Catalog 2010-2011 - South Texas College

◆DANC 1253SPANISH BALLET ICRT HRS:02 LEC HRS:01 LAB HRS:02This introductory dance (physical activity) course focuseson fundamental knowledge, skills and applicationsof Spanish/Mexican folkloric dance. Students areintroduced to (Mexican) folkloric dance history,terminology, theory, criticism, techniques, individual skills,movement fundamentals, improvisation, choreography,music selection, etc. Emphasis is placed on safety,cognitive and psychomotor skill development, physicalconditioning, reinforcing and integrating the componentsof fitness/wellness, and exploring associated educationalresources. Promoting the activity (discipline) as anenjoyable, practical and viable life-long fitness orrecreational endeavor is stressed.Prerequisite: None.◆DANC 2303DANCE APPRECIATIONCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:00This course focuses on an introduction to the theoryof Western dance performance forms, includingballet, modern dance, jazz, post-modern dance, andSpanish Folkloric dance. Emphasis is placed on howto understand, enjoy, and appreciate the complexitiesof dance terminology, history, evolution, symbolism,and cultural applications, as pertaining to the variousforms of dance.Prerequisite: Completion of READ 0080 or equivalent.DIESELTECHNOLOGYDEMR 1229PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCECRT HRS:02 LEC HRS:01 LAB HRS:02This is an introductory course designed to providethe student with basic knowledge of proper servicingpractices. Content includes record keeping and conditionof major systems.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in DEMR1401.DEMR 1230STEERING & SUSPENSION ICRT HRS:02 LEC HRS:01 LAB HRS:04This course is a study of design, function, maintenance,and repair of steering and suspension systems.Emphasis is on troubleshooting and repair of failedcomponents.Prerequisite: DEMR 1401.DEMR 1266CAPSTONE: PRACTICUMCRT HRS:02 LEC HRS:00OFF CAMPUS LAB HRS:20This course provides practical, general workplace trainingsupported by an individualized learning plan developedby the employer, college, and the student.Prerequisite: Permission from the department.DEMR 1303BASIC DRIVING SKILLSCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:04This course is an introduction to the use of a Class8 combination vehicle. Emphasis will be placed onpreparation to obtain a Texas Commercial DriversLicense (CDL).Prerequisite: DEMR 1401.DEMR 1401DIESEL SHOP SAFETY AND PROCEDURESCRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:04This course is a study of diesel shop safety, rules, basicshop tools, and test equipment.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in READ0080 or equivalent.DEMR 1405BASIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSCRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:06This course is an introduction to the basic principles ofelectrical systems of diesel powered equipment withemphasis on starters, alternators, and batteries.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in DEMR1401, and completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH0080 or equivalent.DEMR 1410DIESEL ENGINE TESTING AND REPAIR ICRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:06This course is an introduction to testing and repairingdiesel engines including related systems specializedtools.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in DEMR1401.DEMR 1416BASIC HYDRAULICSCRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:06This course covers the fundamentals of hydraulicsincluding components and related systems.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in DEMR1401.DEMR 1417BASIC BRAKE SYSTEMSCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:06This course is an introduction to the basic principles ofbrake systems of diesel powered equipment. Emphasisis placed on maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.Prerequisite: DEMR 1401.DEMR 1435AUTOMATIC POWER SHIFT AND HYDROSTATICTRANSMISSIONS ICRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:06This course is a study of the operation, maintenance, andrepair of automatic power shift hydrostatic transmission.Prerequisite: DEMR 1401 and DEMR 1442.DEMR 1442POWER TRAIN APPLICATIONS ICRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:06This course provides in-depth coverage of the mechanicsand theory of power trains. Emphasis is placed ondisassembly, inspection, and repair of power traincomponents.Prerequisite: DEMR 1401.DEMR 2432ELECTRONIC CONTROLSCRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:06This course covers advanced skills in diagnostic andprogramming techniques of electronic control systems.Prerequisite: DEMR 1410, DEMR 1401, and DEMR 1405.DRAMA◆DRAM 1120THEATER PRACTICUM ICRT HRS:01 LEC HRS:00 LAB HRS:03This course is a practicum in theater with an emphasison technique and procedures with experience gained inplay productions.Prerequisite: None.◆DRAM 1121THEATER PRACTICUM IICRT HRS:01 LEC HRS:00 LAB HRS:03This course is a practicum in theater with an emphasison technique and procedures with experience gained inplay productions.Prerequisite: None.252 Course Descriptions