Northeast Lakeview College Schedule/Catalog 2014-2015 [Archived Catalog]
Course Descriptions
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The numbers in parentheses listed following the course description, Semester Hours: (3 - 3 - 0), are explained below:
- The first digit is the number of semester credit hours for the course.
- The second digit is the number of lecture hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
- The third digit is the number of laboratory/clinical/internship/practicum hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
Hours met per week are based on semester-length classes; courses of shorter semesters during such as flex classes, will meet for more hours per week for equivalency.
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SDEV 0171 - Strategies for Success
This course is designed for the academically at-risk student needing to improve skills for academic success. Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited to: time/priority management, study techniques, motivation, goal setting and decision making, critical thinking skills, learning styles, stress management, career planning, and interpersonal skills. Required of students placed on Academic Dismissal, Permanent Academic Dismissal and/or Financial Aid Suspension. Recommended for students on Continued Academic Probation. Student must receive a grade of C or better to successfully complete this course.
Semester Hours: (1-1-0)
CIP: 32.0101.52 12
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SDEV 0370 - Foundations for College Learning
This is a first-year seminar course designed to support the transition of students into their college experience. Students acquire a clearer understanding of college requirements, campus culture and resources. They will explore career paths, examine personal motivation and develop study skills common to successful college students. SDEV 0370 will meet the requirement for SDEV 0170 . Required of students having fewer than 15 college level credit hours (not to include dual credit), and needing course work in developmental areas based on entrance test scores. Student must receive a grade of C or better to successfully complete this course.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 32.0101.52 12
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SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introduction to the concepts and principles used in the study of group life, social institutions, and social processes.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.51 25
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SOCI 1306 - Social Problems
Cross-Listed With: IDST 2371
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Application of sociological principles to the major problems of contemporary society, such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, deviance, or family problems.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.52 25
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SOCI 2301 - Marriage and the Family
Cross-Listed With: IDST 2370
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
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
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SOCI 2306 - Human Sexuality
Cross-Listed With: PSYC 2306
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Study of the psychological, sociological, and physiological aspects of human sexuality.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0101.53 25
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SOCI 2319 - Minority Studies I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
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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SOCI 2320 - Minority Studies II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
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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SOCI 2326 - Social Psychology
Cross-Listed With: PSYC 2319
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
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
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SOCI 2336 - Criminology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
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
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SOCI 2339 - Juvenile Delinquency
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
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
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SOCI 2340 - Drug Use and Abuse
Cross-Listed With: PHED 1165 and PHED 1346
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
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
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SOCW 2362 - Social Welfare as a Social Institution
Prerequisites: SOCW 2361
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
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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SPAN 1300 - Beginning Conversational Spanish I
For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in Spanish. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.54 13
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SPAN 1310 - Beginning Conversational Spanish II
Prerequisites: SPAN 1300 , placement exam, or departmental approval
For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in Spanish. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness. This is a continuation of SPAN 1300 .
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.54 13
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SPAN 1411 - Elementary Spanish I
Introduction to the fundamentals of the Spanish language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0905.51 13
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SPAN 1412 - Elementary Spanish II
Prerequisites: SPAN 1411 , Placement exam, or departmental approval.
Introduction to the fundamentals of the Spanish language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course is a continuation of SPAN 1411 .
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0905.51 13
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SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I
Prerequisites: SPAN 1412 , placement exam, or departmental approval
This course is a continuation of SPAN 1412 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of Hispanic culture and civilization.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.52 13
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SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II
Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , placement exam, or departmental approval
This course is a continuation of SPAN 2311 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of Hispanic culture and civilization.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.52 13
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SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305
This course focuses on theories and practice of communication in interpersonal, small group and public speech. Students learn about communication theory, improve skills in communication with others, and make formal oral presentations.
This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.51 12
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SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305
This course focuses on research, composition, organization, delivery, and analysis of speeches for various purposes and occasions. This course is designed for students who want to improve skills in public speaking. Emphasis is on critical thinking and refining techniques of speaking.
This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.53 12
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SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305
This course focuses on the theories and exercises in verbal and nonverbal communication with focus on interpersonal relationships. Students improve their interpersonal skills by examining issues involving: language, nonverbal communication, culture, listening, conflict resolution, and self-concept. (Excellent for students entering the fields of health care, education or any occupation with a high level of interpersonal exchange.)
This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.54 12
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SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305
This course focuses on the application of theories and practice of speech communication as applied to business and professional situations. Students learn the fundamental techniques of business and professional presentations, including organizational and other types of communication used in business settings. Emphasis is on critical thinking, nonverbal communication, listening skills, interviewing, group processes and formal presentations in an organizational environment.
This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.52 12
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SPCH 1342 - Voice and Diction
Cross-Listed With: DRAM 2336
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305
Physiology and mechanics of effective voice production with practice in articulation, pronunciation, and enunciation.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.58 12
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SPCH 2301 - Introduction to Technology and Human Communication
Cross-Listed With: COMM 2301
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of emerging interactive communication technologies and how they influence human communication, including interpersonal, group decision-making, and public and private communication contexts.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 09.0101.51 06
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SPCH 2316 - Interviewing
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Application of communication concepts in selected interview settings with emphasis on dyadic communication, questioning techniques, interview structure, and persuasion.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 09.0101.52 06
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SPCH 2333 - Discussion and Small Group Communication
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course focuses on discussion and small group theories and techniques as they relate to group process and interaction. Students will examine and participate in the group process to achieve a better understanding of group dynamics in different environments.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.56 12
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SPCH 2335 - Argumentation and Debate
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
The course covers the principles of argumentation and debate, analysis and discussion of current public questions, briefing, inductive and deductive reasoning, strategy, refutation, and rebuttal in debates.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.59 12
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SPCH 2341 - Oral Interpretation
Cross-Listed With: DRAM 2370
This course focuses on theories and techniques in analyzing and interpreting literature. Students will participate in the analysis and oral presentation of various literary forms.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.57 12
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