Catalog 2014-2015 
    
    May 21, 2024  
Catalog 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Psychology

  
  • PSY 201M - General Psychology I

    5 credits
    Introduction to the general principles of psychology. Topics include history, research methods, brain and behavior, genes and environment, perception and the senses, human development, varieties of consciousness, learning, memory, thinking, language and intelligence.  Prerequisite:  WRI 121 and intention to transfer these credits to the Community College of the Air Force. [As Announced]
  
  • PSY 202A - General Psychology II

    3 credits
    Introduction to the topics and applications of psychology. Topics include the brain and behavior, consciousness, sensation and perception, and health psychology. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . NOTE: Note -the 200 psychology series does not have to be taken in order. [W]
  
  • PSY 203A - General Psychology III

    3 credits
    Introduction to the topics and applications of psychology. Topics include social psychology, personality, maladjustment, and psychotherapy. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . NOTE: Note the 200 psychology series does not have to be taken in order. [SP]
  
  • PSY 222 - Family & Intimate Relationships

    3 credits
    Explores processes involved in both traditional and non-traditional relationships and families including: love, dating and mating, parenting, communication and conflict resolution, work and family, family life stages, and divorce, remarriage, and blended families. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]
  
  • PSY 225 - Abnormal Psychology I

    3 credits
    Overview of biological, psychological, and social causes of abnormal behavior. Specific topics include models, classifications and assessment of abnormal behavior, as well as anxiety, somatoform, dissociative, personality, impulse, alcohol and substance abuse disorders. Recommended: Strongly SPE 111 , PSY 201A , PSY 202A , or instructor permission. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [W]
  
  • PSY 226 - Abnormal Psychology II

    3 credits
    Overview of legal and ethical issues related to abnormal psychology. Techniques of group and individual therapy are addressed. Specific disorders include sexual and gender identify, mood, schizophrenia, cognitive, childhood, and adolescence. Recommended: Strongly SPE 111  or instructor permission. Prerequisite: PSY 225  and WRI 121 . [SP]
  
  • PSY 235 - Human Growth & Development I

    3 credits
    A biosocial study of human development from conception to adolescence. Discusses the biological and social processes (i.e., cognition, personality, emotion, and social) affecting the developing child. Applications to health care, family, and education are discussed. Recommended: Previous coursework in psychology. [SU, F, W, SP]
  
  • PSY 236 - Human Growth & Development II

    3 credits
    A psychological study of the continuing development of the human being from adolescence through old age and death. Discussion focuses on the social and healthcare issues of adulthood. Applications to healthcare, family, and social policy. Prerequisite: PSY 235 . [F, W, SP]
  
  • PSY 298 - Independent Study: Psychology

    3 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of PSY not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in PSY. [As Announced]
  
  • PSY 299 - Special Studies: Psychology

    3 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of PSY not usually covered in-depth in other PSY courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in PSY. [As Announced]

Sociology

  
  • SOC 204 - Gen Sociology: Soc in Everyday Life

    3 credits
    Introduces the sociological frame of reference which focuses on sociology as a science and examines concepts related to human social behavior such as, social structure, culture, socialization, sex roles, statuses, roles, groups, organizations, social stratifications, and racial and ethnic relations. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [F, SP]
  
  • SOC 206 - Gen Sociology: Soc Problems Conformity & Dev

    3 credits
    Applies the sociological frame of reference to the study of social problems, their identification, analysis of causes and possible solutions. Problems explored may include mental disorders, drug and alcohol addiction, crime, delinquency, group discrimination, inequality, poverty, alienation, domestic and international violence, environment, and energy. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]
  
  • SOC 232 - Death & Dying: Culture & Issues

    3 credits
    Introduces the student to the institution of death in the United States. From a sociological frame of reference, the student will study death as a system for dealing with the social processes of dying, death, and bereavement. Recommended: SOC 204  or instructor permission. Students are strongly encouraged to have completed SPE 111  prior to enrollment, as a graded oral presentation may be required. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]

Spanish

  
  • SPA 101 - First Year Spanish I

    4 credits
    Beginning communication in Spanish. Includes listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, and culture. [F]
  
  • SPA 102 - First Year Spanish II

    4 credits
    Active communication in Spanish. Includes listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, and culture. Prerequisite: SPA 101 . [W]
  
  • SPA 103 - First Year Spanish III

    4 credits
    Active communication in Spanish. Includes listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, and culture. Prerequisite: SPA 102 . [SP]
  
  • SPA 201 - Second Year Spanish I

    4 credits
    Reviews and expands the use of basic vocabulary, structural patterns, indicative tenses and commands from first-year college Spanish. Listen, speak, write, and read in Spanish. SPA 103  or instructor permission required. [F]
  
  • SPA 202 - Second Year Spanish II

    4 credits
    Practice and expand vocabulary and structures. Emphasizes subjunctive tenses to express personal feelings, doubts, and opinions in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 201  or instructor permission. [W]
  
  • SPA 203 - Second Year Spanish III

    4 credits
    Practice and expand vocabulary and subjunctive patterns. Listen, speak, read, write, and begin to sense the culture in the idiom. Prerequisite: SPA 202  or instructor permission. [SP]
  
  • SPA 298 - Independent Study: Spanish

    3 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of SPA not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in SPA. [As Announced]
  
  • SPA 299 - Special Studies: Spanish

    3 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of SPA not usually covered in depth in other SPA courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in SPA. [As Announced]

Speech

  
  • SPE 111 - Fundamentals of Speech

    3 credits
    Prepare and present original speeches with emphasis on organization and outlining. Present informative, persuasive, and other types of speeches. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [SU, F, W, SP]
  
  • SPE 130 - Business & Professional Speech

    3 credits
    Communication as it relates to business and professional settings. Readings and discussions focus on the climate and settings, philosophies and practices of organizational communication, and use of visual aids in briefings and presentations. [As Announced]
  
  • SPE 140 - Intro to Intercultural Communication

    3 credits
    Explores the nature and impact of different cultures on communication. Includes interactive relationship forms as the basis for global understanding in the classroom, business, or travel. Focuses on processing messages with accelerating changes in political, economic, and immigration patterns through individual cultural perceptions. Promotes understanding and communication with people of different cultures. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]
  
  • SPE 198 - Independent Study: Speech Communication

    3 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of SPE not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in SPE. [As Announced]
  
  • SPE 199 - Special Studies: Speech Communication

    3 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of SPE not usually covered in depth in other SPE courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in SPE. [As Announced]
  
  • SPE 215 - Small Group Communication: Process & Theory

    3 credits
    Problem solving aspects of small group activities. Includes process and task, leadership, verbal and non-verbal messages, norms and roles, conflict reduction, and decision making in the small group. Focuses on theory and practice. Prerequisite: SPE 111  or instructor approval. [W]
  
  • SPE 228 - Rhetoric of the Media

    3 credits
    Explores the symbiotic relationship of the mass media to society from a rhetorical perspective. Investigation into the technological advancements in mass communications, and their subsequent effect on public discourse and the individual in society. Prerequisite: WRI 121  or instructor approval. [SP]
  
  • SPE 298 - Independent Study: Speech Communication

    3 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of SPE not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in SPE. [As Announced]
  
  • SPE 299 - Special Studies: Speech Communication

    3 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of SPE not usually covered in depth in other SPE courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in SPE. [As Announced]

Work Experience

  
  • TEX 280 - Coop Wk Exp: Seminar

    1 credit
    Introduces students to the selection processes and procedures necessary to gain successful employment. Topics covered include: Job search techniques, networking, resumes, cover letters, thank you letters, and interview techniques. Prerequisite: Final term certificate program or sophomore standing. Prerequisite to other 280 courses. [SU, F, W, SP]

Welding

  
  • WLD 101 - Welding Processes & Applications

    3 credits
    Introduction to welding covers flat and horizontal positions with oxygen-acetylene welding (OAW), stick (SMAW), Mig (GMAW) on mild steel, Tig (GTAW) on aluminum, safety, setting up and shutdown. [F, W, SP]
  
  • WLD 102 - Blueprint Reading

    3 credits
    Covers the language of blueprints including lines, views, dimensioning, print organization, welding symbols, and structural shapes. [F]
  
  • WLD 114 - Shielded Metal Arc Weld: Mild Steel I

    3 credits
    Develops knowledge and manipulative skills in the use of E7018 mild steel electrodes when performing various welds in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions. Prerequisite: WLD 101 . [W & As Announced]
  
  • WLD 115 - Shielded Metal Arc Weld: Mild Steel II

    3 credits
    Develop intermediate and advanced skills in shielded metal arc welding for success in the metal fabrication industry. Includes preparation of joints for proper setup and design using 1/4 inch and thicker mild steel. Prerequisite: WLD 114 . [As Announced]
  
  • WLD 131 - Gas Metal Arc Welding

    3 credits
    Develops knowledge and manipulative skills welding with solid wire on ferrous and non-ferrous materials using short arc in all four positions and spray arc in the flat and horizontal positions. Prerequisite: WLD 101 . [W & As Announced]
  
  • WLD 198 - Independent Study: Welding

    3 credits
    Advanced individualized study in the area of welding not considered in other welding courses. Includes a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Independent study is offered for variable credit based on the student’s project. Instructor approval is required. Prior study in welding is recommended. [As Announced]
  
  • WLD 199 - Special Studies: Welding

    3 credits
    Covers special topics, activities, or projects in the area of welding not usually covered in depth in other welding courses. Offered for variable credit based on the student’s activities. Instructor approval is required. Recommended: Previous study in welding is recommended. [As Announced]
  
  • WLD 201 - Welding Metallurgy

    3 credits
    Covers basic concepts of metallurgy as related to welding. Includes properties of metals, materials testing, constitution of alloys, the iron carbon diagram, heat treatments of steels, carbon and alloy steels, and the weldability of metals. [F & As Announced]
  
  • WLD 202 - Welding Inspection & Quality Control

    4 credits
    Develops an understanding of the functions of a Quality Assurance program, and requirements to prepare for the American Welding Society CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) examination. Prerequisite: WLD 201  and WLD 102 . [As Announced]
  
  • WLD 221 - Gas Tungsten Arc Weld: Stainless Steel/Alum

    2 credits
    Develops knowledge and manipulative skills while welding common joints in all positions on stainless steel and aluminum with the G.T.A.W. process. Prerequisite: WLD 101 . [As Announced]
  
  • WLD 221L - Gas Tung Arc Weld: Stainless Steel/Alum Lab

    1 credit
    Laboratory activities relating to WLD 221 . Corequisite: WLD 221 . [As Announced]
  
  • WLD 253 - SMAW Cert Practice 3/8” or 1” Mild Steel

    3 credits
    Practice for the American Welding Society Mild Steel Welding Certification tests using SMAW mild steel electrodes in the horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Prerequisite: WLD 114 . [SP & As Announced]
  
  • WLD 261 - Basic Fabrication

    3 credits
    Develops fabrication knowledge and skills in selection and use of layout tools and equipment, to assemble a fabrication project from given specifications. Prerequisite: WLD 102  and WLD 114 . [SP & As Announced]
  
  • WLD 280 - Coop Wk Exp: Welding

    1 credit
    On-the-job (paid or volunteer) experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned through the on-campus program. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Prerequisite: Instructor permission is required. [SU, F, W, SP]
  
  • WLD 298 - Independent Study: Welding

    3 credits
    Advanced individualized study in the area of welding not considered in other courses. Includes a term project and readings approved by the instructor. [As Announced]
  
  • WLD 299 - Special Studies: Welding

    3 credits
    Covers special topics, activities, or projects in the area of welding not usually covered in depth in other welding courses. Special Topics is offered for variable credit based on the student’s activities. Instructor approval is required. Recommended: Previous study in welding is recommended. [As Announced]

Writing

  
  • WRI 095 - Intro to Expository Writing

    3 credits
    Introduces college level skills in writing paragraphs, essays, and reading critically. Students learn to revise for clarity, structural integrity, and correct grammar. Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Writing and Reading placement test scores, or LGS 080  with a grade “C” or better. [SU, F, W, SP]
  
  • WRI 121 - English Composition I

    3 credits
    Develops skills in expository writing with appropriate documentation, analytical reading, and critical thinking. Students compose several essays using a variety of strategies to present evidence in support of a thesis. Prerequisite: Writing and Reading placement test scores, or WRI 095  with a grade “C” or better. [SU, F, W, SP]
  
  • WRI 122 - English Composition II

    3 credits
    Focuses on argument as a means of inquiry, clear and appropriate writing style, and critical reading. Explores ideas and issues through discussion and writing. Students compose analytical and argumentative essays with appropriate documentation. Prerequisite: WRI 121  with a grade “C” or better. [SU, F, W, SP]
  
  • WRI 123 - English Composition III

    3 credits
    Covers research, advanced rhetorical modes and stylistic concerns, including vocabulary, syntax, paraphrasing, summarizing, quoting, and documenting source material using style appropriate to discipline researched. Prerequisite: WRI 122  with a grade “C” or better. [SU, F, W, SP]
  
  • WRI 198 - Independent Study: Writing

    3 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of WRI not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in WRI. [As Announced]
  
  • WRI 199 - Special Studies: Writing

    3 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of WRI not usually covered in depth in other WRI courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in WRI. [As Announced]
  
  • WRI 227 - Technical Writing

    3 credits
    Introduces technical and professional communications. Emphasizes precise use of language and graphics to communicate complex technical and procedural information safely, legally, and ethically. Prerequisite: WRI 122  with a grade “C” or better. [SU, F, W, SP]
  
  • WRI 241 - Creative Writing - Fiction

    3 credits
    Focuses on writing and submitting fiction for class discussion and analysis. Studies established writers for techniques, structures, and styles. Recommended: 100-level reading and writing skills. [SU, F]
  
  • WRI 242 - Creative Writing - Poetry

    3 credits
    Introduces students to the craft of poetry through study of the writing techniques, forms, structures, and styles of established poets, and through the writing and submission of approximately one complete poem per week for class discussion and analysis. Recommended: 100-level reading and writing skills. [W]
  
  • WRI 244 - Creative Writing - Advanced Fiction

    3 credits
    Focuses on continuing to apply the techniques and structures of fiction writing introduced in WRI 241 . Includes writing fiction, having work critiqued by instructor and peers, and critiquing that of others in a workshop setting. Prerequisite: WRI 241  or instructor permission. [SU, F]
  
  • WRI 245 - Creative Writing - Advanced Poetry

    3 credits
    Extends the introduction to the craft of poetry in WRI 242 . Presents the works of established poets for forms, techniques and styles of poetry as a context for the student’s own production of at least one poem per week for class discussion and analysis. Prerequisite: WRI 242  or instructor permission. [W]
  
  • WRI 246 - Creative Writing - Advanced Editing & Publishing

    3 credits
    Emphasizes development of craft in students’ writing while introducing basics of editing others’ manuscripts and preparing them for publication in a variety of forms, including an annual student literary magazine. Students are required to have instructor permission in addition to or in place of the listed course prerequisites. Prerequisite: WRI 241  or WRI 242  and WRI 244  or WRI 245 . [SP]
  
  • WRI 298 - Independent Study: Writing

    3 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of WRI not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in WRI. [As Announced]
  
  • WRI 299 - Special Studies: Writing

    3 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of WRI not usually covered in depth in other WRI courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in WRI. [As Announced]
 

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