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    DANC 2112 - Dance Practicum III


    Prerequisites: DANC 1213 or instructor permission

    This course expands on skills and knowledge gained in Dance Practicum II.

    Semester Hours: (1-2-1)

    CIP: 50.0301.53 26

  
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    DANC 2122 - Folk III


    Prerequisites: DANC 1123 or KINE 2167, or instructor permission

    This course expands on skills and knowledge acquired in DANC 1122 and DANC 1123

    Semester Hours: (1-1-2)

    CIP: 50.0301.52 26

  
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    DANC 2141 - Ballet III


    Prerequisites: DANC 1142 or KINE 2160, or instructor permission

    This course expands on skills and knowledge gained in DANC 1141 and DANC 1142.

    Semester Hours: (1-1-2)

    CIP: 50.0301.52 26

  
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    DANC 2145 - Modern Dance III


    Prerequisites: DANC 1146 or KINE 2169, or instructor permission

    This course expands on the skills and knowledge acquired in DANC 1145 and DANC 1146

    Semester Hours: (1-1-2)

    CIP: 50.0301.52 26

  
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    DANC 2146 - Modern Dance IV


    Prerequisites: DANC 2145 or instructor permission

    This course expands on the skills and knowledge acquired in DANC 1145, DANC 1146 and DANC 2145

    Semester Hours: (1-1-2)

    CIP: 50.0301.52 26

  
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    DANC 2147 - Jazz Dance III


    Prerequisites: DANC 1148 or KINE 2168, or instructor permission

    This course expands on the skills and knowledge acquired in DANC 1147 and DANC 1148. Emphasis will be placed on technical progress. Increasingly challenging choreography will be set in class.

    Semester Hours: (1-1-2)

    CIP: 50.0301.52 26

  
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    DANC 2148 - Jazz Dance IV


    Prerequisites: DANC 2147 or instructor permission

    This course expands on skills and knowledge gained in Jazz Dance III.

    Semester Hours: (1-1-2)

    CIP: 50.0301.52 26

  
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    DANC 2149 - Ballet Folklorico III


    Prerequisites: DANC 1149 and DANC 1150 or instructor permission

    This course expands on the skills and knowledge acquired in DANC 1149 and DANC 1150. Emphasis will be placed on technical progress.

    Semester Hours: (1-1-2)

    CIP: 50.0301.52 26

  
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    DANC 2150 - Ballet Folklorico IV


    Prerequisites: DANC 2149 or instructor permission

    This course expands on the skills and knowledge acquired in DANC 1149, DANC 1150 and DANC 2149. Emphasis will be placed on technical progress.

    Semester Hours: (1-1-2)

    CIP: 50.0301.52 26

  
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    DANC 2151 - Dance Performance III


    Cross-Listed With: KINE 2172

    Prerequisites: DANC 1152 or KINE 1173 or instructor permission

    This course expands on the skills and knowledge acquired in DANC 1152 and KINE 1173.

    Semester Hours: (1-1-2)

    CIP: 50.0301.52 26

  
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    DANC 2152 - Dance Performance IV


    Cross-Listed With: KINE 2173

    Prerequisites: DANC 2151 or KINE 2172 or instructor permission

    This course expands on the skills and knowledge acquired in DANC 1151, DANC 1152, and DANC 2151. Same course as KINE 2173

    Semester Hours: (1-1-2)

    CIP: 50.0301.52 26

  
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    DANC 2153 - Flamenco III


    Prerequisites: DANC 1154 or KINE 2170, or instructor permission

    This course expands on skills and knowledge gained in DANC 1153 and DANC 1154.

    Semester Hours: (1-1-2)

    CIP: 50.0301.52 26

  
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    DANC 2154 - Flamenco IV


    Prerequisites: DANC 2153 or instructor permission

    This course expands on skills and knowledge gained in Flamenco III.

    Semester Hours: (1-1-2)

    CIP: 50.0301.52 26

  
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    DANC 2246 - Modern Dance IV


    Prerequisites: DANC 2145 or instructor permission

    This course introduces the practice of movement improvisation. Developing improvisational skill through dynamic investigation of movement forms- space, time, weight, and force. Increasing range of personal creativity, awareness, and movement skill. Students gain resources for dance composition and performance.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-1)

    CIP: 50.0301.52 26

  
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    DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Introduction to dance as a universal form of human expression and survey of dance forms as they have developed throughout history and around the world. Comparisons are made between dance and other art forms in cultural context.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.0301.54 26

  
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    DANC 2325 - Anatomy and Kinesiology for Dancers


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    This course introduces students to musculoskeletal variations and neurological processes in regard to movement efficiency, injury prevention, performance and aesthetics. Focus on functional anatomy in context of dance movement through experimental learning techniques.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.0301.52 26

  
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    DEMR 1310 - Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I


    An introduction to testing and repairing diesel engines including related systems and specialized tools.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 47.0605

  
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    DEMR 1316 - Basic Hydraulics


    Fundamentals of hydraulics including components and related systems.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 47.0605

  
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    DEMR 1325 - Small Air Cooled Engines


    An introduction to testing and repairing diesel engines including related systems specialized tools.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 47.0605

  
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    DEMR 1401 - Shop Safety and Procedures


    A study of shop safety, rules, basic shop tools, and test equipment.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 47.0607

  
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    DEMR 1405 - Basic Electrical Systems


    An introduction to the basic principles of electrical systems for diesel powered equipment with emphasis on starters, alternators, batteries, and regulators.

    Semester Hours: (4-2-6)

    CIP: 47.0605

  
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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: (1-0-1/6)

    CIP: 50.0506.53 26

  
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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.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.0501.51 26

  
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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

  
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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

  
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    DRAM 1352 - Acting II


    Prerequisites: DRAM 1351

    This course is a continuation of DRAM 1351 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

  
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    DRAM 2336 - Voice and Diction


    Cross-Listed With: SPCH 1342

    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

  
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    DRAM 2351 - Acting III


    Prerequisites: DRAM 1351, DRAM 1352

    This course is a continuation of DRAM 1352 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

  
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    ECON 1301 - Introduction to Economics


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0300
    This course is a brief survey of the major topics in macroeconomics and microeconomics. The focus is on introducing the science of economics and preparing a foundation for those wishing to take further economics courses. This course is designed for those wishing a nontechnical introduction to economic analysis.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 19.0402.52 09

  
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    ECON 1303 - Consumer Economics


    This course studies consumer problems of the individual and of the family in the American economy. Areas of study may include money and credit management, saving and personal investment, estate planning, wills, buying food and clothing, home ownership or rental, transportation, insurance, taxes, and consumer protection.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 19.0402.52 09

  
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    ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0301
    This course focuses on economic analysis of the economy as a whole. Topics covered include the determination of aggregate income and employment, fiscal policy, operation of the monetary system, short-term income fluctuations, long-term income growth, the role of government, and problems of international trade and finance.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 45.0601.51 25

  
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    ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0301
    This course focuses on consumer behavior, cost of production, and price and output decisions in various market situations. Microeconomic problems and policies related to business, labor, cost/benefit analysis for the public sector, poverty, discrimination, and the environment are studied.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 45.0601.51 25

  
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    ECON 2311 - Economic Geography and Global Issues


    Cross-Listed With: GEOG 2312

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0301
    This course examines the history and theory of international trade and global economic development. Economic, social, cultural, and political issues which impact the global economy and basic human welfare are studied. This course is cross-listed as Geography 2312. The student may register for either Econ. 2311 or Geog. 2312 but may receive credit for only one of the two courses.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 45.0701.52 25

  
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    EDTC 1301 - Educational Systems


    A study of the role and responsibilities of educational personnel with emphasis on development of professionalism and effective communication strategies with adults. Topics include the various codes of ethics governing the educational field, the issue of confidentiality, learner’s rights and responsibilities, and challenges facing schools.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 13.1501

  
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    EDTC 1307 - Introduction to Teaching Reading


    General principles of reading instruction. Topics include emergent literacy, reading readiness, reading instruction, literacy-based environments, and a review of varied materials and techniques for teaching reading.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 13.1501

  
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    EDTC 1311 - Instructional Practices and Effective Learning Environments


    General principles for selecting developmentally appropriate strategies in core curriculum areas and planning the classroom environment. Topics address methods for supporting instructional planning and implementation of educational goals. Exploration of teamwork skills and methods for providing instructional accommodations and modifications.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 13.1501

  
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    EDTC 1313 - Educational Software and Technology


    Introduction to the use of educational software, instructional applications, and technology in the educational setting. Evaluate the use of technology for guided practice and self-paced student remediation.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 13.1501

  
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    EDTC 1321 - Bilingual Education


    An overview of bilingual education. Topics include awareness of cultural diversity, assessment strategies, teaching techniques, instructional activity development, and historical/philosophical concepts of bilingual/bicultural education.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 13.0201

  
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    EDTC 1325 - Multicultural Education


    An examination of cultural diversity found in society and reflected in the classroom. Topics include the study of major cultures and their influence on lifestyle, behavior, learning, intercultural communication and teaching, as well as psychosocial stressors encountered by diverse cultural groups.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 13.0201

  
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    EDTC 1364 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Teacher Assistant/Aide


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.

    Semester Hours: (3-0-21)

    CIP: 13.1501

  
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    EDTC 2305 - Reading Problems


    Prerequisites: EDTC 1307

    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
    In-depth coverage of reading difficulties. Emphasis on the theories, strategies, recognition, and remediation of reading problems. Topics include assessment, direct instruction, and motivational/interactive literacy activities.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 13.1501

  
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    EDTC 2317 - Guiding Student Behavior


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
    Developmentally appropriate direct and indirect guidance techniques for use in various school environments. Includes identification of causes of inappropriate behavior, establishing and managing routines, the environments role in promoting positive behavior, promoting self-esteem negotiation/conflict resolution strategies, and enhancing positive self-direction. Emphasizes implementation of a behavior management plan.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 13.1501

  
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    EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    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

  
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    EDUC 2301 - Special Populations


    Prerequisites: EDUC 1301

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    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

  
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    ELMT 1301 - Programmable Logic Controllers


    Prerequisites: CETT 1415, CETT 1305

    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

  
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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

  
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    ELMT 2333 - Industrial Electronics


    Prerequisites: ELMT 1301, CETT 1329, INTC 1357

    A study of 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; presentation of programming schemes.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-4)

    CIP: 15.0403

  
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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

  
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    ELMT 2341 - Electromechanical Systems


    Prerequisites: CETT 1329, ELMT 1301, INTC 1357

    Covers the application of electromechanical systems, including linear and rotational positioning systems, and their associated control systems, and the methods employed to operate them. Students will devise open and closed loop control solutions for a variety of positioning and power transformation problems. Emphasis is placed on programmable control devices and solid-state systems.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-4)

    CIP: 15.0403

  
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    ELMT 2380 - Coop-Electromechanical Technology


    Corequisites: Departmental Approval

    Career-related activities encountered in the student’s 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. The course includes a lecture component.

    Semester Hours: (3-1-19)

    CIP: 15.0403

  
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    ENGL 0220 - Basic English Skills


    For the student entering with special English needs who placed below fifth grade English level on the college’s placement instrument. Class size controlled for individual attention. This course is not part of the college’s developmental sequence but is specifically designed for students scoring below the testing floor. Two lecture hours and two lab hours per week.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-2)

    CIP: 32.0108.53 12

  
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    ENGL 0300 - Basic English I


    Prerequisites: Placement: Scores based on entrance exam

    Emphasizes effective sentences. For students who need to improve their basic skills in grammatical usage, functions of words and sentence structure. This course cannot be substituted for any part of the regular courses. A student in English 0300 must receive a grade of “C” or better before being permitted to take English 0301.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0/1)

    CIP: 32.0108.53 12

  
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    ENGL 0301 - Basic English II


    Prerequisites: Appropriate placement score or ENGL 0300 with a grade of “C” or better.

    Development of fundamental writing skills such as idea generation, organization, style, utilization of standard English, and revision.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0/1)

    CIP: 32.0108.53 12

  
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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.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Principles and techniques, which may include documentation, of written, expository, and persuasive composition; analysis of literary, expository, and/or persuasive texts; emphasis on critical thinking.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 23.0401.51 12

  
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    ENGL 1302 - Composition II


    Prerequisites: Students must earn a “C” or better in ENGL 1301 or its equivalent.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Principles and techniques of written, expository, and persuasive composition; analysis of literary, expository, and/or persuasive texts; emphasis on critical thinking.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 23.0401.51 12

  
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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.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    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

  
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    ENGL 2311 - Technical Writing


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Designed to improve students’ abilities to communicate technical information in their major field of study. This course concentrates on technical papers, scientific reports, and business correspondence. An emphasis is placed on form and method.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 23.1101.51 12

  
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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 its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Selected significant works of British literature from its Anglo-Saxon beginnings to the eighteenth century. May include study of movements, schools, and/or periods. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 23.0801.51 12

  
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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 its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Selected significant works of British literature the Romantic Period to the present. May include study of movements, schools, and/or periods. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 23.0801.51 12

  
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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 its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Selected significant works of American literature from its beginnings through the Romantic Period. May include the study of movements, schools, and/or periods. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 23.0701.51 12

  
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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 its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Selected significant works of American literature from the beginning of Realism to the present. May include the study of movements, schools, and/or periods. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 23.0701.51 12

  
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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 its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Selected significant works of world literature, representing a variety of cultures, beginning with ancient writings and ending with the Renaissance. May include study of movements, schools, and/or periods. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 16.0104.52 13

  
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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 its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    Selected significant works of world literature, representing a variety of cultures, from the Neoclassical period to the present. May include study of movements, schools, and/or periods. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 16.0104.52 13

  
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    ENGL 2341 - Forms of Literature


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    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.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 16.0104.51 13

  
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    ENGL 2351 - Mexican American Literature


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    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.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 05.0203.55 25

  
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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.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    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

  
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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 engineering fields, engineering careers, and the engineering profession as well as to the engineering problem solving approach. Topics include technical communication, team-based engineering design, ethics, and computer applications.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-3)

    CIP: 14.0101.51 10

  
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    ENGR 1304 - Engineering Graphics I


    Prerequisites: MATH 1314 or MATH 1414 with a grade of “C” or better.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0302
    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 computer graphics, spatial relationships, multi-view projection, dimensioning, sectioning, and graphical presentation of data. 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

  
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    ENGR 1305 - Engineering Graphics II


    Prerequisites: ENGR 1304 with a grade of “C” or better or department approval.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0302
    This course addresses the graphical symbols used in various engineering disciplines which describe and document processes, procedures, operations, facilities, construction, and installation details. Computer graphics applications are used extensively to generate computer charts and graphs and perform analysis and design in two and three dimensions. The solution of engineering problems using numerical methods with a high level programming language is also covered in this course.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-4)

    CIP: 15.1301.51 11

  
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    ENGR 1407 - Plane Surveying


    Cross-Listed With: SRVY 1413

    Prerequisites: MATH 2412 or MATH 1316 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    This course introduces the principles and practices of plane surveying. Topics include use and care of surveying instruments, field notes and record keeping, measurements, angles and elevations, and area calculations. Problems related to highway and building construction are examined, and elements of topographic map production such as geodesy, coordinate systems, and projections are also presented.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 15.1102.51 11

  
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    ENGR 2301 - Mechanics I: Statics


    Prerequisites: PHYS 2425 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course presents the calculus-based theory and application of engineering mechanics, with emphasis on analysis of structures in static equilibrium. Topics include vector algebra, force systems, free body diagrams, concentrated and distributed loads, centroids, moments of inertia, and friction. Special applications such as trusses and frames are also treated.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 14.1101.52 10

  
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    ENGR 2302 - Mechanics II: Dynamics


    Prerequisites: MATH 2414 and ENGR 2301 with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course presents the calculus-based theory and applications of engineering mechanics to the relative motions and vibrations of particles and rigid bodies. Kinetics, kinematics, Newton’s Laws, work-energy relations, and impulse-momentum principles are used in conjunction with vector algebra to analyze and solve problems in two and three dimensions.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 14.1101.53 10

  
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    ENGR 2303 - Engineering Mechanics - Statics and Dynamics


    Prerequisites: PHYS 2424 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: 14.1101.53 10

  
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    ENGR 2304 - Computer Programming for Engineering Applications


    Prerequisites: MATH 2413 with a grade of “C” or better or department approval.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    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

  
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    ENGR 2305 - Circuit Analysis and Network Theory


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

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of electrical and electronic engineering, and the principles of electric and electronic circuits. Topics include circuit analysis, network principles, steady-state and transient responses, and sinusoidal steady-state analysis. Laplace transforms and computer applications such as SPICE and PSPICE are utilized to solve network problems and illustrate connections between basic principles and advanced applications.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 14.1001.51 10

  
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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.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    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

  
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    ENGT 1401 - Circuits I for Engineering Technology


    Prerequisites: MATH 1314 or equivalent

    Principles of direct current electricity and their application to series, parallel, series-parallel circuitry including Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s Laws, batteries, resistance, capacitance, inductance, magnetism, and electro-magnetism. Topics include Node-voltage and Mesh-current analysis; Thevenins, Nortons, maximum power transfer, source transformation, and Superposition theorems applied to electrical circuits. Electrical test and measurements instruments and their implementation will be covered. Use of computer software PSPICE and MATLAB for circuit analysis will be introduced.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 15.0303.51 11

  
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    ENGT 1402 - Circuits II for Engineering Technology


    Prerequisites: ENGT 1401, MATH 2412 or MATH 1314 or equivalent

    Principles of alternating current circuits and their application to series, parallel, series-parallel circuitry including Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s Laws, batteries, resistance, capacitance, inductance, and magnetism. Topics include Node-voltage and Mesh-current analysis; Thevenins, Nortons, maximum power transfer, source transformation, and Superposition theorems applied to electrical circuits. Electrical test and measurements instruments and their implementation will be covered. Use of computer software PSPICE and MATLAB for circuit analysis will be introduced.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 15.0303.52 11

  
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    ENGT 1407 - Digital Fundamentals


    Analysis, design and simulation of basic digital circuits and their application including basic gates, arithmetic circuits, counters, data-handling circuits, and memory devices. Topics include combinational and sequential logic circuits, Boolean algebra, and circuit reduction techniques. Programmable logic devices, integrated circuits and standard test equipment will be used in the design, analysis, and test of digital circuits and systems.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 15.0303.53 11

  
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    ENGT 1409 - AC/DC Circuits for Engineering Technology


    Principles of direct current electricity and their application to series, parallel, series-parallel circuitry including Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s Laws, batteries, resistance, capacitance, inductance, magnetism, and networks. Topics in circuit analysis techniques include Node-voltage and Mesh-current analysis as well as transformers, circuit resonance, and phasors will be discussed. Electrical test and measurements instruments will be covered. Use of computer software PSPICE and MATLAB for circuit analysis will be introduced.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 15.0303.54 11

  
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    ENGT 2304 - Materials and Methods for Engineering Technology


    Topics include the study of properties of building materials, methods and equipment used in the completion of construction projects. Building specifications, selection of materials, cost

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 15.0805.52 11

  
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    ENGT 2307 - Engineering Materials for Engineering Technology


    A study of structure and property relationships of materials, including metals, ceramics, and polymers. Topics include behavior of material with emphasis on the manufacturing process and non-destruct testing principles. Selection of metals and principles of hardening and machining will be discussed.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 15.0805.51 11

  
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    ENGT 2310 - Introduction to Manufacturing Processes


    The course will concentrate on manufacturing processes for metallic materials. Machines and technologies used for casting, forming, fabricating, welding, heat treating, process control, injection molding will be described and discussed.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 15.0612.51 11

  
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    ENTC 1347 - Safety and Ergonomics


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0303
    Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines including electrical, chemical, and hazardous material safety. Ergonomic considerations to include repetitive motion, plant layout, and machine design. Industrial safety awareness, accident cost and prevention, and workman’s compensation issues.

    Semester Hours: 3-3-1

    CIP: 15.0000

  
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    ENTC 1349 - Reliability and Maintainability


    A study of equipment reliability and maintainability to improve the efficiency of operations including the latest equipment and techniques to implement effective prevention and predictive maintenance programs.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-4)

    CIP: 15.0000

  
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    ESLA 0366 - Listening I


    This is a beginning 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 0367 - Reading I


    This is a beginning 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 0368 - Writing I


    This is a beginning 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 0369 - Academic Preparation


    This is a beginning 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 0371 - Conversation I


    This is a beginning level conversation course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course will improve overall speaking fluency by practicing vocabulary, grammar and language structures. Conversation topics will be closely connected to student interests. The class is student-centered, with a combination of pair work, small-group work, large group activities and brief, informal presentations. Lab work will give additional practice in listening activities that will improve conversation English and pronunciation.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 2)

    CIP: 32.0108.64 12

  
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    ESLA 0372 - Conversation II


    This is an intermediate level conversation course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course will improve overall speaking fluency by practicing vocabulary, grammar and language structures. Conversation topics will be closely connected to student interests. The class is student-centered, with a combination of pair work, small-group work, large group activities and brief, informal presentations. Lab work will give additional practice in listening activities that will improve conversation English and pronunciation.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 2)

    CIP: 32.0108.64 12

  
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    ESLA 0373 - Conversation III


    This is an advanced level conversation course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course will improve overall speaking fluency by practicing vocabulary, grammar and language structures. Conversation topics will be closely connected to student interests. The class is student-centered, with a combination of pair work, small-group work, large group activities and brief, informal presentations. Lab work will give additional practice in listening activities that will improve conversation English and pronunciation.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 2)

    CIP: 32.0108.64 12

  
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    ESLA 0374 - Conversation IV


    This is a mixed-level conversation course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course will improve overall speaking fluency by practicing vocabulary, grammar and language structures. Conversation topics will be closely connected to student interests. The class is student-centered, with a combination of pair work, small-group work, large group activities and brief, informal presentations. Lab work will give additional practice in listening activities that will improve conversation English and pronunciation.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 2)

    CIP: 32.0108.64 12

  
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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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