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FIRT 2380, 2381. Cooperative Seminar. (3-1-20)
A course through which the student can earn college credit for their on-the-job training. The actual work
experience for each student will be developed by the employer and the teacher-coordinator. The
cooperative training will be planned to provide the student with technical experience in the field of fire
technology. Lab Fee.
HMSY 1337. Introduction to Homeland Security. (3-3-0)
An overview of homeland security. Evaluation of the progression of homeland security issued throughout
Texas and the United States. An examination of the roles undertaken and methods used by governmental
agencies and individuals to respond to those areas.
HMSY 1342. Understanding and Combating Terrorism. (3-3-0)
Study of terrorism and reasons why America is a terrorist target. Includes methods of combating domestic
and international terrorism operations, cyber-terrorism, narco-terrorism, the mind of the terrorist, and
organized crime’s impact on terrorism.
GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 1301. Physical Geography. (3-3-0)
This course introduces students to the processes that drive Earth’s physical system. Students will explore
the relationships among these physical systems, with emphasis on weather and climate, water, ecosystems,
geologic processes and landform development, and human interactions with the physical environment.
GEOG 1302. Human Geography. (3-3-0)
This course introduces students to fundamental concepts, skills, and practices of human geography. Place,
space, and scale serve as a framework for understanding patterns of human experience. Topics for
discussion may include globalization, population and migration, culture, diffusion, political and economic
systems, language, religion, gender, and ethnicity.
GEOG 1303. World Regional Geography. (3-3-0)
This course is an introduction to the world’s major regions seen through their defining physical, social,
cultural, political, and economic features. These regions are examined in terms of their physical and human
characteristics and their interactions. The course emphasizes relationships among regions on issue such as
trade, economic development, conflict, and the role of regions in the globalization process.
GOVERNMENT
GOVT 2305. U.S. Government and Constitution (3-3-0)
Core Area 070
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including
the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election
process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights.
GOVT 2306. Texas Government and Constitution (3-3-0)
Core Area 070
Origin and development of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government,
federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy, and
the political culture of Texas.
