May 18, 2024

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography Vascular Technology
	DSVT 1265 - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 2 credit hours. 14 lab hours. Prerequisites: DSVT 1164 nad student must be admitted into the DSVT program. R W M Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
	DSVT 1364 - Practicum I (deactivate Spring 2018) 3 credit hours. 0 lecture hours. 22.5 lab hours. Prerequisites: DSVT 1103 ARDMS or CCI Credentials and admission to the certificate program. Non-AAS Sonographers are required to be credentialed by the ARDMS and or the CCI. Corequisites: DSVT 2418 This course is being replaced with DSVT 1164 in Spring 2018. Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Requires LSCS liability insurance. Additional Fees: $24.00
	DSVT 1365 - Practicum II (deactivate Spring 2018) 3 credit hours. 0 lecture hours. 24 lab hours. Prerequisites: ARDMS or CCI Credentials and admission to the certificate program. Non-AAS Sonographers are required to be credentialed by the ARDMS and or the CCI. DSVT 1364 DSVT 2418 . Corequisites: DSVT 2330 DSVT 2335 This course is being replaced with DSVT 1265. Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Requires LSCS liability insurance.
	DSVT 2330 - Non-Invasive Cerebral Vascular Evaluation 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. Corequisites: DSVTL 2330 R W M Non-invasive technology for the evaluation and quantification of cerebrovascular disease. Modalities include carotid duplex, periorbital Doppler, and transcranial Doppler. Notes: Student must be admitted into the DSVT program and follow recommended curriculum sequence with an effective GPA of 2.5 or higher.
	DSVT 2335 - Advanced Non-Invasive Vascular Technology 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. Corequisites: DSVTL 2335 R W M Non-invasive vascular concepts. Includes harmonics, contrast, power Doppler, digital intraoperative, intravascular, abdominal vascular, graft surveillance, vascular interventions, and research. Emphasizes extensive review of case studies, technical reporting, preliminary interpretation, and registry review. Notes: Student must be admitted into the DSVT program and follow recommended curriculum sequence with an effective GPA of 2.5 or higher.
	DSVT 2418 - Non-Invasive Peripheral Vascular Evaluation 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours. Prerequisites: DSVT 1103 ARDMS or CCI Credentials and admission to the certificate program. Non-AAS Sonographers are required to be credentialed by the ARDMS and or the CCI. Corequisites: DSVT 1364 Application of peripheral non-invasive vascular technology for the evaluation and quantification of peripheral vascular diseases. Modalities include venous and arterial duplex and physiologic testing. Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24.00
	DSVTL 2330 - Non-Invasive Cerebral Sonography Lab 3 lab hours. Corequisites: DSVT 2330 R W M Non-invasive technology for the evaluation and quantification of cerebrovascular disease. Modalities include carotid duplex, periorbital Doppler, and transcranial Doppler. Notes: Student must be admitted into the DSVT program and follow recommended curriculum sequence with an effective GPA of 2.5 or higher.
	DSVTL 2335 - Advanced Vascular Sonography Lab 3 lab hours. Corequisites: DSVT 2335 R W M Non-invasive vascular concepts. Includes harmonics, contrast, power Doppler, digital intraoperative, intravascular, abdominal vascular, graft surveillance, vascular interventions, and research. Emphasizes extensive review of case studies, technical reporting, preliminary interpretation, and registry review. Notes: Student must be admitted into the DSVT program and follow recommended curriculum sequence with an effective GPA of 2.5 or higher.
	DSVTL 2418 - Non-Invasive Peripheral Vascular Evaluation Lab 4 lab hours. Corequisites: DSVT 2418 R W M Application of peripheral non-invasive vascular technology for the evaluation and quantification of peripheral vascular diseases. Modalities include venous and arterial duplex and physiologic testing. Additional Fees: Lab fee $24 Notes: Student must be admitted into the DSVT program and follow recommended curriculum sequence with an effective GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Drama
	DRAM 1120 - Theater Practicum I 1 credit hours. 0 lecture hours. 3 lab hours. This is a laboratory course for extensive participation in theater activities. It consists of work in drama for public presentation, backstage work, use of makeup, properties, lighting, and other facets of technical theater. An average of three hours each week or a minimum of forty-eight hours of participation during the semester is required. This course may be repeated for credit. Maximum of 4 credits. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Provide students with exposure to practical applications of theatre production Provide students with experience in theatrical crew work, performance, props running, sound and light tech, costume construction, and/or front of house management Offer students opportunities to apply academic instruction to the process of actual production
	DRAM 1121 - Theater Practicum II 1 credit hours. 0 lecture hours. 3 lab hours. Prerequisites: DRAM 1120 or permission of the instructor. Maximum of 4 credits. This is a laboratory course for extensive participation in theater activities. It consists of work in drama for public presentation, backstage work, use of makeup, properties, lighting, and other facets of technical theater. An average of three hours each week or a minimum of forty-eight hours of participation during the semester is required. This course may be repeated for credit. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Producing a public performance of a full length play. Learn various aspects of producing a play including auditioning cast, acting, directing, scenery design and construction, lighting, and sound. Learn how to create and follow a production budget.
	DRAM 1310 - Introduction to Theater 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R W A general survey of all phases of theater with emphasis on the various types and styles of plays, elementary theory, introduction to acting and directing, and introduction to technical production. Designed as a theater appreciation course for the non-drama major and an introduction to theater activities for the drama major. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Identify the basic elements of theatre. Compare popular entertainment to art. Acquire, evaluate, and organize data to aid in critical evaluation of the aesthetics and semiotics of the theatre.
	DRAM 1330 - Stagecraft I 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. An introduction to the fundamentals of technical theater. Basic techniques of play production including scenery design and construction, make-up, costuming, properties, and lighting. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Understand the role of design in dramatic storytelling. Contribute to and participate in the collaborative process of theatre production. Meet the incremental deadlines associated with production. Learn the fundamentals of theatre protocol. Learn the mechanics and operation of theatrical equipment. Participate in the basic operation of the theatre, including house, box office, stage management, and general maintenance.
	DRAM 1341 - Make-up 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. The theory and practice of make-up for the stage. Principles of designing and applying make-up for characters in a play. Intensive practical application. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Understand the reasons for using makeup in the theatre and other theatrical like events. Develop familiarity with and dexterity in the application of all the varied makeup materials. Learn to effect changes in age or in physical condition by the use of makeup. Stimulate and develop the student’s observation and memory of people in real life. Encourage students to use their imagination in creating fantasy makeups.
	DRAM 1351 - Acting I 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R A study of characterization and the creation of roles for the stage including study of voice production, study of movement, and practice in scenes from plays. Role playing through improvisations is used as a foundation for the course. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Understand the function of the actor in dramatic storytelling. Develop a working knowledge of the actor’s craft. Develop a working knowledge of the actor’s vocabulary. Condition and utilize the voice and body as instruments through which the actor’s work is achieved. Understand fundamental principles of character study. Understand and practice principles of effective and meaningful scene and/or monologue delivery.
	DRAM 1352 - Acting II 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. Prerequisites: DRAM 1351 or consent of instructor. R W An extensive study of practical experience in creating characterization. Emphasis on development of vocal and physical skill in acting through performances in solo acting, duet acting, group scenes from plays, and participation in productions staged by the College. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Learn how to study a role. Learn theories of acting. Learn different styles in acting. Sustain characterization in a one act or full length play.
	DRAM 2331 - Stagecraft II 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. Prerequisites: DRAM 1330 or permission of the instructor. A continuation of DRAM 1330 , emphasizing the study and application of visual aesthetics of design. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Understand the role of design in dramatic storytelling. Contribute to and participate in the collaborative process of theatre production. Meet the incremental deadlines associated with production. Learn the fundamentals of theatre protocol. Learn the mechanics and operation of theatrical equipment. Participate in the basic operation of the theatre, including house, box office, stage management, and general maintenance.
	DRAM 2336 - Voice for the Theater 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R W Physiology and mechanics of effective voice production with practice in articulation, pronunciation, and enunciation. Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet. This is the same course as SPCH 1342 but can be taken for Theater credit. Credit will not be granted for both DRAM 2336 and SPCH 1342 . Measurable Learning Outcomes: Physiology and mechanics of effective voice production Understand the relationship of Voice and Diction to effective communication Use pitch for effective vocalization Differentiate the vowel sounds Physiology and mechanics of effective voice production with practice in articulation, pronunciation, and enunciation Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet
	DRAM 2366 - Development of the Motion Picture I 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. R W Analysis of the visual and aural aspects of selected motion pictures. Important classic films will be viewed to illustrate the historical growth and sociological impact of film as an art. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Trace the historical development of American films from 1890 to the present. Understand the reasons for the rise and decline of the Hollywood system. Compare the European films to American films. Relate innovative techniques discovered in early decades to current practices. Analyze the sociological impact that movies have on our culture. Name major directors and their contributions to the art of film.
Economics
	ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R W An analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply national income, inflation, and unemployment. Other topics include international trade, economic growth, business cycles, fiscal policy, and monetary policy. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Explain the role of scarcity, specialization, opportunity cost, and cost/benefit analysis in economic decision making. Identify the determinants of supply and demand; demonstrate the impact of shifts in both market supply and demand curves on equilibrium price and output. Define and measure national income and rates of unemployment and inflation. Identify the phases of the business cycle and the problems caused by cyclical fluctuations in the market economy. Define money and the money supply; describe the process of money creation by the banking system and the role of the central bank. Construct the aggregate demand and aggregate supply model of the macro economy and use it to illustrate macroeconomic problems and potential monetary and fiscal policy solutions. Explain the mechanics and institutions of international trade and their impact on the macro economy. Define economic growth and identify sources of economic growth.
	ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R W Analysis of the behavior of individual economic agents, including consumer behavior and demand, producer behavior and supply, price and output decisions by firms under various market structures, factor markets, market failures, and international trade. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Explain the role of scarcity, specialization, opportunity cost, and cost/benefit analysis in economic decision making. Identify the determinants of supply and demand; demonstrate the impact of shifts in both market supply and demand curves on equilibrium price and output. Summarize the law of diminishing marginal utility; describe the process of utility maximization. Calculate supply and demand elasticities; identify the determinants of price elasticity of demand and supply; and demonstrate the relationship between elasticity and total revenue. Describe the production function and the Law of Diminishing Marginal Productivity; calculate and graph short-run and long-run costs of production. Identify the four market structures by characteristics; calculate and graph the profit maximizing price and quantity in the output markets by use of marginal analysis. Determine the profit maximizing price and quantity of resources in factor markets under perfect and imperfect competition by use of marginal analysis. Describe governmental efforts to address market failure such as monopoly power, externalities, and public goods. Identify the benefits of free trade using the concept of comparative advantage.
Emergency Medical Services
	EMSP 1147 - Pediatric Life Support (1:1-0-0) credit hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Paramedic Program. Theory and skills necessary for the management of pediatric or neonatal emergencies.
	EMSP 1149 - Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (1:1-0-0) credit hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Paramedic Program. Theory and skills necessary for the management of pre-hospital trauma emergencies as specified by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) guidelines. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Manage a pre-hospital trauma patient according to NAEMT guidelines
	EMSP 1160 - Clinical-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (1:0-0-5) credit hours. Corequisites: EMSP 1501 . A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Additional Fees: $50.00 Clinical Fee; $71 liability insurance fee. Measurable Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
	EMSP 1162 - Clinical-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (1:0-0-4) credit hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Advanced EMT or Paramedic Program. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Additional Fees: $71 liability insurance fee Measurable Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
	EMSP 1263 - Clinical-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (2:0-0-6) credit hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Advanced EMT or Paramedic Program and approval to take 2nd semester coursework. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Additional Fees: $179 Clinical Fee; $24 liability insurance fee Measurable Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
	EMSP 1305 - Emergency Care Attendant (3:2-2-0) credit hours. Theory and skills of immediate life saving care. Meets the requirements for certification as an Emergency Care Attendant (ECA). Additional Fees: $20 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate immediate lifesaving care to patients at the Emergency Care Attendant (ECA) level; and display professional and ethical behaviors expected of emergency personnel.
	EMSP 1355 - Trauma Management (3:2-2-0) credit hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Advanced EMT or Paramedic Program and approval to take 2nd semester coursework. Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries. Additional Fees: $20 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Integrate the pathophysiological assessment findings to formulate a field impression; implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient; and integrate multiple determinates of trauma conditions into clinical care.
	EMSP 1356 - Patient Assessment and Airway Management (3:2-2-0) credit hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Advanced EMT or Paramedic Program. Knowledge and skills required to perform patient assessment, airway management, and artificial ventilation. Additional Fees: $20 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Perform a history and comprehensive physical exam on various patient populations; establish and/or maintain a patient airway; and demonstrate oxygenation and ventilation of a patient; differentiate respiratory distress, failure and arrest; interpret results of monitoring devices.
	EMSP 1438 - Introduction to Advanced Practice (4:3-2-0) credit hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Advanced EMT or Paramedic Program. Fundamental elements associated with emergency medical services to include preparatory practices, pathophysiology, medication administration, and related topics. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Describe the roles and responsibilities of advanced EMS personnel within the EMS system; apply concepts of pathophysiology and pharmacology to the assessment and management of emergency patients; administer medications; employ effective communication; and interpret medical/legal issues; demonstrate ethical behaviors; and discuss well-being of the paramedic.
	EMSP 1501 - Emergency Medical Technician (5:3-8-0) credit hours. Corequisites: EMSP 1160 . Preparation for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Additional Fees: $20 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Apply operational principles in out-of-hospital environments; demonstrate life saving care to patients at the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level; and display professional and ethical behaviors expected of emergency personnel.
	EMSP 2135 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (1:1-0-0) credit hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Paramedic Program. Theory and skills necessary for the management of a cardiovascular emergencies as specified by the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Manage a cardiovascular patient according to the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.
	EMSP 2163 - Clinical - Emergency Medical (1:0-0-6) credit hours. Prerequisites: Currently certified as a paramedic by NREMT or Texas DSHS. Corequisites: EMSP 2358 A health related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Additional Fees: $71 liability insurance fee Measurable Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
	EMSP 2243 - Assessment Based Management 2 credit hours. 1 lecture hours. 3 lab hours. Prerequisites: EMSP 2260 EMSP 2430 EMSP 2434 R W M A capstone experience covering comprehensive, assessment based patient care management. Includes specific care when dealing with pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special-needs patients. Additional Fees: $20.00
	EMSP 2260 - Clinical - Emergency Medical EMT Paramedic (2:0-0-8) credit hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Paramedic Program and approval to take 3rd semester coursework. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Additional Fees: $179 clinical fee; $24 liability insurance fee Measurable Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
	EMSP 2305 - EMS Operations 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Paramedic Program. Knowledge and skills to safely manage multi-casualty incidents and rescue situations; utilize air medical resources; identify hazardous materials and other specialized incidents. Additional Fees: $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Identify principles of EMS Operations; and describe management of routine and specialized incidents.
	EMSP 2306 - Emergency Pharmacology 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 1 lab hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Advanced EMT or Paramedic Program. Categorize the classification of drugs; calculate drug dosages; and identify the therapeutic use, routes of administration, indications, contradictions, and adverse effects. Additional Fees: 24.00
	EMSP 2358 - Critical Care Paramedic (3:2-4-0) credit hours. Prerequisites: Currently certified as a paramedic by NREMT or Texas DSHS. Corequisites: EMSP 2163 Prepares healthcare personnel to function as members of a critical care transport team. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Manage the special needs of critical patients; apply critical care procedures; and operate critical care equipment.
	EMSP 2430 - Special Populations (4:3-2-0) credit hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Paramedic Program and approval to take 3rd semester coursework. Knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage ill or injured patients in diverse populations to include neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, and other related topics. Additional Fees: $20 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Integrate pathophysiological assessment findings to formulate a field impression, implement a treatment plan for diverse patients with special needs, and integrate multiple determinates of special conditions into clinical care.
	EMSP 2434 - Medical Emergencies (4:3-4-0) credit hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Paramedic Program and approval to take 3rd semester coursework. 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. Additional Fees: $20 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Integrate pathophysiological assessment findings to formulate a field impression; implement a treatment plan for the medical patient; and integrate multiple determinates of medical conditions into clinical care.
	EMSP 2460 - Clinical-Emergency Medical EMT Paramedic (4:0-0-14) credit hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Paramedic Program. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Additional Fees: $179 clinical fee; $24 liability insurance fee Measurable Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
	EMSP 2544 - Cardiology (5:4-4-0) credit hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Paramedic Program and approval to take 2nd semester coursework. Assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. Includes single and multi-lead ECG interpretation. Additional Fees: $20 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression; and implement a treatment plan for the cardiac patient.
English
	ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R W Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individual 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. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes. Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution. Write in style appropriate to audience and purpose. Read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts. Use Edited American English in academic essays.
	ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or Credit for ENGL 1301 by examination. R W Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and 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. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborate research processes. Develop ideas and synthesize primary and secondary sources within focused academic arguments, including one or more research-based essays. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence. Write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires belief or action. Apply the conventions of style manuals for specific academic disciplines (e.g., APA, CMS, MLA, etc.)
	ENGL 2307 - Creative Writing I 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R W Practical experience in the techniques of imaginative writing. May include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, or drama. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Write and revise creative work using techniques and strategies employed by experienced writers. Develop the critical ability to read and understand poetry, narrative, and/or drama. Reflect on creative writing in relation to relevant literary and theoretical traditions. Work at advanced levels in at least one creative writing genre.
	ENGL 2308 - Creative Writing II (Inactive effective spring 2017) 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. Prerequisites: ENGL 2307 . Practical experience in the techniques of imaginative writing. May include fiction nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting or drama. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Write and revise creative work using techniques and strategies employed by experienced writers. Develop the critical ability to read and understand poetry, narrative, and/or drama. Reflect on creative writing in relation to relevant literary and theoretical traditions. Work at advanced levels in at least one creative writing genre.
	ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 . 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. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Recognize, analyze, and accommodate diverse audiences. Produce documents appropriate to audience, purpose, and genre. Analyze the ethical responsibilities involved in technical communication. Locate, evaluate, and incorporate pertinent information. Develop verbal, visual, and multimedia materials as necessary, in individual and/or collaborative projects, as appropriate. Edit for appropriate style, including attention to word choice, sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling. Design and test documents for easy reading and navigation.
	ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. Prerequisites: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 . 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. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives or attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions. Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within the social, political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary periods. Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions. Articulate the aesthetic principles that guide the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities. Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature.
	ENGL 2323 - British Literature II 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. Prerequisites: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 . 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. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives and attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions. Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within the social, political, cultural, or religious contexts of literary periods. Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions. Articulate the aesthetic principles that guide the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities. Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature.
	ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. Prerequisites: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 . 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. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives or attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions. Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within the social, political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary periods. Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions. Articulate the aesthetic principles that guide the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities. Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature.
	ENGL 2328 - American Literature II 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. Prerequisites: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 . 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. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives or attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions. Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within the social, political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary periods. Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions. Articulate the aesthetic principles that guide the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities. Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature.
	ENGL 2332 - World Literature I 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. Prerequisites: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 . 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. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives or attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions. Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within the social, political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary periods. Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions. Articulate the aesthetic principles that guide the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities. Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature.
	ENGL 2333 - World Literature II 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. Prerequisites: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 . 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. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives or attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions. Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values with the social, political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary periods. Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions. Articulate the aesthetic principles that guide the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities. Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature.
Environmental Science
	ENVR 1101 - Environmental Science Laboratory I 1 credit hours. 0 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. Prerequisites: ENVR 1301 or corequisite ENVR 1301 . R This laboratory based course accompanies ENVR 1301 Environmental Science (lecture). Activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze environmental data. Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Apply the scientific method to environmental investigation. Measure and observe aspects of the environment (e.g., air, water, soil) through sampling and sample analysis. Develop an assessment plan for an environmental case study. Demonstrate the collection, analysis, and reporting of data.
	ENVR 1301 - Environmental Science I 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R A survey of the forces, including humans, that shape our physical and biologic environment, and how they affect life on Earth. Introduction to the science and policy of global and regional environmental issues, including pollution, climate change, and sustainability of land, water, and energy resources. (Cross-listed as GEOL 1305 Environmental Science) Measurable Learning Outcomes: Recognize, describe, and quantitatively evaluate earth systems, including the land, water, sea, and atmosphere, and how these function as interconnected ecological systems. Assess environmental challenges facing humans caused by their interaction with the physical and biological environment (e.g., population growth, energy resources, food production, pollution, water and resource use). Acquire a scientific vocabulary and critical thinking skills related to environmental science. Assess the effectiveness and feasibility of environmental policy and its impact.
French
	FREN 1411 - Beginning French I 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. Fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Read and analyze simple French prose covering a variety of topics. Write short paragraphs and/or dialogues based on situational material presented in the French 1411 textbook. Communicate orally in French using clear, coherent and appropriate language directed to or in conversation with both the instructor and classmate. Evidence listening comprehension by analyzing and interpreting various forms of spoken communication such as responding to questions and taking dictation in French.
	FREN 1412 - Beginning French II 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. Prerequisites: FREN 1411 . Fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Read and analyze French prose covering a variety of topics. Write short paragraphs and/or dialogues based on situational material presented in the French 1412 textbook. Communicate orally in French using clear, coherent and appropriate language directed to or in conversation with both the instructor and classmate. Evidence listening comprehension by analyzing and interpreting various forms of spoken communication such as responding to questions and taking dictation in French.
	FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I: Oral Expression, Reading and Composition 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. Review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Develop substantial skills in writing, reading, listening/comprehension, and speaking. Reinforce and further knowledge of French grammar. Engage in oral exchanges in French in selected authentic circumstances characteristic of French life today. Become acquainted with the French national character and way of life.
	FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II: Oral Expression, Reading and Composition 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. Prerequisites: FREN 2311 or equivalent. Review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Develop substantial skills in writing, reading, listening/comprehension, and speaking. Reinforce and further knowledge of French grammar. Engage in oral exchanges in French in selected authentic circumstances characteristic of French life today. Become acquainted with the French national character and way of life.
Geography
	GEOG 1300 - Principles of Geography (Inactive spring 2017) 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. 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, modes of living, and map concepts. The first semester emphasizes physical geography and the second semester emphasizes cultural geography. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Learn five general themes of geography and recognize them in the physical and cultural landscape. Realize the importance and difference between accuracy and precision and between scale and resolution in terms of maps. Understand how the components of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere act as a connected physical earth system
	GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. This course introduces students to the processes that drive Earth’s physical systems. Students will explore the relationships among these physical systems, with emphasis on weather and climate, water, ecosystems, geologic processes and landform development, and human interactions with the physical environment. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific investigation as they apply to Earth’s physical systems and processes. Describe and explain the processes of Earth’s physical systems: weather and climate, water, ecosystems, geologic processes and landform development. Demonstrate an understanding of the interactions among the Earth’s physical systems. Demonstrate an understanding of the modifications humans make to the environment through interactions with Earth’s physical systems. Notes: Usually offered only in the spring semester.
	GEOG 1302 - Human Geography (Title Change from Cultural Geography) 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. 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 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts and processes in human geography. Identify how cultural practices shape the landscape. Demonstrate an understanding of human/environment interactions. Describe and explain the importance and impact of globalization.
	GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. This course is an introduction to the world’s major regions seen through their defining physical, social, cultural, political, and economic features. These regions are examined in terms of their physical and human characteristics and their interactions. The course emphasizes relations among regions on issues such as trade, economic development, conflict, and the role of regions in the globalization process. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Define and explain the geographic concept of “region.” Locate significant geographic features of regions of the world and describe their cultural, economic, political, and physical characteristics. Demonstrate knowledge of each region’s role in a globalizing world. Apply geographic concepts to understanding current events, conflicts, and issues in a regional context.
	GEOG 2389 - Academic Cooperative 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours. 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. Additional Fees: $16
Geology
	GEOL 1101 - Earth Science for Non-Science Majors I (Lab) 1 credit hours. 0 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. Prerequisites: GEOL 1301 Corequisites: GEOL 1301 Prereq/Corequisites: GEOL 1301 R W This laboratory-based course accompanies GEOL 1301 , Earth Science I. Activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze data in geology, meterology, oceanography, and astronomy. Additional Fees: $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Classify rocks and minerals based on chemical composition, physical properties, and origin. Apply knowledge of topographic maps, diagrams, and/or photographs to identify landforms and explain the processes that created them. Differentiate the types of plate boundaries, expl ain the processes that occur at each and identify associated structural features on maps, block diagrams and cross sections. Apply relative and numerical age-dating techniques to construct geologic histories. Measure atmospheric processes that affect weather and climate. Describe the composition and motion of ocean water and analyze the factors controlling both. Compare properties and motions of objects in the solar system. Demonstrate the collection, analysis, and reporting of data. Notes: Contact advisor for transferability.
	GEOL 1102 - Earth Science for Non-Science Majors II (Lab) 1 credit hours. 0 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. Prereq/Corequisites: GEOL 1302 R W This laboratory-based course accompanies GEOL-1302, Earth Science II. Activities will focus on methods used to collect and analyze data related to natural resources, hazards and climate variability. Additional Fees: $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Locate on maps and/or photographs localities susceptible to tectonic, meteorological, and oceanographic hazards. Discuss methods of hazard prevention and mitigation such as early warning techniques, construction methods, and civil planning. Describe contributing factors to past and current climate change. Analyze effects of climate variability on geological and biological systems. Analyze diverse sources of data that document climate variability such as ice cores, dendrochronology, fossils, and pollen. Relate the distribution of fossil fuel, metal and nonmetal resources to geologic processes. Describe the methods of extraction of natural resources and their effect on the environment. Describe renewable resources and methods of sustainability.
	GEOL 1103 - Physical Geology Laboratory (deactivate Fall 2017) 1 credit hours. 0 lecture hours. 3 lab hours. Prereq/Corequisites: GEOL 1303 . R W This course has been replaced with GEOL 1403 This laboratory-based course accompanies GEOL 1303 Physical Geology. Laboratory activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze earth science data. Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Classify rocks and minerals based on chemical composition, physical properties, and origin. Apply knowledge of topographic maps to quantify geometrical aspects of topography. Identify landforms on maps, diagrams, and/or photographs and explain the processes that created them. Differentiate the types of plate boundaries and their associated features on maps and profiles and explain the processes that occur at each type of boundary. Identify basic structural features on maps, block diagrams and cross sections and infer how they were created. Demonstrate the collection, analysis, and reporting of data.
	GEOL 1104 - Historical Geology Laboratory (deactivate Fall 2017) 1 credit hours. 0 lecture hours. 3 lab hours. Prereq/Corequisites: Concurrent or Prerequisite enrollment in GEOL 1304 R W This course has been replaced with GEOL 1404 . This laboratory-based course accompanies GEOL 1304 Historical Geology. Laboratory activities will introduce methods used by scientists to interpret the history of life and major events in the physical development of Earth from rocks and fossils. Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Classify and interpret depositional environments using sedimentary rocks and fossils. Taxonomically classify samples of geologically important fossil groups and use them to interpret the age of rocks on the Geologic Time Scale. Apply relative and numerical age-dating techniques to construct geologic histories including the correlation of stratigraphic sections. Reconstruct past continental configurations. Integrate multiple types of data to interpret Earth history.
	GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R W Survey of geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Explain the current theories concerning the origin of the Universe and of the Solar System. Explain the place of Earth in the Solar System and its relationships with other objects in the Solar System. Relate the origin and evolution of Earth’s internal structures to its resulting geologic systems, including Earth materials and plate tectonic activities. Explain the operation of Earth’s geologic systems and the interactions among the atmosphere, the geosphere, and the hydrosphere, including meteorology and oceanography. Explain the history of the Earth including the evolution of earth systems and life forms. Notes: For transferability, contact advisor. Recommended Co-req: GEOL 1101 Earth Science for Non-Majors I (lab)
	GEOL 1302 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors II 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. Prerequisites: GEOL 1301 , GEOL 1303, or GEOL 1403 R W Extension of the study of geology, astronomy, meteorology and oceanography, focusing on natural resources, hazards and climate variability. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Identify the influence of geologic and hydrologic processes on Earth’s surface. Describe the causes and effects of tectonic, meteorological, oceanographic, and astronomical hazards. Relate climate change to changes in tectonic configurations, astronomical relationships and atmospheric composition. Discuss potential effects of climate variability on Earth systems, including biological systems. Recognize how scientific models represent an abstraction of complex systems, such as ocean circulation and climate variability. Describe natural resources used by humans and their occurrence and extraction. Discuss the effects of renewable and nonrenewable resource development and sustainability. Notes: Recommended Co-req: GEOL 1102 Earth Science for Non-Majors II (lab)
	GEOL 1303 - Physical Geology (deactivate Fall 2017) 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R W This course has been replaced with GEOL 1403 . Introduction to the study of the materials and processes that have modified and shaped the surface and interior of Earth over time. These processes are described by theories based on experimental data and geologic data gathered from field observations. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Describe how the scientific method has led to our current understanding of Earth’s structure and processes. Interpret the origin and distribution of minerals, rocks and geologic resources. Describe the theory of plate tectonics and its relationship to the formation and distribution of Earth’s crustal features. Quantify the rates of physical and chemical processes acting on Earth and how these processes fit into the context of geologic time. Communicate how surface processes are driven by interactions among Earth’s systems (e.g., the geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere). Identify and describe the internal structure and dynamics of Earth. Describe the interaction of humans with Earth (e.g., resource development or hazard assessment).
	GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology (deactivate Fall 2017) 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. Prerequisites: GEOL 1303 or GEOL 1403 . R W This course has been replaced with GEOL 1404 . A comprehensive survey of the history of life and major events in the physical development of Earth as interpreted from rocks and fossils. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Describe how the application of the scientific method has led to our current understanding of Earth history. Explain the historical development of Geology as a science and how it was influenced by early interpretations of fossils and the theory of evolution. Communicate how principles of relative and numerical age dating have been used to develop the Geologic Time Scale. Describe the processes involved in the formation and differentiation of the Earth and identify major milestones in the physical evolution of the planet. Identify the major milestones in the evolution of life from its initial inorganic stages, through development of the major animal and plant groups, to mass extinctions. Explain how rocks and fossils are used to interpret ancient environments. Identify the major tectonic events in the geologic evolution of North America.
	GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours. R W M Introduction to the study of the materials and processes that have modified and shaped the surface and interior of Earth over time. These processes are described by theories based on experimental data and geologic data gathered from field observations. Laboratory activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze earth science data. Additional Fees: $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Describe how the scientific method has led to our current understanding of Earth’s structure and processes. Interpret the origin and distribution of minerals, rocks and geologic resources. Describe the theory of plate tectonics and its relationship to the formation and distribution of Earth’s crustal features. Quantify the rates of physical and chemical processes acting on Earth and how these processes fit into the context of geologic time. Communicate how surface processes are driven by interactions among Earth’s systems (e.g., the geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere). Identify and describe the internal structure and dynamics of Earth. Describe the interaction of humans with Earth (e.g., resource development or hazard assessment). Classify rocks and minerals based on chemical composition, physical properties, and origin. Apply knowledge of topographic maps to quantify geometrical aspects of topography. Identify landforms on maps, diagrams, and/or photographs and explain the processes that created them. Differentiate the types of plate boundaries and their associated features on maps and profiles and explain the processes that occur at each type of boundary. Identify basic structural features on maps, block diagrams and cross sections and infer how they were created. Demonstrate the collection, analysis, and reporting of data.
	GEOL 1404 - Historical Geology 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours. Prerequisites: GEOL 1303 or GEOL 1403 R W M A comprehensive survey of the history of life and major events in the physical development of Earth as interpreted from rocks and fossils. This laboratory-based course accompanies GEOL 1304, Historical Geology. Laboratory activities will introduce methods used by scientists to interpret the history of life and major events in the physical development of Earth from rocks and fossils. Additional Fees: $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Describe how the application of the scientific method has led to our current understanding of Earth history. Explain the historical development of Geology as a science and how it was influenced by early interpretations of fossils and the theory of evolution. Communicate how principles of relative and numerical age dating have been used to develop the Geologic Time Scale. Describe the processes involved in the formation and differentiation of the Earth and identify major milestones in the physical evolution of the planet. Identify the major milestones in the evolution of life from its initial inorganic stages, through development of the major animal and plant groups, to mass extinctions. Explain how rocks and fossils are used to interpret ancient environments. Identify the major tectonic events in the geologic evolution of North America. Classify and interpret depositional environments using sedimentary rocks and fossils. Taxonomically classify samples of geologically important fossil groups and use them to interpret the age of rocks on the Geologic Time Scale. Apply relative and numerical age-dating techniques to construct geologic histories including the correlation of stratigraphic sections. Reconstruct past continental configurations. Integrate multiple types of data to interpret Earth history.
Geographic Information Systems
	GISC 1311 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours. Introduction to basic concepts of vector GIS using several industry specific software programs including nomenclature of cartography and geography. ArcGIS® software will be used. Additional Fees: Lab fee $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Explain basic concepts of using GIS in mapping the earth in spatial terms and populating the GIS’s system to access data in the GIS’s system using an appropriate software package on a personal computer. Capture positional and attribute information with correct and accurate geographic referencing. Convert geographic information among several coordinate systems. Acquire GIS’s system information from databases, existing maps, and the Internet. Annotate output for finished maps, documents, and reports.
	GISC 1321 - Introduction to Raster-Based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours. Instruction in GIS data sets including raster-based information such as images or photographs, acquisitions of such data, and processing and merging with vector data. Additional Fees: Lab fee $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Relate current capabilities of satellites for collecting images and photographs. Summarize processing of imagery to produce a thematic map. Explain georeferencing of photos or images to maps. Operate effectively one or more image processing software packages. Interpret photos and images to produce map data. Analyze geographic information collected in raster format. Merge photographic information correctly in existing raster formats.
	GISC 1401 - Cartography and Geography in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) 4 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours. Introduction to the principles of cartography and geography. Emphasis on global reference systems and the use of satellites for measurements and navigation. Additional Fees: Lab fee $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Explain the basic concepts of accuracy, precision, and scale in GIS/GPS. Summarize GPS evaluations and the operating environment for GPS.. Create spatial data with real time GPS data. Recognize discrepancies in data presentations. Import GPS data into GIS. Evaluate data before transformation for scale and accuracy. Measure “real world” distance and area on maps and correctly relate the two. Acquire geographic information directly using GPS and merge it with existing information. Manage the geographic information in a dynamic database situation.
	GISC 2301 - Data Acquisition & Analysis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours. Prerequisites: GISC 1301 and GISC 1311 . 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. Additional Fees: Lab fee $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Explain the purpose of metadata. Outline national and international data infrastructure and census data. Summarize how to select and evaluate data according to source and quality. Collect and analyze metadata sets for a project. Formulate geographic-based database queries. Establish an audit trail. Use geographic information in decision making. Design a data acquisition project, and utilize datums, coordinate systems, and mapping projections.
	GISC 2311 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 3 lab hours. Prerequisites: GISC 1301 and GISC 1311 . Application of GIS technology to real workplace applications from public and private sector. Completion of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) fieldwork required for lab exercises. Additional Fees: Lab fee $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Relate the use of GIS for infrastructure management. Recognize the meaning of accuracy and precision in different applications. Use GIS/GPS for infrastructure management. Complete a “real world” project. Create presentations of geographic information. Reduce digital field data to produce final plans and reports. Write technical reports which will accompany the presentation of the geographic information. Produce finished reports on various printers and plotters.
	GISC 2320 - Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours. Prerequisites: GISC 1301 and GISC 1311 . This course focuses on the study of spatial data structures and the display, manipulation, and analysis of geographic information. Students will study the technical aspects involved in spatial data handling, analysis and modeling. Instruction will include theories and procedures associated with the implementation and management of GIS projects. A variety of GIS software packages will be used in the laboratory. Additional Fees: Lab fee $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Describe the terms, concepts, commands, and procedures of Geographic Information Systems software. Import, generate and project spatial data sets. Obtain spatial data from available sources. Demonstrate topological editing. Develop tables, plots and thematic map compositions.
Government
	GOVT 2304 - Introduction to Political Science 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R W M-College Algebra Introductory survey of the discipline of political science focusing on the scope, and methods of the field, and the substantive topics in the discipline including the theoretical foundations of politics, political interaction, political institutions, and how political systems function. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Define and apply political terms and concepts. Define political science and identify the subfields. Compare and contrast different political systems and institutions. Apply the methods used to study politics. Critically interpret and analyze contemporary political issues and problems.
	GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R W Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United States. Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system. Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice. Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the Federal government. Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political parties in the political system. Analyze the election process. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Analyze issues and policies in U.S. policies.
	GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R W Origin and development of the Texas Constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy, and the political culture of Texas. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Describe state and local political systems and their relationship with the Federal government. Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice in Texas. Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas government. Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political parties in Texas. Analyze the state and local election process. Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
Health Information/Medical Records
	HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology I 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. Study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviation and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Identify, pronounce, and spell medical terms; use terms in context; utilize prefixes, suffices, root words, and plurals to construct medical terms; analyze medical terms; translate abbreviations; and interpret symbols.
Health Professions
	HPRS 1201 - Introduction to Health Professions 2 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. This course is an overview of the roles of various members of the health care system, educational requirements, employment opportunities and issues affecting the delivery of health care. This course is intended for individuals who are either entering the health care field for the first time, already in the workforce but are transitioning into the health field, and those who are moving into Health Care Administration. It is being offered as an Internet course. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Identify the roles of various health care professionals; outline state and national credentialing and licensing requirements; describe legal and ethical issues affecting the practice of health care professionals; give examples of professionalism; and define the rights and responsibilities of health care professionals.
History
	HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R W A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Create an argument through the use of historical evidence. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history.
	HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R W A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U.S. foreign policy. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Create an argument through the use of historical evidence. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history.
	HIST 2301 - Texas History 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R W A survey of the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of Texas from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Themes that may be addressed in Texas History include: Spanish colonization and Spanish Texas; Mexican Texas; the Republic of Texas; statehood and secession; oil, industrialization, and urbanization; civil rights; and modern Texas. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Create an argument through the use of historical evidence. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on Texas history.
	HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R W A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from human origins to the 17th century. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization I include the cultural legacies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, Islamic civilizations, and Europe through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformations. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Create an argument through the use of historical evidence. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, and cultural forces on this period of Western history.
	HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R W A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from the 17th century to the modern era. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization II include absolutism and constitutionalism, growth of nation states, the Enlightenment, revolutions, classical liberalism, industrialization, imperialism, global conflict, the Cold War, and globalism. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Create an argument through the use of historical evidence. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, and cultural forces on this period of western history
Human Resources
	HRPO 1311 - Human Relations 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. Practical application of the principles and concepts of the behavioral sciences to interpersonal relationships in the business and industrial environment. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Evaluate human relations including diversity, attitudes, self-esteem, and interpersonal skills. Identify the causes and effects of stress in the workplace. Identify communication and decision-making skills. Describe how theories of motivation and human behavior impact strategies of change management.
	HRPO 2301 - Human Resources Management 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. Behavioral and legal approaches to the management of human resources in organizations. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Explain the development of human resources management. Explain current methods of job analysis, recruitment, selection, training/development, performance management, promotion and separation. Describe management’s ethical, social, and legal responsibilities. Explain methods of compensation and benefits planning. Describe the role of strategic human resource planning.
	HRPO 2307 - Organizational Behavior 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. The analysis and application of organizational theory, group dynamics, motivation theory, leadership concepts, and the integration of interdisciplinary concepts from the behavioral sciences. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Explain organizational theory as it relates to management practices, employee relations and structure of the organization to fit its environment and operation. Analyze leadership styles and determine their effectiveness in employee situations. Identify methods in resolving organizational problems. Describe the impact of corporate culture on employee behavior. Analyze team dynamics, team building strategies, and cultural diversity.
Humanities
	HUMA 1301 - Introduction to the Humanities I 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. R W An exploration of human values significant to western civilization, including influences of Asian and African cultures through great works of philosophy, architecture, literature, music and the visual arts from prehistory to the twentieth century. Interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of factors critical to the formulation of values of the individual and society. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Heighten the student’s awareness of the philosophical and artistic sources of western culture. Enlarge the student’s arts and philosophy vocabularies. Encourage the students to examine their personal values in light of their cultural background while deepening their respect for other countries’ value systems.
	HUMA 1315 - Fine Arts Appreciation 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours. This course is an exploration of the purposes and processes in the visual and performing arts (such as music, painting, archiecture, drama, and dance) and the ways in which they express the values of cultures and human experience. Measurable Learning Outcomes: Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will: • Employ formal elements and principles to critically analyze various works of the visual and performing arts. • Articulate the creative process of artistic works as expressions of human experience and cultural values. • Demonstrate an understanding of the aesthetic principles that guide the creation of, and response to, the arts. • Describe the relationship of the arts to everyday life.
Information Technology
	IMED 1316 - Web Design I 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. Instruction in web page design and related graphic design including mark-up languages, and browser issues. Additional Fees: Lab fee $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Identify how the Internet functions with specific attention to the file transfer. Apply design techniques in the creation and optimization of graphics and other embedded elements. Demonstrate the use of World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) formatting and layout standards. Design, create, test, and maintain a web site.
	IMED 2309 - Internet Commerce 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 1 lab hours. Prerequisites: IMED 2315 and ITSW 2337 An overview of the Internet as a marketing and sales tool with emphasis on developing a prototype for electronic commerce. Topics include dynamic data integration, data collection, and on-line transactions. This course is offered in the spring semester. Additional Fees: Lab fee $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Perform audience analysis. Identify marketing objectives. Evaluate strategies for secure data transfer. Design a web project to interact with a database.
	IMED 2311 - Portfolio Development 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. Preparation and enhancement of portfolio to meet professional standards, development of presentation skills, and job-seeking techniques. This course uses Adobe Acrobat, DreamWeaver, Photoshop, and audio/video software. This course is offered in the spring semester. Additional Fees: Lab fee $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Identify current industry requirements for employment. Develop a presentation portfolio. Articulate the advantages of membership in a professional organization.
	IMED 2315 - Web Design II 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. Prerequisites: IMED 1316 Mark-up language and advanced layout techniques for creating web pages. Emphasis on identifying the target audience and producing web sites, according to accessibility standards, cultural appearance, and legal issues. This course is offered in the spring semester. Additional Fees: Lab fee $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate the use of World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards for style, accessibility, layout, and formatting. Build web pages with dynamic customization capabilities. Develop web sites designed for usability and cultural diversity. Use design strategies for search engine optimization.
	INEW 2338 - Advanced Java Programming 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. Prerequisites: ITSE 2317 A continuation of JAVA programming techniques such as servlets, and advanced graphical functions. This course is offered in the fall semester. Additional Fees: Lab fee $24 Measurable Learning Outcomes: Design, write, and test documented JAVA programs and servlets. Use advanced graphic functions.

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DSVT 1265 - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician

DSVT 1364 - Practicum I (deactivate Spring 2018)

DSVT 1365 - Practicum II (deactivate Spring 2018)

DSVT 2330 - Non-Invasive Cerebral Vascular Evaluation

DSVT 2335 - Advanced Non-Invasive Vascular Technology

DSVT 2418 - Non-Invasive Peripheral Vascular Evaluation

DSVTL 2330 - Non-Invasive Cerebral Sonography Lab

DSVTL 2335 - Advanced Vascular Sonography Lab

DSVTL 2418 - Non-Invasive Peripheral Vascular Evaluation Lab

DRAM 1120 - Theater Practicum I

DRAM 1121 - Theater Practicum II

DRAM 1310 - Introduction to Theater

DRAM 1330 - Stagecraft I

DRAM 1341 - Make-up

DRAM 1351 - Acting I

DRAM 1352 - Acting II

DRAM 2331 - Stagecraft II

DRAM 2336 - Voice for the Theater

DRAM 2366 - Development of the Motion Picture I

ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics

ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics

EMSP 1147 - Pediatric Life Support

EMSP 1149 - Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support

EMSP 1160 - Clinical-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician

EMSP 1162 - Clinical-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician

EMSP 1263 - Clinical-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician

EMSP 1305 - Emergency Care Attendant

EMSP 1355 - Trauma Management

EMSP 1356 - Patient Assessment and Airway Management

EMSP 1438 - Introduction to Advanced Practice

EMSP 1501 - Emergency Medical Technician

EMSP 2135 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

EMSP 2163 - Clinical - Emergency Medical

EMSP 2243 - Assessment Based Management

EMSP 2260 - Clinical - Emergency Medical EMT Paramedic

EMSP 2305 - EMS Operations

EMSP 2306 - Emergency Pharmacology

EMSP 2358 - Critical Care Paramedic

EMSP 2430 - Special Populations

EMSP 2434 - Medical Emergencies

EMSP 2460 - Clinical-Emergency Medical EMT Paramedic

EMSP 2544 - Cardiology

ENGL 1301 - Composition I

ENGL 1302 - Composition II

ENGL 2307 - Creative Writing I

ENGL 2308 - Creative Writing II (Inactive effective spring 2017)

ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing

ENGL 2322 - British Literature I

ENGL 2323 - British Literature II

ENGL 2327 - American Literature I

ENGL 2328 - American Literature II

ENGL 2332 - World Literature I

ENGL 2333 - World Literature II

ENVR 1101 - Environmental Science Laboratory I

ENVR 1301 - Environmental Science I

FREN 1411 - Beginning French I

FREN 1412 - Beginning French II

FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I: Oral Expression, Reading and Composition

FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II: Oral Expression, Reading and Composition

GEOG 1300 - Principles of Geography (Inactive spring 2017)

GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography

GEOG 1302 - Human Geography (Title Change from Cultural Geography)

GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography

GEOG 2389 - Academic Cooperative

GEOL 1101 - Earth Science for Non-Science Majors I (Lab)

GEOL 1102 - Earth Science for Non-Science Majors II (Lab)

GEOL 1103 - Physical Geology Laboratory (deactivate Fall 2017)

GEOL 1104 - Historical Geology Laboratory (deactivate Fall 2017)

GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I

GEOL 1302 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors II

GEOL 1303 - Physical Geology (deactivate Fall 2017)

GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology (deactivate Fall 2017)

GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology

GEOL 1404 - Historical Geology

GISC 1311 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

GISC 1321 - Introduction to Raster-Based Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

GISC 1401 - Cartography and Geography in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS)

GISC 2301 - Data Acquisition & Analysis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)