MATH& 173 - Mathematics for Elementary Education III

Credits: 5
Study of the fundamental nature of the real number system and its subsystems, applications of basic probability and statistics, and problem solving. Recommended for prospective or practicing elementary and middle school teachers, paraeducators, parents, and others who help educate children in grades K-8.

Prerequisite: MATH& 171  with a grade of 2.0 or higher or appropriate math placement.

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills

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

1. Use various algorithms, mental computations, and electronic computing techniques for solving problems dealing with decimals and algebraic functions.
2. Apply problem-solving techniques to basic concepts involving probability and statistics.
3. Apply concepts of statistics when gathering appropriate data, organizing information in charts or graphs, and interpreting information from displays of data.
4. Apply probability techniques of experimentation and simulation in making hypotheses, testing conjectures, and refining theories.
5. Understand the role of technology as it relates to learning and teaching mathematics.
6. Implement strategies for K-8 students to learn each of the above mathematics concepts.

1. Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.

2. Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.

3. Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

• 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.

MATH 194 - Special Topics-Mathematics

Credits: 1-5
Study of specialized mathematical topics. Topics presented depend upon interest and staffing. Possible areas of study include number theory, probability, logic, mathematics for parents, and computer applications. This is a pass/no credit course.

Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and eligible for READ 104 .

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

1. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a specific topic.
2. Design and execute a research project to explore the topic.

1. Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.

2. Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.

3. Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

• 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.

MATH 210 - Discrete Mathematics

Credits: 5
Study of proofs; one-to-one, onto, inverse and composite functions; properties of relations; sets including cardinality, countability and the Pigeonhole Principle; Boolean algebras including de Morgans Laws; logic including propositional logic and digital logic; and counting techniques including permutations and combination.

Prerequisite: MATH 106  or MATH& 142  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement.

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills

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

1. Describe sets and apply set operations.
2. Diagram truth values of propositions using truth tables.
3. Combine propositions using logical connectives.
4. Apply De Morgan’s Laws in Boolean Algebra.
5. Prove and disprove propositions using direct proof, indirect proof, and mathematical induction.
6. Count using permutations, combinations, and binomial coefficients.
7. Identify and classify relations between sets.
8. Prove elementary theorems in Number Theory.

 
Program Outcomes

1. Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.
2. Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.
3. Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

• 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.

MATH 238 - Differential Equations

Credits: 5
Study of the theory and solutions of first and second order differential equations, existence and uniqueness theorems, numerical methods of solution, and applications. Additional topics may be chosen from the following: series solutions for differential equations, systems of linear differential equations, Laplace transforms, and stability theory. Graphing calculator required.

Prerequisite: MATH& 254  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement.

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills

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

1. Solve separable, exact and linear first order differential equations.
2. Solve higher order linear or Cauchy-Euler differential equations.
3. Apply the theory of differential equations to solve problems from various disciplines.
4. Apply the existence and uniqueness theorems to first and second order equations.
5. Apply direction fields and numerical methods to approximate solutions.

1. Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.

2. Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.

3. Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

• 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.

MATH 240 - Topics in Linear Algebra

Credits: 5
Study of systems of linear equations, vector spaces, matrices and matrix equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, linear transformations, and applications. Graphing calculator required.

Prerequisite: MATH& 153  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement.

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills

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

1. Describe the solution set of a system of linear equations.
2. Apply Gaussian and Gauss-Jordan elimination.
3. Find the inverse of an invertible matrix.
4. Apply equivalent properties of matrix invertibility.
5. Identify vector spaces.
6. Find a basis for a vector space.
7. Normalize a set of vectors.
8. Find and apply the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix.
9. Find the least squares approximation of a system of linear equations.
10. Identify and apply linear transformations.

1. Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.

2. Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.

3. Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

• 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.

MATH& 254 - Calculus IV

Credits: 5
The fourth course of a four-quarter calculus sequence. Introduces students to functions of two and three variables; limits and continuity; partial differentiation; gradients; multiple integration; iterated integrals; vector analysis including such topics as divergence, curl, line integrals, and the fundamental theorems of vector calculus. Graphing calculator required.

Prerequisite: MATH& 153  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement.

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills

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

1. Determine domains, ranges, limits and continuity for multivariate functions.
2. Compute and apply partial derivatives.
3. Compute and apply double and triple integrals.
4. Convert rectangular integrals into polar, cylindrical or spherical integrals.
5. Compute and apply line integrals.
6. Find the divergence and curl for vector fields.
7. Compute surface integrals using Stokes’ Theorem and the Divergence Theorem.

1. Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.

2. Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.

3. Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

• 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.

MATH 256 - Statistics for Business and Social Science

Credits: 5
Study of descriptive and inferential statistics; boxplots, histograms and scatterplots; introduction to design of experiments; measures of central tendency; frequency distributions; probability distributions; sampling and sampling distributions; hypothesis testing; confidence intervals; and linear regression.

Prerequisite: MATH 106,  MATH& 141  or MATH 147  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement. Recommended: Eligible for READ 104 .

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills

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

1. Define and use common statistical terminology.
2. Identify the major categories of experimental designs and sampling methods.
3. Identify common sources of bias in surveys and experiments.
4. Construct and interpret frequency distributions, histograms, pie charts, and box plots.
5. Calculate and interpret the measures of center and spread.
6. Carry out a linear regression analysis of paired data.
7. State and apply the basic axioms and theorems of probability.
8. State and apply the central limit theorem.
9. Calculate confidence intervals and conduct hypothesis tests for one and two samples using the standard normal, Student-t, and Chi square distributions.

1. Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.

2. Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.

3. Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

• 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.

MATH 294 - Special Topics in Mathematics

Credits: 1-5
Focuses on special topics in math that are not part of the regular curriculum. Content varies from course to course.

Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.

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

1. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a specific topic.
2. Design and execute a research project to explore the topic.

1. Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.

2. Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.

3. Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

• 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.

MATH 297 - Independent Study-Mathematics

1. Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.
2. Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.
3. Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

• 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.

MATHJ 062 - Jump Start into Review of Arithmetic

1. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
2. Apply the order of operations.
3. Convert between percents, decimals and fractions.
4. Solve percent problems using proportions.
5. Solve proportions.
6. Calculate square roots 
7. Calculate natural number exponents.
8. Understand and apply the appropriate geometry formulas involving perimeter, circumference, area and volumes of basic shapes.
9. Convert units of measurement within the standard and metric systems.
10. Solve application problems utilizing operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percents.

• 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.

MATHJ 070 - Jump Start into Pre-Algebra

1. Perform operations with fractions, decimals, and integers in an algebraic environment including order of operations.
2. Apply geometry and measurement concepts including the Pythagorean theorem.
3. Perform operations with integer exponents.
4. Simplify basic polynomial expressions.
5. Solve simple equations.
6. Calculate basic descriptive statistics.
7. Graph points onto the Cartesian coordinate system.

1. Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.
2. Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.
3. Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

MATHJ 072 - Jump Start into Elementary Algebra

1. Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.
2. Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.
3. Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

MATHJ 097 - Jump Start into Intermediate Algebra

1. Define a function.
2. Graph linear, quadratic, and other functions.
3. Solve basic problems involving ratios, proportions, and variation.
4. Work with rational exponents.
5. Solve quadratic equations using tables, graphs and algebra.
6. Identify non-real solutions of equations.
7. Use mathematics to solve practical applications.
8. Solve rational equations.
9. Solve radical equations.
10. Perform operations with radical and rational expressions.
11. Derive linear and quadratic equations and solve basic problems using linear and quadratic regression techniques.

1. Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.
2. Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.
3. Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

• 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.

MATHJ 141 - Jump Start into Precalculus I

1. Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.
2. Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.
3. Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

MATHM 062 - Review of Arithmetic-Resource Module

1. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals, solve application problems, and apply the order of operations.
2. Convert between percents, decimals and fractions, and solve percent problems and proportions.
3. Calculate square roots.
4. Calculate natural number exponents.
5. Understand and apply the appropriate geometry formulas involving perimeter, circumference, area and volumes of basic shapes.
6. Convert units of measurement within the standard and metric systems.
7. Use resources available to students on campus such as the Math Learning Center.

1. Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.
2. Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.
3. Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

• 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.

MATHM 070 - Pre-Algebra-Resource Module

1. Perform operations with fractions, decimals, and integers in an algebraic environment including order of operations.
2. Apply geometry and measurement concepts including the Pythagorean theorem.
3. Perform operations with integer exponents.
4. Simplify basic polynomial expressions.
5. Solve simple equations.
6. Calculate basic descriptive statistics.
7. Graph points onto the Cartesian coordinate system.
8. Use resources available to students on campus such as the Math Learning Center.

1. Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.
2. Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.
3. Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

• 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.

MATHM 072 - Elementary Algebra-Resource Module

1. Solve linear equations, linear inequalities, systems of linear equations, and literal equations.
2. Convert between the graph and the equation of a line.
3. Simplify polynomials and expressions involving integer exponents.
4. Factor quadratic expressions.
5. Identify functions and use function notation.
6. Use unit analysis to convert measurements.
7. Solve ratio, rate, and proportional reasoning problems.
8. Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems.
9. Use resources available to students on campus such as the Math Learning Center.

1. Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.
2. Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.
3. Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

• 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.

MATHM 097 - Intermediate Algebra-Resource Module

Credits: 1-2
Uses self-paced, individual computer mediated learning to supplement concepts learned in MATH 097 . Recommended for students who want extra work in MATH 097  and for those who need to work on specific skills to prepare for MATH 097 . Students use software to learn standard concepts from MATH 097 . Students investigate Math Learning Center resources such as videos, computers, supplementary books, and/or drop-in tutoring to work on concepts learned in MATH 097 . A minimum of 22 hours of work must be completed to receive one credit, 44 hours for two credits. This is a pass/no credit course.

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

1. Identify and graph functions and interpret function notation.
2. Solve rational, radical, and quadratic equations.
3. Perform operations with rational, radical, and quadratic equations and expressions containing rational exponents.
4. Derive linear and quadratic equations.
5. Apply the mathematical techniques of the course to practical applications.
6. Use resources available to students on campus such as the Math Learning Center.

 
Program Outcomes

1. Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.
2. Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.
3. Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

• 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 101 - Fundamentals of Music

1. Demonstrate proper musical notation skills.
2. Aurally identify and notate simple intervals and simple rhythmic patterns.
3. Identify scales, keys, intervals, triads, clefs, meter, rhythm, and chords.
4. Demonstrate 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.

• 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 102 - Global Pop Music

1. Identify the way that global popular music aesthetics in the post-rock era are incorporated into and fused with indigenous music practices (e.g. K-pop, Bollywood, and Afrobeat).
2. Produce a project that looks more in-depth into one specific global popular music.
3. Identify the music and instruments of a selection of musical traditions and how they are used as symbols of indigeneity (e.g. Australian didgeridoo, Shona mbira, and Andean panpipes).
4. Compare how popular music borrow from the popular music of other countries to associate with social movements (e.g. the use of African-American funk by Fela Kuti and Afrobeat or the use of reggae music as part of the Black Power Movement in Brazil).
5. Discuss the effects of ethnicity, gender/sexuality, religion, globalization, and social justice on pop 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.

• 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 103 - American Popular Music

1. Discuss musical styles instrumental to the formation of American popular music (e.g. Appalachian folk music, blues, jazz, gospel, rock & roll, and bluegrass).
2. Identify the musical language and instrumentation of a selection of musical traditions (e.g. fiddle, banjo, and trumpet).
3. Identify the origins and influences of American popular music (e.g. West African diaspora, Irish jigs, European Christian hymns).
4. Investigate issues of marginalization, cultural appropriation, and oppression in the formation of racial identity and expression (e.g. blackface minstrelsy, soul, and rap).
5. Examine how music is used a resistance against oppression (e.g. abolition songs, protest music of the Vietnam era, funk, and hip-hop).
6. Discuss the influence of popular music globally in the post-Rock era as a form of globalization and Western cultural imperialism.
7. Demonstrate fluency with past and current innovations in the music industry (e.g. stage, recording industry, and digital media).

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 104 - Music in World Culture

1. Discuss musical styles of historically marginalized people.
2. Identify the music and instrumentation of a selection of musical traditions (e.g. griot music of the Mande people from Mali, Quechua kantu music of Bolivia, or khoomei singing of Tuva).
3. Write about the history of music studies in Western academia the practices have continued the “othering” of non-European musical traditions.
4. Analyze the processes of Western imperialism and the decline of indigenous music practices.
5. Compare different systems of cultural preservation (e.g. UNESCO, government preservations systems, and education programs).
6. Compare how traditional music practices have been used for social justice movements (e.g. Shona mbira music and the use in Chimurenga during the War of Black Liberation in Zimbabwe, or Chilean nueva cancion).

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& 105 - Music Appreciation

1. Identify the elements of Western art music along with comparison pieces from non-Western cultures (e.g. melody, harmony, rhythm, word-music relationships, form, texture).
2. Explain the philosophies and characteristics of each Western musical era and what changes developed to cause a shift to a new era.
3. Explain the historical significance and characteristics of composed music from different Western musical eras from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
4. Recognize compositions (masterworks) and composers who brought forth major musical innovations and contributions to the Western music landscape in each musical era.

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 107 - History of Jazz

1. Identify musical styles and genres instrumental to the formation of jazz.
2. Identify instrumentation important to the development of the history of jazz.
3. Identify the origins and influences of jazz music (e.g. field cries, blues, Christian hymns).
4. Investigate issues of marginalization, cultural appropriation, and oppression in the formation of racial identity and expression (e.g. blackface minstrelsy, rural and Delta blues).
5. Examine how music is used as resistance against oppression (e.g. cool jazz, free jazz, bebop).
6. Discuss the impact of jazz on American popular culture and world music cultures.
7. Identify musicians notable to the development of jazz music (e.g. Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, and Charlie Parker).

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

MUSC 108 - Computer Music 1

1. Identify terms and concepts related to music technology.
2. Recognize relevant events in the development of computer music and music technology.
3. Apply basic computer music skills to professional music software.
4. Compose and produce original computer music and/or sound art using basic sound production techniques. 

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.

• 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 109 - Computer Music 2

1. Recognize relevant events and historical trends in the development of computer music and music technology up to 1960. 
2. Discuss concepts related to computer music.
3. Apply computer music skills to professional music software.
4. Compose original computer music and/or sound art using sound production techniques including basic mixing, mastering, and effects processing.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.

• 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 110 - Computer Music 3

1. Recognize relevant events and historical trends in the development of computer music and music technology through the 1980s.
2. Apply computer music skills to professional music software.
3. Compose original computer music and/or sound art using sound production techniques.
4. Present original computer music and/or sound art projects to the campus community.
5. Discuss topics related to computer music.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.

• 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 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.

• 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 - Backcountry 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, IC

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 identify 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 fish in the PNW.
3. Demonstrate ability to determine age, sex and growth rate of fish of the PNW.
4. Analyze behavior and life history traits of fish of the PNW.
5. View and discuss habitat utilized 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 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 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 forestry 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 invasive.
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.