MUSC 118 - Concert Choir 1

1. Demonstrate the ability to match pitch.
2. Demonstrate correct posture and proper vocal technique.
3. Recognize historical trends in choral repertoire.
4. Apply proper vocal technique and musical interpretation in a final performance.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 119 - Concert Choir 2

1. Demonstrate the ability to match pitch.
2. Demonstrate correct posture and proper vocal technique.
3. Recognize historical trends in choral repertoire.
4. Apply proper vocal technique and musical interpretation in a final performance.
5. Demonstrate leadership in their singing section.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 120 - Concert Choir 3

1. Demonstrate the ability to match pitch.
2. Demonstrate correct posture and proper vocal technique.
3. Recognize historical trends in choral repertoire.
4. Apply proper vocal technique and musical interpretation in a final performance.
5. Demonstrate leadership in their singing section.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC& 121 - Ear Training 1

1. Aurally identify simple intervals, simple rhythmic patterns, and basic triads.
2. Aurally identify and notate simple melodies in major and minor keys in melodic dictation.
3. Aurally identify and notate basic rhythms in simple and compound meters in rhythmic dictation.
4. Develop basic sight-singing skills in tonal music.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

MUSC& 122 - Ear Training 2

1. Aurally identify simple and compound intervals, rhythmic subdivisions, basic triads, and inversions of chords, including dominant seventh chords.
2. Aurally identify and notate melodies in major and minor (harmonic and melodic) keys in melodic dictation.
3. Aurally identify and notate rhythms of intermediate difficulty in simple and compound meters in rhythmic dictation.
4. Aurally identify and notate basic chord progressions in major and minor keys in harmonic dictation.
5. Develop basic and intermediate sight-singing skills in tonal music.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

MUSC& 123 - Ear Training 3

1. Aurally identify simple and compound intervals, rhythmic subdivisions, triads, inversions, and seventh chords.
2. Aurally identify and notate more complex melodies in major and minor (harmonic and melodic) keys in melodic dictation.
3. Aurally identify and notate rhythms of intermediate difficulty in simple, compound, and odd meters in rhythmic dictation.
4. Aurally identify and notate more complex chord progressions in major and minor keys in harmonic dictation.
5. Develop intermediate sight-singing skills in tonal music.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

MUSC 124 - Musical Rehearsal and Performance

1. Demonstrate proficiency with their character and his/her role in a production.
2. Practice lines and learn a script and score for final performance.
3. Follow general stage directions and blocking.
4. Perform songs and dances as integral component parts of a musical production.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 125 - Vocal Couching for Singers

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of healthy and proper vocal techniques through the preparation and performing of at least three songs in different styles; including but not limited to musical theater, jazz, pop, country, R&B and other contemporary styles.
2. Recognize proper (or improper) vocal technique in others by writing peer evaluations.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of good stage presence in their performances.
4. Demonstrate a knowledge of strategies to manage performance anxiety issues.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 127 - Green River Jazz Voices 1

1. Demonstrate the ability to sing with proper vocal technique.
2. Demonstrate sight singing using solfege.
3. Apply proper song stylizing to different jazz styles being performed (e.g. bossa nova, samba, swing, ballad, and pop).
4. Identify historical significance of songs and styles being performed (e.g. blues, jazz standards, classic pop music, latin jazz, more current songs arranged in jazz style).
5. Demonstrate high standards in performances (preparedness, professionalism, confidence, accuracy, stylizing, musical interpretation, improvisation).

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 128 - Green River Jazz Voices 2

1. Demonstrate the ability to sing with proper vocal technique.
2. Demonstrate sight singing using solfege.
3. Apply proper song stylizing to different jazz styles being performed (e.g. bossa nova, samba, swing, ballad, and pop).
4. Identify historical significance of songs and styles being performed (e.g. blues, jazz standards, classic pop music, latin jazz, more current songs arranged in jazz style).
5. Demonstrate high standards in performances (preparedness, professionalism, confidence, accuracy, stylizing, musical interpretation, improvisation).
6. Apply leadership in your section.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 129 - Green River Jazz Voices 3

1. Demonstrate the ability to sing with proper vocal technique.
2. Demonstrate sight singing using solfege.
3. Apply proper song stylizing to different jazz styles being performed (e.g. bossa nova, samba, swing, ballad, and pop).
4. Identify historical significance of songs and styles being performed (e.g. blues, jazz standards, classic pop music, latin jazz, more current songs arranged in jazz style).
5. Demonstrate high standards in performances (preparedness, professionalism, confidence, accuracy, stylizing, musical interpretation, improvisation).
6. Apply leadership in your section.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC& 131 - Music Theory 1

1. Identify and explain scales, keys, intervals, triads, clefs, meter, rhythm, and some basic harmony.
2. Recognize major events in the development of music theory.
3. Demonstrate proper musical notation skills.
4. Analyze music using basic music theory knowledge.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

MUSC& 132 - Music Theory 2

1. Identify musical textures.
2. Identify and explain dominant seventh chords.
3. Recognize major and relevant events in the development of music theory.
4. Analyze music using basic and intermediate music theory knowledge.
5. Analyze and compose music using basic phrases, motives, species counterpoint, and four-part harmony.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

MUSC& 133 - Music Theory 3

1. Identify and explain non-dominant seventh chords, secondary dominant chords, musical forms, and modulation.
2. Recognize and explain major events in the development of music theory.
3. Analyze music using intermediate music theory knowledge.
4. Analyze and compose music using phrases, motives, counterpoint, four-part harmony, basic modulation, and simple forms.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

MUSC 137 - Asian Drumming Ensemble 1: Korean Percussion

1. Identify a variety of basic drumming selections of Korean traditional drumming and rhythms.
2. Discuss a variety of selections of  basic Korean traditional drumming and rhythms.
3. Play basic rhythms and identify with how these drumming practices used as part of the pro-democratization process in the 1970s and 1980s.
4. Place the sounds and meanings of particular pieces/rhythms in social, historical, and political contexts (e.g. shaman ritual rhythms vs. rhythms used for political protest).
    

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 138 - Asian Drumming Ensemble 2: Korean Percussion

1. Identify a variety of selections of intermediate Korean traditional drumming and rhythms.
2. Demonstrate a variety of selections of intermediate Korean traditional drumming and rhythms.
3. Play intermediate rhythms and identify with how these drumming practices used as part of the pro-democratization process in the 1970s and 1980s.
4. Analyze the meanings of particular pieces/rhythms in social, historical, and political contexts (e.g. shaman ritual rhythms vs. rhythms used for political protest).

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 139 - Asian Drumming Ensemble 3: Korean Percussion

1. Identify a variety of advanced drumming selections of Korean traditional drumming and rhythms.
2. Demonstrate a variety of selections of advanced Korean traditional drumming and rhythms.
3. Play advanced rhythms and identify with how these drumming practices used as part of the pro-democratization process in the 1970s and 1980s.
4. Apply and compare meanings of particular pieces/rhythms in social, historical, and political contexts (e.g. shaman ritual rhythms vs. rhythms used for political protest).

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 140 - Class Piano 1

1. Demonstrate beginning keyboard techniques including proper hand positions and fingering. 
2. Perform beginning piano literature.
3. Identify scales, keys, intervals, triads, clefs, meter, rhythm, and chords.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

MUSC 141 - Class Piano 2

1. Demonstrate beginning and intermediate keyboard techniques including proper hand positions and fingering. 
2. Perform beginning and intermediate piano literature.
3. Identify scales, keys, intervals, triads, clefs, meter, rhythm, and chords.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

MUSC 142 - Class Piano 3

1. Demonstrate intermediate keyboard techniques including proper hand positions and fingering. 
2. Perform beginning and intermediate piano literature.
3. Identify scales, keys, intervals, triads, clefs, meter, rhythm, and chords.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

MUSC 150 - Private Instruction 1

1. Demonstrate proper tone production on specified instrument.
2. Demonstrate memorization of beginning musical literature appropriate to instrument.
3. Apply proper tone production and musical interpretation in a public performance.
4. Perform music from a variety of contemporary and historical styles.
5. Demonstrate professional standards of stage presence and concert etiquette during public performance.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

MUSC 151 - Private Instruction 2

1. Demonstrate proper tone production on specified instrument.
2. Demonstrate memorization of beginning musical literature appropriate to instrument.
3. Apply proper tone production and musical interpretation in a public performance.
4. Perform music from a variety of contemporary and historical styles.
5. Demonstrate professional standards of stage presence and concert etiquette during public performance.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

MUSC 152 - Private Instruction 3

1. Demonstrate proper tone production on specified instrument.
2. Demonstrate memorization of beginning and intermediate musical literature appropriate to instrument.
3. Apply proper tone production and musical interpretation in a public performance.
4. Perform music from a variety of contemporary and historical styles.
5. Demonstrate professional standards of stage presence and concert etiquette during public performance.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

MUSC 218 - Concert Choir 4

1. Demonstrate the ability to match pitch.
2. Demonstrate correct posture and proper vocal technique.
3. Recognize historical trends in choral repertoire.
4. Apply proper vocal technique and musical interpretation in a final performance.
5. Demonstrate leadership in their singing section.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 219 - Concert Choir 5

1. Demonstrate the ability to match pitch.
2. Demonstrate correct posture and proper vocal technique.
3. Recognize historical trends in choral repertoire.
4. Apply proper vocal technique and musical interpretation in a final performance.
5. Demonstrate leadership in their singing section.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 220 - Concert Choir 6

1. Demonstrate the ability to match pitch.
2. Demonstrate correct posture and proper vocal technique.
3. Recognize historical trends in choral repertoire.
4. Apply proper vocal technique and musical interpretation in a final performance.
5. Demonstrate leadership in their singing section.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 227 - Green River Jazz Voices 4

1. Identify and explain non-dominant seventh chords, secondary dominant chords, musical forms, and modulation.
2. Recognize and explain major events in the development of music theory.
3. Analyze music using intermediate music theory knowledge.
4. Analyze and compose music using phrases, motives, counterpoint, four-part harmony, basic modulation, and simple forms.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 228 - Green River Jazz Voices 5

1. Identify and explain non-dominant seventh chords, secondary dominant chords, musical forms, and modulation.
2. Recognize and explain major events in the development of music theory.
3. Analyze music using intermediate music theory knowledge.
4. Analyze and compose music using phrases, motives, counterpoint, four-part harmony, basic modulation, and simple forms.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 229 - Green River Jazz Voices 6

1. Identify and explain non-dominant seventh chords, secondary dominant chords, musical forms, and modulation.
2. Recognize and explain major events in the development of music theory.
3. Analyze music using intermediate music theory knowledge.
4. Analyze and compose music using phrases, motives, counterpoint, four-part harmony, basic modulation, and simple forms.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 250 - Private Instruction 4

1. Demonstrate proper tone production on specified instrument.
2. Demonstrate memorization of intermediate musical literature appropriate to instrument.
3. Apply proper tone production and musical interpretation in a public performance.
4. Perform music from a variety of contemporary and historical styles.
5. Demonstrate professional standards of stage presence and concert etiquette during public performance.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 251 - Private Instruction 5

1. Demonstrate proper tone production on specified instrument.
2. Demonstrate memorization of intermediate musical literature appropriate to instrument.
3. Apply proper tone production and musical interpretation in a public performance.
4. Perform music from a variety of contemporary and historical styles.
5. Demonstrate professional standards of stage presence and concert etiquette during public performance.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 252 - Private Instruction 6

1. Demonstrate proper tone production on specified instrument.
2. Demonstrate memorization of intermediate and advanced musical literature appropriate to instrument.
3. Apply proper tone production and musical interpretation in a public performance.
4. Perform music from a variety of contemporary and historical styles.
5. Demonstrate professional standards of stage presence and concert etiquette during public performance.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 298 - Independent Study-Music 1

1. Design a music-related project and/or research plan with the instructor.
2. Demonstrate progress on the music-related project and/or research throughout the quarter.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

MUSC 299 - Independent Study-Music 2

1. Design a music-related project and/or research plan with the instructor.
2. Demonstrate progress on the music-related project and/or research throughout the quarter.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by one or more of the following: attendance, assignment completion, final project or performance completion.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

NATRS 100 - Introduction to Natural Resources

1. Demonstrate knowledge of natural resources career opportunities and organizations by being introduced to people that are self-employed, work for private industry or public agencies.  Knowledge by become familiar with GRC’s Natural Resources programs that lead to advanced degrees and employment.
2. Demonstrate the understanding forest biology, tree physiology and tree anatomy, forest ecology, forest regions and soils and examine the role of fire in development and management of Northwest forests.
3. Demonstrate the understanding of silviculture and the biological reasons for silviculture prescriptions in the Pacific Northwest.
4. Demonstrate the understanding of the importance of forest streams, wetlands, and riparian zones and the protection measures used in the regulations of the Forest Practices Rules and the impacts to fish and wildlife.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of both Federal and Washington State environmental regulations and the aesthetic components found in natural resource environments through analysis, discussions, essay writing and presentations in class.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 107 - Drone Operations

1. Describe various airspace classifications, operating requirements, and flight restrictions of UAV’s.
2. Explain the different regulations and statutes governing UAV use.
3. Discern between weather considerations that can impact flight of UAV’s.
4. Explain the types of factors that affect loading of UAV’s.
5. Describe the components of aeronautical decision-making and judgement for flight.
6. Illustrate radio communications and airport operations that pertain to UAV’s.
7. Prepare to take the FAA Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems license certification.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 114 - Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance

1. Demonstrate competency using a chainsaw and learn chainsaw safety, maintenance, repairs, and operation with emphasis on how the equipment is used in current forestry operations and demonstrate safe procedures at all times.
2. Practice maintaining chainsaws and associated tools, parts, and equipment, repair (dismantling and assembling chainsaws and associated tools) and practice trouble-shooting problems.
3. Demonstrate the safe use of chainsaws and associated tools in correct falling, log bucking techniques, and limbing situations.
4. Demonstrate Silvicultural Operations that include pre-commercial and commercial thinning operations, and how to safely approach a cutting crew.
5. Demonstrate professional attitude, critique and assist team-members, demonstrate safe conduct, and will follow instructions, operate equipment individually and in teams.

1. Attain employment in several Natural Resources areas.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate good written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

NATRS 123 - Background Watershed and Forest Assessment

1. Demonstrate safe and effective methods for accessing remote areas of watersheds.
2. Safely and critically assess the health of a watershed based on field observations of land use actions and management across multiple types of land ownership.
3. Demonstrate competencies in backcountry travel, orienteering, backcountry safety, and trail management. 
4. Demonstrate knowledge and skills from hands-on field learning and practice as well reading and presentations, field lectures, labs and demonstrations.
5. Develop skills in note keeping, map interpretation, and use of GPS.
6. Demonstrate components of leadership through their ability to work well in teams in rugged conditions, as well as the necessary planning and organization.
7. Demonstrate field observations and produce a field journal.
8. Demonstrate skills in punctuality, timeliness, leadership, professional attitude and respect.
9. Demonstrate critical thinking in discussions, essay writing and a research report.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 130 - Wildland Firefighter Training L-180 and S-130/190

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the Incident Command System, terminology and responsibilities within the ICS organization and practice personal preparedness necessary for wildland firefighters.
2. Demonstrate the ability to assess risks, then plan and conduct appropriate actions in incident response and the importance of LCES (Lookouts, Communication, Escape Routes and Safety Zones). 
3. Demonstrate self-management and survival by learning the use of Fire Shelters while gaining knowledge of fire behavior, weather affecting fires, and weather affected by fires.
4. Demonstrate awareness of the human factors regarding fires and human factors on the fire line.
5. Demonstrate basic fire suppression tactics in the field on a mock fire situation and awareness of structure protection, protecting the point of fire origin, and hazmat procedures.
6. Demonstrate the use of hand tools, hose lays, pumps, and fire suppression equipment.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

NATRS 131 - Advanced Wildland Firefighter Training S-131, ICS 100-400

1. Demonstrate  advanced knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS), terminology and responsibilities within the ICS organization and practice personal preparedness necessary for wildland firefighters as it pertains to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
2. Demonstrate the understanding of the FEMA system in regards to the ICS and its function with the incident classification system.
3. Demonstrate the ability to function in escalating incidents from small Type 5 Incidents to Large type 1 & 2 Incidents of all types.
4. Demonstrate the ability to understand the Planning process of all incidents by using the “Planning P” model.
5. Demonstrate the ability to develop and produce and Incident Action Plan (IAP).

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 161 - Wildlife Habitat Management

1. Demonstrate research and organizational skills through the development of a wildlife management plan.
2. Collect wildlife sample data using approved protocols for various wildlife species, including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.
3. Describe the ecological and economic importance of key wildlife species native the the Pacific Northwest.
4. Evaluate habitat conditions for a variety of wildlife species and provide appropriate habitat management prescriptions.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 172 - Computer Applications Overview

1. Utilize Microsoft Office Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access.
2. Create data displays including charts, graphs, tables.
3. Examine and explain different types of datasets.
4. Learn basic statistics as it applies to spreadsheets and data displays.
5. Differentiate between spreadsheets and databases.
6. Practice with multiple types of data collection tools and technology.
7. Explain principle concepts of geographic information systems.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 180 - Natural Resources Measurement

1. Demonstrate the application of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and trigonometry to solve area, volume, tree measurement, surveying, mapping and orienteering problems.
2. Demonstrate proficiency using measurement tools including dot grids, engineer’s scale, calculator, maps, tables and graphs.
3. Practice for field applications and procedures by successfully solving (on paper and in Excel) mathematical natural resources based applications.
4. Practice logical sequential reasoning by showing steps used to solve a problem.
5. Demonstrate forest measurement methods and equipment use including forest product measurements including scaling, cruising and inventory equations.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

NATRS 182 - Aerial Photos, GIS and Forest Navigation

1. Demonstrate basic tree measurement skills, Map reading and drawing.
2. Demonstrate field use of aerial photography and GIS using remote sensing and mapping systems commonly used in natural resources management (GIS/GPS).
3. Demonstrate skills and knowledge learned in Forest Introduction, Tree and Shrub Identification, and Forest Navigation.
4. Demonstrate competencies in distance measurements, direction measurements, note-keeping, public land survey system, map interpretation, acreage determinations, map making, surveying, exhibit competency operating a handheld GPS machine collecting data.
5. Demonstrate components of leadership: knowledge of the job, supervision, planning, training, teamwork, work within the organization and work independently within a group.
6. Demonstrate aesthetic awareness: opportunities to appreciate aesthetic awareness first-hand. Students will interpret, map, draw, and write about aesthetic components found in natural resources environments.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.

NATRS 183 - Tree and Shrub Identification

1. Demonstrate the ability to identify regionally important species by leaves, twigs, bark and fruit characteristics.
2. Discuss how to use of taxonomic keys to identify and verify tree and shrub genera and species.
3. Examine dendrology terminology comprehension and utilization.
4. Identify plant morphology and apply knowledge through the correct identification of required plants.
5. Identify scientific names and acronyms of selected species including native species of the Pacific Northwest.
6. Apply their knowledge through sampling vegetation utilizing circular nested plots and canopy cover measure.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 184 - Wildflower Identification

1. Discuss the use of taxonomic keys to identify ferns, shrubs, and wildflowers.
2. Examine the use and comprehension of dendrology terminology.
3. Identify plant morphology and apply knowledge through the use of dichotomous keys.
4. Examine identification and basic ecology of all required plants.
5. Sample vegetation through various methods including: percent cover, transects, fixed area plots and stem counts.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 192 - GIS for Natural Resources

1. Acquire geospatial datasets from various resources including government entities, open-data portals, and relevant interest groups. 
2. Analyze geospatial data using several types of tools, techniques, and methods.
3. Utilize ESRI software suite including ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox.
4. Transform GPS data to be readable in ArcMap.
5. Explain principle spatial concepts pertaining to geographic information systems.
6. Design and use maps to display geographical data.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 198 - Independent Study-Natural Resources 1

1. Develop a deeper understanding of their specific area of interest within natural resources.
2. Hone skills and techniques to further develop field based experience for their specific area of interest within natural resources.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

NATRS 199 - Independent Study-Natural Resources 2

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

NATRS 205 - Wildland Recreation

1. Demonstrate the use of common field and hand and power tools through recreation projects.
2. Demonstrate the ability to gain insight and understanding into wildland recreation management planning and design.
3. Demonstrate integration of knowledge from natural resource classes into recreation environment.
4. Demonstrate the ability to recognize the differences and similarities of wildland recreation operating procedures between federal, state, county campgrounds and private parks and campgrounds.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 210 - Introduction to Soils

1. Correctly indentify key soil morphological and physical properties.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of soil forming factors, soil classification and soil nutrition.
3. Demonstrate ability to utilize soil maps.
4. Identify soil erosion and instability factors and provide appropriate preventative measures.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of soil organisms and ecology and its influences on human health and economy.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperator.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 262 - GIS Tools in the Field

1. Perform proficient use of field data collection technology like ESRI Collector, Survey 123, Avenza, and GPS units.
2. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each field collection technique.
3. Generate maps, graphs, and photo displays as part of analysis.
4. Analyze and process aerial and satellite imagery with computer-based programs.
5. Demonstrate competency using ArcGIS modules for spatial analysis of field collected data.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 263 - Cartography

1. Gather and process geospatial data for the purposes of map creation.
2. Create map-based solutions for a given audience and purpose.
3. Explain cartographic principles and utilize those principles for effective map design.
4. Implement cartographic techniques to create high-quality maps.
5. Improve map design skills through analyzing and critiquing their own work and the work of others.
6. Differentiate between appropriate use of color, typography, symbology, scale, map type, gestalt, among other design elements.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 270 - Stream and Wetland Ecology

1. Discuss the importance of streams and wetlands in making natural resources management decisions.
2. Describe acceptable and legal land management practices, among different categories of riparian zones and water types.
3. Use laboratory equipment.
4. Measure, analyze, and report stream and wetland physiology, biological, and chemical parameters.
5. Demonstrate skills in punctuality, leadership, professional attitude, respect, and the use of word-processing and spreadsheet applications.
6. Demonstrate critical thinking, analysis, application and synthesis through the scientific method using logical development of primary scientific research and be able to defend their development of conclusions.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 271 - Stream and Wetland Restoration

1. Develop skills in restoration and management in and around surface water sources.
2. Identify plant occurrence and stream dynamics.
3. Use their data collection skills in recording information obtained in both office and field settings.
4. Identify various management methods and activities used in restoring streams back to healthy and productive waterways.
5. Visit, observe, and participate in actual projects within the growing research based industry.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 272 - Fish Identification and Habitat

1. Classify and identify fish of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) at different life stages.
2. Identify anatomy and physiology of figh in the PNW.
3. Demonstrate ability to determne age, sex and growth reat of fish of the PNW.
4. Analye behavior and life history traits of fish of the PNW.
5. View and discuss habitat utlized by fish of the PNW.
6. Identify various fish survey techniques comm in the industry.
7. Examine the importance of fish in our society and investigate regulations and policies associated with those fishes.
8. Research and develop a research report of the topic.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources Industry.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate good written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 277 - Natural Resources Internship 1

1. Find and obtain a job/position/internship position in a Natural Resources related field that will best help the student enhance his/her technical skills and prepare the student for career employment.
2. Obtain and complete an internship of 440-462 hours.
3. Keep a daily journal detailing: What was done each day, what was learned each day and contacts made each day.
4. Satisfy an evaluation by their employer/supervisor on standard job measures such as:  Job knowledge, quality of work, quantity of work, ability to learn and attendance.  
5. Improve their self-confidence in their abilities, competencies, and knowledge as measured by the employer’s and instructor’s assessments.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

NATRS 278 - Natural Resources Internship 2

1. Find and obtain a job/position/internship position in a Natural Resources related field that will best help the student enhance his/her technical skills and prepare the student for career employment.
2. Obtain and complete an internship of 440-462 hours.
3. Keep a daily journal detailing: What was done each day, what was learned each day and contacts made each day.
4. Satisfy an eavluation by their employer/supervisor on standard job measures such as:  Job knowledge, quality of work, quantity of work, ability to learn and attendance.  
5. Improve their self-confidence in their abilities, competencies, and knowledge as measured by the employer’s and instructor’s assessments.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

NATRS 279 - Natural Resources Internship 3

1. Find and obtain a job/position/internship position in a Natural Resources related field that will best help the student enhance his/her technical skills and prepare the student for career employment.
2. Obtain and complete an internship of 440-462 hours.
3. Keep a daily journal detailing: What was done each day, what was learned each day and contacts made each day.
4. Satisfy an evaluation by their employer/supervisor on standard job measures such as:  Job knowledge, quality of work, quantity of work, ability to learn and attendance.  
5. Improve their self-confidence in their abilities, competencies, and knowledge as measured by the employer’s and instructor’s assessments.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

NATRS 280 - Natural Resources Internship 4

1. Find and obtain a job/position/internship position in a Natural Resources related field that will best help the student enhance his/her technical skills and prepare the student for career employment.
2. Obtain and complete an internship of 440-462 hours.
3. Keep a daily journal detailing: What was done each day, what was learned each day and contacts made each day.
4. Satisfy an evaluation by their employer/supervisor on standard job measures such as:  Job knowledge, quality of work, quantity of work, ability to learn and attendance.  
5. Improve their self-confidence in their abilities, competencies, and knowledge as measured by the employer’s and instructor’s assessments.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

NATRS 284 - Road and Trail Engineering

1. Demonstrate the ability to integrate previously learned concepts including mathematics, navigation, surveying, mapping, aerial photo interpretation, computer applications, forest hydrology, wildlife management, wildland recreation, and silviculture.
2. Demonstrate their skills in road and trail design, Forest Practice Regulations that govern the design and construction of forest roads reconnaissance of a proposed road, identify control points, pegging and grade, harvesting and construction equipment, and drainage and project location onto a large scale map using math and fieldwork to learn curve computation and apply road geometry to the layout of a road or trail in a forested area.
3. Demonstrate the ability to work as an individual and in teams or crews performing outside work and a final project to incorporate students working in differing roles and leadership capacities and synthesis teamwork into a group product of road location, making accurate field notes and maps including curve design in the field.
4. Demonstrate preparation of a plan and profile from data collected in the field and understanding transportation and harvesting equipment purposes, limitations, advantages, and applications.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 286 - Natural Resources Business Principles

1. Practice assertiveness, motivation, leadership, effective communication skills, listening skills, negotiation skills, and conflict resolution skills.
2. Examine participation as team members, crew members, and employees.
3. Analyze hiring, assessment of personnel, employee rights, and personnel improvement plans and diversity in the workplace.
4. Compare and contrast interactions between small business owners and large organizations.
5. Demonstrate effective customer relations techniques.
6. Discuss business philosophies, corporate culture, and ethical business principles.
7. Initiate and manage a small business and evaluate strategic planning and develop a business plan.
8. Identify the requirements of the landowners and natural resources businesses that enter into agreements.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate good written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 290 - Internship Seminar

1. Demonstrate the ability to use computer word-processing skills and self-confidence by producing professional-quality business letters, résumés, and applications to obtain an internship position.
2. Demonstrate clear written and oral communication through the use of comparing and contrasting their individual written and oral presentations to those of others.
3. Demonstrate organizational skills through the use of different format styles in creating comprehensive resumes, completing thorough job applications and professional appearance through the use of performing mock interviews.
4. Demonstrate professional writing skills using correct grammar, syntax, and punctuation.
5. Demonstrate responsibility by punctuality and consistent attendance in class and providing assignments when requested.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 292 - Resource Sampling and Appraisal of Forest Conditions

Credits: 8
Students acquire skills and knowledge to measure, calculate, and sample resources and forest products to determine value using statistically valid procedures. A rigorous course using skills and knowledge of tree diseases and disasters affecting forest product quality. Includes classroom, field studies and library research.

Prerequisite: ENGL 099  or concurrent enrollment and NATRS 172  or equivalent and concurrent enrollment and NATRS 182  or concurrent enrollment; and instructor’s permission.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

1. Demonstrate their knowledge diseases which impact tree and log volumes and the reasons to assess dead and living trees in a forest.
2. Demonstrate their ability to identify the various types of inventory processes and appraisals required by employers.
3. Demonstrate the ability to complete thorough, orderly, concise note-keeping and mapping procedures.
4. Demonstrate how to accurately use equipment and methods common in the natural resources fields in performance of timber appraisal and to use statistical methods to assess and validate the results of sampling processes.
5. Demonstrate how to refine previously learned skills to measure or calculate diameters, distances, heights, basal area, and volume of logs, trees in stands of trees. 
6. Demonstrate their knowledge of tree and shrub species, forest diseases, forest types, log grades, and log sorts, use of aerial photography and maps, and different cruising methods. 
7. Demonstrate the ability to identify harvesting equipment, how to use desktop computer applications to calculate stumpage values. SuperAce
8. Demonstrate their ability to plan, design, and layout, a timber harvest.

Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.

Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

College-wide Outcomes

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 293 - Silvicultural Analysis and Forest Protection

1. Demonstrate knowledge of key foresty ecology principles that influence silivicultural practices.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate silviculture tools and practices that cover all stages of stand development to meet various management objectives.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of how silvicultural practices influence wildlife habitat, wood properties and forest health.
4. Develop a professional forest management plan for a landowner.
5. Identify threats to forest health and potential management responses to health issues.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 297 - Independent Study-Natural Resources 4

1. Develop a deeper understanding of their specific area of interest within natural resources.
2. Hone skills and techniques to further develop field based experience for their specific area of interest within natural resources.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

NATRS 298 - Independent Study-Natural Resources 5

1. Develop a deeper understanding of their specific area of interest within natural resources.
2. Hone skills and techniques to further develop field based experience for their specific area of interest within natural resources.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

NATRS 299 - Independent Study-Natural Resources 6

1. Develop a deeper understanding of their specific area of interest within natural resources.
2. Hone skills and techniques to further develop field based experience for their specific area of interest within natural resources.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

NATRS 300 - Forest Ecology

1. Demonstrate understanding of plant succession, soil conditions and implications for tree growth.
2. Synthesize the science behind ecological occurrences and disturbances.
3. Discuss the theories including biodiversity, inter- and intraspecific interactions, disturbance and succession that describe ecological processes and how they can be applied across multiple ecosystems.
4. Demonstrate high reading and comprehension skills through reading and discussing scientific articles.
5. Conduct an ecological research project.
6. Write a scientific paper with their findings.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 301 - Resource Economics

1. Explain forest resource valuation in the context of private and public lands.
2. Complete basic financial analysis for various forest operations and practices using acceptable industry standard software programs.
3. Compare and contrast inflation, risk and uncertainty in financial decision making.
4. Appraise taxes and fees associated with forest ownership and resource extraction.
5. Compose and evaluate standard contracts for a variety of forestry activities.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperator.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 385 - Forest Protection and Disease Management

1. Correctly identify common insects and diseases that impact forest health and values in North America with focus on the Pacific Northwest.
2. Assess a forest for current and potential health issues from biotic and abiotic agents.
3. Prepare a management plan to deal with forest health issues.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the importance and impact of various disturbance agents on forest ecosystems.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 386 - Bio Invasions: Invasive Species Management

1. Access and utilize resources for identifying, classifying and reporting invasive species in Washington state.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the ecology of invasive species.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of three methods of control for biological invasives.
4. Participate in the control and management of invasive species.
5. Write an integrated invasive management plan.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperator.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 390 - Environmental Decision Making and Conflict Resolution

1. Discuss case studies of environmental conflict with a focus on Western environmental issues.
2. Examine stakeholders and learn to identify what communication process should be used to improve opportunities for conflict resolution and decision making outcomes.
3. Examine individual and group conflict resolution skills including interdisciplinary teams.
4. Participate in a public forum for an environmental conflict and write an industry brief on the issue.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 399 - Natural Resources Seminar

1. Discuss the various facets of Natural Resources through weekly guest lecture presentations from multiple professionals.
2. Discuss current events, findings and practices in the field of Natural Resources.
3. Engage with relevant questions of current professionals in the field.
4. Summarize talks and synthesize information through reflection essays.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 400 - Forest Practices, Law and Policy

1. Demonstrate their familiarity with the various environmental acts, laws, policies that govern Natural Resources on a national and local basis.
2. Demonstrate their familiarity with the updated and current HCP and Washington Forest Practice Rules and Regulations and how they are applied locally.
3. Demonstrate the understanding of the practical impacts of the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, as well as the Endangered Species Act and how they impact land and water management in the Pacific Northwest (PNW).
4. Participate in a public forum and understand the process of an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in the review process of the Forest Practice Applications (FPA). Explain the process and outcomes of an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) review of an FPA
5. Demonstrate their appraisal and critiquing administrative process and behaviors, as well as legislative, regulatory, legal ethical, tribal and personal considerations. (This is the format of Timber, Fish and Wildlife (TWF) Cooperators).
6. Identify/define/explain the differences between the state and federal environmental acts and policies discussed in class. Be familiar with the SEPA document and the process.
7. Describe and explaining how the TFW Cooperative started, how it has developed over time and what its current role is in the management of natural resources in today’s environment.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 401 - Advanced Harvest Systems: Cable and Aerial Based

1. Demonstrate knowledge of current high lead and skyline logging systems involving both cable and aerial operations.
2. Demonstrate the knowledge of safety rules involving Labor and Industries (L&I) as they apply.
3. Identify types of rigging and equipment used in Aerial Cable operations.
4. Demonstrate harvest unit planning, design and layout objectives.
5. Demonstrate the knowledge of and identify commercial thinning operations and fire salvage operations.
6. Identify Riparian Migration Zones (RMZ), Wetland Migration Zones (WMZ) and Channel Migration Zone (CMZ) protection rules in regards to harvest operations.
7. Identify and delineate unstable slopes and the rules that apply.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 402 - Advanced Harvest Systems: Ground Based

1. Demonstrate knowledge and identify current ground based harvest operations available in the Forest Industry.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and identify safety rules involving Labor and Industries (L&I).
3. Identify types of rigging and equipment used in ground based harvest operations.
4. Demonstrated skills in harvest unit planning, design and layout objectives used in ground based operations.
5. Demonstrate the knowledge of and identify commercial thinning operations and fire salvage operations.
6. Identify Riparian Migration Zones (RMZ), Wetland Migration Zones (WMZ) and Channel Migration Zone (CMZ) protection rules in regards to harvest operations.
7. Identify and delineate unstable slopes and the rules that apply.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 403 - Transportation System Design

1. Identify the different classification of haul roads such as Class A, B, C and D miles and the associated rate for each class and the different design and standards for permanent mainline roads, spurs and temporary roads.
2. Demonstrate basic road engineering to perform road pegging, route surveying and reconnaissance, road location and field layout.
3. Identify fish passage issues, proper drainage structures and different erosion control techniques as they pertain to road construction.
4. Demonstrate their ability to analyze road costing, have knowledge of Forest Practice rules and regulations and the permitting process and maintenance dictate transportation designs.
5. Demonstrate their knowledge to identify the difference between road abandonment, deactivation and decommissioning.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate good written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 416 - UAV Applications and Mapping

1. Utilize UAV technology as a form of data collection.
2. Differentiate between federal, state, and local regulations regarding UAV’s.
3. Engage in safe and efficient drone flights.
4. Perform image processing from collected data imagery.
5. Perform statistical analysis from processed imagery.
6. Create a comprehensive final project for a region of interest using UAV applications and other relevant GIS applications.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 417 - Resource Management GIS Applications 1

1. Utilize ArcMap, ArcToolbox and ArcCatalog software to complete mapping projects.
2. Problem solve ArcMap tools to complete tasks by utilizing ArcMap Help, Search and on-line help forums.
3. Download and upload geospatial data files and correctly import them into ArcMap.
4. Define projections of data layers for map creation and analysis.
5. Create file geodatabases, feature datasets, feature classes, fields and domains as necessary to support NATRS 386  content.
6. Create metadata to support new data creation.
7. Create user-friendly and client centered maps.
8. Conduct spatial analysis as necessary to support NATRS 386  content.
9. Write detailed reports explaining data acquisition, processing, and analysis techniques.
10. Create and present a final project encompassing the above outcomes.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 418 - Resource Management GIS Applications 2

1. Utilize ArcMap, ArcToolbox and ArcCatalog software to complete mapping projects.
2. Problem solve ArcMap tools to complete tasks by utilizing ArcMap Help, Search and on-line help forums.
3. Download and upload geospatial data files and correctly import them into ArcMap.
4. Define projections of data layers for map creation and analysis.
5. Create file geodatabases, feature datasets, feature classes, fields and domains as necessary to support NATRS 493  content.
6. Create metadata to support new data creation.
7. Create user-friendly and client centered maps.
8. Conduct spatial analysis as necessary to support NATRS 493  content.
9. Write detailed reports explaining data acquisition, processing, and analysis techniques.
10. Create and present a final project encompassing the above outcomes.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 419 - Resource Management GIS Applications 3

1. Utilize ArcMap, ArcToolbox and ArcCatalog software to complete mapping projects.
2. Problem solve ArcMap tools to complete tasks by utilizing ArcMap Help, Search and on-line help forums.
3. Download and upload geospatial data files and correctly import them into ArcMap.
4. Define projections of data layers for map creation and analysis.
5. Create file geodatabases, feature datasets, feature classes, fields and domains as necessary to support NATRS 461  content.
6. Create metadata to support new data creation.
7. Create user-friendly and client centered maps.
8. Conduct spatial analysis as necessary to support NATRS 461  content.
9. Write detailed reports explaining data acquisition, processing, and analysis techniques.
10. Create and present a final project encompassing the above outcomes.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland or Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 461 - Wildlife Ecology

1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic wildlife ecology principles including population dynamics.
2. Apply skill and knowledge to collect wildlife habitat and ecology data needed for habitat assessment and management.
3. Access, read and understand scientific and government documents related to wildlife ecology topics.
4. Conduct and write up a wildlife related research project.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperator.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 471 - Restoration Techniques

1. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in assessing a stand for restoration potential.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of various restoration techniques used for a variety of degraded environments.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the ecological, economic and social aspects of preparing and conducting restoration projects at various spatial and temporal scales.
4. Prepare a management plan for a restoration project.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperator.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 493 - Advanced Silviculture

1. Describe the most common silvicultural tools and practices and how to use them appropriately to meet management objectives.
2. Explain growth and yield dynamics for forest stands under a variety of management regimes.
3. Demonstrate the use and applicability of at least one growth model for making silviculture descisions.
4. Evaluate various silvicultural activities for biologic, economic and social soundness.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NATRS 494 - Capstone in Natural Resources

1. Synthesize cumulative knowledge and skills to create or construct a desired project outcome.
2. Work with a sponsoring entity to finish a desired project from planning to completion.
3. Present and explain all portions of a desired project to interested parties upon completion of the project.

1. Attain a job in the Natural Resources field.
2. Manage Forestland and Resources to attain positive outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications between industry partners and cooperators.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

N SCI 194 - Special Topics-Natural Science

1. Course outcomes to be determined by instructor based on selected course topic(s).

NURSE 101 - Introduction to Nursing & Technology

1. Demonstrate use of electronic materials in educational programs and clinical settings for nursing students.
2. Describe strategies to enhance academic success in the nursing program.
3. Describe the role of the practical nurse in various health care settings and inter-professional relations.

1. Utilize information technology and supportive resources to improve client care processes within the healthcare system.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NURSE 102 - Introduction to Pharmacology in Nursing

1. Identify general principles of pharmacology including drug activity and reactions within the body, factors that influence drug action, expected actions and outcomes, pharmacokinetics, and nursing implications related to drug administration.
2. Describe the “Rights of Medication Administration”, components of a medication order, preparation of drugs for administration, methods to reduce medication errors, routes of medication administration, and the nursing responsibilities during the medication administration process.
3. Calculate medication administration and dosage problems accurately using information provided on drug labeling.
4. Discuss the uses, general drug actions, adverse reactions, contraindications, precautions, interactions for drugs, nursing assessment and patient teaching related to various body systems.

1. Provide safe, quality, evidence-based, innovative client-centered nursing care to diverse clients across the lifespan.
2. Engage in clinical judgement that integrates evidence, nursing, physical and psychosocial sciences, to ensure healthcare quality and safety, and make client/relationship centered care decisions within the scope of practice of the practical nurse.
3. Utilize information technology and supportive resources to improve client care processes within the healthcare system.
4. Incorporate legal and ethical guidelines within the scope of practice of a practical nurse to enhance client care and professional development.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

NURSE 104 - Fundamentals of Health

1. Discuss the role of the nurse using the nursing process across the lifespan.
2. Describe legal and ethical considerations when providing care for clients across the lifespan.
3. Discuss the history of nursing including nursing theorists and current trends including research and evidence based practice.
4. Describe communication and documentation including HIPAA regulations as it applies to the care of clients.
5. Obtain seven (7) hour HIV/AIDS Certification per Chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 8.
6. Discuss cultural and ethnic considerations when providing care to clients.
7. Describe health promotion and maintenance related to nursing care of clients across the lifespan.
8. Using the nursing process, discuss basic principles of health related to pain and inflammation for clients across the lifespan.

1. Provide safe, quality, evidence-based, innovative client-centered nursing care to diverse clients across the lifespan.
2. Engage in clinical judgement that integrates evidence, nursing, physical and psychosocial sciences, to ensure healthcare quality and safety, and make client/relationship centered care decisions within the scope of practice of the practical nurse.
3. Participate in collaboration and teamwork with the inter-professional team, the client, and the client’s support persons to provide and improve client care and communication.
4. Integrate quality improvement activities and advocacy skills to enhance client care.
5. Utilize information technology and supportive resources to improve client care processes within the healthcare system.
6. Incorporate legal and ethical guidelines within the scope of practice of a practical nurse to enhance client care and professional development.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NURSE 105 - Fundamentals of Health Community Lab

1. Identifies scientific principles when performing basic nursing care in a safe and effective care environment.
2. Uses the nursing process with nursing care, and when developing a comprehensive nursing care plan / concept map for one or more patients who are in different stages of the life cycle.
3. Documents nursing care provided and patient/family teaching.
4. Performs culturally sensitive nursing care, including a focus on racial, socio-economic, sexual, gender, ethnicity, religious, and spiritual needs of a client.
5. Communicate confidentially with other health care team members to provide for continuity of care, as well as therapeutically communicate with the client and family.
6. Demonstrates competence with nursing skills including a head to toe physical assessment and accurate calculation of math seen in nursing practice.
7. Integrate principles of safety, quality, collaboration, relationship-centered care, systems-based care, and personal/professional development when providing care to clients.

1. Provide safe, quality, evidence-based, innovative client-centered nursing care to diverse clients across the lifespan.
2. Engage in clinical judgement that integrates evidence, nursing, physical and psychosocial sciences, to ensure healthcare quality and safety, and make client/relationship centered care decisions within the scope of practice of the practical nurse.
3. Participate in collaboration and teamwork with the inter-professional team, the client, and the client’s support persons to provide and improve client care and communication.
4. Integrate quality improvement activities and advocacy skills to enhance client care.
5. Utilize information technology and supportive resources to improve client care processes within the healthcare system.
6. Incorporate legal and ethical guidelines within the scope of practice of a practical nurse to enhance client care and professional development.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NURSE 106 - Med-Surg I

1. Identify normal/abnormal pathophysiology of common medical surgical conditions experienced by clients across the life-span.
2. Discuss the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, medical management of common medical surgical conditions experienced by clients across the life-span.
3. Describe the role of the nurse, using the nursing process, when caring for the client with common medical surgical conditions experienced by clients across the life-span.
4. Identify nutrition and health promotion activities related to the common medical surgical conditions experienced by clients across the life-span.
5. Examines the indications, implications, side effects, contraindications, patient teaching and safety precautions for clients receiving medication related to course theory content.

1. Provide safe, quality, evidence-based, innovative client-centered nursing care to diverse clients across the lifespan.
2. Engage in clinical judgement that integrates evidence, nursing, physical and psychosocial sciences, to ensure healthcare quality and safety, and make client/relationship centered care decisions within the scope of practice of the practical nurse.
3. Participate in collaboration and teamwork with the inter-professional team, the client, and the client’s support persons to provide and improve client care and communication.
4. Integrate quality improvement activities and advocacy skills to enhance client care.
5. Utilize information technology and supportive resources to improve client care processes within the healthcare system.
6. Incorporate legal and ethical guidelines within the scope of practice of a practical nurse to enhance client care and professional development.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

NURSE 107 - Med-Surg I Community Lab

1. Identifies scientific principles when performing basic nursing care in a safe and effective care environment.
2. Uses the nursing process with nursing care, and when developing a comprehensive nursing care plan/concept map for one or more patients who are in different stages of the life cycle.
3. Documents nursing care provided and patient/family teaching.
4. Performs culturally sensitive nursing care, including a focus on racial, socio-economic, sexual, gender, ethnicity, religious, and spiritual needs of a client. across the life span.
5. Communicate confidentially with other health care team members to provide for continuity of care, as well as therapeutically communicate with the client and family.
6. Demonstrates competence with nursing skills, including accurate calculation of math seen in nursing practice.
7. Perform a nursing history and clinical unit admission, complete a transfer form and discharge form including a referral for additional services in a variety of clinical settings.
8. Integrate principles of safety, quality, collaboration, relationship-centered care, systems-based care, and personal/professional development when providing care to clients.

1. Provide safe, quality, evidence-based, innovative client-centered nursing care to diverse clients across the lifespan.
2. Engage in clinical judgement that integrates evidence, nursing, physical and psychosocial sciences, to ensure healthcare quality and safety, and make client/relationship centered care decisions within the scope of practice of the practical nurse.
3. Participate in collaboration and teamwork with the inter-professional team, the client, and the client’s support persons to provide and improve client care and communication.
4. Integrate quality improvement activities and advocacy skills to enhance client care.
5. Utilize information technology and supportive resources to improve client care processes within the healthcare system.
6. Incorporate legal and ethical guidelines within the scope of practice of a practical nurse to enhance client care and professional development.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NURSE 109 - Med-Surg II Community Lab

1. Identifies scientific principles when performing basic nursing care in a safe and effective care environment.
2. Uses the nursing process with nursing care, and when developing a comprehensive nursing care plan / concept map for one or more patients who are in different stages of the life cycle.
3. Documents nursing care provided and patient/family teaching.
4. Performs culturally sensitive nursing care, including a focus on racial, socio-economic, sexual, gender, ethnicity, religious, and spiritual needs of a client. across the life span.
5. Communicate confidentially with other health care team members to provide for continuity of care, as well as therapeutically communicate with the client and family.
6. Demonstrates competence with nursing skills, including accurate calculation of math seen in nursing practice.
7. Perform a nursing history and clinical unit admission, complete a transfer form and discharge form including a referral for additional services in a variety of clinical settings.
8. Integrate principles of safety, quality, collaboration, relationship-centered care, systems-based care, and personal/professional development when providing care to clients.

1. Provide safe, quality, evidence-based, innovative client-centered nursing care to diverse clients across the lifespan.
2. Engage in clinical judgement that integrates evidence, nursing, physical and psychosocial sciences, to ensure healthcare quality and safety, and make client/relationship centered care decisions within the scope of practice of the practical nurse.
3. Participate in collaboration and teamwork with the inter-professional team, the client, and the client’s support persons to provide and improve client care and communication.
4. Integrate quality improvement activities and advocacy skills to enhance client care.
5. Utilize information technology and supportive resources to improve client care processes within the healthcare system.
6. Incorporate legal and ethical guidelines within the scope of practice of a practical nurse to enhance client care and professional development.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NURSE 110 - Med-Surg II

1. Identify normal/abnormal pathophysiology of common medical surgical conditions experienced by clients across the life-span.
2. Discuss the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, medical management of common medical surgical conditions experienced by clients across the life-span.
3. Describe the role of the nurse, using the nursing process, when caring for the client with common medical surgical conditions experienced by clients across the life-span.
4. Identify nutrition and health promotion activities related to the common medical surgical conditions experienced by clients across the life-span.
5. Examines the indications, implications, side effects, contraindications, patient teaching and safety precautions for clients receiving medications related to course theory content.

1. Provide safe, quality, evidence-based, innovative client-centered nursing care to diverse clients across the lifespan.
2. Engage in clinical judgement that integrates evidence, nursing, physical and psychosocial sciences, to ensure healthcare quality and safety, and make client/relationship centered care decisions within the scope of practice of the practical nurse.
3. Participate in collaboration and teamwork with the inter-professional team, the client, and the client’s support persons to provide and improve client care and communication.
4. Integrate quality improvement activities and advocacy skills to enhance client care.
5. Utilize information technology and supportive resources to improve client care processes within the healthcare system.
6. Incorporate legal and ethical guidelines within the scope of practice of a practical nurse to enhance client care and professional development.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

NURSE 111 - Mental Health in Nursing

1. Describe mental health, mental illness, the principles of mental health care and the continuum between both mental health and mental illness.
2. Discuss factors impacting mental health including culture, socioeconomic, legal, and changes in the health care system.  
3. Describe theorists and psychotherapies related to their impact on personality and behavior.
4. Discuss the role of stress, adaptation, coping, illness, and crisis related to mental health.
5. Describe components of a therapeutic relationship and therapeutic environment.
6. Examines the indications, implications, side effects, contraindications, patient teaching and safety precautions for clients receiving medications for mental health disorders.
7. Discuss the use of the DSM-V multi-axial system for classification of mental disorders.
8. Using the nursing process, discuss the care of the patient with a mental health diagnosis.

1. Provide safe, quality, evidence-based, innovative client-centered nursing care to diverse clients across the lifespan.
2. Engage in clinical judgement that integrates evidence, nursing, physical and psychosocial sciences, to ensure healthcare quality and safety, and make client/relationship centered care decisions within the scope of practice of the practical nurse.
3. Participate in collaboration and teamwork with the inter-professional team, the client, and the client’s support persons to provide and improve client care and communication.
4. Integrate quality improvement activities and advocacy skills to enhance client care.
5. Utilize information technology and supportive resources to improve client care processes within the healthcare system.
6. Incorporate legal and ethical guidelines within the scope of practice of a practical nurse to enhance client care and professional development.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

NURSE 112 - Reproductive/OB/Pediatric Nursing

1. Discuss the care of the client experiencing reproductive disorders.
2. Discuss the normal and high-risk physiology of antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum mother and baby dyad.
3. Describe the nursing care of the client experiencing normal and abnormal labor and delivery including the adolescent, using the nursing process.
4. Discuss physiological and psychological adaptations that occur in the postpartum period.
5. Describe the nursing care of the normal and high-risk client during the postpartum period using the nursing process.
6. Describe the nursing care of the normal and high-risk newborn using the nursing process.
7. Identify normal/abnormal pathophysiology of common medical surgical conditions experienced by clients across the life-span.
8. Identify developmental theories pertaining to the care of the pediatric client.

1. Provide safe, quality, evidence-based, innovative client-centered nursing care to diverse clients across the lifespan.
2. Engage in clinical judgement that integrates evidence, nursing, physical and psychosocial sciences, to ensure healthcare quality and safety, and make client/relationship centered care decisions within the scope of practice of the practical nurse.
3. Participate in collaboration and teamwork with the inter-professional team, the client, and the client’s support persons to provide and improve client care and communication.
4. Integrate quality improvement activities and advocacy skills to enhance client care.
5. Utilize information technology and supportive resources to improve client care processes within the healthcare system.
6. Incorporate legal and ethical guidelines within the scope of practice of a practical nurse to enhance client care and professional development.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

NURSE 113 - Advanced Community Lab

1. Explains scientific principles and rationale when performing nursing care in a safe and effective care environment.
2. Uses the nursing process with nursing care, and when developing a comprehensive nursing care plan / concept map for one or more patients who are in different stages of the life cycle, including a client in labor and delivery, and immediate care of the newborn.
3. Documents nursing care provided and patient/family teaching.
4. Performs culturally sensitive nursing care, including a focus on racial, socio-economic, sexual, gender, ethnicity, religious, and spiritual needs of a client.
5. Communicate confidentially with other health care team members to provide for continuity of care, as well as therapeutically communicate with the client and family.
6. Demonstrates competence with nursing skills, including accurate calculation of math seen in nursing practice.
7. Describes the management, resource allocation, delegation of tasks, and roles of the nurse within the code scenario.
8. Integrate principles of safety, quality, collaboration, relationship-centered care, systems-based care, and personal/professional development when providing care to clients.

1. Provide safe, quality, evidence-based, innovative client-centered nursing care to diverse clients across the lifespan.
2. Engage in clinical judgement that integrates evidence, nursing, physical and psychosocial sciences, to ensure healthcare quality and safety, and make client/relationship centered care decisions within the scope of practice of the practical nurse.
3. Participate in collaboration and teamwork with the inter-professional team, the client, and the client’s support persons to provide and improve client care and communication.
4. Integrate quality improvement activities and advocacy skills to enhance client care.
5. Utilize information technology and supportive resources to improve client care processes within the healthcare system.
6. Incorporate legal and ethical guidelines within the scope of practice of a practical nurse to enhance client care and professional development.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NURSE 114 - Intravenous Therapy

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the scope of practice for nurses initiating IV therapy.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and pathophysiologic reasoning for parenteral fluid administration including blood products, total parenteral nutrition, and medications.
3. Identify infusion related complications, their causes, and appropriate treatment.
4. Apply and implement strategies to prevent infection related to infusion therapy.
5. Demonstrate accurate calculation of IV infusion rates.
6. Demonstrate accurate documentation related to infusion therapy.

1. Provide safe, quality, evidence-based, innovative client-centered nursing care to diverse clients across the lifespan.
2. Engage in clinical judgement that integrates evidence, nursing, physical and psychosocial sciences, to ensure healthcare quality and safety, and make client/relationship centered care decisions within the scope of practice of the practical nurse.
3. Integrate quality improvement activities and advocacy skills to enhance client care.
4. Utilize information technology and supportive resources to improve client care processes within the healthcare system.
5. Incorporate legal and ethical guidelines within the scope of practice of a practical nurse to enhance client care and professional development.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

NURSE 116 - Nursing Issues and Delivery Systems