Sep 23, 2024  
2014 - 2015 CNM Catalog April 2014, Volume 47 
    
2014 - 2015 CNM Catalog April 2014, Volume 47 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

Course Descriptions


 

Emergency Medical Technician

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

  
  • EMS 2217 - Pharmacology Theory

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: EMS 2203  + EMS 2207  + EMS 2213  + EMS 2223  + EMS 2291 )

    Provides understanding of how chemical agents act upon the body and the theoretical base for administering medications in the emergency setting. Includes pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, therapeutic uses, adverse reactions, precautions and contraindications of medications used in the prehospital setting. Meets or exceeds the cognitive objectives of the National EMS Education Standards and incorporates the NM EMT-Paramedic Scope of Practice.
  
  • EMS 2223 - Advanced Trauma Theory

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: EMS 2203  + EMS 2207  + EMS 2213  + EMS 2217  + EMS 2291 )

    Provides the level of classroom instruction needed to provide advanced care for trauma patients. Includes instruction on the theory of advanced airway management and IV fluid resuscitation. Meets or exceeds the cognitive objectives of the National EMS Education Standards, Prehospital Trauma Life Support and incorporates the NM EMT-Paramedic Scope of Practice.
  
  • EMS 2291 - Intro Paramedic Lab

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: EMS 2203  + EMS 2207  + EMS 2213  + EMS 2217  + EMS 2223 )

    Provides the level of classroom instruction needed to provide advanced care for patients in a clinical setting. Includes instruction on advanced airway management, medication administration, IV fluid resuscitation, and patient assessment. Meets or exceeds the cognitive objectives of the National EMS Education Standards, Prehospital Trauma Life Support and incorporates the NM EMT-Paramedic Scope of Practice. (90 Lab Hours)
  
  • EMS 2303 - Cardiovascular Theory

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite:EMS 2103  or BIO 2310  + EMS 2203  + EMS 2207  + EMS 2213  + EMS 2217  + EMS 2223  + EMS 2291 ) (Pre- or corequisite: EMS 2307  + EMS 2313  + EMS 2390  + EMS 2393  + EMS 2490 )

    Provides the level of classroom instruction needed to provide advanced care for cardiac patients. Includes instruction on the theory of 12-lead ECG interpretation. Meets or exceeds the cognitive objectives of the National EMS Education Standards, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and incorporates the NM EMT-Paramedic Scope of Practice.
  
  • EMS 2307 - Respiratory Theory

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: EMS 2303  + EMS 2313  + EMS 2390  + EMS 2393  + EMS 2490 )

    Provides the paramedic student the skills to properly assess and treat a patient with various respiratory problems. The content will include anatomy and physiology from an EMS perspective.
  
  • EMS 2313 - Neurological Theory

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: EMS 2303  + EMS 2307  + EMS 2390  + EMS 2393  + EMS 2490 )

    Provides the level of classroom instruction needed to provide advanced care for neurological patients. Meets or exceeds the cognitive objectives of the National EMS Education Standards and incorporates the NM EMT- Paramedic Scope of Practice.
  
  • EMS 2380 - Clinical Review I (CR/NC)

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: EMS 2390  + EMS 2490 )

    This course allows time for clinical case review in a classroom setting. Patient assessment strategies, skill performance, and documentation will be reviewed. The course will address patients of all age groups with various medical or traumatic conditions. This course will have an adult focus.
  
  • EMS 2390 - Hospital Clinical I

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: EMS 2303  + EMS 2307  + EMS 2313  + EMS 2393  + EMS 2490 )

    This course provides students with clinical time in local hospitals to administer medications, perform airway skills, perform venous access and assess patients of all age groups with various medical or traumatic conditions. This clinical will have an adult focus.
    Note(s)
    • Criminal background/drug check required.
    • 90 clinical hours

  
  • EMS 2393 - Paramedic Lab I

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: EMS 2303  + EMS 2307  + EMS 2313  + EMS 2390  + EMS 2490 )

    Students will practice simulated patient care related to second and third semester paramedic courses. Students will develop treatment strategies to manage various medical and trauma emergencies. Meets or exceeds the psychomotor objectives of the National EMS Education Standards, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
    Note(s)
    • 135 lab hours

  
  • EMS 2490 - Prehospital Field Clinical I

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: EMS 2303  + EMS 2307  + EMS 2313  + EMS 2390  + EMS 2393 )

    Prepares the paramedic student to be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for patients with common complaints. Under the direction of a field preceptor, the student will learn to safely manage the scene of a prehospital emergency. The student will arrange EMS field time through the clinical coordinator.
    Note(s)
    • 135 clinical hours

  
  • EMS 2503 - Pediatric and Gynecology Theory

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: EMS 2303  + EMS 2307  + EMS 2313  + EMS 2390  + EMS 2393  + EMS 2490  + EMS 2490 ) (Pre- or corequisite: EMS 2507  + EMS 2513  + EMS 2590  + EMS 2593  + EMS 2690  + EMS 2999 )

    Provides the level of classroom instruction needed to provide advanced care for pediatric and obstetric patients. Meets or exceeds the cognitive objectives of the National EMS Education Standards, Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Emergencies for Prehospital Providers (PEPP) and incorporates the NM EMT-Paramedic Scope of Practice.
  
  • EMS 2507 - Environmental Theory

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: EMS 2503  + EMS 2513  + EMS 2590  + EMS 2593  + EMS 2690  + EMS 2999 )

    Provides the level of classroom instruction needed to provide advanced care for patients with experiencing environmental emergencies. Includes instruction on toxicology, hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction. Meets or exceeds the cognitive objectives of the National EMS Education Standards.
  
  • EMS 2513 - Behavioral Emergencies and Communication

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: EMS 2503  + EMS 2507  + EMS 2590  + EMS 2593  + EMS 2690  + EMS 2999 )

    Provides the level of classroom instruction needed to provide advanced care for patients experiencing behavioral emergencies. Includes instruction on effective communication with patients, coworkers and other healthcare professionals. Meets or exceeds the cognitive objectives of the EMT-Paramedic National Standard Curriculum and incorporates the National EMS Education Standards.
  
  • EMS 2580 - Clinical Review II (CR/NC)

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: EMS 2590  + EMS 2690 )

    This course allows time for clinical case review in a classroom setting. Patient assessment strategies, skill performance, and documentation will be reviewed. The course will address patients of all age groups with various medical or traumatic conditions. This course will have a pediatric focus.
  
  • EMS 2590 - Hospital Clinical II

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: EMS 2503  + EMS 2507  + EMS 2513  + EMS 2593  + EMS 2690  + EMS 2999 )

    This course provides students with clinical time in local hospitals to administer medications, perform airway skills, performs venous access, and assess patients of all age groups with various medical or traumatic conditions. This clinical will have a pediatric focus.
    Note(s)
    • 45 clinical hours

  
  • EMS 2593 - Paramedic Lab II

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: EMS 2503  + EMS 2507  + EMS 2513  + EMS 2590  + EMS 2690  + EMS 2999 )

    Students will practice simulated patient care related to second, third, and fourth term semester paramedic courses. Students will develop treatment strategies to manage various medical and trauma emergencies. Meets or exceeds the psychomotor objectives of the National EMS Education Standards, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Pediatric Emergencies for Prehospital Providers (PEPP).
    Note(s)
    • 90 lab hours

  
  • EMS 2690 - Prehospital Field Clinical II

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: EMS 2503  + EMS 2507  + EMS 2513  + EMS 2590  + EMS 2593  + EMS 2999 )

    Prepares the paramedic students to be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for patients with common complaints. Under the direction of a field preceptor, the student will learn to safely manage the scene of a prehospital emergency. The student will arrange EMS field time through the clinical coordinator.
    Note(s)
    • 180 clinical hours

  
  • EMS 2715 - Paramedic Refresher

    2 credit hour(s)
    This is a State of New Mexico approved course. It meets the refresher requirements for EMT-Paramedic licensure renewal. Additionally, this course meets NREMT refresher requirements for EMT-Paramedic certification renewal. Hours in excess of refresher requirements will be awarded CE credit. Students must be licensed paramedics.
    Note(s)
    • Meets the refresher requirements for EMS licensure renewal at the First Responder, EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate and Paramedic levels
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • EMS 2999 - Paramedic Capstone

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: EMS 2503  + EMS 2507  + EMS 2513  + EMS 2590  + EMS 2593  + EMS 2690 )

    The final lab course is for the paramedic student to prepare for the National Registry paramedic exam. Successful completion of this course will allow the student to receive a paramedic completion certificate and take the paramedic exam. Knowledge and skills from the core curriculum courses will be incorporated into the review process to include skills testing, practice test review and scenario testing.
    Note(s)
    • 45 lab hours


English

Courses below the 1000-level - School of Adult & General Education

Courses 1000-level and above - School of Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences

  
  • ENG 0196-0996 - Special Topics

    1-3 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • ENG 0550 - Basic Writing and Reading Skills

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: appropriate placement score )

    Focuses on basic reading and writing for practical use in school and life. Provides students the opportunity to practice reading strategies, improve their sentence and paragraph skills in organized pieces of writing, use computers for word processing and research, practice oral language skills and improve English usage and punctuation.
    Note(s)
    • 45 theory hours
    • 15 lab hours
    • Equivalent to ESOL 0551 

  
  • ENG 0750 - Practical Writing

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0550  or ESOL 0551  or appropriate placement score )

    Focuses on writing tasks related to daily life, school, and the workplace to achieve a variety of practical and academic goals. Presents English grammar, usage and punctuation in the context of the students’ own writing.
    Note(s)
    • 45 theory hours
    • 15 lab hours
    • Equivalent to ESOL 0751 

  
  • ENG 0950 - Essay Writing

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0750  or ESOL 0751  or appropriate placement score )

    Prepares students for first-year college composition by providing practice of the rhetorical and grammatical skills necessary to write purposeful, reader-centered essays. Covers effective use of a writing process in out-of-class essays and in timed, in-class situations. Incorporates readings for discussion of ideas and for information to be used in students’ writing.
    Note(s)
    • 45 theory hours
    • 15 lab hours
    • Equivalent to ESOL 0951 

  
  
  • ENG 1102 - Analytic and Argumentative Writing

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1101  or appropriate placement scores ).

    Emphasizes analytic and argumentative writing with reading and research in exposition and literature.
  
  • ENG 1119 - Technical Communications

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1101  or appropriate placement scores ).

    Introduces study of written and verbal communication in business and industry.
  
  
  • ENG 2096-2996 - Special Topics in Literature

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1101  or appropriate placement scores )

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • ENG 2206 - Popular Literature: Detective Novel

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1101  or appropriate placement scores  or department approval)

    Surveys detective fiction as a literary genre, examining its distinctive traits as they developed in Britain and America.
  
  • ENG 2207 - Popular Literature: Science Fiction

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1101  or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Surveys the science fiction genre, examining its history, its dominant themes and ideas and its most important creators.
  
  • ENG 2208 - Popular Literature: Espionage Fiction

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1101  or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Surveys the development in world literature of espionage fiction, a subgenre of the thriller” whose popularity dates from the World War I era.”
  
  • ENG 2209 - Popular Literature: Western

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1101  or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Surveys the development of and conventions associated with western fiction, short stories and novels set in the American West and featuring themes common to the history, cultures and ethos of the West. The relationship between Western fiction and the Western film will be examined at length as well.
  
  • ENG 2210 - Film as Literature

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1101  or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Presents study of film as visual literature, surveying major trends in the history of film.
  
  • ENG 2213 - Film Genres: Comedy

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1101  or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Surveys the history of film comedy, from early silent films to more recent developments. Examines the artistic, cultural and historical forces that created the genre.
  
  • ENG 2214 - Film Genres: Film Noir

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1101  or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Surveys the film style/genre known as film noir. Investigates the cultural/stylistic origins of noir, its characteristic and conventional elements, its principal subject interests and narrative techniques and representative examples of noir’s evolution in film history.
  
  • ENG 2215 - Film Genres: Hitchcock/Kubrick

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1101  or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Surveys Hitchcock’s and Stanley Kubrick’s films, focusing on their development as directors, their ideas about filmmaking and their influence on world cinema.
  
  • ENG 2216 - Film Genres: World Cinema

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1101  or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Surveys the films from Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Addresses topics of post- colonialism and national identity as well as film history and aesthetics in emerging national cinemas.
  
  • ENG 2219 - Technical Writing

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

    Emphasizes writing in industry, research laboratories, business and other professional settings.
  
  • ENG 2220 - Expository Writing

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

    Focuses on advanced composition, concentrating on critical reading of prose and writing expository and argumentative essays.
  
  • ENG 2221 - Creative Writing: Fiction

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1101  or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Introduces fiction writing as a creative process.
  
  • ENG 2222 - Creative Writing: Poetry

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1101  or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Introduces poetry writing as a creative process.
  
  • ENG 2240 - Traditional Grammar

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

    Surveys traditional grammar, introducing linguistic terminology and methods for identifying and understanding parts of speech, parts of sentences and basic sentence patterns.
  
  • ENG 2250 - Analysis of Literature

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

    Emphasizes methods of literary analysis and critical writing applied to literary techniques, conventions and themes.
  
  • ENG 2251 - Introduction to Dramatic Literature

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1101  or appropriate scores; or department approval)

    Introduces structure and nature of drama as a literary form: Greek, Renaissance, Enlightenment and Modern eras.
  
  • ENG 2252 - Introduction to Shakespeare

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1101  or appropriate placement scores  or department approval)

    Introduces study of Shakespeare’s work: sonnets, tragedies, comedies and histories.
    Note(s)
    • Fall only

  
  • ENG 2262 - Survey of Earlier World Literature

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

    Surveys poetry, fiction and drama from primarily non-English cultures: ca. 1500 B.C. - A.D. 1650.
  
  • ENG 2263 - Survey of Later World Literature

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

    Surveys poetry, fiction and drama from primarily non-English cultures: ca. 1650 to present.
    Note(s)
    • Typically offered Spring term only.

  
  • ENG 2270 - Modern Literature

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

    Surveys American and European literature of the 20th century.
    Note(s)
    • Typically offered Spring term only.

  
  • ENG 2282 - Modern Latin American Literature

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1101  or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Emphasizes chronicles, diaries, drama, poetry, essays and fiction of Latin America from late 19th century to the present.
  
  • ENG 2284 - Survey of Earlier English Literature

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

    Survey British literature from Old English to 1798.
    Note(s)
    • Typically offered Fall term only.

  
  • ENG 2285 - Survey of Later English Literature

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

    Surveys English literature from the late 18th century to the present.
    Note(s)
    • Typically offered Spring term only.

  
  • ENG 2287 - Earlier American Literature

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1102  or department approval)

    Introduces short stories, poetry, drama and nonfiction from colonial U.S. to 1865.
  
  • ENG 2288 - Later American Literature

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

    Continues study of American literature begun in ENG 2287 . Focuses on short stories, poetry, drama, the novel and nonfiction from the 1865 to the present.
    Note(s)
    • Typically offered Fall term only.


Engineering

School of Math, Science & Engineering

  
  • ENGR 1010 - Survey of Engineering Fields

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  + MATH 1310  or appropriate placement score )

    Introduces the engineering design process and exploration of careers in engineering.
    Note(s)
    • Previously ENGR 101

  
  • ENGR 2088 - Engineering Specialty

    1-16 credit hour(s)
    This course is used to transfer approved courses from other colleges and universities to fulfill requirements for the AS Engineering degree. Please contact the School of Math, Science & Engineering for a list of approved courses.
  
  • ENGR 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-3 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • ENGR 2710 - Thermodynamics

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites:  CHEM 1810 /CHEM 1892  + MATH 1715  + PHYS 1810 )

    First and second laws of thermodynamics and their applications to engineering systems. Thermodynamic equilibrium, thermodynamic properties, availability and irreversibility.
  
  • ENGR 2810 - Engineering Statics

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: PHYS 1710 )

    Introduces the following concepts: statics of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions using vector algebra as an analytical tool, centroids, distributed loads, trusses, frames and friction.
  
  • ENGR 2815 - Engineering Dynamics

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENGR 2810 ) (Pre- or corequisite: MATH 2710 )

    Kinematics and kinetics of particles, systems of particles and solid bodies. Force/acceleration, work/energy and impulse/momentum principles. Graphical analysis, mechanisms and vibrations.
  
  • ENGR 2910 - Circuit Analysis

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: CSCI 1151  or CSCI 1152  or CSCI 1153 ) (Pre- or corequisite: PHYS 1810  + MATH 2910 )

    Through lecture and laboratory experiences, this course introduces the following concepts: basic elements and sources, energy and power, Ohm’s law and Kirchhoff’s law resistive networks, node and loop analysis, sinusodial sources and complex representations and three phase circuits.
    Note(s)
    • Previously ENGR 203

  
  • ENGR 2915 - Circuit Analysis II

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENGR 2910  + MATH 2910 )

    Continuation of ENGR 2910 - Circuit Analysis . Differential equation modeling and analysis of linear circuits with sinusoidal inputs (phasors, impedances, admittances, power). Comprehensive treatment of circuit analysis in the frequency domain (Laplace transforms, frequency response, Bode plots, Fourier analysis). Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems.

English as a Second Language

School of Adult & General Education (SAGE)

  
  • ESL 0250 - ESL Literacy

    0 credit hour(s)
    Introduces alphabet, phonemic system, basic vocabulary and simple sentences in meaningful, communicative contexts. For students who have had no previous exposure to written or spoken English.
  
  • ESL 0350 - Beginning ESL

    0 credit hour(s)
    Develops English language skills with an emphasis on pronunciation practice, listening comprehension, conversation and basic grammar.
  
  • ESL 0450 - Low Intermediate ESL

    0 credit hour(s)
    Focuses on practice in communication skills for everyday life, which may include voicing opinions and responding appropriately in conversations on familiar topics, discussing short reading selections, learning and reviewing grammatical skills and conventions of oral and written English.
  
  • ESL 0500 - Integrated ESL

    0 credit hour(s)
    Presents reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammatical skills through group work, paired practice and self-paced instruction. Comprehensive, community-based classes for students at all levels of English proficiency.
  
  • ESL 0505 - ESL Learning Center

    0 credit hour(s)
    Includes individualized study and tutoring in English language skills 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.
  
  • ESL 0550 - High Intermediate ESL

    0 credit hour(s)
    Expands focus on practice in communication skills for everyday life, which may include voicing opinions and responding appropriately in conversations on familiar topics, discussing short reading selections, learning and reviewing grammatical skills and conventions of oral and written English.
  
  • ESL 0600 - Citizenship

    0 credit hour(s)


    Covers English language skills, American history and government. For students who have a high intermediate to advanced level of English and are preparing to become American citizens.


    * Note: Students may also study on an individual basis at Main Campus or Montoya Campus Adult Education Learning Centers.

  
  • ESL 0650 - Low Advanced ESL

    0 credit hour(s)
    Covers English conversation, writing, reading and evaluation of materials and study of advanced grammar in meaningful, communicative contexts.

English for Speakers of Other Languages

School of Adult & General Education

  
  • ESOL 0196-0996 - Special Topics

    1-3 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • ESOL 0350 - Advanced Listening and Speaking Skills for Speakers of Other Languages

    3 credit hour(s)


    (Prerequisite: appropriate placement score )(Recommended course: ESL 0650 )*

    Provides speakers of other languages the opportunity to develop listening and speaking skills in an academic setting. Students will practice note-taking skills, identify key points in a presentation or lecture, participate in academic discussions and debates, complete short oral presentations, and improve pronunciation.

    * Students should have advanced ESL listening/speaking/reading/writing skills to be successful in ESOL 0350.
    Note(s)

    • 45 theory hours
    • 15 lab hours

  
  • ESOL 0450 - Introduction to College English for Speakers of Other Languages

    3 credit hour(s)


    (Prerequisite: appropriate placement score )(Recommended course: ESL 0650 )*

    Provides speakers of other languages the opportunity to develop language and self-advocacy skills for success in college and the workplace.

    * Students should have advanced ESL listening/speaking/reading/writing skills to be successful in ESOL 0450.
    Note(s)

    • 45 theory hours
    • 15 lab hours

  
  • ESOL 0551 - Basic Reading/Writing Skills for Speakers of Other Languages

    3 credit hour(s)


    (Recommended course: ESL 0650  + ESOL 0450  or appropriate placement score )*

    Provides speakers of other languages the opportunity to develop academic language skills. Students practice reading strategies, improve their sentence and paragraph skills in organized pieces of writing, use computers for word processing and research, practice oral language skills, and improve English language usage.

    * Students should have advanced ESL listening/speaking/reading/writing skills to be successful in ESOL 0551.
    Note(s)

    • 45 theory hours
    • 15 lab hours
    • Equivalent to ENG 0550 

  
  • ESOL 0651 - Intensive Grammar for Speakers of Other Languages

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0550  or ESOL 0551  or appropriate placement scores )

    Provides speakers of other languages the opportunity to analyze English sentences based on the principles and concepts of grammar. Students will study grammatical rules of academic English, with emphasis on those elements that relate to writing, such as punctuation and capitalization.
    Note(s)
    • 45 theory hours
    • 15 lab hours

  
  • ESOL 0751 - Practical Writing for Speakers of Other Languages

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0550  or ESOL 0551  or appropriate placement score )

    Provides speakers of other languages the opportunity to complete writing tasks related to daily life, school, and the workplace to achieve a variety of practical and academic goals. Presents English grammar, usage, and punctuation in the context of the students’ own writing.
    Note(s)
    • 45 theory hours
    • 15 lab hours
    • Equivalent to ENG 0750 

  
  • ESOL 0951 - Essay Writing for Speakers of Other Languages

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0750  or ESOL 0751  or appropriate placement score )

    Prepares speakers of other languages for first-year college composition by providing practice of the rhetorical and grammatical skills necessary to write purposeful, reader-centered essays. Covers effective use of a writing process in out-of-class essays and in timed, in-class situations. Incorporates readings for discussion of ideas and for information to be used in students’ writing.
    Note(s)
    • 45 theory hours
    • 15 lab hours
    • Equivalent to ENG 0950 

  
  • ESOL 1096-1996 - Special Topics

    1-3 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • ESOL 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-3 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.

Film

School of Applied Technologies

  
  • FILM 1001 - Introduction to Film and Media Workflow

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0750  + MATH 0750  + RDG 0750  or appropriate placement score )

    Introduces students to the terminology, job categories and descriptions as well as the necessary protocols/set etiquette required to work in the film industry.
  
  • FILM 1003 - Basic Film/Media Production

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: FILM 1001  + FILM 1015  + FILM 1110 )

    Exploring the various crafts and skills of the “below the line” component of the film industry.
    Note(s)
    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FILM 1007 - Pre-Visualization and Storyboarding

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FILM 1020 + IT 1010 )

    Students will create rough images of shots for movie sequences using standard storyboarding techniques and pre-viz “software”.
    Note(s)
    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FILM 1009 - Post Production and Editing

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FILM 1292  + IT 1010 )

    Students will be introduced to industry-standard post- production techniques and editing techniques and software.
    Note(s)
    • 30 theory
    • 90 lab hours

  
  • FILM 1015 - Film On-Set

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: FILM 1001  + FILM 1003  + FILM 1110 )

    Students will receive both lecture and hands-on instruction focused on the production of film and electronic media projects in studio settings. Skill areas will include: lighting, sound, camera operation hair, make-up, wardrobe, grip, art, script supervision.
    Note(s)
    • Previously FILM 1092
    • 45 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FILM 1096-1996 - Special Topics

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

  
  • FILM 1110 - Film Location

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: FILM 1001  + FILM 1003  + FILM 1015 )

    Students will receive both lecture and hands-on instruction focused on the production of film and electronic media projects in remote or on-location settings. Skill areas will include: lighting, sound, camera operation hair, make-up, wardrobe, grip, art, script supervision, location scouting and management.
    Note(s)
    • Previously FILM 1192
    • 45 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FILM 1210 - Production Planning

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FILM 1110 ) (Pre- or corequisite: FILM 1220  + FILM 1230  + FILM 1240 )

    Students will develop skills related to the planning and pre-production process on film and other electronic media projects. Planning concepts include script development, location scouting, scheduling, budgeting.
    Note(s)
    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FILM 1220 - Pre-Production

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: FILM 1210 FILM 1230  + FILM 1240 )

    Students will develop skills related to the pre-production process on film and other electronic media projects. Planning concepts include script breakdown, casting, securing locations, crew designations, scheduling, budgeting.
    Note(s)
    • 45 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FILM 1230 - Production

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: FILM 1210  + FILM 1220  + FILM 1240 )

    Students will develop skills related to the production process on film and other electronic media projects. Production concepts include: story board, day-to-day scheduling, project management, equipment scheduling, location, crew and actor scheduling, shooting schedules.
    Note(s)
    • 45 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FILM 1240 - Post-Production

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: FILM 1210  + FILM 1220  + FILM 1230 )

    Students will develop skills related to the post-production process on film and other electronic media projects. Post-Production concepts include: selection and scheduling of editor, data capture and management, convergence of script supervisor, sound mixer and story board materials, dailies, rough cut, schedule, budgeting.
    Note(s)
    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FILM 1292 - Camera work for Editors

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FILM 1110 )

    Students will perform as camera operators in order to understand the vision” that the project’s creator had in mind. The experience enhances the Editor’s decision making during post-production.”
  
  • FILM 1315 - Storyboarding

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FILM 1110 ) (Pre- or corequisite: FILM 1325  + FILM 1335  + FILM 1345  + FILM 1390 )

    Introduces concepts required to create a narrative element related to production of projects in various forms of electronic media. The process includes conceptualization, planning, structure, workflow and use of software. Write it, show it, picture it.
    Note(s)
    • 20 theory hours
    • 30 lab hours

  
  • FILM 1325 - Camera Operation

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: FILM 1315  + FILM 1335  + FILM 1345  + FILM 1390 )

    A hands-on course that focuses on industry standard digital camera operation. The course will cover both the technology and procedures related to camera operation and the use and development of cinematography and technique.
    Note(s)
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FILM 1335 - Post-Production Editing

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: FILM 1315  + FILM 1325  + FILM 1345  + FILM 1390 )

    A lab-based course that focuses on industry standard post-production processes, techniques and software applications. Learning experiences are project based.
    Note(s)
    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FILM 1345 - Sound Recording and Design

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: FILM 1315  + FILM 1325  + FILM 1335  + FILM 1390 )

    The course focuses on the technical and creative principles of electronic media and sound capture, post-production and sound design for a variety of electronic media platforms.
    Note(s)
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FILM 1390 - Professional Portfolio

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: FILM 1315 FILM 1325 FILM 1335 FILM 1345 )

    A capstone course in which students will prepare a professional portfolio of their work and submit to critique by industry professionals. Basic skills related to networking, resume preparation, entrepreneurship and project management will also be stressed.
  
  • FILM 1392 - Editing Project

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: FILM 1292 )

    Students will gain practical experience by editing and re-editing various projects to accomplish the Director’s vision.
    Note(s)
    • 90 lab hours

  
  • FILM 2095 - Cooperative Education

    1-12 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Provides an opportunity for the student to work for one term on a cooperative basis in an appropriate training program. The position is paid.
  
  • FILM 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-12 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

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

    1-12 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Allows the student and instructor to define a specific problem in the area of the student’s interest and directly related to the program. The student develops and executes a solution using analytical techniques appropriate to the problem. An oral presentation may be required.
  
  • FILM 2098 - Internship

    1-12 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Provides an opportunity for the student to work for one term on a cooperative basis in an appropriate training program. The position is not paid.
 

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