Course Descriptions

BUS 240 - Labor/Management Relations

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

1. Explain the history and development of unions.
2. Explain how unions are formed.
3. Explain the American Labor Relations Process.
4. Demonstrate how to interpret and apply Public Policy as it relates to the Labor Relations Process.
5. Analyze the necessities and actualities of the bargaining process.
6. Explain how union/management relations can be cooperative instead of adversarial.

BUS 241 - International Marketing

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

1. Demonstrate knowledge of different market environments found globally.
2. Show evidence of the ability to research data and information on potential market opportunities, industries, and countries.
3. Articulate different theoretical approaches to marketing internationally along with current theory and trends.
4. Select and justify appropriate marketing strategy and evaluate the financial, human resource, operational and logistical implications for various countries and country sub-regions.

BUS 242 - Marketing Seminar

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

1. Demonstrate the interrelationship of Business subjects previously studied.
2. Analyze marketing application to non-profit as well as profit organizations.
3. Apply problem-solving and decision-making capabilities to the marketing process.
4. Assess the team concept as it applies to marketing endeavors.
5. Be proficient in marketing, its strategies, outperforming competition, and solving marketing problems.
6. Analyze the consequences of marketing actions before implementing those actions.

BUS 244 - Employment Law

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

1. Explain the basic concepts of employment law.
2. Explain various existing statutory language and its effect on the citizen and institution.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of legal terminology not common to the layperson through classroom discussion and assignments.
4. Analyze how employment law effects the work place environment.
5. Define ever-increasing legislation affecting the world of work.
6. Demonstrate the importance of employment law principles as a segment of the national labor relations environment.

BUS 245 - Management: A Behavioral Approach

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

1. Identify different motivational models and theories.
2. Recognize the importance of communication and its impact on management.
3. Identify different leadership patterns.
4. Be familiar with contemporary changes and models in the area of organizational behavior.
5. Recognize conflict situations in managerial situations and the methods for resolving conflict.

BUS 246 - Principles of Management

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

1. Analyze the basic management function.
2. Define management as a component of the overall organizational process.
3. Discuss historical and current management perspectives and understand the evolution of management as an art and science.
4. Explain organizational structure and design.
5. Assess management skills, such as stress and time management, communication, motivation, delegation, appraising performance, and handling conflict.
6. Critique the theoretical basis of current management thought and practices.

BUS 248 - Human Resource Management

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

1. Explain the role of human resource activities within a business.
2. Explain how jobs are created and evolve.
3. Analyze and employ the proper policies concerning morale, employee relations as they relate to personnel.
4. Analyze and employ beneficial union-management relations.
5. Employ within a personnel program meaningful:

     a.  Recruitment procedures
     b.  Selection processes
     c.  Training and development programs
     d.  Compensation systems
     e.  Benefit programs

   6.  Analyze group dynamics and organizational communication policies as they relate to HR activities.

BUS 251 - Advanced Topics in Human Resource Management

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

1. Demonstrate comprehensive analytical and decision-making skills relative to the HRM process.
2. Explain the nature of the American collective bargaining process.
3. Interpret the content of HRM law and its day-to-day applications.
4. Analyze the major staffing activities of HR planning, recruitment and selection.
5. Explain the importance and value of maintaining an internally equitable and externally competitive wage and salary program.
6. Demonstrate the methodologies and importance of continuous HR development.
7. Analyze the changing nature of HRM through the study of currently evolving HR topics. 

BUS 262 - Small Business Management

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

1. Understand challenge of entrepreneurship and a small business in a global economy and learn the tools to enhance success. 
2. Have a comprehensive and logical understanding of the concepts involved with launching a small business including building a business plan, financing, marketing, legal aspects, pricing and risk management.    

BUS 269 - Business Reports and Computer Communications

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

1. Provide written evidence of the ability to communicate appropriately through electronic means by transferring business documents and information.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate business tone and style through writing samples prepared with process writing options and then presented in a course portfolio at the end of the semester.
3. Develop business documents including charts, graphs, and tables using various computer software and include in written reports.
4. Provide evidence and knowledge of the nine types of commonly used business reports; select a customized topic; and prepare a PowerPoint outline of the report for electronic transmission, as well as complete a formal report appropriate for business.  This is a culminating class activity in both face-to-face and online course.

BUS 275 - Accounting Information Systems

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

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

BUS 296 - Disney World Internship/Co-op

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

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

BUS 297 - Co-operative Work Experience

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

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

BUS 299 - Independent Study

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

CAS 101 - Introduction to the Gaming Industry

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

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

CAS 109 - The Mathematics of Gaming

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

1. Understand the content and use of mathematical models in order to optimize success in games.
2. Understand and use concepts from statistics and probability to analyze outcomes and expected values for games
3. Complete calculations using mathematical formulas and mathematical equations with and without the use of scientific calculators.
4. Generate, analyze and use sample data to make inference about various aspects of games.

CAS 200 - Casino/Racino Games

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

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

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

CAS 201 - Casino Internship I

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

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

CAS 210 - Casino Operations Management

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

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

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

CAS 297 - Casino Internship II

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

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

CHM 090 - Preparatory Chemistry

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

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

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

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

CHM 120 - Fundamental Chemistry

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

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

CHM 121 - Forensic Sciences

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

1. Discuss the history of Forensic Science.
2. Discuss those areas of chemistry, biology, physics, and geology relating to the analysis of physical evidence.
3. Carry out the laboratory analysis of physical evidence using gas chromatography, mass spectroscopy, HPLC, head space GC, Atomic and Infrared Spectroscopy.
4. Recognize, collect, package, and document physical evidence from a crime scene.
5. Calculate a PMI from Algor mortis, livor mortis, and rigor mortis.
6. Calculate a PMI from insect larva.
7. Conduct a crime scene search.
8. Discuss the various type of physical evidence.
9. Analyze body fluids for drugs and poisons.
10. Discuss and analyze arson and explosive evidence.
11. Discuss and analyze fabrics evidence in a criminal trial.
12. Discuss and analyze illegal drugs.
13. Discuss and analyze firearm evidence.
14. Discuss and analyze glass fragment for RI and density.
15. Discuss and analyze glass fracture patterns.
16. Calculate vehicle speeds from skid marks and crush depths.
17. Discuss and analyze hair found at a crime scene.
18. Discuss and analyze fingerprint evidence found at a crime scene.
19. Discuss and analyze toolmark evidence found at a crime scene.
20. Discuss and analyze paint evidence found at a crime scene.
21. Discuss and analyze questioned document evidence found at a crime scene.
22. Discuss and analyze DNA evidence found at a crime scene.
23. Discuss and analyze computer evidence found at a crime scene.

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

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

CHM 123 - Environmental Science

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

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

CHM 124 - Environmental Science II

Corequisite:  CHM 124L Environmental Science II Laboratory

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

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

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

CHM 124 L - Environmental Science II Laboratory

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

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

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

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

CHM 125 - Fire Protection Chemistry

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

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

CHM 126 - Marine Chemistry: An Introduction to Chemical Oceanography

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

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

CHM 127 - Kitchen Chemistry

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

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

CHM 128 - Brewing and Fermentation Science

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

1. Explain the basic steps in the brewing of beer.
2. Recognize the types of yeast used for fermentation.
3. Explain the functions of the alpha acids in hops and the isomerization products when boiled.
4. Describe the kinetics and temperature dependence of amylases.
5. Explain the methods of denaturing casein proteins.
6. Describe how to determine sugar content by various methods.
7. Describe how to determine alcohol content by various methods.
8. Describe how to determine IBU/pH/Acid content by various methods.
9. Describe how to determine carbohydrate content by various methods.
10. Describe how to determine protein content by various methods.

CHM 129 - The Chemistry of Art

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

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

CHM 130 - Unit Operations & Food Processing

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

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

CHM 133 - Survey of Organic Chemistry

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

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

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

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

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

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

CHM 141 - General, Organic, and Biochemistry I

Corequisite:  CHM 141L General, Organic, and Biochemistry I Laboratory

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

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

1. Understand the chemical and physical properties of matter.
2. Understand basic metric and scientific measurements.
3. Perform mathematical manipulations such as unit analysis with proper attention to units and significant figures.
4. Understand the basic model of the atom.
5. Determine names and formulas of simple binary and ternary compounds.
6. Perform basic mathematic manipulations relative to simple chemical calculations.
7. Use the concept of the mole in quantitative chemical calculations.
8. Balance chemical equations.
9. Calculate amounts of chemicals involved in reactions.
10. Understand the factors involved in the physical states of matter.
11. Calculate and utilize solution concentration units such as molarity.
12. Identify oxidation and reduction reactions.
13. Use concepts of pH in acidic and basic solutions.
14. Predict shape and geometry of simple molecules.

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

The expected learning outcomes will be assessed through the use of four exams.

CHM 141 L - General, Organic, and Biochemistry I Laboratory

Corequisites:  CHM 141 General, Organic, and Biochemistry I

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

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

1. Understand the chemical and physical properties of matter.
2. Understand basic metric and scientific measurements.
3. Perform mathematical manipulations such as unit analysis with proper attention to units and significant figures on laboratory data.
4. Perform basic mathematic manipulations relative to simple chemical measurements.
5. Demonstrate the use of statistics in chemical analysis.
6. Demonstrate the effects of heat in exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions.
7. Use the concept of the mole in quantitative chemical calculations.
8. Balance chemical equations.
9. Calculate the amounts of chemicals involved in chemical reactions.
10. Understand the factors pertaining to the physical states of matter.
11. Calculate and utilize solution concentration units such as molarity by means of titrations.
12. Perform an oxidation and reduction reaction quantitatively.
13. Use concepts of pH in acidic and basic solutions utilizing titrations and buffer solutions.
14. Introduce the concept of chemical reactivity and chemical kinetics.
15. Test advertising claims utilizing chemical analysis.

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

The expected learning outcomes will be assessed through the use of laboratory reports and quizzes.

CHM 142 - General, Organic, and Biochemistry II

Corequisite:  CHM 142L General, Organic, and Biochemistry II Laboratory

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

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

1. Understand the basic chemical and physical properties of organic compounds.
2. Complete basic organic chemical equations.
3. Understand the effects of simple organic compounds on living things.
4. Determine the formulas and IUPAC names of simple organic compounds.
5. Predict the physical states and boiling point trends of simple organic compounds.
6. Understand the significance of stereoisomers and their role in biochemistry.
7. Understand the structures and basic chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and enzymes, hormones and vitamins.
8. Understand the basic principles of metabolism.

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

The expected learning outcomes will be assessed through the use of four exams.

CHM 142 L - General, Organic, and Biochemistry II Laboratory

Corequisite:  CHM 142 General, Organic, and Biochemistry II

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

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

1. Understand the basic differences between organic and inorganic compounds.
2. Complete basic organic chemical equations of the main organic chemical functional groups based on laboratory observations.
3. Determine the formulas and IUPAC names of simple organic compounds based on models.
4. Prepare aspirin and chemically compare the student’s aspirin to commercial aspirin.
5. Prepare polymers and compare their strength and chemical properties to commercial polymers.
6. Understand the significance of stereoisomers and their role in biochemistry based on models.
7. Understand the structures and basic organic chemical reactions of carbohydrates, lipids, soaps, and proteins.

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

The expected learning outcomes will be assessed through the use of laboratory reports and quizzes.

CHM 145 - General Chemistry I

Corequisite:  CHM 145L General Chemistry I Laboratory

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

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

1. Understand the use of the Scientific Method and its importance in accessing experimental data.
2. Understand the method of factor labeling and its application of solving a variety of chemistry problems, especially mole relationships.
3. Understand the language of chemistry with regard to nomenclature, equation writing and stoichiometry.
4. Demonstrate the intricate nature of the elements by examining atomic structure, electronic configuration and formation of compounds through techniques such as spectroscopy.
5. Understand chemistry laws with their respective chemical equations to explore the gas laws, thermochemistry, atomic structure and bonding.
6. Develop a chemical aptitude to understand the importance of chemical structure of compounds with respect to bonding, intermolecular relationships and molecular geometry.  This chemical awareness will be utilized to comprehend complex chemistry scenarios such as oxidation reduction systems; global climate change; pharmaceutical research; nanotechnology; energy transformations; and many other areas where chemistry helps individuals to explain the laws of nature.

CHM 145 L - General Chemistry I Laboratory

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

1. Work efficiently in a laboratory setting because they will know how to make reagents; dilute solutions; physically separate phases; and calculate appropriate amounts of reagents to control chemical reactions.
2. Understand measuring masses, volumes and physical parameters such as pressure to determine quantities of a variety of variables either dependent or independent.
3. Use many diversified analytical techniques (titration, precipitation, calorimetry, and others) to determine the identity or quantity of a chemical component.
4. Employ inductive as well as deductive reasoning to report the chemical structure or amount of an unknown using a multitude of chemical reactions such as acid-base chemistry.
5. Understand the nature of atoms, elements and compounds through spectroscopy; periodic table reactivity; chemical bonding; solution interactions; and molecular geometry.

CHM 146 - General Chemistry II

Corequisite:  CHM 146L General Chemistry II Laboratory

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

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

1. Manipulate the colligative properties to determine molality, molarity, mole fraction, % composition, osmotic pressure as well as molar masses of compounds.
2. Understand graphing techniques to ascertain the rate constants of chemical reactions; energy of activation, Ea; equilibrium constants, Kc; and acid-base dissociation constants, (Ka and Kb).
3. Understand advanced thermochemistry functions such as Enthalpy, H; Entropy, S; and Gibbs-Free Energy, G to determine feasibility of chemical reactions.
4. Understand oxidation reduction systems to illustrate the value of redox reactions such as combustion processes and their thermochemistry relationships with respect to energy generation.
5. Understand the value of natural logarithmic (ln functions) and logarithmic (log functions) in the determination of rate constants; understanding half-life for radioactive isotopes; and solution concentrations of specific analytes (i.e., pH measurements to determine hydrogen ion concentrations).
6. Understand electrochemistry as it pertains to electromotive force, Eo; oxidation reduction reactions; galvanic and electrochemical cells; battery construction; and fuel cell technology.

CHM 146 L - General Chemistry II Laboratory

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

1. Determine the molar mass of compounds from freezing point depression, boiling point elevation, vapor pressure lowering and/or osmotic pressure.
2. Utilize graphing techniques and linear regression analysis to calculate rate constants, equilibrium constants, Kc and acid-base dissociation constants.
3. Understand acid-base systems, pH and buffer solutions (calculating pH values for buffers using the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation.
4. Understand the Laws of Thermodynamics to calculate Enthalpy, H; Entropy, S; and Gibbs-Free Energy, G.  These interpretations will be used to determine exothermic/endothermic nature of chemical reactions as well as feasibility.
5. Understand how to use Electrochemistry to investigate oxidation reduction reactions for quantitative analysis and to understand battery construction.  Electromotive force values will be determined and used to illustrate electron flow in both galvanic and electrolytic cells.

CHM 245 - Organic Chemistry I

Corequisite:  CHM 245L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

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

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

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

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

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

CHM 245 L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

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

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

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

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

CHM 246 - Organic Chemistry II

Corequisite:  CHM 246L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

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

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

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

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

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

CHM 246 L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

Corequisite:  CHM 246 Organic Chemistry II

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

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

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

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

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

CHM 247 - Biochemistry

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisties:  CHM 245 Organic Chemistry I

 

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

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

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

CHM 265 - Analytical Chemistry

 

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

 

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

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

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

CHM 265 L - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

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

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

CHM 290 - Forensic Toxicology

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

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

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

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

CHM 291 - Special Topics in Chemistry

Learning Outcomes will be developed depending on the area of study.

CHM 292 - Special Topics in Chemistry

Learning Outcomes will be developed depending on the area of study.

CHM 293 - Special Topics in Chemistry

Learning Outcomes will be developed depending on the area of study.

CHM 294 - Special Topics in Chemistry

Learning Outcomes will be developed depending on the area of study.

CHM 298 - Chemistry Senior Seminar

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

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

CHM 299 - Independent Study

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

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

Methods of Assessing Outcomes:

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

CIV 113 - Engineering Drawing I w/CAD

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

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

CIV 119 - Architectural Drawing w/CAD

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

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

CIV 124 - Mechanics (Statics)

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

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

CIV 136 - Construction Methods & Management

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

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

CIV 137 - Construction Inspection

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

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

CIV 201 - Surveying I

Prior or Concurrent:  MAT 130 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry

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

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

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

CIV 202 - Surveying II

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

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

CIV 217 W - Materials Testing

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

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

CIV 219 - Strength of Materials

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

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

CIV 224 - Reinforced Concrete Design

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

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

CIV 226 - Structural Steel Design

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

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

CIV 231 - Estimating & Construction Planning

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

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

CIV 237 - Hydraulics/Storm Water Management

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

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

CIV 238 - Architectural Design & Building Materials w/CAD

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

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

CIV 240 - Soil Mechanics

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

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

CIV 299 - Independent Study

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

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

CLT 110 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Technology

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

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

CLT 120 - Clinical Laboratory Techniques and Practices

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

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

CLT 200 - Histological Techniques

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

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

CLT 200L - Histological Techniques Lab

Corequisite:  CLT 200 Histological Techniques

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

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

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

CLT 201 - Hematology & Coagulation (WE)

Corequisite:  CLT 201L Hematology & Coagulation Lab

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

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

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

CLT 201L - Hematology & Coagulation Lab

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

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

CLT 202 - Urinalysis & Body Fluids

Corequisite:  CLT 202L Urinalysis & Body Fluids Lab

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

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

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

CLT 202L - Urinalysis & Body Fluids Lab

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

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

CLT 204 - Fundamental Phlebotomy

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

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

CLT 206 - Immunohematology

Corequisite:  CLT 206L Immunohematology Lab

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

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

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

CLT 206L - Immunohematology Lab

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

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

CLT 207 - Clinical Chemistry & Serology

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

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

CLT 207L - Clinical Chemistry & Serology Lab

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

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

CLT 208 - Pathogenic Microbiology

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

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

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

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

CLT 209 L - Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prior or Concurrent:  CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology

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

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

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

CLT 210 - Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory

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

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

CLT 214 - Specialized Phlebotomy

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

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

CLT 215 - Phlebotomy Practicum

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

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

CLT 216 - Immunology

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

1. 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 cell 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 used to assess immune function and status, and propose and evaluate clinical significance of appropriate laboratory testing results.

CLT 240 - Clinical Affiliation I

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

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

CLT 241 - Clinical Affiliation II

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

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

CLT 242 - Clinical Affiliation III

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

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

CLT 250 - Human Histology

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

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

CLT 250L - Histology Lab

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

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

CLT 252 - Advanced Histological Techniques

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

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

CLT 252L - Advanced Histological Techniques Lab

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

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

CLT 258 - Histotechnology Practicum

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

1.  Practice accepted procedures for the histology laboratory.

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

2.  Perform common tissue processing methods.

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

3.  Operate and maintain common histological equipment.

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

4.  Evaluate processed, sectioned, and stained tissue.

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

CLT 260 - Intro to Parasitology

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

1. Understand the impact parasitic organisms have on human health and how epidemiological factors contribute to infection.
2. Describe morphological characteristics of protozoans, and helminths of public health concern.
3. Recognize and identify parasitic helminths and protozoa in microscopic images.
4. Describe proper specimen processing techniques for parasite recovery and detection.

CLT 295 - Seminar in Laboratory Technology

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

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