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Course Descriptions


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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    DHYG 1304 - Dental Radiology



    Prerequisites: CHEM 1405, ENGL 1301, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420 
    Fundamentals of oral radiography, including techniques, interpretation, quality assurance, and ethics.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)

    CIP: 51.0602

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    DHYG 1311 - Periodontology



    Prerequisites: DHYG 1219, DHYG 1227, DHYG 1235, DHYG 1260, DHYG 2201 
    Normal and diseased periodontium including the structural, functional, and environmental factors. Emphasis on etiology, pathology, treatment modalities, and therapeutic and preventive periodontics.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 3)

    CIP: 51.0602

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    DHYG 1431 - Preclinical Dental Hygiene



    Prerequisites: CHEM 1405, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420, ENGL 1301 
    Foundational knowledge for performing clinical skills and management of medical emergencies for patients with emphasis on procedures and rationale for performing dental hygiene care. Introduction to ethical principles as they apply to dental hygiene care.

    Semester Hours: (4 -2- 8)

    CIP: 51.0602

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    DHYG 2102 - Applied Community Dentistry



    Prerequisites: DHYG 1215, DHYG 1239, DHYG 1311, DHYG 2261 
    Application of the principles and concepts of community public health and dental health education emphasizing community assessment, educational planning, implementation, and evaluation including methods and materials used in teaching dental health education in various community settings.

    Semester Hours: (1 -0- 3)

    CIP: 51.0602

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    DHYG 2153 - Dental Hygiene Practice



    Prerequisites: DHYG 1215, DHYG 1239, DHYG 1311, DHYG 2261 
    Corequisites: PHIL 2306 



    Emphasis on the laws governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene, moral standards, and the ethical standards established by the dental hygiene profession. Practice settings for the dental hygienist, office operations, and preparation for employment.

    Semester Hours: (1 -0- 2)

    CIP: 51.0602

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    DHYG 2201 - Dental Hygiene Care I



    Prerequisites: DHYG 1201, DHYG 1304, DHYG 1431 
    Dental hygiene care for the medically or dentally compromised patient including supplemental instrumentation techniques.

    Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)

    CIP: 51.0602

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    DHYG 2231 - Dental Hygiene Care II



    Prerequisites: DHYG 1215, DHYG 1239, DHYG 1311, DHYG 2261 
    Dental hygiene care for the medically or dentally compromised patient including supplemental instrumentation techniques.

    Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)

    CIP: 51.0602

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    DHYG 2261 - Clinical II - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist



    Prerequisites: DHYG 1219, DHYG 1227, DHYG 1235, DHYG 1260, DHYG 2201 
    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 -0- 12)

    CIP: 51.0602

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    DHYG 2362 - Clinical III - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist



    Prerequisites: DHYG 1215, DHYG 1239, DHYG 1311, DHYG 2261 
    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: (3 -0- 16)

    CIP: 51.0602

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    DRAM 1120 - Theatre Practicum I



    This course is a practicum in scene construction, lighting, sound, costuming, stage properties, acting, and general theatre practices. All drama majors should enroll in the practicum course each semester for a maximum of four semester hours.

    Semester Hours: (1 -0- 2/4)

    CIP: 50.0506.53 26

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    DRAM 1121 - Theatre Practicum II



    This course is a practicum in scene construction, lighting, sound, costuming, stage properties, acting, and general theatre practices. All drama majors should enroll in the practicum course each semester for a maximum of four semester hours.

    Semester Hours: (1 -0- 2/4)

    CIP: 50.0506.53 26

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    DRAM 1310 - Introduction to Theatre - Theatre Appreciation



    This is a course designed to provide a survey of the main fields of theatre activity thus providing a background for the appreciation and enjoyment of live theatre through an understanding of the elements of play analysis, acting, directing, technical theatre and the collaborative nature of live theatre.

    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: 50.0501.51 26

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    DRAM 1322 - Stage Movement



    This course surveys the principles, practices, and exercises in body techniques and stage movement with an emphasis on character movement and body control.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 50.0506.54 26

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    DRAM 1330 - Stagecraft I



    This course is an introduction to the major areas of design and technology. A hands-on approach to stagecraft with a focus on the elements of design. Participation on technical crews for theatre productions may be required.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 50.0502.51 26

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    DRAM 1341 - Stage Make Up



    This is a practical course in theory, types, design, and application of theatre makeup with techniques and principles applicable to television, film, and fashion makeup.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 50.0502.52 26

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    DRAM 1342 - Introduction to Costume



    This course is a study of the principles and techniques of costume design and construction for the stage. This course emphasizes the skills, duties, and responsibilities of the costume designer, and includes a brief overview of costume history.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 50.0502.53 26

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    DRAM 1351 - Acting I



    This course focuses on the development of basic skills and techniques of acting including increased sensory awareness, greater self confidence, stage movement, character and script analysis, and improvisation.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 50.0506.51 26

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    DRAM 1352 - Acting II



    Prerequisites: DRAM 1351
    This course is a continuation of with special emphasis on the exploration and development of techniques for the creation of a character through the preparation and presentation of scenes and monologues.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 50.0506.51 26

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    DRAM 2120 - Theatre Practicum III



    This course is a practicum in scene construction, lighting, sound, costuming, stage properties, acting, and general theatre practices. All drama majors should enroll in the practicum course each semester for a maximum of four semester hours.

    Semester Hours: (1 -0- 44596)

    CIP: 50.0506.53 26

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    DRAM 2121 - Theatre Practicum IV



    This course is a practicum in scene construction, lighting, sound, costuming, stage properties, acting, and general theatre practices. All drama majors should enroll in the practicum course each semester for a maximum of four semester hours.

    Semester Hours: (1 -0- 44596)

    CIP: 50.0506.53 26

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    DRAM 2331 - Stagecraft II



    Prerequisites: DRAM 1330
    This course is a study of intermediate stagecraft skills with emphasis on design for performance. Participation on technical crews for theatre productions may be required.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 50.0502.51 26

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    DRAM 2335 - Theater Design



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410

    Survey of principles and practices of theater design and its elements.  The fundamentals of art and their application to major areas of theatrical design.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 50.0502.52 26

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    DRAM 2336 - Voice for the Actor



    Principles, practices, and exercises in awareness, relaxation, freedom, flexibility, and expressiveness in the actor's vocal instrument. This practical course is designed to develop an understanding of the use and function of the performer's voice as a creative instrument for communication. The course content focuses on the unique problems of the performer including projection, age, and dialect study.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 50.0506.52 26

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    DRAM 2351 - Acting III



    Prerequisites: DRAM 1351, DRAM 1352
    This course is a continuation of and is designed to deepen the students understanding of acting, including the major acting styles and periods of theatre history. Through a series of lectures, demonstrations, research, and scene exercises, the student will develop a series of audition monologues from theatre history to be presented in a public performance at the end of the semester.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 50.0506.51 26

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    DRAM 2355 - Script Analysis



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for MATH 0410

    Examination of foundational skills for understanding the structure and content of play scripts for interpretation and conceptualization in theater productions by directors, designers, actors, and technicians. Introduces students to significant plays in the history of dramatic literature in the playwright's social and cultural context.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 50.0501.52 26

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: Yes
  
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    DRAM 2361 - Theatre History I



    This course is a study of the development of Western theatre from ancient times through the nineteenth century, including the reading of representative plays.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 50.0505.51 26

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    DRAM 2366 - Introduction to Cinema



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420

    Survey and analyze cinema including history, film techniques, production procedures, selected motion pictures, and cinema’s impact on and reflection of society. 

    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: 50.0601.51 26

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: Yes

  
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    ECON 1301 - Introduction to Economics



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410

    A survey of microeconomic and macroeconomic principles for non-business majors. Microeconomic topics will include supply and demand, consumer behavior, price and output decisions by firms under various market structures, factor markets, market failures, international trade, and exchange rates. Macroeconomic topics will include national income, unemployment, inflation, business cycles, aggregate supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, and economic growth.

    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: 45.0601.52 25

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410

    An analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, national income, inflation, and unemployment. Other topics include international trade, economic growth, business cycles, and fiscal policy and monetary policy.

    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: 45.0601.51 25

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410

    Analysis of the behavior of individual economic agents, including consumer behavior and demand, producer behavior and supply, price and output decisions by firms under various market structures, factor markets, market failures, and international trade.

    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: 45.0601.51 25

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420

    A study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation, 2) factors that impact learning, and 3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 42.0301.51 25

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that: 1) provides active recruitment and institutional support of students interested in a teaching career, especially in high need fields; 2) provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations at all levels of P-12 schools with varied and diverse student populations; 3) provides students with support from college and school faculty, preferably in small cohort groups, for the purpose of introduction to and analysis of the culture of schooling and classrooms; 4) course content should be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards; and 5) course must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 13.0101.51 09

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    EDUC 2301 - Special Populations



    Prerequisites: EDUC 1301 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that: 1) provides an overview of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic and academic diversity, and equity with an emphasis on factors that facilitate learning; 2) provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations of P-12 special populations; 3) course content should be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards; 4) course must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms with special populations

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 13.1001.51 09

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    EECT 2266 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician



    Prerequisites: Department Approval
    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.

    Semester Hours: (2 -0- 16)

    CIP: 15.0303

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ELMT 1301 - Programmable Logic Controllers



    Prerequisites: CETT 1303
    An introduction to programmable logic controllers as used in industrial environments including basic concepts, programming, applications, troubleshooting of ladder logic, and interfacing of equipment.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)

    CIP: 15.0403

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ELMT 1305 - Basic Fluid Power



    Basic fluid power course covering vacuum systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, fluid power symbols, operating theory, components, and basic electrical and manual controls.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)

    CIP: 15.0403

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ELMT 2333 - Industrial Electronics



    Prerequisites: ELMT 1301, INTC 1357
    Devices, circuits, and systems primarily used in automated manufacturing and/or process control including computer controls and interfacing between mechanical, electrical, electronic, and computer equipment. Includes presentation of programming schemes.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)

    CIP: 15.0403

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    ELMT 2339 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers



    Prerequisites: ELMT 1301 
    Advanced applications of programmable logic controllers as used in industrial environments including concepts of programming, industrial applications, troubleshooting ladder logic, and interfacing to equipment.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)

    CIP: 15.0403

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    ELMT 2341 - Electromechanical Systems



    Corequisites: INTC 1357 AC/DC Motor Control 



    Application of electromechanical systems. Emphasizes programmable control devices and solid state systems.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)

    CIP: 15.0403

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    ENER 1330 - Basic Mechanical Skills for Energy



    Basic mechanical skills using hand and power tools in an industrial environment. Topics include tool use and maintenance, lubrication, measuring, threads and fasteners, bench works, basic mechanical drawings, and basic shop calculations (English and metric). Also addresses rigging procedures to include chain falls, jacks, cable, fulcrum, port-a-power, and come-alongs.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 15.0503

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    ENGA 0351 - Composition and Grammar



    Prerequisites: ESLA 0341 and ESLA 0342 with a grade of “C” or better, or placement exam, or departmental approval
    This course is designed for non-native English speakers who need to acquire proficiency in composition and grammar in order to take college-level classes. Through guided writing practice on familiar topics, students have the opportunity to acquire the necessary writing and grammar proficiency for success in  and other college-level classes. The course is taken concurrently with  (Reading and Vocabulary). Students must pass the ENGA exit exam and earn a B or better in ENGA 0351 and  to transition to college-level classes. Upon completion of ENGA 0351, students who need additional time to gain proficiency for college-level work will enroll in .

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 32.0108.57 12

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGA 0353 - Reading and Vocabulary



    Prerequisites: ESLA 0343 with a grade of “C” or better, or placement exam, or departmental approval
    This course is designed for non-native English speakers who need to acquire fluency in reading comprehension in order to take college-level classes. Through reading authentic materials, including college texts and/or literature, students gain the necessary critical reading and thinking skills required for college-level assignments.  The course is taken concurrently with . Students must pass the ENGA exit exam and earn a B or better in ENGA 0353 and  to transition to college-level classes. Upon completion of ENGA 0353, students who need additional time to gain proficiency for college-level work will enroll in .

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 32.0108.56 12

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGL 1301 - Composition I



    Prerequisites: Demonstrate College Readiness through appropriate placement scores and/or completion of developmental sequence in English and/or Reading.
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis.

    This course fulfills the Communication foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 23.0401.51 12

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    ENGL 1302 - Composition II



    Prerequisites: Students must earn a “C” or better in ENGL 1301 or its equivalent.
    Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.

    This course fulfills the Communication foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 23.0401.51 12

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    ENGL 2307 - Creative Writing



    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
    This course is designed for students interested in learning and practicing creative writing skills in a workshop setting. There is an emphasis on individual writing. This course is writing intensive. Included genres are fiction, poetry, screenwriting, nonfiction and drama.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 23.0501.51 12

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGL 2311 - Technical Writing



    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a C or better
    Intensive study of and practice in professional settings. Focus on the types of documents necessary to make decisions and take action on the job, such as proposals, reports, instructions, policies and procedures, e-mail messages, letters, and descriptions of products and services. Practice individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of ethical and efficient documents.

    This course fulfills the Communication foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 23.1101.51 12

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    ENGL 2322 - British Literature I: Anglo Saxon through Neoclassical



    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 or their equivalents with a “C” or better.
    A survey of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Eighteenth Century. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.

    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: 23.0801.51 12

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    ENGL 2323 - British Literature II: Romanticism to the Present



    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 or their equivalents with a “C” or better.  
    A survey of the development of British literature from the Romantic period to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.

    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: 23.0801.51 12

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    ENGL 2327 - American Literature I: Precolonial through the Romantic Period



    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 or their equivalents with a “C” or better.
    A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement through the Civil War. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character.

    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: 23.0701.51 12

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    ENGL 2328 - American Literature II: Realism to the Present



    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 or their equivalents with a “C” or better.
    A survey of American literature from the Civil War to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character.

    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: 23.0701.51 12

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    ENGL 2332 - World Literature I: Antiquity through the Renaissance



    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 or their equivalents with a “C” or better.
    A survey of world literature from the ancient world through the sixteenth century. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.

    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: 16.0104.52 13

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    ENGL 2333 - World Literature II: Neoclassical to the Present



    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 or their equivalents with a “C” or better.
    A survey of world literature from the seventeenth century to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.

    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: 16.0104.52 13

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    ENGL 2341 - Forms of Literature



    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 or their equivalents with a “C” or better.
    A study of one or more literary genres including, but not limited to, poetry, fiction, drama and film. Topics may vary with each section offered. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project. This course may be repeated once for credit.

    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: 16.0104.51 13

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    ENGL 2351 - Mexican American Literature



    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 or their equivalents with a “C” or better.
    A study of the fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama of Mexican American or Chicano/a writers. May include the study of Hispanic and pre-Columbian traditions that have influenced Mexican-American literature. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.

    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: 05.0203.55 25

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    ENGL 2375 - Literature for Children and Adolescents



    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
    A survey of classic and contemporary literature for children and adolescents with attention to literary history, aesthetic qualities, and critical approaches. May be useful for education majors. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project. Unique Need Course: Check with your transfer institution to verify acceptance of courses.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.0104.51 13

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGR 1201 - Introduction to Engineering



    Prerequisites: MATH 1314 or MATH 1414 with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to enhance the academic success of students majoring in Engineering or the sciences, and is open to all students. It provides an introduction to contemporary issues and applications relevant to the various engineering fields and professional careers as well as to the engineering problem solving approach. Topics of emphasis include technical communication, team-based engineering design, licensure, ethics, and computer applications. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week.

    Semester Hours: (2 -1- 3)

    CIP: 14.0101.51 10

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGR 1304 - Engineering Graphics I



    Prerequisites: MATH 1314 or MATH 1414 with a grade of “C” or better.
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410

    This course introduces use of computer aided drafting and design software and sketching for graphical communication of technical information in the context of the engineering design process. Topics include fundamentals of technical communication, conventions of engineering graphics, graphical presentation of data, spatial relationships, multi-view projection, dimensioning, sectioning, and assemblies. Computer aided design, in two and three dimensions, is emphasized and a final design project is required.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)

    CIP: 15.1301.51 11

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGR 1307 - Plane Surveying



    Prerequisites: MATH 2412  with a grade of “C” or better or department approval and ENGR 1304  with a grade of “C” or better or department approval
    Development of skills necessary to recognize and solve problems in surveying; introduction and use of various precision instruments used for surveying, including level, theodolites, electronic distance measuring equipment, and total stations for collecting field data; introduction of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their use in surveying; and use of graphic design software, such as AutoCAD or Microstation, in surveying problems.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 3)

    CIP: 15.1102.51 11

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    ENGR 2105 - Electrical Circuits I Laboratory



    Corequisites: ENGR 2305 - Electrical Circuits I



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320

    Laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in ENGR 2305 involving DC and AC circuit theory, network theorems, time and frequency domain circuit analysis. Introduction to principles and operation of basic laboratory equipment; laboratory report preparation. A student cannot receive credit for both ENGR 2105 and ENGR 2405.

     

    Semester Hours: (1 -0- 3)

    CIP: 14.1001.55 10

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: Yes

  
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    ENGR 2301 - Mechanics I: Statics



    Prerequisites: MATH 2414 (or concurrent enrollment) and PHYS 2425 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.
    Basic theory of engineering mechanics, using calculus, involving the description of forces, moments, and couples acting on stationary engineering structures; engineering applications of equilibrium in two and three dimensions of particles and rigid bodies, free-body diagrams, friction, internal forces, centroids, centers of gravity, and moments of inertia.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 14.1101.52 10

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGR 2302 - Mechanics II: Dynamics



    Prerequisites: MATH 2414 and ENGR 2301 with a grade of C or better.
    Basic theory of engineering mechanics, using calculus, involving the motion of particles, rigid bodies, and systems of particles; Newton’s Laws; work and energy relationships; principles of impulse and momentum; application of kinetics and kinematics to the solution of engineering problems. A student cannot receive credit for both ENGR 2302 and ENGR 2402.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 14.1101.53 10

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGR 2303 - Engineering Mechanics - Statics and Dynamics



    Prerequisites: PHYS 2425 with a grade of “C” or better.
    Combined single-semester study of statics and dynamics. Calculus-based study of statics and dynamics of rigid bodies; vectors, forces, moments, centroids and moments of inertia, force-mass-acceleration, work-energy, and impulse-momentum computation; kinematics and kinetics of particles.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 14.1101.54 10

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    ENGR 2304 - Computer Programming for Engineering Applications



    Prerequisites: MATH 2413 with a grade of “C” or better or department approval.
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Programming methods used to obtain solutions to basic engineering problems are presented in a contemporary computer language such as C++. Algorithms, data presentation, and program structures are developed and practiced.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 3)

    CIP: 11.0201.52 07

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGR 2305 - Electrical Circuits I



    Prerequisites: MATH 2414 and PHYS 2426 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
    Corequisites: MATH 2320 or equivalent



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420

    Principles of electrical circuits and systems. Basic circuit elements (resistance, inductance, mutual inductance, capacitance, independent and dependent controlled voltage, and current sources). Topology of electrical networks; Kirchhoff ‘s laws; node and mesh analysis; DC circuit analysis; operational amplifiers; transient and sinusoidal steady-state analysis; AC circuit analysis; first- and second-order circuits; Laplace transforms; Bode plots; and use of computer simulation software to solve circuit problems. A student cannot receive credit for both ENGR 2305 and ENGR 2405.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 14.1001.51 10

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGR 2332 - Mechanics of Materials



    Prerequisites: ENGR 2301 and MATH 2414 with a grade of “C” or better or department approval.
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    This course presents the analysis of internal forces and deformations in solid materials under load and emphasizes the application of fundamental principles of engineering mechanics. Topics include properties of materials and response to stress and strain in elastic and plastic solids.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 14.1101.51 10

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    ENGR 2402 - Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics



    Prerequisites: ENGR 2301 and MATH 2414
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Basic theory of engineering mechanics, using calculus, involving the motion of particles, rigid bodies, and systems of particles; Newton’s Laws; work and energy relationships; principles of impulse and momentum; application of kinetics and kinematics to the solution of engineering problems.

    Semester Hours: (4 -4- 0)

    CIP: 14.1101.53 10

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    ENGR 2403 - Engineering Mechanics - Statics and Dynamics



    Prerequisites: PHYS 2425 and MATH 2414 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course presents the calculus-based theory and applications of engineering mechanics to the analysis of structures in static equilibrium and the relative motions of particles and rigid bodies. Free-body diagrams, systems of forces, Newton’s Laws, work-energy relations, and impulse-momentum principles are utilized in conjunction with vector algebra to treat concentrated and distributed loads, centroids, moments of inertia, and laws of dry friction. Engineering applications such as trusses, frames, and machines are also addressed.

    Semester Hours: (4 -4- 0)

    CIP: 14.1101.54 10

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    FDST 1271 - Craft Beer Brewing



    This course introduces entry level skills in craft beer brewing.  Topics include recipe development, basic sanitation, techniques and equipment used in the production of small batch (5 gallon or less) of craft beer.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate how to produce small batches of craft beer and be able to extrapolate concepts to larger future production.

    Semester Hours: (2 -1- 2)

    CIP: 1.1001

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    FDST 1273 - Fermentation Production



    This course introduces students to the basic methodologies used in fermentation.  Emphasis is placed on the production of fermented products including ingredients, techniques, fermentation management, storage and sanitation.

    Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)

    CIP: 1.1001

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    FDST 1274 - Applied Craft Beverage Microbiology



    This course provides an introduction to microbiology and laboratory practices in the brewing industry.  Emphasis is placed on yeast biology, fermentation, microorganisms in brewery’s/distillation and sanitation. 

    Semester Hours: (2 -1- 2)

    CIP: 1.1001

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    FDST 1320 - Principles of Enology I



    Principles and practices of wine production including the history, and development of the wine industry, factors affecting wine quality, winemaking operations and sensory evaluation of wines.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 1.1001

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    FDST 1323 - Principles of Viticulture I



    Principles and practices of grape production including propagation, trellis and production systems, climate requirements, and economic factors affecting the choice of vineyard type and location.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 1.1001

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    FDST 1370 - Grapevine Biology



    Prerequisites: None
    The study of grapevine biology including taxonomy, distribution, morphology, physiology, genetics and biotechnology.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 2)

    CIP: 01.1004

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    FDST 1372 - Survey of Beer



    An overview of the history of beer and beer styles of the world. The development of beer styles, the historical, environmental and cultural influence of global beer regions. The components of beer, manufacturing techniques and cultural influences on beer styles, classic beer styles in the current American craft brewing industry, and recognized beer styles common of traditional and modern interpretations of worldwide beer regions. Cultural history and the interaction of local customs in the production and service of regional beers, recognition of faults common in beer brewing are an integral component to laboratory activities, including production and storage flaws, as well as aspects of service that enhance and detract from beer quality. Draft systems and appropriate design, operation, and maintenance of direct draw, pump, and mixed gas systems are reviewed and practiced in laboratory settings.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 1.1001

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    FDST 2271 - Sensory Evaluation



    This course introduces the visual, olfactory and gustatory parameters used in the evaluation of beer and distillery products.  Emphasis is placed on aromas, finish, flavor/taste interactions and factors affecting product quality, descriptive analysis/model systems, judging systems, set-up and operation for beverage competitions.

    Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)

    CIP: 1.1001

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    FDST 2273 - Advanced Brewing



    This course covers advanced brewing processes utilizing the equipment of an on-site brewery and fermentation facility. Topics include advanced beer making processes, analysis/monitoring of fermentation, specialty beer production, quality control, sustainable practices and facilities operations and management.

    Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)

    CIP: 1.1001

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    FDST 2320 - Principles of Viticulture II



    Principles and practices of grapevine production, including vineyard establishment, vine training and pruning, canopy management, nutrient and water

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 2)

    CIP: 1.1001

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    FDST 2330 - Analysis of Must and Wine



    A study in the principles and practices of must, wine and fermented beverages analysis, including analytical procedures for testing free and total sulfur dioxide, volatile and titratable acidity, pH, Brix and alcohol.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 2)

    CIP: 01.1001

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    FDST 2335 - Winegrowing Regions of the World



    A study of the major wine growing regions of the world including their history and diversity, viticultural and enological practices and procedures, wine types, and the sensory evaluation of their productions.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 2)

    CIP: 1.1001

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    FDST 2371 - Grape and Wine Chemistry



    An overview of the chemistry of grapes and wine with a focus on the impact of viticultural and enological factors. Topics include acids, sugars, phenolics, fermentation end-products, additives, winemaking units and calculations, and soil chemistry.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 2)

    CIP: 01.1004

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    FDST 2372 - BDF Packaging and Materials



    This course covers the practices associated with packaging including canning, bottling, box presentations and kegging of beer and distilled products. Emphasis is placed on techniques related to expansion of the product shelf life which may include container selection, temperature/light control and labeling, capping, and sealing options. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate and perform practical operations critical to packaging.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 3)

    CIP: 1.1001

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    FDST 2374 - Distillation Operations



    This course covers the principles and production techniques involved in the distillation of grains, fruits and other carbohydrates associated with craft beverage distillation. Emphasis is placed on materials/processing, fermentation applications, distillation technology, sensory evaluation, quality control, engineering and craft distillery management.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 3)

    CIP: 1.1001

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    FDST 2375 - Brewing Legal Issues



    A course in legal and regulatory requirements that impact the brewing industry. Topics include Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), labor regulations, TTB, FDA and TABC laws and regulations, and product liability laws.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 1.1001

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    FDST 2376 - Beverage Manufacturing Facilities & Asset Management



    Identification of beverage manufacturing building systems and facilities; to include sustainability and risk management.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 1.1001

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    FDST 2386 - Internship - Food Science



    Prerequisites: Departmental approval
    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- 10)

    CIP: 1.1001

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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: 1.0608

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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: 1.0608

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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: 1.0608

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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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 . A language lab is required.

    Semester Hours: (4 -4- 1)

    CIP: 16.0901.51 13

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I



    Prerequisites: FREN 1412 , departmental approval, or placement exam.
    This course is a continuation of FREN 1412 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of French culture and civilization.

    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: 16.0901.52 13

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II



    Prerequisites: FREN 2311 , departmental approval, or placement exam.
    This course is a continuation of FREN 2311 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of French culture and literature.

    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: 16.0901.52 13

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography



    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

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No

  
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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

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    GEOL 1101 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I Lab



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410

    A laboratory course to complement GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences Lecture I. Activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze data in geology, meteorology, oceanography and astronomy.  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

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences Lecture I



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410

    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

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    GEOL 1302 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors II (lecture)



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410

    Survey of physical and historical geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, focusing on natural resources, hazards and climate variability.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 40.0601.51 03

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    GEOL 1305 - Environmental Science Lecture



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410

    A survey of the forces, including humans, that shape our physical and biologic environment, and how they affect life on Earth. Introduction to the science and policy of global and regional environmental issues, including pollution, climate change, and sustainability of land, water, and energy resources.

    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

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No

  
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    GEOL 1345 - Oceanography



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410

    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: 40.0607.53 03

    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes

  
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    GEOL 1401 - Earth Sciences I



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410

    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

    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No

 

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