ACC 100 - Introduction to Accounting

1. Define accounting terminology.
2. Prepare entries in the general journal and the general ledger.
3. Construct a worksheet.
4. Generate financial statements including balance sheets and income statements.
5. Reconcile bank statements to the general ledger’s cash account.
6. Manage petty cash funds.

1. The accounting equation
2. Transactions using debits and credits
3. General journal entries and general ledger
4. Trial balance
5. Worksheets and adjusting entries
6. Financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements and statements of owner’s equity
7. Closing entries and the post-closing trial balance
8. Bank reconciliation
9. Petty cash procedures

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Information Literacy
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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ACC 104 - Financial Accounting

 
Description
In this course, students are introduced to the fundamental principles of financial accounting.  This includes concepts governing the recording and reporting of accounting data. Students examine receivables, payables, inventory, depreciation, fixed assets, current and long-term liabilities and stockholder’s equity.

1. Discuss accounting cycle terminology.
2. Analyze the effects of business transactions on financial statements.
3. Construct financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
4. Determine an entity’s financial health by reviewing the prepared financial statements.
5. Examine the impact of bank reconciliation and petty cash expenditures on appropriate accounts.

1. The accounting cycle including the accounting equation, debits and credits
2. Accounting for service and merchandising transactions
3. Cash and internal control
4. Receivables
5. Payables
6. Inventory
7. Fixed assets and depreciation
8. Current and long-term liabilities
9. Stockholders’ equity
10. Bank reconciliation and petty cash expenditures

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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ACC 110 - Accounting Applications

 
Description
The course emphasizes payroll preparation, record keeping and tax reporting, special journal preparation and posting, subsidiary ledger record keeping, and month-end and year-end summarizing and reporting. Students will learn to use manual and computerized accounting systems.

1. Employ the use of specialized journals.
2. Apply methods of payroll for a small or medium-size business.
3. Develop reports for Federal, State and Local payroll taxes.
4. Account for all entries in a manual practice set.
5. Apply basic accounting knowledge to the completion of a computerized practice set.

1. Specialized Journals
2. Payroll Accounting
3. Manual Accounting Systems
4. Computerized Practice Set.
5. Bank Statement Reconciliation
6. Voucher System
7. Petty Cash
8. Stock Transactions
9. Dividends
10. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
11. Pennsylvania Sales and Use Taxes

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ACC 120 - Computer Applications in Accounting

 
Description
This course is designed for students to utllize computer spreadsheets and industry specific software as tools for the accountant. Emphasis is on linking accounting theory and practice.

1. Originate cloud storage of accounting ledgers.
2. Design a brand new entity’s accounting system including asset acquisition, depreciation, payroll, banking, invoices and purchasing. 
3. Construct digital journal entries into appropriate specialized journals.
4. Generate adjusting and closing entries.
5. Produce inventory, depreciation and payroll records.
6. Generate financial statements including statements of cash flow.
7. Analyze general ledgers to identify discrepancies or errors in financial statements.

1. Cloud technology accounting systems
2. Accounting cycle–service Industry
3. Accounting cycle–merchandising Industry
4. Inventory
5. Depreciation
6. Payroll
7. Equity and financing transactions 
8. Financial statement analysis 

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
• Technological Competence

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ACC 201 - Intermediate Accounting 1

 
Description
A study of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) as related to financial statements. The course deals with current assets, liabilities, plant assets, and intangibles.

1. Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
2. Analyze the effects of complex business transactions on the elements of the financial statements, primarily involving assets and the related expenses and revenues.
3. Apply accounting principles, concepts, theory and assumptions to measure, record and disclose financial data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
4. Analyze the information presented on financial statements.

1. Review of the accounting process
2. Financial accounting environment
3. Conceptual framework of accounting
4. Financial statements
5. Cash
6. Receivables
7. Inventories
8. Plant and equipment
9. Depreciation, depletion and impairments
10. Intangible assets
11. Present value and the time value of money

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ACC 202 - Intermediate Accounting 2

 
Description
A comprehensive study of financial statements with emphasis on current and long-term liabilities, investments in corporate securities and owner’s equity. Additional topics include leases, pensions, tax allocation changes in accounting principles and cash flow statements.

1. Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
2. Analyze the effects of complex business transactions on the elements of the financial statements, primarily involving liabilities, stockholders’ equity, revenues and expenses.
3. Apply accounting principles, concepts, theory and assumptions to measure, record and disclose financial data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
4. Analyze the information presented on financial statements.

1. Current liabilities
2. Long-term liabilities
3. Investments
4. Stockholders’ equity
5. Cash flow statement
6. Pensions
7. Leases
8. Earnings per share
9. Accounting for income taxes
10. Revenue recognition
11. Accounting changes

    Optional Topics:

1. Financial statement analysis

Optional:
Wall Street Journal, Journal of Accountancy, FASB Statements, Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts, APB Statements, Other accounting and business periodicals.

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ACC 203 - Managerial Accounting

 
Description
In this course, students learn how to apply accounting data in preparation of reports used in managerial decision making. Topics include an analysis of financial statements, budget and performance reports, cash flow analysis and cost-volume-profit analysis.

1. Evaluate financial information to provide support for managerial decision making.
2. Synthesize and present financial information to formulate various budgets.
3. Interpret the statement of cash flows in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
4. Translate an entity’s financial heath by using the financial statement elements to perform ratio analysis.
5. Perform various cost-volume-profit analyses to support recommended managerial decisions.

1. Cost-volume-profit analysis
2. Budgets
3. Variances
4. Job order cost system
5. Process cost system
6. Cash flow statement
7. Ratio analysis
8. Capital investment analysis (discounted cash flows)
9. Differential analysis

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Information Literacy
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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ACC 204 - Cost Accounting

 
Description
This course covers the basic techniques and procedures used in cost determination. Performance measurements, standard cost, job order methods, cost analysis and control are studied as management tools.

1. Explain how cost accounting systems are used for job order, process, activities-based costing (ABC) and standard cost systems in manufacturing firms.
2. Implement activity-based costing systems and management of analysis, cost behavior and estimation in any manufacturing situation.
3. Construct cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis models for manufacturing companies.
4. Prepare operational and capital level management reports that incorporate activity-based budgeting and cash-flow analysis.
5. Develop a basic activity-based cost system appropriate for various manufacturing entities.

1. Importance of cost information
2. Basic cost flows and concepts
3. Job order cost cycle
4. Process cost systems
5. Budgeting
6. Standard costs
7. CVP analysis
8. Relevant cost and decision-making
9. Production reports
10. Capital budgeting

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Information Literacy
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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ACC 210 - Payroll Tax Accounting

1. Calculate gross pay under a variety of compensation methods.
2. Examine the underlying legislation and regulations that provide information to determine withholding taxes and employer/employee tax liabilities.
3. Construct various federal and state payroll tax reports.
4. Outline the importance of a payroll register and employee earning records.
5. Identify the major provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and how each affect minimum wage and overtime.

1. Payroll and personnel records
2. Payroll practices and system fundamentals
3. Methods of computing gross and net pay compensation
4. Social Security taxes
5. Withholding for state and federal income taxes
6. Unemployment compensation taxes
7. Current legislation and regulations related to payroll
8. Employer related payroll taxes

• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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ACC 211 - Principles of Tax 1

 
Description
The course provides an introduction to the fundamental tax concepts as they apply to individuals. Students learn the conceptual framework underlying the tax code including tax liability determination, inclusions and exclusions from gross compensation, as well as allowed deductions and credits for calculating taxable income.  Additionally, students explore qualifying personal and business expenses.

1. Identify the various tax authorities and proper accounting components to accurately classify tax information to complete individualized tax forms.
2. Defend judgments made in applying tax law using research materials.
3. Analyze the legal requirements and substantiation requirements for various tax deductions.
4. Apply quantitative literacy by defining, representing and solving mathematical problems using accouting models.
5. Outline the basic structure of the Internal Revenue Code to locate, read, describe and paraphrase provisions relevant to tax scenarios.

1. Introduction to the basic tax model
2. Researching and compliance to current tax legislation
3. Correct tax determination after allowable personal and dependency exemptions
4. Gross income defined
5. Exclusions from gross income
6. Capital gains and losses
7. Allowed business expense deductions and losses
8. Depreciation, amortization and depletion cost recovery calculations
9. Allowed employee deductions
10. Certain itemized deductions

• Information Literacy
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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ACC 215 - Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Accounting

 
Description
This course is an introduction to the fundamental accounting concepts, procedures and terminology related to the various phases of oil and gas operations. Topics include accounting for exploration, acquisition and development costs, calculating depreciation, depletion and amortization, recording revenue from production activities and learning basic tax accounting for the oil and gas industry.

1. Define terminology related to the oil and gas industry.
2. Demonstrate accounting for exploration, acquisition and development costs.
3. Calculate depreciation, depletion and amortization.
4. Evaluate revenues from production activities.
5. Explain basic tax laws applicable to oil and gas accounting.

1. Oil and gas operations
2. Exploration costs
3. Acquisition costs
4. Drilling and development costs
5. Depreciation, depletion, and amortization calculations
6. Asset retirement obligations
7. Revenues from production activities
8. Tax laws applicable to the oil and gas industry
    

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ACC 221 - Principles of Tax 2

 
Description
This course is a continuation of ACC 211 , Principles of Tax 1. The Internal Revenue Code, regulations, rulings and other tax references are used in problem solving. Topics covered include tax preparation and reporting for partnerships, S-corps, C-corps and fiduciaries.  Also included is an overview of federal estate and gift taxation.

1. Apply all relevant tax laws and regulations necessary to prepare non-individual entity tax returns.
2. Complete an accurate appraisal of applicable tax law to form a sound tax opinion using the cross-referencing symbology of the IRS Code.
3. Recommend a tax stance by evaluating and demonstrating an understanding of the Internal Revenue Tax Code and regulations.
4. Apply all applicable tax laws required to successfully defend positions taken in the preparation of corporate, federal gift and U.S. estate tax returns.

 Listed Topics

1. Partnerships
2. Subchapter S corporations
3. Corporate tax returns
4. Gift taxes
5. Estate taxes
6. Family tax planning and other primarily non-individual tax forms
7. Fiduciaries

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Information Literacy

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ACC 225 - Auditing

 
Description
This course introduces fundamental through intermediate level auditing studies to accounting students possessing no previous auditing experience. Emphasis is placed on a conceptual understanding of auditing principles required to successfully apply auditing procedures and methods to enable the expression of opinions on the fair presentation of required financial statements. Explanations of how concepts are applied in the practice, procedures and policies of the auditing profession are presented. Emphasis is placed heavily on the practice of auditing procedures for both traditional and current areas of interest with the objective of successful completion of the auditing section of the national Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination, as well as the continued advanced study of accounting for those not pursuing the public practice of accounting.

1. Implement fundamental auditing concepts and procedures that result in successful audit and assurance services results.
2. Implement appropriate auditing procedures to determine the adequacy of audit evidence, materiality of evidence and audit risks for an entity under audit.
3. Assess the adequacy of an entity’s internal control system.
4. Evaluate the adequacy of that a client company’s auditing oversight committee protocols.
5. Determine the appropriate audit opinion to be issued based on the results of an audit conducted in compliance with generally accepted auditing standards.

 Listed Topics

1. The audit planning process
2. Internal controls
3. Auditing the revenue business process
4. Audit evidence and the auditor’s responsibility for fraud detection
5. Auditing the acquisition and expenditure business process
6. Auditing the inventory business process
7. Audit sampling: tests of internal controls
8. Audit sampling: substantive tests of details
9. Cash and investment business processes
10. Long-term debt and owner’s equity business processes
11. Completing the audit
12. Audit reports
13. The auditing profession

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Information Literacy

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ACC 230 - Advanced Accounting

 
Description
This course introduces students to accounting topics aligned with the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (FASB ASC). The focus is on business combinations which provide the basic knowledge necessary to successfully complete the certified public accountant (CPA) examination. Accounting for derivatives, foreign currency transactions and translations and international reporting standards are included. Additional topics include partnerships, governmentals, antitrust considerations, not-for-profits, variable interest entities, fair value accounting and estates and trusts.

1. Prepare basic consolidated financial statements necessary on an interim and year-end basis for the reporting entity.
2. Apply appropriate GAAP and international accounting standards when choosing the appropriate business combination standards.
3. Describe how global economies affect application of financial accounting standards versus international accounting standards.
4. Determine when antitrust considerations adversely affect proposed transactions.
5. Construct consolidated financial statements subsequent to corporate acquisition.

 Listed Topics

1. Business combinations, stock investments
2. Consolidated financial statements
3. Intercompany profit transactions
4. Consolidations
5. Indirect and mutual holdings
6. Subsidiary preferred stock, consolidated earnings per share (EPS), consolidated income taxation
7. Consolidation theories, push-down accounting and corporate joint ventures
8. Derivatives and foreign currency
9. Accounting derivative and hedging activities
10. Partnerships formation, operation, ownership, interest changes and liquidation
11. Corporate liquidations and reorganization
12. Accounting for state and local governments
13. State and local government units
14. Accounting for not-for-profits

• Communication
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Information Literacy

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ALH 102 - Basic Emergency Management

1. Respond to breathing emergencies and obstructed airway emergencies.
2. Respond to bleeding and shock emergencies.
3. Respond to soft tissue and musculoskeletal emergencies. Respond to head and spine emergencies.
4. Respond to poisoning, heat and cold emergenCies.
5. Perform infant and adult CPR.
6. Live a healthier lifestyle.

1. Responding to Emergencies
2. Body Systems
3. Breathing Emergencies
4. Obstructed Airway
5. Adult CPR
6. Infant and Child CPR
7. Professional Rescuer CPR
8. Bleeding and Shock
9. Soft Tissue and Musculoskeletal
10. Head and Spine Injuries
11. Specific Injuries
12. Poisoning
13. Heat & Cold Exposures
14. Moving Victims
15. Healthier Lifestyles

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ALH 106 - Basic Life Support

1. List background information on cardio-respiratory anatomy and physiology under normal dysfunction periods.
2. Identify principles of primary prevention for cardiovascular disease including risk factors and prudent heart living.
3. Explain secondary prevention principles including and recognizing signs of heart attack and actions for survival.
4. Demonstrate the following skills according to the AHA guidelines: (a) Adult one-and two rescuer CPR (b) Bag-mask and mouth-to-mask ventilation (c) Adult foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) management (d) Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (e) Infant one-rescuer CPR (f) Infant FBAO management (g) Child one-rescuer CPR (h) Child FBAO.
5. Demonstrate competency by scoring a minimum of 84% in written evaluations.
6. Achieve certification in BLS for Healthcare Providers from the AHA.

1. Adult BLS
2. Health and lung structure and function
3. Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
4. Technical aspects of one-rescuer CPR
5. Adult FBAO management
6. Adult two-rescuer CPR
7. Barrier devices/cricoid pressure/special techniques
8. AED
9. Pediatric BLS
10. Prevention of respiratory and cardiac arrest in infants and children

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ALH 109 - Infection Control

1. Understanding of pathogens and nosocomial hospital related infections.
2. Understanding and use of exposure prevention strategies.
3. Analyze an exposure control plan.

1. Pathogens/Nosocomial Infection
2. OSHA Guidelines
3. Pennsylvania Act 148
4. Exposure Control Plan

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ALH 125 - Pharmacology

 
Description
This is a course for the nursing and allied health student to acquire comprehensive knowledge of pharmacotherapeutic agents in clinical use. A body systems approach is utilized. Emphasis is on drug classification, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects, generic equivalents and implications of administration.

1. Define pharmacological terms and principles (e.g. pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics, biopharmaceutics)
2. Discuss pharmacologic fundamentals of drugs affecting various body systems.
3. Identify the health care individual’s role in the application of pharmacologic principles.
4. Synthesize knowledge of pharmacology in the practice of patient care to promote, restore and maintain health.

1. Basic principles of pharmacology
2. Drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system
3. Antihypertensive drugs
4. Drugs affecting the central nervous system
5. Drugs affecting the cardiovascular system
6. Drugs affecting the urinary system
7. Drugs affecting the endocrine system
8. Drugs affecting the digestive system 
9. Drugs affecting the respiratory system
10. Anti-infective agents
11. Antihistamines
12. Immunosuppressants
13. Chemotherapeutic agents

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ALH 140 - Medical Terminology

1. Define a medical term by dividing it into its elements, identifying and defining each part.
2. Correctly spell, pronounce and define medical terms applicable to anatomy, physiology, pathology, procedures and symptomatology.
3. Use frequently encountered abbreviations in the health field.
4. Convert medical terms into lay terminology, as well as convert lay terms into medical terminology.
5. Translate medical vocabulary in professional application situations such as oral and written communication.

1. Roots, suffixes and prefixes
2. Terms pertaining to the body as a whole
3. Musculoskeletal system
4. Skin
5. Nervous system
6. Sensory system
7. Cardiovascular system
8. Respiratory system
9. Blood system
10. Lymphatic and immune system
11. Digestive system
12. Urinary system
13. Reproductive system
14. Pharmacology
15. Endocrine system
16. Cancer medicine
17. Radiology and nuclear medicine
18. Pharmacology

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ALH 221 - EKG Application and Advanced Cardiac Resuscitation

 
Description
This course in electrocardiography (EKG) application and advanced cardiac resuscitation includes evidence-based information regarding recognizing and intervening in cardiac arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute arrhythmia, stroke and acute coronary syndrome situations.  Students receive instruction regarding basic cardiac rhythm recognition, obtaining vascular access and the placement of alternative advanced airway devices. This course is designed to give students the opportunity to practice and demonstrate proficieny in the following skills used in resuscitation: systematic patient care approach, high-quality Basic Life Support (BLS), airway management, rhythm recognition, defibrillation, intravenous and intraosseous access, medication use, cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing and team dynamics. Students successfully completing this course receive certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

1. Apply the BLS, Primary and Secondary Assessments sequence for a systematic evaluation of adult patients.
2. Perform prompt, high-quality BLS, including prioritizing early chest compressions and integrating early automated external defibrillator (AED) use.
3. Perform early management of respiratory arrest.
4. Identify dysrhythmias that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome.
5. Perform early management of cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post-cardiac arrest care.
6. Perform early management of cardiac arrest through continuous assessment of CPR quality, monitoring the patient’s physiologic response and deliver real-time feedback to the resuscitation team.
7. Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a high-performance team.
8. Describe the use of a rapid response team or medical emergency team to improve patient outcome.

1. High-quality BLS
2. Airway management
3. Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)
4. Acute stroke
5. Cardiac arrest
6. Cardiac rhythm recognition
7. Immediate post-cardiac arrest care
8. Team dynamics

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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ASL 101 - Elem American Sign Language 1

1. Demonstrate receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language by receiving and expressing basic commands and questions.
2. Make introductions, gain conversational attention and clarify information using American Sign Language.
3. Employ a receptive vocabulary of no less than 850 items and an expressive vocabulary of no less than 600 of those items.
4. Examine ASL classifier meanings by discussing concepts, movement roots and hand shapes morphemes.
5. Demonstrate receptive/expressive forms in sign, written in the grammatical structure American Sign Language Gloss.
6. Identify each mouthing meaning and distinguish functions.
7. List signs that are typically combined with each mouthing.

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• Culture Society & Citizenship

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ASL 102 - Elementary American Sign Language 2

 
Description
This course continues to develop the basic expressive and receptive skills of American Sign Language (ASL). Class participation includes exercises in articulation, reception, translation, grammatical patterns and description of objects and events. The course requires students to practice and apply skills by completing projects outside the classroom.

1. Demonstrate comprehension and production skills in ASL in conversational discourse.
2. Utilize appropriate descriptions of physical environments using classifier productions in ASL in describing and discussing objects or activities.
3. Employ increased receptive vocabulary competency and expressive language competency through concept discussion and signing in the classroom.
4. Generate ASL classifiers appropriately in concepts, movement roots and handshape morphemes.
5. Practice receptive and expressive skills in sign and written format using the grammatical structure ASL Gloss.
6. Apply mouthing techniques and distinguish meanings and/or functions.
7. Demonstrate signs that are typically combined with each mouth morpheme.

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ASL 104 - Visual Gestural Communication

1. Identify the difference between gestures and signs.
2. Demonstrate receptive comprehension of gestural information.
3. Demonstrate expressive production of gestural information.
4. Produce the five variables required in using gestural information: fluency in the pacing and overall flow of the presentation,  clear articulation of gesture choices, appropriate choice of gestures and sequencing, appropriate use of posture and physical space, confidence and performance of all tasks.

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ASL 109 - Deaf Culture

 
Description
The Deaf community is a complex and diverse community with a rich heritage and prosperous future. This course focuses on three aspects of the deaf community and culture: historical perspectives and cultural norms within the Deaf community, diversity within the Deaf community and artistic expression and humor. The course culminates with a student translation and performance of a play written by a Deaf author. The course requires students to practice and apply skills by completing projects outside the classroom.

1. Compare middle class American values, beliefs and institutions with those of the Deaf community in the United States.
2. Explain the culture of the American Deaf community presented in ASL.
3. Identify Deaf national and international organizations and events.
4. Describe Deaf culture in other countries with different perspectives.
5. Identify different aspects of diversity of Deaf people within the Deaf community.

• Communication
• Culture Society & Citizenship
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ASL 201 - Intermediate American Sign Language 1

 
Description
This course increases the students’ basic expressive and receptive skills of American Sign Language (ASL). Students study translations, grammatical patterns, cultural and literary materials, dialogues and conversational activities. The course requires students to practice and apply skills by completing projects outside the classroom.

1. Comprehend signed discourse by responding appropriately to questions, following commands and retelling information in signed or written summary form.
2. Produce signed discourse by describing the size, shape and movement of objects using classifiers.
3. Formulate original ASL sentences in signed discourse, using targeted ASL vocabulary.
4. Employ targeted ASL grammatical structures and features in dialogue drills and translation exercises.
5. Utilize gestural information to produce fluency, articulation of gesture, sequencing, posturing and performance.

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citizenship

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ASL 202 - Intermediate American Sign Language 2

 
Description
This course builds upon ASL 201  by increasing students’ skills of receiving and expressing American Sign Language (ASL).  Students study translations, grammatical patterns, cultural and literary materials, dialogues and conversational activities. Students study components of visual gestural communication in this course. The course requires students to practice and apply skills by completing projects outside the classroom.

1. Comprehend conversational discourse in ASL, including targeted ASL vocabulary, especially vocabulary related to the fields of sports, education, medicine, law and technology.
2. Produce conversational discourse in ASL, including targeted ASL vocabulary, especially vocabulary related to the fields of sports, education, medicine, law and technology.
3. Describe the size, shape and movement of a variety of objects using classifiers.
4. Employ methods of conversation regulation for getting and maintaining attention, managing pace, interrupting and resuming conversations in ASL.
5. Identify the difference between gestures and signs.
6. Produce intermediate receptive comprehension and expressive gestural information.

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citizenship

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ASL 209 - Advanced ASL & Cognitive Processing 1

 
Description
This course, taught in American Sign Language (ASL), builds on material learned in ASL 202 , developing both comprehension and expression in ASL. Students continue learning and using ASL vocabulary, grammatical principles and various intermediate-level discourse features in narratives and presentations in ASL. Issues related to the effects of oppression and discrimination (e.g., audism, racism, sexism), the influence of power and privilege within multicultural and diverse populations, majority and minority culture dynamics, and dynamics of cross-cultural interaction will be explored. To advance to ASL 210 , the student must complete this course with a grade of “C” or better.

1. Apply current expressive and receptive skills in ASL to discuss topics.
2. Expand expressive skills in various topics and content areas in ASL discourse.
3. Retell topics and content presented in ASL.
4. Discuss in groups/pairs, with ASL users/guest speakers, issues related to the Deaf community and social justice.
5. Utilize storytelling both expressively and receptively to identify new structures and vocabulary in ASL.

1. Vocabulary of finances
2. Mouthing morphemes, depicting-noun verbs and tokens
3. Analyzing ASL discourse
4. Idioms
5. Deaf community
6. Vocabulary of decision making
7. Storytelling

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• Culture Society & Citizenship

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ASL 210 - Advanced ASL & Cognitive Processing 2

 
Description
This course, taught in American Sign Language (ASL), builds on material learned in ASL 209 , allowing students to develop advanced comprehension and expression in ASL. Students continue learning and using ASL vocabulary, grammatical principles and a variety of higher-level discourse features in narratives and presentations in ASL. Issues of the effects of special populations within the Deaf community (Deaf-Blind, Intellectual & Developmental Disability (ID/DD), Mental Health) are explored, as well as specialized and technical vocabulary for various settings (medical, mental health, sexual signs, signs of drug use, etc.)  In addition, issues of social justice as they relate to the Deaf community are discussed.

1. Expand the usage of expressive skills in various topics and content areas in ASL discourse.
2. Illustrate the elements of issues that affect special populations within the Deaf community.
3. Analyze the usage of expressive skills (watching Deaf native signers) in various topics and content areas in ASL discourse.
4. Analyze language use of Deaf consumers and when it is appropriate to call a Certified Deaf Interpreter.
5. Discuss in groups/pairs, with ASL users/guest speakers, issues related to the Deaf community and social justice.

1. ASL discourse
2. International sign
3. Medical, mental health, sexual and signs of drug use
4. Legal / court considerations
5. Discourse analysis: main idea, summarizing, lexical substitution, visual form and meaning and visualizations

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• Culture Society & Citizenship

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ANE 110 - Basic Prin of Anesthesia Technology

1. Apply theoretical concepts and techniques of anesthesia technology at the fundamental level for patients in the surgical environment.
2. Examine the anesthesia technician role in the care of the surgical patient.
3. Demonstrate a basic use of anesthesia equipment needed for a variety of surgical cases.
4. Explain the proper basic anesthesia set-up for a variety of surgical cases.
5. Describe the skills and techniques of an anesthesia technician in the surgical environment.

1. Role of certified anesthesia technician
2. Standards of practice
3. Anesthesia care team
4. Universal precautions
5. Surgical environment
6. Basic monitoring
7. Induction of anesthesia and intubation

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ANE 111 - Basic Prin of Anesthesia Equipment

1. Demonstrate skill in operating the basic anesthesia equipment appropriate for surgical procedures.
2. Demonstrate skill in operating various types of airway equipment for simple types of Mallampati classifications and assist with basic intubations.
3. Demonstrate skill in operating various types and usage for point-of-care testing equipment.
4. Demonstrate skill in IV catheters including sizes and sampling sites.
5. Demonstrate skill in capillary blood draws including sampling sites for bedside testing.

1. Gas machine
2. Monitors
3. Laryngoscopes/blades
4. Glucometer
5. Hemacue
6. Warming/cooling devices
7. Intravenous catheters

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ANE 114 - Advanced Prin of Anesthesia Technology

 
Description
This course covers the theory and concepts of the use and function of anesthesia supplies and equipment used for various surgical procedures to include studies in general, regional and conscious sedations as well as patient positioning. Additional topics are types of anesthesia emergencies, including difficult airways, malignant hyperthermia, hemorrhage and cardiac arrest. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Describe the proper procedure for room tear down and set up.
2. Identify various types of anesthesia to be used for specific procedures.
3. Explain various types of patient positioning to be used for specific procedures.
4. Demonstrate competency in the use and care of emergency anesthesia equipment.
5. Describe the identification and resolution of various emergency situations.

1. Types of anesthesia: general, regional and sedation
2. Patient positioning
3. Room turnover
4. Difficult airways
5. Malignant hyperthermia
6. Hemorrhage
7. Cardiac arrest

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ANE 116 - Advanced Anesthesia Equipment

 
Description
This course provides instruction and lab application to the theories and concepts of advanced anesthesia equipment that are used in complex anesthesia/surgical situations. Topics include invasive monitoring and high-level equipment: thromboelastograph, cell saver, transducers and transesophageal echocardiogram to properly assist with care of a high-risk patient. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Demonstrate skill for the functions of the advanced anesthesia equipment appropriate for surgical procedures.
2. Apply the concepts and techniques of the anesthesia technician in relation to adequate patient care.
3. Demonstrate preparation for various high level procedures and emergencies that may arise in or around different anesthesia care locations.
4. Demonstrate proper procedures to assist with management of unanticipated emergency.
5. Describe cell salvage, concept and processing.

1. Gas machine emergencies
2. Pressure transducers
3. Cardiac set-up
4. Liver transplant set-up
5. Trauma
6. Invasive lines-equipment needed and assist with insertion
7. Cell salvage
8. Thromboelastograph

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ANE 203C - Anesthesia Technology Clinical 1

1. Obtain industry experience by working in the operating room environment.
2. Display sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to the clinical site’s policies and procedures during all fieldwork-related activities.
3. Identify the different types of anesthesia.
4. Obtain basic knowledge of anesthesia equipment and basic troubleshooting.
5. Assist with patient positioning, intubation and invasive line placements.

1. Orientation to health care setting
2. Anesthesia team functioning
3. Professional behaviors
4. Types of anesthesia
5. Types of anesthesia equipment
6. Patient care skills

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ANE 214 - Anesthesia Pharmacology

1. Identify the differences of various categories of anesthetic and adjunct medications, brand and generic names.
2. Describe the differences among various types of intravenous medications.
3. Describe the differences among various types of inhalational medications.
4. List the basic pharmacodynamics used in anesthesia medications.
5. Describe the types of intravenous fluids and blood products necessary for homeostasis.

1. Types of agents
2. Barbiturates
3. Muscle relaxants
4. Inhalational
5. Narcotics
6. Anxiolytics
7. Local anesthetics
8. Cardiac drugs
9. Reversal agents
10. Antiemetics
11. Parenteral agent
12. Crystalloid
13. Colloids
14. Blood products

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ANE 220 - Professional Issues for the Anesthesia Technologist

 
Description
This course surveys the current trends in anesthesia technology. Emphasis is placed on professional issues such as continuing education, ethical behavior, team functioning and organization of health care institutions. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Define the role of the anesthesia technologist in health care institutions.
2. State the importance of policies and procedures in work settings.
3. Create a job resume and cover letter.
4. List the steps in the credentialing process for an anesthesia technologist.
5. Develop a professional development plan.

1. Health care institutions
2. Team functioning
3. Professional development plan
4. Credentialing process
5. Resume writing
6. Work policies and procedures

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ANE 221C - Anesthesia Technology Clinical 2

 
Description
This 8-week clinical experience takes place in diverse health care settings. This clinical experience will provide the student with the opportunity to observe and practice the entry level skills with specific anesthesia equipment. The student will observe, obtain and practice at an entry skill level. Hands-on experience will provide technical skills and further application of the theories taught within the classroom. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Anesthesia Clinical 2 must be successfully completed before beginning Anesthesia Clinical 3. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Apply industry experience by working in the operating room environment for more complex anesthesia situations.
2. Develop professional skills that facilitate the job search process.
3. Display sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to the clinical site’s policies and procedures during all fieldwork-related activities.
4. Apply entry level skills with anesthesia equipment.
5. Display skills to anticipate needs of the anesthesia care provider and assist to maintain optimal patient outcomes.

1. Orientation to health care setting
2. Aesthesia team functioning
3. Professional behaviors
4. Types of anesthesia
5. Types of anesthesia equipment
6. Patient care skills

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ANE 222C - Anesthesia Technology Clinical 3

 
Description
This 8-week clinical experience takes place in diverse health care settings. This clinical experience will provide the student with the opportunity to observe and practice the entry level skills with specific anesthesia equipment. The student will observe, obtain and practice at an entry skill level. Hands-on experience will provide technical skills and further application of the theories taught within the classroom. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Apply industry experience by working in the operating room environment for more complex anesthesia situations.
2. Develop professional skills that facilitate the job search process.
3. Display sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to the clinical site’s policies and procedures during all fieldwork-related activities.
4. Apply entry level skills with anesthesia equipment.
5. Display skills to anticipate needs of the anesthesia care provider and assist to maintain optimal patient outcomes.

1. Orientation to health care setting
2. Aesthesia team functioning
3. Professional behaviors
4. Types of anesthesia
5. Types of anesthesia equipment
6. Patient care skills

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ANT 101 - Intro to Anthropology

1. Describe archaeology, ethnography, ethnology, linguistic anthropology, physical anthropology and primatology.
2. Know the research methods and techniques employed in each of the aforementioned sub-areas.
3. Describe the nature and interrelatedness of cultural evolution and biological evolution in the development over time, of human nature.
4. Distinguish culture from society and to understand their interrelatedness.
5. Analyze similarities and differences in human cultures and to effectively generalize about human nature

1. Anthropology
2. Archaeology
3. Ethnography
4. Ethnology
5. Linguistic anthropology
6. Physical anthropology
7. Biological evolution
8. Culture
9. Cultural evolution
10. Primates
11. Early hominids
12. Modern human and domestication of plants and animals
13. Prehistory

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ANT 102 - Intro Cultural Anthropology

1. Define cultural anthropology and locate it within the context of general anthropology.
2. Define culture and use this concept as an analytical tool.
3. Describe the interrelationship of culture and human biology.
4. Differentiate between ethnography and ethnology.
5. Discuss goals, techniques, and problems of ethnographic field research.
6. Compare and contrast selected ethnographic case studies.
7. Describe and explain the process of socio-cultural evolution.

1. General anthropology
2. Cultural anthropology
3. Culture
4. Ethnography
5. Ethnology
6. Socio-cultural evolution

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ANT 103 - Intro Physical Anthropology

1. State the nature of physical anthropology understood within the context of general anthropology.
2. Apply the tools of evolutionism and ecological analysis to the case of evolving human nature.
3. Explain the sources of variability in inherited traits by applying Mendelian logic.
4. Discuss specific cases the logic of Darwin’s theory of natural selection.
5. Describe and explain the stages of human evolutionary development from prehistoric times down to recent times.
6. Locate humanity within nature by applying evidence from primatology.

1. Physical anthropology
2. Human paleontology
3. Evolution
4. Ecology
5. Natural selection
6. Prehistory
7. Primatology

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ANT 104 - Native Amer-Indians of N. America

1. Identify Native people’s ethnic communities and cultural traditions.
2. Discuss commonalities amongst these groups.
3. Discuss variation in adaptations to specific environments.
4. Deconstruct stereotypical images.
5. Analyze theories of prehistory and history of the Indian presence in the contiguous United States.
6. Discuss the effects of American government policy on Native Americans.
7. Discuss language.
8. Discuss myths, rituals and religion.
9. Discuss cultural exchange. e.g., literature, poetry, music and art
10. Describe the Native American experience.
11. Discuss contemporary issues of Native American people.

1. History, ethnic identity and cultural traditions
2. Native American origin stories
3. Ancestors
4. Indian-Non-Indian relations
5. Native experiences, stereotypes and contemporary issues
6. Current realities, fears and hopes
7. Cultural contributions
8. Commonalities between groups

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ANT 107 - Intro to Archaeology

1. Explain the primary goals of modern archaeology and the methods used by archaeologists to understand the past.
2. Describe the origins of the human species and pre-agricultural adaptations.
3. Assess the wide diversity of dietary, settlement, social, political, economic, technological and religious patterns exhibited by past cultures.
4. Compare and contrast archaeological evidence of the development and characteristics of ancient complex societies in the Old and New worlds.
5. Appraise the ethical, political and legal issues involved in conducting archaeological research.

1. Scientific archaeology
2. Archaeological data
3. Fieldwork and excavation methods
4. Site discovery
5. Dating techniques
6. Artifact analysis
7. Hominin evolution
8. Paleolithic adaptations
9. Peopling of the New World
10. Mesolithic/Archaic cultures
11. Origins of domestication
12. Ancient complex societies
13. Ethics in archaeology

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ANT 110 - Forensic Anthropology

1. Identify the roles and methods of modern forensic anthropology.
2. Utilize scientific methodology.
3. Discuss the multidisciplinary nature of forensic science.
4. Define skeletal biology and bio-archaeology.
5. Describe medico-legal and ethical issues.
6. Recognize the humanitarian issues for the victim/s and their families.

1. Physical Anthropology
2. Skeletal structure, growth and changes natural and traumatic
3. Archaeological methods
4. Forensic Science
5. Forensic team roles and modern technology
6. DNA, RNA, Wound Identification, Pre and post mortem trauma.
7. Historical and contemporary medico-legal issues.
8. Presentation of forensic findings in court.
9. Growth of Forensic Anthropology
10. Ethics in forensics

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ANT 117 - Globalization

1. Differentiate the processes of cultural change on a global scale.
2. Examine modern cultural diversity.
3. Identify issues with so-called “development programs.”
4. Formulate conclusions regarding the cultural impacts of climate change in non-western and western societies.
5. Describe how cultural models regarding race, gender, class and religion affect cultural change.
6. Identify multiple ways that expressive culture is used across societies as resistance and as conformity.

1. History of globalization
2. Expressive culture
3. Gender
4. Social class
5. Ethnic conflict
6. Religious change and revitalization
7. Refugees
8. Medical anthropology
9. Applied anthropology
10. Capitalism and colonialism
11. Impact of technology

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ART 103 - Art History - Ancient

1. Identify, in a chronologic order, major western artistic periods, and eras, from pre-history through medieval Europe to the Renaissance.
2. Describe the role that art played in the development of civilization as language and invention.

1. Chronological survey of western pre-historic art and major artistic eras and periods through medieval Europe to the Renaissance.
2. Overview of the rise of civilization through major artistic periods and the communicative and technological role that art played in the evolution of western civilization from the pre-historic through the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.

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ART 104 - Art History - Modern

1. Identify, in chronological order, major artists, artistic periods and art movements of western civilization from the Renaissance through contemporary times.
2. Explain the evolution, revolution and/or devolution of an art movement in historical terms.
3. Discuss the importance of the role that art played in technical innovation, intellectual development and social and political history.

1. Historical and creative experiences of past and present cultures
2. Past cultural experiences and their influence on succeeding and contemporary artistic experiments
3. Chronological survey of western art from the Renaissance through contemporary times.
4. General criteria upon which the student may begin to build his/her own ability to make critical artistic judgments
5. Study of major western artists, artistic periods and art movements
6. Evolution, revolution, and devolution of art through time
7. Technical innovation, intellectual development and social and political relevance of art as history

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ART 106 - Art Appreciation

1. Identify the elements and principles of design within works of art.
2. Evaluate artwork and create formal written criticism.
3. Classify artwork by geographic/cultural origin, era, style, movement and medium.
4. Differentiate between the psychological, social and political concepts of the visual arts.
5. Create original artworks demonstrating techniques such as drawing, painting or photography.

1. Elements and principles of design
2. Two and three-dimensional media
3. The history of art from a global and multicultural perspective
4. Art criticism
5. Art projects

Materials and textbook as required by instructor

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ART 109 - Drawing 1

1. Render three-dimensional objects and space in a two-dimensional format using line.
2. Render three-dimensional objects and space in a two-dimensional format using value.
3. Utilize gestural drawing techniques.
4. Utilize linear perspective principles to portray geometric objects in space.
5. Critique the work of peers using appropriate terminology.

1. Observational seeing and drawing
2. Drawing media
3. Contour line
4. Line quality
5. Value and gradation
6. Linear perspective
7. Foreshortening
8. Gesture drawing
9. Figure drawing
10. Critical analysis

Materials and textbooks as required by instructor, figure model (nude) sessions, museums visits, gallery visits and internet research.

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ART 114 - Two-Dimensional Design

This course involves the exploration and completion of projects in various two-dimensional media that demonstrate the elements and principles of design. Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills are fostered through the completion of individualized projects within set parameters.  Historical and diverse artwork and cultural ideas are explored as examples of key concepts. Class critiques guide students in the ability to critique artwork with effective communication while using appropriate terminology.

1. Develop projects based on the elements and principles of design.
2. Demonstrate technical competency in a variety of two-dimensional media.
3. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the production of artwork.
4. Discuss artwork within the context of a multicultural and historic perspective.
5. Analyze artwork critically using appropriate terminology.

1. Elements of design
2. Principles of design
3. Two-dimensional media
4. Visual communication and problem-solving skills
5. Oral or written communication skills
6. Critical analysis

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ART 122 - Painting 1

 
Description
This is a beginning course covering the fundamentals of painting.  Exploration of this medium includes art production, art history and art criticism.  Emphasis starts with observational painting techniques to develop skills in paint mixing, application, value and color theory, concluding with more individual and creative approaches to painting. Students should have a basic ability to draw what they see.

1. Produce several complete paintings ranging from still life, landscape and the figure.
2. Develop accuracy in rendering space, form and volume on a two-dimensional surface with paint.
3. Apply the elements and principles of design to create paintings with intentional compositions.
4. Develop awareness to the role of painting in the context of multicultural art history and theory.
5. Explore the use of paint in a more conceptual and personal approach.
6. Critique paintings with relevant and accurate analysis and communication.

1. Observational painting
2. Paint mixing and application
3. Color theory
4. History of painting
5. Individual creative approaches
6. Critique

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ART 129 - Printmaking 1

1. Identify techniques, processes and materials used in printmaking.
2. Demonstrate basic proficiency in image making using various printmaking techniques.
3. Create editions through the processes of relief, stencil and intaglio.
4. Demonstrate safe use of tools and materials.
5. Critique prints with relevant and accurate communication using appropriate terminology.

1. Technical printmaking processes
2. Printmaking materials and techniques
3. Edition prints
4. Relief
5. Stencil
6. Intaglio

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ART 130 - Photography 1

This course addresses the aesthetics, history and practical application of black and white photography.  Methods of 35mm camera operation, lighting, exposure, darkroom procedures, printing and enlarging are studied.  The utilization of photographic images as visual communication is explored using a 35mm single lens reflex camera.  Students are responsible for obtaining their own camera.

1. Discuss the evolution of photography through a historical perspective.
2. Define the terminology used in photography.
3. Demonstrate the methods used in film processing.
4. Illustrate basic darkroom techniques.
5. Implement various methods of photographic presentation.
6. Employ photography as a means of personal expression.

1. Historical survey of photography
2. 35mm camera operation
3. Darkroom techniques
4. Photographic chemistry
5. Elements and principles of design
6. Visual communication
7. Photographic presentation

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ART 137 - Ceramics 1

This is an introductory course in ceramics. Students learn the proper use of tools and techniques to create three-dimensional works with clay. Pinch, coil, slab and wheel throwing methods along with glazing and firing are studied.

1. Identify tools, techniques, materials and processes used in making ceramic objects.
2. Create finished ceramic objects.
3. Employ aesthetically sensitive decorative techniques including, slip decoration, glaze application and firing.
4. Relate original artwork to historic and multicultural examples through function, construction or aesthetic considerations.

1. Methods of construction
2. Multicultural history of ceramic art
3. Decorative surface techniques
4. Glazing and firing processes
5. Critique student artwork

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ART 138 - Sculpture 1

This is a course presenting both historical and contemporary practices in sculpture, drawing on traditions from across the globe. Materials including clay, plaster and wood are used with methods such as carving, casting, modeling and fabrication. Students generate original ideas to develop from sketch to finished product.

1. Create original three-dimensional artworks.
2. Demonstrate safe and proper use of manual and power tools to create artworks.
3. Employ additive, subtractive and fabrication techniques in various materials.
4. Relate original artwork to historic and multicultural examples.
5. Develop an idea through sketches and maquettes to a finished artwork.

1. Materials
2. Tools
3. Techniques
4. Multicultural history of sculpture

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ART 142 - Metals 1

In this introductory course, students explore small metals fabrication and jewelry. Proper use of tools and basic metalsmithing techniques such as sawing, cold joining, soldering, casting and surface treatment are explored.  Students utilize the design process to develop original ideas from the sketch to the finished product.  Critical analysis of artwork is explored in class and individual critiques.

1. Apply techniques and skills necessary to successfully complete works of art in small metals.
2. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of equipment necessary to manipulate metal.
3. Create unique pieces of art and jewelry utilizing the design process.
4. Apply an understanding of the physical properties of metal through appropriate manipulation of the material.
5. Analyze artwork critically using appropriate terminology.

1. Metal layout
2. Sequence of fabrication
3. Metal manipulation
4. Sawing
5. Cold joining
6. Soldering
7. Casting
8. Surface treatment (texture, patina, etching)

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ART 144 - Digital Photography

This course provides students interested in photography with the fundamental principles of capturing an image with a digital camera. Students explore basic camera functions, elements and principles of design, composition, aesthetics, basic editing techniques and creativity through post-production image manipulation. Students are responsible for obtaining their own camera.

1. Demonstrate how a camera captures an image.
2. Operate the basic functions of a digital camera.
3. Apply the elements and principles of design as they relate to the photographic image.
4. Employ basic photo editing to a photographic image.
5. Evaluate images for technical competency and aesthetic considerations.   
6. Manipulate a digital image for greater creative expression.

1. Elements of design
2. Principles of design
3. Photographic editing and manipulation
4. Shutter speed
5. Aperture
6. ISO

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ART 148 - Color

In this course students explore and complete projects in various two-dimensional media that demonstrate effective use of color theory as it applies to fine art and design.  Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills are fostered by applying color theory to individualized projects within set parameters.  Class critiques guide students in the ability to critique artwork with effective communication while using appropriate terminology.

1. Apply the terminology and concepts used in color theory.
2. Demonstrate the ability to understand and utilize color schemes.
3. Complete projects demonstrating understanding of color theory.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in applied technique.
5. Analyze artwork critically using appropriate terminology.

1. Color psychology
2. Color schemes
3. Color mixing
4. Additive and subtractive color
5. Color theory

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ART 153 - Raku Low-Fire Ceramics 1

This is an introductory course in ceramics focusing on Raku and other low-fire methods. Students learn the proper use of tools and techniques to create three-dimensional works with clay. Pinch, coil, slab and wheel throwing methods along with Raku glazing and firing are studied.

1. Identify tools, techniques, materials and processes used in making ceramic objects.
2. Create finished ceramic objects.
3. Employ aesthetically sensitive decorative techniques involving Raku glaze application and reduction methods.
4. Distinguish between the historic origins of Raku and other low fire methods and the contemporary applications of these techniques.

1. Cultural and historic origins of Raku and other low fire techniques
2. Low firing clay bodies
3. Glaze application
4. Raku and electric kiln firing techniques
5. Methods of reduction
6. Group or individual critiques
7. Kiln set up

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ART 165 - Publication Design

1. Utilize industry-standard page layout software to integrate type and image for singular and sequential page layout design.
2. Apply industry-standard preflighting procedures for collection of images, fonts and digital files required for the printing or digital publication process.
3. Critically evaluate editorial content.
4. Typeset content that employs the syntax, usage, style and tone appropriate to academic disciplines and professional environment.
5. Present ideas in an organized framework for peer critique sessions.

1. Page elements of editorial publishing to include typesetting headline, subheading, bylines, drop caps, copy, pull quotes, sidebar and data visualization
2. Compositional theory-symmetrical, asymmetrical, rule of thirds, alignment and grid layout
3. Page imposition prototyping and conversion of digital page layouts from reader to printer spreads
4. Document setup, character and paragraph pallets, tabs, grids, guides, image placement and editing, color management, graphic creation, pagination, folding, folding setup, paper messaging and binding
5. File management, prepress, preparing file for print/web and portfolio

Adobe InDesign and Acrobat

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ART 168 - Raster Graphics with Adobe Photoshop

1. Differentiate between raster (pixel) and vector (paths) graphics.
2. Distinguish between high/low resolution in the generation and output of visuals to align with professional quality printing and digital device display standards.
3. Demonstrate proficiency of navigating work areas, tools, image generation and manipulation exclusive to and in combination with both raster and vector software applications.
4. Conduct online image searches of stock photography resources and review image ethical and legal usage of open resource and copyright protections.
5. Utilize Adobe Photoshop cover actions and mockup resources to design and develop professional portfolio spreads to meet industry presentation standards.

1. Compositional theory as applied to individual images and collage
2. Categories of photography: portraiture, travel, architectural, photojournalism, documentary, snapshot, personal social, advertising, fashion, industrial, scientific, nature and art
3. Raster-based and vector-based software
4. Image capturing equipment, such as a digital camera, smartphone or flatbed scanner
5. File formats and preparation for final media output or display

Adobe Photoshop

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ART 170 - Interactive Design 1

1. Publish designed web content.
2. Generate various media for the web utilizing vector and raster-based software applications.
3. Produce successful responsive site design using HTML code in a What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) editor.
4. Apply Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to HTML and CSS website programming.
5. Demonstrate file management organization within a website environment that meet professional standards.

1. Graphic design aesthetics and compositional theory as applied to web page and application layout
2. Successful design solutions currently on the web
3. WYSIWYG web page editor
4. Web page layout: inserting content, media, navigation, bookmarks and page properties
5. Web publishing: uploading and downloading
6. Image resolution standards, compression, file formats and screen display
7. Basic raster and vector software color modes and  bitmap, grayscale, duotone, index and RGB

Adobe Dreamweaver (or comparable web building software)

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ART 174 - Community Mural Painting, Experimental

1. Transfer images from small to large scale.
2. Render images with traditional and digital means to make 2D forms appear 3D.
3. Apply elements and principles of design for specific design projects.
4. Complete formal design analysis of public artworks, including the relationship to social and cultural commentary.   
5. Utilize technology effectively to aid in design development
6. Describe the impact of public art projects in both written and oral form.
7. Articulate the relationship between a design and its environment.
8. Consult with local communities in the siting and development of mural projects.
9. Develop skills in creating collaboratively with other artists and with the community.
10. Document and use social media to extend the impact of community art projects.
11. Practice the process of developing proposals and applying for grants.
12. Discuss muralism in a multicultural context where public artworks serve as an impetus for social change.

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ART 207 - Drawing 2

 
Description

This course is a continuation of skills acquired in Drawing 1 and further develops drawing technique with a greater awareness of composition and concept.  Students continue with observational drawing to develop greater knowledge through the study of the human figure, life drawing and spatial perception.  The addition of a stronger conceptual component with an individual creative approach is encouraged.  Further study of analytical and communication skills as they relate to art are developed.

1. Demonstrate thoughtful and intentional compositional choices.
2. Render three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface with proficiency.
3. Demonstrate accuracy in rendering the human figure in proportion and form.
4. Research the role of drawing in the context of multicultural art history and theory.
5. Investigate projects with a more conceptual and personal approach.
6. Critique artwork with relevant and accurate analysis and communication.

1. Observational drawing
2. Drawing media
3. Composition and structure
4. Figure drawing
5. Art history as it relates to the media
6. Conceptual integration into projects
7. Critical analysis

Materials and textbooks as required by instructor, figure model (nude) sessions, museums visits, gallery visits and the internet.

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ART 222 - Painting 2

 
Description

This course is a continuation of ART-122 Painting 1 and is for students planning to extend the study of art to the media of paint.  Studio exercises include a range of activities from observational painting to abstract works and focus on developing an individualized artistic approach to assignments.  Students develop a personal style and conceptual aspects in their work.

1. Create appropriate compositional and color choices.
2. Develop a personal creative direction in their work. 
3. Utilize the diverse and multicultural history of art as the impetus for conceptual direction.
4. Develop conceptual approaches applied in art through research into a particular style or technique.
5. Critique paintings with informed and accurate communication using appropriate terminology.

1. Color theory
2. Composition
3. Multicultural art history as it relates to individual direction
4. Integration of conceptual elements into projects
5. Critical analysis
6. Material proficiency

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ART 223 - Three-Dimensional Design

This course is a sequel to ART 114  Two-Dimensional Design and involves the exploration and completion of projects in various three-dimensional media that demonstrate the elements and principles of design. Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills are fostered through the completion of individualized projects within set parameters. Historical and diverse artwork and cultural ideas are explored as examples of key concepts. Class critiques guide students in the ability to critique artwork with effective communication while using appropriate terminology.

1. Create projects based on the elements and principles of design.
2. Demonstrate technical competency in a variety of three dimensional media.
3. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the production of artwork.
4. Discuss artwork within the context of a multicultural and historic perspective.
5. Analyze artwork critically using appropriate terminology.

1. Elements of design
2. Principles of design
3. Three-dimensional media
4. Visual communication and problem solving skills
5. Verbal communication skills
6. Critical analysis

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ART 229 - Printmaking 2

This course is a continuation of ART 129  Printmaking 1 and provides students further exploration of printmaking processes. Students expand their knowledge and technique through the appropriate use of tools, inks and paper and the production of edition prints. Multi-color printing techniques are examined through various printmaking media.  Students utilize the design process to develop and refine their concepts for use in printing.

1. Develop original concepts through the design process into finished printed works.
2. Apply the proper sequence of techniques to produce a multi-color print.
3. Develop greater control over printmaking media.
4. Employ various printmaking techniques to achieve high quality prints.
5. Critique prints with informed and accurate communication using appropriate terminology.

1. Multi-colored prints
2. Relief
3. Intaglio
4. Stencil
5. Editions
6. Critique

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ART 230 - Photography 2

1. Explain camera exposure (negative to positive), film and print (chemical) control.
2. Define the professional requirements related to studio photography.
3. Differentiate between photographic expression from standard to individualized or social to commercial.
4. Regulate the outcome of an image through controlled lighting.
5. Evaluate a scene (previsualization) for an expected outcome.
6. Identify individual skill level toward a personalized theme.
7. Distinguish between the similarities and differences of black and white and color photography.

1. Advanced cameras, film and print techniques
2. Introduction to medium and large format camera and film
3. Non-standard formatting
4. Principles involving natural, continuous, and flash lighting
5. Theory of metering and its correlations to exposure/printing
6. Portrait, commercial and graphic photography

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ART 237 - Ceramics 2

 
Description

This course is a continuation of ART 137  Ceramics 1. Students use their technical expertise to create more ambitious and individual forms through hand-building techniques or wheel-thrown work. Glaze technology and firing are explored.

1. Devise an original glaze recipe from raw materials.
2. Apply firing process appropriately as they relate to individual aesthetic goals.
3. Develop greater dexterity with clay as a medium.
4. Create a series of unified work.
5. Implement a more astutely aesthetic approach based in historical relevance as it relates to the individual’s personal style.

1. Glaze technology and materials
2. Clay materials and techniques
3. Multicultural history of ceramic art
4. Critique of student artwork

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citizenship
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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ART 238 - Sculpture 2

 
Description

This course is a continuation of ART 138  Sculpture 1. Students use their technical expertise with media such as clay, plaster and wood to work independently to produce a series of sculptural works. Advanced fabrication and construction techniques are covered.

1. Develop skills related to the manipulation of a specific material.
2. Employ appropriate tools, techniques and materials to create finished artworks.
3. Analyze the proper proportions when converting a sketch or model to actual size.
4. Create a series of unified work.
5. Relate original artwork to historic and multicultural examples.

1. Materials
2. Tools
3. Techniques
4. Multicultural history of sculpture

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citizenship

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ART 242 - Metals 2

 
Description

This course is a continuation of ART 142  Metals 1 and provides students further exploration of advanced small metals fabrication and jewelry making.  Students develop the ability to create original works of art utilizing the design process.  Advanced metalsmithing techniques are applied to create more complex designs.  Students begin to develop individual direction within the medium.

1. Expand skills by exploring techniques and materials in greater depth.
2. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of equipment, necessary to manipulate metal.
3. Develop fabrication techniques that convert two dimensional sheet metal into three dimensional objects.
4. Apply an understanding of the physical properties of metal through appropriate manipulation of the material and sequencing of processes.
5. Analyze artwork critically using appropriate terminology.

1. Metal layout
2. Sequence of fabrication
3. Metal manipulation
4. Sawing
5. Cold joining
6. Soldering
7. Casting
8. Surface treatment (texture, patina, etching)

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ART 248 - Graphic Communication 1

 
Description
This course introduces students to digital hardware and industry-standard software used as the primary tools in graphic communication design. The field of graphic communications is explored through readings, research and critical analysis. Creative problem solving combined with basic principles of composition design, Gestalt theory and color are applied in the integration of type and image. Aesthetics and technical skill development are examined in the conceptual phases from traditional sketch through the finalized digital and printed presentation.

1. Demonstrate proficiency with industry standard vector software, file management and print production.
2. Apply design vocabulary in concept presentations and peer evaluation for critique sessions.
3. Show proficiency with grid development and integration of type and image for single and multiple-page composition layouts.
4. Present ideas in an organized framework appropriate to the subject.
5. Solve complex visual communication problems by analyzing, synthesizing and utilizing critical thinking, information gathering and ideation strategies.

1. Graphic design overview including history, definition and online/hard copy resources
2. Introduction to the Gestalt theory principles of similarity, continuation, closure, proximity and figure/ground
3. Elements of art (as applied to graphic design): line, shape, texture, space, movement, color, unity and contrast
4. Compositional theories of symmetrical, asymmetrical, rule of thirds, grid, margin, layout and radial design
5. Vector-based software
6. Concept methodology phases of research, concept development, finalization and presentation

Adobe Illustrator

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ART 249 - Graphic Communication 2

1. Apply technical experience using vector software for manipulation of letter forms.
2. Classify typefaces according to their visual similarities and messaging.
3. Plan a page layout.
4. Describe how to organize and arrange type and image to communicate a message using concrete reasoning.
5. Demonstrate industry-standard technical typesetting proficiency.
6. Manipulate font leading, kerning, point size, character width, line length, alignment and character style of a typeface within an extended family to achieve the best tone and typographic message solution.
7. Evaluate information acquired for inclusion in the creative process through technological and traditional means.

1. Ancient writing systems and evolution of the printing press
2. Typographic principles of readability, legibility, hierarchy and typographic color
3. Typography and typesetting terminology
4. Integration of type and image within a grid
5. Downloading and installation of typefaces and extended font families
6. Typesetting skills: use of character styles, ligatures, glyphs and kerning pairs, hyphenation, leading, paragraph forming and text wrap adjustment
7. OpenType, TrueType and PostScript formats

Adobe Illustrator

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ART 250 - Graphic Communication 3

 
Description
This intermediate course in graphic communication utilizes the knowledge and technical skills acquired in Graphic Communication 1 and 2 to further develop conceptually and visually sophisticated ideas and messages. Students explore contemporary design trends in advertising, identity, publication and packaging design for industry proven assignments.

1. Develop page layouts demonstrating the synergistic relationships between type and image.
2. Apply industry-standard rastor, vector and page layout application collection that meets professional preflighting and printing standards.
3. Present professional quality designed solutions that align with assignment client and target audience criteria.
4. Demonstrate technical and theoretical proficiency in the generation of conceptual and aesthetically rich communication solutions for inclusion in a design portfolio.
5. Participate in graphic design competition as an individual or member of a creative team.

1. Classification of abstract, pictorial, wordmark and lettermark identity design
2. Application of vector software in the design and development of a dieline for packaging design
3. Restrictive time frames, budget, template standards and production limitations to simulate real-world scenarios
4. Project management techniques
5. Categorization and technical aspects of paper weight, finish and printing characteristics
6. Compositional theory: symmetrical, asymmetrical, rule of thirds, grid layout and radial in advertising design

Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

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ART 252 - Painting 3

 
Description

This course is a continuation of ART 222  Painting 2.  Studio exercises may include painting from observation, the figure, landscape, abstraction, narrative and conceptual approaches.  Emphasis is placed on the development of personal aesthetic with an awareness of how the work fits into contemporary painting practices.

1. Demonstrate a refined ability to utilize the medium with proficiency.
2. Create a series of works demonstrating conceptual development and personal aesthetic.
3. Discuss an understanding of how their work fits into contemporary and historical painting.
4. Demonstrate the ability to discuss the direction of their work with refined detail.
5. Critique paintings with informed and accurate analysis and communication.

1. Various approaches to the medium
2. Evolution of personal aesthetic
3. Conceptual themes
4. Narrative
5. Art history as it relates to individual direction
6. Critical analysis

Materials and textbooks as required by instructor

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ART 253 - Raku Low-Fire Ceramics 2

 
Description

This course is a continuation ART 153  Raku Low-Fire Ceramics 1. Students study low-firing processes concentrating on Raku firing, kiln design, kiln building and glaze composition. Students use their technical expertise to create more ambitious and individual forms.

1. Devise an original glaze recipe from raw materials.
2. Apply low-fire and Raku firing processes appropriately as they relate to individual aesthetic goals.
3. Develop greater dexterity with clay as a medium.
4. Create a series of unified work.
5. Implement aesthetic approaches based in historical relevance as it relates to the individual’s personal style.

1. Raku
2. Glaze technology and materials
3. Clay materials and techniques
4. Multicultural history of ceramic art

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citizenship
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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ART 255 - Industrial Design and Art

1. Apply best practices to the solution of the design through phases.
2. Practice the most effective modeling techniques of the final prototype.
3. Define current and emerging technologies of additive printing and subtractive milling and cutting.
4. Evaluate the fields of industrial design.
5. Demonstrate the artistic approach to installation art in static and kinetic form.
6. Define all applicable energy solutions for power production.

1. Traditional hand-formed methods and materials.
2. Traditional drawing and painting renderings of art and design.
3. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional software.
4. Native and scanned three-dimensional designs produced for output.
5. Fields of industrial design.
6. Existing, alternative and emerging technology power sources.
7. Static and kinetic industrial art.
8. Ergonomics and safety of design.

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ART 256 - Printmaking 3

 
Description

This course is a continuation of ART 229  Printmaking 2. In this course, students develop particular direction in printmaking processes. A personal aesthetic is identified and explored through further understanding of the print medium.  Critiques are utilized to explore individual direction and improve quality, aesthetics and technique.

1. Develop complex edition prints.
2. Implement chosen printmaking techniques.
3. Develop student’s personal aesthetic and creative vision.
4. Produce multi-colored edition prints in a variety of techniques.
5. Articulate technical knowledge of the printmaking process in critique.

1. Edition prints
2. Multicolored editions
3. Silkscreen
4. Block printing
5. Etching
6. Collograph
7. Drypoint

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ART 258 - Ceramics 3

 
Description

This course is a continuation of ART 237  Ceramics 2. Through personal research and studio work, the student further refines their artistic direction and develops a body of related work.  Kiln firing, theory and application are covered.

1. Understand the ceramic medium in all stages of the design process, concept, design, construction, finishing and firing.

2. Develop a body of related ceramic work.

3. Identify significant perspectives in historic and or contemporary ceramics as they relate to the individual student’s artwork.
4. Demonstrate kiln theory, function and operation.

1. Glaze technology and materials
2. Clay materials and techniques
3. Multicultural history of ceramic art
4. Critique student artwork

 Reference Materials
Materials and textbooks as required by instructor.

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citizenship
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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ART 260 - European Art/Architecture

1. Identify art and architecture of other cultures and eras.
2. Outline the history of art, having viewed the actual work, places and culture in which it was produced.
3. Write research paper on relevant topic covered.

1. European art and architecture
2. Countries visited
3. Travel and cultural awareness
4. On site study of painting, sculpture, architecture, decorative arts
5. Slide lecture on relevant cultures to be visited
6. Research paper

• Communication
• Culture Society and Citizenship
• Information Literacy

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ART 265 - Portfolio

This course is only for Art and Graphic Communication majors and prepares students to apply for employment or transfer to a bachelor’s degree program. This course covers methods of recording, presenting and cataloging art works for use in a professional and or transfer portfolio as well as developing a personal resume. Students should have a credible body of artwork produced under college-level instruction available for use in class.

1. Define what constitutes a professional standard per exhibition/art market, job market and college admission.
2. Generate criteria for selecting artwork for a portfolio.
3. Create a representative portfolio of artwork in discipline appropriate format(s).
4. Formulate a resume and other supporting materials needed for a successful job search.

1. Artwork documentation
2. Digital file management
3. Industry and transfer institution standards
4. Portfolio formats
5. Exhibitions

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ART 281 - Advanced Art Workshop 1

 
Description
This course is for students who wish to further their artistic practice and have completed all coursework in their chosen medium.  Advanced art students further define their personal aesthetic while building their technical skills.  Emphasis is placed on developing a cohesive body of artwork through studio practice, critique and research.

1. Develop a plan for creative direction and personal goals.
2. Explore pathways for artistic development in the chosen medium.
3. Develop a cohesive body of work for inclusion in a portfolio.
4. Demonstrate an increased level in technical knowledge within the specific chosen medium.
5. Articulate conceptual direction of artwork in a critique through self-analysis.

1. Artistic research and development
2. Personal aesthetic
3. Technical knowledge of medium
4. Portfolio development
5. Critique

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citizenship

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ART 282 - Advanced Art Workshop 2

 
Description

This course is for students who wish to further their artistic practice and have completed all coursework in their chosen medium.  Advanced art students further define their personal aesthetic while building their technical skills.  Emphasis is placed on developing a cohesive body of artwork through studio practice, critique and research.

1. Develop a plan for creative direction and personal goals.
2. Explore pathways for artistic development in the chosen medium.
3. Develop a cohesive body of work for inclusion in a portfolio.
4. Demonstrate an increased level in technical knowledge within the specific chosen medium.
5. Articulate conceptual direction of artwork in a critique through self-analysis.

1. Artistic research and development
2. Personal aesthetic
3. Technical knowledge of medium
4. Portfolio development
5. Critique

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citizenship

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ART 283 - Advanced Art Workshop 3

 
Description
This course is for students who wish to further their artistic practice and have completed all coursework in their chosen medium.  Advanced art students further define their personal aesthetic while building their technical skills.  Emphasis is placed on developing a cohesive body of artwork through studio practice, critique and research.

1. Develop a plan for creative direction and personal goals.
2. Explore pathways for artistic development in the chosen medium.
3. Develop a cohesive body of work for inclusion in a portfolio.
4. Demonstrate an increased level in technical knowledge within the specific chosen medium.
5. Articulate conceptual direction of artwork in a critique through self-analysis.

1. Artistic research and development
2. Personal aesthetic
3. Technical knowledge of medium
4. Portfolio development
5. Critique

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citizenship

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ART 284 - Advanced Art Workshop 4

 
Description
This course is for students who wish to further their artistic practice and have completed all coursework in their chosen medium.  Advanced art students further define their personal aesthetic while building their technical skills.  Emphasis is placed on developing a cohesive body of artwork through studio practice, critique and research.

1. Develop a plan for creative direction and personal goals.
2. Explore pathways for artistic development in the chosen medium.
3. Develop a cohesive body of work for inclusion in a portfolio.
4. Demonstrate an increased level in technical knowledge within the specific chosen medium.
5. Articulate conceptual direction of artwork in a critique through self-analysis.

1. Artistic research and development
2. Personal aesthetic
3. Technical knowledge of medium
4. Portfolio development
5. Critique

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citizenship

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ART 293CP - Cooperative Education

•     Must have a QPA of 2.5 or higher
•     Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their major field
•     Have faculty approval
•     Secure clearances if they are needed
•     Follow established processes and complete required paperwork
•     Qualify for risk management coverage

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ART 296CP - Cooperative Education

•     Must have a QPA of 2.5 or higher
•     Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their major field
•     Have faculty approval
•     Secure clearances if they are needed
•     Follow established processes and complete required paperwork
•     Qualify for risk management coverage

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ATE 103 - Automotive Systems/Minor Service

1. Demonstrate the safe proper usage of hand tools and automotive shop equipment.
2. Discuss the proper use of safety stands, floor jacks and vehicle lifts.
3. Decode vehicle identification numbers for specific vehicle information.
4. Interpret service information and apply industry-accepted repair procedures.

1. Shop safety
2. Basic hand tools, battery chargers, battery testers, lubrication equipment, jacks and safety stands
3. Basic shop equipment and vehicle lifts
4. New and used car pre-delivery inspection
5. Shop manuals and electronic service information
6. Preventative maintenance and minor repairs

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ATE 106 - Emission Inspector Certification

1. Identify the causes and effects of air pollution on the environment.
2. Recall the purpose and methods of the Pennsylvania State Inspection Program and its test procedures.
3. Identify emission inspection components, their functions and configurations.
4. Identify emission test equipment operation, calibration and maintenance.

1. Pennsylvania automotive emission regulations and inspection methods
2. Emission control components and visual inspections
3. Exhaust gas analysis
4. Air pollution
5. Public relations
6. Quality control procedures
7. Safety and health issues

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Information Literacy

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ATE 108 - State Inspection Certification

1. Pass a final written baseline exam with a 70% score or higher.
2. Pass a final written category exam with a 70% score or higher.

1. Pennsylvania Automotive Safety Regulations
2. Demonstration of Required Safety Inspection Tools
3. Administrative Procedures
4. Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Forms
5. Detailed Explanation of Section 175.80

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ATE 117 - Toyota Advanced Maintenance and General Service (TECS Elite), Experimental

1. Demonstrate the safe and proper usage of hand tools and automotive shop equipment.
2. Demonstrate the proper use of safety stands, floor jacks and vehicle lifts.
3. Interpret service information and apply industry-accepted repair procedures.
4. Describe the design and operation of all steering and suspension components.
5. Perform a computerized 4-wheel alignment.
6. Replace defective steering and suspension components.
7. Demonstrate the steps used to dismount, remount and balance tires.
8. Complete the removal and replacement of disc / drum brake components, including machining rotors and drums.
9. Evaluate the necessity to overhaul or replace wheel cylinders, calipers, master cylinders and power brake units.
10. Demonstrate how to bleed the hydraulic system.
11. Identify cooling system components and functions.
12. Demonstrate cooling systems pressure checks.
13. Identify basic electrical circuit designs and critical components.
14. Analyze voltage and amperage readings obtained during battery, starting and charging testing and diagnosis.
15. Describe proper safety procedures working with vehicle electricity.

1. Shop safety
2. Hybrid-electric vehicle safety
3. Vehicle lift operation and safety
4. Repair order documentation
5. Basic hand tools
6. Locate maintenence schedules
7. Multipoint inspection process
8. Oil services and express maintenance
9. Tire repair, mounting and balancing
10. Steering and suspension theory and operation
11. Brake system service
12. Cooling system operation and diagnosis
13. Wheel alignment
14. Electrical fundamentals
15. Introduction to Hybrid-electric vehicle theory and operation

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ATE 118 - CNG Fuel System Inspector, Experimental

1. Identify the properties of compressed natural gas and how it compares to other fuels.
2. Describe the purpose and function of compressed natural gas vehicle components.
3. Describe the proper installation guidelines of compressed natural gas vehicle components.
4. Analyze the various types of compressed natural gas vehicle component damage.
5. Demonstrate proper visual and detailed visual inspection techniques.

1. Introduction to natural gas & natural gas vehicles
2. Natural gas fuel system requirements
3. Applicable standards for fuel storage cylinders and pressure relief devices
4. Physical assessment of CNG cylinders and pressure relief devices

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ATE 121 - Electrical Systems

1. Apply basic automotive electricity using simulators and lab exercises.
2. Apply the principles of Ohm’s Law to diagnose circuit faults.
3. Identify basic electrical circuit designs and critical components.
4. Analyze voltage and current readings obtained during battery, starting and charging testing and diagnosis.
5. Describe proper safety procedures working with vehicle electricity.

1. Electrical terms (voltage, current, resistance)
2. Ohm’s Law
3. Series, parallel and series-parallel circuit design and operation
4. Magnetism
5. Electrical test equipment
6. Batteries
7. Wiring schematics
8. Wiring and circuit repair
9. DC motors and starting systems

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ATE 122 - Electronic Systems

 
Description
This course includes the theory, operation and application of electronic sensing devices. The computer process of sensing a condition, deciding on an output and controlling the output are covered in detail. Students study computer networking as it applies to the vehicle. Students also use specific test equipment to interface with the vehicle’s computer system to analyze and diagnose vehicle faults. Certain course sections are manufacturer-specific.

1. Analyze readings obtained from electronic diagnostic equipment.
2. Associate identified computer inputs to correct corresponding outputs.
3. Explain the diagnostic process used to solve an automotive-related electronic fault.
4. Analyze scan tool data.
5. Diagnose vehicle network faults.

1. Diodes and transistors
2. Charging systems
3. Computer input devices
4. Computer output devices
5. Computer networking
6. Scan tool usage

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ATE 126 - Steering and Suspension

 
Description
This course introduces students to industry-recognized diagnosis and replacement of steering components in power steering systems and suspension systems. Topics include tire repair and replacement, computerized wheel balancing, suspension and steering component inspection, strut service and computerized four-wheel alignment. Certain course sections are manufacturer-specific.

1. Describe the design and operation of all steering and suspension components.
2. Perform a computerized 4-wheel alignment.
3. Replace defective steering and suspension components.
4. Demonstrate the steps used to dismount, remount and balance tires.

1. Adjustment of suspension angles
2. Effects of front and rear end alignment
3. Steering and suspension systems components
4. Electronic suspension systems components
5. Computerized wheel balancing equipment

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ATE 130 - Automotive Brake Systems

 
Description
This course covers the diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair of disc and drum brake systems, power brake boosters, master cylinders, wheel cylinders and related components. Certain course sections are manufacturer-specific.

1. Complete the removal and replacement of disc / drum brake components, including machining rotors and drums.
2. Describe fixed and floating front and rear brake calipers.
3. Describe different types of hydraulic split systems used on current model vehicles.
4. Evaluate the necessity to overhaul or replace wheel cylinders, calipers, master cylinders and power brake units.
5. Demonstrate how to bleed the hydraulic system.

1. Hydraulic brake systems
2. Disc/drum brake systems
3. 4-wheel disc systems
4. Power brake systems
5. Parking brake systems
6. Rotor and drum machining

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ATE 131 - Major Engine Service

1. Identify different types and configurations of the internal combustion engine.
2. Apply approved service manual techniques to the disassembly and reassembly of the internal combustion engine.
3. Define internal and external engine components.
4. Explain the cause of internal engine failures using industry-recognized diagnostic publications and testing instruments.
5. Analyze the condition and reusability of engine components.

1. Precision engine measuring and assembly tools
2. Engine condition and failure analysis
3. Engine configurations and specifications
4. Engine oils, lubrication and cooling systems
5. Engine symptom analysis
6. Component theory, operation and design
7. Engine overhaul

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ATE 151 - Automotive Climate Systems

1. Perform the steps used to recover, evacuate and recharge an automotive/light truck air conditioning system.
2. Demonstrate removal and replacement procedures for air conditioning/heating components.
3. Diagnose problems in the heating and air conditioning system including electrical circuit diagnosis and repair.
4. Explain the importance of Federal Certification under Section 609.

1. Basic theory and operation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
2. Automotive/light truck refrigeration system diagnosis and repair
3. Multi-zone air conditioning system
4. Heating and cooling system
5. Recovery, evacuation and recharge equipment
6. Leak detection/dye equipment to diagnose A/C leaks
7. Federal Certification under Sec. 609

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ATE 160 - Advanced Auto Electricity/Electronics

 
Description
This course reinforces the theories and approaches learned in ATE 121  and ATE 122  by extending students’ skill level by performing the latest in diagnostic technology. Using shop manuals and technical bulletins combined with the latest diagnostic equipment, students practice troubleshooting systems such as anti-lock brakes, electronic steering and suspension controls, electronic body controls, anti-theft systems, media systems and other systems released by manufacturers. Students are introduced to hybrid safety and design. Certain course sections are manufacturer-specific.

1. Repair anti-lock brake systems, electronic steering and suspension controls, electronic body controls, entertainment systems, anti-theft systems and other released systems.
2. Analyze readings obtained from diagnosis and testing of automotive electronic systems.
3. Identify circuit faults and make necessary wiring repairs and component replacement.
4. Use proper safety procedures when working on high voltage vehicle systems.
5. Repair advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

1. Anti-lock brakes/traction control
2. Electronic steering/suspension/stability assist
3. Electronic body controls
4. Introduction to hybrid safety and design
5. Vehicle electronic controls
6. Media systems
7. Advanced driver assistance systems

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ATE 207 - Advanced Engine Performance

 
Description
This course covers the terminology, theory and operation of the computerized on-board diagnostic (OBD) system found on current vehicles. Students apply their knowledge of ignitions, fuels, emissions and engines to diagnose vehicle drivability-related problems. Students use specific test equipment and procedures to isolate vehicle problems and utilize the chassis dynamometer to complete OBD II monitors and diagnose vehicle faults. The use of hybrid technology to enhance engine performance and economy is covered. Some course sections are manufacturer-specific.

1. Diagnose drivability-related faults using diagnostic equipment.
2. Document the diagnostic process used to repair drivability-related faults.
3. Replace failed fuel, emission and ignition components.
4. Perform specific OBD II fault diagnosis using complaint, cause and correction repair procedure.
5. Evaluate hybrid/electric vehicle performance, economy and operation.

1. Safety in the shop
2. Engine performance diagnostic procedures
3. Engine performance diagnostic equipment
4. Data stream analysis
5. OBD II monitors
6. Hybrid vehicle operation

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ATE 230 - Engine Performance 1

 
Description
This course provides students with a basic study of various engine control systems and components including ignition, fuel, mechanical and emission control systems. Course emphasis is on understanding the theory of how these systems operate. This course covers on-board II (OBD2) terminology including the proper use of diagnostic tools and equipment. Basic manufacturer diagnostic procedures are practiced. Certain course sections are manufacturer-specific.

1. Describe operation of engine control system components.
2. Implement the complaint, cause and correction procedure following manufacturer-prescribed guidelines.
3. Diagnose basic engine control concerns in a lab setting.
4. Define on-board II (OBD2) terminology.

1. Manufacturer-specific diagnostic service information
2. Various engine control system components
3. On-board II (OBD2) diagnostics
4. Customer relations
5. Automotive terminology
6. Federal Clean Air Act
7. Tool and equipment operation and safety

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