Course Descriptions

CMIS 259 - Microsoft PowerPoint II

1 Credit: (0 lecture, 1 open-lab, 0 clinical) 1 Contact Hours: [Pre- or co-requisite: CMIS 159 ]

1. Customize slide backgrounds and themes.
2. Animate a slide show.
3. Incorporate videos in a presentation.
4. Create and modify tables.
5. Create and modify charts.

Goal 2:  Manage advanced presentation properties.

1. Produce a custom template by modifying slide masters.
2. Create and edit comments.
3. Prepare a presentation for distribution.

Goal 3:  Apply advanced graphic techniques.

1. Manipulate the color of pictures.
2. Create a photo album.
3. Enhance a presentation with audio and video.

CMIS 270 - Office Administration

4 Credit: (2 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [CMIS 206  and CMIS 115 ]

1. Employ office technology to effectively complete business-related tasks.
2. Develop excellent customer service skills.
3. Manage domestic and international travel arrangements.
4. Facilitate meetings and conferences.
5. Utilize workplace collaboration tools.

Goal 2:  Develop effective verbal and nonverbal communication processes.

1. Produce individual and group verbal presentations using presentation software.
2. Model characteristics of a successful team member.

Goal 3:  Conduct a job search.

1. Compose effective cover letters.
2. Design a suitable resume.
3. Examine interview skills.

Goal 4:  Define leadership and effective leadership characteristics.

1. Demonstrate traits of an ethical employee.
2. Execute time and stress management techniques.

CMIS 280 - Microsoft Publisher II

2 Credit: (0 lecture, 2 open-lab, 0 clinical) 2 Contact Hours: [Pre- or co-requisite: CMIS 176 ]

1. Format a publication using graphics, building blocks, text effects, and shapes. 
2. Apply customized sizes, schemes, and building blocks. 
3. Create a custom table. 

Goal 2:  Produce business publications. 

1. Create letterheads, envelopes, and business cards. 
2. Apply advanced formatting to business publications. 

Goal 3:  Construct an interactive website. 

1. Format webpages. 
2. Manage web graphics. 
3. Publish a website. 

Goal 4:  Manage sharing and distribution of publications. 

1. Create hyperlinks and hotspots. 
2. Publish documents electronically. 

CMIS 284 - Document Production III

2 Credit: (0 lecture, 2 open-lab, 0 clinical) 2 Contact Hours: [Pre- or co-requisite: CMIS 206 ]

1. Key a minimum of 45 net words per minute on a 3-minute timed writing with no more than 5 errors.
2. Apply keyboarding skills in business documents.

Goal 2:  Employ appropriate formatting techniques when creating medical and legal documents.

1. Apply correct formatting to medical office documents.
2. Use correct formatting when preparing legal documents.

Goal 3:  Construct office forms and online documents.

1. Design newsletters, cover pages, and flyers.
2. Create templates.

CMIS 285 - Microsoft Word III

2 Credit: (0 lecture, 2 open-lab, 0 clinical) 2 Contact Hours: [Pre- or co-requisite: CMIS 256 ]

1. Save a document as a webpage. 
2. Format document for online publication. 

Goal 2:  Manage document versions. 

1. Recover previous document versions. 
2. Save documents in a variety of formats. 

Goal 3:  Create mass mailings. 

1. Merge a data source and a main document. 
2. Manage a recipient list and data source. 

Goal 4:  Create a customized form. 

1. Modify and lock a form. 
2. Prepare a form for distribution. 

Goal 5:  Manage long documents. 

1. Create a master document and subdocuments. 
2. Manage a master document and subdocuments. 
3. Create an index, table of contents, and table of figures. 

Goal 6:  Integrating Word with other Office software applications. 

1. Modify the document layout. 
2. Create a table of authorities. 

CMIS 286 - Microsoft Excel III

2 Credit: (0 lecture, 2 open-lab, 0 clinical) 2 Contact Hours: [Pre- or co-requisite: CMIS 257 ]

1. Create and modify PivotTable reports. 
2. Create and modify PivotChart reports. 

Goal 2:  Use the Data Analysis, Solver and Scenario Features. 

1. Create scenarios using Solver. 
2. Determine a break-even point. 
3. Create scenarios using the scenario manager. 
4. Create logical functions. 

Goal 3:  Customize macros and visual basic for applications. 

1. Record a macro and assign it to a button. 
2. Modify a macro. 
3. Code a VBA procedure. 

Goal 4:  Manage external data. 

1. Import data from a variety of sources. 
2. Export data to a variety of sources. 

Goal 5:  Collaborate with others. 

1. Create a shared workbook. 
2. Prepare a workbook for distribution. 

CMIS 287 - Microsoft Access III

2 Credit: (0 lecture, 2 open-lab, 0 clinical) 2 Contact Hours: [Pre- or co-requisite: CMIS 258 ]

1. Create a split form.
2. Create a subform.
3. Create and modify a subreport.

Goal 2:  Manage macros.

1. Create a standalone macro with one action.
2. Add multiple actions to a macro.
3. Create a macro group.

Goal 3:  Integrate access with other applications.

1. Import data from other applications.
2. Export data to other applications.

Goal 4:  Administer databases.

1. Create a navigation form.
2. Encrypt and decrypt databases.
3. Use the database splitter.

Goal 5:  Compose SQL statements.

1. Modify a query in SQL view.
2. Create a query in SQL view.
3. Create calculated fields and SQL aggregate functions.

CMIS 288 - Microsoft PowerPoint III

2 Credit: (0 lecture, 2 open-lab, 0 clinical) 2 Contact Hours: [Pre- or co-requisite: CMIS 259 ]

1. Apply and modify slide transitions.
2. Apply custom animation effects.
3. Create custom slide shows.
4. Present and view a slide show.

Goal 2:  Format presentations using tables and pie charts.

1. Construct a table for a presentation.
2. Modify a table.
3. Create and modify pie charts.
4. Create and apply a chart template.
5. Apply animation to a chart.

Goal 3:  Publish a presentation.

1. Save a presentation in other formats.
2. Create a video from a presentation.
3. Copy a presentation to other media types.

CMIS 290 - Field Experience in Computer Information Systems

variable Credit: [(CMIS 220  or CMIS 270 ) and Instructor Permission ] 

Goal 1:  Apply basic accounting skills in preparing the general ledger, financial statements, basic payroll calculations, and cash management.

Goal 2:  Display positive work-related skills and attributes that contribute to obtaining, retaining, or advancing on the job.

Goal 3:  Plan and compose acceptable business correspondence.

Goal 4:  Use various input software and tools to create, edit, and format documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations.

Goal 5:  Accurately index, file, sort, and retrieve paper and electronic documents that pertain to businesses, governmental agencies, and social service organizations.

Goal 6:  Employ appropriate office technology to effectively complete office-related tasks.

Goal 7:  Perform work duties in an ethical manner.

Goal 8:  Demonstrate knowledge of government regulations relating to the medical industry.

Goal 9:  Apply current office procedures in a medical setting.

CNET 151 - CCNA1 Cisco Networking Fundamentals

3 Credit: (2 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [CSTC 127 ] 

 Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1:  Explain network technologies.

1. Explain how devices access local and remote network resources.
2. Describe router hardware.

Goal 2:  Explain how switching operates in a small to medium-sized business network.

1. Design an IP addressing scheme to provide network connectivity for a small to medium-sized business network.
2. Configure initial settings on a network device.
3. Implement basic network connectivity between devices.
4. Configure monitoring tools available for small to medium-sized business networks.

CNET 152 - CCNA2 Cisco Routing & Switching

3 Credit: (2 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [CNET 151 ]

1. Determine how a router will forward traffic based on the contents of a routing table.
2. Explain how switching operates in a small to medium-sized business network.

Goal 2:  Configure monitoring tools available for small to medium-sized business network.

1. Configure initial settings on a network device.
2. Configure Ethernet switch ports.
3. Implement VLANs.
4. Implement static routing.
5. Implement DHCP on a router.
6. Implement network address translation (NAT).
7. Implement access control lists (ACLs) to filter traffic.
8. Use monitoring tools and network management protocols to troubleshoot data networks.

CNET 250 - UNIX Operating System

3 Credit: (2 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [CSTC 133 ]

1. Use command-line utilities to get help with Linux commands
2. View the contents of text files
3. Manage environment variables
4. Configure and use Linux shell environments
5. Use the vi editor to create and edit text files
6. Shut down and restart the system

Goal 2:  Demonstrate Storage Device Management

1. Create and manage hard disk partitions
2. Create and manage disk file systems
3. Mount and unmount devices in the file system
4. Create and manage swap partitions

Goal 3:  Demonstrate File System Management

1. View information about directories and files in the file system
2. Use the Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Standard
3. Create, copy, move, and delete directories in the file system
4. Create, copy, move, and delete files in the file system
5. Create and manage hard and symbolic link files
6. View disk space usage statistics
7. Implement disk quotas
8. Create and manage archive files

Goal 4:  Demonstrate Boot Configuration

1. Manage bootloader configurations
2. View and manage run levels or boot targets for system services
3. Set the default system runlevels or boot target

Goal 5:  Demonstrate Process Management

1. Start, stop, and restart system services
2. View and manage runlevels for system services
3. Monitor and manage running processes
4. Manage kernel modules

Goal 6:  Demonstrate Package Management

1. Install, remove, and update packages with the RPM command
2. Install, remove, and update RPM packages with DNF

Goal 7:  Demonstrate User Group Management

1. Create and manage groups
2. Create and manage user accounts
3. Manage user passwords
4. Manage user access

Goal 8:  Demonstrate User Access Management

1. Manage directory and file ownership for users and groups
2. Manage directory and file permissions for users and groups
3. Configure umask values
4. Use special permissions

Goal 9:  Demonstrate Network and Printing Configuration Management

1. Enable or disable network interfaces
2. Configure and manage print jobs

CNET 251 - CCNA3 Cisco Scaling Networks

1. Configure and troubleshoot routers and switches.
2. Resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, and STP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
3. Implement a WLAN in a small-to-medium network.

CNET 252 - CCNA4 Cisco Connecting Networks

1. Configure and troubleshoot network devices.
2. Resolve common issues with data link protocols.
3. Resolve common issues with OSPF in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
4. Resolve common issues with EIGRP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
5. Resolve common issues with STP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
6. Implement virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network.

CNET 263 - Windows Server 2

3 Credit: (2 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [CSTC 127 ]

1. Install and manage software

Goal 2:  Identify and resolve issues related to multi-factor authentication

1. Configure Windows Hello for Business
2. Implement virtual smart cards
3. Implement picture passwords
4. Implement biometrics
5. Implement workgroup and domain authentication
6. Implement Homegroup
7. Configure computer and user authentication using secure channel
8. Configure computer and user authentication using account policies
9. Configure computer and user authentication using credential caching
10. Configure computer and user authentication using Credential Manager
11. Implement local accounts and Microsoft account.
12. Implement Azure AD Join
13. Connect Microsoft accounts to domain accounts

Goal 3:  Plan Desktop and Device Deployment

1. Migrate and configure user data
2. Configure Hyper-V
3. Configure mobility options
4. Configure security for mobile devices
5. Plan and Implement a Microsoft 365 Solution

Goal 4:  Configure Networking

1. Configure IP settings
2. Configure network settings
3. Configure and maintain network security

Goal 5:  Configure Storage

1. Support data storage
2. Support data security

Goal 6:  Manage Data Access and Protection

1. Configure shared resources
2. Configure file and folder access

Goal 7:  Manage Remote Access

1. Configure remote connections
2. Configure mobility options

Goal 8:  Manage Apps

1. Deploy and manage RemoteApp

Goal 9:  Support desktop apps

1. Support desktop app compatibility using Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK)
2. Support desktop application co-existence using Hyper-V and App-V
3. Configure User Experience Virtualization (UE-V)
4. Deploy desktop apps by using Microsoft Intune

Goal 10:  Manage Updates and Recovery

1. Configure system recovery
2. Configure file recovery
3. Configure and manage updates

CPGM 108 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours:

1. Describe the difference between real world and GIS approximation.
2. Apply vector and feature data using points, lines, and polygons.
3. Utilize raster data application within a GIS map.

Goal 2:  Develop and maintain a GIS database.

1. Identify basic database structure elements.
2. Create and import a database table using appropriate field types.
3. Join tables using appropriate cardinality rules.
4. Perform database updates.

Goal 3:  Develop visual models using GIS software.

1. Develop maps using multiple layers.
2. Incorporate data frames into map design.
3. Apply appropriate map labeling.
4. Create maps from attribute points, lines, and polygons.

Goal 4:  Analyze and interpret completed visual models.

1. Apply attribute and spatial queries models.
2. Utilize appropriate Boolean operations within queries.
3. Apply attribute queries to test relationships using spatial operators:
   1. Containment
   2. Intersection
   3. Proximity

CPGM 110 - Introduction to Java Programming

4 Credit: (2 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [CMIS 101  and Math Level 3 ]

1. Define programming structures.
2. Explain Sequence.
3. Demonstrate Selection using If statements.
4. Demonstrate Selection using If then Else statements.
5. Demonstrate Selection using Nested If structures.
6. Demonstrate Repetition using Do While statements.
7. Demonstrate Repetition using Do While statements.
8. Demonstrate Repetition using Do Until statements.
9. Demonstrate Repetition using For Next statements.
10. Demonstrate Repetition using Selection statements.
11. Demonstrate Repetition using Nested looping structures.
12. Define program variables.

Goal 2:  Understand the basic concepts and principles of object-oriented programming.

1. Write Static Methods.
2. Create Math & Character classes.
3. Create String & Random classes.
4. Write Classes.
5. Write Instantiable classes.
6. Use Accessors & mutators.
7. Use Classes with Arrays.

Goal 3:  Produce sample use-cases, pseudocode, and an incremental coding plan for a given problem speciation.

1. Develop a program algorithm using Output, Input, Process.
2. Develop a program algorithm using Variables.
3. Develop a program algorithm using Operators and Assignments.
4. Translate program algorithms into Java.

Goal 4:  Design, write, and test a Java program to implement a solution to a given problem specification.

1. Apply desk checking techniques to analyze program algorithms.
2. Differentiate between syntactical and logical coding errors.
3. Create IPO Charts to define program parameters.

Goal 5:  Develop programs using the Java programming environment.

1. Create Arithmetic operators.
2. Create Constants.
3. Create Strings.
4. Create Statements.
5. Identify Data Types.
6. Develop One and two-dimensional Arrays.
7. Create Recursions.
8. Create Polymorphisms.
9. Demonstrate Exception handling.

CPGM 130 - Introduction to Programming & Logic

4 Credit: (4 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [Math Level 3 ]

Goal 2:  Create error free programs in the Visual Basic .NET environment using standard programming controls.

Goal 3:  Create error free programs incorporating the use of functions.

Goal 4:  Design programs which utilize the use of arrays.

Goal 5:  Utilize techniques for program problem-solving, testing, and debugging to create accurate, error free programs.

CPGM 131 - Introduction to Programming C++

4 Credit: (4 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [CMIS 101  and Math Level 3 ]

1. Define programming structures.
   1. Sequence
   2. Selection
      1. If
      2. If then Else
      3. Nested If structure
   3. Repetition
      1. Do While
      2. Do Until
      3. For Next
      4. Selection
      5. Nested looping structures
2. Define program variables.
3. Develop a program algorithm.
4. Translate program algorithms into C++ code.
5. Create IPO Charts to define program parameters.
6. Apply desk checking techniques to analyze program algorithms.
7. Differentiate between syntactical and logical coding errors.

Goal 2:  Be familiar with and develop programs using the C++ programming environment.

1. Define Visual Studio .NET, C++file structure.
   1. Solution
   2. Project
   3. File
2. Explain the difference between Window and Console solutions.
3. Execute a program build.
4. Execute a program start.
5. Implement break points.
6. Initiate step-into and step-over process.
7. Complete save process for files and projects.

Goal 3:  Implement a process of problem-solving, testing, and debugging for the development of C++ programs.

1. Debug program algorithm prior to coding.
2. Debug C++ code when presented with an inaccurate program.
   1. Logical
   2. Syntactical
3. Enter completed C++code into Visual Studio .NET
4. Use Output Window to identify program errors following the build process.
5. Debug program errors following unsuccessful build.
6. Employ the use of known test data to determine program success.
7. Implement coding corrections to create an accurate, error free C++ program.

Goal 4:  Successfully produce error-free user applications using the C++ program language to solve specific business problems.

1. Define #include directives.
   1. <iostream>, <string>, <algorithm>, <iomanip><ctime>
2. Define using std:: statements.
   1. Cout, cin, endl, string, setprecision, ios, setiosflags
3. Use Output Window to identify program errors following the build process.
   1. Double, int, char, string, bool, float
4. Define the Array Process.
5. Define OOP terminology.
   1. Classes, objects, attributes, behaviors, encapsulation, abstraction, instances and polymorphism
6. Apply appropriate repetitive structures in C++ program.
7. Apply appropriate selection structures in C++ program.
8. Create a C++ program which successfully creates an object within a class.
9. Apply the use of user defined functions.
   1. Void functions
   2. Parameter passing functions

CPGM 132 - Introduction to HTML

3 Credit: (2 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [CMIS 101  and Math Level 3 ]

1. Explore the history of HTML.
2. Explain the role of the W3C.
3. Differentiate between different site structure types.
4. Utilize storyboarding techniques.
5. Examine current Web preferences for graphics, fonts, and color usage.

Goal 2:  Incorporate HTML coding techniques to create a basic Web page.

1. Define an HTML document.
2. Apply appropriate syntax to html tags.
3. Utilize block-level and inline elements.

Goal 3:  Create links within Web Pages and to other locations on the Internet.

1. Define hyperlinks to internal and external objects.
2. Produce metadata to provide information to search engines.
3. Develop and apply an image map.

Goal 4:  Unify page design through usage of cascading style sheets.

1. Create an embedded style sheet.
2. Apply an external style sheet.
3. Employ selector patterns.
4. Code formatting for classes, pseudo-classes, and pseudo-elements.
5. Plan object positioning.

Goal 5:  Enhance a web page using graphics, sound, and video.

1. Write html code to insert graphics.
2. Write html code to insert sound.
3. Write html code to insert video.
4. Explore Java Applets.

Goal 6:  Collect data through the use of forms.

1. Create a Web form.
2. Design custom buttons.
3. Manipulate form attributes.

Goal 7:  Incorporate Javascript into Web Pages.

1. Create a script element.
2. Write a Javascript statement.
3. Create a function to return a value.
4. Debug a Javascript program.

CPGM 220 - Advanced Visual Basic

3 Credit: (2 lecture, 1 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [CPGM 130 ]

1. Create code using Arithmetic operators.
2. Create code using Constants.
3. Create code using Strings.
4. Create code using Statements.
5. Employ User Defined Data Types.
6. Employ Numeric Data Types.
7. Create parallel arrays.
8. Create two-dimensional arrays.
9. Demonstrate Exception handling.
10. Determine number of characters in a string.
11. Insert Characters in a string.
12. Search Strings.
13. Access Strings.
14. Remove Characters from a string.
15. Compare strings with pattern matching.
16. Develop invoking functions.
17. Demonstrate Passing by value.
18. Demonstrate passing by reference.

Goal 2:  Create Access databases.

1. Create sequential Access files.
2. Bind Access databases.
3. Create Try/Catch statement.
4. Copy to Output.
5. Bind objects to controls.
6. Code Next record buttons.
7. Code Previous record buttons.
8. Create Linq Queries.

Goal 3:  Create Classes.

1. Create Default Constructor.
2. Create classes using Non-constructor methods.
3. Create an instance.
4. Create class level arrays.
5. Create class level variables.

Goal 4:  Create Web Applications.

1. Add web pages.
2. Add static text to web pages.
3. Add link buttons to web pages.
4. Add images to web pages.
5. Add text boxes to web pages.
6. Add labels to web pages.
7. Add field validation.
8. Add buttons to web pages.

CPGM 230 - Advanced C++

1. Use Arithmetic operators.
2. Use Constants.
3. Use Strings.
4. Use Statements.
5. Use Namespaces.
6. Create Class Types.
7. Create Enumeration Types.
8. Create Typedef definitions.
9. Create Structures.
10. Create Union Types.
11. Create String Types.
12. Create Parallel Arrays.
13. Create two-dimensional arrays.
14. Use exception handling.
15. Demonstrate Function Overloading.
16. Create Functions using Default Parameters.
17. Create Recursion function.
18. Create Pointers and Inheritance function.
19. Use Polymorphism function.
20. Create class with a Member Function.
21. Create Member Function with a Parameter.
22. Place Class in a Separate file for Reusability.
23. Create string classes.
24. Demonstrate Operator Overloading.
25. Use Ofstream file processing.
26. Use Ifstream file processing.
27. Use fstream file processing.
28. Create data structures.

CPGM 240 - Applications of Geographic Information Systems

1. Construct geographic information into spatial representations using a variety of geographic technologies and tools.
2. Interpret geographic information into spatial representations using a variety of geographic technologies and tools.
3. Analyze spatial organization of people to discern patterns of change.
4. Analyze spatial organization of places environments to discern patterns of change.
5. Analyze spatial organization of environments to discern patterns of change.
6. Evaluate spatial representations of data sets.
7. Use geographic evidence to formulate questions and solve problems.
8. Use scientific reports to formulate questions and solve problems.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) theory.
10. Demonstrate knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology.
11. Demonstrate knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) applications.
12. Utilize ESRI’s ArcGIS software.
13. Propose a GIS project.
14. Create a GIS project.
15. Implement a GIS project.

CSTC 100 - Electronic Circuit Analysis

3 Credit: (0 lecture, 3 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Math Level 3  or INDS 122 ] 

Also introduced in this class is Electric Relay Control and relay logic control circuits used in industrial applications. Ladder Diagrams are explained and learners connect, operate, and design a ladder diagram using one or more logic elements. Additional concepts include sequencing control, including relay operation, relay application, limit switch operation and application; and timers and advanced systems including time-delay relays, multiple cylinder control, and machine modes of operation.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters

Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1:  Become familiar with basic electrical circuits.

1. Use an AC tester to check a wall outlet for electricity.
2. Connect and operate a power supply.
3. Connect and operate a circuit using three types of manual switches.
4. Connect and operate an electrical with a resistor.
5. Connect and operate an electrical with a buzzer.
6. Connect and operate an electrical with a solenoid.
7. Connect and operate an electrical with a motor.

Goal 2:  Measure various electrical quantities.

1. Use an analog voltmeter to measure the voltage at a point referenced to ground.
2. Use a DMM to Measure the Voltage of a Point Referenced to Ground.
3. Use a DMM to Measure Voltage Drops in Series and Parallel Circuits.
4. Use a DMM to Measure the Electrical Current.
5. Use a DMM to Measure Current in Series and Parallel Circuits.
6. Use a DMM to Measure the Resistance of a Component.
7. Measure the Resistance in Series and Parallel Circuits.
8. Test the Continuity of Wires Using a DMM.

Goal 3:  Analyze circuits.

1. Calculate Series Resistance Given Each Load’s Resistance.
2. Use Ohm’s Law to Calculate Voltage, Current, and Resistance in a Series Circuit.
3. Calculate the Total Power Used by a Series Circuit.
4. Calculate the Main Line Current in a Parallel Circuit.
5. Calculate the Total Parallel Resistance.
6. Calculate the Total Power Used in a Parallel Circuit.
7. Operate a Circuit Using a Fuse.
8. Test and Replace a Fuse.
9. Operate a Circuit Using a Circuit Breaker.
10. Test and Reset a Circuit Breaker.

Goal 4:  Calculate inductance and capacitance.

1. Connect and Operate a Relay in a Circuit.
2. Calculate the Total Load on an AC Circuit with Inductors.
3. Discharge a Capacitor.
4. Test a Capacitor with a DMM.
5. Measure the Voltage across a Charged Capacitor.
6. Calculate the Total Load on an AC Circuit with Capacitors.
7. Calculate the Time to Charge and Discharge a Capacitor

Goal 5:  Combine circuits with various loads.

1. Trace the Current Path in a Combination Circuit.
2. Solve a Combination Circuit. 
3. Connect and Operate a Basic Lighting Circuit.
4. Connect and Operate a Ceiling Fan Circuit.
5. Connect and Operate a Rheostat as a Light Dimmer.
6. Design a Voltage Divider Network.
7. Connect and Operate a Voltage Divider Network.
8. Locate a Short Circuit.
9. Locate an Open Circuit.

Goal 6:  Manipulate transformers used in various applications.

1. Connect and Operate a Transformer.
2. Calculate the Secondary Coil Voltage of a Transformer.
3. Troubleshoot a Transformer by Measuring Continuity.
4. Size a Transformer.
5. Calculate the Current Load on a Transformer.
6. Design a Control Transformer Circuit to Provide a Given Output Voltage.

Goal 7:  Use various Control Logic circuits.

1. Connect and Operate an AND Logic Control Circuit.
2. Connect and Operate an OR Logic Control Circuit.
3. Connect and Operate a NOT Logic Control Circuit.
4. Connect and Operate a NOR Logic Control Circuit.
5. Connect and Operate a NAND Logic Control Circuit.
6. Read and Interpret the Operation of a Circuit Given a Ladder Diagram.
7. Connect and Operate a Logic Circuit Given a Ladder Diagram.
8. Design a Ladder Diagram Using One or More Logic Elements.
9. Connect and Operate a Circuit Using a Solenoid Valve Given a Ladder Diagram.
10. Design a Control Circuit in a Ladder Diagram Format to Operate a Solenoid Valve.

Goal 8:  Use Sequencing Control in electronic systems.

1. Read and Interpret a Basic Ladder Diagram with Detached Symbology.
2. Connect and Operate a Relay to Energize a Fluid Power Solenoid.
3. Design a Logic Circuit that Uses a Relay.
4. Connect and Operate a Relay to Perform a Seal-In Function.
5. Connect and Operate an Event Sequencing Circuit Given a Ladder Diagram.
6. Design a Logic Circuit That Uses a Limit Switch to Sequence an Event.
7. Connect and Operate a Single-Cycle Cylinder Reciprocation Circuit.
8. Connect and Operate a Continuous-Cycle Cylinder Reciprocation Circuit.
9. Design a Continuous-Cycle Cylinder Reciprocation Circuit with a Safety Interlock.

Goal 9:  Use timers and advanced systems in electronics.

1. Connect and Operate a Control Circuit with a Timer Relay.
2. Design a Time-Driven Traffic Light Circuit.
3. Connect and Operate a Control Circuit to Perform an Unloaded Start of a Motor.
4. Design a Control Circuit to Perform a Cylinder Dwell.
5. Design a Control Circuit to Perform Time-Driven Sequencing.
6. Design a Dual Cylinder Sequence Circuit Using One Limit Switch.
7. Connect and Operate a Dual-Cylinder Control Circuit Using Two Limit Switches.
8. Design a Continuous-Cycle Multiple-Cylinder Circuit.
9. Connect and Operate a Circuit Having Both Automatic and Manual Modes of Operation.
10. Connect and Operate a Control Circuit to Simulate a Two-Pushbutton Jog Circuit.
11. Connect and Operate a Two-Pushbutton Jog Circuit That Will Jog Two Cylinders Independently.
12. Design a Continuous-Cycle, Synchronized Cylinder Circuit with a Manual Mode.

Goal 10:  Compare uses of AC and DC Considerations and Measurements.

1. Differentiate AC and DC voltages.
2. Explore optimum applications for AC and DC power.
3. Operate AC measuring and test equipment.
4. Explore AC as it applies to the electromagnetic Spectrum.

CSTC 127 - Introduction to Networking

3 Credit: (2 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours:

1. Compare logical diagrams or schematics
2. Compare physical descriptions

Goal 2:  Classify network connection methods

1. Recognize wired connection methods
2. Recognize optical connection methods
3. Recognize wireless connection methods

Goal 3:  Implement network connections

1. Create a wired network connection
2. Create an optical network connection
3. Create a wireless network connection 

Goal 4:  Contrast network components

1. Explain the uses of network servers
2. Explain the uses of network hubs
3. Explain the uses of network clients
4. Explain the uses of network routers
5. Explain the uses of network switches
6. Explain the uses of network firewalls
7. Explain the uses of Network Operating Systems

Goal 5:  Differentiate amongst network protocols

1. Explain NETBEUI
2. Explain SPX/IPX
3. Explain TCP/IP
4. Explain IPv6
5. Identify the OSI standard model for networking

Goal 6:  Demonstrate network implementation

1. Select appropriate network hardware
2. Select appropriate network software
3. Select appropriate security measures
4. Select appropriate reliability measures

Goal 7:  Demonstrate troubleshooting strategy

1. Demonstrate the use of troubleshooting tools
2. Identify appropriate troubleshooting indicators
3. Troubleshoot a network
4. Repair a network 

CSTC 130 - Digital Logic

3 Credit: (2 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [CSTC 100  or ATMN 110  or ELEC 111 ]

1. Recognize switch-based AND circuits.
2. Recognize switch-based OR circuits.
3. Recognize switch-based NOT circuits.
4. Recognize symbols for integrated circuit AND logic elements.
5. Recognize symbols for integrated circuit OR logic elements.
6. Recognize symbols for integrated circuit NOT logic elements.
7. Recognize symbols for integrated circuit NAND logic elements.
8. Recognize symbols for integrated circuit NOR logic elements.
9. Recognize symbols for integrated circuit XOR logic elements.
10. Describe the operation of AND logic elements.
11. Describe the operation of OR logic elements.
12. Describe the operation of NOT logic elements.
13. Describe the operation of NAND logic elements.
14. Describe the operation of NOR logic elements.
15. Describe the operation of XOR logic elements.

Goal 2:  Analyze digital design

1. Predict and test logic levels in circuits containing AND logic elements.
2. Predict and test logic levels in circuits containing OR logic elements.
3. Predict and test logic levels in circuits containing NOT logic elements.
4. Predict and test logic levels in circuits containing NAND logic elements.
5. Predict and test logic levels in circuits containing NOR logic elements.
6. Predict and test logic levels in circuits containing XOR logic elements.
7. Assemble circuits containing AND logic elements.
8. Assemble circuits containing OR logic elements.
9. Assemble circuits containing NOT logic elements.
10. Assemble circuits containing NAND logic elements.
11. Assemble circuits containing NOR logic elements.
12. Assemble circuits containing XOR logic elements.
13. Restate verbal descriptions of digital design problems in truth table form.
14. Simplify expressions using Boolean identities.
15. Simplify expressions using Karnaugh maps.

Goal 3:  Demonstrate combinational logic

1. Construct truth tables for combinational logic circuits from their Boolean expressions.
2. Construct truth tables for combinational logic circuits from their logic diagrams.
3. Write Boolean expressions for combinational logic circuit from their truth tables.
4. Write Boolean expressions for combinational logic circuit from their logic diagrams.
5. Draw and assemble logic diagrams for combinational logic circuit from their Boolean expressions.
6. Draw and assemble logic diagrams for combinational logic circuit from their truth tables.

Goal 4:  Examine elements of sequential logic

1. Recognize relay-based memory circuits.
2. Explain the operation of relay-based memory circuits.
3. Recognize symbols for R-S flip-flops.
4. Recognize symbols for D-type flip-flops.
5. Recognize symbols for J-K flip-flops.
6. Draw circuits for R-S flip-flops using NAND gates.
7. Draw circuits for D-type flip-flops using NAND gates.
8. Draw circuits for J-K flip-flops using NAND gates.
9. Draw circuits for R-S flip-flops using NOR gates.
10. Draw circuits for D-type flip-flops using NOR gates.
11. Draw circuits for J-K flip-flops using NOR gates.
12. Explain the operation of R-S flip-flops using timing diagrams.
13. Explain the operation of D-type flip-flops using timing diagrams.
14. Explain the operation of J-K flip-flops using timing diagrams.
15. Explain the operation of R-S flip-flops using truth tables.
16. Explain the operation of D-type flip-flops using truth tables.
17. Explain the operation of J-K flip-flops using truth tables.
18. Assemble flip-flop circuits.
19. Test flip-flop circuits for proper operation.
20. Draw circuit diagrams for basic shift registers.
21. Draw circuit diagrams for counters.
22. Draw circuit diagrams for frequency dividers.
23. Explain the operation of basic shift registers using timing diagrams.
24. Explain the operation of counters using timing diagrams.
25. Explain the operation of frequency dividers using timing diagrams.
26. Demonstrate various switch debouncing techniques.

Goal 5:  Examine digital applications

1. Count using the binary number system.
2. Convert between binary, decimal , octal, and hexadecimal number systems.
3. Identify BCD codes.
4. Identify Gray codes.
5. Identify ASCII codes.
6. Add and subtract binary numbers.
7. Explain basic Arithmetic-Logic circuits.
8. Explain basic data transfer using a bus structure.
9. Identify bus configurations used in computer systems.
10. Describe the general principles of read-only memory.
11. Describe the general principles of random-access memory.
12. Describe the general principles of magnetic memory.
13. Name the different types of digital memory devices.
14. Explain the operation of LCD display circuits.
15. Explain the operation of LED display circuits.
16. Troubleshoot LCD display circuits.
17. Troubleshoot LED display circuits.
18. Repair LCD display circuits.
19. Repair LED display circuits
20. Identify the major components of a microcomputer.
21. Describe the logical flow of a microproccessor program.
22. Compare TTL and CMOS integrated circuits.
23. Demonstrate applications of digital logic in industrial control.
24. Use a logic probe to test and analyze digital circuits.

CSTC 133 - Network Management

3 Credit: (2 lecture, 1 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [CSTC 171 ]

1. Install server operating system.
2. Configure server using management consoles.
3. Optimize server file storage.

Goal 2:  Manage a server environment.

1. Configure users.
2. Configure groups.
3. Configure policies.
4. Configure shared network resources.
5. Install roaming profiles.
6. Install terminal services.
7. Install Internet Information Services (IIS).

Goal 3:  Maintain a server environment.

1. Perform data backups.
2. Monitor system operations.
3. Monitor data storage activity.
4. Monitor Internet activity.
5. Use remote monitoring.

CSTC 171 - Computer Maintenance I

3 Credit: (2 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours:

1. Differentiate between motherboard components, their purposes, and properties.
2. Compare and contrast RAM types and features.

Goal 2:  Perform preventive maintenance on personal computers.

1. Configure and apply BIOS settings.
2. Install and configure expansion cards.
3. Install and configure storage devices and use appropriate media.
4. Differentiate among various CPU types and features and select the appropriate cooling method.
5. Compare and contrast various connection interfaces and explain their purpose.
6. Install an appropriate power supply based on a given scenario.
7. Evaluate and select appropriate components for a custom configuration, to meet customer specifications or needs.

Goal 3:  Identify fundamental principles of operating systems.

1. Describe hardware and software management.
2. Demonstrate ability to create and maintain file and directory structures.

Goal 4:  Identify types of printing and scanning methods.

1. Given a scenario, install, and configure printers and scanners.
2. Given a scenario, perform printer and scanner maintenance.

Goal 5:  Identify fundamental principles of networks.

1. Categorize characteristics of connectors and cabling.
2. Explain properties and characteristics of TCP/IP.
3. Explain common TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purpose.
4. Compare and contrast wireless networking standards and encryption types.
5. Install, configure, and deploy a SOHO wireless/wired router using appropriate settings.

Goal 6:  Identify fundamental principles of security.

1. Identify various types of networks and their security vulnerabilities.
2. Define specific security measures based on network topologies.
3. Given a scenario, use appropriate safety procedures.

CSTC 172 - Computer Maintenance II

3 Credit: (2 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [CSTC 171 ]

1. Select PC hardware including power supplies, motherboards, CPUs, memory, video, audio and peripheral devices.
2. Install PC hardware including power supplies, motherboards, CPUs, memory, video, audio and peripheral devices.
3. Configure PC hardware including power supplies, motherboards, CPUs, memory, video, audio and peripheral devices.

Goal 2:  Perform preventive maintenance on laptop and portable computers.

1. Install and configure laptop hardware and components.
2. Compare and contrast the components within the display of a laptop.
3. Compare and contrast laptop features.

Goal 3:  Perform preventive maintenance on operating systems.

1. Manage file systems.
2. Manage storage integrity.

Goal 4:  Troubleshoot printing problems.

1. Given a scenario, perform printer maintenance.
2. Troubleshoot communications errors.
3. Troubleshoot imaging errors.

Goal 5:  Troubleshoot networking problems.

1. Select, install and configure networking devices.
2. Troubleshoot errors in network communications hardware errors.
3. Troubleshoot errors in network communications logical errors.

Goal 6:  Configure computer security.

1. Establish appropriate password security.
2. Manage access to file structures.

Goal 7:  Demonstrate customer relations

1. Given a scenario, demonstrate proper communication and professionalism.
2. Develop guidelines for responsiveness to customer IT needs.

CSTC 237 - Network Security

3 Credit: (2 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [Pre- or co-requisite: (CSTC 127  or CSTC 171 )]

1. Detail the variation in threats posed by a virus, worms, and trojan horses.
2. Define and differentiate the function of Spyware and Spam.
3. Describe adware security threats and its relationship to malware.
4. Detail the similarities and differences of rootkits and botnets.

Goal 2:  Implement appropriate measures to establish computer network security.

1. Install and maintain service packs, hotfixes and patches.
2. Identify and establish appropriate group policies.
3. Install and maintain antivirus, firewalls, and antispam applications.

Goal 3:  Identify network design elements subject to security threats.

1. Describe how the TCP/IP Protocol stack can be vulnerable to security threats.
2. Determine threats by spoofing, DoS, and Man-in-the middle and measure to address them.
3. Describe network vulnerabilities from weak passwords and how to secure from them.
4. Describe the process of establishing backdoors and their potential threat from external exploits.
5. Outline threats specifically encountered via wireless infrastructure.

Goal 4:  Apply appropriate network tools to facilitate network security.

1. Create network designs which appropriately utilized DMZ, NAT, VLANs and standard subnetting.
2. Incorporate the use of firewalls and proxy servers to secure from external threats.
3. Develop content filters and protocol analyzers to capture and analyze incoming traffic.

Goal 5:  Apply industry best practices for access control.

1. Create implicit deny, least privilege, and time of day restrictions to control access.
2. Establish appropriate account expiration settings.
3. Create authentication procedures using RADIUS, CHAP, and Kerberos.

Goal 6:  Explain general cryptography methods for wired and wireless networks.

1. Describe and differentiate between Key management, Confidentiality, and Digital certificates.
2. Define the purpose and application of SSL.TSL, PPTP, HTTPS, L2TP, and IPSEC.

Goal 7:  Explain redundancy planning and its components.

1. Describe various techniques for establishing system backups.
2. Define RAID and UPS technology and how they support a fault tolerance strategy.

Goal 8:  Identify legislation and organizational policies for network security.

1. Create policies which incorporate secure disposal of computers.
2. Define end-user organizational acceptable use policies.
3. Develop a plan for personal training.
4. Describe and differentiate between due care and due diligence.

CSTC 242 - Windows Client Administration

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [CSTC 172 ]

1. Perform a clean install.
2. Upgrade Windows from previous versions.
3. Migrate user profiles.

Goal 2:  Deploy Windows.

1. Capture a system image.
2. Prepare a system image for deployment.
3. Deploy a system image.
4. Configure a Virtual Hard Disk (VHD).

Goal 3:  Manage hardware and applications

1. Configure devices.
2. Configure application compatibility.
3. Administer application restrictions.
4. Manage Internet Explorer.

Goal 4:  Facilitate network connectivity.

1. Configure IPv4 and IPv6 network settings.
2. Manage networking settings.
3. Configure Windows Firewall.
4. Implement remote management.

Goal 5: Configure access to resources.

1. Manage shared resources.
2. Configure file and folder access.
3. Facilitate user account control (UAC).
4. Configure authentication and authorization.
5. Mange BranchCache.

Goal 6:  Manage mobile computing.

1. Configure BitLocker and BitLocker To Go.
2. Manage DirectAccess.
3. Configure mobility options.
4. Facilitate remote connections.

Goal 7:  Monitor and maintain systems that run Windows.

1. Configure Windows updates.
2. Manage disks.
3. Monitor systems.
4. Configure performance settings.

Goal 8:  Configure backup and recovery options.

1. Create and schedule system backups.
2. Configure system recovery options.
3. Manage file recovery options.

CRIM 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours:

1. Outline the prevalence and cost of crime in the United States.
2. Characterize crime and its consequences in United States.
3. Compare the principal crime series and their effectiveness in explaining crime.

Goal 2:  Compare various forms of law.

1. Illustrate the complexity of criminal and civil laws in United States.

Goal 3:  Examine law enforcement.

1. Concatenate the history and structure of American law enforcement.
2. Differentiate the various roles, styles, and functions of policing.
3. Summarizes the ethical issues involved in policing America.

Goal 4:  Examine the court system and the role it plays in the U.S. legal system.

1. Summarizes the roles and responsibilities of the various courts.
2. Generalize sentencing options and their purposes.

Goal 5:  Examine the U.S. corrections system.

1. Classify correctional institutions.
2. Examined prison life and its impact on recidivism.
3. Assist the impact of community corrections.
4. Evaluate the juvenile justice system.

Goal 6:  Predict trends in the future of Criminal Justice.

CRIM 105 - Physical Fitness for Criminal Justice

1 Credit: (0 lecture, 1 lab, 0 clinical) 1 Contact Hours:

1. Identify stress management techniques.
2. Identify the importance of maintaining positive mental health.
3. Identify techniques to improve physical fitness. 
4. Practice techniques to improve physical fitness.

Goal 2: Students will explain the fitness requirements of various criminal justice professions.

1. Identify the components of Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards physical fitness test.
2. Identify the components of the Michigan Department of Corrections physical fitness test.
3. Identify the components of the Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating and Training Council Physical Abilities Test.

CRIM 110 - Introduction to Corrections

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Reading Level 3 ]

1. Concatenate the historical and philosophical development of corrections.
2. Outline the correctional client’s process through the correctional system.
3. Compare the Classical vs. Positive treatment ideologies in corrections.

Goal 2:  Examine the U.S. legal system.

1. Diagram the legal process.
2. Outline the federal criminal justice system.
3. Outline the state criminal justice system.
4. Assess the impact of legislative initiatives on corrections.

Goal 3:  Examine sentencing of criminals.

1. Illustrate sentencing alternatives.
2. Outline probation.
3. Outline parole.
4. Evaluate research data on effectiveness of probation and parole.
5. Compare the rights of prisoners with those of free citizens.

Goal 4:  Examine the U.S. corrections system.

1. Explore the role of the correctional officer.
2. Compare the roles of line officers with those of supervisors.
3. Explain the roles of various support staff.
4. Profile the correctional offender.
5. Evaluate the impact of technology on corrections.
6. Evaluate the impact of professional associations on corrections.
7. Evaluate predictions for the future of corrections.

CRIM 120 - Corrections Institutions/Facilities

1. Become familiar with the different types of institutions, the arguments and issues involving the various classifications of institutions, and the processes which effect the operation of various institutions. The interplay of people should be stressed throughout the course.

CRIM 130 - Criminal Investigation

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours:

1. Protect a crime scene.
2. Collect evidence.
3. Interview witnesses and suspects.

Goal 2:  Describe processes used by law enforcement after crime scene investigation.

1. Interrogate suspects.
2. Write reports.
3. Manage investigative activities and resources.
4. Assess crime lab capabilities.
5. Evaluate the admissibility of evidence.
6. Select the appropriate test to request a crime lab to perform on an item of evidence.

Goal 3:  Examine evidence and information.

1. Illustrate the intelligence analytical cycle.

Goal 4:  Describe appropriate external investigative resources for a particular investigation.

1. Outline the investigators responsibilities in a death investigation.
2. Compare the elements of various property and violent crimes.
3. Outline the impact various crimes have on the economy.
4. Summarize the investigators responsibilities in presenting evidence in court.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of investigators as witnesses in court.
6. Concatenate the evolution of case law important investigation.

Goal 5:  Describe the type of training and experience investigators will need in the future.

CRIM 136 - Communication in Criminal Justice

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours:

1. Apply approved booking/intake procedures.
2. Determine how to verify the ID of representatives from other agencies.
3. Classify Inmates.
4. Evaluate suicide risk.
5. Summarize the booking officer’s responsibility in providing rules and regulations.
6. Outline special procedures for handling juveniles.
7. Summarize various release contingencies.

Goal 2:  Examine inmates’ rights.

1. Inventory an inmate’s personal property.
2. Explain an inmate’s constitutional rights.
3. Conduct the three types of inmate searches.

Goal 3:  Examine medical procedures in corrections.

1. Summarize the medical clearance process.
2. Validate medications.

Goal 4:  Demonstrate communication in criminal justice.

1. Write clear complete concise reports.
2. Apply NIC interpersonal communication strategies.
3. Summarize emerging developments in communications technology.

CRIM 210 - American Criminal Law

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Reading Level 3 ]

1. Depict the essential elements of any crime.
2. Explain criminal liability.
3. Assess criminal responsibility and the capacity to commit crime.
4. Evaluate criminal defenses.

Goal 2:  Describe and explain the three components of the criminal justice system.

1. Evaluate the various issues in law enforcement and police behavior.
2. Illustrate the balance of Constitutional rights with the maintenance of public order.

Goal 3:  Differentiate various crimes against persons.

1. Define crimes against persons.
2. Explain crimes against persons.

Goal 4:  Differentiate various crimes against property.

1. Define crimes against persons.
2. Explain crimes against persons.

Goal 5:  Examine Sex crimes.

1. Describe types of sex crimes.
2. Describe impact of sex crimes on victims.

Goal 6:  Examine emerging crimes.

Goal 7:  Conduct legal research.

1. Prepare legal briefs.

CRIM 230 - Juvenile Delinquency

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Reading Level 3 ]

1. Identify major points outlined in the President’s Commission Report regarding juvenile delinquency published in 1967.
2. Provide a working definition of juvenile delinquency.

Goal 2:  Social Deviance

1. Describe the organization of modern day society and methods of social control.
2. Discuss the impact of culture in expected human behavior.
3. Discuss the parameters of deviant behavior and list the major classifications of deviant behavior.

Goal 3:  Theories of Delinquency Causation

1. Discuss three main theories of criminality from the sociological field.
2. Discuss three main theories of criminality from the psychological field.
3. Be able to write a comparative essay of the advantages and disadvantages of sociological vs. psychological theories of delinquency causation.

Goal 4:  The Adolescent

1. Describe the normal stages of childhood development
2. Describe the normal adolescent
3. Discuss the struggle of dependence vs. independence in the growing adolescent.
4. Describe the characteristics of the typical delinquent adolescent.

CRIM 250 - Client Relations in Corrections

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Reading Level 3 ]

1. Define culture.
2. Illustrate the interaction of culture and environment.

Goal 2:  Explore discrimination.

1. Evaluate the social implication of discrimination.
2. Assess the psychological impact of discrimination.
3. Identify the various minorities represented in Michigan.
4. Outline affirmative action laws.

Goal 3:  Explain how experience impacts on attitude formation.

1. Identify how the media impacts on attitude formation.
2. Explain how self-perception concepts relate to the correctional setting.
3. Differentiate between group and peer perceptions and how it relates to offenders.

Goal 4:  Discuss the uniqueness of individuals and its impact on human relations.

1. Contrast, and explain the various professional responses to human behavior.
2. Illustrate how human variables impact diplomacy, negotiations.
3. Specify proper use of authority.
4. Demonstrate skill in identifying and reducing conflict.

CRIM 260 - Client Growth and Development

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Reading Level 3 ]

1. Define law.
2. Define society.
3. Define culture.
4. Define mores.
5. Define tradition.

Goal 2:  Assess the impact of early environments on behavior.

1. Describe human need for love and affection.
2. Explain impact of sensory deprivation.
3. Identify typical benchmark events in human development.
4. Explain findings of research done with twins raised in different environments.

Goal 3:  Determine the influence of biological factors on behavior.

1. Discuss the “nature vs. nurture” controversy of behavior.
2. Identify psychological disorders known to have hereditary or biological origins.
3. List known psychogenic drugs and describe their impact on behavior.
4. List common street drugs and describe their impact on behavior.
5. Describe the effects of alcohol on behavior.
6. Describe the effects of drugs and alcohol on fetal development.

Goal 4:  Determine the role of environment on behavior.

1. Define anomie
2. Define differential association.
3. Describe the influence of peer pressure and labeling.
4. Analyze social roles and personality.

Goal 5:  Generalize criminal lifestyles.

1. Define criminogenic.
2. Define victimless crime.

Goal 6:  Evaluate the role family has on behavior.

1. Describe effects of divorce and single parent families on behavior.
2. Compare large family with small family behavior patterns.

Goal 7:  Summarize human development of juvenile and young adult offenders.

1. Define selective enforcement.
2. Describe the treatment model employed by the Juvenile Justice system.
3. Describe the various treatment alternatives available to juvenile authorities and Probate Judges.
4. Describe the three basic stages of development.
5. Discuss role ambiguity.
6. Explain the influence of gender on young adult development.
7. Describe the interaction of physical appearance on self-concept and behavior.
8. Describe typical coping mechanisms of young adults.
9. Explain how some coping mechanisms can develop into criminal behavior.

Goal 8:  Diagnose specific problems related to the offender.

1. Define long-term gratification.
2. Define short-term gratification.
3. Explain how inability to achieve goals leads to criminal behavior.
4. Categorize classical ego defense mechanisms.
5. Determine the role substance abuse has on criminal behavior.
6. Outline specific medical problems that relate to offenders.

Goal 9:  Explain specific sexual problems that relate to offenders.

1. Describe long-term effects of child abuse.
2. Describe various links between sex and violence.

Goal 10:  Specify medical disorders that relate to offenders.

1. Determine the influence of psychological/psychotic factors on behavior.
2. Determine the influence of social disorder factors on behavior.
3. Determine the influence of dangerous factors on behavior.
4. Determine the influence of labeling concerns on behavior.

Goal 11:  Assess suicide risk.

1. Define suicide gesture.
2. Describe the profile of a typical suicide.
3. Formulate suicide prevention strategies.

Goal 12:  Compare the costs of institutionalization to other intervention options.

1. Describe costs to the government.
2. Describe costs to the society.
3. Describe costs to the offender.

Goal 13:  Examine key issues in client growth and development.

1. Compare U.S. sentencing policies with those of other nations.
2. Evaluate treatment and control community alternatives to institutionalization.
3. Appraise the training problems associated with preparing people to work with offenders.
4. Compare the benefits of institutionalization to other intervention options.

DART 101 - Introduction to Digital Arts as a Medium

2 Credit: (2 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 2 Contact Hours:

1. Discuss how advertising effects individuals.
2. Discuss how advertising effects society.
3. Describe the evolution of the digital age.
4. Discuss color theory.
5. Discuss the elements and principles of design.

Goal 2:  Evaluate own artistic ideals.

1. Appraise digital images.
2. Compare artistic ideals with others.
3. Explain personal aesthetic values.

Goal 3:  Examine how digital arts are used as a form of communication.

1. Compare various types of digital media.
2. Identify messages within digital media.
3. Describe the process for creating a message within digital media.

DART 110 - Photographic Foundations I

3 Credit: (1 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Pre- or co-requisite: DART 101 ]

1. Describe intent of artwork.
2. Describe how aesthetics impact intent of artwork.

Goal 2:  Understand basic tools of digital photography.

1. Explain basic functions of digital cameras.
2. Identify digital lighting sources.
3. Explain RAW capture functions.
4. Select appropriate lens.
5. Discuss white balance.

Goal 3:  Apply basic techniques of digital photography.

1. Choose ISO.
2. Apply best angle.
3. Choose aperture settings.
4. Employ lighting to match ISO and aperture settings.
5. Employ white balance.
6. Apply focusing techniques.

Goal 4:  Apply photo editing software.

1. Describe basic functions of photo editing software.
2. Employ basic functions of photo editing software.
3. Describe basic photo correction techniques.
4. Apply basic photo correction techniques.

Goal 5:  Examine critical issues in contemporary commercial photography.

1. Identify critical issues in contemporary commercial photography.
2. Discuss critical issues in contemporary commercial photography.

DART 120 - Commercial Design I

3 Credit: (1 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Pre- or co-requisite: DART 101 ]

1. Compare artistic styles throughout history.
2. Identify attributes of graphic design that are still in use today.
3. Identify changing consumer needs.
4. Describe intent of artwork.
5. Describe how aesthetics impact intent of artwork.
6. Evaluate historical marketing campaigns.
7. Evaluate current marketing campaigns.

Goal 2:  Understand Elements and Principals of Design.

1. Identify basic concepts of design.
2. Explain basic concepts of design.
3. Apply concepts to own artwork.

Goal 3:  Analyze graphic typography.

1. Identify types of fonts.
2. Evaluate strength of font to graphic.
3. Evaluate strength of font to company image.
4. Evaluate strength of font to message.

Goal 4:  Apply basic design software.

1. Describe basic functions of design software.
2. Employ basic functions of design software.
3. Describe design software tools and functions.
4. Apply design software tools and functions.

Goal 5:  Evaluate own artistic ideals.

1. Appraise graphic works of art.
2. Compare artistic ideals with others.
3. Explain personal aesthetic values.

DART 130 - Digital Imaging

3 Credit: (1 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Pre- or co-requisite: DART 110 ]

1. Compare file formats.
2. Apply appropriate file formatting for the project.
3. Employ basic software functions.
4. Apply image editing software tools.

Goal 2:  Understand Elements and Principals of Design.

1. Identify basic concepts of design.
2. Explain basic concepts of design.
3. Apply concepts to own artwork.

Goal 3:  Analyze Digital Images.

1. Identify artistic intent.
2. Compare intent to individual perception.
3. Create new image to match original intent.
4. Manipulate image to appeal to a target market.

Goal 4:  Apply image editing software.

1. Apply tonal corrections.
2. Apply layer masks.
3. Apply image restoration techniques.
4. Apply transform functions.
5. Apply lens corrections.

DART 210 - Photographic Foundations II

3 Credit: (1 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [DART 110 ]

1. Describe intent of artwork.
2. Describe how aesthetics impact intent of artwork.

Goal 2:  Understand advanced tools of digital photography.

1. Explain advanced functions of digital cameras.
2. Employ digital lighting.
3. Implement RAW capture functions.
4. Select appropriate lens.
5. Apply white balance for desired effect.

Goal 3:  Apply advanced techniques of digital photography.

1. Choose ISO to achieve various effects.
2. Explore angles to achieve various effects.
3. Choose aperture settings to achieve various effects.
4. Employ lighting to match desired outcome.
5. Apply advanced focusing techniques.

Goal 4:  Apply photo editing software.

1. Describe advanced functions of photo editing software.
2. Apply tonal corrections.
3. Apply layer masks.
4. Apply image restoration techniques.
5. Apply transform functions.
6. Apply lens corrections.

Goal 5:  Examine critical issues in contemporary commercial photography.

1. Identify critical issues in contemporary commercial photography.
2. Discuss critical issues in contemporary commercial photography.

DART 220 - Commercial Design II

3 Credit: (1 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Prerequisite: DART 120 ][Pre- or co-requisite: MRKT 233 ]

1. Compare artistic styles throughout history.
2. Identify attributes of graphic design that are still in use today.
3. Identify changing consumer needs.
4. Describe intent of artwork.
5. Describe how aesthetics impact intent of artwork.
6. Evaluate historical marketing campaigns.
7. Evaluate current marketing campaigns.

Goal 2:  Analyze Elements and Principles of Design.

1. Identify advanced concepts of design.
2. Explain advanced concepts of design.
3. Apply advanced concepts to own artwork.

Goal 3:  Create graphic typography.

1. Identify existing font types.
2. Create two-dimensional rendering of alphabet.
3. Scan rendering into computer.
4. Use software to create new font type.

Goal 4:  Apply advanced techniques of design software.

1. Describe advanced functions of design software.
2. Use pen tools.
3. Use image trace.
4. Use live trace.
5. Use shape tools.

Goal 5:  Evaluate own artistic ideals.

1. Appraise graphic works of art.
2. Compare artistic ideals with others.
3. Explain personal aesthetic values.

DART 250 - Studio Photography

3 Credit: (1 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [DART 130 ][Pre- or co-requisite: DART 210 ]

1. Analyze proportions.
2. Apply proper placement of still-life objects.
3. Analyze existing lighting.
4. Determine proper camera placement.

Goal 2:  Implement advanced tools of digital photography.

1. Use advanced functions of digital cameras.
2. Employ digital lighting.
3. Implement RAW capture functions.
4. Select appropriate lens.
5. Apply white balance for desired effect.

Goal 3:  Apply advanced techniques of digital photography.

1. Choose ISO to achieve various effects.
2. Explore angles to achieve various effects.
3. Choose aperture settings to achieve various effects.
4. Employ lighting to match desired outcome.
5. Apply advanced focusing techniques.

Goal 4:  Apply photo editing software.

1. Describe advanced functions of photo editing software.
2. Apply tonal corrections.
3. Apply layer masks.
4. Apply transform functions.
5. Apply crop tools.
6. Apply filters.
7. Apply paths.

Goal 5:  Examine critical issues in contemporary studio photography.

1. Identify critical issues in contemporary studio photography.
2. Discuss critical issues in contemporary studio photography.

DART 270 - Architectural Photography

3 Credit: (1 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [DART 130 ][Pre- or co-requisite: DART 210 ]

1. Analyze proportions
2. Compare angles
3. Analyze architectural features
4. Analyze existing lighting
5. Determine proper camera placement
6. Match exterior and interior lighting sources
7. Evaluate overall composition

Goal 2:  Implement advanced tools of digital photography

1. Use advanced functions of digital cameras
2. Employ digital lighting
3. Implement RAW capture functions
4. Select appropriate lens
5. Apply white balance for desired effect

Goal 3:  Apply advanced techniques of digital photography

1. Choose ISO to achieve various effects
2. Explore angles to achieve various effects
3. Choose aperture settings to achieve various effects
4. Employ lighting to match desired outcome
5. Apply advanced focusing techniques

Goal 4:  Apply photo editing software

1. Describe advanced functions of photo editing software
2. Apply tonal corrections
3. Apply layer masks
4. Apply transform functions
5. Apply crop tools
6. Apply filters
7. Apply paths

Goal 5:  Examine critical issues in contemporary studio photography

1. Identify critical issues in contemporary architectural photography
2. Discuss critical issues in contemporary architectural photography

DART 280 - Digital Arts as a Business

3 Credit: (1 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Pre- or co-requisites: DART 250 , DART 270  and MGMT 235 ]

1. Critique elements of student portfolio
2. Select works for professional portfolio
3. Rework elements for professional portfolio
4. Create categories within professional portfolio
5. Present portfolio for critique

Goal 2:  Explore digital Arts as a business

1. Examine the concept of residuals
2. Examine the concept of self-promotion
3. Create a fee schedule
4. Analyze studio spaces
5. Create studio layout
6. Create an equipment list
7. Improve personal branding
8. Develop a professional website
9. Examine fields of commercial photography

ECDV 110 - Child Development: Infants & Toddlers

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [PSYC 120 ]

1. Articulate what developmentally appropriate practice is and how it is determined
2. Summarize key historical theorists and researchers in the field of child development
3. Identify modern theoretical perspectives on child development
4. Compare different types of study design and what can be learned from them
5. Summarize assessment approaches used to document child development and behaviors

Goal 2:  Demonstrate understanding of factors that can impact the health and early development of infants including family factors, prenatal care, issues during prenatal development, the birth process, and the impact of birth upon the existing family.

1. Explain family factors that predict infant health and development
2. Summarize basic concepts of inheritance and genetic/chromosomal abnormalities
3. Articulate the primary developmental processes in each stage of prenatal development
4. Summarize factors that can cause harm to the developing embryo/fetus
5. Identify primary events and risk factors related to human birthing process
6. Articulate the type of impact an infant’s arrival can make upon existing family members

Goal 3:  Demonstrate an understanding of physical, emotional, and social development during infancy.

1. Explain how early experiences help to shape the neural connectivity and function of the brain
2. Summarize normative physical development and factors that can aid or hinder healthy physical development
3. Articulate the impact and regulation of stress upon the infant brain and emotional system
4. Summarize primary theories related to infant social and emotional development
5. Articulate the impact of early interactions upon infant social and emotional development
6. Describe normal and abnormal patterns of early social and emotional development

Goal 4:  Demonstrate an understanding of cognitive and language development during infancy and physical/perceptual development of toddlers.

1. Summarize the primary theories related to infant cognitive development
2. Explain the processes of normative patterns of language development in infancy
3. Summarize normative physical development patterns of toddlerhood
4. Articulate factors related to the development of self-awareness and self-care skills
5. Explain health risks faced by toddlers and best strategies to maintain healthy physical development

Goal 5:  Demonstrate an understanding of emotional, social, cognitive and language development in toddlers

1. Describe normative development of toddler self-awareness and factors related to self-regulation of emotion
2. Explain the development of moral perceptions and behaviors in toddlers
3. Describe normative patterns of peer interactions during toddlerhood
4. Articulate normative cognitive abilities and limitations expected in toddlers
5. Describe normative patterns of language development
6. Explain the development of literacy awareness during toddlerhood

Goal 6:  Apply course concepts regarding optimal care techniques and normative development to a real-world context.

1. Conduct observations of actual child care services
2. Demonstrate the ability to apply content from the course to the real-world observations that have been conducted.

ECDV 120 - Child Development: Preschool/School Age

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Pre- or co-requisite: ECDV 110 ]

1. Articulate what developmentally appropriate practice is and how it is determined
2. Summarize key historical theorists and researchers in the field of child development
3. Identify modern theoretical perspectives on child development
4. Articulate methodology to help incorporate and promote diversity within the classroom

Goal 2:  Demonstrate an understanding of normative physical, perceptual, emotional, and social development for preschool children.

1. Summarize primary physical changes and normative patterns of physical development during preschool
2. Identify primary factors related to health and safety of preschool children
3. Explain main theories related to emotional development during preschool
4. Describe the primary emotional developmental challenges faced by preschoolers
5. Explain normative patterns of social development and interactions expected for preschool age children

Goal 3:  Demonstrate an understanding of behavior management techniques and normative moral, social, cognitive, and language development of preschool children.

1. Identify normative development of moral cognition and behaviors
2. Summarize different parenting and discipline techniques
3. Articulate the primary concepts and components of operant conditioning
4. Explain how operant conditioning can be applied to manage behaviors
5. Summarize normative cognitive and language abilities during this age
6. Identify normative patterns of literacy and writing development

Goal 4:  Demonstrate an understanding of normative physical and perceptual development of early school age children, types and signs of child abuse, and the responsibility of being a mandated reporter.

1. Summarize normative physical and perceptual abilities between ages five and nine
2. Explain normative patterns of peer relationships and gender awareness during between ages five and nine
3. Identify healthy nutritional and exercise patterns for children between the ages of five and nine
4. Summarize different types and indicators of child abuse and maltreatment
5. Articulate the responsibilities and processes related to being a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect

Goal 5:  Demonstrate an understanding of normative emotional, social, cognitive, language, and literacy development during the early school age years.

1. Summarize the primary theoretical approaches used to explain emotional and moral development between ages five and nine
2. Articulate normative patterns of peer interactions and gender awareness between ages five and nine
3. Explain normative and non-normative expectations of attention and cognitive ability between ages five and nine
4. Summarize expected normative language abilities for children between the ages of five and nine
5. Identify different approaches to literacy instruction and factors that impact the development of literacy

Goal 6:  Apply course concepts regarding optimal care techniques and normative development to a real-world context.

1. Conduct observations of actual child care services
2. Demonstrate the ability to apply content from the course to the real-world observations that have been conducted.

ECDV 131 - Infant/Toddler Curriculum

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Pre- or co-requisite: ECDV 110 ]

1. Describe normative social development for children under age three
2. Explain normative emotional development for children under age three
3. Articulate expected trajectory of physical development for children from birth to three
4. Describe anticipated cognitive abilities for children between birth and three
5. Explain typically developing language patterns between birth and three

Goal 2:  Demonstrate understanding of the tools and preparation needed for effective care, building of secure attachment relationships, and guiding behaviors.

1. Describe traits and behaviors required for effective, positive caregiving.
2. Articulate the processes underlying formation of secure, healthy attachments
3. Explain the three “A’s” of attachment and how they contribute to the development of attachment
4. Summarize methods to build effective relationships and guide behaviors

Goal 3:  Demonstrate understanding of components involved in the creation of an effective, positive learning environment.

1. Describe characteristics of effective adult communication strategies and how they impact the formation of relationships between families and caregivers
2. Summarize appropriate design elements of an indoor and outdoor learning environment
3. Explain the foundational elements that must be incorporated as part of effective curriculum design

Goal 4:  Demonstrate understanding of learning needs of children at different stages of development.

1. Articulate signs of developmental delays or concerns in each of the primary developmental realms.
2. Explain effective curriculum design for children aged birth to twelve months
3. Describe effective curriculum design for children aged twelve to twenty-four months
4. Describe effective curriculum design for children aged twenty-four to thirty-six months
5. Summarize key components of effective curriculum design for children aged birth to thirty-six months

Goal 5:  Demonstrate the ability to apply course content to real life situations

1. Incorporate course content into observation evaluations
2. Identify positive and negative caregiver behaviors in a real-world context

ECDV 135 - Preschool Curriculum

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [ECDV 120 ]

1. Articulate the key concepts of developmentally appropriate practice and how it is applied in the classroom setting
2. Explain strategies for effective teaching and learning in developmentally appropriate classrooms

Goal 2:  Demonstrate understanding of components involved in the creation of an effective preschool learning environment.

1. Explain factors related to the design of effective small and large group time instruction
2. Summarize components of effective physical design of a learning space
3. Describe effective child guidance techniques
4. Explain different approaches to assessment and observation
5. Describe the importance of family engagement in the early learning environment

Goal 3:  Demonstrate understanding of the incorporation of cognitive, aesthetic, affective, physical, language, and social domains in curriculum design.

1. Articulate the differences between the different types of domains
2. Explain what types of activities can be used to support development within each of the domains
3. Describe interactions that help foster growth within each of the domains

Goal 4:  Demonstrate the ability to apply course content to real life situations.

1. Incorporate course content into observation evaluations
2. Identify positive and negative caregiver behaviors in a real-world context

ECDV 150 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [ECDV 120 ]

This course provides an in-depth study of the role of an early childhood program administrator in such areas as program administration; program planning; staff administration; management of health, safety, and nutrition components; budgeting, family involvement, and maintaining program quality.
OFFERED: spring semesters

Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1:  Display understanding of the broad responsibilities of an early childhood program director.

1. Articulate the duties of a program director in the areas of administration, leadership, management, and ethical conduct. 
2. Explain strategies for effective communication, delegation, organization as a program director.
3. Identify the elements of efficient program planning.
4. Describe the importance of professional development to the role of program director.

Goal 2:  Demonstrate understanding of the importance of diversity in early childhood programming.

1. Explain the role of diversity in early childhood programming.
2. Summarize components of diverse early childhood programming.
3. Describe effective implementation of diversity in early childhood programming.

Goal 3:  Demonstrate understanding of the different types of early childhood programs.

1. Articulate the differences between the different types of early childhood programs.
2. Describe the role of program administrator in different types of early childhood programs.

Goal 4:  Demonstrate an understanding of all aspects of program planning.

1. Summarize primary components of overall program planning including program goals, curriculum, assessment, and program policies/procedures.
2. Articulate understanding of developmentally appropriate programming for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, and adaptations within each program for special needs.
3. Explain the role and structure of family childcare.

Goal 5:  Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of staff administration

1. Describe the process of staffing including recruitment, application, selection, turnover, and retention.
2. Articulate the importance of personnel policies, staff supervision, training, and stress management techniques.
3. Explain how facilitate effective meetings.

Goal 6:  Demonstrate an understanding of the components of program management.

1. Explain the process of budgeting in early childhood programs.
2. Describe the elements of food service for children including purchase, preparation, and food safety.
3. Identify the importance of physical activity as part of early childhood program management.
4. Understand the elements of creating a safe and healthy learning environment.

ECDV 160 - Children with Special Needs

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [ECDV 120  or PSYC 221 ]

1. Articulate the purposes of and laws related to special education programming
2. Summarize factors involved in the creation of special education programming
3. Discuss cultural and communication issues related to forming care relationships with families of special education students

Goal 2:  Demonstrate an understanding of intellectual, learning, and emotional/behavioral disorders

1. Summarize primary diagnostic or descriptive characteristics of intellectual, learning, and emotional/behavioral disorders
2. Articulate current understanding of causal factors related to intellectual, learning, and emotional/behavioral disorder
3. Explain how the field of education approaches the management and accommodation of intellectual, learning, and emotional/behavioral disorders

Goal 3:  Demonstrate an understanding of autism spectrum and communication disorders

1. Summarize primary diagnostic or descriptive characteristics of autism spectrum and communication disorders
2. Articulate current understanding of causal factors related to autism spectrum and communication disorders
3. Explain how the field of education approaches the management and accommodation of autism spectrum and communication disorders

Goal 4:  Demonstrate an understanding of disabilities related to physical impairments (i.e., vision, hearing, motor ability), health, or attentional issues.

1. Summarize primary diagnostic or descriptive characteristics of children experiencing physical, health, or attentional impairments
2. Articulate current understanding of causal factors related to physical, health, or attentional impairments
3. Explain how the field of education approaches the management and accommodation of physical, health, or attentional impairments.

Goal 5:  Demonstrate an understanding of low-incidence disabilities (i.e., severe or multiple disabilities) and gifted/talented abilities

1. Summarize primary diagnostic or descriptive characteristics of gifted/talented children and children with rare or severe disabilities
2. Articulate current understanding of causal factors related to children with rare or severe disabilities and children who are gifted/talented
3. Explain how the field of education approaches the management and accommodation of children with rare or severe disabilities and gifted/talented children

Goal 6:  Demonstrate an understanding of the unique factors associated with special education programming in terms of early childhood and transitioning to adulthood.

1. Explain the importance of early intervention
2. Discuss service delivery alternatives for early intervention
3. Describe the transition process for recipients of special education services after reaching the maximum age for educational services.
4. Identify educational and employment opportunities for adults transitioning out of special education programs.

ECDV 161 - Adversity, Trauma, and Resiliency in Childhood

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [PSYC 120 ]

1. Articulate the situations that cause stress/trauma at the individual, family, and community levels
2. Describe how stress and trauma differ
3. Discuss situations that cause stress in children 0-18
4. Identify and explain acute, chronic, and compound stressors
5. Apply concepts of stress, trauma, and resilience to work with young children.

Goal 2: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of adversity on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in children, and the characteristics, habits, and identifying behaviors of trauma

1. Summarize grief in children by cognitive stage
2. Describe the effect of fear on overall development
3. Discuss how a child’s developmental characteristics influence his or her perception of stressful situations
4. Articulate symptoms of children who are experiencing stress and signs of trauma
5. Explain how previous life circumstances affect responses to current or new trauma/stress

Goal 3: Demonstrate an understanding of the effect of secondary trauma on adults

1. Describe the signs of secondary trauma in adults
2. Discuss self-care techniques, and articulate the importance of incorporating them
3. Articulate challenges to preventing secondary or vicarious trauma
4. Explain how previous life circumstances affect adult responses to caring for children with trauma

Goal 4: Demonstrate an understanding of resiliency factors

1. Describe individual resiliency factors
2. Discuss the effects of early, consistent, responsive care on resilience
3. Articulate the importance of family resiliency factors
4. Explain the cumulative effects of resiliency factors at the individual, family, and community levels

Goal 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of models that enhance resiliency in children

1. Describe the importance of adults as models and adult/child interactions in promoting resiliency
2. Articulate understanding of the impact of altruistic urges and story reframing on resiliency
3. Summarize the importance of social-emotional learning as a tool to enhance resiliency
4. Explain the role problem solving and decision making in enhancing resiliency
5. Identify the resources available to assist adults in enhancing resiliency and reducing stress in children

Goal 6: Demonstrate an understanding of trauma resolution techniques

1. Explain the importance of helping children tell his/her unique story
2. Discuss types of play that allow children to release aspects of trauma
3. Describe how work with dreams, visualizations, and memories can help with trauma resolution
4. Identify the benefits of writing, drawing, discussion, and other forms of expression in trauma resolution

ECDV 162 - Guiding Children’s Behavior

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [PSYC 120 ]

1. Define self-esteem
2. Identify behaviors and characteristics that indicate the development of healthy self-esteem
3. Identify behaviors and characteristics that indicate the development of poor self-esteem
4. Evaluate self-esteem and reflect on how it developed in terms of personal history

Goal 2: Demonstrate understanding of the influence of personal history on interaction with children

1. Describe traits, characteristics, and behaviors unique to yourself
2. Articulate the influence of the values and beliefs of your family of origin on your present self
3. Explain the effect of time and location on your beliefs, goals, and behavior expectations
4. Summarize how these experiences influence behavior expectations when working with children

Goal 3: Demonstrate understanding of factors that influence children’s behavior

1. Explain how individual factors influence children’s behavior
2. Describe adult/adult communication strategies and how they impact children’s behavior
3. Identify environmental components that impact children’s behavior
4. Summarize the role adults play in influencing children’s behavior

Goal 4: Demonstrate understanding of parenting styles and the translation to teaching styles

1. Identify personal parenting/teaching style
2. Describe the characteristics of that style and discuss the associated benefits and challenges
3. Discuss the influence your style has on adult/child interactions

Goal 5: Demonstrate understanding of positive guidance techniques

1. Compare and contrast punishment and discipline and identify the subsequent benefits and consequences
2. Discuss a variety of positive guidance techniques
3. Describe strategies for implementing positive guidance with young children
4. Summarize the relationship between positive guidance and children’s self-esteem

Goal 6: Apply concepts of self-esteem and adult/child interactions to work with young children 

1. Outline strategies for implementing positive guidance practices in work with young children.
2. Create a representation of factors that contribute to the development of self-esteem.

ECDV 200 - CDA: The Credentialing Process

2 Credit: (2 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 2 Contact Hours: [ECDV 120 ][Pre- or co-requisite:  ECDV 150 ]

1. Explain the required prerequisites for the CDA credentialing process
2. Compare the required training/education areas
3. Explain the criteria needed in Michigan to direct or teach a preschool program
4. Explain the roles of candidate, advisor, and the Council for Professional Recognition in the CDA credentialing process

Goal 2:  Compile and document relevant experience and training needed for the CDA

1. Write required competency statements and educational philosophy
2. Summarize and organize documentation of relevant training hours
3. Gather resource collection and assemble portfolio

ECON 215 - Principles of Macroeconomics

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Reading Level 3  and Math Level 3 ]

1. Explain the laws of demand/supply.
2. Identify determinants for changes in quantity demand/supply and changes in demand supply.
3. Graph supply and demand in context of real-world market events.

Goal 2:  Discuss economic theories about the role of government on a nation’s economy.

1. Compare economic systems based on what, who, and how goods are produced.
2. Identify basic tradeoffs societies face between efficiency and equity.
3. Differentiate Keynesian, Classical/Neoclassical, Supply Side, and Monetarist schools.

Goal 3:  Understand role of Fiscal Policy on stabilizing the national economy.

1. Discuss role of taxation and spending to control business cycle deviations.
2. Identify local, state, federal governments main sources of tax revenue.
3. Discuss how government policy incentivizes consumer and producer decision making.
4. Explore ways governmental decisions on taxation, spending, protections, and regulation may impact the macroeconomy.

Goal 4:  Understand role of Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy in establishing stable growing economy.

1. Explain impact of Fractional Reserve System regarding deposits and loans.
2. Discuss role of Federal Reserve on stable prices, low unemployment, and economic growth.
3. Explain how purchases and sale of Treasury Bonds impact interest rates.
4. Recognize causes and consequences of Financial Crisis of 2008.

Goal 5:  Interpret basic economic indicators as they relate to economic growth.

1. Understand the business cycles in terms of inflation and unemployment.
2.  Distinguish between natural and cyclical unemployment.
3.  Calculate simple examples of basic economic indicators such as GDP, per capita GDP, unemployment rates, economic growth rate, inflation, and Consumer Price Indexes.
4. Identify factors that contribute to economic growth.

Goal 6:  Apply economic models in context of real-world market events.

1. Label economic models correctly.
2. Explain instances of current market activity using economic theory and models.
3. Interpret the relationship between households, business firms on circular flow model.
4. Apply economic models such as LRAS, AE, Keynesian Cross, Money Market, Phillips Curve, Loanable Funds Market, Money Supply curve.

ECON 216 - Principles of Microeconomics

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [ECON 215 ]

1. Model Production Possibilities Frontier relationships.
2. Identify opportunity costs in representative economic scenarios.
3. Interpret indifference curves.
4. Model elasticity, utility, and market surplus theory.
5. Calculate simple elasticity, utility, market surplus problems.
6. Explain the role of Marginal Analysis in economic decision making. 

Goal 2:  Compare market structure influence on business price and quantity decisions.

1. Differentiate market structure characteristics.
2. Model monopoly, monopolistic competition, oligopoly and perfect competition.
3. Infer the impact of market structure on firm decisions about price and quantity.

Goal 3:  Understand role of trade in economic development and interdependence.

1. Classify comparative and absolute advantage specialization and gains from trade.
2. Calculate basic examples of comparative and absolute advantages.
3. Interpret tariffs, quotas, and subsidies on international trade.
4. Model foreign exchange of currency at a basic level.
5. Interpret impact of appreciation/depreciation on domestic markets.
6. Describe the role of trade organizations.
7. Discuss protectionism and impact on trade regulation.

Goal 4:  Examine factor markets (land, labor, capital) and wage determination.

1.  Identify the risks, returns and characteristics of entrepreneurs.
2.  Discuss factors affecting contemporary markets for labor.
3. Model market for labor supply and demand. 

Goal 5:  Investigate the role of government in efficient and inefficient markets.

1. Interpret impact of price controls in competitive markets.
2. Model impact of taxation, subsidies, and regulation to achieve social optimization.
3. Differentiate the characteristics of private and public goods.
4. Explore market implications of income and wealth inequality.

EDUC 100 - Introduction to Teaching

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Reading Level 3  and Writing Level 3 ]

1. Differentiate between professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions.
2. Examine the three-part definition of professional disposition as it is used in the field of education.
3. Examine the range of requisite professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions of an effective educator.
4. Reflect upon the precepts of professionalism in the context of teaching.
5. Self-assess the student’s current behaviors against standards of professionalism.
6. Recall the dispositions displayed by previous teachers who positively influenced the learner and speculate as to the underlying values, attitudes, and beliefs of those teachers.
7. Evaluate his or her professional behaviors, skills, and dispositions to discern his or her readiness to enter the teacher education program and his or her “fit” within the teaching profession.

Goal 2:  The student will describe the requirements necessary to be a teacher.

1. Locate state-mandated teacher certification requirements.
2. Develop familiarity with his or her teacher preparation program’s conceptual framework and program-related resources.
3. Develop familiarity with the student’s School or College of Education’s specific expectations for teacher education candidates.
4. Ascertain program completion requirements at his or her teacher preparation institution.
5. Compose a program completion plan with his or her teacher preparation institution.
6. Summarize continuing education requirements to maintain certification.

Goal 3:  The student will demonstrate the skills of collaboration necessary to be an effective teacher.

1. Practice and refine oral communication skills on education-related topics.
2. Practice and refine effective nonverbal communication.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the term teacher presence in context of the field of education.
4. Develop self-awareness of physical mannerisms while standing and seated.
5. Explain the difference between listening and hearing.
6. Develop an understating of the terms active listening, empathy, and personal space as they are used in the field of education.
7. Develop self-awareness of nonverbal and verbal behaviors while working with others.
8. Practice and refine active listening skills.
9. Demonstrate empathy.
10. Demonstrate appropriate use of personal space.
11. Develop an understanding of the term collaboration as it is used in the field of education.
12. Develop self-awareness of personal behaviors while in collaborative group settings.
13. Practice and refine collaboration skills in an educational context such as active listening, rapport-building, perceptiveness, sensitivity, and posture.

Goal 4:  The student will demonstrate reading and writing skills necessary to be an effective teacher.

1. Practice and refine writing skills on education-related topics.
2. Compose an educator’s resume.
3. Practice and refine oral reading fluency.
4. Reflect upon self-assessment and peer assessment of practice performances.

Goal 5:  The student will demonstrate critical thinking ability.

1. Refine critical thinking skills by focusing upon clarity, organization, logic, and focus.
2. Employ critical thinking skills when solving problems deemed ethical or moral dilemmas.
3. Identify and explain the term logical fallacy.
4. Identify, explain, and locate example of logical fallacies.
5. Identify and analyze arguments in blogs, editorials, news articles, or other forms of public discourse.

Goal 6:  The student will demonstrate an awareness of the teacher’s role as a leader in                        

1. the field of education.
2. Develop an understanding of the terms adaptive capacity, crucible, and consensus as used in the field of education.
3. Identify and explain the four central competencies of effective leadership.
4. Reflect upon previous experiences that relate to the four central competencies of effective leadership.
5. Self-assess proficiency in the four central competencies of effective leadership.
6. Reflect upon the effect of their professional decisions and actions on students and others in the learning community.
7. Practice and refine leadership skills when discussing ethical dilemmas.

Goal 7:  The student will demonstrate an awareness of diversity in an educational context.

Goal 8:  The student will articulate an awareness of critical issues facing teachers in American education.

1. Describe a teacher’s code of ethics.
2. Explain teachers’ legal rights.
3. Explain students’ legal rights.
4. Explain parents’ legal rights.
5. Summarize teachers’ legal responsibilities.
6. Examine issues in the legal rights of schools.

ELEC 252 - Industrial Electrical Motors and Controls

2 Credit: (1 lecture, 1 lab, 0 clinical) 2 Contact Hours: [ELEC 251 ]

1. Connect and operate various input devices including: Limit, pressure, float switches, etc.
2. Demonstrate proper procedure for connecting H.O.A. (Hand-off-Automatic) control logic.
3. Connect and operate a sequence control logic circuit.
4. Design and Construct a sequence Control Circuit.

Goal 2:  Demonstrate proper use timer control in relay ladder logic circuits.

1. Connect and operate on-delay/off-delay relay ladder logic circuits.
2. Design, connect, and operate a motor control circuit to perform time driven circuitry.
3. Design, connect, and operate a motor control circuit to perform an unloaded start of a motor.

Goal 3:  Demonstrate proper use of basic electrical sensors used in relay ladder logic controls.

1. Compare and analyze the characteristics of capacitive vs inductive proximity switch performance.
2. Connect and operate a relay ladder logic control circuit using an inductive proximity switch.
3. Connect and operate a relay ladder logic control circuit using a capacitive proximity switch.
4. Connect and operate a motor control circuit with a photo electric sensor.
5. Design and construct a motor control circuit that will sense a product jam on a conveyor control system.

Goal 4:  Explore the operation of variable frequency three phase motor drive (VFD).

1. Connect and operate a three-phase motor using the front keypad of a VFD.
2. Connect, program, and operate a VFD for three wire operation.
3. Connect, program, and operate a VFD for two wire operation.
4. Connect, program, and operate a VFD to jog a motor.

Goal 5:  Explore the operation of variable frequency drive for speed and torque control.

1. Control the speed of a three-phase motor using the front panel controls of a VFD.
2. Program and operate a VFD to skip undesirable frequencies.
3. Program and operate a VFD to operate a motor above and below its data plate listed RPM.
4. Calculate volts per hertz ratio.
5. Program and operate a VFD to provide a motor with low speed boost.

Goal 6:  Explore the operation of variable frequency drive for Acceleration Deceleration and Braking.

1. Program and operate a VFD to ramp a motor up to its rated speed.
2. Program and operate a VFD to ramp a motor down from its rated speed to a stop.
3. Program and operate a VFD to provide S curve acceleration to an induction motor.
4. Program and operate a VFD to provide DC injection braking.

ELEC 254 - Intermediate Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers

2 Credit: (1 lecture, 1 lab, 0 clinical) 2 Contact Hours: [ELEC 253 ]

1. Identify and resolve faults indicated by a PLC.
2. Understand concepts of configuration of local and remote I/O busses.
3. Explore safe uses of I/O forces.
4. Create a ladder logic routine utilizing remote analog I/O.
5. Rewrite a relay logic ladder diagram as a PLC ladder logic routine.

Goal 2:  Investigate RSLogix tag based programming.

1. Understand importance of accurate documentation in tag based programming.
2. Construct a ladder logic program using tag and alias tag identifiers.
3. Integrate “compare functions” into a ladder logic routine.
4. Demonstrate a working ladder logic routine incorporating timers and compare functions.

Goal 3:  Evaluate various attributes of, function block, structured text, ladder logic, and sequential function programming.

1. Review attributes of function block programming.
2. Review attributes of sequential function programming.
3. Review attributes of structured text programming.
4. Demonstrate re-writing a ladder logic program using structured text programming.

Goal 4:  Incorporating “add-on” instructions into RSLogix programming.

1. Investigate, creating, using and importing/exporting “add on” instructions.
2. Demonstrate using the “add-on” instruction in an advanced PLC routine.

Goal 5:  Investigate advanced commands and advanced on-line editing.

1. Investigate, MOV, MCR, JSR, JMP, and LBL commands.
2. Demonstrate safely editing a PLC RSLogix program while in use.
3. Demonstrate a working ladder logic routine incorporating one or more of the commands previously researched.

Goal 6:  Correctly wire an input card and an output card on an Allen Bradley Compact Logix PLC.

1. Implement the proper wiring of a PLC system given a wiring diagram.
2. Connect and Test a Limit Switch to a Discrete Input Module.
3. Connect and Test the Operation of an Electronic Sensor to a PLC Input Module.
4. Connect and Test the Operation of a PLC Input Module to a Robot Output Module.
5. Connect and Test the Operation of a PLC Discrete Output Module to a Robot Input Module.

Goal 7:  Integrate an HMI device into an Allen Bradley Compact Logix PLC.

1. Revise a ladder logic routine to incorporate an HMI as an input and an output device.

ENGL 050 - Introduction to College Reading

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Prerequisite: Reading Level 1 ][Pre-or co-requisite: GNST 100 ]

Students who do not meet the exit requirement of a C or better will be required to repeat the course.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters

Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1:  Employ an effective reading process.

1. Use pre-reading strategies such as accessing background knowledge, establishing a purpose for reading, and chunking the text.
2. Read actively by using textual annotation and note-taking strategies.
3. Utilize strategies for working through comprehension difficulties when encountering a difficult passage.
4. Consider author’s choices (purpose, tone, style, supporting evidence).
5. Complete multiple readings of the same text as necessary.

Goal 2:  Demonstrate successful close reading.

1. Summarize text accurately to confirm comprehension and understanding.
2. Make connections between ideas within a text, between different texts, between text and reader, and between text and media.
3. Draw conclusions in order to respond to texts effectively.
4. Synthesize information within and across texts.

Goal 3:  Apply a variety of vocabulary strategies to determine the meaning of unknown words.

1. Determine the meaning of new words using context clues.
2. Apply knowledge of roots and affixes to infer the meaning of new words.
3. Use reference guides (dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses, etc.) to confirm the meanings of new words or phrases.
4. Develop a strategy for studying vocabulary.

Goal 4:  Increase reading ability.

1. Improve Lexile score (measure of reading ability level).
2. Improve reading fluency through repeated reading practice.

ENGL 060 - Academic Literacy

4 Credit: (4 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [Prerequisite: Reading Level 2  or Writing Level 1 ][Pre- or co-requisite: GNST 100 ]

Students who do not meet the exit requirement of a C or better for Academic Literacy will be required to repeat the course.
OFFERED: every semester

Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1:  Employ an effective reading process.

1. Use pre-reading strategies such as accessing background knowledge, establishing a purpose for reading, and assessing the difficulty of the text.
2. Read actively and critically by using textual annotation and note-taking strategies to aid in reading actively and critically.
3. Utilize strategies for working through comprehension difficulties when encountering a difficult passage.
4. Consider author’s choices (purpose, tone, and style) and the use and effectiveness of supporting evidence.
5. Complete multiple readings of the same text as necessary.

Goal 2:  Apply a variety of strategies to determine the meanings of unknown words.

1. Determine the meaning of new words and phrases using context clues.
2. Apply knowledge of roots and affixes to infer meanings of new words.
3. Use reference guides (dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, online tools) to confirm the meaning of new words or phrases and determine pronunciation.
4. Develop strategies for studying vocabulary. 

Goal 3:  Demonstrate successful close reading.

1. Summarize texts accurately to confirm comprehension and understanding.
2. Make connections between ideas within a text, between different texts, between text and reader, and between text and media.
3. Draw conclusions in order to respond to texts effectively.
4. Synthesize information within and across texts to develop ideas for writing and discussion.

Goal 4:  Employ an effective writing process.

1. Utilize idea-generating and organizational strategies for prewriting.
2. Formulate a controlling idea to focus writing.
3. Draft writing with attention to audience, organization, and supporting detail.
4. Revise drafts with attention to sentence fluency and word choice.
5. Detect and correct major errors in conventions using proofreading and editing strategies.

ENGL 071 - Basic Writing

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Prerequisites: Reading Level 3  and Writing Level 2 ] [Pre- or co-requisite: GNST 100 ][Co-requisite: ENGL 100 ]

1. Practice writing in various rhetorical modes.
2. Adapt stylistic choices to specific audiences and purposes.
3. Synthesize personal knowledge and information from sources to adequately develop essays.
4. Employ grammar, usage, and mechanics appropriate to the writing task.

Goal 2:  Students will employ productive writing processes.

1. Plan ideas and organization through prewriting strategies.
2. Produce multiple drafts.
3. Provide and accept feedback on writing.
4. Improve writing through careful revision.
5. Improve writing through careful proofreading and editing.

Goal 3:  Students will employ effective information literacy skills.

1. Gather research from print and digital sources using a variety of methods.
2. Evaluate the relevance and utility of source material.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of citation principles through use of MLA format.

Goal 4:  Students will demonstrate an ability to read and respond to academic texts.

1. Read works that encourage thought and expression.
2. Use strategies for effective reading, such as annotating and questioning.
3. Summarize the content of selected texts.
4. Contribute knowledgably to discussions of texts.

ENGL 100 - Freshman English I

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Reading Level 3  and Writing Level 3  or Writing Level 2   with ENGL 071  co-requisite] 

1. Practice writing in various rhetorical modes.
2. Adapt stylistic choices to specific audiences and purposes.
3. Synthesize personal knowledge and information from sources to adequately develop essays.
4. Employ grammar, usage, and mechanics appropriate to the writing task.

Goal 2:  Students will employ productive writing processes.

1. Plan ideas and organization through prewriting strategies.
2. Produce multiple drafts.
3. Provide and accept feedback on writing.
4. Improve writing through careful revision.
5. Improve writing through careful proofreading and editing.

Goal 3:  Students will employ effective information literacy skills.

1. Gather research from print and digital sources using a variety of methods.
2. Evaluate the relevance and utility of source material.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of citation principles through use of MLA format.

Goal 4:  Students will read and respond to academic texts.

1. Read works that encourage thought and expression.
2. Use strategies for effective reading, such as annotating and questioning.
3. Summarize the content of selected texts.
4. Contribute knowledgably to discussions of texts.

ENGL 101 - Freshman English II

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [ENGL 100 ]

Objectives:

1. Students will write organized, logical essays. 
2. Students will choose arguments appropriate to the essay’s target audience.
3. Students will recognize and avoid logical fallacies.
4. Students will understand that persuasion encompasses emotional, logical, and ethical elements.
5. Students will revise through drafts based upon peer feedback, self-reflection, and instructor comments.

Goal 2:  Students will develop analytical skills.

Objectives:

1. Students will write summaries of essays and research.
2. Students will evaluate primary and secondary sources.
3. Students will evaluate the appropriateness of research sources.
4. Students will analyze the arguments of written and visual texts.

Goal 3:  Students will incorporate research into the essays they write.

Objectives:

1. Students will craft questions that guide research, making their process manageable and likely to yield insights.
2. Students will summarize, paraphrase, and synthesize research material.
3. Students will integrate evidence in their own thinking in a way that complicates (develops, refines, extends, refutes, and deepens) their own ideas.
4. Students will acknowledge the use of others’ ideas through MLA parenthetical citations and works cited style.

Goal 4:  Students will engage in discussion of concepts guided by reading, research, and writing.

Objectives:

1. Students will present research findings and their implications.
2. Students will use research to inform and enhance their own insights.
3. Students will respond meaningfully to diverse perspectives. 

ENGL 195 - Introduction to Literature

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [ENGL 100  or ENGL 101 ]

1. Students will demonstrate comprehension of literary texts.
2. Students will explain generic characteristics of poetry, fiction, and drama.
3. Students will comprehend and apply the technical vocabulary of literary interpretation.
4. Students will identify and use a variety of interpretive strategies for reading literature, including textbased (formalist, psychoanalytic), reader-based (reader response), and context-based interpretations (feminist, political-economic, cultural, historical).

Goal 2:  Students will develop the ability to write academic papers of literary analysis.

1. Students will learn techniques of literary research.
2. Students will read and analyze secondary literary texts.
3. Students will write essays that integrate insights from secondary texts with their own analysis of primary texts.
4. Students will use MLA documentation techniques.

Goal 3:  Students will make oral presentations that synthesize their understanding of primary and secondary literary texts.

Goal 4:  Students will propose theories for literature’s power to express a wide range of human insights.

ENGL 200 - American Thought & Literature I

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [ENGL 100  or ENGL 101 ]

1. Students will read and analyze primary and secondary literary texts.
2. Students will write essays on literary works, combining secondary texts with their own analysis.
3. Students will write essays situating literary texts and themes within the major social, political, and religious events of their eras.
4. Students will use MLA documentation techniques.

Goal 2:  Students will comprehend social and cultural trends of the times, as manifested in literary and historical texts.

1. Students will engage in detailed class discussions analyzing literary texts and techniques and connecting literature with its influences.
2. Students will analyze secondary texts by literary and social critics.
3. Students will make oral presentations that synthesize their understanding of primary and secondary literary texts.

ENGL 201 - American Thought & Literature II

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [ENGL 100  or ENGL 101 ]

1. Students will read and analyze primary and secondary literary texts.
2. Students will write essays on literary works, combining secondary texts with their own analysis.
3. Students will write essays situating literary texts and themes within the major social, political, and religious events of their eras.
4. Students will use MLA documentation techniques.

Goal 2:  Students will comprehend social and cultural trends of the times, as manifested in literary and historical texts.

1. Students will engage in detailed class discussions analyzing literary texts and techniques and connecting literature with its influences.
2. Students will analyze secondary texts by literary and social critics.
3. Students will make oral presentations that synthesize their understanding of primary and secondary literary texts.

ENGL 220 - British Literature to 1798

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Reading Level 3  and Writing Level 3 ]

1. Students will explain the effect of cultural and historical context on the themes, content and style of literary texts.

Goal 2:  Analyze thematic and stylistic characteristics of works studied.

1. Apply appropriate terminology when analyzing literary works.

Goal 3:  Recognize characteristics of the English language in Old English, Middle English and Modern English periods.

1. Describe characteristics of the English language in Old English, Middle English and Modern English periods.

Goal 4:  Document conclusions they draw in written responses to literary works studied.

1. Students will employ standard research and research-writing methodology when writing literary research papers.

ENGL 221 - British Literature since 1798

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Reading Level 3  and Writing Level 3 ]

1. Explain the effect of cultural and historical context on the themes, content and style of literary texts.

Goal 2:  Analyze thematic and stylistic characteristics of works studied.

1. Apply appropriate terminology when analyzing literary works.

Goal 3:  Compare and contrast critical approaches to literature.

1. Differentiate between critical approaches to literary texts.

Goal 4:  Document conclusions they draw in written responses to literary works studied.

1. Employ standard research and research-writing methodology when writing literary research papers.

ENGL 235 - Children’s Literature

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Reading Level 3  and Writing Level 3 ]

Objectives:

1. Classify various types of children’s literature including poetry and plays, picture books, traditional literature, non-fiction, fantasy, and realistic, historical, and multicultural fiction.
2. Research quality children’s books through using the public library and Internet.
3. Discuss the various types of literature appropriate for use with children.
4. Prepare for, and participate in, book talks that prompt an understanding of, and appreciation for, selected award-winning children’s books.

Goal 2:  Students will evaluate various genres of children’s literature by utilizing specific criteria.

Objectives:

1. Select appropriate children’s literature for various age groups and population.
2. Critically assess current problems and issues in children’s literature.
3. Evaluate the works of major authors and illustrators, and literary awards.
4. Document developmental challenges in the selection of children’s literature by directly working with children.

Goal 3:  Students will write perceptively about children’s literature.

Objectives:

1. Interpret how children’s books reflect their stages of development and various interests using reader response logs.
2. Reflect on ways the literary themes and situations connect to one’s life experiences using reader response logs.
3. Assemble an annotated bibliography to illustrate and to promote age-appropriate books for children.
4. Analyze the main literary elements in children’s literature.

ENGL 236 - Youth Literature

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [ENGL 100  or ENGL 101 ]

Objectives:

1. Identify various literary genres such as contemporary realistic fiction, historical fiction, modern fantasy, science fiction, poetry, graphic novels, and non-fiction suitable for use with adolescents.
2. Research quality trade books through using the public library and Internet.
3. Discuss the various types of literature appropriate written by notable authors for use with young adults.
4. Participate in discussions that prompt an understanding of, and appreciation for, selected award-winning young adult novels.

Goal 2:  Develop an understanding of the cognitive developmental tasks confronting adolescents and the role of literature in the process.

Objectives:

1. Create an appropriate literature thematic unit and be able to select a variety of materials that will meet the educational and emotional needs of young adults.
2. Evaluate the positive and appropriate depiction of diverse characters in terms of gender, religion, race, or ethnic origin as well as those with disabilities.
3. Describe strategies for addressing current issues in selecting and using young adult literature.
4. Establish an awareness of developmental challenges in the selection of youth literature by interviewing a professional.

Goal 3:  Write perceptively about young adult literature.

Objectives:

1. Through reader response logs, interpret how young adult books reflect adolescents’ experiences and meet their emotional and intellectual needs.
2. Through logs, reflect on ways the literary themes and situations connect to one’s life experiences.
3. Promote strategies for developing writing skills to heighten understanding of young adult literature.
4. Analyze the main literary elements in youth literature.

ENGL 250 - Creative Writing

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [ENGL 100  or ENGL 101 ]

What if? by Anne Bernays and Pam Painter                                                    

Creative Writing: an Introduction to Poetry and Fiction by David Starkey       

Creative Writing: Four Genres in Brief by David Starky

A Poetry Handbook by Mary Oliver 

 Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1:  Create original short stories using narrative modes expected in fiction.

1. Utilize descriptive details, images or symbols in creating believable characters, mood, setting, or emphasizing theme.
2. Explore action and thought as a means of revealing character and motivation, creating suspense and moving the plot forward.
3. Select the point of view and setting appropriate to story’s theme.
4. Create dialogue that individualizes character and moves the plot forward.
5. Craft scenes to move stories through the various plot stages.
6. Recognize and practice using language effectively to create style, tone and voice. 

Goal 2:  Craft original free verse and fixed form poems.

1. Practice imagery and sense impressions to create a sense of immediacy and vibrancy.
2. Utilize figurative language to create and develop meaning.
3. Execute effective choices in the use of line length and line breaks.
4. Craft effective stanzas to shape and control the poem’s movement.
5. Practice various sound devices, and rhyme and rhyme patterns effectively.
6. Recognize the impact of denotation and connotation and evoke desired emotions with their use.
7. Recognize and practice using language effectively to create and develop voice. 

Goal 3:  Revise and edit original work.

1. Generate successive drafts of poems and short stories.
2. Participate as a reader/critic in peer group work and workshopping.
3. Respond to and integrate constructive feedback to enhance work.

FREN 120 - Elementary French I

4 Credit: (4 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours:

1. recognize and use French greetings.
2. use the French alphabet.
3. use numbers (time, dates, months, seasons, years, etc).
4. describe the weather.
5. demonstrate the use of the four directions (north, south east and west).

Goal 2:  Apply use of language and coherent French pronunciation by introducing themselves and others in French using basic terms.

1. describe nationalities.
2. describe family relationships.
3. describe appearances/ages.
4. describe personalities.
5. describe professions/classes.
6. describe leisure activities.

Goal 3:  Demonstrate social interactions in French.

1. illustrate giving and responding to compliments.
2. explain where objects and places are located.
3. express likes and dislikes.
4. accept or refuse offers.

Goal 4:  Demonstrate a basic understanding of French grammar.

1. explain the concept of cognates.
2. use accent marks.
3. demonstrate proper verb use: conjugation, regular/irregular verbs, negation, inversion, the infinitive, the present indicative.
4. demonstrate proper noun gender and number.
5. use adjectives: proper placement and agreement, possessive.
6. use articles.
7. use subject pronouns.
8. use prepositions.

Goal 5:  Distinguish, at a basic level, cultural awareness in the language.

1. identify francophone countries.
2. describe francophone people and cultures.
3. elaborate on the cultural aspects of gestures, manners, physical contact.
4. use titles, “tu” and “vous” properly.

FREN 121 - Elementary French II

4 Credit: (4 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [FREN 120 ]

1. employ instructor commands in French.
2. respond to the instructor and peers in French.

Goal 2:  Correspond in French orally and in writing.

1. express preferences.
2. express thoughts.
3. express opinions.
4. give reasons.
5. make excuses.
6. give orders or commands.
7. give advice.
8. describe conditions.
9. describe feelings.
10. make hypotheses.

Goal 3:  Demonstrate various verb tenses in French orally and in writing.

1. describe past events.
2. describe present events.
3. describe future events.

Goal 4:  Display use of proper French language and etiquette in public.

1. read a map.
2. give directions.
3. order food in a French restaurant.
4. interact with salespeople in French stores and markets.
5. interact with clerks at banks, hotels, transport stations (bus, train, airport, etc.).

Goal 5:  Articulate the use of French grammar (especially verb tenses).

1. explain the meaning of grammatical terms.
2. explain the concept and use of passé compose.
3. explain the concept and use of imperfect.
4. explain the concept and use of future.
5. explain the concept and use of conditional.

GNST 100 - College Success

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours:

1. Demonstrate self-awareness.
2. Demonstrate personal responsibility.

Goal 2:  Define their own path towards their goal(s).

1. Demonstrate self motivation.
2. Demonstrate self management.
3. Implement an educational plan.

Goal 3:  Understand how to work with others.

1. Demonstrate emotional intelligence.
2. Demonstrate interdependence.
3. Demonstrate written communication skills.
4. Demonstrate oral communication skills.

Goal 4:  Demonstrate self-development as a continual process.

1. Demonstrate personal study skills.
2. Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.

GNST 110 - Career Development

1 Credit: (1 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 1 Contact Hours:

1. Explain values as they relate to career choices
2. Explain interests as they relate to career choices
3. Explain skills as they relate to career choices

Goal 2:  Students will analyze how external factors impact choice of career

1. Describe the training needs for different careers
2. Evaluate the local job market trends
3. Assess the economic opportunities in careers

Goal 3:  Students will evaluate careers accounting for both internal and external factors

1. Evaluate at least one job in detail as it pertains to their own internal and external preferences
2. Create a comprehensive career portfolio

GNST 115 - Effective Online Learning

1 Credit: (1 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 1 Contact Hours:

1. Use the basic functions of the online environment.
2. Demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines in an independent course.

Goal 2:  Discover personal awareness as it relates to online learning.

1. Describe their own learning style and how it presents strengths and challenges to online learning.
2. Identify beliefs, attitudes, and habits that may inhibit their success in an online environment.

Goal 3:  Understanding interpersonal relationships in an online environment.

1. Examine challenges related to diversity and communication in a semi-anonymous environment.
2. Use appropriate language for online communication.
3. Develop effective relationships in an online environment.

Goal 4:  Employing online information resources.

1. Find and evaluate information from the Internet.
2. Use the library’s online resources.

GNST 120 - Dealing with Stress

1 Credit: (1 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 1 Contact Hours:

1. Describe symptoms of stress.
2. Recognize the impact stress has on holistic health (mind-body-spirit).
3. Identify factors that contribute to unhealthy levels of stress.

Goal 2:  Apply stress management techniques.

1. Practice coping skills.
2. Practice relaxation techniques.

Goal 3:  Evaluate personal effectiveness of stress management techniques.

1. Identify coping skills that are effective for the student.
2. Identify relaxation techniques that are effective for the student.
3. Develop a personal stress management plan.

GERM 101 - German I

4 Credit: (4 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours:

1. Engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, and exchange opinions in German.
2. Recognize familiar German words in the English language.
3. Recognize common roots of English and German in the West-Germanic language family.
4. Cite proper salutations and identify and introduce oneself in German.

Goal 2:  Identify simple sentence structures in German.

1. Recognize subject pronouns and their proper verb forms; conjugate German verbs in present tense.
2. Recall common verbs, the infinitive form and stem in German.
3. Recite German pronunciation and the German alphabet.
4. Determine Nominative (subject case) and Accusative (direct object case) German noun cases.
5. Recognize German noun gender and direct/indirect articles.
6. Identify common household objects, clothing and food items in German.
7. Identify family members and indicate possession and ownership in German.
8. State personal preferences and likes and dislikes in German.
9. Formulate yes/no questions and information questions.
10. Identify days of week, months and seasons, and quote time in German. 

Goal 3:  Identify significant contributions of Germans to the arts, music, humanities, social sciences, history, and sciences in the United States.

1. Discuss cultural aspects of the German-speaking world.
2. Describe the impact of German culture on the world at large.

GERM 102 - German II

4 Credit: (4 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [GERM 101 ]

1. Engage in conversations to express certain requests, ask for favors, and make suggestions.
2. Express abilities, preferences, obligations, intentions, wishes, and desires using modal verbs (to be able to - können, to like - mögen, to have to - müssen, to be allowed to - dürfen, etc.) and their proper sentence structure.
3. Articulate past events using verb forms of the present perfect (in German: “conversational past”); be familiar with past participle forms of verbs.
4. Recall and recite fundamental measurements and features of the metric system.

Goal 2:  Extract meaning and knowledge from authentic German language texts, media presentations, and oral communication with individuals from other cultures.

1. Recognize similarities between one’s own and another language and culture and use this knowledge to strengthen an understanding of both.
2. Identify simple and main-subordinate sentence structures using subordinating conjunctions if/whether - ob and that - daß.
3. Convey German pronunciation and free speaking skills.
4. Employ prepositions accompanied by the Accusative (direct object case).
5. Formulate logical sentences giving reasons by using subordinate clauses containing because - weil as a subordinating conjunction.
6. Express personal feelings, friendship and affection in German.

Goal 3:  Recognize and demonstrate the ways in which language reflects culture through texts, writing, discussion, and projects.

1. Recognize the distinctives of German culture.
2. Demonstrate facility in cultural interpretation.

HIST 250 - United States History to 1865

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Reading Level 3 ]

1. Identify key indigenous cultures and their interactions with Europeans.
2. Examine the forces behind European discovery, exploration & conquest of the Western Hemisphere-especially North America.
3. Apprise colonial economic, political, social and philosophical developments.
4. Assess revolutionary forces and the establishment of America’s independence and early government(s).
5. Examine the growth, expansion, conflict, conquest, diplomacy characteristic of the 19^th century.
6. Identify and evaluate the forces of nationalism and sectionalism and how they contribute to complexity of the Civil War.
7. Assess the interactions of indigenous, African, and Euro-American cultures for both contributions and conflicts.

Goal 2:  Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

1. Concatenate the various developments in early American history and evaluate how they contribute to who we are today.
2. Manifest comprehension of key aspects of early American History on quizzes, tests, and exams.

Goal 3:  Demonstrate written communication skills.

1. Write a logical, coherent, critical essay or paper.
2. Take and use class notes and outlines.

Goal 4:  Demonstrate oral communication skills.

1. Exchange viewpoints in a small group setting and arrive at consensus in response to critical thinking questions and problems.
2. Present material to the class in a clear, coherent, useful, and meaningful manner.

Goal 5:  Demonstrate the interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills needed in the workplace.

1. Employ effective written and oral communication in group settings to organize information, concatenate different perspectives, compromise, and arrive at a working consensus.
2. Meet deadlines.

HIST 251 - United States History Since 1865

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Reading Level 3 ]

This introductory survey course treats the history of the United States from the years after the Civil War during the heyday of industrialization to somewhere near the present day of technological expansion, economic uncertainty, and environmental decay. The course critically examines the growth and power of the United States and its changing role in the community of nations, and addresses with America’s responses to the changing world situation and periodic international crises, as well as our nation’s ongoing adjustment to various periods of domestic upheaval and change. The course attempts to acquaint the student with a chronological outline of our history as well as major issues and themes that influenced our development and decision-making in the last century. America’s story is placed in a global context and to examine and analyze it from different historical perspectives. Questions are raised to stimulate thinking about where America has been and why, and where, perhaps, we seem to be headed. Both information and insight are emphasized so we might come to better understand how our country has behaved in a variety of historical contexts.  It is hoped that this will facilitate making of wise decisions both today and tomorrow.
OFFERED: spring semesters

Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1:  Demonstrate a working knowledge of significant events, personalities, issues, conflicts and interpretations thereof in American historical development since the Civil War and Reconstruction Era.

1. Describe the forces at work in the subjugation of the West.
2. Examine the industrialization of America.
3. Apprise the rise of the United States to a position of world power and influence.
4. Understand the forces that contribute to the making of the American Century.
5. Recognize the key aspects of the Cold War and how it shaped American foreign policy.
6. Describe how America and her world role has been changing in the late 20^th and early 21^st Century.
7. Associate social, political, economic, and cultural trends of contemporary America with their roots in earlier periods of our history.

Goal 2:  Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

1. Concatenate the various developments in United States history & demonstrate an understanding of who we are as a people, where we have come from, and where we might be headed.
2. Manifest comprehension of key aspects of American historical development on quizzes, tests, and exams.

Goal 3:  Demonstrate written communication skills.

1. Write a logical, coherent, critical essay or paper.
2. Take and use class notes and outlines.

Goal 4:  Demonstrate oral communication skills.

1. Exchange viewpoints in a small group setting and arrive at consensus in response to critical thinking questions and problems.
2. Present material to the class in a clear, coherent, useful, and meaningful manner.

Goal 5:  Demonstrate the interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills needed in the workplace.

1. Employ effective written and oral communication in group settings to organize information, concatenate different perspectives, compromise, and arrive at a working consensus.
2. Meet deadlines.

HIST 257 - 21st Century World: Global History & Issues since 1900

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Reading Level 3 ]

In addition, a significant theme of this course focuses on global interdependence–emphasizing global patterns of integration while examining issues and events, not as isolated occurences, but in terms of their global linkages.  In doing so, a more balanced treatment of developed and developing countries is the goal.
OFFERED: odd-year spring semesters

Suggested textbook(s);  either –Crossley, et. al., Global Society: The World Since 1900.  3rd ed. Wadsworth, 2013.  OR –  Best, et. al. International History of the 20th Century and Beyond. 3rd ed. Routledge, 2015.

 Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1:  Demonstrate a working knowledge of the significant global events, personalities, issues, conflicts, movements, revolutions, & technological, social, economic developments since the turn of the 20th Century.

1. Recognize the location of nation states.
2. Recognize the themes of global interrelatedness, identity & diversity, mass society, and the impact of technology and human activity on the environment.
3. Identify historical examples of imperialism since the late 19th century.
4. Evaluate the impact and significance of the World Wars.
5. Appraise the influence of major political and economic ideologies on global developments in the last century.
6. Compare and contrast historical and contemporary independence movements around the world.
7. Recognize the legacy of the Cold War.
8. Assess the rise of autocracy, ultra-nationalism, repression and their contribution to marginalization of peoples and the global refugee crisis.
9. Examine the economic development struggles and successes in various regions of the world.
10. Assess the prospects for peace in the 21st Century.

Goal 2:  Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

1. Concatenate the various international trends and developments of the last 120 years and evaluate how they contribute to our contemporary world.
2. Manifest comprehension of key aspects of international history on maps, quizzes, exams, papers, & presentations.

Goal 3:  Demonstrate written communication skills.

1. Write a logical, coherent, critical essay, book report, or term paper.
2. Take and use class notes and outlines effectively.

Goal 4:  Demonstrate oral communication skills.

1. Exchange viewpoints in a small group setting and arrive at consensus in response to critical thinking issues and problems.
2. Present material to the class in a clear coherent, useful and meaningful manner.

Goal 5:  Demonstrate the interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills needed in the workplace.

1. Employ effective written and oral communication in group settings to organize information, concatenate different perspectives, compromise, and arrive at a working consensus.
2. Meet deadlines.

HUMN 100 - Introduction to Western Culture

4 Credit: (4 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [ENGL 100  or ENGL 101 ]

1. Classify well-known visual artists and their art from ancient times to the present.
2. Classify well-known writers and their literature from ancient times to the present.
3. Classify well-known composers and their music from ancient times to the present.

Goal 2:  Explore and implement appropriate vocabulary of the disciplines.

1. Develop a vocabulary from which to discuss artistic concepts.
2. Develop a vocabulary from which to discuss literary concepts.
3. Develop a vocabulary from which to discuss cinematic and theatrical concepts.
4. Develop a vocabulary from which to discuss musical concepts.

Goal 3:  Examine cultures from various times and places.

1. Characterize culturally bound philosophies.
2. Summarize various characteristics of religions.

HUMN 200 - Western Culture to 1600

4 Credit: (4 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [ENGL 100  or ENGL 101 ]

1. Classify well-known artistic works.
2. Classify well-known literary works.
3. Classify well-known musical works.
4. Classify well-known philosophical works.

Goal 2:  Classify well-known artistic, literary and musical works from the Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical/Enlightenment era.

1. Classify well-known artistic works.
2. Classify well-known literary works.
3. Classify well-known musical works.
4. Classify well-known philosophical works.

Goal 3:  Classify well-known artistic, literary and musical works from the Romantic/Realism era.

1. Classify well-known artistic works.
2. Classify well-known literary works.
3. Classify well-known musical works.
4. Classify well-known philosophical works.

Goal 4:  Classify well-known artistic, literary and musical works from the Impressionism/Post-Impressionism era.

1. Classify well-known artistic works.
2. Classify well-known literary works.
3. Classify well-known musical works.
4. Classify well-known philosophical works. 

Goal 5:  Classify well-known artistic, literary and musical works from the first half of the 20th century.

1. Classify well-known artistic works.
2. Classify well-known literary works.
3. Classify well-known musical works.
4. Classify well-known philosophical works.

Goal 6:  Classify well-known artistic, literary and musical works from the second half of the 20th century and the 21^st century.

1. Classify well-known artistic works.
2. Classify well-known literary works.
3. Classify well-known musical works.
4. Classify well-known philosophical works.

Goal 7:  Expand a vocabulary from which to discuss artistic, literary and musical concepts.

1. Expand a vocabulary from which to discuss artistic concepts:
   1. Classify media and technique in artistic works.
   2. Classify genre in artistic works.
2. Expand a vocabulary from which to discuss literary concepts:
   1. Differentiate form in literary genre.
   2. Differentiate meter in poetry.
3. Expand a vocabulary from which to discuss musical concepts:
   1. Differentiate form in musical pieces.
   2. Differentiate tone color in musical pieces.
   3. Differentiate meter in musical pieces.
   4. Classify motives in musical pieces.
4. Expand a vocabulary from which to discuss philosophical concepts.

Goal 8:  Show awareness of the relationship between a work of art and the time and place in which it was produced.

1. Arrange the time/style periods in chronological order.
2. Classify works according to style/time period.

HUMN 201 - Western Culture since 1600

4 Credit: (4 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [ENGL 100  or ENGL 101 ]

1. Classify well-known artistic works.
2. Classify well-known literary works.
3. Classify well-known musical works.
4. Classify well-known philosophical works.

Goal 2:  Classify well-known artistic, literary and musical works from the Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical/Enlightenment era.

1. Classify well-known artistic works.
2. Classify well-known literary works.
3. Classify well-known musical works.
4. Classify well-known philosophical works.

Goal 3:  Classify well-known artistic, literary and musical works from the Romantic/Realism era.

1. Classify well-known artistic works.
2. Classify well-known literary works.
3. Classify well-known musical works.
4. Classify well-known philosophical works.

Goal 4:  Classify well-known artistic, literary and musical works from the Impressionism/Post-Impressionism era.

1. Classify well-known artistic works.
2. Classify well-known literary works.
3. Classify well-known musical works.
4. Classify well-known philosophical works. 

Goal 5:  Classify well-known artistic, literary and musical works from the first half of the 20th century.

1. Classify well-known artistic works.
2. Classify well-known literary works.
3. Classify well-known musical works.
4. Classify well-known philosophical works.

Goal 6:  Classify well-known artistic, literary and musical works from the second half of the 20th century and the 21^st century.

1. Classify well-known artistic works.
2. Classify well-known literary works.
3. Classify well-known musical works.
4. Classify well-known philosophical works.

Goal 7:  Expand a vocabulary from which to discuss artistic, literary and musical concepts.

1. Expand a vocabulary from which to discuss artistic concepts:
   1. Classify media and technique in artistic works.
   2. Classify genre in artistic works.
2. Expand a vocabulary from which to discuss literary concepts:
   1. Differentiate form in literary genre.
   2. Differentiate meter in poetry.
3. Expand a vocabulary from which to discuss musical concepts:
   1. Differentiate form in musical pieces.
   2. Differentiate tone color in musical pieces.
   3. Differentiate meter in musical pieces.
   4. Classify motives in musical pieces.
4. Expand a vocabulary from which to discuss philosophical concepts.

Goal 8:  Show awareness of the relationship between a work of art and the time and place in which it was produced.

1. Arrange the time/style periods in chronological order.
2. Classify works according to style/time period.

HUMN 270 - Issues In Leadership

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [ENGL 100 ]

1. Recognize leadership and develop a personal understanding of what constitutes the effective exercise of leadership.
2. Define leadership in terms of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for effective leadership.
3. Identify the assumptions underlying the leadership philosophies revealed in literature and film. 
4. Establish a foundation for a personal leadership philosophy, based on an enhanced understanding of self.
5. Appreciate the contributions of classic case studies and leadership profiles for assisting with the development of a personal philosophy of leadership.

Goal 2:  Explore the relationship between leadership and service.  

1. Understand the paradoxes inherent in the concept of servant leadership.
2. Recognize the need for servant-leadership and its benefits in organizations or society.
3. Identify the qualities and values important to the exercise of servant leadership.
4. Examine the role of individual initiatives for combating evil and spreading good in the world.
5. Discover the impact of the exercise of servant-leadership in many settings.
6. Recognize the benefits for organizations of serving others and society.
7. Appreciate the contributions made by the humanities toward understanding the concept and importance of servant-leadership.  

Goal 3:  Understand ethical leadership.  

1. Recognize the impact ethical behavior has on effective leadership.
2. Define the elements of ethical leadership.
3. Examine the nature of attitude and value acquisition and the influence they have on ethical decisions.
4. Evaluate personal ethical priorities.
5. Understand the origin of organizational ethics and the influence they exert upon the lives of people in the organization. 
6. Appreciate the contributions made by classic case studies and leadership profiles toward understanding ethical leadership.  

Goal 4:  Articulate a vision.   

1. Recognize specific skills and techniques to affect the quality of the communication process.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of personal communication technique.
3. Identify the elements of successful intragroup and intergroup communication.
4. Develop and articulate a personal mission statement.
5. Consider potential strategies available to enhance communication effectiveness.
6. Apply the skills and techniques used in effective communication.
7. Appreciate the contributions made by classic case studies and leadership profiles toward understanding the concept and importance of articulating a vision.

Goal 5:  Investigate the principles of team-building.

1. Identify the foundations of effective teamwork.
2. Recognize the significance of team-building as a leadership skill.
3. Recognize the role of teams within an organization.
4. Describe ways to augment team-building efforts and improve team-work.
5. Appreciate the contribution made by classic case studies and leadership profiles toward an understanding of team-building.   

Goal 6:  Examine the importance of leading with goals.

1. Recognize the importance of clearly defined goals for effective leadership.
2. Recognize the criteria for effective goal setting in various settings.
3. Formulate personal goals that translate into specific actions.
4. Apply concepts of personal goal setting to personal, interpersonal, and career development.
5. Appreciate the contributions made by the humanities toward an understanding of leading with goals.  

Goal 7:  Analyze the role of decision-making in effective leadership.  

1. Identify personal decision-making strategies.
2. Recognize the role of leadership in effective group decision-making.
3. Recognize the roles of cooperation and debate in the decision-making process.
4. Understand the impact of perspective and advocacy in decision-making.
5. Apply techniques that facilitate effective decision-making and avoid groupthink.
6. Appreciate the contributions made by classic case studies and leadership profiles toward understanding the concept of effective decision-making.  

Goal 8:  Identify the relationship between effective leadership and conflict management.  

1. Recognize the importance of a leader’s role in guiding through conflict.
2. Understand that conflict is an ever-present element in most organizations.
3. Differentiate between dysfunctional, destructive conflict and functional, creative conflict.
4. Identify various types of interpersonal conflict.
5. Identify practical approaches and techniques for guiding through conflict. 
6. Appreciate the contributions made by classic case studies and leadership profiles toward understanding the concept of conflict management.  

Goal 9:  Assess the role of change in effective leadership.

1. Recognize the importance of recognizing and initiating change as a leadership skill.
2. Identify positive and negative effects of change within an organization, group, community or institution.
3. Describe the leader’s role to realize change within his/her organization.
4. Evaluate personal readiness to respond to change or adapt to change as a leader.
5. Discuss ways to overcome resistance to change.
6. Appreciate the contributions made by classic case studies and leadership profiles toward understanding the concept of change.   

Goal 10:  Discuss the ways in which an effective leader empowers others.  

1. Distinguish between transactional and transformational leadership.
2. Understand the relationship between power, delegation, and empowerment.
3. Define the principles of empowerment necessary for the effective exercise of leadership.
4. Recognize the benefits of effective empowerment.
5. Understand “emotional intelligence” and “social intelligence” and their correlation in empowering others.
6. Appreciate the contributions made by classic case studies and leadership profiles toward understanding the concept of empowerment.   

Goal 11:  Explore the history of leadership studies.

1. Distinguish among the main schools of leadership studies or theories.  
2. Explain how theories of leadership and leadership studies changed thorough history.
3. Recognize how leadership reflections the dominant leadership theory of the time.
4. Appreciate the contributions made by the humanities toward understanding the history of leadership studies.

HUMN 271 - Study Abroad

3 Credit: (1 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have completed 30 semester hours or Instructor Permission ]

1. Define culture.
2. Summarize significant events in the country’s history.
3. Summarize major religions.
4. Describe the governmental system.
5. Discuss major cities and geographical features.
6. Describe major events and trends in the humanities (Art, Music, Architecture, etc).
7. Describe cultural norms (Customs, values, beliefs).

Goal 2:  Explore the similarities and differences between the native and host locations.

1. Compare cultural components between the United States and the host country.
2. Compare cultural components between the local region and the host region.
3. Contrast cultural components between the United States and the host country.
4. Contrast cultural components between the local region and the host region.

Goal 3:  Explore the impact of a study abroad experience on one’s self.

1. Summarize the influence of culture on behaviors and values.
2. Justify another culture as a legitimate way of life.
3. Recognize cultural norms and behaviors.
4. Demonstrate intercultural competence through appropriate behavior.
5. Reflect on how the study abroad experience affected one’s worldview.

Goal 4:  Investigate the cultural and creative arts in the study abroad location.

1. Compare Art styles of the country and local region to those of the US.
2. Compare Music styles of the country and local region to those of the US.
3. Explain Architectural styles of the country and local region.

MTA HUMN - Humanities & Fine Arts

• ARTS 190  
• ARTS 265  
• CHNS 130  
• CHNS 131  
• ENGL 195  
• ENGL 200  
• ENGL 201  
• ENGL 220  
• ENGL 221  
• FREN 120  
• FREN 121  
• GERM 101  
• GERM 102  
• MUSI 101  
• PHIL 220  
• PHIL 221  
• PHIL 222  
• SPAN 130  
• SPAN 131  

• listed on individual course cards

INDS 102 - Basic CNC Operation

2 Credit: (2.25 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 2.25 Contact Hours:

Goal 2:  Identify basic miscellaneous (m) and preparatory (g) functions

Goal 3:  Use the Cartesian coordinates/quadrants to program basic machine tools

Goal 4:  Manually program a CNC unit to simulate tool path on a machine tool

Goal 5:  Write a CNC program and use it to prepare a tape to be used on a CNC simulator

INDS 104 - Statistical Process Control

1. Summarize the development of SPC application and its effect on quality and cost.
2. Explain how the sampling system works based on the concept of probability and trends.
3. Establish and adjust appropriate control limits for his/her particular application.
4. Develop appropriate control charts and procedures to maintain and improve control limits.
5. Determine appropriate sample size, number, and spacing for good results.
6. Convey the above knowledge and skills to the production worker.
7. Understand the natural human resistance to change and apply some proven methods for gaining acceptance.

INDS 105 - Statistical Problem Solving

1. Understand the effects of total process variation as related to manufacturing nonconformance.
2. Analyze process data for determining process stability and capability.
3. Calculate the proportion of process output expected to exceed the specification limits.
4. Calculate the Capability Index (Cpk) to determine process targeting.
5. Relate to the Pareto analysis problem-solving technique for ranking potential problem areas according to their contribution to cost or to total variation.
6. Understand the principles of problem-solving and participate in groups using the cause-and-effect problem-solving technique.
7. Understand some of the elementary principles of the more-advanced methods of statistical problem-solving through the design of experiment techniques.

INDS 119 - Introduction to Industrial Mathematics

3 Credit: (1 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours:

1. Explain mass
2. Explain density
3. Explain force
4. Explain torque
5. Explain pressure  

Goal 2:  Apply basic mathematics to whole numbers in industrial applications

1. Perform addition of whole numbers
2. Perform subtraction of whole numbers
3. Perform multiplication of whole numbers
4. Perform division of whole numbers
5. Find the average of a group of whole numbers
6. Explain the significance of the zero digit in a number

Goal 3:  Apply basic mathematics to decimals in industrial applications

1. Perform addition of numbers with decimals
2. Perform subtraction of numbers with decimals
3. Perform multiplication of numbers with decimals
4. Perform division of numbers with decimals
5. Find the average of a group of numbers with decimals  

Goal 4:  Apply basic mathematics to fractions in industrial applications

1. Find the lowest common denominator
2. Perform addition of fractions
3. Perform subtraction of fractions
4. Perform multiplication of fractions
5. Perform division of fractions
6. Find the average of a group of fractions  

Goal 5:  Apply basic mathematics to metric numbers in industrial applications

1. Perform addition of metric numbers
2. Perform subtraction of metric numbers
3. Perform multiplication of metric numbers
4. Perform division of metric numbers
5. Find the average of a group of metric numbers  

Goal 6:  Apply basic mathematics conversions in industrial applications

1. Explain the differences between decimals and fractions
2. Convert decimals to fractions
3. Convert fractions to decimals
4. Identify metric prefixes and their values
5. Convert metric numbers to imperial/U.S. numbers
6. Convert imperial/U.S. numbers to metric numbers
7. Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit 
8. Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius  

Goal 7:  Apply basic geometry to industrial applications

1. Calculate the perimeter of geometric shapes
2. Calculate the area of geometric shapes
3. Calculate the volume of geometric shapes
4. Calculate the perimeter of a triangle
5. Compare types of angles
6. Measure angles

INDS 122 - Industrial Applied Algebra

2 Credit: (2 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 2 Contact Hours: [Math Level 3 ]

1. Employ a calculator to do addition.
2. Employ a calculator to do subtraction.
3. Employ a calculator to do multiplication.
4. Employ a calculator to do division.
5. Employ a calculator to find a reciprocal of a number.
6. Employ a calculator to find a square of a number.
7. Employ a calculator to find a square root of a number.
8. Employ the memory key on a calculator.
9. Employ the fraction key on a calculator.

Goal 2:  Employ algebra as used in industry.

1. Convert from scientific notation to conventional numbers.
2. Solve machine tool problems involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, and proportions.
3. Identify and compare values of signed numbers on a number line using absolute values.
4. Add, subtract, multiply and divide using signed numbers.
5. Define the basic terms of an algebraic expression.
6. Add and subtract algebraic terms.
7. Simplify expressions containing symbols of inclusion, (), [], {}.
8. Simplify expressions by applying the order of operations rule.
9. Multiply two or more algebraic terms.
10. Multiply a term by a quantity.
11. Multiply a quantity by a quantity.
12. Evaluate the numerical value of an algebraic expression.
13. Solve linear equations using the addition, subtraction, multiplication and division properties of equality.
14. Solve linear equations which require two or more properties of equality.
15. Solve an equation by using the equality principle of powers or roots.
16. Solve a formula for any variable it contains.
17. Solve equations containing symbols of inclusion.
18. Translate simple English phrases and sentences into algebraic expressions and equations and solve the equations.
19. Solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
20. Solve problems involving similar figures.
21. Solve percent application problems.
22. Solve problems involving direct and indirect variation.
23. Solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula.
24. Solve shop application problems using combinations of the methods described above.      

INDS 124 - Industrial Applied Geometry

2 Credit: (2 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 2 Contact Hours: [INDS 122 ]

1. Define axiom (postulate) and proposition (theorem).
2. Define the basic terms of geometry.
3. Illustrate axioms and propositions with drawings.
4. Define parts of a line.
5. Identify perpendicular lines and segments.
6. Identify parallel lines and segments.
7. State observations about given information and state conclusions.

Goal 2:  Compare the properties of angles.

1. Distinguish between types of angles (using measures).
2. Determine the decimal equivalent of an angle measure.
3. Convert an angle expressed as a decimal to degrees, minutes and seconds.
4. Determine the measure of an included angle.
5. Determine the measures for the complements and supplements of angles.
6. Add, subtract and divide angle measures.
7. Determine angle measures using vertical angles.
8. Determine angle measures using parallel lines and transversals.
9. Determine angle measures using exterior angles.
10. Identify parts of a triangle.
11. Apply the Pythagorean Theorem.
12. Solve application problems about right triangles.
13. Apply the projection of sides proposition.
14. Identify properties of basic polygons.
15. Determine the sum of the interior angles of any polygon.
16. Determine equal angles using parallel and perpendicular sides of polygons.
17. Determine the length of the arc intercepted by a given central angle.
18. Determine the measure of a central angle of a circle.
19. Determine the measures of inscribed angles.
20. Determine the measure of angles formed by two tangents.
21. Determine the measures of angles formed by two secants.
22. Determine the measures of angles formed by secants and tangents.
23. Bisect an angle.
24. Construct the angle bisectors of a triangle.
25. Construct a copy of an angle.

Goal 3:  Examine geometric figures.

1. Using tangent lines to solve problems.
2. Identify similar figures.
3. Solve problems involving similar figures.
4. Solve problems about the angles and sides of quadrilaterals.
5. Apply formulas to find lengths of sides of geometric figures.
6. Identify the basic parts of a circle.
7. Define basic terms used in circular measurement.
8. Determine the perimeter of a plane figure.
9. Determine the circumference of a circle.
10. Determine the area of a rectangle or parallelogram.
11. Determine the area of a square.
12. Determine the area of a trapezoid.
13. Determine the area of a triangle.
14. Determine the area of a circle.
15. Determine the lengths of segments formed by two chords intersecting inside the circle.
16. Construct a circle with a given radius.
17. Construct a regular hexagon.
18. Determine its center given a circle or arc.
19. Construct the altitudes of a triangle.
20. Determine volumes of solids including rectangular solids, cylinders, cones, spheres.
21. Convert between and among English and metric measurements.

Goal 4:  Examine lines.         

1. Bisect a line segment.
2. Construct a line perpendicular to a given line, through a point on the given line.
3. Construct a line perpendicular to a given line, through a point not on the given line.
4. Construct a line parallel to a given line through a point not on the given line.
5. Construct parallel lines.