General Course Descriptions - Houston Community College System

CpMt 1491 speCiAl topiCs
in CoMputer MAintenAnCe
teCHnology/teCHniCiAn
prerequisite: department Approval
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
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 .
CpMt 2350 industry
CertiFiCAtion prepArAtion
prerequisite: department Approval
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
An overview of the objectives for industry specific
certification exam(s) .
CpMt 2433 CoMputer
integrAtion
prerequisite: CpMt 1411 or
department Approval
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
An advanced course in integration of hardware,
software, and applications . Customization of computer
systems for specific applications in engineering, multimedia,
or data acquisition .
CpMt 2434 netWorK seCurity
prerequisite: itCC 1446 or
department Approval
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
Focus on overall security processes with particular
emphasis on hands-on skills in the following areas:
security policy design and management; security
technologies, products and solutions; firewall and
secure router design, installation, configuration and
maintenance; AAA implementation using routers
and firewalls; VPN implementation using routers
and firewalls .
CpMt 2445 CoMputer systeM
trouBlesHooting
prerequisite: department Approval
Credit: 4 ( 3 lecture, 3 lab)
Principles and practices involved in computer system
troubleshooting techniques and repair procedures
including advanced diagnostic test programs and the
use of specialized test equipment .
CpMt 2449 AdVAnCed CoMputer
netWorKing teCHnology
prerequisite/Corequisite: CpMt 1449 or
department Approval
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
An in-depth study of network technology with emphasis
on network operating systems, network connectivity,
hardware, and software . Mastery of implementation,
troubleshooting, and maintenance of LAN and/or WAN
network environments .
Crij 1301 introduCtion to
CriMinAl justiCe
prerequisite: Must be placed in college
level reading and writing or higher.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
History, philosophy, and ethical considerations of
criminal justice; the nature and impact of crime; and
an overview of the criminal justice system, including
law enforcement and court procedures . Designated
as Criminal Justice Transfer Curriculum .
Crij 1306 tHe Courts And
CriMinAl proCedure
prerequisite: Must be placed in college
level reading and writing or higher.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Study of the judiciary in the American criminal
justice system and the adjudication processes and
procedures . Designated as Criminal Justice Transfer
Curriculum .
Crij 1307 CriMe in AMeriCA
prerequisite: Must be placed in college
level reading and writing or higher.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
American crime problems in historical perspective,
social and public policy factors affecting crime,
impact and crime trends, social characteristics of
specific crimes, and prevention of crime .
Crij 1310 FundAMentAls oF
CriMinAl lAW
prerequisite: Must be placed in college
level reading and writing or higher.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Study of criminal law, its philosophical and historical
development, major definitions and concepts,
classifications and elements of crime, penalties
using Texas statutes as illustrations, and criminal
responsibility . Designated as Criminal Justice Transfer
Curriculum
Crij 1313 juVenile justiCe
systeMs
prerequisite: Must be placed in college
level reading and writing or higher.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of the juvenile justice process to include
specialized juvenile law, role of the juvenile law, role
of the juvenile courts, role of police agencies, role
of correctional agencies, and theories concerning
delinquency .
Crij 2301 CoMMunity resourCes
in CorreCtions
prerequisite: Must be placed in college
level reading and writing or higher.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An introductory study of the role of the community
in corrections; community programs for adults and
juveniles; administration of community programs; legal
issues; future trends in community treatment
Crij 2313 CorreCtionAl systeMs
And prACtiCes
prerequisite: Must be placed in college
level reading and writing or higher.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Corrections in the criminal justice system; organization
of correctional systems; correctional role; institutional
operations; alternatives to institutionalization;
treatment and rehabilitation; current and future issues .
Designated as Criminal Justice Transfer Curriculum .
Crij 2314 CriMinAl
inVestigAtion
prerequisite: Must be placed in college
level reading and writing or higher.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Investigative theory; collection and preservation
of evidence; sources of information; interview and
interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and
trial preparation .
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Crij 2323 legAl AspeCts oF lAW
enForCeMent
prerequisite/Corequisite: Crij 1301; Must
also be placed in college level reading and
writing or higher.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Police authority; responsibilities; constitutional
constraints; laws of arrest, search, and seizure;
police liability . Designated as Criminal Justice
Transfer Curriculum
Crij 2328 poliCe systeMs And
prACtiCes
prerequisite: Must be placed in college
level reading and writing or higher.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
The police profession; organization of law enforcement
systems; the police role; police discretion; ethics;
police-community interaction; current and future
issues . Designated as Criminal Justice Transfer
Curriculum .
Crpt 1311 ConVentionAl
rooF systeMs
prerequisite/Corequisite: Crpt 1329
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 3 lab)
Principles of design and construction of a conventional
roof system incorporating gable, hip, and intersections .
Emphasis given to safe work practices and the
selection, use, and maintenance of tools and
equipment
Crpt 1315 ConVentionAl WAll
systeMs
prerequisite/Corequisite: Crpt 1329
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 3 lab)
Conventional wall systems with emphasis on
wood frame construction . Includes identification of
components; construction of wall systems; safe work
practices; and the selection, use, and maintenance of
tools and equipment .
Crpt 1325 ForMs And
FoundAtions i
prerequisite/Corequisite: Crpt 1329 or
department Approval
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 3 lab)
Construction of basic form and foundation systems
including related safety, tools, equipment, and
building layout . Emphasis on safe work practices
and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools
and equipment .
Crpt 1329 introduCtion to
CArpentry
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 3 lab)
An introduction to the carpentry trade including safety,
tools, equipment, terminology, and methods .
Crpt 1341 ConVentionAl
exterior FinisH systeMs
prerequisite/Corequisite: Crpt 1329
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 3 lab)
Installation of exterior finish systems and components
including the placement and installation of cornice,
windows, doors, siding, and flashing . Emphasis
on safe work practices and the selection, use, and
maintenance of tools and equipment .