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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: FIRS 1401, 1407 and 1413 One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, IV, V, and VI to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. An in-depth study and practice of simulated emergency operations and hands-on live fire training exercises, incident command procedures, and combined operations using proper extinguishing methods. The student will describe the general requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards applicable to live fire; extinguish or control live fires while using hose streams and portable extinguishers safely and effectively; and operate within a command structure utilized by all participants. Emphasis on safety.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Texas Success Initiative complete in Reading and Writing. The study of world regional geography designed to introduce a global understanding of human societies in relation to physical and cultural environments. In exploring selected regions of the world, the course will introduce basic concepts associated with physical geography including climatology and physiography, as well as topics related to human geography including historical geography, spatial analysis, demography, urbanization, and economic development.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Texas Success Initiative complete in Reading. The earth as a habitat. A synthesis of knowledge from different disciplines of geology including geomorphology, petrology, hydrology and structural geology. Interrelationships between humans and the environment will be discussed. Other topics include resource management of petroleum, gas, and water (including treatment); aspects of pollution and waste disposal; and alternative energy resources. Geologic factors in urban and regional land use planning will also be examined.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Texas Success Initiative complete in Reading. The earth is studied as a dynamic planet as well as the relationship of the earth's present-day processes, earthquakes, volcanism, and plate tectonics that influence the earth. The nature of minerals and rocks, geologic time, and earth processes are covered in lab to give a more comprehensive understanding of physical geology. A field trip is required
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Texas Success Initiative complete in Reading. An introduction to historical geology, including a review of the hypotheses of the earth's origin, the significance of fossils, the origin and character of selected geologic formations, stratigraphy, and the development of the North American continent. One time frame, the Mesozoic, highlights the development of Dinosaurs. A field trip is required.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
( Federal & State Constitutions) GOVT 2301 to be taken if credit already earned for either GOVT 2305 or 2306. Prerequisite: Texas Success Initiative complete in Reading and Writing. The origin and development of the federal system; national and Texas constitutions: national and Texas legislative, executive, and judicial structure and functions. Government 2301 satisfies the Texas Government requirement for teacher certification. Government 2301 and Government 2302 fulfill the legislative requirement of six hours of American Government.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Texas Success Initiative complete in Reading and Writing. Covers citizenship, civil rights, suffrage, political parties, pressure groups, local government, administrative policies and the foreign policy making process. Government 2301 and Government 2302 fulfill the legislative requirement of six hours of American Government.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Texas Success Initiative complete in Reading. Study of the chemical, physical, and sensory properties of food; nutritional quality; and food use and diet applications.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Texas Success Initiative complete in Reading and Writing. A survey of the history of the United States from the colonial times through 1877.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Texas Success Initiative complete in Reading and Writing. A survey of the history of the United States from 1877 to the present.
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