May 10, 2024  
2014-2015 Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music

  
  • MUSI 2117 - Sight Singing & Ear Training IV


    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    Singing more difficult tonal music including modal, ethnic, and 20th century materials. Aural study, including dictation of more complex rhythm, melody, chromatic harmony, and extended tertian structures.

  
  • MUSI 2183 - Voice Class III


    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Class instruction in the fundamentals of singing, including breathing, tone production and diction. Designed for students with little or no previous voice training. This course requires enrollment by audition.

  
  • MUSI 2184 - Voice Class IV


    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Class instruction in the fundamentals of singing, including breathing, tone production and diction. Designed for students with little or no previous voice training. This course requires enrollment by audition.

  
  • MUSI 2311 - Music Theory III


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Advanced harmony part writing and keyboard analysis and writing of more advanced tonal harmony including chromaticism and extended tertian structures. Introduction to 20th century compositional procedures and survey of the traditional large forms of composition. Correlated study at the keyboard.

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUSI 1312 .
    Co-requisite: Companion course with MUSI 2116 .
  
  • MUSI 2312 - Music Theory IV


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Continuation of MUSI 2311 . Study of mixed chords, ninths, elevenths, etc. Original compositions in two and three-part song forms are required. Survey of harmonic techniques of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Continued study of keyboard harmony.

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUSI 2311 .
    Co-requisite: Companion course with MUSI 2118.
  
  • MUSI 2389 - Music Academic Cooperative


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of music.


Non Course Based Option

  
  • NCBI 0115B - BASE NCBO integrated Reading / Writing


    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills.  This Intervention is designed specifically for students assessed at BASE levels 3-4 and must be part of a student’s co-enrollment (co-requisite) enrollment:  as a mainstreamed intensifier providing contact hours for additional, just-in-time instructional support for the student’s success in the developmental IRW course, or as a contextualized and/or integrated basic skills instructional support for a Career/Technical Education course.

    Co-requisite: ENGL 0315  
  
  • NCBI 0116 - Integrated Reading / Writing


    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills.  This Intervention is designed specifically for students assessed at BASE levels 3-4 and must be part of a student’s co-enrollment (co-requisite) enrollment:  as a mainstreamed intensifier providing contact hours for additional, just-in-time instructional support for the student’s success in the developmental IRW course, or as a contextualized and/or integrated basic skills instructional support for a Career/Technical Education course.

    Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Satisfactory completion of ENGL 0301  / ENGL 0320  OR TSIA score of 350-362 + 4 Essay OR ABE Diagnostic 5 or 6 + 4 Essay OR TABE score of 582-595
  
  • NCBI 0316 - Integrated Reading / Writing


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills.  Successful completion of this intervention if taught at the upper (exit) level fulfills TSI requirements for reading and / or writing.

    Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Satisfactory completion of ENGL 0301  / ENGL 0320  OR TSIA Score of 350-362+4 OR ABE Diagnostic 5 or 6 with essay 4.
  
  • NCBM 0120 - NCBO Math


    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    A study of relations and functions, inequalities, algebraic expressions and equations (absolute value, polynomial, radical, rational), with a special emphasis on linear and quadratic expressions and equations.  Students enrolled in this course may be concurrently enrolled in a first-year college-level math course.  This course does not transfer or apply towards graduation.

    Prerequisite: By placement.
  
  • NCBM 0130 - BASE Math I


    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Topics in mathematics such as arithmetic operations, basic algebraic concepts and notation, geometry, and real and complex number systems.  This Intervention is designed specifically for students assessed at BASE level 3-4 and must be part of a student’s co-enrollment (co-requisite) enrollment:  as a mainstreamed intensifier providing contact hours for addtional, just-in-time instructional support for the student’s success in the developmental math course, or as a contextualized and/or integrated basic skills instructional support for a Career/Technical Education course.

    Co-requisite: MATH 0330  
  
  • NCBR 0102 - NCBO Reading 3


    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Development of reading and higher order thinking skills necessary for college readiness. 

    Prerequisite: By Placement.
  
  • NCBW 0121 - NCBO Writing 3


    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Development of college-level writing focusing on idea generation, drafting, organization, revision, and utilization of standard English. 

    Prerequisite: By Placement.

Nurse Aide

  
  • NURA 1301 - Nurse Aide for Health Care


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities.  Topics include resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety.  Emphasis on effective interaction with members of the health care team.


Occupational Safety & Health Technology/Technician

  
  • OSHT 1305 - OSHA Regulations - Construction Industry


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to the construction industry.

  
  • OSHT 2401 - OSHA Regulations - General Industry


    4 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to general industry.


Petroleum

  
  • PTRT 1301 - Introduction to Petroleum Industry


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    An introduction to the various aspects of petroleum industry including equipment, systems, instrumentation, operations, and the various scientific principles.  Addresses a variety of petroleum technologies:  exploration, drilling, production, transportation, marketing, and chemical processing industries.


Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter

  
  • PFPB 1325 - Mechanics of Plumbing


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    An introduction to the principles of physical science and the mechanics used in the plumbing industry that includes basic principles of physics, matter, liquids, and hydraulics.

  
  • PFPB 2309 - Residential Construction Plumbing I


    3 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    Skill development in the procedures and techniques employed by a plumber in the rough-in and top-out stages of a new home or the remodeling of an older home.


Physical Education

  
  • PHED 1103 - Bowling


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1104 - Racquetball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1105 - Weight Training


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1106 - Aerobics


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1107 - Badminton (SWCID courses)


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1107 - Varsity Trainers


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1108 - Running


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1109 - Men’s Varsity Basketball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1110 - Women’s Varsity Basketball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1111 - Men’s Varsity Baseball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1112 - Western Activities


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1114 - Tennis


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1115 - Golf


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1118 - Dance


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1120 - Karate


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1121 - Karate


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1123 - Bowling


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1124 - Racquetball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1125 - Weight Training


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1126 - Aerobics


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1127 - Badminton (SWCID courses)


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1127 - Varsity Trainers


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1128 - Running


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1129 - Men’s Varsity Basketball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1130 - Women’s Varsity Basketball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1131 - Men’s Varsity Baseball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1132 - Western Activities


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1134 - Tennis


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1135 - Golf


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1138 - Dance


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1140 - Aqua Aerobics


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1141 - Aqua Aerobics


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1142 - Lifetime Fitness


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1143 - Lifetime Fitness


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1150 - Volleyball / Basketball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1151 - Volleyball / Basketball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1152 - Women’s Varsity Softball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1153 - Women’s Varsity Softball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1172 - Badminton


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1173 - Badminton


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1182 - Soccer


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1183 - Soccer


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)

  
  • PHED 1301 - Introduction to Physical Fitness & Sport


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Orientation to the field of physical fitness and sport. Includes the study and practice of activities and principles that promote physical fitness.

  
  • PHED 1304 - Personal / Community Health I


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Investigation of the principles and practices in relation to personal and community health.

  
  • PHED 1306 - First Aid


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Instruction in and practice of first aid techniques.

  
  • PHED 1308 - Sports Officiating I


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Instruction in rules, interpretation, and mechanics of officiating selected sports.

  
  • PHED 1309 - Sports Officiating II


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Instruction in rules, interpretation, and mechanics of officiating selected sports.

  
  • PHED 1321 - Coaching / Sports / Athletics I


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Study of the history, theories, philosophies, rules, and terminology of competitive sports. Includes coaching techniques.

  
  • PHED 1322 - Coaching / Sports / Athletics II


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Study of the history, theories, philosophies, rules, and terminology of competitive sports. Includes coaching techniques.

  
  • PHED 1336 - Introduction to Recreation I


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Fundamental theory and concepts of recreational activities with emphasis on programs, planning, and leadership.

  
  • PHED 1337 - Introduction to Recreation II


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Fundamental theory and concepts of recreational activities with emphasis on programs, planning, and leadership.

  
  • PHED 1338 - Concepts of Physical Fitness


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Concepts and use of selected physiological variables of fitness, individual testing and consultation, and the organization of sports and fitness programs.

  
  • PHED 2103 - Bowling


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2104 - Racquetball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2105 - Weight Training


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2106 - Aerobics


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2107 - Badminton (SWCID courses)


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2107 - Varsity Trainers


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2108 - Running


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2109 - Men’s Varsity Basketball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2110 - Women’s Varsity Basketball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2111 - Men’s Varsity Baseball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2112 - Western Activities


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2114 - Tennis


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2115 - Golf


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2118 - Dance


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2120 - Karate


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2121 - Karate


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2123 - Bowling


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2124 - Racquetball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2125 - Weight Training


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2126 - Aerobics


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2127 - Badminton (SWCID courses)


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2127 - Varsity Trainers


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2128 - Running


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2129 - Men’s Varsity Basketball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2130 - Women’s Varsity Basketball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2131 - Men’s Varsity Baseball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2132 - Western Activities


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2134 - Tennis


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2135 - Golf


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

 

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