Course Descriptions

MDA 102 - Medical Assisting Science

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

1.  Define professionalism and give five examples of professional behavior.
2.  Describe and discuss the importance of patient confidentiality.
3.  Discuss and role-play a demonstration of the roles of temperment and communication style in interpersonal and professional relationships.
4.  Recognize and give five examples of sensitivity of cultural competency.

MDA 104 - Keyboarding and Medical Word Processing

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

1.  Produce an error-free document while striving to key at least 30 words per minute.
2.  Understand the uses of and produce a PowerPoint presentation, and a Microsoft Word document.
3.  Understand and produce error-free, correctly formatted medical correspondence.
4.  Identify and define terms and concepts related to the basic operation of computers, Internet, and demonstrate how to send, receive, and reply to e-mail.

MDA 114L - First Aid

1.  Describe the technique of external chest compressions on adult, child, and infant patients.
2.  Explain and provide a list of the steps taken in performing one and two rescuer adult CPR.
3.  Explain and provide a list of the steps taken in performing child and infant CPR.

Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1.  Define First Aid.
2.  Describe the medical assistant’s legal and ethical responsibilities in an emergency.
3.  Identify situations that may jeopardize the safety of the rescuer.
4.  List the basic items that must be included in a first response kit.
5.  Explain the use of a defibrillator and how it is used in an emergency.
6.  Recognize and respond to a choking victim.
7.  Recall the conditions that necessitate the implementation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
8.  Identify the major symptoms associated with a heart attack.
9.  List three medications that a first aider may assist the patient in administering.
10.  Describe the emergency medical care for patients suffering from asthma, anaphylactic shock, convulsions, and hemorrhagic shock.
11.  State the functions of a Poison Control Center.
12.  Demonstrate the proper technique of chest compressions on an adult, child, and infant.
13.  Demonstrate the steps of adult one rescuer CPR.
14.  Demonstrate the steps of adult two rescuer CPR.
15.  Demonstrate child and infant CPR.
16.  Demonstrate proper use of AED.

MDA 115 - Medical Assisting Procedures I

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  HIT 106 Medical Terminology, BIO 131 Human Biology I

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours
Note
For Medical Assisting students

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1.  Identify and apply the elements of the source-oriented and problem-oriented medical records in their laboratory experience.
2.  Explain the purpose and practice using the various types of information needed for each element or section of the patient history.
3.  Discuss the legal implications of the patient history and interviewing process.
4.  State the purpose for and obtain correct measurements of vital signs.
5.  Describe and simulate the preparation of the examination room and patient for a general examination.
6.  Recognize, define, and demonstrate steps related to disinfection, sterilization, and asepsis.
7.  Recognize and name the different types of instruments by category and describe how to care for them properly.
8.  Differentiate between medical asepsis (clean technique) and surgical asepsis (sterile technique).
9.  Explain and demonstrate the rules for the aseptic handling of instruments and supplies.
10.  List the materials and human substances that are considered hazardous medical wastes.
11.  Compare the various wound types and classifications of healing.

MDA 201 - Medical Assisting Procedures II

Prior or Concurrent:  BIO 132 Human Biology II

Credits: 4
Hours
2 Class Hours, 4 Laboratory Hours
Note
For Medical Assisting students

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1.  Identify and understand terms related to Urinalysis, Hematology, Basic Chemistry and Immunology, and Microbiology.
2.  Demonstrate procedures consisting of collection, preparation, and testing of blood, urine, and other specimens.
3.  Understand medical/laboratory terms and the safety rules of a laboratory.
4.  Discuss and define quality control and quality assurance issues related to the medical laboratory.
5.  View laboratory reports and recognize potential life threatening results.

MDA 206 - Medical Office Management

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

1.  Describe the desirable characteristics of the physical layout of the medical office.
2.  Demonstrate the collaboration and creation of required medical information in role-play between the patient and the medical assistant student in: (1) registration forms, (2) creating the patient chart, (3) completion of a history and physical form, and (4) appointment scheduling.
3.  Demonstrate appropriate interactions with typical, angry, scared, or problem patients, both in person and in telephone communications.
4.  Discuss and practice outpatient/inpatient/other medical office referrals and paperwork.
5.  Create a filing system for their laboratory results and information.
6.  Discuss and use a physician fee schedule.
7.  Analyze and implement correct CMS 1500 filing requirements for various insurance plans including (1) commercial, (2) managed care, (3) Blue Cross/Blue Shield, (4) Tricare, (5) Champus, and (6) Worker’s Compensation.
8.  Describe and demonstrate insurance claim submission guidelines and appeals.
9.  Explain the legal implications associated with creating and filing insurance claims.

MDA 207 - Advanced Medical Office Management

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

1.  Perform banking transactions for the medical office, including check writing, transfer of funds, NSF checks and bank reconciliation.
2.  Process payroll.
3.  Perform billing and collections procedures.
4.  List and describe the basic principles of accounting.
5.  Differentiate between a debit balance and a credit balance.
6.  State the basic accounting equation.
7.  Perform basic accounting entries for a medical office, including debits, credits, adjustments, accounts receivable, accounts payable and owner equity accounts.
8.  Use a physician’s fee schedule when posting procedures.
9.  Perform billing and collections procedures.
10.  Prepare and record petty cash vouchers.

MDA 208 W - Medical Ethics, Law and Economics

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

1.  Define medical etiquette, ethics, and medicolegal principles and describe the difference between them.
2.  Describe managed care and other medical practice policies and management procedures.
3.  Identify the ethical principles as they pertain to the student’s healthcare specialty.
4.  Define and discuss the importance of maintaining HIPAA regulations as it pertains to the healthcare setting.
5.  Describe basis for the scope of practice of various health care professionals, including the education, training, credentialing, and personal capabilities of practitioners in each discipline.
6.  Describe the differences and similarities between civil and criminal law.
7.  Recognize and describe regulations and professional liability for the health care professional.
8.  Define the public duties regarding statutory and regulatory requirements.
9.  Describe the different types of consent and the consent process.
10.  Define and describe allocation of medical resources.
11.  Recognize and discuss the ethical implications of various situations such as abortion, death and dying, and genetic engineering.

MDA 211 - Medical Assisting Procedures III

Co-requisite:  MDA 211L Medical Assisting Procedures III Laboratory (for Medical Assisting Majors)

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.  Identify and understand terms related to the disease and disabilities studied in this course, cell and tissue damage, inflammation and healing, immune response, and infectious diseases.
2.  Explain the causes and classification of diseases and disability.
3.  Describe the pathophysiology processes involved in the systems studied in this course, including immune, musculoskeletal, blood and blood forming organs, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, urinary, endocrine, nervous, eye and ear, reproductive, integumentary, genetic and developmental, and mental health disorders.

MDA 211 L - Medical Assisting Procedures III Laboratory

Corequisites:  MDA 211 Medical Assisting Procedures III

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.  Describe the principles of cardiac function and perform electrocardiography.
2.  Demonstrate how to prepare and maintain examination rooms.
3.  Prepare a patient for and assist with routine and specialty exams.
4.  Assist with procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.
5.  Prepare, communicate, and demonstrate patient instruction in procedures and preparation related to visual and respiratory systems, assistive devices, diagnostic imaging, and health maintenance and disease prevention.
6.  Prepare a personal and employment emergency preparedness plan.
7.  Participate in a mock environmental exposure event demonstrating proper skills and techniques.
8.  Provide and prepare documentation of the mock environmental exposure event.

MDA 245 W - Directed Practice Seminar

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Corequisites:  MDA 246 Clinical Practicum I, MDA 247 Clinical Practicum II

 

Credits: 1
Hours
1 Class Hour
Note
For Senior Medical Assisting students

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1.  Explain the essentials of an externship and list the responsibilities of the student during externship.
2.  Identify and demonstrate essential skills in seeking employment in the medical assisting field.
3.  Describe the roles of temperament and communication style in interpersonal and professional relationships.
4.  Define professionalism, give examples of professional behavior, and demonstrate appropriate professional behavior.
5.  Define the professional role, certification, and “scope of practice” of a practicing medical assistant.
6.  Explain the essentials of the certification process.
7.  Identify strategies for becoming involved in the medical assisting professional community.

MDA 246 - Clinical Practicum I

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  MDA 210 Pharmacology, MDA 207 Advanced Medical Office Management

Corequisites:  MDA 245 Directed Practice Seminar, MDA 211 Medical Assisting Procedures III

Credits: 4
Hours
8 Clinical Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1.  Identify the roles and responsibilities of the medical assistant in the clinical and administrative setting.
2.  Identify the roles and responsibilities of other team members in the medical office.
3.  Apply principles of aseptic techniques and infection control.
4.  Practice Standard Precautions, including handwashing and disposal of biohazardous materials.
5.  Perform sterilization techniques.
6.  Comply with quality assurance practices.
7.  Perform and practice diagnostic procedures, patient care, clinical/administrative procedures, effective communication, and legal concepts within the scope of practice of the student medical assistant.

MDA 247 - Clinical Practicum II

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  MDA 210 Pharmacology, MDA 207 Advanced Medical Office Management

Corequisite:  MDA 245 Directed Practice Seminar, MDA 211 Medical Assisting Procedures III

Credits: 4
Hours
8 Clinical Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1.  Identify the roles and responsibilities of the medical assistant in the clinical and administrative setting.
2.  Identify the roles and responsibilities of other team members in the medical office.
3.  Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control.
4.  Practice Standard Precautions, including handwashing and disposal of biohazardous materials.
5.  Perform sterilization techniques.
6.  Comply with quality assurance practices.
7.  Perform and practice diagnostic procedures, patient care, clinical/administrative procedures, effective communication, and legal concepts within the scope of practice of the student medical assistant.

MET 112 - Metrology

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

1.  Understand the principles of dimensional measurement.
2.  Know the methods and skills necessary to perform practical measurements in industry.

MET 113 - Engineering Drawing I w/CAD

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

1.  Know the importance of engineering drawing and the requirements of this graphic language.
2.  Demonstrate the ability to construct an acceptable freehand sketch.
3.  Be competent in the use of manual drafting tools and techniques.
4.  Develop technically correct orthographic projections using proper projection techniques and the latest ASME Y14.5M standards.
5.  Demonstrate the ability to dimension a moderately complex part using proper dimensioning techniques.
6.  Generate different types of sectional views and choose which type of section is most appropriate for a given part.
7.  Understand the reasons and concepts of auxiliary views.
8.  Demonstrate the ability to create part drawings using AutoCAD in a timely fashion.

MET 116 - Engineering Drawing II w/CAD

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

1.  Understand solid work’s basic parametric modeling process by demonstrating the ability to create quality solid models.
2.  Apply technical sketching skills of part and assembly concepts.
3.  Generate detailed orthographic and axonometric drawings in a standard industrial format using the latest ASME standards.
4.  Understand and apply the principles of descriptive geometry.
5.  Develop a complete set of working drawings including identification numbers, bill of materials and engineering change documentation.
6.  Have a thorough understanding of fits and tolerances.
7.  Define typical thread notes and fastening techniques.
8.  Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerance symbols and interpret their meaning on an engineering drawing.

MET 121 - Manufacturing Processes I

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

1.  Calculate speed, feed, and depth of cut for material removal operations using the “Machinery’s Handbook.”
2.  Apply standard safety procedures for a manufacturing environment.
3.  Indentify and perform the basic material removal processes:  facing, turning, drilling, boring, honing and milling.
4.  Improve your skills for working effectively in a team environment.
5.  Communicate the steps required to manufacture a product using industry standard terms.
6.  Accurately use basic measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gage blocks, and attribute gages to achieve the desired sizes of parts and/or part features.
7.  Understand the fundamental methods of fusion and solid state welding.
8.  Have a better understanding of how raw materials are turned into useful products.

MET 122 - Manufacturing Processes II

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

1.  Improve their skills for working effectively in a team environment.
2.  Be familiar with the control unit on a typical CNC machine tool to store, load and edit programs.
3.  Demonstrate proficiency in CNC programming basic parts and be able to de-bug the CNC program if there is a problem.
4.  Understand when and how to use looping (subprograms) in CNC programming.
5.  Be knowledgeable with gear terminology, types of gears and understand how to calculate simple speed ratios.
6.  Understand the fundamental types of heat treatment processes used on steel.
7.  Understand the difference between expendable-mold casting processes and multiple-use mold casting processes.
8.  Understand what indexing is and where it is used in the manufacture of parts.
9.  Understand the difference between Hot and Cold working processes.

MET 134 - Statics

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

1.  Understand the nature of rigid bodies, and the fact that they represent an idealization of real bodies.
2.  Understand the nature of forces and moments, and will be capable of recognizing forces and moments acting on bodies.
3.  Apply the principles of static equilibrium to the analysis of structures and machines.
4.  Experimentally verify the laws of friction, and be capable of applying them to a variety of cases.
5.  Locate centroids and centers of gravity, and compute moments of inertia.

MET 164 - Quality Systems

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

1.  Understand the concept of quality in products and services, and customer satisfaction.
2.  Understand total quality management and its principles and practices in continuous process improvement.
3.  Use the mathematics of collection, organization and interpretation of data to produce graphical displays.
4.  Apply the basic concepts of statistics to manufacturing processes in order to conduct, analyze and interpret quantitative data.
5.  Produce control charts as a method of analysis and presentation of a particular variation in a process.
6.  Use Minitab statistical software package for its wide range of data analysis and graphics capabilities.

MET 170 - Metallurgy

MET 200 - Senior Seminar

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

1.  Have experience developing concepts within teams.
2.  Have the integration of knowledge from various academic courses.
3.  Have insight into the practice of mechanical engineering technology.
4.  Have a sense of the joy of technical work.

MET 211 - Mechanical CAD

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

1.  Apply technical sketching skills of parts and assembly concepts.
2.  Understand Mechanical CAD as a 3D feature based associative, parametric solid modeling system for part and assembly design.
3.  Have a through understanding of and apply the constructive solid geometry concepts and Boolean operations used in 3D modeling.
4.  Demonstrate the ability to utilize CAD to create quality solid models in a timely fashion.
5.  Perform basic design changes and modifications.
6.  Generate detailed working drawings in a standard industrial format using the latest ASME standards.
7.  Demonstrate the ability to create a model using the college’s 3D modeler and its software package.

MET 220 - Programming CNC Machine Tools

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

1.  Set up a CNC machine (load and touch off tools, load programs).
2.  Be familiar with the controls of a typical CNC machine.
3.  Program basic linear and circular part geometry.
4.  Know when and how to use subprograms, cutter compensation and canned cycles.
5.  Make necessary corrections to programs and machine set-up to run quality parts.

MET 223 - Computer Integrated Machining

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

1.  Create basic 2D and 3D geometry using MaterCAM X.
2.  Assign toolpaths to cut parts using MasterCAM X.
3.  Create programs using the MasterCAM X-Fanuc post.
4.  Transfer programs to a CNC machine.
5.  Operate a CNC machine.

MET 234 - Dynamics

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

1.  Use mathematical and graphical techniques to analyze the motion of bodies and simple mechanisms.
2.  Apply the principles of equilibrium to the analysis of the forces acting on accelerating bodies.
3.  Determine the magnitudes of work, Kinetic energy, and potential energy interchanges.
4.  Possess an elementary understanding of impulse and mementum, and be capable to analyzing their interchanges.

MET 235 - Strength of Materials

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

1.  Calculate direct normal, shear, and bearing stresses.
2.  Understand stress vs. strain graph and be able to determine yield strength, ultimate strength, and modulus of elasticity.
3.  Understand design factor and be able to design a member under direct stress.
4.  Design circular members under torsion and apply stress concentration factors.
5.  Develp shear force and bending moment diagrams for simple and cantilever beams.
6.  Apply bending stress and shear stress equations relative to beam design.
7.  Operate industry standard mechanical testing machines.
8.  Produce clear, concise, and accurate lab reports.

MET 238 - Mechanical Design

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

1.  Understand the nature of combined stress, and be capable of recognizing combined stress in elements of structures and machines.
2.  Design a range of machine elements (shafts, gears, bearings, etc.) based upon strength and functional requirements.
3.  Consider machining, assembly, and other manufacturing requirements in the design process.
4.  Have experience in the design of mechanical assemblies.
5.  Integrate fluid mechanical, and thermodynamic principles into the analysis and design of machines.

MET 243 - Fluid Mechanics

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  MET 134 Statics, CIV 124 Mechanics (Statics)

Credits: 3
Hours
2 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.  Apply the principles of equilibrium to fluid systems.
2.  Design series piping systems for conditions of steady flow.
3.  Select an appropriate pump for fluid-handling systems.
4.  Have had experience testing pumps, fans, and piping systems as part of a team.
5.  Prepare laboratory reports to the level of standard professional conventions.

MET 244 - Thermodynamics

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

1.  Understand the behavior of single and two-phase substances, and be capable of determining their response to thermal and mechanical energy transfers.
2.  Give an elementary explanation of the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, and will understand the implications of these laws for technology, society, and the environment.
3.  Apply the Laws of Thermodynamics to the analysis and design of heat engines and thermal devices.
4.  Have had experience testing heat engines and thermal devices as part of a team.
5.  Prepare laboratory reports to the level of standard professional conventions.

MET 252 W - Engineering Materials

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  MET 235 Strength of Materials or Department Chairperson’s Approval

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.  Understand the composition-structure-processing-properties relationship of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites.
2.  Know the structural make-up of individual atoms and be able to predict the predominant bond type.
3.  Define the atomic arrangement of crystalline material and understand the importance of crystal imperfections.
4.  Have a thorough understanding of the strengthening process of strain hardening, solid solution strengthening, and dispersion of strengthening.
5.  Describe the heat treating processes associated with slow cooling and quench & temper for such materials as brass, aluminum, and steel.
6.  Interpret isomorphous, eutectic, and eutectoid phase diagrams.
7.  Understand the statistical nature of brittle failure in ceramics.
8.  Describe the structural response of polymers and FRP’s to applied stresses.
9.  Conduct metallographic preparation and microscopic examination of various metals.
10.  Have produced clear, concise, and accurate lab reports.
11.  Have completed a research paper on a materials topic and have delivered an oral report.

MET 254W - Materials Science for Technologists

To provide an understanding of “the generic phenomena and behavioral characteristics of materials” by studying the relationship between the internal structure, and the properties and performance of engineering materials.

Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1.  Understand the composition-structure-processing-properties relationship of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites.
2.  Know the structural make-up of individual atoms and be able to predict the predominant bond type.
3.  Define the atomic arrangement of crystalline material and understand the importance of crystal imperfections.
4.  Have the ability to interpret isomorphous, eutectic, and eutectoid phase diagrams.
5.  Understand the statistical nature of brittle failure in ceramics.
6.  Describe the structural response of polymers and FRP’s to applied stresses.
7.  Have produced clear, concise, and accurate lab reports.
8.  Have completed a research paper on a materials topic and have delivered an oral report.

MET 298 - Cooperative Work Experience

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  Placement by Department Chairperson

Credits: 1
Hours
10-20 hours per week
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1.  Have an understanding of their field of engineering technology.
2.  Have experience directly related to their field of study.
3.  Have on-the-job experience and have earned some money.

MET 299 - Independent Study

MFG 250 - Principles of Continuous Improvement

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

1.  Perform professionally - exhibiting integrity, accepting responsibility, taking initiative, and provide leadership necessary to ensure project success.
2.  Prepare a process flow diagram and process description of a manufacturing, procurement, or product development cycle.
3.  Divide a manufacturing process into a series of activities/steps, and determine the activity based cost for each activity or process step.
4.  Complete a statistical analysis of manufacturing production to determine quality problem areas and/or areas that have the potential for significant improvement.
5.  Request and evaluate customer feedback on product quality and design for use in the continuous improvement process.
6.  Research and evaluate case studies of successful and unsuccessful implementation of continuous improvement projects.
7.  Apply common industry continuous improvement techniques for a specific manufacturing product line.
8.  Apply advanced manufacturing techniques including robotics to further enhance manufacturing competitiveness and quality.
9.  Continually evaluate manufacturing quality and cost to gain further improvements in the manufacturing cycle.

MFG 280 - Capstone Project

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

1.  Perform professionally - exhibiting integrity, accepting responsibility, taking initiative, and providing leadership necessary to ensure project success.
2.  Produce quality design products.
3.  Produce design products that meet important performance requirements while satisfying relevant societal and professional constraints.
4.  Establish relationships for quality performance.
5.  Establish relationships and implement practices with team members, advisors, and clients that support high performance and continuous improvement.
6.  Manage project schedule and resources.
7.  Plan, monitor, and manage project schedule, resources, and work assignments to ensure timely and within-budget completion.
8.  Make decisions based on product design requirements, product life-cycle considerations, resource availability, and associated risks.
9.  Demonstrate effective use of contemporary tools for engineering and business analysis, fabrication, testing, and design communication.
10.  Communicate for project success; use formal and informal communications with team, advisor, and clients to document and facilitate progress and to enhance impact of design products.

MLT 110 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology

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

1.  Demonstrate appropriate professional behavior.
2.  Identify the health care providers in hospitals and clinics and describe their academic preparation and roles on the health care team.
3.  Describe the various hospital departments and their major functions.
4.  Describe the organizational structure of the clinical laboratory department.
5.  Discuss the roles of the clinical laboratory personnel and their qualification for these professional positions.
6.  List the most common types of laboratory procedures performed in the various sections of the clinical laboratory department.
7.  Describe the roles of federal and state regulations on testing in the clinical laboratory.
8.  Identify policies and procedures for maintaining laboratory safety.
9.  Identify and discuss the modes of transmission of infection and methods for prevention.
10.  Identify and properly label biohazardous specimens.
11.  Describe electrical, chemical, radiation and biological hazards and fire safety procedures used in hospitals, including the clinical lab.
12.  Explain basic types of isolation and exposure control techniques.
13.  Discuss in detail the standard precautions outlined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
14.  Discuss in detail and perform proper infection control techniques, such as hand washing, gowning, gloving, masking, and double-bagging.
15.  Explain the roles of temperament and communication style in interpersonal and professional relationships.
16.  Distinguish between values and ethics.
17.  Discuss and explain the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality.
18.  Define professionalism and give examples of professional behavior.
19.  Describe and discuss the major points of the Patient’s Bill of Rights as it applies to clinical laboratory personnel.
20.  List the causes of stress in the work environment and discuss the coping skills used to deal with stress in the work environment.
21.  Differentiate between values and ethics.
22.  Apply ethical standards to potential situations in the health care setting.
23.  Explain basic concepts of communication and demonstrate professional communication.

MLT 120 - Medical Laboratory Techniques and Practices

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

1.  Identify and use basic laboratory glassware.
2.  Utilize appropriate medical terminology.
3.  Name and demonstrate the function of the components of the compound microscope.
4.  Perform common laboratory mathematical calculations.
5.  Describe the types of patient specimens that are analyzed in the clinical laboratory.
6.  Demonstrate understanding of requisitioning, specimen transport, and specimen processing.
7.  Demonstrate understanding of quality assurance.
8.  Discuss the function of hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology, and immunohematology labs in regards to: (a.) type of specimen analyzed (b.) type of testing performed.

MLT 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 cells, tissues, and organ systems to their structures.
3.  Practice histologic techniques used in the clinical laboratory, including preparation, fixation, embedding, sectioning, mounting and staining of tissues for the purpose of microscopic examination.
4.  Perform basic evaluation of quality of stained tissues preparations.
5.  Identify the basic tissues, the major organs, and the cells that compose them, when shown glass slides and photomicrographs.
6.  Describe variations from normal histological structure (histopathology).
7.  Adhere to laboratory safety practices and regulations relevant to the clinical histology laboratory.

MLT 201 W - Hematology and Coagulation

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  BIO 131 Human Biology I, and approval of the CLT advisor

Credits: 4
Cross-listed
CLT 201 W
Hours
3 Class Hours, 4 Laboratory Hours
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 general principles and techniques of basic manual hematology procedures.
2.  Perform a CBC on an instrument and review and interpret data from the instrument.
3.  Perform peripheral blood smear differentials.
4.  Describe and recognize cellular morphology changes associated with various disease states.
5.  Integrate hematology panel results with other patient data through the interpretation of case studies.
6.  Define the process of hemostasis, explain how the coagulation laboratory assesses it and be able to interpret the laboratory tests used in that assessment.

MLT 202 - Urinalysis/Body Fluids

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

1.  Explain the colleciton and handling procedures for urine and body fluids.
2.  Understand the observational and physical measurements of urine and body fluids required by the clinical laboratory.
3.  Describe the chemical screening methods used on urine and other fluids analyzed by the urinalysis department.
4.  Describe the preparation and performance of a urine microscopic analysis.
5.  Identify commonly seen urinary crystals, cells and casts.
6.  Identify the primary functions of the major components of the kidney and urinary tract.
7.  Know the structure and function of the nephron.
8.  Correlate urinalysis test data with specific disease states and state the clinical significance of test results.
9.  Describe the performance and clinical significance of a CSF and other body fluid cell count.

MLT 204 - Fundamental Phlebotomy

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

1.  Describe safety measures that should be followed at all times by a phlebotomist when collecting a patient’s specimen.
2.  Identify the veins of the arm on which phlebotomy is performed.
3.  Differentiate between serum and plasma.
4.  Identify the most common additives used in blood collection, and explain their reasons for use.
5.  Identify the evacuated tube color associated with the most commonly used additives.
6.  List and select the types of equipment needed to collect blood by routine venipuncture and capillary puncture.
7.  Identify special precautions necessary during blood collections by venipuncture and capillary puncture.
8.  List the supplies that should be carried on a phlebotomist’s tray.
9.  Identify routine sites for venipuncture and capillary puncture.
10.  Differentiate between sterile and antiseptic techniques.
11.  Describe and demonstrate the steps in the preparation of a puncture site.
12.  List the effects of tourniquet, hand squeezing, and heating pads on capillary puncture and venipuncture.
13.  Recognize proper needle insertion and withdrawal techniques including direction, angle, depth, and aspiration.
14.  Describe the correct procedure for capillary collection methods on infants and adults.
15.  Name and explain frequent causes of phlebotomy complications.
16.  Describe signs and symptoms of physical problems that may occur during blood collection.
17.  List the steps necessary to perform a venipuncture and/or capillary puncture on chronological order.
18.  Describe the proper manner for greeting and interacting with a patient.
19.  Explain the major points in interviewing a patient or a patient’s representative in preparation for obtaining specimens.
20.  Perform a competent/effective venipuncture on a mannequin and on a patient.
21.  Perform a competent/effective capillary puncture on a mannequin and on a patient.
22.  Describe instructions to be given to patients in preparation for routine venipuncture or capillary puncture.
23.  Describe and discuss techniques for dealing with family and visitors during the blood specimen collection.

MLT 206 - Immunohematology

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 classic problems inherent to blood transfusion and the solutions currently in use.
5.  Apply basic principles of genetics to immunohematology.
6.  Apply basic principles of immunology to blood group serology.
7.  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, elutions, RBC autoantibody testing, compatibility testing, and traditional and gel technology.
8.  Explain the process of donor selection, describe the processes of blood or blood compenet donation, including apheresis.
9.  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.
10.  Describe and perform transfusion test procedures, including procedures related to component therapy.
11.  Discuss medicolegal aspects of bloodbanking and the medicolegal responsibilities of a immunohematologist.

MLT 207 - Clinical Chemistry

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  BIO 132 Human Biology II, CHM 146 General Chemistry II, and approval of the CLT advisor

Credits: 4
Cross-listed
CLT 207
Hours
3 Class Hours, 4 Laboratory Hours
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 general principles and techniques of basic manual and automated clinical chemistry procedures through performance, class discussion and examinations.
2.  Correlate clinical chemistry data with normal and abnormal physiological states and identify the clinical significance of test results.
3.  Perform clinical routine and special chemistry procedures within acceptable laboratory parameters.

MLT 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 aseptic techniques, including selection of media, Gram staining, isolating organisms, performing biochemical and serological identifications, and antibicrobial 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.

MLT 214 - Specialized Phlebotomy

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

1.  Identify parts of the body according to their proximity to one of the body planes.
2.  Identify the veins of the arms, hands, legs and feet on which phlebotomy is performed.
3.  Explain the functions of the major constituents of blood.
4.  Define hemostasis, and explain the basic process of coagulation and fibinolysis.
5.  Discuss the properties of arterial blood versus venous blood, and describe the difference in collection methods.
6.  Describe the phlebotomist’s role in collecting and/or transporting types of patient specimens which are analyzed in the clinical laboratory.
7.  Identify the additives used in blood collection, and explain their reasons for use.
8.  Identify the evacuated tube color associated with the additives.
9.  Describe substances which can interfere in clinical analysis of blood constituents and ways in which the phlebotomist can help avoid these occurrences.
10.  List and select the types of equipment needed to collect blood by a variety of techniques.
11.  Identify potential sites for venipuncture and capillary puncture.
12.  Identify alternate venipuncture collection sites and describe the limitations and precautions of each.
13.  Describe the legal and ethical importance of proper patient/sample identification.
14.  Describe the types of patient specimens that are analyzed in the clinical laboratory.
15.  List the general criteria for suitability of a specimen for analysis.
16.  List the circumstances that would lead to recollection or rejection of a patient sample.
17.  Explain the importance of timed specimens, fasting specimens, and stat specimens.
18.  Demonstrate understanding of requisitioning, specimen transport and specimen processing.
19.  List the most common types of laboratory procedures performed in the various sections of the clinical laboratory department.
20.  Describe the system for monitoring quality assurance in the collection of blood specimens.
21.  Identify policies and procedures used in the clinical laboratory to assure quality in the obtaining of blood specimens.
22.  Describe the laboratory criteria for identifying an appropriate request for specimen collection.
23.  Relate legal responsibilities of the laboratory and phlebotomist to the need for physicians’ requests for all specimen collection and testing.
24.  Explain methods for processing and transporting blood specimens for routine and special testing within the hospital.
25.  Explain methods for processing and transporting blood specimens for testing at reference labs.
26.  Describe potential clerical and technical errors that may occur during specimen processing.
27.  In regard to processing and transporting of blood specimens, describe the general effects of time on test quality and patient care.
28.  Describe the conditions that must be met if blood specimens and laboratory tests are to be used as legal evidence.
29.  Describe instructions to be given to patients in preparation for glucose tolerance tests, bleeding times and other procedures normally performed by the phlebotomist.
30.  Discuss the importance of appearance and grooming for phlebotomists.
31.  Define the different terms used in the medicolegal aspect for phlebotomy and discuss policies and protocol designed to avoid medicolegal problems.
32.  Prepare an acceptable blood smear.
33.  Recognize unacceptable blood smears.
34.  Describe the purpose and procedure for performing bleeding times.

MLT 215 - Phlebotomy Practicum

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prior or Concurrent:  CLT 204 Fundamental Phlebotomy and CLT 214 Specialized Phlebotomy, and approval of the CLT advisor

Credits: 5
Cross-listed
CLT 215
Hours
10.6 Clinical Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1.  Successfully complete phlebotomy practicum objectives as listed in the Phlebotomy/MLT program policy manual.
2.  Perform a minimum of 100 successful unaided venipuncture collections.
3.  Describe and perform the correct procedure for capillary collection methods on infants and adults.
4.  Observe and describe the organization and functioning of a typical clinical laboratory.

MLT 216 - Immunology

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

1.  List the elements of the immune system and describe their roles in defense.
2.  Describe the structure of immunoglobulins and discuss the mechanism for generation of antibody diversity.
3.  Discuss the nature of antigens and the characteristics that contribute to immunogenicity.
4.  Describe in detail the normal and abnormal functions of the human immune response, including antigen recognition by T lymphocytes, development of T and B cells, T cell-mediated immunity, immunity mediated by B cells and antibodies, innate immunity, and the complement system.
5.  Explain the mechanisms and pathogenesis of disorders of the immune system, including immunodeficiencies, hypersensitivities, autoimmune disorders, and immunoproliferative abnormalities.
6.  Describe clinical implications of the immune response such as immunization, transplant rejection, tumor immunity, and the immunity of pregnancy.
7.  Evaluate clinical cases to apply information to assess diagnoses, symptoms, etiology, prognosis, possible treatments, and other case-related information.
8.  Describe the lab tests performed used to assess immune function and status, and propose and evaluate clinical significance of appropriate laboratory testing results.

MLT 220 L - Serological Techniques

Prior or Concurrently:  CLT 216 Immunology

Credits: 1
Cross-listed
CLT 220
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 mechanisms and performance of basic serological techniques and immunological assays.
2.  Select the appropriate testing methodologies for evaluation of infectious disease, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity, and immune function.
3.  Evaluate the clinical significance of clinical serology testing, including infectious disease, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity, and immune function.
4.  Perform serological assays with the use of a written procedure, describing the methodology of each, its application in the clinical laboratory, and the clinical significance of results.
5.  Follow appropriate safety procedures for each procedure performed and identify appropriate quality control results for each assay.

MLT 240 - Clinical Affiliation I

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

1.  Process blood samples and other specimens for analysis.
2.  Using established criteria, identify and evaluate patient specimens for acceptability, and take necessary actions if specimens are unacceptable.
3.  Perform analytical tests on patient samples under the direct supervision of laboratory personnel in the relevant areas of the clinical laboratory.
4.  Evaluate the clinical significance of laboratory results.
5.  Recognize factors that affect procedures and results and take appropriate actions within predetermined limits.
6.  State 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.
7.  Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on laboratory equipment within predetermined limits.
8.  List the quality assurance monitors used in each section of the laboratory.
9.  Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel and other health care personnel.
10.  Demonstrate the methodologies used in technical training in the clinical laboratory at a level consistent with a new graduate.
11.  Evaluate the technical training provided to students in the clinical environment.
12.  Demonstrate competence in performing tests, assays, and procedures as specified in the department policy manual.

MLT 241 - Clinical Affiliation II

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  CLT 201W Hematology and Coagulation, CLT 202 Urinalysis/Body Fluids, CLT 204 Fundamental Phlebotomy and approval of the CLT advisor

Credits: 4
Hours
10.7 Clinical Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1.  Collect and process blood samples and other specimens for analysis.
2.  Using established criteria, identify and evaluate patient specimens for acceptability, and take necessary actions if specimens are unacceptable.
3.  Perform analytical tests on patient samples under the direct supervision of laboratory personnel in the relevant areas of the clinical laboratory.
4.  Evaluate the clinical significance of laboratory results.
5.  Recognize factors that affect procedures and results and take appropriate actions within predetermined limits.
6.  State 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.
7.  Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on laboratory equipment within predetermined limits.
8.  List the quality assurance monitors used in each section of the laboratory.
9.  Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel and other health care personnel.
10.  Demonstrate the methodologies used in technical training in the clinical laboratory at a level consistent with a new graduate.
11.  Evaluate the technical training provided to students in the clinical environment.
12.  Demonstrate competence in performing tests, assays, and procedures as specified in the department policy manual.

MLT 242 - Clinical Affiliation III

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology and CLT 210 Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory, and approval of the CLT advisor

Credits: 2
Cross-listed
CLT 242
Hours
5.3 Clinical Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1.  Process blood samples and other specimens for analysis.
2.  Using established criteria, identify and evaluate patient specimens for acceptability, and take necessary actions if specimens are unacceptable.
3.  Perform analytical tests on patient samples under the direct supervision of laboratory personnel in the relevant areas of the clinical laboratory.
4.  Evaluate the clinical significance of laboratory results.
5.  Recognize factors that affect procedures and results and take appropriate actions within predetermined limits.
6.  State 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.
7.  Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on laboratory equipment within predetermined limits.
8.  List the quality assurance monitors used in each section of the laboratory.
9.  Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel and other health care personnel.
10.  Demonstrate the methodologies used in technical training in the clinical laboratory at a level consistent with a new graduate.
11.  Evaluate the technical training provided to students in the clinical environment.
12.  Demonstrate competence in performing tests, assays, and procedures as specified in the department policy manual.

MLT 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.

MLT 299 - Independent Study

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  Departmental approval

Credits: (1-5)
Cross-listed
CLT 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.

MUS 101 - Introduction to Music

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

1.  Describe the properties of sound
2.  Identify the three kinds of musical texture
3.  Explain the techniques that create musical form
4.  List the instrumentation of a standard orchestra and also describe how the orchestra developed through time
5.  Trace the development of music from Gregorian chant of the Middle ages to the breakdown of tonality into the Twentieth century
6.  Give specifics characteristics of music from each period of study
7.  Describe the roots, characteristics and different styles of jazz
8.  Identify composers from each period and list pertinent characteristics
9.  Identify musical examples from each period and give the composer for each musical example

MUS 104 - Fundamentals of Music

1.  To introduce students the fundamental elements needed to write and perform music.
2.  To develop a sensitivity and appreciation for the creation and analysis of music and how its tenets are grounded in form and structure.
3.  To develop in students an understanding of how the algorithmic and affective dimensions of music are balanced when composers create meaningful works of art.

Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1.  Aurally distinguish the differences among various scales, keys and chords.
2.  Aurally distinguish the differences between simple and compound meter.
3.  Correctly identify the key names of the piano keyboard.
4.  Identify and construct major and minor key signatures.
5.  Correctly identify pitches in all of the commonly used clefs.
6.  Construct and identify the basic intervals used in musical composition and performance.

MUS 105 - Music Theory I

1.  To develop upon music fundamentals learned in MUS 104 or through previous music study.
2.  To introduce students to the process of composing and analyzing music.
3.  To foster and build a love and appreciation of all musical genres.

Learning Outcomes of the course:

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

1.  Visually and aurally distinguish between seven types of scales, Major and minor keys, and Major, minor, Augmented, and diminished triads.
2.  Identify and build the seven different church modes.
3.  Correctly build the Major and relative minor key signatures in the Circle of Fifths/Fourths.
4.  Successfully identify the harmonic chords in both Major and minor keys.
5.  Write a musical composition using and following all part-writing rules.

MUS 106 - Music Theory II

1.  To develop upon topics learned in MUS 105 (Music Theory I).
2.  To introduce students to the process of analyzing music for chord and non-chord tones, as well as cadences, and small form.
3.  To foster and build a love and appreciation of all musical genres.

Learning Outcomes of the course:

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

1.  Visually and aurally distinguish between all cadences and non-chord tones.
2.  Construct and discuss the differences between small form types.
3.  Correctly build seventh chords in both Major and minor keys.
4.  Successfully analyze and compose counterpoint examples in First and Second species.
5.  Write a musical composition using and following all part-writing rules while including non-chord tones, cadences, and seventh chords.

MUS 107 - Music Theory III

1.  To develop upon topics learned in MUS 106 (Music Theory II).
2.  To introduce students to the process of analyzing and composing music with borrowed chords, mode mixture, and Neapolitan and Augmented Sixth chords.
3.  To foster and build a love and appreciation of all musical genres.

Learning Outcomes of the course:

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

1.  Visually and aurally distinguish between Neapolitan and all three types of Augmented Sixth chords.
2.  Construct and discuss the differences between Italian, French, and German Augmented Sixth chords.
3.  Correctly build secondary dominant and secondary leading time chords in both Major and minor keys.
4.  Successfully analyze a piano sonata that includes mode mixture and borrowed chords.
5.  Write a large musical composition using and following all part-writing rules while including non-chord tones, cadences, seventh chords, borrowed chords, Augmented Sixth and Neapolitan chords.

MUS 108 - History of Music: Renaissance to 1800

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

1.  Identify essential elements of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical Period styles.
2.  Describe the transitions from each of those styles to the next.
3.  Identify important composers and specific compositions representing all important genres.
4.  Demonstrate the ability to apply that knowledge to any composition heard for the first time.

MUS 109 - Ragtime to rock: American Popular Music

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

1.  Demonstrate a vocabulary for hearing, analyzing, and discussing any style of popular music.
2.  Identify the origins and explain development of all major genres of popular music.
3.  Recognize and describe cross-influences among those styles.
4.  Explain the role of technology in the evolution of musical style and in the dissemination of music to the public.

MUS 111 - 19th Century Music

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

1.  Describe the many aspects of Romanticism and their effect on compositional choice and style.
2.  Identify the important movements and individual composers of the century and the contributions of each to stylistic progress.
3.  Identify representative compositions and develop the ability to hear similar characteristics in any music from the period.

MUS 112 - 20th Century Music

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

1.  Describe the transition out of a Romanticism-based aesthetic into a wider range of styles and motivations.
2.  Identify important composers, and the aesthetic point of view they illustrate.
3.  Identify representative compositions and the stylistic movements they exemplify.

MUS 114 - History of Opera

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

1.  Recall and be knowledgeable of great operas and arias from repertoir of Opera Seria of Baroque Period, Opera Buffa and Singspiel of the Classical Period, the golden age of opera in the Romantic Period, as well as masterworks and current operas of the 20th Century.
2.  Demonstrate knowledge of the operas of Caccini, Monteverdi, Purcell, Handel, Mozart, Verdi, Donizetti, Bizet, Gounod, Wagner, Strauss, as well as current composers.

MUS 115 - Ear Training I

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

1.  Sing simple major and minor songs using standard solfegge techniques.
2.  Sing major and minor triads, major and minor intervals of Major 2-aPerfect 5th, as well as major scales, and minor scales including natural, harmonic, and melodic minor.
3.  Write four measure, two-part examples of melodic dictation, and simple 4 measure examples of rhythmic dictation.

MUS 116 - Ear Training II

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

1.  Sing medium level major and minor songs using standard solfegge techniques.
2.  Sing and master singing in alto and other clefs.
3.  Sing and identify intervals of major 6ths, 7ths, and tri-tones, and be able to sight sing using kodaly hand signals.
4.  Sing various levels of chord progressions and be able to write Soprano/Alto/Bass examples of melodic dictation.
5.  Master four measure examples of rhythmic dictation.

MUS 117 - Ear Training III

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

1.  Sing and identify all intervals.
2.  Sing more advanced musical examples employing modulation.
3.  Sing advanced chord progressions, as well as chords in root, first, and second inversions.
4.  Write four measure soprano/alto/tenor/bass examples, as well as four measure rhythmic dictation employing syncopation.

MUS 120 - Piano Class I

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

1.  Play an elementary to a late elementary piano solo.
2.  Play Beginning scales, chords, arpeggio’s.
3.  Sight read at an elementary level.
4.  Play from a beginning lead sheet.

MUS 121 - Piano Class II

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

1.  Play an intermediate to a late intermediate piano solo.
2.  Play 12 major scales, chords and arpeggio’s.
3.  Sight read at an intermediate level.
4.  Harmonize melodies with I, IV, V, I.
5.  Transpose short excerpts at the elementary level.
6.  Play from a lead sheet.

MUS 160 - Sound Engineering I

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

1.  Recognize different types of mics and understand their application in a recording studio.
2.  Mic up individual instruments, including an acousic drum set.
3.  Demonstrate aspects of digital audio, such as sampling rate, bit depth, and dither.
4.  Use Pro Tools software to setup sessions, assign inputs and outputs, create tracks, set tempos and record audio.
5.  Prepare and edit tracks for mixing.
6.  Illustrate the basics of signal processing.

MUS 161 - Sound Engineering II

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

1.  Use MIDI in a recording session.
2.  Use MIDI for production with Reason 8 and Pro Tools.
3.  Edit multi-track recordings in preparation for mixing.
4.  Mix multi-track sessions.
5.  Apply signal processing and time-based effects to mixes.

MUS 170 - Music and Computers

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

1.  Discuss different ways musicians use computers as a music production tool including the preparations required by the musician and specific minimum configurations required from a computer before it can be used for various purposes.
2.  Complete a paper comparing different software programs and explain which one would meet their musical needs and how they would guide others.
3.  Use a computer to create complex sheet music involving time signature changes, changes in modality, use of various notation alternatives such as rhythmic notation and accurately making use of articulations, expressions, lyrics and interpretive features used in the professional publishing of sheet music and scores. (This is a writing component using notation software, FINALE-2012).
4.  Use ProTools to create a basic audio project using audio interface, a MIDI interface and basic signal routing within the ProTools environment.
5.  Discuss various resources professional musicians currently use to share and continue to expand their skill with music software to continue their self-learning.

MUS 180 - Jazz Improvisation

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

1.  Construct a solo in the jazz style.
2.  Employ digital playing over chord changes.
3.  Utilize modes in soloing.
4.  Demonstrate chord extensions and altered chords in their soloing.
5.  Perform five jazz “standards” from memory.
6.  Integrate the blues form and style into soloing.
7.  Demonstrate “turn arounds” in their playing.
8.  Plan the creation of a solo as it relates to range and rhythmic intensity.

MUS 183 - Lead and Blues Guitar Playing

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

1.  Perform the “blues scale” in all keys.
2.  Construct a solo based on the “pentatonic scales.”
3.  Demonstrate “blues licks.”
4.  Perform “blues chords” in any key.
5.  Perform chord substitutions.
6.  Demonstrate the diminished scale and whole tone scales.
7.  Play a solo using the seven ancient church modes.

MUS 184 - Songwriting

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

1.  Write a song suitable for recording.
2.  Negotiate the selling and promotion of copyrighted music.
3.  Record a rough demo of their music.

MUS 185 - Beginning Guitar

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

1.  Play at least fifteen different chords.
2.  Read basic musical rhythms in treble clef.
3.  Demonstrate correct picking and fingering techniques.
4.  Discuss and demonstrate chord and scale theory.

MUS 186 - Guitar Ensemble

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

1.  Have participated in a concert that demonstrates their abilities to rehearse, analyze and perform music indigenous to the guitar ensemble repetoire.

MUS 187 - The Guitar: Its History and Music

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

1.  Identify the development of stylistic guitar techniques beginning with the sixteenth century.
2.  Demonstrate and discuss various tunings and stringings.
3.  Identify recognized contemporary performers in varying styles.
4.  Correctly place the guitar’s musical literature within the defined epochs of music history.

MUS 188 - Practical Music Theory for the Performing Musician

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

1.  Construct and identify the various fundamental elements of music listed in the course description.
2.  Demonstrate the application of the course material through the critical analysis of musical compositions and popular songs.

MUS 189 - Flute Ensemble

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

1.  Participate in a concert that demonstrates their abilities to rehearse, analyze and perform music indigenous to the flute repetoire.

MUS 190 - The College Choir

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

1.  Demonstrate correct breath support.
2.  Demonstrate enhanced sight-reading skills.
3.  Demonstrate the identification of music from various historical eras.
4.  Demonstrate correct performance practice of various styles of vocal masterpieces spanning the Rennaissance through the Twentieth Century.

MUS 191 - Music Performance

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

1.  Have been involved in an approved community-based musical ensemble that will have further developed their performance abilities in either vocal or instrumental music.

MUS 192 - Woodwind Ensemble

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

1.  Have participated in a concert that demonstrates their abilities to rehearse, analyze and perform music indigenous to the woodwind repetoire.

MUS 193 - Brass Ensemble

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

1.  Have participated in a concert that demonstrates their abilities to rehearse, analyze and perform music indiginous to the brass repetoire.

MUS 194 - Voice Class I

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

1.  Sing simple class songs, as well as a more advanced solo song/aria employing standard techniques for good vocal production.
2.  Sing with proper breath support, and will demonstrate frontal and pharyngeal resonance, proper diction, and vowel equalization.
3.  Sing songs or arias with an understanding of proper vocal pedagogy.

MUS 195 - Jazz Ensemble

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

1.  Have participated in a concert that demonstrates their abilities to rehearse, analyze and perform music indiginous to the big band jazz repetoire.

MUS 196 - String Ensemble

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

1.  Have participated in a concert that demonstrates their abilities to rehearse, analyze and perform music indiginous to the string repetoire.

MUS 197 - Applied Music I

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

1.  Demonstrate freshman level performance skills and techniques in their respective applied area (voice or instrumental) that meet, or exceed the requirements established at transfer institutions.

MUS 198 - Applied Music II

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

1.  Demonstrate freshman level (second semester) vocal or instrumental performance skills and techniques in their respective applied areas that meet, or exceed the requirements established at various transfer institutions.

MUS 199 - Intermediate Guitar

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

1.  Play movable chord shapes along the neck.
2.  Read and perform treble clef melodies along the neck.
3.  Read complex musical rhythms in treble clef.
4.  Demonstrate advanced flatpicking and fingerstyle techniques.
5.  Discuss and demonstrate chord and scale theory in relation to rock, blues, jazz, and classical styles.

MUS 201 - College Band

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

1.  Have participated in a concert that demonstrates their abilities to rehearse, analyze and perform music indigenous to the concert band repetoire.

MUS 260 - Sound Engineering III

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

1.  Track and edit full band sessions.
2.  Implement advanced mixing techniques.
3.  Mastering audio tracks and prepare them for replication.
4.  Demonstrate different roles in the recording studio, such as an engineer and a producer.
5.  Incorporate advanced Pro Tools techniques in the studio and during mixing.
6.  Integrate reason 8 using rewire in Pro Tools.

MUS 261 - Sound Engineering IV

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

1.  Demonstrate how to record small and large musical ensembles.
2.  Recognize the different requirements needed to record various styles of music such as classical, rock, jazz and folk.
3.  Use advanced production, editing and recording techniques with the Pro Tools system.
4.  Arrange, produce and mix and independently recorded project.

MUS 290 - Chamber Singers

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

1.  Sight read simple and complex music using the solfege sight-reading system.
2.  Have mastered the rules of correct diction while singing in several languages, including Latin, French, Italian, German, and English.
3.  Identify stylistic differences among works from all musical periods, including Renaissance madrigals, traditional folk music, American spirituals, twentieth-century choral music, and contemporary choral music.
4.  Incorporate correct small ensemble techniques into their singing of a cappella and accompanied music.
5.  Practice proper breath support and correct vocal techniques in choral singing.

MUS 294 - Voice Class II

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

1.  Continue to sing moderately complex class songs as well as a more advanced solo song/aria employing standard techniques for good vocal production.
2.  Demonstrate singing with proper breath support, and will demonstrate frontal and pharyngeal resonance, proper diction, and vowel equalization.
3.  Continue to sing more advanced songs or arias with an understanding of proper vocal pedagogy.

MUS 295 - Special Topics in Music

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

The specific learning outcomes will vary according to the particular course/subject taught.  The specific outcomes developed will all support and be grounded in the general Music Program outcomes.  (i.e. Articulate the intrinsic constructs of music as they relate to music theory, music history and musical styles and practices of major composers from the Renaissance through the post-modern era as it pertains to the special topics course.)

MUS 296 - Internship

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

1.  Integrate their experience with the workings of arts/business/educational organizations into developing a larger perspective of their chosen area of music.
2.  Apply the knowledge gained within a particular field related to their career path.
3.  Learn to budget time in relation to required tasks.
4.  Establish a network of contacts in their chosen area.
5.  Develop a list of references for future employment.

MUS 297 - Applied Music III

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

1.  Demonstrate sophomore level (first semester) vocal or instrumental performance skills and techniques in their respective applied areas that meet or exceed the requirements established at various transfer institutions.

MUS 298 - Applied Music IV

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

1.  Demonstrate sophomore level (second semester) vocal or instrumental performance skills and techniques in their respective applied areas that meet or exceed the requirements established at various transfer institutions.

MUS 299 - Independent Study: Music

Dependent on the specific approved activity.