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Guide to Course Abbreviations

College-level Credit Courses

Courses numbered 1100-4399 are college-level credit courses. A credit course is a part of an approved educational program or major. The second number in the four-digit sequence represents the number of semester credit hours (SCH) awarded for a particular course. For example, COMM 1307 is a 3 semester credit hour course in Communication, and ACNT 2401 is a 4 semester credit hour course in Accounting.

Developmental Education Courses

Courses numbered 0100-0499 are offered for credit but do not count toward completion of a program or major. These are designed for students who score lower than college-level on English, Math, and Reading placement exams. For each student who fails to meet passing standards on placement exams, Midland College has established a program to advise the student and determine a plan regarding the sequence of development education courses necessary to assure the readiness of that student in performing freshman-level academic course work.

Course Descriptions

Numbers in parentheses identify the number of classroom and lab hours per week. For example, (3-2) indicates three hours in the classroom plus two hours in the lab.

When present, a third number indicates clinical, practicum or internship hours.

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Energy Technology
	INMT 1317 - Industrial Automation 3 Hours (2-2) Applications of industrial automation systems, including identification of system requirements, equipment integration, motors, controllers and sensors. Covers set-up, maintenance and testing of the automated system. Click here for course scheduling information.
	INMT 2303 - Pumps, Compressors and Mechanical Drives 3 Hours (2-2) A study of the theory and operations of various types of pumps and compressors. Topics include mechanical power transmission systems including gears, v-belts, and chain drives. Click here for course scheduling information.
	INTC 1325 - Instrument Hardware Installation I 3 Hours (2-2) Installation of instrumentation equipment into a process environment using industry standards. Outline the general procedures for installing instrumentation; and mount an assigned series of instrumentation devices. Prerequisites: INMT 1317 or Instructor permission Click here for course scheduling information.
	INTC 1356 - Instrumentation Calibration 3 Hours (2-2) Techniques for configuring and calibrating transmitters, controllers, recorders, valves, and valve positioners. Describe the calibration process for various types of instrumentation; and configure and calibrate various system components. Prerequisites: INMT 1317 or Instructor permission Click here for course scheduling information.
	INTC 2336 - Distributed Control and Programmable Logic 3 Hours (2-2) An overview of distributed control systems including configuration of programmable logic controllers, smart transmitters, and field communicators. Functions of digital systems in a process control environment. Students will configure programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) to perform various tasks; explain how programmable logic controllers control the process environment; operate and troubleshoot digital systems. Prerequisites: INMT 1317 or Instructor permission. Click here for course scheduling information.
	OSHT 1301 - Introduction to Safety and Health Technology 3 Hours (3-0) An introduction to the basic concepts of safety and health. Click here for course scheduling information.
	PTRT 1301 - Introduction to Petroleum Industry 3 Hours (3-0) An introduction to the various aspects of petroleum industry including equipment, systems, instrumentation, operations, and the various scientific principles. Addresses a variety of petroleum technologies: exploration, drilling, production, transportation, marketing, and chemical processing industries. Students will identify the concepts of exploration, production, refining, marketing, and transportation; and describe the terms and phrases associated with the petroleum industry. Click here for course scheduling information.
	PTRT 1307 - Recovery and Production Methods 3 Hours (3-0) Petroleum recovery and production methods. Click here for course scheduling information.
	PTRT 1309 - Corrosion Basics 3 Hours (3-0) Principles of corrosion such as basic electrochemistry processes. Addresses the deterioration of materials, devices, or pieces of oil field (or other) machinery/equipment. Emphasis on terminology associated with metallic and nonmetallic corrosion. Students will distinguish between the causes of corrosion; state methods by which corrosion can be identified, monitored, and controlled. Communicate potential field problems and recommend the most reliable solutions. Click here for course scheduling information.
	PTRT 1324 - Petroleum Instrumentation 3 Hours (2-2) Study of instruments, instrument systems, terminology, process variables, and control coops as used in a petroleum environment. Click here for course scheduling information.
	PTRT 2371 - Petroleum Geology for Non-Geologists 3 Hours (2-2) Earth systems, rocks and minerals, sedimentology and stratigraphy, geologic time and history of Earth, structural geology, folding and faulting, origin, nature, and occurrence of petroleum, formation names, and evolution of the Permian Basin. Also discussed is oil in the Permian Basin - trends, plays, and petroleum systems, surface and subsurface mapping methods, working with logs, sources of data, well-site operations, and formation evaluation. Students will explain geological concepts and processes as related to the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons; use a working knowledge of geology and associated terminology to effectively interact with engineers, geologists, landmen, and associated disciplines within the energy industry; utilize and evaluate surface and subsurface maps, well logs, well site and formation reservoir data. Click here for course scheduling information.
	TECM 1301 - Industrial Mathematics 3 Hours (3-0) Math skills applicable to industrial occupations. Includes fraction and decimal manipulation, measurement, percentage, and problem solving techniques for equations and ratio/proportion applications. Students will convert between decimals and fractions; use measuring tools; calculate ratios and proportions in a technical application; transpose linear equations to solve for unknowns. Click here for course scheduling information.
Engineering
	ENGR 1201 - Introduction to Engineering 2 Hours (1-3) An introduction to the engineering profession with emphasis on technical communication and team-based engineering design. Prerequisites: MATH 1314 or higher-level Math Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGR 1304 - Engineering Graphics 3 Hours (2-4) Introduction to computer-aided drafting using CAD software and sketching to generate two and three-dimensional drawings based on the conventions of engineering graphical communication; topics include spatial relationships, multi-view projections and sectioning, dimensioning, graphical presentation of data, and fundamentals of computer graphics. Prerequisites: MATH 1314 or higher-level STEM Math. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGR 2301 - Statics 3 Hours (3-0) Basic theory of engineering mechanics, using calculus, involving the description of forces, moments, and couples acting on stationary engineering structures; equilibrium in two and three dimensions; free-body diagrams; friction; centroids; centers of gravity; and moments of inertia. Prerequisites: PHYS 2425 Corequisites: MATH 2414 Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGR 2302 - Dynamics 3 Hours (3-0) Basic theory of engineering mechanics, using calculus, involving the option of particle, rigid bodies, and systems of particles; Newton’s Laws; work and energy relationships; principles of impulse and momentum; application of kinetics and kinematics to the solution of engineering problems. Prerequisites: ENGR 2301 Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGR 2305 - Electrical Circuits I 3 Hours (3-0) Principles of electrical circuits and systems. Basic circuit elements (resistance, inductance, mutual inductance, capacitance, independent and dependent controlled voltage, and current sources). Topology of electrical networks; Kirchhoff’s laws; node and mesh analysis; DC circuit analysis; operational amplifiers; transient and sinusoidal steady-state analysis; AC circuit analysis; first- and second-order circuits; Bode plots; and use of computer simulation software to solve circuit problems. Prerequisites: PHYS 2425 , MATH 2414 Prerequisites/Corequisites: MATH 2420 Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGR 2308 - Engineering Economics 3 Hours (3-0) Methods used for determining the comparative financial desirability of engineering alternatives. Provides the student with the basic tools required to analyze engineering alternatives in terms of their worth and cost, an essential element of engineering practice. The student is introduced to the concept of the time value of money and the methodology of basic engineering economy techniques. The course will address some aspects of sustainability and will provide the student with the background to enable them to pass the Engineering Economy portion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. Prerequisites: MATH 2413. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGR 2332 - Mechanics of Materials 3 Hours (3-0) Concepts and theories of internal force, stress, strain, and strength of structural element under static loading conditions. Constitutive behavior for linear elastic structures. Deflection and stress analysis procedures for bars, beams, and shafts. Stability of columns. Prerequisites: ENGR 2301 Click here for course scheduling information.
English
	ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 Hours (3-0) 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. Course assignments will include a minimum of 6,000 words of writing. Prerequisite: TSI Complete in Reading and Writing. Course is available in conjunction with the corequisite course IRWD 0318 as a part of the developmental corequisite sequence. Note: ENGL 1301 is a prerequisite for all 2000-level literature courses. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 Hours (3-0) 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. Course assignments will include a minimum of 6,000 words of writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGL 2307 - Creative Writing I 3 Hours (3-0) Practical experience in the techniques of imaginative writing. May include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting and/or drama. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing 3 Hours (3-0) 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. Includes practice of individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of ethical and efficient documents. Course assignments will include a minimum of 6,000 words of writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGL 2321 - British Literature (single-semester course) 3 Hours (3-0) A survey of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. 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. Course assignments will include a minimum of 6,000 words of writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 Hours (3-0) 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. Course assignments will include a minimum of 6,000 words of writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGL 2323 - British Literature II 3 Hours (3-0) 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. Course assignments will include a minimum of 6,000 words of writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGL 2326 - American Literature (single-semester course) 3 Hours (3-0) A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement 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. Course assignments will include a minimum of 6,000 words of writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 Hours (3-0) 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. Course assignments will include a minimum of 6,000 words of writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGL 2328 - American Literature II 3 Hours (3-0) 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. Course assignments will include a minimum of 6,000 words of writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGL 2331 - World Literature (single-semester course) 3 Hours (3-0) A survey of world literature from the ancient world 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. Course assignments will include a minimum of 6,000 words of writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGL 2332 - World Literature I 3 Hours (3-0) 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. Course assignments will include a minimum of 6,000 words of writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGL 2333 - World Literature II 3 Hours (3-0) 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. Course assignments will include a minimum of 6,000 words of writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGL 2341 - Forms of Literature (single semester course) 3 Hours (3-0) The study of one or more literary genres including, but not limited to, poetry, fiction, drama, and film. Course assignments will include a minimum of 6,000 words of writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 Click here for course scheduling information.
English Second Language
	ESL 0170 - Oral Communication 1 Hour (1-1) ESL Accuplacer placement 55-70. This course is designed to develop basic English conversational skills in American culture, employment, academic, and day-to-day situations for the ESL student. Pronunciation, vocabulary and simple sentence patterns will be emphasized. Vocabulary development, the basic writing process, and oral presentations will be demonstrated. Emphasis will be placed on oral and nonverbal communication. Lab assignments will be individualized. This course may be taken as a developmental credit class or through continuing education. Students may repeat course as needed. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ESL 0171 - Developmental Composition for Non-Native Speakers 1 Hour (1-1) ESL Accuplacer placement 55-70. This course is designed to develop written skills to apply to TOEFL and college entrance written exams. Lab assignments will be individualized. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ESL 0370 - Speaking and Listening 3 Hours (3-1) ESL Accuplacer placement 55-65. This course is designed to develop basic English conversational skills in American culture, employment, academic, and day-to-day situations for the ESL student. Pronunciation, vocabulary and simple sentence patterns will be emphasized. Vocabulary development, the basic writing process, and oral presentations will be demonstrated. Emphasis will be placed on oral and nonverbal communication. Lab assignments will be individualized. This course may be taken as a developmental credit class or through continuing education. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ESL 0371 - Reading and Vocabulary 3 Hours (3-1) ESL Accuplacer placement 70-82. This course is designed to develop basic reading comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills for non-native speakers of English in order to prepare students to be more effective learners in the English language. The class will be introduced to literature through fiction and non-fiction, drama, and short stories. Lab assignments will be individualized. Pronunciation, vocabulary development, and reading text will be strongly emphasized. Lab assignments will be individualized. At the end of the semester, students may challenge the Midland College developmental reading/writing exam or take the TSI. If the student does not pass, he will be placed in the next higher level of ESL or an introductory IRWD class. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ESL 0372 - Grammar and Writing 3 Hours (3-1) ESL Accuplacer placement 66-80. A course designed to offer assistance to second language learners requiring more proficiency in grammar, mechanics, expository writing, vocabulary, and critical reading. ESL 0371 may be taken as a developmental credit class or through continuing education. At the end of the semester, students may challenge the Midland College developmental reading/writing exam or the TSI. If the student does not pass, he will be placed an appropriate IRWD class. This course may be taken as a developmental credit class or through continuing education. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ESL 0373 - Composition 3 Hours (3-1) ESL Accuplacer placement 70-82. This course is designed to offer academic writing in multiple modalities for second language learners. Emphasis will be on grammar, syntax, content and organizational style. Students must be proficient in English to read classic essays and literature. At the end of the semester, students may challenge the Midland College developmental reading/writing exam or the TSI. If the student does not pass, he will be placed an appropriate IRWD class. This course may be taken as a developmental credit class or through continuing education. Click here for course scheduling information.
Fire Science Technology
	FIRS 1166 - Practicum - Fire Science/Firefighting 1 Hour (0-0-8) As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRS 1301 - Firefighter Certification I 3 Hours (3-0-0) One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. The course should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. This course may be offered only by institutions certified training facility by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). Prerequisites: Admission by program chair. Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRS 1313 - Firefighter Certification III 3 Hours (3-0-0) One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. The course should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. This course may be offered only by institutions certified training facility by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRS 1319 - Firefighter Certification IV 3 Hours (3-0-0) One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. The course should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. This course may be offered only by institutions certified training facility by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRS 1323 - Firefighter Certification V 3 Hours (3-0-0) One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. The course should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, IV, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. This course may be offered only by institutions certified training facility by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRS 1329 - Firefighter Certification VI 3 Hours (3-0-0) One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. The course should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, IV, V, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. This course may be offered only by institutions certified training facility by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRS 1333 - Firefighter Certification VII 3 Hours (3-0-0) One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. The course should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, IV, V, and VI to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. This course may be offered only by institutions certified training facility by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRS 1407 - Firefighter Certification II 4 Hours (4-0-0) One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. The course should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, III, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. This course may be offered only by institutions certified training facility by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRS 2344 - Driver/Operator - Pumper 3 Hours (2-2-0) Principles and techniques of fire apparatus operations and theories. Satisfies curriculum and training hour requirements for the Texas Commission on Fire Protection driver/ operator-pumper. Students will identify pump theory; calculate flows and pressures; perform apparatus inspection; demonstrate proper driving practices; and perform proper pump operations. Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRT 1307 - Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections 3 Hours (3-0-0) This course is a study of local building and fire prevention codes. Fire prevention inspections, practices, and procedures are also covered. This course meets Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum core requirements. Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRT 1309 - Fire Administration I 3 Hours (3-0-0) Introduction to the organization and management of a fire department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis on fire service leadership from the perspective of the company officer. Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRT 1315 - Hazardous Materials 3 Hours (3-0-0) The course covers the chemical characteristics and behavior of various materials. Storage, transportation, handling hazardous emergency situations and the most effective methods of hazard mitigation will also be covered. Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRT 1342 - Fire Officer I 3 Hours (3-0-0) Meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Officer I certification. This course may be offered only by institutions certified as a training facility by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRT 1391 - Special Topics in Fire Protection and Safety Technology 3 Hours (3-0-0) Topics addressed include recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRT 2305 - Fire Instructor I 3 Hours (3-0-0) Preparation of fire and emergency services personnel to deliver instruction from a prepared lesson plan. Includes the use of instructional aids and evaluation instruments to meet the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Instructor I certification. This course may be offered only by institutions certified as a training facility by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRT 2380 - Cooperative Education - Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician 3 Hours (1-0-20) 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. Includes a lecture component. Capstone course. Prerequisites: Assigned by College. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Click here for course scheduling information.
Geography
	GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography 3 Hours (3-0) This course introduces students to the processes that drive Earth’s physical systems. Students will explore the relationships among these physical systems, with emphasis on weather and climate, water, ecosystems, geologic processes and landform development, and human interactions with the physical environment. Click here for course scheduling information.
	GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography 3 Hours (3-0) This course is an introduction to the world’s major regions seen through their defining physical, social, cultural, political, and economic features. These regions are examined in terms of their physical and human characteristics and their interactions. The course emphasizes relations among regions on issues such as trade, economic development, conflict, and the role of regions in the globalization process. Click here for course scheduling information.
Geology
	GEOL 1401 - Earth Sciences I 4 Hours (3-3) Survey of physical and historical geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, and related sciences. This course is designed for non-science majors. Prerequisites: TSI complete in Reading and Math. Click here for course scheduling information.
	GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology 4 Hours (3-3) This course is designed to enable students to become familiar with the geologic features and processes of the earth. This is a foundation course for geology majors, and may also be taken by non-majors for lab science requirement. Prerequisites: TSI complete in Reading and Math. Click here for course scheduling information.
	GEOL 1404 - Historical Geology 4 Hours (3-3) This course is designed to enable students to become familiar with the geologic history of the earth through the study of rocks and fossils. This is a foundation course for geology majors and may be taken by non-majors for lab science requirement. Prerequisites: GEOL 1403 Click here for course scheduling information.
	GEOL 1405 - Environmental Science 4 Hours (3-3) A survey of the forces, including humans, that shape our physical and biological environment, and how they affect life on Earth. Introduction to the science and policy of global and regional environmental issues, including pollution, climate change, and sustainability of land, water, and energy resources. Lab activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze environmental data. Cross-listed with ENVR 1401. Prerequisites: TSI Complete in Reading. Click here for course scheduling information.
	GEOL 1447 - Meteorology 4 Hours (3-3) Study of and practical experience in weather analysis, methods of instrumentation and observational meteorology. This course is designed for non-science majors. Prerequisites: TSI complete in Reading. Click here for course scheduling information.
	GEOL 2289 - Academic Cooperative 2 Hours (1-3) An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with hands-on work experience in the physical sciences. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the scientific study of objects, processes of matter and energy and associated phenomena. Prerequisites: TSI Complete in Reading and Math Click here for course scheduling information.
	GEOL 2479 - Mineralogy and Petrology 4 Hours (3-3) Introduction to physical, chemical, crystallographic properties, symmetry, and form for identification and description of minerals. Chemical and physical processes governing classification origin and occurrence of minerals and rocks. Basic theories and techniques for determining optical constants of minerals using the petrographic microscope. Prerequisites: CHEM 1411 and GEOL 1403 Click here for course scheduling information.
Government/Political Science
	GOVT 2107 - Federal and Texas Constitutions 1 Hour (1-0) A study of the United States and state constitutions, with special emphasis on Texas. Prerequisites: By permission only. Enrollment limited to students who have already completed a minimum of 6SCH of GOVT courses but have not satisfied the statutory requirement for study of federal and state constitutions. Ensures compliance with TEC 51.301. This course serves as a “bridge” for those students. This is a course for students who completed Government 2302 but not 2301. Instead of forcing students to complete two (2) new classes, they may complete this short class and either GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	GOVT 2304 - Introduction to Political Science 3 Hours (3-0) 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. Prerequisites: GOVT 2305 and GOVT 2306 Click here for course scheduling information.
	GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 Hours (3-0) 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. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirement in reading. Click here for course scheduling information.
	GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 Hours (3-0) 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. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirement in reading. Click here for course scheduling information.
	GOVT 2311 - Mexican-American Politics 3 Hours (3-0) The study of Mexican-American/Chicano/a politics within the American political experience. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirement in reading. Click here for course scheduling information.
	GOVT 2389 - Academic Cooperative 3 Hours (3-4) An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in government. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions. Prerequisites: GOVT 2305 and GOVT 2306 . Click here for course scheduling information.
Health Information Technology
	HITT 1161 - Clinical - Health Information Management: Coding 1 Hour (0-0-5) This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1167 - Field Experience - Coding 1 Hour (0-0-7) This course is a practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. This is an unpaid learning experience. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1205 - Medical Terminology I 2 Hours (2-1-0) This course is a study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1260 - Clinical - Health Information/Medical Record Technician 2 Hours (0-0-6) This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisites: HITT 1353 and HITT 1301 or HITT 1391 Corequisites: HITT 2335 Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1301 - Health Data Content and Structure 3 Hours (2-2-0) This course is an introduction to systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating primary and secondary health related information. The course will cover instruction in delivery and organizational structure to include content of health record, documentation requirements, registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms, and screens. Prerequisites: Approval of program chair. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1311 - Health Information Systems 3 Hours (2-2-0) This course is an introduction to health information technology standards, health-related data structures, software applications and enterprise architecture in health care and public health. Prerequisites: BCIS 1305 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1341 - Coding and Classification Systems 3 Hours (2-4-0) Application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines and conventions using clinical classification systems. Prerequisites: HITT 1205 and BIOL 2404 Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1342 - Ambulatory Coding 3 Hours (2-4-0) This course will cover basic ambulatory coding rules, conventions, and guidelines. Prerequisites: HITT 1205 and BIOL 2404 Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1345 - Health Care Delivery Systems 3 Hours (3-0-0) This course is an introduction to organization, financing, and delivery of health care services, accreditation, licensure, and regulatory agencies. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1353 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management 3 Hours (3-0-0) This course covers the concepts of privacy, security, confidentiality, ethics, health care legislation, and regulations relating to the maintenance and use of health information. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1391 - Special Topics - Documentation for Medical Practices 3 Hours (3-1-0) A course that includes comprehensive study of health record content, accreditation standards, liability, reimbursement, and policy as it relates to practice management. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2149 - RHIT Competency Review 1 Hour (1-1-0) This course is a review of Health Information Technology (HIT) competencies, skills, and knowledge. Prerequisites: Approval of program chair. Corequisites: HITT 1161 AND HITT 2160 Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2160 - Clinical-Health Information Management 1 Hour (0-0-6) This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2327 - Vendor Specific HIT Systems 3 Hours (2-3-0) This course provides an overview of the most popular vendor systems highlighting the features of each as they would relate to practical deployments, and noting differences between systems. Application exercises are provided in course materials. Prerequisites: HITT 1311 Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2335 - Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies 3 Hours (2-3-0) This course covers the development of advanced coding techniques with emphasis on case studies, health records, and federal regulations regarding prospective payment systems and methods of reimbursement. Introduction to diagnosis codes and procedures will also be covered in this course. Prerequisites: Approval of program chair. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2339 - Health Information Organization and Supervision 3 Hours (2-2-0) This course covers the principles of organization and supervision of human, financial and physical resources. Prerequisites: HITT 1301 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2340 - Advanced Medical Billing and Reimbursement 3 Hours (2-4-0) This course is a study of health insurance and reimbursement in various health care settings. It includes the study of coding skills to prepare reimbursement forms in various health care settings for submission to payers. Prerequisites: HITT 1341 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2343 - Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement 3 Hours (2-3-0) This course is a study of quality standards and methodologies in the health information management environment. Topics will include licensing, accreditation, compilation and presentation of data in statistical formats, quality management and performance improvement functions, utilization management, risk management and medical staff data quality issues, and approaches to assessing patient safety issues and implementation of quality management and reporting through electronic systems. Statistical calculations and data reporting are also included. Prerequisites: Approval of program chair. Click here for course scheduling information.
Health Sciences
	ECRD 1391 - Special Topics: Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician 3 Hours (3-0) Fundamentals of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and disease processes. Includes basic electrocardiography procedures; interpretation of basic cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias; and knowledge of appropriate treatment modalities. Student will demonstrate proper use of electrocardiography equipment and correct electrode placement. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HPRS 1101 - Introduction to Health Professions 1 Hour (1-0) An overview of roles of various members of the health care system, educational requirements, and issues affecting the delivery of healthcare. Students will identify the roles of various health care professionals; outline state and national credentialing and licensing requirements; describe legal and ethical issues affecting the practice of health care professionals; give examples of professionalism; and define the rights and responsibilities of healthcare professionals. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HPRS 1106 - Essentials of Medical Terminology 1 Hour (1-0-0) This course is a study of medical terminology, word origin, structure and application. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HPRS 1202 - Wellness and Health Promotion 2 Hours (2-1) An overview of wellness theory and its application throughout the lifespan. Focus is on attitude development, impact of cultural beliefs, and communication of wellness. Students explain personal, social, cultural, nutritional, and environmental components of wellness and prevention; correlate concepts of wellness and healthy lifestyle; and develop health promotion strategies Click here for course scheduling information.
	HPRS 1204 - Basic Health Profession Skills 2 Hours (1-2) A study of the concepts that serve as the foundation for health profession courses, including client care and safety issues, basic client monitoring, and health documentation methods. Students will learn the importance of compliance with national, state, and local regulatory agencies; respond to basic medical emergencies; perform client monitoring skills; and document health care. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HPRS 2200 - Pharmacology for Health Professions 2 Hours (1-3-0) This course is a study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and calculation of dosages. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HPRS 2301 - Pathophysiology 3 Hours (3-0-0) This course is a study of the pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms, pharmacology and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 or BIOL 2404 Click here for course scheduling information.
	MDCA 1210 - Medical Assistant Interpersonal and Communication Skills 2 Hours (2-0) Emphasis on the application of basic psychological principles and the study of behavior as they apply to special populations. Topics include procedures for self-understanding and social adaptability in interpersonal communication with patients and co-workers in an ambulatory care setting. Students will explain basic psychological principles and developmental stages of life; differentiate between verbal and non-verbal communication; identify behaviors that interfere with effective communication; identify elements of active listening; discuss the stages of grief; identify relationships among various health care professions; and describe and demonstrate professionalism of an effective healthcare worker. Click here for course scheduling information.
	MDCA 1213 - Medical Terminology 2 Hours (2-0) A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms. Students will define terms and abbreviations which apply to the structural organization of the body; analyze and identify terms and their components from a list, including prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms; pronounce, spell, and define medical terms; and interpret the contents of a written patient medical scenario. Click here for course scheduling information.
	MDCA 1302 - Human Disease/Pathophysiology 3 Hours (3-0) A study of anatomy and physiology with emphasis on human pathophysiology, including etiology, prognosis, medical treatment, signs and symptoms of common diseases of all body systems. Students will distinguish between normal and abnormal physiologic functions of all body systems; identify etiology, signs, and symptoms of diseases of all body systems; and correlate the prognosis, medical treatment, and procedures with patient morbidity and mortality. Click here for course scheduling information.
	NUPC 1160 - Clinical - Patient Care Assistant/Aide 1 Hour (0-0-3) A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and competencies in an acute care facility. Skills involve specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, and regulations. Students will demonstrate legal/ethical behavior; safety practices; interpersonal and teamwork skills; and appropriate written and verbal communications skills using the terminology of the healthcare industry. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Click here for course scheduling information.
	NUPC 1320 - Patient Care Technician 3 Hours (3-0) Training, skills, and knowledge needed to provide basic care to patients of an acute care facility. Student will assist with activities of daily living including personal care; measure vital signs; assist with positioning and transfers; communicate effectively with patients and their families; and interact effectively as a member of the health care team. Topics include patient’s rights; infection control measures; safety; body mechanics; observation, reporting, and documenting; critical thinking; and legal/ethical issues. Emphasis is on acute care of the adult and pediatric population, and critical care specialties. Preparation to gain employment as a Patient Care Technician. Click here for course scheduling information.

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