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2014 - 2015 Catalog
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BMGT 1191 (1 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at BHC, EFC

Special Topics In Business Administration and Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.)


BMGT 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Supervision
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: The role of the supervisor includes managerial functions as applied to leadership, counseling, motivation, and human relations skills. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1302 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Principles of Retailing
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Introduction to the retailing environment and its relationship to consumer demographics, trends, and traditional/nontraditional retailing markets. The employment of retailing techniques and the factors that influence modern retailing. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1303 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Principles of Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Concepts, terminology, principles, theories, and issues in the field of management. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1305 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at MVC

Communications in Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Internet Development Technologies core curricula, and concurrent enrollment in specialization track, or demonstrated competence approved by program director.
Course Description: Basic theory and processes of communication skills necessary for the management of an organization's workforce. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1306 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at EFC

Facilities Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: For individuals whose responsibility includes general management and supervision of public buildings, business and industrial facilities, and other complexes requiring supervision and control. Includes fire alarm maintenance, plant maintenance, occupational safety, OSHA rules and regulations, management of maintenance supervisors, and hazardous materials awareness. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)


BMGT 1309 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at EFC, ECC
Single-Course Delivery for EFC, ECC

Information and Project Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Critical path methods for planning and controlling projects. Includes time/cost tradeoffs, resource utilization, stochastic considerations, task determination, time management, scheduling management, status reports, budget management, customer service, professional attitude, and project supervision. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1313 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at BHC, MVC

Principles of Purchasing
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: The purchasing process as it relates to such topics as inventory control, price determination, vendor selection, negotiation techniques, and ethical issues. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1327 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Principles of Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Concepts, terminology, principles, theories, and issues in the field of management. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1331 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Production and Operations Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Fundamentals of the various techniques used in the practice of production and operations management. Includes location, design, and resource allocation. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1333 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Principles of Selling
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Introduction to the selling process and its application to all forms of sales. Identification of the elements of the communication process between buyers and sellers in business and examination of the legal regulations and ethical issues of business which effect salespeople. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1348 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Marketing Research and Strategies
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Internet Development Technologies core curricula, and concurrent enrollment in specialization track, or demonstrated competence approved by program director.
Course Description: Designed to enhance student understanding of the marketing environment and the dynamic interrelationships of the functions of marketing price, channels of distribution, promotion, and product responsibility. Provides a simulated marketing environment for experience in marketing decision-making and provides practical experiences in analyzing market cases for the students. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1349 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Advertising and Sales Promotion
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Introduction to the advertising principles, practices, and multimedia of persuasive communication including buyer behavior, budgeting, and regulatory constraints. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1382 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Cooperative Education - Business Administration And Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. The student should have previous credit in or concurrent enrollment in BMGT 1301 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. (1 Lec., 14 Ext.)


BMGT 1383 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Cooperative Education - Business Administration And Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. The student should have previous credit in or concurrent enrollment in HRPO 2301 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. (1 Lec., 14 Ext.)


BMGT 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC

Special Topics in Business Administration and Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1482 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at EFC

Cooperative Education - Business Administration and Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 21 Ext.)


BMGT 1483 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at EFC

Cooperative Education - Business Administration and Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 21 Ext.)


BMGT 2303 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Problem Solving and Decision Making
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Decision-making and problem-solving processes in organizations utilizing logical and creative problem solving techniques. Application of theory is provided by experiential activities using managerial decision tools. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 2309 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at ECC

Leadership
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Concepts of leadership and its relationship to management. Prepares the student with leadership and communication skills needed to motivate and identify leadership styles. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 2311 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Management of Change
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Internet Development Technologies core curricula, and concurrent enrollment in specialization track, or demonstrated competence approved by program director.
Course Description: Knowledge, skills, and tools that enable a leader/organization to facilitate change in a pro-active participative style. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC

Total Quality Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Quality of productivity in organizations. Includes planning for quality throughout the organization, analysis of costs of quality, and employee empowerment. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 2341 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at ECC

Strategic Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Strategic management process involving analysis of how organizations develop and implement a strategy for achieving organizational objectives in a changing environment. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 2347 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Instruction in interpreting data for effective problem solving and recommending corrective action with emphasis on a structured approach to critical thinking and problem solving in a team environment. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 2382 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Cooperative Education - Business Administration And Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. The student should have previous credit in or concurrent enrollment in HRPO 2307 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. (1 Lec., 14 Ext.)


BMGT 2383 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Cooperative Education - Business Administration And Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. The student should have previous credit in or concurrent enrollment in BMGT 2303 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. (1 Lec., 14 Ext.)


BMGT 2384 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at NLC

Cooperative Education - Operations Management and Supervision
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)


CBFM 1191 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Special Topics in Building/Property Maintenance and Manager
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.)


CBFM 1229 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Maintenance Coordination and Scheduling
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An introduction to scheduling of repairs and preventive maintenance. Topics include ordering supplies, inventory maintenance of supplies and equipment, work orders, and personnel scheduling. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)


CBFM 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Building Maintenance I
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Introduction to the basic principles of residential and commercial maintenance and repair. Emphasis on safety, materials, and tool identification. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


CBFM 1315 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Exterior Maintenance
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Building repair principles with emphasis on minor repairs of exterior walls, windows, doors, trim, and roofing. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


CBFM 1370 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Facilities Planning and Project Management
This is a Local Need Course.
Course Description: Students will learn how to assemble and manage facilities teams and how to plan and implement facilities projects including methods to control key elements of the process. This course involves an examination of case studies on models, project management methods, and outcomes. (3 Lec.)


CBFM 1380 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Cooperative Education-Building/Property Maintenance and Manager
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)


CBFM 1381 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Cooperative Education-Building/Property Maintenance and Manager
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)


CBFM 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Special Topics in Building/Property Maintenance and Manager
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)


CBFM 1407 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Boiler Operation
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Basic boiler operation with emphasis on high pressure and low pressure systems. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


CBFM 2311 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Building Maintenance II
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: This course is a continuation of CBFM 1311 which includes principles of residential and commercial maintenance and repair. Emphasis on safety, materials, and tool identification. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


CBFM 2313 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Building Maintenance Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Management and controls required to direct operations of the engineering and maintenance department. Includes planning and scheduling, delegating responsibilities, purchasing, problem-solving, management by objectives, supervisory training, in-service training, and budget preparation. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


CBFM 2317 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Mechanical Maintenance
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Study of the general principles of mechanical and electrical systems as related to inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance of facility equipment. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


EPCT 1213 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Contingency Planning
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An introduction to the development of an emergency response contingency plan for a facility or community. Emphasis on analyzing the hazards, writing and implementing the contingency plans, and evaluating the effectiveness of the contingency plan. (2 Lec.)


EPCT 1243 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Treatment, Remediation, and Disposal Techniques
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of the skills required in treatment, remediation, and disposal processes of solid waste, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste. Emphasizes the technologies applicable in the field. (2 Lec.)


EPCT 1247 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Exploration of the options available for source reduction, waste minimization, and pollution prevention including regulatory standards applicable to these activities. (2 Lec.)


EPCT 1305 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Environmental Regulations Overview
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An introduction to the history of the environmental movement, including basic requirements for compliance with the environmental regulations. (3 Lec.)


EPCT 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Introduction to Environmental Safety and Health
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An historic overview of environmental safety and health. Emphasis is on the use of occupational safety and health codes. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


EPCT 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Introduction to Environmental Science
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An overview of environmental science and current global concerns, and a brief history of environmental ethics, resource use, and conservation. Discussion of fundamental principles of resource economics and environmental health. (3 Lec.)


EPCT 1327 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Basic Water Works Operation
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Study of conventional water treatment plants including administration and management. Emphasis on the operation of motors, pumps, and disinfection in small water plants. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


EPCT 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Principles of Industrial Hygiene
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: EPCT 1307.
Course Description: Basic concepts in threshold limits, dose response, and general recognition of occupational hazards, including sampling statistics, calibration, and equipment use. A study of the control of occupational hazards and sample collection and evaluation methods. (3 Lec.)


EPCT 1344 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Environmental Sampling and Analysis
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: EPCT 1305.
Course Description: Sampling protocol, procedures, quality control, preservation technology, and field analysis. Emphasis on analysis commonly performed by the field technician. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)


EPCT 1349 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Environmental Regulation Interpretation and Applications
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: EPCT 1305.
Course Description: An in-depth study of the major federal and state environmental regulations. (3 Lec.)


EPCT 1350 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Basic Statistics and Calculations for Environmental Technicians
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: The application of math skills and chemical knowledge in solving environmental technology problems. (3 Lec.)


EPCT 2335 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Advanced Environmental Instrumental Analysis
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: EPCT 1344.
Course Description: Regulations and standards in the analysis of samples using specific analytical instruments and their procedures. Emphasis on instrument calibrator sample preparation, evaluation, and reporting of analytical results. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)


EPCT 2337 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Site Assessment
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: EPCT 1307 and/or EPCT 1213.
Course Description: Research techniques required to perform site assessment. Emphasis on the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation Liability Act (CERCLA) Super Fund Standards. (3 Lec.)


EPCT 2380 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Cooperative Education-Environmental Engineering
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)


HAMG 1191 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Special Topics in Hospitality Administration and Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.)


HAMG 1305 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Principles Of Tourism Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Introduction to the travel and tourism industry. Topics include marketing, travel, the market, and the shape of travel demand. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Sanitation and Safety
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: The fundamentals of sanitation practices, laws, methods, and techniques of food handling for protection, safety, and accident prevention. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 1313 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at RLC

Front Office Procedures
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Functions of front office operations as they relate to customer service. Includes a study of front office interactions with other departments in the lodging operation. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)


HAMG 1317 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Recreational Services
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: The study of the recreation and entertainment industry. Emphasizes sporting and entertainment venues, tourism attractions, and other public and private sector special events. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 1319 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Computers In Hospitality
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An introduction to computers and their relationship as an information system to the hospitality industry. This course includes an overview of industry-specific software. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)


HAMG 1321 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at ECC, RLC

Introduction to Hospitality Industry
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Introduction to the elements of the hospitality industry. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)

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HAMG 1324 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at RLC

Hospitality Human Resources Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Principles and procedures of human resource management in the hospitality industry (3 Lec.)


HAMG 1340 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Hospitality Legal Issues
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A course in legal and regulatory requirements that impact the hospitality industry. Topics include Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), labor regulations, tax laws, tip reporting, franchise regulations, and product liability laws. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 1342 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Guest Room Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of the working relationship among housekeeping, front office, and maintenance in the lodging industry. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)


HAMG 1381 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Cooperative Education - Hospitality Administration/Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)


HAMG 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Special Topics In Hospitality Administration And Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 2301 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Principles of Food And Beverage Operations
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An introduction to food and beverage management in various hospitality environments. Emphasizes cost controls from procurement to marketing and sales. Examines forecasting, menu planning and pricing, logistical support, production, purchasing, and quality assurance. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 2305 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at RLC

Hospitality Management and Leadership
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An overview of management and leadership in the hospitality industry with an emphasis on management philosophy, policy formulation, communications, motivation and team building. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 2307 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at ECC, RLC

Hospitality Marketing and Sales
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CHEF 1301 or PSTR 1301 or TRVM 1300 with a "C" or better.
Course Description: Identification of the core principles of marketing and sales and their impact on the hospitality industry. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 2330 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Convention and Group Management and Services
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An application of the essential components of successful convention and meeting planning. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 2332 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Hospitality Financial Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Methods and application of financial management within the hospitality industry. Primary emphasis on sales accountability, internal controls, and report analysis. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 2337 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Hospitality Facilities Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Identification of building systems, facilities and sustainability management, and security and safety procedures. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 2381 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Cooperative Education-Hospitality Administration/Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)


HART 1273 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Air Conditioning Control Principles
This is a Local Need Course.
Course Description: A basic study of electrical, pressure, and temperature controls including motor starting devices, operating relays, and troubleshooting safety controls and devices. Emphasis on use of wiring diagrams to analyze high and low voltage circuits. A review of Ohm's law as applied to A/C controls and circuits. Required. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 1291 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Special Topics in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technologies/Technicians
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)


HART 1292 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Special Topics in Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)


HART 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Basic Electricity for HVAC
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Principles of electricity as required by HVAC, including proper use of test equipment, electrical circuits, and component theory and operation. This course is cross-listed as HART 1401. The student may register for either HART 1301 or HART 1401 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 1303 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Air Conditioning Control Principles
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A basic study of HVAC and refrigeration controls; troubleshooting of control components; emphasis on use of wiring diagrams to analyze high and low voltage circuits; a review of Ohm's law as applied to air conditioning controls and circuits. This course is cross-listed as HART 1403. The student may register for either HART 1303 or HART 1403 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Refrigeration Principles
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer theory, temperature/pressure relationship, refrigerant handling, refrigeration components and safety. This course is cross-listed as HART 1407 and HART 1507. The student may register for either HART 1307, HART 1407, or HART 1507 but may receive credit for only one of the three. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 1356 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

EPA Recovery Certification Preparation
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Certification training for HVAC refrigerant recovery and recycling. Instruction will provide a review of EPA guidelines for refrigerant recovery and recycling during the installation, service, and repair of all HVAC and refrigeration systems. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)


HART 1368 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Practicum (Or Field Experience) - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: HART 1401, HART 1403, and HART 1407.
Course Description: Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. (21 Ext.)


HART 1374 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Refrigeration Principles
This is a Local Need Course.
Course Description: An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, basic thermodynamics, heat transfer, temperature/pressure relationship, safety, refrigeration containment, and refrigeration components. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab)


HART 1376 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

A/C Control Principles
This is a Local Need Course.
Course Description: A basic study of electrical, pressure, and temperature controls including motor starting devices, operating relays, and troubleshooting safety controls and devices. Emphasis on use of wiring diagrams to analyze high and low voltage circuits. A review of Ohm's law as applied to A/C controls and circuits. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 1380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Cooperative Education - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: HART 1401, HART 1403, and HART 1407.
Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)


HART 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Special Topics in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 4 Lab.)


HART 1393 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at EFC

Special Topics in Solar Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: This course will provide hands on experience in the installation and wiring of solar systems. Systems are to include grid tied and battery backup. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)


HART 1394 (3 Credit Hours) New course added June 18, 2014
Offered at CVC, EFC

Special Topics in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Repairer
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)


HART 1401 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC

Basic Electricity for HVAC
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Principles of electricity as required by HVAC, including proper use of test equipment, electrical circuits, and component theory and operation. This course is cross-listed as HART 1301. The student may register for either HART 1401 or HART 1301 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.,3 Lab.)


HART 1403 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC

Air Conditioning Control Principles
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: HART 1401.
Course Description: A basic study of electrical, pressure, and temperature controls including motor starting devices, operating relays, and troubleshooting safety controls and devices. Emphasis on use of wiring diagrams to analyze high and low voltage circuits. A review of Ohms law as applied to A/C controls and circuits. This course is cross-listed as HART 1303. The student may register for either HART 1403 or HART 1303 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 1407 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC

Refrigeration Principles
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, basic thermodynamics, heat transfer, temperature/pressure relationship, safety, refrigeration containment, and refrigeration components. This course is cross-listed as HART 1307 and HART 1507. The student may register for either HART 1307, HART 1407 or HART 1507 but may receive credit for only one of the three. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 1411 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at EFC

Solar Fundamentals
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Study of heat transference, motors, pumps and other mechanical devices; solid state switches; photovoltaic plates and energy conversion; thermal dynamics; and solar energy. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 1441 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC

Residential Air Conditioning
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: HART 1403, HART 1407 or consent of instructor.
Course Description: A study of components, applications, and installation of mechanical air conditioning systems including operating conditions, troubleshooting, repair, and charging of air conditioning systems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 1442 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Commercial Refrigeration
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Theory of and practical application in the maintenance of commercial refrigeration; high, medium, and low temperature applications and ice machines. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 1445 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC

Gas And Electric Heating
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: HART 1401, HART 1403 or consent of instructor.
Course Description: A study of the procedures and principles used in servicing heating systems including gas fired and electric furnaces. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 1449 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Heat Pumps
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: HART 1403, HART 1407 or consent of instructor.
Course Description: A study of heat pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrost controls, auxiliary heat, air flow, and other topics related to heat pump systems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 1451 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at EFC

Energy Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Basic heat transfer theory; sensible and latent heat loads; building envelope construction; insulin, lighting, and fenestration types; and conducting energy audit procedures. The course develops energy audit recommends based on local utility rates building use, and construction. Laboratory activities include developing energy audit reports, installing energy saving devices, and measuring energy consumption. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 1470 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Building Energy Systems
This is a Local Need Course.
Course Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of heating, air conditioning, ventilating and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems, provides a method to prepare, understand and analyze a building and systems load profiles, and describes types and functions of major components of all energy consuming equipment within a building including air and water systems in aspects of primary and secondary system structure. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 1471 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Energy Conservation Measures
This is a Local Need Course.
Course Description: This course introduces techniques to identify and analyze opportunities in operation and maintenance, and improvement of energy efficiency in each energy system and interactive effects as a whole system. The course provides methodology to calculate energy savings or cost savings. It also should explain the role of corrective, preventative and performance maintenance for buildings and their relation to control systems and demonstrates entry-level technician skills to calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and maintain energy control systems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 1491 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Special Topics in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technologies/Technicians
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 1492 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Special Topics in Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 1494 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC

Special Topics in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Repairer
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 1507 (5 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Refrigeration Principles
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, basic thermodynamics, heat transfer, temperature/pressure relationships, safety, refrigeration containment, and refrigeration components. This course is cross-listed as HART 1307 and HART 1407. The student may register for either HART 1307, HART 1407 or HART 1507 but may receive credit for only one of the three. (4 Lec., 2 Lab.)


HART 2270 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Commercial and Industrial Heating Systems
This is a Local Need Course.
Course Description: This course covers the basics of commercial and industrial heating systems. The student will study the basic theory and design of heating systems; methods of installation and the operation of heating equipment; discuss safety requirements when working with heating equipment. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2271 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Commercial Air Conditioning
This is a Local Need Course.
Course Description: This course is the study of Air Conditioning Systems with capacities of 25 tons or less. Topics include: safety; HAVC equipment; basic design and planning; trade tools and equipment; diagnose and troubleshooting. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2273 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Industrial Air Conditioning
This is a Local Need Course.
Course Description: This course studies Air Conditioning Systems 25 Tons and above. Topics include safety for 25 ton and above systems; HAVC equipment; basic design and planning; trade tools and equipment; diagnose and troubleshooting. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2274 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Commercial and Industrial Pneumatic Controls
This is a Local Need Course.
Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the design, installation and operation of pneumatic control systems used in commercial and industrial buildings. The student will study system safety and design than apply methods used during installation, start-up, testing, and balancing mechanical systems. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2302 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Commercial Air Conditioning System Design
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Advanced study in essential elements of commercial air conditioning contracting including duct systems design and/or material takeoff; weight estimating; equipment selection using manufacturers catalog data; job cost estimating, scheduling, preparation of shop drawings and submittals. This course is cross-listed as HART 2402. The student may register for either HART 2302 or HART 2402 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2334 (3 Credit Hours) New course added June 18, 2014
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at EFC

Advanced Air Conditioning Controls
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Theory and application of electrical control devices, electromechanical controls, and/or pneumatic controls. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)


HART 2336 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Air Conditioning Troubleshooting
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An advanced course in application of troubleshooting principles and use of test instruments to diagnose air conditioning and refrigeration components and system problems including conducting performance tests. This course is cross-listed as HART 2436. The student may register for either HART 2336 or HART 2436 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2341 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Commercial Air Conditioning
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of components, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems with capacities of 25 tons or less. This course is cross-listed as HART 2441. The student may register for either HART 2341 or HART 2441 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2342 (3 Credit Hours) New course added June 18, 2014
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at EFC

Commercial Refrigeration
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Theory and practical application in the maintenance of commercial refrigeration; medium, and low temperature applications and ice machines. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)


HART 2368 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at EFC

Practicum (or Field Experience) - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: HART 1401, HART 1403, and HART 1407.
Course Description: Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. (21 Ext.)


HART 2376 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Troubleshooting
This is a Local Need Course.
Course Description: An advance course in application of troubleshooting principles and use of test instruments to diagnose air conditioning and refrigeration components and system problems including conducting performance test. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2377 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Commercial Air Conditioning
This is a Local Need Course.
Course Description: A study of components, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems with capacities of 25 tons or less. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2378 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Air Conditioning Systems Design
This is a Local Need Course.
Course Description: A study of the properties of air and results of cooling, heating, humidifying or dehumidifying; heat gain and heat loss calculations including equipment selection and balancing the air system. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC

Cooperative Education - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: HART 1401, HART 1403, and HART 1407.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)


HART 2401 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Codes
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: HVAC standards and concepts with emphasis on the understanding, and documentation of the codes and regulations required for the state mechanical contractors license and local codes. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2402 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Commercial Air Conditioning System Design
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Advanced study in essential elements of commercial air conditioning contracting including duct systems design and/or material takeoff; weight estimating; equipment selection using manufacturers catalog data; job cost estimating, scheduling, preparation of shop drawings and submittals. This course is cross-listed as HART 2302. The student may register for either HART 2302 or HART 2402 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2431 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Advanced Electricity
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Advanced electrical instruction and skill building in installation and serving of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including detailed instruction in motors and power distribution and introduction to solid state devices. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2434 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at EFC

Advanced A/C Controls
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: HART 1441, HART 1445 and HART 2449.
Course Description: The theory and application of electrical control devices and control circuits including electro-mechanical and pneumatic controls. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2436 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC

Air Conditioning Troubleshooting
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: HART 1441, HART 1445, HART 2449, or consent of instructor.
Course Description: An advanced course in application of troubleshooting principles and use of test instruments to diagnose air conditioning and refrigeration components and system problems including conducting performance tests. This course is cross-listed as HART 2336. The student may register for either HART 2436 or HART 2336 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2438 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC

Air Conditioning Installation and Startup
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: HART 1441, HART 1445 and HART 2449.
Course Description: A study of air conditioning system installation, refrigerant piping, condensate disposal, and air cleaning equipment with emphasis on startup and performance testing. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2441 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at EFC

Commercial Air Conditioning
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of components, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems with capacities of 25 tons or less. This course is cross-listed as HART 2341. The student may register for either HART 2341 or HART 2441 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2442 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at EFC

Commercial Refrigeration
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: HART 1441, HART 1445, HART 2449 or consent of instructor.
Course Description: Theory of and practical application in the maintenance of commercial refrigeration, medium and low temperature applications and ice machines. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2443 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Industrial Air Conditioning
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of components, accessories, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems above 25 tons capacity. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2445 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC

Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Advanced standing, or consent of instructor.
Course Description: Study of the properties of air and results of cooling, heating, humidifying or dehumidifying; heat gain and heat loss calculations including equipment selection and balancing the air system. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2449 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC

Heat Pumps
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: HART 1441 and HART 1445 or consent of instructor.
Course Description: A study of heat pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrost controls, auxiliary heat, air flow, and other topics related to heat pump systems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2457 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Specialized Commercial Refrigeration
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An advanced course covering the components, accessories, and service of specialized refrigeration units, such as ice machines, soft-serve machines, cryogenics, and cascade systems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


HART 2488 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Internship - Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)


HRPO 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Customer Relations
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address general principles of customer service including skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors pertinent to the professional development of the student. (3 Lec.)


HRPO 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Human Relations
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Practical application of the principles and concepts of the behavioral sciences to interpersonal relationships in the business and industrial environment. (3 Lec.)


HRPO 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Special Topics in Human Resource Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: This course provides students with a global perspective of the history, development, methodology, ethical and societal issues and trends in Alternative Dispute Resolution. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)


HRPO 2301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Human Resources Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Behavioral and legal approaches to the management of human resources in organizations. (3 Lec.)


HRPO 2307 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Organizational Behavior
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: The analysis and application of organizational theory, group dynamics, motivation theory, leadership concepts, and the integration of interdisciplinary concepts from the behavioral sciences. (3 Lec.)


HRPO 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

International Human Resource Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of the effects of the process of internationalization on human resource management including the requirements of local or host-country nationals, expatriates, or parent-country nations, and third-country nationals. Emphasis on Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and emerging economies. A staffing plan for an international setting including processes from recruitment to evaluation to labor regulations is prepared. (3 Lec.)


INSR 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Commercial Liability Risk Management And Insurance
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Analysis of the major sources of liability loss exposures and examination of the insurance coverage designed to meet those exposures. Topics include premises and operations, products and completed operations, contractual and protective liability, employer liability, and surety bonds. Exploration of tort and agency law as they relate to loss exposures involving third party claimants. (3 Lec.)


INSR 1351 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Essentials of Risk Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Study of the risk management decision-making process. Emphasis on identification and analysis of loss exposures and development of alternative techniques for the treatment of each exposure. (3 Lec.)


MRKG 1291 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at ECC

Special Topics in Business Marketing and Marketing Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Internet Development Technologies core curricula, and concurrent enrollment in specialization track, or demonstrated competence approved by program director.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec.)


MRKG 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC

Customer Relationship Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: General principles of customer service including skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. (3 Lec.)


MRKG 1302 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC

Principles of Retailing
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Introduction to the retailing environment, types of retailers, current trends, the employment of retailing techniques, and factors that influence retailing. (3 Lec.)


MRKG 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Principles Of Marketing
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Introduction to the marketing mix functions and process. Includes identification of consumer and organizational needs and explanation of environmental issues. (3 Lec.)


MRKG 1366 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at BHC, ECC

Practicum (or Field Experience) - Marketing/Marketing Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (21 Ext.)


MRKG 1380 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Cooperative Education - Business Marketing and Marketing Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval prior to enrollment.
Course Description: An intermediate or advanced course with lecture and work-based instruction that helps students gain practical experience in the discipline, enhance skills, and integrate knowledge. Indirect supervision is provided by the work supervisor while the lecture is provided by the college faculty or by other individuals under the supervision of the educational institution. Cooperative education may be a paid or unpaid learning experience. (1 Lec., 14 Ext.)


MRKG 1381 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC

Cooperative Education - Marketing/Marketing Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Completion of two courses in Business Marketing or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)


MRKG 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, ECC

Special Topics in Business Marketing and Marketing Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)


MRKG 2312 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at EFC, ECC

e-Commerce Marketing
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Integrated Software Applications I for E-Commerce Program or none for Internet Development Technologies Programs.
Course Description: Explore electronic tools utilized in marketing; focus on marketing communications in developing customer relationships. (3 Lec.)


MRKG 2333 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC

Principles of Selling
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Overview of the selling process. Identification of the elements of the communication process between buyers and sellers. Examination of the legal and ethical issues of organizations which affect salespeople. (3 Lec.)


MRKG 2348 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at ECC

Marketing Research and Strategies
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Designed to enhance student understanding of the marketing environment and the dynamic interrelationships of the functions of marketing price, channels of distribution, promotion, and product responsibility. Provides a simulated marketing environment for experience in marketing decision-making and provides practical experiences in analyzing market cases for the students. (3 Lec.)


MRKG 2349 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC

Advertising and Sales Promotion
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Integrated marketing communications. Includes advertising principles and practices. Emphasizes multi-media of persuasive communication including buyer behavior, budgeting, and regulatory constraints. (3 Lec.)


MRKG 2366 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at BHC, ECC

Practicum (or Field Experience) - Marketing/Marketing Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (21 Ext.)


MRKG 2381 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC

Cooperative Education - Marketing/Marketing Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Completion of two courses in Business Marketing or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)


PBAD 1315 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Postal Organization, Development, and Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An overview of the history of written communication and merchandise delivery. Topics include current postal organization; postal philosophies, policies, procedures, rules and regulations; and principles of effective supervision. (3 Lec.)


PBAD 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Postal Customer Services, Processing, and Distribution
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Fundamentals of mail delivery and collection systems within the Postal Service. Topics include postal and non-postal services, retail functions, and customer relations; rapid separation facts; revenue determination procedures; and flow characteristics involved in receipt, processing, and dispatch of all mail. (3 Lec.)


PBAD 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Special Topics Public Administration and Services, Other
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)


PBAD 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Budgeting in the Public Sector
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Examination of revenue-producing activities and sources of funds, construction and implementation of budgets, and basic terminology, concepts, and mechanics as they relate to fiscal factors. Topics include budget cycle, taxation, bonds, indebtedness, and fund accounting. (3 Lec.)


PBAD 2345 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Postal Finance and Labor Relations
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: In-depth coverage of the internal workings of postal finance units and the regulations and procedures involved. Topics include laws and practices related to labor and management in the postal service. Emphasis will be on national and local agreements, bargaining units and associations, grievance procedures, and the National Labor Relations Board. (3 Lec.)


RELE 1105 (1 Credit Hours) Reinstated course added after June 9, 2014
Offered at CVC

Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Provides instruction on current provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Students are required to complete this course prior to license/certification renewal. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)

* Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 9, 2014. (Current) | (Changes)


RELE 1191 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Special Topics in Real Estate
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current event, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.)


RELE 1200 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC

Contract Forms and Addenda
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Promulgated Contract Forms, which shall include but is not limited to unauthorized practice of law, broker-lawyer committee, current promulgated forms, commission rules governing use forms and case studies involving use of forms. (2 Lec.)


RELE 1201 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Principles of Real Estate
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An overview of licensing as a real estate broker and salesperson, ethics of practice, titles to and conveyancing of real estate, legal descriptions, law of agency, deeds, encumbrances and liens, distinctions between personal and real property, contracts, appraisal, finance and regulations, closing procedures, and real estate mathematics. Also includes federal, state, and local laws relating to housing discrimination, housing credit discrimination, and community reinvestment. This course must be taken concurrently with RELE 2209. This course is cross-listed as RELE 1301. The student may register for either RELE 1201 or RELE 1301 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec.)


RELE 1211 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Law of Contracts
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Elements of a contract, offer and acceptance, statute of frauds, specific performance and remedies for breach, unauthorized practice of law, commission rules relating to use of adopted forms, and owner disclosure requirements. (2 Lec.)


RELE 1291 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC

Special Topics in Real Estate
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current event, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec.)


RELE 1300 (3 Credit Hours) New course added June 24, 2014
Offered at CVC

Contract Forms and Addenda
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Promulgated Contract Forms, shall include but is not limited to unauthorized practice of law, broker-lawyer committee, current promulgated and approved forms, commission rules governing use forms and case studies involving use of forms. (3 Lec.)


RELE 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Principles of Real Estate I
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Overview of licensing as a real estate broker or salesperson. Includes ethics of practice as a license holder, titles to and conveyance of real estate, legal descriptions, deeds, encumbrances and liens, distinctions between personal and real property, appraisal, finance and regulations, closing procedures, and real estate mathematics. Covers at least three hours of classroom instruction on federal, state, and local laws relating to housing discrimination, housing credit discrimination, and community reinvestment. Fulfills at least 30 of 60 hours of required instruction for salesperson license. This course is cross-listed as RELE 1201. The student may register for either RELE 1301 or RELE 1201 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.)


RELE 1303 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC

Real Estate Appraisal
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of the central purposes and functions of an appraisal, social, and economic determinant of value, appraisal case studies, cost, market data and income approaches to value estimates, final correlations, and reporting. (3 Lec.)


RELE 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC

Real Estate Investments
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Financing, evaluation, and management of real estate investment. Emphasis on real estate investment characteristics, techniques of investment analysis, time-valued money, discounted investment criteria, leverage, and applications to property tax implications of owning real estate. (3 Lec.)


RELE 1309 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC

Real Estate Law
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Provides a study of legal concepts of real estate, land description, real property rights, estates in land, contracts, conveyances, encumbrances, foreclosures, recording procedures, and evidence of title. (3 Lec.)


RELE 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC

Law of Contracts
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Elements of a contract, offer and acceptance, statute of frauds, specific performance and remedies for breach, unauthorized practice of law, commission rules relating to use of adopted forms, and owner disclosure requirements. (3 Lec.)


RELE 1315 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC

Property Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of the role of the property manager, landlord policies, operational guidelines, leases, lease negotiations, tenant relations, maintenance reports, habitability laws, and the Fair Housing Act. (3 Lec.)


RELE 1319 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC

Real Estate Finance
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An overview of monetary systems, primary and secondary money markets, sources of mortgage loans, federal government programs, loan applications, processes and procedures, closing costs, alternative financial instruments, equal credit opportunity laws affecting mortgage lending, and the state housing agency. (3 Lec.)


RELE 1321 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC

Real Estate Marketing
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of real estate professionalism and ethics; characteristics of successful salespersons; time management; psychology of marketing; listing procedures; advertising; negotiating and closing financing; and the deceptive trade practice act, consumer protection act, and commercial code. (3 Lec.)


RELE 1323 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC

Real Estate Computer Application
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of the availability of technology, especially software, and its ability to help a real estate agent become more productive. Includes data base mapping interest and software application. (3 Lec.)


RELE 1324 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at NLC

Loan Origination and Quality Control
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An introduction to the mortgage loan application process. Topics include regulatory compliance and documentation; real estate contracts; the mortgage application process, interview techniques; credit, income and property qualification, quality controls and procedures. (3 Lec.)


RELE 1325 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC

Real Estate Mathematics
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Minimum TSI test scores or DMAT 0091 or DMAT 0097.
Course Description: Basic arithmetic skills. Includes mathematical logic, percentages, interest, time value of money, depreciation, amortization, proration, and estimation of closing statements. (3 Lec.)


RELE 1329 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Fundamentals of Environmental Issues
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of environmental issues affecting the real estate industry including hazardous substances, underground storage tanks, and wetlands. (3 Lec.)


RELE 1338 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC

Principles of Real Estate II
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Overview of licensing as a broker or salesperson. Includes ethics of practice as a license holder, titles to and conveyance of real estate, legal descriptions, deeds, encumbrances and liens, distinctions between personal and real property, appraisal, finance and regulations, closing procedures, and real estate mathematics. Covers at least three hours of classroom instruction on federal, state, and local laws relating to housing, discrimination, housing credit discrimination, and community reinvestment. Fulfills at least 30 of 60 hours of required instruction for salesperson license. (3 Lec.)


RELE 1381 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Cooperative Education - Real Estate
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)


RELE 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley College.
Offered at NLC

Special Topics In Real Estate
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)


RELE 1406 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Real Estate Principles
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Overview of licensing as a broker or salesperson. Includes ethics of practice as a license holder, titles to and conveyance of real estate, legal descriptions, deeds, encumbrances and liens, distinctions between personal and real property, appraisal, finance and regulations, closing procedures, and real estate mathematics. Covers at least three hours of classroom instruction on federal, state, and local laws relating to housing discrimination, housing credit discrimination, and community reinvestment. Fulfills the 60-hour requirement for salesperson license. (4 Lec.)


RELE 2301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC

Law of Agency
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of law of agency including principal-agent and master-servant relationships, the authority of an agent, the termination of an agent's authority, the fiduciary and other duties of an agent, employment law, deceptive trade practices, listing or buying procedures, and the disclosure of an agency. (3 Lec.)


RELE 2305 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Real Estate Inspections
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of the different types of building systems and materials used in the design and construction of real property. Covers residential construction and commercial building systems and materials. Includes different structural building systems with emphasis on wood-related products, concrete and concrete masonry, brick, stone and steel units. The Texas Real Estate Commission Promulgated Property Condition Addendum will be addressed along with inspector and client agreements, tools and procedures, and electro-mechanical systems. (3 Lec.)


RELE 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC

Real Estate Brokerage
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of law of agency, planning and organization, operational policies and procedures, recruiting, selection and training of personnel, records and control, and real estate firm analysis and expansion criteria. (3 Lec.)


RELE 2380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC

Cooperative Education - Real Estate
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)


RELE 2381 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC

Cooperative Education - Real Estate
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)


RELE 2388 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Internship - Real Estate
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (9 Ext.)


RELE 2389 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Internship - Real Estate
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (9 Ext.)



Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.


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