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2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Business Administration/Management
  

  • BUSI 1307 - Personal Finance

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Personal and family accounts, budgets and budgetary control, bank accounts, charge accounts, borrowing, investing, insurance, standards of living, renting or home ownership, and wills and trust plans.
  

  • BUSI 2301 - Business Law

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Principles of law which form the legal framework for business activity.
  

  • HRPO 2301 - Human Resources Management

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Behavioral and legal approached to the management of human resources in organizations.

Chemistry
  

  • CHEM 1405 - Introductory Chemistry I

    4 credit hours.
    Prerequisite: MATH 0305  or higher or equivalent.

    A general course for the non-science major. An introduction to the discipline of chemistry including scientific measurements, atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, physical and chemical properties, energy, and chemical notation is presented.  Relationship of chemistry to our daily lives is emphasized. May be taken to prepare for CHEM 1411  but cannot be substituted for CHEM 1411 .

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry (Allied Health Emphasis)

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: MATH 0305  or above or equivalent.

    A survey course designed to meet the needs of allied health majors. An introduction to the science of chemistry including scientific measurements, atoms and elements, compounds and their bonds, chemical reactions, energy, solutions, acids and bases, and gases. Recommended as preparation for CHEM 1411 . May not be substituted for CHEM 1411 .

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CHEM 1407 - Introductory Chemistry II

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1405 

    Introductory Chemistry II is a continuation of CHEM 1405 .  This course includes the study of electrochemistry, solutions, acids and bases, chemical equilibria, and nuclear chemistry.  Selected topics in organic and biochemistry will also be included.

    Note: Additional fee(s) required.
  

  • CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and three hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: High school chemistry or CHEM 1406  or equivalent.

    A study of chemistry for students who plan to major or minor in science, engineering, mathematics, nursing or other areas of health science. Topics include measurements, atomic structure, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, gases, thermochemistry, quantum theory, periodicity, bonding and molecular geometry.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and three hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1411 .

    A continuation of CHEM 1411  .  Topics include solutions, equilibrium, and kinetics, acids and bases and thermodynamics electrochemistry.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CHEM 2423 - Organic Chemistry I

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1412 .

    An integrated study of the chemistry of carbon and associated elements, generally taken in the second year. Topics include bonding and molecular structure, nomenclature, conformational analysis, stereochemistry, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reaction mechanisms, energy diagrams, and synthesis and reactions of alkenes and alkynes.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CHEM 2425 - Organic Chemistry II

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 2423 

    A continuation of CHEM 2423 . Topics include spectroscopy, radial reactions, the chemistry of alcohols and ethers, conjugated and aromatic compounds, aldehydes and ketones, and other function groups.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.

Communications
  

  • COMM 1131 - Journalism Practicum I

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours each week.
    Work on the staff of one of the college publications. Students are required to work on the staff of at least one of the official college publications for prescribed periods under faculty supervision.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • COMM 1132 - Journalism Practicum II

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours each week.
    A continuation of Journalism Practicum I. Work on the staff of one of the college publications. Students are required to work on the staff of at least one of the official college publications for prescribed periods under faculty supervision.
  

  • COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communications

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    This is a freshman course in the development of the mass media in America with emphasis on newspapers, magazines, radio and television; brief study of the historical development of the mass media; social, economic and cultural responsibilities of the mass media.
  

  • COMM 1318 - Photography I w/Journalism Emphasis

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Introduction to the basics of photography. Includes camera operation, techniques, knowledge of chemistry, and presentation skills. Emphasis on design, history, and contemporary trends as a means of developing an understanding of photographic aesthetics.
  

  • COMM 1319 - Photography II w/Journalism Emphasis

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: COMM 1318  or its equivalent.

    Extends the students’ knowledge of technique and guides them in developing personal outlooks toward specific applications of the photographic process.
  

  • COMM 2131 - Journalism Practicum III

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours each week.
    A continuation of Journalism Practicum II. Work on the staff of one of the college publications. Students are required to work on the staff of at least one of the official college publications for prescribed periods under faculty supervision.
  

  • COMM 2132 - Journalism Practicum IV

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours each week.
    A continuation of Journalism Practicum III. Work on the staff of one of the college publications. Students are required to work on the staff of at least one of the official college publications for prescribed periods under faculty supervision.
  

  • COMM 2305 - Editing & Layout

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    This course develops an understanding of the editing and layout processes, with emphasis on accuracy and fairness. Students are exposed to the principles and techniques of design. Students must enroll in a practicum when taking this course.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • COMM 2309 - Editing I

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    Prerequisite: COMM 2315 . Students must enroll in a practicum when taking this course.

    The student will learn the fundamentals of copy editing for newspapers, including copy reading headline writing and make-up with studies in news value, story organization, clarity of writing style, and typography as related to make-up.
  

  • COMM 2310 - Editing II

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    Prerequisite: COMM 2309 . Students must enroll in a practicum when taking this course.

    The student will learn and put into practice advanced techniques of copy editing, headline writing, design and layout, and paste-up.
  

  • COMM 2311 - Newswriting I

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    The student will gain instruction and practice in the basic principles of writing for print and broadcast media. Emphasis is on accuracy, brevity, clarity, deadlines, editing, proofreading, structure, spelling and style. Forms introduced include reporting, interviewing, editorial writing, and feature writing. Students must enroll in a practicum when taking this course.
  

  • COMM 2315 - Newswriting II

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    Prerequisite: COMM 2311 . Students must enroll in a practicum when taking this course.

    This course includes instruction and practice in basic publication graphics and editing with emphasis on headline writing, page layout and design, and photo editing.

Computer and Information Sciences
  

  • BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Prerequisite: Knowledge of keyboard.

    Computer terminology, hardware, software, operating systems, and information systems relating to the business environment. The main focus of this course is on business applications of software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and business-oriented utilization of the Internet.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • BCIS 1316 - Introduction to Visual Basic

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours lab each week.
    Co-requisites: COSC 1309 .

    Introduction to business programming techniques. Includes structured programming methods, designing customized software applications, testing documentation, input specification, and report generation.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • COSC 1301 - Microcomputer Applications

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, systems, and human resources and explores their integration and application in business and other segments in society. The fundamentals of computer problem solving and programming in a higher level programming language may be discussed and applied.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • COSC 1309 - Logic Design

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Prerequisite: MATH 1314  or higher or complete MATH 0305  or higher.

    A discipline approach to problem solving with structured techniques and representation of algorithms using pseudo code and graphical tools. Discussion of methods for testing, evaluation, and documentation.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • COSC 1315 - Fundamentals of Programming JAVA

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours lab each week.
    Introduction to computer programming. Emphasis on the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes coverage of language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, and disks/files.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • COSC 1320 - C++ Programming I

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours lab each week.
    Co-requisites: COSC 1309 .

    Introduction to computer programming in the “C++” programming language. Emphasis on the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes coverage of language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, and disks/files.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • COSC 2320 - C++ Programming II

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours lab each week.
    Prerequisite: COSC 1320 .

    Further applications of programming techniques in “C++” programming language. Topics may include file access methods, data structures and modular programming, program testing and documentation, and other topics not normally covered in an introductory computer programming course.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • IMED 1316 - Web Page Design I

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Instruction in web page design and related graphic design issues including markup languages, web sites, and browsers.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • ITNW 1337 - Introduction to the Internet

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours lab each week.
    Introduction to the internet with emphasis on using the World Wide Web to locate, transfer and publish information. Survey of emerging technologies on the Internet.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • ITNW 1351 - Fundamentals of Wireless LANs

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: ITNW 1325 .

    Design, plan, implement, operate, and troubleshoot Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANS). Includes WLAN design, installation, and configuration; and WLAN security issues and vendor interoperability strategies.  

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • ITNW 1354 - Implementing and Supporting Servers

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours lab each week.
    Configure peripherals and devices; set up servers; configure directory replication; manage licensing; create and manage system policies, and profiles; administer remote servers and disk resources; create and share resources; implement fault-tolerance; configure servers for interoperability; install and configure Remote Access Service (RAS); and identify and monitor performance bottlenecks and resolve configuration problems.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • ITNW 2312 - Routers

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: ITNW 1325 .

    Router configuration for local area networks and wide area networks. Includes Internet Protocol (IP) addressing techniques and intermediate routing protocols.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • ITSC 1307 - UNIX Operating System I

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours lab each week.
    A study of the UNIX operating system including multi-user concepts, terminal emulation, use of system editor, basic UNIX commands, and writing script files. Topics include introductory systems management concepts.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • ITSC 1309 - Integrated Software Applications I

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    Prerequisite: Suggested: Knowledge of keyboard.

    Integration of applications from popular business productivity software suites. Instruction in embedding data, linking and combining documents using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation media software.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • ITSC 1321 - Intermediate PC Operating Systems

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours lab each week.
    Install, configure, and maintain the operating system; perform advanced file management operations; use system utilities to allocate and organize primary and secondary storage; manage peripheral devices; and increase system performance

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • ITSC 1325 - Personal Computer Hardware

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours lab each week.
    A study of current personal computer hardware including personal computer assembly and upgrading, setup and configuration, and troubleshooting.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • ITSC 2321 - Integrated Software Applications II

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Prerequisite: BCIS 1305  or ITSC 1309 .

    Continued study of computer applications from business productivity software suites. Instruction in embedding data and linking and combining documents using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation media software.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • ITSC 2331 - Integrated Software Applications III

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Prerequisite: ITSC 2321 , ITSW 1307 , and ITSW 1310 .

    Designed for advanced users with emphasis on a wide range of productivity tasks including complex assignments that require advanced formatting and functionality.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • ITSC 2335 - Application Software Problem Solving

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours lab each week.
    Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor.

    Utilization of current application software to solve advanced problems and generate customized solutions. This course constitutes a capstone course for students enrolled in a certificate program.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • ITSC 2380 - Cooperative Education - Computer and Information Sciences

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour lecture and 16 hours of work experience each week.
    Prerequisite: Enrollment in an A.A.S. Computer and Information Sciences degree program, sophomore standing, and approval of the instructor.

    Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the College, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the College and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
  

  • ITSC 2386 - Internship - Computer and Information Sciences, General

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour lecture and 12 hours of work experience each week.
    Prerequisite: Enrollment in an A.A.S. Computer and Information Sciences degree program, sophomore standing, and approval of the instructor.

    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the College and the employer. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the College and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience.
  

  • ITSE 2309 - Database Programming

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours lab each week.
    Prerequisite: ITSW 1307 .

    Application development using database programming techniques emphasizing database structures, modeling, and database access.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • ITSE 2313 - Web Authoring

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours lab each week.
    Prerequisite: BCIS 1305 .

    Instruction in designing and developing web pages that incorporate text, graphics, and other supporting elements using current technologies and authoring tools.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • ITSW 1307 - Introduction to Database

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    Prerequisite: ITSC 1309  or BCIS 1305 .

    Introduction to database theory and the practical applications of a database.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • ITSW 1310 - Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours lab each week.
    Prerequisite: ITSC 1309  or BCIS 1305 .

    Instruction in the utilization of presentation software to produce multimedia presentations. Graphics, text, sound, animation and/or video may be used in presentation development.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • ITSY 1342 - Information Technology Security

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: ITNW 1325 .

    Instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data, including physical security; backup procedures; relevant tools, encryption; and protection from viruses.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.

Cosmetology
  

  • CSME 1410 - Introduction to Haircutting and Related Theory

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and seven hours lab each week.
    Co-requisites: CSME 1453  CSME 1501  CSME 1505 .

    Introduction to the theory and practice of haircutting. Topics include terminology, implements, section haircutting and finishing techniques. This unit of study is an ongoing skill taught throughout the complete course.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CSME 1453 - Chemical Reformation and Related Theory

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and seven hours lab each week.
    Pre/Co-requisite: CSME 1501 .

    Presentation of the theory and practice of chemical reformation. Topics include terminology, application and workplace competencies related to chemical reformation.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CSME 1501 - Orientation to Cosmetology

    5 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and six hours lab each week.
    Co-requisites: CSME 1505 , CSME 1410  and CSME 1453 .

    An overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for the field of Cosmetology. The theory and skills that are introduced and studied combine rules and regulations mandated by the Texas Cosmetology Commission, Northeast Texas Community College Handbook and the Cosmetology department at NTCC. The competencies that will be taught are hygiene and good grooming, visual poise, personality development, personal and professional ethics, telephone techniques bacteriology, sterilization and sanitation.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CSME 1505 - Fundamentals of Cosmetology

    5 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and seven hours lab each week.
    Co-requisites: CSME 1501 , CSME 1410  and CSME 1453 .

    A course in the basic fundamentals of Cosmetology. Topics include service preparation, manicure, facial, chemical services, shampoo, haircut, wet styling, comb-out and salon management. These units of study are on-going skills taught throughout the complete course.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CSME 1534 - Cosmetology Instructor I

    5 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour lecture and two hours lab each week.
    Prerequisite: Valid operator license, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

    The fundamentals of instruction of cosmetology students. The course will develop an understanding of classroom/clinic management, design teaching methodologies, and how to design and implement lesson plans.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CSME 1535 - Orientation to the Instruction of Cosmetology

    5 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: Valid operator license, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

    An overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for the instruction of cosmetology students.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CSME 1551 - Artistry of Hair, Theory and Practice

    5 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and eight hours lab each week.
    Pre/Co-requisite: CSME 1501 .

    Instruction in the artistry of hair design. Topics include theory, techniques and application of hair design.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CSME 2337 - Advanced Cosmetology Techniques

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour lecture and seven hours lab each week.
    A refresher course of all areas of cosmetology required by the Texas Cosmetology Commission.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CSME 2410 - Intermediate Haircutting and Related Theory

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and eight hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: CSME 1410 

    Advanced concepts and practice of haircutting. Topics include haircuts, utilizing scissors, razor and/or clippers.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CSME 2415 - Cosmetology Instructor III

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour lecture and two hours lab each week.
    Prerequisite: CSME 2514 , Valid operator license, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

    Presentation of assignments and evaluation techniques for a cosmetology program.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CSME 2439 - Advanced Hair Design

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour lecture and six hours lab each week.
    Advanced concepts in the theory and practice of hair design.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CSME 2441 - Preparation for State Licensing Exam

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour lecture and six hours lab each week.
    Prerequisite: CSME 1501 .

    Preparation for the Texas Cosmetology Commission Operator Examination.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CSME 2443 - Salon Development

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and three hours lab each week.
    Exploration of salon development. Topics include professional ethics and goals, salon operation and record keeping. Student will create a salon portfolio.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CSME 2501 - The Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory

    5 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and eight hours lab each week.
    Pre/Co-requisite: CSME 1501 .

    Presentation of the theory and practice of hair color and chemistry. Topics include terminology, application and workplace competencies related to hair color and chemistry.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CSME 2514 - Cosmetology Instructor II

    5 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour lecture and two hours lab each week.
    Prerequisite: CSME 1534 , Valid operator license, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

    A continuation of the fundamentals of instruction of cosmetology students.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CSME 2545 - Instructional Theory and Clinic Operation

    5 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour lecture and two hours lab each week.
    Prerequisite: Valid operator license, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

    An overview of the objectives required by the Texas Cosmetology Commission Instructor Examination.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.

Criminal Justice
  

  • CJCR 1380 - Cooperative Education - Corrections/Correctional Administration

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two-hour seminar and ten hours of volunteer or paid work experience in an approved agency each week.
    Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the College, employer, and student. Under supervision of the College and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
  

  • CJCR 1400 - Basic Jail Course

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Five hours of class each week.
    This course provides instruction in human relations, observation, evaluation of prisoners, booking procedures, classification, mug shots, fingerprinting, strip searches, meals, medical services, visitation, inmates rights and privileges, detention areas, key, knife and tool control, disturbances, riots, fire procedures, and release procedures. Taught in accordance with the current TCLEOSE Instructor guides provided by the Commission for course 1007.
  

  • CJCR 2380 - Cooperative Education - Corrections/Correctional Administration

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two-hour seminar and ten hours of volunteer or paid work experience in an approved agency each week.
    Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the College, employer, and student. Under supervision of the College and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
  

  • CJLE 1384 - Cooperative Education - Law Enforcement/Police Science

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two-hour seminar and ten hours of volunteer or paid work experience in an approved agency each week.
    Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the College, employer, and student. Under supervision of the College and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
  

  • CJLE 1433 - Traffic Law and Investigation

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of class each week.
    Instruction in the basic principles of traffic control, traffic law enforcement, court procedures, and traffic law. Emphasis on the need for a professional approach in dealing with traffic law violators and the police role in accident investigation and traffic supervision.
  

  • CJLE 2384 - Cooperative Education - Law Enforcement/Police Science

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two-hour seminar and ten hours of volunteer or paid work experience in an approved agency each week.
    Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the College, employer, and student. Under supervision of the College and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
  

  • CJLE 2420 - Texas Peace Officer Procedures

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and five hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: CJLE 2421  (may be taken concurrently) or with permission of instructor.

    A study of techniques and procedures used by police officers on patrol. Includes controlled substance identification, handling abnormal persons, traffic collision investigation, note-taking and report-writing, vehicle operation, traffic direction, crowd control and jail operation.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CJLE 2421 - Texas Peace Officer Law

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and five hours of lab each week.
    A study of the laws directly related to police field work. Topics include Texas Transportation Code, intoxicated driver, Texas Penal Code, elements of crimes, Texas Family Code, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, and civil liability.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CJLE 2522 - Texas Peace Officer Skills

    5 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and five hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: CJLE 2420  and CJLE 2421  (may be taken concurrently) or with permission of instructor.

    Requires the demonstration and practice of the skills of a police officer including patrol, driving, traffic stop skills, use of force, mechanics of arrest, firearm safety, and emergency medical care.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Topics for this course shall include the history and philosophy of criminal justice and ethical considerations; crime defined: its nature and impact; overview of criminal justice system; law enforcement; court system; prosecution and defense; trial processes; corrections.
  

  • CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Topics for the course shall include the judiciary in the criminal justice system; structure of American court system; prosecution; right to counsel; pre-trial release; grand juries; adjudication process; types and rules of evidence, sentencing.
  

  • CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Topics for the course shall include American crime problems in historical perspective; social and public policy factors affecting crime; impact and crime trends; social characteristics of specific crimes; prevention of crime.
  

  • CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Topics for this course shall include a study of the nature of criminal law; philosophical and historical development; major definitions and concepts; classification of crime; elements of crimes and penalties using Texas statutes as illustrations; criminal responsibility.
  

  • CRIJ 1313 - Juvenile Justice System

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Topics for this course shall include 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.
  

  • CRIJ 2313 - Correctional Systems and Practices

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Topics for this course include corrections in the criminal justice system; organization of correctional systems; correctional role; institutional operations; alternatives to institutionalization; treatment and rehabilitation; current and future issues.
  

  • CRIJ 2314 - Criminal Investigation

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    Topics for this course shall include investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation.
  

  • CRIJ 2323 - Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Topics for this course include police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints; laws of arrest, search, and seizure; police liability.
  

  • CRIJ 2328 - Police Systems and Practices

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Topics for this course include the police profession; organization of law enforcement systems; the police role; police discretion; ethics; police-community interaction; current and future issues.

Culinary Arts
  

  • CHEF 1205 - Safety and Sanitation

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    A study of personal cleanliness; sanitary practices in food preparation; causes, investigation, control of illness caused by food contamination (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points); and work place safety standards.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CHEF 1301 - Basic Food Preparation

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and three hours of lab each week.
    A study of the fundamental principles of food preparation and cookery to include Brigade System, cooking techniques, material handling, heat transfer, sanitation, safety, nutrition, and professionalism.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CHEF 1310 - Garde Manger

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: CHEF 1341 , CHEF 1345 , CHEF 1205 .

    A study of specialty foods and garnishes. Emphasis on design, techniques, and display of fine foods.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CHEF 1341 - American Regional Cuisine

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: CHEF 2332 , CHEF 1205 .

    A study of the development of regional cuisine in the United States with emphasis on the similarities in production and service systems. Application of skills to develop, organize, and build a portfolio of recipe strategies and production systems.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CHEF 1345 - International Cuisine

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: CHEF 2332 , CHEF 1205 .

    The study of classical cooking skills associated with the preparation and service of international and ethnic cuisines. Topics include similarities between food production systems used in the United States and other regions of the world.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CHEF 2301 - Intermediate Food Preparation

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: CHEF 1301 .

    Continuation of previous food preparation course. Topics include the concept of pre-cooked food items, as well as scratch preparation. Covers full range of food preparation techniques.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • CHEF 2332 - Buffet Theory and Production

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: CHEF 2301 , CHEF 1205 .

    Advanced concepts in the construction of inedible display items. Emphasis on buffet production, presentation, and service.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • HAMG 1324 - Hospitality in Human Resources Management

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Principles and procedures of human resource management in the hospitality industry.
  

  • IFWA 1310 - Nutrition and Menu Planning

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    Application of principles of nutrition in planning menus for the food service industry.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PSTR 1340 - Plated Desserts

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and three hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: PSTR 1401 

    Preparation and service of hot and cold desserts with a focus on individual desserts, a la minute preparations, and numerous components within one preparation. Emphasis on station organization, timing, and service coordination for restaurant dessert production.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PSTR 1401 - Fundamentals of Baking

    Four credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: CHEF 1205 

    Fundamentals of baking including dough, quick breads, pies, cakes, cookies, tarts, and doughnuts. Instruction in flours, fillings, and ingredients. Topics include baking terminology, tool and equipment use, formula conversions, functions of ingredients, and the evaluation of backed products.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PSTR 2431 - Advanced Pastry Shop

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: PSTR 1401 

    A study of classical desserts, French and international pastries, hot and cold desserts, ice creams and ices, chocolate work, and decorations. Emphasis on advanced techniques.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RSTO 1204 - Dining Room Services

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: CHEF 1205 

    Introduces the principles, concepts, and systems of professional table service. Topics include dining room organization, scheduling, and management of food service personnel.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RSTO 2301 - Principles of Food and Beverage Control

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    A study of financial principles and controls of food service operation including review of operation policies and procedures. Topics include financial budgeting and cost analysis emphasizing food and beverage labor costs, operational analysis, and international and regulatory reporting procedures.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RSTO 2307 - Catering

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours of lab each week
    Prerequisite: CHEF 1310 , CHEF 1301 .

    Principles, techniques, and applications for on-premises, off-premises, and group marketing of catering operations including food preparation, holding, and transporting techniques.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.

Dental Hygiene
  

  • DHYG 1123 - Dental Hygiene Practice

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture and one hour lab each week.
    Co-requisites: DHYG 2262 .

    Dental Hygiene Practice is the examination of the dental hygienists role in practice settings including dental office management, employment considerations, resume preparation, and job interviewing. Emphasis on the laws governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene and the ethical standards established by the dental hygiene profession.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.

    All courses with the DHYG prefix are for students admitted to the Dental Hygiene Program only. The degree plan shows prerequisite courses and sequence for Dental Hygiene curriculum. Changes in the sequencing will be by permission of the course director and program director.
  

  • DHYG 1207 - General and Dental Nutrition

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and one hour lab each week.
    A study of general nutrition and nutritional biochemistry with emphasis on the effects of nutrition and dental health. Analysis of diet and application of counseling strategies to assist the patient in attaining and maintaining optimum oral health are stressed.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.

    All courses with the DHYG prefix are for students admitted to the Dental Hygiene Program only. The degree plan shows prerequisite courses and sequence for Dental Hygiene curriculum. Changes in the sequencing will be by permission of the course director and program director.
 

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