Apr 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


This section includes a brief description of each credit class offered on a regular basis at Green River College. Classes are arranged in alphabetical order according to the college department that offers the class.

Each listing includes a course number (prefix & code/number), course title, number of credits awarded, prerequisite, course outcomes, and academic transfer distributions are also designated where applicable. Common course numbers are identified by an “&” symbol at the end of the department abbreviation.

Course numbers 100-299 are designated for Green River College programs and courses that transfer to senior institutions (transfer is sometimes limited). The 100 series is ordinarily for first-year students and the 200 series for second-year students, but this distinction varies because of differing requirements at other colleges and universities. The 300 and 400 level series are for third- and fourth-year students.

Consult the “Programs of Study ” section of this catalog and your faculty advisor for specific information about each class and about which classes will meet your requirements.

 

Business Technologies & Administrative Careers

  
  • BTAC 245 - Medical Office Procedures

    Credits: 5
    Provides a study of activities most often performed by medical administrative staff. Topics include medical office environment, communication services and responsibilities, medical records and file management, medical code of ethics, scheduling techniques and computerized patient scheduling/billing software, medical billing procedures, job search and informational interview, preparation of job-ready resume/portfolio and cover letter.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for READ 104 .

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

    1. Identify personal qualifications and attributes needed as an administrative medical assistant.
    2. Identify types of medical facilities and positions within a medical office.
    3. Demonstrate the Code of Ethics practiced in the medical environment.
    4. Identify and demonstrate appropriate patient-centered customer service.
    5. Practice dealing with angry or difficult patients using sample scenarios and situations in both discussion and active participation activities.
    6. Explain techniques and tools for de-escalation and creating positive patient experiences.
    7. Identify and demonstrate proper phone techniques and message taking for the medical office.
    8. Identify procedures for creating new patient files; paper and electronic Identify medical file management techniques.
    9. Conduct an on-site infomational interview at a medical site.
    10. Prepare a job-ready professional resume for a medical related position.
    11. Apply scheduling and billing techniques using an integrated computerized program.
    12. Practice registration, scheduling, EHR navigation and billing functions in an online practice management system.
    13. Explain the function of general bookkeeping in the medical office including the collection of fees, co-insurance, co-pays and deductibles.

    Program Outcomes
    Complete all general medical practice management software tasks such as registering and scheduling patients, searching and reviewing medical records online, entering codes, payment and other electronic health record (EHR) tasks.

    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.
    • Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.
  
  • BTAC 248 - Healthcare Reimbursement Methodology

    Credits: 5
    Provides an in-depth overview of reimbursement methods and procedures used in the United States including many location based health insurance prospective payments systems (HIPPS). Study of the entire claims process from patient visit, procedure and diagnostic coding to payment using a variety of billing methods: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services forms (CMS), uniform billing (UB) forms and electronic claims submission. Students learn to define billing processes for commercial, federal and managed care insurance plans. Covers the importance of coded data, compliance, health information and charge master maintenance including an overview of fee schedules.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for READ 094 ; or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Explain the use and impact of coded data and health information on claim reimbursement.
    2. Identify the payment system appropriate to all healthcare setting; clinical, inpatient and outpatient.
    3. Compare and contrast the managed and non-managed care reimbursement models including the use of capitation.
    4. Research the most current forms of health insurance prospective payment systems (HIPPS) used for correct reimbursement for all healthcare settings; inpatient prospective payment systems (IPPS), outpatient prospective payment systems (OPPS), ambulatory payment classification system (APC’s) and more.
    5. Compare and contrast the CMS-1500 form to the UB-92 form.
    6. Execute general guidelines for completing both UB-92 and CMS-1500 forms for federal, state and private payer insurance contracts.
    7. Define clinical and facility charge masters.
    8. Explain the importance of maintaining charge masters routinely and understand the impact to an organization if routine maintenance is not performed.
    9. Apply appropriate reimbursement compliance standards to all billing and coding scenarios.
    10. Define the use of relative values units (RVU’s) and the Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) in determining fee schedules, predicting compensation and planning budgets.
    11. Describe legal and ethical issues specific to the medical billing function.
    12. Describe the impact of the federal government Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) on medical billing.
    13. Describe basic healthcare policy provisions and contracts.
    14. Explain the basic steps for verifying eligibility and processing medical claims, including submitting claims via electronic data interchange (EDI), reading remittance advices (RA’s) and using advance beneficiary notices (ABN’s) when appropriate.
    15. Handle insurance claims in the physician’s office to obtain payment and minimize claim rejection by insurance carriers.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Identify the different types of healthcare providers, disciplines, common departments and general structure found within healthcare organizations.
    2. Apply legal principles, policies, regulations, and standards for the control and use of health information.
    3. Perform mathematical calculations needed to process a claim, determine allowed amounts, deductibles and co-payments, process cash, check and electronic payments, and balance monthly and yearly financial records.


    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.
    • Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.
  
  • BTAC 250 - Office Relations and Procedures

    Credits: 5
    Provides instruction and activities directed toward technology, communication, and human relations skills of the administrative support professional. Topics include organizational structures, virtual offices, teamwork, anger, stress and time management; ethics, diversity, and sexual harassment; communication essentials, customer service, postal services, telecommunications, meetings and travel, job search, and leadership elements.

    Prerequisite: BTAC 100  and BTAC 130 , both with a grade of 2.0 or higher; and eligible for ENGL&101 ; or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Develop skills and knowledge regarding effective interpersonal relationships and team building.
    2. Identify and explore socio-cultural differences and ethical and diversity issues related to the workplace.
    3. Develop and analyze human relations skills including conflict resolution and stress management.
    4. Distinguish and develop effective workplace communication and behaviors.
    5. Identify organizational structures and roles of the administrative support professional.
    6. Examine workplace scenarios and apply appropriate workplace procedures.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Implement calculator/computer technology to solve problems.
    2. Integrate Microsoft Office software applications to present information in a meaningful manner.


    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.
    • Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.
  
  • BTAC 255 - Advanced Word

    Credits: 5
    Focuses on using bookmarks and hyphenation; creating annotations and macros; adding borders, frames, and pictures; using WordArt, and Equation Editor; creating tables and charts; formatting text into columns; sorting text; formatting with styles; creating outlines, fill-in forms, tables of contents and indexes.

    Prerequisite: BTAC 112  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or instructor’s permission. Recommended: A typing speed of 30 wpm.

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

    1. Construct and format professional documents using advanced Word techniques.
    2. Insert and format graphics.
    3. Create, customize, and apply macros.
    4. Create and customize tables, charts, styles, equations, templates, and forms.
    5. Create, modify, and apply references.
    6. Utilize file management skills.

     
    Program Outcomes

    1. Implement calculator/computer technology to solve problems.
    2. Successfully integrate Microsoft Office software applications to present information in a meaningful manner.


    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.

  
  • BTAC 257 - Intermediate ICD Coding

    Credits: 5
    Focuses on intermediate coding using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) diagnostic classification coding system. Students assign accurate codes to complex authentic case studies, applying compliance strategies, performing auditing procedures and maintaining quality monitor reports. Teaches students to abstract and assign valid diagnostic codes and verify code selection using real-life challenging coding cases.

    Prerequisite: BTAC 145  and BTAC 146  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or concurrent enrollment in BTAC 146 ; or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Build and improve upon previously learned ICD knowledge including the application of ICD guidelines for all forms of diagnostic and therapeutic medical reports.
    2. Abstract diagnostic terminology from intermediate coding cases.
    3. Assign and appropriately sequence ICD codes accurately to abstracted terminology, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
    4. Compare and contrast ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM code assignments and conventions.
    5. Utilize coding crosswalks and maps used in the clinical coding process.
    6. Apply Prospective Payment Systems (PPS) examples including Diagnostic Related Group (DRG’s), Resource Utilization Groups (RUG’S) and Home Health Resource Groups (HHRG’s).
    7. Define the concept of case mix analysis for a given patient population using the average diagnosis-related group weight.
    8. Describe the standards and impact of ethical coding using advanced coding cases and applying Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits.
    9. Explain the role of the Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine-Clinical Terms (SNOMED-CT) in the healthcare delivery systems as the basis for an electronic health record (EHR).
    10. Outline the relationship of SNOMED-CT to administrative code sets used for billing and statistics.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Abstract diagnostic and procedural terminology to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 and HCPCS level II codes.
    2. Utilize a computerized encoder to determine procedure values based on RBRVS (resource based relative value scale), coding guidelines based on LCD (local coverage determination), NCD (national coverage determination) and CCI (correct coding initiative) edits.


    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.
  
  • BTAC 258 - Intermediate CPT/HCPCS Coding

    Credits: 5
    Focuses on intermediate coding using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD) procedural classification coding systems to assign accurate codes to complex authentic case studies. Teaches students to abstract and assign valid procedural codes and verify code selection using real-life challenging coding cases to a variety of procedural groupings including Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APC) and Resource Utilization Groups (RUG).

    Prerequisite: BTAC 145  and BTAC 146  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Define and apply the guidelines for procedure classification systems; Current Procedural Coding (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) Level II and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9-CM Volume III and ICD-10-PCS).
    2. Read and interpret complex authentic source documents to abstract and identify all services and procedures to be coded.
    3. Accurately assign service and procedure codes utilizing classification systems studied to intermediate coding case studies.
    4. Accurately assign both CPT and HCPCS modifiers to intermediate coding case studies.
    5. Define the use of Relative Value Units (RVU’s) and Resource Based Relative Value Scales (RBRVS) to assign payment value to procedures.
    6. Create a detailed and accurate evaluation and management (E/M) audit tool for the three key components; History, Exam and Medical Decision Making.
    7. Demonstrate use of the E/M audit tool as an educational resource for medical coders and providers. Apply codes to professional fee billing examples for Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC’s), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ACS’s), Resource Utilization Group (RUG) and other common payment systems.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Abstract diagnostic and procedural terminology to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 and HCPCS level II codes.
    2. Utilize a computerized encoder to determine procedure values based on RBRVS (resource based relative value scale), coding guidelines based on LCD (local coverage determination), NCD (national coverage determination) and CCI (correct coding initiative) edits.


    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.
  
  • BTAC 266 - Inside Microsoft Office

    Credits: 5
    Focuses on the use of advanced Microsoft Office applications including object linking and embedding (OLE) and the integration of applications. Enhances prior application skills. These skills culminate in a professional PowerPoint group presentation that also may incorporate Word, Excel, and Access concepts.

    Prerequisite: BTAC 112  and BTAC 162 ; or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Gain advanced skills and demonstrate confidence in using and supporting state of the art software used in business and industry.
    2. Integrate applications within the Microsoft Office Suite.
    3. Implement effective team building.
    4. Develop written and oral communication skills.
    5. Solve a variety of personal computer-related application problems.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Implement calculator/computer technology to solve problems.
    2. Integrate Microsoft Office software applications to present information in a meaningful manner.


    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.
  
  • BTAC 297 - Independent Study - BTAC

    Credits: 1-5
    Includes special courses and topics designed for students such as individual learning in the Business Technologies and Administrative Careers programs. Students may register for a contracted learning experience by obtaining permission from a Business Technologies and Administrative Careers (BTAC) faculty advisor.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Outcomes will be established by the student and faculty supervisor. Will vary based on topic.

     
    Program Outcomes

    1. Implement calculator/computer technology to solve problems.
    2. Integrate Microsoft Office software applications to present information in a meaningful manner.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.


CAD Design & Engineering Technology

  
  • CAD 101 - Intro to Basic Geometry and CAD Design

    Credits: 1-11
    Fundamental drawing course that provides students with knowledge of drafting tools and techniques. Includes drafting fundamentals, geometric construction, orthographic projection, isometric sketching, dimensioning, and sectional views. It also introduces computers and software applicable to design drafting-related careers. Primary instruction covers AutoCAD, which is used for computer-aided drafting to create and edit drawings. Includes instruction on file management and an introduction to word processing and basic spreadsheet functions. Introduces competencies required for design drafters.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 081  and READ 104 .

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

    1. Create Orthographic drawings based on the “rules of orthographic projection.”
    2. Work productively with in a group setting.
    3. Begin to use office programs prolific within an office environment.
    4. Begin to use terminology consistent within and engineering office.
    5. Use measuring scales appropriate to different industries.
    6. Create new drawings in AutoCAD using formatted layers and line weights.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Identify, solve, and apply engineering principles and calculations relevant to a design project.
    2. Apply computer and engineering office software for documentation, communication and approval within an engineering office environment.


    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.
  
  • CAD 102 - Advanced Geometry and Industrial CAD

    Credits: 12
    A geographical process used to analyze spatial relationships by viewing the object or situation in such a way that the relationship being investigated is actual size and measurable. Students apply descriptive geometry to develop and dimensions primary and secondary auxiliary views of 3-D objects. Students use visualization techniques to develop 3-D pictorial drawings dealing with non-isometric surfaces, irregular shapes and compound angles. Covers perspective development, exploded, and cut-away views.  This class will also introduce principles, techniques and applications of creating geometry across the different disciplines mechanical, civil, and architectural. Areas of study include a review of selecting views, sectioning and auxiliary views, drafting conventions, format selection, and comparing dimensioning conventions over different industries. Setting dimension variables in Auto CAD with parent child relationships, added X-referencing instruction, and property lines with slope definitions.

    Prerequisite: CAD 101  or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Use non-orthographic views to properly identify distorted foreshortening in traditional orthographic views.
    2. Developer dihedral angles between 2 planes.
    3. Develop bearings and slopes of lines made relative to the ground plane.
    4. Develop primary and secondary non-orthographic views for true size and shape development of an object.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Identify, solve, and apply engineering principles and calculations relevant to a design project.
    2. Apply computer and engineering office software for documentation, communication and approval within an engineering office environment.


    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.
  
  • CAD 103 - 3-D Modeling and Printing

    Credits: 12
    Focuses on geometric modeling, display manipulation, geometric analysis, online plotting, and 3-D Printing (Rapid Prototyping). Included will be basic development of wire-frame modeling, surface modeling and a more extensive look into 3-D solids modeling with an emphasis on user coordinate system (UCS) control and manipulation.  The general principles of 3-D printing in all of its forms such as extrusion or sintering with added instruction on methods of obtaining printable file-types and how to orient files for printing. Focuses on creating 3-D prints from class-created or pre-defined models.Also introduces students to using 3rd party software (Navisworks) to visually inspect files from different formats integrated into a single file.

    Prerequisite: CAD 101  or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Create 3-D solid models using Auto CAD’s Boolean construction methods.
    2. Demonstrate proper control and manipulation of Auto CAD’s UCS (User Coordinate System) for construction and editing of solid models.
    3. Prepare proper orthographic views of models for fabrication.
    4. Print 3-D prints in 2 of the three different printing methods available to students.
    5. Evaluate prints for strength of print and minimize wasting of support material.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Identify, solve, and apply engineering principles and calculations relevant to a design project.
    2. Apply computer and engineering office software for documentation, communication and approval within an engineering office environment.


    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.
    • 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.
  
  • CAD 104 - Structural Design and Introduction to BIM

    Credits: 10
    Introduces the study of structural steel and concrete drafting. The steel portion includes engineering fundamentals, welding symbols, seated and framed connections (both welded and bolted), moment connections, detailing various steel products, and the use of standard industry practices. Concrete discusses prestressed (P/S) and post-tensioned concrete (P/C). Includes engineering fundamentals, reinforcement bar detailing, P/C and P/S concrete products, and connections for P/C and P/S concrete, detailing using standard P/C and P/S concrete building products. Will also work with Building Information Modeling (BIM) principles, skills in 3-D modeling construction of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) detailing.

    Prerequisite: CAD 101  and CAD 102 ; or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Identify the different types of structural drawings for construction industry.
    2. Draw structural steel framing plans and identify structural steel products (shapes, plate, and bar) and their application in a structure.
    3. Draw pre-cast and cast-in-place concrete foundation plans, concrete beam framing plans and wall framing plans, concrete stairs plan and sections/details and elevations.
    4. Draw and define the symbols used in the creation of section views and the different types of sections that are used in steel and concrete construction.
    5. Construct different weld symbols used on structural drawings, based on verbal and graphic instructions.
    6. Define shop drawings and fabrication details, and then draw the fabrication details for structural steel columns, beams, floor and roof framing members.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Identify, solve, and apply engineering principles and calculations relevant to a design project.
    2. Apply computer and engineering office software for documentation, communication and approval within an engineering office environment.


    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.
    • 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.
  
  • CAD 116 - International and Regional Building Codes

    Credits: 3
    Students learn general and specific requirements of building codes, as applicable to the residential and commercial carpenter, contractor, homeowner, or builder. Covers energy codes, zoning laws, and environmental protection requirements.

    Prerequisite: CAD 101  or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Divide the codes books into sections relative to the questions being raised.
    2. Identify related codes contained in other sections.
    3. Confirm design requirements to industry standards.
    4. Define solutions to design issues based on written regulations.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Solve problems by referencing Residential and International building codes applicable to the industry.


    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.
    • 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.
  
  • CAD 118 - Introduction to Revit

    Credits: 5
    Introduction to building design using basic features of Revit Architecture software. Revit Architecture software can be applied across the whole building design and documentation process including conceptual design, detailed design, building analysis, construction documentation and visualization. Introduces students to the design concept of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and to use Revit’s parametric modeling capabilities to incorporate the industry’s BIM concepts. Previously D T 142.

    Prerequisite: CAD 101  or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Create and edit files created in Revit parametric (intelligent geometry) modeling.
    2. Develop a complete set of house architectural plans that will include floor plans, roof plans, elevations and sections.
    3. Create rendered 3-D views
    4. Publish 2-D plans both electronically and printed on traditionally.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Apply computer and engineering office software for documentation, communication and approval within an engineering office environment.
    2. Solve problems by referencing Residential and International building codes applicable to the industry.


    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.
  
  • CAD 121 - Civil 3-D Drafting and Design

    Credits: 5
    Introduces civil drafting symbols, terminology, and standards. Includes development of an engineering drawing from survey notes to its inclusion into a set of construction plans or an engineering report. Previously D T 125.

    Prerequisite: CAD 101  or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Demonstrate basic skills required for a CAD Drafting role in civil engineering-related fields, using both Auto CAD and Autodesk’s Civil 3D (C3D) program.
    2. Demonstrate knowledge in identifying elements of roadway horizontal and vertical alignments.
    3. Create profiles and Cross sections.
    4. Complete assignments using civil terminology and practices common in the industry.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Apply computer and engineering office software for documentation, communication and approval within an engineering office environment.
    2. Solve problems by referencing Residential and International building codes applicable to the industry.


    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.
  
  • CAD 133 - Introduction to Solidworks

    Credits: 5
    Introduces 3-D CAD model creation using a feature-based, parametric solid modeling design program. Course covers base, boss and cut feature creation using extruded, revolved, simple swept or simple lifted shapes; sketching techniques for capturing design intent using automatic or user-defined geometric and dimensional constraints; building assemblies from created parts; detail and assembly drawings creation and bill of material insertion. Previously D T 113.

    Prerequisite: CAD 101  or instructor’s permission. Recommended: CAD 103  

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

    1. Create “feature based geometry” used in the mechanical design industry to create 3-D models that capture the designer’s intent for that feature.
    2. Demonstrate the use parametric dimensions and geometric controls allowing a change in the value of a feature dimension that will rebuild and reshape the model accordingly.
    3. Demonstrate the use of feature relations and mathematical equations to create related dimensions to other features within an object, within a part, or within an assembly between parts.
    4. Create and manipulate full associative within an entire assembly of parts.
    5. Create full drawing sets defining parts, assemblies and parts lists for a defined project.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Identify, solve, and apply engineering principles and calculations relevant to a design project.
    2. Create accurate solid model computer files to output designs to 2-D documentation, 3-D printing, and CNC machines, using feature based solid modeling or Boolean based construction methods.


    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.
  
  • CAD 137 - Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing Application

    Credits: 4
    Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is an international technical language of symbols used to describe the function and relationship of a part’s feature. The symbology of GD&T, as defined in the ASME Y14.5 standard, is understood and applied by all designing and manufacturing communities. Students learn to recognize, interpret and apply GD&T theories and symbols. Students study applicable mathematical formulas. Previously D T 115.

    Prerequisite: CAD 101  or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Interpret drawings per current ASME Y 14.5 Standard
    2. Describe geometric tolerancing symbols and their relative controls
    3. Demonstrate the ability to properly identify Datums, and correct an improper identification
    4. Create a Feature Control frame (FCF) and place properly for proper identification
    5. Identify maximum material and Least material conditions.
    6. Describe a tolerance zone as indicated by the controlling FCF.
    7. Describe applicable changes to the tolerance zone with material modifiers being applied.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Apply computer and engineering office software for documentation, communication and approval within an engineering office environment.
    2. Apply current ASME Y14.5, machining and AWS symbology for industry production and documentation.


    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.
    • 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.
  
  • CAD 141 - Introduction to Architectural Design

    Credits: 5
    Students develop architectural drafting skills using Auto CAD and manual drafting including site planning, floor plans, wall sections, roof types, and elevations of single-story structures. Previously D T 141.

    Prerequisite: CAD 101  or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Use proper construction terminology, i.e. roof rafter and a roof truss, mud sill.
    2. Develop Auto CAD Drawings for building permits and for construction.
    3. Create accurate Auto CAD drawings using Model space and Layout Space relative to the industry.
    4. Set Units, View Port scales, Layers, Pen Weights and Plots to Scale.
    5. Create a drawing showing a parcel of land and location of a structure. Including the building department requirements for a Site Plan.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Apply computer and engineering office software for documentation, communication and approval within an engineering office environment.
    2. Identify cost, effectiveness, and sustainability in design.


    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.
  
  • CAD 221 - Advanced Civil 3-D Design

    Credits: 4
    Teaches advanced civil drafting techniques. Course expands Autodesk’s Land Desktop Companion (LDC) civil 3-D modeling concepts started during the CAD 121 class. Includes design elements of roadway horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, grade lines, roadway cross-sections, side slopes, road templates and earthwork volume calculations. Students use industry standards to create plan and profile drawings. Previously D T 225.

    Prerequisite: CAD 121  or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Create drawings with Auto CAD and Autodesk’s Civil 3D (C3D) software.
    2. Expand the 3-D models created in the first class to include design elements of roadway horizontal and vertical alignments.
    3. Create Profiles, cross-sections and earthwork volume calculations.
    4. Communicate with civil terminology and concepts common in the industry.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Apply computer and engineering office software for documentation, communication and approval within an engineering office environment.
    2. Apply systems, symbols, and language applicable to the Civil Technology and Design Engineering industries.


    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.
    • 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.
  
  • CAD 228 - Intermediate Revit for Civil

    Credits: 4
    Builds on skills and concepts developed in CAD 118 . Revit is a 3-D design CAD software using the design concept of Building Information Modeling (BIM). This is an advanced Revit class focusing on site plans, landscaping, roads, topography and integrating previously-drawn buildings into the new construction site plan.

    Prerequisite: CAD 118  and CAD 121 ; or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Access internet websites to obtain recorded public information, or survey data, on potential work sites.
    2. Access internet websites to obtain recorded public information on city or county ordinances relating to potential building projects.
    3. Create drawings according to industry standards, showing relevant information pertaining to potential work site (aka property lines, roads, contour lines, setbacks and landscaping).

    Program Outcomes
    1. Apply computer and engineering office software for documentation, communication and approval within an engineering office environment.
    2. Apply systems, symbols, and language applicable to the Civil Technology and Design Engineering industries.


    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.
    • 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.
  
  • CAD 231 - Mechanical Principles of Design

    Credits: 5
    Teaches advanced principles, techniques and applications of drafting technology required for the preparation of detail and assembly drawings. Based on current industry practices and standards. Areas of study include dimensioning and tolerancing geometric form and positional tolerancing, shop processes and procedures, layout drawings including developments and triangulation, piping and tubing drawings, welding and welding symbols, and forging and casting drawings. Previously D T 231.

    Prerequisite: CAD 101  and CAD 102 ; or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Create Bill of Materials with main assemblies and simple sub assemblies and identifying the objects properly
    2. Identify and properly dimension FITS based on charts controlling tolerances
    3. Identify datums and Feature Control Frames (FCF) on drawings per ASME Y14.5
    4. Calculate hydraulic forces and motions based on given criteria.
    5. Create motion diagram and proper cam form based on that diagram.
    6. Calculate and create proper basic gear forms.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Identify, solve, and apply engineering principles and calculations relevant to a design project.
    2. Apply computer and engineering office software for documentation, communication and approval within an engineering office environment.
    3. Apply current ASME Y14.5, machining and AWS symbology for industry production and documentation.


    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.
  
  • CAD 233 - Intermediate Solidworks

    Credits: 4
    Application of advanced engineering skills to create complex detail drawings of machined and cast metal parts from engineering sketches with emphasis on ASME standards. Includes research and use of various reference materials and vendor resources and media selection. Some time will be given to introduce students to stress analysis routines within the program.

    Prerequisite: CAD 133  or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Create new complex parts based on current model assembly.
    2. Edit the value of a feature dimension to rebuild and reshape model accordingly; including global dimensions.
    3. Show model in motion to view for interferences between interactive parts.
    4. Create basic stress studies to review proper part design.
    5. Reach out to industry created parts and integrate them into current design practices.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Apply computer and engineering office software for documentation, communication and approval within an engineering office environment.
    2. Apply current ASME Y14.5, machining and AWS symbology for industry production and documentation.
    3. Create accurate solid model computer files to output designs to 2-D documentation, 3-D printing, and CNC machines, using feature based solid modeling or Boolean based construction methods.


    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.
  
  • CAD 235 - Introduction to Mastercam

    Credits: 4
    Focuses on rapid prototyping and basic toolpaths using Mastercam software. Includes creation and editing of 2-D geometry, 3-D wire-frame modeling, 3-D solid modeling, and 3-D surface modeling. Students use programming 3-D toolpaths from 3-D wire-frame models and 3-D derived and composite surface and solid models. Covers toolpath editing including project and trim functions, as well as production of prototype model using the milling machine. Discusses the verification and editing of toolpath programs using rendered backplots. Previously D T 237.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Create and edit surface and solid models in Auto CAD and Mastercam.
    2. Create compiled files for the 2 different CNC cutting machines.
    3. Trouble shoot files within the software to verify compliance
    4. Load and “Zero” out the machine in preparation for running the program
    5. Use Matercam to create the cutting paths for described projects.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Apply computer and engineering office software for documentation, communication and approval within an engineering office environment.
    2. Apply current ASME Y14.5, machining and AWS symbology for industry production and documentation.
    3. Create accurate solid model computer files to output designs to 2-D documentation, 3-D printing, and CNC machines, using feature based solid modeling or Boolean based construction methods.


    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.
  
  • CAD 241 - Architectural Design 2

    Credits: 4
    Develops advanced architectural drafting skills, including multi-level floor plans, stairs and stair sections, foundation plans, floor framing and wall sections, and/or building cross sections. Students complete drafting assignments using Auto CAD and/or manual drafting. Previously D T 241.

    Prerequisite: CAD 102  and CAD 141 ; or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Create/Design a set of Working Drawings, approximately 6-8 drawings. Model Space and Layout Space or REVIT.
    2. Create Working Drawings suitable for the building industry.
    3. Develop and maintain good drawing information, content in an organized format.
    4. Coordinate dimensioning through out Drawing Design Package. Dimstyle Settings
    5. Design Exterior Elevations by Orthographic Projection from floor plan.
    6. Calculate and display stair representation according to IRC code requirements.
    7. Design-draw Foundation Plan showing floor framing, required notes and dimensioning.
    8. Develop Roof-Framing Plan that reflects what is displayed in elevation views.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Identify, solve, and apply engineering principles and calculations relevant to a design project.
    2. Identify cost, effectiveness, and sustainability in design.
    3. Solve problems by referencing Residential and International building codes applicable to the industry.


    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.
  
  • CAD 248 - Intermediate Revit for Architecture

    Credits: 4
    Builds on skills and concepts developed in CAD 118 . Revit is an Architectural 3-D design CAD software using the design concept of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Intermediate Revit class focusing on construction drawings of residential and basic commercial buildings. Includes family creation, rendering, and materials list. Explores a deeper application of tips and tricks to help make the student more productive and knowledgeable about the many ways Revit can solve BIM problems.

    Prerequisite: CAD 101  and CAD 118  and CAD 141 ; or instructor’s permission

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

    1. Access internet websites to obtain recorded public information on city or county ordinances relating to potential building projects.
    2. Apply and edit BIM (Building Information Modeling) standards into existing Revit model.
    3. Create basic layouts using MEP (Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing) applications within Revit.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Identify, solve, and apply engineering principles and calculations relevant to a design project.
    2. Apply computer and engineering office software for documentation, communication and approval within an engineering office environment.
    3. Solve problems by referencing Residential and International building codes applicable to the industry.


    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.
    • 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.
  
  • CAD 250 - Industry Project Development

    Credits: 7
    Students determine their area of focus through their own chosen course direction. Projects are proposed by students or are assigned by the instructor. Projects are selected on the basis of difficulty and completeness. Instructor endeavors to obtain a project from a local construction firm, architectural office, or manufacturing company. Design teams create complete documentation sets for the required discipline.

    Prerequisite: CAD 102 ; and CAD 118  or CAD 133 ; or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Review and solve basic and complex Orthographic problems.
    2. Solve complex industry related designs for local companies or projects created by instructor.
    3. Generate related drawings and calculations required to solve related project.
    4. Review industry standards and terminology related to chosen industries.
    5. Read and correctly interpret drawings per industry standards.
    6. Read and correctly interpret welding symbols per current AWS standard.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Identify, solve, and apply engineering principles and calculations relevant to a design project.
    2. Apply computer and engineering office software for documentation, communication and approval within an engineering office environment.


    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.

Carpentry Technology

  
  • CARP 113 - Foundations and Floor Framing

    Credits: 1-13
    A competency-based course. Major areas of study include foundation forming and floor framing principles and practices; carpentry computation related to foundations and floor framing; International Residential Building Code requirements relating to foundations and floor framing; and related OSHA/WISHA construction safety standards. Credits are awarded upon competency completion. Leadership, workplace ethics, human relations, cultural diversity, attendance, punctuality, and craftsmanship are integral to instruction.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Locate and layout the location of a basic house foundation.
    2. Form a basic single lift foundation for a residential home.
    3. Read and interpret floor framing prints.
    4. Frame a wooden floor system to accepted practices.
    5. Interpret and apply building code requirements for both foundation and floor framing.
    6. Use correctly and safely all hand and power tools related to foundations and floor framing.
    7. Comply with all OSHA/WISHA construction safety standards.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Be employed as a carpenter helper or a union carpentry apprenticeship program.
    2. Demonstrate efficiency, safety, and accuracy in the completion of carpentry tasks.
    3. Use all basic hand and power tools related to carpentry.
    4. Frame the wooden structure for a basic single-story home.
    5. Form and pour typical concrete slabs.


    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.
  
  • CARP 114 - Wall and Roof Framing

    Credits: 1-13
    A competency-based course. Major areas of study include wall and roof framing principles and practices; carpentry computation related to wall and roof framing; International Residential Building Code requirements related to wall and roof framing; and OSHA/WISHA construction safety standards. Credits are awarded upon competency completion. Leadership, workplace ethics, human relations, cultural diversity, attendance, punctuality, and craftsmanship are integration to instruction.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Read and interpret wall and roof framing plans.
    2. Read, interpret and apply shear wall schedule specification.
    3. Frame a basic residential home exterior and interior walls.
    4. Frame a typical wooden roof using engineered trusses.
    5. Interpret and apply building code requirements for both wall and roof framing.
    6. Use correctly and safely all hand and power tools related to wall and roof framing.
    7. Comply with all OSHA/WISHA Construction safety standards.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Be employed as a carpenter helper or a union carpentry apprenticeship program.
    2. Demonstrate efficiency, safety, and accuracy in the completion of carpentry tasks.
    3. Use all basic hand and power tools related to carpentry.
    4. Form and pour a typical foundation for a basic home.


    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.
  
  • CARP 115 - Exterior and Interior Finish

    Credits: 1-13
    A competency-based course. Major areas of study include exterior and interior finish carpentry materials; principles and practices; carpentry computation; International Residential Building Code related to exterior and interior finish; and OSHA/WISHA construction safety standards. Credits are awarded upon competency completion.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Install siding, trim and related components correctly and efficiently. 
    2. Install drywall and accessories to accepted practices.
    3. Install exterior doors and windows to accepted practices and principle.
    4. Install interior doors to accepted practice and principles.
    5. Install standing and running trim.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Be employed as a carpenter helper or a union carpentry apprenticeship program.
    2. Demonstrate efficiency, safety, and accuracy in the completion of carpentry tasks.
    3. Use all basic hand and power tools related to carpentry.
    4. Install all basic interior trim components for a home.
    5. Install all basic exterior trim components for a home.


    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.
  
  • CARP 161 - Print Reading

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to reading and interpreting architectural drawings for construction.

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

    1. Interpret all lines, symbols, dimensions on prints.
    2. Locate critical load bearing points on prints.
    3. Determine correct building materials based on prints.
    4. Read and interpret Shear Wall schedules.
    5. Interpret sectional views, and detail views on prints.  

    Program Outcomes
    1. Be employed as a carpenter helper or a union carpentry apprenticeship program.
    2. Demonstrate efficiency, safety and accuracy in the completion of carpentry tasks.
    3. Read and interpret basic architectural residential prints
    4. Estimate materials and supplies to build a basic single story residential home.


    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.
  
  • CARP 162 - Stair Design and Construction

    Credits: 1-4
    Introduction to the design and construction of residential and commercial stairs. Topics include stair design factors, International Building Code requirements, common stair calculations, stair layout and cutting, and installation practices.

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

    1. Determine total rise, unit run, total run, stringer pitch and length, and stairwell opening.
    2. Build a set of straight-run stairs that meet or exceed building code requirements. 

    Program Outcomes
    1. Be employed as a carpenter helper or a union carpentry apprenticeship program.
    2. Demonstrate efficiency, safety, and accuracy in the completion of carpentry tasks.
    3. Use all basic hand and power tools related to carpentry.
    4. Calculate, layout and install basic stairs and components.
    5. Estimate materials and supplies to build a basic single story residential home.


    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.
  
  • CARP 163 - Rafters Design and Framing Level 1

    Credits: 4
    Competency-based/hybrid course that covers the theory and current practice of building a stick framed roof. Topics include basic roof theory, common roof designs, rafter length computations, layout cutting and installation of common rafters and their appropriate components, roof sheathing applications, matching existing roofs, and safety.

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

    1. Determine lengths of common, valley, hips and jack rafters using rafter tables, and construction master calculator to within 1/16 of an inch.
    2. Calculate stud and plate lengths and construct a rake wall within 1/8 of an inch tolerance.
    3. Calculate and over frame a blind valley rafter system over the existing roof to within 1/8 of an inch.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Be employed as a carpenter helper or a union carpentry apprenticeship program.
    2. Demonstrate efficiency, safety, and accuracy in the completion of carpentry tasks.
    3. Use all basic hand and power tools related to carpentry.
    4. Calculate, install and sheath typical stick-framed roof structures.
    5. Estimate materials and supplies to build a basic single story residential home.


    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.
  
  • CARP 164 - Intermediate Woodworking and Cabinetry

    Credits: 1-4
    A competency-based/hybrid course. Intermediate woodworking and cabinetry skills. Topics include wood species and identification and characteristics, various cabinet construction methods, common cabinetry materials and hardware, sources for cabinetry parts and components, cabinet design and construction, hardware installation and adjustment, power tool and stationary tool set-up, safety procedures and operations.

    Prerequisite: INDUS 101  or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Identify and evaluate materials, construction methods and overall quality of modular or “off the shelf” type cabinetry as well as “Custom” cabinetry.
    2. Determine quality of drawer, door and convenience hardware.
    3. Design a usable shop drawing, estimate the project, and generate a cut list for a built-in Media Center based on a “concept sketch.”
    4. Operate power tools and stationary machinery safely and correctly.
    5. Machine all basic woodworking joints using stationary machinery and portable woodworking tools.
    6. Construct a lower and upper kitchen cabinet correctly and accurately.
    7. Construct a basic drawer box and overlay drawer front.
    8. Construct an overlay, recessed panel cabinet door and install it using European style Hinges on either a face frame or frameless cabinet box.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Be employed as a carpenter helper or a union carpentry apprenticeship program.
    2. Demonstrate efficiency, safety, and accuracy in the completion of carpentry tasks.
    3. Use all basic hand and power tools related to carpentry.
    4. Build a basic kitchen base cabinet to within 1/32” of all given dimensions
    5. Estimate materials and supplies to build a basic single story residential home.


    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.
  
  • CARP 165 - Residential Remodeling Practices

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to residential remodeling practices. Topics include planning, demolition, tying into existing buildings, basic electrical and plumbing practices, permit processes, matching existing finished material and material estimating. Most skill development will take place at off-campus sites where students will work on full-size remodeling project(s).

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

    1. Determine a sequence of construction/demolition for a given project based on a set of approved drawings.
    2. Tie into an existing foundation and building framework that meets IRC or engineer specifications based on a set of approved drawings.
    3. Layout and connect a basic supply and waste line for plumbing.
    4. Add a new 110 volt branch circuit for lighting and outlets.
    5. Demonstrate knowledge of the process for obtaining a remodeling building permit using King County Building department bulletins.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Be employed as a carpenter helper or a union carpentry apprenticeship program.
    2. Demonstrate efficiency, safety and accuracy in the completion of carpentry tasks.
    3. Use all basic hand and power tools related to carpentry.
    4. Form and pour a typical foundation for a basic home.
    5. Frame the wooden structure for a basic single-story home.
    6. Install all basic interior trim components for a home.
    7. Install all basic exterior trim components for a home.
    8. Read and interpret basic architectural residential prints
    9. Calculate, layout and install basic stairs and components.
    10. Calculate, install and sheath typical stick-framed roof structures.
    11. Build a basic kitchen base cabinet to within 1/32” of all given dimensions
    12. Form and pour typical concrete slabs.
    13. Estimate materials and supplies to build a basic single story residential home.


    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.
  
  • CARP 166 - Deck Construction and Concrete Flatwork

    Credits: 4
    Competency-based course. Introduction to techniques and practices for residential deck and concrete flatwork project. Topics include material selection, construction techniques, International Building Code requirements for both decks and flatwork and creating different types of flatwork finishes.

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

    1. Identify and evaluate materials, construction methods and building code requirements for decks and flatwork.
    2. Operate power tools and hand tools in the building of decks and concrete flatwork.
    3. Properly attach and frame a ground or above ground deck to specifications and code requirements based on an approved drawing.
    4. Install handrails, guardrails, stairs and other deck accessories to specifications and/or building code requirement based on an approved drawing.
    5. Properly excavate, prepare sub-strate, install forms, pour and finish a concrete driveway, sidewalk and or patio based on an approved drawing.
    6. Use proper tools and techniques to apply a variety of concrete finishes.
    7. Estimate material and cost for a deck and a concrete flatwork project based on a set of drawings.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Be employed as a carpenter helper or a union carpentry apprenticeship program.
    2. Demonstrate efficiency, safety, and accuracy in the completion of carpentry tasks.
    3. Use all basic hand and power tools related to carpentry.
    4. Read and interpret basic architectural residential prints
    5. Calculate, layout and install basic stairs and components.
    6. Form and pour typical concrete slabs.
    7. Estimate materials and supplies to build a basic single story residential home.


    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.
  
  • CARP 167 - Material Estimating

    Credits: 3
    A competency-based course. Introduction to material estimating methods. Topics include foundation, framing, exterior and interior material estimating methods and practices.

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

    1. Determine the amount and cost of all the materials to build a home based on residential prints. 
    2. Collect data for sub-contracted prices based on residential prints.
    3. Combine both sub-contracted bids and their own material estimating costs and derive at an estimated cost to build the house.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Be employed as a carpenter helper or a union carpentry apprenticeship program.
    2. Demonstrate efficiency, safety, and accuracy in the completion of carpentry tasks.
    3. Read and interpret basic architectural residential prints
    4. Estimate materials and supplies to build a basic single story residential home.


    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.
  
  • CARP 168 - Green Construction Principles and Practices

    Credits: 3
    Competency-based course. The study of Green Building principles and practices. Topics include environmental and economic issues related to home construction, sustainable building materials and practices, health and safety issues, energy generation and saving methods, green building codes and Washington energy codes, and testing and evaluating home performance and requirements for Energy Auditors certification.

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

    1. Discuss environmental and economic impacts of Green Building Principles.
    2. Discuss basic Building Science Principles.
    3. Describe Advanced Framing Principles.
    4. Describe efficient ways to generate and save energy.
    5. Discuss Thermal Dynamics within a Home or Building.
    6. Define the thermal envelope of a house and how to properly seal for air leaks.
    7. Identify and Remedy Moisture related problems.
    8. Perform Energy Auditing Test related to Air Leakage, Thermal Barriers, Energy Consumption and Health/Safety Issues.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Be employed as a carpenter helper or a union carpentry apprenticeship program.
    2. Demonstrate efficiency, safety, and accuracy in the completion of carpentry tasks.


    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.
  
  • CARP 169 - Advanced Stair Construction

    Credits: 1-4
    Competency-based/hybrid course that covers the theory and current practice of building complex stair systems including winder stairs, circular stairs and wrap-around (pyramid) stairs. Topics include layout and construction techniques for winder and circular stair systems.

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

    1. Layout and construct winder treads to meet the IRC Code to within 1/16” accuracy based on a basic drawing.
    2. Layout and construct a self-supporting circular stair system with laminated inside stringer & curved outside wall.
    3. Calculate and layout a 45-degree stringer for a pyramid stair.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Be employed as a carpenter helper or a union carpentry apprenticeship program.
    2. Demonstrate efficiency, safety, and accuracy in the completion of carpentry tasks.
    3. Use all basic hand and power tools related to carpentry.
    4. Calculate, layout and install basic stairs and components.


    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.
  
  • CARP 171 - Advanced Cabinetry and Wood Fabrication

    Credits: 1-6
    Open-content course designed for students to design and build a medium to large wood project of their choosing in the carpentry lab.

    Prerequisite: CARP 164  or instructor’s permission.

     

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

    1. Develop their own shop drawings, material list, cut list, sheet layout and estimate for a project of their own choosing.
    2. Fabricate above project and will be graded on accuracy to design, craftsmanship and complexity.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Use all major woodworking equipment safely and efficiently.


    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.

  
  • CARP 177 - Carpentry Work Experience 1

    Credits: 1-12
    Allows students to work full- or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COOP 171  and instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Become acquainted with people in professional settings.
    2. Work with others in their field of interest.
    3. Adjust to specific aspects of a career.
    4. Improve previously acquired skills.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Be employed as a carpenter helper or a union carpentry apprenticeship program.
    2. Demonstrate efficiency, safety, and accuracy in the completion of carpentry tasks.
    3. Use all basic hand and power tools related to carpentry.


    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.
  
  • CARP 178 - Carpentry Work Experience 2

    Credits: 1-12
    Allows students to work full- or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COOP 171  and instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Become acquainted with people in professional settings.
    2. Work with others in their field of interest.
    3. Adjust to specific aspects of a career.
    4. Improve previously acquired skills.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Be employed as a carpenter helper or a union carpentry apprenticeship program.
    2. Demonstrate efficiency, safety, and accuracy in the completion of carpentry tasks.
    3. Use all basic hand and power tools related to carpentry.


    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.
  
  • CARP 179 - Carpentry Work Experience 3

    Credits: 1-12
    Allows students to work full- or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COOP 171  and instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Become acquainted with people in professional settings.
    2. Work with others in their field of interest.
    3. Adjust to specific aspects of a career.
    4. Improve previously acquired skills.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Be employed as a carpenter helper or a union carpentry apprenticeship program.
    2. Demonstrate efficiency, safety, and accuracy in the completion of carpentry tasks.
    3. Use all basic hand and power tools related to carpentry.


    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.
  
  • CARP 194 - Special Studies-Carpentry

    Credits: 1-13
    Students study and develop skills to meet student-identified needs within the carpentry trade.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Describe considerations necessary to the completion of special study task.
    2. Demonstrate the special study task.  

    Program Outcomes
    1. Be employed as a carpenter helper or a union carpentry apprenticeship program.
    2. Demonstrate efficiency, safety, and accuracy in the completion of carpentry tasks.
    3. Use all basic hand and power tools related to carpentry.


    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.

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM& 110 - Chemical Concepts with Lab

    Credits: 5
    An introduction to chemistry for the nonscience student with less mathematical rigor than CHEM& 121 . Presents general ideas about how models of atoms, bonding, and the structures of materials help in understanding chemical processes and reactions. Selection of applications is chosen from topics such as energy and environment, foods, drugs, poisons and household chemicals.

    Prerequisite: MATH 072 ; or eligible for MATH 097 ; and eligible for ENGL& 101 .

    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science or Lab Science

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

    1. Utilize various forms of scientific measurement and proportional reasoning in simple calculations. 
    2. Describe the composition and properties of simple chemical substances, as well as their roles in chemical reactions. 
    3. Use basic chemical principles to understand, explore and evaluate real world topics.
    4. Perform laboratory experiments, paying attention to detail, and acting in an environmentally responsible manner.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Use appropriate symbolic reasoning or quantitative methods to evaluate problems, make decisions and formulate solutions.
    2. Effectively use laboratory tools and/or equipment to collect data, analyze it and draw reasonable scientific conclusions.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CHEM& 121 - Introduction to Chemistry

    Credits: 5
    Beginning course for the non-science student interested in chemistry with less mathematical rigor than CHEM& 140 . Together with CHEM& 131 , it satisfies the chemistry requirement for many students in the allied health sciences and related fields.

    Prerequisite: MATH 072  or eligible for MATH 097 ; and eligible for ENGL& 101 .

    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science or Lab Science

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

    1. Utilize various forms of scientific measurement in calculations including scientific notation, the metric system of units, dimensional analysis for unit conversions, and significant figures.
    2. Evaluate atomic structure and the relationship to the periodic table of elements.
    3. Describe the types of radiation and apply it to nuclear reactions.  
    4. Evaluate models of chemical bonding and the relationship to the periodic table of elements and to the chemical and physical properties of compounds associated with different types of bonding.
    5. Name and predict formulas for simple ionic and covalent compounds.
    6. Relate observable macroscopic properties and changes among solid, liquid, and gaseous states of matter to underlying microscopic principles.
    7. Perform simple stoichiometric calculations utilizing mole ratios and molar masses. 
    8. Describe how heat is involved in chemical and physical changes.
    9. Describe the relationship of pressure, volume, temperature, and moles in a gaseous sample.
    10. Relates observable macroscopic properties of solutions and calculate concentrations of solutions.
    11. Describe the concepts of equilibrium and reaction rates. 
    12. Describe the concepts of acidity, basicity and pH.
    13. Utilize laboratory techniques to collect and accurately record experimental data. 
    14. Practice safe laboratory procedures, such as identifying and managing laboratory hazards and using appropriate personal protective equipment.
    15. Use appropriate scientific concepts to analyze data and draw conclusions.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Use appropriate symbolic reasoning or quantitative methods to evaluate problems, make decisions and formulate solutions.
    2. Effectively use laboratory tools and/or equipment to collect data, analyze it and draw reasonable scientific conclusions.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CHEM& 131 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry

    Credits: 5
    Satisfies allied health program requirements. Covers structure, nomenclature and reactions of organic and biological compounds, and applications to living systems.

    Prerequisite: CHEM& 121  with a grade of 2.0 or higher or instructor’s permission and eligible for ENGL& 101 .

    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science or Lab Science

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

    1. Classify and name organic compounds.  
    2. Predict physical and chemical properties of organic molecules using molecular structure. 
    3. Write and interpret organic structures.
    4. Predict the outcome of selected organic reactions involved in the metabolic pathways.
    5. Describe isomerism and stereochemistry as it applies to organic and biological compounds. 

    Program Outcomes
    1. Use appropriate symbolic reasoning or quantitative methods to evaluate problems, make decisions and formulate solutions.
    2. Effectively use laboratory tools and/or equipment to collect data, analyze it and draw reasonable scientific conclusions.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CHEM& 140 - General Chemistry Prep with Lab

    Credits: 6
    Prepares students planning to enroll in the science and engineering majors sequence (CHEM& 161 , CHEM& 162  and CHEM& 163 ) who have not completed a one-year high school chemistry course or who need a refresher course prior to entering CHEM& 161 . Stresses metric conversions, inorganic naming, equation writing and quantitative aspects of chemistry. Restriction: Students who have completed one year of high school chemistry may not be able to transfer more than five credits from CHEM& 121 , CHEM& 131  and CHEM& 161 .

    Prerequisite: A grade of 2.0 or higher in MATH 072 ; or one year of high school algebra; or concurrent enrollment in MATH 097 ; or eligible for MATH& 141  or higher. Eligible for ENGL& 101 . Recommended: Eligible for READ 104 .

    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science or Lab Science

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

    1. Use the metric system, dimensional analysis method, and significant figures in solving problems.
    2. Distinguish among atoms, molecules, ions, and compounds.
    3. Write chemical formulas and systematic names for ionic and covalent compounds.
    4. Describe the subatomic structure of the atom, including isotopic differences. 
    5. Convert among units of mass, mole, or number of particles.
    6. Write balanced chemical equations.
    7. Use stoichiometry to compute either the amount of products or required reactants in a chemical reaction in units of moles or mass.
    8. Describe the atomic structure of the s, p and d block elements.
    9. Draw the Lewis structures of atoms and covalent compounds that follow the octet rule.
    10. Practice the safe use of laboratory equipment to record and present data in an organized and professional manner. 
    11. Analyze scientific data and draw appropriate conclusions.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Use appropriate symbolic reasoning or quantitative methods to evaluate problems, make decisions and formulate solutions.
    2. Effectively use laboratory tools and/or equipment to collect data, analyze it and draw reasonable scientific conclusions.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CHEM& 161 - General Chemistry with Lab I

    Credits: 6
    For science, engineering and other majors who plan to take a year or more of chemistry. Covers the structure of matter, solution chemistry (acid-base and oxidation-reduction), stoichiometry of reactions in solution, thermochemistry, atomic and electronic structure and quantitative relationships.

    Prerequisite: A grade of 2.0 or higher in CHEM& 140  or a one-year high school chemistry course; and concurrent enrollment in MATH& 141  or eligible for MATH& 142  or higher; or instructor’s permission. Eligible for ENGL& 101 .

    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science or Lab Science

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

    1. Use the metric system, dimensional analysis method, and significant figures in solving problems.
    2. Distinguish among atoms, isotopes, molecules, ions and compounds.
    3. Write chemical formulas and systematic names for ionic and covalent compounds. 
    4. Write balanced chemical equations, including net ionic equations and predict reaction products, including acid-base, precipitation and redox reactions.
    5. Use stoichiometry to compute either the yield or required reactants in a chemical reaction involving limiting reactants as solids, liquids, solutions and/or gases.
    6. Calculate the amount of solute needed to prepare a specific solution concentration, as well as, perform dilution calculations.
    7. Use the gas laws and the kinetic molecular theory to describe and explain the physical behavior of gases.
    8. Compute the enthalpy change in chemical reactions using stoichiometry, calorimetric data, Hess’s Law, and/or tabulated thermodynamic data.
    9. Utilize laboratory equipment, including electronic instruments to record, present, and analyze scientific data, as well as, draw appropriate conclusions.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Use appropriate symbolic reasoning or quantitative methods to evaluate problems, make decisions and formulate solutions.
    2. Effectively use laboratory tools and/or equipment to collect data, analyze it and draw reasonable scientific conclusions.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CHEM& 162 - General Chemistry with Lab II

    Credits: 6
    Continuation of CHEM&161 . Covers modern atomic theory, chemical bonding, molecular and electronic structure, valence bond theory, liquids and solids, and intermolecular forces.

    Prerequisite: A grade of 2.0 or higher in CHEM&161  and concurrent enrollment in MATH 142  or MATH 106 ; or eligible for MATH&151  or higher; or instructor’s permission. Eligible for ENGL&101 .

    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science or Lab Science

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

    1. Calculate the wavelength, frequency and energy of electromagnetic radiation associated with electron transitions predicted by Bohr’s atomic model. 
    2. Identify the key differences between classical and modern atomic theory, including the particulate nature of light and the wave nature of matter.
    3. Describe the underlying principles of the Quantum-Mechanical model of the atom.
    4. Describe the location of electrons in an element or ion using quantum numbers, electron configurations and orbital diagrams.
    5. Explain periodic trends (e.g., atomic size, electron affinity, ionization energy or electronegativity) and use these to predict the chemical and physical properties of a substance (e.g., lattice energy, melting point, polarity).
    6. Use the applicable bonding model (metallic, ionic, covalent or network covalent) to predict the physical and chemical properties of a substance.
    7. Use Lewis structures to represent ionic or covalent compounds, including those expanded octet configurations.
    8. Use the VSEPR theory 3-D shape of a molecule or ion to predict physical properties, such as polarity and solubility.
    9. Use valence bond theory and molecular orbital theory to describe the bonding in molecules and explain their properties.
    10. Calculate the enthalpy changes involved in various phase changes and temperature changes.
    11. Use a phase diagram to predict the physical state of a substance under specified conditions of temperature and pressure.
    12. Calculate unit cell and atomic properties using an understanding of basic crystal structures.
    13. Use the appropriate intermolecular forces to predict physical properties, such as boiling point, viscosity, surface tension, solubility and volatility. 
    14. Utilize laboratory equipment, including electronic instruments, to record, present, and analyze scientific data, as well as, draw appropriate conclusions.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Use appropriate symbolic reasoning or quantitative methods to evaluate problems, make decisions and formulate solutions.
    2. Effectively use laboratory tools and/or equipment to collect data, analyze it and draw reasonable scientific conclusions.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CHEM& 163 - General Chemistry with Lab III

    Credits: 6
    Continuation of CHEM& 162 . Covers metals and non-metals, electrochemistry, nuclear reactions and coordination compounds, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base and solubility equilibria.

    Prerequisite: A grade of 2.0 or higher in CHEM& 162 ; and eligible for MATH& 151  or higher; or instructor’s permission. Eligible for ENGL& 101 .

    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science or Lab Science

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

    1. Determine a reaction rate, reaction order, rate constant and rate law.
    2. Calculate amounts or time using integrated rate laws for zero, first, or second order reactions, including nuclear decay.
    3. Write balanced nuclear chemistry reactions for the various decay modes, fission and/or fusion.
    4. Describe the collision theory of reaction rates, including the role of activation energy and catalysts. 
    5. Define or calculate the reaction quotient or equilibrium constant from a balanced chemical equation and solve for equilibrium concentrations.
    6. Use the principles of chemical equilibrium to solve problems involving acid/base, solubility, complex formation and/or electrochemical equilibria.
    7. Use Le Châtelier’s Principle to predict the effect of a stress applied to a chemical equilibrium.  
    8. Calculate pH, pOH, [H+], [OH-], Ka , Kb, pKa and pKb for both strong and weak acids.
    9. Describe how buffers work, and be able to calculate the concentrations of all species in a buffered solution.
    10. Predict how the solubility of solids will be affected by pH, as well as calculate the Ksp and/or solubility of a weakly soluble salt.
    11. Identify the factors that determine the spontaneity of a chemical reaction, and predict if a given reaction will be spontaneous. 
    12. Calculate enthalpy, entropy and Gibbs free energy changes for a chemical reaction, as well as predict and/or calculate how temperature affects the spontaneity of a chemical reaction.
    13. Distinguish between voltaic and electrolytic cells. 
    14. Calculate the potential of an electrochemical cell under standard and/or non-standard conditions.
    15. Utilize laboratory equipment, including electronic instruments, to record, present, and analyze scientific data, as well as, draw appropriate conclusions.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Use appropriate symbolic reasoning or quantitative methods to evaluate problems, make decisions and formulate solutions.
    2. Effectively use laboratory tools and/or equipment to collect data, analyze it and draw reasonable scientific conclusions.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CHEM 177 - Chemistry Work Experience

    Credits: 1-12
    Allows students to work full- or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COOP 171  and instructor’s permission; and eligible for ENGL& 101 .

  
  • CHEM 194 - Special Topics-Chemistry 1

    Credits: 1-5
    Allows chemistry faculty to teach topics of special interest in chemistry. Not taught on a regular basis. This is a pass/no credit course.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101  and instructor’s permission.

  
  • CHEM 195 - Special Topics-Chemistry 2

    Credits: 1-5
    A continuation of CHEM 194  which allows chemistry faculty to teach topics of special interest in chemistry. Not taught on a regular basis.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101  and instructor’s permission.

  
  • CHEM& 261 - Organic Chemistry with Lab I

    Credits: 6
    For science and other related majors that require a full year of organic chemistry. Covers structure, nomenclature, reactions (including mechanisms) and synthesis of organic compounds, as well as spectroscopic analysis.

    Prerequisite: CHEM& 163  and eligible for ENGL& 101 .

    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science or Lab Science

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

    1. Predict the acidity or basicity of an organic compound, based on electronegativity, resonance, inductive electron withdrawal, and orbital hybridization.
    2. Predict the stabilities of organic compounds, based on electron configuration and delocalization, orbital hybridization, hyperconjugation, angle strain, and steric strain.
    3. Draw structures of major organic functional groups and isomers, and name representative molecules using IUPAC nomenclature rules.
    4. Determine a curved arrow mechanism and reaction intermediates involving electrophilic addition, carbocation rearrangement, and resonance.
    5. Plan a synthesis involving electrophilic addition and catalytic hydrogenation reactions of alkenes and alkynes to produce a targeted organic molecule in good yield.
    6. Identify and correct errors, problems, and safety hazards associated with the handling of organic chemicals, lab equipment setup, and usage.
    7. Plan a purification of an organic compound involving extraction, filtration, centrifugation, recrystallization, distillation, and chromatography.
    8. Assess the purity and determine the identity of an organic sample using melting point determination, polarimetry, refractive index, and chromatography.
    9. Evaluate the impact of an organic laboratory experiment on human health and the environment, and suggest improvements.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Use appropriate symbolic reasoning or quantitative methods to evaluate problems, make decisions and formulate solutions.
    2. Effectively use laboratory tools and/or equipment to collect data, analyze it and draw reasonable scientific conclusions.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CHEM& 262 - Organic Chemistry with Lab II

    Credits: 6
    Continuation of CHEM& 261 .

    Prerequisite: CHEM& 261  and eligible for ENGL& 101 .

    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science or Lab Science

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

    1. Plan a synthesis involving pericyclic reactions, radical-mediated reactions, nucleophilic substitution, elimination, and alcohol oxidation reactions to produce a targeted organic molecule in good yield.
    2. Determine a reasonable curved arrow mechanism and reaction intermediates of pericyclic reactions, radical-mediated reactions, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions.
    3. Predict the monomers, reaction conditions and products of chain-growth and step-growth polymerization reactions.
    4. Relate the polymerization reaction conditions to the physical properties of a polymer.
    5. Explain the effects of nucleophilicity, basicity, leaving group propensity, steric hindrance, solvent, and temperature on the reaction rates of nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions.
    6. Determine the structure of an unknown organic compound, using infrared spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
    7. Verify identity and purity of an organic product of pericyclic reactions, radical-mediated reactions, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions using spectroscopy and other common organic laboratory techniques.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Use appropriate symbolic reasoning or quantitative methods to evaluate problems, make decisions and formulate solutions.
    2. Effectively use laboratory tools and/or equipment to collect data, analyze it and draw reasonable scientific conclusions.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CHEM& 263 - Organic Chemistry with Lab III

    Credits: 6
    A continuation of CHEM& 262 . Covers the chemistry of selected classes of biomolecules.

    Prerequisite: CHEM& 262  and eligible for ENGL& 101 .

    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science or Lab Science

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

    1. Plan a synthesis involving organometallic reagents, carbonyl compounds, and aromatic compounds to produce a targeted organic molecule in good yield.
    2. Explain relative reactivities and regioselectivities of organic compounds in nucleophilic acyl substitution (NAS), electrophilic aromatic substitution (EAS) and related reactions.
    3. Determine a reasonable curved arrow mechanism and reaction intermediates for NAS, EAS and related reactions.
    4. Plan a synthesis involving enolate and enamine nucleophiles, reacting with alkyl halides, acylating agents and non-unsaturated carbonyl compounds.
    5. Determine the identity and purity of an organic product of NAS, EAS and related reactions using spectroscopy and other common organic laboratory techniques.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Use appropriate symbolic reasoning or quantitative methods to evaluate problems, make decisions and formulate solutions.
    2. Effectively use laboratory tools and/or equipment to collect data, analyze it and draw reasonable scientific conclusions.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CHEM 296 - Independent Study-Chemistry 1

    Credits: 1-5
    Permits a student to pursue a special field of interest in chemistry under the guidance of an instructor.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101  and instructor’s permission.

  
  • CHEM 299 - Independent Study-Chemistry 2

    Credits: 1-5
    Permits a student to pursue a special field of interest in chemistry under the guidance of an instructor.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101  and instructor’s permission.


Chinese

  
  • CHIN 111 - First Year Chinese for Heritage Learners

    Credits: 5
    Intended for students with some formal or home training in listening and speaking Mandarin Chinese. Focuses on reading comprehension and writing characters in context. Students who speak Mandarin with non-standard accents are trained in standard pronunciation. Uses 80% Mandarin Chinese in the classroom. Course cannot be taken by students who are highly literal in Mandarin Chinese.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 .

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English

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

    1. Demonstrate reading and writing skills in simplified character Chinese.
    2. Develop basic skills to read and write modern colloquial Chinese.
    3. Demonstrate and develop reading and writing skills on the bases of fundamental grammatical patterns and vocabulary in functional contexts. 
    4. Develop proficiency for those who speak Mandarin with non-standard accents to demonstrate proficiency in standard pronunciation.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Analyze cultural perspectives and values of a multicultural world.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.
  
  • CHIN& 121 - Chinese I

    Credits: 5
    Begins the study of Mandarin Chinese (the official Chinese Language). Focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes pronunciation, vocabulary development, and sentence structure. Includes practices with complex Chinese characters, as well as simpler forms.

    Prerequisite: No previous background in Mandarin Chinese, or no more than one year of high school Mandarin, or no more than two years of high school Mandarin with a “C” average or less; and eligible for ENGL 099 .

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English

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

    1. Use Pinyin and simplified Chinese characters.
    2. Exchange personal information.
    3. Discuss family.
    4. Discuss time of events.
    5. Make and accept invitations.
    6. Express preferences and opinions.
    7. Use Chinese in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner in the Chinese environment.
    8. Demonstrate an understanding of the issues and trends of Chinese culture and community from open-minded perspectives.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Analyze cultural perspectives and values of a multicultural world.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.
  
  • CHIN& 122 - Chinese II

    Credits: 5
    Continues the study of Mandarin Chinese. Focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes pronunciation, vocabulary development, and sentence structure. Includes practice with complex Chinese characters as well as simpler forms.

    Prerequisite: A grade of 2.0 or higher in CHIN& 121  or equivalent with instructor’s permission; and eligible for ENGL 099 .

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English

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

    1. Use Pinyin and simplified Chinese characters.
    2. Discuss academic studies (enrolling in a course, how someone does in a certain subject or on test, study habits, etc.).
    3. Offer or request assistance.
    4. Express gratitude after being helped by others.
    5. Discuss your daily routine.
    6. Demonstrate an understanding of how to shop.
    7. Use Chinese in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner in the Chinese environment.
    8. Demonstrate an understanding of the issues and trends of Chinese culture and community from open-minded perspectives.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Analyze cultural perspectives and values of a multicultural world.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.
  
  • CHIN& 123 - Chinese III

    Credits: 5
    Completes the study of Mandarin at the elementary level. Focuses on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasizes pronunciation, vocabulary development, complex sentence structure, and writing with Chinese characters.

    Prerequisite: A grade of 2.0 or higher in CHIN& 122  or equivalent with instructor’s permission; and eligible for ENGL 099 .

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English

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

    1. Use Pinyin and simplified Chinese characters.
    2. Discuss time, location and duration of events.
    3. Give short narratives that explain or relate a situation.
    4. Make, accept and turn down invitations.
    5. Discuss comparisons and contrasting relationships of objects or opinions.
    6. Discuss the weather.
    7. Ask for and give directions (includes mass transit).
    8. Use Chinese in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner in the Chinese environment.
    9. Demonstrate an understanding of the issues and trends of Chinese culture and community from open-minded perspectives.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Analyze cultural perspectives and values of a multicultural world.


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

Communication Studies

  
  • CMST& 102 - Introduction to Mass Media

    Credits: 5
    Examines the eight forms of mass media (movies, television, the web, radio, sound recordings, magazines, newspapers and books) and related issues such as advertising, media effects, journalism and media law.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English

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

    1. Discuss the development of the mass media landscape, which may include advertising, public relations and the demassification of the media.
    2. Evaluate the technological advances of the major mass media industries.
    3. Identify prominent people responsible for key developments in mass media industries.
    4. Assess the impact of media power, control or responsibility on our society.
    5. Discuss major influences on mass media, including social, political, technological or regulatory forces.
    6. Explain the impact of evolving media on the mass media landscape.

    Program Outcomes
    Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context. 

    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.
    • Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.
  
  • CMST 105 - Oral Communication For Trades

    Credits: 3
    Introduces students to some of the key oral communication skills and practices needed for success in industry and professional settings. Among the subjects covered in this course are job search skills, basic public speaking for interviews, following directions, and listening.

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

    1. Orally Communicate their ideas to others.
    2. Generate a professional resume.
    3. Apply effective communication skills to job interview settings.
    4. Use effective listening skills to follow directions.
    5. Give short narratives that explain or relate a situation.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.


    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.
  
  • CMST 106 - Human Relations for Trades

    Credits: 3
    Introduces students to some of the key human relations skills and practices needed for success in industry and professional settings.  Among the subjects covered in this course are interpersonal and small group communication basics, understanding conflict, relationships, and workplace diversity.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 109 .

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

    1. Use basic interpersonal group communication skills.
    2. Use basic group communication skills.
    3. Demonstrate conflict management skills in relationships.
    4. Describe the effects of diversity in the workplace.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.


    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.
  
  • CMST 177 - Communication Studies Work Experience 1

    Credits: 1-12
    Allows students to work full- or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COOP 171  and instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Course outcomes to be mutually agreed upon between instructor and student. 

    Program Outcomes
    Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.

    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication

    Credits: 5
    Provides insight into communication that occurs in personal relationships. Reviews the purpose and methods of interpersonal communication in order to better understand and control communication behavior, and thus more effectively manage communication outcomes in interpersonal relationships.  

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 ; or ENGL 109 ; or instructor’s permission.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English

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

    1. Identify interpersonal communication vocabulary for self, perception, conflict, verbal communication, nonverbal communication, listening, conflict, and relationships.
    2. Summarize how and why humans communicate interpersonally.
    3. Compare and contrast interpersonal communication choices. 
    4. Evaluate the communication process in interpersonal contexts.
    5. Model competent (appropriate, effective & ethical) interpersonal communication.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.


    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.

  
  • CMST 212 - Persuasion and Propaganda

    Credits: 5
    An exploration of the art and science of persuasion and propaganda. Addresses persuasive techniques and rhetorical theory employed in persuasion and propaganda, taking into account ethical considerations, and audience impact. 

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099  or instructor’s permission.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English

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

    1. Determine the differences between persuasion and propaganda. 
    2. Critique rhetorical techniques of persuasion.
    3. Define persuasion in terms of communication theory.
    4. Assess the ethics, politics, and cultural influences on the construction and effectiveness of propaganda and persuasive messages.
    5. Discuss the principles of audience adaptation to the potential effectiveness of a persuasive message.
    6. Summarize the historical evolution of propaganda.
    7. Analyze the effectiveness of rhetoric used in a persuasive campaign. 

    Program Outcomes
    1. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
    2. Use, synthesize, or produce needed information ethically. 
    3. Form, analyze, and assess beliefs while demonstrating intellectual humility and respect towards the beliefs of others.


    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.

  
  • CMST 213 - Communication in Social Media

    Credits: 5
    Introduces the discipline of communication studies in the context of social media. From Roman times to the present, social media, such as graffiti, Facebook, Snapchat, and messaging, affects the way people, societies, cultures, and nations communicate with one another. Study the historical significance of social media, self-identity and self-presentation, relationships and choices, social movements, and news consumption.  

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101  or instructor’s permission.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English

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

    1. Describe major shifts in social media over time.
    2. Examine their self-identity and self-presentation.
    3. Interpret the impact of social media choices on their relationships.
    4. Analyze social media’s influence on social movements, both domestic and global.
    5. Examine the impact of social media on their news consumption and worldview.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
    2. Form, analyze, and assess beliefs while demonstrating intellectual humility and respect towards the beliefs of others.


    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.
    • Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.
  
  • CMST 214 - Gender and Communication

    Credits: 5
    Explores gender and the communication process in a contemporary context; examining privilege, conflict, gender stereotypes, media, and cultural patterns of interaction on the self and in interpersonal relationships. Uses communication theory to explain gender phenomena, and stereotypes, with an emphasis on improving communication competence. Addresses communication’s role in creating and sustaining patterns of gender identity that are interdependent among other social and cultural identities such as race, class, ability, religion, etc.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101  or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Compare theories of gender communication.
    2. Analyze gender as an element of culture and communication.
    3. Recognize gender as one of many interrelated social identities.
    4. Identify how communication practices construct gender identities and gendered experiences.
    5. Assess the construction, maintenance, and reinforcement of gender within mass media systems.
    6. Reflect on gendered communication practices within their own lives.
    7. Evaluate communication practices that establish and maintain privilege as a part of gender identity.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Create messages appropriate to audience, purpose, and context. 
    2. Form, analyze, and assess beliefs while demonstrating intellectual humility and respect towards the beliefs of others.


    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.
  
  • CMST 215 - Critical Analysis of Media

    Credits: 5
    Examines basic theories of media analysis and effects. Covers stereotypes, persuasive messages, and violent and sexual imagery. Applies media theories to a variety of media including movies, television, radio, and print.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101  or instructor’s permission.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English

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

    1. Explain the prevalence of media in our daily lives.
    2. Analyze different types of media.
    3. Apply theories and methods to existing media.
    4. Compare the historical effects of different types of media.
    5. Illustrate various impacts media have on our society.
    6. Generate critical analysis of various forms of media. 

    Program Outcomes
    1. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
    2. Use, synthesize, or produce needed information ethically. 
    3. Form, analyze, and assess beliefs while demonstrating intellectual humility and respect towards the beliefs of others. 
    4. Analyze cultural perspectives and values of a multicultural world. 


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

  
  • CMST 217 - Communication for Business and Professions

    Credits: 5
    A course in professional communication that includes an overview of communication theory and skill development in organizational settings. Emphasizes interpersonal skill development for the workplace, meeting facilitation and working in teams, interviewing and enhancing professionalism in the digital age.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099  or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Interpret the communication process as it relates to business and professional settings.
    2. Identify verbal and nonverbal skills that contribute to establishing effective interpersonal relationships in the workplace.
    3. Practice techniques for conducting meetings and working as a group.
    4. Model effective skills for participating in the interview process.
    5. Illustrate credibility and professionalism in social media networks and other mediated channels.
    6. Appraise the application of business communication skills in intercultural contexts. 

    Program Outcomes
    1. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CMST& 220 - Public Speaking

    Credits: 5
    Introduction to public speaking that helps students develop confidence and competence in addressing diverse audiences in community and professional settings. Students compose and deliver speeches, as well as evaluate others’ presentations. Emphasizes choice and organization of material, sound reasoning, audience analysis, and delivery.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 ; or completion of ENGL 109 ; or instructor’s permission.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English

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

    1. Deliver an extemporaneous, audience-centered persuasive speech from speaker’s notes based off a researched outline.
    2. Deliver an extemporaneous, audience-centered informative speech from speaker’s notes based off a researched outline.
    3. Design a speech using Monroe’s Motivated Sequence.
    4. Assess ethical, emotional and logical appeals of speeches and speakers.
    5. Demonstrate the listening skills of an ethical audience member.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
    2. Use, synthesize or produce needed information ethically. 
    3. Form, analyze, and assess beliefs while demonstrating intellectual humility and respect towards the beliefs of others.


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

  
  • CMST 221 - Public Speaking Module

    Credits: 1-2
    Taken in conjunction with courses that require oral presentations. Helps increase confidence and skill when delivering an oral presentation by providing opportunities for individual coaching. Students taking CMST 100 , CMST& 220 , or CMST& 230  concurrently will be able to practice speeches assigned in their classes, however, this class is available to any student wishing to improve presentational skills. Student coaching sessions will be recorded, and students will have access to their own speeches for the purpose of analysis.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CMST 100 , CMST& 220 , or CMST& 230 ; or instructor’s permission for other courses requiring oral presentations.

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

    1. Demonstrate effective delivery techniques.
    2. Present speeches with the proper organizational pattern.
    3. Evaluate their own performances, as well as, the performance of other presentations.
    4. Exhibit confidence with public speaking. 

    Program Outcomes
    1. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
    2. Use, synthesize, or produce needed information ethically.
    3. Form, analyze, and assess beliefs while demonstrating intellectual humility and respect towards the beliefs of others


    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.
  
  • CMST 222 - Coaching and Mentoring Public Speakers

    Credits: 5
    Offers students who have taken a beginning public speaking course an opportunity to enhance their public speaking skills further. Students will learn skills that will enable them to intern at the Public Speaking Center where they will observe coaching sessions and coach students wishing to improve their presentations. Tailored toward any student whose future careers or community involvement will require delivering presentations.

    Prerequisite: CMST& 220  with a grade of 3.2 or higher; and instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Organize and deliver informative and persuasive speeches.
    2. Critique their own presentation as well as the presentations of others.
    3. Employ communication theory in speech analysis.
    4. Provide effective feedback to other speakers.
    5. Coach other public speakers. 

    Program Outcomes
    1. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
    2. Use, synthesize, or produce needed information ethically. 
    3. Form, analyze, and assess beliefs while demonstrating intellectual humility and respect towards the beliefs of others.


    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.

  
  • CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication

    Credits: 5
    Includes analysis of leadership and discussion in small group contexts with a goal of developing communication behaviors that promote a more effective, efficient, and satisfying interaction in groups and leadership contexts. Addresses the functional problems of leadership, organization in groups, developing involvement strategies within groups, problem solving, consensus building, and conflict management.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099  or instructor’s permission.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English

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

    1. Identify elements of communication competence in small groups. 
    2. Compare different leadership styles within small groups. 
    3. Model the phases of group development to complete tasks.
    4. Assess the effects of competition and cooperation within and among small groups. 
    5. Evaluate methods of decision-making and problem solving within small groups. 
    6. Identify the types of power, influence, and conflict within small groups. 

    Program Outcomes
    1. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CMST 238 - Intercultural Communication

    Credits: 5
    Looks at communication across cultures on the interpersonal and inter-group levels. Investigates the components of culture that work to affect the communication of members in and across cultures, including consideration of the role of culture on majority and minority cultural groups related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class, disability, religion, age, immigration, etc. Examines different aspects of the communication process as they relate to intercultural communication, including perception, language, nonverbal communication, etc. Considers the overview of prevalent theories and practical applications.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099  or instructor’s permission.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English and Diversity

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

    1. Identify the basic concepts, theories, and principles of intercultural communication.
    2. Discuss how cross cultural contacts, including diverse majority and minority cultural groups based on ethnic, religious, sexual, gender, class, etc., influence and are influenced by different aspects of communication: perception, language, nonverbal messages, etc. 
    3. Illustrate strategies for intercultural communication problems and conflicts between dominant, subcultural, or co-cultural groups. 
    4. Apply intercultural communication concepts, theories, principals, and skills to real world situations and contexts.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
    2. Analyze cultural perspectives and values of a multicultural world.


    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.
  
  • CMST 245 - Argumentation

    Credits: 5
    Introduction to the basic theories and practices of argumentation. Helps students be more sensitive to, and aware of, the arguments they will encounter in their daily lives. Develop skills to better understand and assess arguments in various contexts and to build competence in producing their own arguments. Discusses different types of arguments, argumentation skills, and argumentation theories.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101  or instructor’s permission.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English

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

    1. Describe basic principles of argumentation.
    2. Describe different types of arguments.
    3. Analyze arguments for effectiveness and appropriateness.
    4. Build effective arguments using a variety of theories and practices.
    5. Analyze the effects of arguments in everyday life.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
    2. Use, synthesize or produce needed information ethically. 
    3. Form, analyze, and assess beliefs while demonstrating intellectual humility and respect towards the beliefs of others.


    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.

  
  • CMST 265 - Introduction to Popular Culture

    Credits: 5
    Introduces theories and practices of popular culture, their relationship to both the center and margins of popular culture, and the ways popular culture can shape our perceptions of race, class, gender, sexuality, etc.  Addresses critiques of culture and covers different theories and approaches to help students understand popular culture, the consumption of popular culture and the effects of popular culture in different contexts (e.g., music, film, advertising, comics, television, etc.) 

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101  or instructor’s permission.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English and Diversity

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

    1. Explain theories of popular culture.
    2. Evaluate the impact of popular culture in our daily lives.
    3. Describe the ways popular culture can influence our perceptions and understandings of diverse populations (ethnic, religious, sexual, gender, class, etc.) 
    4. Illustrate their comprehension of popular culture in broader social contexts. 

    Program Outcomes
    1. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
    2. Use, synthesize or produce needed information ethically. 
    3. Analyze cultural perspectives and values of a multicultural world. 


    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.

  
  • CMST 266 - Film and Television as Popular Culture

    Credits: 5
    Studies the dramatic and cinematic aesthetics of modern film and episodic television. Focuses on the examination of popular film and television dramas and sitcoms for greater understanding of the power and scope of these forms of popular culture. Also examines the role of pop culture in both society and self-awareness. 

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101  or instructor’s permission.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English

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

    1. Apply aesthetic standards to current films and episodic television.
    2. Explain how diversity in our culture is expressed in current films and episodic television.
    3. Explain how film and television provide a better understanding of contemporary popular culture.
    4. Explain how our society impacts contemporary film and television.
    5. Explain the impact of film and television on our society. 

    Program Outcomes
    1. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.


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


Computation

  
  • ACOMP 115 - Technical Algebra/Trigonometry 1

    Credits: 5
    Study of solving equations, solving formulas, proportions, percents, calculator operations, measurement systems, geometry, and right triangle and oblique triangle trigonometry. For technical students only.

    Prerequisite: MATH 070  with a grade of 2.5 or higher or appropriate math placement.

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

    1. Solve linear equations. 
    2. Solve formulas. 
    3. Solve proportions. 
    4. Solve percent problems. 
    5. Compute using a calculator. 
    6. Compute English/metric conversions. 
    7. Compute using geometry formulas. 
    8. Use right triangle trigonometry to solve problems. 
    9. Use oblique triangle trigonometry to solve problems.

    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.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.

Court Reporting and Captioning

  
  • CRC 101 - Machine Shorthand Theory 1

    Credits: 8
    Students study the theory and arrangement of the keyboard. Teaches StenEd Realtime Theory. Includes intensive practice dictation with emphasis on rapid and accurate reading of notes.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Practice writing textbook and lab exercises with each lesson until 95% accuracy or better is achieved.
    2. Memorize and demonstrate knowledge of brief forms, words, numbers, and punctuation through weekly tests.
    3. Develop an ability to read shorthand notes fast and smoothly through timings in class.
    4. Write shorthand notes smoothly without hesitation from perfect-copy notes.
    5. Demonstrate awareness of computer writing while learning theory. This includes consistency, accuracy, and conflict-free writing.
    6. Maintain and care for the shorthand machine.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CRC 102 - Machine Shorthand Theory 2

    Credits: 8
    Students study the theory and arrangement of the keyboard. Teaches StenEd Realtime Theory. Includes intensive practice dictation with emphasis on rapid and accurate reading of notes.

    Prerequisite: CRC 101 .

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

    1. Practice writing textbook and lab exercises with each lesson until 95% accuracy or better is achieved.
    2. Memorize and demonstrate knowledge of brief forms, words, numbers, and punctuation through weekly tests.
    3. Develop an ability to read shorthand notes fast and smoothly through timings in class.
    4. Write shorthand notes smoothly without hesitation from perfect-copy notes.
    5. Demonstrate awareness of computer writing while learning theory. This includes consistency, accuracy, and conflict-free writing.
    6. Maintain and care for the shorthand machine.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CRC 103 - Machine Shorthand Theory 3

    Credits: 8
    Continues the study of theory and develops skill in writing dictation and reading notes with practice on new and familiar material. Students should attain 40 wpm with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy in a typewritten transcription.

    Prerequisite: CRC 102 .

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

    1. Practice writing textbook and lab exercises with each lesson until 95% accuracy or better is achieved.
    2. Memorize and demonstrate knowledge of brief forms, words, numbers, and punctuation through weekly tests.
    3. Develop an ability to read shorthand notes fast and smoothly through timings in class.
    4. Write shorthand notes smoothly without hesitation from perfect-copy notes.
    5. Demonstrate awareness of computer writing while learning theory. This includes consistency, accuracy, and conflict-free writing.
    6. Maintain and care for the shorthand machine.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CRC 111 - Machine Shorthand Literary 60 WPM

    Credits: 4
    Develops skill in writing literary dictation and reading notes with practice on new and familiar material. Students should attain 60 wpm with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy in transcription.

    Prerequisite: CRC 103  or instructor’s permission; and concurrent enrollment in testimony dictation course.

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

    1. Write unfamiliar literary material at registered speed level on the shorthand machine for five (5) minutes with a minimum of 95% accuracy in transcription.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to read back from shorthand notes, quickly locating portions to be read, maintaining composure while reading, and reading distinctly and with authority.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to read from perfect copy shorthand notes at a rapid speed of an expanded and more difficult vocabulary.
    4. Execute their machine-writing skills on literary and technical words.
    5. Implement and perfect their transcription skills with emphasis on proofreading, researching proper names and unfamiliar vocabulary, and using correct spelling and punctuation.
    6. Demonstrate their knowledge of local, national, and international current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues through assessments.
    7. Integrate their working English vocabulary into steno-based writing conventions through systematic testing.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CRC 112 - Machine Shorthand Testimony 60 WPM

    Credits: 4
    Develops skill in writing testimony dictation and reading notes with practice on new and familiar material. Students should attain 60 wpm with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy in transcription.

    Prerequisite: CRC 103  or instructor’s permission; and concurrent enrollment in literary dictation course.

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

    1. Write unfamiliar testimony material at registered speed level on the shorthand machine for five (5)minutes with a minimum of 95% accuracy in transcription.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to read back from shorthand notes, quickly locating portions to be read, maintaining composure while reading, and reading distinctly and with authority.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to read from perfect copy shorthand notes at a rapid speed of an expanded and more difficult vocabulary.
    4. Execute their machine-writing skills on testimony and technical words.
    5. Implement and perfect their transcription skills with emphasis on proofreading, researching proper names and unfamiliar vocabulary, and using correct spelling and punctuation.
    6. Demonstrate their knowledge of local, national, and international current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues through assessments.
    7. Integrate their working English vocabulary into steno-based writing conventions through systematic testing.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CRC 121 - Machine Shorthand Literary 80 WPM

    Credits: 4
    Develops skill in writing literary dictation and reading notes with practice on new and familiar material. Students should attain 80 wpm with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy in transcription.

    Prerequisite: CRC 111  or instructor’s permission; and concurrent enrollment in testimony dictation course.

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

    1. Write unfamiliar literary material at registered speed level on the shorthand machine for five (5) minutes with a minimum of 95% accuracy in transcription.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to read back from shorthand notes, quickly locating portions to be read, maintaining composure while reading, and reading distinctly and with authority.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to read from perfect copy shorthand notes at a rapid speed of an expanded and more difficult vocabulary.
    4. Execute their machine-writing skills on literary and technical words.
    5. Implement and perfect their transcription skills with emphasis on proofreading, researching proper names and unfamiliar vocabulary, and using correct spelling and punctuation.
    6. Demonstrate their knowledge of local, national, and international current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues through assessments. 
    7. Integrate their working English vocabulary into steno-based writing conventions through systematic testing.

     
    Program Outcomes

    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.

  
  • CRC 122 - Machine Shorthand Testimony 80 wpm

    Credits: 4
    Develops skill in writing two-voice testimony dictation and reading notes with practice on new and familiar material. Students should attain 80 wpm with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy in transcription.

    Prerequisite: CRC 112  or instructor’s permission; and concurrent enrollment in literary dictation course.

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

    1. Write unfamiliar testimony material at registered speed level on the shorthand machine for five (5) minutes with a minimum of 95% accuracy in transcription.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to read back from shorthand notes, quickly locating portions to be read, maintaining composure while reading, and reading distinctly and with authority.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to read from perfect copy shorthand notes at a rapid speed of an expanded and more difficult vocabulary.
    4. Execute their machine-writing skills on testimony and technical words.
    5. Implement and perfect their transcription skills with emphasis on proofreading, researching proper names and unfamiliar vocabulary, and using correct spelling and punctuation.
    6. Demonstrate their knowledge of local, national, and international current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues through assessments. 
    7. Integrate their working English vocabulary into steno-based writing conventions through systematic testing.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine-writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CRC 131 - Machine Shorthand Literary 100 wpm

    Credits: 4
    Develops skill in writing literary dictation and reading notes with practice on new and familiar material. Students should attain 100 wpm with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy in transcription.

    Prerequisite: CRC 121  or instructor’s permission; and concurrent enrollment in testimony and medical dictation courses.

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

    1. Write unfamiliar literary material at registered speed level on the shorthand machine for five (5) minutes with a minimum of 95% accuracy in transcription.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to read back from shorthand notes, quickly locating portions to be read, maintaining composure while reading, and reading distinctly and with authority.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to read from perfect copy shorthand notes at a rapid speed of an expanded and more difficult vocabulary.
    4. Execute their machine-writing skills on literary and technical words.
    5. Implement and perfect their transcription skills with emphasis on proofreading, researching proper names and unfamiliar vocabulary, and using correct spelling and punctuation.
    6. Demonstrate their knowledge of local, national, and international current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues through assessments. 
    7. Integrate their working English vocabulary into steno-based writing conventions through systematic testing.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CRC 132 - Machine Shorthand Testimony 100 wpm

    Credits: 4
    Develops skill in writing two-voice testimony dictation and reading notes with practice on new and familiar material. Students should attain 100 wpm with a minimum of 95% accuracy in transcription.

    Prerequisite: CRC 122  or instructor’s permission; and concurrent enrollment in literary and medical dictation courses.

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

    1. Write unfamiliar testimony material at registered speed level on the shorthand machine for five (5) minutes with a minimum of 95% accuracy in transcription.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to read back from shorthand notes, quickly locating portions to be read, maintaining composure while reading, and reading distinctly and with authority.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to read from perfect copy shorthand notes at a rapid speed of an expanded and more difficult vocabulary.
    4. Execute their machine-writing skills on testimony and technical words.
    5. Implement and perfect their transcription skills with emphasis on proofreading, researching proper names and unfamiliar vocabulary, and using correct spelling and punctuation.
    6. Demonstrate their knowledge of local, national, and international current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues through assessments. 
    7. Integrate their working English vocabulary into steno-based writing conventions through systematic testing.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine-writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CRC 133 - Machine Shorthand Jury Charge 100 wpm

    Credits: 4
    Develops skill in writing jury charge dictation and reading notes with practice on new and familiar material. Students should attain 100 wpm with a minimum of 95% accuracy in transcription.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and concurrent enrollment in literary, testimony, and medical dictation courses.

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

    1. Write unfamiliar jury charge material at registered speed level on the shorthand machine for five (5) minutes with a minimum of 95% accuracy in transcription.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to read back from shorthand notes, quickly locating portions to be read, maintaining composure while reading, and reading distinctly and with authority.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to read from perfect copy shorthand notes at a rapid speed of an expanded and more difficult vocabulary.
    4. Execute their machine-writing skills on jury charge and technical words.
    5. Implement and perfect their transcription skills with emphasis on proofreading, researching proper names and unfamiliar vocabulary, and using correct spelling and punctuation.
    6. Demonstrate their knowledge of local, national, and international current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues through assessments. 
    7. Integrate their working English vocabulary into steno-based writing conventions through systematic testing.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine-writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CRC 141 - Machine Shorthand Literary 120 wpm

    Credits: 4
    Develops skill in writing literary dictation and reading notes with practice on new and familiar material. Students should attain 120 wpm with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy in transcription.

    Prerequisite: CRC 131  or instructor’s permission; and concurrent enrollment in testimony, jury charge, and medical dictation courses.

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

    1. Write unfamiliar literary material at registered speed level on the shorthand machine for five (5) minutes with a minimum of 95% accuracy in transcription.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to read back from shorthand notes, quickly locating portions to be ead, maintaining composure while reading, and reading distinctly and with authority.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to read from perfect copy shorthand notes at a rapid speed of an expanded and more difficult vocabulary.
    4. Execute their machine-writing skills on literary and technical words.
    5. Implement and perfect their transcription skills with emphasis on proofreading, researching proper names and unfamiliar vocabulary, and using correct spelling and punctuation.
    6. Demonstrate their knowledge of local, national, and international current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues through assessments. 
    7. Integrate their working English vocabulary into steno-based writing conventions through systematic testing.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine-writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CRC 142 - Machine Shorthand Testimony 120 wpm

    Credits: 4
    Develops skill in writing two-voice testimony dictation and reading notes with practice on new and familiar material. Students should attain 120 wpm with a minimum of 95% accuracy in transcription.

    Prerequisite: CRC 132  or instructor’s permission; and concurrent enrollment in literary, jury charge, and medical dictation courses.

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

    1. Write unfamiliar testimony material at registered speed level on the shorthand machine for five (5) minutes with a minimum of 95% accuracy in transcription.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to read back from shorthand notes, quickly locating portions to be read, maintaining composure while reading, and reading distinctly and with authority.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to read from perfect copy shorthand notes at a rapid speed of an expanded and more difficult vocabulary.
    4. Execute their machine-writing skills on testimony and technical words.
    5. Implement and perfect their transcription skills with emphasis on proofreading, researching proper names and unfamiliar vocabulary, and using correct spelling and punctuation.
    6. Demonstrate their knowledge of local, national, and international current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues through assessments. 
    7. Integrate their working English vocabulary into steno-based writing conventions through systematic testing.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine-writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CRC 143 - Machine Shorthand Jury Charge 120 wpm

    Credits: 4
    Develops skill in writing jury charge dictation and reading notes with practice on new and familiar material. Students should attain 120 wpm with a minimum of 95% accuracy in transcription.

    Prerequisite: CRC 133  or instructor’s permission and concurrent enrollment in literary, testimony, and medical dictation courses.

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

    1. Write unfamiliar jury charge material at registered speed level on the shorthand machine for five (5) minutes with a minimum of 95% accuracy in transcription.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to read back from shorthand notes, quickly locating portions to be read, maintaining composure while reading, and reading distinctly and with authority.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to read from perfect copy shorthand notes at a rapid speed of an expanded and more difficult vocabulary.
    4. Execute their machine-writing skills on jury charge and technical words.
    5. Implement and perfect their transcription skills with emphasis on proofreading, researching proper names and unfamiliar vocabulary, and using correct spelling and punctuation.
    6. Demonstrate their knowledge of local, national, and international current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues through assessments. 
    7. Integrate their working English vocabulary into steno-based writing conventions through systematic testing.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine-writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CRC 144 - Machine Shorthand Medical QA 120 wpm

    Credits: 4
    Develops skill in writing two-voice medical testimony dictation and reading notes with practice on new and familiar material at 120 wpm with a minimum of 95% accuracy.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission; and concurrent enrollment in literary, jury charge, and testimony dictation courses.

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

    1. Write unfamiliar medical testimony material at registered speed level on the shorthand machine.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to read back from shorthand notes, quickly locating portions to be read, maintaining composure while reading, and reading distinctly and with authority.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to read from perfect copy shorthand notes at a rapid speed of an expanded and more difficult vocabulary.
    4. Execute their machine-writing skills on medical and technical words.
    5. Implement and perfect their transcription skills with emphasis on proofreading, researching proper names and unfamiliar vocabulary, and using correct spelling and punctuation.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine-writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CRC 150 - Computer-Aided Transcription-Beginning

    Credits: 4
    Teaches students the basic care and maintenance of computer hardware and CAT writers, as well as an understanding of computer technology. Students learn the necessary steps to produce a transcript, including how to read, translate, edit and print transcripts through hands-on techniques using Case Catalyst software. Includes discussions of other software and applications. Covers psychology of real-time writing, utilization of resource materials preparatory to writing real-time, updating dictionaries, file maintenance, and litigation support ASCII disks, keyword indexes. Course requires previous computer familiarity.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Demonstrate the basic care and maintenance of the computer hardware and shorthand machine.
    2. Utilize system support (customer service, software support, etc.) effectively and appropriately.
    3. Operate a computer-aided transcription system for basic transcript production.
    4. Create and maintain efficient CAT habits: building a dictionary. updating dictionaries, backing up and deleting files, formatting, using parentheticals and including/merge files and creation of ASCII disks.
    5. Produce a 5-page, first pass transcript with a goal of 95% translation rate.
    6. Produce a salable transcript of at least 10 pages on a computer-aided transcription system from the students own stenographic notes to include the following:
      • Title page
      • Index
      • Jury charge/opening and/or closing statements, if applicable
      • Direct and cross-examination
      • Parentheticals
      • Colloquy
      • Certification page
      • Signature page, if applicable

    Program Outcomes
    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine-writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CRC 151 - Computer-Aided Transcription-Advanced

    Credits: 3
    Students receive instruction in advanced features of Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) software. Students learn the steps to produce advanced elements of a verbatim transcript through hands-on techniques using CaseCATalyst software. Course includes an overview of other software and their applications. Covers advanced real-time writing options and features, resource material prior to writing real-time, dictionary maintenance, exhibit, and keyword indexes, custom include files, custom page layouts, and number conversion features. Course requires previous use of CaseCATalyst or other CAT software.

    Prerequisite: CRC 150  or instructor’s permission.

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

    1. Demonstrate the basic care and maintenance of the computer hardware and shorthand machine.
    2. Utilize system support (customer service, software support, etc.) effectively and appropriately.
    3. Operate a computer-aided transcription system for advanced transcript production, including creation of indexes, include files, concordance indexes, and use of custom page layouts.
    4. Create and maintain efficient CAT habits: building a dictionary, updating dictionaries, backing up and deleting files, formatting, using parentheticals and include files, and creating ASCII files.
    5. Operate a CAT system for realtime output, including use of realtime display and translation options and the use of power definitions from the steno keyboard.
    6. Produce two 10-page saleable transcripts with a goal of 95% translation rate, including the following elements: title page, index, oath, examination, parentheticals, colloquy, certificate, signature page, and keyword index.

    Program Outcomes
    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine-writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CRC 177 - Court Reporting/Captioning Work Experience 1

    Credits: 1-12
    Allows student to work full- or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COOP 171  and instructor’s permission.

    Course Outcomes:
    Course outcomes to be mutually agreed upon between instructor and student. 

     

     
    Program Outcomes

    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine-writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.

  
  • CRC 178 - Court Reporting/Captioning Work Experience 2

    Credits: 1-12
    Allows student to work full- or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COOP 171  and instructor’s permission.

    Course Outcomes:
    Course outcomes to be mutually agreed upon between instructor and student. 
    Program Outcomes
    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine-writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
  
  • CRC 179 - Court Reporting/Captioning Work Experience 3

    Credits: 1-12
    Allows student to work full- or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COOP 171  and instructor’s permission.

    Course Outcomes:
    Course outcomes to be mutually agreed upon between instructor and student. 
    Program Outcomes
    1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
    2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
    4. Apply machine-writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
    5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
    6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
    7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
    8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
    9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
    10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
    11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.


    College-wide Outcomes
    • 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.
 

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