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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Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

  
  • SMAP 1215 - 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 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, triangulation layout, radial line layout, parallel line layout, blueprint reading and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association (SMACNA) manuals.


SkillsUSA/VICA

  
  • 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

  
  • 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 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: 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.

    * Successful completion of SOC 1101  before taking 2000 level courses in Sociology is strongly advised.

  
  • 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: SOC 1101 .*

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

    * Successful completion of SOC 1101  before taking 2000 level courses in Sociology is strongly advised.

  
  • 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: SOC 1101 .*

    Examines relationships among majority and minority and ethnic groups: prejudice, discrimination, stereotyping, pluralism and social mobility.

    * Successful completion of SOC 1101  before taking 2000 level courses in Sociology is strongly advised.

  
  • SOC 2221 - Global Issues

    3 credit hour(s)


    Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores . Recommended: 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.

    * Successful completion of SOC 1101  before taking 2000 level courses in Sociology is strongly advised.

  
  • 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)


    Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores . Recommended: 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.

    * Successful completion of SOC 1101  or PSY 1105  before taking this course is strongly advised.

  
  • SOC 2235 - Sociology of Gender

    3 credit hour(s)


    Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores .

      Recommended: 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.

    * Successful completion of SOC 1101  or PSY 1105  before taking this course is strongly advised.

  
  • SOC 2250 - Social Problems Facing Children

    3 credit hour(s)
    Students will explore how the social problems of poverty, various forms of disadvantage, divorce, and child abuse impact children. Students will then assess the systems (or lack thereof) currently in place for dealing with these problems.

  
  • 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.

  
  • SOC 2999 - Sociology Capstone

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Any 2000 level SOC course.

    Students will reflect back over their experiences at CNM and use sociological perspectives to make connections across disparate courses. Students will consider what they intend to do with their degree-visualizing how they plan to use their sociological coursework to accomplish their transfer or workforce goals. Students will engage in pre-research activities that will prepare them for upper division sociology course work.


Spanish

  
  • 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 appropriate placement scores .

    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):

  
  • SPAN 2201 - Intermediate Spanish I

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: SPAN 1102  or appropriate placement scores .

    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 appropriate placement scores .

    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)
    Prerequisite: 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.

    Note(s):
    • Class conducted in Spanish.

  
  • SPAN 2280 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2202  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 scores  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

  
  • SPED 2096-2996 - Special Topics

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

    Note(s):

  
  • SPED 2201 - Introduction to Special Education

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

    Examines the historical and legal basis for special education services for students with disabilities. Course competencies are built upon national, state, and professional standards and include understandings of 1) the exceptionality categories included in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004) and NM State Law; 2) the responsibilities of educators and school systems to students with disabilities, including the role of professional ethics; and 3) the importance of and strategies for collaborating with families and other professionals.

  
  • SPED 2233 - Twice Exceptional Special Populations of Gifted Learners

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: 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 - Foundations of Special Education

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

    Examines the historical and legal basis for special education services for students with disabilities. Course competencies are built upon national, state, and professional standards and include understandings of 1) the exceptionality categories included in the Individuals with disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004) and NM State Law; 2) the responsibilities of educators and school systems to students with disabilities, including the role of professional ethics; and 3) the importance of and strategies for collaborating with families and other professionals. Students participate in a 25-hour school-based practicum.

  
  • 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)
    Pre- or corequisite: SPED 2250 .

    Examines positive behavior supports and environmental management of behavior. Course competencies are built upon national, state, and professional standards and focus on the 1) basic procedures for organizing and managing a classroom and 2) identifying and implementing individualized 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: EDUC 2285 .

    Examines appropriate teaching strategies and materials in instructional design and delivery, including classroom-based assessment and data collection for students receiving special education services. Course competencies are built upon national, state, and professional standards and focus on 1) clearly identifying student learning goals, 2) developing formative assessments for learning, 3) engaging students in their own learning, and 4) differentiating for individual and diverse student needs including designing instruction based on student strengths, integrating opportunities for address IEP goals within content area lessons developed using grade-level standards, and developing evaluation tolls for reporting student progress as related to specific learning goals.

  
  • 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, writing development and effective strategies, decoding strategies, and vocabulary acquisition. Field experience is required as part of this course.

  
  • SPED 2290 - Introduction to Special Education Practicum

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: RDG 0950  + ENG 0950 . Corequisite: SPED 2201 .

    Applies understandings of the education of students with disabilities to field experiences in special education settings. Course competencies are built upon national, state, and professional standards and focus on the 1) instructional implications of educational disabilities, 2) best classroom practices for teaching students with disabilities, and 3) professionalism skills for working with students with disabilities including advocacy and collaboration with families and other professionals. Students must pass a background check to successfully complete the course requirements.

  
  • SPED 2390 - Special Education Supervised Field Experience

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Applies learning theory and practices from all previous coursework in an advanced supervised fieldwork experience. Course competencies are built upon national and state standards and focus on planning, developing and implementing curriculum for diverse learners. Students are required to meet competencies as defined by the NM Public Education Department through a minimum of 180 contact hours in an approved special education setting.

    Note(s):
    • Enrollment in this course requires an applications process.
    • 180 contact hours


Sportscraft/Small Engine

  
  • 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 hours
    • 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 hours
    • 75 lab hours


Sterile Processing Technician

  
  • SPT 1010 - Basics of Sterile Processing

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: ENG 0750  or ESOL 0751  + MATH 0750  + RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores . Corequisite: SPT 1092 .

    Course provides instruction on Sterile Processing Technician roles and responsibilities, anatomy & physiology, microbiology, infection control, decontamination, medical terminology, sterilization, sterile storage, preparation packaging & instrumentation, and inventory control.

  
  • SPT 1092 - Sterile Processing Lab

    2 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: SPT 1010 .

    Provides opportunity to practice skills and competencies developed in the classroom. Includes processing, maintaining, and dispensing instruments, supplies, and equipment in an operating room or central supply department.

    Note(s):
    • 90 lab hours

  
  • SPT 1110 - Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: SPT 1010  + (SPT 1092  or ST 2090 ).

    This course is designed for healthcare workers with sterile processing experience who want to prepare for the Certification Board for Sterile Processing& Distribution’s (CBSPD) Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor certification examination. This course presents the knowledge and skills needed to perform reprocessing of flexible GI endoscopes and/or bronchoscopes.

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


Surgical Technology

  
  • ST 1001 - Introduction to Surgical Technology

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: ENG 1101  + MATH 0930 .

    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 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.

    Note(s):
    • 270 lab hours

  
  • ST 1510 - Beginning Surgical Technology II

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: ST 1010  + 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.

    Note(s):
    • 90 lab hours

  
  • 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.

    Note(s):
    •   360 clinical hours

  
  • ST 2092 - Surgical Technology Lab III

    2 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: 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.

    Note(s):
    • 90 lab hours

  
  • ST 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: ST 1010  + ST 1092 .

    Presents various topics.

    Note(s):


Surveying

  
  • SUR 1001 - Introduction to Surveying Engineering

    1 credit hour(s)
    Introduces the field of surveying and explores potential career paths.

    Note(s):
    • 15 lab hours

  
  • SUR 1002 - Math for Surveyors

    1 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: CM 2205 .

    Covers basic concepts of problem solving, mathematics and trigonometry with an emphasis on land survey and engineering applications and calculator use. Students must provide a full-function scientific calculator with a ten-digit display.

  
  • SUR 1015 - Public Lands Survey System Boundaries

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: CM 2205 .

    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.”


Sustainability

  
  • SUST 1134 - Introduction to Sustainability: Environment, Society, and Economy

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: ENG 1101 .

    This course broadly introduces topics, issues, and developments within the “3 E’s” of Sustainability (Environmental health, social Equity, Economic vitality). The instructor and visiting lecturers will present on issues such as renewable energy technologies, climate change, water use, food production, “green” architecture, socially responsible business, carbon footprints, microlending, ecotourism, and recycling, among others. The course will focus on one question: how do we create a sustainable future that supports environmental health, social equity, and economic vitality? Students will examine both contemporary challenges to sustainable development and examples of successful sustainability initiatives on local, national, and global levels.


Teaching and Learning Online

  
  • TLOL 1010 - Introduction to Teaching and Learning Online

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: 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)
    Prerequisite:   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.

  
  • TLOL 1020 - Assessing the Online Learner

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: TLOL 1015 .

    Intended for higher education faculty or public school teachers interested in implementing enhanced techniques for assessing online learners and evaluation in online courses. With a focus on formative, summative, authentic, creative and learner focus assessments, in addition to the alignment of assessment with design.

  
  • TLOL 1025 - Instructional Resources for Teaching Online

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: TLOL 1015 .

    Intended for higher education faculty or public school teachers using online instructional resources. The course will focus on locating, evaluating, implementing and properly citing online resources in accordance with copyright and fair use regulations. The course will emphasize best practices for online teaching and learning.

  
  • TLOL 1030 - Communication and Engagement in Online Learning

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: TLOL 1015 .

    Intended for higher education faculty or public school teachers interested in developing an engaging online learning community. The course will focus on student-to-student and student-to instructor interaction by examining online tools that allow for synchronous and asynchronous communication.

  
  • TLOL 1035 - Universal Design - Elements of Accessibility

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: TLOL 1015 .

    Intended for higher education faculty or public school teachers interested in creating an inclusive environment in the online classroom. This course will focus on evaluating and implementing universal design principles and the elements of accessibility within online courses.


Theatre

  
  • DANC 1127 - African Dance

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

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the aesthetics of African dance technique and to develop knowledge and appreciation of its fundamental movements, music, and culture. This class will help enhance efficient use of relaxed, heavy weight, grounding, weight-shifting, release, and movement. Student will acquire facility in a movement language that reaches across linguistic and geographic boundaries. Student will gain perspective of Africa through discussion of how movement and music are used in its culture and how this may be compared to their own.

  
  • THEA 1119 - Introduction to Technical Theatre

    3 credit hour(s)


    Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores .

    Introduces students to hands-on training in areas of technical play production, including stagecraft set and property construction, painting, lights, costumes, and sound.

    Note(s):
    • Typically offered Fall and Spring terms.

     

  
  • THEA 1120 - Beginning Acting

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

    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 + 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 - Theatre Appreciation

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

    Students examine the nature of theatre art, exploring the aesthetic and practical dimensions of a theatrical production’s unified work to appreciate all of its aspects. Discussion centers on such topics as acting, directing, the role of the audience, stagecraft, scene and costume design, dramatic structure, important periods in theatre history, and live production criticism.

  
  • THEA 1290 - Theatre Practicum I

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: RDG 0950 . Pre- or corequisite: THEA 1119  or department approval.

    Theatre Practicum complements technical theatre training and acting by providing on-the-job technical or performance play production experience. Requires students to complete a minimum of 45 hours in a community, professional, or educational theatre production.

  
  • THEA 2096-2996 - Special Topics

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

    Presents various topics.

    Note(s):

  
  • THEA 2222 - Acting for the Camera

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

    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 2226 - Ensemble Improvisation

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: THEA 1120  or department approval.

    Introduces students to the structure and rules of short and long-form improvisation, allowing them to create original ensemble theatrical productions.

  
  • THEA 2231 - Voice and Movement for Actors

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: THEA 1120  or department approval.

    Introduces basic techniques which aid in vocal and physical strength, variety, flexibility, and stamina, and addresses harmful or limiting vocal and physical habits in the stage or screen actor.

  
  • THEA 2258 - Beginning Screenwriting: Short Form

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

    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

  
  • TRDR 1120 - Basic Operational Theory and Practices

    6 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: MATH 0750  + RDG 0750  + (ENG 0750  or ESOL 0751 ) or appropriate placement scores .

    Covers the fundamentals of control systems, 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. Also starts to cover on-the-driving-range inspection, basic control, backing, coupling and uncoupling, hazard perception, visual search. Students will received a minimum of 10 hours behind-the-wheel driving time.

    Note(s):

  
  • TRDR 1220 - Intermediate Truck Driving Theory and Practice

    6 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: TRDR 1120  + department approval.

    Covers hours of service requirements, trip planning, defensive driving techniques, the fundamentals of control systems, 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 receive a minimum of 10 hours behind-the-wheel time. This course will build on coverage of items from TRDR 1120  which includes public and employer relations, accident procedures, written commercial driver’s licensing needs and state and federal regulations governing the professional truck driver.

    Note(s):
    • Completed DOT drug screen
    • Submission of MVD report
    • 60 theory hours
    • 90 lab hours

  
  • TRDR 1392 - Advanced Operational Practices

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: TRDR 1220  + TRDR 1120  + departmental approval.

    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 hours behind-wheel-driving time.

    Note(s):
    • 90 lab hours

  
  • TRDR 1420 - Class B Theory and Operational Practices

    9 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: MATH 0750  + RDG 0750  + (ENG 0750  or ESOL 0751 ) or appropriate placement scores .

    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. During lab hours this course 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 also presents the skills needed to cope with hazards of the roadway environment. Course lab sessions may be scheduled during the day, evening and night hours and include driving on mountain grades, urban and rural roads, interstates and docking facilities during the road training portion of the class. Students will receive a minimum of 20 hours behind-wheel time.

    Note(s):

  
  • TRDR 2096-2996 - Special Topics

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

    Presents various topics.

    Note(s):

  
  • TRDR 2097 - Independent Study

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


Veterinary Technology

  
  • VT 1003 - Preparation for Professional Success

    1 theory credit hour(s)
    Recommended: IT 0850 .

    Open to students considering, or preparing to enter, a HWPS Professional Program. Students will explore professional aspects specific to their field of interest, considering various professional attitudes, ethics, and basic client or patient communications. Opportunities will be offered for students to make personal physical or mental adjustments in preparation to succeed in the HWPS Program. (CR/NC)

  
  • VT 1005 - Veterinary Reception Basic Skills

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

    Presents essential veterinary / animal care receptionist front office skills. Emphasizes customer service and professionalism, and introduces vocabulary applicable to veterinary, agricultural, and retail animal care fields.

  
  
  • VT 1011 - Introduction to the Veterinary Profession

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

    Introduces veterinary medical team opportunities for the paraprofessional. Includes legal, ethical, and professional topics. Presents Veterinary medical Terminology including phylogenetic ant taxonomic relationships of domestic, laboratory, and exotic animals.

  
  • VT 1012 - Introduction to Animal Care

    2 credit hour(s)


    Pre- or corequisite: VT 1011 . Corequisite: VT 1008  + VT 1070  + VT 1292 .

    Provides discussion and presentation of animal handling and restraint, with both on campus procedural laboratory time and field trips to various animal facilities, with opportunities for hands-on experience. 

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

     

  
  • VT 1070 - Animal Comparative Anatomy and Physiology

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: VT 1011 . Corequisite: VT 1008  + VT 1012  + VT 1292 .

    Comparative anatomy and physiology of canine, bovine, equine, feline species including circulatory, respiratory, digestive, muscular/skeletal, nervous, endocrine, exocrine, urogenital systems. Also includes a brief anatomy and physiology of avian and reptile species. Requires hands on laboratory experience including dissection.

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

  
  • VT 1192 - Supplemental Lab

    1 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: VT 1008 .

    Provides participation in supervised learning and review of basic, advanced and specialized practices, including topics in Anatomy and Physiology, Therapeutics, Clinical Pathology. Allows students to review in preparation for VT exit examinations.

    Note(s):
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • VT 1210 - Animal Comparative Anatomy and Physiology II

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: IT 1010  + VT 1008  + VT 1011   + VT 1012  + VT 1070  + VT 1292 . Pre- or corequisite: PSY 1105 . Corequisite: VT 1251  + VT 1272  + VT 1293  + VT 2015 .

    Continues study of comparative anatomy and physiology of canine, bovine, equine, feline species including circulatory, respiratory, digestive, muscular/skeletal, nervous, endocrine, exocrine, urogenital systems. Requires hands-on laboratory experience including dissection.

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

  
  • VT 1251 - Radiology for Veterinary Technicians Lecture

    1 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: VT 1210  + VT 1293  + VT 1272  + VT 2015 .

    Presents radiography basics including safety measures, film, film storage, generation and analysis of radiographs, developing solutions and processing, tube rating and exposure charts, control factors, radiographic quality, positioning and contrast media.

 

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