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PHED 2410B - Yoga II: Meditation and Yoga
Credits: 1
[Previously offered as: HPER 210L] A four day workshop designed to introduce the student to Zen meditation and Iyengar Yoga. In the spirit of a traditional retreat, students will learn and practice Zen-style sitting and walking meditation, along with practicing yoga. Students are required to be at least 16 years old to enroll in this course.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lab hours.
Health and Wellness Course
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PHED 2410C - Yoga II: Intermediate Yoga
Credits: 1
[Previously offered as: HPER 211L] This class is designed for the experienced yoga student. More advanced yoga postures such as the handstand, headstand and upward bow, along with meditation and beginning pranayama are practiced. Students are required to be at least 16 years old to enroll in this course.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): PHED 1410A .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Two lab hours.
Health and Wellness Course
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PHED 2430 - Pilates II: Intermediate Pilates
Credits: 1
[Previously offered as: HPER 213L] Building on the course content of The Method Based on Pilates, students further develop their balance, control and coordination. The focus of this class is learning precise, flowing movements through mat exercise choreography. Students are required to be at least 16 years old to enroll in this course.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): PHED 1430 Sec A.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Two lab hours.
Health and Wellness Course
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PHED 2440 - Tai Chi II
Credits: 1
[Previously offered as: HPER 252L] A program of Tai Chi designed for students to further their study of physical and energy movements for health, defense and longevity. Students will lie introduced to part II of the Wu style Tai Chi short form. Students are required to be at least 16 years old to enroll in this course.
Offered: Spring.
Two lab hours.
Health and Wellness Course
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PHED 2910 - Outdoor Experience II: Nordic Skiing Touring
Credits: 1
[Previously offered as: HPER 257L] An intermediate cross-country ski class that concentrates on developing efficient touring techniques, with emphasis on the ability to stop and turn on the downhill. Students are required to be at least 16 years old to enroll in this course.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Offered: Spring.
Two lab hours.
Health and Wellness Course
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Physics |
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PHYS 1115 - Survey of Physics
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PHYS 111] Overview of the concepts and basic phenomena of physics. This course provides a largely descriptive and qualitative treatment with a minimum use of elementary mathematics to solve problems. No previous knowledge of physics is assumed. ENGL 1110 may be taken concurrently with permission.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 and MATH 1105 .
Corequisite(s): PHYS 1115L .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
NMGEC: Area III: Science.
Three lecture hours.
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PHYS 1115L - Survey of Physics Laboratory
Credits: 1
[Previously offered as: PHYS 111L] A series of laboratory experiments associated with the material presented in PHYS 1115. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum area III: Science (NMCCN wxyz).
Corequisite(s): PHYS 1115 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
NMGEC: Area III: Science.
Three lab hours.
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PHYS 1230 - Algebra-based Physics I
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PHYS 121] An algebra-based treatment of Newtonian mechanics. Topics include kinematics and dynamics in one and two dimensions, conservation of energy and momentum, rotational motion, equilibrium, and fluids. ENGL 1110 may be taken concurrently with permission, 505-428-1757.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 and MATH 1250 .
Corequisite(s): PHYS 1230L .
Offered: Fall.
NMGEC: Area III: Science.
Three lecture hours.
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PHYS 1230L - Algebra-based Physics I Lab
Credits: 1
[Previously offered as: PHYS 121L] A series of laboratory experiments associated with the material presented in PHYS1230. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum area III: Science (NMCCN 1111). Corequisite: PHYS 1230. Offered: Spring. Three lab hours.
Corequisite(s): PHYS 1230 .
Offered: Fall.
NMGEC: Area III: Science.
Three lab hours.
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PHYS 1240 - Algebra-based Physics II
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PHYS 122] The second half of a two semester algebra-based introduction to physics. This course covers electricity, magnetism and optics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1230 and PHYS 1230L .
Corequisite(s): PHYS 1240L .
Offered: Spring.
NMGEC: Area III: Science.
Three lecture hours.
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PHYS 1240L - Algebra-based Physics II Laboratory
Credits: 1
[Previously offered as: PHYS 122L] A series of laboratory experiments associated with the material presented in PHYS1240. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum area III: Science (NMCCN 1121).
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1230 and PHYS 1230L .
Corequisite(s): PHYS 1240 .
Offered: Spring.
NMGEC: Area III: Science.
Three lab hours.
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PHYS 1310 - Calculus-based Physics I
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PHYS 161] A calculus-level treatment of classical mechanics and waves, which is concerned with the physical motion concepts, forces, energy concepts, momentum, rotational motion, angular momentum, gravity, and static equilibrium. ENGL 1110 may be taken concurrently with permission, 505-428-1757.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 and MATH 1510 .
Corequisite(s): PHYS 1310L .
Offered: Fall.
NMGEC: Area III: Science.
Three lecture hours.
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PHYS 1310L - Calculus-based Physics I Lab
Credits: 1
[Previously offered as: PHYS 161L] A series of laboratory experiments associated with the material presented in Calculus-based Physics I. Students apply the principles and concepts highlighting the main objectives covered in coursework for Calculus-based Physics I.
Corequisite(s): PHYS 1310 .
Offered: Fall.
NMGEC: Area III: Science.
Three lab hours.
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PHYS 1320 - Calculus-based Physics II
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PHYS 162] A calculus-level treatment of classical electricity and magnetism.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1310 and PHYS 1310L .
Corequisite(s): PHYS 1320L and MATH 1520 .
Offered: Spring.
NMGEC: Area III: Science.
Three lecture hours.
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PHYS 1320L - Calculus-based Physics II Lab
Credits: 1
[Previously offered as: PHYS 162L] A series of laboratory experiments associated with the material presented in Calculus-Based Physics II. Students will apply the principles and concepts highlighting the main objectives covered in coursework for Calculus-Based Physics II.
Corequisite(s): PHYS 1320 .
Offered: Spring.
NMGEC: Area III: Science.
Three lab hours.
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PLMB 111 - Basic Plumbing, Safety and Pipe Fitting
Credits: 2
An introduction to basic plumbing, safety and pipe fitting. This course will introduce students to today’s complex and sophisticated plumbing systems and the career opportunities available. Major topics include safety, tools, materials, equipment, and procedures.
Offered: Fall.
One lecture hour, two lab hours.
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PLMB 121 - Gas Piping and Combustion Venting
Credits: 3
An introduction to the installation of piping and venting for natural gas and liquid petroleum systems. Topics include piping design, fuel combustion piping systems and domestic hot water systems.
Offered: Fall.
Two lecture hours, two lab hours.
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PLMB 131 - Service Plumbing, Repair, Maintenance and Remodel
Credits: 2
An introduction to the practical skills needed to service, repair, maintain and install plumbing fixtures and faucets. Students will also learn troubleshooting and project management skills.
Offered: Fall.
One lecture hour, two lab hours.
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PLMB 141 - Pumps and Motors
Credits: 2
An introduction to various pump and motor operations, starting with proper hydraulic sizing and electrical demand requirements. Topics include electrical power and hydraulic components of pumping water. This course presents the fundamentals commonly related to the study of the mechanical properties of water, including liquid pressure, liquid flow, pumping dynamics, and hydrostatics or fluid mechanics.
Offered: Fall.
One lecture hour, two lab hours.
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PLMB 211 - Water Supply Systems and Backflow Prevention
Credits: 3
Covers the design and application of water delivery systems used for domestic and commercial potable drinking water. The course will concentrate on water pipe sizing as well as types of materials and fittings. Cross connection prevention will be covered as well as the hands-on use of backflow prevention test gauges.
Offered: Fall.
Two lecture hours, two lab hours.
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PLMB 221 - Drain/Waste/Vent and Gray Water
Credits: 3
Covers the layout and design of drain and vent systems in residential and commercial buildings including those using gray water systems. Topics include safety requirements, tools and materials, proper installation, maintenance and principles of gravity and air pressure.
Offered: Fall.
Two lecture hours, two lab hours.
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PLMB 231 - Boilers and Hydronic Systems
Credits: 2
An introduction to boilers and hydronic systems. Students will study fundamental hydronic heating concepts, heat load design, estimating, heating sources, the properties of water as it relates to hydronics, system components, heating control panels, and distribution piping systems.
Offered: Fall.
One lecture hour, two lab hours.
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POLS 1120 - American National Government
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: POLI 200] An explanation of the role of American national government, its formation and principles of the Constitution; relation of state to the national government; political parties and their relationship to interest groups. This course also explains the structure of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
NMGEC: Area IV: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Three lecture hours.
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Portuguese |
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PORT 1110 - Beginning Portuguese I
Credits: 4
[Previously offered as: PORT 111] Designed for students with no previous exposure to Portuguese, this course develops basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This is an introductory course aimed at teaching the student to communicate in Portuguese in everyday situations.
Offered: Fall.
NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
Four lecture hours.
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PORT 1120 - Portuguese II
Credits: 4
[Previously offered as: PORT 112] Students develop a broader foundation in skills gained during the first semester, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing Portuguese. Students also gain more in-depth knowledge of Portuguese-speaking cultures.
Prerequisite(s): PORT 1110 or permission required.
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lecture hours.
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Printmaking and Bookarts |
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ARTS 1123L - Book Arts
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: BART 165L] The study and exploration of a variety of book structures, including pamphlets, accordion-fold and multiple-signature books. Japanese side-sewn, paper-decoration, and altered books are also introduced. Development of technical skill, craftsmanship and knowledge of book history are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): None
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 1152L - Intaglio I
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as; PRBK 182L] Fundamental techniques for using the unique qualities of intaglio processes to create single prints and editions that express aesthetic concerns. Students will work primarily in black and white. This course will focus on technical and aesthetic considerations of development of intaglio plates, intaglio printing and an introduction to the history of intaglio as a fine art discipline.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): ARTS 1710 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 1153L - Relief Printmaking
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PRBK 191L] In this course the student will learn about the origins and development of relief printmaking, including linocut, woodcut. The student will produce a portfolio of original prints and make a presentation on the historical and contemporary approaches to this art.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): ARTS 1710 .
Offered: Spring.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 1160L - Letterpress
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PRBK 168L] Introduction to Letterpress printmaking: Basics of typesetting and printing on a cylinder press and platen press with metal type, wood type, relief and contemporary printmaking methods. Students will work on independent and collaborative projects and learn press lockup, ink mixing, multiple-color registration, editions, and the basics of press mechanics using good studio practice.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): ARTS 1710 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 1165L - Monotype Printmaking
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PRBK 175L] This class explores the addition and subtraction methods of monotype printmaking to produce exciting images. Monotype is an old method that has received new attention in today’s society. Students explore its relationship to other contemporary forms of art and develop a personal direction in their work.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): ARTS 1610 or ARTS 1710 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 1710 - Introduction to Printmaking
Credits: 3
[Previous offered as: ARTS 1710] A direct experience of exploring basic printmaking processes, including relief, intaglio, and monoprint processes, as well as the investigation of materials/media, tools, techniques, history, and concepts of printmaking. Emphasis is given to solving problems through thematic development while producing a portfolio of prints.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): ARTS 1610 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 1750 - Papermaking I
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PRBK 167L] This course covers the historical styles of making paper by hand, including investigating cotton, abaca, and other exotic indigenous fibers. The course introduces pulp-coloring methods, embedding, embossing, and three-dimensional sculptural uses of paper, as well as students’ construction of a mold and deckle, and other basic tools of papermaking.
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 2118L - Alternative Printmaking
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PRBK 211L] This course covers alternative printmaking methods. Methods of emulsion transfer including chemical & litho. Polaroid transfers and Solar Plate etching are used in combination with the process of monotype. This creates a great opportunity to develop unique mixed media pieces.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 2720 - Advanced Book Arts
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PRBK 265L] Continues the investigation of book arts through a variety of structures and enclosures using differing binding styles. The origins of the book and its global history are discussed. The work of contemporary book artists and examples are also discussed.
Offered: Spring.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 2725 - Advanced Papermaking
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PRBK 267l] Continues the investigation of two- and three-dimensional papermaking. Beating fiber, paper chemistry, sheet formation, pulp painting, and sculptural papermaking are covered. Papermaking history and contemporary applications are discussed.
Offered: Spring.
Six lab hours.
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PSYC 1110 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PSYC 111] This course will introduce students to the concepts, theories, significant findings, methodologies, and terminology that apply to the field of psychology.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
NMGEC: Area IV: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Three lecture hours.
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PSYC 1160 - Communication and Counseling Skills
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PSYC 125] An introduction to basic communication skills and strategies for the helping professions, such as social work and mental-health counseling. The history, theory, and areas of practice in the helping professions will be explored through lecture and experiential activities. Special emphasis will be placed on the influence of personal and professional values of one’s development as a service provider in a multicultural society.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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PSYC 2110 - Social Psychology
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PSYC 271] An introduction to the scientific study of human social influence and interaction, and exploration of how an individual’s actions, emotions, attitudes and thought processes are influenced by society and other individuals.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1110 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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PSYC 2120 - Developmental Psychology
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PSYC 290] Study of human physical and psychological change and stability from a lifespan development perspective.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1110 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
NMGEC: Area IV: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Three lecture hours.
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PSYC 2210 - Abnormal Psychology
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PSYC 240] Provides students with an introduction to the field of abnormal psychology. Subject areas include history, methods, etiologies, classification and treatment of disorders.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1110 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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PSYC 2220 - Cognitive Psychology
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PSYC 265] An overview of human processes such as attention, perception, memory, language, categorization, decision making, and problem solving. Includes methods, theories, and applications.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1110 .
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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PSYC 2240 - Psychology of Personality
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PSYC 231] Survey of theory, research, and application of classical and contemporary approaches to the study of human personality.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1110 .
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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PSYC 2250 - Brain and Behavior
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PSYC 250] A general survey of the biological foundations of behavior and mental processes. Students will gain an understanding of anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of the nervous system and their relationships to human behavior.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1110 .
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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PSYC 2260 - Positive Psychology
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PSYC 225] An introduction to the scientific study of factors contributing to optimal human functioning and well-being.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1110 .
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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PSYC 2270 - Psychology of Learning and Memory
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PSYC 260] An overview of how information is acquired, stored, retrieved, and manifested in the behavior of human and non-human animals.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1110 .
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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PSYC 2330 - Psychology of Human Sexuality
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PSYC 280] An exploration of the psychological, physiological, cultural, social and individual factors that influence sexual behavior, sex roles, and sex identity.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1110 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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PSYC 2350 - Psychology of Gender
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PSYC 220] An explores gender as a psychological construct that influences our behavior in multiple contexts and will focus on a variety of psychological theories and research on gender. Topics include the learning of gender roles, ways of knowing, mental health, sexuality, family issues, and workplace issues.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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PSYC 2510 - Statistical Principles for Psychology
Credits: 3
An introduction to introductory-level topics in statistics that are applicable to psychological research. Both descriptive and inferential statistics are covered. Topics include applying statistical formulas to psychological data and interpreting the results of statistical analyses.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1215 or MATH 1130 and PSYC 1110 .
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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PSYC 2991 - Directed Studies in Psychology
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: PSYC295] An advanced capstone course in psychology that provides students with an opportunity to focus on areas of personal interest and specialization within the discipline of psychology. Under the supervision of psychology faculty, students will develop academic research papers or projects in selected areas of psychology. This course is intended for students who are psychology majors and will offer opportunities for students to integrate and synthesize material from the core requirements in psychology and prepare them to transfer to a four-year institution. Students will take the capstone course during their final semester. Requires completion of 9 hours of 200 level psychology courses and permission.
Permission required.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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PHLS 2120 - Essentials of Public Health
Credits: 3
Introduction to the principles and scope of public health including ecological issues, impact of the health care system, and epidemiological approaches to disease prevention and control.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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Respiratory Care |
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RESP 112 - Respiratory Care Anatomy and Physiology
Credits: 4
A study of human cardiopulmonary, neuro and renal anatomy and physiology with a clinical emphasis. Laboratory component covers patient assessment in the health care setting, including patient history, physical exam, laboratory data, ECG, basic chest imaging, pulmonary function testing, documentation in patient records and cultural awareness and competence. Includes coverage of physics and mathematics as they apply to the physiology of the cardio-pulmonary system.
Permission required.
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours, two lab hours.
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RESP 120 - Therapeutic Modalities
Credits: 5
Covers respiratory care therapeutic modalities in all patient populations, including medical gas administration, oxygen therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, airway management, lung expansion therapy and the applicable physics and mathematics. This course introduces students to respiratory care professional organizations and to professional and ethical issues in health care, sustainable living through study of the “invisible structures” behind environmental sustainability, and the environmental impact of the medical industry.
Permission required.
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours, four lab hours.
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RESP 122 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology I
Credits: 1
Introduces the student to assessment and management of selected respiratory disorders. Topics include anatomic changes, pathophysiology, etiology, differential diagnosis, clinical manifestations, and management.
Permission required.
Offered: Fall.
One lecture hour.
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RESP 125 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology I
Credits: 1
Introduction to cardiopulmonary pharmacology as used in respiratory care. Topics include review of central and peripheral nervous systems, pharmacology terminology, dosage calculations, bronchodilating agents, mucous-controlling agents, corticosteroids and aerosol administration.
Permission required.
Offered: Fall.
One lecture hour.
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RESP 130L - Respiratory Care Clinical I
Credits: 3
Introduction to respiratory care in the patient care setting. Clinical experiences include patient assessment, interview and physical exam, chart review, documentation, basic respiratory equipment and procedures, airway management, patient transport and applicable therapist driven protocols.
Permission required.
Offered: Fall.
Nine lab hours.
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RESP 160 - Ventilator Management
Credits: 5
Introduces mechanical ventilation background, theory and physiologic effects. This course prepares the student to initiate and manage advanced airways and mechanical ventilation in the patient care setting and includes discussion of disorder-specific ventilation strategies and technical operation of specific ventilators.
Permission required.
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours, four lab hours.
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RESP 162 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
Credits: 4
Builds on the basic assessment and interpretation skills acquired in RESP 112 and includes pulmonary function testing, acid-base balance, arterial blood gases (ABGs), ECGs, chest radiography (CXR), cardiac diagnostics and an introduction to intravenous (IV) therapy.
Permission required.
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours, two lab hours.
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RESP 164 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology II
Credits: 2
Builds on material presented in RESP 122 and introduces students to the range of cardiopulmonary disorders. Topics include review of disease-specific patient assessment, cardiopulmonary vascular diseases, diseases of the lung parenchyma, neurologic and neuromuscular diseases, disorders of the pleura and chest wall, neoplastic disease and near drowning, smoke inhalation and thermal injuries.
Permission required.
Offered: Spring.
Two lecture hours.
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RESP 166 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology II
Credits: 1
Continuation of RESP 125 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology with an emphasis on advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and critical care agents. Topics include advanced cardiac life support agents, cardiovascular agents, critical care agents and a review of dosage calculations.
Permission required.
Offered: Spring.
One lecture hour.
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RESP 170L - Respiratory Care Clinical II
Credits: 4
Builds on experience and skills acquired in Respiratory Care Clinical I. Experiences include cardiopulmonary diagnostics: arterial blood gases (ABGs), ECGs, intravenous therapy (IVs), and radiography (X-ray). The course also introduces initiation and management of non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation.
Permission required.
Offered: Spring.
Twelve lab hours.
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RESP 214 - Respiratory Care Seminar - Alternate Sites
Credits: 2
Prepares students for clinical experiences in respiratory care as it is practiced in non-hospital settings. The course includes research, sleep medicine, pulmonary rehabilitation, hyperbaric medicine, respiratory home care, transplantation and disaster management.
Permission required.
Offered: Summer.
One lecture hour, two lab hours.
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RESP 220 - Respiratory Care Seminar - Critical Care
Credits: 4
Reviews management of mechanical ventilation and integrates critical care practice, including critical care assessment, monitoring, ventilator management, disease management and shift management.
Permission required.
Offered: Summer.
Three lecture hours, two lab hours.
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RESP 230L - Respiratory Care Clinical III
Credits: 2
Builds on experience and skills acquired in Respiratory Care Clinicals I and II. Students are introduced to emergency and critical care procedures and expand their experience with mechanical ventilation.
Permission required.
Offered: Summer.
Six lab hours.
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RESP 240 - Professional Development
Credits: 2
Prepares students for national respiratory care credentialing exams and the job placement process. Topics include interviewing, resume-building, and board exam strategies.
Permission required.
Offered: Fall.
Two lecture hours.
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RESP 260 - Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Care
Credits: 3
Expands on the introduction to neonatal and pediatric respiratory care received in previous courses. This course prepares students to practice respiratory care in the neonatal and pediatric critical care units.
Permission required.
Offered: Fall.
Two lecture hours, two lab hours.
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RESP 270L - Respiratory Care Clinical IV
Credits: 7
Prepares the student for practice in the entry-level health care environment. This clinical experience focuses on adult, pediatric and neonatal critical respiratory care in the acute care setting. Advanced cardiopulmonary assessment, plan of care, and shift management in all settings are included.
Permission required.
Offered: Fall.
Twenty-one lab hours.
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RESP 298 - Respiratory Care Internship
Credits: .5-2
An elective for the respiratory care student who wants more clinical experience. The student will work with a mentor in a hospital, clinic, home care, rehabilitation or diagnostic center setting, gaining applied experience in the specialty of his or her choice.
Permission required.
Offered: Occasionally.
Half - two lecture hours.
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ARTS 1121 - Art Now
Credits: 3
Familiarizes students with contemporary art practices. Students visit galleries, museums, performance spaces, artists’ studios and public art venues. Site visits may require additional hours outside of regularly scheduled class time. Students read contemporary art criticism to gain further understanding of their on-site art experiences. Students write essays and create artwork in response to art encountered in various venues.
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 1170 - Site and Environmental Art
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SCUL 131] This course introduces students to the history of earthworks created throughout the world by numerous cultures. It includes the role of environmental art in contemporary art and its applications to environmental issues. Studio projects include the construction of site-specific sculpture. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Offered: Occasionally.
One lecture hour, four lab hours.
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ARTS 1280 - Santeros: Craft and Tradition
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SCUL 117L] New Mexican santeros are part of a 400-year-old artistic and religious tradition. In this course, students learn the history, symbolism, and wood-carving and painting techniques associated with diverse styles of ancient and contemporary santero artisans. Students learn to carve bultos and to paint retablos. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Offered: Fall and Spring. Six lab hours.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 1281 - Santeros II
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SCUL 118L] Builds on acquired skills, experience, and knowledge of the history, symbolism, wood-carving, and painting techniques of the New Mexican folk art of creating santos. Students will concentrate on carving techniques for rendering aesthetically pleasing heads, hands and feet and the process of applying natural pigments to created works.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required.
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 1350 - Large Concrete Sculpture
Credits: 3
Explores the use of concrete for the creation of sculpture. Topics include methods of mixing concrete, preparing armatures, patination using stains and oxidizers and the polishing and sealing of finished work. In their final project, students work as a group to design and create a large concrete sculpture.
Prerequisite(s): ARTS 1830 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 1830 - Shop Foundation
Credits: 2
[Previously offered as: SCUL 115L] An introduction to the proper use of shop facilities with an emphasis on the safety procedures required for their proper use. The course provides students with a foundation of technical skills for use in the production of their work in subsequent classes.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Four lab hours.
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ARTS 1840 - Sculpture I
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SCUL 213L] This course introduces the student to a variety of medium and techniques used in the production of sculpture; along with the historic, conceptual, and esthetic foundations of the sculptural process.
May be taken twice for a degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): ARTS 1830 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 1850 - Metal Sculpture I
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SCUL 262] In this course students create metal sculpture using a variety cutting and welding techniques; the primary metal used is steel. Through learning the use of the equipment required to produce their work, students will become familiar with the correct processes, nomenclature, and safety precautions used in creating welded sculpture. The student will be introduced to the history and cultural framing of fabricated metal sculpture.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): ARTS 1840 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
One lecture hour, four lab hours.
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ARTS 1855 - Forging for the Sculptor
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SCUL 134] An introduction to the use of traditional forging tools and techniques in the creation of decorative and expressive ironwork. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Offered: Occasionally.
One lecture hour, four lab hours.
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ARTS 2840 - Sculpture II
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SCUL 263L] This course continues the exploration of form and concept in sculpture through the exploration of materials, techniques, and varied media. Students conceive and execute work that incorporate a variety of materials and types of presentation.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): ARTS 1840 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 2843L - Contemporary Bronze Sculpture
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SCUL 260L] An introduction to direct casting methods for the realization of a personal and expressive art. Students work with cast bronze, which has been used for thousands of years as an expressive medium. In addition to a lab fee, students must purchase wax, ceramic shell and bronze.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): ARTS 1840 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 2844L - Stone Sculpture
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SCUL 261L] An overview of stone sculpture that investigates techniques of carving in limestone, alabaster and marble by hand and with pneumatic tools, both directly and from models.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): ARTS 1840 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 2845L - Mixed Media Sculpture
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SCUL 264L] This course covers a variety of tools and techniques used in mixed-media sculpture. Assemblage as an as an aspect of the additive approach to sculpture is examined. Students focus on aesthetic, structural and conceptual principles involved in this approach. In addition to wood, materials may include metal, fibers, plastics, found objects, etc.
Prerequisite(s): ARTS 1830 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 2846L - Glass Sculpture
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SCUL 265L] An introduction to the basic kiln casting in the lost wax technique and other kiln working of glass including the processes of slumping and fusing. Students will be introduced to creating molds for use with glass and the entire lost wax process.
Prerequisite(s): ARTS 1840 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 2847L - Metal Sculpture II
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SCUL 267L} An in-depth study of the metal processes introduced in Metal Sculpture I with greater emphasis on individual artistic expression. Tig welding is introduced in this class.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): ARTS 1850 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lab hours.
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ARTS 2848L - Mold Making for Sculptors
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SCUL 268L] A course in basic mold making for sculpture. This course covers pattern preparation, mold construction, and casting in wax and plaster. Class projects are designed to help students become proficient in several mold making processes. This class may be of special interest to students who wish to do bronze and glass sculpture.
Offered: Occasionally.
One lecture hour, four lab hours.
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ARTS 2857L - Sculpture: Advanced Projects
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SCUL 294L] Structured around a common theme or mode of inquiry relevant to the conceptual concerns and techniques particular to the making of sculpture. An in-depth forum is provided to analyze aesthetic and conceptual concerns. Emphasis is placed on the realization of each student’s unique vision and completion of projects. Creativity and the development of a personal style of self-expression are encouraged.
Prerequisite(s): ARTS 1830 and ARTS 1840 and ARTS 2840 or permission.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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SOCI 1110 - Introduction to Sociology
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SOCI 111] An introduction to the basic concepts and theories of sociology, as well as to the methods utilized in sociological research. The course will address how sociological concepts and theories can be utilized to analyze and interpret our social world, and how profoundly our society and the groups to which students belong influence them. Students will be given the opportunity to challenge their “taken-for-granted” or “common sense” understandings about society, social institutions, and social issues. Special attention will also be paid to the intimate connections between personal lives and the larger structural features of social life. In addition, the implications of social inequalities, such as race, ethnicity, gender, and social class will be central to the course’s examination of social life in the United States.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
NMGEC: Area IV: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Three lecture hours.
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SOCI 2255 - Race, Class, and Gender
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SOCI 216] An examination of the social bases of inequality and theories that explain the creation of systems and ideologies of subordination. Readings and topics explore the consequences of discrimination against others based on such factors as race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or appearance.
Offered: Fall.
NMGEC: Area IV: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Three lecture hours.
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SOCI 2260 - Sociology of Aging
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SOCI 209] An introductory gerontology course for students interested in behavioral, social, or family studies. The course is designed to understand the separate processes of biological, psychological, and social aging and how these aging processes interact with each other and with our environment.
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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SOCI 2310 - Contemporary Social Problems
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SOCI 220] A study of the nature, scope, and effects of social problems and their solutions. The course will concentrate on sociological perspectives, theories, and key concepts when investigating problems, such as inequality, poverty, racism, alienation, family life, sexuality, gender, urbanization, work, aging, crime, war and terrorism, environmental degradation, and mass media. This course is designed to build students’ sociological understanding of how sociological approaches attempt to clarify various issues confronting contemporary life, as well as how sociologists view solutions to these problems.
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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SOLR 111 - Introduction to Solar Energy
Credits: 1
An introduction to all aspects of the use of solar energy including passive solar design, solar energy systems and biological uses of solar energy. This course offers a broad survey of the uses and design implications of various types of solar energy as a foundation for studies in the Solar Certificate and the Associates in Applied Science in Sustainable Technologies.
Offered: Occasionally.
One lecture hour.
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SOLR 121 - Design and Installation of Photovoltaic Systems I
Credits: 3
An introduction to the fundamentals of solar electric generation by the use of photovoltaic panels. Students acquire skills and an understanding of the basic technologies of photovoltaic cells and panels, system design considerations, wiring requirements and component selection. Some hands-on work will be included to provide the student with installation skills.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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SOLR 131 - Design and Installation of Solar Hot Water Systems
Credits: 3
In this course, students will be introduced to the different types of solar hot water systems, design principles, the evolution of solar hot water system designs, and introductory installation techniques. Equipment such as control components, heat exchangers, solar collectors, and storage tanks will be reviewed. Participants will also be exposed to more complex solar heating applications, including hydronic heating. Participants will have the opportunity to design and install a solar hot water or heating system.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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SOLR 131I - Solar Thermal Installation Lab
Credits: 1
This course is designed to give students real hands on experiene in installing a solar hot water system. It is offered in conjunction with ENVR 225 concentrated into the second half of the semester once students have gained a basic understanding of solar thermal systems design. It will meet once a week for four hours after the midterm for ENVR 225.
Corequisite(s): SOLR 131 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lab hours.
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SOLR 221 - Design and Installation of Photovoltaic Systems II
Credits: 3
An advanced course in solar energy generation that builds on ENVR 221. Students develop advanced skills in system design, component and wiring selection and installation. Emphasis is on medium and large systems and integration of those systems into existing electrical grids.
Prerequisite(s): SOLR 121 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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SOLR 221I - Photovoltaics Installation Lab
Credits: 1
Focuses on the installation of photovoltaics (PV). This is an appropriate lab course for individuals interested in solar installation. Hands on activities include PV systems installation and PV site planning. Course may be taken concurrently with prerequisite.
Prerequisite(s): SOLR 221 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lab hours.
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SOLR 231 - Advanced Solar Thermal Design
Credits: 3
An advanced course in solar heating design for those students interested in concentrating in the solar thermal field. This course expands on the material presented in the SOLR 131 class. Topics include advanced solar hydronic controls, heating load modeling performance of different hydronic fluids and night sky cooling.
Prerequisite(s): SOLR 131 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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SOLR 298 - Solar Internship
Credits: 1-4
A course to provide students with an opportunity to enlarge and complete their learning experience by spending time in a real working environment in the solar industry. Students must have completed a significant portion of core requirements to be eligible for this course.
Permission required.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
One-four lecture hours.
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SPAN 1110 - Spanish I
Credits: 4
[Previously offered as: SPAN 111] Designed for students with little exposure to Spanish, this course develops basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and basic intercultural competence in interpretive, interpersonal and presentational modes of communication at the Novice Level of proficiency based on the American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines. During this course, students perform better and stronger in the Novice Mid level while some abilities emerge in the Novice High range. This is an introductory course aimed at helping the student to communicate in Spanish in everyday familiar situations via recognition and production of practiced or memorized words, phrases, and simple sentences.
Offered: Summer, fall and spring.
NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
Four lecture hours.
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SPAN 1120 - Spanish II
Credits: 4
[Previously offered as: SPAN 112] Designed for students with some degree of exposure to Spanish in high school and/or at home, this course continues to develop basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and basic intercultural competence in interpretive, interpersonal and presentational modes of communication at the Novice High Level of proficiency based on American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines, although a few abilities may emerge in the Intermediate Low Level. Students in this course communicate in Spanish on familiar topics using a variety of words, phrases, simple sentences and questions that have been highly practiced and memorized.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1110 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Four lecture hours.
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SPAN 1125 - Conversational Spanish I
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SPAN 150] This third-semester Spanish course emphasizes oral communication, idiomatic usage and the development of vocabulary, with a review of basic syntax.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1120 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
Three lecture hours.
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SPAN 2110 - Spanish III
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: SPAN 211] The integration of learning outcomes across Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational Modes of Communication at the Intermediate Low Level of proficiency based on American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines. Students accomplish real-world communicative tasks in culturally appropriate ways as they gain familiarity with the target culture(s). This is an intermediate course aimed at helping the student to communicate in Spanish on familiar topics about self, others and everyday life at the same time that they recognize and handle short social interactions in interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering a variety of questions.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1120 or SPAN 1220 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
Three lecture hours.
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