Our Online Classes

Summer 2008  or (upcoming Fall classes)

 Eastern New Mexico University's Ruidoso Branch Community College offers an expanding variety of online classes. Students wishing to take advantage of the online courses must complete the university admissions application prior to registering for a class. All online students are assumed to have a working knowledge of computers, the Internet, and e-mail. It is recommended that students complete the online orientation to the software (Web CT) and protocols utilized in the virtual classroom.

Online Course Orientation

Unless otherwise noted Online Classes run from January 14th to May 10th, (16 weeks). A list of the textbooks for the online courses offered by ENMU-Ruidoso are available from the ENMU-Ruidoso Bookstore.

Questions regarding the orientation and technical aspects should be directed to Tug Bowden at: Leonard.Bowden@enmu.edu

All other inquiries should be made to the Ruidoso Branch College campus at:

709 Mechem Dr.  Ruidoso NM 88345
or
Phone:  257-2120  or  1-800-934-3668

ANTH 111U
3 credit hrs.
The Dawn of Humanity
J. Howard
CRN 40920
Physical and cultural characteristics of the human being, human origins until the close of the last ice age, changing views of evolutionary theory and adaption, and cultural adaptations until the historic period.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
joncom100@yahoo.com
CJ/SOC102U: 
3 credit hrs
Introduction to Criminal Justice
J. Riggs
CRN 40886
Analysis of law and society with emphasis on the police, prosecution, the courts, corrections, and probation and parole.
For additional information contact the instructor at: 

Jennifer.Riggs@enmu.edu
http://academic.enmu.edu/riggsj/
CJ 225U: 
3 credit hrs
Gangs in American Society
J. Riggs
CRN
22602
Study of juvenile and adult groups, their formation and structure, and activity in delinquent and criminal acts.
For additional information contact the instructor at: 
Jennifer.Riggs@enmu.edu
http://academic.enmu.edu/riggsj/
COMM 101U
3 credit hrs.
Interpersonal Communications
J. Howard
CRN
40894
The development of communication skills necessary for effective interaction with persons on an interpersonal level and in small groups; theoretical dimensions of interpersonal communication; provides opportunities for practical application.
 For additional information contact the instructor at:
joncom100@yahoo.com
ENG 201U
3 credit hrs.
Types of Literature: T
he Novel
A. Twite
CRN 40911
Explores the structure and analysis of the novel through the works of Henry James, Richard Wright, Leslie Marmon Silko, and Cormac McCarthy.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
Anne.Twite@enmu.edu
http://academic.enmu.edu/twitea/
ENG 201U
3 credit hrs.
Types of Literature: Poetry
A. Twite
CRN 40910
Covers the language and analysis of poetry, concentrating on one poet within specific eras from Early American to Slam.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
Anne.Twite@enmu.edu
http://academic.enmu.edu/twitea/
GEOL 113U/LU: 
 
4 credit hrs.
Geological Environment
K. Miyoshi
CRN 40922/23
Geological processes and hazards, resources, and environmental problems including pollution, global warming and waste disposal. Designed for non-science majors.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
Kerry.Miyoshi@enmu.edu

http://wwwstd.enmu.edu/miyoshik/
HIST 203U
3 credit hrs.
New Mexico History
C. Orozco
CRN
40899
New Mexico's Indian, Spanish, Mexican, and American epochs; internal development and problems in the state; New Mexico's place in the United States.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
Cynthia.Orozco@enmu.edu
http://academic.enmu.edu/orozco/
PSY 101U
3 credit hrs
Intro to Psychology
D. Hamilton
CRN
40889

Psychology as the science of behavior.  Physiological bases for behavior, sensation, perception, learning, emotion and motivation.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
Dinah.Hamilton@enmu.edu

PSY 202U
3 credit hrs
Adolescent Psychology
D. Hamilton
CRN
40890

Psychological, physiological, and social development of adolescence.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
Dinah.Hamilton@enmu.edu

SOC101U: 
3 credit hrs
Introduction to Sociology
D. Hamilton
CRN
40887

General overview of the study of human social behavior, including basic concepts, perspectives, and approaches to the development of human society.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
Dinah.Hamilton@enmu.edu

SOC/CJ102U: 
3 credit hrs
Introduction to Criminal Justice
J. Riggs
CRN
40887

Analysis of law and society with emphasis on the police, prosecution, the courts, corrections, and probation and parole.
For additional information contact the instructor at: 

Jennifer.Riggs@enmu.edu
http://academic.enmu.edu/riggsj/

UNIV 101U
3 credit hrs.
Freshman Seminar

C. LaCounte
CRN 40893
Aiding academic and social transition to the university, this required interdisciplinary course focuses on study skills, critical thinking, career exploration, research and writing, social issues for new students, library usage, and community building.
For additional information contact the instructor at: Cheri.LaCounte@enmu.edu

* If Your are a currently enrolled student of ENMU and wish to register for any these courses, click the web registration link on the left.


Eastern New Mexico University
Ruidoso Branch Community College
709 Mechem Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345
Phone - 575-257-2120
Fax - 575-257-9409
 

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Page last updated May 27, 2008 by Jim Pawlak