MGMT 385 - Business Operations Management

1. Explain the role of operations management for maximizing competitiveness and productivity.
2. Determine product and service capacity needs using multiple forecasting methods.
3. Critique options for process selection, facility layout, and work design based on a firm’s business objectives and forecast.
4. Construct production plan that meets a firm’s objectives for lead times, inventory levels, capacity, and cost.
5. Estimate the cost-benefit of process and quality improvement initiatives, including those encompassing principles of Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC.

1. Formulate effective business strategies by conducting thorough analysis of a given market and business environment.
2. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to effectively and efficiently resolve business problems.
3. Analyze financial data to explain organizational performance and identify business opportunities in a given market.
4. Apply organizational behavior principles and human resources management practices to formulate a plan to effectively hire, retain, and develop a workforce.
5. Plan and implement marketing and sales strategies to maximize long-term profitability of a firm.
6. Construct operations and project plans that efficiently and effectively leverage organizational resources.
7. Formulate strategies to increase ethical behavior and socially responsible decision making within an organization.

• 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.

MGMT 395 - Marketing Management

1. Develop marketing strategies for products at different stages of the product life cycle.
2. Modify a product line based on the firm’s marketing strategy, the business environment, and the product’s stage in the product life cycle.
3. Critique a firm’s roadmap for product mix in terms of its effect on customer acquisition, customer retention, and market positioning.
4. Formulate strategies to maximize customer acquisition and retention.
5. Design marketing strategies that leverage the core competencies of the firm with forces of the business environment.

1. Formulate effective business strategies by conducting thorough analysis of a given market and business environment.
2. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to effectively and efficiently resolve business problems.
3. Analyze financial data to explain organizational performance and identify business opportunities in a given market.
4. Apply organizational behavior principles and human resources management practices to formulate a plan to effectively hire, retain, and develop a workforce.
5. Plan and implement marketing and sales strategies to maximize long-term profitability of a firm.
6. Construct operations and project plans that efficiently and effectively leverage organizational resources.
7. Formulate strategies to increase ethical behavior and socially responsible decision making within an organization.

• 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.

MGMT 400 - Applied Professional and Career Development

Credits: 3
Facilitates student development in the world of work through highly experiential and reflective learning focused on personal, professional, and career growth. Topics include personal branding, networking, interviewing, career planning, and continued professional development. 

Enrollment Requirement: Admission into the BAS in Applied Management program; and BUS& 101 , BUS 121  and BUS 258 ; or instructor consent.

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

1. Develop a personal branding strategy that effectively communicates core values, skills, strengths, and value proposition to appropriate stakeholders. 

2. Create a career development plan that can be utilized for identifying and attaining professional opportunities. 

3. Deploy networking strategies to expand current network and create potential career opportunities. 

4. Construct, format, and tailor a professional resume, digital profile, or portfolio. 

5. Demonstrate an understanding of the behavioral interview process by participating in simulated behavioral interviews. 

1. Formulate effective business strategies by conducting thorough analysis of a given market and business environment.
2. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to effectively and efficiently resolve business problems.
3. Analyze financial data to explain organizational performance and identify business opportunities in a given market.
4. Apply organizational behavior principles and human resources management practices to formulate a plan to effectively hire, retain, and develop a workforce.
5. Plan and implement marketing and sales strategies to maximize long-term profitability of a firm.
6. Construct operations and project plans that efficiently and effectively leverage organizational resources.
7. Formulate strategies to increase ethical behavior and socially responsible decision making within an organization.

• 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.

MGMT 403 - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace

Credits: 2
Using research, best practices, and the experience from leaders in diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI), participants will gain insights and practice essential leadership skills and behaviors that help foster diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams and organizations.

Enrollment Requirement: Admission into the BAS in Applied Management program; BUS& 101 , BUS 121  and BUS 258  or instructor consent.

Course Outcomes:

1. Formulate effective business strategies by conducting thorough analysis of a given market and business environment.
2. Demonstrate leadership competencies and teamwork skills necessary to resolve interpersonal and organizational challenges that most often occur in the modern workplace.
3. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to effectively and efficiently resolve business problems.
4. Analyze financial data to explain organizational performance and identify business opportunities in a given market.
5. Use organizational behavior principles and human resources management practices to formulate a plan to effectively hire, retain, and develop a workforce.
6. Plan and implement marketing and sales strategies to maximize long-term profitability of a firm.
7. Demonstrate professional and persuasive communication to internal and external stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
8. Construct operations and project plans that efficiently and effectively leverage organizational resources.
9. Formulate strategies to increase ethical behavior and socially responsible decision making within an organization.

• 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.

MGMT 405 - Corporate Social Responsibility

1. Summarize the concepts, frameworks, consumer demands, and value chain related to corporate social responsibility (CSR).
2. Explain the ways in which multinational companies manage business and human rights liability.
3. Create a value framework with key performance indicators to guide CSR decision-making.
4. Critique CSR strategies in a business case, focusing on the maximization of output and social impact.

1. Formulate effective business strategies by conducting thorough analysis of a given market and business environment.
2. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to effectively and efficiently resolve business problems.
3. Analyze financial data to explain organizational performance and identify business opportunities in a given market.
4. Apply organizational behavior principles and human resources management practices to formulate a plan to effectively hire, retain, and develop a workforce.
5. Plan and implement marketing and sales strategies to maximize long-term profitability of a firm.
6. Construct operations and project plans that efficiently and effectively leverage organizational resources.
7. Formulate strategies to increase ethical behavior and socially responsible decision making within an organization.

• 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.

MGMT 420 - Business Strategy

1. Conduct an analysis of a firm’s capabilities using multiple strategic frameworks.
2. Analyze the competitiveness of an industry using Porter’s Five Forces model.
3. Construct a positioning map of an industry.
4. Develop a strategic plan that addresses a firm’s goals and capabilities.
5. Contrast common business models according to revenue model and position in the value chain.

1. Formulate effective business strategies by conducting thorough analysis of a given market and business environment.
2. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to effectively and efficiently resolve business problems.
3. Analyze financial data to explain organizational performance and identify business opportunities in a given market.
4. Apply organizational behavior principles and human resources management practices to formulate a plan to effectively hire, retain, and develop a workforce.
5. Plan and implement marketing and sales strategies to maximize long-term profitability of a firm.
6. Construct operations and project plans that efficiently and effectively leverage organizational resources.
7. Formulate strategies to increase ethical behavior and socially responsible decision making within an organization.

• 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.

MGMT 425 - Business Analysis

1. Construct a value stream map of an organization’s processes.
2. Contrast methods of structured analysis for decision making.
3. Use linear programming to determine the optimal sales mix.
4. Develop a sensitivity analysis for a given business scenario.
5. Outline the foundations for sound decision making.

1. Formulate effective business strategies by conducting thorough analysis of a given market and business environment.
2. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to effectively and efficiently resolve business problems.
3. Analyze financial data to explain organizational performance and identify business opportunities in a given market.
4. Apply organizational behavior principles and human resources management practices to formulate a plan to effectively hire, retain, and develop a workforce.
5. Plan and implement marketing and sales strategies to maximize long-term profitability of a firm.
6. Construct operations and project plans that efficiently and effectively leverage organizational resources.
7. Formulate strategies to increase ethical behavior and socially responsible decision making within an organization.

• 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.

MATH 70 - Pre-Algebra

Credits: 5
Study of problem solving, geometry and measurement, exponents, fractions, percents, and signed numbers. Includes introductory work with polynomials and basic descriptive statistics.

Course Fee: $2.00

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

1. Perform operations with fractions, decimals, and integers, including order of operations.

2. Convert between percents and fractions and solve percent problems.

3. Apply geometry and measurement concepts including the Pythagorean theorem.

4. Perform operations with integer exponents.

5. Simplify basic polynomial expressions.

6. Calculate basic descriptive statistics.

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

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

MATH 72 - Elementary Algebra

Credits: 5
Study of graphing, solving linear equations and inequalities, unit analysis, ratios, rates, proportions, solving systems of equations, Pythagorean Theorem, and applications. Course requires a graphing calculator.

Enrollment Requirement: MATH 70  with a grade of 2.5 or higher; or appropriate math placement.

Course Fee: $2.00

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

1. Solve linear equations, linear inequalities, systems of linear equations, and literal equations.

2. Convert between the graph and the equation of a line.

3. Use unit analysis to convert measurements.

4. Solve ratio, rate, and proportional reasoning problems.

5. Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems.

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

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

MATH 77 - Extended Elementary Algebra

1. Find real solutions for linear equations, using tables, graphs and algebra.
2. Solve literal equations.
3. Simplify expressions involving integer exponents.
4. Simplify, add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
5. Factor quadratic trinomials.
6. Graph linear equations and derive equations for lines.
7. Use unit analysis to convert measurements.
8. Solve ratio, rate, and proportional reasoning problems.
9. Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems.
10. Use functions in the form of graphs, tables, and linear equations.
11. Solve systems of linear equations.
12. Apply real number properties and order of operations to solve equations.
13. Solve linear inequalities with one variable.

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

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

MATH 96 - Intermediate Algebra in Context

1. Use function notation and terminology with equations and graphs.
2. Solve equations, involving linear, quadratic, radical, exponential, and logarithmic equations.
3. Solve linear and quadratic applications, including using regression.
4. Calculate the mean, median, and mode, and analyze bar graphs and charts.

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 formats.

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

MATH 97 - Intermediate Algebra

1. Identify and graph functions and interpret function notation.
2. Solve rational, radical, and quadratic equations.
3. Perform operations with rational, radical, and quadratic equations and expressions containing rational exponents.
4. Derive linear and quadratic equations.
5. Apply the mathematical techniques of the course to practical applications.

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

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

MATH 106 - Essentials of Pre-Calculus Mathematics

1. Understand and use function notation and terminology.
2. Perform operations with combinations and compositions of functions as well as inverse functions.
3. Analyze graphical behavior of functions, including transformations.
4. Graph and identify important properties of piecewise, power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
5. Graph and understand the properties of trigonometric functions and their inverse functions.
6. Apply the triangle definitions of the trigonometric functions.
7. Apply trigonometric identities.
8. Solve equations and application problem.

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

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

MATH& 107 - Math in Society

1. Calculate compound interest income and effective interest rate.
2. Calculate payments for the amortization of a loan, and set up an ordinary annuity.
3. Describe different types of samples of a population.
4. Analyze data from censuses, surveys, and comparative experiments.
5. Graph data using box plots and histograms.
6. Calculate and analyze descriptive statistics including mean, median, standard deviation, and quartiles.
7. Describe sample spaces and calculate the probability of events in a random experiment.
8. Graph and analyze data that has an approximate normal distribution.
9. Solve modern application problems.

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

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

MATH 108 - Contemporary Math for Information Technology

1. Solve routing problems using Euler circuits, Hamilton circuits, minimum network problems using spanning trees and scheduling problems using directed graphs.
2. Calculate and analyze descriptive statistics including mean, median, standard deviation, and quartiles.
3. Describe sample spaces and calculate the probability of events in a random experiment.
4. Graph and analyze data that has an approximate normal distribution.
5. Convert between decimal, binary and hexadecimal numbers.
6. Perform addition, subtraction, and multiplication on binary numbers.
7. Write truth tables and Boolean algebra expressions for simple combinations of logic gates.
8. Simplify simple logic gate circuits using Boolean algebra, DeMorgan’s Theorem and the Duality Theorem.

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

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

MATH 109 - Mathematical Models in Gaming

Credits: 5
Study of modeling using functions, algebraic equations, probability, and expected value, focused on the context of gaming. Includes elementary function growth analysis and game theory.

Enrollment Requirement: MATH 96  or MATH 97  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement.

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
Course Fee: $2.00

Course 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.

MATH& 141 - PreCalculus I

Credits: 5
Study of piecewise, absolute value, power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their applications; algebraic combinations of functions; composition of functions; inverse functions; transformations. Graphing calculator required.

Enrollment Requirement: MATH 97  with a grade of 2.5 or higher; or appropriate math placement.

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
Course Fee: $2.00

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

1. Understand and use function notation and terminology.
2. Perform operations with combinations and compositions of functions as well as inverse functions.
3. Analyze graphical behavior of functions, including transformations.
4. Graph and identify important properties of piecewise, power, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and absolute value functions.
5. Solve equations, inequalities and application problems.

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

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

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

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

MATH& 142 - PreCalculus II

1. Graph and understand the properties of trigonometric functions and their inverse functions.
2. Apply the triangle definitions of the trigonometric functions.
3. Apply trigonometric identities.
4. Solve trigonometric equations.
5. Analyze and graph parametric and polar equations, and conic sections.
6. Graph and perform basic operations with vectors.
7. Solve application problems.

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

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

MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics

1. Define and use common statistical terminology.
2. Identify the major categories of experimental designs and sampling methods.
3. Identify common sources of bias in surveys and experiments.
4. Construct and interpret frequency distributions, histograms, scatterplots, and box plots.
5. Calculate and interpret measures of center and spread.
6. Use correlation and linear regression to find the association between variables.
7. Explain and apply the central limit theorem.
8. Calculate confidence intervals for means and proportions.
9. Perform t-tests for single means and Chi Square tests.

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

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

MATH 147 - Finite Mathematics-Business and Social Science

1. Solve systems of linear equations.
2. Interpret the results of solutions to equations and inequalities.
3. Perform matrix operations.
4. Solve linear inequalities and linear programming problems.
5. Solve equations involving quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential or logarithmic functions.
6. Use interest and annuity formulas to solve finance problems.
7. Use function notation and terminology.

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

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

MATH& 148 - Business Calculus

Credits: 5
Study of differential and integral calculus of polynomial, logarithmic and exponential functions. Many problems and examples are drawn from the fields of business, economics, and social science. Graphing calculator required.

Enrollment Requirement: MATH& 141  or MATH 147  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement.

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
Course Fee: $2.00

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

1. Calculate the average and instantaneous rates of change.
2. Apply and interpret the limit definition of the derivative.
3. Apply rules for differentiation.
4. Solve related rates problems.
5. Apply the first and second derivative tests and interpret their graphical implications.
6. Set up and solve optimization problems.
7. Find antiderivatives of polynomials and exponential functions.
8. Use Riemann sums to estimate the definite integral.
9. State and apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
10. Apply integration to problems in business and economics.
11. Calculate partial derivatives.

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

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

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

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

MATH& 151 - Calculus I

Credits: 5
The first course of a four-quarter calculus sequence. Introduces students to differential calculus and related applications. Topics include limits, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions, optimization, linearization, numerical methods, modeling. Graphing calculator required.

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

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
Course Fee: $2.00

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

1. Evaluate limits of functions and use limits to determine continuity.
2. Find the derivative of functions using the definition, and understand the derivative as a rate of change.
3. Find the derivatives of functions including exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric.
4. Apply the various rules and techniques of differentiation such as the power, product, quotient, chain rules, and implicit differentiation.
5. Apply derivatives to solve application problems, and determine the behavior of functions.

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

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

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

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

MATH& 152 - Calculus II

Credits: 5
The second course of a four-quarter calculus sequence. Introduces students to integral calculus and related applications. Topics include antiderivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, techniques of integration, areas, volumes, moments and centers of mass, numerical methods. Graphing calculator required.

Enrollment Requirement: MATH& 151  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement.

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
Course Fee: $2.00

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

1. Use Riemann sums to find areas and define an integral.
2. Apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
3. Find antiderivatives using a variety of techniques including substitution, tables, integration by parts and partial fractions.
4. Approximate definite integrals using numerical techniques, such as the trapezoid rule, Simpson’s method, calculator/computer programs, and geometry.
5. Apply integration techniques to solve problems involving areas, volumes, arc length, centroids, average value, and introductory differential equations.
6. Find limits using l’Hopital’s rule.
7. Evaluate improper integrals.

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

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

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

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

MATH& 153 - Calculus III

Credits: 5
The third course of a four-quarter calculus sequence. Introduces students to sequences, series, and higher-dimensional space. Topics include convergence tests; vectors; analytic geometry; vector-valued functions. Graphing calculator required.

Enrollment Requirement: MATH& 152  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement.

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
Course Fee: $2.00

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

1. Find limits of sequences.
2. Apply basic convergence tests for series.
3. Find or approximate the sums of convergent series.
4. Represent functions as power series.
5. Use Taylor polynomials to approximate functions.
6. Apply dot and cross products to applications involving geometry and science.
7. Write equations of lines and planes using vectors.
8. Recognize basic three dimensional surfaces such as paraboloids, hyperboloids, and ellipsoids.
9. Determine domain and limits for vector-valued functions.
10. Compute and apply the derivative and antiderivative of a vector function.

 
Program Outcomes

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

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

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

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

MATH& 171 - Mathematics for Elementary Education I

1. Apply problem solving models to number system concepts.
2. Identify sources of mathematics standards and summarize major strands of NCTM or Washington state standards.
3. Apply knowledge about features of our base ten number system to analyze other number systems and recognize common error patterns that arise when children are learning our number system.
4. Describe the concept of a whole number as well as relationships between them (order, divisibility, factorization, and common factors/multiples).
5. Use a variety of different algorithms and mental math for operations with whole numbers, integers and fractions.
6. Use manipulatives to represent the operations with whole numbers, integers and fractions.
7. Analyze common error patterns in students’ computations and demonstrate how alternative algorithms can reduce those errors.

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

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

MATH& 172 - Mathematics for Elementary Education II

1. Describe and use multiple problem-solving strategies to solve a variety of problems.
2. Define concepts of length, area, surface area, and volume, and then compute these values for regular and irregular 2-D and 3-D objects.
3. Describe advantages and disadvantages of both standard and nonstandard units.
4. Identify and use sources of technology as it relates to learning and teaching mathematics.
5. Identify sources of mathematics standards and summarize major strands of the NCTM Standards or Washington State standards.
6. Compare and contrast the concepts of congruence and similarity, describe conditions for congruence or similarity of triangles, and use those concepts to prove or justify geometric claims.

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

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

MATH& 173 - Mathematics for Elementary Education III

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

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

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
Course Fee: $5.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

MATH 194 - Special Topics-Mathematics

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

Enrollment Requirement: Instructor consent and eligible for READ 104 .

Course Fee: $2.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

MATH 210 - Discrete Mathematics

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

Enrollment Requirement: MATH 106  or MATH& 141  with grades of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement.

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
Course Fee: $2.00

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

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

 
Program Outcomes

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

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

MATH 238 - Differential Equations

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

Enrollment Requirement: MATH& 254   with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or concurrent enrollment in MATH& 254 ; or appropriate math placement.

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
Course Fee: $2.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

MATH 240 - Topics in Linear Algebra

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

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

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
Course Fee: $2.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

MATH& 254 - Calculus IV

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

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

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
Course Fee: $2.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

MATH 256 - Statistics for Business and Social Science

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

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

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
Course Fee: $5.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

MATH 294 - Special Topics in Mathematics

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

Enrollment Requirement: Instructor consent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

MATH 297 - Independent Study-Mathematics

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

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

MATHJ 62 - Jump Start into Review of Arithmetic

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

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

MATHJ 70 - Jump Start into Pre-Algebra

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

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

MATHJ 72 - Jump Start into Elementary Algebra

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

MATHJ 97 - Jump Start into Intermediate Algebra

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

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

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

MATHJ 141 - Jump Start into Precalculus I

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

MATHM 62 - Review of Arithmetic-Resource Module

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

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

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

MATHM 70 - Pre-Algebra-Resource Module

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

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

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

MATHM 72 - Elementary Algebra-Resource Module

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

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

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

MATHM 97 - Intermediate Algebra-Resource Module

Credits: 1-2
Uses self-paced, individual computer mediated learning to supplement concepts learned in MATH 97 . Recommended for students who want extra work in MATH 97  and for those who need to work on specific skills to prepare for MATH 97 . Students use software to learn standard concepts from MATH 97 . Students investigate Math Learning Center resources such as videos, computers, supplementary books, and/or drop-in tutoring to work on concepts learned in MATH 97 . A minimum of 22 hours of work must be completed to receive one credit, 44 hours for two credits. This is a pass/no credit course.

Course Fee: $10.00

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

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

 
Program Outcomes

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

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

MUSC 101 - Fundamentals of Music

1. Demonstrate proper musical notation skills.
2. Aurally identify and notate simple intervals and simple rhythmic patterns.
3. Identify scales, keys, intervals, triads, clefs, meter, rhythm, and chords.
4. Demonstrate basic sight-singing skills in tonal music.

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

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

MUSC 102 - Global Pop Music

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

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

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

MUSC 103 - American Popular Music

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

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

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

MUSC 104 - Music in World Culture

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

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

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

MUSC& 105 - Music Appreciation

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

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

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

MUSC 107 - History of Jazz

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

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

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

MUSC 108 - Computer Music 1

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

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

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

MUSC 109 - Computer Music 2

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

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

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

MUSC 110 - Computer Music 3

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

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

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

MUSC 118 - Concert Choir 1

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

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

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

MUSC 119 - Concert Choir 2

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

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

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

MUSC 120 - Concert Choir 3

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

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

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

MUSC& 121 - Ear Training 1

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

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

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

MUSC& 122 - Ear Training 2

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

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

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

MUSC& 123 - Ear Training 3

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

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

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

MUSC 124 - Musical Rehearsal and Performance

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

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

MUSC 125 - Vocal Couching for Singers

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

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

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

MUSC 127 - Green River Jazz Voices 1

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

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

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

MUSC 128 - Green River Jazz Voices 2

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

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

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

MUSC 129 - Green River Jazz Voices 3

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

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

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

MUSC& 131 - Music Theory 1

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

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

MUSC& 132 - Music Theory 2

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

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

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

MUSC& 133 - Music Theory 3

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

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

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

MUSC 137 - Asian Drumming Ensemble 1: Korean Percussion

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

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

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

MUSC 138 - Asian Drumming Ensemble 2: Korean Percussion

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

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

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

MUSC 139 - Asian Drumming Ensemble 3: Korean Percussion

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

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

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

MUSC 140 - Class Piano 1

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

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

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

MUSC 141 - Class Piano 2

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

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

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

MUSC 142 - Class Piano 3

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

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

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

MUSC 150 - Private Instruction 1

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

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

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

MUSC 151 - Private Instruction 2

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

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

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

MUSC 152 - Private Instruction 3

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

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

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

MUSC 218 - Concert Choir 4

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

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

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

MUSC 219 - Concert Choir 5

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

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

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

MUSC 220 - Concert Choir 6

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

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

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

MUSC 227 - Green River Jazz Voices 4

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

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

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

MUSC 228 - Green River Jazz Voices 5

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

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

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

MUSC 229 - Green River Jazz Voices 6

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

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

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

MUSC 250 - Private Instruction 4

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

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

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

MUSC 251 - Private Instruction 5

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

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

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

MUSC 252 - Private Instruction 6

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

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

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

MUSC 298 - Independent Study-Music 1

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

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

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

MUSC 299 - Independent Study-Music 2

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

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

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

NATRS 100 - Introduction to Natural Resources

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

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

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

NATRS 114 - Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance

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

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

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

NATRS 123 - Backcountry Watershed and Forest Assessment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NATRS 131 - Advanced Wildland Firefighter Training S-131, IC

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

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

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

NATRS 161 - Wildlife Habitat Management

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

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

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

NATRS 172 - Computer Applications Overview

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

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

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

NATRS 180 - Natural Resources Measurement

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

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

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

NATRS 182 - Aerial Photos, GIS and Forest Navigation

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

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

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

NATRS 183 - Tree and Shrub Identification

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

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

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

NATRS 184 - Wildflower Identification

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

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

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

NATRS 192 - GIS for Natural Resources

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

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

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

NATRS 198 - Independent Study-Natural Resources 1

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

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

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