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ENGL 0301 - Basic English II
Prerequisites: Appropriate placement score or ENGL 0300 with a grade of “C” or better.
Development of fundamental writing skills such as idea generation, organization, style, utilization of standard English, and revision.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 32.0108.53 12
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ENGL 1301 - Composition I
Prerequisites: Demonstrate College Readiness through appropriate placement scores and/or completion of developmental sequence in English and/or Reading.
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.0401.51 12
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ENGL 1302 - Composition II
Prerequisites: Students must earn a “C” or better in ENGL 1301 or its equivalent.
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.0401.51 12
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ENGL 2307 - Creative Writing
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
This course is designed for students interested in learning and practicing creative writing skills in a workshop setting. There is an emphasis on individual writing. This course is writing intensive. Included genres are fiction, poetry, screenwriting, nonfiction and drama.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.0501.51 12
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ENGL 2308 - Creative Writing: Topics
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
An intermediate course with emphasis on individual specialization. It contains lectures, projects, and workshops and assumes mastery of fundamentals of the writing craft. This course is writing intensive.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.0501.51 12
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ENGL 2311 - Technical Writing
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
Intensive study of and practice in professional settings. Focus on the types of documents necessary to make decisions and take action on the job, such as proposals, reports, instructions, policies and procedures, e-mail messages, letters, and descriptions of products and services. Practice individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of ethical and efficient documents.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1101.51 12
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ENGL 2322 - British Literature I: Anglo Saxon through Neoclassical
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
A survey of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Eighteenth Century. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.0801.51 12
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ENGL 2323 - British Literature II: Romanticism to the Present
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
A survey of the development of British literature from the Romantic period to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.0801.51 12
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ENGL 2327 - American Literature I: Precolonial through the Romantic Period
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement through the Civil War. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.0701.51 12
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ENGL 2328 - American Literature II: Realism to the Present
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
A survey of American literature from the Civil War to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.0701.51 12
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ENGL 2332 - World Literature I: Antiquity through the Renaissance
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
A survey of world literature from the ancient world through the sixteenth century. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0104.52 13
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ENGL 2333 - World Literature II: Neoclassical to the Present
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
A survey of world literature from the seventeenth century to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0104.52 13
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ENGL 2341 - Forms of Literature
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
A study of one or more literary genres including, but not limited to, poetry, fiction, drama and film. Topics may vary with each section offered. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project. This course may be repeated once for credit.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0104.51 13
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ENGL 2342 - Introduction to Literature and Literary Criticism
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
A study of poetry, fiction, and drama with close attention to the major modes of literary criticism. Includes intensive reading and writing requirements and is designed to prepare students who intend to take advanced courses in literature and others who have a commitment to the rigorous study of literature. This is a writing intensive course.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0104.51 13
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FREN 1300 - Beginning Conversational French I
For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in French. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0901.54 13
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FREN 1310 - Beginning Conversational French II
Prerequisites: FREN 1300, departmental approval, or placement exam.
For beginning students whose main goal is to learn to communicate in French. This is a continuation of FREN 1300.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0901.54 13
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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 1302 - Cultural Geography
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0302
Introduction to the study of culture and the patterns of human organization and distribution.
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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GEOG 2312 - Economic Geography and Global Issues
Cross-Listed With: ECON 2311
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0303
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.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.52 25
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GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences Lecture I
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
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 laboratory experiences or field trips may be included.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
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GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology Lecture
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. Occasional field trips may be arranged.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0601.54 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 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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GERM 1300 - Beginning Conversational German I
For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in German. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0501.54 13
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GERM 1310 - Beginning Conversational German II
Prerequisites: GERM 1300 or departmental approval
For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in German. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness. This is a continuation of GERM 1300. Language lab is available.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0501.54 13
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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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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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 1315 - Fine Arts Appreciation
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
Understanding purposes and processes in the visual and musical arts including evaluation of selected works.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 50.0101.51 26
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HUMA 2319 - American Minority Studies
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
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
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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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KINE 1101 - Aerobics I
This course introduces students to a variety of aerobic activities focusing primarily on the development of cardiorespiratory endurance. Classes will include choreographed movements set to music and incorporate both hi/lo aerobics, step aerobics and other aerobic combinations. The course focus will also include the enhancement of muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1103 - Cardio Kickboxing I
This course combines boxing and martial arts techniques into an exhilarating form of cardiorespiratory, muscular strength, and muscular endurance training. Additionally, the course will focus on improving flexibility.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1105 - Latin Cardio Dance
This course is designed to provide a variety of rhythmic Latin style dance movements into an exhilarating and challenging form of cardiorespiratory training, of low to moderate impact. The course will improve cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0114.51 23
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KINE 1110 - Basketball I
This course is a skill development class for beginners. Students will work on daily drills and activities designed to increase skills in passing, dribbling, ball handling, defense, and shooting. Team skills will be learned after fundamentals have been mastered.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1111 - Basketball II
Prerequisites: KINE 1110 or instructor approval
This course is a continuation of Basketball I and will focus on the development of increased individual skills as well as introducing team strategies and techniques.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1112 - Flag Football I
This course is designed to teach the basics of passing, catching and kicking as well as other basic fundamentals of football. Students will also study the rules and basic strategy and will be able to participate in games.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1115 - Volleyball I
This course is a skill development class for beginners. Students in this class will learn forearm pass, overhead pass, and overhead serve. Individual and paired drills, lead-up games, and conditioning activities will prepare students for competition.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1116 - Team Sports I
This course is designed to introduce students to up to three team sports which may include basketball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, softball, or other team sports. The focus is on basic skill acquisition and fundamentals. Students will also study the rules and basic strategies of the games.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1120 - Badminton I
This course will focus on basic Badminton strokes and footwork. Rules, scoring systems, tactics and terminology will also be studied.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1122 - Disc Golf I
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of Disc Golf, which unlike traditional golf uses a flying disc or Frisbee(r) to reach a target. Students will obtain the basic skills needed for beginning and recreational play.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1125 - Golf I
This course introduces students to beginning golf. Students will learn how and when to use woods and irons. Also to be covered are putting, different scoring systems, rules, and etiquette. This course is offered off campus.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1131 - Pilates I
This class focuses on physical conditioning based on the theories of Joseph Pilates to increase strength, flexibility, range of motion and coordination.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1132 - Self Defense
This course is a basic self-defense class. In this class students will learn to apply basic self-defense through practical hands on training. Evasive measures, personal security, and the ability to deal with the consequences of reporting a crime will be discussed.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1136 - Yoga I
This course introduces the student to the philosophy and practice of various types of yoga and may include Hatha Yoga, Iyengar yoga, Bikram yoga, Kundalini yoga, yoga for conditioning and fitness and yoga as a way to enhance physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1140 - Camping and Backpacking I
This course offers instruction and participation in basic camping and backpacking including hiking and basic orienteering. Safety and proper equipment selection are emphasized.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1154 - Swimming I
This course is designed for the non-swimmer or novice. Instruction includes the front crawl, elementary backstroke, diving, deep water skills and basic water safety.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1157 - Water Aerobics I
Prerequisites: This course promotes the improvement of cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition through various aerobic style movement activities in water along with the use of specialized equipment. This non-impact form of exercise is excellent for those with joint discomfort and for those just beginning an exercise program. No swimming skills are required.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1160 - Ballet I
Cross-Listed With: DANC 1141 Ballet I
This course develops physical proficiency in the performance of basic ballet vocabulary while promoting an understanding of the principles, practices, and vocabulary common to ballet. Same course as DANC 1141
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0114.51 23
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KINE 1162 - Ballroom I
Cross-Listed With: DANC 1128 Ballroom I
This course is an introduction to American social ballroom dancing. Basics in waltz, foxtrot, rumba, cha cha, tango, and swing will be presented. Emphasis is placed on footwork, lead/follow, timing/rhythm, styling and the blending of movements. Same course as DANC 1128
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0114.51 23
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KINE 1169 - Modern Dance I
Cross-Listed With: DANC 1145 Modern Dance I
Introduction to the fundamentals of dance techniques, coordination of body parts, rhythm, and expressive qualities of movement. Same course as DANC 1145
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0114.51 23
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KINE 1176 - Cardio Boot Camp I
This course is an intermediate form of physical conditioning which combines high energy cardio respiratory activity with military-style physical training to improve muscular endurance, cardio respiratory fitness, flexibility, and body composition.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1177 - Core Training I
This course is designed to use innovative exercise concepts to develop muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility to the stabilizing muscles of the body which are primarily the abdominal and low back muscle groups, commonly referred to as the core. Typical activities will include integrated drills of calisthenics, stabilizing type exercises, stability ball training, partner drills, isometrics and flexibility training.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1178 - Jogging I
This course is an introduction to jogging and how it relates to cardio respiratory endurance. This class will teach proper mechanics of jogging, different training strategies to improve physical fitness and proper safety while jogging.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1179 - Physical Conditioning I
This course emphasizes the development of cardio respiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and control of body fat. Typical activities include circuit training, the use of aerobic and weight machines, flexibility exercises and other activities.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1182 - Walking I
This course provides instruction in the skills and concepts for a lifetime of walking for fitness. Emphasis is placed on the proper techniques and mechanics of efficient walking patterns and the components of health-related fitness and wellness.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1184 - Weight Training I
This course emphasizes the development of muscular strength and endurance through the use of free weights and weight machines. Principles of strength training, safety guidelines and various training techniques are presented.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 1301 - Foundations of Kinesiology
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0301
This course is designed to introduce the Kinesiology major to the discipline of Kinesiology and Physical Education. An introduction to the current concepts, scientific foundation, philosophy, ethics, psychology, sociology, and history of kinesiology will be explored.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 31.0501.52 23
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KINE 1304 - Personal/Community Health I
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0300
This course will investigate relationships among infectious disease, chronic disease, and lifestyle factors in personal health.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 51.1504.51 16
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KINE 1306 - First Aid
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0300
This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills that the lay responder will need to sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness. First Aid and CPR certification may be earned.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 51.1504.53 16
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KINE 1308 - Intramurals and Officiating
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0300
This course provides an opportunity for students to develop competency in designing, organizing, and promoting intramural programs. Emphasis on officiating techniques and procedures in various activities will be explored.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 31.0101.51 23
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KINE 1338 - Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0301
Concepts and use of selected physiological variables of fitness, individual testing and consultation, and the organization of sports and fitness programs.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 31.0501.51 23
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KINE 1346 - Drug Use and Abuse
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0300
This course is about the use of various drugs and their impact on society. Students will examine the social, psychological and biochemical ramifications of drug use/abuse as it relates to a growing and complex society.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 51.1504.52 16
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KINE 2101 - Aerobics II
Prerequisites: KINE 1101
This course will introduce the student to intermediate/advanced choreographed aerobic movements focusing primarily on the development of cardiorespiratory endurance. Classes will often include choreographed movements set to music and incorporate both hi/lo aerobics, step aerobics, and other aerobic movements. The course focus will also include the enhancement of muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 2103 - Cardio Kickboxing II
Prerequisites: KINE 1103
This course is designed to use intermediate techniques of cardio kickboxing skills to improve cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, anaerobic threshold, and body composition. Training will consist of intermediate to advanced techniques in cardio kickboxing and contact strikes using gloves and punching bags. Traditional activities such as calisthenics, resistance training, jump rope training, and core muscle training will be included. Principles of interval training will be taught as well as theories of weight management, chronic and acute disease prevention, stress management, and basic anatomy and kinesiology.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 2115 - Volleyball II
Prerequisites: KINE 1115 or instructor approval
This course is a continuation of Volleyball I. Basic skills will be reviewed and tested as well as spiking, blocking, team offense, and team defense strategies.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 2125 - Golf II
Prerequisites: KINE 1125
This course is for students with credit in Golf I or equivalent experience. In this class students will learn intermediate golf skills, techniques and strategies. This course is offered off campus.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 2131 - Pilates II
Prerequisites: KINE 1131
This course is for students with credit in Pilates I or the equivalent. Students will engage in intermediate physical conditioning based on the theories of Joseph Pilates to increase strength, flexibility, range of motion and coordination.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 2136 - Yoga II
Prerequisites: KINE 1136
This course is for students with Yoga I or equivalent experiences. It includes the philosophy and practice of various types of yoga and may include Hatha Yoga, Iyengar yoga, Bikram yoga, Kundalini yoga, yoga for conditioning and fitness and yoga as a way to enhance physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Additional concepts and techniques will build on those learned in Yoga I.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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KINE 2169 - Modern Dance II
Cross-Listed With: DANC 1146 Modern Dance II
Prerequisites: KINE 1169 or DANC 1145, or instructor approval
This course expands on the skills and knowledge acquired in DANC 1145 or KINE 1169.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0114.51 23
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KINE 2176 - Cardio Boot Camp II
Prerequisites: KINE 1176 or instructor approval
This course is an advanced form of physical conditioning which combines high energy cardio respiratory activity with military-style physical training to improve muscular endurance, cardio respiratory fitness, flexibility, and body composition.
Semester Hours: (1-1-2)
CIP: 36.0108.51 23
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