(Also offered as ENGL 281.) The course introduces students to the African American classics of the slavery era. Daily experiences of the characters in these books become the basis for discussing race, class, gender, revolt, freedom, peace and humanity.

An introduction to the socially and politically constructed values directing Americans' attitudes toward nature, science and technology and to the impacts of those attitudes on built and natural environments regionally, nationally and globally.

Surveys the breadth of anthropology, introducing students to archaeology, biological anthropology, ethnology, human evolutionary ecology and linguistics. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (NMCCN 1113).

Fundamentals of biological anthropology and principles of organic evolution, in relation to the biology, ecology and behavior of primates and fossil humans. Biological anthropology concentrators are required, and others are encouraged, to enroll concurrently in 151L. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences.

Western Art from the Early Renaissance to Impressionism. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts (NMCCN 2123). {Spring}

Major stylistic developments of European and American painting and sculpture from Impressionism to approximately World War II. {Fall, Summer}

Comprehensive introduction to the terms,concepts, historical, and technical information that support creative development. Includes hand building and throwing, basic clay bodies, slip and glaze, oxidation, reduction, and atmospheric firing. {Fall, Spring}

This is a hands-on course introducing contemporary techniques, technologies, underlying concepts, and practitioners of fine art photography. ARTS 187 is a foundation course designed to prepare students for ARTS 188. {Fall, Spring}

Further concentration on basic drawing concepts with a greater emphasis on descriptive and perceptual drawing skills using both dry and wet media. Prerequisite: 106. {Fall, Spring}

Students will be introduced to the principles of Raku Firing including simple glaze formulation, firing techniques, and designing-building the kiln. Prerequisite: ARTS 168.

Continuation of 168 with emphasis placed on the mastery of foring, surfacing, and firing processes, expanded critical awareness, and the development of a personal aesthetic. Open-ended and self-slected projects. Individual and group critiques. Prerequisites: 168. {Fall, Spring}

Concentrates on black and white photographic techniques: film processing and fine black and white printing. {Offered upon demand}

Principles of cell biology, genetics and organismic biology. (Credit not allowed for both 123 and 110. Not accepted toward a Biology major.) {Fall, Spring}

One credit optional laboratory to accompany 123. Pre- or corequisite: 123.

Mitosis, meiosis, Mendelian genetics, chromosomes and inheritance, molecular basis of inheritance, genes to proteins, genetic models (viruses and bacteria), eukaryotic genomes, genetic basis of development and overview of genomes. Three lectures, 1 discussion section. Prerequisites: 201 and (CHEM 121L or 131L). Pre- or corequisites: CHEM 122 or 122L. (Credit not allowed for both BIOL 202 and 221.) {Fall, Spring}

Continuation of BIOL 227L. Topics integrated with BIOL 238. Pre- or co-requisite: BIOL 238. 3 hr. lab. (Main Campus Course)

A continuation of 237 to include cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive and endocrine systems. Prerequisite: 237. Three lectures. {Fall, Spring}

E-commerce concepts ranging from varieties of e-commerce to secure business transactions over the web. How to market a product over the web, basic business concepts of selling, and understanding the evolution of e-commerce.

The course introduces and applies the concepts, techniques, and tools of project management.

Examines methods of managing personal and professional time during the workday.

Examines techniques for organizing workplace space and filing systems.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Courses on a variety of subjects offered by need and interest. Different section numbers indicate different topics.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Designed to give students credit for volunteer or paid work experience.

One-semester course in general chemistry, especially for non-science majors in the health sciences except premedicine and medical technology. (Credit not allowed for both CHEM 111L and CHEM 121L.) Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1114). Prerequisite: ACT=>22 or SAT=>510 or MATH 120 or MATH 121 or MATH 150 or MATH 162 or MATH 163 or MATH 180 or MATH 181 or MATH 264.

Continuation of CHEM 121. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ACT=>25 or SAT=>570 or MATH 121 or MATH 123 or MATH 150 or MATH 162 or MATH 163 or MATH 180 or MATH 181 or MATH 264 and (121 and 123L) or 131L. Pre or Co-requisite: 124L. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1224).

Experiments illustrating the fundamental principles and techniques of chemistry. (3 hrs lab) Prerequisite: ACT=>25 or SAT=>570 or MATH 121 or MATH 123 or MATH 150 or MATH 162 or MATH 163 or MATH 180 or MATH 181 or MATH 264. (CHEM 121 and 123L) or 131L. Pre- or Co-requisite: 122.

Statics of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions using vector algebra as an analytical tool; centroids; distributed loads; trusses, frames; internal forces, friction. Prerequisites: PHYC 160 and MATH 163.

Lower division studies in various areas of civil engineering. Restriction: freshman or sophomore standing only.

A performance course that deals with the analysis, preparation and presentation of speeches. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area I: Communications (NMCCN 1113).

Analysis of a variety of interpersonal communication concepts, with special emphasis on the application of communication skills in different situations. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area I: Communications.

An exploration of fairy and folk tales from a variety of cultures. The course introduces methods of analysis while exploring historical and contemporary roles and interrelationships of the tales.

Examination of basic questions in comparative literature studies: themes, movements, modes, interaction of literature with other disciplines, etc. Work will be comparative and reading list will represent a cross-section of Western European, American, Russian and Classical literatures. Titles will vary as content varies.

Focuses on shell scripts and shell programming, processes and job control; user tools; UNIX networking concepts; simple system administration; introduction to Perl scripting. Prerequisites: Either CS 102LT or CS 101LT, and CS 151L. CR/NC

Students will use personal computers in campus laboratories to learn use of a word processor, a spreadsheet and a database management program. The course will also cover access to the World Wide Web and other topics of current importance to business students. Course cannot apply to major or minor in Computer Science. Prerequisite: MATH 120 or MATH 121 or MATH 123 or MATH 150 or MATH 162 or MATH 163 or MATH 180 or MATH 181.

An introduction to the art of computing. The course objectives are understanding the relationships between computation, problem solving, and programming using high-level languages.

Introduces how to program in a Windows environment using Visual Basic. Fundamental programming techniques will be discussed. Students will learn procedural programming, how to develop a graphical user interface in Windows, and how to work with events and objects. Prerequisite: CT 102.

Data representation, storage and manipulation. Covers the memory organization of data storage and its relation to computation and efficiency. Topics include: linked vs. contiguous implementations, memory management, the use of indices and pointers, and an introduction to issues raised by the memory hierarchy. Programming assignments in C provide practice with programming styles that yield efficient code and computational experiments investigate the effect of storage design choices on the running time of programs. Prerequisite: 151L or 152L or 259L.

Overview of philosophical ethics, privacy and databases, intellectual property, computer security, computer crime, safety and reliability, professional responsibility and codes, electronic communities and the Internet, and social impact of computers. Students make oral presentations and produce written reports.

An overview of the use of computers and data processing in today's society. Discusses PC history, terminology, and applications. Introduces the rudiments of a word processor (Word), a PC database (Access), and a PC spreadsheet (Excel)

Basic terminology and practical applications of spreadsheets: moving around the spreadsheet, commands, formatting, function operations, printing, and graphing. CR/NC

(Prevously CT 105LT). Overview and demonstration of Macintosh and its programs. Topics include the Macintosh operating system (file and folder management, using disks, system preferences settings), and the basics of typical applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, databases, and web browsing.

This course is an introduction to making and designing web pages using HTML generating software. Students learn how to make well-designed web pages from simple to the complex. Site creation with text, graphics, tables, Cascading Style Sheets, and simple animation effects are included. Design principles as they apply to the World Wide Web are also presented. (Cross-listed as IT165). No knowledge of HTML is required.

Introduces fundamentals of spreadsheets and spreadsheet software; formatting, formulas and functions, charts and objects, sorting and filtering, data validation, consolidated views and reports, pivot tables and charts, software auditing and collaborative tools, and integrated spreadsheet applications. Prerequisite: CT 102 or CT 103 or CS 150L.

Introduction to Desktop Publishing software and page design concepts on the personal computer. Topics: importing files, interaction with word processor/text editor, creating/using style sheets, editing/manipulating text, simple graphics, desktop publication. Cross-listed as DMA 203LT. Prerequisite: CT 125 or CT 122 (Previously C T 105LT or C T 120LT).

to the computer as an image-making device using raster-imaging software (Adobe Photoshop). It includes the making and manipulating of images derived from photography and other traditional media. Included also is the digital preparation of imagery for printed and display (Web) output. Prerequisite: DMA 101 and ( C T 125 or C T 122). (Previously CT 105LT or CT 120LT)

Introduction to Desktop Publishing software and page design concepts on the personal computer. Topics: importing files, interaction with word processor/text editor, creating/using style sheets, editing/manipulating text, simple graphics, and desktop publication. Cross-listed as C T 203. Prerequisite: C T 125 or C T 122. (Previously CT 105LT or CT 120LT)

Fundamentals of technical industrial communication: drafting, sketching, blueprint reading, layout work in specialized areas; visualization and interpretation of blueprints and sketches of parts, assemblies, and processes. Prerequisite: DRFT 101L

Economics on a national scale: determination of national income, employment level, inflation and impact of policies affecting money supply, interest rates and government programs. Current macroeconomic issues and problems. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (NMCCN 2113). (Prerequisite for most upper-division courses).

Exploration of individual consumer behavior, production decisions by the firm and supply and demand relationships in the marketplace. Examination of the international dimension of production and consumption choices. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (NMCCN 2123). (Prerequisite for most upper division courses.)

Introduction to laboratory practices and the use of test equipment. Measurements on basic electrical components, dc and ac circuits using ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and oscilloscopes. Circuit simulation. Prerequisites: 203L and ENGL 102.

General transient analysis of electrical circuits. Laplace transform with applications to circuit analysis. State-space equations. Fourier series analysis. The network function; convolution; frequency response. Prerequisites: 203L and MATH 316. Corequisite: MATH 314.

This course covers vacuum, cryogenic, and hydraulic technologies and systems. Provide basic understanding of the design, assembly, and operations of mechanical systems typically found in industrial applications.

This course covers designing, building, and programming NXT style robots. It includes autonomous robotics, light, sound, touch and ultrasonic sensors, computer programming, problem solving, and remote control robotics.

This course covers more advanced robotics concepts, including designing, building, testing, and refining a prototype using engineering design process. Topics include remote control robotics, robotic electronics, remote video navigation, autonomous robotics, more advanced programming techniques. Prerequisite: 162.

This course covers advanced topics in robotics, including: advanced robotic platform design and construction, remote control electronics, servo controlled mechanisms, and remote wireless video applications. Prerequisite: 163.

Meets the 1998 EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum requirements and incorporates New Mexico EMT-B scope of practice. Provides lecture instruction to prepare the student to sit for New Mexico and National Registry testing. Corequisite: 142. Restriction: program permission.

Covers the history of emergency medical services and the development of EMS systems and current trends and issues in EMS. Ideal for students considering a career in EMS.

Meets the 1998 EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum requirements and incorporates New Mexico EMT-B scope of practice. Provides lab instruction to prepare the student to sit for New Mexico and National Registry testing. Corequisite: 113. Restriction: program permission.

Titles will vary.

Developmental writing course providing concentrated practice writing and revising basic essays, as well as intensive study of grammar, punctuation, and usage and includes a skills laboratory. Grade option: A, B, C, CR/NC. Prerequisites/placement: Successful completion of ENGL 099 (A, B, or CR) or minimum placement test score. Co-requisite: ACAD 101 or ISE 021

Catalog course description.

Practice writing analytic and argumentative essays based on expository and literary readings. Some research required. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area I: Communications (NMCCN 1123).Prerequisite: C or better in 101 or verbal ACT of 26 or verbal SAT of 610.

An introduction to the study and appreciation of literature for non-English majors. Shows how understanding writers' techniques increases the enjoyment of their works; relates these techniques to literary conventions; teaches recognition, analysis, discussion of important themes.

Practice in writing and editing of workplace documents, including correspondence, reports and proposals. Prerequisite: B or better in 101, or C or better in 102, or ACT=>26 or SAT=>610.

A study of the basic analysis of English sentences offered by traditional grammar. Presents terminology and methods for identifying parts of speech, functional units of sentences and basic sentence patterns.

A survey of Chicana/o novels, short stories, essays, poetry, and drama from nineteenth century to the present, with emphasis on major themes such as history, culture, identity, language, and region.

(Also offered as AFAM 251.) The course introduces students to the African-American classics of the slavery era. Daily experiences of the characters in these books become the basis for discussing race, class, gender, revolt, freedom, peace and humanity.

Survey of key texts in world literatures from the 17th century through the present.

A general survey of American Literature to the mid-19th century.

Various topics in literature, language and writing.

To understand global change and environmental concerns, this course weaves together an understanding of Earth's lithosphere, atmosphere and oceans and how ecosystems are linked to the physical environment. Students are encouraged, but not required, to enroll concurrently in 102L.

Introductory environmental earth science laboratory. Includes minerals, rocks, and rock cycle, topographic maps, local geology and groundwater, weather and climate. Pre- or corequisite: 101.

Explores fundamental connections and differences among artistic media through readings, lectures, attendance at artistic exhibits and events, and discussions with creators of collaborative works of art.

Fire protection, emergency services overview; careers; culture; history; fire-loss analysis; organization, functions of fire protection services; fire departments; laws, regulations; nomenclature; fire protection functions; fire chemistry and physics; protection systems; strategy and tactics; safety initiatives.

Fundamental knowledge of fire prevention. Includes history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization, operation of fire prevention bureau; use, application of codes, standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; fire investigation.

Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.

Critical skills needed to be a proficient safety officer; teaches specific job functions in NFPA 1521: Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer; response to hazardous materials incidents, technical rescue, wildland fire and other disasters. Prerequisite: 202.

Components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. Elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when instpecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. Prerequisite: 101.

This course provides the principles of fire ground control through utilization of personnel, equipment and extinguishing agents. Prerequisite: 101.

Titles will vary.

Language course sequence for all beginning students, providing a foundation in reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for all subsequent courses. {Fall, Spring}

1648 to present. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts (NMCCN 1063). {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Survey of the economic, political, intellectual and social development of the United States, including the place of the U.S. in world affairs from 1877 to the present. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts (NMCCN 1123). {Summer, Fall, Spring}

The student works in an IT-related job for one semester and gains on-the-job insight into a technology field. Student must write projected goals for the semester's work, midterm summaries of work completed thus far, and an end of the term report summarizing work completed during the semester. Students must also get a supervisor evaluation. Restriction: permission of the Business Curriculum Coordinator.

E-commerce concepts ranging from varieties of e-commerce to secure business transactions over the web. How to market a product over the web, basic business concepts of selling, and understanding the evolution of e-commerce.

This class covers the skills necessary to install, upgrade, diagnose, and repair PC-based operating systems and common software. It focuses on the functionality of PC DOS, Windows and NT operating systems. (A+ Software)

Hands-on course in designing and developing World Wide Web pages that include JavaScript and dynamic World Wide Web sites using DHTML (Dynamic HTML). Prerequisite: 145.

This course in an introduction to making and designing web pages using HTML generating software. Students learn how to make well-designed web pages from simple to the complex. Site creation with text, graphics, tables, Cascading Style Sheets, and simple animation effects are included. Design principles as they apply to the World Wide Web are also presented. Cross-listed as C T 165.

This class covers the skills necessary to implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate TCP/IP. Prerequisite: IT 119. (Previously IT 120LT)

Various topics related to Information Technology. May be repeated for credit. No limit.

Language course for students who have had Italian 101 or the equivalent, providing continuing work on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for all subsequent courses.

Continuation of 101. Introduction to the Latin language; grammar, syntax and readings in Roman authors. {Spring} Prerequisite: 101.

Modern concepts of organizations and their management in a dynamic world. An overview of managerial activities within business and other organizations. {Fall}

An examination of the conceptual framework of accounting and the functions of accounting in a business-oriented society. Topics include valuation theory and its applications to assets and liabilities, concepts of business income, funds-flow analysis, problems of financial reporting.

Includes signed numbers, solving linear equations, formulas, graphing, solving systems of equations and applications. Also covers exponents and polynomials, factoring, roots and radicals and quadratics. Satisfactory completion of MATH 100 meets prerequisite for MATH 120. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Study session for 120 with an emphasis on problem solving. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. {Fall, Spring}

Study session for 121 with an emphasis on problem solving. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. {Fall, Spring}

Study session for 180 with an emphasis on problem-solving. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. {Fall, Spring}

Definition of the trigonometric functions, radian and degree measure, graphs, basic trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, complex numbers, polar coordinates and graphs, vectors in 2 dimensions. May be taken concurrently with MATH 150. Prerequisite: ACT=>25 or SAT=>570 or MATH 121 or Compass College Algebra >54. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

In-depth study of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs. Includes the fundamental theorem of algebra, systems of equations, conic sections, parametric equations and applications in geometry. Exploration of the graphing calculator. May be taken concurrently with MATH 123. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area II: Mathematics. Prerequisite: ACT=>25 or SAT=>570 or MATH 121 or Compass College Algebra >54.

Limits. Continuity. Derivative: definition, rules, geometric and rate-of-change interpretations, applications to graphing, linearization and optimization. Integral: definition, fundamental theorem of calculus, substitution, applications to areas, volumes, work, average. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area II: Mathematics (NMCCN 1614). Prerequisite: (ACT=28-31 or SAT=640-700 or MATH 150 or Compass College Algebra >66) and (MATH 123 or Compass Trig >59) or (ACT=>32 or SAT=>700). {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Transcendental functions, techniques of integration, numerical integration, improper integrals, sequences and series, Taylor series with applications, complex variables, differential equations. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in MATH 162. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Limits of functions and continuity, intuitive concepts and basic properties; derivative as rate of change, basic differentiation techniques; application of differential calculus to graphing and minima-maxima problems; exponential and logarithmic functions with applications. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area II: Mathematics (NMCCN 1613). Prerequisites: ACT=>26 or SAT=>600 or MATH 121 or MATH 150 or Compass College Algebra >66. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Vector operations, vector representation of planes and curves, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, gradient, tangent planes, optimization, multiple integrals in Cartesian cylindrical and spherical coordinates, vector fields, line integrals and Green's theorem. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in 163. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Introduction to engineering graphics, the design process, computer aided design, engineering ethics, design economics and project management. Two hrs. lecture, three hrs. lab. Pre- or Corequisite: Math 162.

Staff Keyboard fundamentals, including key and chord relationships. Opportunities exist for the creative exploration of piano sound, with repertoire assigned for the individual student's current ability. Open only to non-music majors. (PI) {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Late elementary repertoire, sight-reading moving out of the five-finger position, minor scale and chord patterns. Not open to keyboard majors. Priority given to music majors and minors but open to all students. Enrollment requires instructor's approval. May be repeated for credit with permission of department chairperson (or dean) and instructor. Prerequisite: 111. {Fall, Spring}

Students will learn to read music and play melodies, chords and simple songs. Emphasis on classical curriculum, supplemented with instruction in other styles, including rock, blues and jazz. Student must supply instrument (classical, nylon-string guitar). {Fall, Spring}

Intermediate repertoire, reading skill, chord and scale patterns. Not open to keyboard majors. Priority given to music majors and minors but open to all students. Enrollment requires instructor's approval. May be repeated for credit with permission of department chairperson (or dean) and instructor. Prerequisite: 112. {Fall, Spring}

Late intermediate to early advanced repertoire and sight-reading. Review of scales and chords. Not open to keyboard majors. Priority given to music majors and minors but open to all students. Enrollment requires instructor's approval. May be repeated for credit with permission of department chairperson (or dean) and instructor. Prerequisite: 211. {Fall, Spring}

Music theory as applied to jazz music. Introduction to chord/scale theory, chord nomenclature, common harmonic progressions and substitutions. Keyboard includes basic jazz chord voicings and progressions. Prerequisite: 152 with a grade of C or better. {Fall, alternate years}

Vocal technique for the actor who wants to gain confidence in singing, specifically for audition purposes. Students are assigned specific musical theater repertory and perform in an ongoing workshop environment. Open to all levels. {Spring}Interdisciplinary Studies

Study the interrelationship between the structural characteristics and the physical and mechanical properties of metals, alloys, and nonmetallic meterials such as ceramics, polymers, and composites.

For pre-service K-8 teachers only. A broad, interdisciplinary introduction to the science of geology, chemistry, physics and astronomy, with emphasis on the sciences processes, inquiry and the integration of technology. The course is activity-based, utilizing a problems-and-issues based approach; various teaching methods are modeled and practiced by students; some field trips may be required.

General concepts of nutrition applied to food choices that support health. Cultural, psychological and economic implications of food choices.

Comparative introduction to the development of human civilizations emphasizing philosophic thought, religious practice and artistic expression. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts.

The purpose of this course is to help students learn how to analyze, critique and construct arguments in context, in other words, how to read and write argumentative essays. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts.

An introductory survey of early and classical Greek philosophy, literature, and history. Figures: Presocratics, Socrates, Plato and Aristotle; Homer and Sophocles; Herodotus and Thucydides.

Instruction and practice in techniques to enhance body awareness, reduce stress, improve balance and increase strength.

Instruction in the basic skills, blocks, strikes and kicks of Tae Kwan Do.

Introduction to five areas of yoga which are particularly significant to the Western World.

May be repeated for credit, no limit. New activities offered on an exploratory basis.

Designed to introduce non-science majors to basic concepts, laws and skills in physics, in various applications to ordinary life. Energy, momentum, force, wave phenomena, electric charge and light are discussed, also basic properties of gravitational, electromagnetic and nuclear forces. Selections from relativity, quantum theory, atoms and molecules will be included. See PHYC 102L for an optional laboratory. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science.

Students involve themselves in experiments and projects showing basic concepts related to the atom, the environment and the universe. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science. Pre- or corequisite: 102. Two hrs. lab.

Electricity, magnetism, optics. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1124). Prerequisite: 151.

Electricity, magnetism, optics. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1124). Pre- or corequisite: 152. Three hrs. lab.

Heat, electricity, magnetism. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1224). Prerequisite: 160. Pre- or corequisite: MATH 163.

Electricity and magnetism. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1224). Pre- or corequisite: 161. Three hrs. lab.

Problem solving and demonstrations related to 161. Corequisite: 161. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

(Also offered as PCST 240) Analyzes significant factors in world politics, including nationalism, 'national interest,' ideology, international conflict and collaboration, balance of power, deterrence, international law and international organization. {Fall, Spring}

Overview of the major content areas in psychology. Topics to be covered include learning, cognition, perception, motivation, biological systems, social and abnormal psychology, development, personality and approaches to psychotherapy. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Overview of the physical, perceptual, motor, cognitive, emotional and social development of children from infancy through adolescence. Prerequisite: 105. {Fall, Spring}

Basic concepts, topics and theories of contemporary sociology. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (NMCCN 1113). Prerequisite for more advanced courses in sociology. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Description and analysis of major social problems facing American society. Foci may include: poverty, homelessness, alcohol and drug problems, race and ethnic relations, aging and mental illness. Prerequisite: 101. {Fall, Spring}

Study of various technologies and logistics involved with solar heating. Evaluate optimal system size and type. Learn about installation recommendations, equipment selection, site analysis. Discuss system set-up and plumbing, sweat soldering piping, electronic control. Prerequisite: MATH 107 and MATH 121 and ELCT 105L.

Beginning Spanish for students with no previous exposure to Spanish. Development of all four language skills, with emphasis on listening and speaking.

Beginning Spanish for students who have completed 101 or equivalent. Continued development of four skills with emphasis on listening and speaking.

Supplementary courses to Spanish 101-102 for students interested in additional practice in speaking. Offered on CR/NC basis only. Pre- or corequisite: 101 or 102 of 111 or 112 or 275.

Supplementary courses to Spanish 101-102 for students interested in additional practice in speaking. Offered on CR/NC basis only. Pre- or corequisite: 101 or 102 of 111 or 112 or 275.

For majors and non-majors. Study of the various elements of the practice of theatre: acting, directing, design, production, playwriting. Issues of spectatorship and criticism also addressed. Required attendance at a number of performances. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts. (NMCCN 1113).

Exploration of the basic fundamentals of acting through exercises, games and improvisation. Development of the imaginative, physical and emotional skills of the actor.

Continued exploration of the actor's craft. Introductory work with text. Prerequisite: 130.

Designed to accelerate successful transition to university life. Some sections may require co-registration in specific sections of other courses. Restriction: first semester freshmen.

Surveys of major ideas basic to the intellectual, historical and artistic traditions of Western Culture. One 100-level seminar required for graduation.

(Also offered as ENGL 281.) The course introduces students to the African American classics of the slavery era. Daily experiences of the characters in these books become the basis for discussing race, class, gender, revolt, freedom, peace and humanity.

An introduction to the socially and politically constructed values directing Americans' attitudes toward nature, science and technology and to the impacts of those attitudes on built and natural environments regionally, nationally and globally.

Fundamentals of biological anthropology and principles of organic evolution, in relation to the biology, ecology and behavior of primates and fossil humans. Biological anthropology concentrators are required, and others are encouraged, to enroll concurrently in 151L. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences.

A continuation of 237 to include cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive and endocrine systems. Prerequisite: 237. Three lectures. {Fall, Spring}

E-commerce concepts ranging from varieties of e-commerce to secure business transactions over the web. How to market a product over the web, basic business concepts of selling, and understanding the evolution of e-commerce.

An exploration of fairy and folk tales from a variety of cultures. The course introduces methods of analysis while exploring historical and contemporary roles and interrelationships of the tales.

Examination of basic questions in comparative literature studies: themes, movements, modes, interaction of literature with other disciplines, etc. Work will be comparative and reading list will represent a cross-section of Western European, American, Russian and Classical literatures. Titles will vary as content varies.

Students will use personal computers in campus laboratories to learn use of a word processor, a spreadsheet and a database management program. The course will also cover access to the World Wide Web and other topics of current importance to business students. Course cannot apply to major or minor in Computer Science. Prerequisite: MATH 120 or MATH 121 or MATH 123 or MATH 150 or MATH 162 or MATH 163 or MATH 180 or MATH 181.

Introduces how to program in a Windows environment using Visual Basic. Fundamental programming techniques will be discussed. Students will learn procedural programming, how to develop a graphical user interface in Windows, and how to work with events and objects. Prerequisite: CT 102.

Overview of philosophical ethics, privacy and databases, intellectual property, computer security, computer crime, safety and reliability, professional responsibility and codes, electronic communities and the Internet, and social impact of computers. Students make oral presentations and produce written reports.

An overview of the use of computers and data processing in today's society. Discusses PC history, terminology, and applications. Introduces the rudiments of a word processor (Word), a PC database (Access), and a PC spreadsheet (Excel)

Covers the history of emergency medical services and the development of EMS systems and current trends and issues in EMS. Ideal for students considering a career in EMS.

Catalog course description.

Practice writing analytic and argumentative essays based on expository and literary readings. Some research required. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area I: Communications (NMCCN 1123).Prerequisite: C or better in 101 or verbal ACT of 26 or verbal SAT of 610.

An introduction to the study and appreciation of literature for non-English majors. Shows how understanding writers' techniques increases the enjoyment of their works; relates these techniques to literary conventions; teaches recognition, analysis, discussion of important themes.

Practice in writing and editing of workplace documents, including correspondence, reports and proposals. Prerequisite: B or better in 101, or C or better in 102, or ACT=>26 or SAT=>610.

A survey of Chicana/o novels, short stories, essays, poetry, and drama from nineteenth century to the present, with emphasis on major themes such as history, culture, identity, language, and region.

(Also offered as AFAM 251.) The course introduces students to the African-American classics of the slavery era. Daily experiences of the characters in these books become the basis for discussing race, class, gender, revolt, freedom, peace and humanity.

Survey of key texts in world literatures from the 17th century through the present.

A general survey of American Literature to the mid-19th century.

Explores fundamental connections and differences among artistic media through readings, lectures, attendance at artistic exhibits and events, and discussions with creators of collaborative works of art.

Fire protection, emergency services overview; careers; culture; history; fire-loss analysis; organization, functions of fire protection services; fire departments; laws, regulations; nomenclature; fire protection functions; fire chemistry and physics; protection systems; strategy and tactics; safety initiatives.

Fundamental knowledge of fire prevention. Includes history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization, operation of fire prevention bureau; use, application of codes, standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; fire investigation.

Components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. Elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when instpecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. Prerequisite: 101.

This course provides the principles of fire ground control through utilization of personnel, equipment and extinguishing agents. Prerequisite: 101.

E-commerce concepts ranging from varieties of e-commerce to secure business transactions over the web. How to market a product over the web, basic business concepts of selling, and understanding the evolution of e-commerce.

This class covers the skills necessary to install, upgrade, diagnose, and repair PC-based operating systems and common software. It focuses on the functionality of PC DOS, Windows and NT operating systems. (A+ Software)

This class covers the skills necessary to implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate TCP/IP. Prerequisite: IT 119. (Previously IT 120LT)

Modern concepts of organizations and their management in a dynamic world. An overview of managerial activities within business and other organizations. {Fall}

In-depth study of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs. Includes the fundamental theorem of algebra, systems of equations, conic sections, parametric equations and applications in geometry. Exploration of the graphing calculator. May be taken concurrently with MATH 123. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area II: Mathematics. Prerequisite: ACT=>25 or SAT=>570 or MATH 121 or Compass College Algebra >54.

General concepts of nutrition applied to food choices that support health. Cultural, psychological and economic implications of food choices.

Electricity, magnetism, optics. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1124). Prerequisite: 151.

Overview of the major content areas in psychology. Topics to be covered include learning, cognition, perception, motivation, biological systems, social and abnormal psychology, development, personality and approaches to psychotherapy. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Beginning Spanish for students with no previous exposure to Spanish. Development of all four language skills, with emphasis on listening and speaking.

An introduction to the socially and politically constructed values directing Americans' attitudes toward nature, science and technology and to the impacts of those attitudes on built and natural environments regionally, nationally and globally.

The course introduces and applies the concepts, techniques, and tools of project management.

Examines methods of managing personal and professional time during the workday.

Examines techniques for organizing workplace space and filing systems.

An exploration of fairy and folk tales from a variety of cultures. The course introduces methods of analysis while exploring historical and contemporary roles and interrelationships of the tales.

Examination of basic questions in comparative literature studies: themes, movements, modes, interaction of literature with other disciplines, etc. Work will be comparative and reading list will represent a cross-section of Western European, American, Russian and Classical literatures. Titles will vary as content varies.

Focuses on shell scripts and shell programming, processes and job control; user tools; UNIX networking concepts; simple system administration; introduction to Perl scripting. Prerequisites: Either CS 102LT or CS 101LT, and CS 151L. CR/NC

Basic terminology and practical applications of spreadsheets: moving around the spreadsheet, commands, formatting, function operations, printing, and graphing. CR/NC

(Prevously CT 105LT). Overview and demonstration of Macintosh and its programs. Topics include the Macintosh operating system (file and folder management, using disks, system preferences settings), and the basics of typical applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, databases, and web browsing.

Introduces fundamentals of spreadsheets and spreadsheet software; formatting, formulas and functions, charts and objects, sorting and filtering, data validation, consolidated views and reports, pivot tables and charts, software auditing and collaborative tools, and integrated spreadsheet applications. Prerequisite: CT 102 or CT 103 or CS 150L.

Covers the history of emergency medical services and the development of EMS systems and current trends and issues in EMS. Ideal for students considering a career in EMS.

Catalog course description.

A study of the basic analysis of English sentences offered by traditional grammar. Presents terminology and methods for identifying parts of speech, functional units of sentences and basic sentence patterns.

Critical skills needed to be a proficient safety officer; teaches specific job functions in NFPA 1521: Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer; response to hazardous materials incidents, technical rescue, wildland fire and other disasters. Prerequisite: 202.

Titles will vary.

Includes signed numbers, solving linear equations, formulas, graphing, solving systems of equations and applications. Also covers exponents and polynomials, factoring, roots and radicals and quadratics. Satisfactory completion of MATH 100 meets prerequisite for MATH 120. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Study session for 120 with an emphasis on problem solving. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. {Fall, Spring}

The purpose of this course is to help students learn how to analyze, critique and construct arguments in context, in other words, how to read and write argumentative essays. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts.

Instruction and practice in techniques to enhance body awareness, reduce stress, improve balance and increase strength.

May be repeated for credit, no limit. New activities offered on an exploratory basis.

An introduction to the socially and politically constructed values directing Americans' attitudes toward nature, science and technology and to the impacts of those attitudes on built and natural environments regionally, nationally and globally.

Fundamentals of biological anthropology and principles of organic evolution, in relation to the biology, ecology and behavior of primates and fossil humans. Biological anthropology concentrators are required, and others are encouraged, to enroll concurrently in 151L. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences.

A beginning course in the fundamental concepts of the visual arts; the language of form and the media of artistic expression. Readings and slide lectures supplemented by museum exhibition attendance. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts (NMCCN 1013). {Fall, Spring}

Basic drawing concepts, including the expressive use of contour, value, perspective and composition while exploring both dry and wet media. Assigned problems may include still life, landscape, portraiture or the figure. {Fall, Spring}

Comprehensive introduction to the terms,concepts, historical, and technical information that support creative development. Includes hand building and throwing, basic clay bodies, slip and glaze, oxidation, reduction, and atmospheric firing. {Fall, Spring}

Students will be introduced to the principles of Raku Firing including simple glaze formulation, firing techniques, and designing-building the kiln. Prerequisite: ARTS 168.

Conceptual description of our fascinating universe: early astronomy, Newtonian synthesis, Earth, Moon, planets, asteroids, comets, the Sun, our solar system, stars, black holes, galaxies, dark matter, dark energy and cosmological mysteries. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1114).

Intended as an adjunct to ASTR 101, this course deals with elementary techniques in astronomical observations. Two hrs. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1114). Pre- or corequisite: ASTR 101.

Principles of cell biology, genetics and organismic biology. (Credit not allowed for both 123 and 110. Not accepted toward a Biology major.) {Fall, Spring}

One credit optional laboratory to accompany 123. Pre- or corequisite: 123.

Introduction to the chemical and physical behavior of matter. Prerequisite: ACT=>25 or SAT=>570 or MATH 121 or MATH 123 or MATH 150 or MATH 162 or MATH 163 or MATH 180 or MATH 181 or MATH 264. Pre- or Corequisite: 123L. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1214).

Introduction to basic chemical laboratory principles and techniques. Prerequisite: ACT=>25 or SAT=>570 or MATH 121 or MATH 123 or MATH 150 or MATH 162 or MATH 163 or MATH 180 or MATH 181 or MATH 264. Pre or Co-requisite: 121. {Summer, Fall, Spring}