ACC 100 - Introduction to Accounting

1. Apply the fundamental concepts of the accounting cycle.
2. Use and understand accounting terminology.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in the application of the accounting cycle including entries in the General Journal and the General ledger.
4. Produce a worksheet.
5. Produce professionally acceptable financial statements including Balance Sheets and Income Statements.
6. Produce bank reconciliation statements and related journal entries.
7. Establish petty cash funds, perform journal entries required for replinishment, record expenditures.

1. The Accounting Equation
2. Analyzing 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, Statements of Owner’s Equity
7. Closing Entries and Post Closing Trial Balance
8. Bank Reconciliation
9. Petty Cash Procedures

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ACC 104 - Financial Accounting

 
Description
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of financial accounting, including the preparation, interpretation and utilization of financial statement data. The basic principles and concepts governing the recording and reporting of accounting data, including the system of debits and credits will be covered. The course will also cover receivables, notes, inventory, depreciation, plant assets, current and long-term liabilities, as well as corporate accounting topics.

1. Prepare financial statements.
2. Determine the effects of business transactions on the elements of the financial statements.
3. Measure, record and disclose assets, liabilities, stockholders’ equity, revenues and expenses.
4. Perform basic financial statement analysis including making assessments of an entit’s liquidity, solvency and the adequacy of its profit.
5. Define accounting terminology.

 Listed Topics

1. Basic accounting equation
2. Debits and credits
3. Measuring income
4. Adjusting and closing entries
5. Financial statements
6. Accounting cycle
7. Accounting for service and merchandising transactions
8. Cash and internal control
9. Marketable securities
10. Receivables
11. Inventory
12. Plant assets and depreciation
13. Current and long-term liabilities
14. Stockholders’ equity
     

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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 Acctg

 
Description
A course which teaches the use of the computer as a tool for the accountant. Students learn practical and creative uses of an integrated general ledger package and spreadsheets as they are used by accountants. Emphasis is on linking accounting theory and practice.

1. Generate computerized journal entries.
2. Generate computerized general ledgers.
3. Use the computer to generate inventory, depreciation and payroll records.
4. Explore, use and critique computerized accounting systems.
5. Prepare computerized financial statements

1. Use of computers in accounting
2. Accounting cycle–Service Business
3. Accounting cycle–Merchandising Business
4. Computerized General Ledger procedures
5. Inventory
6. Maintain depreciation schedules
7. Payroll
8. Invoices

Optional Topics

1. Spreadsheets
2. Survey of accounting software packages
3. Tax software
4. Financial statement analysis
5. Accounting cycle-Manufacturing Operation

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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, stockholder’ 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
Utilization of accounting information for purpose of managerial control and decision-making. Topics include an analysis of financial statements and accounting reports, cash flow analysis, cost- volume-profit analysis, cost accounting concepts, and budgeting as tools for planning control.

1. Evaluate financial information from a managerial viewpoint.
2. Utilize cost-related information in designing a cost control system.
3. Prepare and analyze budget information.
4. Prepare and interpret cash flow statements.
5. Interpret information gained when analyzing financial statements.
6. Perform various cost-volume-profit analysis including breakeven analysis.

1. Evaluate financial information from a managerial viewpoint.
2. Utilize cost-related information in designing a cost control system.
3. Prepare and analyze budget information.
4. Prepare and interpret cash flow statements.
5. Interpret information gained when analyzing financial statements.
6. Perform various cost-volume-profit analysis including breakeven analysis.

PLANNED SEQUENCE OF TOPICS OR LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
    Mandatory Topics:

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

   Optional Topics:

1. Product Pricing
2. Just In Time Inventory
3. Activity-Based Costing
4. Economic Order Quantities
5. Decentralized Operations

Optional:
Wall Street Journal, Journal of Accountancy, Value Line, Moody Industrial, Standard and Poors,
and other Accounting and Business periodicals

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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. Name, explain and apply the types of cost accounting systems used in manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations.
2. Demonstrate and illustrate the steps and related accounting entries and reports used in accumulating cost accounting data in job order and process cost accounting systems, as well as Activities-Based and Standard costing systems.
3. Analyze and apply the methods and procedures used to budget and control costs in manufacturing and non-manufacturing companies to assess, judge and support relevant and family represented outcomes.
4. Set up the steps in decision-making processes and apply these steps to solve manufacturing and non-manufacturing related business situations.
5. Construct and analyze production reports to include required estimates and defense of any necessary judgments.
6. Employ and illustrate capital budgeting as a management tool.

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. Cost-Volume-Profit analysis
8. Relevant cost and decision-making
9. Production reports
10. Capital budgeting
11. Additional optional topics per individual instructors’ outlines

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ACC 210 - Payroll and Tax Accounting

1. Calculate gross pay under a variety of compensation methods.
2. Determine the amount of taxes to withhold from gross pay.
3. Determine the amount of employer’s payroll taxes.
4. Complete various Federal and Pennsylvania State payroll tax reports.
5. Maintain a payroll register and employee earning records.
6. Apply the major provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act that affect minimum wages and overtime.
7. Complete Federal and State personal income tax returns involving the commonly-experienced situations regarding gross income, adjustments, deductions, credits and additional taxes.
8. Complete Schedules C and SE and other forms related to the tax consequences of operating a sole proprietorship.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic tax issues associated with partnerships, corporations, and S corporations, including their impact, if any, on the personal tax returns of the owners.

1. The need for payroll and personnel records
2. Computing and paying wages and salaries
3. Social security taxes
4. Withholding for income taxes
5. Unemployment compensation taxes
6. Overview of income taxes
7. Dependents and filing status
8. Gross income inclusions
9. Adjustments to income
10. Itemized deductions
11. Tax credits
12. Self-employed taxpayers
13. Depreciation and cost recovery
14. Rental activities
15. Gains and losses
16. Partnerships
17. Corporations

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ACC 211 - Principles of Tax 1

 
Description
This course provides an analysis of the federal income tax structure and procedures. The emphasis is on the federal law as it applies to individuals.

1. Demonstrate and apply the individual knowledge of income tax law and the accounting component required to analyze and classify tax information for tax form preparation.
2. Explain the knowledge of the individual tax law through the ability to interpret, practice, discriminate, design, appraise, argue, assess and defend judgments that require interpretations of current tax regulations.
3. Apply special tax computation methods that represent a small percentage of tax payers.
4. Choose from alternative tax law regulations and appraise, argue, assess and defend choices made based on professional judgment.

1. Introduction and basic tax model
2. Working with the tax law
3. Tax determination; personal and dependency exemptions
4. Gross income
5. Gross income: exclusions
6. Capital gains and losses
7. Deductions and losses: certain business expenses and losses
8. Depreciation, cost recovery, amortization and depletion
9. Deductions: employee expenses
10. Deductions and losses: certain itemized deductions
11. Optional Topics: Alternative minimum tax
12. Tax credits and payment procedures
13. Property transactions
14. Deferred compensation
15. Introduction and overview of tax preparation software
16. Overview of partnerships and corporations
17. Other additional topics per individual instructors’ course outlines

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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.

1. Memorize, name, order and recognize all necessary tax law regulations necessary to prepare non-individual entity tax returns.
2. Identify, express and explain law choices intended to satisfy tax regulations and tax law.
3. Choose and apply the cross-referencing symbols of the IRS Code to assure a complete appraisal of needed tax law.
4. Utilize the Internal Revenue Tax Code to appraise, argue, assess and defend choices for non-individual tax return.
5. Research problems using the Federal Income Tax regulations and the Code.
6. Choose, assess, compare and argue in defense of tax law needed to prepare a corporate tax return , form 1120.
7. Choose, assess, compare and argue in defense of tax law needed to prepare a federal gift return.
8. Choose, assess, compare and argue in defense of tax law needed to prepare a U.S. estate tax return.

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

1. Complete Internal Revenue Code
2. Federal Income Tax Regulations
3. Income Tax Fundamentals
4. U.S. Master Tax Guide
5. Your Personal Income Tax Publication 17
6. Guide to Small Business Publication 334
7. Appropriate software

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ACC 225 - Auditing

 
Description
This course introduces 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. Execute the practices of the independent auditor in accordance with auditing standards.
2. Apply basic auditing concepts and procedures that will result in successful audit and assurance services results.
3. Discuss the relationships between audit evidence, materiality and audit risks.
4. Identify risks within the audited entity system and related environment.
5. Recognize the audited entity’s internal control workings.
6. Distinguish between the interrelationships of auditing and accounting.
7. Implement the rules of the organizations with oversight of the Auditing profession.
8. Research all available literature to identify, interpret and apply the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (

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

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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 Accountants (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 as required under varying factual situations.
2. Translate foreign currencies as necessary on an interim and year-end basis for the reporting entity.
3. Determine appropriate choices as to which form of business combination is best, given existing factual circumstances.
4. Apply appropriate U.S. and international accounting standards to covered organizational entities.
5. Discuss how global economies affect applications of financial accounting standards.
6. Apply appropriate accounting procedures given the entity considered.
7. Distinguish differences and consistencies in the application of U.S. and international accounting standards.
8. Determine the distinction between mergers and consolidations.
9. Determine when antitrust considerations adversely affect proposed transactions.

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
     

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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

1. Discuss pharmacologic fundamentals (e.g. pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics) of drugs affecting various body systems.
2. Recognize her/his role in the application of pharmacologic principles.
3. Synthesize knowledge of pharmacology in the practice of patient care to promote, restore and maintain health.

1. General Concepts
2. Basic Principles of Pharmacology
3. Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
4. Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System
5. Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System
6. Drugs Affecting the UrinarySystem
7. Antihypertensives
8. Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
9. Drugs Affecting the Digestive and Respiratory Systems
10. Anti Infectives
11. Cancer Chemotherapy

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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 216 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Experimental

 
Description
This course in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Healthcare Providers includes evidence based information regarding recognizing and intervening in cardiac arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute arrhythmia, stroke and acute coronary syndromes (ACS) situations. Students will 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 BLS, airway management, rhythm recognition, defibrillation, intravenous and  intraosseous access, medication use, cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing and team dynamics. Students receive certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

1. Apply the BLS, Primary and Secondary Assessments sequence for a systematicevaluation of adult patients.
2. Perform prompt, high-quality BLS, including prioritizing early chest compressionsand integrating early automated external defibrillator (AED) use.
3. Identify and perform early management of respiratory arrest.
4. Identify dysrhythmias that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitationoutcome.
5. Perform early management of cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation ortransfer 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
9. Megacode

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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.

1. Language in Action Segments of Signing Naturally Level 1
2. Digital Movies in American Sign Language
3. Hand Shape Stories and ABC Stories
4. Live Event Narratives, Skit Dialogues
5. Facial Expressions, Finger spelling, Parameters
6. American Sign Language Structure (OSV, Syntactic, Pragmatics) Classifiers, Role Shifting, Signing Speed, Mouthing, Numbering and Signing Space
7. American Sign Language GLOSS—Object-Subject-Verb (OSV)
8. Basic OSV, Topicalization
9. American Sign Language Classifier Structures
10. Receptive and Expressive Parameters: Hand Shapes, Location, Movements and Palm Orientations
11. Movement Roots: Stative-Descriptive, Process and Contact
12. Hand Shape Morphemes: Whole-Entity, Surface, Instrument, Dimensions, On-Surface
13. Mouthing Meanings

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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.

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. List signs that are typically combined with each mouth morpheme.

1. Handshapes, storytelling, narratives, skit dialogues
2. ASL structure (OSV, syntactics, pragmatics)
3. Classifiers, role shifting, signing speed, mouthing, numbering and signing space
4. Getting, directing and maintaining conversational attention
5. Translation and performance of a children’s storybook
6. Movement root: stative‐descriptive, process and contact
7. Handshape morphemes: whole‐entity, surface, instrument, dimensions, on‐surface
8. Production of phonology
9. Morphology (Object‐Subject‐Verb [OSV] agreement) classifiers, pronouns
10. Temporal aspect, numerical incorporation and time markings
11. Topicalization, Yes/No questions, WH questions, rhetorical questions, conditionals, negations, affirmations and commands
12. Giving directions, describing others, making requests, talking about family and occupations, attributing qualities to others, talking about routines

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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

1. Review of the difference between gestures and signs
2. Productive practice of gestures in isolation
3. Receptive practice of gestures in isolation
4. Productive practice of gestures in context
5. Receptive practice of gestures in context

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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: 1) historical perspectives and cultural norms within the Deaf community, 2) diversity within the Deaf community and 3) artistic expression and humor.

1. Demonstrate an ability to compare and understand middle class American values, beliefs and institutions with those of the deaf community in the United States.
2. Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of American Deaf culture through lectures presented in American Sign Language.
3. Identify deaf national and international organizations and events.
4. Rehearse and perform in a play (in American Sign language) which incorporates various aspects of American Deaf culture.
5. Describe and compare Deaf culture in other countries with different perspectives.
6. Identify three different aspects of diversity of Deaf people within the Deaf community.

1. Deaf Culture and its characteristics, goals, values, and diversity within the Deaf community
2. Humor within the American Deaf culture
3. Deaf community and identification of various constituencies
4. Roles in culture and how the interpreter is perceived by deaf and hearing people in cultural contexts
5. Review of a play involving Deaf culture written by a Deaf playwright
6. Translation of the above mentioned play into culturally appropriate ASL
7. Rehearsal of the play and final public performance to students in other courses in ITP
8. Focusing more on improving each student’s sign productions, facial expressions, signing space, and gestures

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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.

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, formulating and producing original ASL sentences in signed discourse, using targeted ASL vocabulary in signed discourse and employing targeted ASL grammatical structures and features in dialogue drills and translation exercises.
3. Translate selected ASL English sentences and short texts into ASL.
4. Produce sufficient fluency in dialogue drills and translation exercises.
5. Identify the difference between gestures and signs.
6. Produce intermediate receptive comprehension and expressive information.
7. Produce the five variables in using gestural information: fluency, articulation of gesture, sequencing, posturing and performance.

1. Grammatical rules and discourse strategies
2. Semantic Awareness Tests
3. Getting, directing and maintaining conversational attention
4. Conversational pace
5. Conversational use of ASL
6. ASL demonstration
7. Receptive and productive practices of gestures
    

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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.

1. Comprehend conversational discourse in ASL, including targeted ASL vocabulary, especially vocabulary related to the fields of sports, medicine, law and technology.
2. Produce conversational discourse in ASL, including targeted ASL vocabulary, especially vocabulary related to the fields of sports, 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. Translate a children’s story written in third grade English into an ASL equivalent.
6. Identify the difference between gestures and signs.
7. Produce intermediate receptive comprehension and expressive gestural information.

1. Grammatical rules and discourse strategies
2. Semantic Awareness Tests
3. Life event narratives, ABC and handshape stories
4. ASL poetry and drama
5. Obtaining, directing, and maintaining conversational attention
6. Conversational use of ASL
7. Vocabulary for sports, medicine, law and technology
8. Translation
9. ASL demonstration
10. Receptive and productive gesture practices

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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 and expand their expressive skills in various topics and content areas in ASL discourse.
2. Retell topics and content presented in ASL.
3. Discuss in groups/pairs, with ASL users/guest speakers, issues related to the Deaf community and social justice.
4. 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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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) will be 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 will be 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. Develop skills to analyze language use of Deaf consumers and when it is appropriate to call a Certified Deaf Interpreter.
5. Discussion in groups/pairs, with ASL users/guest speakers, issues related to the Deaf community and social justice.
6. Complete assignments, video-presentation/research projects on ASL Discourse skills.

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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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

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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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

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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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, full-time 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, full-time 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. Define human sociocultural evolution and the positive and negative effects of globalization dynamics.
2. Interpret globalization within the broad context of sociocultural evolution. Identify the historical precursors of globalization such as colonialism and imperialism.
3. Identify the causes and positive and negative impacts of capitalism from a social-critical perspective both in its mercantile and present forms.
4. List the genesis and contemporary impacts of multinational corporations and their internationalized finance and investment to include promotion of increasingly global commercialization and consumerism.
5. Account for the widening international inequality gaps and their international consequences.
6. Analyze issues of governance, sovereignty and democratization on the national, regional and global levels.
7. Define and interpret resistances to globalization such as the September eleventh attack.

1. Globalization: the ideological justification for contemporary terrorism as resistance to Internationalism and transnationalization
2. Capitalism types: mercantilism, colonialism, imperialism, neocolonialism, proletarianization, industrial, competitive vs. monopoly and transnational/multinational corporation
3. Transnational capitalist class Council on foreign Relations
4. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
5. World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development)
6. United Nations (UN)
7. Trilateral Commission and trilateralism
8. Transnational Migration: refugees (transnational homeless), genocide, ecocide and ethnocide
9. Modernization: modernity vs. post-modernity
10. Consumerism: transnational culture/ideology of international inequality
11. Core nations vs. peripheral nations and their hyperexploitation of human labor
12. New World Order
13. Fundamentalism vs. modernism/secularism
14. Global: poverty, hunger and public health crisis
15. Militarism, arms races, international and internal wars and threat of global destruction
16. Grave global environmental damage and resource depletion
17. Global assault on human cultural diversity

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ARA 101 - Elementary Arabic 1

1. Demonstrate basic communication skills of the Arabic language (listening, speaking, reading and writing).
2. Recognize the modern Arabic language standards used all around the world.
3. Describe Arab cultures including religion, dress, food and everyday life.
4. Recognize and comprehend Arabic messages and make use of learned vocabulary in replies.

1. Arabic alphabet
2. Vocabulary and sentence structure
3. Different Arabic dialects
4. Arab countries
5. Arab cultures

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ARA 102 - Elementary Arabic 2

 
Description
This course further develops a student’s knowledge and understanding of Arabic. Students will study Arab culture including religion, dress, food and everyday life. The course includes advanced communication skills, listening, reading, writing, speaking and culture using the basic building blocks of vocabulary and grammar. This course is a continuation of Elementary Arabic 1.

1. Demonstrate ability to use Arabic vocabulary through speaking, reading, writing and listening.
2. Recognize a larger pool of Arabic vocabulary.
3. Describe Arab cultures including religion, dress, food and everyday life.
4. Develop proper ways to deal with different everyday given situations.
5. Employ vocabulary and grammar to produce structured sentences and express factual information, needs and wants.
6. Recognize the modern Arabic language standards used all around the world and differentiate between it and colloquial Arabic.
7. Construct knowledge of vocabulary and grammar to comprehend written passages in Arabic.
8. Translate a passage in Arabic and summarize it in one’s own words.
9. Translate spoken messages.

1. Vocabulary and sentence structure
2. Culture
3. Grammar
4. Reading Comprehension
5. Listening Comprehension
6. Writing and Speaking
7. Colloquial Arabic

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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. Distinguish between the psychological, social and political concepts of the visual arts, as well as the formal elements and principles.
2. Draw conclusions from art work and demonstrate methods used to write critical articles.
3. Distinguish artwork in categories of era, style, movement and medium.  
4. Through short art projects the student will apply techniques of art such as drawing and painting (traditional course only)
    

1. Elements of art- line, shape, mass, space, time and motion, light, color, and texture
2. Principles of design- unity and variety, balance, emphasis and subordination, directional forces, contrast, repetition and rhythm, scale and proportion
3. Two-Dimensional art and mediums-drawing, painting, printmaking, camera arts and digital imaging, graphic design and illustration
4. Three-Dimensional art and mediums- sculpture, clay, glass, metal, wood, fiber, architecture and environmental design
5. History of art- eras (Paleolithic to current), movements, styles, mediums, artists and their work.
6. 3 types of art criticism- formal theories, sociocultural theories, expressive theories
7. 4-steps to critical evaluation of art- description, analysis, interpretation, and judgment
8. Several short essays may inclued:
           a. Descriptive memory of artwork seen.
           b. Artwork related to community such as town sculptures and local artists work.
           c. Political artwork related to past, current and future events.
           d. Critical evaluation of art.
9. Art projects such as:  drawing and painting related to still life, perspective and chiaroscuro

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ART 109 - Drawing 1

1. Calculate line, shape and volume as it relates to rendering objects and the human figure in a variety of black, white and/or color in media.
2. Create a compilation of drawings reflecting the individual’s level of skill development, in rough form and finished (matted) format.
3. Convert three dimensional images to a two dimensional surface.

1. Exploration of 1, 2 and 3 point perspective as it relates to structures, inanimate objects and the figure
2. Techniques of foreshortening, etc., short and long gestures, line and mass drawing
3. Various materials to create the illusion of an object, figure in space: i.e. conti, pencil, ink, pastels, etc. and a variety of surfaces
4. Regular in-class critiques

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ART 113 - Graphic Communication

1. Demonstrate traditional sketch development and variations to communicate ideas.
2. Apply specific assignment instruction to communicate messages.
3. Demonstrate proficiency with vector-based software.
4. Translate conceptualized ideas through to the finished presentation.

1. Graphic communication overview
2. Communicating messages
3. Design theory
4. Phases of design
5. Coverage of vector-based software

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ART 114 - Two-Dimensional Design

1. Show proficiency in technical, aesthetic and problem-solving skills necessary to effectively communicate an idea, word or concept.
2. Verbally recall the learned concepts in a group critique situation.
3. Solve conceptually a visual problem.

1. Creative interpretations of the elements and principles of two-dimensional design, which include balance, structure, units, radiation, gradation, anomaly, similarity and implication
2. Experimentation in a variety of different media to create effective design
3. The development of visual communication skills
4. Verbal communication skills as they relate to group critique and evaluation of artwork

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ART 122 - Painting 1

 
Description
This is a course to teach the fundamentals of painting with oils or acrylics. Emphasis is on color theory and its practical application. Students should have a basic understanding of art composition and the abilities to sketch their concepts.

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ART 129 - Printmaking 1

1. Identify the techniques, processes, and materials used in printmaking.
2. Create editions through the processes of intaglio, stencil, screen printing and relief.

1. Translation of an original idea through the technical printmaking processes used to create a finished product.
2. Materials and techniques used in various methods of printing techniques
3. Production of edition prints using the intaglio, screen printing, stencil and relief processes
4. Printmaking’s application as fine art

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ART 130 - Photography 1

1. Relate the evolution of photography through historical progress.
2. Define and apply the terminology used in photography.
3. Demonstrate the order and methods used in film processing development.
4. Illustrate and demonstrate basic darkroom techniques (Print).
5. Demonstrate various methods of photographic presentation.
6. Employ photography as a means of personal and photograph commercial expression

1. Historical survey of photography from Camera Obscura to modern digital advancements
2. Primary elements of the camera mechanics, along with basic components that support proper film exposure, proper film and paper development to basic print manipulation
3. Outline the photographic design elements that construct an image
4. Review proper methods of exhibiting photographs
5. Conduct assignment critiques as a group to further comprehension

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ART 137 - Ceramics 1

1. Identify tools, techniques, materials, and processes used in making ceramic objects.
2. Demonstrate the ability to make finished ceramic objects using the tools, techniques, materials and processes studied.
3. Employ aesthetically sensitive glazing techniques.

1. Translation of original ideas through various clay making processes used to create finished ceramic objects
2. Materials and techniques used in various aspects of the clay and ceramics media
3. Glaze application on pieces made by the student to produce a finished product

• Pottery on the Wheel, Woody
• Finding One’s Way with Clay, P. Berenshohn
• Hands in Clay, C. Speight
• New Ceramics, E. Lewenstein
• Ceramics Design, J. Kenny
• Ceramics, A Potter’s Handbook, G. Nelson

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ART 138 - Sculpture 1

1. Explain the historical evolution of man’s need to relate his existence to the world through sculpting.
2. Distinguish between the importance of special displacement and two dimensional work.
3. Demonstrate both safe and proper use of manual and power tools.
4. Show constructive (add to) vs. deconstructive (remove from) methods related to various materials.
5. Analyze individual approach as it relates to scale and materials.

1. Chronology of significant historical accomplishments in sculpture from prehistoric to modern
2. Apply design elements fundamental to three dimensional work
3. Show safe & proper use of tools as it applies to the various materials

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ART 142 - Jewelry Making 1

1. Recognize the complexity of materials, techniques, and skills required to successfully complete a piece of art.
2. Demonstrate the basic techniques and use of equipment necessary manipulate metal.
3. Create stylized, unique, individual pieces of art and jewelry.

1. Demonstration of proper techniques in layout, design, and manipulation of metals
2. Various projects assigned with all of the following techniques incorporated:

•  Unit piercing
•  Riveting
•  Pin Back manufacture
•  Soldering
•  Surface treatment (texture, patina, etching)
•  Jump rings
•  Casting

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ART 144 - Digital Photography

 
Description
This course will provide students interested in photography with the fundamental principles of a captured image with a digital camera. Besides camera basics, other topics to be studied are: composition, aesthetics, legal and ethical considerations, advantages to conventional photography and creativity from camera to computer (the digital darkroom).

1. To operate the basic functions of a digital camera.
2. To employ current digital applications to a photographic image.
3. To make use of scanning and other capturing techniques in photography.
4. To illustrate digital refinement s to a photographic image.
5. To manipulate a digital image for the greater creative expression.
6. To handle storage (file) and management (retrieval) of digital images.
7. To select and adopt appropriate formats to a photographic image.
8. To recognize and demonstrate specific design elements in a photograph.

1. The basics of the digital camera – resolution, styles, types, formats, storage and accessories
2. Comparison between film and digital media – how to apply a variety of ways to enhance or create stylized, personalized or commercialized images

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ART 148 - Color

1. Define vocabulary and terminology used in color linguistics.
2. Explain the complexity of color schemes.
3. Differentiate the diversity of color applications, schemes and theories.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in applied technique.

1. Explain words and terms used in color applications
2. Color physics, psychology, and historical development of color theories
3. Color mixing and enumerable combinations as they apply to the additive and subtractive laws of color
4. Color principles as they apply to various art, endeavors
5. Heighten visual sensitivity and comprehension of color theories

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ART 150 - Intro to Digital Graphic Design

 
Description
This introductory course utilizes current digital hardware and software used in the industry as the primary tools for Graphic Design. The student will learn the design skills necessary to develop conceptualized ideas on projects that are viable in today’s Graphic Design field.

1. Identify the aesthetics of graphic design.
2. Demonstrate proficiency with vector based software.
3. Utilize current hardware and software to develop projects for print and the web.
4. Show proficiency in designing independent compositions such as logos and letterforms. Also, single-page compositions such as promotional covers and posters.

• Elements of art (as applied to graphic design) - line, shape, texture, space, time and motion, color, and typography
• Principles of design (as applied to graphic design) - unity and variety, balance, scale and proportion, hierarchy,  rhythm and repetition
• Compositional theory - symmetrical, asymmetrical, law of thirds, grid layout, and radial

   3. Introduction to phases of design (may be unique per instructor):

• Research - resources, demographic and scope
• Development - develop concept through variations
• Finalize - craftsmanship, prepare file for print and/or web

   4. Coverage of vector based software including:

• Typesetting, object and color control, Bezier tool, paths, layers, image editing and preparing media for the web and print.

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ART 153 - Raku-Lowfire Ceramics 1

1. Demonstrate basic clay forming techniques and Raku glazing, firing, and reduction techniques.
2. Show conceptual awareness of form and aesthetics.

1. Cultural and historical differences to traditional methods of making clay objects
2. Concentrated knowledge in using 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 - Digital Publishing

 
Description
This course is an examination into the digital publishing field that focuses on page layout and design: This course will involve working on projects common in the publishing field. This course will utilize current desktop publishing software.

1. Demonstrate a proficiency in page layout skills.
2. Demonstrate proficiency with Page Layout software.
3. Utilize current hardware and software to develop projects for print.
4. Demonstrate a proficiency in designing multiple page sequential design project.

1. Introduction to design theory including:

• Elements of art (as applied to publishing)- line, shape, texture, space, time and motion, color, and typography
• Principles of design (as applied to publishing)- unity and variety, balance, scale and proportion, hierarchy, rhythm and repetition
• Compositional theory-symmetrical, asymmetrical, law of thirds, grid layout, and radial

    2. Introduction to phases of design (may be unique per instructor):

• Research- resources, demographic and scope
• Development- develop concept through variations
• Finalize- craftsmanship, prepare file for print and/or web.

    3. Coverage of page layout software including:

• Document setup, character and paragraph typesetting, Image placement and editing, color management, graphic creation, multiple page control, pagination

    4. Traditional Techniques such as:

•  Thumbnail sketches, folding, folding setup, paper, and binding

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ART 168 - Digital Imaging

1. Compose individual images as well as collage.
2. Categorize fields of photography as applied to digital imaging.
3. Put into action photo editing software on images captured through scanning, camera or internet.
4. Show proficiency in preparing files for the web and print output.

1. Compositional theory as applied to individual images and collage.
2. Fields of art: portraiture, Travel and exploration, architectural, photojournalism, documentary, snapshot, personal social, advertising and fashion, industrial, scientific, nature, art.
3. Coverage of raster based software:

• Modes: bitmap, grayscale, duotone, indexed, RGB and CMYK
• Selections, brushes, adjustments, filters and layers

    4. Acquiring imagery from digital cameras, scanning and online. Also, how to prepare final media for the web and print.

 Reference Materials
Software: Adobe Photoshop or comparable raster based software
Text: Adobe Classroom in a book (suggested) Online resources
Software demonstration
Student work examples
Handouts

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ART 170 - Web Graphic Design

 
Description
This course studies the field of graphic design and how it is implemented into the web page design. Initially the student will learn how to prepare media for the web such as typography, digital imaging and animation. During the course the student will implement prepared media and design theory into a personalized web site that will be published on the World Wide Web.

1. Utilize learned visual layout skills to design successful web sites.
2. Prepare various media for the web utilizing raster based software (Adobe Photoshop).
3. Layout a successful web site using a WYSIWYG (“what you see is what you get”) web page editor.
4. Make use of file management within a web site environment.
5. Publish web sites to the world wide web.

1. Graphic design aesthetics and compositional theory as applied to web page layout
2. Extensive coverage of successful design solutions currently on the web
3. Coverage of WYSIWYG (“what you see is what you get”) web page editor:

• Web Page Layout: inserting media, navigation, bookmarks and page properties
• Web Publishing: uploading and downloading

   4. Coverage of raster based software :

• Modes: bitmap, grayscale, duotone, indexed, RGB and CMYK
• Selections, brushes, adjustments, filters and layers
• Animation

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ART 177 - Applied Digital Photography

 
Description
This course is for the more experienced student photographer.  Topics include lighting, staging, in-depth camera functions and post image capture software enhancement techniques.  This course will build the student’s portfolio with more applied photography related to the commercial industry.

1. Apply best practices related to lighting subject matter.
2. Define aesthetic composition practices.
3. Utilize on-camera functions to achieve the desired result.
4. Explore digital software available functions.
5. Exercise more advanced composition and psychological photography aesthetics.
6. Define fields of photography that are more pronounced in the commercial world.

1. Camera lenses and other hardware
2. Camera manual modes and functions
3. Lighting and flash techniques
4. Raster based software editing
5. Subject matter and techniques related to a theme
6. Gestalt theory as applied to composing a photograph

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ART 180H - Honors International Study of Art, Architecture and Material Culture, Experimental

1. Identify how art, architecture and material culture express the political, cultural, religious and philosophical customs of the geographic region(s) or nation(s) visited.
2. Outline the history of the nation(s) visited though the art, architecture and material culture produced using first hand aesthetic and cultural experiences gained through travel.
3. Analyze the art, architecture and material culture experienced during field study by comparing them to those of the North American/ Western tradition.

1. Art, architecture and material culture of the nation(s) visited
2. History of nation(s) visited
3. Elements of art- line, shape, mass, space, time and motion, light, color, texture
4. Principles of design- unity and variety, balance, emphasis and subordination, directional forces, contrast, repetition and rhythm, scale and proportion
5. Materials and techniques used to create the art, architecture and material culture studied

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ART 207 - Drawing 2

 
Description
This course emphasizes the study of human form as it has been described from the Renaissance to modern times. There is exploration of various wet and dry media as applied to various surfaces.

1. Identify the human form in a more complex and in-depth method.
2. Identify the human anatomical form and structure.
3. Show line, shape, and volume as it relates to rendering the human figure in a variety of drawing media

1. Investigation of the human form through muscular and skeletal structure studies
2. Use of light, dark, and positive/negative relationships to express volumetric development
3. Development of individual conceptual awareness
4. Investigation of old master drawing techniques
5. Exploration and employment of various media

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ART 222 - Painting 2

 
Description
This course is a continuation of ART 122  and for students planning to extend the study of art to the media of paint. Studio exercises include the study of the figure, still life and landscape.

1. The student is to develop an improved skill level by practicing the various methods affiliated with the media.
2. Refinement of a style with an individual concept.
3. Appreciation for the various methods and style in creating an image.
4. Research into a particular style or technique and demonstrate through several examples a high level of competency.

1. Demonstrations of advanced techniques not illustrated in the introductory course
2. Further development and control of materials associated with painting and the selected techniques

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ART 223 - Three-Dimensional Design

1. Demonstrate and apply the principles of design in a three-dimensional space.
2. Create forms relative to the use of elements of design.
3. Synthesize various materials originating from the students concepts.
4. Coordinate the physical and mechanical properties associated with three-dimensional form.
5. Define the appropriate terminology as it applies to three-dimensional design.
6. Develop skills that would apply to the manipulation of various media.

1. Terminology as it applies to three-dimensional design
2. Construction methods and the material process
3. Eye-hand coordination with associated power or manual tools
4. Safety and procedural indoctrination
5. Illustrate a hierarchy of simple to complex design
6. Research commercial application of product design

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ART 229 - Printmaking 2

1. Convert an abstract idea into a printmaking technique through a critical analysis.
2. Synthesize the proper sequence of methodology necessary to make a multi-colored print.
3. Demonstrate skills necessary for proper registration of a multi-colored print editions.
4. Expand the skills learned in the basic course by further exploring previous knowledge.
5. Employ different printmaking techniques to achieve multi-colored prints with similar outcomes.

1. Sequence of techniques, materials and equipment to be used to achieve multi-colored print editions
2. Application of various printmaking techniques to achieve similar outcomes
3. Demonstration of proper techniques for multi-color registration
4. Discussion of critical thought process necessary to successfully complete a multi-colored print edition as applicable to chosen printmaking method
    

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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 . 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. Develop glazes from raw material.
2. Recognition and application of the firing process as it relates to their individual work.
3. Manipulate the clay medium with greater dexterity.
4. Develop a series of unified work.
5. Investigate a more astutely aesthetic approach based in historical relevance as it relates to the individua’s personal style.

1. Glaze technology and materials
2. Formulation of glaze from raw materials
3. Exploration of historically relevant work as it relates to the individual’s own work
4. Work in the context of a series

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ART 238 - Sculpture 2

 
Description
This course is a continuation of ART 138 . Students use their technical expertise with media such as clay, plaster, wood and/or metal to work independently on class projects. Fabrication and construction techniques will be covered.

1. Show mastery of skills related to a manipulation of a specific type of material.
2. Calculate scale and structural difficulties.
3. Define the refinement process as it relates to specific materials.
4. Use the treatment of a specific material as a means of aesthetic expression.
5. Analyze the proper proportions when converting the sketch or model to actual size, along with structural integrity.

1. Sequence of techniques used to achieve the final work from sketch or model
2. Proper equipment associated with various techniques
3. Materials as they relate to the final outcome, i.e. types, methods, and application, functional vs. non-functional
4. Three dimensional design elements which enhance the surface of the materials
5. Fabrication & construction techniques for various media

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ART 242 - Jewelry Making 2/Adv Metal-Smithing

 
Description
This course is a continuation of ART 142 , emphasizing advanced jewelry making techniques through complex design. Techniques may include fabricating three-dimensional objects from sheet metal, closures and surface treatment. Other approaches will be explored.

1. Expand on the skills learned in the basic course by exploring new techniques.
2. Have developed critical thought process involved in converting 2-D sheet into 3-D objects.
3. Have a working knowledge of hinges, springs and clasps.
4. Access the proper sequence of methods and estimate the feasibility of the projects related to student’s skill level.

1. Design and fabricate a 3-D object from 2-D sheet metal incorporating a hinge, spring, and clasp into the design

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ART 250 - Advanced Digital Graphic Design

 
Description
This course is a continuation of ART 150  but will expand on design skills with more intense focus on specific projects such as upcoming events and current design trends. In addition, the student will enhance technical awareness of digital hardware and software as it relates to contemporary standards.

1. Develop projects that have more restriction, thereby forcing design concept and time duration allowed for completion.
2. Produce a complete piece with the addition of more detailed requirements within the project assignment as it relates to industry standards.

1. Continued/Advanced Coverage of Vector based software including:

•  Bezier tool, outlining type, image tracing and large format design

    2. Work on projects that have restrictive requirements such as:

• Design project that focuses strictly on the use of type and shape only
• Themed projects for up coming events

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ART 252 - Painting 3

1. Identify and apply advanced theories of painting in both wet and dry techniques to a variety of surfaces.
2. Create a serious of progressive works demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of advanced painting theories.
3. Analyze painting masters or stylized movements in art to create a selection of individual works.

1. Evaluate and discuss various approaches to the materials and techniques
2. Discuss evolution of personal style
3. Explore themes as it applies to series of paintings

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ART 253 - Raku-Low Fire Ceramics 2

 
Description
This course is a continuation of study in low firing processes concentrating on Raku firing, kiln design, kiln building and glaze composition. Students will use their technical expertise to create more ambitions and individual forms.

1. Construct or throw aesthetically pleasing ceramic shapes or forms.
2. Develop own glazes.
3. Demonstrate the theoretical and practical knowledge of building a Raku or low fire kiln

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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 is a course designed to develop the student’s particular direction in printmaking processes. A personal aesthetic is identified and explored through further understanding of the print medium. Techniques for multi-colored presentations will be examined.

1. Arrange sequence and methodology for completion of more complex, in-depth edition prints.
2. Demonstrate the ability to skillfully manage and employ advanced printmaking techniques.
3. Demonstrate the ability to produce multi-colored edition prints in a variety of techniques such as:

• Silk screen,
• Wood block/linoleum prints
• Etching
• Callograph
• Drypoint
• Engraving
• Mezzotint
• Aquatint

   4. Demonstrate an expanded technical knowledge of the printmaking process previously undeveloped.

.Listed Topics

1. 3-6 projects requiring multiple prints
2. Theory and practice of multicolored editions
3. Development of student’s personal aesthetic through choice of process
4. Discussion of theoretical and practical aspects of multi-colored edition prints such as:

• Silk Screen
• Woodblock
• Linoleum prints
• Etching
• Callograph
• Drypoint
• Engraving
• Mezzotint
• Acquatint

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ART 258 - Ceramics 3

 
Description
This course builds on previous knowledge acquired in ART 137  and ART 237 . Working closely with the instructor the student will further define and refine his/her personal direction in ceramics.

1. Show a greater appreciation and a deeper understanding of the ceramic medium.
2. Demonstrate the ability to express this new-found knowledge through the manipulation of the clay and finished ceramic work.
3. Identify significant perspectives in ceramics as they relate to the individual student’s work.

1.  Critique of student work including

• Content/concept
• Glaze approach
• Aesthetic values
• Technical expertise

    2.  Review of student’s developing works to identify and encourage potentially promising direction

    3.  Explore historically relevant work as it relates to the student’s individual work

    4.  Kiln design and function

 Reference Materials
Clay, clay tools
Research of specific times, periods, and/or genres throughout ceramic history

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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

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ART 265 - Portfolio

1. Define what constitutes a professional standard per exhibition, job market and school admission.
2. Evaluate and identify the various applications associated with the development of a portfolio.
3. Arrange work in a portfolio that demonstrates individual talents and skills.
4. Review, translate and transfer original work to various media.
5. Apply various interviewing skills when seeking a job.
6. Analyze and assess individual strengths and weaknesses per discipline.

1. Art work sorting and evaluation in preparation for a portfolio
2. Appropriate discipline standards to rework or eliminate art work
3. Capturing or reproducing art work for a specific outcome
4. Acceptable techniques for cataloging multiple disciplines
5. Different field requirements for a practical portfolio size
6. Portfolio importance in a “visual” field

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ART 291 - Advanced Art Workshop 1

1. An evaluation of individual skills and perspective to a particular medium.
2. A defined, selective approach to improving comprehension of the media.
3. To review technical expertise required in manipulating the media.
4. Match individual approach with elected media.
5. Periodic evaluation and potential progress.
6. Record specific requirements as the reflect development in the media.

 Listed Topics

1. Outline individual direction by review of portfolio or previous by attended courses
2. Emphasize the nature of this course and all advance Art Workshops (1,2,3, and 4) as a course for those individuals determined to become a professional, specializing in a particular media
    

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ART 292 - Advanced Art Workshop 2

1. Evaluate individual skills and perspective to a particular medium.
2. Define and select an approach to improving comprehension of the media.
3. Review technical expertise required in manipulating the media.
4. Match individual approach with elected media.
5. Tabulate periodic evaluation and potential progress.

1. Outline individual direction by review of portfolio or previous courses
2. Emphasize the nature of this course and all advance Art Workshops (1,2,3, and 4) as a course for those individuals determined to become a professional, specializing in a particular media

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ART 293 - Advanced Art Workshop 3

1. An evaluation of individual skills and perspective to a particular medium.
2. A defined, selective approach to improving comprehension of the media.
3. To review technical expertise required in manipulating the media.
4. Match individual approach with elected media.
5. Periodic evaluation and potential progress.
6. Record specific requirements as the reflect development in the media.

1. Outline individual direction by review of portfolio or previous by attended courses
2. Emphasize the nature of this course and all advance Art Workshops (1,2,3, and 4) as a course for those individuals determined to become a professional, specializing in a particular media

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ART 294 - Advanced Art Workshop 4

1.  An evaluation of individual skills and perspective to a particular medium.
2.  A defined, selective approach to improving comprehension of the media.
3.  To review technical expertise required in manipulating the media.
4.  Match individual approach with elected media.
5.  Periodic evaluation and potential progress.
6.  Record specific requirements as the reflect development in the media.

 Listed Topics

1. Outline individual direction by review of portfolio or previous by attended courses
2. Emphasize the nature of this course and all advance Art Workshops (1,2,3, and 4) as a course for those individuals determined to become a professional, specializing in a particular media

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ART 403 - 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 406 - 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. Use hand tools safely and properly.
2. Apply the practice of shop safety in the shop area.
3. Discuss and practice the proper use of safety stands, floor jacks and vehicle lifts.
4. Translate vehicle identification numbers.
5. Interpret service information and apply industry-accepted repair procedures.
6. Handle waste oils, used batteries and other hazardous materials according to current EPA and OSHA standards.

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. Computer system scan tools
7. 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

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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 121 - Electrical Systems and Power Accessories

1. Apply basic automotive electricity and electrical accessories using simulators and lab exercises.
2. Explain and apply the principles of Ohm’s Law.
3. Identify basic electrical circuit designs.
4. Use digital volt/ohm/amp meters.
5. Interpret and evaluate voltage and current readings obtained during battery, starting and charging testing and diagnosis.

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 will be covered in detail. Students will study computer networking as it applies to the vehicle. Students will use specific test equipment to interface with the vehicle’s computer system to analyze and diagnose vehicle faults. Certain course sections will be manufacturer specific.

1. Use scan tools to solve computer electrical related problems.
2. Interpret and evaluate readings obtained from electronic diagnostic equipment.
3. Identify computer inputs and associate these to correct corresponding outputs.
4. Interpret and document the diagnostic process used to solve an automotive-related computer network fault.
5. Describe and give an example of each step in the electrical diagnostic process.
6. Analze and evaluate scan tool data.

1. Diodes and transistors
2. Charging systems
3. Computer input devices
4. Integrated circuits as input devices
5. Computer output devices
6. Resistive and digital multiplexing
7. Computer networking
8. Reading and interpreting oscilloscope patterns
9. 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 will be manufacturer specific.

1. Discuss the design and operation of all steering and suspension components.
2. Computerize 4-wheel alignment and apply corrective measures.
3. Adjust steering gears, columns and pump assemblies using industry-recognized procedures.
4. Identify and replace defective steering and suspension components.
5. 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 will be manufacturer specific.

1. Analyze the components of the self energizing and leading /trailing drum brake systems.
2. Replace disc and drum brake components.
3. Discuss fixed and floating front and rear brake calipers.
4. Describe different types of hydraulic split systems used on current model vehicles.
5. Evaluate the necessity to overhaul or replace wheel cylinders, calipers, master cylinders and power brake units.
6. Measure machine rotors and drums using industry-approved tools and techniques.
7. Describe the operating characteristics of a compensating port master cylinder, center valve master cylinder and a combination valve master cylinder.
8. Correct bleeding procedures and adjust both hydraulic and mechanical brake systems.

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

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. Identify refrigerant properties.
2. Use tools to recover, evacuate and recharge an automotive/light truck air conditioning system.
3. Explain and demonstrate removal and replacement procedures for air conditioning/heating components.
4. Use diagnostic equipment, leak detection, flushing, fluorescent dye and refrigerant identification.
5. Diagnose problems in the passenger compartment of heating and air conditioning systems.
6. Perform electrical circuit diagnosis and repairs associated with HVAC systems.
7. Interpret the Federal Certification under Section 609.

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

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ATE 160 - Adv 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 will practice troubleshooting systems such as anti-lock brakes, electronic steering and suspension controls, electronic body controls, anti-theft systems and other systems released by manufacturers. Students will be introduced to hybrid safety and design. Certain course sections will be manufacturer specific.

1. Perform proper safety procedures working with electricity.
2. Perform diagnosis, testing and repair of anti-lock brake systems, electronic steering and suspension controls, electronic body controls, entertainment systems, anti-theft systems and other released systems.
3. Evaluate readings obtained from diagnosis and testing of automotive electronic systems.
4. Conduct circuit repair and component replacement procedures.
5. Identify circuit faults and make necessary wiring repairs.

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

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