General Course Descriptions - Houston Community College System

tVB 2486 internsHip–rAdio
And teleVision BroAdCAsting
prerequisite: rtVB 1317 and department
Approval
Credit: 4 (21 lab)
A work-based learning experience that enables the
student to apply specialized occupational theory,
skills and concepts . A learning plan is developed by
the college and the employer .
russ 1300 Beginning russiAn
ConVersAtion i
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An introductory Russian course which emphasizes
listening comprehension and speaking skills . Reading
and writing may be done as reinforcement to oral
communication skills . The course is slower-paced and
less comprehensive than Russian 1411 . This course
is highly recommended for students without previous
experience in the Russian language . It is not open to
students whose first language is Russian . Generally,
does not transfer as foreign language credit, but may
transfer as elective credit .
russ 1310 Beginning russiAn
ConVersAtion ii
prerequisite: russ 1311 or equivalent
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Continuation of RUSS 1311 . Emphasizes oral
communication skills . Generally, does not transfer as
foreign language credit, but may transfer as elective
credit . Students who continue the study of Russian
following this course must take RUSS 1411 .
russ 1411 Beginning
russiAn i
prerequisites: Must be placed into gust
0342 (or higher) in reading and engl
0310/0349 (or higher) in writing.
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
Introduction to Russian language and culture .
Development of basic skills in listening comprehension,
speaking, reading, writing, and cultural awareness .
Course includes vocabulary building, conversation
and grammar . Transfers as foreign language credit .
Core Curriculum Course .
russ 1412 Beginning
russiAn ii
prerequisite: russ 1411 or satisfactory
score on an advanced placement
examination or at least 2 years of high
school russian within the last two years
prerequisites: Must be placed into gust
0342 (or higher) in reading and engl
0310/0349 (or higher) in writing.
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation of russ 1411.
Further development of listening comprehension,
speaking, reading, and writing skills, and cultural
awareness . More advanced grammar . Transfers as
foreign language credit . Core Curriculum Course .
russ 2311 interMediAte
russiAn i
prerequisite: russ 1412 or equivalent
prerequisites: Must be placed into gust
0342 (or higher) in reading and engl
0310/0349 (or higher) in writing.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Further development of listening, speaking, reading
and writing skills and cultural awareness acquired in
Beginning Russian . Study of more complex language
structures . Oral and written practice based on readings
and dialogues . Directed composition . Class conducted
largely in Russian . Core Curriculum Course .
russ 2312 interMediAte
russiAn ii
prerequisite: russ 2311 or equivalent
prerequisites: Must be placed into gust
0342 (or higher) in reading and engl
0310/0349 (or higher) in writing.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Continuation of RUSS 2311 . Oral practice and
compositions based on readings . Class conducted
mainly in Russian . Core Curriculum Course .
sCit 1407 HuMAn AnAtoMy And
pHysiology i
Credit: 4 (4 lecture, 1 lab)
In-depth coverage of the structure and function of the
human body . Topics include cell structure and function;
tissues; body organization; and the integumentary,
skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems .
Emphasis on homeostasis .
sCit 1408 HuMAn AnAtoMy And
pHysiology ii
prerequisite: sCit 1407
Credit: 4 (4 lecture, 1 lab)
A continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I
with in-depth coverage of the structure and function
of the human body . Topics include the digestive,
respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune,
excretory, and reproductive systems . Emphasis on
homeostasis .
sCit 1414 Applied generAl
CHeMistry i
prerequisite or corequisite: MAtH 1314
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
Study of the general concepts of chemistry with an
emphasis on industrial applications . The student
will measure physical properties of matter, perform
chemical calculations, describe atomic and molecular
structure, distinguish periodic relationships of
elements, name and write inorganic formulas, write
equations for chemical reactions, demonstrate
stoichiometric relationships, and demonstrate basic
laboratory skills .
sCit 1415 Applied generAl
CHeMistry ii
prerequisite: sCit 1414
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
A continuation of Applied General Chemistry I with
emphasis on solids, liquids, gases, solutions, energy
changes, reaction rates, and chemical equilibrium .
The student will describe properties of solids, liquids,
gases, and solutions; measure and interpret energy
changes, reaction rates, and chemical equilibrium;
utilize acid/base chemistry and oxidation/reduction
reaction concepts; and demonstrate laboratory
techniques with industrial applications .
Course desCriptions
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sCit 1418 Applied pHysiCs i
prerequisite: MAtH 1314
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
An introduction to physics for students who have limited
backgrounds in science and mathematics . Topics
include motion, solid mechanics and fluid mechanics,
properties of matter, heat, and thermodynamics .
sCit 1543 Applied AnAlytiCAl
CHeMistry
prerequisite: sCit 1414, MAtH 1314 or
department Approval
Credit: 5 (3 lecture, 4 lab)
Instruction in gravimetric and titrimetric analysis
of practical samples by classical and standard
methods . The student will collect and prepare
representative samples, perform gravimetric and
titrimetric procedures, evaluate analytical data
statistically, and prepare appropriate documentation .
sCit 2401 Applied orgAniC
CHeMistry i
prerequisite: sCit 1414 or
department Approval
Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
An overview of the classification, characteristics, and
structure of carbon compounds and an introduction
to basic organic laboratory techniques . The student
will name compounds and write structural formulas;
describe physical properties; write equations for
organic reactions; describe selected industrial
organic chemical sources, uses, and production;
and synthesize, separate, purify, and identify organic
compounds .
sCit 2402 Applied orgAniC
CHeMistry ii
prerequisite: sCit 2401
Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Continuation of Applied Organic Chemistry I with
greater emphasis on reaction mechanisms and
synthetic methods . The student will name compounds
and write structural formulas; describe physical
properties; write organic reaction equations including
multi-step synthesis; describe selected industrial
organic chemical sources, uses, and production;
describe reaction mechanisms; and synthesize,
separate, purify, and identify organic compounds .
sCWK 1391 speCiAl topiCs in
soCiAl WorK
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 .
sCWK 2307 HuMAn BeHAVior
And tHe soCiAl enVironMent
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A basic framework for creating and organizing
knowledge of human behavior and the social
environment . Introduction of social system, life span,
and strength approaches to understanding human
behavior and environmental impact . Emphasis on
the impact of human diversity, discrimination, and
oppression on the individual’s ability to reach or
maintain optimal health and well-being .