Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of financial accounting as prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as applied to transactions and events that affect business organizations. Students will examine the procedures and systems to accumulate, analyze, measure, and record financial transactions. Students will use recorded financial information to prepare a balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of shareholders’ equity to communicate the business entity’s results of operations and financial position to users of financial information who are external to the company. Students will study the nature of assets, liabilities, and owners’ equity while learning to use reported financial information for purposes of making decisions about the company. Students will be exposed to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Required Prerequisite(s):MATH 0362 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate TSI Math placement score. Recommended Corequisite(s):MATH 1324
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of managerial accounting appropriate for all organizations. Students will study information from the entity’s accounting system relevant to decisions made by internal managers, as distinguished from information relevant to users who are external to the company. The emphasis is on the identification and assignment of product costs, operational budgeting and planning, cost control, and management decision making. Topics include product costing methodologies, cost behavior, operational and capital budgeting, and performance evaluation. Required Prerequisite(s):ACCT 2301
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 1 A study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Emphasis on understanding the complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliations, and payroll. For non-accounting majors.
ACNT 1311 - Introduction to Computerized Accounting
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Introduction to utilizing the computer in maintaining accounting records with primary emphasis on a general ledger package. Recommended Prerequisite/Corequisite(s):ACCT 2301
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Use of the computer to develop and maintain accounting records and to process common business applications for managerial decision-making. Recommended Prerequisite(s):ACCT 2301
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 1 A study of payroll procedures, taxing entities, and reporting requirements of local, state, and federal taxing authorities in a manual and a computerized environment. Required Corequisite(s):ACCT 2301 or ACNT 1303
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 1 A study of the federal tax law for preparation of individual income tax returns. Recommended Prerequisite(s):ACCT 2301
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.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 1 Analysis of generally accepted accounting principles, concepts, and theory underlying the preparation of financial statements. Required Prerequisite(s):ACCT 2302
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 1 A study of budgeting, cost analysis and cost control systems using traditional and contemporary costing methods and theories in decision making. Required Prerequisite(s):ACCT 2302
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Financial statement analysis from a decision-maker’s perspective. This course may also be offered for qualifying education credit for CPA examinations by Texas community colleges that meet Texas State Board of Public Accountancy standards.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 19 Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the College, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Required Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor based on the preparation of a co-op application, employer approval, prior completion of a minimum of 15 credit hours including nine hours of accounting with an overall 2.5 or higher GPA. Student must have formally declared an accounting major.
Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General
POFT 1127 - Introduction to Keyboarding
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 3 Skill development in keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on the development of acceptable speed and accuracy.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Introduction to basic records information management systems including manual and electronic filing.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 2 Skill development keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic documents. Placement test available.
POFT 1392 - Special Topics in Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course is designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 2 Study of current office procedures, duties, and responsibilities applicable to an office environment. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Basic Keyboarding Skills
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 2 Introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils. Topics include the relationship between crops and soils, conservation of soil and water resources, and the economic use of fertilizer.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 0 An overview of aviation maintenance including the history of aviation, the mechanic’s roles and duties, and nomenclature of aircraft and safety.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 1 A course in the use and care of various covering materials, finishes, and wood structures including approved methods and procedures. Safety also addressed.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 1 Skill development in repair procedures for steel, magnesium, brass, and aluminum materials. Includes the selection and application of appropriate methods of welding, brazing, and soldering. Fundamentals of safety procedures also addressed.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 2 An introduction to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required subjects relating to the weighing of aircraft, the performance of weight-and-balance calculations, and appropriate maintenance record entries. Required Prerequisite/Corequisite(s):AERM 1208
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 3 A course in the use and understanding of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aircraft manufacturers’ publications, forms, and records; and the exercise of mechanic privileges within prescribed limitations. Regulations and research via CD-ROM.
AERM 1243 - Instruments and Navigation/Communication
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 2 A study of aircraft instruments and electronic flight instrument systems including testing and installing instruments; inspecting, checking, and troubleshooting navigation and communication systems; and inspecting and repairing antennas and electronic equipment installations. Computer applications.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 2 Comprehensive concepts of the inspection and repair of composite, fabric, core, and laminated structural materials including doors, windows, bonded structures, and interior furnishings. Safety procedures to include the handling and storage of composite materials will also be addressed.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 3 An introduction to shop safety, the correct use of hand tools, equipment and precision measurement, identification of aircraft hardware, and the fabrication of fluid lines and tubing. Emphasis on procedures for testing, heat treating, and inspection of aircraft structures.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 4 A study of aircraft electrical systems and their requirements including the use of the ammeter, voltmeter, and ohmmeter; series and parallel circuits; inductance and capacitance; magnetism; converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC); controlling devices; maintenance and servicing of aircraft batteries; and reading and interpreting aircraft electrical diagrams to include solid state devices and logic functions. Fundamentals of safety also addressed.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 2 Fundamentals of mathematics, physics, and drawing as they apply to aircraft principles and operations as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for airframe and power plant mechanics.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 2 Fundamentals of propeller design, function and construction. Skill development in inspection, servicing, and repair of fixed-pitch, constant-speed, and feathering propellers and governing systems. Instruction in removal, balancing, installation of propellers, and safety procedures are also addressed.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 3 Reciprocating engines, their development, operating principles, and theory. Includes engine instruments, lubrication, and exhaust systems. Also addresses fundamentals of safety.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 4 A study of airframe electrical systems including installation, removal, disassembly, and repair of electrical components and related wiring. Fundamentals of electrical safety also addressed. Recommended Prerequisite(s):AERM 1314
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 3 A comprehensive study of airframe auxiliary systems including cabin atmospheric control systems, ice and rain control systems for aircraft and engines, and fire detection and protection systems. Fundamentals of safety procedures also addressed.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 4 Skill development in inspecting, servicing and maintaining aircraft fluid systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, and fuel. Application of basic concepts through detailed maintenance procedures. Fundamentals of safety procedures also addressed.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 3 General principles of inspection, servicing, overhaul, and repair of fixed and retractable landing gear systems and the operation and repair of position and warning systems. Includes coverage of systems, components, operation, and fundamentals of safety procedures.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 3 General principles of theory, history, and servicing of turbine engines to include lubrication, instrumentation, auxiliary power units, and exhaust systems. Fundamentals of safety procedures are also addressed.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 4 Skill development in fuel metering and induction systems used on reciprocating and turbine engines including fuel metering systems, carburetors, induction systems, heat exchangers and cooling systems. Fundamentals of safety procedures will also be addressed.
AERM 1391 - Special Topics in Aircraft Mechanic/Technician Airframe
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.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 7 Skill development in inspection and repair of sheet metal structures including forming, lay out, and bending of sheet metal and identification, selection, and installation of rivets and fasteners. Fundamentals of safety procedures also addressed.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 6 General principles of theory, operation, and maintenance of powerplant electrical systems including ignition, starting, and fire protection systems. Fundamentals of safety procedures will also be addressed.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 3 The Oral and Practical exams are required for the FAA Mechanic certificate. The exams are scheduled individually with a designated mechanic examiner to meet the requirements for the General portion of the Airframe and/or Powerplant rating.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 3 The Oral and Practical exams are required for the FAA Mechanic certificate. The exams are scheduled individually with a designated mechanic examiner to meet the requirements for the Airframe portion of the Airframe and/or Powerplant rating.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 3 The Oral and Practical exams are required for the FAA Mechanic certificate. The exams are scheduled individually with a designated mechanic examiner to meet the requirements for the Powerplant portion of the Airframe and/or Powerplant rating.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 2 In depth coverage of methods and procedures to perform airframe conformity and air worthiness inspections (including One-Hundred-Hour Inspections) in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer’s service information. Safety procedures will also be addressed.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 2 A comprehensive study of the assembly and rigging of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft including structural alignment, balancing and rigging of control systems and assembly of aircraft components. Fundamentals of safety procedures are also addressed.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 2 In depth coverage of methods and procedures to perform Powerplant conformity and air worthiness inspections (including One-Hundred-Hour Inspections) in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer’s information. Safety procedures will also be addressed. All materials and procedures are computer based. Required Prerequisite/Corequisite(s): Consult the Department Chairperson
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 4 A comprehensive study in inspection, disassembly, reassembly, and replacement of gas turbine engines, sections, and components including operational troubleshooting, analysis, and safety. Recommended Prerequisite(s):AERM 1351
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 2 An advanced study and practical application of composite repair, processes, and tooling. Includes complex repair and manufacturing techniques. Required Prerequisite(s):AERM 1303, AERM 1315, AERM 1254, PLTC 1303, and PLTC 1291
Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 7 A comprehensive study of reciprocating engine overhaul including measurement and inspection procedures. Instruction in removal and installation, inspections, checks, servicing, and repair of engines. Safety procedures will be addressed. Recommended Prerequisite(s):AERM 1344
AIRP 1191 - Special Topics in Aircraft, Pilot, and Navigator
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.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 4 Flight and ground training to prepare student for completion of the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot Certificate. See Projected Flight Costs
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 5 Provides students with flight hours and skills necessary to fulfill cross-country hours required for the Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot certificate. See Projected Flight Costs
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 4 Flight and ground training to prepare the student for the completion of the Federal Aviation Administration private pilot certificate. See Projected Flight Costs
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 5 Provides students with flight hours and skills necessary to fulfill solo cross-country hours required for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot, single engine land, airplane certificate. See Projected Flight Costs
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Coverage of meteorological phenomena affecting aircraft flight. Topics include basic concepts of aviation meteorology in the study of temperature, pressure, moisture, stability, clouds, air masses, fronts, thunderstorms, icing, and fog. Also includes analysis and use of weather data for flight planning.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 A study of the historical development of the aviation industry, including key events in civil, military, and space exploration and an overview of legislation relating to aviation.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Ground school for the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot Certificate, providing the student with the necessary aeronautical knowledge that can be used for Private Pilot Certification. Topics include principles of flight, radio procedures, weather, navigation, aerodynamics, and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Skill development in advanced airplane systems and performance including radio navigation and cross-country flight planning. Includes an introduction to instrument flight operations and navigation.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Study of the physical laws of flight. Topics include physical terms and the four forces of flight. Aircraft design, stability control, and high-speed flight characteristics are also included.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 A study of the fundamentals essential to the safety of flight. A survey of the aviation industry including decision-making factors, accident reporting, accident investigation, air traffic systems, aircraft technologies, and accident case studies.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Instruction in flight physiology, the decision-making process, pilot health maintenance, psychological aspects of flight, human behavior as related to the aircraft flight deck, and aeromedical information of significance to flight crews.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Laboratory Hours: 0 A study of basic instrument radio and navigation fundamentals used in instrument flight. Topics include a description and practical use of navigation systems and instruments, charts used for instrument flight, and Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Recommended Corequisite(s):AIRP 2250
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 3 Preparation for the multiengine class rating which will be added to a current pilot certificate. Includes explanation and demonstration of all required Federal Aviation Administration normal and emergency operations and procedures. Preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration Airman Certification Standards for Multiengine Add-On. See Projected Flight Costs
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 4 Flight and ground instruction required to qualify for the Federal Aviation Administration Certified Flight Instructor. Preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration Airman Certification Standards for Certified Flight Instructor. See Projected Flight Costs
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 5 Flight instruction necessary to qualify for the Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot Certificate. Instruction includes both dual and solo flight training to prepare the student to perform commercial pilot maneuvers. Preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration Airman Certification Standards for Commercial Pilot Certificate. See Projected Flight Costs
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 4 Flight and ground instruction required to qualify for the Federal Aviation Administration Certified Flight Instructor–Instrument Certificate. Preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration Airman Certification Standards for Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument. See Projected Flight Costs
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 4 Preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration Airman Certification Standards for the Instrument Rating. See Projected Flight Costs
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 4 Preparation for completion of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Instrument Pilot Rating with mastery of all instrument flight procedures. See Projected Flight Costs
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 5 Flight instruction necessary to quality for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate. Instruction includes both dual and solo flight training to prepare the student for mastery of all commercial pilot maneuvers. See Projected Flight Costs
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 2 Flight instruction necessary to qualify for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Flight Instructor–Airplane certificate. Topics include ground and flight instruction for helicopter. See Projected Flight Costs
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 0 Skill development for flight instructors necessary to qualify for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Rating – Helicopter. See Projected Flight Costs
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Study of the theory, operation, and application of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, fuel, environmental, protection, and warning systems. Emphasis on subsystems and control systems.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 A study of advanced aviation topics used for Federal Aviation Administration certification at the commercial pilot level. Preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration Airman Certification Standards for Commercial Pilot Certificate.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Skill development in the fundamentals of teaching and learning in an aviation-oriented environment. Introduction to the techniques of instruction and analysis of flight maneuvers. Preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration Airman Certification Standards for Certified Flight Instructor.
AIRP 2357 - Turbine Aircraft Systems Ground School
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Instruction in the systems of turbine aircraft. Emphasis on the glass cockpit, auxiliary power, aircraft systems, and the first officer’s operational role.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Introduction to the theory and concepts in the proper use and safe practice of delivery and storage of anesthesia medications which includes: Stocking of the drug cart and assisting anesthesia care provider in the preparation of medications. Required Prerequisite(s):Acceptance into the Anesthesia Technology Program.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 This course introduces the theoretical and practical aspects of the physical sciences. The dependence of medical diagnostics and the analogous relationship to the human body to the sciences are emphasized. Topics include flow, pressure, resistance, electronic circuit analysis and Ohm’s Law. Required Prerequisite(s):Acceptance into the Anesthesia Technology Program.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 This course provides an introduction to distinctive areas of anesthesia technology and the role of the technologist. An overview of typical surgical procedures and instrumentation and surgical department orientation are covered as well as medical terminology, blood-borne pathogens and non-patient related emergencies. Required Prerequisite(s):Acceptance into the Anesthesia Technology Program.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 2 Students are introduced to the surgical suite and the typical daily duties of an anesthesia technologist. Didactic as well as laboratory instruction are provided to supply the student with the required theoretical principles of the profession. Required Prerequisite(s):Acceptance into the Anesthesia Technology Program.
ANES 1474 - Anesthesia Technology Instrumentation I
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 2 The primary focus of this course is the anesthesia machine. However, all ancillary equipment, including but not limited to gas cylinders, hospital supply lines, ventilators and absorbers will also be covered. The setup, calibration, peration, basic troubleshooting, maintenance and safety checks for each is taught. Required Prerequisite(s):ANES 1372 and ANES 1371
ANES 1575 - Anesthesia Technology Clinic Experience I
Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 16 This course is the student’s first opportunity to observe and gain experience in a health care facility. Clinical hours are scheduled in the hospital setting under direct supervision. Students will observe all procedures and may begin to assist in non-direct patient duties. Students experience various anesthesia technology environments as scheduled. Required Prerequisite(s):ANES 1372, ANES 1373, ANES 1371 and ANES 1474
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 2 The concepts of Anesthesia Technology Fundamentals I will be expanded upon. Focus will be on the various types of surgical procedures, including emergency situation management and how the role of the anesthesia technologist varies in each. Patient transport, monitoring and positioning are stressed. Required Prerequisite(s):ANES 1372 and ANES 1575
ANES 2474 - Anesthesia Technology Instrumentation II
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 2 This course is a continuation of Anesthesia Technology Instrumentation I and expands upon the scope of anesthesia instrumentation. Various pieces of instrumentation such as cell savers, patient warmers, fluid warmers, ACT machines and pulse oximeters will be discussed. Required Prerequisite(s):ANES 1474
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Laboratory Hours: 0 Students discuss with other students the cases most recently performed during their clinical experience. Research papers will be required on a variety of related topics as well as a review of the written journal detailing the clinical phase of instruction. This course will help to prepare students for the written examinations that will lead to credentialing in AT. Guest speakers may be scheduled. Resume-writing and interview skills will be covered. Required Prerequisite(s):ANES 1575, ANES 2575 and ANES 2373
ANES 2575 - Anesthesia Technology Clinical Experience II
Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 16 This course provides the practical application of the principles covered in the didactic and laboratory portions of the program. Students observe, assist and perform duties assigned in the clinical setting. A written journal detailing the clinical phase of instruction will be required. Required Prerequisite(s):ANES 1575
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
GAME 1304 - Level Design
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.
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: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 3 Music and sound effects. Includes formats, working within memory budgets, interactive systems, and foley libraries. Addresses a range of practical audio-related areas.