Course Descriptions

LASR 201 Fundamentals of Light and Lasers

• Define the wide variety of employment opportunities available to Opto-electronic Technicians
• Define these properties of light: wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, energy, phase, coherence, and polarization
• Describe the electromagnetic spectrum and diagram the main optical regions
• Describe safety procedures to be followed when working with lasers and optics
• Demonstrate how to set up optical systems involving optical components, optical benches, and optical diagnostic equipment
• Demonstrate how to handle, store, clean, and characterize optical components
• Distinguish between laser and non-laser types of light sources and identify their characteristics
• Describe the following basic laser classifications based on the appropriate hazards: Class 1, 2, 3a, 3b, and 4
• Practice and communicate laser safety and describe eye damage related to wavelength (different wavelength regimes for Cornea, Lens and Retinal damage) and exposure times
• Describe optical systems in terms of fundamental physical optics: waves, rays, reflection, refraction, dispersion, critical angle, thin and thick lenses, F-number, and numerical aperture
• Describe optical phenomena and systems in terms of fundamental physical optics: Huygen’s principle, constructive & destructive interference, diffraction patterns, Brewsters angle, and polarizers
• Describe waveguide TIR Principles and their importance in current technologies 
• Describe and characterize the output of laser light in terms of wavelength, optical waist, power, irradiance, Rayleigh range, and divergence

LASR 210 Laser and Optical Systems and Applications

• Determine focused beam spot size and location
• Measure laser power output (peak and average)
• Measure and calculate power density
• Use an IR alignment scope
• Assemble and characterize CW, pulsed, and Q-switched laser sources
• Generate 2nd  harmonic (e.g. use KTP) for different laser formats demonstrating peak-power benefits
• Describe basic optical harmonic conversion and Energy and Momentum Conservation
• Evaluate the use and appropriateness of lasers for common engineering metrology applications
• Calculate optical beam propagation through free space and fibers
• Describe safety procedures to be followed when working with lasers and optics
• Describe and demonstrate fiber coupling and operation and apply the principles to optimize fiber coupling efficiency
• Specify the proper laser sources for common applications 
• Describe the safety precautions and lab protective gear for laser systems: Class 1, 2, 3a, 3b, and 4
• Set up and align Michelson interferometers and define optical interference and its basic uses in industry
• Describe, measure, and apply correctly radiometric and luminous flux definitions and measurments
• Describe and characterize the output of laser light in terms of wavelength, optical waist, power, irradiance, Rayleigh range, and divergence

LASR 220 Communication, Imaging, and Remote Sensing

• Measure and calculate coupler split ratio
• Measure power and compare with power budget to assess performance of given fiber-optic systems
• Determine dispersion characteristics of optical fibers
• Use erbium-doped fiber amplifiers for signal regeneration
• Install and use electro-optic (EO) and acousto-optic (AO) devices (e.g. Q-switching)
• Use mechanical splices to join fibers
• Interpret and implement general imaging requirements
• Set up and align Mach-Zehnder interferometers
• Perform setup and calibration of imaging systems
• Measure wavefront aberrations
• Perform digital image processing
• Design and test photodetector circuits
• Setup and describe basic focal plane array system (e.g. CCD’s)
• Analyze and evaluate interferometric fringe patterns

ENGR 100 College Success in Engineering

3 credits

Students should enroll in ENGR 100 in their first quarter of the Computer and Electrical Pre-Engineering, Associate in Science Transfer  or Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical, Industrial, Materials Science Pre-Engineering, Associate in Science Transfer .

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

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

• Develop goals for college study and identify strategies (including financial, time, stress and health management) to achieve them
• Distinguish among different fields of engineering and engineering technology
• Prepare an academic plan leading to an Associate degree and successful transfer in engineering
• Outline the specific job opportunities and educational requirements in at least one field of engineering
• Demonstrate attitudes and learning strategies that promote success in STEM study
• Successfully navigate campus resources and services including the college website, learning management system, student financial services, and various student support services
• Define, explore, and discuss the importance of diversity in today’s classroom and community

ENGR 110 Introduction to Engineering I: Modeling and Analysis

• Use estimation to make order of magnitude calculations in the absence of data
• Properly apply the rules for handling significant figures in arithmetic
• Perform dimensional and unit analysis
• Manipulate formulas to perform sensitivity analysis of systems in one or more variables
• Prepare and interpret graphs following accepted standards in engineering and science
• Perform introductory spreadsheet calculations such as cell-reference equations, descriptive statistics, and graphing
• Demonstrate application of engineering problem solving processes
• Describe elements of the engineering design process
• Participate in developing functional project teams
• Communicate technical information in a clear, concise, and accurate fashion through both written and oral presentation
• Produce effective visual aids for oral presentations

ENGR& 204 Electrical Circuits

• Solve electric circuits using node and mesh analysis
• Apply Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems to circuit analysis
• Articulate the basic laws of capacitors and inductors
• Demonstrate the use of differential equations in the analysis of resistance-inductance-capacitance (RLC) circuits
• Describe an ideal operational amplifier (op amp) and use it in circuits
• Differentiate between applications using linear and nonlinear resistors and diodes
• Solve first-order and second-order switched circuits
• Analyze single-phase and three-phase sinusoidal steady state circuits

ENGR& 214 Statics

• Draw complete free body diagrams (FBD) and write appropriate equilibrium equations for the FBD, including support reactions
• Solve equilibrium problems through the use of Newton’s Laws
• Apply the concepts of equilibrium to various structures
• Calculate moments, centers of mass, and forces for particular structures
• Apply vector algebra principles to solving statics problems
• Analyze and solve problems in statics through the logical application of the basic principles of classical mechanics

ENGR& 215 Dynamics

ENGR& 225 Mechanics of Materials

• Apply the knowledge of statics, properties of materials, and basic mathematics to analyze the stress-strain behavior of structural members subjected to slowly applied or steady state loads
• Differentiate between various static loading conditions of simple structures and formulate progressive solutions to quantify their stress-strain behavior
• Work individually and function as part of a team to
  • Analyze the stress-strain behavior of simple structural elements under combined loading conditions
  • Design simple beams to meet specific design needs
  • Effectively communicate the results of this work in coherent and legible calculations

ENGL 065 Spelling Improvement

• Use basic phonics rules and concepts
• Understand and use visualization
• Be familiar with basic spelling rules and conventions
• Utilize a dictionary, spell-checker or computer to proofread work

ENGL 067 Vocabulary Development

• Use the dictionary to determine spelling, pronunciation, and definition of unknown words
• Use basic learning principles to aid in their acquisition of new words
• Be familiar with basic prefixes and roots and use this knowledge to determine meaning of words
• Define words from context
• Incorporate their new words into their speech and writing

ENGL 093 Beginning English

• Identify and use fundamental grammar principles
• Identify and use fundamental sentence structure principles
• Identify and use fundamental punctuation principles
• Develop proofreading skills
• Develop paragraph-writing skills
• Write brief messages, memos, and letters
• Write brief summaries of material

ENGL 095 Language Mechanics

• Recognize correct subject-verb agreement
• Recognize and properly use subjects, objects, pronouns, and pronoun agreement
• Use periods, commas, apostrophes, colons, and semi-colons
• Spell plural nouns and suffixes
• Use silent letters
• Capitalize letters, sentences, titles, and geographical locations

ENGL 096 The Grammar of Writing

• Use proper capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
• Use all parts of speech and identify errors in their usage
• Use proper sentence structure, and identify fragments, run-on sentences, and compound and complex sentences
• Identify misplaced modifiers, wordiness, topic sentences, and transitions

ENGL 097 Reading Comprehension

• Identify compound words, the roots of words, and Greek and Latin roots
• Use words with multiple meanings, homonyms, synonyms, antonyms, and idioms
• Identify main ideas, author bias, and techniques of persuasion in short passages

ENGL 098 Textbook Reading

• Use a variety of strategies to comprehend unfamiliar vocabulary
• Identify the elements of a textbook or manual
• Read and follow directions for tests, textbook activities, and technical procedures
• Locate essential information in technical manuals and reports
• Recognize main ideas and supporting details in passages
• Summarize essential information
• Relate supporting details to main idea
• Formulate and ask questions related to text
• Make predictions and hypotheses about text
• Interpret information charts, graphs and instruments pertaining to discipline/program

ENGL 099 Intro to Essay Writing

ENGL 335 Technical Writing for Designers

5 credits

This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.

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

• Analyze writing at the sentence and paragraph level in order to choose effective revision strategies
• Produce writing that is correct, clear, professional, and stylistically effective
• Use formatting and graphics to enhance the clarity of communication
• Employ a wide range of editing skills to take writing through stages of revision
• Produce writing appropriate to various technical situations, including online help, user manuals, technical manuals, training materials, business papers and reports
• Research, integrate, and document information required for various technical projects
• Produce writing that adheres to academic and professional ethical standards
• Produce writing that communicates effectively to diverse, multicultural audiences
• Work collaboratively to produce effective technical communication
• Complete a technical writing project related to the student’s particular professional interests

ENGL& 101 English Composition I

• Consistently apply the stages of the writing process to create finished compositions
• Consistently exercise critical thinking skills to analyze and express ideas in writing
• Analyze and evaluate the structural components of written texts
• Draft and edit effectively structured essays to suit audience and purpose
• Employ basic research and library skills to locate and evaluate information
• Synthesize and cite sources using accepted documentation styles

ENGL& 102 English Composition II

5 credits

• Consistently demonstrate strong critical thinking skills in both reading and writing
• Write college level compositions to suit audience and purpose
• Apply the strategies of effective argument
• Employ a range of research and library skills to locate and evaluate information
• Write effective research documents that synthesize and cite sources using accepted documentation styles

 

Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50

ENGL& 111 Intro to Literature

• List the structural elements of the genres: poetry, drama, fiction
• Apply a range of terms specific to the study of literature to works of fiction, poetry, or drama
• Demonstrate critical-thinking skills when evaluating and analyzing a literary work
• Apply one or more critical strategies in the interpretation of literary works
• Explain the interrelationship between cultural and historical factors and literature
• Employ synthesis to compare and contrast literary works and to incorporate research into writing
• Apply the writing process when analyzing literature
• List a range of significant past and current authors

ENGL& 235 Technical Writing

• Demonstrate critical thinking and clear, organized expression in documents and researched reports
• Produce clear, concise, accurate and visually accessible documents for specified audiences
• Apply research skills specific to industry-related information sources
• Demonstrate professional standards in writing ethics, punctuality, and work production
• Effectively address in written documents audiences diverse in culture and industrial specialties, as well as in professional interests and responsibilities

EASL 010 ESL Orientation

1 credits

• Explain ESL placement  and class sequence and familiarize with the notion of certificates and degrees
• Interpret and use vocabulary on LWIT forms such as registration, tuition waiver, release of information, etc.
• Locate and use campus resources such as the Academic Skills Center, Library, bookstore, registration, financial aid, etc.
• Identify community medical, legal, and other resources available to immigrants and refugees
• Select realistic educational and professional goals
• Complete the ESL transition electronic survey
• Navigate the LWIT website and register on-line for ESL classes

 

Total Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 10

EASL 015 Beginning ESL Literacy

1-12 credits

• Listening:
  • Understand the relationship between letters and sounds
  • Respond appropriately to simple questions, statements, and high frequency commands as part of simplified conversations
  • Master a few simple formulas to convey understanding and ask for repetition or clarification

• Speaking:
  • Apply simple sentences and appropriate nonverbal behavior to express needs
  • Learn basic survival vocabulary to describe objects or report an activity
  • Use a limited set of learned words and phrases related to basic personal information and a limited number of activities in familiar and predictable communication tasks

• Reading:
  • Demonstrate familiarity with concepts of letter names and sounds (individual consonants and vowels), and common vocabulary
  • Read and understand dates and time in general
  • Recognize everyday words or word groups in short, simple text and on personal information forms applying basic phonics rules

• Writing:
  • Write upper/lower case letters legibly and appropriately using simple, everyday, highly familiar words (personal names, signatures, addresses)
  • Write numbers (dates, phones #s, prices) and simple phrases to convey information
  • Write simple sentences using the Simple Present and Present Continuous 

EASL 016 Low Beginning ESL

1-12 credits

• Listening:
  • Understand and respond to simple requests and to ask for repetition and clarification
  • Differentiate statements from questions based on grammar and intonation
  • Use sentences and appropriate non-verbal and visual clues to express needs

• Speaking:
  • Use basic vocabulary and simple sentence structure to describe people or objects
  • Use a limited set of learned words, phrases, and short sentences related to basic personal information
  • Initiate and maintain simple conversations by applying such strategies as gestures, eye contact, and simple, repeated requests

• Reading:
  • Read and understand schedules, calendars, and other data sources
  • Use context clues to decode and recognize familiar words in short, simple text by breaking words into parts
  • Read and understand U.S. measurement for weight, volume, distance, and temperature
  • Read short passages and identify the main idea and some details

• Writing:
  • Fill out personal information and other forms accurately and neatly
  • Use everyday vocabulary to write a few related sentences on a single topic
  • Make simple edits of grammar, capitalization, spelling, and punctuation based on review and feedback from others

EASL 024 Workplace Communications I

• Ask for, give, follow and clarify directions
• Interpret and apply general work-related vocabulary
• Interpret product label directions, warnings, danger signs, and symbols
• Use content tables, indices, dictionaries
• Identify safe work procedures

EASL 025 Workplace Communications II

• Ask for, give, follow and clarify directions
• Interpret general work-related vocabulary
• Recognize and use occupational signs, charts, forms, and written directions
• Interpret job responsibilities and performance reviews
• Interpret employee handbooks, work safety manuals, and related publications
• Identify safe work procedures
• Interpret wages, deductions, and benefits
• Participate in meetings

EASL 030 High Beginning ESL

1-15 credits

• Listening
  • Distinguish voice patterns for questions, statements and imperatives
  • Understand and respond to conversations, instructions, and narratives in the form of basic connected discourse on familiar topics related to personal background/needs and everyday tasks
  • Apply background knowledge to understand the intent of the speaker
• Speaking
  • Use vocabulary related to common/everyday topics or personal experience  and basic sentence structure in familiar/predictable communication tasks
  • Use simple strategies (such as making and responding requests for feedback repetition, and rephrasing) to meet the speaking purpose
• Reading
  • Demonstrate familiarity with simple, everyday knowledge and vocabulary
  • Read simple stories and understand main messages
  • Use various strategies such as restating and rephrasing text, and use a simplified dictionary
• Writing
  • Complete information on forms
  • Use familiar vocabulary and simple sentence structure to produce several sentences on a topic
  • Make simple edits of grammar, capitalization, spelling, and punctuation

EASL 040 Low Intermediate ESL

1-15 credits

• Reading
  • Locate important information in short to medium-length texts; skim and scan for main ideas and details
  • Infer meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary by drawing on content knowledge and using contextual clues
  • Read and interpret charts, graphs, or maps
• Writing
  • Write simple and compound sentences with appropriate punctuation and capitalization.
  • Use familiar vocabulary and basic text structure to write a single paragraph to convey an idea with supporting details and/or examples.
  • Make edits of grammar (simple verb tenses), spelling, and sentence structure
• Speaking
  • Discuss and exchange opinions
  • Discuss personal/employment background
  • Use high-frequency vocabulary, knowledge of basic grammar, and sentence structure in familiar communicative tasks and short presentations
• Listening
  • Understand and respond to conversations, explanations, instructions, and short narratives of a somewhat complex nature but related to familiar tasks and situations
  • Apply linguistic and background knowledge and strategies  (by taking notes and summarizing main points to understand the main intent and details communicated by speaker)

EASL 042 ESL Writing Fundamentals

• Identify paragraph parts and organize paragraphs effectively
• Write extended paragraphs with the following methods of development: narration, description, process, cause/effect, contrast, and persuasion
• Use pre-writing techniques and understand the basics of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, editing, and revising
• Demonstrate familiarity with the most common spelling rules
• Understand common prefixes, roots, and suffixes and use this knowledge to create new words and infer meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary
• Identify and use correctly the main grammatical structures taught in EASL 030 and 040.
• Skim, scan, predict, and understand patterns of organization within a text
• Read timed readings and answer comprehension questions and/or summarize

EASL 050 High Intermediate ESL

1-15 credits

• Reading
  • Recognize unfamiliar and some specialized words by breaking words into parts and using contextual clues           
  • Monitor and enhance comprehension by recognizing key words and posing and answering questions 
  • Organize information using some strategies, such as recall, restatement, simple sequencing and simple categorization
• Writing
  • Write a simple narrative, informative, or expressive paragraph
  • Use strategies to identify, brainstorm and organize ideas to support a single purpose such as to convey personal experience, meet a specific need or respond to recent learning
  • Make edits of grammar, spelling, sentence structure, language usage and text structure
• Listening
  • Understand and respond appropriately to extended explanations and narratives, detailed instructions and complex conversations
  • Use a wide range of strategies effectively to repair gaps in understanding and give feedback
  • Apply linguistic, socio-cultural, and other background knowledge and strategies to understand the intent of the speaker
• Speaking
  • Use basic grammar and a variety of sentence types in a range of somewhat unfamiliar or unpredictable communication tasks
  • Elaborate with some detail and examples and select the most important information to relay
  • Recall and use sufficient oral vocabulary related to personal experience and everyday activities, some idioms

EASL 053 Healthcare Bridge I

6 credits

• Demonstrate familiarity with key A&P concepts (body makeup and systems, etc) and master basic vocabulary (in terms of spelling, pronunciation and word use) related to Health/Healthcare
• Apply basic reading comprehension skills (skimming, scanning, and breaking down larger phrases) to authentic reading selections used in Allied Health Programs; read timed readings and answer comprehension questions and/or summarize
• Identify the three basic component parts of a word and apply word building rules to infer meaning of basic health/medical terminology
• Differentiate among verb tenses, use Passive Voice (basics tenses) correctly, form the plural of medical nouns, and use adjectives to compare
• Write an extended paragraph with the following methods of development: narration, description, cause/effect, and process analysis
• Use simple sentence combining techniques to write paragraphs/case studies
• Set realistic goals, keep a reading log, and keep track of wpm, and improve test-taking skills
• Identify class sequence and campus contact for desired program
• Plan a visit of at least one hour to a relevant college class, interview the instructor and/or a student in the class, and prepare a report based on the interview and observation
• Plan a project with a classmate to present to the class on topics of intercultural issues in healthcare (involves contact with native speakers)
• Use a CD and a floppy disk, create and save a document, and use bars, buttons, and icons; become familiar with basic word-processing skills and improve typing speed; access relevant web pages

 

Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 60

EASL 057 ESL Writing High/Intermediate

• Demonstrate knowledge of the form, meaning, and use of different verb tenses, the passive voice, modal verbs, and gerunds and infinitives
• Write clear sentences in paragraphs missing topic sentences, supporting sentences, and concluding sentences
• Understand the meaning and use of different transitional words and phrases
• Apply the new grammar knowledge in writing sentences and paragraphs correctly
• Develop ideas into final paragraphs based on online readings

EASL 060 Connect With English

EASL 062 Writing Improvement

EASL 064 ESL Workskills

EASL 065 Advanced ESL

1-15 credits

• Reading
  • Locate important information, read identified sections for detail and determine missing information
  • Monitor and enhance comprehension using skimming and scanning and question formation techniques
  • Organize and analyze information and reflect upon its meaning using classification, categorization and comparison/contrast
• Writing
  • Write compound and complex sentences in one-two paragraph texts with few errors
  • Make revisions for clarity and organization and edits for grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and language usage
  • Use familiar and specialized vocabulary including abstract nouns and idioms
• Listening
  • Understand main ideas in conversations, short lectures, and extended explanations
  • Ask questions for further understanding and to give feedback appropriate to the situation
  • Apply linguistic, socio-cultural, and other background knowledge and strategies to fully understand the intent of the speaker
• Speaking
  • Use a variety of complex sentence structures in a range of unfamiliar, unpredictable and uncomfortable interactions
  • Employ appropriate strategies to select, organize and relay information
  • Recall and use vocabulary related to daily activities, school, work and social situations

ENVS 321 Environmental Health

• Analyze the role that environmental policy and regulation has on mitigating health risks
• Investigate major sources and types of environmental agents and the role they play in health outcomes
• Identify and define the steps in the risk-assessment and risk-management processes
• Define toxicology and identify issues surrounding human exposure to chemical toxicants
• Examine the role of water and air in human health issues and outcomes
• Identify the role of food safety and food quality on human health outcomes
• Identify current issues and topics in environmental health
• Compare peer-reviewed research with popular accounts of environmental health issues and concerns

ENVS& 101 Introduction to Environmental Science

• Discuss the natural cycles of an ecosystem
• Explain the natural flow of energy and associated ecosystems and their sustainability
• Discuss changes to ecosystems due to human activity 
• Identify common constituents of surface water, groundwater, and domestic wastewater
• Apply concepts and principles of sustainable development as it relates to wastewater treatment, dissolved oxygen, and landfill space
• Identify environmental issues that relate to different cultures and countries

STEC 351 Principles of Sustainability

• Identify environmental issues in different cultures and countries
• Analyze the impact of air and water pollution on the climate and on human beings, and evaluate measures to reduce pollution
• Measure factors that affect environmental sustainability such as air and water quality
• Interpret labels, MSDS and symbols common to hazardous materials/waste
• Analyze the characteristics of populations, and assess environmental impacts of human population growth, including urbanization worldwide
• Evaluate modern agricultural techniques, pesticide use, and their impact on food and water supply, and discuss water conservation methods
• Analyze the impact of air and water pollution on the climate and human beings, and evaluate the role of sustainable design practices in mitigation
• Explain the importance of energy consumption and the use of fossil fuels and waste management methods, and analyze their environmental impact
• Examine the importance of local, national, and international policies that aim to protect the environment
• Investigate current green practices implemented in graphic, industrial, and architectural design projects across the globe
• Create a design project that integrates components of sustainability and environmental impact

IFAD 156 8-Hour First Aid/CPR

• Apply skills of CPR/AED and First Aid
• Course completion cards in CPR and FA meet Washington State Labor and Industries workplace safety requirement for 2 years
• Prepare participants to respond correctly in emergency situations

IFAD 158 CPR For the Healthcare Provider

• American Heart Association Provider CPR class completion cards are recognized by Washington State Labor and Industries in the work place for two years
• Understand and apply skills of CPR
• Prepare participants to respond correctly in emergency situations

IFAD 161 12-Hour First Aid/CPR/Daycare and Foster Care

IFAD 162 First Aid/CPR for Health Care Providers

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid class completion cards are recognized by Washington State Labor and Industries in the workplace for 2 yrs
• Prepare participants to respond correctly in emergency situations
• Apply skills of CPR and First Aid

IFAD 216 HIV/AIDS Training

• State the cause of AIDS
• Describe the functioning of the normal immune system
• State the diseases associated with AIDS
• State current therapies for the syndrome
• Inform patients on the importance of  AIDS education in the global prevention of AIDS
• Describe risk factors associated with the disease

FTNS 100 Independent Personal Fitness Training

1

This class is repeatable for credit.

Integrated training incorporates all forms of training (flexibility, cardiorespiratory, core, balance, and resistance) as part of a progressive system designed for low to moderate intensity - group circuit training. Integrated independent personal fitness training optimizes functional performance while decreasing predispositions to acute and chronic injuries during the pursuit of wellness, recreation, or sport.

Quarters Offered: All

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

• Demonstrate the knowledge, skill, and ability to rationalize and apply integrated training concepts
• Differentiate between beginning, intermediate, and advanced progressions of flexibility, cardiorespiratory, core, balance, and resistance training
• Demonstrate a documented physical transformation towards optimal functional performance
• Demonstrate documented decreased predispositions to acute and chronic injuries

FTNS 112 Principles of Sports and Exercise

• Define exercise physiology and discuss the importance of the field
• Describe and critically review the latest research in exercise physiology
• Distinguish between exercise programs that are appropriate for attainment of health related fitness goals and programs designed to maximize performance
• Describe the different principles and components of exercise
• Explain the education and practical experiences required to become a fitness professional
• Explain biological control systems, bioenergetics, exercise metabolism, and the basic effects of endurance and strength training on various organ systems

FTNS 118 Health Promotion and Wellness

5 credits

This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

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

• Describe challenges to healthy lifestyles among different cultures
• Describe the basic psychology associated with wellness and behavior change
• Explain the negative effects of stress, pain, and depression
• Explain the difference between exercise in pursuit of fitness or wellness
• Develop an exercise program designed to improve health and wellness
• Explain the need for and economics of worksite health promotion
• As a committee member, organize and coordinate wellness events designed to reach business and industry employees

FTNS 120 Responding to Emergencies

• Recognize and handle an emergency, check the scene for safety, and assess the state of the victim
• Provide 1st responder care for life-threatening conditions or sudden illnesses
• Recognize the signals of a heart attack and how to give care
• Care for and prioritize injuries for various first aid situations

FTNS 121 Kinesiology

• Identify the bones involved in movement during exercise
• Classify articulations based on structure and function
• Describe the connective tissues associated with articulations and movement
• Identify the muscles, including origins, insertions, and actions, involved in movement during exercise

FTNS 124 Functional Assessment and Corrective Exercise

• Utilize innovative education tools and techniques from the National Academy of Sports Medicine to achieve optimal results for functional fitness
• Apply scientific rationale, research, and the practical skills necessary to perform functional assessments, create individualized corrective exercise programs, and help clients progress to their goals
• Explain the components and function of an integrated fitness assessment and how it relates to human movement/performance
• Perform and instruct appropriate flexibility, core-training, and balance-training techniques  

FTNS 126 Sport and Exercise Psychology

• Describe how psychological factors influence involvement and performance in sport, exercise, and physical education settings
• Describe how participation in sport, exercise, and physical education influences the psychological makeup of the individuals involved
• Describe the use of mental skills training to improve performance in the exercise setting

FTNS 128 Introduction to Athletic Training

• Describe the role of the athletic trainer
• Explain emergency procedures associated with sports injuries
• Explain the mechanisms and characteristics of sports trauma
• Describe tissue response to injury and therapeutic modalities utilized to assist in rehabilitation
• Describe different sports/fitness injuries by region: foot, ankle, knee, thigh, hip, groin, pelvis, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, spine, thorax, abdomen, and skin

FTNS 137 Professional Skills in Fitness

• Communicate in a professional manner with clients during fitness sessions
• Describe the education and practical experiences required to become a fitness professional
• Describe the education-based approach to personal training
• Provide professional customer service in the fitness industry
• Effectively prepare for a job interview in the fitness industry
• Utilize computer applications to professionally maintain client data 
• Describe pertinent ethical issues in the fitness industry
• Develop professional networks within the fitness industry

FTNS 142 Certification Review Lab

• Describe safe and effective methods of exercise by applying the fundamental principles of exercise science
• Write appropriate exercise prescriptions
• Identify motivational techniques to assist  individuals with initiation and maintenance of healthy behaviors
• Identify areas of risk and the necessary management of risk in the fitness industry
• Identify errors in exercise performance and techniques

FTNS 144 Nutrition for Sports Performance

• Identify energy sources for muscle metabolism
• Describe the nutritional needs of athletes
• Identify the nutritional concerns of female athletes
• Identify dietary strategies designed to enhance performance
• Evaluate the role of ergogenic aids in athletic performance

FTNS 152 Exercise Physiology

• Explain acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise by various body systems
• Describe and critically review the latest research in exercise physiology pertaining to cardiovascular and muscular adaptations associated with exercise
• Explain the processes underlying force generation by skeletal and cardiac muscle tissue
• Explain the mechanisms of action of the cardiovascular system in oxygen and carbon dioxide transport at rest and during exercise
• Explain the mechanism of action of the respiratory system for gas exchange at rest and during exercise
• Explain the acid-base balance in the body during exercise
• Explain the body’s response and adaptation to exercise under varying environmental conditions, e.g. heat stress, altitude, etc
• Explain gender and chronological age differences in responses or adaptations to exercise
• Explain the role of nutrition and body composition as it relates to exercise performance and health

FTNS 153 Clinical Fitness Assessment

• Effectively perform objective and subjective fitness assessments
• Critically review literature to determine reliability and validity of testing measurements
• Conduct a variety of exercise tests for the different components of fitness
• Screen individuals according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines
• Utilize computer software to analyze data obtained during fitness testing

FTNS 154 Exercise Prescription for Special Populations

• Define conditions, dysfunctions and diseases common in special populations of fitness clients
• Describe how these conditions affect the acute training variables within an exercise program
• Screen individuals and stratify their risk according to the guidelines set by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• Alter program design for clients with various conditions

FTNS 170 Group Exercise Instruction

• Identify critical components of designing a group exercise class
• Describe the proper use of rhythm and music selection in a group exercise setting
• Explain and utilize a variety of teaching techniques, styles and strategies
• Explain and utilize specific techniques in the areas of goal setting, maintaining concentration, and relaxation
• Create a variety of group exercise routines

FTNS 191 Fitness Internship I

• Describe the daily operational aspects of a fitness facility
• Collaborate with fitness professionals and fellow employees to perform daily tasks in a fitness center
• Explain and implement emergency procedures at a fitness center
• List a variety of exercises used in designing exercise programs

FTNS 210 Fitness Internship II - Personal Training

• Describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for entry level personal training
• Design and implement safe and efficient exercise prescriptions for individual clients
• Motivate, coach, and instruct clients to transform their functional capacity during activities of daily living and sport and recreation

FTNS 213 Exercise and Stress Management

• Examine the physiological response to stress.
• Analyze the impact stress has on physical health.
• Evaluate and apply techniques and strategies for stress management.
• Evaluate the role of health behaviors on stress prevention and management.
• Apply an understanding of the relationship that stress management plays in overall wellness.
• Create client centered programs based on the relationship between exercise, nutrition, and stress.

FTNS 214 Sport and American Culture

• Describe how interest in sport affects individual choices  
• Evaluate how interest in sport is affected by age, income, geography, gender, ethnicity, etc.
• Analyze the role sport has played in shaping society
• Explore the ability of sport to both bring groups together in a positive way and separate people in a negative way
• Evaluate the reciprocal relationship between sport and American culture, both historically and in the present
• Apply an understanding of sport and American culture as it relates to working with individuals and/or clients

FTNS 215 Business and Risk Management in Fitness

• Identify and explain crucial business concepts, including purchasing, contractual agreements, risk management and negligence, technology issues, and other fiscal concerns as they relate to the fitness industry
• Explain ethical business issues in the fitness industry
• Define safety, liability, and negligence as they apply to the fitness industry
• Explain legal aspects of personal training
• Create a fitness business plan
• Create a framework for creating risk management documents for a fitness program

FTNS 216 Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Chronic Disease

• Analyze the physiological basis of various prevalent chronic diseases
• Evaluate the impact and role of nutrition and exercise on chronic disease management and prevention
• Explore the historical and evolutionary context of various chronic disease states
• Evaluate the role lifestyle choices play in overall health and wellbeing

FTNS 218 Human Performance I Cardio & Respiratory Systems

• Describe cardiovascular and respiratory physiological adaptations that occur during sub-maximal and maximal exercise following acute and chronic training
• Identify the differences between adaptations to aerobic and anaerobic training
• Describe the benefits of training on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
• Explain the use of heart-rate as a method for training

FTNS 219 Human Performance II Strength Training

• Describe various resistance training programs
• Define the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) minimal recommendations for weight/resistance training
• Demonstrate proper exercise techniques for resistance training activities
• Describe adaptations to various forms of resistance training
• Explain the concept of periodization
• Design an appropriate conditioning program for a designated client

FTNS 220 Human Performance III Adv Training Strategies

• Describe scientifically-valid, evidence-based applications that achieve efficient and effective results with a wide spectrum of athletic skill and ability
• Explain the importance of reactive training and SAQ training
• Perform, describe, and teach various reactive-training and SAQ exercises
• Design effective reactive-training and SAQ programs for fitness clients 

FTNS 230 Fitness Externship

• Demonstrate the knowledge, skill, abilities, and talents required for an entry level personal trainer
• Design and implement an integrated medical-performance training model for multiple clients with various knowledge, skill, and abilities
• Motivate, coach, and direct  clients towards  functional transformation while optimizing their ability to perform activities of daily living, recreation, and athletics

FSE 101 Introduction and History of Funeral Service

• Recognize the historical roots of some contemporary funeral service practices
• Describe the evolution of funeral merchandise, funeral transportation, and funeral homes
• Appreciate and explain the development of current embalming practices
• Describe the development of funeral service education
• Explain the importance of developing inter-professional relationships and responsibilities within the funeral service community
• Compare and contrast the history of funeral service to modern day practices
• Identify and properly use professional vocabulary

FSE 105 Chemistry Concepts

• Describe the key elements of the scientific method as applied to chemistry
• Describe the general structure of the atom and identify characteristics of an element using the periodic table, including element symbol, atomic number, atomic mass, and number of protons and electrons
• Apply chemistry principles to daily life using examples such as acid rain, photosynthesis, cooking, industrial synthesis, and pharmaceuticals, and identify the role of chemical reactions in those applications
• Differentiate between molecular, ionic, and metallic substances
• Explain the characteristics of a solid, liquid, and gas in terms of visible properties and the kinetic-molecular theory of matter
• Express concentrations of solutions qualitatively and quantitatively
• Calculate pH and identify chemicals as acids or bases
• Identify basic organic functional groups and describe their physical and chemical characteristics
• Identify and use authoritative reference materials to research and report on chemistry-related topics

FSE 130 Funeral Service Sociology and Psychology

• Explain the application and role of sociology and psychology in funeral service
• Describe the cultural requirements and cultural diversities of each family the funeral director is privileged to serve
• Identify the family governing systems found in our society
• Describe theories of grief
• Explain how grief affects various family structures
• Describe issues relating to children and death
• Identify and empathize with the different types of family structures
• Recognize the changing social factors which affect funeral rites and the families that are served by the funeral directors
• Recognize the role of the deceased in the family structure and the effect of the death on that family’s structure
• Differentiate between grief counseling and grief therapy
• Recognize when to make referrals to appropriate community resources

FSE 140 Funeral Directing

• Identify and define the primary responsibilities of the funeral director
• List and describe the timeframes in which the services of the funeral director are typically provided (i.e. pre-need, at-need, and post funeral follow up)
• Describe and apply proper telephone procedures
• Transfer human remains from the place of death to the funeral home using generally accepted procedures and equipment
• Communicate effectively when meeting with a family in the arrangement conference
• Identify and describe various American religious funeral customs
• Describe fraternal and military funeral procedures
• Provide information about prefunded/preplanned funerals to client families
• Describe basic expectations for the shipping of human remains
• Properly use specific vocabulary associated with funeral service
• Name and explain terminology and considerations unique to cremation arrangements
• Develop and defend a first call/information sheet

FSE 141 Funeral Service Ethics

• Define ethics
• Distinguish between legal and ethical issues
• Apply a standard of ethical behavior in personal and professional conduct
• Demonstrate an understanding of terms associated with ethical issues and practices
• Differentiate between ethical, legal, and moral business operations
• Communicate with families, other professionals, and the public about sensitive or difficult information

FSE 148 Funeral Service Law and Compliance

• Define the purpose of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and describe its effect on funeral service
• Identify who must comply with the FTC Funeral Industry Practices Rule and explain how to comply with the rule
• Follow the FTC Funeral Industry Practices Rule regarding specific price disclosures
• Describe what misrepresentations are prohibited by the FTC Funeral Industry Practices Rule
• Identify legal relationships, rights, duties and liabilities between the funeral director and/or embalmer, the dead body and the consumer
• Demonstrate an understanding of  legal issues in order to avoid liability
• Identify the laws, rules and regulations affecting funeral service
• Identify the various documents requiring preparation in funeral service
• Recognize situations when legal and other professional services are required for death planning and estate administration

FSE 250 Funeral Service Management and Merchandising

• Demonstrate knowledge of operational procedures specific to funeral service
• Explain procedures related to disaster management
• Research business and operational trends in funeral service
• Write an employee handbook for the funeral profession
• Recognize and explain the importance of a formal purchasing program
• Communicate  knowledgeably about funeral merchandise with colleagues, sales representatives and the public
• Identify the component parts of funeral merchandise, including materials used, styles, finishes, dimensions and functions
• Demonstrate conceptual and practical knowledge of factors and strategies for determining the firm’s product mix
• Differentiate between methods of price determination and price quotation

FSE 251 Embalming I

• Explain how the handling, treatment and disposition of the dead human body meet the sociological, psychological, theological, physical and legal requirements of family and community
• Identify the causes and manners of death whereby notification of death to public officials is required
• Use appropriate terminology to facilitate communication with members of allied professions and the public
• Apply adequate methods of personal and environmental protection against communicable and infectious diseases and hazardous chemicals
• Cooperate with professional agencies regarding the dead human body
• Identify and document body conditions, embalming techniques and procedures performed in written embalming report

FSE 255 Embalming Chemistry

• Differentiate among the representative chemicals in embalming fluid (arterial, cavity, and accessory) and describe their respective functions
• Identify and list the potentially harmful chemicals used in the preparation room, and their regulations
• Express the potentially harmful chemicals used in the preparation room and their regulations
• Express representative chemicals in embalming fluids (arterial, cavity, and accessory) and give their respective functions
• Indicate the essential characteristics of autolysis, hydrolysis, fermentation, and putrefaction in the area of chemistry of decomposition
• Identify the characteristic features of solutions, suspensions, emulsions, and the processes of diffusions
• Identify the essential characteristics of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins in the area of basic chemistry
• Define organic chemistry and describe the characteristic features of organic compounds

FSE 256 Funeral Service Options

• Describe operational procedures specific to alternative funeral services
• Identify trends in funeral service
• Create a marketing plan to support alternative funerals
• Evaluate the introduction of pet cremation and services

FSE 258 Restorative Arts and Lab I

• Recognize the importance of obtaining permission to perform any restorative procedure
• Differentiate between restoration and embalming procedures
• Name and locate the major bony structures of the skull and explain how each influences surface forms
• Name and locate the major muscles of the face and explain how each influences surface form and expression
• Identify and describe the natural and acquired facial markings of the face and neck
• Explain how facial proportions relate to the natural form of the facial features and facial restoration
• Identify and describe the forms of the head and face from the profile, frontal and bilateral views
• Identify and describe the four major facial features, their parts and variations
• Explain the principles of pigments, their classifications, and their application to cosmetic compounds
• Apply, from a specified cosmetic medium, the correct colorants to achieve a natural appearance under various conditions
• Identify and describe the various cosmetic and restorative equipment, materials, and treatments
• Properly use curling irons, different brushes, combs, and hair dryers to style hair
• Classify and explain, as relates to viewing, the principles of illumination
• Construct a clay model of the head using correct anatomical measurements

FSE 259 Restorative Arts and Lab II

• Apply the color theory principles learned in FSE 258 to determine proper cosmetic applications
• Create facial feature and hand reconstruction and modeling on a deceased person
• Distinguish between a natural and artificial appearance and determine steps needed to correct an artificial appearance
• Apply the techniques needed to overcome difficulties due to trauma, extenuating circumstances, and aggressive illnesses

FSE 261 Embalming II with Lab

• Explain and demonstrate the concepts of sanitation, disinfection, temporary preservation, and restoration of human remains
• Describe the general chemical principles of embalming fluids and calculation, and summarize the chemical components
• Explain how the vascular system is used to distribute and diffuse embalming chemicals to the tissues of the body
• Identify and document body conditions, embalming techniques and procedures performed with written embalming reports
• Demonstrate and describe the use of embalming instruments, equipment and sundries, and embalming techniques and procedures
• Discuss and demonstrate safe environmental work practices through proper disposal of contaminated materials, and proper methods of disposal of blood and body fluids during and following the embalming process
• Identify and illustrate the ethical practices and the legal and professional responsibilities associated with the custody, sheltering, identification, and preparation of the dead human body by the process of embalming or preparation without embalming
• Indicate the anatomical considerations for vessel sites and selections

FSE 262 Funeral Service Microbiology and Lab

• Identify basic microbial morphology
• Describe basic microbial physiology
• Interpret host-parasite relationships and interactions and the requirements of successful parasitism
• Demonstrate proper chemical disinfection and sterilization procedure
• Describe the fundamentals of the infectious processes and specific and non-specific defense mechanisms against disease
• Name the methods of transmission of infectious diseases and describe the control procedure of these diseases with special emphasis on protection to the embalmer, the funeral director, and the public
• Differentiate between the indigenous microorganisms and pathogens and opportunists causing disease commonly associated with the human host and dead human remains

FSE 271 Embalming III Lab

• Explain the problems caused by, and the embalming treatments for various causes of death, including but not limited to infections, communicable diseases, trauma, pathological conditions, and disaster situations
• Identify the treatment for organs and tissues recovered
• Explain and demonstrate the preparation of the infant, autopsy and non-autopsy embalming techniques and procedures
• Explain and demonstrate cavity embalming procedures and postmortem conditions of discolorations, decomposition, dehydration, general body conditions, vascular difficulties, moisture considerations, radiation and their embalming treatments
• Integrate information from microbiology, anatomy, pathology, chemistry, and restorative art to predict a protocol to be used for the embalming process

FSE 274 Funeral Service Pathology

• Demonstrate knowledge of diseases and related terminology which will enable professionally recognized communication with members of the medical community, allied professionals, and surviving family members
• Describe the benefits derived from the postmortem examination of human remains
• Identify the pathological conditions and etiological factors which require special procedures in the removal, handling, preparation, and disposition of human remains
• Recognize the relationship between the disease process and embalming analysis

FSE 275 Comprehensive Review

• Explain the functions of a funeral director
• Define the legal requirements of the various regulatory agencies as they pertain to a funeral director’s responsibilities
• Analyze the factors which influence the diverse needs of funeral service clientele
• Select individual embalming treatments based upon the specific requests of client/families
• Demonstrate ability to respond appropriately to hypothetical situations involving human remains
• Effectively answer questions regarding funeral service options
• Differentiate between the various types of funeral merchandise/sundries and their purposes
• Explain the importance of embalming using the basic elements related to science courses
• Distinguish between the various types of disposition
• Assess the various options utilized in personalizing a funeral to the family’s needs
• Demonstrate appropriate listening skills while meeting with a family

FSE 296 Funeral Service Internship

• Explain OSHA’s hazard communication standard, formaldehyde standard, and blood borne pathogens standard
• Define funeral terminology
• Recognize needs within the accepted modes of disposition of human remains
• Compare and contrast theoretical instruction with actual industry practice
• Describe issues relating to death and funeralization
• Identify procedures in the disposition of human remains
• Apply skills gained through observation and practice within the funeral service profession

GEOL& 101 Intro Physical Geology

• Evaluate scientific information using the scientific method
• Distinguish between observation and interpretation, and hypothesis and theory
• Define geology
• Identify the major layers of the earth and list their basic characteristics
• Explain the theory of plate tectonics and its significance
• Describe igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and their relationship between them in the rock cycle
• Identify and distinguish between igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
• Explain how and why rocks undergo metamorphism
• Define elements, minerals, and rocks and describe the differences between them
• Describe some common uses of minerals in our everyday lives
• Apply basic rock interpretation techniques to local examples and case studies
• Explain how and where magma forms in the earth and its relationship to igneous rocks
• Describe the basic structure of soil
• Differentiate between weathering and erosion
• Compare the common types of environments in which sediment is deposited, and list the characteristics of the sediments found in each environment
• Distinguish between relative and absolute time and explain how they are used in conjunction to determine the age of rocks
• Place human concept of time in context of geologic time
• Explain what causes earthquakes and how they are related to plate boundaries
• Describe some of the geologic effects of earthquakes
• Apply earthquake knowledge to describe the types and causes of earthquakes in the northwest
• Describe the basic tectonic setting of the Pacific Northwest
• List the basic agents that are responsible for sculpting the earth’s surface (rivers, groundwater, glaciers, wind and wave)
• Distinguish between resources and reserve and between renewable and nonrenewable geologic resources

HLSC 100 College and Career Success for Health Sciences

3 credits

Required first-quarter course for all new Health Sciences AAS-T, Associate in Biology DTA/MRP, and Associate in Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP students.

Prerequisites: ABED 040  (or placement into MATH 087  or higher) and ABED 046  (or placement into ENGL 093  or higher)

Quarters Offered: All

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

• Describe an overview of the health science industry, including trends
• Compare and contrast careers within the health sciences
• Identify and use reliable sources of information to make career choices
• Articulate an educational plan for multiple careers in health sciences
• Articulate a career plan, clearly identifying how the chosen career is a best fit for them
• Describe the roles of practice and feedback in learning motor skills required in health science education
• Discuss professional behaviors which promote success in health science education and careers
• Successfully use the current online learning platform
• Describe various college resources that support student success and when and how the student would use them
• Apply study skills relevant to succeeding in health sciences education
• Apply multiple learning strategies to improve learning 
• Articulate own cultural identity and its impact on the professional role
• Describe what it means to take multiple perspectives in diverse settings

HLSC 104 Healthcare Front Office I

• Define the responsibilities of the healthcare front office administrator
• Discuss ethical, legal, and regulatory issues and responsibilities in the healthcare office
• Explain the role of the healthcare front office administrator with respect to patient relations
• Demonstrate an understanding of how technology is used in a healthcare office
• Explain the importance of printed communications in a healthcare office
• Explain the healthcare front office administrator’s role in file/report management
• Define basic healthcare terminology
• Explain various chart documentations and their importance in patient treatment

HLSC 105 Healthcare Front Office II

• Describe a variety of forms that are used in a healthcare office
• Explain the reasons for clinical records management
• Identify a variety of healthcare reference books and explain their uses
• Explain healthcare insurance contract interpretation
• List a variety of procedures and the billing codes that accompany them
• Explain the process of insurance claim billing
• Describe healthcare practice accounts receivable
• Define accounts payable
• Identify good employment skills and job search strategies

HLSC 106 Healthcare Front Office III

• Describe rules and regulations related to
  • Attendance
  • Attitude
  • Professionalism
  • Appearance
  • Ethical and legal issues
• Maintain professional behavior in respect to attendance, attitude, appearance, and dental ethics
• Describe, identify, and exhibit communication skills appropriate in the clinical setting (i. e., interaction with supervisor, staff, patients, coworkers)
• Keep records during the clinical assignments to include procedures and assignments completed
• Schedule appointments for patients
• Process insurance claims
• Create treatment plans/pre-determination of benefits
• Obtain a breakdown of coverage for a patient
• Collect patient co-pays at the time of service
• Balance the day’s production and collections
• Greet and check-in patients for their appointments
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Create or send written communications to patients/specialists/insurance company

HLSC 107 Infection Control I

• Explain basic microbiologic entities and the relationship to infection control
• List characteristics of microorganisms
• Outline development of infectious diseases
• Identify microorganisms controlled by infection control
• Identify new and emerging microbiologic threats in healthcare
• Define bloodborne pathogens
• List diseases of concern to healthcare personnel and patients prevented by proper infection control in healthcare
• Recognize the importance of immunization in preventing disease
• List the personal protective barriers and their importance

HLSC 108 Infection Control II

• Explain instrument processing
• Define surface and equipment asepsis
• Explain unit water asepsis
• Define aseptic techniques
• Explain laboratory and radiographic asepsis
• Define waste management and hazardous waste management
• Explain why healthcare facilities must have a clinical asepsis protocol
• Describe the importance of the occupational safety and health administration
• Identify the importance of the management of the office safety program
• Explain how chemicals are managed safely in a healthcare facility
• List reasons of the importance of employing a fire prevention and emergency action plan

HLSC 109 Infection Control III

• Describe rules and regulations related to
  • Attendance
  • Attitude
  • Professionalism
  • Appearance
  • Ethical and legal issues
• Maintain professional behavior in respect to attendance, attitude, appearance, and dental ethics
• Describe, identify, and exhibit communication skills appropriate in the clinical setting
• Keep records during the clinical assignments to include procedures and assignments completed
• Maintain infection control and aseptic techniques
• Sanitize, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and equipment
• Maintain the sterilization machines
• Complete a spore test on the sterilization machine
• Properly handle and store sterilized instruments

HIST& 126 World Civilizations I

• Use primary source materials from the period’s civilizations to increase knowledge of events and individuals
• Compare and contrast various civilizations based on analysis of their methods of development and on cultural aspects including art, government, agriculture, and religion
• Describe various systems of government and analyze how these systems work to increase or lessen inequality.
• Synthesize multiple viewpoints in order to develop comprehensive descriptions of the civilizations being examined
• Describe the importance of technology as a contributing factor in social and economic change
• Compare and contrast the origins of the major world religions and their effects on early world societies
• Outline the origins and development of early Bronze Age
• Describe the societal changes that occurred with the transition from the Bronze to the Iron Age
• Create timelines indicating the historical development of the classical civilizations
• Describe the development of post-classical civilizations, outline the role these civilizations played in the early Middle Ages, and explain how these civilizations interacted with one another
• Apply one’s analysis of world cultures to assist in recognizing and deepening one’s own global perspective

HIST& 146 US History I

• Identify key movements, individuals, groups and ideas from the pre-Columbian era through the early 19th Century
• Compare and contrast the culture of pre-Columbian North America with the society that evolved after the European conquest
• Distinguish the social, economic, and religious uniqueness of the Northern, Middle and Southern colonies
• Describe the significant events in the development of British North America, including the French and Indian War and the evolution of the British Empire
• Analyze the issues and personalities responsible for the War for Independence and the significance of the Declaration of Independence
• Identify and discuss the historical and philosophical sources of the American constitution
• Analyze key social issues, including relations with Native Americans and the creation of a slave system
• Describe the sources for and effects of the westward expansion through the presidency of Andrew Jackson
• Analyze and articulate cause and effect relationships in past events and human interactions
• Evaluate historical data from different sources in an effective and critical manner

HIST& 147 US History II

• Name and describe important individuals, events, and movements in the U.S. during the 19th Century
• Describe key social issues, including the effects of immigration, of slavery and segregation, and the influence of corporations and business on government
• Synthesize multiple viewpoints in order to develop comprehensive descriptions of the events and social issues being examined
• Use basic skills of historical method, including critical evaluation of both primary and secondary sources
• Analyze and articulate cause and effect relationships in the events and human interactions that occurred during this time period
• Demonstrate skills in critical thinking, writing, conducting research, and constructing arguments.
• Deliver effective presentations on course topics

HIST& 148 US History III

• Identify and describe important individuals, events, and movements in the U.S. in the U.S. during the 20th Century
• Discuss four questions that continue to affect American politics: a) What does it mean to be an American?; b) What is the proper role of the federal government?; c) What is the proper role of the US in world affairs?; and d) What is the impact of technology on American society?
• Synthesize multiple viewpoints in order to develop comprehensive descriptions of the events and social issues being examined
• Use basic skills of the historical method, including critical evaluation of both primary and secondary sources
• Analyze and articulate cause and effect relationships in the events and human interactions that occurred during this time period
• Demonstrate skills in critical thinking, writing, conducting research, and constructing arguments
• Deliver effective presentations on course topics