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BIOM 2389 - Internship-Biomedical Technology / Technician
Credits: 3
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.
Lecture: 0
Lab: 0
External: 18
Prerequisite(s): 30 Credit hours of CETT courses and Department Approval; must be placed into college-level reading, writing and math
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Business Computer Info. Systems |
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BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications
Credits: 3
Computer terminology, hardware, software, operating systems, and information systems relating to the business environment. The main focus of this course is on business applications of software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and business-oriented utilization of the Internet.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 4
Prerequisite(s): Must be placed into college level reading & college level writing & developmental mathematics (MATH 0314 (P) or higher)
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BMGT 1301 - Supervision
Credits: 3
A study of the role of the supervisor. Managerial functions as applied to leadership, counseling, motivation, and human skills are examined.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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BMGT 1313 - Principles of Purchasing
Credits: 3
The purchasing process as it relates to such topics as inventory control, price determination, vendor selection, negotiation techniques, and ethical issues.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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BMGT 1325 - Office Management
Credits: 3
Systems, procedures, and practices related to organizing and planning office work, supervising employee performance, and exercising leadership skills.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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BMGT 1327 - Principles of Management
Credits: 3
Concepts, terminology, principles, theories, and issues in the field of management.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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BMGT 1341 - Business Ethics
Credits: 3
Discussion of ethical issues, the development of a moral frame of reference, and the need for an awareness of social responsibility in management practices and business activities. Includes ethical corporate responsibility.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): Must be placed into INRW 0420 in readingESOL 0354 in writing and MATH 0106 in math
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BMGT 1370 - Introduction to HR / PeopleSoft Applications
Credits: 3
A hands-on overview of the major areas of human resources/PeopleSoft, as illustrated by PeopleSoft software applications. Some topics will cover accessing PeopleSoft, navigating the PeopleSoft interface, understanding PeopleSoft panels, using PeopleSoft panels, and creating queries.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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BMGT 1371 - Intermediate HR / PeopleSoft Applications
Credits: 3
A continuation of Introduction to Human Resources/PeopleSoft with intermediate PeopleSoft applications. Additional topics will include: understanding PeopleSoft processes, PeopleSoft HRMS (Human Resource Management Systems), PeopleSoft HRMS modules, and advanced query topics.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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BMGT 2305 - Advanced Communications in Management
Credits: 3
Putting it all together/PeopleSoft: group projects, team applications, and implementation of results.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): BMGT 1371
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BMGT 2310 - Financial Management
Credits: 3
Examination of accounting information to support managerial decision-making processes. Topics include managerial concepts and systems, various analyses for decision making, and planning and control.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): BMGT 1394
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BMGT 2331 - Principles of Quality Management
Credits: 3
Includes planning and implementing quality programs in an organization and analyzing cost/benefit of quality. Also covers the impact of employee empowerment. Define the role of quality in production and service systems; explain concepts related to quality cost/benefit; and define the quality improvement process.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): BMGT 2310
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BUSG 1301 - Introduction to Business
Credits: 3
Fundamental business principles including structure, functions, resources, and operational processes.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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BUSG 1303 - Principles of Finance
Credits: 3
Financial dynamics of a business. Includes monetary and Credit theory, cash inventory, capital management, and consumer and government finance. Emphasizes the time value of money.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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BUSG 1307 - Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
Credits: 3
Overview of entrepreneurship as an economic development strategy. Includes community support systems for entrepreneurs.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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BUSG 1370 - Personal Financial Planning
Credits: 3
An exploration of financial planning that emphasizes topics of personal interest but also have application to business financial planning topics. Topics include budgeting, bank accounts and account reconciliation, individual retirement accounts, loans, investments, debt management, real estate, insurance, wills, trusts, and taxes.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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BUSG 1380 - Cooperative Education-Business / Commerce-General
Credits: 3
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Lecture: 1
Lab: 0
External: 20
Prerequisite(s): Department Approval; must be placed into college-level reading, college-level writing and MATH 0314 (P)
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BUSG 2305 - Business Law / Contracts
Credits: 3
Principles of law which form the legal framework for business activity including applicable statutes, contracts, and agency.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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BUSG 2309 - Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship
Credits: 3
A course on how to start and operate a small business. Topics include facts about a small business, essential management skills, how to prepare a business plan, financial needs, marketing strategies, and legal issues.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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BUSG 2370 - Legal Issues for Enterprise
Credits: 3
Legal Aspects of Enterprise explores both the for- profit and not-for-profit legal requirements and provides applications activities to help the beginning business entrepreneur or social entrepreneur actually set up a new enterprise. Topics include: types of business structures, types of not-for-profit structures, legal forms and paperwork required to set up each type of structure, resources for assistance in setting up enterprises (such as legal clinics, lawyers who provide pro bono services for social enterprise); important considerations in retaining a lawyer, and legal pitfalls for the beginning entrepreneur to avoid.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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BUSG 2380 - Cooperative Education-Business / Commerce-General
Credits: 3
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Lecture: 1
Lab: 0
External: 20
Prerequisite(s): Department Approval
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BUSG 2382 - Cooperative Education-Entrepreneurship / Entrepreneurial Studies
Credits: 3
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Lecture: 1
Lab: 0
External: 20
Prerequisite(s): Department Approval
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BUSI 1301 - Business Principles
Credits: 3
Fundamental business principles including structure, functions, resources, and operational processes.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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BUSI 2301 - Business Law I
Credits: 3
Principles of law which form the legal framework for business activity including applicable statutes, contracts, and agency.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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BUSI 2305 - Business Statistics
Credits: 3
Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques for business and economic decision-making. Topics include the collection, description, analysis, and summarization of data; probability; discrete and continuous random variables; the binomial and normal distributions; sampling distributions; tests of hypotheses; estimation and confidence intervals; linear regression; and correlation analysis. Statistical software is used to analyze data throughout the course.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Note: Not in the Business Field of Study Curriculum
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HRPO 1302 - Human Resources Training and Development
Credits: 3
An overview of the human resource development function specifically concentrating on the training and development component. Topics include training as related to organizational mission and goals; budgeting; assessment; design, delivery, evaluation, and justification of training. Included are new trends in training, including distance and virtual education.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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HRPO 1305 - Management and Labor Relations
Credits: 3
The development and structure of the labor movement including labor legislation, collective bargaining, societal impact, labor/management relationships and international aspects.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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HRPO 1311 - Human Relations
Credits: 3
Practical application of the principles and concepts of the behavioral sciences to interpersonal relationships in the business and industrial environment.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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HRPO 2301 - Human Resources Management
Credits: 3
Behavioral and legal approaches to the management of human resources in organizations.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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HRPO 2303 - Employment Practices
Credits: 3
A study of employment issues including techniques for human resource forecasting, selection, and placement including interview techniques, pre-employment testing and other predictors. Topics include recruitment methods, the selection process, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), EEO recordkeeping, and Affirmative Action Plans.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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HRPO 2306 - Benefits and Compensation
Credits: 3
An overview of employee compensation systems. Topics include compensation systems, direct and indirect compensation, internal and external determination of compensation, benefits administration, managing and evaluating for effectiveness, legal and regulatory issues, pay equity, job analysis affecting job compensation and competencies.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): Must be placed into college-level reading, writing and MATH 0314 (P) in math.
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HRPO 2307 - Organizational Behavior
Credits: 3
The analysis and application of organizational theory, group dynamics, motivation theory, leadership concepts and the integration of interdisciplinary concepts from the behavioral sciences.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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POFI 1301 - Computer Applications I
Credits: 3
Overview of computer office applications including current terminology and technology. Introduction to computer hardware, software applications, and procedures.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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POFI 1341 - Computer Applications II
Credits: 3
Continued study of current computer terminology and technology. Advanced skill development in computer hardware, software applications, and procedures. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commonly used software applications and identify and explain the concepts involved in producing documents using advanced features of software applications. Emphasis is on developing end-user proficiency skills for office environments.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): POFI 1301
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POFI 1349 - Spreadsheets
Credits: 3
Spreadsheet software for business applications.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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POFI 1380 - Cooperative Education - Business / Office Automation / Technology / Data Entry
Credits: 3
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Lecture: 1
Lab: 0
External: 20
Prerequisite(s): 12 semester hours of business technology courses
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POFI 2331 - Desktop Publishing
Credits: 3
In-depth coverage of desktop publishing terminology, text editing, and use of design principles. Emphasis on layout techniques, graphics, multiple page displays, and business applications.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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POFL 1305 - Legal Terminology
Credits: 3
An introduction to legal terminology including spelling, pronunciation, and definition of legal terms and an overview of the law and the professions.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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POFL 1359 - Legal Transcription
Credits: 3
Skill development in comprehensive vocabulary, listening, organizing, and transcribing client-quality documents used in a legal office.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): POFL 1305
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POFL 2305 - Introduction to Legal Research
Credits: 3
Exploration of legal issues utilizing current and emerging research techniques.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): POFL 1305
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POFM 1300 - Basic Medical Coding
Credits: 3
Presentation and application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines, and conventions utilizing various coding systems.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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POFM 1370 - Office Specialist Medical Terminology
Credits: 3
A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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POFM 2333 - Medical Document Production
Credits: 3
Study of advanced concepts of medical office activities, practices, and procedures. Topics include advanced medical reports, transcription, coding, billing, insurance activities, and records management. This course is designed to provide practical applications of the linkage of the CPT-4 coding system. Medical references will be used for research and verification. MEDISOFT software applicable.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): POFM 1300
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POFT 1319 - Records and Information Management I
Credits: 3
Introduction to basic records and information management. Includes the life cycle of a record, manual and electronic records management, and basic filing procedures and rules. The student will identify the stages in the life cycle of a record; file and retrieve records using alphabetic, numeric, geographic, and subject filing systems, input, index, code, and cross-reference records; use tickler file, requisition, and charge-out procedures; and differentiate between manual and electronic filing.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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POFT 1325 - Business Math Using Technology
Credits: 3
Skill development in the use of electronic calculators and business mathematical functions. Emphasis on business problem-solving skills using spreadsheet software and/or electronic calculator/keyboard.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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POFT 1329 - Beginning Keyboarding
Credits: 3
Skill development in the operation of the keyboard by touch, applying proper keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic documents.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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POFT 1345 - Shorthand / Notetaking I
Credits: 3
An introduction to shorthand/notetaking principles. Mastery of accurate reading and writing of notes to produce mailable documents from dictation.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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POFT 1370 - Introduction to Office Technology
Credits: 3
An introduction to present and future resources used to facilitate handling of office information. Study will be made of equipment applications and procedures, terminology and environmental factors affecting productivity and career paths.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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POFT 1380 - Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Services, General
Credits: 3
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the 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 paid work experience.
Lecture: 1
Lab: 0
External: 20
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 12 semester hours
Repeatable: This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
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POFT 2301 - Intermediate Keyboarding
Credits: 3
A continuation of keyboarding skills in document formatting, speed, and accuracy. Emphasis on proofreading, editing, following instructions, and keying documents from various copy.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): POFT 1329
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POFT 2331 - Administrative Project Solutions
Credits: 3
Experience in project management and office procedures utilizing integration of previously learned skills.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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POFT 2380 - Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Credits: 3
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience.
Lecture: 1
Lab: 0
External: 20
Prerequisite(s): POFT 1380
Repeatable: This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
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GISC 1391 - Special Topics in Cartography
Credits: 3
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 4
Prerequisite(s): Department Approval; must be placed into college-level reading, writing and math
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GISC 1401 - Cartography and Geography in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems
Credits: 4
Introduction to the principles of cartography and geography. Emphasis on global reference systems and the use of satellites for measurements and navigation.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 4
Prerequisite(s): GISC 1411 or Department Approval
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GISC 1411 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Credits: 4
Introduction to basic concepts of vector GIS using several industry specific software programs including nomenclature of cartography and geography.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 4
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GISC 1421 - Introduction to Raster-Based Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Credits: 4
Instruction in GIS data sets including raster- based information such as images or photographs, acquisition of such data, and processing and merging with vector data.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 4
Prerequisite(s): GISC 1411 or Department Approval; must be placed into college-level reading, writing and math
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GISC 2250 - Scripting for Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Credits: 2
Using scripting languages (Python) to automate tasks in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) environments. Introduces scripting and model building techniques used to enhance and customize GIS applications
Lecture: 1
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): GISC 1401 , GISC 1411 ; must be placed into college-level reading, writing and math
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GISC 2359 - Web-Served Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Credits: 3
Delivery of geographic data via the Internet. Includes composition of the map features distributed and introduction on the use of markup languages to customize web-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): GISC 1401 , GISC 1391 ; must be placed into college-level reading, writing and math
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GISC 2364 - Practicum (or Field experience) Cartography
Credits: 3
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Lecture: 0
Lab: 0
External: 21
Prerequisite(s): Department Approval; must be placed into college-level reading, writing and math
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GISC 2380 - Cooperative Education-Cartography
Credits: 3
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Lecture: 0
Lab: 0
External: 21
Prerequisite(s): Department Approval; must be placed into college-level reading, writing and math
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GISC 2401 - Data Acquisition and Analysis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Credits: 4
Study of the management of geographic information, system life cycles, and costs and benefits. Includes institutional issues such as data providers, data management, combination of attribute and graphical data, information storage and access, Texas and national standards for spatial data; and applications of GIS for data modeling and analysis.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 4
Prerequisite(s): GISC 1401 or Department Approval; must be placed into college-level reading, writing and math
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GISC 2411 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications
Credits: 4
Application of GIS technology to real workplace applications from public and private sectors. Completion of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) fieldwork required for lab exercises.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 4
Prerequisite(s): GISC 1401 , GISC 1421 , or Department Approval; must be placed into college-level reading, writing and math
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CHEM 1105 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I (lab)
Credits: 1
Survey course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food / physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry. Designed for non-science and allied health students.
Lecture: 0
Lab: 3
Note: Core Curriculum Course
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CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I (Lab)
Credits: 1
Science and engineering majors’ study atomic structure, chemical reactions, thermodynamics, electronic configuration, chemical bonding, molecular structure, gases, states of matter, and properties of solutions.
Lecture: 0
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): One year of high school Chemistry;
Pre/Corequisite(s): Must be placed into college-level reading (or take INRW 0420 as a corequisite)and be placed into MATH 0314 (P) (or higher) and be placed into college-level writing (or take INRW 0420 / ESOL 0360 or ESOL 0370 as a corequisite).
Note: Core Curriculum Course
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CHEM 1305 - Introductory Chemistry I (lecture)
Credits: 3
General introduction to fundamental principles of chemistry includes atomic structure, chemical formulas, molecules, reactions, and elementary thermodynamics. This course is intended to be preparatory to CHEM 1411 for science majors who have no prior knowledge of chemistry.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Note: Core Curriculum Course
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CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I (Lecture)
Credits: 3
Science and engineering majors’ study atomic structure, chemical reactions, thermodynamics, electronic configuration, chemical bonding, molecular structure, gases, states of matter, and properties of solutions.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): One year of high school Chemistry;
Pre/Corequisite(s): Must be placed into college-level reading (or take INRW 0420 as a corequisite) and be placed into MATH 0314 (P) (or higher) and be placed into college-level writing (or take ESOL 0360 as a corequisite).
Note: Core Curriculum Course
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CHEM 1405 - Introductory Chemistry I (Lecture + Lab)
Credits: 4
Survey course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food/physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry. Designed for non-science and allied health students.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): Must be placed into INRW 0420 (or higher) in reading and ESOL 0360 orESOL 0370 (or higher) in writing.
Note: Core Curriculum Course
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CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II (Lecture & Lab)
Credits: 4
Continuation of CHEM 1411. Topics include solutions, chemical kinetics, equilibrium and equilibrium phenomena in aqueous solution, acids and bases, pH, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1411; must be placed into college-level reading (or take INRW 0420 as a corequisite) and be placed into MATH 0314 (P) (or higher) and be placed into college-level writing (or take INRW 0420 / ESOL 0360 as a corequisite).
Note: Core Curriculum Course
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CHEM 2123 - Organic Chemistry I (lab)
Credits: 1
This laboratory-based course accompanies CHEM 2323 - Organic Chemistry I (lecture) . Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of organic chemistry, including the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. Methods for the purification and identification of organic compounds will be examined.
Lecture: 0
Lab: 3
Corequisite(s): CHEM 2323
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CHEM 2125 - Organic Chemistry II (lab)
Credits: 1
This laboratory-based course accompanies CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry II (lecture) . Laboratory activities reinforce advanced principles of organic chemistry, including the structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules.
Lecture: 0
Lab: 3
Corequisite(s): CHEM 2325
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CHEM 2323 - Organic Chemistry I (lecture)
Credits: 3
Fundamental principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1312 /CHEM 1112 or CHEM 1412
Corequisite(s): CHEM 2123
Note: THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR STUDENTS IN SCIENCE OR PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS.
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CHEM 2423 - Organic Chemistry I (Lecture & Lab)
Credits: 4
Study of compounds of carbon. Topics include alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, alkyl halides, stereochemistry, nucleophilic substitution, reaction mechanisms and synthesis. Study of the properties and behavior of hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives. Designed for students in science or pre-professional programs.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1412 ; must be placed into college-level reading and be placed into MATH 1314 (or higher) and be placed into college-level writing
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CHEM 2425 - Organic Chemistry II (Lecture & Lab)
Credits: 4
Continuation of CHEM 2423 . Topics include aromaticity, benzene and EAS reactions, aldehydes, ketones, carboxyl acids and their derivatives, condensation reactions, amines, phenols, and infrared and NMR spectroscopy.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2423 ; must be placed into college-level reading and be placed into MATH 1314 (or higher) and be placed into college-level writing
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CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs
Credits: 3
A study of the fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in developmentally appropriate programs for children.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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CDEC 1317 - Child Development Associate Training I
Credits: 3
Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA). Topics on CDA overview, general observational skills, and child growth and development overview. The four functional areas of study are creative, cognition, physical and communication.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2
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CDEC 1319 - Child Guidance
Credits: 3
An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting prosocial behaviors with individual and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement, and cultural influences. Practical application through direct participation with children.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2
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CDEC 1321 - The Infant and Toddler
Credits: 3
A study of appropriate infant and toddler (birth to 3), including an overview of development, quality care giving routines, appropriate environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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CDEC 1323 - Observation and Assessment
Credits: 3
A study of observation skills, assessment techniques, and documentation of children’s development.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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CDEC 1339 - Early Childhood Development 0-3 Years
Credits: 3
Principles of normal growth and development from conception through three years of age. Emphasizes physical, intellectual, and social/emotional development.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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CDEC 1356 - Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood
Credits: 3
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children language and literacy through a play-based, integrated curriculum.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): CDEC 1313
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CDEC 1358 - Creative Arts for Early Childhood
Credits: 3
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children music, movement, visual arts and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): CDEC 1313
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CDEC 1359 - Children with Special Needs
Credits: 3
A survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible causes and characteristics of exceptionality, educational intervention, available resources, referral processes, the advocacy role and legislative issues.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2
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CDEC 1391 - Special Topics in Family Life and Relations Studies
Credits: 3
A study of infants and toddlers and their families. Includes appropriate assessment strategies and communication techniques to be used with families.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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CDEC 1393 - Special Topics in Family Life and Relations Studies
Credits: 3
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Repeatable: This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
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CDEC 2307 - Math and Science for Early Childhood
Credits: 3
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children math and science concepts and process skills through discovery and play.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): CDEC 1313
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CDEC 2315 - Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education
Credits: 3
An overview of diverse cultural and multilingual education including familial relationships, community awareness, diversity, and the needs of each and every child.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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CDEC 2322 - Child Development Associate Training II
Credits: 3
A continuation of the study of the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). The six functional areas of study include safe, healthy, learning environment, self, social, and guidance.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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CDEC 2324 - Child Development Associate Training III
Credits: 3
Continuation of the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). The three functional areas of study include family, program management and professionalism.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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CDEC 2326 - Administration of Programs for Children I
Credits: 3
Application of management procedures for early child care education programs. Includes planning, operating, supervising, and evaluating programs. Topics cover philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluation, and communication.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): CDEC 1356 , CDEC 1358 or CDEC 2307
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CDEC 2328 - Administration of Programs for Children II
Credits: 3
An in-depth study of the skills and techniques in managing early care and education programs, including legal and ethical issues, personal management, team building, leadership, conflict resolution, stress management advocacy, professionalism, fiscal analysis and planning parent education/partnerships, and technical applications in programs.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): CDEC 2326
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CDEC 2341 - The School Age Child
Credits: 3
A study of appropriate programs for the school age child (5 to 13 years), including an overview of development, appropriate environments, materials, and activities and teaching/guidance techniques.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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CHIN 1411 - Beginning Chinese I
Credits: 4
Introduction to Chinese language and culture. Development of basic skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural awareness. Course includes vocabulary building, conversation and grammar. Transfers as foreign language Credit.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 2
Note: Core Curriculum Course
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CHIN 1412 - Beginning Chinese II
Credits: 4
Continuation of CHIN 1411 . Further development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and cultural awareness. More advanced grammar. Transfers as foreign language Credit.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 1411 or satisfactory score on advanced placement examination or at least 2 years of high school Chinese within the last two years.
Note: Core Curriculum Course
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CHIN 2311 - Intermediate Chinese I
Credits: 3
Review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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CHIN 2312 - Intermediate Chinese II
Credits: 3
Review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communication
Credits: 3
Analyzes communication theory and mass media in 21st century society. Surveys History, Civilization, operation, and structure of the American communication system. Identifies major legal, ethical, and sociocultural issues, studies basic communication theory, and the interrelations between media and the individual, media and society, and media and the future. Examines career potential and job prospects in today’s and tomorrow’s electronic culture.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Pre/Corequisite(s): Must be placed into college-level reading (or take INRW 0420 as a corequisite)and be placed into college-level writing (ESOL 0360 or ESOL 0370 as a corequisite).
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COMM 1335 - Introduction to Electronic Media
Credits: 3
A survey and analysis of History, Civilization, and principles of radio and television broadcasting and production, including programming for varied audience segments and sponsorship. Studies History, Civilization, technology, regulation, audience, and economics of radio, television, and related electronic media. Studies basic skills and theories of image and sound, equips student to communicate through audio/visual media. Includes public cable, closed-circuit television, production workshops, and individualized instructional modules. Field trip and community media guest lectures included.
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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