May 12, 2024  
2013 - 2014 CNM Catalog April 2013, Volume 46 
    
2013 - 2014 CNM Catalog April 2013, Volume 46 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

Course Descriptions


 

Fire Science

School of Health, Wellness, & Public Safety (HWPS)

  
  • FS 2001 - Fire Protection Systems

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Presents an in-depth study of fire protection system design and operation. Discusses a variety of fire suppression and detection systems.
  
  • FS 2003 - Hazardous Materials I

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Covers recognition and identification of hazardous materials and defensive actions to prevent additional injuries and property and/or environmental damage. This course meets selected NFPA and OSHA requirements at the Hazardous Materials Awareness level.
  
  • FS 2008 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems.
  
  • FS 2015 - Firefighter I

    5 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: HLTH 1001  + FS 1817  + FS 1820  + department approval)

    This course meets the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications. Students must pass both a written and practical state-mandated exam. Upon successful completion of both exams students will be awarded an IFSAC certificate that indicates he/she is a nationally certified Firefighter I. (45 theory hours/90 lab hours)
  
  • FS 2095 - Cooperative Education

    3 credit hour(s)
    Employs students at an approval program-related worksite and applies learned theory based upon goals/objectives of the Fire Science program.
  
  • FS 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • FS 2098 - Internship

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Provides opportunity for the student to work as a volunteer in an appropriate fire division. Position is not paid.
  
  • FS 2103 - Hazardous Materials II

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FS 2003  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Covers recognition and identification of hazardous materials and defensive actions to prevent additional injuries and property and/or environmental damage. This course meets selected NFPA and OSHA requirements at the Hazardous Materials Operations level. Students will receive a national IFSAC certification.
    Note(s)
    (Note: Students are required to wear respiratory protection equipment and participate in simulated hazardous materials incidents. Students must complete a pulmonary function test and medical review at the student’s expense. Documentation of the medical evaluation must be submitted prior to simulations.)
  
  • FS 2402 - Managing Community Fire Protection

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Covers legal aspects, program and personnel management, emergency management, EMS and rescue services, code administration, alternative delivery systems, training and trends in the fire service.
  
  • FS 2416 - Command Strategy and Tactics I

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment and extinguishing agents on the fire ground.
  
  • FS 2417 - Command Strategy and Tactics II

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Includes structural fire fighting operations, urban search and rescue, aircraft emergencies and firefighter safety.
  
  • FS 2418 - Command Strategy and Tactics III

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Covers specific incident management techniques including basic fire ground operations involving high occupancy use and mass casualty incidents.
  
  • FS 2422 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950  or appropriate placement score  )

    Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and how they are controlled.
  
  • FS 2530 - Fire Officer 1


    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    The objective of this course is to provide entry-level training in company operations and administration at the first-line supervisory level. Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to find ways to effectively manage human resources; community public relations budgets, reports and planning.
  
  • FS 2625 - Fire Officer 2

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    This course is structured for the fire officer who is ready to assume a leadership role by moving into the middle management level. This course gives the officer more knowledge of management and supervision so that he/she can make basic evaluations of employee relations and assume a proactive role in their department. This course expands on the knowledge base attained in Fire Officer I.
  
  • FS 2805 - Public Safety Response to Terrorism

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Provides instruction for first responders in fire service, emergency medicine, law enforcement and security and related fields who investigate, respond to and mitigate the effects of terrorist incidents to protect the public. Topics include terrorism concepts, weapons of mass destruction scenarios, emergency care, incident command and crime scene management and processing.
  
  • FS 2812 - Fire Investigation

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Focuses on investigative techniques to determine fire cause and origin for structural, vehicle, wildland and hazardous materials fires as well as explosions.
  
  • FS 2813 - Industrial Fire Protection

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Presents in-depth information regarding industrial loss control concepts focusing on industrial fire and safety hazards, hazardous materials, industrial fire brigades, fire division operations at industrial facilities and NFPP, ISFSI and OSHA fire brigade standards.
  
  • FS 2814 - Facilities Inspection

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Emphasizes inspections conforming to NFPA 101: Life Safety Code and applicable NFPA fire codes. Covers general and occupancy-specific requirements.
  
  • FS 2815 - Wildland Patterns and Prevention

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + RDG 0950  + MATH 0930  or appropriate placement score ) (Pre- or corequisite: FS 1504 )

    This course will be taught as a Hybrid (Blackboard) course which will require students to complete weekly tasks on the Internet. This course will provide students with the tools necessary to evaluate burn patterns as they relate to wildland fuels. Students will gain knowledge in fuel categories and their consumption level relating to species found in the Southwest. Furthermore, students will also explore fire mitigation tools as a resource to reduce and eliminate overcrowding, non-native species, and invasive species.
  
  • FS 2820 - Wildland Leadership

    4 credit hour(s)


    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + RDG 0950  + MATH 0930  or appropriate placement score ) (Pre- or corequisite: FS 1504 )  

     

    This course will be taught as a Hybrid (Blackboard) course which will require students to complete weekly tasks on the Internet. This course will provide students with the tools necessary to gain skill to be an effective leader on the fireline. The course will also improve awareness of human performance issues on the fireline so that individual firefighters can integrate more effectively into teams/crews.

  
  • FS 2825 - Wildland Squad Boss Preparation

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + RDG 0950  + MATH 0930  or appropriate placement score ) (Pre- or corequisite: FS 1504 )

    This course is a Distance Learing course. It will provide students with skills necessary to function as an Advanced Firefighter (FFT1). Students will gain detailed information pertaining to air operations, use of portable pumps, hose lays and the duties of a squad boss. A total of three nationally recognized certificates will be issued to students meeting the requirements of the course.
  
  • FS 2830 - Wildland Urban Interface Operations

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + RDG 0950  + MATH 0930  or appropriate placement score ) (Pre- or corequisite: FS 1504 )

    This course will be taught as aHybrid (Blackboard) course which will require students to complete weekly tasks on the Internet. This course will provide students with the tools necessary to evaluate, protect and assess unique hazards in the interface.
  
  • FS 2997 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Focuses on a specific problem working with an instructor.
  
  • FS 2999 - Fire Science Capstone Course

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Preparation of a professional portfolio that demonstrates student’s mastery of technical and core competencies. (Taken during student’s last term)

Fitness Technician

School of Health, Wellness, & Public Safety (HWPS)

  
  • FITT 1010 - Foundations of Exercise Science

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: BIO 1310  + BIO 1392  or department approval)

    Covers how the human body responds and adapts to exercise and physical training. Students will learn how to apply this information to design exercise programs.
    Note(s)
    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FITT 1072 - Kinesiology

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: FITT 1010 )

    Covers the physiological and kinesiological aspects of muscular fitness training. Special emphasis is placed on designing strength, endurance, hypertrophy and power resistance/weight training programs.
    Note(s)
    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FITT 1090 - Fitness Technician Field Experience

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Provides students with a supervised field experience in a fitness setting.
    Note(s)
    • 180 field experience hours

  
  • FITT 1092 - Cardio Kick Boxing

    1 credit hour(s)
    Provides basic instruction in cardiovascular exercise utilizing non-contact kick boxing movements (punches, kicks, footwork, combinations, etc.) Taught at a beginning level for individuals who have never participated in a cardio kickboxing program.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1093 - Weight Training for Women

    1 credit hour(s)
    Introduces weight training designed for women and focuses on the use of free weights and machine exercises to develop muscle endurance, hypertrophy and muscular strength.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term
  
  • FITT 1095 - Cooperative Education

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Employs the student at an approved program-related work site and applies learned theory based on goals and objectives. (0 theory hours/135 lab hours)
  
  • FITT 1096-1996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • FITT 1097 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    Focuses on a specific problem while working with an instructor.
  
  • FITT 1192 - Body Sculpting

    1 credit hour(s)
    Utilizes hand-held weights and exercise bands to tone, define, sculpt and strengthen major muscle groups in an aerobic setting.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1193 - Beginning Step Aerobics

    1 credit hour(s)
    Introduces cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility and body composition for individuals who have never participated in a step aerobics program.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term
  
  • FITT 1292 - Boxing Conditioning

    1 credit hour(s)
    Presents highly intense, non-contact boxing activities covering basic boxing skills (stance and footwork, punches, combinations, ect.) as well as participation in general conditioning activities commonly performed by boxers.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1293 - Fall Prevention Training for Older Adults

    1 credit hour(s)
    Presents a highly structured activity based course to directly address the three sensory systems used for balance through a progressive, multi-faceted approach. In addition to individual assessments, students will develop strength, improve balance and learn strategies to help maintain independence with a renewed confidence for successful aging. Physician release indicating student’s ability to safely participate in moderate intensity physical activity is required.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1393 - Flexibility Training

    1 credit hour(s)
    Increases and maintains joint range of motion as well as facilitates relaxation; includes abdominal training.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1492 - Step/Circuit Combo

    1 credit hour(s)
    Uses a combination of step-aerobics and circuit resistance training with hand weights, resistances tubes and fit ball for individuals looking for a cross-training effect. No previous step experience is required.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term
  
  • FITT 1493 - Fit Ball Training

    1 credit hour(s)
    Uses fit balls, exercise bands, medicine balls and hand weights to improve flexibility, coordination and extremity and core strength.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1572 - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FITT 1010  + FITT 1072  + MATH 0930  or appropriate placement scores )

    Covers methods of assessing health status, cardio- resipiratory and muscular fitness, flexibility and body composition in apparently healthy individuals and prescribing appropriate exercise programs. This is a a capstone course for the certificate program.
    Note(s)
    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FITT 1575 - Exercise Prescription for Special Populations

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: FITT 1572 )

    Reviews the indications and contraindications for assessing and prescribing exercise programs for special populations (elderly, prepubescent children, pregnancy, low back pain, diabetes, spinal cord injury, etc.).
    Note(s)
    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FITT 1592 - Step/Kick Combo

    1 credit hour(s)
    Uses a combination of step-aerobics and cardio kickbox training for individuals looking for a cross training effect. No previous step experience is required.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1593 - Hatha Yoga I

    1 credit hour(s)
    Introduces various techniques of fitness Yoga. Students are responsible for purchasing their own mats.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1692 - Beginning Country Western Dance

    1 credit hour(s)
    Introduces dance basics including the Two-Step, Four-Count Swing, Waltz, Cotton-Eyed Joe, Line-Dance and Polka while learning how to lead and follow and dance with different partners.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1693 - Core Fitness I

    1 credit hour(s)
    Teaches core strength and stabilization as well as improves joint range of motion and facilitate relaxation. Students are responsible for purchasing their own mats.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1792 - Physical Fitness I

    1 credit hour(s)
    Introduces assessment of muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility and body composition. Based on the assessments, the student designs and participates in a self-paced exercise program.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1793 - Core Yoga

    1 credit hour(s)
    Introduction to the various techniques of Pilates-style mat training and fitness Yoga. Students are responsible for purchasing their own mat.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1892 - Fitness for Older Adults

    1 credit hour(s)
    Focuses on individualized, goal-oriented exercise programs for individuals 50 years of age and older based on assessment of muscular and cardiovascular fitness. Use machines, free weights and stretching activities to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, bone mass, balance and overall well-being. Physician release indicating student’s ability to safely participate in moderate intensity physical activity is required.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1893 - Healing Hatha Yoga Stretch and Breath

    1 credit hour(s)
    Applying breathing and concentration, students will work on restoring/maintaining flexibility and strength. This class is ideal for those recovering from injury/illness, people with weight issues and mature person. Students are responsible for purchasing their own mat.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1992 - Circuit Training

    1 credit hour(s)
    Covers structured strength training and aerobics to provide a total body workout within a single format.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1993 - Ultimate Frisbee

    1 credit hour(s)
    Covers rules, techniques and tactics involved in playing Ultimate Frisbee while participating in various conditioning and skill-related drills and semi-competitive games.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1994 - Running Conditioning

    1 credit hour(s)


    Introduces cardio-respiratory fitness, flexibility and body composition for individuals who have never participated in a running program.

    45 Lab Hours

  
  • FITT 2072 - Motor Learning

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prequisite: FITT 1072 )

    This course will emphasize motor learning concepts. Awareness of theories of motor learning will be presented in order to apply those theories in life situations. Emphasis will be placed on the learning process, the learner, and the task to encourage application of these concepts in future working environments. We will use a combination of instructional styles to facilitate learning.
  
  • FITT 2074 - Tests & Measurements

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prequisite: FITT 1072 )

    This course will provide exercise science and physical education professionals, as well as athletic trainers, the knowledge and ability to select and administer fitness, skill, cognitive and effective measurement and evaluation techniques for various populations. Activities include collection and computer analysis of the data.
  
  • FITT 2092 - Physical Fitness II

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FITT 1792 )

    Continuation of FITT 1792 .
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term
  
  • FITT 2093 - Extreme Conditioning

    1 credit hour(s)
    Covers highly intense activities that prepare individuals for the CPAT entrance test and the physical training portion of the firefighter academy.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term
  
  • FITT 2094 - Advanced Weight Training for Women

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FITT 1093 )

    Advanced weight training methods for women focusing on five specific, unique weight training programs and the science behind them to further develop goals in muscle endurance, hypertrophy, strength and power.
    Note(s)
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FITT 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: division approval)

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • FITT 2192 - Fitness for Older Adults II

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FITT 1892 )

    Continuation of FITT 1892  and is designed specifically for individuals 50 years of age and older. Physician release indicating student’s ability to safely participate in moderate intensity physical activity is required.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 2292 - Fitness Yoga

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FITT 1593 )

    Continuation of FITT 1593 - Hatha Yoga I . Students are responsible for purchasing their own mat.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 2293 - Step Challenge

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: FITT 1193  or FITT 1592 )

    A Step Class for the more experienced stepper.
    Note(s)
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FITT 2392 - Pilates-Style Mat Training

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FITT 1693 )

    Continuation of FITT 1693 - Core Fitness I . Students are responsible for purchasing their own mat.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 2394 - Core Mat

    1 credit hour(s)
    Fundamentals of Core-Style Mat Training. Students are responsible for purchasing their own mat.
    Note(s)
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FITT 2492 - Group Exercise Leadership Preparation

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Offers practical skills and experience in guiding groups to safely participate in exercise classes. Prepare students for national certification exams in various fields of group exercise. Spring only. (0 theory hours/45 lab hours)

French

School of Communication, Humanities, & Social Sciences (CHSS)

  
  • FREN 1101 - Beginning French I

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores )

    Introduces development of French language skills emphasizing listening, comprehension and speaking.
  
  • FREN 1102 - Beginning French II

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FREN 1101  or department approval)

    Continues course of study begun in FREN 1101 .
  
  • FREN 1103 - French Conversation

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FREN 1102 )

    Provides students with practice in speaking French at a beginning level. It is designed to give students basic conversational skills while reviewing previously studied structures and vocabulary. The main focus is to provide students with the confidence and language necessary to get along in French-speaking environment, as well as expose them, in a more in-depth way, to various aspects of Francophone culture.
  
  • FREN 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: varies)

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • FREN 2201 - Intermediate French

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FREN 1102  or department approval)

    Emphasizes enhancement of skills from FREN 1102  and further knowledge of the language and culture of France.
  
  • FREN 2202 - Intermediate French II

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FREN 2201  or department approval)

    Continues course of study begun in FREN 2201 .

GED Preparation (non-credit)

  
  • GEDC 0550 - Reading and Writing I

    0 credit hour(s)


    Prerequisite: Lowest level TABE Score in either Reading and/or Language at the NRS 3 level (low intermediate) or completion of GEDR 0250 .

    This is a low intermediate level reading and writing course.  It includes reading practice in constructing meaning from both life skills and prose selections, with an emphasis on vocabulary development.  Also provides writing practice with a variety of language usage activities including mechanics, sentence formation, and paragraph development.

     

    Theory/Lab Hours: 45 theory + 15 lab hours.

     

  
  • GEDC 0650 - Reading and Writing II

    0 credit hour(s)


    Prerequisite: Lowest level TABE score in either Reading and/or Language at the NRS 4 level (high intermediate) or completion of GEDC 0550 , GEDR 0450  or GEDW 0550 .

    Provides reading and writing instruction at the high intermediate level in preparation for the GED exam. Introduces reading in science, social studies, and literature. Includes practice in comprehension, application, analysis, and synthesis. Writing includes the study of sentence and paragraph structure, usage, language mechanics, and organization. Introduces the GED essay.

     

    Theory/Lab Hours: 45 theory hours + 15 lab hours

  
  • GEDI 0196, 0296…0996 - Basic Skills Special Topics


    Presents various topics.
  
  • GEDI 0500 - Basic Skills Integrated

    0 credit hour(s)
    Provides comprehensive practice on basic reading, writing and math skills to help students prepare for the GED examination or improve competencies.
  
  • GEDI 0505 - Basic Skills Learning Center

    0 credit hour(s)
    Includes individualized study and tutoring in basic skills math, reading and/or writing with access to computer, video and audio programs as well as other instructional materials in the Adult Education Learning Center at Main Campus or Montoya Campus.
  
  • GEDI 0520 - GED en Español

    0 credit hour(s)
    Instrucción en español para el examen GED. Esto incluye instrucción en matemáticas, escritura, gramática, y lectura. Tambien incluye instrucción en inglés en preparación para la porción inglés del examen Spanish GED.
  
  • GEDI 0520 - Spanish GED

    0 credit hour(s)
    Prepares students for the GED exam conducted in Spanish, including instruction in math, writing, grammar and reading. Includes some instruction in English mechanics and usage to prepare for the English competency portion of the Spanish GED exam.
  
  • GEDI 0650 - Computer Literacy

    0 credit hour(s)
    Computer Literacy provides instruction in computer skills and prepares students for the computer-based high school equivalency exam. Satisfactory completion is indicated by the ability to type 20 words per minute, send electronic messages, compose, edit and print within a word processing program, and operate within the Windows environment.
  
  • GEDI 0900 - GED Refresher

    0 credit hour(s)
    Covers the five GED subject areas, with a focus on GED math and essay writing skills needed to pass the GED exam.
     
  
  • GEDM 0450 - Math Fundamentals

    0 credit hour(s)
    Reviews the language and basic concepts of math as they relate to addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using whole numbers and decimals.
  
  • GEDM 0550 - Decimals, Fractions and Measurements

    0 credit hour(s)
    Covers low intermediate math concepts focusing on decimals, fractions, measurement applications, data analysis, basic geometry and some pre-algebra.
  
  • GEDM 0650 - Proportions, Percentages and Data Analysis

    0 credit hour(s)
    Presents high intermediate math concepts focusing on proportions, percentages, data analysis, basic geometry and algebra. Includes a thorough review of fractions and decimals.
  
  • GEDM 0850 - GED Math

    0 credit hour(s)
    Focuses on understanding the concepts and types of applied problems found on the GED Math exam.
  
  • GEDR 0250 - Basic Language Skills

    0 credit hour(s)
    Explores basic reading/writing strategies using phonics, development of sight vocabulary and collaborative use of materials in themes relevant to students’ lives.
  
  • GEDR 0450 - Basic Language Skills II

    0 credit hour(s)
    Improves developmental phonics, dictionary skills, grammar, response to reading and self-expression.
  
  • GEDR 0650 - Basic Skills Reading

    0 credit hour(s)
    Analyzes nonfiction and fiction to identify main idea, point of view and organizational patterns. Includes summarizing, drawing conclusions and responding to readings.
  
  • GEDR 0820 - Reading in Language Arts


    Focuses on reading and analysis of literature (short stories, poetry, drama and commentary) with multicultural themes to improve comprehension and to prepare for the Language Arts (Reading) test of the GED.
  
  • GEDR 0830 - Science

    0 credit hour(s)
    Presents physical, life and earth sciences; students learn and use critical thinking skills necessary for success in practical problem solving and on the GED exam.
  
  • GEDR 0840 - Social Studies

    0 credit hour(s)
    Presents history, political science, geography and economics using critical thinking skills necessary for success in practical problem solving and on the GED exam.
  
  • GEDW 0550 - Beginning Writing

    0 credit hour(s)
    Covers the basics of grammar and the beginning writing process.
  
  • GEDW 0650 - Spelling and Grammar

    0 credit hour(s)
    Reviews language mechanics, usage and spelling improvement.
  
  • GEDW 0850 - General Composition

    0 credit hour(s)
    Provides systematic study of the steps in the writing process, focusing on sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, syntax and paragraph development, essay structure and organizational methods.

Geographic Information Systems

School of Applied Technologies

  
  • GIS 1001 - Introduction To GIS

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: IT 1010 )

    Introduces concepts of Geographic Information Systems including applications, components, mapping, data acquisition and data capture. Laboratory component consists of exercises clearly demonstrating a number of typical uses for GIS software. Emphasis on understanding general concepts and theories that can be carried over to any number of existing GIS software packages. Global positioning system hardware and software also introduced. (30 theory hours/45 lab hours)
  
  • GIS 1005 - CAD for GIS

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: CAD 1001 )

    Computer-aided drafted for civil engineering, surveying and land development to create and edit point data, parcel area computations and boundary information.
    Note(s)
    (Theory / Lab Hours 30/45)
  
  • GIS 1006 - Land Information Systems

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: GIS 1001  or department approval)

    This course introduces students to cadastral concepts including land surveys, deeds, survey plats and land record research. This course will also introduce students to the use of Geographic Information Systems software to manage and analyze cadastral data.
  
  • GIS 1010 - Remote Sensing

    3 credit hour(s)


    Prerequisite: GIS 1001 

    Introduces students to basic remote sensing concepts and explores the applications of current technology. Topics to be covered will include basic energy theory, photo interpretation, common image analysis techniques and algorithms, and image classification using GIS and remote sensing software. (30 theory + 45 lab hours per term)

     

  
  • GIS 1096-1996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    • All courses ending in 96 are special topics

  
  • GIS 2001 - Intermediate GIS

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: GIS 1001 )

    Builds upon concepts introduced in GIS 1001 , and introduces vector and raster analysis procedures commonly utilized in Geographic Information Systems.
    Note(s)
    (30 theory +45 lab hours per term)
  
  • GIS 2007 - GIS Applications

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: GIS 1001  or department approval)

    Builds on concepts introduced in GIS 1001  and introduces GIS applications emphasizing 3D visualization, network analysis, scripting and GIS database concepts.
    Note(s)
    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

 

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