May 11, 2024  
2012-2013 Academic Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Criminal Justice Studies

  
  • CRMJ 1050 Contemporary Issues

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a review and in-depth examination of current issues and trends concerning the criminal justice process with emphasis on problems impacting local criminal justice agencies and personnel.

  
  • CRMJ 1060 Psychological Aspects of Criminal Behavior

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of deviant behavior with emphasis on dealing with the mentally disturbed, sexual deviates, and drug addicts. It examines the role of the psychologist in criminal justice cases.

  
  • CRMJ 1100 Criminal Procedures

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The course explores guidelines for the legal aspects of the law enforcement officer’s duties and focuses on an understanding of the Constitution and the reasons behind the guidelines. The student will be provided with a broader and more sophisticated understanding of criminal procedure.

  
  • CRMJ 1160 Juvenile Justice

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will cover juvenile problems and causes, court functions, corrective measures, and preventive techniques. The responsibilities, capabilities, programs, and techniques of court personnel in delinquency prevention and local, state, and federal juvenile statute laws will also be discussed.

  
  • CRMJ 1180 Constitutional Rights of Prisoners

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an analysis of prisoners’ rights in light of new Supreme Court decisions. An explanation of proper procedures recently developed to comply with these decisions for the protection of the agency and the individual correctional officers is discussed.

  
  • CRMJ 1300 American Legal System

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course reviews basic laws governing the maintenance of a democratic society and how criminal, constitutional, consumer, environmental, housing and family laws meet the challenge of American society.

  
  • CRMJ 1500 Correctional Counseling

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will define the goals of counseling and review the current theories recognized by behavioral scientists. Many jails and prisons have organized counseling services for their jail/prison population. A counseling program benefits inmates and institutional employees. This course is an effort to define the role and scope of institutional counselors as well as highlight their correctional duties.

  
  • CRMJ 1910 Criminal Justice Field Experience I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Students will locate and apply to a criminal justice agency to participate in the daily experiences associated with the criminal justice environment. The course requires 80 hours within the agency. Reports and evaluations are required. This course is open to any student who has completed 12credit hours in Criminal Justice Studies. Students currently employed in the criminal justice field may apply for Field Experience I credit after completing 12 hours of credit in Criminal Justice Studies, at Southwest, by submitting a letter of employment from a current or previous employer showing a minimum of three years of relevant criminal justice employment.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of 12 credit hours in CRMJ course work
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CRMJ 1920 Criminal Justice Field Experience II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Students are assigned to a criminal justice agency to participate in the daily experiences associated with the criminal justice environment. The course requires 80 hours within the agency and 10 hours classroom and/or individual instruction. Reports and evaluations are required. This course is open to pre-service students with the completion of 21 credit hours at Southwest and a minimum of 9 credit hours in Criminal Justice Studies. In-service students may apply for credit after completing 21 credit hours at Southwest and employer certification showing a minimum of three years of continuous criminal justice employment. Students must obtain permission of the instructor to enroll.

    Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 1910 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CRMJ 2000 Criminology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a systematic study of crime, criminals and the criminal justice system. It explores the fundamental elements of criminology through a study of the causation and criminal behavior theories and examines the relevant activities of the criminal justice system.

    Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 1010 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CRMJ 2010 Introduction to Law Enforcement

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A comprehensive introduction to the basic features of law enforcement in the United States is studied. Descriptive in nature, it acquaints students with the current state of knowledge about law enforcement agencies, their roles and the challenges they face.

  
  • CRMJ 2020 Introduction to Corrections

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course explores the purpose of corrections and how correctional operations relate to our system of governing and sentencing. Descriptions and analysis of the philosophy, basic techniques, and current trends in local and national correctional programs are studied.

  
  • CRMJ 2040 Investigative Report Writing

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on preparing analytical investigative reports and explores techniques of organizing, structuring, and investigating the report to comply with proper guidelines.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CRMJ 2080 Drug Abuse and Law

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a socio-legal guide to the drug abuse phenomenon and examines the psycho-social dynamics and pharmacological risks leading to psychoactive drug misuse as well as law enforcement and alternative intervention techniques in sentencing the drug offender.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CRMJ 2210 Criminal Law

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This is a study of criminal law legal principles, purposes and rules, and includes specific offenses, incomplete crimes, accomplices, accessories and criminal liability defenses. The course also covers classifications of crimes, criminal intent, and corpus delecti.

  
  • CRMJ 2540 Victimology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides a combination of victimization theories with applied responses to victimization. It explores victim-offender relationships, provides data, and investigates situational factors and responses to victims. The student learns to identify some precursors of violence such as stalking and harassment. The effects of violence are studied.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CRMJ 2550 Understanding Terrorism

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course examines a variety of analytical approaches to the study of terrorism and describes a variety of terrorist groups.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CRMJ 2990 Special Topics - Criminal Justice

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course addresses specific topics to meet the needs of criminal justice personnel.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

Developmental Mathematics

  
  • DSPM 0700 Basic Math

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers basic mathematical topics of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, signed numbers, powers and roots, percents, proportions, applications involving measurement, basic geometry, and problem solving. Delivery may include computer-assisted instruction.

    Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement score
  
  • DSPM 0800 Elementary Algebra

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers elementary algebraic topics such as solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, formulas and applications, ratio and proportion, solving systems of equations, the laws of exponents, operations with polynomials and an introduction to functions.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPM 0700  or appropriate placement score
  
  • DSPM 0850 Intermediate Algebra

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers intermediate algebraic topics such as factoring, rational expressions and equations, roots and radicals, and quadratic equations and functions. Delivery may include computer-assisted instruction.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPM 0800  or appropriate placement score
  
  • DSPM 0870 Elementary/Intermediate Algebra

    6 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers elementary and intermediate algebraic topics such as solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, formulas and applications, ratio and proportion, solving systems of equations, the laws of exponents, operations with polynomials, an introduction to functions, factoring, rational expressions and equation, roots and radicals, and quadratic equations and functions. Delivery may include computer-assisted instruction. To enroll, contact the Mathematics Department.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPM 0700  or appropriate placement into DSPM 0800 . Satisfactory completion of high school Algebra II is recommended.

Developmental Reading

  
  • DSPR 0700 Basic Reading

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides a review of phonetic and vocabulary skills with an emphasis on reading for comprehension. Attention is given to pronunciation, spelling and use of the dictionary.

    Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement
  
  • DSPR 0800 Developmental Reading

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides diverse opportunities for increasing reading efficiency. Emphasis is given to vocabulary, comprehension, critical reading, flexibility of reading rates and bibliographic skills.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPR 0700  or appropriate placement

Developmental Study Skills

  
  • DSPS 0800 Developmental Study Skills

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course acquaints students with study skills and prepares them to integrate traditional study skills with college content areas. Topics include time management, textbook studying, preparing for and taking exams, research paper/report writing, note-taking, using the library, career exploration, and learning about college resources. Appropriate placement or permission of Developmental Studies Department Chair


Developmental Writing

  
  • DSPW 0700 Basic Writing

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course offers a review of basic grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and other mechanics of English with an emphasis on paragraph writing.

    Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement
  
  • DSPW 0800 Developmental Writing

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This is a course in basic essay writing. Topics include unity, organization, and development of essay, rhetorical modes, grammar and mechanics.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPW 0700  or appropriate placement

Dietetics/Nutrition

  
  • DIET 1110 Techniques of Food Preparation

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces students to the basic fundamental principles of food preparation and exposes them to emerging trends in food choices and technology. Students develop skills in planning and participating in group activities related to food preparation; including calculating cost of food ingredients, basic tenets of cooking, meal planning and budgeting.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 1130 Quantity Cookery

    6 Credit Hour(s)
    This course exposes the student to the food service operation and how it functions as a part of a health care system. The student is exposed to management principles, sanitation standards and how they impact a food service, as well as the procurement, production, distribution and service of food service. The student also learns fiscal responsibility and supervisory functions needed to effectively manage a food service. Lab hours emphasize all areas of food management.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 1110  and DIET 1820 .
    Corequisite(s): DIET 2010  or permission of instructor
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 1210 Nutritional Care Lab I

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed for Dietetic Technician students. This course presents techniques of effective interviewing for diverse individuals and lesson planning and material development for appropriate populations. The student is introduced to the nutrition care process, and a general introduction to nutritional assessment. This course is taken concurrently with DIET 1310 Principles of Nutrition .

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 1300 Introduction to Dietetics

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to the field of dietetics. Students will explore careers in dietetics and their educational requirements. The course will also include requirements for credentialing and continuing education for practice.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 1210 , DIET 1110 , DIET 1810 , DIET 1820 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 1310 Principles of Nutrition

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to nutrition, including nutritive value of foods, factors influencing body food requirements, their importance in promoting health and preventing disease and the body processes, and their relation to total nutrition. Nutritional requirements throughout the human life cycle, with attention to various food cultures and application of nutrition requirements to the basic food groups, are discussed.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 1330 Medical Nutrition Therapy

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of nutrition related diseases that affect the human body. The student learns medical nutrition therapies that manage the following conditions: diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disease, renal disease and disorders that call for enteral/parenteral nutrition. The student learns about the nutrition care process, including assessment, intervention and monitoring strategies appropriate for the dietetic technician level of practice.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 1310 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 1360 Community Nutrition

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course examines the status, psychological influences and the nutritional practices of diverse population groups, including various ages, socio-economic levels and ethnicities. Students study national, state and community agencies’ health objectives concerned with meeting the needs of these diverse groups. Students use basic teaching/counseling methods for the nutrition education of small groups and individual clients.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 1370 .
    Corequisite(s): DIET 1370 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 1370 Advanced Nutritional Care

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents a study of the nutrients and their utilization in the body. The student is exposed to the nutrition care process for diseases and health conditions including stress, genetic metabolic disorders, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, HIV, liver and kidney disease.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 1330  and concurrent enrollment in DIET 2910 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 1810 Sanitation Measures

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of the practical problems in protecting health, preventing food spoilage, and covering sanitation laws and regulations. This course includes the control of bacteria in the food service industry through good housekeeping practices, sanitary food handling, and personal hygiene using the HACCP approach to food safety. A Food Service Sanitation Certificate will be awarded to successful completers of the national exam.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 1820 Equipment Layout and Safety

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to develop skills in planning a food service facility. Students plan a food service facility, write specifications for equipment and develop a floor plan. Techniques of planning and concepts of flow to ensure an efficient food service operation are emphasized. Students also develop skills in use, operation, care, and safety of food service equipment.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 2010 Dietetic Field Experience I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides 135 hours of supervised practice in selected health care settings. The student will be exposed to all areas of the food service operation and the role dietetics plays in its management.

    Corequisite(s): DIET 1130 Quantity Cookery  and acceptance into the Dietetic Technician program
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 2510 Quantity Food Management I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to food service management to include qualities and responsibilities of an effective food service manager; the study of various types of food service systems, organization of a food service operation; techniques and theories of management; selection and training of personnel; quality, production and cost control; purchasing methods and procedures, ethics of buying practices and marketing of food service products.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 1130 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 2610 Health Care Delivery Systems

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an Introduction to Health Care Delivery in the United States. This course includes a study of federal, state and local health care delivery systems. It provides a historical perspective of the current delivery system in the United States. It also explores the financing, technology and institutions that facilitate health care delivery. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 2910 .
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 2910 Nutrition Clinical I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course includes supervised practice in the clinical setting at hospitals and extended care facilities. Experiences are designed to enhance knowledge gained in Medical Nutrition Therapy and Advanced Nutritional Care.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 1330 
    Corequisite(s): DIET 1370 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 2920 Nutrition Clinical II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Continuation of Nutrition Clinical I: supervised practice with emphasis on patient care and management in public health and community settings. Assigned experiences are designed to complement and reinforce the knowledge gained in Community Nutrition.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 2910 , DIET 2510 
    Corequisite(s): DIET 1360 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 2985 Special Studies Baking

    6 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of what baking is all about, the ingredients used and how they are used to produce attractive, flavorful and nutritious baked goods. Rotations in area bakeries will reinforce student learning.

    Corequisite(s): DIET 1130 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 2990 Food Service Seminar

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed for students completing the Dietetic Technician Program. Students develop skills necessary for preparing to enter the profession of Dietetics. An overview of the Dietetic Technician Registration exam and successful techniques for exam preparation are included.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 2910 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 2995 Advanced Studies Baking

    6 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECED 1010 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    An introduction to the early childhood profession including an emphasis on professionalism and developmentally appropriate practice. Includes an overview of the history of early education, theoretical program models, different types of early childhood programs, community resources, professional organizations, and contemporary trends and issues in programs for children ages birth to eight. Field experience required.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPR 0800  and DSPW 0800 
  
  • ECED 2010 Safe, Healthy Learning Environment

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the basic principles and practices of safety, health and nutrition as they relate to the early childhood setting, home, and community for children ages birth to eight. Also included is a study of principles of creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Field experience required.

  
  • ECED 2015 Early Childhood Curriculum

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of developmentally appropriate practices and teacher’s role in supporting development of young children ages birth to eight. An emphasis on curriculum planning, including goals, environment, roles of teachers and parents, materials and settings. Field experiences required.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 1010 , ECED 2010  or department approval
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2020 Infant, Toddler, Child Development

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The study of the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of young children, and their application to the care, guidance, and development of the child (ages birth to eight years.) Laboratory observation and interaction.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 1010 , ECED 2010 , DSPR 0800  and DSPW 0800 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2030 Infant and Toddler Care

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A course on the care and education of infants and toddlers, birth to age three in group settings (i.e. child care centers, family child care homes, Early Head Start). Includes rationales and strategies for supporting the whole child including cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development in a safe, responsive environment. Emphasis is on relationship-based care and education, with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for the child under three.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2040 Family Dynamics and Community Involvement

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The role of the family and community in the physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth of the child in a diverse society is explored. This course includes benefits of and strategies for developing positive, reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood setting from birth to age eight.

  
  • ECED 2050 Psychomotor Development

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course discusses the major theories of psychomotor development and the application to the development of the young child ages birth to eight years. Particular emphasis is placed on the positive development of motor skills. Field experience required.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 2020  or department approval
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2060 Development of Exceptional Children

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Explores practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for all children ages birth to eight years. Provides students with skills to include children of all abilities through appropriate arrangement of the environment. Includes strategies for developing strong relationships with families and other community agencies. Field experience is required.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 2020  and ECED 2040  or department approval
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2070 Developmental Assessment

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will cover assessment for children from birth to eight years of age. Both formal and informal instruments will be discussed with the emphasis on tools that can be used by teachers of young children. Considerations in choosing, administering, and reporting results of assessments will also be addressed. Field experience is required.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 2020  or department approval
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2080 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on research based principles and practices providing young children ages birth to eight years a strong foundation in language and literacy with a developmentally appropriate approach and a focus on emerging literacy in young children.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPR 0800 , DSPW 0800 , ECED 2020  or department approval
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2085 Math and Science for Early Childhood Education

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A course on standards, principles, and practices in teaching mathematics and science to young children ages birth to eight. An emphasis will be placed on developing an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environment and materials, and child-centered choices. Field experience is required.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 1010  and ECED 2020  or department approval
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2090 Creative Development

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides strategies for promoting creative development of the child ages birth to eight. Students will gain an understanding of the concept of creativity; what it is, why it is important and how the development of creativity in relation to art, music, language, movement, and dramatic arts. Field experience is required.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2095 School-Age Curriculum

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher’s role in supporting development of children, ages five-14. An emphasis on planning curriculum that is based on the needs of school-age children, setting goals, planning the environment, selecting materials and roles of staff and parents. Field experience is required.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2100 The Mentoring Teacher

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the philosophy, principles and methods of mentoring adults who have varying levels of training. Emphasis will be on the role of mentors as facilitators of adult learning while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents, and other staff.

    Prerequisite(s): department approval
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2120 Administration of Child Care Centers

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of organization and administration practices applicable to the child care center. Topics of special consideration will include leadership, enrollment and public relations, staff management, financial management, facilities, regulations, parent relations, and program development. Field experience is required.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2130 Clinical Practicum I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course consists of a supervised practicum with a minimum of 30 clock hours in seminar and 45 clock hours in early childhood practical experiences. The course includes a study of the physical and human qualities that combine to create an environment that is safe and healthy, and promotes optimum learning for young children ages birth through eight.

    Corequisite(s): ECED 2010 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2150 ECED Clinical Practicum III

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course consists of supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in seminar and 90 clock hours in a clinical site approved by the department (accredited agency, 3-star or department approved site). Up to 45 hours may be completed in the student’s employment site with department approval. The focus of the course is on the student’s demonstration of competencies that produce positive developmental outcomes for young children ages birth through eight. This should be one of the last courses taken in the program.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 2130 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2160 Final Practicum

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in seminar and 90 clock hours in a clinical site approved by the department (accredited agency, 3-Star or department approved site). Up to 45 hours may be completed in the student’s employment site with department approval. This course focuses on the student’s demonstration of competencies that produce positive developmental outcomes for young children ages birth through eight. This should be one of the last courses taken in the ECE program.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 2130 , ECED 2015 , ECED 2020 , ECED 2040 , ECED 2060  and ECED 2080 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2800 Infant/Toddler Care Practicum

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Approximately 100 hours of supervised experience in a child care setting with infants and toddlers and in seminar are required.

    Corequisite(s): ECED 1650 Infant Toddle Care and department approval
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2810 Early Childhood Education Practicum

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course offers 60 hours of practical experience relating to content in other required early childhood courses.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 1010 , and ECED 1240 or ECED 1370
    Corequisite(s): ECED 2900 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2900 Early Childhood Education Seminar

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Current theories, methodologies or other special topics in early childhood education are covered personally.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2990 Early Childhood Education Workshop

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to address specific topics of interest to early childhood education.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

Economics

  
  • ECON 1000 Principles of Banking

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This introductory course presents commercial banking as an industry and an occupation. Bank functions, services, and job opportunities are presented in a broad and descriptive perspective.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPM 0700 , DSPW 0700 , DSPR 0700 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECON 1100 Money and Banking

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    What is money? From where does money come? How and why do we use money? These questions and the role of commercial banks, other financial intermediaries, and the Federal Reserve System are all addressed.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPM 0700 , DSPW 0700 , DSPR 0700 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECON 1931 Co-Op Education I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Work experience that introduces the student to the employer/ employee relationship in a financial institution environment. Under close supervision, the student engages in industry-related work and activities, and gains an awareness of the importance of work in our society.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of coursework
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECON 1932 Co-Op Education I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Work experience that introduces the student to the employer/ employee relationship in a financial institution environment. Under close supervision, the student engages in industry-related work and activities, and gains an awareness of the importance of work in our society.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of coursework
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECON 1933 Co-Op Education I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Work experience that introduces the student to the employer/ employee relationship in a financial institution environment. Under close supervision, the student engages in industry-related work and activities, and gains an awareness of the importance of work in our society.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of coursework
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECON 2010 Macroeconomics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The study of economics necessitates an understanding of the principles, which govern the operation of the economic system. This course focuses attention on the aggregate (macro) relationships and gives attention to the central problems of economic organization, the functioning of the price system, the economic role of government, the determination of national income and a brief glance at economic policy.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of DSPR 0800 , DSPM 0800 , and DSPW 0800  OR satisfactory performance on the COMPASS or ACT Test
  
  • ECON 2020 Microeconomics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Attention is focused on the micro concept of economic analysis and primary attention is given to the theory of the firm and partial equilibrium problems arising within any enterprise economy. Attention is also given to government regulation of business, the theory of income distribution as it pertains to the determination of wages, rent and profits, and international trade.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of DSPR 0800  , DSPM 0800 , and DSPW 0800  OR satisfactory performance on the COMPASS or ACT Test
  
  • ECON 2030 Survey of Economics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a survey of economics. It has been designed as a beginning economics class. It covers how modern economics evolved, supply and demand, national income accounting, money and banking, market structures and contemporary economic issues. It presents both a macro and micro approach to economic issues. This course may not be used as a substitute for ECON 2010  or ECON 2020 .

  
  • ECON 2500 Bank Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    New trends that have emerged in the philosophy and practice of bank management are presented. Additionally, the study and application of banking principles provide new and experienced bankers with a working knowledge of contemporary bank management. Case studies are used to supplement the textbook.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECON 2900 Electronic Payment Systems

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a comprehensive survey of the major electronic payments systems currently available for the electronic business. Students will learn the characteristics of Secure Electronic Transactions (SET), Digital Cash Systems, and the role of Digital Certificates. This course provides the background needed to understand how different types of payment systems work, as well as how to select an appropriate payment system and financial software to best suit a specific company’s needs.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 , ISDS 2605 , ITEC 1001 , or permission of an advisor
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

Education

  
  • EDUC 1010 Introduction to Education

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course offers a survey of the profession of education, its history in the United States and influence as a social institution, philosophical schools of thought, and an examination of current issues, including educational reform and an introduction to instructional technology principles and practices. Students apply computer and other technological resources including video clipping to enhance learning and professional growth. A five-hour supervised field experience is required.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPW 0800  and DSPR 0800 
  
  • EDUC 1310 Introduction to Exceptional Learning

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This survey course emphasizes the identification, classification, and educational implications of exceptional learners. Students are exposed to the development of IEPs in the required supervised field experience. Participation in a five-hour supervised field experience is required.

  
  • EDUC 1700 Parenting Skills

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Application of state-of-the-art educational technology to the field of parenting education is presented. Emphasis is on family likenesses, common parenting skills and concepts in a democratic society, and modification for particular populations of parents to improve communication at home and in a network for prevention through a synergistic learning experience.

  
  • EDUC 1990 Education Seminar

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of current theories, methodologies, or other topics in education.

  
  • EDUC 2010 Child Psychology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an exploration of child development from conception through puberty. Emphasis is on theories, concepts, practices and research applications integrating psychological, sociological, and medical areas as related to cognitive, physical, moral, social, and emotional growth. Insights into behaviors, self-awareness, and education of the developing child are presented. This course includes observation and practicum.

  
  • EDUC 2050 Schooling in Multi-Cultural Setting

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces the student to roles and responsibilities of teachers in multicultural settings, the class evolution of educational policies and practices with attention to the organization and structure of schools and multicultural issues, and the study of schools as cultural systems.


Electrical Engineering Technology

  
  • ELET 1110 Electric Circuits I and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Electric Circuits I introduces the student to the fundamental principles of DC circuits. Emphasis is placed on the solution of circuit problems using series and parallel circuit definitions, Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, and equivalent circuits. Inductance and capacitance are introduced as time constants in transient circuits. The course concludes with network analysis techniques including loop equations, Thevenin’s theorem, and superposition.

    Prerequisite(s): ENTC 1114  and ENTC 1124 , or permission of program coordinator
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ELET 1120 Electric Circuits II and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Electric Circuits II introduces the student to the fundamental principles of AC circuits and polyphase circuits. Students study sinewave voltages, phase shifts, and phasors. Students analyze steady state AC circuits and apply circuit analysis techniques to impedance networks. Students then study the frequency dependence of impedance and the design of resonant circuits. The course covers the basics of three-phase circuits.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 1110  and MATH 1740  or permission of program coordinator
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ELET 1901 Technical Co-Op I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ELET 1902 Technical Co-Op II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ELET 1903 Technical Co-Op III

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ELET 1904 Technical Co-Op IV

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ELET 1905 Technical Co-Op V

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ELET 1906 Technical Co-Op VI

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ELET 1907 Technical Co-Op VII

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ELET 1908 Technical Co-Op VIII

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ELET 1931 Co-Op Education I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ELET 1931 Co-Op Education II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ELET 1931 Co-Op Education III

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ELET 1941 Co-Op Education IA

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ELET 1941 Co-Op Education IIA

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ELET 1941 Co-Op Education IIIA

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ELET 2111 Power Technology and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In Power Technology, students study the theory of operation of electromechanical devices. The course includes DC shunt, series, and compound generators and motors, the basics of three-phase circuits, three-phase rectification, SCR and TRIAC motor controls, transformers, AC alternators, the theory of rotating magnetic fields, induction motors, synchronous motors, and various small AC motors. Students conduct laboratory exercises on the major types of motors, generators, and transformer connections.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 1120  or PHYS 1320  or permission of program coordinator
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
 

Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10