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3.00 Credits
This course will trace the history of the southwestern part of the United States, specifically New Mexico beginning with the Indian migrations, through the major European explorations to the present. Throughout this course, the cultures of the Native American, Spanish, Mestizo and Anglo cultural heritage will be emphasized, with understanding cross-cultural conflict and culturally different people. Prerequisites: ENG104 and READ105 or equivalent COMPASS/ACT scores. NM Common Course Number: HIST2113.
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2.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding and appreciation of personal wellness as a healthy lifestyle. Problem solving and decisionmaking skills on numerous topics such as design of a personal physical activity program, prudent nutrition strategy, and stress management is included. Participation in this class enables students to take advantage of the opportunities to maximize prevention of disease and improve quality of life.
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2.00 Credits
This class provides the student with the knowledge and skills needed to save one's or other's life in an aquatic emergency. Life guarding procedures, the management and maintenance of aquatic facilities, and safety policies in and around those facilities are included in this course. American Red Cross certification is available.
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1.00 Credits
The first semester of the final year of a Liberal Arts' major, Portfolio I is taught. This capstone course addresses public presentations and discussion of ethical issues. Specifically, the student will present three speeches: impromptu, information, and persuasion. Because the persuasive speech involves critical thinking, it is most emphasized. To graduate, the student must receive at least a grade of "C" in eachspeech. Students will also write an essay on the significance of intrapersonal communication and a detailed essay analyzing a case study that relates to interpersonal conflict. To graduate, the student must receive at least a "C" in bothessays.
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1.00 Credits
The final semester of the Liberal Arts' major, this capstone course is taught. It requires students to write a five-page research paper on a subject that is chosen in consultation with the instructor. To graduate, the student must receive a grade of at least a "C". Inaddition, the student will participate in six class discussions that address ethical issues chosen by the students in conjunction with the instructor. Based on the quality of the participation, students will receive a grade for each session. To graduate, the student must earn at least a "C" average for participation in these six sessions andmust have at least an overall "C" average in the course.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the understanding of both law and business. Emphasis is placed on how the legal system operates and contracts law. Other areas covered are sales, agency, employment, and business organizations. Prerequisites: ENG104 and READ105 or equivalent COMPASS/ACT scores. NM Common Course Number: BLAW2113.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study in the elements and operation of lasers, optical power meters, properties of light, lasing action, optical cavities, temporal and spatial characteristics of laser outputs, and laser classifications/characteristics. Measurements of beam properties and characteristics are covered. This course includes a laboratory that will emphasize a hands-on approach to problem solving, and teamwork.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a review of basic mathematical principles including whole numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals. This course will emphasize problem solving and word problems.
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4.00 Credits
This course will cover skills/concepts of arithmetic with an introduction to basic algebra for students needing to strengthen their basic mathematical background. Emphasis will be placed on ratios, proportions, percents, measurement, graphs, geometric concepts, real number systems concepts, signed numbers, and linear equations in one variable. Prerequisite: MATH101 or equivalent COMPASS/ACT score.
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4.00 Credits
This course will provide a mathematically sound and comprehensive coverage of the basic computational skills involved in introductory algebra. Emphasis will be placed on solving linear equations/inequalities, absolute value equations, inequalities, graphing simple functions, finding the slope/equation of a straight line, study of parallel/ perpendicular lines, and graphing linear inequalities in two variables. This course will also provide extensive coverage of applied geometry as it relates to calculating perimeters, areas, surface areas and volumes. Prerequisite: MATH105 or equivalent COMPASS/ACT score.
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