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    ESLA 0384 - Grammar IV


    This is a mixed-level grammar course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course increases student’s accuracy in grammar and mechanics. A computer-based program offers students individualized focus on specific grammar points and allows students to progress at his/her own pace. Students will take a diagnostic test before beginning each lesson and will focus on only those grammar points and exercises for which practice is indicated. Placement into this course is based on assessment.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 2)

    CIP: 32.0108.66 12

  
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    ESLA 0386 - Listening III


    This is an advanced level listening course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course prepares students to listen and communicate orally in both public and academic environments by developing language functions, pronunciation and vocabulary. Class activities will range from listening to authentic English in videos, podcasts, audio recordings, teacher paraphrasing and responding orally to basic comprehension questions. The lab will give additional practice in listening comprehension of spoken American English. Placement into this course is based on assessment.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 2)

    CIP: 32.0108.64 12

  
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    ESLA 0387 - Reading III


    This is an advanced level reading class for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course will increase student’s reading comprehension skills and vocabulary by exposing students to a wide variety of authentic reading material. Class activities will range from reading newspapers and young adult literature, and class discussion as a way to acquire standard American English, build vocabulary and improve basic reading skills. Lab will give additional practice of reading in standard American English. Placement into this course is based on assessment.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 2)

    CIP: 32.0108.65 12

  
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    ESLA 0388 - Writing III


    This is an advanced level writing course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course prepares students to write in standard American English by increasing fluency and accuracy. Activities will range from daily writing assignments, daily readings and daily feedback from the instructor using the Focused Rewrite Technique. Lab will give additional practice of writing in standard American English. Placement into this course is based on assessment.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 2)

    CIP: 32.0108.66 12

  
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    ESLA 0389 - Academic Preparation III


    This is an advanced level academic preparation class for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course incorporates all language skills and is designed to prepare students to perform successfully in college courses. Class activities range from college level readings, essay writing, presentations and research papers. Lab work will give additional practice in all language skills. The Accuplacer is administered pre- and post Academic Prep to measure student progress. College readiness is determined by the results of this test and instructor assessment of student work.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 2)

    CIP: 32.0108.66 12

  
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    ESLA 0396 - Listening IV


    This is a mixed-level listening course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course prepares students to listen and communicate orally in both public and academic environments by developing language functions, pronunciation and vocabulary. Class activities will range from listening to authentic English in videos, podcasts, audio recordings, teacher paraphrasing and responding orally to basic comprehension questions. The lab will give additional practice in listening comprehension of spoken American English. Placement into this course is based on assessment.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 2)

    CIP: 32.0108.64 12

  
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    ESLA 0397 - Reading IV


    This is a mixed-level reading class for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course will increase student’s reading comprehension skills and vocabulary by exposing students to a wide variety of authentic reading material. Class activities will range from reading newspapers and young adult literature, and class discussion as a way to acquire standard American English, build vocabulary and improve basic reading skills. Lab will give additional practice of reading in standard American English. Placement into this course is based on assessment.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 2)

    CIP: 32.0108.65 12

  
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    ESLA 0398 - Writing IV


    This is mixed-level writing course for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course prepares students to write in standard American English by increasing fluency and accuracy. Activities will range from daily writing assignments, daily readings and daily feedback from the instructor using the Focused Rewrite Technique. Lab will give additional practice of writing in standard American English. Placement into this course is based on assessment.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 2)

    CIP: 32.0108.66 12

  
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    ESLA 0399 - Academic Preparation IV


    This is a mixed-level academic preparation class for students registered in the Intensive English Program. This course incorporates all language skills and is designed to prepare students to perform successfully in college courses. Class activities range from college level readings, essay writing, presentations and research papers. Lab work will give additional practice in all language skills. The Accuplacer is administered pre- and post Academic Prep to measure student progress. College readiness is determined by the results of this test and instructor assessment of student work.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 2)

    CIP: 32.0108.66 12

  
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    ESOL 0360 - English Skills: Listening Comprehension


    This course, one component of an immersion approach to English language learning for non-native speakers, provides practice in listening for information using contexts and themes which draw on students’ prior experiences and knowledge. Placement into the course is based on assessment.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-2)

    CIP: 32.0108.55 12

  
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    FMKT 1301 - Floral Design


    Principles of floral art with an emphasis in commercial design. Topics include basic design styles and color harmonies; identification, use and care of processing of cut flowers and foliages; mechanical aids and containers; personal flowers; holiday designs; and plant identification and care.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0608

  
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    FMKT 2331 - Advanced Floral Design


    An in-depth coverage of advanced floral design practices for the retail floral industry. Topics include contemporary floral arrangement styles and trends.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0608

  
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    FMKT 2335 - Flower Shop Management


    Modern principles and practices used in management and operations of retail florist shops. Topics include structure of the industry, shop location, business plan organization, marketing methods and management practices.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0608

  
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    FORS 2440 - Forensic Science I


    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0301
    This course provides an introduction to crime scene investigation, evidence gathering and analysis. Students will learn the methods, procedures, and techniques of gathering and preserving crime scene evidence; and the laboratory techniques about how to scientifically analyze the evidence. Basic analytical techniques learned in the lab include trace analysis of hair and fiber, stain analysis, epithelial cell analysis, latent fingerprint analysis, DNA sequencing and more.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 43.0106

  
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    FORS 2450 - Forensic Science II


    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0301
    This course is a continuation of FORS 2440 but will introduce other forensic sciences including forensic psychology with reference to criminal profiling. At the conclusion of the semester, student forensic teams will be required to conduct a mock crime scene investigation and subsequent analysis of the evidence gathered at the crime scene utilizing the techniques learned in the classroom and the laboratory.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 43.0105

  
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    FREN 1411 - Elementary French I


    Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the French language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required.

    Semester Hours: (4-4-1)

    CIP: 16.0901.51 13

  
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    FREN 1412 - Elementary French II


    Prerequisites: FREN 1411, departmental approval, or placement exam.

    Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the French language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course is a continuation of FREN 1411. A language lab is required.

    Semester Hours: (4-4-1)

    CIP: 16.0901.51 13

  
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    FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I


    Prerequisites: FREN 1412, departmental approval, or placement exam.

    This course is a continuation of Fren1412. 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.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 16.0901.52 13

  
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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.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 16.0901.52 13

  
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    GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0303
    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.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 45.0701.51 25

  
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    GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography


    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.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 45.0701.53 25

  
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    GEOL 1305 - Environmental Geology Lecture


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0301
    A study of current environmental problems from a geologic perspective. Topics include natural geological hazards (e.g., volcanism, earthquakes, mass movements, flooding) and the impact of human activity (e.g., urban development, agriculture, dam construction, fossil fuel consumption, waste disposal) on the geological environment.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 03.0103.53 01

  
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    GEOL 1345 - Oceanography


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

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 40.0601.51 03

  
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    GEOL 1401 - Earth Sciences I


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0301
    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.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 40.0601.51 03

  
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    GEOL 1402 - Earth Sciences II


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0301
    A survey of astronomy and mans future in space. A summary of earth history - with a focus on climatic and biological changes through time. A survey of historic and contemporary global change. Studies will include the significance to society of the earth sciences including environmental problems, natural resource exploration and utilization, and global climate change. Occasional field trips may be arranged.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 40.0601.51 03

  
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    GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0301
    This course is an introduction to the nature and properties of rocks and minerals; processes by which they are formed, altered, and transported; and the nature and development of the landscape. Laboratory work includes the study of minerals, rocks, and topographic and geologic maps. Occasional field trips may be arranged.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 40.0601.54 03

  
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    GEOL 1404 - Historical Geology


    Prerequisites: GEOL 1301 or GEOL 1401 or GEOL 1403

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0301
    This course focuses on the origin and evolution of the earth through geologic time, emphasizing organic evolution and plate tectonics. Laboratory work in this course includes the study of rocks, fossils, geographic maps, geologic maps, and other aspects of earth history. Occasional field trips may be arranged.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 40.0601.54 03

  
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    GEOL 1445 - Oceanography


    Survey of physical and historical geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, and related sciences.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 40.0601.51 03

  
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    GEOL 1446 - Astronomy


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0303
    This course is a look at the physical bodies that make up the universe, and the laws that govern them. Topics explored include the history of astronomy, astronomical methods and measurements, the life cycles of stars, the solar system, and extra-solar planets. Occasional field trips may be arranged.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 40.0601.51 03

  
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    GERM 1411 - Elementary German I


    Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the German language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required.

    Semester Hours: (4-4-1)

    CIP: 16.0501.51 13

  
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    GERM 1412 - Elementary German II


    Prerequisites: GERM 1411 or departmental approval

    Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the German language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required. This course is a continuation of GERM 1411.

    Semester Hours: (4-4-1)

    CIP: 16.0501.51 13

  
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    GERM 2311 - Intermediate German I


    Prerequisites: GERM 1412 or departmental approval

    This course is a continuation of GERM 1412. It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of German culture and history. Language lab is available

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 16.0501.52 13

  
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    GERM 2312 - Intermediate German II


    Prerequisites: GERM 2311 or departmental approval

    This course is a continuation of GERM 2311. It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of German culture and history.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 16.0501.52 13

  
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    GOVT 2304 - Introduction to Political Science


    Prerequisites: GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2301

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
    Introductory survey of the discipline of political science focusing on the history, scope, and methods of the field, and the substantive topics of the discipline. The course cannot be substituted for GOVT 2305 - American Government or GOVT 2306 - Texas Government.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 45.1001.52 25

  
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    GOVT 2305 - Federal Government


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
    A general survey course in American government covering the theories and concepts of government, the United States Constitution, politics, public opinion, political parties, human rights, and the functions of national, state and local government.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 45.1002.51 25

  
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    GOVT 2306 - Texas Government


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
    A general survey of the United States and Texas Constitutions, federalism, citizenship, voting and local governments with an emphasis on Texas government. Credit in GOVT 2305 is necessary to satisfy the legislative requirement for graduation. It is recommended that students enroll in GOVT 2306 if only three hours of government are needed to meet the requirements of a technical curriculum or to satisfy the state requirements for teacher certification.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 45.1002.51 25

  
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    GOVT 2311 - Mexican-American Politics


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
    The study of Mexican-American/Chicano/a politics within the American political experience. Special emphasis will be placed on the role that Texas has played, and continues to play in this experience.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 05.0203.54 25

  
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    GOVT 2389 - Academic Cooperative


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with hands-on experience in government. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions.

    Semester Hours: (3-1-6)

    CIP: 45.0101.51 25

  
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    HALT 1164 - Practicum-Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General


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

    Semester Hours: (1-0-7)

    CIP: 01.0601

  
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    HALT 1303 - Herbaceous Plants


    An in-depth study of herbaceous plant material. Topics include practices and procedures used in the identification, growth, propagation, maintenance, and utilization of herbaceous plants in the horticulture industry.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0601

  
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    HALT 1309 - Interior Plants


    Instruction in the identification and classification of the plants used in home and commercial interior landscapes. Topics include design characteristics for interiorscapes and environmental requirements of the plants.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0601

  
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    HALT 1319 - Landscape Construction


    Exploration of landscape construction materials and the methods used for installation. Topics include site preparation, use of common construction materials; landscape lighting, water features, and general construction details.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 10.6050

  
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    HALT 1322 - Landscape Design


    A study of the principles and elements of landscape design. Topics include client interview, site analysis, plan view, scale, plant selection, basic drawing and drafting skills, and plan preparation.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0605

  
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    HALT 1324 - Turfgrass Science and Management


    In-depth coverage of various species of warm and cool season grasses including their uses, application, adaptability, environmental tolerances, anatomy, and physiological responses.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0607

  
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    HALT 1327 - Horticulture Equipment Management


    Instruction in identification and application of various types of powered equipment used in the horticulture industry. Presentation of functions, operations, troubleshooting techniques, and repair of equipment.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0601

  
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    HALT 1331 - Woody Plant Materials


    An in-depth study of the woody plant materials used in the horticulture industry. Topics

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0601

  
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    HALT 1333 - Landscape Irrigation


    In-depth coverage of irrigation systems including equipment, design, performance, and maintenance. Topics include residential and small business applications, troubleshooting, repair, and technological advances in irrigation systems.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0601

  
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    HALT 1338 - Irrigation Water Management and Conservation


    Application of the science of soil-water plant relations and climatic conditions to develop effective scheduling and management of irrigation water systems for residential, commercial, industrial, park and golf courses. Water conservation issues, water policies and codes and other related matters will be discussed.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0601

  
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    HALT 1345 - Golf/Sports Field/Park Management


    Instruction in the management of golf courses, sports fields, and municipal parks departments. Topics include record keeping, budgeting, labor management, maintenance programs, financial reports, personnel management, and business functions.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 01.0607

  
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    HALT 1346 - Specialized Turfgrass Management


    An overview of the construction and management of specialized turf features such as putting greens, tee boxes, bunkers, and sand-based ball fields. Topics include the equipment and cultural practices utilized for intensively managed turf areas.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0607

  
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    HALT 1351 - Landscape Business Operations


    Instruction in the structure of the landscape business including cost estimation; organization; equipment needs; interpretation of financial reports; and material, labor, and equipment management. Emphasis on the types of landscape operations, marketing, legal forms, construction law, and safety.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 01.0605

  
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    HALT 1371 - Organic Gardening and Farming


    Introduction to the field of organic agriculture and the basic principles and production practices involved.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0601

  
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    HALT 1401 - Introduction to Horticulture


    An overview of the horticulture industry, plant science, terminology, classification, propagation, environmental responses, and careers and opportunities in the field of horticulture.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 01.0601

  
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    HALT 2301 - Arboriculture


    Fundamentals of woody plant physiology and growth including techniques and procedures utilized in making sound tree care decisions related to growth and pest and disease control. Topics include design principles of planning and maintenance for city streets, parks, and commercial and residential properties.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0601

  
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    HALT 2312 - Turfgrass Maintenance


    Instruction in common turf grass cultural practices. Topics include calculation and application of materials and the operation and maintenance of equipment.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0607

  
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    HALT 2314 - Plant Propagation


    A study of the sexual and asexual propagation of plants used in horticulture. Topics include propagation by seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering, division, separation, and tissue culture; and environmental factors of propagation.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0601

  
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    HALT 2315 - Landscape Management


    A study of the procedures and practices used in the horticulture industry for proper landscape maintenance. Topics include landscape installation, lawn maintenance, shrub and tree care, and management practices.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0605

  
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    HALT 2318 - Soil Fertility and Fertilizers


    An in-depth study of the chemistry, soil interaction, plant uptake, and utilization of essential plant nutrients. Topics include deficiency and toxicity symptoms, and the selection, application, and characteristics of fertilizer materials.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0601

  
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    HALT 2320 - Nursery Production and Management


    An overview of the procedures for establishing and operating a commercial nursery. Topics include site selection, structures, equipment, stock selection, production practices, harvesting, marketing, and management practices.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0606

  
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    HALT 2321 - Small Farming


    Instruction in small farming techniques with emphasis on horticulture science including comprehensive and profitable guidelines. Topics include herbs, fruits, nut, and vegetable crops.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0606

  
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    HALT 2323 - Horticultural Pest Control


    Examination of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the control of horticultural pests. Topics include procedures; methods; safety requirements; integrated pest management (IPM); and chemical, natural, and biological controls.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0601

  
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    HALT 2331 - Advanced Landscape Design


    In-depth coverage of advanced practices in landscape planning for commercial and residential landscapes. Topics include advanced design analysis, architectural elements, space articulation, and land engineering concepts.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 01.0605

  
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    HALT 2383 - Cooperative Education - Turf and Turfgrass Management


    Career-related activities encountered in the students area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.

    Semester Hours: (3-1-20)

    CIP: 01.0607

  
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    HALT 2386 - Internship - Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations, General


    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.

    Semester Hours: (3-0-18)

    CIP: 01.0601

  
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    HIST 1301 - United States History I


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    A general survey of United States history from the exploration of America through 1877. It satisfies one-half of the legislative requirement of six semester hours in American History.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 54.0102.51 25

  
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    HIST 1302 - United States History II


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    A general survey of United States history from 1877 to the present. It satisfies one-half of the legislative requirement of six semester hours in American History.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 54.0102.51 25

  
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    HIST 2301 - Texas History


    Prerequisites: Credit for three semester hours of history.

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Survey of the history of Texas from the Spanish exploration to the present, emphasizing the Spanish period and the Anglo-American occupation of the region north of the Rio Grande. It may be used to satisfy one-half of the legislative requirement of six semester hours in American History.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 54.0102.52 25

  
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    HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Survey of the political, social, economic, military, cultural and intellectual development of Europe from prehistory to the 17th century.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 54.0101.54 25

  
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    HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Survey of the political, social, economic, military, cultural and intellectual development of Europe from the 17th century to the present

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 54.0101.54 25

  
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    HIST 2313 - History of England I


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
    Survey of the political, social, economic, military, cultural, and intellectual development of England from prehistory to 1600.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 54.0101.54 25

  
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    HIST 2314 - History of England II


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
    Survey of the political, social, economic, military, cultural, and intellectual development of England from 1600 to the present.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 54.0102.54 25

  
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    HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Highlighting Eurasian, African, and American cultures, this course surveys world history to 1500. Within a general framework of social, economic, political, and cultural development, the course emphasizes regional patterns of development and cross cultural interactions over time.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 54.0101.53 25

  
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    HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Study of the contact of peoples and cultural change since the fifteenth century. Within a general framework of social, economic, political, and cultural development, the course emphasizes the growth of empires and the Columbian Exchange, the Industrial Revolution, Imperialism and Resistance, the global conflicts of the 20th Century, and the Cold War and Decolonization.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 54.0101.53 25

  
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    HIST 2323 - Eastern Civilizations


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
    Survey of the political, social, economic, military, cultural, and intellectual development of Asia from prehistory to the present.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 54.0101.53 25

  
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    HIST 2327 - Mexican-American History I


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
    Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of the Mexican American experience to the 19th Century.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 05.0203.52.25

  
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    HIST 2328 - Mexican-American History II


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of the Mexican-American experience from the 19th Century.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 05.0203.52 25

  
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    HIST 2381 - African-American History


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
    Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of African-American groups.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 45.1101.53 25

  
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    HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology I


    Cross-Listed With: MDCA 1313

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0303
    Study of the word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 51.0707

  
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    HMSY 1337 - Introduction to Homeland Security


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Overview of homeland security. Evaluation of the progression of homeland security issues throughout Texas and the United States. An examination of the roles undertaken and methods used by governmental agencies and individuals to respond to those issues.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 44.0401

  
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    HMSY 1338 - Homeland Security Emergency Communication Management


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    A study of public safety communication system interactions. Topics include political and policy basis of emergency management, technology, mitigation, and disaster recovery. Includes an overview of incident command systems, emergency management, mitigation for emergency managers, and individual and community disaster education.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 44.0401

  
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    HMSY 1339 - Homeland Security Emergency Contingency Planning


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    this course is the st6udy of the procedures for establishing a process and structure for the systematic, coordinated, and effective delivery of emergency assistance to address the consequences of any major disaster or emergency occurring in any region of the U.S. or other countries. An Emergency Contingency Plan will be developed that outlines, public and private agency responses, recovery, and mitigation available to augment local, state, and federal efforts to save lives and protect public health, safety, and property. It includes an overview of the types of aid available to individuals and communities after a disaster, interagency and intergovernmental emergency preparedness, planning, training, exercises, coordination, and information exchange leading to the development of supplemental plans and procedures to implement agency response activities t rapidly and efficiently recover from the disaster or emergency.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 44.0401

  
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    HMSY 1340 - Homeland Security Intelligence Operations


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    This course is a study of the intelligence community. Its topics include the role of intelligence and law enforcement which includes the collection methods, cycle, management operations, classification, production and analysis, assessment of targets, and assessment of threat vulnerability, course development, and adjudication

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 44.0401

  
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    HMSY 1341 - Critical Infrastructure Protection


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    This course covers the identification and analysis of critical infrastructure systems including security and threat assessments, mitigation of threats, and the evaluation and revision of security measures in order to protect critical infrastructures

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 44.0401

  
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    HMSY 1342 - Understanding and Combating Terrorism


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    This course is a study of terrorism and the reasons why the United States is a terrorist target. Topics include the methods of terrorism, domestic and international terrorism, Islam, and radical Islam, terrorist operations, cyber-terrorism, narco-terrorism, the mind of the terrorist and organized crime’s impact on terrorism.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 44.0401

  
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    HMSY 1343 - Weapons of Mass Destruction


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    This course is a study of weapons of mass destruction and hazardous material incidents. It covers hazard and risk assessment, crime scene preservation, chemical agents, toxic industrial chemicals, biological agents, pathogens, radiological agents, explosive devices, detection-sampling and plume models, and decontamination methods. Topics include an overview of incident command systems and personal protection equipment, the critical role of first responders in WMD, mitigation, and survival. Community mitigation plans will be researched as well.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 44.0401

  
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    HMSY 2337 - Managing a Unified Incident Command


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    This course is a study of the common set of procedures of the unified incident command system for organizing personnel, facilities, equipment, and communications t successfully coordinate situations such as natural disasters, fires, rescue operations, kidnapping, hazardous material spills, mass casualties, terrorism, and/or weapons of mass destruction. It includes the identification and application of key roles and functional responsibilities for professionally managing these types of incidents

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 44.0401

  
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    HRPO 2301 - Human Resources Management


    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
    Behavioral and legal approaches to the management of human resources in organizations.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 52.1001

  
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    HRPO 2307 - Organizational Behavior


    The analysis and application of organizational theory, group dynamics, motivation theory, leadership concepts, and the integration of interdisciplinary concepts from the behavioral sciences.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 52.1003

  
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    HUMA 1301 - Introduction to the Humanities I


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    An interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political, philosophical, and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of values and the historical development of the individual and of society.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 24.0103.51 12

  
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    HUMA 1302 - Introduction to the Humanities II


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    An interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political, philosophical, and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of values and the historical development of the individual and of society.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 24.0103.51 12

  
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    HUMA 1305 - Introduction to Mexican-American Studies


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Introduction to the field of Mexican-American / Chicano/a Studies from its inception to the present. Interdisciplinary survey designed to introduce students to the salient cultural, economic, educational, historical, political, and social aspects of the Mexican-American / Chicano/a experience.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 05.0203.51 25

  
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    HUMA 1311 - Mexican-American Fine Arts Appreciation


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    An examination of Mexican-American / Chicano/a artistic expressions in the visual and performing arts.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.0703.54 26

  
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    HUMA 2323 - World Cultures


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions. Introduces the major sub-fields: physical and cultural anthropology, archeology, linguistics, and ethnology.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 45.0201.51 25

  
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    IBUS 1301 - Principles of Exports


    Export management processes and procedures. Includes governmental controls and compliance, licensing of products, documentation, commercial invoices, and traffic procedures.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 52.1101

  
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    IBUS 1305 - Introduction to International Business and Trade


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0301
    The techniques for entering the international marketplace. Emphasis on the impact and dynamics of sociocultural, demographic, economic, technological, and political-legal factors in the foreign trade environment. Topics include patterns of world trade, internationalization of the firm, and operating procedures of the multinational enterprise.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 52.1101

  
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    IBUS 1354 - International Marketing Management


    Analysis of international marketing strategies using market trends, costs, forecasting, pricing, sourcing, and

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 52.1101

  
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    IBUS 2345 - Import Customs Regulations


    Duties and responsibilities of the licensed customs broker. Includes processes for customs

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 5211010004

  
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    IBUS 2380 - Cooperative Education-International Business


    Career-related activities encountered in the students area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.

    Semester Hours: (3-1-20)

    CIP: 5211010004

  
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    IEIR 1343 - Industrial Equipment Maintenance


    Maintenance and repair of power transmission systems involving gear, V-belt, and chain drives with emphasis on both plain and anti-friction bearings. Introduces theory of various types of pumps and compressors. Laboratory activities include maintenance, repair, and overhaul procedures used on common process pumps and compressors.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-3)

    CIP: 47.0105

  
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    INCR 1302 - Physics of Instrumentation


    An introduction to simple control loops. Introduction to pressure, temperature, level, and flow transmitters and the various transducers used in the detection of changes in process variables.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-4)

    CIP: 15.0404

 

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