Apr 19, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • FIRT 1391 - Special Topics in Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician


    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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  • GEOG 1302 - Human Geography +


    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.


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  • GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography +


    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.


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  • GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology (Lecture + Lab) +


    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.


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  • GEOL 1405 - Environmental Science (Lecture + Lab) +


    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)


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  • GISC 2231 - Advanced Problems in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)


    Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 2
    Seminar course designed for the final semester of a degree or certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Projects will include individual and group studies of GIS applications using the skills acquired in previous courses. The student will produce a professional project and present the results to a panel consisting of peers, instructors, or practicing GIS professionals.
    Required Prerequisite(s): GISC 2420  


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  • 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.


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  • 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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  • 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): ENGL 1301  with a grade of C or TSI-compliant in Reading.


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