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EDUC 2350 - The Critically Reflective Teacher
Credits: 2
[Previously offered as: EDUC 201B] Exploration of the role of critically reflective teachers in diverse educational settings. Students demonstrate a commitment to the development and practice of self-directed reflection as applied to teaching and learning. Students explore how reflection-in-action and reflection-on-action guide instructional decision-making. This course includes a 10 hour field component.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2105 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Two lecture hours.
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EDUC 2355 - Theories of Teaching and Learning
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 202] Examines the teaching and learning process in relation to historical, theoretical, philosophical, and social foundations of education. Students develop an awareness of expected developmental progressions and ranges of individual variation within the physical, social, emotional, moral, and cognitive domains. Students learn how to apply instructional strategies that promote learning. This course includes a structured 10 hour field component.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2350 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2360 - Curriculum and Assessment
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 203] Planning effective instruction, designing and analyzing meaningful assessment based on students’ needs and. on district and state standards. Specific strategies focus on differentiating instruction, designing a conceptually based curriculum, and analyzing standards for alignment with curriculum content and outcomes. Students learn how to use assessment data to direct their teaching practices and curriculum development. This course includes a structured 10 hour field component.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2350 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2365 - Effective Teaching
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 204] Covers effective instructional processes, techniques and procedures to help teachers lead their classrooms toward high levels of student success. Students learn practical keys and strategies for increased student motivation and learning in a diverse classroom. The processes of social, emotional, physical and cognitive development from birth through adolescence and their implications for student learning are reviewed. Students examine a variety of classroom management models for understanding classroom behaviors and educational strategies that are effective in helping all students succeed. This course includes a structured 10 hour field component.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2350 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2370 - Reading in the Content Area
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 206S] Exploration of developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate, formal and informal research- based assessments and teaching strategies in the teaching of reading in grades K-8. This course includes a structured 10-hour field component.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2350 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2375 - Technology Integration in the Classroom
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 228]
Students apply knowledge of learning theory to explore how to incorporate educational technology as a classroom tool in the K-12 learning environment. Students will use classroom technology to enhance curriculum development and application to the classroom. Examines the impact of technology on the changing role of the teacher.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2420 - Teaching Reading for the Elementary Classroom
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 206E] An exploration of developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate, formal and informal research- based assessments and teaching strategies in the teaching of reading in grades K-8. This course includes a structured 10-hour field component.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2350 and EDUC 2430 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2430 - Fundamentals of Reading Instruction
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 205] Course Description Prepares students to apply research-based techniques in the development and implementation of a literacy program including phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Students are introduced to a literature-based curriculum and explore developmentally appropriate reading techniques as applied to the reading process. Students explore and understand theory and research on the effective teaching of reading and writing, the components of language and the cognitive characteristics of readers. This course includes a structured 10 hour field component.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2350 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2545 - Exceptionalities and Placement
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 208] Focuses on the meanings and concepts of disabilities that affect learning. Students gain an understanding of each of the exceptionalities and the developmental stages involved in motor, language, social-emotional, sensory and cognitive domains. Students learn components of identification, assessment, educational planning and implementation of instruction for students with disabilities within the context of public schools. This course includes a structured 10-hour field component.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2350 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2550 - Evaluation and IEP
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 209] The screening evaluation, eligibility and re-evaluation process for students with special needs. There is special emphasis on the process of Special Education in the public schools, including referral, assessment, determining eligibility, instructional interventions and evaluation of student progress. Students learn about developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), writing goals and objectives, and the legal mandates for serving students with disabilities. A primary focus of the course is considering Special Education in the context of inclusive schooling. This course includes a structured 10-hour field component.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2350 .
Offered: Summer and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2565 - Reading For Special Learners
Credits: 3
This course provides an understanding of concepts and procedures for teaching reading to students with special needs. Emphasis is placed on formal and informal reading assessments; effective reading practices, research-based reading programs, direct instruction, and differentiated teaching applications. Components of the class include oral language, decoding strategies, phonemic awareness, vocabulary acquisition, fluency, comprehension skills, and writing/literacy skills. The inclusion of students with special needs into general education reading curriculum will also be addressed with a focus on instruction and various forms of assessment.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2350 and EDUC 2430 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2610 - Intercultural Communication for Educators
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 261]
In this course, participants explore the role culture plays in shaping one’s worldview and in dictating how one interacts with others. By examining different cultures, participants develop an articulate understanding of the four facets of culture (Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Awareness) and how they may support or disrupt one’s learning experience. Participants also identify how diversity and multiculturalism have shaped the evolution of the state of New Mexico. Through the exploration of cultural traits, participants develop greater cultural sensitivity and strong intercultural skills. Participants learn how to create a classroom environment that supports intercultural communication, celebrates diversity, and teaches cultural sensitivity.
Offered: Summer.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2615 - Introduction to Bilingual Education
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 220]
A historical overview of bilingual education with a focus on current trends and practices. Special attention is given to programs in New Mexico. Designed for teachers and other education professionals.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2620 - Language Learning and Teaching
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 260]
In this course, participants explore how first and second languages are learned. Through a linguistic lens, participants compare first and second language acquisition traits. In doing so, participants uncover the fundamental principles of language learning, the factors that influence language acquisition, and practical classroom applications of this knowledge. Participants study the evolution of language teaching methodologies, identify effective language teaching strategies and techniques, and determine how to use them in their specific contexts. Additionally, participants direct this knowledge to understand the population of students served in the state of New Mexico and to create a classroom that supports the success of the English Language Learner (ELL).
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2625 - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 262]
In this course, participants focus on the practical classroom applications of second language acquisition theories. Participants explore how each of the four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) develops within second language learners. In addition to examining how receptive and productive skills should be taught, participants acquire a variety of effective teaching strategies they can use in their classrooms. Emphasis is placed on strategies and techniques teachers can use to support every English Language Learner (ELL) in building fluency and accuracy 204 in each of the four skills. Furthermore, participants study English language syntax and acquire strategies to teach the form, meaning, and use of English language grammar. One common thread throughout the course is an attention to strategies that help promote literacy in all of the skills.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2630 - Bilingual Methods
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 222] This course covers the applicability of numerous theories of first and second language acquisition, including the various methods, approaches, techniques, and strategies for teaching. Emphasis is given to utilizing teaching methods that are appropriate to diverse populations of students in diverse classroom settings, sheltered instruction techniques and differentiated instructional practices, and current vocabulary acquisition theories and their practical classroom applications.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2620 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2650 - Connecting Content and Language
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 264] In this course, participants focus on the theories and practical strategies used to encourage second language development in the inclusive, content-area classroom. Special attention is paid to sheltered instructional techniques and differentiating instructional practices. Participants learn how to modify content, context, and procedures to meet the individual needs of non-native English speakers in the English-speaking classroom. Participants explore current vocabulary acquisition theories along with their practical classroom applications. Participants acquire a variety of vocabulary teaching strategies and techniques.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2625 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2998 - Supervised Field Experience
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 214L]
Provides students with the opportunity to analyze, critique and reflect upon their field experience through dialogue with others, and the study of research-based effective instructional strategies. Guided discussions address classroom management, student learning, lesson planning, parent communications, and professional development. Students will engage in applied classroom research to assess and improve upon the efficacy of their instructional practices. Students are observed teaching in the field placement and assessed on the New Mexico Teacher Competencies. This course requires a minimum of 150 hours of field experience and is competency-based.
Permission required.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Six lab hours.
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Electrical |
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ELCT 227 - National Electrical Codes
Credits: 2
Provides students with a basic understanding of the National Electrical Codes and how they apply to renewable energy systems such as photovoltaic electrical generating systems.
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lecture hours.
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Electronics |
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ELEC 111 - Electronic Fundamentals
Credits: 4
Beginning with the atomic nature of electricity, the topics progress through a study of resistors, an introduction to direct current, Ohm’s law, fundamental circuits, networks and component applications. Laboratory exercises help develop skills in constructing circuits from schematic diagrams and in the use of DC power supplies and multimeters. Provides a basic understanding of DC and AC fundamentals of electricity (circuit elements, Kirchhoff and Ohm’s Laws), basic components that make up various energy systems and learn to evaluate electrical systems, as well as their applications in both traditional and sustainable energy systems.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 102 .
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours, two lab hours.
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ELEC 122 - Digital Circuits
Credits: 4
A study of the fundamental concepts and application of digital logic circuits, number systems and Boolean algebra. This course focuses on how basic logic gates, MSI and LSI circuits are used to develop operational digital circuits.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 102 .
Offered: Spring.
Two lecture hours, four lab hours.
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ELEC 201 - Introduction to Smart Grids
Credits: 4
An introduction to the technologies and design strategies associated with the Smart Grid. This course emphasizes the components of the Smart Grid: controls, computers, automation, and new technologies and equipment working together to meet local energy needs. The course teaches students how technologies will work with the electrical grid to respond digitally to our quickly changing electric demand. Students gain experience with Smart Grid monitoring and control technologies in the context of SFCC’s smart grid assets and participate in the analysis and planning of sustainable electrical systems using industry-standard software modeling tools.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 111 and MATH 1220 or MATH 1350 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours, three lab hours.
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SUST 1120 - Introduction to Power Systems
Credits: 4
[Previously offered as: ELEC 151] An introduction to power engineering that covers the design, operation, and management of electric power systems. The course also covers the technical, economic, and environmental considerations of power generation, transmission, distribution, and load in the electricity grid.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 111 and MATH 1220 or MATH 1350 .
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours, two lab hours.
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SUST 1130 - Sustainable Energy Technologies
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENVR 112] Designed to provide students with a basic understanding of sustainability as an environmental and economic concept. The course will describe and analyze current and emerging sustainable-energy technologies. Additionally information about basic skill requirements required to begin working in renewable energy fields are provided.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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SUST 1134 - Introduction to Sustainability Studies
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENVR 111]
This course provides a broad survey of various aspects of sustainability. Students will explore topics such as climate change, renewable energy, water, agriculture, green building, socially responsible business, microlending, environmental justice, smart growth and alternative progress indicators. Students will examine both contemporary challenges to sustainable development and examples of successful sustainability initiatives on local, national, and global levels.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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Emergency Medical Services Institute |
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EMSI 153 - Emergency Medical Responder/First Responder
Credits: 6
An introductory course for personnel who may arrive first at the scene of an accident or emergency. First Responders/Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) are trained to recognize treatment needs and begin treatment of ill and injured patients utilizing specialized equipment. First Responders interface with the larger Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system in their role as care providers. Completion of this course prepares successful students to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) EMR exam and be licensed as New Mexico First Responders.
Corequisite(s): AHAC 151 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lecture hours.
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EMSI 160 - EMT-Basic
Credits: 8
An entry level course that prepares students to respond to and provide care for ill or injured patients. It includes an overview of the human body, basic life support, airway management, trauma, medical and environmental emergencies, medical/legal aspects and other related topics. All students must provide proof of required vaccinations prior to being accepted into the program.
Permission required.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 .
Corequisite(s): EMSI 160L and EMSI 161L .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Eight lecture hours.
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EMSI 160L - EMT-Basic Lab
Credits: 3
This course is designed as the lab component of EMSI 160. It provides lab experience and practice in basic emergency medical procedures.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 160 and EMSI 161L .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Six lab hours.
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EMSI 161L - EMT-Basic Clinical
Credits: 1
A course required of all Santa Fe Community College EMT-Basic students to complete their patient contact and clinical care requirements for licensure. Students rotate through various hospital departments as well as spend time on ambulances, refining skills acquired in the lecture and lab components of the EMT-Basic course. Students have specific criteria for skill and assessment achievement that they must meet to pass the course.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 160 and EMSI 160L .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Two lab hours.
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EMSI 220 - Advanced EMT
Credits: 6
An advanced-level course building on the information students learned in EMT Basic (EMSI 160). Classroom and lab experiences are used to teach physiology, hydration, fluid and electrolye balance, and interventions for shock. Theory related to skills such as venipuncture, administration of selected drugs, advanced anatomy and basic cardiac knowledge is taught. All students must provide proof of required vaccinations prior to being accepted into the program.
Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 220L and EMSI 221L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lecture hours.
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EMSI 220L - Advanced EMT Lab
Credits: 4
The lab component of EMSI 220 gives students experience in caring for patients with impaired physiological functioning. Clinical experiences focus on emergency care and mastered skills.
EMT-B licensure and permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 220 and EMSI 221L .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Eight lab hours.
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EMSI 221L - Advanced EMT Clinical
Credits: 3
An advanced course required of all Santa Fe Community College Advanced EMT students to complete their patient contact and clinical care requirements for licensure. Students rotate through various hospital departments as well as spend time on ambulances, refining skills acquired in the lecture and lab components of the Advanced EMT course. Students have specific criteria for skill and assessment achievement that they must meet to pass the course.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 220 and EMSI 220L .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Six lab hours.
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EMSI 240 - Anatomy and Physiology for EMS
Credits: 4
The study of structure and function of the human body in a pre-hospital setting along with exploration of pathology are emphasized. Admission to paramedic program required.
Permission and admission to paramedic program required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 240L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lecture hours.
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EMSI 240L - Anatomy and Physiology for EMS Lab
Credits: 2
The study of structure and function of the human body in a pre-hospital setting through lecture, labs, and cadaver lab. The course explores anatomy, physiology and pathology.
Permission and admission to paramedic program required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 240 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lab hours.
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EMSI 241 - Pre-Hospital Environment
Credits: 2
A review of the roles and responsibilities of emergency medical service (EMS) providers, EMS systems, EMS communications, medical legal issues and well-being of the paramedic.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lecture hours.
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EMSI 242 - Pre-Hospital Pharmacology
Credits: 3
The study of the administration of drugs utilized in pre-hospital care, including physiologic actions, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic effects, interactions with other drugs, dosages and techniques.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 242L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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EMSI 242L - Pre-Hospital Pharmacology Lab
Credits: 2
Practicing the administration of drugs utilized in pre-hospital care, including physiologic actions, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic effects, interactions with other drugs, dosages and techniques.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 242 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lab hours.
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EMSI 243 - Respiratory Emergencies
Credits: 2
Focuses on respiratory anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pre-hospital respiratory patient assessment and interventions.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 243.
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lecture hours.
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EMSI 243L - Respiratory Emergencies Lab
Credits: 2
Focuses on the management and treatment of respiratory diseases and application of knowledge gained in EMSI 243.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 243 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lab hours
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EMSI 244 - Trauma Emergency Care
Credits: 3
An exploration of pre-hospital trauma management and prevention. Topics include mechanism of injury and patient assessment and care.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 244L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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EMSI 244L - Trauma Emergency Care Lab
Credits: 2
An exploration of the practice of pre-hospital trauma care, including patient assessment and management, bandaging, splinting, and airway management.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 244 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lab hours.
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EMSI 246L - Paramedic Clinical I
Credits: 2
A course providing paramedic students with clinical opportunities to observe and practice clinically relevant pre-hospital advanced life support skills in clinical settings under the preceptorship of clinical faculty.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lab hours.
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EMSI 248 - OB/GYN Emergencies
Credits: 2
A course that covers reproductive anatomy and physiology, as well as obstetrical and gynecological (OB/GYN) emergencies, pre-hospital assessment and management of those issues.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Prerequisite(s): EMSI 240 .
Corequisite(s): EMSI 248L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lecture hours.
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EMSI 248L - OB/GYN Emergencies Lab
Credits: 1
A hands-on course in the skills, assessment and tools needed to manage obstetrical and gynecological emergencies and the pre-hospital assessment.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 248 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lab hours.
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EMSI 249 - Pediatric Emergencies
Credits: 2
This course covers the growth and development of pediatric from infancy to adolescence and the specialized care of patients with pediatric emergencies.
Admission to paramedic program required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 249L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lecture hours.
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EMSI 249L - Pediatric Emergencies Lab
Credits: 1
A course that teaches students to manage pediatric emergencies in the pre-hospital environment.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 249 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lab hours
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EMSI 250 - Medical Emergencies
Credits: 3
A course that covers patient assessment, anatomy and physiology, pathology of non-cardiac, non-obstetric/pediatric medical emergencies. Includes environmental and chemical emergencies, poisoning, infectious diseases, and endocrine, digestive and renal system illnesses.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 250L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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EMSI 250L - Medical Emergencies Lab
Credits: 3
A course that covers the practice of assessment, management and treatment of non-cardiac, non-OB/Peds medical emergencies. Includes environmental, chemical, poisoning, infectious influences, endocrine/digestive and renal system illnesses.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 250 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lab hours.
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EMSI 251 - Cardiac Emergencies
Credits: 4
Focuses on patient assessment with extensive discussion of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathology. There is an emphasis on advanced pre-hospital assessment and management of cardiac patients.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Prerequisite(s): EMSI 240 .
Corequisite(s): EMSI 251L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lecture hours.
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EMSI 251L - Cardiac Emergencies Lab
Credits: 2
Focuses on the practice of advanced pre-hospital cardiac care. The assessment, treatment and management of pre-hospital cardiac patients will be covered.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 251 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lab hours.
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EMSI 252L - Paramedic Clinical II
Credits: 2
A course providing paramedic students with additional clinical opportunities to observe and practice relevant pre-hospital advanced life support skills in clinical settings under the preceptorship of clinical faculty.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lab hours.
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EMSI 298 - EMT-P Field Internship
Credits: 5
Students practice pre-hospital advanced emergency care on assigned regional advanced support field units under the preceptorship and supervision of program faculty.
Admission to the paramedic program is required.
Prerequisite(s): EMSI 252L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Five lecture hours.
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Energy Efficiency |
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ENEF 111 - Healthy Homes
Credits: 1
An explanation of the connections between housing and our health, focusing on the seven principles of healthy housing. Connections to creating a healthy sustainable world are made and health concepts such as risk and hazard are explored. Successful completion of this class gives the student the Essentials of Healthy Homes certification from the National Center for Healthy Housing.
Offered: Occasionally.
One lecture hour.
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ENEF 114 - House as a System
Credits: 3
An introduction to the concept of the interconnectedness of the house. Students learn to incorporate concepts of building science, indoor environmental quality and energy efficiency, as it relates to buildings and key issues relating to sustainability. Key elements include health and safety, including ventilation, pollutants and the effects of moisture.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGR 111 - Introduction to Engineering
Credits: 3
This course introduces the engineering design process using a project-oriented, team-based approach. An under- standing of how one aspect of design influences another and the responsibilities of designers, technicians and engineers along with an exploration into the educational requirements and careers of professional engineers are included. Specific topics encompass the making sound decisions, the ability to communicate effectively, defining and solving problems, and functioning efficiently in a team environment.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 102 .
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGR 121 - Engineering Graphics
Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to the careers of civil engineering and drafting technologies. Students design, construct and test models related to engineering using both hand sketching and computer drafting and modeling tools to learn methods of graphical communication.
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGR 122 - Engineering Methods
Credits: 3
Engineering graphics and computational skills with computer applications. Students are introduced to the uses of technical drawing, CAD and spreadsheets to solve engineering problems.
Corequisite(s): MATH 1250 .
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGR 125 - Engineering Programming Fundamentals
Credits: 3
An application of fundamental computer programming concepts for solving engineering problems. Topics include the use of C and MATLAB for consideration of abstract machine models with an emphasis on memory hierarchy, basic programming constructs, functions, parameter passing, pointers and arrays, file I/0, bit level operations and interfacing to external devices. Students will participate in a team-based final project to control and operate a robotic device.
Corequisite(s): MATH 1250 .
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGR 160 - Engineering Graphics and Design
Credits: 3
An introduction to engineering graphics and computer-aided design (CAD) with a focus on applications in civil engineering and construction. Students taking this course learn to use AutoCAD to draft professional-quality, discipline-specific, scalable drawings. Topics include the concepts of model and paper space, proper use of dimensioning tools, layer/line type management, and the use of viewpoint management.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGR 212 - Engineering Statics
Credits: 3
Static systems of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions, using vector algebra and graphical methods as analytic tools. Topics include centroids, distributed loads, trusses, frames and friction.
Corequisite(s): MATH 1520 .
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGR 215 - Engineering Programming Using MATLAB
Credits: 3
Students are introduced to computer programming in the MATLAB environment. Students will design, test, and debug programs to develop and apply an understanding of the relationship between computing and engineering problem solving.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1250 .
Offered: Fall.
Two lecture hours, two lab hours.
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ENGR 221 - Engineering Dynamics
Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of the study of engineering mechanics, focusing on dynamics. The course focuses on kinematics and dynamic behavior of solid bodies using vector methods.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 212 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGR 222 - Engineering Circuit Analysis
Credits: 3
Basic electrical elements and sources. Energy and power. Ohm’s law and Kirchoff’s law. Resistive networks, node and loop analysis, network theorems, dynamics of first-order circuits, sinusoidal sources and complex representations of impedance, phasors, complex power, three phase circuits.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1520 .
Corequisite(s): ENGR 222L .
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGR 222L - Engineering Circuit Analysis Lab
Credits: 2
Students are introduced to laboratory practices and the use of test equipment. Students will gain measurement skills on basic electrical components using ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and oscilloscopes and perform circuit simulations.
Corequisite(s): ENGR 222 .
Offered: Spring.
One lecture hour, two lab hours.
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ENGR 231 - Engineering Graphics II
Credits: 3
The second semester of engineering graphics using computer aided 3-D software modeling tools. Students will learn product design with integration of appropriate building materials. Students are introduced to finite element analysis through the 3-D modeling.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 121 .
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGR 246 - Electronic Devices I
Credits: 4
Introduction to solid-state device concepts, as well as operational amplifiers. Topics include; diodes, rectifiers, circuit construction, schematic design and various types of operational amplifiers. Lab work is used to develop skills in circuit implementation and use of test equipment.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 222 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lecture hours, four lab hours.
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ENGR 260 - Mechanical Engineering Design
Credits: 2
Focuses on manufacturing design processes integrated with project management, economics, and ethics. Engineering design principles, manufacturing methods, and industrial processes are introduced, including casting, forming, and machining. Topics include applications of industrial materials such as composition, fabrication, and characteristics.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 121 .
Corequisite(s): ENGR 260L .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Two lecture hours.
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ENGR 260L - Mechanical Engineering Design Lab
Credits: 2
Laboratory course that supports the application of concepts taught in ENGR 260. Manufacturing methods and industrial processes are introduced, including casting, forming, and machining. Lab work content develops students’ ability to perform basic machining processes.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 121 .
Corequisite(s): ENGR 260 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Four lab hours.
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ENGR 282 - Digital Electronics
Credits: 4
Intermediate survey of digital concepts. Topics include digital integrated circuits (IC) applications, multiplexers, Very High-Speed Integrated Circuit Hardware Description Language (VHDL), counters, arithmetic circuits, as well as microprocessor fundamentals. Lab work implements digital circuits application with common testing equipment and schematic designs.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 222 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lecture hours, four lab hours.
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ENGR 298 - Internship
Credits: 1-3
Provides students with an opportunity to enhance and complete their learning experience by interning in a work environment or by participating in a faculty-supervised research project. Students should have completed a significant portion of program requirements to be eligible for this course and must work closely with a faculty advisor.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 111 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
One-three lecture hours.
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ENGL 102L - Punctuation and Grammar Review
Credits: 1
A general review of basic grammar and punctuation for students and professionals. Students will learn to identify common grammatical and sentence structure errors and will practice creating correctly punctuated and grammatically sound sentences.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Two lab hours.
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ENGL 105L - Advanced ESL Grammar and Conversation
Credits: 2
This course provides conversation practice, grammar review, and an introduction to community college study for students who have tested out of Adult Basic Education ESL classes. ESL students who are concurrently taking higher-level reading and writing courses are also highly encouraged to take this course to support their fluency and correctness in writing essays. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice emphasize verb tenses and other grammar structures; vocabulary development, and fluency. Eligible for PR grade.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Four lab hours.
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ENGL 106 - Language Skills: ESL Writing
Credits: 4
This course is designed to develop ESL students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students read and discuss multicultural texts and strengthen their writing through language experience, freewriting, drafting, peer response, revising, and editing. Grammar topics include simple, progressive, and perfect verb tenses; modals; articles and prepositions, and gerunds and infinitives. This course helps students prepare for further study in SFCCs developmental reading and writing program. Eligible for PR grade.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 105L or appropriate placement score.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Four lecture hours.
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ENGL 107 - Basic Reading and Writing
Credits: 4
This course introduces students to the writing process and helps them increase reading speed and comprehension. Students practice prewriting, drafting, revising and editing material for different audiences and purposes. By reading and writing stories, news articles, poems and plays, students learn spelling, sentence structure, grammar and punctuation, prereading methods, textbook-marking skills and vocabulary. Eligible for a PR grade.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 106 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Four lecture hours.
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ENGL 108 - English Fundamentals
Credits: 4
A course providing students with an introduction to basic grammar, punctuation and usage along with intensive work with the writing process, using prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing techniques. This course includes work on reading comprehension skills and practice in writing unified, organized, and well-developed paragraphs and essays. READ 100L may be taken concurrently.
READ 100L may be taken concurrently or appropriate placement score on ACCUPLACER.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 107 and READ 100L or appropriate placement score.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Four lecture hours.
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ENGL 109 - English Review
Credits: 4
A course providing students with a review of basic grammar, punctuation and syntax. Students practice writing well-developed essays, focusing on prewriting, drafting, revising and editing techniques. This course prepares students to write in different disciplines and introduces analytical reading skills and research writing basics. READ 101L may be taken concurrently.
READ 101L may be taken as a concurrently or appropriate placement score on ACCUPLACER.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 108 and READ 101L or appropriate placement score.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Four lecture hours.
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ENGL 110L - Composition I Accelerated Learning Program Lab
Credits: 2
A workshop-based course that is a supplement to English 1110. With a focus on developing critical reading and writing skills at the college level, students practice strategies for writing well-developed, well-organized writing in diverse genres. English 110L includes work with grammar, syntax, and punctuation; the analysis of audience and purpose; pre-writing, drafting, revision, and editing techniques; and the proper use and documentation of outside sources.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 108 and READ 101L or appropriate placement score.
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lab hours.
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ENGL 1110 - Composition I
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 111] College-level reading, writing, and thinking about a variety of issues and texts. Students develop reading and writing skills to help with the writing required in their fields of study and other personal and professional contexts. Students learn to analyze rhetorical situations in terms of audience, contexts, purpose, mediums, and technologies, and then apply this knowledge to their reading and writing. They also gain an understanding of how writing and other modes of communication work together for rhetorical purposes. Students learn to analyze the rhetorical context of any writing task and compose with purpose, audience, and genre in mind. Students reflect on their own writing processes, learn to workshop drafts with other writers, and practice techniques for writing, revising, and editing. The student seeking a degree or certificate must include ENGL 1110 among the first 20 hours of course work numbered 111 or higher (not including AEST and HUDV courses). Word-processing skills required.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
NMGEC: Area I: Communications.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 1120 - Composition II
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 112] Exploration of argument in multiple genres. Research and writing practices emphasize summary, analysis, evaluation, and integration of secondary sources. Students analyze rhetorical situations in terms of audience, contexts, purpose, mediums, and technologies, and apply this knowledge to their reading, writing, and research. Students sharpen their understanding of how writing and other modes of communication work together for rhetorical purposes. The emphasis of this course is on research methods. Word processing skills required.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
NMGEC: Area I: Communications.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 1210 - Technical Communications
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 119] An introductory study of written and verbal communications used in the technical professions with emphasis in the planning, execution, and editing of professional and technical documents and other communication media. This course is not a substitute for ENGL 2210 and generally applies to particular associate and certificate programs or as an elective credit. Students are encouraged to speak with an advisor about the applicability of this course.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
NMGEC: Area I: Communications.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 1320 - Exploring Creative Writing
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 120]
An introduction to creative writing including both fiction and poetry. Students will learn to develop characters, story lines, dialogue and point of view, as well as how to use imagery, sounds and poetic forms.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 1998 - Writing/Communications Internships
Credits: 1-3
A hands-on course giving students on-the-job experience applying writing and other communication skills for purposes and audiences defined in a workplace setting. Students work individually and/or collaboratively on projects such as interviews and surveys, grant writing and reporting, newsletters, marketing materials, advertising campaigns, fundraising appeals, public service announcements, internal and external organizational correspondence, press releases and press kits, quick “elevator pitches,” and more. Internships may offer students development in traditional print media or in digital communications skills ranging from basic use of specific apps and software packages to design and creation of multi-media products, to development of social media posts and strategies. Interested students should have strong organizational and writing skills; ability to meet deadlines; a background or interest in research and writing; and interpersonal, social, and team skills.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
One-three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2210 - Technical and Professional Communication
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 216] An introduction to the different types of documents and correspondence that students may create in their professional careers. This course emphasizes the importance of audience, document design, and the use of technology in designing, developing, and delivering documents in a range of genres and mediums. This course provides students with experience in professional correspondence and communicating technical information to a non-technical audience. The course culminates in a formal, researched problem-solving report. Word-processing and computer skills are required.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
NMGEC: Area I: Communications.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2320 - Introduction to Fiction Writing
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 221] An introduction to the basic elements of fiction writing. This course is a reading and workshop introduction to the fundamental working modes of fiction. Throughout this course, students will be expected to read classic and contemporary fiction closely and analyze the craft features employed. Students will be expected to write frequently in various fiction genres throughout the semester.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2330 - Introduction to Poetry Writing
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 222] An introduction students to the basic elements of poetry writing. This course is a reading and workshop introduction to the fundamental working modes of poetry. Students will read classic and contemporary poetry and analyze the craft features employed.. In this course, students will read, write, and respond to poetry and develop their understanding of poetic conventions.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2340 - Introduction to Creative Nonfiction Writing
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 227 and ENGL 228] An introduction to the basic elements of creative nonfiction writing. This course is a reading and workshop introduction to the fundamental working modes of creative nonfiction. Throughout this course, students read classic and contemporary works in the various genres of creative nonfiction, and they analyze the craft features employed. Students write frequently in these genres and explore techniques of nonfiction such as prosody, exposition, descriptive detail, and narrative voice.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 or ENGL 111.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2345 - Intermediate Creative Writing - Fiction
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 225] A creative writing intensive that focuses on the structure of fiction and techniques of critical workshop. This course does not satisfy general studies requirements in the humanities.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2320 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2360 - Introduction to Poetry
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 288] An introduction to reading and thinking about poetry. This course will involve the reading and analysis of poems from a variety of eras. By examining poetic features of tone, speaker, situation, setting, language, sounds, internal structure, and external form, students will build a foundation for complex critical thinking about what poems can do. All poems are born out of particular literary and cultural contexts, which will also be discussed as part of this course’s inquiries into the nature of poetry and poetic form.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2365 - Intermediate Creative Writing Poetry
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 232] A creative-writing intensive that focuses on the structure of poetry and the techniques of critical workshop. This course broadens and deepens creative-writing students’ expertise; it does not satisfy general studies requirements in the humanities.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2330 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2370 - Introduction to the Novel
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 286] An introduction to the study of short fiction, focusing on the use of critical approaches to analyze the ways that narrative is created. Students read and analyze a diverse range of texts that may include varying time periods, nationalities, regions, genders, and ethnicities.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2380 - Introduction to Short Fiction
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 287] An introduction to the study of short fiction, focusing on the use of critical approaches to analyze the ways that narrative is created. Students read and analyze a diverse range of texts that may include varying time periods, nationalities, regions, genders, and ethnicities.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2450 - Myth and Literature
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 239] An introduction to the origin, development and uses of the classical mythologies of ancient Greece and Rome. Mythic themes are explored through both primary and secondary readings and include myths of creation, death and rebirth, fertility, the quest and the hero cycle. The course also addresses elemental archetypes embedded in myth and the importance of classical mythology in the study of literature.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2520 - Film as Literature
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 210] Analysis of film as a visual text. Students learn to analyze films, film techniques, eras, and genres. Students also identify significant trends and developments in film-making, examining the ways in which film reflects and creates cultural trends.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2560 - Introduction to Native American Literature
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 273] An introduction to the literature produced by Native American authors as well as an exploration of issues relevant to the study of Native American literature. The course also introduces the basic elements of literary analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2690 - Introduction to Shakespeare
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 253] A study of a selected group of tragedies, comedies and histories by William Shakespeare. The course emphasizes critical reading and class discussion.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2780 - Creative Writing Portfolio
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 290] A capstone course for the creative writing certificate and concentration. This course consists of individual or small group tutorial in creative writing with a focus on the revision and completion of a manuscript-length project in poetry, fiction, or literary nonfiction. Students are required to complete a minimum of fifty pages consisting of five literary essays/short stories or a memoir, novel, or poetry collection. Students revise work to a finished, polished draft. There is also an introduction to the business of writing, including market research and the mechanics of submission.
Permission from the department is required.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2320 and ENGL 2330 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2998 - Literary Magazine Internship: Santa Fe Literary Review
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 298] A magazine internship with the Santa Fe Literary Review on campus. Students will gain experience with editorial tasks at all levels from reading unsolicited work to making final decisions. Topics include acceptances and rejection, working with writers, production schedule with printers and designers, event planning, distribution, and public relations. Does not satisfy general studies requirements in the humanities. May be taken four times for credit.
May be taken four times for credit. Permission required.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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ENTR 1110 - Entrepreneurship
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as BSAD 119] Introduces students to the concept of entrepreneurship and to the process of business startups.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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ENTR 2120 - Business Models
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: BSAD 219] An exploration of business models. Business models are created, edited, destroyed, resurrected, abandoned and made important again every day in boardrooms and basements all over the world. Business models are living things that evolve over time and should never be stuck in a desk drawer.
Prerequisite(s): ENTR 1110 .
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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ENTR 2130 - Finance and Funding for Start-Ups
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: BSAD 223] Continuing course in the entrepreneurship series addressing the financial concepts and tools needed by an entrepreneur to make sound business decisions throughout the start-up process. Topics include financial statements, financial ratio analysis, financial proforma, funding sources, exit strategy and financial plans.
Prerequisite(s): ENTR 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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