundations relevant to the psychological study of the later part of the life span. The course is taught from an interdisciplinary perspective and focuses on topics related to perceptual, cognitive, personality, and interpersonal social development. Examination of issues related to psychological adjustment and death and dying.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 30.1101
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GERS 1345 - Programs and Policies for Older Adults
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Identifies the public policies and the resulting programs and services designed to address issues related to aging. Emphasis on maintaining independent living in the community for the elderly.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 19.0702
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GERS 1351 - Sociology of Aging
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Impact of aging on the larger society. Includes responses of various social institutions to the aged as well as the impact of an aging population on those institutions. Emphasizes the changing roles of the aged and the cultural attitudes toward the elderly.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 30.1101
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GERS 1391 - Special Topics in Gerontological Services
This course examines the customs, taboos, and historical changes relating to American funeral rites. In addition, the following topics are covered: the role of family structure, social class, religion, ethnicity, health care, and technological changes. This course may also be taken as an internet course.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 19.0702
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GERS 2330 - Issues of Long Term Care
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Exploration of current information regarding a variety of long-term care settings for the elderly.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 19.0702
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GERS 2333 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Aging
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Exploration of the legal and ethical issues that families must consider as family members age. Emphasis on advocacy for the elderly in providing legal and financial well-being as well as knowledge regarding the access of social and medical programs for the elderly.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 19.0702
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GERS 2366 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Adult Development and Aging
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student
Semester Hours: (3-0-21)
CIP: 19.0702
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GISC 1125 - Concepts and Careers in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
This course is an introduction to basic geographic information systems (GIS) operations, including file management and data transfer. Students will also learn about the ways in which GIS is used in different fields including business, government, and scientific analysis. Presentations will be made about career possibilities by GIS professionals.
Semester Hours: (1-1-0)
CIP: 45.0702
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GISC 1191 - Special Topics in Cartography
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor or program advisor
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.
Semester Hours: (1-1-0)
CIP: 45.0702
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GISC 1291 - Special Topics in Cartography
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor or program advisor
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.
Semester Hours: (2-2-1)
CIP: 45.0702
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GISC 1391 - Special Topics in Cartography
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor or program advisor
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.
Semester Hours: (3-2-3)
CIP: 45.0702
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GISC 1411 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor or Program Advisor
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of vector geographic information systems (GIS). Studies include the nomenclature of cartography and geography.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 45.0702
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GISC 1421 - Introduction to Raster-Based Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Prerequisites: GISC 1411 or GEOG 2470 or consent of Instructor
This course focuses on the history, principles, and applications of raster imagery. In the laboratory, students will acquire and process satellite images and photographs and merge raster images with vector data.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 45.0702
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GISC 1491 - Special Topics in Cartography
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor or program advisor
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.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 45.0702
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GISC 2131 - Advanced Problems in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor or Program advisor
This is a 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. The instructor will serve as a guide to the student in the completion of the projects.
Semester Hours: (1-1-0)
CIP: 45.0702
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GISC 2264 - Practicum in Cartography
Prerequisites: Consent of program advisor
This course provides practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the students general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be for pay or no pay. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
Semester Hours: (2-0-20)
CIP: 45.0702
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GISC 2401 - Data Acquisition and Analysis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Prerequisites: GISC 1411 or GEOG 2470 or Consent of Instructor
This course is a study of management of geographic information, system life-cycles, and costs and benefits. Topics of study include 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.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 45.0702
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GISC 2411 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications
Prerequisites: (GISC 1411 or GEOG 2470 ) and (GISC 2420 or GEOG 2472) and CPMT 1303 , or Consent of Instructor
This course applies GIS technology to real workplace applications from public and private sectors. Completion of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) fieldwork is required for lab exercises.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 45.0702
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GISC 2420 - Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Prerequisites: GISC 1411 or GEOG 2470 , or Consent of Instructor
This course focuses on the study of spatial data structures and the display, manipulation, and analysis of geographic information. Students will study the technical aspects involved in spatial data handling, analysis, and modeling. Instruction will include theories and procedures associated with the implementation and management of GIS projects. A variety of GIS software packages will be used in the laboratory.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 45.0702
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GISC 2435 - Programming for Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Prerequisites: (GISC 1411 or GEOG 2470 ) and (GISC 2420 or GEOG 2472 or GISC 2401 or GEOG 2474) and CPMT 1303 or Consent of Instructor
This course focuses on the use of Visual Basic to customize and expand the capability of geographic information systems (GIS) applications. Students will design their own graphical user interface (GUI) and complete the production of a fully operational GIS extension.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 45.0702
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GOVT 2304 - Introduction to Political Science
Prerequisites: GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2301
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introductory survey of the discipline of political science focusing on the scope, and methods of the field, and the substantive topics in the discipline including the theoretical foundations of politics, political interaction, political institutions and how political systems function.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1001.52 25
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GOVT 2305 - Federal Government
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights.
This course fulfills the Government/Political Science foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1002.51 25
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GOVT 2306 - Texas Government
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Origin and development of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy, and the political culture of Texas.
This course fulfills the Government/Political Science foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1002.51 25
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GOVT 2311 - Mexican-American Politics
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
The study of Mexican-American/Chicano/a politics within the American political experience. Special emphasis will be placed on the role that Texas has played, and continues to play in this experience.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 05.0203.54 25
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Govt 2378 - Introduction to International Relations
Prerequisites: GOVT 2301 or GOVT 2302 , or GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 or Departmental Approval
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Major global issues (e.g. international trade, human rights, terrorism, global warming) are examined from the varying perspectives of different international relations theories. Students are presented with different theoretical explanations of the global problems and different prescriptions about what to do about the problems are developed and discussed within the class. Unique Need Course: Check with your transfer institution to verify acceptance of courses.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0901.71 25
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Govt 2389 - Academic Cooperative
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with hands-on experience in government. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions.
Semester Hours: (3-1-6)
CIP: 45.0101.51 25
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HIST 1301 - United States History I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0102.51 25
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HIST 1302 - United States History II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U.S. foreign policy.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3- 0)
CIP: 54.0102.51 25
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HIST 2301 - Texas History
Prerequisites: Credit for three semester hours of history.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of Texas from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Themes that may be addressed in Texas History include: Spanish colonization and Spanish Texas; Mexican Texas; the Republic of Texas; statehood and secession; oil, industrialization, and urbanization; civil rights; and modern Texas.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0102.52 25
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HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from human origins to the 17th century. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization I include the cultural legacies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, Islamic civilizations, and Europe through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformations.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.54 25
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HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from the 17th century to the modern era. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization II include absolutism and constitutionalism, growth of nation states, the Enlightenment, revolutions, classical liberalism, industrialization, imperialism, global conflict, the Cold War, and globalism.
Semester Hours: (3-3- 0)
CIP: 54.0101.54 25
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HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the emergence of human cultures through the 15th century. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include the emergence of early societies, the rise of civilizations, the development of political and legal systems, religion and philosophy, economic systems and trans-regional networks of exchange. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.53 25
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HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the 15th century to the present. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include maritime exploration and transoceanic empires, nation/state formation and industrialization, imperialism, global conflicts and resolutions, and global economic integration. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.53 25
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HIST 2327 - Mexican-American History I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of the Mexican American experience to the 19th Century.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 05.0203.52.25
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HIST 2328 - Mexican-American History II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of the Mexican-American experience from the 19th Century.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 05.0203.52 25
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HMSY 1191 - Special Topic in Homeland Security
This course addresses recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant t the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency
Semester Hours: (1-1-0)
CIP: 44.0401
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HMSY 1338 - Homeland Security Emergency Communication Management
A study of public safety communication system interactions. Topics include political and policy basis of emergency management, technology, mitigation, and disaster recovery. Includes an overview of incident command systems, emergency management, mitigation for emergency managers, and individual and community disaster education.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 44.0401
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HMSY 1339 - Homeland Security Emergency Contingency Planning
Procedures for developing, implementing, and updating an Emergency Contingency Plan that outlines public agencies and private industry responses, recovery, and mitigation. Includes types of aid available to individuals and communities after a disaster. Also covers interagency and intergovernmental emergency preparedness, planning, training, and exercises are included.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 44.0401
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HMSY 2337 - Managing a Unified Incident Command
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course is a study of the common set of procedures of the unified incident command system for organizing personnel, facilities, equipment, and communications t successfully coordinate situations such as natural disasters, fires, rescue operations, kidnapping, hazardous material spills, mass casualties, terrorism, and/or weapons of mass destruction. It includes the identification and application of key roles and functional responsibilities for professionally managing these types of incidents
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 44.0401
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HRPO 1191 - Special Topics in Human Resources Management
Prerequisites: Varies with subject being offered.
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 improve student proficiency.
Semester Hours: (1-1-0)
CIP: 52.1001
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HRPO 1291 - Special Topics in Human Resources Management
Prerequisites: Varies with subject being offered.
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 improve student proficiency.
Semester Hours: (2-2-0)
CIP: 52.1001
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HRPO 1302 - Human Resource Training and Development
An overview of the human resource development function specifically concentrating on the training and development component. Topics include training as related to organizational mission and goals; budgeting; assessment; design, delivery, evaluation, and justification of training. Included are new trends in training, including distance and virtual education.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1001
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HRPO 1305 - Management and Labor Relations
The development and structure of the labor movement including labor legislation, collective bargaining, societal
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1002
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HRPO 1391 - Special Topics in Human Resources Management
Prerequisites: Varies with subject being offered.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1001
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HRPO 1392 - Special Topics in Labor/Personnel Relations and Studies
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1002
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HRPO 1491 - Special Topics in Human Resources Management
Prerequisites: Varies with subject being offered.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to
Semester Hours: (4-4-0)
CIP: 52.1001
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HRPO 2303 - Employment Practices
A study of employment issues including techniques for human resource forecasting, selection, and placement including interview techniques, pre-employment testing and other predictors. Topics include recruitment methods, the selection process, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), EEO recordkeeping, and Affirmative Action Plans.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1001
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HRPO 2304 - Employee Relations
A study of employment issues including techniques for human resource forecasting, selection, and placement including interview techniques, pre-employment testing and other predictors. Topics include recruitment methods, the selection process, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), EEO recordkeeping, and Affirmative Action Plans.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1001
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HRPO 2305 - Human Resources Information Systems
Prerequisites: HRPO 2301
An introduction to the pre-packaged Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) programs available. Identifies
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1001
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