Northeast Lakeview College Schedule/Catalog 2012-2013 [Archived Catalog]
Programs and Courses - Social Sciences
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Social Science
CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
History, philosophy and ethical considerations of criminal justice; the nature and impact of crime; and an overview of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement and court procedures.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0104.51 24
CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
Study of the judiciary in the American criminal justice system and the adjudication processes and procedures. It is recommended that CRIJ 1301 be taken prior to enrolling in this course.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 22.0101.54 24
CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
American crime problems in historical perspective, social and public policy factors affecting crime, impact and crime trends, social characteristics of specific crimes, and prevention of crime.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0401.52 25
CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
Study of criminal law, philosophical and historical development, major definitions and concepts, classifications and elements of crime, penalties using Texas Statutes as illustrations, and criminal responsibility. It is recommended that CRIJ 1301 be taken prior to enrolling in this course.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 22.0101.53 24
CRIJ 1313 - Juvenile Justice System
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
A study of the juvenile justice process to include specialized juvenile law, role of the juvenile law, role of the juvenile courts, role of police agencies, role of correctional agencies, and theories concerning delinquency. It is recommended that CRIJ 1301 be taken prior to enrolling in this course.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0104.52 24
CRIJ 2301 - Community Resources in Corrections
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
Introduction to the role of the community in corrections; community programs for adults and juveniles, administration of community programs; legal issues; and future trends in community treatment. It is recommended that CRIJ 1301 be taken prior to enrolling in this course.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0104.53 24
CRIJ 2313 - Correctional Systems and Practices
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
Corrections in the criminal justice system; organization of correctional systems; correctional role; institutional operations; alternatives to institutionalization; treatment and rehabilitation; current and future issues. It is recommended that CRIJ 1301 be taken prior to enrolling in this course.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0104.54 24
CRIJ 2314 - Criminal Investigation
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation. It is recommended that CRIJ 1301 be taken prior to enrolling in this course.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0104.55 24
CRIJ 2323 - Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
Police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints; laws of arrest, search, and seizure; police liability. It is recommended that CRIJ 1301 be taken prior to taking this course.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0104.56 24
CRIJ 2328 - Police Systems and Practices
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
The police profession; organization of law enforcements systems; the police role; police discretion; ethics; police-community interaction; current and future issues. It is recommended that CRIJ 1301 be taken prior to enrolling in this course.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0104.57 24
ECON 1301 - Introduction to Economics
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0300
A survey of microeconomic and macroeconomic principles for non-business majors. Microeconomic topics will include supply and demand, consumer behavior, price and output decisions by firms under various market structures, factor markets, market failures, international trade, and exchange rates. Macroeconomic topics will include national income, unemployment, inflation, business cycles, aggregate supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, and economic growth.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 19.0402.52 09
ECON 1303 - Consumer Economics
This course studies consumer problems of the individual and of the family in the American economy. Areas of study may include money and credit management, saving and personal investment, estate planning, wills, buying food and clothing, home ownership or rental, transportation, insurance, taxes, and consumer protection.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 19.0402.52 09
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0301
An analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, national income, inflation, and unemployment. Other topics include international trade, economic growth, business cycles, and fiscal policy and monetary policy.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 45.0601.51 25
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0301
Analysis of the behavior of individual economic agents, including consumer behavior and demand, producer behavior and supply, price and output decisions by firms under various market structures, factor markets, market failures, and international trade.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 45.0601.51 25
ECON 2311 - Economic Geography and Global Issues
Cross-Listed With: GEOG 2312
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0301
This course examines the history and theory of international trade and global economic development. Economic, social, cultural, and political issues which impact the global economy and basic human welfare are studied. This course is cross-listed as Geography 2312. The student may register for either Econ. 2311 or Geog. 2312 but may receive credit for only one of the two courses.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.52 25
GOVT 2301 - American/Texas: National and State
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Origin and development of the U.S. and Texas constitutions, structure and powers of national, state and local government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and federalism.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1002.51 25
GOVT 2302 - American Government: Problems and Policies
Prerequisites: GOVT 2301
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Examination of political participation, the election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights in the US and Texas.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1002.51 25
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 scope, and methods of the field, and the substantive topics in the discipline including the theoretical foundations of politics, political interaction, political institutions and how political systems function.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1001.52 25
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1002.51 25
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Origin and development of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy, and the political culture of Texas
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1002.51 25
GOVT 2370 - The U.S. Congress
An introduction to the U.S. Congress, including legislative structure, organization, political control and procedures of Congress by internal analysis and comparison with other legislative bodies.
Unique Need Course: Check with your transfer institution to verify acceptance of courses.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1002.51 25
GOVT 2372 - The U.S. Presidency
An introduction to the U.S. Presidency, including the constitutional, traditional and popular determinations of presidential roles and powers, focusing on the organizational style and influence of various presidents.
Unique Need Course: Check with your transfer institution to verify acceptance of courses.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1002.52 25
GOVT 2376 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
An introduction to the study of political development, political processes, and political institutions in several European and non-European settings. Emphasis is on the similarities and differences between and among industrial and less industrial countries, including the roots of dictatorship and democracy and sources of political stability or instability in different parts of the world. Includes study of the social and economic forces that shape the political process.
Unique Need Course: Check with your transfer institution to verify acceptance of courses.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1002.52 25
GOVT 2378 - Introduction to International Relations
Prerequisites: GOVT 2301 or GOVT 2302, or GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 or Departmental Approval
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Major global issues (e.g. international trade, human rights, terrorism, global warming) are examined from the varying perspectives of different international relations theories. Students are presented with different theoretical explanations of the global problems and different prescriptions about what to do about the problems are developed and discussed within the class.
Unique Need Course: Check with your transfer institution to verify acceptance of courses.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0901.71 25
HIST 1301 - United States History I
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0102.51 25
HIST 1302 - United States History II
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U.S. foreign policy.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 54.0102.51 25
HIST 2301 - Texas History
Prerequisites: Credit for three semester hours of history.
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
A survey of the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of Texas from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Themes that may be addressed in Texas History include: Spanish colonization and Spanish Texas; Mexican Texas; the Republic of Texas; statehood and secession; oil, industrialization, and urbanization; civil rights; and modern Texas.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0102.52 25
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from human origins to the 17th century. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization I include the cultural legacies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, Islamic civilizations, and Europe through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformations.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.54 25
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from the 17th century to the modern era. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization II include absolutism and constitutionalism, growth of nation states, the Enlightenment, revolutions, classical liberalism, industrialization, imperialism, global conflict, the Cold War, and globalism.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 54.0101.54 25
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the emergence of human cultures through the 15th century. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include the emergence of early societies, the rise of civilizations, the development of political and legal systems, religion and philosophy, economic systems and trans-regional networks of exchange. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.53 25
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the 15th century to the present. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include maritime exploration and transoceanic empires, nation/state formation and industrialization, imperialism, global conflicts and resolutions, and global economic integration. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.53 25
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
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
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
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
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Introduction to the concepts and principles used in the study of group life, social institutions, and social processes.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.51 25
SOCI 1306 - Social Problems
Cross-Listed With: IDST 2371
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Application of sociological principles to the major problems of contemporary society, such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, deviance, or family problems.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.52 25
SOCI 2301 - Marriage and the Family
Cross-Listed With: IDST 2370
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Sociological examination of marriage and family life. Problems of courtship, mate selection, and marriage adjustment in modern American society.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.54 25
SOCI 2306 - Human Sexuality
Cross-Listed With: PSYC 2306
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Study of the psychological, sociological, and physiological aspects of human sexuality.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0101.53 25
SOCI 2319 - Minority Studies I
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of minority groups. May include African-American, Mexican American, Asian American, and Native American issues.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.53 25
SOCI 2320 - Minority Studies II
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of minority groups. May include African-American, Mexican American, Asian American, and Native American issues.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.53 25
SOCI 2326 - Social Psychology
Cross-Listed With: PSYC 2319
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Study of individual behavior within the social environment. May include topics such as the socio-psychological process, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, and group processes.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.1601.51 25
SOCI 2336 - Criminology
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Current theories and empirical research pertaining to crime and criminal behavior and its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment, and rehabilitation.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0401.51 25
SOCI 2339 - Juvenile Delinquency
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Nature, extent, and causes of juvenile delinquency, youthful offenders and their career patterns, and institutional controls and correctional patterns.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0401.51 25
SOCI 2340 - Drug Use and Abuse
Cross-Listed With: PHED 1165 and PHED 1346
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Study of the use and abuse of drugs in today’s society. Emphasizes the physiological, sociological, and psychological factors.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 51.1504.52 16
SOCW 2361 - Introduction to Social Work
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
Development of the history, philosophy, and practice of social work in the United States, survey of the fields and techniques of social work.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 44.0701.51 24
SOCW 2362 - Social Welfare as a Social Institution
Prerequisites: SOCW 2361
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0302
The study of modern social work, the underlying philosophy and ethics of social work, and the major divisions and types of social work together with their methods and objectives.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 44.0701.52 24
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