(Also offered as CCS, NATV, SUST, WMST 109) The course explores historical and contemporary social forces that impact ethnic communities across the Americas. Students will examine social and economic dynamics of Indigenous, Latino, Asian-Pacific, Africana communities, and women's experiences.

An interdisciplinary introduction to the issues of race, class and ethnicity in American life and society. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Provides both an introduction to the complex history and culture of the Southwestern United States and a demonstration of the possibilities of the interdisciplinary study of regional American culture. It is multicultural in its content as it is multidisciplinary in its methodology. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

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. {Summer, Fall}

This is an interdisciplinary course, exploring the thematic concepts and diverse media that are central to the nature of art making today. Art Practices II will investigate issues of MOTIVE and CHANGE. Prerequisite: 125. {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}

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: 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. Prerequisite: 168. {Fall, Spring}

Principles of cell biology, genetics and organismic biology. Credit not allowed for both 123 and 110. Not accepted toward a Biology major. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science. {Fall, Spring}

One credit optional laboratory to accompany 123. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science. Pre- or corequisite: 123.

The scientific method, the role of water in cell biology, carbon and molecular diversity, macromolecules, introduction to metabolism, tour of cell structures and functions, membrane structure and function, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell communication and the cell cycle. Three lectures, 1 discussion section. Credit not allowed for both BIOL 201L and 219. Students who completed AP Chemistry in high school should see the instructor of record or a Biology Department advisor. Prerequisite: (CHEM 121 or CHEM 131) and CHEM 123L. {Fall, Spring}

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

Continuation of 247L. Topics integrated with 238. Three hours lab. Pre- or corequisite: 238. {Fall, Spring}

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.

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Course uses accounting software applications to record, classify and report business activities. Prerequisite: MGMT 101.

Course emphasizes theory and application of customer contact skills, questioning and listening techniques, business etiquette, multicultural awareness, letter and memorandum writing, the job application process and interviewing, and conflict resolution.

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Introduction for non-science majors to the basic chemistry required to understand scientific topics affecting our community, such as global warming, acid rain, nuclear power, plastics, drugs, and genetic engineering. {Fall, Spring}

Continuation of CHEM 121. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1224). Prerequisite: ((121 and 123L) or (131 and 123L)) and (MATH 121 or MATH 123 or MATH 150 or MATH 153 or MATH 162 or MATH 163 or MATH 180 or MATH 181 or MATH 264 or ACT Math =>25 or SAT Math Section =>590). Pre- or corequisite: 124L. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Experiments illustrating the fundamental principles and techniques of chemistry. Three hours lab. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1224). Prerequisite: ((121 and 123L) or (131 and 123L)) and (MATH 121 or MATH 123 or MATH 150 or MATH 153 or MATH 162 or MATH 163 or MATH 180 or MATH 181 or MATH 264 or ACT Math =>25 or SAT Math Section =>590). Pre- or corequisite: 122 or 132. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Introduction to mythology; primary readings in stories about the gods and heroes, usually including Homer, Hesiod, Homeric Hymns and Tragedies. All texts will be in English. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts.

Principles and concepts of various types of human communication including interpersonal, small group, organizational, public and mass communication. Two hours lecture, 1 hour lab.

An introduction to communication among people from different cultural backgrounds, emphasizing intercultural relations. The class seeks to identify, honor and enhance the strengths of different cultural perspectives.

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).

Basic characteristics and patterns of communication in small groups. Includes attention to role theory, conflict resolution and creative decision-making methods.

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. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts.

Focuses on shell scripts and shell programming, processes and job control; user tools; UNIX networking concepts; simple system administration; introduction to Perl scripting. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisite: (102LT or 101LT) and 151L.

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 101 and MATH 102 and MATH 103) or 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. Prerequisite: 105L or 108L or 151L or ECE 131.

An overview of the system development lifecycle. Emphasis on current system documentation through the use of classical, structured, and object- oriented tools/techniques for describing program specifications. Prerequisite: 151L or 152L or 160 or a full semester of programming.

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)

Students will comprehend the use of Hardware and the application of Software on a windows platform. Students will be given exercises to acquire skills for creating, editing, saving and printing Microsoft files.

(Also offered as IT 165) 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. No knowledge of HTML is required.

This course serves as an introduction 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)

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: 103.

Origin and history of the earth including age of the planet and dating of rocks, changing configurations of oceans and continents as a result of plate tectonics, records of climate change, history of formation and erosion of mountain chains, origin and evolution of life and causes of extinction. Required field trip and lab exercises permit understanding of how Earth history is interpreted from the geologic rock record. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science. Prerequisite: 101 or ENVS 101. Pre- or corequisite: 105L or ENVS 102L. {Fall, Spring}

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. Prerequisite for most upper-division courses. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (NMCCN 2113).

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. Prerequisite for most upper division courses. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (NMCCN 2123).

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

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 New Mexico requirements for EMT-Intermediate skills training, including intravenous fluid administration and pharmacology. Prerequisite: 113 and 142. Corequisite: 180. Restriction: program permission.

Meets New Mexico requirements for EMT-Intermediate field and clinical training, including emergency department and prehospital experience. Prerequisite: 113 and 142. Corequisite: 143 and 180. Restriction: program permission.

Meets New Mexico requirements for EMT-Intermediate lecture content, including intravenous fluid administration and pharmacology. Prerequisite: 113 and 142. Corequisite: 143. Restriction: program permission.

Covers Composition I and II in one semester, focusing on analyzing rhetorical situations and responding with appropriate genres and technologies. Credit not allowed for both (110 and 112) or (110 and 113). Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area I: Communications (NMCCN 1113). Prerequisite: 100 or ISE 100 or ACT English =15-25 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing =430-650 or ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills =>109-120.

First and second semester of Composition I and II sequence. Focuses on analyzing rhetorical situations and responding with appropriate genres and technologies. Credit not allowed for both 112 and 110, or for both 112 and 113. (EPW) Students with ACT English <15 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing <430 or ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills <109 will begin their English Composition Sequence with ENGL 111. Restriction: permission of department.

Second semester of Composition I and II sequence. Focuses on analyzing rhetorical situations and responding with appropriate genres and technologies. Credit not allowed for both 112 and 110, or for both 112 and 113. Prerequisite: 111. Restriction: permission of instructor.

Covers Composition I and II in one semester with a 1 credit hour lab. Focuses on analyzing rhetorical situations and responding with appropriate genres and technologies. Credit not allowed for both 113 and 110, or for both 113 and 112. (EPW) Prerequisite: ACT English =15-18 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing =430-490 or ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills =93-108. Restriction: permission of department. {Not offered on Main Campus}

Introductory study of written and verbal communications used in the technical professions with emphasis in the planning, execution, and editing of professional and technical documents and other communication media. This course is not a substitute for ENGL 219 and generally applies to particular associate degree programs or as an elective credit. Students are encouraged to speak with an advisor about the applicability of this course. Prerequisite: 110 or 112 or 113 or ACT English =>25 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing =>660.

Focuses on academic writing, research, and argumentation using appropriate genres and technologies. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area I: Communications (NMCCN 1123). Prerequisite: 110 or 112 or 113 or ACT English =26-28 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing =660-690.

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. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts (NMCCN 2213).

Practice in writing and editing of workplace documents, including correspondence, reports and proposals. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area I: Communications. Prerequisite: 120 or ACT English =>29 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing =>700.

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.

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. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science.

Introductory environmental earth science laboratory. Includes minerals, rocks, and rock cycle, topographic maps, local geology and groundwater, weather and climate. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science. Pre- or corequisite: 101.

An 8- to 16-week course on selected topics relating directly to environmental technology.

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.

Introduces hazardous materials incidents, recognizing and identifying hazardous materials, planning response, implementing response procedures, decision making, and continued evaluation at the awareness and operation level.

Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled.

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.

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

Titles will vary. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

The regional geography of the world. Both physical and human aspects are studied along with current economic and political problems.

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

This class covers the skills necessary to select, install/deploy, integrate platforms or components to support an organization's IT infrastructure. Prerequisite: 119 and CS 101.

(Also offered as CT 165) 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.

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

This class covers the essential skills for IT majors to administer a system. Topics may include configuration/organization, file systems, user management, and backup/disaster recovery. Prerequisite: 119 and 132 and 262 and CS 101 and CS152L.

The primary goal of the course is a general introduction to defense-in-depth perimeter security on both Windows and LINUX/UNIS networks and an in-depth study of the step-by-step approach used in computer/network attacks. Prerequisite: 119 and CS 101.

Continuation of 101, including corporation and manufacturing accounting and decision making. Prerequisite: 101. Suggested corequisite: 102L.

To provide additional problem solving necessary for students to master accounting basics. Suggested corequisite: 102.

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.

A complete overview of the system for assessing customer needs, allocation of scarce resources to fulfill those needs, transmittal of market related information, completion of exchange processes and profit maximization in free markets. Emphasis on interdisciplinary tools for management, decision-making and developing marketing strategies in domestic and international market applications. (Credit not applicable toward B.B.A. degree.)

This course includes the first half of a prealgebra course including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportions, and percent.

This is the second half of a prealgebra course and covers measurement and geometry, real numbers, introduction to algebra and basic equation solving, and applications. Prerequisite: 011.

This course includes the first half of a beginning algebra course including a review of basic arithmetic, real numbers, integer exponents, linear equations and inequalities, and an introduction to application problems. Prerequisite: 012 or 099.

This course includes the second half of a beginning algebra course including a review of the Cartesian coordinate system, graphing linear equations in two variables, properties of exponents, polynomials and an introduction to factoring. Prerequisite: 021.

This course includes equations and inequalities, applications and problem solving with linear equations, linear functions and the graph of a line, percent, perimeters, areas of simple geometric shapes. Prerequisite: 100 or ISM 100. Corequisite: 102.

This course includes quadratic equations, properties of exponents and scientific notation, simplifying polynomial expressions, factoring and introduction to functions. Prerequisite: 101.

This course includes radical expressions and equations, rational expressions and equations, the exponential and logarithm functions. Pre- or corequisite: 102.

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

Preparation for MATH 150 and 180. The study of equations, functions and graphs, especially linear and quadratic functions. Introduction to polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Applications involving simple geometric objects. Emphasizes algebraic problem solving skills. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area II: Mathematics (NMCCN 1113). Prerequisite: (101 and 102 and 103) or (118 and 119) or 120 or ACT Math =>22 or SAT Math Section =>540 or or ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra =104-120 or ACCUPLACER College-Level Math =37-68.

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: 121 or ACT Math =>25 or SAT Math Section =>590 or ACCUPLACER College-Level Math =69-99.

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 123. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area II: Mathematics. Prerequisite: 121 or ACT Math =>25 or SAT Math Section =>590 or ACCUPLACER College-Level Math =69-99.

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: ((123 or ACCUPLACER College-Level Math =100-120) and (150 or ACT Math =28-31 or SAT Math Section =660-729)) or (153 or ACT Math =>32 or SAT Math Section =>730).

Transcendental functions, techniques of integration, numerical integration, improper integrals, sequences and series, Taylor series with applications, complex variables, differential equations. Prerequisite: 162.

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). Prerequisite: 121 or 150 or 153 or ACT Math =>26 or SAT Math Section =>620 or ACCUPLACER College-Level Math =69-99.

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: 163 with a grade of "C" (not "C-") or better.

The design process, project management, shop practice CNC and rapid prototyping, design economics and engineering ethics. Two hours lecture, three hours lab. Prerequisite: 160L. Pre- or corequisite: CHEM 121 and CHEM 123L. Restriction: ME major.

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An introduction to marginalized cinemas with screenings of major works. Course fee required.

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}

Designed to expand the student's ability to listen actively to Western classical art music; a survey of the various genres, including chamber music, symphonic and vocal repertoire. Includes live guest performances. Attendance at several on-campus concerts required. No musical background necessary. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts (NMCCN 1113). {Summer, Fall, Spring}

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

This course provides an overview of all the nutrients including function in the body and food sources. Dietary guidelines intended to promote long term health are stressed. Prerequisite: BIOL 123 or BIOL 201L or CHEM 111 or (CHEM 121 and CHEM 123L).

Preparation for home healthcare providers. Current TB test or chest x-ray, criminal background check, and BLS/First Aid required. A UNM-VC Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion of skills and competency tests.

Instruction in movements that increase balance, core fitness and cardiorepiratory endurance.

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 (NMCCN 1114).

Students involve themselves in experiments and projects showing basic concepts related to the atom, the environment and the universe. Two hours lab. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1114). Pre- or corequisite: 102.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Study of social influence: perception of oneself and others, attitudes, conformity, attraction, altruism, aggression, and groups. Prerequisite: 105.

Historical and contemporary governmental actions for prevention, detection, response and recovery from terrorism and disasters including components of DHS. Multi-jurisdictional agencies' and stakeholders' roles. Challenges; Balance between freedom and security.

Writing the types of reports required in a criminal justice career. Gather pertinent information and write report narratives representative of those prepared by individuals working in a profession within the criminal justice system.

This course covers industrial robotics programming and intelligent visual recognition software. Students will work with robots, peripheral equipment, and workspaces specific to industrial manufacturing robots. Prerequisite: 201.

This is a capstone course in robotics. Students will integrate and demonstrate all previously gained robotics, electronics, manufacturing, CADD, and programming skills to produce a comprehensive robotic project.

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

Survey of major forms of norm-violating behavior in American society, such as drug and alcohol abuse, mental illness, criminal behavior and sexual deviance. Discussion of sociological explanations of the causes of, and attempts to address, these behaviors. Prerequisite: 101.

This course covers photovoltaic principles and the use of photovoltaics in stand-alone and interconnected (grid-tied) electrical systems. Includes detailed site analysis, system sizing, component and installation recommendations, and economic analyses.

Equipment for and installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems. System components and configurations, cells, modules, arrays, batteries, charge controllers, and inverters. Mechanical and electrical integration of PV systems, utility interconnection, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting PV systems. Prerequisite: 162.

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.

Techniques for the visual presentation of numerical data, descriptive statistics, introduction to probability and basic probability models used in statistics, introduction to sampling and statistical inference, illustrated by examples from a variety of fields. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area II: Mathematics (NMCCN 1113). Prerequisite: (MATH 101 and MATH 102) or (MATH 118 and MATH 119) or MATH 120 or MATH 121 or MATH 123 or MATH 150 or MATH 162 or MATH 163 or MATH 180 or MATH 181 or MATH 264 or ACT Math =>22 or SAT Math Section =>540 or ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra =66-103 or ACCUPLACER College-Level Math =37-68. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

This course presents the reading process including study reading, critical thinking and analysis. It addresses the transition from high school to college and incorporates strategies needed for problem solving.

(Also offered as AFST, CCS, NATV, SUST 109) The course explores historical and contemporary social forces that impact ethnic communities across the Americas. Students will examine social and economic dynamics of Indigenous, Latino, Asian-Pacific, Africana communities, and women's experiences.

(Also offered as CCS, NATV, SUST, WMST 109) The course explores historical and contemporary social forces that impact ethnic communities across the Americas. Students will examine social and economic dynamics of Indigenous, Latino, Asian-Pacific, Africana communities, and women's experiences.

Provides both an introduction to the complex history and culture of the Southwestern United States and a demonstration of the possibilities of the interdisciplinary study of regional American culture. It is multicultural in its content as it is multidisciplinary in its methodology. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

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. {Summer, Fall}

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

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Course emphasizes theory and application of customer contact skills, questioning and listening techniques, business etiquette, multicultural awareness, letter and memorandum writing, the job application process and interviewing, and conflict resolution.

Introduction to mythology; primary readings in stories about the gods and heroes, usually including Homer, Hesiod, Homeric Hymns and Tragedies. All texts will be in English. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts.

Principles and concepts of various types of human communication including interpersonal, small group, organizational, public and mass communication. Two hours lecture, 1 hour lab.

An introduction to communication among people from different cultural backgrounds, emphasizing intercultural relations. The class seeks to identify, honor and enhance the strengths of different cultural perspectives.

Basic characteristics and patterns of communication in small groups. Includes attention to role theory, conflict resolution and creative decision-making methods.

Focuses on shell scripts and shell programming, processes and job control; user tools; UNIX networking concepts; simple system administration; introduction to Perl scripting. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisite: (102LT or 101LT) and 151L.

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 101 and MATH 102 and MATH 103) or 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. Prerequisite: 105L or 108L or 151L or ECE 131.

An overview of the system development lifecycle. Emphasis on current system documentation through the use of classical, structured, and object- oriented tools/techniques for describing program specifications. Prerequisite: 151L or 152L or 160 or a full semester of programming.

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)

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. Prerequisite for most upper-division courses. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (NMCCN 2113).

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. Prerequisite for most upper division courses. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (NMCCN 2123).

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.

Introductory study of written and verbal communications used in the technical professions with emphasis in the planning, execution, and editing of professional and technical documents and other communication media. This course is not a substitute for ENGL 219 and generally applies to particular associate degree programs or as an elective credit. Students are encouraged to speak with an advisor about the applicability of this course. Prerequisite: 110 or 112 or 113 or ACT English =>25 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing =>660.

Focuses on academic writing, research, and argumentation using appropriate genres and technologies. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area I: Communications (NMCCN 1123). Prerequisite: 110 or 112 or 113 or ACT English =26-28 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing =660-690.

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. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts (NMCCN 2213).

Practice in writing and editing of workplace documents, including correspondence, reports and proposals. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area I: Communications. Prerequisite: 120 or ACT English =>29 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing =>700.

An 8- to 16-week course on selected topics relating directly to environmental technology.

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.

Introduces hazardous materials incidents, recognizing and identifying hazardous materials, planning response, implementing response procedures, decision making, and continued evaluation at the awareness and operation level.

Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled.

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

The regional geography of the world. Both physical and human aspects are studied along with current economic and political problems.

This class covers the essential skills for IT majors to administer a system. Topics may include configuration/organization, file systems, user management, and backup/disaster recovery. Prerequisite: 119 and 132 and 262 and CS 101 and CS152L.

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

Preparation for MATH 150 and 180. The study of equations, functions and graphs, especially linear and quadratic functions. Introduction to polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Applications involving simple geometric objects. Emphasizes algebraic problem solving skills. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area II: Mathematics (NMCCN 1113). Prerequisite: (101 and 102 and 103) or (118 and 119) or 120 or ACT Math =>22 or SAT Math Section =>540 or or ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra =104-120 or ACCUPLACER College-Level Math =37-68.

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 123. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area II: Mathematics. Prerequisite: 121 or ACT Math =>25 or SAT Math Section =>590 or ACCUPLACER College-Level Math =69-99.

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). Prerequisite: 121 or 150 or 153 or ACT Math =>26 or SAT Math Section =>620 or ACCUPLACER College-Level Math =69-99.

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

This course provides an overview of all the nutrients including function in the body and food sources. Dietary guidelines intended to promote long term health are stressed. Prerequisite: BIOL 123 or BIOL 201L or CHEM 111 or (CHEM 121 and CHEM 123L).

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.

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

Study of social influence: perception of oneself and others, attitudes, conformity, attraction, altruism, aggression, and groups. Prerequisite: 105.

Historical and contemporary governmental actions for prevention, detection, response and recovery from terrorism and disasters including components of DHS. Multi-jurisdictional agencies' and stakeholders' roles. Challenges; Balance between freedom and security.

Writing the types of reports required in a criminal justice career. Gather pertinent information and write report narratives representative of those prepared by individuals working in a profession within the criminal justice system.

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

Survey of major forms of norm-violating behavior in American society, such as drug and alcohol abuse, mental illness, criminal behavior and sexual deviance. Discussion of sociological explanations of the causes of, and attempts to address, these behaviors. Prerequisite: 101.

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.

Techniques for the visual presentation of numerical data, descriptive statistics, introduction to probability and basic probability models used in statistics, introduction to sampling and statistical inference, illustrated by examples from a variety of fields. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area II: Mathematics (NMCCN 1113). Prerequisite: (MATH 101 and MATH 102) or (MATH 118 and MATH 119) or MATH 120 or MATH 121 or MATH 123 or MATH 150 or MATH 162 or MATH 163 or MATH 180 or MATH 181 or MATH 264 or ACT Math =>22 or SAT Math Section =>540 or ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra =66-103 or ACCUPLACER College-Level Math =37-68. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

(Also offered as AFST, CCS, NATV, SUST 109) The course explores historical and contemporary social forces that impact ethnic communities across the Americas. Students will examine social and economic dynamics of Indigenous, Latino, Asian-Pacific, Africana communities, and women's experiences.

An interdisciplinary introduction to the issues of race, class and ethnicity in American life and society. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

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.

Course emphasizes theory and application of customer contact skills, questioning and listening techniques, business etiquette, multicultural awareness, letter and memorandum writing, the job application process and interviewing, and conflict resolution.

Introduction to mythology; primary readings in stories about the gods and heroes, usually including Homer, Hesiod, Homeric Hymns and Tragedies. All texts will be in English. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts.

Principles and concepts of various types of human communication including interpersonal, small group, organizational, public and mass communication. Two hours lecture, 1 hour lab.

Basic characteristics and patterns of communication in small groups. Includes attention to role theory, conflict resolution and creative decision-making methods.

Meets New Mexico requirements for EMT-Intermediate skills training, including intravenous fluid administration and pharmacology. Prerequisite: 113 and 142. Corequisite: 180. Restriction: program permission.

Meets New Mexico requirements for EMT-Intermediate field and clinical training, including emergency department and prehospital experience. Prerequisite: 113 and 142. Corequisite: 143 and 180. Restriction: program permission.

Meets New Mexico requirements for EMT-Intermediate lecture content, including intravenous fluid administration and pharmacology. Prerequisite: 113 and 142. Corequisite: 143. Restriction: program permission.

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. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts (NMCCN 2213).

Practice in writing and editing of workplace documents, including correspondence, reports and proposals. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area I: Communications. Prerequisite: 120 or ACT English =>29 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing =>700.

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. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

This is the second half of a prealgebra course and covers measurement and geometry, real numbers, introduction to algebra and basic equation solving, and applications. Prerequisite: 011.

This course includes the second half of a beginning algebra course including a review of the Cartesian coordinate system, graphing linear equations in two variables, properties of exponents, polynomials and an introduction to factoring. Prerequisite: 021.

This course includes radical expressions and equations, rational expressions and equations, the exponential and logarithm functions. Pre- or corequisite: 102.

This course covers photovoltaic principles and the use of photovoltaics in stand-alone and interconnected (grid-tied) electrical systems. Includes detailed site analysis, system sizing, component and installation recommendations, and economic analyses.

Equipment for and installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems. System components and configurations, cells, modules, arrays, batteries, charge controllers, and inverters. Mechanical and electrical integration of PV systems, utility interconnection, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting PV systems. Prerequisite: 162.

(Also offered as CCS, NATV, SUST, WMST 109) The course explores historical and contemporary social forces that impact ethnic communities across the Americas. Students will examine social and economic dynamics of Indigenous, Latino, Asian-Pacific, Africana communities, and women's experiences.

Prehistoric, Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic Art. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts (NMCCN 2113). {Fall}

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}

Titles will vary. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

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 hours lab. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1114). Pre- or corequisite: 101.

Examines techniques for successful customer service, how to handle difficult and irate customers, customer complaints, and to build relationships with internal and external clients.

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

One-semester course in general chemistry, especially for non-science majors in the health sciences except premedicine and medical technology. Three lectures, 3 hours demo lab/recitation. Credit not allowed for both 111 and (121 and 123L). Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1114). Prerequisite: MATH 103 or MATH 121 or MATH 150 or MATH 162 or MATH 163 or MATH 180 or MATH 181 or MATH 264 or ACT Math =>22 or SAT Math Section =>540. {Fall, Spring}

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).

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. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts.

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 101 and MATH 102 and MATH 103) or MATH 120 or MATH 121 or MATH 123 or MATH 150 or MATH 162 or MATH 163 or MATH 180 or MATH 181.

Entry-level course intended for the technician or draftsperson interested in the use of computer aided design in an engineering environment.

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. Prerequisite for most upper-division courses. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (NMCCN 2113).

An introduction to the analysis and synthesis of combinational logic circuits. Boolean algebra, logic gates, Karnaugh maps, MSI and LSI integrated circuits. Interpretation of logic diagrams. Techniques of troubleshooting digital circuits. Prerequisite: ELCT 101L.

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.

Focuses on academic writing, research, and argumentation using appropriate genres and technologies. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area I: Communications (NMCCN 1123). Prerequisite: 110 or 112 or 113 or ACT English =26-28 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing =660-690.

Practice in writing and editing of workplace documents, including correspondence, reports and proposals. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area I: Communications. Prerequisite: 120 or ACT English =>29 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing =>700.

Interdisciplinary topics in fine arts.

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. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts.

The regional geography of the world. Both physical and human aspects are studied along with current economic and political problems.