Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 Design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers. This course meets Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum core requirements.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 In-depth study of fire service management as pertaining to budgetary requirements, administration, organization of divisions within the fire service, and relationships between the fire service and outside agencies. Recommended Prerequisite(s):FIRT 1309
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 This course identifies the threats that emergency managers deal with, disasters, emergency, and hazards. It describes the history of emergency management and the threats of today with advances in technology.
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 1 Chemical nature and properties of compounds as related to the fire service. Fundamental laws of chemistry, states of matter, gas laws, chemical bonding, and thermodynamics. This course meets Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum core requirements.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 Analysis of the nature of fire problems and selection of initial strategies and tactics including an in-depth study of efficient and effective use of staffing and equipment to mitigate the emergency.
FIRT 2331 - Firefighting Strategies and Tactics II
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 Emphasis on use of incident management in large scale command problems and other specialized fire problems. (Capstone course - Must be taken during the last semester of the program.)
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Laboratory Hours: 9 A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the College and the employer. This may be a paid or unpaid experience.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 4 Fundamentals of lighting techniques for film or video production with respect to lighting tools, composition and camera motion to support dynamic storytelling. Required Prerequisite(s):COMM 1336, COMM 2303, and RTVB 1321 Required Prerequisite/Corequisite(s):FLMC 2333 Recommended Prerequisite(s):COMM 1307 or COMM 1335
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 4 Advanced concepts of theoretical elements and practical applications of the cinematic craft. Required Prerequisite(s):RTVB 1321, COMM 1336, and COMM 2303 Required Prerequisite/Corequisite(s):FLMC 1304 Recommended Prerequisite(s):COMM 1307 or COMM 1335
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 4 Analysis of directing styles to formulate a personal directing style. Includes directing a film or video production.
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes acquisition of language functions, basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture through contextualized presentations, interactive activities, and extensive laboratory practice.
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Continuation of FREN 1411. Fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture with emphasis on conversation. Laboratory practice. Recommended Prerequisite(s):FREN 1411
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 1 A general study of textiles with emphasis on factors that affect the hand, appearance, and performance in clothing use. Examination of the fibers, yarns, dyeing, printing and finishing. Application of textiles used in the apparel industry.
FSHN 1312 - Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 An overview of fashion trends and concepts to include branding, environmental influences, and marketing operations.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 An overview of retailing procedures used in various types of fashion companies. A study of operations, personnel, merchandising, sales promotion, and finance and control. Examination of job opportunities available in the retail fashion industry.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 Instruction in the techniques used to analyze the fashion image of individual clients. Emphasis on personal coloring, body types, and wardrobe coordination. Study of fashion image consultant business practices and job qualifications.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Introduction to the tools and concepts used to create levels for games and simulations. Incorporates level design, architecture theory, concepts of critical path and flow, balancing, play testing, and storytelling. Includes utilization of toolsets from industry titles.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 3 Introduction to video game design techniques which inspire artists and non-artists. Including characters, environments, architecture, static objects, user interface, and storyboards for games. Emphasizes applying 2D design concepts.
GAME 1403 - Introduction to Game Design and Development
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Introduction to electronic game development and game development careers. Includes examination of history and philosophy of games, the game production process, employee factors for success in the field, and current issues and practices in the game development industry.
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Mathematical elements and algorithms involved in basic animation. Includes generating graphics, viewing 3D environments such as visible line detection and 3D surfaces, image processing techniques, and special effects.
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3 Introduction to 3D game modeling using Architectural spaces and modeling in a real-time game editor. Includes techniques for building, texturing, and lighting.
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Design and development of game and simulation programs including user interface design, mathematical elements, image and file structure, and software development techniques. Recommended Prerequisite(s):GAME 1443 and COSC 1436
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 3 Design and management of an industry standard portfolio. Includes techniques in self-promotion, résumé writing, portfolio distribution systems, and interviewing.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 This course introduces students to the processes that drive Earth’s physical systems. Students will explore the relationships among these physical systems, with emphasis on weather and climate, water, ecosystems, geologic processes and landform development, and human interactions with the physical environment.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 This course introduces students to fundamental concepts, skills, and practices of human geography. Place, space, and scale serve as a framework for understanding patterns of human experience. Topics for discussion may include globalization, population and migration, culture, diffusion, political and economic systems, language, religion, gender, and ethnicity.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 This course is an introduction to the world’s major regions seen through their defining physical, social, cultural, political, and economic features. These regions are examined in terms of their physical and human characteristics and their interactions. The course emphasizes relations among regions on issues such as trade, economic development, conflict, and the role of regions in the globalization process.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 A survey of the forces, including humans, that shape our physical and biologic environment, and how they affect life on Earth. Introduction to the science and policy of global and regional environmental issues, including pollution, climate change, and sustainability of land, water, and energy resources.
GEOL 1401 - Earth Science for Non-Science Majors I (Lecture + Lab) +
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3 Survey of geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. Lab activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze data in geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy.
GEOL 1402 - Earth Science for Non-Science Majors II (Lecture + Lab) +
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3 Extension of the study of geology, astronomy, meteorology and oceanography, focusing on natural resources, hazards and climate variability. Lab activities will focus on methods used to collect and analyze data related to natural resources, hazards and climate variability. Required Prerequisite(s):GEOL 1401 or GEOL 1403
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3 Introduction to the study of the materials and processes that have modified and shaped the surface and interior of Earth over time. These processes are described by theories based on experimental data and geologic data gathered from field observations. Laboratory activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze earth science data.
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3 A comprehensive survey of the history of life and major events in the physical development of Earth as interpreted from rocks and fossils. Laboratory activities will introduce methods used by scientists to interpret the history of life and major events in the physical development of Earth from rocks and fossils. Required Prerequisite(s):GEOL 1403
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3 A survey of the forces, including humans, that shape our physical and biologic environment, and how they affect life on Earth. Introduction to the science and policy of global and regional environmental issues, including pollution, climate change, and sustainability of land, water, and energy resources. Lab activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze environmental data. (Students should not take both GEOL 1305 and GEOL 1405)
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3 Survey of meteorology and related sciences. May not be used as a prerequisite for GEOL 1404.
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes acquisition of language functions, basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture through contextualized presentations, interactive activities, and extensive laboratory practice.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 Overview of the social, psychological, and biological changes that accompany aging. Focuses on the implications of these changes for the individual, as well as for the larger society.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 The role of the director in providing activity services. Includes study of history, regulations, communications, advocacy, ethics, service delivery, and volunteer management.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 Examination of current issues relating to mental health of older adults. Includes the theoretical and empirical foundations relevant to the psychological study of older adults.
GISC 1402 - Understanding Geographic Information Systems
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Theory and application of geographic information science (GIS). Includes an overview of the general principles of GIS and practical experience in its use.
Semester Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Laboratory Hours: 14 Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student.
GISC 2401 - Data Acquisition and Analysis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Study of the management of geographic information, system life cycles, and costs and benefits. Includes institutional issues such as data providers, data management, combination of attribute and graphical data, information storage and access, Texas and national standards for spatial data; and applications of GIS for data modeling and analysis.
GISC 2402 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Design with Raster Analysis
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Raster/remote sensing principles, technologies, and applications. Emphasizes processing raster imagery into useful information to be used in a GIS. Includes geo-referencing and image classification. Student final project will be demonstrating raster and remote sensing techniques.
GISC 2404 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Design with Vector Analysis
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Using GIS as a problem solving tool from the first stages of designing an analysis project, through the data collection and manipulation phase, to the final phase of presenting the project.
GISC 2411 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Application of GIS technology to real workplace applications from public and private sectors. Completion of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) fieldwork required for lab exercises.
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.
GISC 2435 - Programming for Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Focuses on the use of programming languages to customize and expand the capability of GIS applications. Instruction will include object-oriented and component programming. Students will also design their own Graphical User Interface (GUI). Required Prerequisite(s):COSC 1436
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 the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights. Required Prerequisite(s): TSI Met in Reading and Writing
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) +
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 Origin and development of the Texas Constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy, and the political culture of Texas. Required Prerequisite(s): TSI Met in Reading and Writing
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 1 An overview of the horticulture industry, plant science, terminology, classification, propagation, environmental responses, and careers and opportunities in the field of horticulture.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 2 A study of herbaceous plant material. Topics include practices and procedures used in the identification, growth, propagation, maintenance, and utilization of herbaceous plants in the horticulture industry. Recommended Prerequisite(s):HALT 1301
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Instruction in the identification and classification of the plants used in home and commercial interior landscapes. Topics include design characteristics for interiorscapes and environmental requirements of the plants. Recommended Prerequisite(s):HALT 1301
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Coverage of the shrubs, vines, and groundcovers used in the horticulture industry. Topics include identification, characteristics, adaptation, cultural requirements, pest and disease problems, and use in the landscape. Recommended Prerequisite(s):HALT 1301
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 2 An overview of insects and related organisms with an emphasis on destructive, predaceous, parasitic, and beneficial species. Topics include insect taxonomy, anatomy, morphology, physiology, and the application of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), mechanical, biological, and chemical control measures. Recommended Prerequisite(s):HALT 1301
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 2 A study of the trees used in the horticulture industry. Topics include the identification, characteristics, adaptation, cultural requirements, pest and disease problems, and trees in the landscape. Recommended Prerequisite(s):HALT 1301
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Coverage of irrigation systems including equipment, design, performance, and maintenance. Topics include residential and small business applications, troubleshooting, repair, and technological advances in irrigation systems.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 2 A course in computer-aided landscape design. Emphasis on the application of design concepts and techniques using software.
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3 A study of the principles and elements of landscape design. Topics include client interview, site analysis, plan view, scale, plant selection, basic drawing and drafting skills, and plan preparation. Recommended Prerequisite(s):HALT 1301
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Fundamentals of woody plant physiology and growth including techniques and procedures utilized in making sound tree care decisions related to growth pest and disease control. Topics include design principles of planning and maintenance for city streets, parks, and commercial and residential properties. Recommended Prerequisite(s):HALT 1301
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 2 A study of commercial and home cultivated food crops including various vegetables, fruits, and nuts. Topics address planting, maintenance, harvest, and storage of the various crops.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Fundamentals of greenhouse construction and operation. Topics include architectural styles, construction materials, environmental systems and controls, growing media, fertilizers, post harvest handling, marketing, and business management. Recommended Prerequisite(s):HALT 1301
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 2 A study of the sexual and asexual propagation of plants used in horticulture. Topics include propagation by seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering, division, separation, and tissue culture; and environmental factors of propagation. Recommended Prerequisite(s):HALT 1301
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 2 A study of the procedures and practices used in the horticulture industry for proper landscape maintenance. Topics include landscape installation, lawn maintenance, shrub and tree care, and management practices. Recommended Prerequisite(s):HALT 1301
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 An in-depth study of the chemistry, soil interaction, plant uptake and utilization of essential plant nutrients. Topics include deficiency and toxicity symptoms, and the selection, application, and characteristics of fertilizer materials. Recommended Prerequisite(s):HALT 1301
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 2 An overview of the procedures for establishing and operating a commercial nursery. Topics include site selection, structures, equipment, stock selection, production practices, harvesting, marketing, and management practices. Recommended Prerequisite(s):HALT 1301
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 Examination of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the control of horticultural pests. Topics include procedures; methods; safety requirements; integrated pest management (IPM); and chemical, natural, and biological controls. Recommended Prerequisite(s):HALT 1301
Semester Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 0 Functions of front office operations as they relate to customer service. Includes a study of front office interactions with other departments in the lodging operation.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 The study of the recreation and entertainment industry. Emphasizes sporting and entertainment venues, tourism attractions, and other public and private sector special events.
HAMG 1321 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 An exploration of the elements and career opportunities within the multiple segments of the hospitality industry.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 A course in legal and regulatory requirements that impact the hospitality industry. Topics include Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), labor regulations, tax laws, tip reporting, franchise regulations, and product liability laws.
HAMG 2267 - Practicum-Hospitality Administration and Management
Semester Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Laboratory Hours: 14 Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student.
HAMG 2301 - Principles of Food and Beverage Operations
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 An overview of food and beverage management in various hospitality environments. Emphasizes cost controls from procurement to marketing and sales. Examines forecasting, menu planning and pricing, logistical support, production, purchasing, and quality assurance.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 An overview of management and leadership in the hospitality industry with an emphasis on management philosophy, policy formulation, communications, motivation, and team building.
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0 Identification of the core principles of marketing and sales and their impact on the hospitality industry.
HART 1401 - Basic Electricity for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Principles of electricity as required by HVAC, including proper use of test equipment, electrical circuits, and component theory and operation.
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 A basic study of HVAC and refrigeration controls; troubleshooting of control components; emphasis on use of wiring diagrams to analyze high and low-voltage circuits; a review of Ohm’s law as applied to air conditioning controls and circuits. Required Prerequisite(s):HART 1401 and HART 2431
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 A study of components, applications, and installation of mechanical air conditioning systems including operating conditions, troubleshooting, repair, and charging of air conditioning systems. Required Prerequisite(s):HART 1401 and HART 1407
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 7 Study of the procedures and principles used in servicing heating systems including gas fired furnaces and electric heating systems. Required Prerequisite(s):HART 1401 Required Corequisite(s):HART 2431
HART 2402 - Commercial Air-Conditioning System Design
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Advanced study in essential elements of commercial air conditioning contracting including duct systems design; equipment selection using manufacturer’s data; and preparation of shop drawing and submittals. Recommended Prerequisite(s):HART 2445
HART 2431 - Advanced Electricity for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Advanced electrical instruction and skill building in installation and servicing of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including detailed instruction in motors and power distribution motors, motor controls, and application of solid-state devices. Required Prerequisite(s):HART 1401
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 An advanced course in application of troubleshooting principles and use of test instruments to diagnose air conditioning and refrigeration components and system problems including conducting performance tests. Required Prerequisite(s):HART 1403, HART 1441, HART 1445, and HART 2445
HART 2438 - Air Conditioning Installation and Startup
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 A study of air-conditioning system installation, refrigerant piping, condensate disposal, and air cleaning equipment with emphasis on startup and performance testing.
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 7 A study of components, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems with capacities of 25 tons of less. Recommended Prerequisite(s):HART 1441
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 7 Theory and practical application in the maintenance of commercial refrigeration; medium and low temperature applications and ice machines. Required Prerequisite(s):HART 1441 and HART 2431
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 7 A study of components, accessories, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems above 25 tons capacity. Recommended Prerequisite(s):HART 1441
HART 2445 - Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 Study of the properties of air and results of cooling, heating, humidifying or dehumidifying; heat gain and heat loss calculations including equipment selection and balancing the air system.
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2 A study of heat pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrost controls, auxiliary heat, air flow, and other topics related to heat pump systems. Required Prerequisite(s):HART 1403, HART 1441, HART 1445, and HART 2445
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