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EMSA 3341 - EMS Risk Management and Safety 3.0 - 3.0
This course introduces the student to the risk management principles of an EMS agency. Students will focus on safety from the perspective of the field provider. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 3342 - EMS Communications Management 3.0 - 3.0
This is an upper-level baccalaureate course for students interested in the management of an EMS Communications system. This course introduces the EMS professional to the communications systems and methodologies available to governmental and private EMS providers. Students explore issues in EMS Communications technology, software, data management, and physical plant considerations. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 3343 - Finance of EMS Systems 3.0 - 3.0
This is an upper-level baccalaureate course for students interested in the practice and principles of emergency medical services systems finance and budget and the processes that contribute to assets and liabilities of an Emergency Medical Service System. This course introduces the EMS professional to topics to include but not limited to: budgeting, auditing, billing, risk financing, and internal auditing. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 3344 - Management of Emergency Medical Services 3.0 - 3.0
This is an upper-level baccalaureate course for students interested in the practice and principles of emergency medical services systems management and the processes that contribute to the effectiveness of day-to-day operations within an EMS organization. This course introduces the EMS professional to topics that include: government structure, strategic planning, injury prevention, risk management and safety, customer service, human resources management, financial management, fleet management, career development, quality management, data collection and research, labor relations and special operations. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 3346 - Legal, Political, and Regulatory Environment of EMS 3.0 - 3.0
This is an upper-level baccalaureate course for students interested in the field of legal, political, and regulatory environment of EMS. This course introduces the EMS professional to the legal aspects of Emergency Medical Services. Students explore issues in malpractice, consent, and refusal of treatment, OSHA, employment issues, and risk management. EMS students gain insights into the legal liabilities in Emergency Medical Services. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 3357 - Fire Dynamics 3.0 - 3.0
This course examines the underlying principles involved in structural fire protection systems and building furnishings, as well as fire protection systems, including water-based fire suppressions systems, fire alarm and detection systems, special hazard suppression systems, and smoke management systems. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 3363 - Fire Related Human Behavior 3.0 - 3.0
This course presents a study of human behavior in fire and other emergency situations. Students will examine current and past research on human behavior, systems models, life safety education, and building design to determine the interactions of these areas in emergency situations. Students will develop an understanding of a best-practice building life safety system as one that combines knowledge in the areas of psychology and sociology, joined with engineering and education to produce the best possible outcomes in terms of human survivability in an emergency. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 3385 - Fire Investigation and Analysis 3.0 - 3.0
This course examines the technical, investigative, legal, and social aspects of arson, including principles of incendiary fire analysis and detection, environmental and psychological factors of arson, legal considerations, intervention, and mitigation strategies. This course prepares the student to recognize and apply best practices in the investigation of fires, conduct the origin and cause determination procedures and practices necessary to ascertain if the fire was accidental or incendiary, prepare the investigative reports necessary to document such analysis, and apply the findings and knowledge acquired through such efforts to reduce the consequence of both accidental and intentional fires. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 3392 - Fire Service Ethics 3.0 - 3.0
This course examines the basic principles of ethics as related to fire service operations and management with special attention given to current issues in the fire service. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 3395 - Fire Protection Structures and Systems Design 3.0 - 3.0
This course examines the underlying principles involved in structural fire protection systems and building furnishings, as well as fire protection systems including water-based fire suppression systems, fire alarm and detection systems, special hazard suppression systems, and smoke management systems. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 4310 - Fire and Emergency Services Administration 3.0 - 3.0
This course is designed to be a progressive primer for students who want more knowledge about fire and emergency services administration. The course demonstrates the importance of the following skills that are necessary to manage and lead a fire and emergency services department through the challenges and changes of the 21st century: Persuasion and influence, accountable budgeting, anticipation of challenges and the need for change, and using specific management tools for analyzing and solving problems. A central part of the course focuses on how the leadership of a fire and emergency services department develops internal and external cooperation to create a coordinated approach to achieving the departments mission. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 4312 - FIRE RESEARCH 3.0 - 3.0
This course examines the basic principles of research and methodology for analyzing current fire-related research. The course also provides a framework for conducting and evaluating independent research in the following areas: fire dynamics, fire test standards and codes, fire safety, fire modeling, structural fire safety, life safety, firefighter health and safety, automatic detection and suppression, transportation fire hazards, risk analysis and loss control, fire service applied research, and new trends in fire-related research. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 4345 - EMS Public Information and Community Relations 3.0 - 3.0
This is an upper-level baccalaureate course for students interested in public information and community relations in EMS. This course introduces the EMS professional to benefits of community information and community relations. Students explore issues in marketing, crafting the message, identifying the audience, developing programs, and creating press releases. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 4347 - EMS Quality Management 3.0 - 3.0
This core course provides students with quality management practices within the field of EMS. This will include exploring quality, evaluating its history, maintaining quality, technologies for keeping quality management records, legal considerations, and generating EMS quality management culture. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 4351 - Management of Transport Services 3.0 - 3.0
This course provides an overview of the application of management principles to the provision of transport services. It includes an analysis of the economic, geographic, temporal, and clinical characteristics of ambulance demand, the key processes for providing transport services, and an evaluation of industry best practices. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 4365 - Analytical Approaches to Public Fire Protection 3.0 - 3.0
This course examines the tools and techniques of rational decision-making in fire and emergency services agencies, including data collection, statistics, probability, decision analysis, utility modeling, resource allocation, and cost-benefit analysis. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 4374 - Managerial Issues in Hazardous Materials 3.0 - 3.0
This course presents current issues in management of a department-wide hazardous materials program. It includes issues that are pertinent to officers and managers in public safety departments, including regulations and requirements for hazardous materials (hazmat) preparedness, response, storage, transportation, handling and use, and the emergency response to terrorism threat/incident. Subjects covered include State, local and Federal emergency response planning, personnel and training, and operational considerations, such as determining strategic goals and tactical objectives. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 4387 - Analytical Approaches to EMS 3.0 - 3.0
This is an upper-level baccalaureate course for students interested in the practice and principles of emergency medical services systems management and the processes that contribute to the effectiveness of day-to-day operations within an EMS organization. This course introduces the EMS professional to topics that include: introduction and purpose of analysis; analysis in parallel professions; problem identification; foundational analysis; data collection; financial analysis; cost-benefit analysis; policy and impact analysis; and project development. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 4397 - Foundations of EMS Systems 3.0 - 3.0
An overview of the design and operation of EMS systems, delivery of services, and the echelons of care. The history of EMS, the interface of public and private organizations, and review of the various personnel who comprise these systems will be examined in relation to their impact on the health care delivery system. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 4398 - Community Risk Reduction in EMS 3.0 - 3.0
This is an upper-level baccalaureate course for students interested in public information and community relations in EMS. This course introduces the EMS professional to benefits of community information and community relations. Students explore issues in marketing, crafting the message, identifying the audience, developing programs, and creating press releases. Prerequisite(s): none.
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EMSA 5300 - Emergency Preparedness and Planning 3.0 - 3.0
3 hours. Planning and training for hazards and disaster management at the organizational level; review of public education and preparedness efforts at community level, review of applicable research on disaster planning will be explored.
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EMSA 5310 - Emergency Preparedness and Geographic Information Systems 3.0 - 3.0
3 hours (3;0;0). Planning and training for hazards and disaster management at the organizational level; review of public education and preparedness efforts at community level, review of applicable research on disaster planning will be explored. Course Typically Offered: Fall.
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English - Undergraduate |
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ENGL 1313 - Computer Assisted College Writing I 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: ENGL 1301
1313 (1301). 3 hours. Writing as a means of critical thinking, with emphasis on the process of perfecting the essay through the writing of several drafts in the English computer classroom. No computer experience required.
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ENGL 1323 - Computer Assisted College Writing II 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: ENGL 1302
1323 (1302). 3 hours. Study of the relationship between writing and research. Emphasis on the process of perfecting the essay through the writing of several drafts in the freshman computer laboratory. Continuation of ENGL 1313. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1313 or equivalent.
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ENGL 2100 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: ENGL 2307
2100 (2307). 3 hours. Writings will include original works in each genre. Readings will cover a wide and diverse group of examples.
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ENGL 2210 - Survey of World Literatures from Antiquity to 1700 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: ENGL 2332
2210 (2332). 3 hours. Comparative and critical reading skills from a global perspective, tracing significant literary themes, text, movements, and genres across a wide range of world literatures and cultures from Antiquity to the 1700. Prerequisite(s): Three semester hours of freshman-level English or equivalent credit.
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ENGL 2220 - Survey of World Literatures from 1700 to the Present 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: ENGL 2333
2220 (2333). 3 hours. Comparative and critical reading skills from a global perspective, tracing significant literary themes, text, movements, and genres across a wide range of world literatures and cultures from 1700 to the present. Prerequisite(s): Three semester hours of freshman-level English or equivalent credit.
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ENGL 2321 - British Literature 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: ENGL 2321
2321 (2321). 3 hours. Critical survey of British literature and culture through the study of major authors’ works from the Anglo-Saxon era to present. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of freshman-level English (1313 or 1323) or equivalent credit.
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ENGL 2326 - American Literature 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: ENGL 2326
2326 (2326). 3 hours. Critical survey of American literature and culture through study of representative works of major authors from different periods of American history from the colonial time to the end of the twentieth century. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of freshman-level English (1313 or 1323) or equivalent credit.
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ENGL 2341 - Forms of Literature 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: ENGL 2341
2341 (2341). 3 hours. Designed to introduce students to close readings of literature, including poetry, drama, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Students will learn and practice the skills of close reading, thorough discussion and analytical writing about literature. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of freshman-level English (1313 or 1323) or equivalent credit.
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ENGL 2342 - Diversity in Literature 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: ENGL 2342
2342 (2342). 3 hours. An introduction to the literatures of various minority groups, defined by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and/or physical condition. Topics, texts, and approaches will vary. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of freshman-level English (1313 or 1323) or equivalent credit.
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ENGL 2500 - Introduction to Literary Analysis and Interpretation Skills 3.0 - 3.0
2500. 3 hours. Prepares majors to understand literature and to articulate their understanding in essays supported by carefully analyzed evidence from assigned works. Covers basic critical vocabulary, the major literary genres (poetry, drama, fiction), and the conventions that govern these genres. Students learn to evaluate multiple interpretations of a text. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of freshman composition.
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ENGL 2900 - Special Problems 1.0 - 3.0
2900. 1-3 hours each.
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ENGL 3640 - Literature and Mental Illness 3.0 - 3.0
3340. 3 hours. Study of literary representations of mental illness. A multidisciplinary approach to critical intersections between literature and psychology, mental illness, and treatment. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1323 and PSYC 1100.
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ENGL 3850 - The Literature of Texas and the Southwest 3.0 - 3.0
3850. 3 hours. Study of the poetry, prose and drama of Texas and the Southwest and their relation to the cultural history of the region.
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ENGL 3912 - Topics in American Literature 3.0 - 3.0
3912. 3 hours. Consideration of genres, themes, movements, authors and their relationship to the cultural contexts of the age.
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ENGL 3921 - African-American Literature 3.0 - 3.0
3921. 3 hours. Study of the cultural and historical specificity of African-American literature. Comparison of that literature to canonical texts and trends, or examination of that literature as a counter discourse to dominative theories.
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ENGL 3923 - American Jewish Writers 3.0 - 3.0
3923. 3 hours. Study of the cultural and historical specificity of American Jewish literature. Comparison of that literature to canonical texts and trends, or examination of that literature as a counter discourse to dominative theories.
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ENGL 4160 - Advanced Expository Writing 3.0-3.0
4160. Advanced Expository Writing. 3 hours. Tutorial course in logical and rhetorical principles; practice in writing effective exposition; analyzing and criticizing models.
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ENGL 4400 - American Fiction 3.0 - 3.0
4400. 3 hours. Reading and analysis of American novels and short stories by Hawthorne, Melville, Twain, James, Faulkner, Hemingway, Welty and others.
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ENGL 4470 - British Drama 3.0 - 3.0
4470. 3 hours. May be offered as a survey from the origins into the 20th century or as a study of any of the major periods in the survey: medieval, Renaissance, Restoration and modern. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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ENGL 4480 - American Drama 3.0 - 3.0
4480. 3 hours. Offered as a historical survey of American drama or as a study of major authors and schools. Authors may include O’Neill, Miller, Williams, Hansberry, Albee. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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ENGL 4500 - British Fiction 3.0 - 3.0
4500. 3 hours. Reading and analysis of British novels and short stories by Defoe, Austen, Fielding, Dickens, Lawrence, Burgess, Hardy and others.
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ENGL 4760 - Specialized Expository Writing 3.0 - 3.0
4760. 3 hours. The application of rhetorical, analytical and organizational principles to the writing of expository prose in specialized areas of study.
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ENGL 4900 - Special Problems 1.0 - 3.0
4900. 1-3 hours each.
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Finance - Undergraduate |
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FINA 2900 - Special Problems 1.0 - 3.0
2900. 1-3 hours each.
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FINA 3770 - Finance 3.0 - 3.0
3770. 3 hours. Overview of money and the banking system; interest and present value calculations; financial information; analysis and financial decision making; security markets. Prerequisite(s): Completion of pre-business requirements, including ACCT 2010 and 2020 or equivalent with grades of C or better.
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FINA 4200 - Investments 3.0 - 3.0
4200. 3 hours. First course for the individual investor. Idea of investment value; necessary prerequisites for an investment program; policies; economic and industry factors; introduction to security analysis and valuation; operation of security markets; security laws. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770 with C or better.
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FINA 4210 - Introduction to Derivatives 3.0 - 3.0
4210. 3 hours. Review of markets; determinants of interest rates and bond prices; forecasting of stock prices, including technical, psychological, cyclical and monetary indicators; trading strategy and tactics; market imperfections; options; futures markets; portfolio theory; and other relevant topics. Prerequisite(s): FINA 4200 with a grade of C or better or consent of department.
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FINA 4300 - Financial Statement Analysis and Liquidity Management 3.0 - 3.0
4300. 3 hours. The analysis and interpretation of financial statements. Analyzing issues related to corporate liquidity. Problems and solutions related to the management of short-term assets and liabilities. Effective financial statement evaluation from the perspective of managers, investors, and creditors. Proforma statement development for effective financial management. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770 with a grade of C or better.
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FINA 4310 - Valuation and Financial Decisions 3.0 - 3.0
4310. 3 hours. This course develops a conceptual valuation framework for investment, capital structure and dividend decisions. Each is examined for its impact on the risk return characteristics of the firm. In addition, long-term financing decisions are discussed. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770 with a grade of C or better.
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FINA 4320 - Financial Statement Analysis & Financing Decisions 3.0 - 3.0
The analysis and interpretation of financial statements to aid in understanding short-term liquidity needs and long-term capital need. This course Involves managing growth, raising equity or debt financing, making investment decisions and designing an optimal capital structure. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770 with a grade of C or better.
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FINA 4340 - Financial Planning for Professionals 3.0 - 3.0
3 hours. Financial planning from a professional perspective; advising individuals, families, and small businesses in achieving their financial goals. Tools and topics include financial analysis, budgeting, credit management, time value of money, investment strategies, income taxes, risk management, retirement and estate planning. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770 with a C or better.
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FINA 4350 - Insurance and Estate Planning 3.0 - 3.0
3 hours. Insurance and estate planning for individuals, families, and small businesses; applies risk management principles to evaluate various insurance products, including life, disability, long term care, health, homeowners, auto, and liability; estate planning process, tools, and considerations. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770 with a C or better.
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FINA 4360 - Retirement Planning 3.0 - 3.0
3 hours. Overview of retirement planning basics: qualified and nonqualified plans, Social Security provisions, government healthcare plans and employee benefits; Focus on both quantitative (i.e. calculating retirement needs and plan limits) and qualitative (i.e. retirement age decisions and income management). Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770 with a C or better.
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FINA 4370 - Financial Planning Capstone 3.0 - 3.0
3 hours. Overview of all areas in the financial planning process: data gathering, approaches to financial planning, analysis of financial statements, and client presentation. Case analysis, ethics and professional conduct, and use of financial planning software, Microsoft Excel, and advanced financial calculators. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770, FINA 4350 and FINA 4360 all with a C or better Corequisite(s): note FINA 4350 and FINA 4360 may be taken concurrently.
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FINA 4400 - Financial Markets and Institutions 3.0 - 3.0
4400. 3 hours. Studies in the operations, mechanics and structure of the U.S. financial system. Topics include commercial banking, non-bank financial institutions, money and capital markets, the impact of monetary policy on financial institutions and markets, and an introduction to the international financial system. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770 with a grade of C or better.
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FINA 4410 - Advanced Topics in Financial Institutions and Markets 3.0 - 3.0
4410. 3 hours. May include topics such as application of the theroy of finance to the management of financial institutions, analysis of fixed income securities including valuation of embedded options, study of international financial markets, or other topics selected by the instructor. Prerequisite(s): FINA 4400.
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FINA 4500 - International Finance 3.0 - 3.0
3 hours. International and regional financial institutions and arrangements; balance of payments, theory, adjustments and impact on world trade; role of commercial and central banks in financing international flow; financing exports and imports; the instruments and markets of foreign exchange; determination of exchange rates. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770 with a grade of C or better.
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FINA 4800 - Internship 3.0 - 3.0
4800. 3 hours. Supervised work in a job relative to student’s career objective. Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the employer’s requirements and have consent of the department chair. Pass/no pass only.
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FINA 4900 - Special Problems 1.0 - 3.0
4900. 1-3 hours each.
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Fire Safety - Undergraduate |
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FIRE 3300 - Community Risk Reduction for Fire and Emergency Services 3.0-3.0
3300. 3 hours. Theoretical examination and practical application of community risk reduction. This course places a special emphasis on understanding ethical, sociological, political, and legal components of community risk reduction, and methodology for development and implementation of comprehensive risk reduction plans.
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FIRE 3400 - Legal Foundations for Fire Protection 3.0-3.0
3400. 3 hours. The examination of the legal aspects of fire service within the American court system with a primary emphasis on political and social implications of legal issues. This course includes a review of the legal system and coverage of employment, personal, administrative, operational, and code of service with regard to fire service.
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FIRE 3700 - Fire Prevention Organization and Management 3.0-3.0
3700. 3 hours. The examination of the factors that shape fire risk and the tools for fire prevention, including risk reduction education, fire investigation, research, master planning and various types of influences and strategies. A primary focus is placed on fire codes and standards and inspection and plans review.
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FIRE 4400 - Fire and Emergency Services Administration 3.0-3.0
4400. 3 hours. The study of principles and practices of administration and their application to fire and emergency service departments. A central focus is on leadership of a fire and emergency service department and the development of internal and external partnerships. A special emphasis is placed on the challenges and application of contemporary emergency administration.
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Geography - Undergraduate |
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GEOG 1170 - Culture, Environment and Society 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: GEOG 1302
1170 (1302). 3 hours. Exploration of the dynamic relations between culture and environment addressing ethnic diversity and conflict, development and underdevelopment, settlement patterns, movement of commodities and people (including refugees), and environmental degradation.
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GEOG 1200 - Global Societies 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: GEOG 1303
1200 (1303). 3 hours. Geographical characteristics, major problems and role of major world regions; emphasis on Central and South America, Africa, Middle East and Asia.
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GEOG 1710 - Earth Science 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: GEOL 1401
1710 (GEOL 1401). 3 hours. (3;2) Principles and processes of physical geography. Introduction to mapping, weather and climate, soil and vegetation, and landforms of rivers, coasts and deserts.
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GEOG 2110 - Foundations of Geographic Research 3.0 - 3.0
2110. 3 hours. Introduction to research for entry-level geography majors. Journal articles are examined in detail with reference to exploring research design and implementation. Students also develop an area of research interest, choose a specific topic, and formulate research questions from which hypotheses are developed. Culminates in the development of a research plan and prospectus for a topical research question.
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GEOG 2900 - Special Problems 1.0 - 3.0
2900. 1-3 hours. Individual readings and laboratory research projects in geology, earth and regional sciences.
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GEOG 3190 - Statistical Research Methods in Geography 3.0 - 3.0
3190. 3 hours. Application of statistical techniques and mathematical models to spatial analysis, including both point and areal patterns. Examples drawn from both earth and regional science. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1680 and GEOG 2110, or consent of department.
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GEOG 3300 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3.0-3.0
3300. 3 hours. An introduction to quantitative and qualitative GIS and digital mapping techniques. Students will learn how to acquire, evaluate and create geospatial data and the foundations of geospatial analysis. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1580 or equivalent.
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GEOG 3300 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3.0 - 3.0
3300. 3 hours. An introduction to quantitative and qualitative GIS and digital mapping techniques. Students will learn how to acquire, evaluate and create geospatial data and the foundations of geospatial analysis. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1580 or equivalent.
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GEOG 4050 - Cartography and Graphics 3.0 - 3.0
4050. 3 hours. (1;2) Construction and interpretation of topographic maps; thematic mapping of geographically referenced data; field mapping and surveying techniques; introduction to global positioning systems and computer cartography.
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GEOG 4060 - Applied GIS: Map Info Professional 3.0 - 3.0
4060. 3 hours. (1;2) An introduction to conceptual and practical aspects of geographic information systems. Emphasis on applications, using soci-demographic and business examples. Topics include: importing and mapping census data, creating and editing map attribute databases, geocoding, buffering, aggregating data, thematic maps and applications.
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GEOG 4520 - Intermediate Geographic Information Systems 3.0 - 3.0
4520. 3 hours (1;2) Step-by-step approach to spatial data integration and analysis, and cartographic presentation. Topics include data models and structures, map algebra, surface analysis, three-dimensional rendering, network analysis, sharing and distributing maps, and design and implementation of a GIS project in an area pertinent to the student’s interests. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2110 and GEOG 3300 (with a grade of C or better), or consent of department.
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GEOG 4550 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems 3.0 - 3.0
4550. 3 hours (1;2). Advanced spatial analysis through the use of specialized software and the design and development of spatial databases and applications. The course includes project planning, database development, data manipulation and analysis, model building, internet mapping, and other advanced topics in spatial analysis. Students gain advanced application skills through laboratory exercises and implementation of a GIS project in an area pertinent to the student’s interests. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 4520 (with a grade of C or better), or consent of department.
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GEOG 4560 - Introduction to GIS Programming 3.0 - 3.0
4560. 3 hours (1;2). Modern GIS embraces the concept of open systems, which means GIS software can be customized to fit specific requirements of individual implementation environments. To meet the high demand of this kind, this course introduces basic concepts and skills of object-oriented programming and GIS customization. Students gain programming skills in accessing maps, data layers, features, and geometric objects through laboratory exercises.
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GEOG 4570 - Special Topics in GIS 3.0 - 3.0
4570. 3 hours (2;1). Current topics and techniques in Geographic Information Systems to complement core coursework. Examples include multiuser geospatial data management, web-based map delivery, GIS programming, spatial statistics, applications for specific careers fields, and other topics. Course content reflects recent trends in GIS research and the job market. Topics vary by semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
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GEOG 4580 - GIS In Health 3.0 - 3.0
4580. 3 hours. Spatial analysis, geographic information system (GIS) and computational methods for public health applications including disease mapping, disease clustering and exposure modeling. Location-allocation methods for measuring access to health care services wil also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2110 and GEOG 3190, or consent of department.
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Geology - Undergraduate |
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GEOL 1445 - Introduction to Oceanography 4.0 - 4.0
TCCNS Number: GEOL 1445
4 hours. An introduction to chemical oceanography, physical oceanography, geological oceanography and biological oceanography. Students will learn about interrelationships between these aspects of the ocean, and how these interrelationships govern earth processes with an emphasis on critical thinking, scientific processes, environmental issues, and interrelationships among disciplines.
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GEOL 1610 - Introductory Physical Geology 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: GEOL 1403
1610 (1403). 3 hours. (3;2) A systematic introduction to geology; internal and external processes that contribute to the earth’s rock record; includes consideration of minerals, the earth’s interior, volcanoes, mountain building, and terrestrial and oceanic sedimentation.
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Health Education - Undergraduate |
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HLTH 1100 - School and Community Health Problems and Services 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: TECA 1318
1100 (TECA 1318). 3 hours. Introduction to the field of health education and various health services offered by the school and community. Health problems and strategies to improve community health are explored.
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History - Undergraduate |
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HIST 1050 - World Civilization I 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: HIST 2321
1050 (2321). 3 hours. Surveys the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, artistic, and intellectual history of the world from the emergence of human cultures to 1600. This includes cultural regions in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and global interactions over time. Themes include the emergence of societies, the rise of civilizations, the development of political and legal systems, religion and philosophy, economic systems and trans-regional networks of exchange. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.
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HIST 1060 - World Civilization II 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: HIST 2322
1060 (2322). 3 hours. Surveys the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, artistic, and intellectual history of the world from 1600 to present. This includes cultural regions in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include maritime exploration and transoceanic empires, nation/state formation and industrialization, imperialism, global conflicts and resolutions, social and political movements, and global economic integration. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.
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HIST 2301 - Texas History Survey-Core 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: HIST 2301
2301 (2301). 3 hours. General survey of Texas history from Pre-Columbian times to present. Includes the periods of Spanish and Mexican colonization, Revolution and Republic, Civil War and Reconstruction, and the modem era. (This class may not be substituted for HIST 4700 Texas History.)
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HIST 2610 - United States History to 1865 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: HIST 1301
2610 (1301). 3 hours. From colonial origins through the Civil War.
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HIST 2620 - United States History Since 1865 3.0 - 3.0
TCCNS Number: HIST 1302
2620 (1302). 3 hours. From the Civil War to the present.
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HIST 2900 - Special Problems 1.0 - 3.0
2900. 1-3 hours each. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department chair.
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HIST 3150 - Historical and Cultural Development of the Mexican-American Community 3.0 - 3.0
3150. 3 hours. Historical evolution of Mexican-American culture, social structure, family patterns and community organizations, and their effects on education, economic and religious institutions.
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HIST 3310 - The Diverse History of Dallas Leadership 3.0 - 3.0
3310. 3 hours. This course covers the history of Dallas by examining the historical, social, cultural, economic, and political institutions and processes in various periods. It is designed to introduce students to the Dallas population diversities, as well as the diversities of intellectual viewpoints about Dallas. A brief historical examination will introduce the main focus of the course, Dallas leadership during the 1970s and will explore how local decision making evolved to include public, private, and community leadership. Guest speakers and field trips will complement class sessions.
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HIST 3320 - Research Methods for Professional and Public Historians 3.0 - 3.0
3320. 3 hours. This class is designed to give students and interested individuals valuable research skills in public history. Students will learn to use scholarly electronic search engines, oral histories, archives, and government records.
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HIST 3330 - History of American Indians Pre-Columbian to Present 3.0 - 3.0
3330. 3 hours. This course surveys the history of American Indians in North America from pre-Columbian times to the present. Primary goals are to make students aware of the longevity and continuity of human history in North America, to explore how Native peoples have shaped North American history, as well as the Native American perspective. Classes consist ofiectures, assigned readings and discussions of primary source documents and readings. Students will examine American Indian culture through photographs, maps, works of art and films. Prerequisite(s): History Core.
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HIST 3340 - African American History, 1619 to Present 3.0 - 3.0
3340. 3 hours. This class will explore the economic, political, and social contributions of African Americans from 1619 to the present day. Major focusses include important events, people, and trends as well as the antebellum slavery experience, the Reconstruction era, and Jim Crow marginalization. Prerequisite(s): History Core.
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HIST 3350 - North American Environmental History 3.0 - 3.0
3350. 3 hours. Examines the history of human interactions with the natural world in North America from pre-Columbian times to the present. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of BIOL coursework or GEOG 1710; and 3 hours of HIST coursework.
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HIST 4020 - History of Science and Technology Since Newton 3.0 - 3.0
4020. 3 hours. Science and technology from Newton to the present emphasizing the presuppositions of scientific inquiry, the relationship between science and technology, and their impact on society.
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HIST 4030 - Diversity and Decision Making in Dallas 3.0 - 3.0
4030. 3 hours. This course completes the Dallas Studies program. It focuses on decision making processes in the city as well as the roles of diverse communities including African Americans, Latinos, Asians and women in that process. It will explore local decision making at the public, private, and community levels. Guest speakers and field trips will complement class sessions. The culmination of the course will be a presentation by students about their experiences and research while in the Dallas Studies program. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other Dallas Studies required courses.
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HIST 4150 - Mexican Immigration and the Chicano Community 3.0 - 3.0
4150. 3 hours. Introduction to the history of Mexican immigration in the United States, focusing on the dynamic effects immigration has had throughout the 19th and 20th centuries on the formation of the Chicano community. Utilizes lectures, discussion of the readings, films, and speakers to emphasize a variety of themes including labor, politics, nativism, citizenship, demography, gender and culture. Prerequisite(s): HIST 3150 recommended.
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HIST 4155 - Mexican American Autobiography 3.0 - 3.0
4155. 3 hours. Surveys Mexican American autobiographies since the 19th century but emphasizes contemporary works. Themes touching on the economic, political, social, cultural, and gender spheres of life will be examined. The literature covered will be considered within the context of the broader history of Mexican Americans in the 20th century and continuing to the present period.
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HIST 4160 - Chicano Political History: 19th and 20th Century 3.0 - 3.0
4160. 3 hours. Surveys the history of Chicano politics in the U.S. since 1821. Briefly examines antecedents in the colonial era. Comparing the Chicano political experience before and after American sovereignty, the course assesses the continuity of the Chicano political tradition. Emphasizes reading and discussing new literature in the field. Prerequisite(s): HIST 3150 recommended.
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