POLS 1011 Oklahoma State and Local Government Class 1, Cr. 1 A survey of the organization, operation, and structure of the governments of the State of Oklahoma, primarily focuses on its various local government entities and the three branches of the state government; achieved through classroom based academic functions, participation in simulation of government functions, participation in lectures facilitated by elected officials, military and law enforcement personnel, among other dignitaries, and being immersed in a challenging leadership development environment.
POLS 1012 Oklahoma State and Local Government Class 2, Cr. 2 A survey of the organization, operation, and structure of the governments of the State of Oklahoma, primarily focuses on its various local government entities and the three branches of the state government; achieved through classroom based academic functions, participation in simulation of government functions, participation in lectures facilitated by elected officials, military and law enforcement personnel, among other dignitaries, and being immersed in a challenging leadership development environment.
POLS 1013 Oklahoma State and Local Government Class 3, Cr. 3 A survey of the organization, operation, and structure of the governments of the State of Oklahoma, primarily focuses on its various local government entities and the three branches of the state government; achieved through classroom based academic study, evaluation and research, simulation of government functions, participation in lectures facilitated by elected officials, military and law enforcement personnel, among other dignitaries, and being immersed in a challenging leadership development environment.
POLS 1021 Citizenship Class 1, Cr. 1
This class will endeavor to make students aware of their role as citizens and inspire them to maintain that role throughout their lives.
POLS 1113 American Government Class 3, Cr. 3
This course is a study of the American constitutional form of government, which will also include emphasis on federalism, political parties, interest groups, elections, landmark court cases, and the roles and responsibilities of the three branches of the federal government.
POLS 2023 State Government Class 3, Cr. 3
The place of the State in the American federalism; the government legislature; courts, regulation of business; labor; education; health; charities; highways; public finance; the policepower government of municipalities, and counties. Prerequisite: POLS 1113.
POLS 2033 Public Administration Class 3, Cr. 3
Public Administration is a course that is primarily focused on the implementation of public policy. In that regard, this course covers subjects such as bureaucratic politics, intergovernmental relations, budgeting, personnel, ethics, management, and organizational theory.
POLS 2043 Introduction to International Relations Class 3, Cr. 3 A survey of political science in the fields of political theory, comparative government, and international politics which seek to develop understanding of the value system and challenges of communism, fascism, socialism, and capitalism. Prerequisite: POLS 1113.
POLS 2053 Introduction to Law Class 3, Cr. 3
Introduction to Law is designed to explore the legal interpretations of the United States Constitution and the application of those decisions to the American political culture. In addition, the course will introduce the concept of legal reasoning as developed in the western legal systems and include practical legal research experience in selected issues of public law.
POLS 2063 Introduction to Comparative Politics Class 3, Cr. 3 A comparative study of the political processes and institutions of contemporary societies. Introduction to the concepts and methods of comparative politics.
PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
PTEC 1003 Introduction to Process Technology Class 3, Cr. 3 Introduction to chemical and refinery plant operations. Topics include process technician duties, responsibilities and expectations, plant organization, plant process and utility systems and the physical and mental requirements of the process technician. Prerequisites or Corequisite: MATH 1513; Removal of English deficiency, if applicable.
PTEC 1213 Instrumentation Class 3, Cr. 3 A study of the instruments and control systems used in the process industry, including terminology, primary variables, symbology, control loops and basic trouble shooting. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MATH 1513.
PTEC 1513 Internship in Process Technology Class 3, Cr. 3
This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in an industry setting. Prerequisites: PTEC 1003 and PTEC 2013.
PTEC 2013 Safety, Health and Environment Class 3, Cr. 3
The course is designed as an introductory course, providing a means for emphasizing strong skill development and knowledge to alter attitudes and behaviors required for safe work habits. Strengthens the focus on safety, health and environment issues that relate to daily job tasks that also meet regulatory compliance. The equipment used to maintain a safe, healthy work place. The role of the process technician’s knowledge of a plant’s safety and environmental programs and components is identified. Prerequisite: MATH 1513
PTEC 2023 Process Quality Class 3, Cr. 3
The course is a study of the background and application of quality concepts. Topics include team skills, quality tools, statistics, economics and continuous improvement. Prerequisites: MATH 1513, PTEC 1003, and PTEC 1213
PTEC 2124 Process Technology I - Equipment Class 4, Cr. 4
The course is a study of process equipment components, the proper terminology for process equipment components, basic functions of process equipment while relating scientific principles involved with process equipment. Additional training occurs with hands-on use of common process equipment through the laboratory. Prerequisites: MATH 1513 and PTEC 1003.
PTEC 2134 Process Technology II - Systems Class 4, Cr. 4
The course is a study of the various systems involved in the process industry, the equipment and instruments associated with those systems, and those variables that need to be controlled to optimize process and safety. Basic theory of each type of system is examined with attention to purpose and economic consideration. Process flows are followed using PFDs and P&IDs. Prerequisites: MATH 1513, PTEC 1003, and PTEC 2124.
PTEC 2224 Process Technology III - Operations Class 4, Cr. 4 A capstone course for the process technology curriculum. This course unifies concepts and information gained from the other six process technology courses. The course integrates important concepts from these courses to build a more complete picture that involves the technology role and value when working with equipment, instrumentation, process quality, health and safety. A more complete picture of how the technician’s daily actions keep a process moving in an economically viable, ethically sound, and constantly improving direction is gained to help carry the student into internship and future work. Prerequisites: MATH 1513, PTEC 2023, and PTEC 2134.
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 1113 General Psychology Class 3, Cr. 3
An introduction course in psychology. Its purpose is to train the student in the solution of social problems, to aid the student in understanding his own behavior and the behavior of those people with whom he associates. It lends itself to the needs of students as a terminal education course or as a prerequisite to further study in the field of psychology.
PSYC 1123 Psychology Self Management Class 3, Cr. 3
Provides an introduction to general behavior theory and self-management techniques. It includes exercises designed to develop skills in self-analysis, goal-setting and self-determination. Orientation of the course is behavioristic and empirical. Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 or consent of instructor.
PSYC 1603 Developmental Psychology Class 3, Cr. 3
Survey of the psychological changes across the life span; the changes in cognitive, social, emotional and psychological development from conception to death. Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 or consent of instructor.
PSYC 2113 Beyond CSI: Introduction to Forensic Psychology Class 3, Cr. 3 This course is designed as introduction to psychology as it pertains to the law. Case law, criminology, counseling and profiling will all be discussed. this class has a prerequisite of EITHER Introduction to Criminal Justice or General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology.
PSYC 2743 Social Psychology Class 3, Cr. 3
Introductory course in the study of human social behavior as affected by the real, imagined, or implied presence of others. Topics include research methods, social perception, interpersonal relations, attitudes, and sexual behavior. Prerequisite: PSYC 1113.
PSYC 2753 Psychology and Adjustment Class 3, Cr. 3
A study of human personality dynamics and adjustment in terms of psychological and social variables. Prerequisite: PSYC 1113.
READING
CIED 0133 Improved Reading Skills Class 1, Lab. 4, Cr. 0
The course teaches reading skills and attempts to individualize the practical application of these skills, while focusing on improving comprehension skills, building a strong vocabulary and learning various techniques to enhance student’s skills. Students may be placed in this course based in ACT, CPT or other assessment testing.
CIED 1123 Reading Enhancement Class 3, Lab. 1, Cr. 3
Provides a program for improving reading skills, with emphasis on critical reading etymology or words, and speed reading. This course is recommended even though the student’s reading skill is already high.