Topics Courses
About Topics Courses
Topics Courses may emphasize subject matter or content introduced in other courses, offer content at a more advanced level, or present content that is not covered in other CNM courses.
Topics courses often change from term to term. Not all topics courses are financial-aid eligible. Learn more on the Ineligible Courses List page.
Spring 2025 Topics Courses
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GEMA 0596 High School Equivalency Math Boot Camp (CRN:40125/40126) |
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(Prerequisites: None) This course includes targeted test preparation for the GED and HiSET Math subject test in the areas of 1) geometry; 2) ratios, proportions, percent, basic data and probability; 3) linear equations and inequalities, graphing and functions; 4) polynomials, and 5) rational expressions as fundamental skills required to be successful on the GED or HISET Math subject test. Pre-requisite: TABE 11/12 Math Score of 537 or higher. (22.5 contact hours) |
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GELA 0596 High School Equivalency Language Arts Boot Camp (CRN: 40124/40127 |
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(Prerequisites: None) This course is for students who are preparing for the high school equivalency exam. Emphasis is placed on improving reading and writing skills. Informational texts will be used primarily for this course, with time spent on literary, social studies, and science topics. Students will practice reading texts at or above the 9th grade level during the term. By the end of the course, students should be reading at or above a 9th grade level. Pre-requisite: TABE Language Arts score of 547 or higher. (22.5 contact hours) |
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| GESP 0496 Spanish HSE Math Prep (CRN: 40073) | 0 Credit Hours |
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(Prerequisites: None) This course helps students improve basic math skills in preparation for the Spanish high school equivalency exam. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and delivery of the course is in Spanish. Math word problems are used, as well as analytical reading and writing assignments that require logical reasoning. Math skills are enhanced by work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percent, ratios and proportions, algebra, measurement, and geometry. |
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| LTAM 2996 (Taught in Spanish) Quechua II (CRN: 87514) | 2 Credit Hours |
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(Prerequisites: None) This course is offered through a partnership with Centro Tinku, based in Cusco, Peru. Centro Tinku instructors are native Quechua speakers and teach using real time distance-learning video conferencing. Andean culture, history and modern-day life are at the center of this basic-level course. In order to take Quechua II, students must have successfully completed Quechua I and have at least an intermediate level of Spanish.
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| CJUS 2996A Public Safety Leadership I (CRN: 87287) | 3 Credit Hours |
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(Prerequisites: None) This course will cover introductory principles of leadership. Specifically, the course outlines principles of personal leadership, followed by consideration of principles related to organizational leadership, including the execution of the most important priorities found in the public safety realm. It concludes with a self-assessment as well as a presentation on how each leader can improve his/her team’s engagement.
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| ENGT 1996 Methods ENG Tech I (CRN:87385) | 5 Credit Hours |
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(Prerequisites/Corequisites: Math Skills 3ALG, Reading Skills) Learners will explore the processes and tools used to manufacture nano-materials, structures and components. Learners will gain the foundational understanding and hands-on experience in materials basics to include atomic bonding, crystalline structure-perfection, crystal structures, crystal defects, device yield measurements, and basics of device structures. Nano measurement tools, metrology, clean room techniques, vacuum systems and nano-characterization tools and methods will also be explored. Per week there will be two hours of lecture and three hours of lab activities.
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