2013-2014 General Catalog 
    
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2013-2014 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

The State of Texas has developed a common course numbering system for all college courses. These numbers are used in identifying courses that transfer freely among public community colleges and universities.

Courses are designated by an abbreviated name and number along with a descriptive title. The name used designates the instructional area in which the course is offered. The course number is a four-digit number in which the first digit designates the academic level of the course. A first digit of 1 designates an introductory-level credit course, and a first digit of 2 designates an intermediate or advanced-level credit course. A first digit of 0 designates a developmental (compensatory) course which cannot be applied toward either the required or elective hours for an associate degree or certificate.

All courses taught at South Plains College are listed in this section. In the course description, certain information is placed in parenthesis following the course title. The first figure in the parentheses indicates the semester hours of credit for the course; the second figure indicated the number of lecture hours per week attended by a student enrolled in the course; and the third figure indicates the number of hours per week during which the student is in laboratory, practice session or other instructional activity related to the course. For example, (4:3:3) following the listing for Biology 1411 General Botany means that the course carries 4 semester hours of credit, that 3 hours per week are spent in lecture, and 3 hours per week are spent in laboratory.

Some courses will also have a designation indicating the semester in which the course is offered. “F” indicates Fall, “S” indicates Spring, “S1” indicates First Summer Session, “S2” indicates Second Summer Session, and “Su” indicates either Summer Session.
 
  

  • PHED 2147 - Rodeo Timed Events IV

    (1:0:3) This course provides the fundamentals and skills involved in team roping. Roping steers are furnished for the course. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Note: Students should provide their own horses and equipment.
  

  • PHED 2174 - Competitive Basketball III

    (1:0:3) This course is a continuation of PHED 1175. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3
  

  • PHED 2175 - Competitive Basketball IV

    (1:0:3) This course is a continuation of PHED 2174. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3
  

  • PHED 2176 - Competitive Track III

    (1:0:3) This course is a continuation of PHED 1177. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3
  

  • PHED 2177 - Competitive Track IV

    (1:0:3) This course is a continuation of PHED 2176. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3
  

  • PHED 2178 - Competitive Rodeo III

    (1:0:3) This class is designed for varsity rodeo competitors in their first semester of their sophomore year. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3
  

  • PHED 2179 - Competitive Rodeo IV

    (1:0:3) This class is designed for varsity rodeo competitors in their second semester of their sophomore year. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3
  

  • PHED 2356 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

    (3:3:0) This course will have an emphasis on care and prevention of common athletic injuries and the treatment of athletic injuries. An introduction to athletic training is included. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy

    (3:3:0) This course is a topical introduction to various traditional and contemporary philosophical problems and issues. Because philosophy is both intellectually critical and controversial, the class presupposes Socrates’ belief that “The unexamined life is not worth living. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • PHYS 1305 - Basic Electricity

    (3:3:0) Topics include fundamentals of electron theory, including electrical units of Ohm’s Law, magnetism, measurements of wire, wire tables, resistance of wire, voltage drop, magnetic properties, principles, and circuits. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • PHYS 1315 - Introduction to Basic Science

    (3:3:0) This is a basic non-laboratory survey course serving to introduce and integrate the fundamental concepts of chemistry, physics, geology, and biology. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • PHYS 1401 - General Physics I

    (4:3:3) This course is a non-calculus introductory physics course designed to provide students with a background for further study in science and related areas. Topics include mechanics, heat, and sound. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Pre-requisite: MATH 1316 or consent of instructor.
  

  • PHYS 1402 - General Physics II

    (4:3:3) This course is a continuation of PHYS 1401. Topics covered include electricity, magnetism, light and modern physics. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Pre-requisite: PHYS 1401.
  

  • PHYS 1405 - Conceptual Physics

    (4:3:3) This course is intended to acquaint non-science majors with the basic laws and vocabulary of physics. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3
  

  • PHYS 1411 - Introductory Astronomy I

    (4:3:3) Students will study the solar system, stars, and galaxies in this course. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3
  

  • PHYS 1412 - Introductory Astronomy II

    (4:3:3) This course is a continuation of PHYS 1411 and includes further study of the solar system, stars and galaxies. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3
  

  • PHYS 2425 - Principles of Physics I

    (4:3:3) This course covers Kinematics, dynamics, conservation laws, wave motion, fluids, kinetic theory and thermodynamics. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Pre-requisite: MATH 2413.
  

  • PHYS 2426 - Principles of Physics II

    (4:3:3) Topics covered include electric and magnetic fields, dielectrics, magnetic properties of materials, electromagnetism, geometrical and physical optics. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Pre-requisite: PHYS 2425.
  

  • POFI 2331 - Desktop Publishing

    (3:3:1) This course provides an in depth coverage of desktop publishing terminology, text editing, and use of design principles to create publishing material using word processing desktop publishing features. Emphasis is placed on layout techniques, graphics, multiple page displays and business applications. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Pre-requisite: Proficiency in word processing software.
  

  • POFI 2401 - Word Processing

    (4:3:2) This course involves in-depth coverage of word processing software focusing on business applications. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: Prerequisite:Keyboarding proficiency.
  

  • POFI 2440 - Advanced Word Processing

    (4:3:2) This is a course covering advanced techniques in merging, macros, graphics and desktop publishing. The course includes extensive formatting for technical documents. Emphasis is placed on business applications. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: POFI 2401 or BCIS 1405 with minimum grade of “C”.
  

  • POFM 1317 - Medical Administrative Support

    (3:3:1) This course includes instruction in medical office procedures, including appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, telephone communications, coding, billing, collecting, and third party reimbursement. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Pre-requisite: Keyboarding proficiency.
  

  • POFM 2286 - Internship-Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

    (2:0:6) This course is 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. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Pre-requisite: MRMT 1407 with a minimum grade of “C.”
  

  • POFT 1127 - Introduction to Keyboarding

    (1:1:1) This course is designed to provide skill development in keyboarding with emphasis on alphabet, number, and symbol keys by touch with acceptable speed and accuracy.  Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1
  

  • POFT 1309 - Administrative Office Procedures I

    (3:3:1) This course is a study of current office procedures, duties, and responsibilities applicable to an office environment. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Pre-requisite: Keyboarding proficiency.
  

  • POFT 1325 - Business Math Using Technology

    (3:3:0) This course provides skill development in business math problem-solving using electronic technology. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • POFT 1429 - Beginning Keyboarding

    (4:3:2) This course is designed to provide skill development keyboarding techniques.  Emphasis is placed on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic documents. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2
  

  • POFT 2286 - Internship-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General

    (2:0:6) This course is 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. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Pre-requisite: POFT 1309 with a minimum grade of “C.”
  

  • POFT 2312 - Business Correspondence and Communication

    (3:3:0) This course provides development of writing and presentation skills to produce effective business communications. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • POFT 2331 - Administrative Systems

    (3:3:1) This course covers advanced concepts of projects management and office procedures integrating previously learned skills and software applications.  Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Pre-requisite: Proficiency in word processing software.  
  

  • PSYC 2301 - General Psychology

    (3:3:0) Survey of major topics in psychology.  Introduces the study of behavior and the factors that determine and affect behavior. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • PSYC 2306 - Human Sexuality

    (3:3:0) The study of the physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of human sexuality. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • PSYC 2308 - Child Psychology

    (3:3:0) This course examines child development including the physical, social, and cognitive changes from birth through adolescence. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development

    (3:3:0) This course is the study of the relationship of the physical, emotional, social and mental factors of growth and development of children and throughout the lifespan. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • PSYC 2316 - Psychology of Personality

    (3:3:0) Study of various approaches to determinants, development, and assessment of personality. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: PSYC 2301 or permission of the instructor.
  

  • PSYC 2319 - Social Psychology

    (3:3:0) Study of individual behavior within the social environment, including socio-psychological processes, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relationships, and group processes. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • PSYT 1164 - Practicum-Clinical Psychology

    (1:0:10) This course provides practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 10
  

  • PSYT 1165 - Practicum-Clinical Psychology

    (1:0:10) This course provides practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 10
  

  • PSYT 1309 - Health Psychology

    (3:3:0) Exploration of behavioral medicine and the interdependence of mind and body. Topics include the study of physiological, psychological, behavioral, and social affects of disease processes and disabilities. Preventative and restoration measures are also discussed. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • PSYT 1332 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology

    (3:3:0) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. An introduction to the normal structure of the human body, including functions of human cells, tissues and organs, and skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Designed for non-science majors. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • PSYT 1374 - Introduction to Rehabilitation Services

    (3:3:0) An introduction to the philosophical approach of comprehensive rehabilitation services. Topics include patient-environment interaction, characteristics of disability, evaluation and treatment, and exploration of the array of rehabilitation services. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • PSYT 1375 - Race and Ethnic Relationships

    (3:3:0) The study of race and ethnic relationship in the United States. Topics include intergroup relationships, within ranking systems, dominant subordinate groups, and long range consequences of ethnic interrelations. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • PSYT 1429 - Interviewing and Communication Skills

    (4:3:3) This course involves the development of the basic communication skills necessary to develop an effective helping relationship with clients. Topics include counseling techniques such as intake interviewing, relationship building, problem identification and resolution. Emphasis importance of effective oral communications. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3
  

  • PSYT 2264 - Practicum-Clinical Psychology

    (1:0:15) This course is an intermediate type of non-health profession work-based instruction that provides basic career exploration or helps students gain practical experience in the discipline, enhance skills, and integrate knowledge. The emphasis is on practical work experience. Indirect supervision is provided by the work supervisor. A practicum may be a paid or unpaid learning experience. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 15
  

  • PSYT 2303 - Social Psychology

    (3:3:0) A study of social perception, social influence, and social relations on individual and group interactions. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • PSYT 2331 - Abnormal Psychology

    (3:3:0) This course is a study of the theories and processes involved in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • PSYT 2335 - Family Systems

    (3:3:0) This course examines the American family from historical and modern perspectives. Emphasis on current issues regarding structures of relationships. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • PTHA 1301 - The Profession of Physical Therapy

    (3:3:0) This course provides an introduction to the profession of physical therapy and the role of the physical therapist assistant. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: Admission to the PTA Program
  

  • PTHA 1321 - Pathophysiology for the Physical Therapy Assistant

    (3:3:0) This course is the study of the pathophysiology of diseases/conditions commonly encountered in physical therapy. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: PTHA 1301; A&P I
  

  • PTHA 1405 - Basic Patient Care Skills

    (4:3:3) This course deals with the application of basic patient handling, functional skills, communication, and selected data collection techniques. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Pre-requisite: PTHA 1301; A&P I
  

  • PTHA 1513 - Functional Anatomy

    (5:4:2) This course focuses on the relationship of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems to normal and abnormal movement. Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: PTHA 1301; A&P I
  

  • PTHA 1531 - Physical Agents

    (5:4:2) This course focuses on the biophysical principles, physiological effects, interviention efficacy and application of physical agents. Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: PTHA 1301;PTHA 1321;PTHA 1405; PTHA 1513; A&P I-II
  

  • PTHA 2250 - Current Concepts in Physical Therapy

    (2:2:0) This course focuses on current concepts, skills, and knowledge in the provision of physical therapy services.  Includes enhancement of professional development.  Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: PTHA 1301;PTHA 1321; PTHA 1405;PTHA 1513;PTHA 1531;PTHA 2509; A&P I & II
  

  • PTHA 2260 - Clinical-Physical Therapist Assistant I

    (2:0:8) A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.  Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.  Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 8 Pre-requisite: PTHA 1301;PTHA 1321;PTHA 1405; PTHA 1513; PTHA 1531; PTHA 2509; A&P I-II
  

  • PTHA 2339 - Professional Issues

    (3:3:0) A capstone course which engages the student in the discussion of professional issues and behaviors related to clincial practice and which prepares the student for transition into the workplace.  Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: PTHA 1301;PTHA 1321; PTHA 1405; PTHA 1513; PTHA 1531; PTHA 2509; PTHA 2260; PTHA 2535; PTHA 2250; A&P I-II
  

  • PTHA 2461 - Clinical-Physical Therapist Assistant II

    (4:0:40) A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.  Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.  Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 40 Pre-requisite: PTHA 1301;PTHA 1321; PTHA 1405; PTHA 1513; PTHA 1531; PTHA 2509; PTHA 2260; PTHA 2535; PTHA 2250; A&P I-II
  

  • PTHA 2462 - Clinical-Physical Therapist Assistant III

    (4:0:40) A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.  Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.  Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 40 Pre-requisite: PTHA 1301;PTHA 1321; PTHA 1405; PTHA 1513; PTHA 1531; PTHA 2509; PTHA 2260; PTHA 2535; PTHA 2250; A&P I-II
  

  • PTHA 2509 - Therapeutic Exercise

    (5:4:4) This course deals with the concepts, principles, and application of techniques related to therapeutic exercise and functional training.  Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: PTHA 1301;PTHA 1321;PTHA 1405;PTHA 1513;A&P I-II
  

  • PTHA 2535 - Rehabilitation Techniques

    (5:4:4) This is an advanced course integrating previously learned and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive rehabilitation of selected musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary disorders.  Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: PTHA 1301;PTHA 1321;PTHA 1405; PTHA 1513; PTHA 1531; PTHA 2509; A&P I-II
  

  • RADR 1213 - Principles of Radiographic Imaging I

    (2:2:0) This course focuses on radiographic image quality and the effects of exposure variables. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: Acceptance to program.
  

  • RADR 1260 - Clinical-Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer

    (2:0:7) This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 7 Pre-requisite: Acceptance to program. Note: Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
  

  • RADR 1266 - Practicum-Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer

    (2:0:16) This course consists of practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 16 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty. Note: Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
  

  • RADR 1309 - Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care

    (3:3:0) This course provides an overview of the historical development of radiography, basic radiation protection, an introduction to medical terminology, ethical and legal issues for health care professionals, and an orientation to the program and to the health care system. Patient assessment, infection control procedures, emergency and safety procedures, communication and patient interaction skills and basic pharmacology are also included. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: Acceptance to program.
  

  • RADR 1411 - Basic Radiographic Procedures

    (4:3:4) This course is an introduction to radiographic positioning terminology, the proper manipulation of equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of basic anatomy. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: Acceptance to program.
  

  • RADR 2167 - Practicum-Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer

    (1:0:8) This course is an intermediate or advanced type of health professions work-based instruction that helps students gain practical experience in the discipline, enhance skills, and integrate knowledge.  The emphasis is on practical experience for which the student has already acquired the necessary theoretical knowledge and basic skills.  Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional, generally a clinical preceptor.  A health practicum may be a paid or unpaid learning experience.  This is an advanced practicum experience. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 8 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty. Note: This is an advanced practicum. Direct and indirect supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
  

  • RADR 2213 - Radiation Biology and Protection

    (2:2:0) This course focuses on the effects of radiation exposure on biological systems. It includes typical medical exposure levels, methods for measuring and monitoring radiation and methods for protecting personnel and patients from excessive exposure. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty.
  

  • RADR 2217 - Radiographic Pathology

    (2:2:0) This course focuses on disease processes and their appearance on radiographic images. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty.
  

  • RADR 2235 - Radiologic Technology Seminar

    (2:2:0) This is a capstone course that focuses on the synthesis of professional knowledge, skills and attitudes in preparation for professional employment and lifelong learning. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty.
  

  • RADR 2301 - Intermediate Radiographic Procedures

    (3:2:2) This course is a continuation of the study of the proper manipulation of radiographic equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment and the evaluation of images for proper demonstration of the anatomy. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty.
  

  • RADR 2305 - Principles of Radiographic Imaging II

    (3:3:0) This course focuses on radiographic imaging technique formulation. It also looks at equipment quality control, image quality assurance and the synthesis of all variables in image production. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty.
  

  • RADR 2309 - Radiographic Imaging Equipment

    (3:3:0) This course is a study of the equipment and physics of x-ray production. This includes basic x-ray circuits. The course also examines the relationship of conventional and digital equipment components to the imaging process. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty.
  

  • RADR 2331 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures

    (3:3:0) This course is a continuation of positioning, alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, evaluation of images for proper demonstration of anatomy and related pathology. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty.
  

  • RADR 2333 - Advanced Medical Imaging

    (3:3:0) This course focuses on specialized imaging modalities. It includes concepts and theories of equipment operations and their integration for medical diagnosis. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty.
  

  • RADR 2366 - Practicum-Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer

    (3:0:24) This course focuses on practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 24 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty. Note: This is an advanced practicum. Direct and indirect supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
  

  • RADR 2367 - Practicum-Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer

    (3:0:24) This course focuses on practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 24 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty. Note: This is an advanced practicum. Direct and indirect supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
  

  • RBPT 2345 - Onsite Power Generation and Renewable Energy

    (3:2:4) Pre-requisite:  FCEL 1305.  A study in the applicaton of residential onsite power generation with an emphasis on renewable energy.  Includes systems that produce electrical energy and thermal energy.  Also covers determination of residential energy loads and their comparison to onsite power generation and an exploration of off-grid, on-grid, net-zero, and distributed applications.  Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4
  

  • RBTC 1305 - Robotic Fundamentals

    (3:2:3) This course provides an introduction to flexible robots/automation.  Topics include installation, repair, maintenance, and development of flexible robotic manufacturing systems. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3
  

  • READ 0000 - Developmental Reading Laboratory

    (0:0:3) This course is a lab for students who must be in developmental reading because they have not established readiness for college-level work. Semester Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Pre-requisite: Special approval of the Registrar. Note: This course does not satisfy graduation requirements and carries no credit.
  

  • READ 0301 - College Reading Strategies

    (3:3:0) Preparation for college-level reading and studying, including vocabulary development, understanding implied ideas and details, identifying author’s purpose, point of view and intended meaning, analyzing relationships, critical reasoning for evaluation, and study skills.  Credit will not satisfy graduation requirements, but will satisfy developmental reading requirements for TSI purposes. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • READ 0420 - Integrated Reading and Writing II

    (4:3:2) This is a combined lecture/lab, performance-based course designed to develop students’ critical reading and academic writing skills.  The focus of the course will be on applying critical reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material and developing written work appropriate to the audience, purpose, situation, and length of the assignment.  The course integrates preparation in basic academic reading skills with basic skills in writing a variety of academic essays.  This is a course with a required lab.  The course fulfills TSI requirements for reading and writing.   Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2
  

  • READ 1314 - Technical and Scientific Reading

    (3:3:0) This course is designed for students who need to read and understand scientific and technical books. Areas of study within the course include: technical terminology, analysis of technical/scientific writing, use of logical patterns such as cause-effect, classification, comparison, and contrast to understand key technical points, use of illustrations, study skills for technical course work, use of computer tools for communication, and development of advanced reading skills. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: College-level reading (a passing score on the placement reading test) or consent of the instructor.
  

  • RELE 1200 - Contract Forms and Addenda

    (2:2:0) This course covers promulgated contract forms, which shall include but is not limited to unauthorized practice of law, broker-lawyer committee, current promulgated forms, commission rules governing use forms and case studies involving use of forms.  Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • RELE 1203 - Real Estate Appraisal

    (2:2:0) This course is a study of the central purposes and functions of an appraisal, social and economic determinants of value, appraisal case studies, cost, market data and income approaches to value estimates, final correlations, and reporting. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • RELE 1207 - Real Estate Investments

    (2:2:0) This course covers characteristics of real estate investments. It includes techniques of investment analysis, time-valued money discounted and non-discounted investment criteria, leverage, tax shelters, depreciation and applications to property tax. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • RELE 1209 - Real Estate Law

    (2:2:0) This course provides a study of the legal concepts of real estate, land description, real property rights, estates in land, contracts, conveyances, encumbrances, foreclosures, recording procedures, and evidence of title. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • RELE 1211 - Law of Contracts

    (2:2:0) This course covers elements of a contract, offer and acceptance, statute of frauds, specific performance and remedies for breach, unauthorized practice of law, commission rules relating to use of adopted forms, and owner disclosure requirements. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • RELE 1215 - Property Management

    (2:2:0) This course is the study of the role of the property manager, landlord policies, operational guidelines, leases, lease negotiations, tenant relations, maintenance, reports, habitability laws, and Fair Housing Act. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • RELE 1219 - Real Estate Finance

    (2:2:0) This course is an overview of monetary systems, primary and secondary money markets, sources of mortgage loans, federal government programs, loan applications, processes and procedures, closing costs, alternative financial instruments, equal credit opportunity laws affecting mortgage lending, and the state housing agency. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • RELE 1221 - Real Estate Marketing

    (2:2:0) This course is a study of real estate professionalism and ethics, characteristics of successful salespersons, time management and psychology of marketing, listing procedures, advertising, negotiating, and closing financing, and the Deceptive Trade Practice Act. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • RELE 1225 - Real Estate Mathematics

    (2:2:0) This course covers basic arithmetic skills. It also covers mathematical logic, percentages, interest, time value of money, depreciation, and amortization, proration, and estimation of closing statements. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • RELE 1229 - Fundamentals of Environmental Issues

    (2:2:0) This course is a study of environmental issues affecting the real estate industry, including hazardous substances, underground storage tanks, and wetlands. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • RELE 1235 - Real Estate Construction

    (2:2:0) This course is a study of the basic principles of design and construction of real estate properties. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • RELE 1323 - Real Estate Computer Application

    (3:3:0) This course is a study of the availability of technology, especially software, and its ability to help a real estate agent become more productive. The course includes data base mapping interest and software applications. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • RELE 1406 - Real Estate Principles

    (4:4:0) This course is an overview of licensing as a broker or salesperson. Topics include ethics of practice as a license holder, titles to and conveyance of real estate, legal descriptions, deeds, encumbrances and liens, distinctions between personal and real property, appraisal, finance and regulations, closing procedures, and real estate mathematics. This class covers at least three hours of classroom instruction on federal, state, and local laws relating to housing, discrimination, housing credit discrimination, and community reinvestment. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Note: Fulfills the 60-hour requirement for salesperson license.
  

  • RELE 2171 - Real Estate Skills Assessment

    (1:1:0) This course is an overall review of real estate and an assessment of what the student has learned. This course will also help the student prepare for the Texas Real Estate License Examination. The course content includes a review of the basic real estate principles, finance, mathematics, appraisal and law. This course is designed to measure the knowledge and competence of the student. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • RELE 2201 - Law of Agency

    (2:2:0) This course is a study of law of agency, including principal-agent and master-servant relationships, the authority of an agent, the termination of an agent’s authority, the fiduciary and other duties of an agent, employment law, deceptive trade practices, listing or buying procedures, and disclosure of an agency. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • RELE 2231 - Real Estate Brokerage

    (2:2:0) This course is a study of law of agency, planning, and organization, operational policies and procedures, recruiting, selection and training of personnel, records and control, and real estate firm analysis and expansion criteria. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • RNSG 1105 - Nursing Skills I

    (1:0:4) Study of the concepts and principles necessary to perform basic nursing skills for the adult patient; and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. It is designed to provide the student with an overview of nursing and the role of the associate degree nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession.   The student will identify concepts for the provision of nursing care; describe the roles of the nurse in the delivery of comprehensive care; describe the use of a systematic problem-solving process; and utilize critical thinking skills. Lab is required. This course is designed to provide the learner with basic knowledge and skills to function within the roles of nursing (provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession). RNSG 1105 involves the development of basic nursing skills essentials in caring for the individual who is influenced by genetic inheritance, life experiences, and cultural background and is a part of a larger community. The learner will develop observational, communicative, and technical skills. This course allows for basic safe and effective nursing principles and skills to be demonstrated in practical applications in a variety of settings to the adult client experiencing stressors of illness.  Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4 Note: This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1513 and RNSG 1160. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
  

  • RNSG 1115 - Health Assessment

    (1:1:0) Development of skills and techniques required for a comprehensive nursing health assessment within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Topics include knowledge, skills and professional values. Through classroom and interactive experiences the student explores basic concepts and skills related to physical assessment of diverse clients.   The student will describe the components of a comprehensive health assessment and demonstrate competency performing an adult physical assessment. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Note: This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
  

  • RNSG 1144 - Nursing Skills II

     

     (1:0:4) Study of the concepts and principles necessary to perform intermediate or advanced nursing skills for the adult patient; and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Overview of nursing and the role of the associate degree nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. The student will identify concepts for the provision of nursing care; describe the roles of the nurse in the delivery of comprehensive care; describe the use of a systematic problem-solving process; and utilize critical thinking skills. Lab is required. This course is designed to provide the learner with basic knowledge and skills to function within the three roles of nursing (provider of care, manager/coordinator of care, and member of the profession). RNSG 1144 involves the development of basic nursing skills essentials in caring for the individual who is influenced by genetic inheritance, life experiences, and cultural background and is a part of a larger community. The learner will develop observational, communicative, and technical skills. This course allows for basic safe and effective nursing principles and skills to be demonstrated in practical applications in a variety of settings to the adult client experiencing stressors of illness.   

     

     

     

      Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4 Note: This course lends itself to a blocked approach. It is designed to expose the learner with the role of the associate degree nurse as provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of the profession. This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1513 and RNSG 1160.
 

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