Course Descriptions

DENT 211 Dental Assisting Practicum III

• Demonstrate to the dentists and faculty the dental assisting skills, attitudes, and techniques required for the smooth operation of the College’s dental clinic
• Demonstrate Time Management Skills

DENT 214 Pharmacology & Nutrition

• Discuss concepts and principles of nutrition
• Discuss nutrition promotion and counseling
• Define pharmacology
• Explain the functions of the Controlled Substances Act
• Describe drug abuse
• Recognize frequently used Latin abbreviations
• List and describe the different routes for drug administration
• Define drug terminology
• Define antibiotics and list adverse reactions for each
• Describe other therapeutic agents

DENT 215 Workplace Preparation

• Demonstrate the skills necessary to successfully obtain their first dental job
• Perform basic tasks involving the internet
• Demonstrate principles of leadership, self-esteem, and goal setting

DENT 294 Dental Assisting Internship

• Describe the rules & regulations as they relate to:
  • Attendance
  • Attitude
  • Professionalism
  • Appearance
  • Ethical and legal issues
• Exhibit the expectation of a dental assistant as related to:
  • Attendance
  • Attitude
  • Professionalism
  • Appearance
  • Ethical and legal issues
• Describe, identify, and exhibit communication skills appropriate in the clinical setting (i. e., interaction with dentist, staff, patients, coworkers)
• Keep records during the clinical assignments to include procedures and assignments completed
• Observe clinical procedures
• Assist the operator with clinical procedures
• Give oral hygiene & post-operative instructions to patients
• Perform expanded functions under supervision
• Expose, process, and mount radiographs
• Review and record a complete health history
• Prepare tray set-ups
• Sterilize and/or disinfect operatories and dental instruments and trays
• Assist the receptionist in front office duties
• Assist the chairside assistant in general dental assisting duties
• Four-handed dentistry
• Six-handed dentistry

DHYG 111 Medical Emergencies

• Take accurate vital sign measurements
• Use medical history information to identify risks for medical emergencies during dental treatment
• Apply the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classifications to determine medical risks in dental treatment
• Follow established protocol for managing potential emergency situations
• Administer appropriate drugs to handle emergency situations
• Respond effectively to specific medical emergencies that may arise in the dental office

DHYG 112 Dental Hygiene Practice I

• Describe concepts and perform procedures related to aspects of preparation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and practice management in the dental hygiene profession
• Apply the critical thinking process to complete the dental hygiene diagnosis form
• Apply basic principles of learning when providing dental hygiene care to clients
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues in a dental clinic
• Gather pertinent information needed to determine appropriate dental hygiene treatment
• Collaborate effectively with the dental team when providing dental hygiene care
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for their own actions
• Apply basic knowledge, values, and skills related to self-evaluation to the practice of dental hygiene
• Demonstrate professional behavior when providing dental hygiene care
• Integrate basic behavioral, biological, dental sciences, and professional courses with clinical knowledge, skills, and values into the practice of dental hygiene

DHYG 113 Restorative Dentistry I

• Discuss classes of dental materials used in dentistry
• Understand the purpose and usefulness of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all products introduced in this course
• Discuss general properties and characteristics of dental materials
• Discuss the properties, characteristics and uses of dental materials introduced this quarter, and principles for manipulation
• Manipulate the dental materials introduced this quarter, following manufacturers’ directions and safety precautions
• Understand the principles of selected restorative dentistry skills and procedures, including self-evaluation criteria

DHYG 114 Principles & Issues in Dental Hygiene I

• Describe the practice of dental hygiene as a profession
• Recognize responsibility and accountability as professional obligations
• Explain the basic principles of organization and time management underlying successful dental hygiene practice
• Identify the basic principles and concepts of teaching and learning as they relate to dental hygiene practice
• Explain the principles of self-directed learning as they relate to continuing dental hygiene education and practice
• Identify the basic components of the problem-solving process (i.e., assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Describe how the problem-solving process is used as a model for the practice of dental hygiene
• Apply basic interpersonal skills in interactions with dental patients, colleagues, and staff
• Identify the ethics and the legal issues involved in the practice of dental hygiene
• Explain the purpose and components of the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) Code of Ethics
• Explain the professional role and responsibilities of the dental hygienist related to the community, dental profession, dental team, and client
• Exhibit professional attitudes and behaviors as they relate to the practice of dental hygiene

DHYG 115 Head and Neck Anatomy

2 credits

 

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Define anatomical terms related to the planes of the human body
• List and describe the blood vessels that supply the head and neck
• List and describe the action, origin, and insertion of muscles of the head and neck
• List and describe the nerves of the head and neck
• Describe lymphatic drainage of the head and neck
• Describe the anatomy and function of the oral mucosa, salivary glands, and the nasal cavity
• Explain breath odor, including biochemical concepts
• List and describe the bones of the head and neck
• Describe intra-oral soft tissue structures

DHYG 116 Radiology

• Discuss the basic principles of radiation biology and the uses of x-radiation in dentistry
• Discuss the concepts of x-radiation generation and radiation protection
• Discuss radiographic imaging and imaging techniques for periapical and bitewing radiographs
• Discuss principles of processing, and processing and mounting technique
• Discuss characteristics and landmarks of periapical and bitewing radiographs

DHYG 118 Periodontology I

• Explain basic concepts and principles of periodontal pathology
• Discuss specific microorganisms related to the development of periodontal pathologies
• Discuss the Gingiva
• Discuss the Periodontal Ligament
• Discuss Alveolar Bone

DHYG 119 Tooth Morphology

• Define anatomical terminology of the dentition
• Discuss the arrangement of teeth
• Describe general features of teeth
• Describe contact areas of teeth
• Discuss specific crown and root characteristics
• Describe deciduous teeth
• Define occlusion terminology, ideal occlusion, open bite, overbite, overjet
• Identify and describe specific teeth
• Describe occlusal classifications

DHYG 121 Preventive Dentistry

• Explain the dental caries process and its treatment and prevention strategies
• Describe the three types of fluorides, their applications, and their relation to the caries process
• List and explain anti-microbial medicaments in the treatment of dental disease
• Describe the process of dentinal hypersensitivity and its treatment options
• Explain the importance of dental sealants and their application procedure for the prevention of dental caries
• Describe the processes, uses, and potential side effects of tooth whitening and coronal polish
• Identify the various intraoral stains, their etiology, and methods of removal
• Describe the basic principles of occlusion and their relationship to temporomandibular dysfunction
• Assess the patient’s individual needs and make appropriate recommendations for post-operative care for healing of the periodontal tissues
• Identify the requirements of special needs patients in the use of dental self- care aids
• Describe, properly utilize, and list the limitations of oral hygiene aids, such as tooth brush and floss
• Make appropriate recommendations to the dental patient regarding oral hygiene aids and medicaments after identifying the  patient’s oral conditions
• Explain the importance of ergonomics for the dental practitioner and use the neutral position to aid in attaining career longevity 

DHYG 122 Dental Hygiene Practice II

• Describe concepts and perform procedures related to aspects of preparation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and practice management in the dental hygiene profession
• Apply the problem-solving process to complete the dental hygiene diagnosis form
• Apply basic principles of learning and teaching when providing dental hygiene care to clients
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues in a dental clinic
• Gather pertinent information needed to determine appropriate dental hygiene treatment
• Collaborate effectively with the dental team when providing dental hygiene care
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for their own actions
• Apply basic knowledge, values, and skills related to self-evaluation to the practice of dental hygiene
• Demonstrate professional behavior when providing dental hygiene care
• Integrate basic behavioral, biological, dental sciences, and professional courses with clinical knowledge, skills, and values into the practice of dental hygiene

DHYG 123 Restorative Dentistry II

1 credits

 

Quarters Offered: Winter

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Perform alginate impressions
• Pour alginate impressions with plaster and rough model trimming
• Place and remove rubber dam  
• Assemble, place, and remove Tofflemire matrix and wedge system
• Place liners, bases, varnish, and other selected cavity medicaments
• Place, condense, and carve Class I, II, and V amalgam restorations   
• Place and finish Class I, III, and V composite restorations 
• Place temporary restorations
• Recontour, finish, and polish previously placed amalgam restorations

DHYG 124 Principles & Issues in Dental Hygiene II

• Explain the relationship of research to health oriented dental hygiene practice
• Locate and identify research publications from the library that are pertinent to dental hygiene and related disciplines
• Describe research methodologies employed in dental hygiene and related disciplines
• Analyze and critique professional literature, including research methodologies, to interpret validity and reliability
• Describe principles of health and wellness promotion

DHYG 127 Histology and Embryology

• Explain the steps in prenatal development of the face, neck, and orofacial structures
• Explain the processes of  tooth development and eruption
• List and describe the components of the cell and tissues
• Identify and describe components of the oral mucosa and gingival and dentogingival tissues
• Describe the steps in the development of enamel, dentin, pulp and the periodontium

DHYG 132 Dental Hygiene Practice III

• Describe concepts and perform procedures related to aspects of preparation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and practice management in the dental hygiene profession
• Apply the problem-solving process to complete the dental hygiene diagnosis form
• Apply basic principles of learning and teaching when providing dental hygiene care to clients
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues in a dental clinic
• Gather pertinent information needed to determine appropriate dental hygiene treatment
• Collaborate effectively with the dental team when providing dental hygiene care
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for their own actions
• Apply basic knowledge, values, and skills related to self-evaluation to the practice of dental hygiene
• Demonstrate professional behavior when providing dental hygiene care
• Integrate basic behavioral, biological, dental sciences, and professional courses with clinical knowledge, skills, and values into the practice of dental hygiene

DHYG 133 Restorative Dentistry III

• Perform selected restorative dentistry procedures
• Demonstrate professional behavior during all laboratory sessions

DHYG 134 Principles and Issues in Dental Hygiene III

2 credits

This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Refer patients to different dental specialties depending on their needs
• Explain dental hygiene referral relationships with general and specialty dental practices
• Explain a multidisciplinary team approach to client care
• Use appropriate terminology to facilitate communication with members of allied professions and the public relating to the special needs of clients
• Collaborate with special needs clients and their caregivers for dental hygiene care
• Apply current research to address the care of special needs clients in dental settings

DHYG 135 Community Dental Health I

• Describe the four quarter health promotion group community project
• Describe basic concepts of community dental health
• Explain  the role of dental hygienists in oral and general health and wellness promotion in the community
• Explain the assessment, diagnosis, planning, and implementation phases of community health promotion programming
• Describe the process of care model for healthy communities 
• Explain issues regarding access to dental health services in the US
• Identify personal and community issues related to cultural diversity in dentistry
• Explain the role of the dental hygienist as an agent for change

DHYG 136 Pharmacology

• Explain the role of pharmacology in dental hygiene care
• Identify sources for drug information
• Explain the process of new drug approval, drug regulation, and drug safety
• Describe the process of prescription writing
• Describe drug abuse, including patterns of abuse, and implications for dental care
• Explain the basic principles of drug action and how drugs are handled by the body
• List and describe drugs used in dental practice and by dental patients
• Explain the relationship of different drugs to the conditions that they treat
• Identify potential adverse effects and interactions of prescription and over-the-counter drugs

DHYG 137 Radiographic Interpretation

• Explain advanced concepts and techniques of intraoral radiographic imaging
• Identify radiographic images and interpret the findings
• Take quality intraoral and panoramic radiographs
• Explain advanced concepts and techniques of panoramic radiography
• Troubleshoot problems with panoramic techniques and images
• Identify normal intraoral radiographic anatomy and landmarks
• Identify and diagnose periodontal disease and bone loss based on radiographic appearance
• Explain the localization radiographic technique used to locate foreign objects in the oral cavity

DHYG 138 Pain Control

• Explain the pharmacology of local and topical anesthetics
• Explain local anesthetic procedures and techniques
• Properly prepare and use local anesthetic armamentarium
• Properly evaluate the medical history of the client prior to using a local anesthetic
• Identify complications and emergencies that could occur after administering an anesthetic to a patient
• Properly perform specific injections for maxillary and mandibular anesthesia, such as infiltrations, field blocks, nerve blocks, and aspirations
• Choose proper needle size for intraoral injections
• Determine insertion site, depth of penetration, and amount of anesthetic solution to be deposited
• Explain the pharmacology of nitrous oxide
• Properly perform nitrous oxide sedation procedure on clinical patients

DHYG 139 Pathology I

• Explain and apply knowledge of basic pathological processes that underlie diseases that affect the human body, including the process of inflammation, infection, immunity, and tissue repair and healing
• Demonstrate knowledge of etiologies and other characteristics of systemic diseases which are commonly encountered by the practicing dental hygienist and which may affect the care and treatment of the dental patient
• Be aware of pathological processes in the body that may affect the dental hygienists ability to provide dental care and treatment to the patient and/or that may necessitate the possible adjustment in the treatment planning and execution of care due to the patient’s specific medical history
• Understand the specific characteristic signs and symptoms, the possible etiology or causative factors in the development of diseases, various methods of diagnosing and treating diseases, understanding the prognosis of various disease entities and knowing what factors are important to prevent such a disease entity from possibly occurring in each of the pathological processes discussed during the class
• Demonstrate an understanding of terminology relating to the disease process and abnormal disease entities

DHYG 142 Dental Hygiene Practice IV

• Perform selected Dental Hygiene clinical practice, restorative dentistry and health promotion procedures, with guidance, ensuring client comfort and safety
• Demonstrate professional behavior during all clinical and externship sessions

DHYG 143 Restorative Dentistry IV

• Perform selected restorative dentistry procedures
• Demonstrate professional behavior during all laboratory sessions

DHYG 145 Community Dental Health III

• Perform dental hygiene care at extern sites
• Develop a plan and begin implementation of community health project

DHYG 212 Dental Hygiene Practice V

10 credits

• Discuss concepts and principles related to selected aspects of Preparation, Assessment, Dental Hygiene Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, and Practice Management
• Perform selected Preparation, Assessment, Dental Hygiene Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation and Practice Management procedures, with minimal guidance*, ensuring patient/client** comfort and safety
• Apply the problem-solving process, with minimal guidance, to the practice of dental hygiene
• Apply basic principles of teaching and learning, with minimal guidance, when providing dental hygiene care to clients
• Apply basic principles of interpersonal communication, with minimal guidance, to the practice of dental hygiene
• Apply basic research skills, with minimal guidance, to the practice of dental hygiene
• Collaborate with the dental team with minimal guidance, when providing dental hygiene care
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own actions, with no guidance
• Apply basic knowledge, values and skills related to self evaluation, with minimal guidance, to the practice of dental hygiene
• Demonstrate professional behavior, with minimal guidance, when providing dental hygiene care
• Integrate basic behavioral, biological, dental sciences and professional courses with clinical knowledge, skills and values, with guidance, into the practice of dental hygiene

Minimal Guidance:  offering the least amount of supervision and/or consultation needed.

Patients/Clients:  fellow students, patients/clients

DHYG 213 Restorative Dentistry V

• Perform selected restorative dentistry procedures
• Demonstrate professional behavior during all laboratory sessions

DHYG 214 Principles & Issues IV

• Describe wellness in the aged and geriatric dental health care
• Discuss advanced interpersonal skills as they relate to special needs clients, assertion, and group dynamics
• Discuss quantitative research terminology commonly found in the literature
• Describe current dental and dental hygiene research in Washington

DHYG 215 Community Dental Health III

• Describe epidemiological concepts and trends as they relate to oral health
• Describe research methodologies related to oral health
• Describe marketing strategies for community dental health education and promotion
• Explain the diversity of our culture and the concept of English as a Second Language (ESL) as it relates to colleagues and patients
• Provide dental hygiene services effectively to patients at community health dental  clinics 

DHYG 218 Periodontology II

• Explain basic concepts and principles of periodontal pathology and list the major bacteria associated with periodontitis
• Explain the major components of the immune system and the differences between Innate immunity vs. Adaptive immunity
• Describe the periodontium and classify periodontitis
• Describe normal flora of the mouth vs. dental plaque vs. bacteria associated with disease
• Describe the different antimicrobial/antibiotic agents used to treat periodontitis
• Explain substantivity as it relates to antimicrobial agents
• Explain the differences between first generation agents and second generation agents
• Explain the need for periodontal maintenance therapy

DHYG 219 Pathology II

• Explain specific soft and hard tissue pathologies of the orofacial region
• Properly perform extra oral and intra oral exams to detect hard and soft tissue pathologies
• Recognize pathologies of the teeth
• Classify specific periodontal pathologies

DHYG 222 Dental Hygiene Practice VI

11 credits

• Discuss concepts and principles related to selected aspects of preparation, assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and practice management
• Perform selected preparation, assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation and practice management procedures, with minimal guidance*, ensuring patient/client** comfort and safety
• Apply the problem-solving process, with minimal guidance, to the practice of dental hygiene
• Apply basic principles of teaching and learning, with minimal guidance, when providing dental hygiene care to clients
• Apply basic principles of interpersonal communication, with minimal guidance, to the practice of dental hygiene
• Apply basic research skills, with minimal guidance, to the practice of dental hygiene
• Collaborate with the dental team, with minimal guidance, when providing dental hygiene care
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own actions, with minimal guidance
• Apply basic knowledge, values and skills related to self-evaluation, with minimal guidance, to the practice of dental hygiene
• Demonstrate professional behavior, with minimal guidance, when providing dental hygiene care
• Integrate basic behavioral biological, dental sciences and professional courses with clinical knowledge, skills and values, with guidance, into the practice of dental hygiene

*          Minimal Guidance:  offering the least amount of supervision and/or consultation needed

**         Patients/Clients:  fellow students, patients/clients.

DHYG 223 Restorative Dentistry VI

• Perform selected restorative dentistry procedures
• Demonstrate professional behavior during all laboratory sessions

DHYG 224 Principles & Issues V

• Describe career opportunities for dental hygienists, and emerging professional roles
• Discuss the employment process
• Explain licensure for dental hygiene practice
• Discuss the portability of qualifications and out-of-state employment
• Explain the business aspects of a dental practice
• Discuss the dental hygienist as an agent for change in various employment settings
• Discuss the application of professional practice standards for quality assurance
• Describe post-degree educational opportunities for dental hygienists

DHYG 225 Community Dental Health IV

• Discuss the concept of community health partnerships
• Discuss partnerships between special population groups and health professionals
• Discuss the Evaluation phase of community health programming
• Discuss all phases of the clinical/health promotion Community project, including recommendations for further programming

DHYG 229 Pathology III

• Recognize specific soft and hard tissue pathologies of the orofacial region
• Explain methods for detecting and recording hard tissue pathological observations
• Recognize pathologies of the teeth and periodontium
• Demonstrate specific periodontal therapies, including their techniques, applications, and limitations
• Compile five peer reviewed research articles on a current pathology periodontal subject in preparation for a ten page research paper spring quarter

DHYG 232 Dental Hygiene Practice VII

10 credits

• Discuss concepts and principles related to selected aspects of Preparation, Assessment, Dental Hygiene Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, and Practice Management
• Perform selected Preparation, Assessment, Dental Hygiene Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation and Practice Management procedures, with minimal or no guidance, ensuring client comfort and safety
• Apply the problem-solving process, with minimal or no guidance, to the practice of dental hygiene
• Apply basic principles of teaching and learning, with minimal or no guidance, when providing dental hygiene care to clients
• Apply basic principles of interpersonal communication, with minimal or no guidance, to the practice of dental hygiene
• Apply basic research skills, with minimal or no guidance, to the practice of dental hygiene
• Collaborate with the dental team, with minimal or no guidance, when providing dental hygiene care
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own actions, with minimal or no guidance
• Apply basic knowledge, values and skills related to self evaluation, with minimal or no guidance, to the practice of dental hygiene
• Demonstrate professional behavior, with minimal or no guidance, when providing dental hygiene care
• Integrate basic behavioral, biological, dental sciences and professional courses with clinical knowledge, skills and values, with minimal or no guidance, into the practice of dental hygiene

DHYG 233 Restorative Dentistry VII

• Perform selected restorative dentistry procedures
• Demonstrate professional behavior during all laboratory sessions

DHYG 234 Principles and Issues in Dental Hygiene VI

• Describe current professional interests for dental hygienists
• Explain current ethical and legal issues pertaining to dental hygiene practice
• Describe independent practice for dental hygienists
• Describe trends in oral health care as predictors of future dental hygiene practice requirements

DHYG 235 Community Dental Health V

1 credits

This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:

• Complete patient oral health care at the clinical extern site

DHYG 239 Pathology IV

• Compose an oral pathology research paper suitable for publication
• Deliver an effective oral presentation in a professional manner to a group of dental professionals
• Compile a professional portfolio to present to future dental employers
• Write a periodontal case study on a dental patient to be included in the professional portfolio
• Write a case study on a dental patient with a pathological lesion to be included in the professional portfolio

DHYG 240 Local Anesthesia For Licensed Dental Hygienists

• Describe anatomical and physiological features of the head and neck region
  • Describe the skull
  • Describe the blood supply of the head and neck
  • Describe the muscles of the head and neck
  • Describe the nerves of the head and neck
  • Describe the lymphatic drainage of the head and neck
  • Describe pain and pain perception
• Describe intra-oral anatomy and physiology
  • Describe intra-oral soft tissue structures and landmarks and their functions
  • Describe oral mucosa
  • Describe salivary glands
  • Describe the nasal cavity
• Identify (on a skull, anatomical model, dentoforms, patient, or diagram) anatomical features and landmarks of the head and neck
• Discuss general concepts and principles of pharmacology
  • Discuss basic concepts of pharmacology
  • Describe the characteristics of drug action
  • Discuss adverse reactions to drugs
  • Discuss drug abuse and its implications in administering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide
  • Describe prescriptions
• Discuss the pharmacology of drugs used in dentistry
  • Describe the characteristics of drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system
  • Describe the characteristics of non-narcotic analgesics
  • Describe opioid analgesics
  • Describe anti-anxiety agents and sedatives
  • Describe general anesthetics
• Describe pharmacological medications that may affect restorative dental care
  • Describe anti-anxiety drugs
  • Describe cardiovascular drugs
  • Describe anticonvulsant drugs
  • Describe psychotherapeutic drugs
  • Describe antihistamines
  • Describe adrenocortico steroids
  • Describe drugs used for common hormone therapies
  • Describe anti-neoplastic agents
  • Describe respiratory and gastro-intestinal drugs
• Understand the pharmacology of local and topical anesthetics and their procedures and techniques
  • Discuss the pharmacology of local anesthetics
  • Discuss the pharmacology of vasoconstrictors
  • Discuss topical anesthetics
  • Understand local anesthesia and armamentarium and its preparation
  • Understand evaluating the patient/client prior to using local anesthetic
  • Understand general principles for local anesthetic injections
  • Understand complications and emergencies that can occur
  • Understand local anesthetic injections used in dental hygiene care
  • Describe and demonstrate proficiency in local anesthetic technique for the following injections:
    • Posterior superior alveolar
    • Middle superior alveolar
    • Anterior superior alveolar
    • Nasal palatine
    • Greater palatine
    • Inferior alveolar
    • Lingual
    • Long buccal
    • Infiltration
    • Infra orbital
• Discuss the pharmacology of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide sedation procedures and techniques
  • Discuss the pharmacology of nitrous oxide
  • Understand nitrous oxide armamentarium and its preparation, including safety features
  • Understand evaluating the patient/client prior to using nitrous oxide
  • Understand the complications and emergencies that can occur with nitrous oxide sedation
  • Understand and demonstrate to proficiency the techniques for induction and filtration, monitoring patients, and conclusion of nitrous oxide use

DHYG 241 Restorative Expanded Duties

• Describe crown and root morphology, and features of occlusion
  • Discuss the arrangement of the teeth
  • Describe features of the teeth
  • Describe contact areas of the teeth
  • Discuss specific crown and root characteristics of permanent teeth
  • Describe deciduous teeth
  • Discuss features of tooth morphology that may affect the dental hygiene care
  • Define occlusal classifications
  • Describe occlusal classifications
  • Describe tooth relationships during static and functional occlusion
• Discuss classes of dental materials in dentistry
  • List classes of dental materials, their general uses in dentistry, and examples of common materials in each class
  • Discuss the purpose of studying dental bio-materials
  • Briefly discuss the history of materials used in dentistry
  • Discuss demands the oral environment places on dental materials
  • Discuss characteristics of an ideal dental material
• Understand the purpose and usefulness of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all products in this course
  • Discuss quality assurance programs that control the use of dental materials in the USA
  • Discuss the history of MSDS and the rationale for their development
  • Understand the categories of information available on MSDS
  • Understand the uses of MSDS in the dental hygiene program and in private practice
• Discuss general properties and characteristics of dental materials
  • Discuss physical properties and characteristics of dental materials
  • Discuss mechanical properties and characteristics of dental materials
  • Discuss biological characteristics of dental materials and the bio-compatibility of common materials used in dentistry
• Discuss the properties, characteristics, and uses of dental materials used in this course and principles of manipulation
  • Discuss cavity-cleansing agents
  • Discuss varnish
  • Discuss liners, bases, and cements
  • Discuss amalgam, including issues and controversies associated with its use
  • Discuss etchants and bonding agents
  • Discuss composite resins and sealants
• Manipulate the dental materials used in this course according to manufacturers’ directions and safety precautions
  • Manipulate the following materials:
    • cavity cleansing agents
    • varnish
    • liners
    • bases
    • cements
    • amalgam
    • acid etch
    • bonding agents
    • composite resins
    • sealants
  • Understand the principles of selected restorative dentistry skills and techniques, including self-evaluation criteria for all classes of amalgam, composite, and temporary restorations and sealants
  • Discuss and demonstrate patient/operator/assistant positioning for restorative dentistry and zones of activity
  • Discuss and demonstrate four-handed dentistry and principles of instrument transfer
  • Discuss operating field maintenance requirements for restorative dentistry and principles of retraction and high volume evacuation
  • Discuss the prevention of potential emergencies related to the skills and procedures introduced this semester
• Perform selected restorative dentistry procedures
  • Position team members and a mannequin (eventually a patient), for restorative dentistry
  • Transfer instruments using acceptable technique and following safety precautions
  • Maintain operating field using high volume evacuation and retraction
  • Discuss and demonstrate sealant application on a mannequin (eventually a patient)
• Discuss principles of cavity design and cavity preparation
  • Discuss cavity classifications
  • Discuss cavity nomenclature
  • Discuss principles for the preparation of each cavity classification
• Discuss hand and rotary instruments, and equipment used in restorative dentistry
  • Describe types of restorative hand instruments and their uses
  • Describe the identification of specific hand instruments used for amalgam, composite and temporary restorations
  • Describe rotary instruments used with high and low speed hand-pieces during restorative dentistry
  • Discuss the sterilization and maintenance of hand and rotary instruments and hand-pieces
  • Discuss the use and maintenance of equipment used in restorative procedures
• Perform the requested restorative dentistry procedures to proficiency level 3 by course end
  • Assist for restorative procedures including:
    • preparing operatory and equipment
    • assembling armamentarium
    • positioning mannequin/patient
    • assisting with rubber dam
    • maintaining operator field
    • assisting during amalgam, composite, and temporary restorative procedures
    • manipulating required materials
    • maintaining operatory and equipment following infection control requirements
  • Perform and demonstrate competence in restorative dentistry procedures including:
    • providing a comfortable, safe environment
    • administering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide
    • placing and removing the rubber dam
    • assembling, placing and removing matrices and wedges
    • recognizing the need for cavity medicament
    • placing liners, bases, varnish and other selected medicaments
    • placing, condensing, carving and polishing Class I, II, and V amalgam restorations
    • placing and finishing Class I, II, III, IV and V composite restorations, including the use of acid-etch and bonding agents
    • placing and finishing temporary restorations
    • complete chart entries
    • recontouring, finishing and polishing previously placed restorations
    • placing and finishing sealants
  • Answer, verbally, questions relating to the theory and foundation for all restorative dentistry procedures and techniques, including dental materials, MSDS, and safety precautions

DHET 122 Welding Applications

• Follow industry standard safe practices while welding
• Fabricate accessory devices for heavy equipment
• Repair accessory devices for heavy equipment
• Cut, grind, bend, weld as needed for heavy equipment repair

DHET 123 Heavy Duty Electrical Systems

• Follow safety practices involving heavy duty electrical systems
• Diagnose, test, and repair starting systems
• Diagnose, test, and repair lighting systems
• Diagnose, test, and repair accessory systems

DHET 124 Electronic Applications

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working on electronic systems
• Troubleshoot electronic components used in Heavy Duty systems
• Use test equipment to determine needed electronic  system repairs
• Locate, remove and replace jor repair major electronic components as per OEM standards
• Effectively repair or replace wiring harness components connecting electronic subsystems
• Interpret  and explain the meaning of symbols used in  electronic system schematics to co-workers

DHET 125 Basic Maintenance

• Follow industry standard safety practices while performing basic maintenance tasks
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks using industry provided schedules
• Locate specifications and capacities using OEM data sheets and electronic online sources
• Successfully complete a proficiency exam that meets industry standards

DHET 131 Engine Principles/Components

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working on engines
• Explain internal combustion engine operating principles
• Identify an engines major components and describe the function of each
• Describe the difference between two cycle and four cycle engine operation
• Successfully complete a proficiency exam that meets industry standards

DHET 132 Gasoline/Liquid Propane Gas Systems

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working on engines
• Effectively use OEM terminology related specifically to gasoline or LPG engines or subsystems
• Performeffective gasoline or LPG engine diagnostic procedures
• Perform effective gasoline or LPG engine removal and installation procedures
• Perform effective gasoline or LPG engine repair procedures
• Perform effective gasoline or LPG engine maintenance procedures

DHET 133 Diesel Systems

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working  on engines
• Explain the operation of diesel engines throughout each cycle to include relative component position in rotation by degree, action by direction, or reaction caused by pressure or temperature change
• Effectively use OEM terminology related specifically to diesel engines or subsystems
• Perform effective diesel engine diagnostic procedures
• Perform effective diesel engine repair procedures
• Perform effective diesel engine maintenance procedures

DHET 134 Fuel Injection

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working with fuel injection systems
• Describe fuel injection systems operating principles
• Describe the difference between fuel injection systems operation used by modern engine manufactures
• Use OEM terminology related to fuel injection systems operation and component identification
• Perform effective diagnostic procedures used on fuel injection systems
• Perform effective repair procedures used on fuel injection systems
• Successfully complete a proficiency exam that meets industry standards

DHET 135 Diagnostics/Adjustments/Emissions

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working with fuel injection systems, electronically controlled engine subsystems and emission control system
• Identify electronically controlled engine subsystems and emission control components
• Diagnose and repair electronically controlled engine subsystems and emission control components 
• Describe differences between electronically controlled engine subsystems and emission control components used by modern engine manufactures
• Successfully complete a proficiency exam that meets industry standards

DHET 211 Hydraulic Fluid Power I

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working with hydraulic fluid power systems
• Diagnose open and closed center systems
• Repair variations of open and closed center systems
• Use hydraulic systems by researching and compiling data to varied uses of hydraulics
• Disassemble, inspect, and adjust hydraulic systems according to manufacturers’ specifications

DHET 213 Hydraulic Fluid Power II

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working with hydraulic fluid power systems
• Test oil filtration systems by demonstrating how to inspect, select and change filters in accordance to manufacturers specifications
• Maintain hydraulic systems by performing assignments related to system care in accordance to manufacturers specifications
• Interpret basic schematics and symbols, and  read hydraulic symbol drawings and flow diagrams
• Disassemble, inspect and explain the functions and principles of the operation of hydraulic systems
• Disassemble, assemble and repair hydraulic motors in accordance to manufacturers specifications
• Disassemble, assemble and repair hydraulic accumulators in accordance to manufacturers specifications
• Repair reservoirs, oil coolers, hoses, pipes, tubes, couplers, and seals
• Disassemble, assemble and repair hydraulic cylinders by disassembling and reassembling cylinders

DHET 214 Diesel Mechanical Practices

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working with mechanical, fluid and thermal systems
• Apply math and formulas to resolve mechanical problems
• Apply math and formulas to resolve fluid problems
• Research electronic resources  and use technical information to make troubleshooting and repair decisions

DHET 221 Power Trains/Standard

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working with Power Trains/Standards
• Disassemble, inspect, install and adjust clutches in accordance to manufacturers specifications
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, reassemble, and adjust manual transmissions in accordance to manufacturers specifications
• Repair all variations of drive shafts
• Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble, install and adjust differentials in accordance to manufacturers specifications

DHET 222 Power Trains/Power Shift

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working with Power Trains/Power Shift
• Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble power shift transmissions, planetary gears, hydraulic clutch packs, planet carriers
• Inspect, test, remove and replace  torque converters
• Inspect, test, remove and replace hydraulic couplers and hydraulic retarders

DHET 223 Traction and Components

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working with Tractions and components
• Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble tractor type undercarriage components
• Adjust tracks to O.E.M. specifications
• Comply with industry standard safe practices while working with traction systems

DHET 231 Steering/Suspension/Frames

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working on heavy duty steering, suspension systems and frame systems
• Identify all major components of heavy duty steering, suspensions, and frame systems
• Troubleshoot, remove and replace components of heavy duty steering, suspensions and frame systems
• Perform adjustment tasks to industry standards

DHET 232 Pneumatics

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working on pneumatice operated systems
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair pneumatic system components
• Adjustment and inspect for travel and applied angle

DHET 233 Foundation Brakes

• Demonstrate industry standard safe practices while working on foundation brake systems
• Demonstrate understanding of foundation brake system operating concepts
• Demonstrate repair and maintenance procedures of foundation brake systems to industry standard
• Test foundation brake system component operation and compare to DOT specifications
• Demonstrate how to measure lining wear and determine compare to legal limit specifications
• Demonstrate proper adjustment procedures and inspect for travel and applied angle

ECED 122 Creative Activities

• Identify age appropriate skills and objectives
• Identify age appropriate activities
• Develop written activity plans following the professional format
• Plan developmentally appropriate activities for multi-age groups in art, construction, sensory, dramatic and block play, and large motor activities
• Implement and evaluate activities in the children’s program
• Set up age appropriate interest centers for art, sensory, block and dramatic play
• Create a resource box for use in a child care setting
• Develop plans for daily inclusion of large motor activities
• Use active listening and positive communication skills to share and receive differing points of view from their peers

ECED 130 Practicum II - Teaching Young Children

• Demonstrate appropriate practices in planning and implementing curriculum for young children.
• Work with co-teachers to plan developmentally appropriate environments and activities.
• Evaluate the needs of children in the class, and create learning experiences based on the interests of the children.
• Develop a project based learning experience including documentation and planning in multiple areas.
• Communicate curriculum ideas and the planning process with co-teachers, parents and children.

ECED 145 Science, Math, Music, and Creative Activities in ECE

• Identify and create age appropriate skills and objectives
• Explain the importance of science, math, music and art activities in the classroom
• Develop written activity plans to provide practice in each of the course topics
• Implement and evaluate planned activities
• Set up appropriate interest centers to provide practice in science, math, music and art
• Work as a cooperative member of a small group

ECED 199 Independent Study

• Identify and examine a specific area of study in early childhood education
• Design and implement outcomes and assessment methods for their specific project
• Select, evaluate, and synthesize appropriate research to complete a research paper on the chosen topic
• Evaluate completed research paper

ECED 200 Practicum III - Reflection

• Demonstrate observation and assessment methods
• Establish a system or tool for observation and use it in the classroom on a regular basis
• Reflect on their teaching approaches, curriculum and classroom environment
• Review their observations and think of ways to adjust teaching and curriculum based on these observations

ECED 212 Staff/Program Management

• Identify materials necessary for staff success
• Write program guidelines
• Develop a staff operations and personnel policy manual
• Identify methods that are effective in gathering input from staff
• Develop written policy on sharing concerns with staff
• Develop a progressive discipline policy
• Create effective job descriptions
• Develop interview questions with “look-fors” that are industry specific
• Develop a 12 month staff development plan that promotes personal and professional development
• Identify staff supervision techniques that promote and consider staff development, diversity, culture, experience, and learning styles
• Identify effective techniques for negotiating and resolving conflict
• Work as a cooperative member of a professional team

ECED 215 Capstone Practicum

3 credits

Note: The 2015-2016 catalog previously listed the course credits in error at two credits. ECED 215 is a three credit course and is iffered as such.

Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Quarters Offered: Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Plan implement and evaluate a children’s program
• Communicate to staff members information related to environmental planning and programming
• Receive suggestions/input from supervisor and peers and respond in a professional manner
• Implement changes needed as the result of program evaluation

ECED& 105 Intro to Early Childhood Education

• Explain current theories and ongoing research in early care and education as it applies to children, families, and early childhood programs
• Describe how children learn and develop through play and the role of play in early childhood programs
• Observe an early childhood environment and identify examples of best practices
• Compare and contrast early learning models
• Identify appropriate guidance and discipline techniques used in family and early learning settings
• Describe the observation, assessment, and teaching cycle used to plan curriculum and activities for young children
• Apply professional code of ethics for early care and education to resolve a dilemma
• Describe major historical figures, advocates, and events shaping today’s early childhood education
• Explain the need for building partnerships with families and developing strategies for working effectively with families from a variety of cultural, linguistic, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

ECED& 107 Health, Safety and Nutrition

• Describe verbally and in written format policies to prevent illness in childcare settings, schools and other programs
• Describe appropriate safety policies that prevent and minimize accidents for both indoor and outdoor environments
• Apply skills in emergency first aid, food service, routine health and safety practices, and mandated reporting
• Describe the role of nutrition as it relates to development, licensing, regulations for childcare, and government food programs
• Create developmentally appropriate health, safety, and nutrition education materials and activities
• Identify common indicators if illnesses/infectious disease and state in verbal and written format the steps to be followed to prevent and report illness/infectious disease
• Identify the signs of abuse and neglect in children and explain the required licensing procedures to report abuse as a mandated reporter
• Evaluate indoor and outdoor environments and develop a plan for improvement

ECED& 120 Practicum - Nurturing Relationships

• Demonstrate appropriate practices that ensure and maintain the health, safety, and nutrition of children
• Establish supportive relationships with children; guide them as individuals and as part of a group
• Serve children and families in a professional manner
• Demonstrate cultural competence and responsiveness within and across cultures
• Create an inclusive, welcoming and respectful environment where all children, youth and families can take pride in their cultural identities, beliefs, and practices

ECED& 132 Infants/Toddlers Care

• Describe developmental milestones from birth to 36 months articulating the influences of individual development, temperament, and cultural norms
• Design a plan to create reciprocal, culturally sensitive partnerships with families.
• Describe state infant/toddler child care regulations and procedures related to group size, health, nutrition, and safety
• Describe guidance techniques that are appropriate and effective with infants and toddlers
• Create and critique infant and toddler early learning environments
• Construct a plan for developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant curriculum that supports language, physical, cognitive, creative, social, and emotional development
• Identify resources supporting infant/toddler programs and infant/toddler specialists

ECED& 134 Family Child Care

• Describe family child care licensing standards
• Evaluate specific practices, determining effectiveness in meeting children’s needs for maintaining good health, safety, and nutrition
• Compare strategies for establishing developmentally appropriate, socially /culturally relevant, safe child care environments in the home setting
• Design developmentally/socially / culturally appropriate plans and activities meeting the needs of children in multi-age groups
• Describe and evaluate guidance methods fostering responsibility, independence, self-reliance, and positive social /emotional growth in children
• Identify strategies for family child care business management including marketing, risk management, staffing, tax planning, accounting, and record keeping
• Discuss strategies for family child care providers to balance the demands of operating their business with meeting the needs of their families
• Identify resources meeting the needs of family child care providers and the families they serve

ECED& 139 Administration of Early Learning Programs

• Identify and communicate an early learning program’s philosophy, mission statement, and corresponding daily practice
• Create program policies and practices in compliance with state child care licensing codes, food program guidelines and accreditation standards
• Plan for appropriate staffing, meals, equipment, materials, and programming for specific age groups
• Employ a variety of strategies to maintain regular communication with families and provide opportunities for parent engagement and education
• Plan a balanced budget
• Identify methods for recruiting, hiring, evaluating, supervising and supporting professional development of program personnel
• Use tools to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvements
• Articulate and apply the NAEYC Code of Ethics

ECED& 160 Curriculum Development

• Explain major early childhood curriculum theories and current trends such as theme based, emergent, inquiry based, integrated and project approach
• Use a variety of resources, including WA State Guidelines, program standards and NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice principles to plan curriculum
• Create curriculum which supports children’s language/communication, cognitive, social/emotional, fine/gross motor and cognitive development
• Plan developmentally appropriate activities and schedules which promote child growth and learning
• Observe, document and assess individual and group needs, interest and skills for the purpose of curriculum planning and on-going modification of plans

ECED& 170 Environments

• Design environments that protect the health and safety of children and adults, providing balance between activities that are indoor and outdoor, quiet and active, and allow for interaction with others as well as time alone
• Develop environmental strategies for guiding children’s behavior helping them develop pro-social skills and the ability to self-regulate
• Plan an environment, schedule, routine and activities that meet the needs of learners ages zero to 8, promoting growth across all domains and in all disciplines
• Describe strategies to achieve compliance with Washington Administrative Code for licensed child care and/or other state/federal regulations pertinent to early learning environments
• Compare policies and environments which recognize the importance of establishing space and programming that are welcoming to families and provide opportunities for all to participate
• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of early learning environments serving differing age groups (infant, toddler, school-age.)

ECED& 180 Language and Literacy Development

• Define language acquisition and early literacy; describe developmentally appropriate literacy behaviors
• Discuss the value of early literacy learning and the role of adults in promoting the “power and pleasure” of literacy
• Analyze and select children’s literature and other learning materials for a population of diverse learners, reflective of all
• Recognize and create activities/resources that support (infant/toddler through age 8) oral language development and early literacy learning
• Describe a developmental continuum and assessment practices for documenting reading and writing acquisition
• Identify strategies for recognizing and responding to academic, linguistic and cultural differences in children

ECED& 190 Observation and Assessment

• Describe reasons for collecting observational and assessment data
• Identify characteristics and signs of growth, development, learning, and social behaviors
• Identify techniques for avoiding bias, judgments, and assumptions in observations
• Collect factual, descriptive information using a variety of tools, i.e. running records, anecdotal records, checklists, time and event samples, portfolios and developmental continuums
• Record information in an appropriate manner for future interpretation
• Interpret the information as it relates to general growth and development and the specific children observed
• Describe and demonstrate professional ethics and etiquette that applies to the collection and communication of observation data

EDUC 140 Diversity in Education

• Identify and define appropriate terminology in multicultural education
• Describe and critically evaluate and communicate the social, political and cultural origins and manifestations of racism, classism, sexism, heterosexism/homophobia, ableism, and ageism in the current education system
• Identify and critically analyze the cultural contexts that have shaped the student’s experiences as well as those of the children and families served in the educational setting
• Explain the impact of bias on the healthy growth and development of all children
• Define and describe the following approaches: anti-bias, multicultural, culturally relevant, and bilingual/bicultural
• Design, assess, and adjust a culturally relevant anti-bias curriculum

EDUC& 115 Child Development

• Discuss prominent child development research and theories
• Describe the developmental sequence from conception through early adolescence in all domains using appropriate terminology and identifying characteristics of each
• Describe individual and cultural effects, differences and commonalities in child development and nurturing practices
• Articulate how family, caregivers, teachers, community, and culture influence development
• Implement appropriate techniques to conduct and document observations of children as a means to assess and communicate growth and development

EDUC& 130 Guiding Behavior

3 credits

• Identify and differentiate developmentally appropriate child behaviors, individually and in groups
• List and describe positive guidance techniques for children birth through early adolescence
• Describe and demonstrate positive, respectful and culturally responsive interactions
• Create a model daily schedule, routine and environment that provide support for attachment, self-help, relationship building, and exercising executive function
• Develop strategies to promote social/emotional competencies and a positive sense of self
• Identify and communicate strategies for professional interactions with families and other staff reflecting confidentiality, respect, and a positive approach to guidance
• Compare and contrast at least three approaches to guiding young children’s behavior

EDUC& 136 School Age Care

• Develop a plan to create reciprocal, culturally sensitive relationships with children and families
• Analyze the effectiveness of the environment and recommend changes reflecting the following standards: bias free, respectful of cultural and individual diversity; developmentally appropriate; promotes positive self-esteem and social interaction; and supports activity, involvement, initiative, responsibility, creativity and a growing sense of autonomy
• Discuss the dynamics impacting behavior of children in after school care environments and identify guidance strategies promoting academic and social growth
• Develop a plan for curriculum and program implementation that reflects responsive respect for the local community context
• Describe state and local school age regulations and procedures related to group size, health, nutrition and safety
• Identify resources supporting school age care
• Identify resources supporting school age care/youth development specialists

EDUC& 150 Child, Family and Community

3 credits

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Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Discuss demographic trends of children and families today
• Identify influences on children’s development and socialization process
• Establish tools for communicating and creating relationships with families that are respectful, inclusive and that reflect an understanding of cultural and community influences
• Articulate the benefits of family-centered programs and the importance of supporting parents as their child’s first and most important teacher
• Describe strategies for engaging families in their children’s learning and development
• Discuss the importance of collaborating with other community programs to support the needs of children and families
• Identify community resources and create strategies for connecting children and families to those resources
• Develop environments that reflect family and community diversity that prevent bias

EDUC& 203 Exceptional Child

• Describe the history and philosophy of special education in the United States
• Describe the primary conditions for which children need additional support for optimal development and learning
• Explain the process used to identify children with special needs
• Explain the purpose and components of the IEP and an IFSP
• Identify and describe different intervention programs designed for children with special needs and local resources available to children and their families
• Identify professional and ethical guidelines for early childhood special educators
• Identify, research and apply effective ways to work with children with disabilities and their families

EDUC& 205 Introduction to Education

• Describe the historical origins and philosophical beliefs of public education in the United States
• Explain the nature and purpose of public education
• Identify the current issues facing the State of Washington as they relate to governance and funding along with the impact these issues have on the classroom
• Examine current issues in education, including the roles of unions, political influences, school reform, and school choice
• Articulate the current requirements for teacher certification programs in Washington State
• Examine the breadth of diversity reflected in public school populations
• Identify current theories related to how children learn and relate these theories to possible implications for teaching
• Identify and employ specific techniques for motivating students to learn, for dealing with disruptive behaviors, and for dealing with the challenges presented within the classroom
• Identify and critically evaluate their own personal philosophy of education, professional goals, and positive communications skills when working with students, peers and supervisors

ECON 310 Business Economics

• Interpret and analyze the principles essential for understanding the economizing problem, specific economic issue, and policy alternatives
• Apply the economic perspective and reason accurately and objectively about economic matters that can be used in the firm’s decision making process.
• Analyze applied macroeconomic issues relevant to the firm.

ECON& 201 Micro Economics

• Evaluate economic examples as related to personal incentives and voluntary exchanges
• Explain the concept of opportunity cost
• Define how traditional, command, and market forces affect the production and distribution of goods and services in a market economy and identify and analyze the interaction among these forces
• Use economic reasoning, principles, and models to identify the possible causes and evaluate possible solutions for current microeconomic issues, such as productivity growth, wage differentials, and poverty
• Compare and contrast the major traditions of economic thought as they apply to microeconomic theory and policy, in particular to the role of government in the market system.
• Identify and explain the major forces impacting the distribution of income and wealth in modern U.S. capitalism, including the impact of discrimination
• Identify and describe situations where market outcomes are socially undesirable, analyze the causes of market failure, and compare and contrast alternative remedies
• Use graphical representations and economic models
• Evaluate newspaper articles dealing with micro-economic issues 

ECON& 202 Macro Economics

• Explain  economic policy
• Apply the economic theories to personal and business situations

ELEC 110 Introduction to Electronics I (Survey Course)

• Use a Scientific a Calculator and Scientific Notation to perform basic calculations
• Properly apply Industry Safety Precautions
• Describe and use the Periodic Table of Elements as it pertains to electrical characteristics
• Use Basic Formulas and apply the associated laws of physics for electronics
• Correctly use Electronic Abbreviations, including the Greek Alphabet, Commonly Used Prefixes, Resistor Color Codes, Electronic Symbols and Semiconductor Schematic Symbols
• Describe the Fundamentals of Electricity
• Define Current, Voltage, and Resistance, and Power
• Take Electrical measurements using a variety of Meters and standard electronics test equipment
• Describe the fundamentals of DC Circuits
• Define Magnetism, Inductance and Capacitance
• Describe AC Circuits and Alternating Current
• Define and demonstrate the ability to take AC Measurements as it pertains to Resistive, Capacitive, Inductive, and Resonant AC Circuits
• Describe and demonstrate a working knowledge of Transformers
• Successfully work in mixed teams to accomplish required tasks

ELEC 111 Computer Literacy For Electronics Professionals

• Describe the basic configuration of a computer
• Use a variety of common input/output devices
• Explain the theory of the processing process
• Detail storage devices and options
• Differentiate between portable computer configurations
• Describe the basic functionality of operating systems
• Use basic application software, including Office applications
• Use software applications specific to the electronics profession
• Explain basic networking concepts
• Use Internet search resources and optimize input using Boolean and other search parameters to achieve improved search results

ELEC 113 Career Planning and Leadership I

• State the four basic properties on which electronics is based
• List the branches of electronics
• List the persons and companies largely responsible for the progression of electronics
• Provide an overview of the Electronics Industry
• Describe the duties of an Electronics Technician
• Evaluate profiles of technicians
• Describe the educational background of electronics professionals
• Develop a career development portfolio
• Explain the learning process for electronics students
• Develop a personal inventory for professional development
• Develop a plan for heightening skills
• Develop a comprehensive plan for career search
• Research a series of multinational companies and describe their internationally distributed design and manufacturing processes

ELEC 114 Electronics Testing Processes and Techniques I

• Select and safely use laboratory power supplies for various applications
• Describe the uses and operating principles of a D’Arsonval meter movements and safely use a D’Arsonval meter for an application
• Select and safely use a DC ammeter and voltmeter for an application
• Select and safely use an Ohmmeter for an application and describe the uses and operating principles of a Ohmmeter
• Describe the uses and operating principles of a Megger and safely use a Megger for an application
• Select and safely use an Analog Multimeter for an application and describe the uses and operating principles of an Analog Multimeter
• Distinguish between the applications of a continuity test and an Ohmmeter measurement
• Describe the uses and operating principles of a Digital Multimeter and select and safely use a Digital Multimeter
• Determine need for equipment calibration and prepare calibration schedules for test instruments

ELEC 115 Electronics Manufacturing Testing Techniques I

• Interpret and apply safety codes, policies, and practices, and accident prevention procedures
• Apply recommended procedures for the safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials using MSDS data to identify or label hazardous materials
• Conduct safety inspections of shop environments, detect hazardous conditions and take corrective action
• Use protective equipment and clothing to ensure personal health and safety in the workplace
• Select, operate, and maintain hand, power tools and solder equipment safely
• Apply basic soldering techniques including excess solder removal
• Prepare common wire and cable assemblies
• Repair sub-assemblies and replace electronic components on through-hole printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs)
• Apply regulatory and licensing requirements when completing installations, maintenance and repairs of electronic equipment
• Analyze the soldering processes and the different types and applications of solder and solder flux
• Select the correct soldering tip and temperature for the specific soldering and solder extraction application
• Remove components using the following methods:  wicking, vacuum pulse; combination iron-sucker; heat and pull
• Extract solder from:  through-hole mounted components; large thermal mass joints; terminals and socket mounted components
• Install electronic components on single-sided and double-sided printed circuit boards following QA/QC procedures
• Apply component handling precautions such as ESD precautionary techniques

ELEC 116 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers

• Interpret standard electrical control system symbols and codes commonly used in PLC operation and maintenance
• Use both digital and analog Input/Output Modules with a PLC
• Troubleshoot and validate Safety Circuits
• Program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for an industrial control application,  taking into account factors such as:  standard programming including timer and conter functions, data manipulation, program test procedures, and methods of implementing remote I/O operations
• Implement communications and networking protocols used with PLCs
• Analyze, implement and test a wide range of sensors
• Interpret the basic characteristics and properties of fluids and solve problems involving fluids as it pertains to equipment operations and preventative maintenance
• Analyze the dynamics of fluid flow and solve problems in discharges and viscosity
• Interpret wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams and block diagrams as it pertains to equipment operations and preventative maintenance
• Prepare and Maintain parts inventory and preventitive maintenance records and logs
• Interpret and apply safety codes, policies and practices, and accident prevention procedures

ELEC 120 Introduction to Electronics II

• Describe Semiconductor Fundamentals
• Describe and demonstrate a working knowledge of PN Junction Diodes, Bipolar Transistors, Field Effect Transistors, and Thyristors
• Describe the use of Integrated Circuits
• Describe and demonstrate a working knowledge of Optoelectric Devices
• Explain the functionality of  Linear Electronic Circuits and Power Supplies
• Apply Amplifier Basics to demonstrate the implementation of circuits in Amplifier Applications
• Use Oscillators and Waveshaping Circuits
• Define and use the Binary number System
• Use Basic Logic Gates in practical circuits
• Use various methods of Simplifying Logic Circuits
• Test and implement Sequential Logic Circuits, Combinational Logic Circuits and Digital Logic Symbols
• Describe and demonstrate a working knowledge of Microprocessor Basics

ELEC 126 Electronics Manufacturing Testing Techniques II

• Interpret and apply safety codes, policies, and practices, and accident prevention procedures
• Apply recommended procedures for the safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials using MSDS data to identify or label hazardous materials
• Conduct safety inspections of shop environments, detect hazardous conditions and take corrective actions
• Use protective equipment and clothing to ensure personal health and safety in the workplace
• Select, operate, and maintain hand and power tools safely
• Apply basic soldering techniques for surface mount and socket mounted components
• Apply ESD procedures when handling surface mount electronic components
• Prepare common wire and cable assemblies for surface mount combination assemblies
• Repair sub-assemblies and replace electronic components on surface mount printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs)
• Apply regulatory and licensing requirements when completing installations, maintenance and repairs of surface mount applications
• Analyze hand, wave and reflow soldering processes for surface mount technology applications
• Maintain surface mount soldering-station components such as solder tips, solder extraction tips and solder collection chamber
• Select the correct tools required to perform solder extraction on surface mount assemblies
• Remove surface mount components using the following methods:  wicking, vacuum, pulse, combination iron-sucker, heat and pull
• Install surface mount electronic components on single-sided and double-sided printed circuit boards following QA/QC procedures

ELEC 130 Electricity & Electronics

• Explain the fundamentals of atomic theory as applied to electronics
• Define electrical current and its rules, measurement units, and values
• Describe and define the terms energy, work, and power and their units of measure
• Describe the difference between a series and a parallel circuit
• State Kirchoff’s current law
• Describe the AC power distribution system from the electric power plant to the home or industry
• Explain how information carriers are used to carry many forms of information on different frequencies within the frequency spectrum
• List and explain the factors determining capacitance and inductance
• Describe impedance, phase angle, power and power factor
• State Faraday’s and Lenz’s laws relating to electromagnetic induction
• Describe the basic transformer and its application
• Identify the difference between a series and parallel RCL circuit
• Define Resonance, and explain the characteristics of Series Resonance and Parallel Resonance
• Identify and explain the differences between passive filter types including: Low pass filter; High pass filter; Bandpass filter; Band stop filter
• Use complex numbers in both rectangular and polar form
• Describe how complex numbers apply to AC circuits containing series-parallel RCL components