Course Descriptions

COM 180 - Podcasting

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

1. Demonstrate an understanding of audio storytelling, recognizing the podcast medium as an intimate form of storytelling.
2. Learn the essentials of quality sound and video for podcast production.
3. Mix the engineered recordings with sound effects and music with modern editing software to create a podcast.
4. Edit the videos with modern editing software used for podcasting.
5. Understand the role of ethics and diversity in podcasting.
6. Improve broadcast skills, including writing, research, interviews, editing and on-air presentation.  Appraise and establish protocols to launch and distribute podcasts.

COM 200 - Image Theory for Film, Photography, and Television

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

1. Understand how meaning is created through the manipulation and production of still and moving images.
2. Identify several fundamental theories behind the creation of visual aesthetic and the effect this aesthetic has on the intended audience.
3. Understand the various technological advances that have changed the way meaningful and artful expression is created and be able to provide an example of each.
4. Possess the ability to critically and concisely produce a written or oral evaluation of work of still or motion-based imagery based on its ability to convey and express a central idea or thesis to its audience.
5. Understand how ideas are communicated and conveyed by imagery, and how it is compared to other forms of non-visual expression.

COM 205 - Introduction to Filmmaking

 

Credits: 3
Hours
2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory 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 cinematic composition and visualization, and how images are captured in a time-based medium.
2. Have competence in basic camera operation and etiquette, including basic loading and unloading of a standard 16mm motion picture camera.
3. Understand how to correctly operate cinematic and/or video image capture and editing equipment in a single or group setting, as well as the ability to follow standard safety protocols when working individually or in a group setting.
4. Recognize and identify different crew positions on a film set and the individual function of each.
5. Compile a series of individual or group projects in a time-based medium, either in digital video or 16mm film.

COM 210 - Advanced Video Production

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  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. Demonstrate a working knowledge of video production etiquette, including proper camera operation and handling, as well as image composition and cinematography.
2. Demonstrate their proficiency in non-linear video editing on multiple operating platforms.
3. Have practical and theoretical knowledge in advanced lighting practices, in both the environments of field production and studio production.
4. Have competence in video post-production, including titling and digital special effects.
5. Understand transcoding and interactive DVD authoring, as well as the ability to produce their assignments completed in class into a demonstration reel for employment or further studies.

COM 211 - Digital Photographic Imaging

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

1. Explore artisitic expression and style through the use of a digital workflow.
2. Develop digital photographic images through a comprehensive process - from image capture, through editing to final output (printing).
3. Recognize and appreciate diverse digital photographic expression.
4. Produce a portfolio of digital images demonstrating creativity and personal vision.

COM 212 - Intermediate Photography

 

Credits: 3
Cross-listed
ART 212
Hours
2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1. Operate a twins-lens camera, control negative density and print contrast making use of the zone system.
2. Know how to light and operate “strobe lights.”

COM 222 - Advanced Photography

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

1. Use a light meter and gray card to calculate scene brightness ratios.
2. Adjust film speed ratings to compensate for camera or lighting factors.
3. Adjust film development times to compensate for lighting conditions.
4. Determine personal film speed.
5. Print “problem” negatives by making alterations in the prints.
6. Develop a vocabulary to critique basic photographic principles.
7. Recognize and appreciate diverse photographic expression.

COM 226 - Advanced Computer Imagery

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

1. Understand the field of Graphic Design more fully.
2. Develop skills on the computer in professional design oriented programs.
3. Create a professional portfolio of work relevant to the field.
4. Discuss the field of Graphic Design and its future.

COM 228 - Animation I

 

Credits: 3
Cross-listed
ART 228
Hours
2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1. Illustrate a working knowledge of quality visual storytelling.
2. Demonstrate a competent application of the animation principles in a time-based visualization.
3. Demonstrate a competent application of foundation drawing skills.
4. Apply animation computer software knowledge to other digital art forms.

COM 230 - Motion Graphics

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

1. Develop a storyboard for time-based media.
2. Create basic animation sequences using vector-based drawing tools.
3. Execute frame-by-frame animations using a timeline.
4. Script basic commands for interactivity.
5. Design a user-friendly environment.

COM 240 - Mass Media Research

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

1. Explain the role of research in the field of mass media and its effects on media production and dissemination.
2. Understand the difference between primary and secondary sources, and be able to evaluate the appropriateness and reliability of an information source based upon a pre-established set of criteria.
3. Know the difference between qualitative and quantitative research data, and how to appropriately report findings on each in an academic or professional setting.
4. Possess the ability to perform research as both an individual and as a member of a group.
5. Produce a significant written project containing original research based upon the qualitative and quantitative research methods described in class.

COM 250 - Communication Internship I

Students will learn through their job-related tasks and assignments as allocated by their internship site supervisor and faculty advisor.  Students are also responsible to meet with the Program Chairperson to assess their progress, and are required to keep a log of their hours worked, and a self-reflective journal chronicling their tasks and duties as an intern at their respective business establishment. The Internship is designed to simulate in as realistic a fashion as possible the experience of both finding employment in the Communications field, and working on a professional level within the Communications Industry. Students will gain hands-on, real life experience, in the workplace, complimenting their academic studies in the classroom. The Internship is also a measure of maturity, professionalism, responsibility, and dedication, all important attributes to a successful professional career. 

COM 255 - Communication Internship II

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Corequisite:  COM 250 Communications Internship I

Credits: Variable (1-3)
Note
By advisement only

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1. Gain placement in a communications related field in one of the local new production, audio production, video production, print media, or public relations firms.
2. Have completed a working and functional resume that will enhance their ability to gain future employment.
3. Gain the time management and interpersonal skills to schedule regular meetings with their intern supervisor and faculty advisor.
4. Apply the skills learned during their academic internship directly to their various aspects of classroom study.
5. Maintain a health, positive working relationship with the employers that they are placed with and maintain the etiquette of good professional communication when contacting prospective employers inquiring about possible future internship or permanent placement.

COM 260 - Television Production Practicum

 

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

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

1. Gain a fundamental working knowledge of standard television production terms and definitions.
2. Demarcate between the two different types of studio production crews (above the line and below the line crew positions) and be able to give examples of each.
3. Possess the knowledge to shoot footage on location and be able to edit it down within the production facility to be presented as part of a traditional half-hour news program.
4. Effectively plan a video shoot on location and be able to properly prepare to document an event outside of the studio environment.
5. Understand the role of the on-camera personality and develop a comfortable relationship in transitioning between on-camera and off-camera roles in the production environment.

COM 265 - Intermediate Television Production Practicum

 

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

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

1. Demonstrate well-developed studio skills and etiquette.
2. Work in both leadership and crew positions.
3. Create News Packages from inception to final post-production and broadcast.
4. Demonstrate their accrual of real-world experience in working with the general public.
5. Be prepared for both academic internships and immediate employment with various broadcast news stations.

COM 285 - “X” - LACM Special Topics

Learning outcomes will be developed and change depending on the topic being looked at.

At a minimum students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate skills and applications within Communications and Media Arts through practicums, lab work, and class projects.
2. Apply skills and knowledge acquired to their professional and academic development.

COM 286 - “X” - LACM Special Topics

Learning outcomes will be developed and change depending on the topic being looked at.

At a minimum students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate skills and applications within Communications and Media Arts through practicums, lab work, and class projects.
2. Apply skills and knowledge acquired to their professional and academic development.

COM 287 - “X” - LACM Special Topics

Learning outcomes will be developed and change depending on the topic being looked at.

At a minimum students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate skills and applications within Communications and Media Arts through practicums, lab work, and class projects.
2. Apply skills and knowledge acquired to their professional and academic development.

COM 299 - Independent Study in Communications/Media Arts

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  3 semester hours of College level work in Communications/Media Arts

Credits: (1-3)
Note
By advisement only

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1. Produce a short-form or longer-form academic project (visual, aural, or written) of considerable scope and depth relative to their independent study in Communications/Media Arts.
2. Apply the skills and knowledge learned in their independent study to other areas of academic study both within and beyond the scope of the Communications/Media Arts Program.
3. Demonstrate the ability to enter into an agreed academic contract with foreseeable and measureable responsibilities and goals, as well as quantifiably meet those responsibilities and goals.
4. Possess the necessary time management and leadership skills to meet with the faculty advisor that agrees to oversee their independent study on a regular and punctual basis.

CRJ 103 - CJES College Success Seminar

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

1. Locate information effectively using tools appropriate to their need and discipline.
2. Evaluate information with an awareness of authority, validity, and bias.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical dimensions of information use, creation, and dissemination.

CRJ 105 - Introduction to Corrections

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

1. Describe the major periods of corrections history and their importance.
2. Explain the role of corrections in the context of the larger criminal justice process.
3. Identify the goals of sentencing and explain common sentencing practices.
4. Explain the roles of local, state, and federal correctional institutions.

CRJ 111 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

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

1. Identify and describe the components of the criminal justice system.
2. Describe the historical and contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identity involving race, class, and gender.
3. Analyze the role that complex networks of social structures and systems play in the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity.
4. Apply the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomous participation to past, current, or future social justice action.
5. Clearly articulate an issue or problem.
6. Identify, analyze, and evaluate ideas, data, and arguments as they occur in their own others’ work.
7. Acknowledge limitations such as perspective and bias.
8. Develop well-reasoned (logical) arguments to form judgments and/or draw conclusions.

CRJ 115 - Juvenile Justice System

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

1. Describe the components and structure of the juvenile justice system within the United States.
2. Identify and define juvenile delinquency and status offenses.
3. Explain the importance of discretion and diversion options.
4. Describe the roles of various agencies involved in the juvenile justice system.

CRJ 125 - Criminal Law

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

1. Clearly articulate an issue or problem.
2. identify, analyze, and evaluate ideas, data, and arguments as they occur in their own or others’ work.
3. Acknowledge limitations such as perspective and bias.
4. Develop well-reasoned (logical) arguments to form judgments and/or draw conclusions.

CRJ 201 - Law Enforcement Career Preparedness Course

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

1. Describe how to properly prepare for and successfully complete a NYS civil service exam or other government exam.
2. Practice and demonstrate proper technique and completion of the NYS Cooper Standards physical agility test.
3. Explain how to prepare for and successfully complete a full-time police or corrections academy.
4. Recognize and demonstrate ethical behavior related to law enforcement and corrections.

CRJ 204 - Criminal Courts and Sentencing

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

1. Identify the steps of the criminal court process.
2. Describe the power of discretion of judges, prosecution and/or defense counsel during the court process.
3. Identify the roles and duties of a judge in ensuring due process for the accused.

CRJ 205 - Correctional Law (WE)

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

1. Explain the history of court involvement in the field of corrections.
2. Identify major court decisions impacting corrections and describe their significance.
3. Explain the importance of ethics throughout the corrections system.
4. Demonstrate effective written communication skills.

CRJ 206 - Correctional Treatment and Rehabilitation

 

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. Explain how corrections treatment and rehabilitation fits into the primary correctional goal of public protection.
2. Explain the ethical and legal concerns of any person or agency involved in the supervision and treatment of offenders and juveniles.
3. Describe the most common evidence-based practices used in the field.

CRJ 212 - Criminal Procedure and Constitutional Law

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

1. Explain the structure and importance of the U.S. Supreme Court.
2. Identify and describe the Amendments outlined in the U.S. Bill of Rights.
3. Describe the due process rights of those involved in the criminal justice system.
4. Identify case law that has set precedent and explain the subsequent impact on criminal procedure.

CRJ 215 - Police Administration

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

1. Describe characteristics of mission and value statements and their importance to a police organization.
2. Identify procedures associated with hiring, training, retaining, evaluating, and disciplining employees.
3. Explain the functions of line and supervisory personnel in a police organization, including the use of specialized units to accomplish specific tasks.
4. Describe the qualities of an effective leader in a police organization.

CRJ 218 - Police Community Relations

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

1. Define and explain police community relations.
2. Describe and demonstrate methods for effective communication and interactions between the community and law enforcement.
3. Identify strategies used in community-oriented policing.
4. Discuss the role of the media and its impact on police community relations.

CRJ 230 - Criminal Investigation

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

1. Explain the role and responsibilities of a criminal investigator.
2. Demonstrate the proper technology and techniques used at a crime scene.
3. Demonstrate the legal process of location, identification, collection, examination, preservation, documentation, and chain of command of physical evidence.
4. Explain the methods for conducting interviews and interrogations.

CRJ 235 - Corrections Administration

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

1. Identify the historical development of jails, prisons, probation and parole and how administration has changed over time.
2. Explain the importance of classification for security and rehabilitation purposes.
3. Explain operational issues and best practices in areas of medical care, food service, budgeting, personnel, security and programs.
4. Using concepts discussed in the course, students will prepare a research report on a current correctional management issue.

CRJ 240 - Community Corrections

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

1. Explain the historical roots and current organizational structure of community corrections.
2. Identify the various positions and components of the community corrections system.
3. Describe eligibility requirements for community corrections programs.

CRJ 245 - Criminology (WE)

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

1. Define criminology and explain the various fields that establish the criminology discipline.
2. Describe major concepts and theories of at least one discipline in the social sciences.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the methods social scientists use to explore social phenomena.
4. Demonstrate effective written communication skills.

CRJ 246 - Victimology

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

1. Define and explain victimology.
2. Describe major concepts and theories of at least one discipline in the social sciences.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the methods social scientists use to explore social phenomena.

CRJ 255 - Special Topics in Criminal justice

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

1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the specific criminal justice topic chosen for study.

CRJ 260 - Organized Crime

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

1. Describe the history and methods of organized crime groups in the United States.
2. Describe typical racketeering activities and explain how the RICO statute has been applied in criminal prosecutions of organized crime in the United States.
3. Identify several transnational criminal organizations and explain the circumstances contributing to their growth.
4. List and discuss crimes in which criminal organizations commonly engage worldwide.

CRJ 295 - Criminal Justice Internship

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

1. Demonstrate working competencies to the satisfaction of their field supervisor in a professional, thorough, and timely manner.
2. Prepare a daily time and activity log that fully and accurately documents details of the student’s internship.  The student’s assigned CJES faculty mentor will check this log regularly throughout the internship and at its conclusion.
3. Using the daily time and activity log, write and submit a “reflection paper” that satisfactorily articulates what the student learned during the internship.
4. In consultation with the CJES faculty mentor, compose thank you letters to the student’s internship site supervisor and agency/organization head that detail some of the student’s learning from the experience.

CRJ 299 - Independent Study

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

1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the specific criminal justice topic chosen for study.
2. Demonstrate the ability to work independently to reach a goal.

CST 103 - General Security Concepts

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

1. Describe the legal and ethical issues associated with information security.
2. Describe the various operating security features (including authentication).
3. Explain the different types of malicious code and attacks on computers.
4. Understand how to perform auditing.
5. Be familiar with the basics of cryptography.
6. Understand the relationship between physical security and disaster recovery.

CST 104 - Remote Security Methods

Corequisite:  CST 208 Introduction to Networking

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

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

1. Describe unsecure and secure ways of doing web, email, and FTP and instant messaging applications.
2. Describe the operation and features of a typical router.
3. Explain the operation of a VPN tunnel, including the protocols used, and the essentials of encryption and hashing.
4. Understand the basics of file and directory access security.
5. Discuss wireless networking and security.

CST 105 - Computer Applications

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

1. Create and deliver presentations.
2. Create an MLA citation style report.
3. Create a spreadsheet using cell references, formulas, and built-in functions.
4. Create a simple relational database table, form, query, and report.
5. Describe basic computer hardware.
6. Create documents that integrate word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases.
7. Search the Internet to access information from reputable sites.
8. Explain the implications of various technology ethics and issues in today’s society.

CST 109 - Computer and Malware History

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

1. Describe the evolution of the Intel microprocessor family and its relationship to the evolution of malicious code.
2. Understand how the power of the personal computer is related to the microprocessor used inside it.
3. Explain how the emergence of networking and the world-wide-web led to many of the computer security issues facing us today.
4. Explain how microprocessor technology, computer networking, and operating system vulnerabilities all combine to enable the evolution and spread of malicious code.
5. Describe how computers and the Internet combine to enable identity theft and other illegal activities.

CST 113 - Introduction to Programming

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

1. Demonstrate the use of Visual Studio to compile, debug and run programs.
2. Demonstrate the use of problem-solving skills for program development.
3. Create projects that use assignment statements, arithmetic computation, decisions (if and switch) and loops.
4. Demonstrate how to use standard programming techniques.
5. Demonstrate the use of at least 3 different repetition structures.

CST 117 - Problem Solving & Communication Tools

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

1. Demonstrate critical thinking by clearly articulating an issue or problem both verbally and in writing; identifying, analyzing, and evaluating ideas, data, and arguments as they occur in their own or others’ work; acknowledging limitations such as perspective and bias; and developing well-reasoned (logical) arguments to form judgments and/or draw conclusions.
2. Use decision tools to solve both technical and non-technical problems verbally and in writing.
3. Use email and memos to communicate effectively.
4. Create and deliver orally a professional presentation.

CST 119 - Computer Concepts and Applications

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

1. Identify historical inventions that lead to the development of modern computers and resulting computer ethics issues.
2. Convert to and from binary, decimal, octal, and hexadecimal number systems and perform arithmetic operations in other bases.
3. Develop logic using gates and circuits in computer architecture.
4. Develop algorithms and pseudo code used in software engineering.
5. Identify network protocols and models and design a web page utilizing Web development techniques.
6. Identify computer security threats and prevention techniques.

CST 120 - Java Programming

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

1. Create an applet.
2. Integrate applets in webpages.
3. Describe Java and AWT basics.
4. Dynamically use applet size information to position items on the applet.
5. Create Java applets with animation.
6. Describe a GUI interface.
7. Have interaction with the user through Event Handling.
8. Use images in applet programs.

CST 121 - Introduction to Python Programming

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

1. Understand computer architecture and data representations (variables, representation of numbers and character strings).
2. Learn basic algorithmic problem-solving techniques (decision structures, loops, functions).
3. Use and understand objects used in programming.
4. Design, document, implement and test solutions to programming problems.
5. Identify and repair coding errors in a program.

CST 127 - Introduction to C++ for Engineers

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

1. Use a C++ editor and compiler.
2. Effectively use input/output statements, variable and constants.
3. Use assignment statements, if statements, loops and methods.
4. Create programs that use input and output file.
5. Create programs that declare, initialize and manipulate arrays.
6. Use C++ elements to solve engineering problems.

CST 131 - Internet Programming Languages

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

1.  Create a basic Web page with HTML commands.
2. Demonstrate the use of HTML tags for ordered lists, pictures, fonts, frames, and links.
3. Design effective Web pages and techniques to keep the user interested in the Web page.
4. Demonstrate the use of JavaScript to allow the user to interact with a Web page.
5. Create JavaScript to ask the user questions and act on answers.
6. Create JavaScript to create motion on the screen.
7. Create If statements, Loops and arrays and functions in JavaScript.
8. Demonstrate the basics of a current webpage editor.
9. Demonstrate how to alter the HTML created by a current webpage editor.
10. Create and Validate an XML Document.
11. Work with Basic XML Schemas. 

CST 133 - Structured Programming

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

1. Demonstrate the use of Visual Studio.NET to compile, debug, and run programs.
2. Demonstrate the proper use of structured programming techniques.
3. Demonstrate the proper use of selection structures and repetition statements.
4. Demonstrate creation of functions.
5. Use arrays and strings for program development.
6. Use standard requirements for programs.

CST 138 - Structured Programming in C++ for Engineers

The course will illustrate the basics of C++ including:  structures, recursion, pointers, dynamic memory allocation, linked lists, OOP, classes, overloading, encapsulation and polymorphism, inheritance, and composition.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prior or Concurrent:  CST 127 Introduction to C++ for Engineers

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

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

1.  Demonstrate a working knowledge of the following C++ topics by successfully writing programs to solve engineering-based problems such as:

• basics of C programming, data types, functions, files
• scope, duration, recursion, scope resolution operator
• passing functions, storage class modifiers
• pointers, dynamic memory allocation, linked lists
• enumeration, structures
• OOP, classes
• overloading functions and operators
• encapsulation and polymorphism
• inheritance, composition
• friends, virtual functions
• class templates

2.  Explain the concepts, components and philosophy of Object Oriented Programming, OOP.
3.  Explain the benefits of using OOP in classes.
4.  Explain what a pointer is, and how it is used in a program.
5.  Explain the advantages and disadvantages of a linked list.
6.  Create a linked list using C++.
7.  Solve various engineering problems using mathematical techniques such as:  statistics, Monte Carlo method, best fit straight line, heat flow, center of mass, complex numbers, matrices, determinates, electrical circuits.

CST 140 - Computer Maintenance

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

1. Identify hardware components of a computer system.
2. Identify safety procedures required for computer maintenance.
3. Organize secondary storage systems.
4. Troubleshoot hardware and software.
5. Maintain backups for disaster recovery.

CST 150 W - Object Oriented Programming

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

1. State, verbally and in written documentation, seven core debugging techniques.
2. List and demonstrate structured programming techniques.
3. List and demonstrate ten core concepts for objects.
4. Use memory management techniques in program development.
5. State, verbally and in written documentation, eight core construct/destructor methods.
6. List and demonstrate inheritance for objects.
7. List and demonstrate use of base and derived classes for programs.

CST 153 - Robotics and C Programming

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

1. List and describe the key components of a typical robot.
2. List and differentiate between a variety of robotic sensors and switches.
3. Describe, in writing, how hardware is controlled with software.
4. Physically assemble robotics from supplied components, in order to accomplish lecture or laboratory objectives.
5. Use the hardware components assembled and make (trouble shoot) adjustments so that the hardware performs to the project’s specifications.
6. Write C programming code to control the various aspects of the robot.  This includes motion control, switch detection, sensor input, output and more.
7. Write, compile and link the C code necessary for these operations.
8. List and describe (as well as use in a laboratory setting) all fundamental aspects of the C programming language; including variable declarations, loops, control statements, function calls and more.
9. Read a project’s specifications and create a hardware and software solution for that project.  This includes the trouble shooting required to produce a working project.

CST 158 - Data Analysis with Spreadsheets

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

1. Be proficient at managing and analyzing data using complex formulas and tables.
2. Effectively enhance data with charts.
3. Be proficient at automating worksheet tasks with macros.
4. Effectively analyze data using what-if analysis, pivot tables, and pivot charts.
5. Use data exchange with other programs, share files, and incorporate Web information.
6. Customize spreadsheets and perform advanced worksheet management.
7. Use the Visual Basic Editor, analyze and write VBA code.

CST 160 - Malware Analysis

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

1. Recognize the many different types of malware typically encountered on Windows systems.
2. Demonstrate using different techniques for analyzing malware source code and executable code, including static analysis, string analysis, deobfuscation, decoding, decompression, decryption, and histogram analysis.
3. Follow proper guidelines for setting-up and using a safe, secure, and contained virtual malware testing and debugging environment.
4. Examine network logs, protocols, and packet traffic for malware designed to exfiltrate data.
5. Analyze malware written in different programming languages, including:  80x86 Assembly language, C/C++, VBS, JavaScript, and PowerShell.
6. Demonstrate using disassemblers, debuggers, and other software tools to analyze malicious code.

CST 170 - Digital Logic

Prior completion of MAT 096 or equivalent math course is strongly recommended.

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

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

1. Identify and describe the function of the seven basic logic gates.
2. Use Boolean Algebra, Karnaugh Mapping or Quine-McClusky to reduce complex logic expressions to their simplest terms.
3. Identify and use medium scale integrated circuits like adders, subtractors, multiplexers, demultiplexers, encoders and decoders.
4. Design counter circuits using asynchronous design techniques.
5. Design counter circuits using synchronous design techniques.
6. Identify basic analog-to-digital conversion circuits (A/D converters).
7. Design A/D converters to perform specific conversions.
8. Identify basic digital-to-analog conversion circuits (D/A converters).
9. Design D/A converters to perform specific conversions.

CST 200 W - Systems Analysis

 

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

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

1. State, verbally and in writing, the steps of the Systems Development Life Cycle.
2. List and demonstrate a variety of systems analysis tools and techniques.
3. List and demonstrate modeling including functional decomposition diagrams, dataflow diagrams, and entity relationship diagrams.
4. Demonstrate the use of memos, business letters and reports to demonstrate good communication and writing skills.
5. Demonstrate good teamwork and meeting skills in completing a systems team project.
6. Demonstrate the use of a Case Tool to develop diagrams for a systems team project.
7. Demonstrate prototyping skills for input and output design based on a systems team project.
8. Demonstrate mastery of course concepts in creating well written reports.
9. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in discussion responses and team assignments.

CST 202 W - Data Structures

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

1. State, verbally and in written documentation sort routines.
2. List and demonstrate concepts with Linked Lists.
3. List and demonstrate concepts with Stacks.
4. List and demonstrate concepts with Queues.
5. List and demonstrate concepts with Trees.

CST 203 - Security Hardware and Software

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

1. Configure a software or hardware firewall.
2. Configure a managed switch.
3. Capture and analyze network traffic using a sniffer.
4. Have knowledge of the essentials of biometric authentication involving fingerprints and facial recognition.
5. Work with JPG image files that have embedded EXIF information or stenographic content.
6. Have knowledge of the operation of spanning tree algorithms and fault tolerant techniques and their application to networks.
7. Use disassemblers and debuggers to analyze malicious code.

CST 208 W - Introduction to Computer Networking

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

1. Discuss the various topologies used to construct computer networks.
2. Understand the differences between network devices such as hubs, switches and routers.
3. Explain the functions of each layer in the ISO/OSI and TCP/IP protocol stacks.
4. Install and/or configure a computer to participate on a network.
5. Troubleshoot networks using built in utility programs.
6. Use remote connectivity and file transfer programs.
7. Understand the role of client computers in the client server network paradigm.
8. Discover and implement various methods to mitigate risks and threats associated with networked computers.

CST 209 - Advanced Computer Networking

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

1. Discuss the various topologies used to construct both physical and virtual computer networks.
2. Configure computer systems to participate in Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).
3. Install, configure, and troubleshoot remote connectivity, file transfer programs, web, and custom client/server applications.
4. Implement various methods to mitigate risks and threats associated with networked computers.
5. Describe the characteristics and services provided by cloud network service providers.

CST 210 - Business Security

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

1. Describe how to perform a security cost analysis.
2. Describe the various steps involved in analyzing physical plant security, and providing disaster recovery and business continuity.
3. Explain the different ways of detecting network-based intruders.
4. Understand how to perform forensic analysis on spam and spoofed email.
5. Be familiar with ethics, computer crime, and information privacy issues.
6. Know what security policies and procedures are required for an organization.

CST 212 W - Computer Forensics I

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

1. Describe different types of security incidents and the appropriate response for each.
2. Describe the various steps involved in the incident response and recovery.
3. Explain the different ways of gathering digital evidence on Windows, Linux, and other operating systems.
4. Understand how to duplicate digital evidence and handle the evidence in a safe and legal manner.
5. Know what tools to use to gather digital evidence on a computer network.
6. Write a forensic report.

CST 213 - Database Systems

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

1. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of database systems.
2. Describe and compare Relational, Network, and Hierarchical data models.
3. Design and create relational databases including tables, forms, queries, and reports.
4. Create and execute SQL queries.
5. Describe relational model views, indexes, catalogues, and integrity as they relate to databases.
6. Describe and implement normalization as it relates to databases.
7. Describe and implement database functions of concurrency, recovery, and security.
8. Generate custom database applications.
9. Program a database using macros.
10. Describe client/server systems and SQL servers.

CST 216 - Visual Basic.NET

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

1. Be proficient in using the Visual Basic.NET environment to create, debug, and run programs.
2. Understand the fundamental syntax of Visual Basic.NET and the fundamental controls.
3. Appreciate the role and techniques of Rapid Application Development.
4. Demonstrate achievement of program clarity through proven techniques of structured programming, object-based programming, object-oriented programming and even-driven programming.
5. Understand and use the principles of good graphical user interface design and object-oriented design with UML.

CST 220 - Microprocessors and Assembly Language Programming

Prior or Concurrent:  CST 170 Digital Logic

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

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

1. Describe the differences between 8, 16, 32 and 64-bit microprocessor architectures.
2. Write assembly language code demonstrating how 8, 16, 32 and 64-bit values can be used with software code.
3. Discuss and write code using the seven basic programming modes in assembly language.
4. Discuss and illustrate with programming code the use of branching, flags, stacks, procedures, macros, and interrupts.
5. Discuss and write programming code for the basic arithmetic and logic operations available in assembly language.
6. Discuss the need for and write code demonstrating multiple precision arithmetic.
7. Discuss the need for and the technique of using pointers in programming code.
8. Discuss string operations and write assembly language code demonstrating a variety of string operations including search and search & replace.
9. Discuss the need and operation of the mathematics coprocessor.
10. Discuss and write assembly language programming code using the coprocessor.
11. Write programming code using inline assembly language programming within a C++ program and with a stand-alone assembler, such as MASM or TASM.

CST 223 - VR Applications

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

1. Demonstrate knowledge in basic history of VR development.
2. Demonstrate knowledge in VR hardware and software principles.
3. Demonstrate Health & Safety in VR.
4. Discuss future applications involving VR.
5. Create and edit VR applications using 3D/2D game engines.

CST 225 W - Introduction to Small Systems

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  CST 113 Introduction to Programming, CST 170 Digital Logic and CST 220 Microprocessors and Assembly Language Programming

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

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

1. Describe the hardware architecture of computer systems.
2. Discuss the hardware architecture related to small systems.
3. Use simulation to design, create, and test practical hardware devices.
4. Identify the underlying features provided by a typical small system.
5. Write application programs which exploit the features of various small system hardware devices.
6. List security and management issues that affect small systems.
7. Use network troubleshooting tools to examine the communication between network devices.

CST 226 - Advanced Visual Basic.NET

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

1. Be well prepared to programs in Visual Basic.NET and to employ the capabilities of the .NET platform to create business-oriented and professional programs.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to apply the following skills and concepts through programming assignments, in-class and homework exercises, and in-class exams:  object-oriented design and programming skills, exception handling techniques, file processing techniques essential for commercial applications including streams, use of graphics and multimedia, use of SQL, and ADO to connect to database systems, retrieve and manipulate data, and communicate it to other applications.

CST 242 - Computer Forensics II

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

1. Describe the hardware fundamentals of computer storage, as in the operation of IDE and SCSI drives.
2. Describe the software fundamentals of computer storage, as in the operation of the FAT and NTFS file systems.
3. Describe the various methods available for analyzing data, including log file analysis, shell histories, recovering files, and file lists.
4. Explain the different ways of gathering digital evidence on Windows, Linux, and oher operating systems.
5. Understand how to perform static and dynamic analysis on a hacker tool (virus, worm, etc.).
6. Know what tools to use to gather digital evidence from a suspicious program.
7. Know what tools to use to gather digital evidence on a computer network.
8. Know what information a string search, disassembly, and hexadecimal dump provide about a suspicious program.
9. Write a forensic report.

CST 262 - Cryptographic Systems

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

1. Use the necessary mathematical operations required of symmetric and asymmetric algorithms.
2. Describe the operation of DES, ₃DES, and AES cryptosystems.
3. Explain the operation of RSA, ElGamal, and Elliptic curve cryptosystems.
4. Understand how message integrity and authentication are performed.
5. Be familiar with MD₅ and SHA hashing and where it is used.
6. Send and receive secure email using PGP and S/MIME.
7. Demonstrate the use of transport layer and network layer security.

CST 297 - Cooperative Work Experience

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

1. Demonstrate through writing the ability to apply classroom knowledge to a cooperative work experience.
2. Describe in detail the job duties and the job training involved in the cooperative work experience.
3. Describe in detail what activities were performed in the work environment and how this accomplished the learning objectives.
4. Summarize in writing what was learned from and the experience gained through participation in the cooperative work experience.

CST 299 - Independent Study

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

1. Demonstrate successful completion of the Learning Activities specified in the Independent Study Contract.

CTP 275 - Community Internship

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

1. Demonstrate awareness of the value of community service.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the goals and methods of the specific organization they have been assigned to work with.
3. Show awareness of the needs of the specific individuals and groups served by the organization they have been assigned to work with.

CUL 128 - Brewing and Fermentation Science

 

Credits: 4
Cross-listed
CHM 128
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 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.

CUL 200L - Baking Principles

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  BHM 110 Sanitation and Safety

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

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

1. Describe and demonstrate the basics of professional baking.
2. Identify and demonstrate proper utilization of baking and pastry equipment.

CUL 201 - Culinary Arts Internship I

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  One year degree (30 credit hours) completion.  Needed in order to competently complete experiential learning.

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. 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.

CUL 205 - Menu Merchandising and Marketing

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  HOS 101 Introduction for the Hospitality Freshman, or approval of department Chair.  

 

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. Demonstrate the applications characteristic of professional menu construction illustrating the ability to market and merchandise through a foodservice menu.
2. Perform a menu analysis demonstrated through applied menu mechanics.

CUL 218L - Garde Manger

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  BHM 110 Sanitation and Safety, BHM 216 Professional Cooking, CUL 200L Baking Principles, or permission of department Chair.  All skills required to successfully complete Garde Manger.

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

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

1. Define and demonstrate the role of the professional Garde Manger.
2. Perform the preparation and professional presentation of classical Garde Manger food items.

CUL 222L - Specialty Cuisines: International/American

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  BHM 110 Sanitation and Safety, BHM 216 Professional Cooking, CUL 200L Baking Principles, or permission of department Chair.  Required skills to complete specialty cuisines.

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

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

1. Describe, identify, prepare, and present cuisines from select international American regional areas.

CUL 290 - Professional Foodservice Operations

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  BHM 123 Bartending and Beverage Management, CUL 205 Menu Merchandising and Marketing, CUL 218L Garde Manger, CUL 222L Specialty Cuisines: International/American, or permission of department Chair.

Credits: 3
Hours
1 Class Hour, 6 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1. Utilize all professional cooking and baking skills learned in articulated prerequisites.
2. Understand and employ the basics of hospitality and service.
3. Manage the relationship between the front and the back of the house.
4. Manage the front door.
5. Prepare for professional dining room service.
6. Professionally serve guests utilizing French, English, American, Russian and Buffet.
7. Perform tableside cooking.
8. Perform beverage service including coffee, tea, cocktails, wine and beer.
9. Successfully negotiate staffing challenges.
10. Successfully handle emergencies.

CUL 297 - Culinary Arts Internship II

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  56 hours toward completion.  Needed in order to competently complete experiential learning.

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. 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.

DEN 101 - Dental Hygiene I

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Corequisite:  DEN 103 Oral Anatomy and Physiology, DEN 108 Infection Control in Dentistry, DEN 109 Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, ENG 110 College Writing I

Credits: 4
Hours
2 Class Hours, Clinical Hours: 8 hrs/week for 15 weeks
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1. Apply ergonomic principles to the clinical practice of dental hygiene.
2. Develop large and small motor skills necessary to apply proper instrumentation principles in the laboratory setting.
3. Identify any hygiene instrument and describe where and how it is used on the dentition.
4. Apply proper infection control protocol to the entire appointment sequence.
5. Demonstrate professionalism and treat faculty, peers, and staff with respect.
6. Obtain and review a comprehensive health history and assess the potential health conditions that may require treatment alterations or intervention to maintain safe, quality care.
7. Recognize the need for a comprehensive history to plan comprehensive care.
8. Identify dental hygiene instruments and describe how and when they are used.
9. Describe the concept of selective polishing and apply the rationale for its use to the clinical setting.
10. Describe the rationale and method for instrument sharpening.
11. Meet pre-clinic objectives set forth in the Dental Hygiene Clinic Manual.

Intended Learning Outcome:

It is intended that each student who completes DEN 101 will have a basic understanding of the importance of patient assessment from obtaining a medical history to examining the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity and will be competent in performing those skills.  Each student will also be competent in basic instrumentation skills.

DEN 102 - Dental Hygiene II

Corequisites:  Prior or Concurrent:  DEN 106 Clinical Dental Radiography, DEN 107 Introduction to Periodontology, DEN 110W Dental Materials, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology/CLT 209L Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory

Credits: 5
Hours
3 Class Hours, Clinical Hours: 8 hrs/week for 15 weeks
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1. Describe and apply the concepts of patient assessment, individualized treatment planning, implementation and evaluation and begin to apply this information in the clinical setting.
2. Prepare appropriate and specific treatment plans based on patient need.
3. Explain and explain basic terminology related to oral physiotherapy as it relates to oral health and the oral-systemic association.
4. Explain the importance of oral self-care instruction and patient rapport as an integral part of providing patients with optimal dental hygiene care using motivational interviewing skills.
5. Apply concepts of oral physiotherapy and oral self-care health instruction to personal needs, while appreciating the importance of being a role model for patients in terms of one’s own oral health status and lifestyle choices.
6. Establish skills for effective patient interaction and motivational interviewing, while displaying sensitivity to patients’ needs.
7. Discuss the value of visual and printed materials in providing patient education and for increasing oral health awareness.
8. Discuss and apply ultrasonic scaling in the clinical setting.
9. Discuss and apply dental hygiene treatment adaptations for patients with special needs, including the periodontics patient.
10. Provide oral health education in a community-based setting (service learning) via offsite bulletin board construction.
11. Treat patients while meeting objectives set forth in the Dental Hygiene Clinic Manual.
12. Explain the effects of Oral Health Literacy (OHL) on oral health and strategies used for effective communication.

DEN 103 - Oral Anatomy and Physiology

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

1. Describe oral histology/embryology and macroscopic dental anatomy necessary as it relates to the prudent practice of clinical dental hygiene.
2. Define appropriate dental terminology.
3. Identify the normal landmarks of the oral cavity.
4. Explain and apply the components of occlusal evaluation.
5. Describe the anatomical features of the permanent and primary dentition.
6. Identify the anatomical structures of the head and neck including:  bones and their landmarks, origin/insertion, function of muscles, dental cranial nerves, arterial/venous blood supply and lymphatics.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

The intended objective of this course is to enable students to apply the oral histology and embryology and the macroscopic oral and dental anatomy necessary for the prudent practice of clinical dental hygiene.  Knowledge and understanding of the material in this course will also assist students in their efforts to provide patients with thorough and correct information.  Inherent in the intended objective is the necessity for this course to provide students with the opportunity to learn the material needed for success in the courses for which this course is prerequisite.

DEN 106 - Clinical Dental Radiography

Corequisites:  Prior or Concurrent:  DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II, DEN 107 Introduction to Periodontology, DEN 110W Dental Materials, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, CLT 208/209 Pathogenic Microbiology/Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory 

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

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

1. Describe the production of x-radiation.
2. Describe the principles of dental radiographic imaging and the production of a quality radiographs.
3. Explain the biological effects of radiation.
4. Describe the safety factors necessary to make radiation as safe as possible for the patient and the dental hygienist.
5. Expose and scan quality intraoral images while adhering to all radiation safety requirements.

DEN 107 - Introduction to Periodontology

Corequisites:  Prior or Concurrent:  DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II, DEN 106 Clinical Dental Radiography, DEN 110W Dental Materials, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, CLT 208/209 Pathogenic Microbiology/Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory

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

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

1. Describe clinically normal and abnormal gingiva using the descriptors in the Gingival Evaluation in the assessment tool.
2. Describe the structures of the periodontium and report their connection to the assessment and treatment of periodontal disease.
3. Describe the inflammatory and immune responses and how they relate to the histopathogenesis of Gingivitis and Chronic Periodontitis.
4. Describe the characteristics and pathogenicity of the microbes associated with gingivitis and chronic periodontitis.

Intended Learning Outcome:

This course introduces students to the basic parameters of periodontal disease.  This involves understanding the tissues of the periodontium, their response to plaque, and clinical manifestations.

DEN 108 - Infection Control in Dentistry

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Corequisites:  DEN 101 Dental Hygiene I, DEN 103 Oral Anatomy & Physiology, DEN 109 Dental Ethics & Jurisprudence, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, ENG 110 College Writing I

 

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

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

1. Describe the rationale for practicing disease prevention that is specific to dentistry.
2. Describe and describe the role of the various recommending and regulatory agencies that affect the dental profession and its infection control practice.
3. Describe the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
4. Demonstrate competency in the use of infection control techniques that are required in the dental setting for both personal and patient safety.

Intended Learning Outcome:

Upon successful course completion, each student should have a comprehensive understanding of the rationale for practicing Infection Control in Dentistry.  Each student will also gain the training for implementing safe infection control practices in accordance with guidelines from OSHA, the CDC, and other agencies.  The student will learn to read an MSDS insert, understand the importance of a hazard communication program, and learn the infection control protocol for the BCC Dental Hygiene Clinic.

DEN 109 - Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence

Ethics and ethical issues; jurisprudence and legal considerations in dentistry and dental hygiene.  This course includes the study of vocabulary and theoretical models important in determining ethical behavior and identifying legal concepts in dentistry and dental hygiene today.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Coerequisites:  Prior or Concurrent:  DEN 101 Dental Hygiene I, DEN 103 Oral Anatomy & Physiology, DEN 108 Infection Control in Dentistry, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, ENG 110 College Writing I

 

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

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

1. Review and apply basic concepts pertaining to ethics and professionalism in the dental practice.
2. Comprehend key ethical theories and principles.
3. Emphasize the importance of portraying a professional code of conduct on and off the job.
4. Promote an awareness of ethical issues in dentistry and dental hygiene.
5. Discuss and differentiate between constitutional law and dental law.
6. Critically analyze the legal system as it relates to the dental profession.
7. Interpret the legal parameters found in the New York State dental profession.
8. Promote group discussions regarding legal and ethical issues affecting the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

The course provides necessary background information essential for the entering dental hygiene student to understand how the career of dental hygiene is bound by legal issues and intertwined with expected ethical behaviors.  Each student will gain this understanding of the dental hygiene career and its legal parameters through the study of its basic ethical and professional concepts along with the NYS Dental Hygiene Practice Act.

DEN 110 W - Dental Materials

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  DEN 101 Dental Hygiene I, DEN 103 Oral Anatomy & Physiology, DEN 108 Infection Control in Dentistry, DEN 109 Dental Ethics & Jurisprudence, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, ENG 110 College Writing I

Corequisites:  Prior or Concurrent:  DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II, DEN 106 Clinical Dental Radiography, DEN 107 Introductio to Periodontology, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology, CLT 209 Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory

 

Credits: 2
Hours
1 Class Hour, 3 Laboratory 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. Be familiar with and be able to competently use several common dental materials.
2. Identify which of those comprehensive services that may be performed by a registered dental hygienist in the State of New York.
3. Demonstrate the proper procedures for taking alginate impressions: pouring alginate impressions, fabricating a sports mouth guard, fabricating a whitening tray, amalgam polishing, placing pit and fissure sealants, placing periodontal packing, placing and removing a dental dam, suture removal, placing an intracoronal temporary restoration, placing an amalgam restoration, placing a composite restoration, selecting and pre-fitting temporary crowns, selecting and pre-fitting orthodontic bands, removing orthodontic arch wires, placing and removing orthodontic separators, placing and removing elastomeric ligatures ties, placing and removing a matrix band and removal of temporary cement.
4. Apply proper infection control protocol to all aspects of dental laboratory and clinical procedures.

DEN 201 - Dental Hygiene III

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II, DEN 106 Clinical Dental Radiography, DEN 107 Introduction to Periodontology, DEN 110W Dental Materials, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology, CLT 209L Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory

Corequisite:  Prior or Concurrent:  DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, DEN 209 Dental Nutrition, PSY 110 General Psychology

Credits: 5.5
Hours
2 Class Hours, Clinical Hours: 12 hrs/week for 15 weeks
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1. Perform a comprehensive head and neck exam, including an oral cancer screening, on all of his/her patients and be able to document properly significant clinical findings.
2. Explain the incidence, predisposing factors, and treatment of the oral cancer patient.
3. Exhibit developing proficiency in traditional and digital radiographic techniques on patients and be able to interpret basic landmarks and oral structures found on radiographs. 
4. Recognize caries, restorative materials, incipient and advanced periodontal disease, endodontic therapy, root formation, retained roots, appliances and supernumerary teeth.
5. Chart the patient’s mouth for periodontal and dental manifestations using conventional paper charting and computer software technology.
6. Assess the patient’s need for a fluoride treatment and properly perform this treatment utilizing fluoride tray treatments or fluoride varnish treatments.
7. Discuss the purpose, procedures, and treatment planning involved in the placement of dental sealants.
8. Describe and provide proper patient management of the cancer patient.
9. Treat patients while meeting objectives set forth in the Dental Hygiene Clinic Manual.

Intended Learning Outcome:

This course integrates theory with clinical dental hygiene in various preventive and therapeutic procedures such as: assessments and treatment plans for total patient treatment and their performance on clinic patients, ultrasonic instrumentation, oral cancer screenings, dental/periodontal charting, radiographic interpretation, fluoride treatments, dental sealant placement, oral care for the cancer patient, and impression taking/study model/mouthguard fabrication.

DEN 202 - Dental Hygiene IV

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology and DEN 209 Dental Nutrition

Corequisites:  Prior or Concurrent:  DEN 213W Community Dental Health, DEN 214 Current Topics in Dental Hygiene, ENG 220 Communicating About Ideas and Values, SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology

Credits: 5.5
Hours
2 Class Hours, Clinical Hours: 12 hrs/week for 15 weeks
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1. Define and demonstrate the process of periodontal screening and recording.
2. Demonstrate and be proficient in the use of an intraoral camera.
3. Define/discuss the rationale for advanced ultrasonic instrumentation.
4. Complete a DH IV project; which consists of comprehensive non-surgical periodontal treatment and necessary nutrition counseling to a patient.
5. Explain the principles of panoramic projections.
6. Explain the rationale for air polishing.
7. Demonstrate proficiency in the clinical care of a pediatric patient.
8. Explain the concepts of cephalometric tracings.
9. Explain/identify the warning signs of elder abuse and discuss how to report suspected abuse.
10. Gain the appropriate skills to prepare a cover letter and resume.
11. To treat patients while meeting objectives set forth in the Dental Hygiene Clinic Manual.

Intended Learning Outcome:

Through lecture, guest speakers and practical application in a clinical setting, students will become proficient in providing patients with all aspects of care based on the Dental Hygiene Process of Care including, but not limited to, advanced instrumentation, local anesthesia, oral irrigation, non-surgical periodontal therapy, nutrition counseling, phase microscopy and case presentation.  Students will continue developing proficiency in all radiographic techniques, as well as further implementation of computer technology during patient treatment.  This prepares students for clinical and written licensing exams as well as entry level dental hygiene employment.

DEN 203 - Pain Management in Dentistry

Corequisites:  DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III.  Prior or Concurrent:  DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, DEN 209 Dental Nutrition, PSY 110 General Psychology

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

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

1. Describe relevant New York State Education Law and Commissioner’s Regulations.
2. Demonstrate proper medical history review and evaluation procedures.
3. Differentiate the pediatric and adult respiratory and circulatory physiology and related anatomy.
4. Describe states of drug-induced central nervous system depression through levels of anxiolysis, conscious sedation, deep sedation and general anesthesia.
5. Identify definitions and descriptions of physiological and psychological aspects of anxiety and pain.
6. Define pharmacology of agents used in inhalation sedation, local anesthesia and vasoconstrictors, including drug interactions and incompatibilities.
7. Identify indications and contraindications for use of inhalation sedation and local anesthesia.
8. Identify recommended dosages of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia.
9. Describe patient monitoring using observation, with particular attention to vital signs and reflexes related to consciousness.
10. Differentiate selection and preparation of the armamentaria and record keeping for administering various local anesthesia agents and nitrous oxide analgesia.
11. Identify recognition and management of complications and management of reactions to local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide analgesia.
12. Describe proper infection control techniques with regard to local anesthetic and nitrous oxide analgesia and proper disposal of sharps.
13. Identify the description and use of inhalation sedation equipment.
14. Define the introduction to potential health hazards of trace anesthetics and proposed techniques for limiting occupational exposure such as appropriate scavenging systems.
15. Describe abuse potential and hallucinatory effects of nitrous oxide analgesia.
16. Identify post-operative care of the patient and instruction to the patient.
17. Complete a course in basic life support (BLS) prior to the start of the course.
18. Selection and preparation of the armamentaria for administering various local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide analgesia, including demonstrations regarding scavenging systems.
19. Demonstrate proper infection control techniques with regard to local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide analgesia and proper disposal of sharps.
20. Demonstrate proper evaluation of the patient’s health status, taking the patient’s vital signs and monitoring the patient’s physical status while under the effects of local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide analgesia.
21. Administration of local anesthetic in conjunction with inhalation sedation techniques.
22. A clinical experience, under the personal supervision of a licensed dentist, demonstrating the successful use of local infiltration in no fewer than 15 instances involving the treatment of a patient, provided that no individual patient may be treated more than three times; and a clinical experience demonstrating the successful use of nitrous oxide analgesia in no fewer than 15 instances involving the treatment of a patient, provided that in no such instance may an individual patient be treated more than two times.

Intended Learning Outcome:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to consistently give infiltration injections of local anesthetic that are safe and effective with minimal discomfort.  The participant will also be able to provide nitrous oxide analgesia using safe and effective techniques with the understanding of the indications, contraindications and environmental safety considerations.  DEN 203 - Pain Management will prepare the senior dental hygiene student to carry out the dental hygiene process of care involving proper pain management utilizing patient assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment.  The student will be able to provide appropriate life support measures for medical emergencies that may be encountered in dental hygiene practice while providing pain management.  The student will implement problem solving strategies (critical thinking and decision - making skills) when providing pain management during comprehensive patient care and management of patients.

DEN 204 - General and Oral Pathology

Corequisites:  Prior or Concurrent:  DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, DEN 209 Dental Nutrition, PSY General Psychology

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. Distinguish between normal and abnormal oral and head and neck findings.
2. Discuss (using appropriate terminology) common abnormalities viewed orally and in the head and neck region.
3. Describe, identify and report various lesions manifested in and about the oral cavity.
4. Recognize and describe signs, symptoms, and clinical features of systemic disease.
5. Identify and describe various medical conditions and their oral manifestations which may affect dental or dental hygiene treatment.
6. Describe and interpret pathology viewed on dental radiographs, and photographs.

Therefore, upon completion of DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, the student will be able to recognize, distinguish between, discuss and understand the possible pathogenicity of normal and abnormal oral and head and neck findings, including oral manifestations of systemic disease.  This knowledge and skill will enable to the student to identify and report oral pathology discovered during extra/intraoral examination, one of the most valuable services that the dental hygienist provides for patients.                  

DEN 205 - Periodontology

Prior or Concurrent:  DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, DEN 209 Dental Nutrition, PSY 110 General Psychology

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. Explain the pathogenesis of periodontal disease.
2. Explain the models for periodontal disease and the associated local and systemic risk factors.
3. Prepare a matrix on the Classification of Periodontal Disease using the etiology associated microbes, oral manifestations and extraordinary treatment.
4. Explain the assessment mechanisms for periodontal disease including: medical history, BOP, CAL, PD, MGI, severity, extent, and radiograph findings.
5. Prepare treatment plans for gingivitis, slight, moderate, and severe chronic periodontitis using evidence-based approach.
6. Explain the mechanical methods utilized in non-surgical periodontal therapy.
7. Explain the parameters of chemical agents utilized in periodontal pharmacology.
8. Prepare a matrix which reports the type of interdental aid used to maintain different types of embrasures.
9. Explain the different types of periodontal surgery and their purpose for repair and regeneration.
10. Explain the parameters of dental implants.
11. Explain and apply the guidelines for periodontal maintenance for both gingivitis and chronic periodontitis.
12. Explain the controlling factors in the epidemiology of gingivitis and chronic periodontitis.

Intended Learning Outcome:

The outcome of this course is to enable students to identify periodontal disease using both scientific and clinical determinants.  This will result in selecting the best treatment modalities and preventive measures.

DEN 206 - Dental Pharmacology

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prequisites:  DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II, DEN 106 Clinical Dental Radiography, DEN 107 Introduction to Periodontology, DEN 110W Dental Materials, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology, CLT 209L Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory

Corequisites:  Prior or Concurrent:  DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 209 Dental Nutrition, PSY 110 General Psychology

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. Define and use the vocabulary and terminology associated with dental pharmacology.
2. Use reference books to learn about unfamiliar drugs.
3. List the major classes of drugs and their actions and uses.
4. Describe and demonstrate the basic components of writing prescriptions.
5. List and describe drugs commonly used in dentistry, particularly local anesthetics.

Intended Outcomes of the Course:

Upon completion of DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, the student will be able to define the basic principles of pharmacology, list the different classifications of drugs and describe how they relate to dentistry.

DEN 209 - Dental Nutrition

Corequisites:  Prior or Concurrent:  DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, PSY 110 General Psychology

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. Define/discuss basic terms/concepts related to nutrition.
2. Explain the functions, sources and conditions resulting from excessive or inadequate intake of various nutrients.
3. Discuss current nutrition controversies.
4. Apply nutrition concepts to personal nutrition.
5. Discuss the relationship between nutrition and the oral environment.
6. Apply nutrition concepts to clinical dental hygiene practice (nutrition counseling).
7. Make portfolio of current topics in Nutrition Upon.

Intended Learning Outcome:

The student will be proficient in the basics of Nutrition and its relationship to oral health.  In addition, the student will provide Nutrition Counseling to a periodontally involved patient as part of the dental hygiene process of care.