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2014-2015 Catalog & Student Handbook

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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 credit awarded by Midland College for completion of most courses is accepted as a completion of a portion of an appropriate educational sequence leading to a Certificate, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree. 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 0100-0399 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.

Key to Course Codes

Some subjects may have more than one course code.

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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Education (Associate of Arts in Teaching)
	EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Professions 3 Hours (3-1) An enriched integrated pre-service course designed to provide active recruitment and institutional support for students interested in a teaching career, Early Childhood (EC)-12. This Course meets State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Includes 16 contact hours of field experience. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 Click here for course scheduling information.
	EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations 3 Hours (3-1) An enriched integrated pre-service course that provides an overview of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic and academic diversity and equity with an emphasis on factors that facilitate learning. Content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards and includes 16 contact hours of field experience. Prerequisites: EDUC 1301 . Click here for course scheduling information.
Emergency Medical Services
	EMSP 1147 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support 1 Hour (1-0-0) This course covers the theory and skills necessary for the management of pediatric or neonatal emergencies. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Click here for course scheduling information.
	EMSP 1149 - Trauma Life Support 1 Hour (1-0-0) This course covers the theory and skills necessary for the management of pediatric or neonatal emergencies. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Click here for course scheduling information.
	EMSP 1160 - EMT Clinical 1 Hour (0-0-4) 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: Admission to the program. Click here for course scheduling information.
	EMSP 1355 - Trauma Management 3 Hours (2-2-0) This course is a detailed study of the knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries. Prerequisites: Admission to the program. Click here for course scheduling information.
	EMSP 1356 - Patient Assessment and Airway Management 3 Hours (2-2-0) This course is a detailed study of the knowledge and skills required to perform patient assessment and airway management and artificial ventilation. Prerequisites: Admission to the program. Click here for course scheduling information.
	EMSP 1438 - Introduction to Advanced Practice 4 Hours (3-2-0) This course covers the fundamental elements associated with emergency medical services to include preparatory, pathophysiology, medication administration and related topics. Prerequisites: Admission to the program. Click here for course scheduling information.
	EMSP 1501 - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic 5 Hours (4-4-0) This course is a preparation for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Prerequisites: Admission to the program. Click here for course scheduling information.
	EMSP 2164 - Paramedic Practicum I 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. Prerequisites: Admission to the program. Click here for course scheduling information.
	EMSP 2165 - Parramedic Practicum II 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. Prerequisites: EMSP 2164 Click here for course scheduling information.
	EMSP 2166 - Paramedic Practicum III 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. Prerequisites: EMSP 2165 Click here for course scheduling information.
	EMSP 2206 - Emergency Pharmacology 2 Hours (2-0-0) 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.
	EMSP 2243 - Assessment Based Management 2 Hours (2-1-0) This course is a summative experience covering comprehensive, assessment-based patient care management for the paramedic level. Prerequisites: Admission to the program. Click here for course scheduling information.
	EMSP 2305 - EMS Operations 3 Hours (3-0-0) This course is a detailed study of the knowledge and skills to safely manage multi-casualty incidents and rescue situations; utilize air medical resources; identify hazardous materials and other specialized incidents. Prerequisites: Admission to the program. Click here for course scheduling information.
	EMSP 2434 - Medical Emergencies 4 Hours (3-2-0) This course is a detailed study of the knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies, including medical overview, neurology, gastroenterology, immunology, pulmonology, urology, hematology, endocrinology, toxicology and other related topics. Prerequisites: Admission to the program. Click here for course scheduling information.
	EMSP 2444 - Cardiology 4 Hours (3-2-0) This course covers assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. Topics include single- and multi-lead EKG interpretation. Prerequisites: Admission to the program. Click here for course scheduling information.
Energy Technology
	CETT 1402 - Electricity Principles 4 Hours (3-3) Principles of electricity including proper use of test equipment, A/C and D/C circuits, and component theory and operation. Click here for course scheduling information.
	CETT 2380 - Cooperative Education - Computer Engineering 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 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 work experience. Prerequisites: 12 semester credit hours. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ELMT 1305 - Basic Fluid Power 3 Hours (2-2) Basic fluid power course covering pneumatic and hydraulic systems, fluid power symbols, operating theory, components, and basic electrical and manual controls. Students will identify fluid power symbols; demonstrate knowledge of basic fluid power theory; demonstrate knowledge of component operation; generate basic fluid power circuits; and demonstrate fluid power circuits using electrical and manual controls. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ELMT 2370 - Pumps and Electromechanical Drives 3 Hours (2-2) A study of basic electro-mechanical devices found in energy-related equipment. Includes pumps, compressors, and components of mechanical power transmission systems. The student will describe the operation and characteristics of mechanical power transmission systems and troubleshoot problems with pumps, compressors, and mechanical drives. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ELMT 2371 - Electromechanical Troubleshooting 3 Hours (2-2) Techniques used to troubleshooting various types of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and their control devices. Emphasizes the use of schematics and diagrams in conjunction with proper troubleshooting procedures. The student will apply proper test equipment for problem analysis; find test point locations and perform troubleshooting procedures using schematics and diagrams; isolate faults; and perform routine maintenance. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ELMT 2380, 2381 - Cooperative Education - Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology 3 Hours (1-0-20) 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. As outlined in the learning plan, the student will 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. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENER 1330 - Basic Mechanical Skills for Energy 3 Hours (2-2) Basic mechanical skills using hand and power tools in an industrial environment. Topics include tool use and maintenance, lubrication, measuring, threads and fasteners, bench works, basic mechanical drawings, and basic shop calculations (English and metric). Also addresses rigging procedures to include chain falls, jacks, cable, fulcrum, port-a-power, and come-alongs. Students will use basic hand, hand power, and stationary power tools; select appropriate Bill of Materials (BOM); interpret basic mechanical drawings and perform associated calculations; apply measuring tools; perform bench work including part layout, drilling, reaming, tapping, press fitting, location of hole centers; perform preventative maintenance on tools; describe basic lubrication practices; demonstrate basic rigging procedures; and employ good housekeeping, environmental awareness, safety procedures, sensory skills, and preventative maintenance. Click here for course scheduling information.
	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.
	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: ELMT 1371 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.
	POFI 1270 - Field Reports and Data Transfer 2 Hours (2-0) Essential computer application, writing, and computational skills required by the energy industry for completion of reports. The student will demonstrate computer applications, writing, and computational skills to produce reports used by the energy industry in various field-related activities. Click here for course scheduling information.
	PTRT 1301 - Introduction to Petroleum Industry 3 Hours (2-2) 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 (2-2) Petroleum recovery and production methods. Click here for course scheduling information.
	PTRT 1309 - Corrosion Basics 3 Hours (2-2) 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 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. 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.
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. 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 2308 - Creative Writing II 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 2314 - Technical & Business Writing I 3 Hours (3-0) First semester of a study designed to enable students to organize and prepare materials for college-level scientific, technical, or business writing. Course assignments will include a minimum of 6000 words of writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGL 2315 - Technical & Business Writing II 3 Hours (3-0) Second semester of a study designed to enable students to organize and prepare materials for college-level scientific, technical, or business writing. Course assignments will include a minimum of 6000 words of writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 2314 . 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 2342 - Forms of Literature I 3 Hours (3-0) The study of one or more literary genres including, but not limited to, poetry and fiction. Course assignments will include a minimum of 6000 words of writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 Click here for course scheduling information.
	ENGL 2343 - Forms of Literature II 3 Hours (3-0) The study of one or more literary genres including, but not limited to, drama and film. Course assignments will include a minimum of 6000 words of writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 Click here for course scheduling information.
English Second Language
	ESL 0170 - Academic ESL: Oral Communication 1 Hour (1-1) This course is designed to develop oral communication skills for the workplace and academics. Lab assignments will be individualized. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ESL 0171 - Academic ESL: Developmental Composition for Non-Native Speakers 1 Hour (1-1) 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 - Academic ESL: Speaking and Listening 3 Hours (3-1) This course is designed to develop basic English conversational skills in American cultural, employment, academic, and day-to-day situations for the beginning ESL student. Pronunciation, vocabulary, and simple sentence patterns will be emphasized. Lab assignments will be individualized. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ESL 0371 - Academic ESL: Reading and Vocabulary 3 Hours (3-1) This course is designed to develop basic reading comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills for non-native speakers of English and to prepare them to cope more effectively with reading requirements in other courses. Lab assignments will be individualized. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ESL 0372 - Academic ESL: Grammar and Writing 3 Hours (3-1) This course is designed to develop basic writing skills, including Standard English usage, and the application of grammar mechanics and vocabulary for non-native speakers of English in preparation for both academic and everyday writing. Lab assignments will be individualized. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ESL 0373 - Academic ESL: Composition 3 Hours (3-1) This course is designed to develop skills in expository writing and to prepare the advanced ESL student for college level composition. Vocabulary building, writing, literature, diction, and critical thinking are emphasized. Lab assignments will be individualized. Click here for course scheduling information.
Fire Science Technology
	EMAP 1400 - Principles of Basic Emergency Management 4 Hours (4-0) Overview of the Texas Emergency Management System and the concepts of emergency management and its intergration of systems, basic definitions, identification of hazards, role of the local emergency manager, including interaction among various government entities. This course is equivalent to the Texas Department of Emergency Management and the Federal Agency courses G230 and G610. Click here for course scheduling information.
	EMAP 1440 - Disaster Exercise Design and Evaluation 4 Hours (4-0) Twelve-step process in the development of emergency management exercises, beginning with assessing a jurisdiction’s exercise needs and continuing through criteria-based evaluation and after-action reporting. Provides students with detailed information concerning the system for command, control, and coordination of emergency response. This course is equivalent to the Texas Department of Emergency Management and the Federal Agency course G920. Click here for course scheduling information.
	EMAP 2300 - Developing Volunteer Resources and Decision Making 3 Hours (3-0) Management of volunteer services. Emphasizes decision-making, problem solving, and effective donation management planning and implementation. This course is equivalent to the Texas Department of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency courses G241 and G288. Click here for course scheduling information.
	EMAP 2301 - Leadership and Effective Communication 3 Hours (3-0) Analysis of personal and group dynamics in an emergency management setting. Examines the interpretation of the spoken and unspoken word and the effective utilization of public information processes of print, radio, and television media. This course is equivalent to the Texas Department of Emergency Management and the Federal Management Agency courses G240 and G242. Click here for course scheduling information.
	EMAP 2355 - Disaster Recovery 3 Hours (3-0) Policies, concepts, and procedures of recovery. Addresses the various federal and state assistance programs. Emphasizes coordination of damage assessment, preparing documentation, and recovery procedures. This course is equivalent to the Texas Department of Emergency Management and the Federal Management Agency course G620. Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRS 1329 - Firefighter Certification VI 3 Hours (2-2) 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). Lab required. Prerequisites: FIRS 1423 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRS 1333 - Firefighter Certification VII 3 Hours (2-4) 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). Lab required. Prerequisites: FIRS 1329 Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRS 1343 - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting 3 Hours (1-8) Principles and techniques of aircraft firefighting. Satisfies curriculum and training hour requirements for Texas Commission on Fire Protection’s Aircraft Rescue Fire Suppression Certification. Describe the principles and techniques of aircraft firefighting; describe the procedures utilized in employing aircraft rescue operations; identify the inspection and maintenance procedures used in the maintenance of protective clothing; and identify response procedures to aircraft approach and emergency situations. This course required for working crash rescues at airports. Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRS 1401 - Firefighter Certification I 4 Hours (3-3) 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). Lab required. Prerequisites: Admission by program chair. Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRS 1407 - Firefighter Certification II 4 Hours (2-4) 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). Lab required. Prerequisites: FIRS 1401 Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRS 1413 - Fire Certification III 4 Hours (2-4) 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). Lab required. Prerequisites: FIRS 1407 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRS 1419 - Firefighter Certification IV 4 Hours (2-4) 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). Lab required. Prerequisites: FIRS 1413 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRS 1423 - Firefighter Certification V 4 Hours (2-4) 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). Lab required. Prerequisites: FIRS 1419 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRS 2344 - Driver/Operator - Pumper 3 Hours (2-2) 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; perform proper pump operations. Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRT 1307 - Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections 3 Hours (3-0) 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) 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) 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 1353 - Legal Aspects of Fire Protection 3 Hours (3-0-0) This course studies the rights, duties, liability concerns and responsibilities of public fire protection agencies and personnel. Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRT 1391 - Special Topics in Fire Protection and Safety Technology 3 Hours (3-0) Topics address 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) 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 2309 - Firefighting Strategies and Tactics I 3 Hours (3-0-0) This course is an analysis of the nature of fire problems and selection of initial strategies and tactics including an in-depth study of efficient and effective use of staffing and equipment to mitigate the emergency. Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRT 2331 - Firefighting Strategies and Tactics II 3 Hours (3-0-0) This course emphasizes the use of incident management in large-scale command problems and other specialized fire problems. Click here for course scheduling information.
	FIRT 2380 - Cooperative Education - Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician 3 Hours (1-20) 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. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. 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 is designed to introduce students to the study of the processes driving physical systems on the earth and the interactions between these physical systems with an emphasis on human interaction with the physical environment. Click here for course scheduling information.
	GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography 3 Hours (3-0) In this course, students will study the major world geographic regions with an emphasis on prevailing social and environmental conditions and developments. Included are emerging conditions and trends and the awareness of diversity. Course content may include one or more regions. 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. 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. Prerequisites: TSI Complete in Reading and Math 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. Lab fee required. This course is designed for nonscience majors. Prerequisites: TSI complete in Reading and Math. 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 2409 - Mineralogy 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) This course is the introduction to the study of political science as a discipline-political philosophy, the theory and organization of the modern state, comparative political systems, and international relations. 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 intergovernmental 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) This course examines the historical and socio-political culture, and the political experience of Mexican-Americans at the local, state, and national level in the United States. 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.

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