Agricultural Algebraic Exploration
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N1300251
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AGRALGEX
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1
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Ron Whitson
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2011-2012
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A hands-on algebra lab designed to help struggling students gain conceptual understanding of algebra topics and to develop an appreciation of the applicability of algebra in real world disciplines, particularly areas of agricultural interest.
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Barbering I
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N1302534
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BARBER1
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2–3
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Diane Salazar
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TBD*
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This course provides students with an opportunity to build self esteem and pride in workmanship. Students will develop an understanding of the relationship between academic skills, competencies and acquisition, and ultimate career success.
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Barbering II
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N1302535
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BARBER2
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2–3
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Diane Salazar
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TBD*
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Students will develop employability skills necessary for entry into the workplace. Students will see the importance of staying in school and obtaining marketable skills for the field of barbering.
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Computer / Digital Forensics
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N1302808
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CDFOREN
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1
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Kathleen Park
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2011-2012
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This course provides students an introductory study of computer and digital forensics and digital security. Students will investigate the process of computer crime investigation, from crime scene to courtroom testimony.
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Cosmetology Facialist Specialist
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N1302533
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COSMETF
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2–3
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Diane Salazar
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TBD*
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The Cosmetology Facialist Specialist course offers a complete program in the science and art of esthetics. Students are exposed to the industry through salon visits and guest speakers.
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Cosmetology Manicurist Specialty
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N1302531
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COSMETM
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2–3
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Diane Salazar
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TBD*
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This course is a planned 600-clock-hour sequence of classroom and lab instruction designed to prepare the student for the Texas Cosmetology Manicurist Specialty License exam.
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Cosmetology Shampoo and Conditioning Specialist
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N1302532
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COSMETS
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1–2
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Diane Salazar
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TBD*
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The Shampoo-Conditioning Specialist Program is a planned sequence of classroom and lab instruction designed to prepare the student for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's Shampoo and Conditioning Specialty Certificate exam.
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Data Acquisition & Analysis
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N1238201
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DAA
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1
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John Ellis
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TBD*
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Students will become familiar with standard scientific and engineering instrumentation and will work in the context of engineering design problems in disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, civil, materials, and biomedical engineering.
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Disaster Response
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N1303011
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DISRESP
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1/2–1
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Kathleen Park
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TBD*
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This course will train students as first responders following a major disaster utilizing the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) model curriculum adopted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Forensic Psychology
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N1303012
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FORENSPSY
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1
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Kathleen Park
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TBD*
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Forensic psychology utilizes and applies basic skills developed in psychology to criminal behavior and criminal scenarios resulting in a structured and scientific approach to investigative analysis, which enable police or law enforcement officials to predict criminal activity based upon mathematical/scientific data versus abstract intuition.
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Geographic Information Systems
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N1302805
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GIS
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1
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John Ellis
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TBD*
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Geographic Information Systems is a course designed to introduce students to Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing technology through academic study and applied instruction.
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Medical Biotechnology II
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N1302091
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MEDBIO
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2
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Kathleen Park
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TBD*
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The Medical Biotechnology II course will expand on laboratory skills and techniques required for investigations and problem solving in the field of biotechnology.
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Parenting Education for School Age Parents I–II
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N1302536
N1302537
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PAEDSAP1
PAEDSAP2
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1/2–1
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Diane Salazar
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TBD*
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This laboratory course is designed to address the special needs and interests of male and female students who are parents, who are pregnant, or who are expecting to become parents in the near future.
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Radio Broadcasting I–II
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N1300991
N1300992
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RADIOBR1
RADIOBR2
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1/2–1
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John Ellis
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TBD*
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Students will learn the theory and history of radio production as well the production processes involved in commercial production, scripting, news writing and reporting, audio editing, remote production, and radio programming. Radio Broadcasting II is project based and involves more skill development, the implementation software, and team building.
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Raster-Based Geographic Information Systems
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N1302806
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RBGIS
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1
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John Ellis
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TBD*
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This course introduces the principles of GIS data sets, including raster-based information such as images or photographs. Students will study local problems and acquire information, including images or aerial photographs, process the data, and merge it with vector data.
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Spatial Technologies & Remote Sensing
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N1302807
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SPATECRS
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1/2–1
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John Ellis
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TBD*
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Students receive instruction and guidance from in-class lecture with instructor acting in a facilitator capacity on topics including skill building in industry standard geospatial extension software and geospatial tools including global positioning systems (GPS), and continued training in GIS project management and problem solving.
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Texas Prefreshman Engineering Program I–IV
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N1303752
N1303753
N1303754
N1303755
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TXPRENG1
TXPRENG2
TXPRENG3
TXPRENG4
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1
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John Ellis
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TBD*
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The mission of the TexPREP program is to provide a challenging academic program designed to motivate and prepare middle and high school students for success in advanced studies leading to careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).
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Video Game Design
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N1300993
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VIDEOGD
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1/2–1
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John Ellis
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TBD*
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The student will be provided the opportunity to design, program, and create a functional video game. The course will introduce basic programming language and skills that are essential to developing a video game. Topics covered are math, physics, design, and computer programming.
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