Our Online Classes

Fall 2008

 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 August 20th to December 13th, (16 weeks). Textbooks for the online courses offered by ENMU-Ruidoso are available from the ENMU-Ruidoso Bookstore. Please contact the bookstore at the numbers below for specific titles and pricing.

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/GEOG 233U
3 credit hrs.
People & Cultures of the World
J. Howard
CRN 12625
The diverse societies that exist in various geographic areas of the world, with emphasis on understanding the relationships between cultural systems and natural environments.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
joncom100@yahoo.com
ART 165U
3 credit hrs.
Art History I
J. Pekelsma
CRN 12576
Survey of the art of prehistoric and historic people in Western and non-Western cultures through the 16th century with exploration of cultural traditions in art by examining the impact of social, political, and economic organizations.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
Judy.Pekelsma@enmu.edu
ART 293 U
3 credit hours
Digital Photography
L. Watkins
CRN 12585
An introduction to digital photography. An emphasis is placed on composition and design. A digital camers with adjustable settings is required.
For additional information contact the instruct
or at:
Lynette.Watkins@enmu.edu
BIOL 209U/LU
4 credit hrs.
Anatomy/Physiology
K. McCort
CRN 12626/27
An integrated system approach covering gross human anatomy and physiological function.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
Karen.McCort@enmu.edu   or go to:
http://webfac1.enmu.edu/mccortk/onlineinformation.htm
BUS 201U
3 credit hrs.
Business Communication
C.  LaCounte
CRN 12611
The vital role of effective communication in business and development of skill in business writing with emphasis on preparation of letters and reports: presenting information in a logically organized and acceptable form. Examines theory of communication, principles, and techniques of effective business writing, verbal and nonverbal communication and organizational skills and an in-depth participatory look at the interview process. Prerequisite: BEAS 101 & ENG 102
For additional information contact the instructor at:
Cheri.LaCounte@enmu.edu
BUS 293U
3credit hrs
Career Management
A. Saucedo
CRN 12
617
This course provides a blend of concepts and applications to help students discover their emotional, intellectual, physical and social potential
For additional information contact the instructor at: 
andsauce@nmsu.edu
CJ 233U: 
3 credit hrs
Juvenile Justice
(8/20 - 10/18  8 wks )*
J. Riggs
CRN 12602
A comprehensive overview of the contemporary juvenile justice system. Analysis of the philosophical aspects as well as the challenges and changes to the prevailing juvenile justice system. The New Mexico Children's code is compared to policies and laws in other states.
For additional information contact the instructor at: 
Jennifer.Riggs@enmu.edu
http://academic.enmu.edu/riggsj/
CJ 205U: 
3 credit hrs
Criminal Procedures
(10/20 - 12/13  8 wks )*
J. Riggs
CRN
12606

Includes laws of arrest, search and seizure, and leading case law.

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
12612
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
ECON 221U:
3 credit hrs.
Principles of Macro Economics
K. Wills
CRN 12613

Interrelationships involving inflation, unemployment, gross national product, taxes, government spending and the domestic and world monetary systems.

For additional information contact the instructor at:  Kimberly.Wills@enmu.edu

ENG 102U
3 credit hrs.
English Composition
A. Twite
CRN
12620

Covers: sentence and paragraph grammar; literary models; writing narrative, persuasive, and expository papers; enhanced critical thinking and writing skills
For additional information contact the instructor at:
Anne.Twite@enmu.edu

ENG 104U
3 credit hrs.
English Composition & Research
A. Twite
CRN
12621

A continuation of ENG 102, applies critical thinking, reading, and writing skills to research paper writing. In order to enhance students' interdisciplinary research, special topics may be selected.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
Anne.Twite@enmu.edu

ENG 133U
3 credit hrs.
Writing for Technical Professionals
H. Braden
CRN
12622

Sentence and paragraph grammar applied to professional and technical writing, including e-mail, reports, proposals, letters, and other media.

For additional information contact the instructor at:  Holly.Braden@enmu.edu

ENG 201U
3 credit hrs.
Types of Literature
(short story)
A. Twite
CRN 12623

Elements of the short story, the novel, poetry, and drama; mythology, literary terms, basic techniques of each literary form; practice in writing about literature.

For additional information contact the instructor at:
Anne.Twite@enmu.edu

FIN 287U
3 credit hrs.
Personal Finance
M. Byrnes
CRN 12614
Relationship of personal goals to money management in terms of expenditures, savings and tax considerations.  Financial media that serve the individual such as life insurance, savings, securities, and consumer and mortgage credit.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
Mike.Byrnes@enmu.edu
GEOG/ANTH 233U
3 credit hrs.
People & Cultures of the World
J. Howard
CRN
12628
The diverse societies that exist in various geographic areas of the world, with emphasis on understanding the relationships between cultural systems and natural environments.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
joncom100@yahoo.com

GEOL 151/151LU: 
 
4 credit hrs.
Physical Geology
K. Miyoshi
CRN 12629/30

Changes on forms and processes of the earth's surface and interior in response to various types of energy flow. includes a survey of rocks and minerals, structural geology, topographic and geologic map interpretation, structural features of the surface.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
Kerry.Miyoshi@enmu.edu

HIST 203U
3 credit hrs.
New Mexico History
C. Orozco
CRN 12619
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
HIST 293U
3 credit hrs.
Environmental History
E. Pittman
CRN 12618

A survey of American environmental history from pre-Columbian to the present time. Emphasis is on economic and technological development of the United States resultant harmful changes in the natural environment, and efforts to ameliorate them.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
pittmane@enmu.edu

HRTM 201U
3 credit hrs.
Basic Hotel & Rest. Accounting
C. La Counte
CRN 12615
This is an introductory course in accounting principles for hospitality students.  The course provides a basis for understanding hospitality accounting concepts and procedures, the processing of hospitality financial data, and the preparation and analysis of financial statements to aid in managerial decisions.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
Cheri.LaCounte@enmu.edu
HS 204U
3 credit hrs.
Prin. of Prevention & Research in Alcohol & Drug Abuse Studies
(8/20 - 10/18  8 wks. )
*
M. Gudgel
CRN
12603
Provides a broad overview of the methods and effectiveness of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention efforts. Emphasis is on research supported strategies directed to individuals, communities and special populations. Prevention is examined from both risk factor and protective factor perspectives.

For additional information contact the instructor at: 
Delcia.Gudgel@enmu.edu

HS 205U
3 credit hrs.
Prin. of Treatment & Recovery in Alcohol & Drug Abuse
( 10/20 - 12/13  8 wks )
*
M. Gudgel
CRN
12607

This course defines the legal and ethical scope of practice for alcohol and drug counselors; surveys the research support for the effectiveness of alcohol and drug abuse treatments; provides an understanding of the processes of change, relapse and recovery, and imparts skills in self-help facilitation, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing approaches in individual counseling.
For additional information contact the instructor at: 
Delcia.Gudgel@enmu.edu

MATH 119U
3 credit hrs
College Algebra
J. Peeples
CRN 12624

Equations and inequalities, functions and their graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, complex numbers, roots of polynomials, binomial theorem, sequences. Prerequisite: MATH 107.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
peeplesj@enmu.edu

MDST/PBE 102U
3 credit hrs.
Medical Terminology
C. LaCounte
CRN
12633
The study of the pronunciation, spelling and definitions of medical terms, building medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, word roots and combining forms and use of appropriate abbreviations and symbols.
 (syllabus available here)
For additional information contact instructor at: 
Christopher.LaCounte@enmu.edu
MGT 201U
3 credit hrs.
Principals of Management
J. McCullough
CRN
12616
Includes analysis of organization and systems for coordinating use of resources. Historical perspectives as well as classic management function analysis.

For additional information contact the instructor at:
John.McCullough@enmu.edu

PBE/MDST 102U
3 credit hrs.
Medical Terminology
C. LaCounte
CRN
12634

The study of the pronunciation, spelling and definitions of medical terms, building medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, word roots and combining forms and use of appropriate abbreviations and symbols.
 (syllabus available here)
For additional information contact instructor at: 
Christopher.LaCounte@enmu.edu
PHYS 141U/UL
3 credit hrs.
Astronomy
J. Duchek
CRN 12631/32

An introduction to the sky and a survey of the objects in the violent universe from our own solar system to globular clusters, nebulae, galaxies and quasars.
For additional information contact the instructor at:
John.Ducheck@enmu.edu

PSCI 202U
3 credit hrs.
Introduction to State and Local Gov.
B. Nelson
CRN 12595
Relationship of state to the national government; functions and powers of the state; and types of municipal governments and their growth and operation.

For additional information contact the instructor at:

Blaine.Nelson@enmu.edu

PSY 200U
3 credit hrs.
Human Growth & Development
( 8/20 - 10/18  8 wks. )
*
ML Winter
CRN
12605

A life span view of the development of the individual from conception to death.  Prerequisite PSY 101.

For additional information contact the instructor at:
ML.Winter@enmu.edu

PSY 202U
3 credit hrs
Adolescent Psychology
( 8/20 - 10/18  8 wks. )
*
D. Hamilton
CRN
12604

Psychological, physiological, and social development of adolescence.

For additional information contact the instructor at:
Dinah.Hamilton@enmu.edu

PSY 202U
3 credit hrs
Adolescent Psychology
(10/20 - 12/13  8 wks. )
*
D. Hamilton
CRN
12608
Psychological, physiological, and social development of adolescence.

For additional information contact the instructor at:
Dinah.Hamilton@enmu.edu
SOC 215U
3 credit hrs.
Marriage and the Family
(10/20 - 12/13  8 wks. )
*
ML Winter
CRN 12609
Social aspects of family living with emphasis on mate selection, courtship, engagement, marriage, and parenting in a changing society.

For additional information contact the instructor at:
ML.Winter@enmu.edu
UNIV 101U
3 credit hrs.
Freshman Seminar

(10/20 - 12/13  8 wks. )
*
C. LaCounte
CRN 12610
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 - 505-257-2120
Fax - 505-257-9409
 

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