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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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    CJLE 1512 - Basic Peace Officer II


    Prerequisites: Must be completed in sequence with Basic Peace Officer I, III, and IV to constitute the TCLEOSE-approved basic peace officer academy. Department approval must be obtained prior to starting the course.

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310 
    Introduction to fitness and wellness, history of policing, professionalism and ethics, United States Constitution and Bill of Rights, criminal justice system, Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, civil process, and stress management. This course, when taken in conjunction with Basic Peace Officer II, III, and IV, will satisfy the TCLEOSE-approved basic peace officer academy.

    Semester Hours: (5-4-3)

    CIP: 43.0107


  
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    CJLE 1518 - Basic Peace Officer III


    Prerequisites: Must be completed in sequence with Basic Peace Officer I, II, and IV to constitute the TCLEOSE-approved basic peace officer academy. Department approval must be obtained prior to starting the course.

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310 
    This course continues the basic preparation for a new peace officer. It will cover laws pertaining to controlled substances, crowd management, personal property, and crime scene investigation. This course, when taken in conjunction with Basic Peace Officer I, II, and IV will satisfy the TCLEOSE-approved basic peace officer academy.

    Semester Hours: (5-4-3)

    CIP: 43.0107


  
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    CJLE 1524 - Basic Peace Officer IV


    Prerequisites: Must be completed in sequence with Basic Peace Officer I, II, and III to constitute the TCLEOSE-approved basic peace officer academy. Department approval must be obtained prior to starting the course

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310 
    This course finishes the basic preparation for a new peace officer. It will cover laws directly related to police fieldwork. Topics include the Texas Transportation Code, intoxicated driver, Texas Penal Code, elements of crimes, Texas Family Code, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, and civil liability. The student will be required to demonstrate and practice the skills of a police officer including patrol, driving, traffic stop, use of force, mechanics of arrest, firearm safety, and emergency medical care. Also included is the study of the techniques and procedures used by police officers on patrol; controlled substance identification; handling abnormal persons; traffic collision investigation; note taking and report writing; vehicle operation; traffic direction; crowd control; and jail operations. This course, when taken in conjunction with Basic Peace Officer I, II, and III, will satisfy the TCLEOSE-approved basic peace officer academy.

    Semester Hours: (5-4-3)

    CIP: 43.0107


  
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    CJLE 2284 - Cooperative Education - Law Enforcement / Police Science


    This course incorporates career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization. It is offered through a cooperative agreement between San Antonio College, the employer, and the student. Under supervision of San Antonio College and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the work experience.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-7)

    CIP: 43.0107


  
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    CJSA 1308 - Criminalistics I


    Introduction to the field of criminalistics. Topics include the application of scientific and technical methods in the investigation of crime including location, identification, and handling of evidence for scientific analysis.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 , MATH 0310 

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0104



  
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    CJSA 1313 - Court Systems and Practices


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320 
    The judiciary in the criminal justice system; structure of the American court system; prosecution; right to counsel; pre-trial release/grand juries; adjudication process; types and rules of evidence, sentencing. *This course is parallel to the ACGM course, CRIJ 1306 .

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0104


  
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    CJSA 1342 - Criminal Investigation


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320 
    Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation. *This course is parallel to the ACGM course, CRIJ 2314 .

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0104


  
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    CJSA 2323 - Criminalistics II


    Prerequisites: CJSA 1308  or departmental approval

    This course continues to develop the theory and practice of the crime scene investigation. Topics include report writing, blood and other body fluids, documentation examination, etchings, casts and molds, glass fractures, use of microscope, and firearms identification.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 , MATH 0310 

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0104



  
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    CNSE 1100 - Material Handling Equipment


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305 
    Focuses on training students in the correct and safe operation of material handling equipment used in the industry. Includes the tools and equipment needed to perform lifting operations of material and personnel. The primary focus is on fork truck and aerial lifts.

    Semester Hours: (1-1-0)

    CIP: 49.0202


  
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    COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communications


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Survey of the media by which entertainment and information messages are delivered. Includes an overview of the traditional mass media: their functions, structures, supports, and influences.

    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: 09.0102.51 06



  
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    COMM 1316 - News Photography I


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    This course presents the problems and practices of photography for newspapers, magazines and the World Wide Web. It includes basic instruction on digital cameras and digital imaging with emphasis on the principles and techniques of producing news photographs for the print and online versions of the student newspaper and magazine. This class provides training under deadline pressure in a variety of basic news photography situations.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-2)

    CIP: 09.0401.55 06


  
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    COMM 1317 - News Photography II


    Prerequisites: COMM 1316 

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    This course focuses on problems and practices of photography for newspapers and news Web sites. It includes instruction on digital camera and related equipment operations with emphasis on specialized topics in photojournalism, such as sports, on location lighting, photo stories and essays, photo illustrations as well as basic visual and audio multimedia production. This class provides training under deadline pressure in a variety of basic news photography situations and requires publication of work in student publications.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-2)

    CIP: 09.0401.55 06


  
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    COMM 1318 - Photography I (first semester, journalism emphasis)


    Cross-Listed With: ARTS 2356  (fine arts emphasis)

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305 

    Introduction to the basics of photography. May include film and digital camera operation, techniques, knowledge of chemistry, and presentation skills. Emphasis on design, history, and contemporary trends as a means of developing an understanding of photographic aesthetics.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1/3)

    CIP: 50.0605.51 26


  
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    COMM 1319 - Photography II (second semester, journalism emphasis)


    Cross-Listed With: ARTS 2357  (fine arts emphasis)

    Prerequisites: COMM 1318  or equivalent

    Extends students’ knowledge of technique and guides them in developing personal outlooks toward specific applications of the photographic process.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1/3)

    CIP: 50.0605.52 26


  
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    COMM 1335 - Survey of Radio/Television


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Study of the development, regulation, economics, social impact, and industry practices in broadcasting and cable communication. Includes non-broadcast television, new technologies, and other communication systems.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 09.0102.52 06


  
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    COMM 1336 - Television Production I


    Practical experience in the operation of television studio and control room equipment, including both pre- and post-production needs.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-3)

    CIP: 10.0202.52 06


  
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    COMM 2300 - Media Literacy


    Prerequisites: COMM 1307 

    Criticism and analysis of the function, role, and responsibility of the mass media in modern society from the consumer perspective. Includes the ethical problems and issues facing each media format, with the effect of political, economic, and cultural factors on the operation of the media.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 09.0102.53 06


  
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    COMM 2303 - Audio/Radio Production


    Prerequisites: COMM 1307  or concurrent enrollment for RTVB majors. MUSB 1305  or concurrent enrollment for MUSB majors.

    Corequisites: RTVB 1150  required for RTVB majors only.



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Concepts and techniques of sound production, including the coordinating and directing processes. Hands-on experience with equipment, sound sources, and direction of talent.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 10.0202.51 06


  
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    COMM 2305 - Editing and Layout


    Prerequisites: COMM 2311 

    Editing and layout processes, with emphasis on accuracy and fairness, including the principles and techniques of design.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-3)

    CIP: 09.0401.51 06


  
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    COMM 2311 - News Gathering and Writing I


    Prerequisites: COMM 1307  and ENGL 1301 

    Fundamentals of writing news for the mass media. Includes instruction in methods and techniques for gathering, processing, and delivering news in a professional manner

    Semester Hours: (3-3-3)

    CIP: 09.0401.57 06


  
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    COMM 2315 - News Gathering and Writing II


    Prerequisites: COMM 2311 

    Continuation of the aims and objectives of news gathering and writing with emphasis on advanced reporting techniques, including beat coverage.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-3)

    CIP: 09.0401.58 06


  
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    COMM 2324 - Practicum in Electronic Media


    Lecture and laboratory instruction and participation.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 09.0701.53 06


  
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    COMM 2325 - Practicum in Electronic Media


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Lecture and laboratory instruction and participation.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 09.0701.53 06


  
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    COMM 2326 - Practicum in Electronic Media


    Prerequisites: COMM 2311 

    Lecture and laboratory instruction and participation.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-3)

    CIP: 09.0701.53 06


  
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    COMM 2327 - Introduction to Advertising


    Prerequisites: COMM 1307  OR MUSB 1305 

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Fundamentals of advertising including marketing theory and strategy, copy writing, design, selection of media and analysis.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 09.0903.51 06


  
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    COMM 2330 - Introduction to Public Relations


    Prerequisites: COMM 1307 

    Exploration of the history and development of public relations. Presentation of the theory behind and process of public relations, including the planning, implementation, and evaluation of PR campaigns.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 09.0902.51 06


  
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    COMM 2331 - Radio/Television Announcing


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Principles of announcing: study of voice, diction, pronunciation, and delivery. Experience in various types of announcing. Study of phonetics is recommended.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 09.0701.54.06


  
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    COMM 2332 - Radio/Television News (CI)


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Preparation and analysis of news styles for the electronic media. Production of audio and video news stories.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-3)

    CIP: 09.0402.52 06


  
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    COMM 2339 - Writing for Radio, Television, Film


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Introduction to basic script formats, terminology, and writing techniques, including the writing of commercials, public service announcements, promotions, news, documentary, and fictional materials.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 09.0402.51 06


  
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    COMM 2366 - Introduction to Cinema


    Cross-Listed With: DRAM 2366 

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Emphasis on the analysis of the visual and aural aspects of selected motion pictures, dramatic aspects of narrative films, and historical growth and sociological effect of film as an art.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 50.0602.51 26


  
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    COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305 
    Overview of computer systems-hardware, operating systems, and microcomputer application software, including the Internet, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and databases. Current issues such as the effect of computers on society, and the history and use of computers in business, educational, and other modern settings are also studied. This course is not intended to count toward a student’s major field of study in business or computer science.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 11.0101.52 07


  
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    COSC 1315 - Fundamentals of Programming


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310  
    Introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming, using a current programming language. Emphasis is on the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes coverage of language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, and disks/files. The design of classes and objects, assignments, decisions and iterations are emphasized using an object-oriented language. (Formerly known as COSC 1315 Intro to Computer Science.)

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 11.0201.52 07


  
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    COSC 1336 - Programming Fundamentals I


    Cross-Listed With: ITSE 1302 

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310 
    Introduction the fundamental concepts of structured programming. Topics include software development methodology, data types, control structures, functions, arrays, and the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging. (This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Computer Science.)

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 11.0201.55 07


  
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    COSC 1337 - Programming Fundamentals II


    Prerequisites: COSC 1315  or COSC 1336 

    Review of control structures and data types with emphasis on structured data types. Applies the object-oriented programming paradigm, focusing on the definition and use of classes along with the fundamentals of object-oriented design. Includes basic analysis of algorithms, searching and sorting techniques, and an introduction to software engineering. (This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Computer Science.)

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 11.0201.56 07


  
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    COSC 1437 - Programming Fundamentals II


    Prerequisites: COSC 1315 

    Review of control structures and data types with emphasis on structured data types. Applies the object-oriented programming paradigm, focusing on the definition and use of classes along with the fundamentals of object-oriented design. Includes basic analysis of algorithms, searching and sorting techniques, and an introduction to software engineering. (Formerly known as COSC 2430/2318 Advanced Structured Programming Techniques.)

    Semester Hours: (4-4-0)

    CIP: 11.0201.5607


  
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    COSC 2325 - Computer Organization and Machine Language


    Prerequisites: COSC 1336 

    Basic computer organization; machine cycle, digital representation of data and instructions; assembly language programming, assembler, loader, macros, subroutines, and program linkages. (This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Computer Science.)

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 11.0201.54 07


  
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    COSC 2336 - Programming Fundamentals III


    Cross-Listed With: ITSE 2345 

    Prerequisites: COSC 1337 /COSC 1437  or ITSE 2357 

    Further applications of programming techniques, introducing the fundamental concepts of data structures and algorithms. Topics include recursion, fundamental data structures (including stacks, queues, linked lists, hash tables, trees, and graphs), and algorithmic analysis. (This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Computer Science.)

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 11.0201.57 07


  
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    COSC 2415 - Data Structures


    Prerequisites: COSC 1437  with a grade of C or better

    Further applications of programming techniques. Topics may include file access methods, data structures and modular programming, program testing and documentation, and other topics not normally covered in an introductory computer programming course. Stacks, queues, lists, trees, recursion, sorting and searching will be covered using an object-oriented language.

    Semester Hours: (4-4-0)

    CIP: 11.0201.53 07


  
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    CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    This course provides a historical and philosophical overview of the American criminal justice system, including the nature, extent, and impact of crime; criminal law; and justice agencies and processes.
     

    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: 43.0104.51 24



  
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    CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    This course is a study of the court system as it applies to the structures, procedures, practices and sources of law in American courts, using federal and Texas statutes and case law.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 22.0101.54 24


  
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    CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    American crime problems in historical perspective, social and public policy factors affecting crime, impact and crime trends, social characteristics of specific crimes, and prevention of crime.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 45.0401.52 25


  
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    CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    This course is the study of criminal law including application of definitions, statutory elements, defenses and penalties using Texas statutes, the Model Penal Code, and case law. The course also analyzes the philosophical and historical development of criminal law and criminal culpability.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 22.0101.53 24


  
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    CRIJ 1313 - Juvenile Justice System


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    A study of the juvenile justice process to include specialized juvenile law, role of the juvenile law, role of the juvenile courts, role of police agencies, role of correctional agencies, and theories concerning delinquency. It is recommended that CRIJ 1301  be taken prior to enrolling in this course.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0104.52 24


  
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    CRIJ 2301 - Community Resources in Corrections


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Introduction to the role of the community in corrections; community programs for adults and juveniles, administration of community programs; legal issues; and future trends in community treatment. It is recommended that CRIJ 1301  be taken prior to enrolling in this course.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0104.53 24


  
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    CRIJ 2313 - Correctional Systems and Practices


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    This course is a survey of institutional and non-institutional corrections. Emphasis will be placed on the organization and operation of correctional systems; treatment and rehabilitation; populations served; constitutional issues; and current and future issues.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0104.54 24


  
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    CRIJ 2314 - Criminal Investigation


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation. It is recommended that CRIJ 1301  be taken prior to enrolling in this course.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0104.55 24


  
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    CRIJ 2323 - Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints; laws of arrest, search, and seizure; police liability. It is recommended that CRIJ 1301  be taken prior to taking this course.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0104.56 24


  
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    CRIJ 2328 - Police Systems and Practices


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    This course examines the establishment, role and function of police in a democratic society. It will focus on types of police agencies and their organizational structure, police-community interaction, police ethics, and use of authority.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 43.0104.57 24


  
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    CRTR 1113 - Reporting Orientation


    Prerequisites: Prerequisite Concurrent enrollment in CRTR 1304  and CRTR 1208 

    Overview of the court reporting profession.

    Semester Hours: (1-0-1)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1191 - Special Topics in Court Reporting/Court Reporter


    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: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1201 - Introduction to Captioning/CART


    Prerequisites: Demonstrated machine shorthand skill of 160 wpm at 96 % accuracy or more words per minute; or test-verified certified shorthand reporter (CSR); or registered professional reporter (RPR) rating.

    Introduction to the fields of captioning and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART. Topics include the American Disabilities Act (ADA), employment opportunities, and industry software and hardware.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1207 - Machine Shorthand Speedbuilding


    Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in CRTR 1304 

    Continued development of realtime shorthand skills through readback, machine practice, and transcription. This course is designed to be repeated to meet program standards.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1208 - Realtime Court Reporting I


    Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in CRTR 1304  and CRTR 1113 

    Development of computer and machine shorthand skills necessary for writing realtime for production of projects and assignments.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1210 - Real-time Reporting II


    Prerequisites: Credit or concurrent enrollment in : CRTR 1113 , CRTR 1208 , CRTR 1304 , and CRTR 1306 

    Continued development of computer and machine shorthand skills necessary for writing realtime for production of projects and assignments.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1241 - Captioning Technology I


    Prerequisites: Credit or concurrent enrollment in CRTR 1201 

    Overview of captioning and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) procedures, software and hardware.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-1)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1242 - Captioning Technology II


    Prerequisites: CRTR 1241 

    Continued development of caption reporting procedures and software, hardware, text entry, and text editing skills to be used in producing on-line and off-line narrations on the CRT and/or television monitor.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-1)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1246 - Captioning Reporting I


    Prerequisites: CRTR 1201 

    Introduction to realtime/captioning procedures. Topics include specialized vocabulary (legal, medical, media, education, etc.), utilizing realtime/caption equipment, the psychology for writing realtime, and the procedures for operation of realtime/captioning software and hardware.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-1)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1257 - Literary/Jury Charge Dictation I


    Prerequisites: CRTR 1306  or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 90 wpm & 96% accuracy

    Skills necessary to develop speed and accuracy in writing and transcribing literary/jury charge dictation. This course is designed to be repeated to meet program standards.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1259 - Literary/Jury Charge Dictation II


    Prerequisites: CRTR 1355  or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 140 wpm & 96% accuracy.

    Continued skill development necessary for speed and accuracy in writing and transcribing literary/jury charge dictation.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1291 - Special Topics in Court Reporting/Court Reporter


    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: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1302 - Law and Legal Terminology


    Instruction in civil and criminal judicial systems (discovery, trial and appellate processes),and the legal terms used in court reporting.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1304 - Machine Shorthand I


    Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in CRTR 1207 

    Instruction in general principles of realtime machine shorthand theory and skill building through readback of dictation notes, machine practice, and transcription. This course is designed to be repeated to meet program requirements.

    Semester Hours: (3-1-8)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1306 - Machine Shorthand II


    Prerequisites: CRTR 1304 

    Continued development of realtime shorthand skills through readback, machine practice, and transcription. This course is designed to be repeated to meet program standards.

    Semester Hours: (3-1-8)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1312 - Court Reporting Communications I


    Study of basic rules of English grammar and spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and proofreading skills as they apply to the production of transcripts of the spoken word in the reporting field.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1314 - Court Reporting Technology I


    Prerequisites: CRTR 1304  or demonstrated Machine Shorthand skill of  40 wpm at 96% accuracy.

    Introduction to computer-aided transcription systems.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1348 - Captioning Speed Building


    Prerequisites: CRTR 1210 , CRTR 1246 , CRTR 1248 

    Skill development and specialized training using realtime/captioning equipment.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1355 - Dictation Speedbuilding


    Prerequisites: CRTR 1257  or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand @ 120 wpm and 96% accuracy

    Development of conflict-free machine writing skills. This course may be taken multiple times to meet program standards.

    Semester Hours: (3-1-8)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1391 - Special Topics in Court Reporting/Court Reporter


    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: (3-2-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 1491 - Special Topics in Court Reporting/Court Reporter


    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: (4-4-0)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2186 - Internship - Court Reporting/Court Reporter


    Prerequisites: CRTR 2301  or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand @ 160 wpm and 96% accuracy

    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.

    Semester Hours: (1-0-3)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2206 - Medical Court Reporting


    Prerequisites: CRTR 1306 , CRTR 2218 

    Introduction to medical terms and anatomy in court reporting.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2210 - Realtime Court Reporting III


    Prerequisites: CRTR 1210 

    Enhancement of skills necessary for writing realtime theory and dictation practice using computer-aided technology and instructional interaction.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2213 - Reporting Technology II


    Prerequisites: CRTR 1210 

    Instruction in the operation, maintenance, and assembly of a computer-aided real-time transcription system, including the computer functions necessary for transcript production.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2217 - Technical Dictation


    Prerequisites: CRTR 1259  or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 160 wpm and 96% accuracy

    Skill development in writing and researching medical and technical material.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2218 - Testimony Dictation I


    Prerequisites: CRTR 1304 , CRTR 1207 , and concurrent enrollment in CRTR 1306 

    Skills necessary for developing speed and accuracy in the writing of testimony. This course is designed to be repeated to meet program standards.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2219 - Testimony Dictation II


    Prerequisites: CRTR 2218  or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 90 wpm at 96% accuracy.

    Continued skill development for speed and accuracy in transcription of testimony. This course is designed to be repeated to meet program standards.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2231 - Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) and Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) Pr


    Prerequisites: Credit or concurrent enrollment in CRTR 2236  or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 200 wpm and 96% accuracy.

    Preparation for taking the Texas CSR and the RPR examinations through the use of mock examinations. This course is designed to be repeated.

    Semester Hours: (2-0-6)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2232 - Accelerated Machine Shorthand I


    Prerequisites: CRTR 2301  or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 160 wpm & 96% accuracy.

    Skill development and mastery of high-speed dictation including readback, machine practice and transcript production. This course may be repeated multiple times until machine shorthand standards are met.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2236 - Accelerated Machine Shorthand II


    Prerequisites: CRTR 2232  or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 180 wpm & 96% accuracy.

    Continuation of skill development and mastery of high-speed dictation including readback, machine practice and transcript production. This course may be repeated multiple times until machine shorthand standards are met.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2237 - Realtime Reporting IV


    Prerequisites:  

    Enhancement of skills necessary for writing realtime theory and dictation practice using computer-aided technology and instructional interaction.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2245 - Testimony Dictation III


    Prerequisites: CRTR 2219  or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 120 wpm and 96% accuracy.

    Continued skill development in writing and transcribing testimony. This course is designed to be repeated to meet program standards.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2259 - Courtroom Procedures


    Prerequisites: CRTR 2245 ; CRTR 1355 ; CRTR 1312 ; CRTR 2311 

    Continued skill development necessary for speed and accuracy in writing and transcribing literary/jury charge dictation.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2301 - Intermediate Machine Shorthand


    Prerequisites: CRTR 2245  or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 140 wpm and 96% accuracy.

    Continued development of realtime machine shorthand skills through readback, machine practice, and transcription. This course is designed to be repeated multiple times to meet program standards.

    Semester Hours: (3-1-8)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2303 - Advanced Machine Shorthand


    Prerequisites: CRTR 2217  or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 180 wpm and 96% accuracy.

    In-depth coverage of realtime machine shorthand theory and continued skill building through readback, machine practice, and transcript production. This course may be repeated multiple times until machine shorthand standards are met.

    Semester Hours: (3-1-8)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2311 - Court Reporting Communications II


    Prerequisites: CRTR 1312 

    In-depth coverage of grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, vocabulary, and proofreading skills necessary to produce court reporting transcripts.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 22.0303



  
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    CRTR 2312 - Reporting Procedures


    Prerequisites: CRTR 1113 , CRTR 1312 , CRTR 1355 

    Instruction in the role of the reporter in trial, deposition, and administrative hearings.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-3)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2333 - Captioning Reporting II


    Prerequisites: CRTR 1246 

    In-depth study of realtime/captioning. Topics include the techniques utilized in writing seminars, conferences, conventions, and broadcast environments.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2335 - Accelerated Machine Shorthand


    Prerequisites: CRTR 2303 

    Mastery of high-speed dictation including read back of dictation notes, machine practice, and transcription.

    Semester Hours: (3-1-8)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    CRTR 2343 - Simulated Courtroom Proceedings


    Prerequisites: CRTR 2213 , CRTR 2303  or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 200 wpm and 96% accuracy.

    Instruction in the role of the reporter in a courtroom environment. Emphasis on writing multiple-voice testimony and the production of transcripts utilizing real-time technology.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-4)

    CIP: 22.0303


  
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    DAAC 1191 - Special Topics in Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Differs every semester

    Semester Hours: (1-1-0)

    CIP: 51.1501


  
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    DAAC 1291 - Special Topics in Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Differs every semester

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 51.1501


  
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    DAAC 1304 - Pharmacology of Addiction


    Overview of the psychological, physiological, and sociological effects of mood altering substances and behaviors, and their implications for the addiction process are discussed. Emphasis is placed on pharmacological effects of tolerance, dependency/withdrawal, cross addiction, and drug interaction.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 51.1501



  
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    DAAC 1309 - Assessment Skills of Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions


    Prerequisites: DAAC 1319 , PSYT 1329 

    This course examines procedures by which a counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual’s strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs which will be used in the development of a treatment plan. This course prepares the student to appropriately explain assessment results and individual rights to clients. The attention of this course will be focused on objective observation, the accurate recording of data, interviewing, record keeping, and testing.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 51.1501



  
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    DAAC 1319 - Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions


    Overview of the causes and consequences of addiction as they relate to the individual, family, community, and society are discussed. Response alternatives regarding intervention, treatment, education, and prevention are reviewed. Competencies and requirements for licensure in Texas are explained. Addiction issues related to diverse populations are presented.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 
     

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 51.1501



  
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    DAAC 1391 - Special Topics in Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Differs every semester

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 51.1501


  
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    DAAC 2166 - Practicum I


    Prerequisites: PSYT 2301 , DAAC 2307 , PSYT 2339 , DAAC 1309 , DAAC 1304 

    Corequisites: DAAC 2271 



    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 student’s general and technical course of study. Students enrolling in this course must also enroll in DAAC 2271 . The guided external experiences must meet the guidelines set forth by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for licensure as chemical dependency counselor. The student will be required to complete 150 clock hours of supervised work experience during the semester. This course partially fulfills the approved supervised field work practicum requirements specified for licensure by the DSHS. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 

    Semester Hours: (1-0-10)

    CIP: 51.1501



  
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    DAAC 2167 - Practicum II


    Prerequisites: DAAC 2166 , DAAC 2271 

    Corequisites: DAAC 2272 



    As a continuation of DAAC 2166 - Practicum I , this course provides the student with 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 student’s general and technical course of study. Students enrolling in this course must enroll in DAAC 2272 . The guided external experiences must meet the guidelines set forth by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for licensure as chemical dependency counselor. The student will be required to complete 150 clock hours of supervised work experience during the semester. This course partially fulfills the approved supervised field work practicum requirements specified for licensure by the DSHS. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid.

    Semester Hours: (1-0-10)

    CIP: 51.1501


  
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    DAAC 2271 - Core Functions


    Prerequisites: PSYT 2301 , DAAC 2307 , PSYT 2339 , DAAC 1309 , DAAC 1304 

    Corequisites: DAAC 2166 



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    This course explores each of the 12 core functions and relating global criteria of the substance abuse counselor. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding of the core functions as they are used at the practicum site.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 51.1501


  
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    DAAC 2272 - Case Presentation Method


    Prerequisites: DAAC 2166 , DAAC 2271 

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    This course explores the requirements for the written case presentation and the oral examination as directed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Students will complete a written case presentation and review the oral examination pool of questions as they pertain to the substance abusing client. Students will be introduced to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the alcohol and other drug (AOD) counselor.

    Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 51.1501



  
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    DAAC 2273 - Professional and Ethical Issues


    Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in PMHS 2166  or permission of the program coordinator.

    Topics include professional issues faced by human services professionals, with an emphasis on ethical issues and decision making.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 51.1501


 

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