Jun 01, 2024  
2012 - 2013 CNM Catalog June 2012, Volume 45 
    
2012 - 2013 CNM Catalog June 2012, Volume 45 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

Course Descriptions


 

Respiratory Therapy

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

  
  • RT 1510 - Respiratory Therapy Principles and Practices II

    0 credit hour(s)
    (Corerequisite: RT 1030  + RT 1540 RT 1570  + RT 1590 )

    Emphasizes airway management, pulmonary function testing, arterial puncture and blood gas analysis. Includes administering and home care therapy. Students practice respiratory care procedures using state of the art equipment in the learning laboratory under simulated patient situations.
  
  • RT 1540 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology I

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisites: RT 1030  + RT 1510  + RT 1570  + RT 1590 )

    Presents pathophysiology and management of patients with pulmonary diseases from the perspective of a physician including causes, signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatments and prognosis for patients with these problems. Specific topics include: basic concepts of COPD, preparing a case study, chest X-ray interpretation lung defense mechanisms, asthma, chest and lung malignancies, pneumonia, post-OP Complications and restrictive lung disease.
  
  • RT 1570 - Respiratory Therapy Principles and Practices II

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: RT 1010  + RT 1070  + RT 1020  + RT 1090 ) (Corequisites: RT 1030  + RT 1510  + RT 1540  + RT 1590 )

    Emphasizes airway management, pulmonary function testing, arterial puncture and blood gas analysis. Includes administering and home care therapy. Students practice respiratory care procedures using state of the art equipment in the learning laboratory under simulated patient situations. (45 theory hours/45 lab hours)
  
  • RT 1590 - Clinical Experiences II

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisites: RT 1030  + RT 1510  + RT 1570  + RT 1540 )

    Provides supervised clinical experiences in area hospitals and health care facilities related to second term courses. (0 theory hours/180 clinical hours)
  
  • RT 1592 - Supplemental Skills Lab

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

    Provides first-year Respiratory Therapy students the opportunity for additional learning and practice of respiratory therapy skills in the campus laboratory.
  
  • RT 2010 - Advanced Respiratory Therapy I

    0 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: RT 2040 RT 2070  + RT 2090 )

    Presents basic concepts of adult care medicine including adult intensive care and pathophysiology of diseases, introduction to concepts of positive pressure ventilation and advanced airway care. Introduction to positive pressure mechanical ventilation equipment and procedures related to basic critical care medicine for adults using state of the art equipment and computer simulations in the learning laboratory.
  
  • RT 2040 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology II

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisites: RT 2010 /RT 2070  + RT 2090 )

    Presents pathophysiology and management of patients with pulmonary diseases from the perspective of a physician including causes, signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatments, and prognosis for patients with these problems. Specific topics include: adult ventilator monitoring assessment, sleep apnea, complications of mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation.
  
  • RT 2070 - Advanced Respiratory Therapy I

    4 credit hour(s)


    (Prerequisites: RT 1030  + RT 1510  + RT 1570  + RT 1540  + RT 1590 ) (Corequisites: RT 2010  + RT 2040  + RT 2090 )

    Presents basic concepts of adult care medicine including adult intensive care and pathophysiology of diseases, introduction to concepts of positive pressure ventilation and advanced airway care. Introduction to positive pressure mechanical ventilation equipment and procedures related to basic critical care medicine for adults using state of the art equipment and computer simulations in the learning laboratory.
    Note(s)
    • 45 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

     

  
  • RT 2090 - Advanced Clinical Experiences I

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: RT 2010 /RT 2070  +RT 2040 )

    Introduces skills for basic respiratory care in adult care settings with emphasis on problem solving and decision-making skills, patient evaluation skills and the evaluation of therapeutic care plans and initiating life support systems.
    Note(s)
    180 clinical hours
  
  • RT 2092 - Advanced Supplemental Skills Lab

    1 credit hour(s)
    Provides second-year Respiratory Therapy students the opportunity for additional learning and practice of respiratory therapy skills in the campus laboratory.
  
  • RT 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    3-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • RT 2097 - Independent Study

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

    Provides opportunity for independent study in respiratory care such as preparation for licensing/credentialing exams.
  
  • RT 2098 - Internship

    3-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Allows graduates of the AS RT program to continue learning experiences in conjunction with the UNM Health Sciences Center, Graduates will participate in nationally funded research projects that explore diagnosis, treatment, education and research.
  
  • RT 2410 - Advanced Respiratory Therapy II

    0 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: RT 2440 RT 2470  + RT 2490 )

    Presents cardiopulmonary assesment and diagnosis in advanced critical care including correlation of cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology with evaluation of cardiopulmonary function. Presents clinical assessment techniques in advanced critical care, cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, hemodynamic monitoring and and advanced cardiac life support using state of the art equipment and computer simulation in the learning laboratory.
  
  • RT 2440 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology III

    1 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RT 2410 /RT 2470  + RT 2490 )

    Presents pathophysiology and management of patients with pulmonary diseases from the perspective of a physician including causes, signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatments and prognosis for patients with these problems, chest trauma, ACLS, pneumothorax, pulmonary vascular disease, Cor Pulmonale, sepsis syndrome, EKG interpretation.
  
  • RT 2470 - Advanced Respiratory Therapy II

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: RT 2010 /RT 2070 , RT 2090 , RT 2040 ) (Corequisite: BIO 2310 /BIO 2392 , RT 2410  + RT 2440  + RT 2490 )

    Presents cardiopulmonary assessment and diagnosis in advanced critical care including correlation of cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology with evaluation of cardiopulmonary function. Presents clinical assessment techniques in advanced critical care, cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, hemodynamic monitoring and advanced cardiac life support using state of the art equipment and computer simulation in the learning laboratory.
    Note(s)
    45 theory + 45 lab hours
  
  • RT 2490 - Advanced Clinical Experiences II

    4 credit hour(s)
    RT 2440  (Corequisite: RT 2410 /RT 2470  + RT 2490)

    Introduces skills for advanced respiratory care in adult critical care clinical settings with emphasis on problem-solving and decision-making skills. Experiences include cardiopulmonary function monitoring and maintaining life support systems.
    Note(s)
    180 clinical hours
  
  • RT 2810 - Advanced Respiratory Therapy III

    0 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RT 2490 ). RT 2870  (Corequisite: RT 2840  + RT 2890 )

    Presents concepts of critical care medicine for children and infants including theory of life support systems. Presents concepts of rehabilitative practice for patients with chronic cardiopulmonary diseases. Introduces strategies for successful completion of national board exams. Presents mechanical ventilation procedures related to critical care medicine for children and infants using state of the art equipment and computer simulations in the learning laboratory.
  
  • RT 2840 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology IV

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: RT 2810 /RT 2870  + RT 2890 )

    Presents pathophysiology and management of patients with pulmonary diseases from the perspective of a physician including causes, signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatments and prognosis for patients with these problems. Specific topics include: IRDS/BPD, cystic fibrosis, CHF,CO poisoning, neuromuscular disease, trauma & burn, COPD, respiratory failure, ARDS.
  
  • RT 2870 - Advanced Respiratory Therapy III

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: RT 2410  + RT 2470  + RT 2440  + RT 2490 ) (Corequisites: RT 2840  + RT 2890  + RT 2810 )

    Presents concepts of critical care medicine for children and infants including theory of life support systems. Presents concepts of rehabilitative practice for patients with chronic cardiopulmonary diseases. Introduces strategies for successful completion of national board exams. Presents mechanical ventilation procedures related to critical care medicine for children and infants using state of the art equipment and computer simulation in the learning laboratory. (45 theory hours/45 lab hours)
  
  • RT 2890 - Advanced Clinical Experiences III

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: RT 2810 /RT 2870  + RT 2840 )

    Introduces skills for respiratory care in pediatric and neonatal critical care environments including initiation, monitoring and maintaining life support systems. Introduces clinical experiences with conducting pulmonary rehabilitation. Includes independent study project in an area of respiratory care and supervised mentorship experiences.
    Note(s)
    180 clinical hours

Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

School of Applied Technologies

  
  • SMAP 1115 - Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

    5-7 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: current full-time employment in the sheet metal industry or department approval)

    Provides 75-105 hours of related classroom instruction. Instruction covers safety, trade math, sheet metal processes, triangulation layout, radial line layout, parallel line layout, blueprint reading, and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association (SMACNA) manuals.
  
  • SMAP 1125 - Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

    5-7 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: current full-time employment in the sheet metal industry or department approval)

    Provides 75-105 hours of related classroom instruction. Instruction covers safety, trade math, sheet metal processes, triangulation layout, radial line layout, parallel line layout, blueprint reading, and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association (SMACNA) manuals.
  
  • SMAP 1215 - Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

    5-7 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: current full-time employment in the sheet metal industry or division approval)

    Provides 75-105 hours of related classroom instruction. Instruction covers safety, trade math, sheet metal processes, triangulation layout, radial line layout, parallel line layout, blueprint reading, and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Assn. (SMACNA) manuals.
  
  • SMAP 1225 - Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

    5-7 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: current full-time employment in the sheet metal industry or department approval)

    Provides 75-105 hours of related classroom instruction. Instruction covers safety, trade math, sheet metal processes, triangulation layout, radial line layout, parallel line layout, blueprint reading, and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association (SMACNA) manuals.
  
  • SMAP 1315 - Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

    5-7 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: current full-time employment in the sheet metal industry or department approval)

    Provides 75-105 hours of related classroom instruction. Instruction covers safety, trade math, sheet metal processes, triangulation layout, radial line layout, parallel line layout, blueprint reading, and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association (SMACNA) manuals.
  
  • SMAP 1325 - Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

    5-7 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: current full-time employment in the sheet metal industry or department approval)

    Provides 75-105 hours of related classroom instruction. Instruction covers safety, trade math, sheet metal processes, triangulation layout, radial line layout, parallel line layout, blueprint reading, and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association (SMACNA) manuals.
  
  • SMAP 1415 - Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

    5-7 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: current full-time employment in the sheet metal industry or department approval)

    Provides 75-105 hours of related classroom instruction. Instruction covers safety, trade math, sheet metal processes, triangulation layout, radial line layout, parallel line layout, blueprint reading and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association (SMACNA) manuals.
  
  • SMAP 1425 - Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

    5-7 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: current full-time employment in the sheet metal industry or department approval)

    Provides 75-105 hours of related classroom instruction. Instruction covers safety, trade math, sheet metal processes processes, triangulation layout, radial line layout, parallel line layout, blueprint reading and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association (SMACNA) manuals.

SkillsUSA/VICA

School of Applied Technologies

  
  • VICA 2174 - Professional Development

    1 credit hour(s)
    Emphasizes development of goals and commitments, personal awareness, time management, organization and communication.
  
  • VICA 2175 - Leadership

    1 credit hour(s)
    Reviews committee work including agenda setting, parliamentary procedures, team building; participation in community service projects and improvement of communication skills.
  
  • VICA 2176 - Career Planning

    1 credit hour(s)
    Introduces career information, report writing, conducting interviews, employment skills, communication improvement and interaction with business and industry.
  
  • VICA 2178 - Civic Responsibility

    1 credit hour(s)
    Covers various community services in planning and carrying out a community project.

Sociology

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

  
  • SOC 1101 - Introduction To Sociology

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

    Introduces basic concepts and theories of contemporary sociology: culture, socialization, social groups, deviance, race and ethnicity gender, age, family, medicine and religion.
  
  • SOC 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or equivalent)

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • SOC 2205 - Crime Public Policy and the Criminal Justice System

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: SOC 1101 )

    Discusses key criminological concepts, the measurement of crime and delinquency, the distribution of crime in society, victimization, public opinion, the criminal justice system, crime control strategies and policies.
  
  • SOC 2211 - Social Problems

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores . Recommended prerequisite: SOC 1101 )

    Analyzes a range of social problems in contemporary U.S. society: racism and prejudice, crime and delinquency, mental disorders, family changes, poverty and substance abuse.
  
  • SOC 2212 - Juvenile Delinquency

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: SOC 1101 )

    Emphasizes theories of juvenile delinquency, child abuse, the juvenile justice system, probation, treatment and corrections for juveniles.
  
  • SOC 2213 - Deviant Behavior

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores . Recommended prerequisite: SOC 1101 )

    Examines theories of deviance and behaviors such as rape, murder, theft, drug use, alcoholism, prostitution, mental disorders and suicide.
  
  • SOC 2215 - Criminology

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: SOC 1101 )

    Examines causes of crime based on sociological factors, the various faces of crime, the criminal past and present and criminology theory.
  
  • SOC 2216 - Ethnic and Minority Groups

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores . Recommended prerequisite: SOC 1101 )

    Examines relationships among majority and minority and ethnic groups: prejudice, discrimination, stereotyping, pluralism and social mobility.
  
  • SOC 2221 - Global Issues

    3 credit hour(s)


    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores )

    (Recommended Prequisite: SOC 1101 )

    Examines the global context of patterns of development and the consequences of globalization. Topics include global conflict, the rise of global capitalism, the impact of globalization on government, and inequality.

  
  • SOC 2225 - Sociology of Family

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

    Presents major theories of the family and the status of the modern family in an era of varied family forms.
  
  • SOC 2230 - Society and Personality

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores . Recommended prerequisite: SOC 1101  or PSY 1105 )

    Introduces topics in social psychology, such as personality theories, concepts of self, human relationships, small group dynamics and organizational theories.
  
  • SOC 2235 - Sociology of Gender

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores . Recommended prerequisite: SOC 1101  or PSY 1105 )

    Focuses on the nature and content of gender in the U.S.: theoretical viewpoints from the social sciences applied to issues of socialization, family, culture, media, education, work, politics and economics. Discusses the impact of gender differentiation on personality development and social interaction.
  
  • SOC 2280 - Social Science Research

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: SOC 1101 )

    Introduces decision making processes and tools involved in social science research, including surveys, field research, experiments and use of existing sources.

Spanish

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

  
  • SPAN 1101 - Beginning Spanish

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

    Introduces listening, speaking and grammatical skills for students with no previous exposure to Spanish. Includes an online workbook and lab manual.
  
  • SPAN 1102 - Beginning Spanish II

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: SPAN 1101  or Spanish placement score of 51 or higher)

    Continues course of study begun in SPAN 1101 : listening, speaking, grammatical skills. Includes an online workbook and lab manual.
  
  • SPAN 1103 - Beginning Spanish I Conversation

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: SPAN 1102  or department approval)

    Introduces basic conversational skills and practice speaking Spanish.
  
  • SPAN 1111 - Heritage Spanish Language

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

    Designed for students who have been exposed to Spanish in the home and community environments, consider Spanish their heritage language and wish to expand their skills. Emphasizes speaking, reading and grammatical concepts.
  
  • SPAN 1112 - Heritage Spanish Language II

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: SPAN 1101  or SPAN 1111 )

    Continues skills acquisition begun in SPAN 1111 . Emphasizes reading and writing with extension of study of grammatical concepts.
  
  • SPAN 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    3 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • SPAN 2201 - Intermediate Spanish I

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: SPAN 1102  or Spanish placement score of 71 or higher)

    Continues course of study begun in SPAN 1101  and SPAN 1102 . Emphasizes expansion of conversational, reading and writing skills. Includes an online workbook and lab manual.
  
  • SPAN 2202 - Intermediate Spanish II

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: SPAN 2201  or Spanish placement score of 81 or higher)

    Reviews grammar with an emphasis on writing skills. Provides conversational activities to increase fluency.
  
  • SPAN 2203 - Intermediate Spanish II Conversation

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: SPAN 2202  or department approval)

    Emphasizes skills in speaking Spanish.
  
  • SPAN 2277 - The Art and Skill of Translation

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: SPAN 2202  or department approval)

    Introduces the art and profession of translation with a focus on practical translation problems in Spanish. Studies texts from the area of journalism, law, business and literature for translation from Spanish to English and form English to Spanish. Class conducted in Spanish.
  
  • SPAN 2280 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: SPAN 2202  or SPAN 2276 or SPAN 2376  or department approval)

    Presents selected readings from literature written in Spanish by Spanish and Spanish-American authors.
  
  • SPAN 2375 - Accelerated Beginning Spanish

    6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement score or department approval)

    Combines SPAN 1101  and SPAN 1102  in one term. Recommended for language enthusiasts or those who have had exposure to Spanish either in the home or from previous study.
  
  • SPAN 2376 - Accelerated Intermediate Spanish

    6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: SPAN 1102  or SPAN 2375  or department approval)

    Combines SPAN 2201  and SPAN 2202  in one term. Recommended for language enthusiasts or those who have had exposure to Spanish either in the home or from previous study.

Special Education

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

  
  • SPED 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • SPED 2201 - Education of the Exceptional Person

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: RDG 0950  + ENG 0950  or appropriate placement scores ). (Corequisite: SPED 2290 )

    Surveys the characteristics and educational needs of exceptional children, including definition, etiology, characteristics and various educational alternatives for each of the exceptionalities.
  
  • SPED 2233 - Twice Exceptional and Special Populations of Gifted Learners

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: EDUC 2230 )

    Focuses on special populations of gifted learners possessing unique characteristics and needs. Explores the characteristics, identification, and development of appropriate educational services for twice exceptional and special populations of gifted learners. Designed for those students currently working in education
  
  • SPED 2250 - Exceptionalities and Placement

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: Acceptance into the alternative licensure program)

    Focuses on the meanings and concepts associated with learning disabilities and the divergent characteristics and needs of individuals with these disabilities and the implications of these in all learning areas including mathematics and science. Builds a thorough understanding of the different exceptionalities and the developmental stages of children to effectively design programs, placements and transitions. Special emphasis will be placed on identifying various service delivery models related to least restrictive environments. Requires a field experience as part of the course.
  
  • SPED 2256 - Evaluation/Individual Education Plan and Documentation in Special Education

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: SPED 2250 )

    Promotes an understanding of the screening, evaluation, eligibility and re-evaluation process of special needs students. Topics covered include standardization, administration and interpretation of criterion referenced, curriculum-based, authentic and informal assessments, observation and checklist/rating scale. Special emphasis is placed on instructional decision making, IEP documentation and record keeping and implementation. Field experience is required as part of this course.
  
  • SPED 2258 - Classroom and Behavior Management for Students with Special Needs

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: SPED 2250 )

    Promotes the concept of positive behavior supports and environmental management of behavior. Explores the basic procedures for organizing and managing a classroom and addresses specific behavioral techniques used to foster successful student behavior in the classroom and school setting, including data collection, functional behavior assessment and developing effective behavior intervention plans. Requires field experience as part of the course.
  
  • SPED 2260 - Methods and Materials for Special Education

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: SPED 2250 )

    This course presents teaching strategies and materials specific to the cirriculum development for and instruction of students with special needs. The course focuses on designing instruction based on student strengths, assessment of learning needs, intervention at the point of breakdown, task analysis and specific instructional materials that supports student learning. Field experience is required as part of this course.
  
  • SPED 2272 - Reading for Special Learners

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: EDUC 2260 )

    Provides an understanding of concepts and procedures for teaching reading to students with special needs. Emphasis will be placed on formal and informal reading assessment, effective reading practices, research- based reading programs, oral language development, decoding, strategies, phonemic awareness and vocabulary acquisition. Field experience is required as part of this course.
  
  • SPED 2290 - Introduction to Special Education

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: RDG 0950  + ENG 0950  or appropriate placement scores ). (Corequisite: SPED 2201 )

    Provides field experience and seminar in special education settings. Students must pass a background check to successfully complete the course requirements.
  
  • SPED 2390 - Special Education Supervised Field Experience

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

    This course is an advanced supervised fieldwork experience with additional emphasis on collaboration and inclusion. Students are required to meet competencies as defined by the NM Public Education Department through a minimum of 160 contact hours in an approved special education setting. Students will also examine strategies for effective collaboration with parents, colleagues and administrators. Enrollment in this course requires an applications process.
    Note(s)
    160 contact hours

Sportscraft/Small Engine

School of Applied Technologies

  
  • SCSE 1070 - Small Engine Skills Improvement I

    3 credit hour(s)
    Covers the diagnosis and repair of small air-cooled engines, safety, engine identification, special tools, ignition, cooling, lubrication, engine rebuilding and fuel systems.
    Note(s)
    15 theory + 75 lab hours
  
  • SCSE 1075 - Small Engine Skills Improvement II

    3 credit hour(s)
    Presents safe practices in the diagnosis and repair of power equipment, chain saw service and chain sharpening, blower and line trimmer service.
    Note(s)
    15 theory + 75 lab hours

Surgical Technology

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

  
  • ST 1001 - Introduction to Surgical Technology

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prequisite: ENG 1101  + MATH 0930  or appropriate placement scores )

    This course is designed to give the student a broad overview of the responsibilities of the Surgical Technologist and the operating room environment. This will prepare the student for entrance into the Surgical Technology certificate program.
     
  
  
  • ST 1092 - Surgical Technology Lab I

    6 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: ST 1010 )

    Provides opportunity to practice clinical skills and competencies developed in the classroom. Includes surgical technique (setting up the sterile field, scrubbing, gowning and gloving) and standards of practice. Infection prevention and control will be covered plus care of the surgical patient. (270 lab hours per term).
  
  • ST 1510 - Beginning Surgical Technology II

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ST 1092 . (Corequisite ST 1590  + ST 1592 )

    Continues Surgical Technology Theory with a focus on an introduction to surgical procedures with a brief history, relevant anatomy and special considerations for general surgery, obstetrics and gynecological procedures, ophthalmic surgery, otorhinolaryngologic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery.
  
  • ST 1590 - Surgical Technology Clinical I

    8 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ST 1092 ) (Corequisite: ST 1510  + ST 1592 )

    Applies surgical procedure theory and skills in the clinical setting. (360 clinical hours per term).
  
  • ST 1592 - Surgical Technology Lab II

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ST 1092 ) (Corequisite: ST 1510  + ST 1590 )

    Continue to provide an opportunity to practice clinical skills and put into practice the special considerations for general surgery, obstetrics and gynecological procedures, ophthalmic surgery, otorhinolaryngologic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery. (90 lab hours per term).
  
  • ST 2010 - Surgical Technology III

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ST 1592 ) (Corequisite: ST 2090  + ST 2092 )

    Continues Surgical Technology Theory with a focus on an introduction to surgical procedures with a brief history, relevant anatomy and special consideration for genitourinary procedures and surgery, orthopedic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, peripheral vascular surgery and neurosurgery.
  
  • ST 2090 - Surgical Technology Clinical II

    8 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: ST 2010  + ST 2092 )

    Continues to apply surgical procedure theory and skills in the clinical setting with additional opportunities to include specialty areas such as labor and delivery and GI experience. (0 theory hours/360 clinical hours)
  
  • ST 2092 - Surgical Technology Lab III

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisites: ST 2010  + ST 2090 )

    Continue to provide an opportunity to practice clinical skills and put into practice the special considerations for genitourinary procedures and surgery, orthopedic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, peripheral vascular surgery and neurosurgery. (90 lab hours per term).
  
  • ST 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: CM 2205 )

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.

Surveying

School of Applied Technologies

  
  • SUR 1015 - Public Lands Survey System Boundaries

    3 credit hour(s)
    Detailed study of the U.S. Public Land Survey System Instructions with special emphasis on New Mexico. Sectionalized land subdivision, corner restoration and field survey.
  
  • SUR 1017 - Traffic Control and NSPS Survey Technician Certification Prep

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: SUR 1015 )

    Traffic control and safety procedures for surveying and field operations. As well as a review of the common body of knowledge” that is covered in the Level 1 NSPS Survey Technician certification.”

Teaching and Learning Online

  
  • TLOL 1010 - Introduction to Teaching and Learning Online

    1 credit hour(s)
    Department approval.

    Intended for higher education faculty or public school teachers interested in teaching online, this course provides for a basic introduction to online teaching and learning, with a focus on developing the knowledge and skills for effectively engaging students utilizing tools in the Blackboard web-based learning management system.
  
  • TLOL 1015 - Online Curriculum Design and Instruction

    3 credit hour(s)
      or department approval.

    Intended for higher education faculty or public school teachers interested in teaching online, this course applies best practices in designing an online courses, with a focus on developing course content, learning activities, and assessments that achieve instructional objectives.

Theatre

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

  
  • THEA 1119 - Introduction to Technical Theatre

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

    Introduces students to hands-on training in all areas of technical play production; stagecraft (set and property construction, painting, lights, costumes, sound). Classes will be held at CNM’s partner theatre, The Vortex.
  
  • THEA 1120 - Beginning Acting

    3 credit hour(s)
    Recommended prerequisite: THEA 1122  and Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores 

    Provides students with the fundamental physical, vocal and imaginative skills for acting and performing.
  
  • THEA 1121 - Beginning Acting II

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: THEA 1120  or department approval and RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores 

    Continues the study begun in THEA 1120  with emphasis on exploration of the text as the source for theatrical decisions and the effects of those decisions in performance.
  
  • THEA 1122 - Introduction to Theatre

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

    Explores the history and role of theatre past and present including elements that make up a production. Requires students to attend a live theatrical performance.
  
  • THEA 1290 - Theatre Practicum I

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: THEA 1119  or department approval and Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores 

    Complements the hands-on to Technical Theatre training by providing on-the-job technical play production experience. Requires a minimum of 45 hours in a community, professional, or educational theatre production in student’s area of interest.
  
  • THEA 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or equivalent)

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • THEA 2222 - Acting for the Camera

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: THEA 1120  or department approval and Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores 

    Introduces students to techniques specific to performing for the camera while they continue to learn and practice performance skills that apply to acting for both the stage and screen.
  
  • THEA 2258 - Beginning Screenwriting: Short Form

    3 credit hour(s)
    Recommended prerequisite: THEA 1122  and Prerequisite: ENG 1101  or appropriate placement scores 

    Provides the critical ingredients of great dramatic writing that are then adapted to a dramatic form manageable for the emerging screenwriter: the narrative short film.

Truck Driving

School of Applied Technologies

  
  • TRDR 1102 - Basic Operational Theory

    8 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0750  + MATH 0750  + RDG 0750  or appropriate placement scores  or department approval)

    Covers the fundamentals of control systems, hours of service requirements, trip planning, public and employer relations, accident procedures, defensive driving techniques, written commercial driver’s licensing needs and state and federal regulations governing the professional truck driver. (120 theory hours/0 lab hours)
  
  • TRDR 1105 - Class B Basic Operational Theory

    6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0750  + MATH 0750  + RDG 0750  or appropriate placement scores  or department approval)

    Covers the fundamentals of control systems, hours of service requirements, trip planning, public and employer relations, accident procedures, defensive driving techniques, written commercial driver’s licensing needs and state and federal regulations governing the professional Class B CDL truck driver.
  
  • TRDR 1293 - Class A Basic Operational Lab

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: TRDR 1102  + CDL learner’s permit + DOT physical + DOT drug screen + DMV record)

    Covers-on-the-driving-range inspection, basic control, shifting, backing, coupling and uncoupling, hazard perception, visual search, speed and space management, preventative maintenance and handling cargo. Students will received a minimum of 20 hours behind-the-wheel driving time. (0 theory hours/135 lab hours)
  
  • TRDR 1392 - Class A Advanced Operational Practices

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: TRDR 1102  + TRDR 1293 )

    Presents skills needed to cope with hazards of the roadway environment. Course sessions are scheduled during the day, evening and night hours and include driving on mountain grades, urban and rural roads, interstates, and docking facilities. Students will receive a minimum of 30 hour behind-the-wheel driving time. (0 theory hours/90 lab hours)
  
  • TRDR 1692 - Class B Operational Lab

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: TRDR 1105  or TRDR 1102  + Department Approval (Includes verification of Minimum Class B CDL Learners Permit + Current DOT Physical and Drug Screen + acceptable MVD Report)

    Covers on-the-driving-range vehicle inspection, basic control, shifting, backing, coupling and uncoupling, hazard perception, visual search, speed and space management, preventive maintenance and handling cargo. This course will also resents skills needed to cope with hazards of the roadway environment. Course sessions are scheduled during the day, evening and night hours and include driving on mountain grades, urban and rural roads, interstates and docking facilities. Students will receive a minimum of 25 hours behind-wheel time.
    Note(s)
    (135 Lab Hours)
  
  • TRDR 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-7 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • TRDR 2097 - Independent Study

    1-7 credit hour(s)
    Focuses on a specific problem while working with an instructor.
 

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