General Course Descriptions - Houston Community College System

otHA 2360 CliniCAl - AdVAnCed
prerequisites: All otHA first and second
semester courses
Credit: 3 (18 lab)
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 .
otHA 2361 CliniCAl - AdVAnCed
prerequisite: All otHA first and second
semester courses
Credit: 3 (18 lab)
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 .
pBAd 1321 puBliC
AdMinistrAtion
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An introduction to the organization and management
of the public sector . Topics include intergovernmental
relations, overview of different levels of government
program management, and management of non-profit
agencies .
pBAd 1341 goVernMentAl
AgenCies
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An overview of governmental agencies and their
interrelationships; goals and objectives; and
organizational structure of each agency . Topics include
grants-in-aid, revenue and expenditure patterns, and
global influence on governmental agencies .
pBAd 1392 speCiAl topiCs in
puBliC AdMinistrAtion
prerequisite: department Approval
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
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 .
pBAd 2301 puBliC relAtions For
tHe puBliC seCtor
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Skill development in dealing with the public and the
media for public sector employees, managers, and
public relations specialists . Topics include maintaining
positive public image, relating organizational policies to
the public interest, and conducting public information
programs .
pBAd 2305 puBliC seCtor
MAnAgeMent
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
General principles of public management and
strategies of dealing with internal and external
systems . Topics include planning, decision-making
and leadership models, organizational behavior, and
resource management .
pBAd 2311 puBliC seCtor
superVision
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Skill development in supervisory techniques in
public management . Topics include organizational
structure, motivation, planning, control, delegation,
and leadership . Instructional techniques may include
case studies, role playing, and teamwork .
pBAd 2331 Budgeting
in tHe puBliC seCtor
prerequisite: department Approval
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Examination of revenue-producing activities and
sources of funds; construction and implementation
of budgets; and basic terminology, concepts, and
mechanics as they relate to fiscal factors . Topics
include budget cycle, taxation, bonds, indebtedness,
and fund accounting
pBAd 2335 etHiCs in tHe puBliC
seCtor
prerequisite: department Approval
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Examination of reconciling the practice of public
administration with provisions of law . Topics include
codes of conduct, financial disclosure, conflict of
interest, nepotism, and ethical dilemmas .
pBAd 2339 HuMAn resourCe
MAnAgeMent in tHe puBliC
seCtor
prerequisite:
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Examination of human resource management in the
public sector with an emphasis on civil service, merit
systems, and labor law . Topics include recruiting,
selecting, training, compensating, and appraising
employees .
pBAd 2341 legAl AspeCts
oF puBliC MAnAgeMent
prerequisite: department Approval
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of the organizational structure of the judicial
systems, conducting legal research, and interpreting
legal decisions . Topics include administrative law,
contract law, civil procedures, and the regulatory
process .
pBAd 2347 urBAn plAnning
prerequisite: department Approval
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Examination of urban and regional planning .
Topics include environmental analysis, growth and
redevelopment strategies, planning, zoning, and
subdividing .
pBAd 2364 prACtiCuM (or
Field experienCe) - puBliC
AdMinistrAtion
prerequisite: department Approval
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Practical, general workplace training supported by
an individualized learning plan developed by the
employer, college, and student .
pBAd 2365 prACtiCuM (or
Field experienCe) - puBliC
AdMinistrAtion
prerequisite: department Approval
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Practical, general workplace training supported by
an individualized learning plan developed by the
employer, college, and student .
Course desCriptions
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pBAd 2380 CooperAtiVe
eduCAtion - puBliC
AdMinistrAtion
prerequisite: department Approval
Credit: 3 (1 lecture, 20 lab)
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 .
pBAd 2381 CooperAtiVe
eduCAtion - puBliC
AdMinistrAtion
prerequisite: pBAd 2380
Credit: 3 (1 lecture, 20 lab)
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 .
pFpB 1313 introduCtion to tHe
pluMBing trAde
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Material selection, mathematical calculations
applicable to the plumbing trade, hand and power
tools, and safety practices .
pFpB 1321 pluMBing
MAintenAnCe And repAir
prerequisite/Corequisite: CnBt 1201
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 3 lab)
Instruction in the practices and procedures employed
by a plumber in the usual and unusual service work
in the field of residential plumbing repairs including
public relations .
pHed 1100 jogging
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
The student will learn proper and safe
walking/jogging/running techniques to begin a
cardiovascular training program and will learn
the basic physiological principles for distance
walking/jogging/running . (formerly PHED 1153)
pHed 1101 jeet Kune do
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
Study Bruce Lee’s art of Jun Fan along with the
highly effective martial arts of Thailand, China,Japan
and the Philippines . The student will learn basic selfdefense
and martial art skills needed to make good
decisions regarding dangerousself-defense situations .
(formerly PHED 1154)
pHed 1102 tAi KWAn do-
MArtiAl Arts
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
A traditional martial arts class which focuses on mental
as well as physical development . The student will
learn self-control and defensive techniques . (formerly
PHED 1155)
pHed 1103 golF
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
The student will learn the basic fundamental
skills of golf and become familiar with the
basic rules, tournament play and terminology
involved with beginning golf . Off-campus site .
(formerly PHED 1156)