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Course Descriptions


 

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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    EMSP 2330 - Special Populations


    Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in EMSP 2261  

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 1301  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305  
    Knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage ill or injured patients in diverse populations to include neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, and other related topics.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 51.0904


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    EMSP 2434 - Medical Emergencies


    Prerequisites:  Concurrent enrollment in EMSP 2261  

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 1301  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305  
    Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies, including medical overview, neurology, gastroenterology, immunology, pulmonology, urology, hematology, endocrinology, toxicology, and other related topics.

    Semester Hours: (4-4-0)

    CIP: 51.0904


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    EMSP 2444 - Cardiology


    Prerequisites:   and concurrent enrollment in EMSP 2261  

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 1301  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305  
    Assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. Includes single and multi-lead ECG interpretation.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-2)

    CIP: 51.0904


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    ENGA 0351 - Composition and Grammar


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0341  and ESLA 0342  with a grade of “C” or better, or placement exam, or departmental approval

    This course is designed for non-native English speakers who need to acquire proficiency in composition and grammar in order to take college-level classes. Through guided writing practice on familiar topics, students have the opportunity to acquire the necessary writing and grammar proficiency for success in ENGL 1301  and other college-level classes. The course is taken concurrently with ENGA 0353  (Reading and Vocabulary). Students must pass the ENGA exit exam and earn a B or better in ENGA 0351 and ENGA 0353  to transition to college-level classes. Upon completion of ENGA 0351, students who need additional time to gain proficiency for college-level work will enroll in ENGA 0361 .

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.57 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGA 0353 - Reading and Vocabulary


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0343  with a grade of “C” or better, or placement exam, or departmental approval

    This course is designed for non-native English speakers who need to acquire fluency in reading comprehension in order to take college-level classes. Through reading authentic materials, including college texts and/or literature, students gain the necessary critical reading and thinking skills required for college-level assignments.  The course is taken concurrently with ENGA 0351 . Students must pass the ENGA exit exam and earn a B or better in ENGA 0353 and ENGA 0351  to transition to college-level classes. Upon completion of ENGA 0353, students who need additional time to gain proficiency for college-level work will enroll in ENGA 0363 .

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.56 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGA 0361 - Composition and Grammar


    Prerequisites: ENGA 0351  with a grade of “C” or better, placement exam, or departmental approval

    This course is designed for non-native English speakers who have completed ENGA 0351  and need to acquire greater proficiency in composition and grammar in order to take college-level classes. Through guided writing practice on familiar topics, students have the opportunity to acquire the necessary writing and grammar proficiency for success in ENGL 1301  and other college-level classes. The course is taken concurrently with ENGA 0363 . Students must pass the ENGA exit exam and earn a C or better in ENGA 0361 and ENGA 0363 to transition to college-level classes.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.57 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGA 0363 - Reading and Vocabulary


    Prerequisites: ENGA 0353  with a grade of “C” or better, or placement exam, or departmental approval

    This course is designed for non-native English speakers who have completed ENGA 0353  and need to enhance their fluency in reading comprehension in order to take college-level classes. Through reading authentic materials, including college texts and/or literature, students gain the necessary critical reading and thinking skills required for college-level assignments. The course is taken concurrently with ENGA 0361 . Students must pass the ENGA exit exam and earn a C or better in ENGA 0363  and ENGA 0361 to transition to college-level classes.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.56 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGL 0100 - Special Topics


    May serve as a refresher or as a supplemental course to developmental English courses. Course descriptions are available for each semester prior to registration. This course may be repeated when topics vary.

    Semester Hours: (1-1-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.53 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    ENGL 1301 - Composition I


    Prerequisites: Demonstrate College Readiness through appropriate placement scores and/or completion of developmental sequence in English and/or Reading.

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis.

    This course fulfills the Communication foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 23.0401.51 12



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGL 1302 - Composition II


    Prerequisites: Students must earn a “C” or better in ENGL 1301  or its equivalent.

    Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.

    This course fulfills the Communication foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 23.0401.51 12



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGL 2307 - Creative Writing


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301  or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302  or its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    This course is designed for students interested in learning and practicing creative writing skills in a workshop setting. There is an emphasis on individual writing. This course is writing intensive. Included genres are fiction, poetry, screenwriting, nonfiction and drama.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 23.0501.51 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGL 2308 - Creative Writing: Topics


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301  or its equivalent with a C or better and ENGL 1302  or its equivalent with a C or better.

    An intermediate course with emphasis on individual specialization. It contains lectures, projects, and workshops and assumes mastery of fundamentals of the writing craft. This course is writing intensive.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 23.0501.51 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    ENGL 2311 - Technical Writing


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301  or its equivalent with a C or better and ENGL 1302  or its equivalent with a C or better.

    Intensive study of and practice in professional settings. Focus on the types of documents necessary to make decisions and take action on the job, such as proposals, reports, instructions, policies and procedures, e-mail messages, letters, and descriptions of products and services. Practice individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of ethical and efficient documents.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 23.1101.51 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGL 2322 - British Literature I: Anglo Saxon through Neoclassical


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301  or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302  or its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    A survey of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Eighteenth Century. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.

    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: 23.0801.51 12



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGL 2323 - British Literature II: Romanticism to the Present


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301  or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302  or its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    A survey of the development of British literature from the Romantic period to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.

    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: 23.0801.51 12



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGL 2327 - American Literature I: Precolonial through the Romantic Period


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301  or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302  or its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement through the Civil War. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character.

    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: 23.0701.51 12



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGL 2328 - American Literature II: Realism to the Present


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301  or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302  or its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    A survey of American literature from the Civil War to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character.

    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: 23.0701.51 12



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGL 2332 - World Literature I: Antiquity through the Renaissance


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301  or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302  or its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    A survey of world literature from the ancient world through the sixteenth century. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.

    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: 16.0104.52 13



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGL 2333 - World Literature II: Neoclassical to the Present


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301  or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302  or its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    A survey of world literature from the seventeenth century to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.

    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: 16.0104.52 13



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGL 2341 - Forms of Literature


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301  or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302  or its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    A study of one or more literary genres including, but not limited to, poetry, fiction, drama and film. Topics may vary with each section offered. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project. This course may be repeated once for credit.

    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: 16.0104.51 13



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGL 2342 - Introduction to Literature and Literary Criticism


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301  or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302  or its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    A study of poetry, fiction, and drama with close attention to the major modes of literary criticism. Includes intensive reading and writing requirements and is designed to prepare students who intend to take advanced courses in literature and others who have a commitment to the rigorous study of literature. This is a writing intensive course.

    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: 16.0104.51 13



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    ENGL 2351 - Mexican American Literature


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301  or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302  or its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    A study of the fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama of Mexican American or Chicano/a writers. May include the study of Hispanic and pre-Columbian traditions that have influenced Mexican-American literature. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.

    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: 05.0203.55 25



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGL 2372 - The Literature of Mexico in Translation


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301  or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302  or its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    A general culture course satisfying three hours of language requirement in some colleges. It researches the literary history of Mexico pre-Conquest to the present. Examines major literary genres and traditions, writers, and masterworks. Introduces related readings from other arts and the social sciences. Knowledge of Spanish is not required. This is a writing intensive course. Unique Need Course: Check with your transfer institution to verify acceptance of courses.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    ENGR 1201 - Introduction to Engineering


    Prerequisites: MATH 1314  or MATH 1414  with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course is designed to enhance the academic success of students majoring in Engineering or the sciences, and is open to all students. It provides an introduction to contemporary issues and applications relevant to the various engineering fields and professional careers as well as to the engineering problem solving approach. Topics of emphasis include technical communication, team-based engineering design, licensure, ethics, and computer applications. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-3)

    CIP: 14.0101.51 10


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGR 1304 - Engineering Graphics I


    Prerequisites: MATH 1314  or MATH 1414  with a grade of “C” or better.

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310 
    This course introduces use of computer aided drafting and design software and sketching for graphical communication of technical information in the context of the engineering design process. Topics include fundamentals of technical communication, conventions of engineering graphics, graphical presentation of data, spatial relationships, multi-view projection, dimensioning, sectioning, and assemblies. Computer aided design, in two and three dimensions, is emphasized and a final design project is required.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-4)

    CIP: 15.1301.51 11


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGR 2301 - Mechanics I: Statics


    Prerequisites: MATH 2414  (or concurrent enrollment) and PHYS 2425  or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

    Basic theory of engineering mechanics, using calculus, involving the description of forces, moments, and couples acting on stationary engineering structures; engineering applications of equilibrium in two and three dimensions of particles and rigid bodies, free-body diagrams, friction, internal forces, centroids, centers of gravity, and moments of inertia.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 14.1101.52 10


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGR 2302 - Mechanics II: Dynamics


    Prerequisites: MATH 2414  and ENGR 2301  with a grade of C or better.

    Basic theory of engineering mechanics, using calculus, involving the motion of particles, rigid bodies, and systems of particles; Newton’s Laws; work and energy relationships; principles of impulse and momentum; application of kinetics and kinematics to the solution of engineering problems.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 14.1101.53 10


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGR 2304 - Computer Programming for Engineering Applications


    Prerequisites: MATH 2413  with a grade of “C” or better or department approval.

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Programming methods used to obtain solutions to basic engineering problems are presented in a contemporary computer language such as C++. Algorithms, data presentation, and program structures are developed and practiced.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-3)

    CIP: 11.0201.52 07


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    ENGR 2305 - Electrical Circuits I


    Prerequisites: MATH 2320  and PHYS 2425  or equivalent with a grade of C or better.

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Principles of electrical circuits and systems. Basic circuit elements (resistance, inductance, mutual inductance, capacitance, independent and dependent controlled voltage, and current sources). Topology of electrical networks; Kirchhoff ‘s laws; node and mesh analysis; DC circuit analysis; operational amplifiers; transient and sinusoidal steady-state analysis; AC circuit analysis; first- and second-order circuits; Laplace transforms; Bode plots; and use of computer simulation software to solve circuit problems.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 14.1001.51 10


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGR 2332 - Mechanics of Materials


    Prerequisites: ENGR 2301  and MATH 2414  with a grade of “C” or better or department approval.

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    This course presents the analysis of internal forces and deformations in solid materials under load and emphasizes the application of fundamental principles of engineering mechanics. Topics include properties of materials and response to stress and strain in elastic and plastic solids.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 14.1101.51 10


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    ENGR 2403 - Engineering Mechanics - Statics and Dynamics


    Prerequisites: PHYS 2425  and MATH 2414  or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course presents the calculus-based theory and applications of engineering mechanics to the analysis of structures in static equilibrium and the relative motions of particles and rigid bodies. Free-body diagrams, systems of forces, Newton’s Laws, work-energy relations, and impulse-momentum principles are utilized in conjunction with vector algebra to treat concentrated and distributed loads, centroids, moments of inertia, and laws of dry friction. Engineering applications such as trusses, frames, and machines are also addressed.

    Semester Hours: (4-4-0)

    CIP: 14.1101.54 10


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    ENVR 1302 - Environmental Science II Lecture


    Prerequisites: BIOL 2306  and BIOL 2406  

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    General interest course requiring minimum, previous science background, and relating scientific knowledge to problems involving energy and the environment.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 03.0103.52 01


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    EPCT 1401 - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training and Related Topics


    Minimum certification requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for a hazardous waste site worker as found in 29 CFR-1910.120 and 40 CFR-264.16.

    Semester Hours: (4-4-0)

    CIP: 15.0507


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    EPCT 1444 - Environmental Sampling and Analysis


    Sampling protocol, procedures, quality control, preservation technology, and field analysis. Emphasis on analysis commonly performed by the field technician.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-2)

    CIP: 15.0507


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    ESLA 0310 - Speaking/Listening I


    Prerequisites: Placement test or approval by instructor.

    In this course students learn basic conversational skills on familiar topics for every day communications. Speaking activities help students with pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm of common words and phrases of American English.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.55 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ESLA 0311 - Writing I


    Prerequisites: Placement test or approval by instructor.

    In this course students practice and apply basic structures of English grammar, correct spelling and accurate punctuation to produce simple writing tasks on personal topics.

    Semester Hours: (3-3- 0)

    CIP: 32.0108.54 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ESLA 0312 - Grammar I


    Prerequisites: Placement test or approval by instructor.

    This course integrates grammar skills with listening, speaking, writing and reading activities based on common topics.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.57 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ESLA 0313 - Reading I


    Prerequisites: Placement test or approval by instructor.

    In this beginning reading course, students read short narratives. They also learn basic strategies and vocabulary that aid reading comprehension.  Students entering this class should have basic literacy. 

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.56 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ESLA 0320 - Speaking/Listening II


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0310 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    This course helps students learn effective conversational and listening skills to function in a variety of personal, academic and/or professional situations. They practice speaking strategies that help them communicate with increased proficiency and confidence.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.55 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ESLA 0321 - Writing II


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0311 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    In this course, students develop and apply basic writing skills for personal, academic, and professional communications. They produce a series of simple and compound sentences, as well as short paragraphs on personal topics.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.54 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ESLA 0322 - Grammar II


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0312 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    This course helps students to understand and use basic grammar structures. Students learn to recognize and produce simple, compound, and basic complex sentences necessary for writing tasks.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.57 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    ESLA 0323 - Reading II


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0313 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    This course helps students improve reading comprehension of various reading selections from basic academic texts and personal interest stories.   Students learn specific reading strategies and increase vocabulary.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.56 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    ESLA 0330 - Speaking/Listening III


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0320 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    This course helps students improve oral communication skills in a variety of personal, professional, and/or academic situations.   They also participate in group discussions and presentations and learn to communicate in a multi-cultural society.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.55 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    ESLA 0331 - Writing III


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0321 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    In this course, students develop writing fluency and vocabulary by using more complex writing skills for personal, academic, and professional communications. They produce well-constructed paragraphs with clear topic sentences, supporting details and a conclusion. They also use editing and revising strategies.


     



    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.54 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    ESLA 0332 - Grammar III


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0322 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    This course builds upon basic grammar structures to include additional verb tenses and complex sentences that support writing skills.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.57 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    ESLA 0333 - Reading III


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0323 , placement test, or approval by instructor

    This course focuses on improving the students’ reading skills, vocabulary and comprehension. Students read a selection of fiction and nonfiction texts and apply new knowledge to personal experiences and academic assignments.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.56 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    ESLA 0340 - Speaking/Listening IV


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0330 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    In this course, students improve oral communication fluency and conversational strategies necessary to communicate in a wide range of personal, professional, academic, and cultural situations.  Students also discuss a variety of authentic situations to understand different points of view. 

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.55 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    ESLA 0341 - Writing IV


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0331 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    In this course, students develop greater writing fluency and vocabulary by using more complex grammar structures and vocabulary to produce and revise multi-paragraph essays necessary for academic and professional communications.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.54 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    ESLA 0342 - Grammar IV


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0332 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    This course helps students use advanced grammar structures for   effective college-level writing.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.57 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    ESLA 0343 - Reading IV


    Prerequisites: ESLA 0333 , placement test, or approval by instructor.

    In this course, students read a variety of authentic selections that include various ideas and perspectives as well as different political and cultural values. Students are encouraged to become independent thinkers by analyzing opposing views.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108,56 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    ESOL 0314 - Pronunciation


    This course focuses on the production of comprehensible oral language. Students listen to native speaker models in an attempt to produce spoken English that is reasonably easy to understand. A language laboratory provides opportunities for contrast study with the student’s native language.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.55 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    ESOL 0324 - Pronunciation


    This course focuses on improving students’ oral intelligibility. Students receive practice with English vowel and consonant sounds, stress, and intonation. Course work includes listening comprehension exercise and dictation.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.55 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    ESOL 0334 - Pronunciation


    Prerequisites: Placement exam or departmental approval for enrollment

    Focuses on improving student’s oral intelligibility. Students receive practice with English vowel and consonant sounds, stress and intonation. Coursework includes listening comprehension and dictation.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 32.0108.55 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRS 1103 - Firefighter Agility & Fitness Preparation


    Physical ability testing methods. Rigorous training in skills and techniques needed in typical fire department physical ability tests.

    Semester Hours: (1-0-2)

    CIP: 43.0203


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRS 1301 - Firefighter Certification I


    Prerequisites: All applicants must be able to do what is expected of a basic firefighter, lifting heavy loads , climbing fire department ladders, performing in confined space. All applicants must be able to complete all required testing in the allotted time for each test. No additional technology is allowed in classroom or testing locations Department approval and concurrent enrollment in FIRS 1429 

    This course is an introduction to firefighter safety and development. Topics to be included are Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) rules and regulations, firefighter safety, fire science, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, and reports and records as they pertain to the fire service. This is the first in a series of courses designed for certification as a basic structural firefighter in Texas.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 

    Semester Hours: (3-2-3)

    CIP: 43.0203



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRS 1319 - Firefighter Certification IV


    Corequisites: FIRS 1407 , FIRS 1413 , FIRS 1423 , FIRS 1433 



    This course is the study of equipment, tactics, and procedures used in forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul. This is the fourth in a series of courses designed for certification as a basic firefighter in Texas. All applicants must be able to do what is expected of a basic firefighter, lifting heavy loads, climbing fire department ladders, performing in confined space. All applicants must be able to complete all required testing in the allotted time for each test. No additional technology is allowed in classroom or testing locations.INRW 0420 

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 
     

    Semester Hours: (3-2-3)

    CIP: 43.0203



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRS 1371 - Hazardous Materials Transportation Specialist


    Prerequisites: Completion of Hazardous Materials Technican Training or OSHA Hazwoper Technican Training

    This course meets or exceeds the qualifications for National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents Chapters 12, 13, and 14 which train specialists to respond to tank car, cargo tank, and intermodal tank incidents.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 43.0203


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRS 1407 - Firefighter Certification II


    Corequisites: FIRS 1319 , FIRS 1413 , FIRS 1423 , FIRS 1433 



    This course is the study of basic principles and skill development In handling fire service hose and ladders. Topics included in this block are basic building construction, distribution system of water supply, emergency service communications, procedures, and equipment. This is the second in a series of courses designed for certification as a basic structural firefighter in Texas. All applicants must be able to do what is expected of a basic firefighter, lifting heavy loads, climbing fire department ladders, performing in confined space. All applicants must be able to complete all required testing in the allotted time for each test. No additional technology is allowed in classroom or testing locations.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 

    Semester Hours: (4-3-4)

    CIP: 43.0203



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRS 1413 - Firefighter Certification III


    Corequisites: FIRS 1319 , FIRS 1407 , FIRS 1423 , FIRS 1433 



    This course is designed to identify the general principles of fire apparatus. In addition, pump operations, fire streams, and public operations will be covered. This is the third in a series of courses designed for certification as a basic firefighter certification in Texas. All applicants must be able to do what is expected of a basic firefighter, lifting heavy loads, climbing fire department ladders, performing in confined space. All applicants must be able to complete all required testing in the allotted time for each test. No additional technology is allowed in classroom or testing locations. Applicant will need department approval.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 43.0203



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRS 1423 - Firefighter Certification V


    Corequisites: FIRS 1319 , FIRS 1407 , FIRS 1413 , FIRS 1433 



    This course is the study of ropes and knots, rescue procedures and techniques, and hazardous materials. This is the fifth in a series of courses designed for certification as a basic firefighter in Texas. All applicants must be able to do what is expected of a basic firefighter, lifting heavy loads, climbing fire department ladders, performing in confined space. All applicants must be able to complete all required testing in the allotted time for each test. No additional technology is allowed in classroom or testing locations. Department approval.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 

    Semester Hours: (4-3-4)

    CIP: 43.0203



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRS 1429 - Firefighter Certification VI


    Prerequisites: All applicants must be able to do what is expected of a basic firefighter, lifting heavy loads, climbing fire department ladders, performing in confined space. All applicants must be able to complete all required testing in the allotted time for each test. No additional technology is allowed in classroom or testing locations. Departmental approval and concurrent enrollment in FIRS 1301 .

    This course is the study of fire inspection techniques and practices, public transportation, and fire cause and determination. Other topics included in this course are fire protection systems, wild land fire, and pre-incident planning. This is the sixth course in a series of courses designed for certification as a basic structural firefighter in Texas.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420  

    Semester Hours: (4-4-0)

    CIP: 43.0203



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRS 1433 - Firefighter Certification VII


    Special Program Tuition: $550.00
    Corequisites: FIRS 1319 , FIRS 1407 , FIRS 1413 , FIRS 1423 



    This course is an in-depth study and practice of simulated emergency operations and hands-on live fire training exercises. Also included are incident command procedures and combined operations using proper extinguishing methods with an emphasis on safety. This is the seventh and last course in series designed for certification as a basic structural firefighter in Texas. All applicants must be able to do what is expected of a basic firefighter, lifting heavy loads, climbing fire department ladders, performing in confined space. All applicants must be able to complete all required testing in the allotted time for each test. No additional technology is allowed in classroom or testing locations. Department approval.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 43.0203



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRS 2450 - Hazardous Materials Technician


    Prerequisites: EPCT 1401  or equivalent training

    Meets the curriculum of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Hazardous Materials Technician. **THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION**

    Recommended Basic Skills Prereqs INRW 0420  

    Semester Hours: (4-3-2)

    CIP: 43.0203



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRT 1301 - Fundamentals of Fire Protection


    This course is the study of philosophy, history, and fundamentals of public and private fire protection. Topics include statistics of fire and property loss, agencies involved in public and private fire protection, legislative development, departmental organization, training, and staffing.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0202



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRT 1303 - Fire and Arson Investigation I


    This course is an in-depth study of basic fire and arson investigation practices in the fire service. The emphasis will be placed on fire behavior and principles of fire arson investigation as it applies to fire cause and determination.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0201



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRT 1307 - Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections


    This course is the study of local building and fire preventions codes. The emphasis is placed on inspection, practices, and procedures. Other areas that will be looked at are the life safety code, development of in-depth inspection practices, use of records, and building design as it applies to inspections.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0201


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRT 1315 - Hazardous Materials I


    This course is the study of chemical characteristics and behavior of various chemicals as they pertain to hazardous materials. Topics include storage, transportations, handling of hazardous emergency situations, and he most effective methods of hazard mitigations.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0201



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRT 1319 - Firefighter Health and Safety


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    This course will be a study of firefighter occupational health and safety issues in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Topics to be covered include Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards as they apply to the firefighting career field.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0201


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRT 1327 - Building Construction in the Fire Service


    This course is the exploration of building construction and design as it is related to the spread of fire and suppression in various structures. Examination of potential hazards resulting from construction practices and materials will be covered.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0201



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRT 1329 - Building Codes and Construction


    This course is an examination of building codes and requirements, construction types, and building materials. Additional topics include walls, flooring foundations, roofs, various types of loads, and the dangers associated with each area.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0201



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRT 1338 - Fire Protection Systems


    This course is the study of fire detection, alarm, and extinguishing systems. The student will also study the required standard for water supply, special extinguishing, systems, rating organizations, and underwriting agencies.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0201



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRT 1345 - Hazardous Materials II


    Prerequisites: FIRT 1315 

    This continuation of hazardous materials study will look in-depth at the mitigation practices and techniques to effectively control hazardous material spills and leaks.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0201



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRT 2331 - Firefighting Strategies and Tactics 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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    FIRT 2450 - Hazardous Materials Technician


    Prerequisites: EPCT 1401  or equivalent training

    Meets the curriculum of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Hazardous Materials Technician. **THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS CERTIFIED AS A TRAINING FACILITY BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION**

    Recommended Basic Skills: INRW 0420  

    Semester Hours: (4-3-2)

    CIP: 43.0203



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    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


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    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


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    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


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    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



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    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



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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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



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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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



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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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



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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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



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
 

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