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2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Geographic Information Systems and Cartography
  
  

  • GISC 2420 - Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 2
    This course focuses on the study of spatial data structures and the display, manipulation, and analysis of geographic information. Students will study the technical aspects involved in spatial data handling, analysis and modeling. Instruction will include theories and procedures associated with the implementation and management of GIS projects. A variety of GIS software packages will be used in the laboratory.


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Gerontology
  
  

  • GERS 1392 - Special Topics in Gerontology

    Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0
    Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student in field of gerontology and human services. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.


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Government
  

  • GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) +

    Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0
    Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights.
    Required Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301  with a grade of “C” or TSI-compliant in reading


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Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Home Economics
  
  

  • HECO 1322 - Nutrition and Diet Therapy +

    Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0
    This course introduces general nutritional concepts in health and disease and includes practical applications of that knowledge. Special emphasis is given to nutrients and nutritional processes including functions, food sources, digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Food safety, availability, and nutritional information including food labels, advertising, and nationally established guidelines are addressed.


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History
  

  • HIST 1301 - United States History I +

    Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0
    A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery, and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government.
    Required Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301  with a grade of “C” or TSI-compliant in Reading


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  • HIST 1302 - United States History II +

    Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0
    A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War, and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U.S. foreign policy.
    Required Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301  with a grade of “C” or TSI-compliant in Reading


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  • HIST 2301 - Texas History +

    Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0
    A survey of the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of Texas from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Themes that may be addressed include: Spanish colonization and Spanish Texas; Mexican Texas; the Republic of Texas; statehood and secession; oil, industrialization, and urbanization; civil rights; and modern Texas.


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  • HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I +

    Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0
    A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from human origins to the 17th century. Themes addressed include the cultural legacies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, Islamic civilizations, and Europe through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformations.


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  • HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II +

    Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0
    A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from the 17th century to the modern era. Themes addressed include absolutism and constitutionalism, growth of nation states, the Enlightenment, revolutions, classical liberalism, industrialization, imperialism, global conflict, the Cold War, and globalism.


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  • HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I +

    Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0
    A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the emergence of human cultures through the 15th century. Examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include the emergence of early societies, the rise of civilizations, the development of political and legal systems, religion and philosophy, economic systems and trans-regional networks of exchange. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.


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  • HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II +

    Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0
    A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the 15th century to the present. Examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include maritime exploration and transoceanic empires, nation/state formation and industrialization, imperialism, global conflicts and resolutions, and global economic integration. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.


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  • HIST 2381 - African American History +

    Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0
    Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of minority groups. May include African-American, Mexican American, Asian American, and Native American issues. This course surveys various topics in African-American History and Culture from the Atlantic Slave Trade to present with emphasis on Slavery, African Syncretism, Diaspora Culture, the Old South, development of 20th century race relations and African-American identity and culture, as well as transnational nature of the civil rights movement and Black Nationalism.


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  • HIST 2389 - Academic Cooperative: Becoming A Global Citizen +

    Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0
    An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in history. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions. Emphasizes the integration of historical perspectives into contemporary global issues.


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Health Information and Medical Records Technology/Technician
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • HITT 2343 - Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement

    Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 4
    Study of quality standards and methodologies in the health information management environment. Topics include licensing, accreditation, compilation and presentation of data in statistical formats, quality management and performance improvement functions, utilization management, risk management, and medical staff data quality issues. Approaches to assessing patient safety issues and implementation of quality management and reporting through electronic systems.


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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  
  
  
  
  

Homeland Security
  
  

Horticulture and Horticulture Operations, General
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Hospitality Administration and Management - General
  

  • HAMG 1191 - Special Topics in Hospitality Administration and Management

    Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 0
    Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes, and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
    Required Prerequisite(s): Consent of Department Chairperson


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  • HAMG 1291 - Special Topics in Hospitality Administration and Management

    Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 0
    Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes, and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
    Required Prerequisite(s): Consent of Department Chairperson


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  • HAMG 1391 - Special Topics in Hospitality Administration and Management

    Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0
    Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes, and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
    Required Prerequisite(s): Consent of Department Chairperson


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Human Resource Management and Personnel Administration, General
  
  
  

Humanities
  
 

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