Courses

An introduction to the service quality concept, particularly as it relates to the hospitality industry. Course content will provide theories and principles of service quality, along with definitions and key concepts.

The recent explosion of popular entertainment focused on “supernatural” creatures such as vampires and werewolves has done much to reimagine these ever-popular myths. Any particular version of this genre is sure to add its own twist to origination stories and characteristics. Yet where in fact did these legends begin? And more importantly, is there any data supporting these prevailing classics of folklore?

This course examines the nature, methods, and implications of scientific inquiry. Students delve into foundational questions about empirical theories, scientific explanation, and the demarcation between science and non-science.

This course traces the development of science and its impact upon Western intellectual development from the Renaissance to the present. Major themes include the development of man's view of the universe (cosmology) from ancient times to the present; how man fits into ever-changing visions of order in the universe; the theory of evolution.

Exploration of marine organisms, survey topics in vertebrate marine biology and the role that aquatic oriented parks play in education, research and conservation; hands-on experiences by participating in aspects of maintaining aquatic organisms in captivity including animal care and nutrition, physiology, behavior, animal training and water quality; exposure to marine organismal taxonomy, natural history, anatomy and ecology.

This course is designed to develop competencies of secondary agricultural business, agricultural mechanization, animal science, horticulture, plant and 2025-2026 Catalog PDF - DRAFT COPY 1151 Topics may be offered in: Agriculture, Animal Science, Agricultural Agricultural Engineering Technology. This course may be repeated up to a practical application of agricultural skills and practices. To include for credit, max 6.

A brief history of curriculum development with special emphasis on the Texas curriculum program; basic principles and techniques of curriculum construction and implementation; aims and purposes of the curriculum as a function in perpetuating and improving democratic ideals; and attention to significant research in curriculum development.

Implications of research and theory for the total secondary school program.

Study of the physical, mental, and social development of students at secondary school age levels. The objectives and procedures of American secondary education are related to the development of adolescents in our culture. Included are the level of significance of specific individual differences among students in the various fields, the relationship of student self-concept to learning, students study through use of records, a variety of diagnostic materials, and group study projects.

Outbreak of war; Blitzkrieg; Battle of Britain and the invasion of Russia; Pearl Harbor and the war in Asia; the Resistance and Holocaust; the search for peace.