May 12, 2024  
2015 - 2016 CNM Catalog, Volume 48.1 
    
2015 - 2016 CNM Catalog, Volume 48.1 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

Course Descriptions


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Fitness Technician

  
  • FITT 1120 - Principles of Fitness and Wellness

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

    This course covers the basic principles of fitness and wellness. Emphasis is on the 5-health related fitness components and the various dimensions of wellness. Topics covered include behavior modification, motivational components of fitness, risk stratification, exercise programming and modifications.

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • FITT 1210 - Group Exercise Leadership I

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores .

    Offers theory, practical skills and experience in guiding groups to safely participate in exercise classes. Prepares students for national certification exams in various fields of group exercise.

    Note(s):
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FITT 1292 - Boxing Conditioning

    1 credit hour(s)
    Presents highly intense, non-contact boxing activities covering basic boxing skills (stance and footwork, punches, combinations, etc.) as well as participation in general conditioning activities commonly performed by boxers.

    Note(s):
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • FITT 1410 - Fireline Fitness

    2 credit hour(s)
    This course will provide students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to become physically fit in preparation of becoming a firefighter. The class will include both classroom curriculum which will be reinforced by practical exercise skills specific to firefighting. Both classroom and field practicum will focus on the essential components of firefighter fitness to include, aerobics, muscular strength & endurance, core strength and stability and flexibility. In addition, students will learn about firefighter wellness including basic nutritional needs, hydration and rest and include specific preparation for taking the required Work Capacity Test. Students will also be provided opportunities to participate in the Wildland Fitness Assessment Battery (WFAB) to determine their current fitness baseline.

    Note(s):
    • 15 hours theory
    • 45 hours lab

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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- respiratory and muscular fitness, flexibility and body composition in apparently healthy individuals and prescribing appropriate exercise programs.

    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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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.

    Note(s):
    • 45 Lab Hours

  
  • FITT 2020 - Fundamentals of Yoga Instruction

    2 credit hour(s)


    Prerequisite: FITT 1593 .

    Introduces the basics of yoga instruction. This course incorporates both theory concepts and yoga participation.

    Note(s):
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

     

  
  • FITT 2072 - Motor Learning

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: 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)
    Prerequisite: 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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: Department approval.

    Presents various topics.

    Note(s):

  
  • 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

  
  • FITT 2210 - Group Exercise Leadership II

    2 credit hour(s)


    Prerequisite: FITT 1210 .

    Group Exercise instruction experience in a fitness or health related facility. Focus is on customizing group exercise classes. Students will learn how to create client-centered group exercise classes. Students will learn how to design classes for niche markets. As well as lean hot to develop lifestyle-base physical activity classes.

    Note(s):
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

     

  
  • 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

  
  • FITT 2293 - Step Challenge

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: 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

  
  • 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 2410 - Practical Application of Personal Training Skills

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: FITT 1210 .

    Work experience in a fitness or health related facility. Focus is on the business of personal training. Student will learn how to create client-centered exercise programs. Emphasis will be on proper exercise order and progression. Department Approval is required.

    Note(s):
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • FITT 2510 - Stress Management

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: FITT 1010  + FITT 1120 .

    Provides exposure to a holistic approach to stress management. Emphasis will be on the relationship between lifestyle and health. Students will learn both cognitive skills and relaxation techniques with the intention of preventing and/or alleviating the physical symptoms of stress. This is an interactive course in which students will incorporate stress reducing techniques into their own lives.

  
  • FITT 2610 - Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: FITT 1010  + FITT 1072 .

    This course is designed to introduce the necessary skills and competencies required for treatment of basic athletic injuries. Students will learn how to identify the major and minor injuries that may occur through sports/exercise participation. Students will also learn how to evaluate sports injuries and recommend care. Wrapping and taping techniques for injury prevention and care will also be emphasized.

  
  • FITT 2620 - Weight Management

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: FITT 1572 .

    Examines the multifactorial aspects of obesity, maintenance of health weight and the relationship of weight status and chronic disease prevention. The importance of regular physical activity, health nutrition and health behavior change to prevent/reduce obesity in children and adults is emphasized. Traditional nutrition and exercise theories will be discussed as well as current popular diet and exercise trends.


French

  
  • 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):

  
  • 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)

  
  • GECK 0500 - Computer Keyboarding

    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.

  
  • GELA 0500 - Multi-level Language Arts

    0 credit hour(s)
    This course is for students preparing for the high school equivalency exam. Emphasis is placed on improving reading and writing skills while studying the content areas of social studies, science, literature, and technical/workplace subjects. Informational texts will be used for approximately 75% of this course, with equal time spent on social studies, science, and technical/workplace topics. A minor theme of literature will be included. A multi-level approach to teaching, accommodating students from 4th to 12th grade reading levels, will be taken as needed.

  
  • GELA 0550 - Language Arts I

    0 credit hour(s)
    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.

    Note(s):
    • 45 theory hours
    • 15 lab hours

  
  • GELA 0750 - Language Arts II

    0 credit hour(s)
    Provides reading and writing instruction at the high intermediate level in preparation for the HSE/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 HSE/GED essay.

  
  • GELA 0950 - Language Arts III

    0 credit hour(s)
    This course is for students preparing for the high school equivalency exam. Emphasis is placed on improving reading and writing skills while studying the content areas of social studies, science, literature, and technical/workplace subjects. Informational texts will be used for approximately 75% of this course, with equal time spent on social studies, science, and technical/workplace topics. A minor theme of literature will be included. Students will practice reading at or above the 9–12th grade levels during the term.

  
  • GEMA 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.

  
  • GEMA 0500 - Multi-level Math

    0 credit hour(s)
    Math review: number theory, word problems, fractions, decimals, percents, proportions, measurement, geometry introduction, algebra introduction, data analysis.

  
  • GEMA 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.

  
  • GEMA 0750 - 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.

  
  • GESC 0650 - General Education Science

    0 credit hour(s)


    This course is for students preparing for the science portion of the high school equivalency exam. Emphasis is placed on reasoning and critical thinking skills while studying the content area of science. Understanding and expressing scientific information in textual, graphic, and numeric formats will be emphasized. Students will practice locating, reading, and interpreting scientific information from a variety of sources.

     

  
  • GESP 0500 - Spanish GED Prep

    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.

  
  • GESS 0650 - General Education Social Studies

    0 credit hour(s)
    This course is for students preparing for a high school equivalency exam. Emphasis is placed on improving reading and writing skills while studying in the content area of social studies. Students will practice reading at approximately 8-10th grade levels during the term.


General Honors

  
  • GNHN 1121 - General Honors: The Ancient Legacy

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Introduces analysis of classic texts of the Greek, Hebrew, Roman and Christian traditions: ideas about virtue, knowledge, politics, religious faith and education.

  
  • GNHN 1122 - General Honors: The Modern Legacy

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Introduces analysis of classic texts of Western culture from the Renaissance through the early 20th century: ideas about the individual, society, state, history, nature, progress and religion.

  
  • GNHN 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Presents various topics.

    Note(s):

  
  • GNHN 2211 - Utopian and Dystopian Thought

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Examines utopian and dystopian texts from a social, political, economic, and environmental perspective.

  
  • GNHN 2221 - Understanding Evil

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Explores the human causes and responses to the evil so abundant in our world. Uses resources in history, sociology, psychology, philosophy and religion to begin to understand what motivates and enables these acts and what makes people choose to participate, remain bystanders, or become rescuers.


General Trades Apprenticeship

  
  • GTAP 1096-1996 - Special Topics

    1-7 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.

    Note(s):

  
  • GTAP 1115 - General Trades Apprenticeship

    5-7 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Current full-time employment in the general trades industry or department approval.

    Provides 75-105 hours of classroom instruction covering safety, shop math, code, blueprint reading and other related instruction.

  
  • GTAP 1125 - General Trades Apprenticeship

    5-7 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Current full-time employment in the general trades industry or department approval.

    Provides 75-105 hours of classroom instruction covering safety, shop math, code, blueprint reading and other related instruction.

  
  • GTAP 1215 - General Trades Apprenticeship

    5-7 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Current full-time employment in the general trades industry or department approval.

    Provides 75-105 hours of classroom instruction covering safety, shop math, code, blueprint reading and other related instruction.

  
  • GTAP 1225 - General Trades Apprenticeship

    5 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Current full-time employment in the general trades industry or department approval.

    Provides 75-105 hours of classroom instruction covering safety, shop math, code, blueprint reading and other related instruction.

  
  • GTAP 1315 - General Trades Apprenticeship

    5-7 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Current full-time employment in the general trades industry or department approval.

    Provides 75-105 hours of classroom instruction covering safety, shop math, code, blueprint reading and other related instruction.

  
  • GTAP 1325 - General Trades Apprenticeship

    5-7 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Current full-time employment in the general trades industry or department approval.

    Provides 75-105 hours of classroom instruction covering safety, shop math, code, blueprint reading and other related instruction.

  
  • GTAP 1415 - General Trades Apprenticeship

    5-7 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Current full-time employment in the general trades industry or department approval.

    Provides 75-105 hours of classroom instruction covering safety, shop math, code, blueprint reading and other related instruction.

  
  • GTAP 1425 - General Trades Apprenticeship

    5-7 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Current full-time employment in the general trades industry or department approval.

    Provides 75-105 hours of classroom instruction covering safety, shop math, code, blueprint reading and other related instruction.


Geographic Information Systems

  
  • 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.

    Note(s):
    • 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):
    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • 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.

     

    Note(s):

    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • GIS 1092 - Map Use and Geospatial Technologies

    1 credit hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to maps, map reading and map making with an introduction to geospatial technologies including GPS, GIS, and remote sensing. Students will learn map reading skills, orienteering and basic GPS use for land navigation. 

  
  • GIS 1096-1996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.

    Note(s):

  
  • 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 hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • 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

  
  • GIS 2020 - Trends in Geospatial Technology

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: GIS 1001 .

    Examines emerging trends in geospatial hardware and software applications such as open source, web applications and others. Students will apply technology in lab exercises using real-world data. Topics will vary by semester.

    Note(s):
    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • GIS 2030 - GIS Project Design

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: GIS 2007  or department approval.

    Applies knowledge gained from previous courses to development and implementation of GIS projects. Project development will encompass the full range of procedural approaches from planning, data acquisition, analysis, output and presentation.

     

    Note(s):
    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • GIS 2092 - GPS Field Mapping

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: GIS 1001 .

    Covers field mapping techniques for developing GIS databases. Concepts include satellite-based hardware and related concepts, data dictionary design and implementation, GPS data compilation and map production. Emphasis on mapping-grade applications. (0 theory hours/45 lab hours)

    Note(s):
    • Previously GIS 2010

  
  • GIS 2095 - Cooperative Education

    3 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.

  
  • GIS 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-7 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Presents various topics.

    Note(s):

  
  • GIS 2097 - Independent Study

    1-7 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. Then student develops and executes a solution using analytical techniques appropriate to the problem. An oral presentation may be required.

  
  • GIS 2098 - Internship

    1-7 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Department approval.

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


Geography

  
  • GEOG 1096-1996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.

    Note(s):

  
  • GEOG 1101 - Physical Geography

    3 credit hour(s)


    Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores . Corequisite: GEOG 1192 .*

     

    This course introduces the physical elements of world geography through the study of climate and weather, vegetation, soils, plate tectonics, and the various types of landforms as well as the environmental cycles and the distributions of these components and their significance to humans.

    * It is recommended that students take GEOG 1192  concurrently with the lecture. The lab experience serves to enhance the student’s understanding of the concepts discussed in the lecture. 

  
  • GEOG 1102 - Human Geography

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

    Introduces the human elements of world geography, providing a systematic analysis of world population, religion, language, ethnicity, economic development, political units and resource issues.

  
  • GEOG 1192 - Physical Geography Lab

    1 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: GEOG 1101 .

    This laboratory course introduces the physical elements of world geography and the study of climate and weather, vegetation, soils, plate tectonics, various landforms, the environmental cycles and spatial distributions of these components through the use of maps, aerial photographs, and laboratory specimens.

  
  • GEOG 1950 - Humans’ Role in Changing the Face of the Earth

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: RDG 0950 .

    This course is a survey of social and scientific aspects of environmental issues related to the degradation of land, air and water resources from global, regional and local perspectives.

  
  
  • GEOG 2201 - World Regional Geography

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

    Combines elements of GEOG 1101  and GEOG 1102  to study the global inter-relationships of the physical environments and cultural characteristics, including ethnicity, population and development, on a regional basis.

  
  • GEOG 2275 - Cartography

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: GEOG 1101  or GEOG 1102 .

    Covers the basic history of map-making and the various projections. Introduces basic concepts and techniques for the manipulation, analysis and graphic representation of spatial information. Includes processing, compilation and symbolization of spatial data and the application of related statistical techniques. Presents effective map layout and recent cartographic techniques.


Health

  
  • HLTH 1001 - Clinical Preparation

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: RDG 0750  or appropriate placement scores .

    Designed to prepare School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety students for their clinical experience in the health discipline they have chosen to study. The course will provide training in CPR, Blood Borne Pathogen, HIPAA,  Fire Safety and First Aid. Be advised that CPR certification must be renewed every 2 years. Bloodborne Pathogen and HIPAA certifications must be renewed annually.

  
  • HLTH 1020 - Introduction to Healthcare Careers

    3 credit hour(s)
    This course is designed to familiarize students with the various careers in the medical field. Students will learn skills necessary for healthcare career pathways including: working with others, communication skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, cultural considerations in the healthcare industry, problem solving, decision making, accepting personal responsibility and self-management. Instructional delivery will engage students in hands-on, real-world activities.

  
  • HLTH 1030 - Introduction to Community Health Care

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

    Overview of current health care delivery systems and organization structure, third-party payers, facility ownership, patient rights, and quality care. Procedures for determining care payment eligibility. Covers public financing available to clients as well as non-governmental third party insurance. Provides information relevant to healthcare organizations to include workplace behavior, communication and teamwork, legal issues, and decision making in the health care setting.

  
  • HLTH 1040 - Introduction to Medical Imaging

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

    Provides an overview of imaging modalities and specialties in the fields of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiologic Technology. Presents general information about medical imaging professions, professional organizations, professional development, accreditation, credentialing, work environments, ethical and legal issues of medical imaging, confidentiality, diversity and anti-discrimination issues, radiation protection and monitoring, computers in the workplace, and relationship to other health care professionals. Medical and imaging terminology, pertinent clinical and diagnostic protocols related to specific imaging exams will be discussed. Students will learn basic principles of patient care. Students will receive an informative look at the medical imaging clinical setting and hospital organization. Coursework may include hands-on demonstrations and interactions with current medical imaging personnel. Students will also receive instruction in the non-technical aspects of working and gaining employment in healthcare.

  
  • HLTH 1050 - Community Health Worker

    1 credit hour(s)
    This course provides an interdisciplinary introduction to Community Health Work. It provides students with the opportunity to learn the theory and skills to function as a community health worker.

 

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