Palo Alto College Schedule/Catalog 2015-2016 [Archived Catalog]
Course Descriptions
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The numbers in parentheses listed following the course description, Semester Hours: (3 - 3 - 0), are explained below:
- The first digit is the number of semester credit hours for the course.
- The second digit is the number of lecture hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
- The third digit is the number of laboratory/clinical/internship/practicum hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
Hours met per week are based on semester-length classes; courses of shorter semesters during such as flex classes, will meet for more hours per week for equivalency.
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ESLA 0376 - Listening II
This is an intermediate level listening course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course prepares students to listen and communicate orally in both public and academic environments by developing language functions, pronunciation and vocabulary. Class activities will range from listening to authentic English in videos, podcasts, audio recordings, teacher paraphrasing and responding orally to basic comprehension questions. The lab will give additional practice in listening comprehension of spoken American English. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3-3-2)
CIP: 32.0108.64 12
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ESLA 0377 - Reading II
This is an intermediate level reading class for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course will increase student’s reading comprehension skills and vocabulary by exposing students to a wide variety of authentic reading material. Class activities will range from reading newspapers and young adult literature and class discussion as a way to acquire standard American English, build vocabulary and improve basic reading skills. Lab will give additional practice of reading in standard American English. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3-3-2)
CIP: 32.0108.65 12
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ESLA 0378 - Writing II
This is an intermediate level writing course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course prepares students to write in standard American English by increasing fluency and accuracy. Activities will range from daily writing assignments, daily readings and daily feedback from the instructor using the Focused Rewrite Technique. Lab will give additional practice of writing in standard American English. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3-3-2)
CIP: 32.0108.66 12
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ESLA 0379 - Academic Preparation II
This is an intermediate level academic preparation class for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course incorporates all language skills and is designed to prepare students to perform successfully in college courses. Class activities range from college level readings, essay writing, presentations and research papers. Lab work will give additional practice in all language skills. The Accuplacer is administered pre- and post Academic Prep to measure student progress. College readiness is determined by the results of this test and instructor assessment of student work.
Semester Hours: (3-3-2)
CIP: 32.0108.66 12
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ESLA 0381 - Grammar I
This is a beginning level grammar course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course increases student’s accuracy in grammar and mechanics. A computer-based program offers students individualized focus on specific grammar points and allows students to progress at his/her own pace. Students will take a diagnostic test before beginning each lesson and will focus on only those grammar points and exercises for which practice is indicated. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3-3-2)
CIP: 32.0108.66 12
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ESLA 0382 - Grammar II
This is an intermediate level grammar course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course increases student’s accuracy in grammar and mechanics. A computer-based program offers students individualized focus on specific grammar points and allows students to progress at his/her own pace. Students will take a diagnostic test before beginning each lesson and will focus on only those grammar points and exercises for which practice is indicated. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3-3-2)
CIP: 32.0108.66 12
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ESLA 0383 - Grammar III
This is an advanced level grammar course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course increases student’s accuracy in grammar and mechanics. A computer-based program offers students individualized focus on specific grammar points and allows students to progress at his/her own pace. Students will take a diagnostic test before beginning each lesson and will focus on only those grammar points and exercises for which practice is indicated. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3-3-2)
CIP: 32.0108.66 12
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ESLA 0384 - Grammar IV
This is a mixed-level grammar course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course increases student’s accuracy in grammar and mechanics. A computer-based program offers students individualized focus on specific grammar points and allows students to progress at his/her own pace. Students will take a diagnostic test before beginning each lesson and will focus on only those grammar points and exercises for which practice is indicated. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3-3-2)
CIP: 32.0108.66 12
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ESLA 0386 - Listening III
This is an advanced level listening course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course prepares students to listen and communicate orally in both public and academic environments by developing language functions, pronunciation and vocabulary. Class activities will range from listening to authentic English in videos, podcasts, audio recordings, teacher paraphrasing and responding orally to basic comprehension questions. The lab will give additional practice in listening comprehension of spoken American English. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3-3-2)
CIP: 32.0108.64 12
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ESLA 0387 - Reading III
This is an advanced level reading class for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course will increase student’s reading comprehension skills and vocabulary by exposing students to a wide variety of authentic reading material. Class activities will range from reading newspapers and young adult literature and class discussion as a way to acquire standard American English, build vocabulary and improve basic reading skills. Lab will give additional practice of reading in standard American English. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3-3-2)
CIP: 32.0108.65 12
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ESLA 0388 - Writing III
This is an advanced level writing course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course prepares students to write in standard American English by increasing fluency and accuracy. Activities will range from daily writing assignments, daily readings and daily feedback from the instructor using the Focused Rewrite Technique. Lab will give additional practice of writing in standard American English. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3-3-2)
CIP: 32.0108.66 12
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ESLA 0389 - Academic Preparation III
This is an advanced level academic preparation class for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course incorporates all language skills and is designed to prepare students to perform successfully in college courses. Class activities range from college level readings, essay writing, presentations and research papers. Lab work will give additional practice in all language skills. The Accuplacer is administered pre- and post Academic Prep to measure student progress. College readiness is determined by the results of this test and instructor assessment of student work.
Semester Hours: (3-3-2)
CIP: 32.0108.66 12
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ESLA 0396 - Listening IV
This is a mixed-level listening course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course prepares students to listen and communicate orally in both public and academic environments by developing language functions, pronunciation and vocabulary. Class activities will range from listening to authentic English in videos, podcasts, audio recordings, teacher paraphrasing and responding orally to basic comprehension questions. The lab will give additional practice in listening comprehension of spoken American English. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3-3-2)
CIP: 32.0108.64 12
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ESLA 0397 - Reading IV
This is a mixed-level reading class for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course will increase student’s reading comprehension skills and vocabulary by exposing students to a wide variety of authentic reading material. Class activities will range from reading newspapers and young adult literature and class discussion as a way to acquire standard American English, build vocabulary and improve basic reading skills. Lab will give additional practice of reading in standard American English. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3-3-2)
CIP: 32.0108.65 12
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ESLA 0398 - Writing IV
This is mixed-level writing course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course prepares students to write in standard American English by increasing fluency and accuracy. Activities will range from daily writing assignments, daily readings and daily feedback from the instructor using the Focused Rewrite Technique. Lab will give additional practice of writing in standard American English. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3-3-2)
CIP: 32.0108.66 12
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ESLA 0399 - Academic Preparation IV
This is a mixed-level academic preparation class for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course incorporates all language skills and is designed to prepare students to perform successfully in college courses. Class activities range from college level readings, essay writing, presentations and research papers. Lab work will give additional practice in all language skills. The Accuplacer is administered pre- and post Academic Prep to measure student progress. College readiness is determined by the results of this test and instructor assessment of student work.
Semester Hours: (3-3-2)
CIP: 32.0108.66 12
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ESOL 0360 - English Skills: Listening Comprehension
This course, one component of an immersion approach to English language learning for non-native speakers, provides practice in listening for information using contexts and themes which draw on students’ prior experiences and knowledge. Placement into the course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3-3-2)
CIP: 32.0108.55 12
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FMKT 1301 - Floral Design
Principles of floral art with an emphasis in commercial design. Topics include basic design styles and color harmonies; identification, use and care of processing of cut flowers and foliages; mechanical aids and containers; personal flowers; holiday designs; and plant identification and care.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0608
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FMKT 2331 - Advanced Floral Design
An in-depth coverage of advanced floral design practices for the retail floral industry. Topics include contemporary floral arrangement styles and trends.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0608
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FMKT 2335 - Flower Shop Management
Modern principles and practices used in management and operations of retail florist shops. Topics include structure of the industry, shop location, business plan organization, marketing methods and management practices.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0608
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FREN 1411 - Elementary French I
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the French language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0901.51 13
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FREN 1412 - Elementary French II
Prerequisites: FREN 1411 , departmental approval, or placement exam.
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the French language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course is a continuation of FREN 1411 . A language lab is required.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0901.51 13
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GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Introduction to the concepts which provide a foundation for continued study of geography. Includes the different elements of natural environment as related to human activities and map concepts with an emphasis on physical geography.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.51 25
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GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Study major world regions with emphasis on prevailing conditions and developments, including emerging conditions and trends, and the awareness of diversity of ideas and practices to be found in those regions. Course content may include one or more regions.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.53 25
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GEOL 1101 - Earth Science Laboratory (for non-Science Majors)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
A laboratory course to complement GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences Lecture I . Topics will include practical experience in identifying rocks and mineral, working with maps (both topographic and geologic), and exercises in oceanography and meteorology
Semester Hours: (1-0-3)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
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GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences Lecture I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Topics include the nature of the earth as revealed by geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, and other related physical sciences. Some laboratory experiences or field trips may be included.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
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GEOL 1302 - Earth Sciences II (lecture)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Survey of physical and historical geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, and related sciences.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
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GEOL 1305 - Environmental Geology Lecture
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
A study of current environmental problems from a geologic perspective. Topics include natural geological hazards (e.g., volcanism, earthquakes, mass movements, flooding) and the impact of human activity (e.g., urban development, agriculture, dam construction, fossil fuel consumption, waste disposal) on the geological environment.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 03.0103.53 01
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GEOL 1345 - Oceanography
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course is an introduction to the basic biological, chemical, geological, hydrological, and physical features and processes of the oceans, including origin, evolution, uses, and resources. Some laboratory experiences may be included.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
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GEOL 1401 - Earth Sciences I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Topics include the nature of the earth as revealed by geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, and other related physical sciences. Some field trips may be included.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
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GEOL 1402 - Earth Sciences II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
A survey of astronomy and mans future in space. A summary of earth history - with a focus on climatic and biological changes through time. A survey of historic and contemporary global change. Studies will include the significance to society of the earth sciences including environmental problems, natural resource exploration and utilization, and global climate change. Occasional field trips may be arranged.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
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GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course is an introduction to the nature and properties of rocks and minerals; processes by which they are formed, altered, and transported; and the nature and development of the landscape. Laboratory work includes the study of minerals, rocks, and topographic and geologic maps. Occasional field trips may be arranged.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 40.0601.54 03
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GEOL 1404 - Historical Geology
Prerequisites: GEOL 1301 or GEOL 1401 or GEOL 1403
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course focuses on the origin and evolution of the earth through geologic time, emphasizing organic evolution and plate tectonics. Laboratory work in this course includes the study of rocks, fossils, geographic maps, geologic maps, and other aspects of earth history. Occasional field trips may be arranged.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 40.0601.54 03
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GEOL 1445 - Oceanography
Survey of physical and historical geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, and related sciences.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
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GOVT 2304 - Introduction to Political Science
Prerequisites: GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2301
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introductory survey of the discipline of political science focusing on the scope, and methods of the field, and the substantive topics in the discipline including the theoretical foundations of politics, political interaction, political institutions and how political systems function.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1001.52 25
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GOVT 2305 - Federal Government
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
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.
This course fulfills the Government/Political Science foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1002.51 25
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GOVT 2306 - Texas Government
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Origin and development of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy, and the political culture of Texas.
This course fulfills the Government/Political Science foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1002.51 25
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GOVT 2311 - Mexican-American Politics
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
The study of Mexican-American/Chicano/a politics within the American political experience. Special emphasis will be placed on the role that Texas has played, and continues to play in this experience.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 05.0203.54 25
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Govt 2389 - Academic Cooperative
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with hands-on experience in government. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions.
Semester Hours: (3-1-6)
CIP: 45.0101.51 25
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HALT 1164 - Practicum-Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Semester Hours: (1-0-7)
CIP: 01.0601
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HALT 1251 - Landscape Business Operations
Instruction in the structure of the landscape business including cost estimation; organization; equipment needs; interpretation of financial reports; and material, labor, and equipment management. Emphasis on the types of landscape operations, marketing, legal forms, construction law, and safety.
Semester Hours: (2-2-1)
CIP: 01.0605
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HALT 1301 - Principles of Horticulture
An overview of the horticulture industry, plant science, terminology, classification, propagation, environmental responses, and careers and opportunities in the field of horticulture.
Semester Hours: (3-2-3)
CIP: 01.0601
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HALT 1303 - Herbaceous Plants
An in-depth study of herbaceous plant material. Topics include practices and procedures used in the identification, growth, propagation, maintenance, and utilization of herbaceous plants in the horticulture industry.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
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HALT 1309 - Interior Plants
Instruction in the identification and classification of the plants used in home and commercial interior landscapes. Topics include design characteristics for interiorscapes and environmental requirements of the plants.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
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HALT 1319 - Landscape Construction
Exploration of landscape construction materials and the methods used for installation. Topics include site preparation, use of common construction materials; landscape lighting, water features, and general construction details.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 10.6050
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HALT 1322 - Landscape Design
A study of the principles and elements of landscape design. Topics include client interview, site analysis, plan view, scale, plant selection, basic drawing and drafting skills, and plan preparation.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0605
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HALT 1324 - Turfgrass Science and Management
In-depth coverage of various species of warm and cool season grasses including their uses, application, adaptability, environmental tolerances, anatomy, and physiological responses.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0607
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HALT 1327 - Horticulture Equipment Management
Application of various types of powered equipment used in the horticulture industry. Presentation of functions, operations, troubleshooting techniques, and repair of equipment.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
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HALT 1331 - Woody Plant Materials
An in-depth study of the woody plant materials used in the horticulture industry. Topics
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
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HALT 1333 - Landscape Irrigation
In-depth coverage of irrigation systems including equipment, design, performance, and maintenance. Topics include residential and small business applications, troubleshooting, repair, and technological advances in irrigation systems.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
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HALT 1338 - Irrigation Water Management and Conservation
Application of the science of soil-water plant relations and climatic conditions to develop effective scheduling and management of irrigation water systems for residential, commercial, industrial, park and golf courses. Water conservation issues, water policies and codes and other related matters will be discussed.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
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HALT 1345 - Golf/Sports Field/Park Management
Instruction in the management of golf courses, sports fields, and municipal parks departments. Topics include record keeping, budgeting, labor management, maintenance programs, financial reports, personnel management, and business functions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 01.0607
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HALT 1346 - Specialized Turfgrass Management
An overview of the construction and management of specialized turf features such as putting greens, tee boxes, bunkers, and sand-based ball fields. Topics include the equipment and cultural practices utilized for intensively managed turf areas.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0607
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HALT 1351 - Landscape Business Operations
Instruction in the structure of the landscape business including cost estimation; organization; equipment needs; interpretation of financial reports; and material, labor, and equipment management. Emphasis on the types of landscape operations, marketing, legal forms, construction law, and safety.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 01.0605
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HALT 1371 - Organic Gardening and Farming
Introduction to the field of organic agriculture and the basic principles and production practices involved.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
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HALT 2201 - Arboriculture
Fundamentals of woody plant physiology and growth including techniques and procedures utilized in making sound tree care decisions related to growth pest and disease control. Topics include design principles of planning and maintenance for city streets, parks, and commercial and residential properties.
Semester Hours: (2-1-3)
CIP: 01.0601
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HALT 2264 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations, General
Prerequisites: Departmental Approval
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Semester Hours: (2-0-18)
CIP: 01.0601
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HALT 2301 - Arboriculture
Fundamentals of woody plant physiology and growth including techniques and procedures utilized in making sound tree care decisions related to growth and pest and disease control. Topics include design principles of planning and maintenance for city streets, parks, and commercial and residential properties.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
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HALT 2312 - Turfgrass Maintenance
Instruction in common turf grass cultural practices. Topics include calculation and application of materials and the operation and maintenance of equipment.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0607
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HALT 2314 - Plant Propagation
A study of the sexual and asexual propagation of plants used in horticulture. Topics include propagation by seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering, division, separation, and tissue culture; and environmental factors of propagation.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
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HALT 2315 - Landscape Management
A study of the procedures and practices used in the horticulture industry for proper landscape maintenance. Topics include landscape installation, lawn maintenance, shrub and tree care, and management practices.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0605
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HALT 2318 - Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
An in-depth study of the chemistry, soil interaction, plant uptake, and utilization of essential plant nutrients. Topics include deficiency and toxicity symptoms, and the selection, application, and characteristics of fertilizer materials.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
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HALT 2321 - Small Farming
Instruction in small farming techniques with emphasis on horticulture science including comprehensive and profitable guidelines. Topics include herbs, fruits, nut, and vegetable crops.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0606
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HALT 2323 - Horticultural Pest Control
Examination of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the control of horticultural pests. Topics include procedures; methods; safety requirements; integrated pest management (IPM); and chemical, natural, and biological controls.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
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HALT 2331 - Advanced Landscape Design
In-depth coverage of advanced practices in landscape planning for commercial and residential landscapes. Topics include advanced design analysis, architectural elements, space articulation, and land engineering concepts.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0605
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HALT 2383 - Cooperative Education - Turf and Turfgrass Management
Career-related activities encountered in the students 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.
Semester Hours: (3-1-20)
CIP: 01.0607
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HALT 2386 - Internship - Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations, General
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: (3-0-18)
CIP: 01.0601
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HIST 1301 - United States History I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0102.51 25
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HIST 1302 - United States History II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U.S. foreign policy.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3- 0)
CIP: 54.0102.51 25
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HIST 2301 - Texas History
Prerequisites: Credit for three semester hours of history.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of Texas from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Themes that may be addressed in Texas History include: Spanish colonization and Spanish Texas; Mexican Texas; the Republic of Texas; statehood and secession; oil, industrialization, and urbanization; civil rights; and modern Texas.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0102.52 25
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HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from human origins to the 17th century. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization I include the cultural legacies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, Islamic civilizations, and Europe through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformations.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.54 25
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HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from the 17th century to the modern era. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization II include absolutism and constitutionalism, growth of nation states, the Enlightenment, revolutions, classical liberalism, industrialization, imperialism, global conflict, the Cold War, and globalism.
Semester Hours: (3-3- 0)
CIP: 54.0101.54 25
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HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the emergence of human cultures through the 15th century. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include the emergence of early societies, the rise of civilizations, the development of political and legal systems, religion and philosophy, economic systems and trans-regional networks of exchange. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.53 25
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HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the 15th century to the present. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include maritime exploration and transoceanic empires, nation/state formation and industrialization, imperialism, global conflicts and resolutions, and global economic integration. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.53 25
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HIST 2327 - Mexican-American History I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of the Mexican American experience to the 19th Century.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 05.0203.52.25
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HIST 2328 - Mexican-American History II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of the Mexican-American experience from the 19th Century.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 05.0203.52 25
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HIST 2381 - African-American History
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of African-American groups.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.53 25
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HMSY 1338 - Homeland Security Emergency Communication Management
A study of public safety communication system interactions. Topics include political and policy basis of emergency management, technology, mitigation, and disaster recovery. Includes an overview of incident command systems, emergency management, mitigation for emergency managers, and individual and community disaster education.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 44.0401
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HMSY 1339 - Homeland Security Emergency Contingency Planning
Procedures for developing, implementing, and updating an Emergency Contingency Plan that outlines public agencies and private industry responses, recovery, and mitigation. Includes types of aid available to individuals and communities after a disaster. Also covers interagency and intergovernmental emergency preparedness, planning, training, and exercises are included.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 44.0401
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HMSY 2337 - Managing a Unified Incident Command
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course is a study of the common set of procedures of the unified incident command system for organizing personnel, facilities, equipment, and communications t successfully coordinate situations such as natural disasters, fires, rescue operations, kidnapping, hazardous material spills, mass casualties, terrorism, and/or weapons of mass destruction. It includes the identification and application of key roles and functional responsibilities for professionally managing these types of incidents
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 44.0401
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HRPO 2307 - Organizational Behavior
The analysis and application of organizational theory, group dynamics, motivation theory, leadership concepts, and the integration of interdisciplinary concepts from the behavioral sciences.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1003
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HUMA 1301 - Introduction to the Humanities I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political, philosophical, and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of values and the historical development of the individual and of society.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 24.0103.51 12
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HUMA 1302 - Introduction to the Humanities II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political, philosophical, and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of values and the historical development of the individual and of society.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 24.0103.51 12
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HUMA 1305 - Introduction to Mexican-American Studies
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introduction to the field of Mexican-American / Chicano/a Studies from its inception to the present. Interdisciplinary survey designed to introduce students to the salient cultural, economic, educational, historical, political, and social aspects of the Mexican-American / Chicano/a experience.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 05.0203.51 25
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HUMA 1311 - Mexican-American Fine Arts Appreciation
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An examination of Mexican-American / Chicano/a artistic expressions in the visual and performing arts.
This course fulfills the Creative Arts foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 50.0703.54 26
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HUMA 2323 - World Cultures
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions. Introduces the major sub-fields: physical and cultural anthropology, archeology, linguistics, and ethnology.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0201.51 25
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IBUS 1301 - Principles of Exports
Export management processes and procedures. Includes governmental controls and compliance, licensing of products, documentation, commercial invoices, and transportation. Emphasizes human and public relations, management of personnel, finance, and accounting procedures.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1101
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IBUS 1354 - International Marketing Management
Analysis of international marketing strategies using market trends, costs, forecasting, pricing, sourcing, and distribution factors. Development of an international marketing plan.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1101
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IBUS 2345 - Import Customs Regulations
Duties and responsibilities of the licensed customs broker. Includes processes for customs
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 5211010004
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IBUS 2380 - Cooperative Education-International Business
Career-related activities encountered in the students 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.
Semester Hours: (3-1-20)
CIP: 5211010004
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IEIR 1343 - Industrial Equipment Maintenance
Maintenance and repair of power transmission systems involving gear, V-belt, and chain drives with emphasis on both plain and anti-friction bearings. Introduces theory of various types of pumps and compressors. Laboratory activities include maintenance, repair, and overhaul procedures used on common process pumps and compressors.
Semester Hours: (3-2-3)
CIP: 47.0105
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INCR 1302 - Physics of Instrumentation
An introduction to simple control loops. Introduction to pressure, temperature, level, and flow transmitters and the various transducers used in the detection of changes in process variables.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 15.0404
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INEW 2334 - Advanced Web Programming
Prerequisites: ITSE 2302
Programming for web authoring. Includes industry-standard languages and data stores.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0801
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