Course Descriptions

BUS 245 - Management: A Behavioral Approach

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 theorectical 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

BUS 267 - Retailing in a Service Economy

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

1.  Provide written knowledge of the background and concepts necessary to consider a career in retailing.
2.  Demonstrate an increased understanding of the ethical issues surrounding all retail functions of merchandising, operations, finance, and sales promotion by examining case studies in the contemporary media and develop a positon paper.
3.  Describe and analyze theories of merchandising as each pertains to specific types of retail operations in a required number of discussions.
4.  Describe the rationale for market segmentation strategies through the analysis of consumer life-style and life-cycle theories and provide written evidence of understanding the rationale for utilizing both quantitative and qualitative analyses in retail functions.
5.  Provide evidence of understanding theories of retail sales promotion and communication, such as encoding and decoding advertising messages in discussions and written assignments.
6.  Describe examples of revenue, profit, and store volume, as each relates to gross margin and store operations in both course discussions and written assignments.
7.  Assess the importance of various types of store operations relative to the retail economy, and how each impacts the service economy, after field experience and store visits and have this reflected in the final store report.
8.  Demonstrate an understanding of retailing by preparing a formal PowerPoint class presentation and store report, identifying relevant retailing theories.

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.  Set up an automated accounting system for an enterprise.
2.  Record transactions using an automated system.
3.  Prepare adjusting and correcting entries.
4.  Create financial statements.
5.  Discuss the internal control structure necessary for an automated accounting system.
6.  Discuss the organizational change that the implementation of a new accounting system involves.

BUS 296 - Disney World Internship/Co-op

Upon successful completion of this coure 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 managers 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

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 simpe 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 acidicand 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 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.
14.  Discuss the naming and classification of organic compunds.
15.  Discuss the basic reactions of organic compounds.
16.  Discuss the naming and classification of biochemical compounds.
17.  Discuss the basic compounds of food, carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
18.  Discuss the basic chemical reactions of a living system.
19.  Discuss the basic chemical reaction of drugs.
20.  Discuss the basic chemical reactions of poisons.

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 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.  Discuss EPA primary and secondary water quality standards.
2.  Discuss EPA Environmental Regulations including the clean air act, clean water act, RCRA, CERLCA, NPDES, SPDES.
3.  Discuss and determine the dissolved oxygen content, nitrate, nitrite, BOD, COD, phosphate, turbidity, pH, alkalinity, hardness, total coliform bacteria, E. Coli, total and redidual chlorine and their effect on an ecosystem.
4.  Discuss primary production and trophic levels.
5.  Discuss the Coriolis effect, orographic lifting, and the rain forrest.
6.  Discuss sustainable agriculture, the green revolution and organic farming.
7.  Discuss fossil fuels, nuclear power, and alternative energy.
8.  Discuss the Chesapeake Bay and Liebig’s Law of minimums.
9.  Discuss air pollution, inversion layers, and the six criteria pollutants.
10.  Discuss biotic potential, R and K strategists, demographics, and the total fertility rate.
11.  Produce biodiesel from vegetable oil.
12.  Discuss and demonstrate how the angle of the sun at noon varies during the year and how this is used in the design of passive solar heating and cooling of houses and commercial buildings.
13.  Discuss and demonstrate the use of clerestories in passive solar heating and cooling of houses and commercial buildings.
14.  Discuss and demonstrate the use of trombe walls in passive solar heating and cooling of houses and commercial buildings.
15.  Discuss and demonstrate the use of window overhangs in passive solar heating and cooling of houses and commercial buildings.
16.  Discuss the environmental advantages and externalities of wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, solar passive, solar active, solar thermal (SEGS & Solar II), photovoltaic, hydrogen, fuel cell, and battery energy sources.
17.  Discuss the role of greenhouse gases in global climate.
18.  Discuss and demonstrate the use of a NEV as a zero emission vehicle and calculate the carbon footprint of an equivalent gasoline vehicle.

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 L - Environmental Science Laboratory

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.  Produce ASTM 6751 biodiesel from waste vegetable oil collected from local restaurants.
2.  Calculate the BTU content of various biomass fuels.
3.  Calculate the proper angle for the design of clerestories and the proper overhang length for windows in passive solar heating and cooling of houses and commercial buildings at various latitudes.
4.  Calculate the size of trombe walls needed to achieve a 50% reduction in energy usage in passive solar heating and cooling of houses and commercial buildings.
5.  Calculate the square footage and materials for thermal storage walls needed to achieve a 50% reduction in energy usage in passive solar heating and cooling of houses and commercial buildings.
6.  Discuss and design thermal roof units needed to achieve a 50% reduction in energy usage in passive solar heating and cooling of houses and commercial buildings.
7.  Discuss and design thermal chimney units needed to achieve a 50% reduction in energy usage in passive solar heating and cooling of houses and commercial buildings.
8.  Discuss and demonstrate the differences between direct and indirect solar gain used in passive solar heating and cooling of houses and commercial buildings.
9.  Calculate the insulation R factors and window requirements used to design passive solar heating and cooling of houses and commercial buildings.
10.  Construct a fully functional wind turbine.
11.  Measure the variation in wind turbine output based on height above ground, wind speed, distance from any obstruction, and rotor rpm.
12.  Calculate the instantaneous and maximum current, voltage, and power for a wind turbine.
13.  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.
14.  Measure the variation in current, voltage, and power in a photovoltaic array based on load, angle, direction, and cloud coverage.
15.  Calculate the instantaneous and maximum current, voltage, and power for a PV array.
16.  Connect a wind turbine, PV array, lead storage battery, load monitor, and inverter to run various loads in the Science Building.
17.  Calculate the minimum sunlight required to generate power and the average power that can be generated anywhere in the U.S. based on NOAA records.

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 124 L - Environmental Science II Laboratory

CHM 125 - Fire Protection Chemistry

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

1.  Discuss and understand the use of SI unites in Fire Science.
2.  Discuss and understand the basic principles of chemical elements and compounds in Fire Science.
3.  Discuss and understand physical and chemical changes.
4.  Discuss and understand the flow of fluids.
5.  Discuss and understand heat transfer.
6.  Discuss and understand how chemistry and physics relate to fire protection.
7.  Discuss and understand the combustion process.
8.  Discuss and understand the fire characteristics of solid, liquid, and gaseous combustibles.
9.  Discuss and understand combustion products.
10.  Discuss and understand the movement of fire gases.
11.  Discuss and understand the computer modeling of fire.
12.  Discuss and understand fire fighting procedures.
13.  Discuss and understand special fire situations.

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

CHM 133 - Survey of Organic Chemistry

Corequisitea:  CHM 146 Chemistry II and CHM 146 Chemistry Laboratory II.

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 disaccahrides 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 Chemistry Laboratory I.

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 Laboratory I

Corequisite:  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 advertizing 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 steroeisomers 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 Laboratory II

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 students aspirin to commercial aspirin.
5.  Prepare polymers and compare their strength and chemical properties to commercial polymers.
6.  Understand the significance of steroeisomers 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 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.  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 (tritration, 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 146 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.  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 dissocation 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 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 tystem 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.

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 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 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 105 - Introductory AutoCAD

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

1.  Create and/or delete basic geometric entities such as lines, arcs, circles, points, chamfers, fillets.
2.  Edit (trim, extnd, break) basic geometric entities.
3.  Manipulate and/or copy existing geometry by moving, rotating, or mirroring it.
4.  Use screen controls to redraw-pan, or zoom within a view of a model.
5.  Verify various data about existing entities in order to properly analyze existing geometry.
6.  Dimension and label drawings.
7.  Save and/or recall file properly.

CIV 113 - Engineering Drawing I w/CAD

After 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 114 - Civil Drafting w/CAD

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

1.  Represent direction by bearings and azimuths.
2.  Use coordinates for mapping.
3.  Be able to read and understand topographic maps.
4.  Represent relief using contours and digital models.
5.  Represent relief using contours.  Use maps to measure distance and area.
6.  Map linear facilities using plan and profile drawings.
7.  Using CAD to facilitate map preparation.
8.  Have an appreciation of the basic structure of geographic information systems (GIS).

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 architectrual 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)

After 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 Varigon’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

After 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 constrution 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 159 - Architectural Drafting I w/CAD

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

1.  Understand the various uses of line types.
2.  Make drawings accurately to scale.
3.  Draw orthographic projections.
4.  Draw sectional views.
5.  Be aware of considerations in the preliminary planning of a residence.
6.  Understand the basic framing techniques and typical details for residential structures.
7.  Have knowledge of materials and terminology used in residential construction.
8.  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.
9.  Be aware of architectural drafting conventions including common material symbols, appropriate lineweights, and level of detail required on various drawings.
10.  Be proficient in the use of the college’s architectual CAD software for creating the above residential plans.
11.  Create basic three dimensional models of a residential structure using the college’s Architectural CAD software.
12.  Use proper dimension techniques for architectural working drawings.
13.  Construct an architectural working drawing complete with border, scale, details, titles, etc. using manual or CAD drafting techniques.

CIV 170 - Introduction to GIS

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

1.  Be proficient with ArcGIS software.
2.  Understand and use GIS terminology.
3.  Create maps of thematic subjects.
4.  Use raster and vector data as appropriate in spatial analysis.
5.  Use appropriate symbology for thematic maps.
6.  Develop spatial queries for selecting features.
7.  Prepare spatial queries for creating reports.

CIV 201 - Surveying I

After 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; theodilite; 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

After successful completion of the 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 geopgraphic information systems (GIS).

CIV 217 W - Materials Testing

After successful completion of the 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, 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

After 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

After 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 vaious 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

After 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 structual steel connections.
8.  Create fabrication drawings for steel members.
9.  Design continuous steel beams using structural analysis software.

CIV 231 - Estimating & Construction Planning

After 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

After 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

After 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 knowldege 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

After 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 250 - MicroStation and Inroads Applications

Corequisites:  CIV 202 Surveying II

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

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

1.  Use Microstation to create two-dimensional drawings.
2.  Dimension drawings using Microstation commands.
3.  Have an understanding of Microstation groups, cells, and references.
4.  Have an understanding of symbology, features, and styles as used by InRoads.
5.  Create a digital terrain model from survey data using InRoads.
6.  Create a horizontal alignment and generate a profile along the alignment using InRoads.
7.  Create vertical alignments using InRoads.
8.  Create typical sections or templates for the proposed highway and then define the road by applying the typical sections along the centerline.
9.  Create a three-dimensional model of a proposed highway using the defined horizontal alignment, vertical alignment and typical sections.
10.  Extract roadway cross sections and perform earthwork computations on a proposed road using the InRoads software.
11.  Annotate profiles, cross sections, and alignments using InRoads.
12.  Plot Microstation and InRoads drawings.

CIV 299 - Independent Study

CLT 110 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Technology

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

1.  Demonstrate appropriate profession behavior.
2.  Identify the health care providers in hospitals and clinics and describe their academic preparation and roles on the healthcare 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 qualifications 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 healthcare setting.
23.  Explain basic concepts of communication and demonstrate professional communication.

CLT 120 - Clinical Laboratory Techniques and Practices

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

1.  Identify and use 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 regard to: (a.) type of specimen analyzed (b.) type of testing performed.

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.  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.

CLT 201 W - Hematology and Coagulation

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 accesses it, and be able to interpret the laboratory tests used in that assessment.

CLT 202 - Urinalysis/Body Fluids

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

1.  Explain the collection 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.

CLT 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 in 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.

CLT 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 component 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.

CLT 207 - Clinical Chemistry

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 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.

CLT 208 - Pathogenic Microbiology

Corequisite:  CLT 209 Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory or CLT 210 Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory.

Credits: 3
Cross-listed
MLT 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

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 evalation 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 successsful 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 fo the clinical laboratory department.
20.  Desribe 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.

CLT 215 - Phlebotomy Practicum

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.

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 220 L - Serological Techniques

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.

CLT 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  the student in the clinical environment.
12.  Demonstrate competence in performing tests, assays, and procedures as specified in the department policy manual.

CLT 241 - Clinical Affiliation II

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.

CLT 242 - Clinical Affiliation III

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

1.  Process blood samples and other specimens for analysis.
2.  Identify and evaluate patient specimens using established criteria 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.

CLT 250 - Human Histology

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

1.  Know the parts, proper use and maintenance of a standard light microscope.
2.  Recognize appearance and organization of human cells and tissue:

• Gross Morphologies:
  -  Identify the organs of human body systems
  -  Identify cell types from major organs of the body
• Cell and Tissue Morphology:
  -  Identify types of epithelium cells and relate them to function
  -  Identify types of muscle cells and tissues and relate them to function
  -  Identify types of connective tissues and relate them to function
  -  Identify cells and tissues of the central nervous system and relate them to function
  -  Identify cells and tissues of the peripheral nervous system and relate them to function

3.  Describe the relationship between tissue composition and function.
4.  Differentiate between various stains with regard to their use and appraisal.

• Recognize the following stains and the tissue components they stain:
  -  hematoxylin, Periodic Acid Schiff, and trichrome

5.  Evaluate unknown tissue samples to determine the identity of the stain and the tissue, and to assess whether the tissue is normal or abnormal.
6.  Describe typical Quality Assurance and Quality control procedures routinely used.
7.  Evaluate the quality of prepared and stained tissues.

CLT 252 - Advanced Histological Techniques

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

1.  Perform all initial tissue preparation and processing.

• Demonstrate the ability to read and follow directions.
• Demonstrate accuracy and competency in receiving, recording and identifying tissue specimens brought into the lab.
• Demonstrate knowledge of operational principles and components of equipment common to the histology lab.
• Utilize the principles of fixation, decalcification, dehydration, clearing, and infiltration for the successful processing of tissue specimens.
• Explain proper decalcification methods for different applications.
• Demonstrate proper use and care of histological equipment, including microtomes, processors, and staining equipment.

2.  Prepare, process, stain, and section tissue samples.

• Demonstrate proper orientation while embedding paraffin processed tissue specimens for routine paraffin sectioning.
• Section paraffin embedded tissues and fresh frozen tissue specimens with precision and accuracy.
• Accurately prepare solutions and stains using good laboratory practice applying concepts of chemistry and mathematics.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and chemistry of staining techniques by successfully preparing stained tissue sections for light microscopic evaluation using routine and special staining procedures.
• Clearly explain the difference between progressive and regressive staining.
• Differentiate nuclear and cytoplasmic components of tissues during routine hematoxylin and eosin staining.
• Successfully monitor and evaluate quality control data.

3.  Describe the theory and practice behind various specialized histological practices.

• Explain the difference between histology and cytology.
• Explain what cytotechnology is and demonstrate knowledge of how to prepare slides for cytological examination.
• Perform immunohistochemistry laboratory protocols.
• Define and explain primary and secondary antibodies, immunohistochemistry detection systems and chromagens.
• Compare immunohistochemical techniques such as direct and indirect staining.
• Explain concepts and describe techniques for in situ hybridization.

4.  Practice proper laboratory safety procedures.

• Demonstrate knowledge of chemical and biohazard safety practices.
• List the procedures, benefits and advantages of chemical recycling.

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 processinig 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, autostainers, and coverslippers.
• Prepare and stain slides for cytological examination.

4.  Evaluate processed, sectioned, and stained tissue.

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

CLT 295 - Senior Seminar

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 clinical laboratory science.
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.

CLT 298 - Special Topics

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

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

CLT 299 - Independent Study

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

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

COL 105 - Academic Planning Seminar

COM 100 - Introduction to Mass Media

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

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

COM 107 - Color Theory

COM 112 - Beginning Photography

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

1.  Control camera, composition, and photographic approach (sharp focus, shallow D.O.F., blur motion, frozen image, etc.)
2.  Make choices regarding film, paper, lens, filters and light to achieve a good quality photograph as a final product.

COM 115 - Writing for the Media

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

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

COM 116 - Writing for Broadcasting

COM 124 - Introduction to Computer Graphics

COM 125 - Introduction to Audio Theory and Production

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

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

COM 130 - Introduction to Video Theory and Production

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

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

COM 145 - Contemporary Film Analysis

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

1.  Produce a cohesive written discourse analyzing specific aspects of a motion picture production relative to a specific topic of study.
2.  Understand the fundamental differences between analyzing specific aspects of a motion picture and simply reviewing or summarizing its major plot points.
3.  Recognize and identify different styles of filmmaking and how these styles have changed over the 20th and 21st centuries.
4.  Draw parallels between narrative storytelling styles and techniques in film as well as in other communication mediums (i.e. - literature).
5.  Demonstrate a working ability to identify contemporary social issues and themes presented by each of the filmmakers and assess its impact on the narrative of the selected film.

COM 150 - Public Relations

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

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

COM 154 - Media and Society

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

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

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

COM 202 - Commercial Photography

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

1.  Possess a working knowledge of both digital and film photography, and each of their unique applications in both the technical and economic aspects of commercial photography.
2.  Have acquired competence in standard and advanced lighting techniques for still life, including three-point lighting and flash photography.
3.  Understand how to correctly stage still life subjects in a commercial setting, as well as the ability to follow standard safety protocols when working in a darkroom or laboratory environment.
4.  Compile a portfolio of their individual work completed over the course of the semester.
5.  Have acquired experience in sharing their work with their peers and instructor(s) in a group-oriented environment (i.e. - participate in peer and instructor evaluated critiques of their assignments).

COM 205 - Introduction to Filmmaking

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

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

COM 210 - Advanced Video Production

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

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

COM 211 - Digital Filmmaking

COM 212 - Intermediate Photography

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

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

COM 215 - Intermediate Filmmaking

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

1.  Understand the operation of several different high-definition video recording cameras, including standard camera peripherals.
2.  Edit their work into a cohesive, narrative whole using a PC or Macintosh-based digital non-linear video editing system.
3.  Recognize and identify different crew positions on a film set, their individual functions, as well as the assigned tasks of each.
4.  Possess a working knowledge of advanced techniques in cinematic staging and lighting, including the use of portable lighting kits, studio lighting, and practical lighting.
5.  Compile a series of individual or group projects in a time-based medium, either in standard-definition or high-definition digital video, into a demonstration reel for employment or further studies.

COM 216 - Advanced Filmmaking

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

1.  Possess a working knowledge of the individual workflow of data, and its effect on a time-based filmmaking or video project.
2.  Understand advanced editing techniques using a digital non-linear editing system, including special effects, tilting, and color correction.
3.  Understand the standard operation and maintenance of a commercial studio lighting rig.
4.  Compile a series of short individual projects, or a single individual project of considerable length in a digital time-based medium, either in standard-definition or high-definition digital video.
5.  Produce their body of work into a demonstration reel for employment or further studies.

COM 226 - Advanced Computer Imagery

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

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

COM 228 - Animation I

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

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