General Course Descriptions - Houston Community College System

ele 1335 reAl estAte
ConstruCtion
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of the basic principles of design and
construction of real estate properties . This course
meets part of the educational requirements, as
determined by The Texas Real Estate Commission,
to become a licensed inspector .
rele 1338 prinCiples oF reAl
estAte ii
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Overview of licensing as a broker or salesperson .
Includes ethics of practice as a license holder, titles
to and conveyance of real estate, legal descriptions,
deeds, encumbrances and liens, distinctions between
personal and real property, appraisal, finance and
regulations, closing procedures, and real estate
mathematics . Covers at least three hours of classroom
instruction on federal, state, and local laws relating to
housing, discrimination, housing credit discrimination,
and community reinvestment . Fulfills at least 30 of 60
hours of required instruction for salesperson license .
rele 1371 loAn proCessing
prerequisite: department Approval
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of the theoretical and practical framework
necessary to understand the complex field of
mortgage lending with emphasis on loan application,
qualifications, and processing . Also includes the role
of lenders, residential loan appraisals, closing, and
funding the loan . This course emphasizes workforce
training in the areas of loan processing and originating
procedures as determined by the needs of industry .
Accredited: Texas Savings and Loan Department .
rele 1381 CooperAtiVe
eduCAtion - reAl estAte
prerequisite: department Approval
Credit: 3 (1 lecture, 20 lab)
Career related activities encountered in the
student’s area of specialization are offered through
an individualized agreement between the college,
employer, and student . Under supervision of the
college and the employer, the student combines,
classroom learning with work experience . Includes a
lecture component .
rele 1391 speCiAl topiCs in reAl
estAte
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 .
rele 2301 lAW oF AgenCy
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of law of agency including principal-agent and
master-servant relationships, the authority of an agent,
the termination of an agent’s authority, the fiduciary and
other duties of an agent, employment law, deceptive
trade practices, listing or buying procedures, and the
disclosure of an agency . This course is required by The
Texas Real Estate Commission for new salesperson
applicants .
rele 2305 reAl estAte
inspeCtions
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of the different types of building systems
and materials used in the design and construction
of real property . Covers residential construction and
commercial building systems and materials . Includes
different structural building systems with emphasis
on wood-related products, concrete and masonry,
brick, stone, and steel units . This course meets part
of the educational requirements, as determined by
The Texas Real Estate Commission, to become a
licensed inspector .
rele 2307 reAl estAte title And
settleMent
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Examines the procedural aspects required to research
land titles, establish and administer title closings,
escrow, determination of settlement requirements,
and filing . In addition, the lender’s closing instructions,
document review, funding procedures, post closing
audit and file set up will be presented . This course
emphasizes workforce training in the area of closing
and funding procedures as determined by the needs
of industry . Accredited: Texas Savings and Loan
Department .
rele 2311 FundAMentAls
oF MortgAge lending
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of the theoretical and practical framework
necessary to understand the complex field of
mortgage lending with emphasis on loan application,
qualifications, and underwriting . Also includes the
role of lenders, security instruments, residential loan
appraisals, and closing and funding the loan . This
course emphasizes workforce training in the areas
of loan processing and underwriting procedures as
determined by the needs of industry .
rele 2331 reAl estAte BroKerAge
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of law of agency, planning and organization,
operational policies and procedures, recruiting,
selection and training of personnel, records and
control, and real estate firm analysis and expansion
criteria .
rele 2381 CooperAtiVe
eduCAtion - reAl estAte
prerequisite: department Approval
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Career related activities encountered in the student’s
area of specialization are offered through a cooperative
agreement between the college, employer, and
student . Under supervision of the college and the
employer, the student combines, classroom learning
with work experience . Directly related to a technical
discipline, specific learning objectives guide the
student through the paid work experience . This course
may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary .
The student is required to work a minimum of 20 hours
a week and attend a weekly seminar . An approved
project and final report is required .
Course desCriptions
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rnsg 1105 nursing sKills i
prerequisites: rnsg 1251, rnsg 1261,
rnsg 1193, rnsg 2201, rnsg 2262,
rnsg 2213, rnsg 2263, or rnsg 2360
Corequisites: rnsg 1441, rnsg 2360
Credit: 1 (3 lab)
Study of concepts and principles essential for
demonstrating competence in the performance of
nursing procedures . Topics include knowledge,
judgment, skills, and professional values within a
legal/ethical framework .
rnsg 1144 nursing sKills ii
prerequisites: rnsg 1441, rnsg 1105,
rnsg 2360, rnsg 2221 or rnsg 1193,
rnsg 2201, rnsg 2262, rnsg 1251,
rnsg 1261
Corequisites: rnsg 2361,rnsg 1443,
rnsg 2170
Credit: 1 (3 lab)
Study of concepts and principles necessary to
perform intermediate or advanced nursing skills;
and demonstrate competence in the performance
of nursing procedures . Topics include knowledge,
judgment, skills and professional values within a
legal/ethical framework .
rnsg 1163 CliniCAl nursing—
trAnsition
prerequisites: rnsg 1301, Biol 2402,
Biol 2420, psyC 2314, engl 1301
Corequisites: rnsg 1327
Credit: 1 (3 clinical)
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 .
rnsg 1193 speCiAl topiCs in
nursing, pediAtriCs
prerequisites: rnsg 1513, rnsg 1360,
psyC 2314
Corequisites: rnsg 2201, rnsg 2262,
Biol 2420
Credit: 1(1 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 .
rnsg 1251 CAre oF
tHe CHildBeAring FAMily
prerequisites: rnsg 1513, rnsg 1360,
psyC 2314
Corequisite: Biol 2420, rnsg 1261
Credit: 2 (2 lecture)
Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing
care for childbearing families . Topics may include
selected complications . Topics include knowledge
judgment, skills, and professional values within a
legal/ethical framework . This course lends itself to a
blocked approach .