Course Descriptions

LAW 200 - Real Property Law

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

1.  Define the legal terminology regarding the ownership, acquisition and conveyance of Real Estate.
2.  Articulate an understanding regarding the distinction between Personal and Real Property.
3.  Understand the Law of Fixtures by identifying various legal texts used in fixture law.
4.  Understand the process of transferring title to Real Estate; including the use of deeds, mortgages, promissory notes, real estate contracts, and closing statements and prepare such statements.
5.  Close the Real Estate transaction.
6.  Articulate the difference between a buyer representation and a seller representation.
7.  Understand the role of the County Clerk Records in the Real Estate Transaction by recording various documents.

LAW 207 W - Legal Writing and Research

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

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of legal research by preparing an assignment using the Westlaw database and preparing a legal brief.
2.  Demonstrate an ability to identify and argue legal issues by responding to a classroom legal fact pattern in written and oral format.
3.  Illustrate an understanding in drafting legal documents by preparing legal briefs, courtroom briefs and legal position papers.

LAW 215 - Estates, Probates and Trusts

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

1.  Articulate the mechanics of the disposition of testate property by analyzing a will and having a client meeting which discusses the disposition.
2.  Illustrate the substantive rules of will preparation by preparing a will.
3.  Illustrate an understanding of intestate distribution by distributing the proceeds and preparing a written document which outlines the correct distribution.
4.  Demonstrate an understanding of the probate process by filing a probate petition.
5.  Demonstrate an understanding of the creation and administration of a trust by creating a trust.
6.  Illustrate an understanding of the tax laws, both Federal and New York, which affect the estate by preparing an estate for file.

LAW 220 - Contracts

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

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of contract information.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of contractual rights.
3.  Demonstrate an understanding of contract Breach and legal remedies available.

LAW 222 - Medical Law

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

1. Demonstrate an understanding of Medical Law statutory periods.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of Discovery statues.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the issues surrounding the insanity defense.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the commencement and discovery procedure regarding a Medical Law litigation suite. 

LAW 225 - Family Law

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

1.  Articulate an understanding of the rules governing the doctrine of equitable distribution by explaining the rules to a client in need of legal advise.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of current case law in the Family Law substantive area of the law by reading and preparing legal briefs of particular case law.
3.  Demonstrate an understanding of the Divorce process by filing a petition in divorce and creating a separation agreement.

LAW 226 - Taxation Law for Paralegals

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

1. Demonstrate an understanding of IRS related terminology surrounding taxation and tax filing requirements.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of commencements of and the resolution of the tax law litigation.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of IRS Tax Code.

LAW 227 - Constitutional Law

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

1.  Illustrate an understanding of the role and jurisdictional position of the U.S. Supreme Court by preparing a jurisdictional chart.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of appellate and original jurisdiction by commencing a law suit in the jurisdictionally correct court.
3.  Demonstrate an understanding of the procedural history of a case by briefing the original and all appellate court decisions in the correct order.
4.  Articulate current laws based upon the established precedent.
5.  Use rules established by case law to demonstrate an understanding of the U.S. Constitution.

LAW 240 - Corporate Law

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

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of the differences of the legal liabilities of the Corporation, Partnership, and Sole Proprietorship by preparing a chart which compares and contrasts those differences.
2.  Illustrate the Corporate formation process by preparing a Corporation application for filing in New York State.
3.  Use and demonstrate an understanding of the rules established by the Business Corporation laws of New York while meeting with a client.
4.  Demonstrate an understanding of the jurisdictional rules relevant to a Corporate entity by correctly filing a Corporate legal cause of action.

LAW 250 - Municipal Law

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

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the existence of local municipal law ordinances, rules and regulations.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure of New York State government.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal responsibility attaching to the various sections of New York State Government.

LAW 251 - Federal Civil Procedure

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

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the rules of Civil Federal Procedure.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the function and structure of various pleadings used in the Federal Court system.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the preparation of 3 Federal Court documents.

LAW 252 - Applied Real Estate

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

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the commencement of the Real Estate transaction.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the paralegal role in the of the compilation of the Real Estate Closing legal file.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the paralegal role in the closing process of both a residential and a Commercial Real Estate closing.

LAW 253 - Computers in the Law office

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

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the current software as used to assist the law office in the litigation process.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the current software regarding the administration of the Law Office.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the computer in the research and resolution of legal files.

LAW 260 - Labor-Management Relations (Labor Law)

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

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the public and private sector labor management goals and responsibilities.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the negotiation process regarding contract formation between labor and management.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the various labor management related legislation which affects the relationship.

LAW 270 - Vehicle and Traffic Law

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

1. Demonstrate an understanding of various New York vehicle and traffic statues.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the Courts role in handling various violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Paralegal in the creation of and the handling of the Vehicle and Traffic file.

LAW 280 - Litigation and Trial Preparation

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

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of case file selection by preparing and getting a passing grade in a classroom simulation project which requires a selection of case files based upon law firm requirements.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of legal confidentiality by reading and preparing position papers on confidentiality case studies.
3.  Demonstrate an understanding of the pleadings known as complaint and answer by preparing a complaint and answer in acceptable legal format.
4.  Demonstrate an understanding of the stages of a litigation proceeding by drafting, in proper format, various documents used to commence and proceed in a trial setting.

LAW 290 - Landlord-Tenant relations

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

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of the selected research project and how the project enhances the Student’s understanding the area of law researched.

LAW 295 - Paralegal Practicum

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

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of the selected internship/practicum location by engaging in the workplace for a time frame of 100-125 hours during which time all rules, company policies, and company quality levels will be met or exceeded.  These levels will be ascertained by the instructor prior to the beginning of the internship/practicum and will continue throughout the internship/practicum.
2.  Illustrate an understanding of time sensitive work product by being assigned a time sensitive project and responding within the time frame with legally acceptable work produce.

LAW 299 - Independent Study: Paralegal

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

LIT 200 - Introduction to Literature

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express muliple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 201 - Crime and Punishment

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints.
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 210 - Studies in United States Literature I

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive respondes.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 211 - Studies in United States Literature II

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 212 - Literature of the American South

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

1.  Discuss with peers their ideas about the meanings of a literary work.
2.  Apply techniques of close reading to help unravel difficult passages.
3.  Research and discuss the historical and cultural contexts of an author’s life and work.
4.  Write clearly and persuasively about their interpretation of a literary work.
5.  Appropriately apply the conventions of literary criticism, such as literary terms and critical approaches.
6.  Show in class discussions as well as written work that they can persuasively relate one literary work to another, and/or to the culture from which it emerged.
7.  Locate and cite reference and/or critical sources.

LIT 214 - Studies in British Literature I

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their intrepertive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 215 - Studies in British Literature II

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 220 - The Short Story

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 225 - United States Latino Literature

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they desagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 230 - American Drama

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 233 - World Drama

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 235 - Shakespeare

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (evenif they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 240 - The Poetic Experience: Sight and Sound

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 250 - Women and Literature: Other Perspectives

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 253 - Psychological Investigation in Literature

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express muliple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 260 - Detective Fiction

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 263 - Children’s Literature

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 264 - World Folktales: The Art of Storytelling

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 267 - An Introduction to Science Fiction

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 270 - Twentieth-Century Working-Class Literature of North America

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 272 - Literature of the North American Wild

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 274 - Introduction to African American Literature

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpertation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 275 - London and Literature (WE)

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

1. Discuss with peers their ideas about the meanings of a literary work.
2. Apply techniques of close reading to help unravel difficult passages.
3. Research and discuss the historical and cultural contexts of an author’s life and work.
4. Write clearly and persuasively about their interpretation of a literary work.
5. Appropriately apply the conventions of literary criticism, such as literary terms and critical approaches.
6. Show in class discussions as well as written work that they can persuasively relate one literary work to another, and/or to the culture from which it emerged.
7. Locate and cite reference and/or critical sources.

LIT 276 - Native American Literature

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 277 - Introduction to Irish Literature

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 280 - The Short Novel

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approachees toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 285 - Autobiography

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Students will be able to express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 290 - Banned Books

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 291 - Folklore and Fantasy

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

1.  Demonstrate improvement of their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Demonstrate improvement of their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Be exposed to and be able to utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 292 - Darwin, London, and Literature

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

1.  Discuss with peers their ideas about the meanings of a literary work.
2.  Apply techniques of close reading to help unravel difficult passages.
3.  Research and discuss the historical and cultural contexts of an author’s life and work.
4.  Write clearly and persuasively about their interpretation of a literary work.
5.  Appropriately apply the conventions of literary criticism, such as literary terms and critical approaches.
6.  Show in class discussions as well as written work that they can persuasively relate one literary work to another, and/or to the culture from which it emerged.
7.  Locate and cite reference and/or critical sources.

LIT 294 - Nature Literature

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 295 - Literature and Film

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 297 - World Literature I

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary search, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 298 - World Literature II

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

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LRS 105 - Learning Skills

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

1. Demonstrate an ability to navigate and use SUNYBROOME resources list.
2. Identify various theories of learning and demonstrate their application of it.
3. Be familiar with collegiate culture and comply with appropriate classroom protocol.
4. Acknowledge the importance of community building skills.
5. Identify and practice/apply/evaluate a variety of study strategies to enhance learning and success.
6. Create an academic plan that will include transfer and or career goals.
7. Demonstrate self-empowerment and overall self-efficacy.
8. Be aware of the Financial Aid/Academic Standards of Progress and the status of their continued eligibility.
9. Critically analyze, synthesize and evaluate the course content as it applies to their own individual life experiences. 

LRS 106 - College Success

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

1.  Demonstrate an ability to navigate and use SUNYBROOME resources list.
2.  Identify various theories of learning and demonstrate their application of it.
3.  Be familiar with collegiate culture and comply with appropriate classroom protocol.
4.  Acknowledge the importance of community building skills.
5.  Identify and practice/apply/evaluate a variety of study strategies to enhance learning and success.
6.  Create an academic plan that will include transfer and or career goals.
7.  Demonstrate self-empowerment and overall self-efficacy.
8.  Be aware of the Financial Aid/Academic Standards of Progress and the status of their continued eligibility.
9.  Critically analyze, synthesize and evaluate the course content as it applies to their own individual life experiences. 

LRS 107 - Textbook Mastry and Notetaking

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

1.  Choose from several note-taking systems and apply them to their current courses.
2.  Implement textbook study systems and improve their ability to read effectively and discern important information.

LRS 108 - Study Management & Memory and Exams

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

1.  Construct a schedule to include times for outside activities, work, class and study.
2.  Use knowledge of their individual learning styles to develop strategies for succeeding in class.

LTR 092 - Academic Literacy

1.  To provide students with reading and writing comprehension strategies using a wide variety of content rich material.
2.  To broaden students’ understanding of the mutual/ beneficial relationships between reading comprehension and appropriate written response.
3.  To engage students in the evaluation of multiple literacies, thereby enhancing critical thinking capabilities.
4.  To heighten students’ metacognitive awareness, promote self-regulation and enhance comprehension strategies.

LTR 095-099 - Special Topics in Literacy

Specific learning outcomes will be provided for each Special Topics in Literacy course at the time it is offered.

LTR 110 S - Critical Literacy

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

1.  Evaluate critical literacy and inferential thinking strategies in order to challenge the neutrality of multiple literacies.
2.  Formulate written responses to readings using appropriate rhetorical modes.
3.  Strategically incorporate multiple literacies into research to bridge comprehension gaps.
4.  Practice and develop strategies for producing informed oral arguments.
5.  Continue to develop and refine self-regulation and comprehension strategies according to purpose and course content.

MAT 091 - Mathematical Literacy I

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

1.  Use quantitative situations in real life.
2.  Make sense of large numbers, scientific notation.
3.  Estimate and calculate percentages.
4.  Know order of Operations.
5.  Perform multi-step calculations.
6.  Convert between percents, ratios, and decimals in context.
7.  Know probability (percent and proportion).
8.  Use ratio and proportion to make sense of large numbers.
9.  Know relative and absolute change.
10.  Picture data with graphs.
11.  Know measures of central tendency.
12.  Know ratios and proportions.
13.  Index numbers as a way to comparing the relative size of a variable over time.
14.  Convert units.
15.  Know meaning and use of variables.
16.  Know Geometry and use formulas to make financial decisions.
17.  Solve proportions.
18.  Solve linear equations.

MAT 093 - Integrated Arithmetic and Basic Algebra

2 Credit Version:  Arithmetic of real numbers.  Percent, ratio and proportion.  Basic geometric concepts.  Language of algebra and solving equations.  Perimeter, volume, and area applications.

This course is designed to provide the skills necessary for students to successfully complete MAT 096, MAT 113, MAT 115, MAT 117, MAT 119.

Credits: 4 or 2
Hours
4 or 2 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
Perform skills in four categories: Arithmetic, Algebra/Basic Geometry, Graphing and Problem Solving/Estimation.

Note: Throughout the course the students are expected to solve applied problems related to the topics of the course.

2 Credit Version:

1.  Understand signed numbers and absolute value, and be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide integers.
2.  Evaluate numerical expression using exponents.
3.  Perform operations using decimals.
4.  Understand square roots and evaluate expressions using order of operations correctly.
5.  Obtain factors and the prime factorization of integers.
6.  Recognize, use and understand the commutative, associative, and distributive laws of addition and multiplication.
7.  Write fractions in equivalent forms, and add, subtract, multiply and divide arithmetic fractions.
8.  Convert among decimals, fractions and percents, and order numbers in various forms.
9.  Solve fraction and decimal application problems.
10.  Solve ratio, general percent, and percent increase/decrease applications.
11.  Solve sales tax, discount and simple interest applications.
12.  Solve basic linear equations.
13.  Define square root and evaluate numerical expressions with square roots.
14.  Perform arithmetic operations with square roots.
15.  Interpret graphs and charts with appropriate scales.
16.  Calculate the mean, median and mode of a data set.
17.  Relate the sides and angles of similar and congruent figures and solve applications involving similar figures.
18.  Understand and use the Pythagorean Theorem.
19.  Find the perimeter and area of triangles, quadrilaterals, circles and compound shapes.
20.  Find the circumference and area of a circle.
21.  Perform unit conversions.
22.  Classify angles.
23.  Find the volume of cylinders, spheres and rectangular prisms.

4 Credit Version:

1.  Understand signed numbers and absolute value, and be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide integers.
2.  Evaluate numberical expression using exponents.
3.  Perform operations using decimals.
4.  Understand square roots and evaluate expressions using order of operations correctly.
5.  Obtain factors and the prime factorization of integers.
6.  Recognize, use and understand the commutative, associative, and distributive laws of addition and multiplication.
7.  Write fractions in equivalent forms, and add, subtract, multiply and divide arithmetic fractions.
8.  Convert among decimals, fractions and percents, and order numbers in various forms.
9.  Solve fraction and decimal applicaiton problems.
10.  Solve ratio, general percent, and percent increase/decrease applications.
11.  Solve sales tax, discount and simple interest applications.
12.  Solve linear equations.
13.  Solve equations with rational numbers, rational equations with monomial denominators that reduce to linear equations, and recognize no solution and identity equations.
14.  Formulate and solve problems involving linear equations and linear functions.
15.  Formulate and solve mixture problems.
16.  Solve linear literal equations.
17.  Solve and graph solutions of linear inequalities.
18.  Graph points on the rectangular coordinate system and graph linear equations in two variables.
19.  Graph lines using the intercepts.
20.  Find the slope of a line using a graph of a line and find the slope of a line given two points.
21.  Find equations of lines given a slope and a y-intercept and graph the equations using the slope and y-intercept.
22.  Find equations of lines given a point and a slope and find equations of lines given two points.
23.  Identify parallel and perpendicular lines from their equations.
24.  Find equations of parallel and perpendicular lines.
25.  Graph linear inequalities in two variables.
26.  Define and evaluate functions using function notation.
27.  Define square root and evaluate numerical expressions with square roots.
28.  Perform arithmetic operations with square roots.
29.  Evaluate variable (including rational variable) expressions given values for the variables.
30.  Define and simplify expressions containing negative exponents.
31.  Convert between scientific notation and standard notation and use it to solve problems using scientific notation.
32.  Interpret graphs and charts with appropriate scales.
33.  Calculate the mean, median and mode of a data set.
34.  Relate the sides and angles of similar and congruent figures and solve applications involving similar figures.
35.  Understand and use the Pythgorean and Theorem.
36.  Find the perimeter and area of triangles, quadrilaterals, circles and compound shapes.
37.  Find the circumference and area of a circle.
38.  Perform unit conversions.
39.  Classify angles.
40.  Find the volume of cylinders, spheres and rectangular prisms.

MAT 095 - Metric Conversion and Dosages

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

1.  Add/Subtract/Multiply/Divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
2.  Round decimals to required place value.
3.  Simplify complex fractions.
4.  Apply factor/label method to dosage problems.
5.  Convert in metric system.
6.  Convert in apothecary system using Roman numeral to 50.
7.  Convert in household system.
8.  Convert among all three systems.
9.  Apply all symbols and abbreviations used in all three systems.
10.  Apply the “required” equivalents.
11.  Interpret dosage problems, read labels and accurately perform all clinical calculations.
12.  Calculate oral medications.
13.  Calculate Parenteral medications.
14.  Do all the calculations by hand as well as using a calculator.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 096 - Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
Perform skills in four categories: Algebra, Geometry/Trigonometry, Graphing and Problem Solving/Estimation.

Note:  Throughout the course the students are expected to solve applied problems related to the topics of the course.

1.  Solve 2 by 2 linear systems by graphing, substitution, and elimination.
2.  Solve 3 by 3 linear systems by elimination.
3.  Solve applications problems involving 2 by 2 and 3 by 3 systems of linear equations.
4.  Define and identify polynomials.
5.  Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
6.  Factor a monomial from a polynomial and factor expressions that are quadratic in form with a leading coefficient of 1.
7.  Factor expressions that are quadratic in form with a leading coefficient not equal to 1.
8.  Factor expressions that are the sum and difference of cubes.
9.  Factor expressions that can be factored by grouping.
10.  Divide polynomials by monomials.
11.  Divide polynomials by binomials using long division.
12.  Solve polynomial equations by factoring.
13.  Solve applications involving polynomial equations.
14.  Simplify algebraic monomials inside a square root.
15.  Simplify nth roots.
16.  Simpligy nth roots of variable expressions.
17.  Solve quadratic equations by the square root property, completing the square, and the quadratic formula.
18.  Solve application problems with quadratic equations.
19.  Multiply, divide, add, and subtract algebraic fractions.
20.  Simplify complex fractions.
21.  Solve rational equations that reduce to linear or quadratic form.
22.  Solve and evaluate literal equations.
23.  Solve application problems with rational equations.
24.  Define a function, evaluate functions at a given value, and determine the domain and range of a function.
25.  Apply the vertical line test, compare the graphs of functions and non-functions and determine the domain of a rational function.
26.  Graph a parabola by finding the vertex, intercepts, and axis of symmetry.
27.  Graph a circle given its equation in standard or general form and state the center and radius of the circle.
28.  Use completing the square to graph circles and parabolas.
29.  Find values of the six trigonometric functions using right triangles, and evaluate the six trigonometric functions of general angles measured in degrees.
30.  Know the exact trigonometric ratios in a 30º-60º-90º triangle and 45º-45º-90º triangle.
31.  Evaluate inverse trigonometric values to degree measure.
32.  Find reference angles for angles measured in degrees.
33.  Convert between radians and degrees.
34.  Evaluate the six trigonometric functions of general angles measured in radians.
35.  Evaluate inverse trigonometric values to radians.
36.  Solve applications using right triangle trigonometry.





 

MAT 097 - Intravenous Medications and Pediatric Dosage

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

1.  Calculate IV medications and solutions.
2.  Perform calculations involving drop factors.
3.  Perform calculations involving flow rate and infusion time.
4.  Accurately calculate a pediatric dosage according to body weight (in kg.)
5.  Accurately calculate pediatric dosage in divided dosages.
6.  Interpret and calculate the minimum fluid requirements for pediatric clients.
7.  Do all the arithmetic calculations by hand as well as using a calculator. 

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 109 - The Mathematics of Gaming

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

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.
6.  Define basic terms related to probability and statistics.
7.  Calculate theoretical probabilities and odds.
8.  Set up and solve simple proportions.
9.  Generate and employ a set of random numbers for simulating probabilities.
10.  Discern between events that are independent and dependent.
11.  Develop models for various casino games using expected value.
12.  Discern between a fair and an unfair game.
13.  Create a tree diagram to represent a multistage experiment.
14.  Collect, organize and display data using tables and charts.
15.  Create a probability distribution for an experiment.
16.  Calculate the mean and variance for a distribution of sample means.
17.  Apply concepts of the distribution of sample means using z-scores and the normal distribution.
18.  Utilize the optimization strategies in games of chance.
19.  Describe and explain strategy for money management and wagering in games of chance.
20.  Calculate permutations and cominations for probability applications.
21.  Describe and play games involving strategy (NIM, TIC_TAC_TOE, ROCK-PAPER-SCISSORS) and bluffing (LIARS DICE, BLUFF).
22.  Investigate the mathematics of streaks using discrete and continuous methods.
23.  Describe the differences between theoretical and empirical probabilities.
24.  Calculate the odd and payoffs in a horse race based upon the betting pool.
25.  Describe non-mathematical factors that may influence the results of chance events.
26.  Perform simple regression and factor analysis.

MAT 113 - Mathematical Explorations I

At the end of this course the student should be able to:

1.  Use e-mail.
2.  Use Excel.
3.  Use the Internet.
4.  Use PowerPoint.
5.  See where math can be used to solve problems in everyday life and in his/her discipline.
6.  Find the mean, mode, median and range of a data set.
7.  Construct boxplots, histograms and scatterplots.
8.  Find the standard deviation of a set of numbers.
9.  Identify distributions that are normal and those that are not.
10.  Explain the difference between a parameter and a statistic.
11.  Explain the difference between the majority and the plurality voting methods.
12.  Identify Hamiltonian and Euler Circuits.
13.  Solve the Traveling Salesman-like Problems.
14.  Schedule a project.
15.  Calculate compound interest.
16.  Investigate annuities.
17.  Calculate loans payments and credit card interest.
18.  Investigate mortgage amortization tables.
19.  Investigate risk, return, and liquidity of investments.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 115 - Mathematics for General Education

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

1. Investigate and solve problems using financial mathematics.
2. Create and use graphs of functions to model real-world applications.
3. Organize and draw conclusions from data sets.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement. 
In the context of the course learning outcomes listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 117 - Elementary Finite Math w/Algebra

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

1.  Solve and graph systems of linear inequalities.
2.  Add, subtract and multiply matrices.
3.  Determine if a matrix has an inverse, and find it if it does.
4.  Solve systems of linear equations using matrix methods.
5.  Solve linear programming by graphing.
6.  Explore sets and counting.
7.  Construct sample spaces, events, and calculate probabilities.
8.  Expand a binomial using the Binomial Formula and Pascal’s Triangle.
9.  Calculate frequencies and probability distributions.
10.  Calculate the mean and standard deviation of a dataset, and calculate probabilities using a normal distribution.
11.  Calculate interest, annuities, and amortization of loans.
12.  Construct truth tables, understand logical implication and equivalence.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 118 - The Mathematics of Sustainability

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

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1.  Use an electronic spreadsheet.
2.  Collect and critically evaluate mathematical information located on the internet and in the media.
3.  Read and discuss a Community Sustainability Report Card.
4.  Use sustainability indicators to create a community sustainability report card for a local community.
5.  Create a frequency distribution table from a set of data.
6.  Find the Mean, Median, and Mode for a data set.
7.  Find the Weighted Mean and the Median from a frequency table.
8.  Find Range, Interquartile Range and the Standard Deviation for a data set.
9.  Create and interpret Bar Charts, Line Charts, and Pie Charts.
10.  Read and interpret a variety of mathematical diagrams including contour maps, 3D graphs and flow charts.
11.  Construct and interpret boxplots, stack plots, and scatter plots.
12.  Collect a set of data using various sampling methods.
13.  Recognize correlation and the implications regarding causation.
14.  Find the equation for the line of best fit for data in a scatter plot.
15.  Fit non-linear trend lines to data and make responsible predictions using the trend line equations.
16.  Critically evaluate trends in data.
17.  Identify a normal distribution.
18.  Utilize the 68-95-99.7% rule for a normal distribution.
19.  Calculate simple probabilities.
20.  Discuss probabilities involved with unlikely and catastrophic events.
21.  Describe relationships between large numbers.
22.  Identify the domain and the range of a function.
23.  Use Excel to create polynomial, rational, exponential, logistic, logarithmic and periodic functions.
24.  Calculate Maximum Sustainable yield.
25.  Identify Euler and Hamilton circuits in a graph.
26.  Utilize various algorithms applied to the travelling salesman problem.
27.  Find the critical path in a scheduling graph.
28.  Use various functions to model real world phenomena such as population and investment growth.
29.  Use periodic functions to model climate and predator/prey relations.
30.  Discuss cost versus return for various investments.
31.  Complete hands on activities using real world data.
32.  Use algorithms to find solutions for various optimization problems.
33.  Experiment with simple simulation applets.

MAT 119 - Mathematics for Elementary Education I

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

1.  Add, subtract, multiply, divide rational numbers, and explain why the basic arithmetic operations of fractions work.
2.  Evaluate arithmetic expressions according to the algebraic hierarchy.
3.  Adding, subtracting and multiplying polynomials.
4.  Solve equations of a single variable.
5.  Solve literal equations of a single variable.
6.  Define and graph a linear function of a single variable.
7.  Identify, interpret, and discuss line charts, bar charts, line graphs, and pie charts.
8.  Construct line charts, line graphs, and bar charts.
9.  Relate a shape to its place in the geometric hierarchy.
10.  Identify various quadrilaterals and triangles.
11.  Use formulas to calculate the perimeter and area of various polygons.
12.  Use formulas to calculate the circumference and area of a circle.
13.  Use the Pythagorean Theorem.
14.  Calculate the perimeter of simple and compound planar regions.
15.  Use formulas to calculate the surface area and volume of a cone, a cylinder, a prism and a sphere.
16.  Calculate the volume and surface area of simple and compound solids.
17.  Solve application problems involving area, perimeter, surface area and volume.
18.  Explain the difference between central tendency and dispersion.
19.  Calculate the mean, weighted mean, median, and mode and recognize the appropriate use of same to help describe a data set.
20.  Calculate percentiles and relate them to a set of data.
21.  Calculate the range and standard deviation for a set of data and recognize these as measures of dispersion.
22.  Explain what a z-score measures and calculate the z-score for a given score.
23.  Test a hypothesis about the mean of a population.
24.  Complete and present projects.
25.  Participate in cooperative learning activities.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement. 
In context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 120 - Mathematics for Elementary Education II

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

1.  Identify the sample space and event spaces in probability experiments.
2.  Draw tree diagrams and tables to solve probability problems.
3.  Calculate simple theoretical and experimental probabilities.
4.  Calculate compound theoretical and experimental probabilities using trees and multiplication principle.
5.  Determine odds.
6.  Calculate expected value.
7.  Write recursion formulas and explicit formulas for various sequences.
8.  Recognize and write recursive and explicit formulas for arithmetic, geometric, Fibonacci and, optionally, polygonal umber sequences.
9.  Hexiamonds, Polyominoes, Pentominoes, and Tetrahexes.
10.  Tile a plane using various combinations of regular polygons.
11.  Identify various types of plane tilings.
12.  Identify symmetry in a pattern.
13.  Identify and create the various types of border patterns.
14.  Build designs with pattern blocks.
15.  Evaluate functions of one or several variables.
16.  Review solving equations of a single variable.
17.  Recognize and appropriately use degree and radian measure.
18.  Solve applications using right triangle trigonometry.
19.  Recognize the graphs of the sine, logarithmic, exponential, quadratic and logistic curves.
20.  Calculate angles using inverse trigonometric functions.
21.  Algebraically solve equations in a single variable, including sine, logarithmic, exponential and logistic curves.
22.  Recognize applications of sine, logarithmic, exponential, quadratic, and logistic curves.
23.  Complete writing assignments.
24.  Conduct research using professional journals and the Internet.
25.  Complete and present projects.
26.  Participate in cooperative learning activities.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement. 
In context of the course objectives listed above, upn successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 124 - Statistics I

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

Descriptive Statistics:
1.  Define a population, a sample, and random sampling.
2.  Find and work with a published data set.
3.  Collect data on a random variable.
4.  Group data, make frequency tables and graphically display information.
5.  Compute the mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and variance for raw data.
6.  Find the coefficient of correlation for a set of paired data.
7.  Write the equation of the least squares regression line.

Statistical Inference:
1.  Interpret the slope of the equation of least square regression line, and use equation to make and interpret predictions.
2.  Find probabilities using definitions, some rules of probability, and normal, t, and binomial distributions.
3.  Find areas under the standard normal curve.
4.  Apply the Central Limit Theorem.
5.  Analyze data on a random variable.
6.  Set up confidence intervals for means and proportions for large samples.
7.  Set up confidence intervals for means for small samples.
8.  Perform large sample hypothesis testing on means and differences of means.
9.  Perform large sample hypothesis testing on proportions and differences of proportions.

Statistical Software Package:
1.  Create bar charts, histograms, stem-and-leaf displays, and boxplots.
2.  Produce descriptive statistics including mean, median, standard deviation, minimum, maximum, and quartiles for a data set.
3.  Create scatterplots both with and without the graph of the least squares regression line.
4.  Produce the value of the correlation coefficient and the equation of the least squares regression line.
5.  Produce confidence intervals.
6.  Conduct tests of hypotheses on means, proportions, difference of means, and differences of proportions.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement. 
In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 127 - Mathematical Literacy II

1.  Scaling factors and area unit conversion.
2.  Calculating interest rates and estimation.
3.  Calculating with percentages.
4.  Applied uses of percentages.
5.  Understand Absolute and relative change.
6.  Understanding designs of statistical studies.
7.  Reading visual display of data.
8.  Understanding visual display of data.
9.  Using spreadsheet to organize data.
10.  Reading, interpreting, and creating bar and pie charts.
11.  Reading contingency tables.
12.  Reading and creating statistical graphs of quantitative date.
13.  Understanding and calculating measure of central tendency.
14.  Understanding and calculating standard deviation.
15.  Understanding and calculating weighted averages.
16.  Understanding linear models with words, tables, graphs, and equations.
17.  Understanding piecewise linear models.
18.  Approximating data with linear models, scatter plots and lines of best fit.
19.  Understanding basics of exponential models.
20.  Modeling situations with exponential equations.

Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 130 - Applied Algebra and Trigonometry

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

1.  Solve literal equations.
2.  Solve polynomial equations.
3.  Solve trigonometric equations.
4.  Solve logarithmic and exponential equations.
5.  Perform operations on algebraic and trigonometric expressions.
6.  Define what a functions is, and graph it.
7.  Perform operations defined on functions.
8.  Recognize and graph linear functions, polynomials, rational functions, exponential functions and logarithmic functions.
9.  Use the basic properties of logarithmic and exponential functions.
10.  Recognize and use basic trigonometric identities.
11.  Solve application problems using the Law of Sines and/or Law of Cosines.
12.  Solve application problems using exponential functions in areas such as interest, population growth, disease, radioactive decay.
13.  Solve application problems using logarithmic functions in areas as ph, Richter Scales, and decibel scales.
14.  Define and recognize complex numbers.
15.  Convert between rectangular and trigonometric forms for complex numbers.
16.  Perform basic operations on complex numbers.
17.  Represent vectors in polar and rectangular form.
18.  Resolve a vector into its rectangular components.
19.  Use vectors to solve application problems.

Calculator Objectives:  The student should be able to:

1.  Find roots of polynomials using the graphing calculator.  This involves three methods:  graphing, factoring and using the Numeric Solver application.
2.  Solve equations using the graphing calculator.  This involves graphing and using the Numerical Solver application.
3.  Use Exact and Approximate output modes.
4.  Understand the Graph application menus.
5.  Setup and read tables to look at limiting values of functions.
6.  Find minima and maxima.
7.  Graph piece-wise functions.
8.  Get an appropriate window and accurately sketch the graph of a relation or function.
9.  Establish a trigonometric identify using the graphing calculator.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement.
In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 136 - College Algebra and Trigonometry I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
Perform skills in three categories:  Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry.

Note:  Throughout the course the students are expected to solve applied problems related to the topics of the course.

Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry:
1.  Perform arithmetic operations and simplification of rational expressions including complex fractions.
2.  Solve absolute value linear equations and inequalities using analytic methods.
3.  Perform operations and simplify expressions involving radicals and rational exponents.
4.  Perform operations and simplify expressions involving complex numbers.
5.  Rationalize denominators and numerators.
6.  Understand the definition of a function of x and find the domain and range of a function.
7.  Use function notation.
8.  Review linear functions and their applications.
9.  Perform operations on functions including composition.
10.  Find an inverse function algebraically.
11.  Use properties of exponential and logarithmic functions.
12.  Use the change of base formula.
13.  Use interval notation.
14.  Solve compound inequalities.
15.  Perform polynomial long division.
16.  Solve quadratic equations and inequalities and applications thereof.
17.  Apply the Remainder Theorem and Factor Theorem to higher degree polynomials.
18.  State the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra and find all complex zeros of a polynomial function.
19.  Construct an expression for a polynomial given its roots.
20.  Use radians to measure angles.
21.  Find reference angles for angles measured in degrees and radians.
22.  Find the trigonometric functions for a general angle.
23.  Use reciprocal, Pythagorean, co-function, quotient and odd/even identities.
24.  Use the distance and midpoint formulas.
25.  Find the arc length and area for a sector of a circle.
26.  Review trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions of acute angles and applications of right triangles.
27.  Solve logarithmic and exponential equations.

Graphing:
28.  Identify and graph the following families of relations:
             a.  ax + by = c
             b.  y = ax² + bx + c
             c.  y = xⁿ
                 d.  y=|x|
             e.  y=¹/_x
             f.  y = a^x
             g.  y = a sin bx
             h.  y = a cos bx
             i.  y = a tan bx
29.  Graph functions and relations by using various graphing techniques:  symmetry, reflection, translation and contraction.
30.  Sketch a comprehensive graph of a polynomial function including end behavior, extrema and real zeros.
31.  Relate the graphs of y = sinx and y = cosx to the unit circle.
32.  Graph inverse functions.
33.  Graph piece-wise functions.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement.
In context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 146 - Applied Business Calculus

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

1.  After a brief review:

• Write and recognize the equations of lines and parabolas.
• Define a function and determine the domain of a given function.
• Graph polynomials, rational functions and functions involving radicals.
• Find the points of intersection of two functions.
• Understand the composition of functions.

2.  Understand the concept of limit and use limit rules to evaluate limits.
3.  Understand the concept of continuity and find points of discontinuity of a given function.
4.  Evaluate limits from a given graph.
5.  Define a derivative and find derivatives of functions using the definition.
6.  Understand the geometric interpretation of a derivative (slope of tangent line).
7.  Understand the difference between a function and its derivative on a graph.
8.  Use the rules of differentiation to find derivatives of more complex functions.
9.  Find a relative extrema and inflection points of a function.
10.  Use differentiation to solve max-min problems and to aid in curve sketching.
11.  Find anti-derivatives of functions.
12.  Evaluate definite integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
13.  Understand the geometric interpretation of the definite integral (area under curve).
14.  Graph logarithmic and exponential functions.
15.  Apply the properties of logarithms and exponents to solving equations (e.g., growth, compound interest, present value).
16.  Differentiate and integrate logarithmic and exponential functions and apply this knowledge to solve problems in business and economics.
17.  Apply differentiation (rate of change of a function) to solve problems in business and economics (e.g., marginal cost and revenue, maximization of profits).
18.  Apply integration to solve problems in business and economics (e.g., total value, expected value).

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement.
In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 148 - Applied Technical Mathematics I

Overall Goals of the Course:
1.  To provide an integrated treatment of mathematics topics essential for a sound technical mathematics background.
2.  To teach the transfer of mathematical concepts and skills to applications in telecommunications.
3.  To increase analytical and computational skills, including use of a graphing calculator and the laptop computer.
4.  To develop a systematic approach to problem solving.
5.  To increase reading comprehensive in mathematics.
6.  To provide sufficient skills so that the student will be able to effectively deal with mathematical requirements in other allied courses requiring a technical mathematics background.
7.  To function as teams to learn team building skills while solving problems.

Student Performance/Behavioral Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.  Demonstrate understanding of real, rational, and irrational numbers.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of operations with signed numbers.
3.  Demonstrate the use of the laws of exponents.
4.  Demonstrate the understanding of Order of Operations.
5.  Demonstrate the fundamental algebraic operations and terminology of algebraic expressions.
6.  Evaluate literal expressions.
7.  Solve first-degree equations with one unknown.
8.  Analyze and solve direct and inverse proportions.
9.  Analyze and solve word problems involving the use of linear and rational equations and functions.
10.  Graph and interpret functions.
11.  Demonstrate multiplication of algebraic expressions using special products, long multiplication, and the FOIL method.
12.  Demonstrate long division of polynomials.
13.  Use various methods to factor algebraic expressions.
14.  Demonstrate various operations with algebraic fractions.
15.  Solve fractional equations.
16.  Change a number to scientific notation and vice versa.
17.  Solve quadratic equations by factoring and by the quadratic formula.
18.  Solve incomplete quadratic equations.
19.  Use the Cartesian coordinate system to graph and interpret equations of two variables.
20.  Demonstrate knowledge of the slope-intercept form.
21.  Demonstrate knowledge of the point-slope form.
22.  Solve systems of linear equations by graphing, addition method, substitution method, and by determinants.
23.  Identify geometric shapes and formulas (perimeter, area, volume) and use in applications.
24.  Define and evaluate trigonometric functions from 0 degrees to 90 degrees and their inverses.
25.  Analyze and solve right triangles.
26.  Demonstrate the use of basic metric units and dimensional analysis.

Computer/Calculator Skills
1.  Convert decimal degrees to degree-minute-second to radians and reverse.
2.  Evaluate trigonometric functions and inverse trigonometric functions.
3.  Evaluate powers and roots.
4.  Use scientific notation and engineering notation.
5.  Evaluate real functions using the graphing calculator.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 156 - Algebra and Trigonometry for Calculus

Perform skills in three categories:  Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry.

Note:  Throughout the course the students are expected to solve applied problems related to the topics of the course.

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

Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry Objectives:
1.  Determine the horizontal, vertical, and oblique asymptotes of a rational function.
2.  Solve rational, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric equations analytically.
3.  Solve rational and polynomial inequalities analytically.
4.  Graph Inx, e^x, log_ax and a^x.
5.  Name the equation of a transformed basic function/relation by viewing its graph.
6.  Construct a graph of a rational function from its intercepts and asymptotes.
7.  Solve systems of linear equations using substitution, elimination and row operations on matrices.
8.  Perform the partial fraction decomposition of a rational expression.
9.  Solve systems of linear inequalities.
10.  Find the determinant of 2 by 2 and 3 by 3 matrices.
11.  Add, subtract, multiply matrices.
12.  Verify trigonometric identities involving the reciprocal identities, quotient identities, Pythagorean identities, angle sum identities, double angle identities, and half angle identities.
13.  Solve problems involving inverse trigonometric functions
14.  Graph y=sin^-1x, y=cos^-1, y=tan^-1, y=sec^-1x on a suitable domain.
15.  Apply the Law of Sines to solve application problems.
16.  Explain and solve the ambiguous case for the Law of Sines.
17.  Apply the Law of Cosines to solve application problems.
18.  Define a vector.
19.  Perform vector arithmetic, including magnitude.
20.  Use component vectors to solve application problems.
21.  Convert between trigonometric (polar) and rectangular forms of complex numbers.
22.  Find the real and complex zeroes of a polynomial function.
23.  Compute powers and roots of complex numbers.
24.  Solve problems involving conic section formulas for a circle, parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola.
25.  Graph conic sections.
26.  Graph basic parametric equations and basic polar equations.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 160 - Applied Calculus I

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

1.  Write the equation of a tangent line.
2.  Evaluate limits algebraically.
3.  Use limits to find vertical and horizontal asymptotes.
4.  Find the points of discontinuity of a function.
5.  Differentiate logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions.
6.  Use the chain rule, product and quotient rules in differentiating.
7.  Differentiate implicity.
8.  Solve related rate problems.
9.  Use differentials to find approximate values.
10.  Antidifferentiate logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions.
11.  Use calculus methods to find area, center of gravity, volume of revolution, work done.
12.  Use calculus methods to find maximum and minimum points of functions.
13.  Use calculus methods to solve simple circuit and kinematic problems.
14.  Approximate integrals using numeric methods.

Calculator objectives:

1.  Graphing functions derived from applications to reinforce Calculus solutions.
2.  Find limits graphically.
3.  Find the slope of a tangent line to a curve at a specified point.
4.  Graph a function and the tangent line at a specified point on the function.
5.  Explain why the graphing calculator really does not draw a vertical asymptote for functions.
6.  Graph a function and its derivative on the same axes.
7.  Find relative extrema and inflection points of a function.
8.  Evaluate definite integrals.
9.  Show and determine the area under a curve.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement.
In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 181 - Calculus I

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

1.  Find limits using computational and intuitive methods.
2.  Understand the formal definition of a limit.
3.  Determine continuity of functions.
4.  Find the derivative of a function using the limit definition.
5.  Graph, differentiate and integrate polynomial, rational, trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions, using computational and intuitive methods.
6.  Find derivatives by the chain rule.
7.  Find implicit derivatives.
8.  Understand differentials and linear approximations and their relation to the derivative.
9.  Understand the Mean Value Theorem and Rolle’s Theorem.
10.  Set up and solve maxima and minima problems and related rate problems.
11.  Use the first and second derivatives as aids in sketching curves.
12.  Find antiderivatives.
13.  Understand sigma notation and know that a definite integral is the limit of a Riemann sum.
14.  Understand the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
15.  Integrate by Substitution.
16.  Apply the definite integral to problems involving area under a curve and area between curves.
17.  Apply the definite integral to problems involving volume, curve length, and surface area.
18.  Understand and solve elementary differential equations.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement.
In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 182 - Calculus II

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

1.  Define a sequence and a series.
2.  Test series for convergence.
3.  Test alternating series for absolute or conditional convergence.
4.  Perform operations with power series.
5.  Find the radius of convergence of a power series.
6.  Develop Taylor and Maclaurin series expansions for a function.
7.  Employ various integration techniques including integration by parts, trigonometric substitution and partial fractions.
8.  Evaluate improper integrals.
9.  Solve elementary differential equations.
10.  Compute limits using L’Hopital’s Rule.
11.  Transform from rectangular to polar coordinates and from polar to rectangular.
12.  Graph in polar coordinates.
13.  Compute area in polar coordinates.
14.  Compute arc length in polar coordinates.
15.  Perform applications of integration.
16.  Use Calculus with parametric equations.
17.  Recognize graphs and perform calculus on various conics.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement.
In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recongnize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 224 - Statistics II

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

1.  Compute the mean and standard deviation for a discrete probability distribution and construct the probability histogram.
2.  Solve probability problems using discrete probability distributions such as the binomial and Poisson.
3.  Use the chi-square distribution to perform tests on multinomial experiments, goodness-of-fit and tests of homogeneity and independence.
4.  Compute the probability of Type I and Type II errors associated with tests of hypotheses about means.
5.  Compute the least squares regression line for a bivariate population and test it as a model for the population.
6.  Compute, test, and interpret the meaning of the correlation coefficient for a bivariate population.
7.  Use the F-distribution to test inferences about two variances.
8.  Perform analysis of variance (ANOVA).
9.  Test the assumptions for ANOVA.
10.  Perform analysis using multiple regression and correlation models.
11.  Use nonparametric statistics to conduct tests of hypotheses.
12.  Use a statistical software package to conduct various data analyses.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement.
In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 245 - Design of Experiments

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

1.  Determine an appropriate design to fit the analysis.
2.  Test hypotheses with contrasts.
3.  Analyze an experiment using completely randomized designs, complete block designs, incomplete block designs, Latin square designs.
4.  Develop and analyze factorial designs.
5.  Use response surface methods.
6.  Use nested design and covariance design.
7.  Use technology for design and analysis of experiments.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 250 - Discrete Mathematics

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

1.  Use deduction and techniques of problem solving.
2.  Use Mathematical Induction.
3.  Use sets, relations and Cartesian product of sets.
4.  Use binary relations, equivalence relations and partial orders.
5.  Use functions, injections, surjections, bijections.
6.  Use the Pigeonhole principle.
7.  Use the fundamental counting principle.
8.  Use permutations and combinations.
9.  Use probability.
10.  Use permutations and combinations with unlimited repetition.
11.  Use the Binomial theorem.
12.  Use the Multinomial theorem.
13.  Use the Principle of inclusion-exclusion.
14.  Use graph models.
15.  Use Isomorphic, complete and bipartite graphs.
16.  Use the degree of a vertex and related theorems.
17.  Use walks, paths, trails, circuits of a graph.
18.  Use Eulerian and Hamiltonian graphs.
19.  Use planar and nonplanar graphs.
20.  Use trees, spanning trees.
21.  Use minimum length paths, minimum weight trees.
22.  Use optimal binary trees.
23.  Use generating functions.
24.  Use recurrence relations and find their solutions.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 260 - Applied Probability and Statistics

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

1.  Use statistical software to construct data plots and displays, interpret these.
2.  Compute probabilities using the basic rules of probability.
3.  Compute probabilities, means and variances of discrete and continuous random variables, and interpret these.
4.  Compute probabilities, means and variances of sampling distributions, and interpret these.
5.  Compute probabilities, means and covariances of joint distributions, and interpret these.
6.  Perform computer simulations to investigate characteristics of probability distributions.
7.  Use statistical software to check whether data meet underlying assumptions of a probability model.
8.  Compute confidence interval estimates and interpret these.
9.  Perform computer simulations to illustrate confidence interval estimates.
10.  Perform hypothesis tests about means and interpret the results.
11.  Perform hypothesis tests about categorical populations and interpret the results.
12.  Perform hypothesis tests about the form of distributions and interpret the results.
13.  Use statistical software to perform Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) for the Single Factor and Randomized Block experiments, and interpret the results.
14.  Use statistical software to perform linear regression analysis for bivariate and multivariate data, and interpret the results.
15.  Use statistical software to perform residual analysis for linear regression models, and interpret the results.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 264 - Linear Algebra

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

1.  Solve systems of equations using Gauss-Jordan elimination.
2.  Find non-trivial solutions to homogeneous systems of equations.
3.  Find the inverse of a matrix by elementary row operations.
4.  Compute determinants and solve equations using Cramer’s rule.
5.  Define a vector space.
6.  Determine if a set of vectors form a vector space.
7.  Determine if a set of vectors are independent.
8.  Determine if a set of vectors span a given vector space.
9.  Find the dimension of a vector space and determine if a set of vectors form a basis for the space.
10.  Find the dimension of the row space and column space of a matrix.
11.  Find the rank of a matrix.
12.  Define an inner product space.
13.  Use the Gram-Schmidt process to generate an orthogonal and orthonormal basis for a vector space.
14.  Diagonalize a matrix using eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
15.  Define a linear transformation and show a given transformation is linear.
16.  Represent a linear transformation by a matrix.
17.  Find the range and kernel of a linear transformation.
18.  Use the techniques and concepts of linear algebra in a variety of real-life applications.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 266 - Introduction to Real Analysis

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

1.  Prove one set is a subset of another.
2.  Prove two sets are equal.
3.  Verify that a function is one-to-one and/or onto.
4.  Prove theorems about the functions and inverse functions.
5.  Use the principle of mathematical induction.
6.  Define continuity of a function at a point.
7.  Define a bound on a set.
8.  Find infima and suprema of a set.
9.  Identify sets as countable or uncountable.
10.  Calculate the measure of a set.
11.  Define the Cantor Set.
12.  Define a sequence and be able to identify the following:
       a.  monotonicity
       b.  convergence
       c.  isolated points
       d.  accumulation points
       e.  boundedness
       f.  the Cauchy property
13.  Define pointwise and uniform convergence for sequences of functions.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 281 - Calculus III

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

1.  Graph surfaces in three space.
2.  Find the domain and determine continuity of a function of two or more variables.
3.  Compute limits of functions of two variables.
4.  Compute partial derivatives.
5.  Find directional derivatives and gradients.
6.  Find maxima and minima of functions of several variables.
7.  Find derivatives using the multivariable chain rule.
8.  Compute iterated integrals.
9.  Find volume by using double integrals.
10.  Find area and volume by using iterated integrals.
11.  Compute triple integrals using rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinates.
12.  Use triple integrals to solve application problems.
13.  Compute line and surface integrals.
14.  Use Green’s Theorem and Stokes’ Theorem.
15.  Use LaGrange Multipliers.
16.  Use graphing calculators to aid in problem solving.
17.  Find scalar and vector products.
18.  Use vector-valued functions.
19.  Find unit tangents and normal vectors.
20.  Find equations of lines and planes in three spaces.
21.  Evaluate curvature.
22.  Describe the motion of a projectile using vectors.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 282 - Differential Equations w/Linear Algebra

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

1.  Recognize and solve first and second order differential equations.
2.  Extend the methods for first and second order differential equations to nth order differential equations, where applicable.
3.  Solve a system of linear equations using elementary row operations and, when it exists, the inverse matrix for the system.
4.  Understand the concept of a vector space and subspace.
5.  Determine if a set of vectors is linearly independent.
6.  Calculate and use the Wronskian.
7.  Calculate eigenvalues and find the associated eigenvectors.
8.  Use eigenvalues and matrix methods to solve a system of linear differential equations.
9.  Use Laplace transforms to solve nth order linear initial-value problems and systems of linear differential equations.
10.  Use power series to solve differential equations.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 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.

MDA 102 - Medical Assisting Science

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

1. State and explain the role of the medical assistant in the ambulatory care center, including scope of practice, the importance of professional conduct within the healthcare setting, and requirements to obtain the medical assisting degree and certification as a Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
2. Explain the physical and psychosocial changes which occur throughout the life-span and the skills required to assist patients to adapt to these changes.
3. Expain basic concepts of communication, including verbal and nonverbal communication, barriers to effective communication and the methods to overcome these barriers in order to establish effective therapeutic relationships.
4. Demonstrate self-awareness and recognition of the influence of their own style of communication, values, emotions, behaviors and coping mechanisms within interpersonal relationships and the impact these have upon their personal and professional development.
5. Demonstrate ability to effectively work, communicate, and collaborate with others and ability to reflect upon personal and professional growth and development of a professional identity as a Medical Assistant through completion of a service learning project and written reflection.

MDA 104 - Keyboarding and Medical Word Processing

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

1. Produce an error-free document while striving to key at least 30 words per minute.
2. Create and present a professional presentation.
3. Produce error-free, correctly formatted medical correspondence.
4. Identify and define terms and concepts related to the basic operation of computers and Internet.
5. Demonstrate how to send, receive, and reply to email.

MDA 114L - First Aid

This course requires additional fees for the CPR and First Aid Certification Cards.

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

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

1. Perform universal precautions procedures, as outlined by the CDC.
2. Demonstrate proper technique for 1 and 2 rescuer CPR for infants, children, and adults, including use of an AED, following American Heart Association guidelines.
3. Perform first aid procedures for basic medical emergencies, following American Heart Association guidelines.

MDA 115 - Medical Assisting Procedures I

 

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

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

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1. Define and apply the principles of standard precautions, medical/surgical asepsis, and personal protective equipment, following CDC regulations.
2. Perform vital sign and anthropometric measurements.
3. Prepare for and assist during patient examinations and procedures.
4. Perform sterilization procedures, work within a sterile field, and perform wound care/dressing changes.
5. Identify medication uses, calculate doses, and administer medications via various routes.
6. Educate patients about treatment plans and procedures, utilizing effective therapeutic techniques.

MDA 201 - Medical Assisting Procedures II

Prior or Concurrent:  BIO 132 Human Biology II

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

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1. State safety precautions and demonstrate ability to perform safety measures in the laboratory.
2. Define terms related to urinalysis, hematology, basic chemistry, immuniology, and microbiology.
3. Obtain specimens and perform CLIA waived hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, and microbiology tests.
4. Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures.
5. Define quality control and quality assurance issues related to the medical laboratory and perform a quality control measure.
6. Differentiate between normal and abnormal test results, and maintain results using flow sheets.

MDA 206 - Medical Office Management

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

1. Create, organize, file, store, and maintain patient medical records, while protecting the integrity of the record, applying HIPAA rules, and demonstrating sensitivity to the Patient’s Bill of Rights.
2. Demonstrate professional telephone techniques and record messages accurately.
3. Establish and maintain appointment schedules and demonstrate ability to schedule patient appointments.
4. Demonstrate ability to utilize practice management software and electronic health record systems.
5. Describe and perform coding procedures, while utilizing medical necessity guidelines.
6. Identify third-party plans and perform managed care requirements.

MDA 207 - Advanced Medical Office Management

Co-requisite:  MDA 102 Medical Assisting Science

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

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1. Define accounting terms and perform billing and bookkeeping procedures.
2. Describe and perform banking procedures.
3. Describe billing and collection procedures, precautions related to payments, and information contained within the patient billing record.
4. Demonstrate ability to perform human resource/office management, and supervisory tasks.
5. Demonstrate ability to engage in culturally sensitve and developmentally appropriate communication.
6. Develop professional corrspondence, educational, and marketing materials.

MDA 208 - Medical Ethics, Law and Economics (WE)

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

1. Define and apply ethical principles and theories to ethical dilemmas and bioethical issues faced by healthcare professionals and their patients.
2. Describe and be able to compare and contrast the scope of practice, education, training, credentialing, licensing requirements, and standard of care for various providers and allied healthcare professionals.
3. Define and describe medicolegal terms and the various laws impacting the practice of healthcare, including responsibilites of the healthcare professional to comply with requirements of the law.
4. Differentiate between personal and professional ethics and discuss how personal morals impact professional performance and the ethical decision making process.
5. Prepare written papers which adhere to APA style, the professional writing style of a career in the healthcare field.

MDA 211 - Medical Assisting Procedures III

Co-requisite:  MDA 211L Medical Assisting Procedures III Laboratory (for Medical Assisting Degree majors only or consent of chairperson)

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

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

1. Identify and understand terms related to the disease and disabilities studied in this course, cell and tissue damage, inflammation and healing, immune response, and infectious diseases.
2. Explain the causes and classification of diseases and disability.
3. Identify the pathophysiology processes involved in the following major body systems:  cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, reproductive, integumentary, and mental health.