Course Descriptions

BUS 275 - Accounting Information Systems

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of accounting and accounting software necessary to enter transactions and complete the accounting cycle into an Accounting Software Program such as Peachtree and QuickBooks.

BUS 296 - Disney World Internship/Co-op

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Verify the completion of a minimum of 600 hours of work at Disney World.
2. Verify the completion of the basic Disney training program and the job specific training program.  Verify completion and demonstrate knowledge of training, in writing.
3. Verify, with manager’s written evaluation, successful completion of work assignments.
4. Articulate, in writing, skills and knowledge obtained from the job experience.

BUS 297 - Co-operative Work Experience

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply classroom instruction to the job experience and articulate this in writing.
2. Investigate and report on procedures followed for employee training, evaluation, and advancement.
3. Describe, in-depth, exactly what was learned in the accomplishment of learning objectives.
4. Describe, in writing, job training and job duties.
5. Have developed work skills related to career goals and describe these in writing.

BUS 299 - Independent Study

1. The learning outcomes for this course will vary, depending on the material being covered
2. In each case the student will be able to demonstrate successful completion of the learning activities specified in the Independent Study Contract.

CAS 101 - Introduction to the Gaming Industry

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the evolution of gaming.
2. Understand the requirements of Pari-mutuel, Lottery and Racino Operations.
3. Understand and describe Slot and Video Operations.
4. Possess a general understanding of games of chance found in various gaming operations.
5. Understand and describe the general gaming regulations found throughout the industry.
6. Articulate the positive economic impact of gaming operations.
7. Have an introductory understanding of the sociological impact of the gaming industry.
8. Be versed in Native American gambling operations.
9. Possess an introductory understanding of river boat and cruise ship gaming.
10. Gain introductory requirements for gaming, marketing, and promotions specific to the gaming industry.
11. Possess an introductory understanding of gaming financial and accounting control found in a variety of venues.
12. Understand the basics of security and surveillance.
13. Understand Canadian gaming in the Provinces and International gaming abroad.
14. Articulate the future of the gaming industry regionally and on the Internet.

CAS 200 - Casino/Racino Games

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to play, run, supervise and manage a variety of casino/racino games including:

• blackjack
• craps
• slots
• video poker
• roulette
• keno
• sports betting
• TexasHold’em
• harness racing

CAS 201 - Casino Internship I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate ability to effectively perform the skills required of the profession, including: the ability to integrate theory and practice, communicate effectively, demonstrate professional behaviors, perform technical skills, and carry out the tasks related to their job assignment.

CAS 210 - Casino Operations Management

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

1. Discuss the history of modern gaming.
2. Understand and articulate gaming control in a variety of regions.
3. Understand and calculate gaming taxes and internal control systems.
4. Understand and employ principles of casino management including casino organizational structure and casino hotel structure and staffing.
5. Understand and enact currency reporting requirements.
6. Design and manage casino cage, credit, and collections procedures.
7. Understand and implement slot management.
8. Implement and design table game operations including revenue per square foot and betting limits.
9. Understand and perform basic casino accounting including: Table Drop and Count, Slot Drop and Count, Key Control, Internal Audit, Casino Audit, Statistical Reports.

10.  Understand the mathematics of casino games.
11.  Understand and employ the elements of an effective player rating system.
12.  Understand table game hold as a management tool.
13.  Understand and utilize specific casino marketing techniques addressing such concerns as consumer choice factors, player action criteria, the premium player segment and discounting.
14.  Understand sports book operations.
15.  Special emphasis on race operations: student to be versed in betting at the track, types of races, types of bets, racing terms, regulatory requirements, race book operations.
16.  Understand, calculate and utilize casino statistics.

CAS 297 - Casino Internship II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate ability to effectively perform the skills required of the profession, including: the ability to integrate theory and practice, communicate effectively, demonstrate professional behaviors, perform technical skills, and carry out the tasks related to their job assignment

CHM 102 - Preparatory Chemistry

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand the general and physical properties of matter.
2. Understand the basic model of the atom.
3. Determine names and formulas of simple binary compounds and simple acids.
4. Perform basic algebraic manipulations to relative to simple chemical calculations.
5. Perform mathematical manipulations such as unit analysis with proper attention to units and significant figures.
6. Use the concept of the mole in quantitative chemical calculations.
7. Balance chemical equations.
8. Calculate amounts of chemicals involved in reactions.
9. Calculate and utilize solution concentration units such as molarity.
10. Classify chemical reactions.
11. Use concepts of pH in acidic and basic solutions.
12. Predict shape and geometry of simple molecules.
13. Understand the ideal gas law and its application in quantitative problems.

CHM 120 - Fundamental Chemistry

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world including:
   a)  an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling and
   b)  the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences
2. Understand key chemical and physical properties of inorganic and organic matter, including atomic structure and the model of the atom and use the periodic table to obtain information such as atomic number, atomic weight, and the number of subatomic particles.
3. Recognize, write, draw, and name chemical formulas of representative inorganic and organic compounds, including organic compounds with common functional groups (i.e., alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amides, amines, and aromatic compounds).
4. Perform simple calculations involving dimensional analysis and stoichiometry as it pertains to the concepts of chemical reactions, gas laws, and solutions.
5. Identify, balance, write, and predict products in simple inorganic reactions, oxidation/reduction reactions, acid/base common functional groups (i.e., alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amides, amines, and aromatic compounds).
6. Describe the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids and relate their structure to biological functions.

CHM 121 - Forensic Sciences

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including:
   a)  an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling and
   b)  the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
2. Recognize how the areas of chemistry, biology, physics, and geology relate to the analysis of physical evidence.
3. Recognize and describe the proper collection techniques and packaging of various forms of physical evidence.
4. Analyze and distinguish various forms of physical evidence such as glass fracture patterns, hair, fibers, fingerprints, firearms, toolmarks, bodily fluids, and drugs.

CHM 123 - Environmental Science

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis.
2. Understand the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.

CHM 124 - Environmental Science II

Corequisite:  CHM 124L Environmental Science II Laboratory

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis.
2. Understand the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.

CHM 124 L - Environmental Science II Laboratory

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Produce ASTM 6751 biodiesel from waste vegetable oil collected from local restaurants.
2. Measure the BTU content of various biomass fuels using bomb calorimetry.
3. Construct a fully functional wind turbine.
4. Measure the variation in wind turbine output based on height above ground, wind speed, distance from any obstruction, and rotor rpm.
5. Calculate the instantaneous and maximum current, voltage, and power for a wind turbine.
6. Calculate the minimum wind speed required to generate power and the average power that can be generated anywhere in the U.S. based on NOAA records.
7. Measure the variation in current, voltage, and power in a photovoltaic array based on load, angle, direction, solar constant, and cloud coverage.
8. Calculate the instantaneous and maximum current, voltage, and power for a PV array.
9. Connect a wind turbine, PV array, lead storage battery, load monitor, and inverter to run various loads in the Natural Science Center.
10. Construct and operate a fully functional electric car (NEV) with a photovoltaic charging system.
11. Research a local environmental problem and present it to the class.

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

The expected learning outcomes will be assessed through the use of laboratory reports, formal papers, and group presentations.

CHM 125 - Fire Protection Chemistry

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis.
2. Understand the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.

CHM 126 - Marine Chemistry: An Introduction to Chemical Oceanography

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the use of the scientific method to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis.
2. Understand the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in chemistry.

CHM 127 - Kitchen Chemistry

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including:
   a) an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling and
   b) the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in the context of brewing and fermentation science.
2. Describe the chemical reactions that occur when food is cooked.
3. Describe the three basic biochemical food molecules.
4. Describe how the three basic food molecules are used chemically in the human body.
5. Explain the other important molecules in food.
6. Describe the various additives used in food production.
7. Describe the denaturization of proteins by heat, pH, and mechanical action.
8. Describe the GRAS list.

CHM 128 - Brewing and Fermentation Science

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including:
   a) an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling and, 
   b) the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in the context of brewing and fermentation science.
2. Explain the basic steps in the brewing of beer.
3. Recognize the types of yeast used for fermentation.
4. Explain the functions of the alpha acids in hops and the isomerization products when boiled.
5. Describe the kinetics and temperature dependence of amylases.
6. Explain the methods of denaturing casein proteins.
7. Describe how to determine sugar content by various methods.
8. Describe how to determine alcohol content by various methods.
9. Describe how to determine IBU/pH/Acid content by various methods.
10. Describe how to determine carbohydrate content by various methods.
11. Describe how to determine protein content by various methods.

CHM 129 - The Chemistry of Art

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including:
   a) an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling and
   b) the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in the context of the chemistry of art.
2. Correctly use basic chemical principles and terminology in the context of the chemistry of art.
3. Explain the basic properties of light based on atomic theory.
4. Explain how chemical changes lead to different colors of pigments.
5. Explain the chemistry of paints.
6. Describe the chemical processes in photography.
7. Identify art forgeries.
8. Explain the different processes of art conservation/restoration.
9. Explain the influence of chemistry in the visual arts.
10. Identify the chemicals and/or materials used in various works of Art.

CHM 130 - Unit Operations & Food Processing

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Explain the basic steps in the distillation of alcohol.
2. Recognize the types of chemical products from distilleries.
3. Explain the functions of the various components of a still.
4. Describe the unit operations involved in distilleries and breweries.
5. Explain the methods producing different types of foods from milk.
6. Describe how to determine separation efficiency.
7. Describe how to determine alcohol content by various methods.
8. Describe how different types of cheese are produced.
9. Describe how to package different types of food.

CHM 133 - Survey of Organic Chemistry

Corequisites:  CHM 133L Survey of Organic Chemistry Laboratory and CHM 146 General Chemistry II and CHM 146L General Chemistry II Laboratory

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply the IUPAC rules of nomenclature to alkanes, alkenes, arenes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, phenols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, carbohydrates, amino acids, and proteins.
2. Draw the structures of the above mentioned compounds given their names.
3. Use the cis-trans system or the E,Z sequence rules to classify alkenes.
4. Predict the major and minor products of addition and elimination reactions using Markovnikov’s rule and Zaitsev’s rule.
5. Identify the major product(s) in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
6. Propose synthetic routes to substituted benzenes via multi-step pathways.
7. Classify stereoisomers as either enantiomers or diastereomers.
8. Predict the predominant reaction pathway as SN1, SN2, E1, or E2.
9. Outline synthetic routes to primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols.
10. Explain how the Williamson synthesis is used to prepare ethers.
11. Describe the preparation of aldehydes/ketones from alcohols using oxidizing agents.
12. Use Grignard reagents in syntheses that convert aldehydes/ketones to alcohols.
13. Describe the use of the Fischer esterification reaction to make esters from carboxylic acids.
14. Show how an amino group can be attached to an aromatic ring via the reduction of a nitroarene.
15. Outline synthetic routes to substituted benzenes via the Sandmeyer reaction.
16. Draw and name the cyclic structures of monosaccharides.
17. Classify disaccharides and polysaccharides as reducing or nonreducing.
18. Draw and name the structures of peptides.
19. Determine the structure of a peptide given sequencing data.

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

The expected learning outcomes will be assess via 8 quizzes and 12 exams.

CHM 141 - General, Organic, and Biochemistry I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including:
   -   an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling and
   -   the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in the context of chemistry, a natural science.
2. Apply basic theories of the structure and behavior of atoms and molecules and recognize the chemical and physical properties of matter, including the factors involved in the physical states of matter.
3. Perform basic metric and scientific measurements, use mathematical manipulations such as unit analysis and simple chemical calculations, including gas laws and their applications, with proper attention to units and significant figures.
4. Determine names and formulas of simple binary and ternary compounds and identify, balance, write, and predict products in simple inorganic reactions, including oxidation/reduction reactions, acid/base reactions, and nuclear reactions.
5. Use the concept of the mole in quantitative chemical calculations, including the amounts of chemicals involved in reactions, the reversibility of reactions/chemical equilibrium, and the calculation of pH and solution concentration.

CHM 142 - General, Organic, and Biochemistry II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including:
   -   an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling and
   -   the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in the context of chemistry, a natural science.
2. Identify basic chemical and physical properties of organic compounds, including the prediction of the physical states and boiling point trends of simple organic compounds and the effects of simple organic compounds on living things.
3. Determine the formulas and names of simple organic compounds and complete basic organic chemical equations.
4. Identify and differentiate stereoisomers and recognize their applications in biochemistry.
5. Interpret the structures and describe the basic chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and enzymes, nucleic acids, hormones, and vitamins.

CHM 143 - Battery Science

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including:
        a)  an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and
             employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling and,
        b)  the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in the context of battery science.
2. Recall and use select general chemistry concepts relevant to battery science such as  dimensional analysis, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, nomenclature, atomic structure, bonding, compound geometry, and oxidation reduction reactions, to solve problems.
3. Describe the common features and arrangement of components of all electrochemical cells (electrode, anode, cathode, electrolyte, salt bridge/spacer, electrical connection, and direction of ion and current flow during charging and discharging), the use of series and parallel cell connections, various form factors (coin, pouch, cylindrical, prismatic) common to modern lithium battery cells, and the process for constructing electrochemical batteries.
4. Describe the main characteristics of various battery chemistries (e.g. lead-acid, alkaline, Ni-metal hydride, Li-ion chemistries, Li metal), the general battery features desirable for different technologies (e.g. medical devices like pacemakers, cell phones, cars, and electrical grid storage), and the advantages of lithium batteries over other battery technologies.
5. Construct cells which meet predetermined voltage, capacity, and cyclability standards.
6. Describe common reasons for Li-ion battery failure and safety concerns specific to Li-ion batteries.

CHM 145 - General Chemistry I

*This course is designed for students who already have chemistry and math knowledge equivalent to Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry and Preparatory Chemistry.  Student with knowledge gaps should pass the corresponding math or chemistry course before enrolling in CHM 145.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  Adequate chemistry knowledge can be demonstrated by a minimum grade of C in Preparatory Chemistry or evidence of equivalent background knowledge.  Adequate math knowledge can be demonstrated by a minimum grade of C in Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry or evidence of equivalent background knowledge.

Co-requisites: None

 

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours and 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including:
   ​a)  an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling and
   b)  the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
2. Use dimensional analysis to solve a variety of chemistry problems, especially mole relationships.
3. Recall and use the language of chemistry with regard to nomenclature, equation writing and stoichiometry.
4. Recall and apply elemental properties in the context of atomic structure, electron configuration, and in the formation of compounds.
5. Recall and use select chemistry laws and theories related to gasses, thermochemistry, atomic structure, and bonding.
6. Recall and apply principles of chemical compound structure with respect to bonding, molecular geometry, polarity, and intermolecular relationships.
7. Recall and apply the principles of physical changes, such as phase changes, as well as chemical changes including oxidation-reduction reactions, combustion reactions, gas evolving reactions, and acid-base neutralization reactions.

CHM 146 - General Chemistry II

 

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including:
   a)  knowledge of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling and
   b)  the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of colligative properties.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of chemical reaction kinetics.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of chemical equilibrium reactions such as Bronsted-Lowry acid-base reactions, precipitation reactions, and complex ion formation reactions.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of chemical thermodynamics functions such as Enthalpy, Entropy, and Gibbs-Free Energy in the context of chemical equilibrium.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of oxidation reduction reactions and their use in energy conversion.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the electrochemistry of galvanic and electrochemical cells.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of nuclear chemistry.

CHM 231 - Food & Beverage Analysis

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis as applied to chemical analysis as used by the food and beverage industry.
2. Determine the presence and concentration of chemicals, such as heavy metals, pesticides, and alcohols, in food and beverages to evaluate impurities and meet FDA labeling requirements.
3. Identify the correct analytical technique for specific analytes in food.
4. Demonstrate the analysis of food products using advanced instrumental techniques such as gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, rheology, UV-visible spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, colorimetry, and specialized FDA and TTB analysis.

CHM 232 - Brewery, Distillery, & Winery Operations

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Explain and use the scientific approach to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis as applied to the chemicals reactions that occur in the brewing, distillation, and winery industry.
2. Describe the steps involved in brewing, distillation, and wind making processes.
3. Apply scientific data, concepts, and models used in the brewing, distillation, and winery industry.
4. Communicate complex food science information in both formal papers and group presentations.
5. Evaluate the quality of environmental conditions for the operation of a brewery, winery, and distillery.

CHM 234 - Food Chemistry

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Explain and use the scientific approach to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis as applied to the chemical constituents and reactions that occur in food items.
2. Apply knowledge gained in food chemistry to the development, preservation, processing, and packaging of food products.
3. Identify the macroscale properties of food and explain how these properties depend on the chemistry of the molecules that make up food.

CHM 235 - Food & Beverage Internship

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate working competencies in areas agreed to and documented bythe student, the instructor, and the business’s manager which may include:
   
        a.   Brewing
        b.   Food production and packaging
        c.   Food Analysis
        d.   Fermentation

CHM 245 - Organic Chemistry I

Corequisite:  CHM 245L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply the IUPAC rules of nomenclature to the alkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes, and alkynes.
2. Draw the structures of the above mentioned compounds given their names.
3. Interpret Lewis, condensed, and line-angle structural formulas.
4. Predict the hybridization and geometry of the atoms in a molecule.
5. Identify constitutional isomers and stereoisomers.
6. Describe the structures and relative stabilities of carbocations and carbanions.
7. Given an IR spectrum, identify the characteristic peaks and functional groups.
8. Use IR data to propose structures for unknown organic compounds.
9. Classify molecules as chiral or achiral, and identify mirror planes of symmetry.
10. Identify asymmetric carbon atoms, and name them using (R) and (S) nomenclature.
11. Draw all stereoisomers of a given structure.
12. Classify stereoisomers as enantiomers, diastereomers, or meso compounds.
13. Predict the products of SN1, SN2, E1, and E2 reactions, including stereochemistry.
14. Identify the predominant reaction pathway as SN1, SN2, E1, or E2.
15. Predict the major and minor products of addition and elimination reactions using Markovnikov’s rule and Zaitsev’s rule.
16. Use the cis-trans system or the E,Z sequence rules to classify alkenes.
17. Predict the products of dehydrohalogenation, dehalogenation, and dehydration.
18. Propose synthetic routes to alkenes and alkynes via multi-step syntheses.
19. Predict products of additions, oxidations, and reductions of alkenes and alkynes.

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

The expected learning outcomes will be assessed via 8 quizzes and 12 exams.

CHM 245 L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Accurately record data and observations in a properly maintained lab notebook.
2. Construct a well-written lab report that concisely presents all the components of an experiment.
3. Separate and purify compounds by simple distillation, fractional distillation, steam distillation and extraction.
4. Charaterize compounds by melting point, gas chromatography, infrared spectroscopy and classification tests.

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

The expected learning outcomes will be assessed via lab notebooks, lab reports and a written lab exam.

CHM 246 - Organic Chemistry II

Corequisite:  CHM 246L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply IUPAC rules of nomenclature to alcohols, arenes, ethers, phenols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, carbohydrates, amino acids, and proteins.
2. Draw the structures of the above mentioned compounds given their names.
3. Outline synthetic routes to primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols.
4. Show how oxidizing agents can be used to convert alcohols to aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids.
5. Describe the conversion of alcohols to alkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes, ethers, esters, and alkoxides.
6. Use NMR data to propose structures for unknown organic compounds.
7. Explain how the Williamson synthesis is used to prepare ethers.
8. Identify the major product(s) in electrophilic aromatic substitutions.
9. Propose synthetic routes to substituted benzenes via multi-step pathways.
10. Use Grignard reagents in synthetic schemes that convert aldehydes and ketones to alcohols.
11. Describe the use of the Fischer esterification reaction to make esters from carboxylic acids.
12. Show how an amino group can be attached to an aromatic ring via the reduction of a nitroarene.
13. Devise synthetic routes to substituted arenes via the Sandmeyer reaction.
14. Draw and name the cyclic structures of monosaccharides.
15. Classify disaccharides and polysaccharides as reducing or nonreducing.
16. Draw and name the structures of peptides.
17. Determine the structure of a peptide given sequencing data.

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

The expected learning outcomes will be assessed via 8 quizzes and 12 exams.

CHM 246 L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

Corequisite:  CHM 246 Organic Chemistry II

Credits: 2
Hours
4 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Accurately record data and observations in a properly maintained lab notebook.
2. Construct a well-written lab report that concisely presents all the components of an experiment.
3. Separate and purify compounds by simple distillation, recrystallization, fractional crystallization and extraction.
4. Characterize compounds by melting point, thin layer chromatography, infrared spectroscopy and classification tests.

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

The expected learning outcomes will be assessed via lab notebooks, lab reports and a written lab exam.

CHM 247 - Biochemistry

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisties:  CHM 245 Organic Chemistry I

 

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the use of the scientific method to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis.
2. Demonstrate the application of scientific data, concepts, and models of one of the natural sciences.

CHM 265 - Analytical Chemistry

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  CHM 146 and 146L General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory, with a minimum grade of “D”, MAT 136 College Algebra and Trigonometry, with a minimum grade of “D”

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the basic sientific principles for following techniques:  atomic spectroscopy, gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, gravimetric analysis, mass spectrometry, spectrophotometry, as well as several titration and electrochemical techniques.
2. Perform standard laboratory calculations.
       a.  Carry uncertainty through calculations.
3. Calibrate standard laboratory equipment, such as burets and pipets.
4. Collect data during laboratory exercises using select techniques discussed in lecture.
5. Keep a well-organized laboratory notebook which throughly documents laboratory experiments.
6. Analyze laboratory data for meaning.
       a.  Use electronic spreadsheet programs (example: Microsoft Excel)
       b.  Use appropriate statistical analysis to identify insignificant outlying data and determine relative and absolute uncertainty in results
7. Report results which agree with anticipated results, within specified tolerances.
8. Write complete laboratory reports which follow the reporting format used in scientific publications.

CHM 265 L - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the basic scientific principles for following techniques:  atomic spectroscopy, gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, gravimetric analysis, mass spectrometry, spectrophotometry, as well as several titration and electrochemical techniques.
2.  Perform standard laboratory calculations.
          a.  Carry uncertainty through calculations
3.  Calibrate standard laboratory equipment, such as burets and pipets.
4.  Collect data during laboratory exercises using select techniques discussed in lecture.
5.  Keep a well-organized laboratory notebook which thoroughly documents laboratory experiments.
6.  Analyze laboratory data for meaning.
          a.  Use electronic spreadsheet programs (example: Microsoft Excel)
          b.  Use appropriate statistical analysis to identify insignificant outlying data and determine relative and absolute uncertainty in results
7.  Report results which agree with anticipated results, within specified tolerances.
8.  Write complete laboratory reports which follow the reporting format used in scientific publications.

CHM 290 - Forensic Toxicology

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand the role of poisons and drugs in the human body.
2. Understand the use of the gas chromatograph.
3. Determine the presence of drugs or poisons in body tissues, organs, or fluids.
4. Perform basic algebraic manipulations to relative to simple chemical calculations.
5. Perform mathematical manipulations such as unit analysis with proper attention to units and significant figures.
6. Use the concept of the mole in quantitative chemical calculations.
7. Balance chemical equations.
8. Calculate amounts of chemicals involved in poisonings and LD 50.
9. Calculate and utilize solution concentration units such as molarity.
10. Classify poisons and drugs.
11. Use concepts of pH in acidic and basic solutions.
12. Understand the use of the mass spectrometer.
13. Understand the ideal gas law and its application in poisonous gases.
14. Understand the use of liquid chromatography.

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

The expected learning outcome will be assessed through the use of homework assignments and/or quizzes, chapter exams, and the final exam.

CHM 291 - Special Topics in Chemistry

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore chemical phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis.
2. Demonstrate an application of scientific data, concepts, and models in chemistry.

CHM 298 - Chemistry Senior Seminar

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to search a scientific journal database for articles related to their interest.
2. Understand how to read and evaluate scientific papers.
3. Demonstrate the ability to convey complicated scientific topics in a understandable manner to peers.
4. Summarize the information learned from an oral presentation and ask relevant questions.
5. Conduct a formal presentation on a current topic in chemistry.

CHM 299 - Independent Study

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. State a scientific problem.
2. Develop a testable hypothesis.
3. Develop a null hypothesis.
4. Design experimental studies.
5. Collect and analyze data.
6. Make conclusions.

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

The expected learning outcomes will be assessed through the use of homework assignments and/or quizzes, chapter exams, and the final exam.

CIV 113 - Engineering Drawing I w/CAD

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Be aware of the requirements of modern graphic language and be able to apply these requirements through both manual and CAD drafting techniques.
2. Understand and use professional language including abbreviations, specifications, and terminology associated with the development of working drawings.
3. Use both the Architect’s and Engineer’s Scale in the development of both manual and CAD drawings.
4. Use board-drafting tools in the completion of engineering drawings.
5. Sketch and construct orthographic projections, sectional views, and 3D drawings using manual drafting techniques.
6. Use proper dimensioning techniques in the development of both manual and CAD drawings.
7. Use AutoCAD including an understanding of menu options, status window, prompt line, history line, dialogue boxes, etc. in the completion of multiple types of CAD drawings.
8. Create, edit, and plot AutoCAD drawings.
9. Construct a working drawing complete with border, scale, details, titles, etc. using manual or CAD drafting techniques.

CIV 119 - Architectural Drawing w/CAD

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Be aware of the considerations in the preliminary planning of a residence.
2. Understand the basic framing techniques and typical details for residential structures.
3. Have knowledge of materials and terminology used in residential construction.
4. Create the following architectural working drawings using both board drafting tools and the college’s Architectural CAD software:  Floor Plans, Basement/Foundation Plans, Section Views, Elevations, Site Plans, etc.
5. Be aware of architectural drafting conventions including common material symbols, appropriate lineweights, and level of detail required on various drawings.
6. Be proficient in the use of the college’s architectural CAD software for creating the above residential plans.
7. Create basic three dimensional models of a residential structure using the college’s Architectural CAD software.
8. Use proper dimension techniques for architectural working drawings.
9. Construct an architectural working drawing complete with border, scale, details, titles, etc. using manual or CAD drafting techniques.
10. Understand how to incorporate energy efficient design into residential structures.

CIV 124 - Mechanics (Statics)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Understand, compute and resolve forces as vectors into concurrent force systems, parallel force systems, and non-concurrent force systems.
2.  Understand moments and couples.
3.  Understand and apply Varignon’s Theorem.
4.  Understand and solve problems in static equilibrium, including:
          a.  Computation of beam reactions
          b.  Calculate the magnitude of forces in truss members
          c.  Calculation of pin reactions in pin connected frames
5.  Sketch free-body diagrams.
6.  Understand and calculate center of gravity and the centroid of complex shapes.
7.  Understand and calculate the moment of inertia of complex figures.

CIV 136 - Construction Methods & Management

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Have an understanding of the construction industry and the parties (owner, architect, engineer, contractor, subcontractors, construction manager, etc.) involved in the construction process.
2. Calculate % swell, % shrinkage, shrinkage factor, and load factor for use in earthwork computations.  Students will have an understanding of soil volume changes and resulting implications of those changes to construction costs.
3. Calculate and use the productivity rates for five types of heavy equipment including the backhoe, shovel, dragline, dozer, and loader.  In addition, students will have the ability to make an informed decision regarding the choice of equipment to be used for specific construction projects.
4. Understand various project planning and scheduling methods including the development of bar charts, arrow notation, and precedent notation.
5. Understand the critical path method (CPM) with implications for time and budget control within construction projects.
6. Calculate equipment costs including ownership and operating expenses with an understanding for use in the estimating of equipment expenses for construction projects.
7. Understand project safety and the importance of compliance to safety standards during the construction process.
8. Collaborate effectively with team members for purposes of research and class presentations of construction projects.
9. Appreciate the contractor’s responsibilities involved in constructing LEED Certified buildings.

CIV 137 - Construction Inspection

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Clearly state the role of a construction inspector.
2. Outline the basic responsibilities of an inspector for maintaining a safe jobsite.
3. Express distances in stations.
4. Read highway plans.
5. Keep an inspector’s diary.
6. Prepare inspection reports and documentation.
7. Perform basic inspection tasks for bituminous paving.
8. Perform basis inspection tasks for Portland Cement paving.
9. Perform basic inspection tasks for highway earthwork.
10. Perform basic inspection tasks for pipelines.
11. Perform basic inspection tasks for building foundations and reinforced concrete construction.

CIV 201 - Surveying I

 

Credits: 4
Hours
2 Class Hours, 6 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand and apply the theory of measurement used in plane surveying.
2. Understand and use the basic mathematics required for plane surveying calculations.
3. Express direction by bearings and azimuths.
4. Keep field notes and operate surveying instruments for a survey crew.
5. Reduce level notes.
6. Compute closure, adjust, and calculate the area of a closed traverse.
7. Operate and care for the following types of surveying equipment:  surveyor’s tape; compass; automatic level; transit; theodolite; and total station.
8. Prepare CAD maps based on the student measurements.
9. Work effectively as a member of a survey crew. 

CIV 202 - Surveying II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Have a thorough understanding of the geometry of horizontal and vertical curves.
2. Use CAD to prepare plan and profile drawings.
3. Understand the calculations used for spiral curves.
4. Understand and apply mathematical methods for establishing location in non-Euclidian space.
5. Have a basic understanding of control surveying techniques and calculations.
6. Have a basic appreciation and understanding of global positioning systems (GPS).
7. Understand the fundamentals of geographic information systems (GIS).

CIV 217 W - Materials Testing

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Understand the purpose and importance of inspection and testing on construction projects.
2. Have knowledge of the properties, qualities, and specifications for aggregates.
3. Be aware of the types of and properties of portland cement.
4. Understand the properties of portland cement concrete and requirements for quality concrete.
5. Know the proper procedures for mixing, placing, and curing concrete.
6. Understand the basics of concrete mix design.
7. Understand the importance of specifications for materials and procedures used in concrete construction.
8. Have a knowledge of bituminous materials including asphalt cement, liquid asphalt, and emulsified asphalt.
9. Understand the types of bituminous pavements.
10. Perform seven field testing procedures used in concrete construction:  temperature, sampling, slump, entrained air by pressure meter, entrained air by the volumetric meter, preparation of samples for strength testing, unit weight.
11. Understand the requirements of the ASTM test specifications for the above seven field test procedures.
12. Work in teams to perform lab testing on concrete aggregates and portland cement concrete.
13. Prepare professional quality laboratory reports.
14. Analyze lab results and write about data trends, observations, and conclusions.

CIV 219 - Strength of Materials

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Have an understanding of the fundamental behavior of materials subject to axial force, shear, bending moment, and torsion.
2. Understand the relationships between stress and strain and be able to apply Hooke’s Law.
3. Understand the concept of safety factors and allowable stresses.
4. Solve for reactions and draw shear and moment diagrams for statically determinate beams.
5. Calculate stresses due to axial force, shear force, bending moment and torsion.
6. Solve for beam deflections using the moment-area method.
7. Calculate combined stresses from combinations of axial plus bending, biaxial bending, and eccentric loadings.
8. Have an understanding of combined normal and shear stresses and be able to compute by applying Mohr’s Circle.
9. Solve for reactions, shears and moments of statically indeterminate beams.

CIV 224 - Reinforced Concrete Design

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Analyze and design rectangular beams, slabs, and T-beams for compression and T-beams for flexure using the strength method.
2. Design shear reinforcement for beams.
3. Calculate development lengths, splices, and bar cutoffs for tension bars.
4. Design a cantilever retaining wall.
5. Have an understanding of the use of current design specifications including the most up-to-date version of ACI-318.
6. Be familiar with the various types of concrete framing used in buildings and bridges.
7. Be familiar with the current industry standards for detailing reinforced concrete members.

CIV 226 - Structural Steel Design

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Be familiar with the AISC Steel Construction Manual.
2. Understand the concepts of structural design by the Load and Resistance Factor Method and the Allowable Stress Design Method, and will understand the differences between the methods.
3. Analyze and design steel tension members.
4. Analyze and design steel compression members.
5. Analyze and design steel beams.
6. Design structural steel connections using bolting or welding.
7. Prepare detail drawings of structural steel connections.
8. Create fabrication drawings for steel members.
9. Design continuous steel beams using structural analysis software.

CIV 231 - Estimating & Construction Planning

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Have a sound foundation and knowledge of various aspects related to the construction estimating and bidding process including contracts, specifications, bonding requirements, types of estimates, estimate organization, overhead, contingencies, and profit.
2. Have the ability to use modern computer estimating tools including Microsoft Excel and Means Costworks software.
3. Have the ability to complete material takeoffs and associated material, labor, and equipment costs for building construction projects.
4. Have the ability to prepare a complete construction bidding package including the quantity takeoffs and cost estimate for a small commercial building.

CIV 237 - Hydraulics/Storm Water Management

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand and be able to apply basic fluid mechanics.
2. Understand the hydrologic cycle and its relationship to storm runoff.
3. Compute storm runoff using the Rational and the SCS TR-55 Methods.
4. Calculate storm sewer flows.
5. Correctly size storm sewers.
6. Correctly size culverts.
7. Understand the desirability of using mitigation techniques such as on site detention basins to reduce storm flow.

CIV 238 - Architectural Design & Building Materials w/CAD

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Have a basic knowledge of considerations involved in the preliminary design of small commercial buildings.
2. Understand the significance and purpose of building codes, and have a knowledge of the major topics covered in building codes.
3. Understand light gage steel framing construction and typical associated details.
4. Understand structural steel frame construction, have knowledge of material choices and typical connection details.
5. Be aware of foundation choices and details for small commercial buildings.
6. Understand the materials used in masonry construction and have a knowledge of typical details used in commercial buildings.
7. Have a knowledge of materials used in wood construction and understand framing methods and typical details used in timber frame construction.
8. Have an understanding of the materials and building methods used in reinforced concrete construction.
9. Use the college’s architectural CAD system to create a three dimensional building model.
10. Use the college’s architectural CAD system to create construction drawings for a commercial building, including floor plans, foundation plans, sections and elevations.
11. Work in teams for the development of a design project for a small commercial building.
12. Present the proposed design to the class, with oral explanations and sketches of the building concept.
13. Appreciate sustainable design and construction technologies, and understand the basic factors of LEED Certification.

CIV 240 - Soil Mechanics

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Have knowledge of soil types.
2. Perform soil gradation testing and create gradation curves.
3. Classify soils for engineering uses.
4. Provide soil descriptions by visual and manual examination of soil samples.
5. Have an understanding of basic engineering properties of soils such as Atterberg Limits, relative density, and gradation.
6. Solve problems involving weight and volume relationships of soils.
7. Have an understanding of soil compaction, be able to perform compaction testing in the lab, and be able to create moisture-density curves.
8. Conduct field density testing by the sand cone.
9. Have an understanding of the flow of water through soils and be able to conduct lab permeability tests.
10. Have an understanding of the common methods of soil exploration and obtaining soil samples.
11. Calculate subsurface stresses in soils.
12. Calculate expected consolidation settlements in soils.
13. Understand the concepts of soil shear strength.
14. Perform soil strength testing by the unconfined compression test and the direct shear test, and be able to analyze the results to determine strength parameters.
15. Understand the basics of shallow foundation design.

CIV 299 - Independent Study

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.

CLT 110 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Technology

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify the roles and elements in the organizational structure of a typical healthcare facility.
2. Describe the roles of health care practitioners in healthcare facilities and laboratories, including their academic preparation, professional credentials, and contributions as part of the healthcare team.
3. Explain basic concepts of communication and identify professional communication sufficient to serve the needs of patients and the public.
4. Identify policies and procedures for maintaining laboratory safety, including those related to infection control, electrical, chemical, radiation and biological hazards, and fire safety.
5. Describe the impact of regulatory compliance on individuals and healthcare organizations, including licensure, HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, and others.
6. Apply ethical standards to potential situations in the healthcare setting, including patient confidentiality.
7. Explain the importance of professional conduct in healthcare, including communication, collaboration, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

CLT 120 - Clinical Laboratory Techniques and Practices

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe safety regulations and best practices in the laboratory.
2. Identify and explain the use of common laboratory equipment.
3. Perform common laboratory mathematical calculations.
4. Describe what a quality assurance program is and identify common components.
5. Discuss the function of hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology and immunohematology labs in regard to: (a.) type of specimen analyzed (b.) type of testing performed.
6. Review the policies and procedures of the SUNY Broome Community College’s Clinical Laboratory Technician Program.

CLT 200 - Histological Techniques

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the morphology of the microscopic anatomy of the human body and correlate it with general function.
2. Relate the functions of those cells, tissues, and organ systems to their structures.
3. Identify the basic tissues, the major organs, and the cells that compose them, when shown glass slides and photomicrographs.
4. Describe variations from normal histological structure (histopathology).

CLT 200L - Histological Techniques Lab

Corequisite:  CLT 200 Histological Techniques

Credits: 1
Hours
2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Practice histological techniques used in the clinical laboratory, including preparation, fixation, embedding, sectioning, mounting, and staining of tissues for the purpose of microscopic examination.
2. Perform basic evaluation of quality of stained tissues preparations.
3. Adhere to laboratory safety practices and regulations relevant to the clinical histology laboratory.

CLT 201 - Hematology & Coagulation (WE)

Corequisite: CLT 201L Hematology & Coagulation Lab

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Note
This course is designated as a writing emphasis course.

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the hematopoietic and coagulation systems, including normal physiologic and classic pathology of both systems.
2. Describe the theory of hematopoietic cell formation and the resulting cellular morphologies.
3. Understand the mechanisms of hematopoietic disease and recognize the morphological changes associated with it.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and procedures of hematology and coagulation testing, including quality assurance and quality control.
5. Interpret hematological patient data based on case study analysis and recognize normal and disease states.

CLT 201L - Hematology & Coagulation Lab

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Follow proper safety guidelines in the laboratory at all times.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles and techniques of basic manual hematology procedures.
3. Perform a CBC on an instrument and review and interpret data from the instrument.
4. Perform peripheral blood smear differentials.
5. Describe and recognize normal cellular morphology changes associated with various disease states.
6. Integrate hematology panel results with other patient data through the interpretation of case studies.
7. Define the process of hemostasis, explain how the coagulation laboratory accesses it, and be able to interpret the laboratory tests used in that assessment.

CLT 202 - Urinalysis & Body Fluids

Corequisite: CLT 202L Urinalysis & Body Fluids Lab

Credits: 1
Hours
1 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify the structure and function of the major components of the kidney and urinary tract.
2. Explain the collection and handling procedures for urine and body fluids.
3. Describe the observational and physical measurements of urine and body fluids performed by the clinical laboratory.
4. Describe the chemical screening methods used on urine and other fluids analyzed by the clinical laboratory.
5. Describe the preparation and performance of a urine microscopic analysis.
6. Correlate urinalysis test data with specific disease states and state the clinical significance of test results.
7. Describe the performance and clinical significance of a CSF and other body fluid cell count.

CLT 202L - Urinalysis & Body Fluids Lab

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Follow proper safety guidelines in the laboratory at all times.
2. Explain the collection and handling procedures for urine and body fluids.
3. Perform the physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine and body fluids performed by the clinical laboratory.
4. Understand the test methodologies used in the chemical analysis of urine.
5. Identify commonly seen urinary crystals, cells and casts.
6. Perform a CSF and other body fluid cell count and morphology and understand the clinical significance of these tests.

CLT 204 - Fundamental Phlebotomy

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the best practices for interaction with patient, patient advocates, and other healthcare staff.
2. Perform a successful venipuncture and dermal puncture, including correct order of draw and safety measures.
3. Differentiate supplies and procedures for all patient types, including newborns through geriatric adults.
4. Identify the most common additives used in blood collection, explain their reasons for use, and correlate the tube color with the additive and associated tests.
5. Name and explain frequent causes of phlebotomy complications and discuss the problems caused by breaking sterile and antiseptic techniques.

CLT 206 - Immunohematology

Corequisite:  CLT 206L Immunohematology Lab

Credits: 3
Hours
2 Class Hours, 1 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe classic problems inherent to blood transfusion and the solutions currently in use.
2. Apply basic principles of genetics to immunohematology.
3. Apply basic principles of immunology to blood group serology.
4. Explain the process of donor selection, describe the processes of blood or blood component donation, including apheresis.
5. Explain the clinical significance of abnormal and disease states related to immunohematology, including drug-induced red blood cell destruction, polyagglutination, transfusion reactions, and Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN) and list the procedures relevant to each.
6. Discuss medicolegal aspects of blood banking and the medicolegal responsibilities of an immunohematologist.
7. Describe the theory behind alternative technologies and automation in routine blood bank testing.

CLT 206L - Immunohematology Lab

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Follow proper safety guidelines in the laboratory at all times.
2. Display appropriate professional behavior.
3. Demonstrate logical approaches to problem solving - selecting appropriate units and crossmatching them with unknown patient specimens.
4. Describe and perform the testing procedures performed in the clinical immunohematology laboratory, including Coombs’ (antiglobulin) testing, ABO testing, Rh testing, other blood group testing, alloantibody screening, RBC autoantibody testing, compatibility testing.
5. Describe and perform transfusion test procedures, including procedures related to component therapy.

CLT 207 - Clinical Chemistry & Serology

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles and techniques of basic manual and automated chemistry procedures through class discussion and examinations.
2. Correlate clinical chemistry data with normal and abnormal physiological states and identify the clinical significance of test results.
3. Describe the mechanisms and performance of basic serological techniques and immunological assays.
4. Select the appropriate testing methodologies for evaluation of infectious disease, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity, and immune function.
5. Evaluate the clinical significance of clinical serology testing, including infectious disease, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity, and immune function.

CLT 207L - Clinical Chemistry & Serology Lab

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles and techniques of basic manual and automated chemistry procedures through class discussion and examinations.
2. Correlate clinical chemistry data with normal and abnormal physiological states and identify the clinical significance of test results.
3. Describe the mechanisms and performance of basic serological techniques and immunological assays.
4. Select the appropriate testing methodologies for evaluation of infectious disease, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity, and immune function.
5. Evaluate the clinical significance of clinical serology testing, including infectious disease, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity, and immune function.

CLT 208 - Pathogenic Microbiology

Prior or Concurrent:  CLT 209L Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory or CLT 210 Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory

Credits: 3
Cross-listed
CLT 208
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Discuss the history of microbiology and the significance of the microbial world.
2. Describe classification systems for organisms and apply that knowledge to microorganisms.
3. Summarize the basic principles of infection and resistance and their application to transmission of infectious disease.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the biology of microorganisms, including microbial anatomy, genetics, metabolism, growth, and control of growth.
5. Explain the mechanisms employed for control of microbial growth and describe the various assays used to evaluate effectiveness of antimicrobial agents, including antibiotic sensitivity testing.
6. List the characteristics of representative organisms of clinical significance, including their significant disease states, target populations, means of transmission, means of prevention and/or treatment, virulence factors, identifying symptoms and organismal characteristics.

CLT 209 L - Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prior or Concurrent:  CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology

Credits: 1
Hours
3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Follow proper safety guidelines in the microbiology laboratory at all times.
2. Demonstrate logical approaches to problem solving by identifying unknown cultures.
3. Describe the elements which comprise the immune system and summarize the mechanisms of the human immune system.
4. Discuss in general terms the biological mechanisms of immunizations, immunological screening for congenital infections, and evaluation of immune abnormalities.
5. Perform procedures in the laboratory using aseptic techniques, including selection of media, Gram staining, isolating organisms, performing biochemical and serological identifications, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, evaluating smears, and culturing and evaluating cultures of human specimens.

CLT 210 - Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Follow proper safety guidelines in the microbiology laboratory at all times.
2. Demonstrate logical approaches to problem solving by identifying unknown cultures.
3. Perform all basic procedures generally done in the clinical microbiology laboratory using septic techniques, including selection of media, Gram staining, isolating organisms, performing biochemical and serological identifications, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
4. Evaluate cultures and direct microscopic examinations of human specimens to identify the host and microbial elements and to indicate the clinical significance of those elements.

CLT 214 - Specialized Phlebotomy

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the procedure and situations that necessitate special venipuncture techniques and special dermal puncture techniques the reason and procedure for arterial blood collection and perform the modified Allen test.
2. Understand the significance of infection control measures.
3. Demonstrate understanding of requisitioning, specimen transport and specimen processing for in-house and reference lab testing and for testing to be used for legal evidence.
4. List non-blood samples tested in the laboratory and describe the collection procedure required for the non-blood samples collected in an outpatient setting.
5. Describe the system for monitoring quality assurance in the collection of blood specimens.
6. Define the different terms used in the medicolegal aspect for phlebotomy and discuss policies and protocol designed to avoid medicolegal problems.
7. Perform a successful venipuncture using a winged infusion device.

CLT 215 - Phlebotomy Practicum

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Follow proper safety guidelines in the laboratory at all times.
2. Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel and other health care personnel.
3. Demonstrate competence in performing phlebotomy and phlebotomy procedures as specified in the associated clinical objectives list.
4. Perform a minimum of 100 successful unaided venipuncture collections.
5. Complete at least 144 hours of clinical time in an accredited healthcare facility.
6. Observe and describe the organization and functioning of a typical clinical laboratory.

CLT 216 - Immunology

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the structure of immunoglobulins and discuss the mechanism for generation of antibody diversity.
2. Discuss the nature of antigens and the characteristics that contribute to immunogenicity.
3. Outline the key components of the innate and adaptive immune responses and describe their roles in defense.
4. Compare and contrast the development, function, and the antigen recognition systems of the innate and adaptive immune systems.
5. Describe various immunological manipulations and evaluate their advantages and limitations.
6. Identify the main mechanisms of immune tolerance and its role in autoimmunity hypersensitivity states.
7. Evaluate clinical cases to apply information to assess diagnoses, symptoms, etiology, prognosis, possible treatments, and other case-related information.

CLT 240 - Clinical Affiliation I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Follow proper safety guidelines in the laboratory at all times.
2. Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel and other health care personnel.
3. Process blood samples and other specimens for analysis.
4. Using established criteria, identify and evaluate patient specimens for acceptability, and take necessary actions if specimens are unacceptable.
5. Perform analytical tests on patient samples under the direct supervision of laboratory personnel in the relevant areas of the clinical laboratory.
6. Evaluate the clinical significance of laboratory results.
7. Recognize the preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical factors that impact procedures and results and take appropriate actions within predetermined limits.
8. Describe how quality control (QC) is monitored for the different procedures and instrumentation in the laboratory, how QC performance records are evaluated, and the proper corrective actions to be taken if QC values are outside established limits.
9. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on laboratory equipment within predetermined limits.
10. Describe the quality assurance monitors used in each section of the laboratory.
11. Demonstrate competence in performing tests, assays, and procedures as specified in the associated clinical objectives list.

CLT 241 - Clinical Affiliation II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Follow proper safety guidelines in the laboratory at all times.
2. Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel and other health care personnel.
3. Process blood samples and other specimens for analysis.
4. Using established criteria, identify and evaluate patient specimens for acceptability, and take necessary actions if specimens are unacceptable.
5. Perform analytical tests on patient samples under the direct supervision of laboratory personnel in the relevant areas of the clinical laboratory.
6. Evaluate the clinical significance of laboratory results.
7. Recognize the preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical factors that impact procedures and results and take appropriate actions within predetermined limits
8. Describe how quality control (QC) is monitored for the different procedures and instrumentation in the laboratory, how QC performance records are evaluated, and the proper corrective actions to be taken if QC values are outside established limits.
9. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on laboratory equipment within predetermined limits.
10. Describe the quality assurance monitors used in each section of the laboratory.
11. Demonstrate competence in performing tests, assays, and procedures as specified in the associated clinical objectives list.

CLT 242 - Clinical Affiliation III

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Follow proper safety guidelines in the laboratory at all times.
2. Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel and other health care personnel.
3. Process blood samples and other specimens for analysis.
4. Using established criteria, identify and evaluate patient specimens for acceptability, and take necessary actions if specimens are unacceptable.
5. Perform analytical tests on patient samples under the direct supervision of laboratory personnel in the relevant areas of the clinical laboratory.
6. Evaluate the clinical significance of laboratory results.
7. Recognize the preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical factors that impact procedures and results and take appropriate actions within predetermined limits.
8. Describe how quality control (QC) is monitored for the different procedures and instrumentation in the laboratory, how QC performance records are evaluated, and the proper corrective actions to be taken if QC values are outside established limits.
9. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on laboratory equipment within predetermined limits.
10. Describe the quality assurance monitors used in each section of the laboratory.
11. Demonstrate competence in performing tests, assays, and procedures as specified in the associated clinical objectives list.

CLT 250 - Human Histology

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Recognize the general morphology characteristics of cells and tissues of the human body.
2. Recognize characteristics specific to cells and tissues, as well as recognize common histological stains appropriate for those cells and tissues.
3. Relate the microanatomy and gross anatomical morphology of cells, tissues, and organ systems studied to their functions.

CLT 250L - Histology Lab

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify the components, function, and maintenance of a light microscope.
2. Describe a three-dimensional component (object) from a two-dimensional image seen under the microscope.
3. Indentify specific cells and tissues, as well as recognize selected common histological stains.

CLT 252 - Advanced Histological Techniques

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe proper histological preservation and fixation methods for various tissue specimens, including their classification, impact on specimen, characteristics, and safety concerns.
2. Describe proper processing of rapid diagnosis or special component preservation as an alternative to paraffin techniques.
3. Describe the physical and chemical basis for staining histological specimens.
4. Describe the common stains for each tissue type, including the purpose, preferred fixative, preferred specimen preparation, principle, and control technique.
5. Describe procedures in specialty areas such as immunohistochemical staining, in situ hybridization techniques, electron microscopy and cytotechnology.

CLT 252L - Advanced Histological Techniques Lab

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proper histological preservation and fixation methods for tissue specimens received for examination and diagnosis.
2. Process, embed, section and stain paraffin embedded tissue.
3. Freeze, section, and stain tissue specimens for rapid diagnosis or special component preservation as an alternative to paraffin techniques.
4. Demonstrate proper lab safety techniques, and biohazard and chemical handling.
5. Describe and demonstrate standard quality assurance procedures in the histological laboratory.

CLT 258 - Histotechnology Practicum

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Practice accepted procedures for the histology laboratory.

• Demonstrate knowledge of types of histological specimens usually submitted for gross and microscopic examination.
• Document and maintain lab records.
• Promote and contribute to universal bio-safety regulations as well as lab safety.
• Practice quality control in the histology laboratory as required.

2.  Perform common tissue processing methods.

• Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology as related to histotechnology.
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal histology of human organs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic terminology.
• Evaluate, accept, identify and label histologic specimens.
• Demonstrate knowledge of tissue processing methods, including a variety of fixatives used and how each relates to a specific entity or disease process to be diagnosed.
• Practice proper tissue processing protocols and embedding methods for paraffin block embedding with an understanding of proper dehydration, clearing and infiltrations reagents and methods.

3.  Operate and maintain common histological equipment.

• Operate and maintain a tissue processor.
• Operate and maintain a microtome.
• Process, embed, cut, stain, and coverslip all assigned specimens.
• Section, stain and coverslip frozen tissue specimens with a knowledge of cryostat function and maintenance.
• Operate and troubleshoot common laboratory equipment such as chemical recyclers, auto stainers, and cover slippers.
• Prepare and stain slides for cytological examination.

4.  Evaluate processed, sectioned, and stained tissue.

• Recognize properly differentiated hematoxylin and eosin stained tissue sections.
• Effectively troubleshoot hematoxylin and eosin stains.
• Effectively troubleshoot special stains.
• Evaluate histologic specimens for quality of preparation and staining.

CLT 295 - Seminar in Laboratory Technology

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Recognize and utilize professionalism in all communications and submissions.
2. Create a personal portfolio, including a resume and cover letter suitable for clinical laboratory employment.
3. Review of all content areas of histotechnology.
4. Discuss strategies to navigate and succeed in a new career environment.
5. Review test taking strategies with computer adaptive testing.
6. Evaluate areas of strength and weakness in preparation for national certification examinations.
7. Discuss key issues within the field in a way that would make sense to a lay audience.

CLT 296 - Seminar in Histotechnology

Corequisites:  CLT 258 Histotechnology Practicum

Credits: 2
Hours
2 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Recognize and utilize professionalism in all communications and submissions.
2. Create a personal portfolio, including a resume and cover letter suitable for clinical laboratory employment.
3. Review of all content areas of histotechnology.
4. Discuss strategies to navigate and succeed in a new career environment.
5. Review test taking strategies with computer adaptive testing.
6. Evaluate areas of strength and weakness in preparation for national certification examinations.
7. Discuss key issues within the field in a way that would make sense to a lay audience.

CLT 298 - Special Topics

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define core concepts in the topic content area.
2. Discuss the relevance of the special topic to the field of Clinical Laboratory Technologies.
3. Demonstrate knowledge in the specified content area.
4. Differentiate the significance of the special topic.
5. Critique contrasting perspectives on the special topic.

CLT 299 - Independent Study

Corequisites:  CLT 240 Clinical Affiliation I, CLT 241 Clinical Affiliation II, CLT 242 Clinical Affiliation III

Credits: 1-5
Cross-listed
MLT 299
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently to achieve a goal.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.

COL 105 - Academic Planning Seminar

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Access intracollege electronic portals that provide information critical to their academic and personal goals.
2. Synthesize information gained from research into academic, career and personal goals leading to a coherent academic plan that proposes a pathway to degree completion or other academic goal.

COM 100 - Introduction to Mass Media

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand the theory behind communication and the differences between intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, and mass communication theories.
2. Relate the theory and history of mass media to its continually changing role in global society.
3. Understand the differences between various methods of mass communication and how the role of technology has impacted those methods.
4. Explain the difference between various theories of mass communication and be able to explain how they inter-relate.
5. Possess the ability to produce a class project specifically highlighting one or more of the mass media methods covered in class.

COM 112 - Beginning Photography

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Control camera, composition, and photographic approach (sharp focus, shallow D.O.F., blur motion, frozen image, etc.)
2. Make choices regarding film, paper, lens, filters and light to achieve a good quality photograph as a final product.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of artisitc expression and the creative process of photography inherent therein.

COM 115 - Writing for the Media

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand the history of written communication mediums and how they have both evolved and changed over time.
2. Describe the role that technology has played in changing how people gain access to written communication mediums over time.
3. Understand the basic functions and tasks of various positions in the advertising, news reporting, and public relations industries.
4. Have a working knowledge of basic grammatical and citational styles and formats when completing their assignments.
5. Produce a class project specifically highlighting one or more of the written communication mediums and print industries covered in class.

COM 124 - Introduction to Computer Graphics

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply classical design theory to page layout, typographical composition and image manipulation.
2. Employ knowledge regarding various vector, raster and page layout digital software.
3. Articulate verbally and in written form the inherent process for conceiving a visual communication piece, such as a poster, print media advertisement designers that were integral to the development of several design movements.
4. Describe verbally and in written form distinguishing characteristics relating to several design movements.
5. Investigate various professions relating to various visual communication fields, such as editorial design, advertising design, corporate design, book design, music/record design, information design, and animation.

COM 125 - Introduction to Audio Theory and Production

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamental principles behind the perception of sound and its effect on the human sense of hearing.
2. Discern the differences between analog and digital methods used to record sound throughout the 20th and 21st centuries and be able to explain them.
3. Know the difference between various digital audio formats and the role of compression/decompression algorithms (codecs) in each of them.
4. Possess the ability to record their own digital audio files, either in the studio or in the field, and be able to export their files to a PC or Macintosh-based workstation.
5. Gain a fundamental understanding of digital audio editing software (specifically, Adobe Audition) and be able to produce short projects of varying length using the digital audio files they have recorded over the course of the class.

COM 130 - Introduction to Video Theory and Production

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Possess a working knowledge of the fundamental principles of image composition and visualization, and how images are captured in the medium of digital video.
2. Understand video as a time-based multimedia format and be able to explain how the theory of intermittent motion applies to video capture.
3. Understand the role of proper lighting and be able to follow and practice standard safety protocols when working individually or in a group setting.
4. Explain the different roles of single-system sound and dual-system sound and be able to incorporate each into their individual video productions.
5. Produce a series of short individual video projects that creatively highlight the technical lessons and topics covered in class.
6. Possess the ability to produce short individual video projects using a digital non-linear editing system.

COM 140 - Announcing for TV & Radio

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Formulate techniques of effective on-camera presentation, including posture, dress and presence.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of phonetic spellings and pronunciations.
3. Utilize voice skills for on-camera/microphone work and differentiate between the two.
4. Demonstrate various announcing styles.
5. Define and utilize equipment commonly used by announcers.
6. Acquire necessary skills to read and perform from scripts prepared by other writers.
7. Explain FCC rules that effect announcers.

COM 145 - Contemporary Film Analysis

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the conventions and methods of film analysis performed from scripts prepared by other writers.
2. Recognize and analyze nuance and complexity of meaning through critical reflections on text, visual images, or artifacts.

COM 150 - Public Relations

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the professional function of the public relations industry and its effect on society.
2. Understand the historical significance of several successful and unsuccessful public relations campaigns throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
3. Possess the ability to create public documents and issue them via specific mass media forms to the general public.
4. Gain specific knowledge on how technology has changed the way that the public relations industry as a whole communicates with itself and the general public as a whole.
5. Work as part of a group problem solving team in response to a specific real-world example of a public relations campaign.

COM 154 - Media and Society

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define some of the major concepts in media studies.
2. Describe the historic and present day forms of media.
3. Discuss the economic, political, social, and cultural context within which the media operate.
4. Identify the major functions of the media in contemporary society.
5. Analyze selected issues and problems in the contemporary media landscape.