Course Descriptions and Objectives

AHE 176 - Prescription Processing

1. Identify the components of a complete prescription or medication order.
2. Prioritize prescriptions and medication orders on the basis of pertinent criteria.
3. Identify the necessary steps in processing a prescription or medication order.
4. List information normally contained in a patient profile.
5. Assess prescription or medication order for completeness, accuracy, authenticity, legality, and reimbursement eligibility.
6. Update the medical record/patient profile with information including medication history, allergies, medication duplication, and drug-disease, drug-drug, drug-laboratory, and drug-food interactions.
7. Identify proper language to be used on medication labels and determine information needed to make a medication label complete.
8. Describe the purpose of patient profiles and how to enter, update, and maintain them.
9. Demonstrate understanding of compliancy checks the pharmacy computer performs.
10. Describe the time limits for refilling prescriptions.
11. Describe filing rules for filing prescriptions.
12. Demonstrate knowledge of medical abbreviations and terminology.
13. Demonstrate knowledge of techniques for detecting medication errors.

AHE 177 - Over the Counter Drugs

1. Access medical information resources and identify whether a drug is legend or OTC.
2. Identify commonly stocked OTC products and describe their intended use.
3. Discuss and describe the rationale and regulation used by the FDA to determine the OTC or legend status of a particular drug or preparation.
4. Describe important drug interactions for selected OTC products.
5. List important contraindications for selected OTC products.

AHE 178 - Hospital Procedures/IV/Unit Dose

1. Demonstrate proper aseptic technique in relation to chemotherapy and other admixtures in a hospital or clinical setting.
2. Calculate and manufacture sterile medication admixtures.
3. Demonsrate proper operation of Pyxis System (Automated Dispensing System).

AHE 179 - Pharmacy Technician Certification Review

1. Demonstrate understanding of requirements and content areas of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) exams.
2. Demonstrate test taking and critical thinking skills in preparation for the PTCB and /or ExCPT exams.
3. Implement positive studying strategies for the preparation of taking the PTCB or ExCPT.
4. Practice pharmaceutical calculations in preparation for the PTCB or ExCPT exam.
5. Analyze current knowledge and identify areas that require further study for test preparation.

AHE 180 - Fundamentals of Patient Navigation:CD

1. Describe the history and purpose of patient navigation and explain its importance in today’s healthcare system.
2. Compare and contrast the differences and similarities among healthcare settings and providers.
3. Explain how the ACA defines “care coordination” and identify where patient navigation will have a positive impact for both patients and care providers.
4. Define “social determinants of health” and “health disparities” and list common causes of health disparities.
5. Identify barriers to accessing care including but not limited to, culture, health literacy, socioeconomic, and chronic disease and list strategies to reduce them.
6. Define the concept of professional boundaries and describe the importance of maintaining those boundaries within the care coordination model.
7. Demonstrate communication strategies for building client relationships including language, listening skills, effective questioning, and conflict resolution.
8. Describe motivational Interviewing and demonstrate communication skills as they relate to motivational interviewing.

AHE 182 - Advanced Navigation I

1. Describe the implications of chronic disease and behavioral issues on goals, plans of care, medication, and treatments.
2. Examine the demographic, physical, emotional, and social aspects of chronic disease when referring patients to resources.
3. Apply communication and care navigation strategies to clients with behavioral health and mental illness issues.
4. Apply communication and care navigation strategies related to the aging population, end of life and palliative care.
5. Identify community resources and medical systems to support client needs and influence positive client outcomes.
6. Develop communication tools to improve health literacy, patient engagement, activation, and self management.

AHE 183 - Advanced Navigation II

1. Demonstrate understanding of the system, the patient, the role of the navigator, and skills needed to successfully navigate care systems using case studies.
2. Apply strategies for managing the whole person, chronic disease, behavioral health and end of life issues in multiple simple and complex case studies.
3. Demonstrate the core competencies of patient navigation, including but not limited to motivational interviewing, teach back, and patient activation level identification.
4. List and describe strategies to engage clients and families in care and wellness.
5. Choose or modify communication strategies to address social and cultural barriers to care and reduce health disparities.

AHE 191 - Pharmacy Clinical

1. Competently and expediently fill prescriptions in any pharmacy setting.
2. Competently manufacture (via aseptic technique) IV admixtures and chemotherapy in a hospital/clinical setting.
3. Collaborate and communicate effectively with pharmacists, patients, and co-workers in any pharmacy setting.
4. Operate under the supervision of a pharmacist in any pharmacy setting ethically and within the law.
5. Recognize and correct medication errors in any pharmacy setting.

ANTH& 100 - Survey of Anthropology: CD

1. Define anthropology and each of its primary subfields: biological, cultural, linguistic and archaeological.
2. Explain the theory of evolution and its primary principles.
3. Describe human relationships with animals, plants and natural resources as part of an ecosystem.
4. Define traditional ecological knowledge and its role in culture and adaptation.
5. Identify the fossil, genetic and artifactual evidence for human evolution and migration.
6. Outline the history of human evolution and migrations out of Africa.
7. Define culture and explain its importance as an adaptive tool in human societies.
8. Describe the significance of agriculture, cities, industry and globalization in cultural evolution.
9. Explain the role of language, religion and social systems in human culture.
10. Outline anthropological methods, including scientific method and participant observation.
11. Define ethnocentrism and cultural relativism and describe the ways that each can impede our understanding of other humans.
12. Identify ways that anthropological methods and knowledge can be applied to help solve contemporary problems.

ANTH& 104 - World Prehistory:CD

1. Define anthropology and culture.
2. Explain how human cultural evolution is studied through archaeological procedures.
3. Distinguish an archaeological approach to the study of humans from that of physical anthropology, linguistics, and other social and biological sciences.
4. Outline and apply major features of the scientific method and associated steps in archaeological research.
5. Identify the methods for archaeological excavation, site survey, artifact replication experiments, laboratory analysis and archaeological interpretation of past events.
6. Communicate with basic archaeological and anthropological terminology and relate important feature of major archaeological concepts and theories.
7. Identify leading contributors to the field of archaeology and anthropology and their work.
8. Describe how archaeologists use evidence to explain how cultures evolved through time and space in different parts of the world.
9. Describe general processes of cultural evolution, including population pressures, intensified production, environmental depletion and evolving cultural goals, and how these affect past, present, and future cultures.
10. Identify career opportunities in archaeology, considering positions (a) in academia; (b) with state and federal agencies (e.g., National Park Service, National Forest Service, Corps of Engineers, and Bureau of Land Management; and (c) as a private contractor.
11. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

ANTH 130 - American Religious Diversity:CD

1. Evaluate and apply social scientific (economic, psychological, biological, sociological, and cultural) theories of religion.
2. Examine and evaluate anthropological theories of ethnicity.
3. Discuss diverse religious beliefs with peers in classroom.
4. Analyze religious communities using social scientific theories.
5. Present, in writing and/or orally, results of theoretical analyses and ethnographic research.
6. Reflect on the connection between service and learning in service-learning project.
7. Examine and evaluate the historical impact of immigration, politics, economics and globalization on American religious experiences.
8. Compare and contrast the beliefs, growth, development, and success of American Indian, Christian, Jewish, Mormon, Muslim, Baha’i, Hindu, and/or Buddhist traditions in the Americas.
9. Conduct ethnographic research examining a religious community, preferably different from one’s own.
10. Conduct a service-learning project in partnership with a local religious community, government agency, tribe or nonprofit.
11. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

ANTH 155 - Special Topics: Anthropology

1. Evaluate and apply social scientific theories.
2. Present, in writing and/or orally, results of theoretical analyses and/or ethnographic research.
3. Connect special topic to cultural diversity.
4. Engage with communities and/or individuals through action and/or research.

ANTH 198 - Individual Project in Anthropology

1. Examine and evaluate an independent topic while employing anthropological theories and/or approaches.
2. Propose an independent topic and project.
3. Communicate in writing and/or orally the results of independent service-learning and/or research project.
4. Select cultural topics of interest and propose a means for exploring them.
5. Conduct a service-learning or research project in partnership with a community group or organization.

ANTH 201 - Human Ecology I:CD

1. Conduct participant observation and service-learning activities with tribes, government agencies and/or nonprofit organizations.
2. Explain the value of participant observation and service-learning as research tools in anthropology and the social sciences.
3. Describe and discuss the significance of relationships between human social systems and the ecosystems in which they participate.
4. Identify common native and invasive plants of Western Washington and describe their cultural uses.
5. Identify common species of animals in Western Washington and recognize their tracks and signs.
6. Outline and apply the scientific method.
7. Participate directly in collaborative field-based activities employing scientific approaches to ecological stewardship.
8. Explain the theory of evolution and its impact on humans and their ecosystems.
9. Identify government agencies, nonprofit organizations, business and industry involved in sustainable development.
10. Maintain field notes that record, describe and/or quantify human interventions in local ecosystems.
11. Reflect orally and in writing on the value of service as a means of making a difference in a community.
12. Distinguish between sustainable and unsustainable human-ecosystem interactions.
13. Identify the crucial role of culture in the sustainability of human-ecosystem interactions.

ANTH 202 - Human Ecology II

1. Conduct participant observation and service-learning activities with tribes, government agencies, and/or nonprofit organizations.
2. Explain the value of participant observation and service-learning as research tools in anthropology and the social sciences.
3. Describe and discuss the significance of relationships between human social systems and the ecosystems in which they participate.
4. Identify common native and invasive plants of Western Washington and describe their cultural uses.
5. Identify common species of animals in Western Washington and recognize their tracks and signs.
6. Outline and apply the scientific method.
7. Participate directly in collaborative field-based activities employing scientific approaches to ecological stewardship.
8. Explain the theory of evolution and its impact on humans and their ecosystems.
9. Identify government agencies, nonprofit organizations, business and industry involved in sustainable development.
10. Maintain field notes that record, describe and/or quantify human interventions in local ecosystems.
11. Reflect orally and in writing on the value of service as a means of making a difference in a community.
12. Distinguish between sustainable and unsustainable human-ecosystem interactions.
13. Identify the crucial role of culture in the sustainability of human-ecosystem interactions.
14. Share an indigenous narrative, news story, poem or other reading material conveying traditional ecological knowledge.
15. Lead a reflection activity inviting other students to connect their service with their learning.
16. Lead a team of students through a term-long stewardship project culminating in an essay and oral presentation.
17. Serve as a peer advocate/mentor to other students new to ecological stewardship.

ANTH 203 - Human Ecology III

1. Conduct participant observation and service-learning activities with tribes, government agencies, and/or nonprofit organizations.
2. Explain the value of participant observation and service-learning as research tools in anthropology and the social sciences.
3. Describe and discuss the significance of relationships between human social systems and the ecosystems in which they participate.
4. Identify common native and invasive plants of Western Washington and describe their cultural uses.
5. Identify common species of animals in Western Washington and recognize their tracks and signs.
6. Outline and apply the scientific method
7. Participate directly in collaborative field-based activities employing scientific approaches to ecological stewardship.
8. Explain the theory of evolution and its impact on humans and their ecosystems.
9. Identify government agencies, nonprofit organizations, business and industry involved in sustainable development.
10. Maintain field notes that record, describe and/or quantify human interventions in local ecosystems.
11. Reflect orally and in writing on the value of service as a means of making a difference in a community.
12. Distinguish between sustainable and unsustainable human-ecosystem interactions.
13. Identify the crucial role of culture in the sustainability of human-ecosystem interactions.
14. Share an indigenous narrative, news story, poem or other reading material conveying traditional ecological knowledge.
15. Lead a reflection activity inviting other students to connect their service with their learning.
16. Lead a team of students through a term-long stewardship project culminating in an essay and oral presentation.
17. Serve as a peer advocate/mentor to other students new to ecological stewardship.
18. Lead training sessions of other students new to ecological stewardship.

ANTH& 206 - Cultural Anthropology:CD

1. Define anthropology and culture.
2. Distinguish cultural anthropology from archaeology, linguistic anthropology, archaeology, and other social and natural sciences.
3. Conduct participant observation and service-learning projects with local community partners.
4. Explain the value of participant observation and service learning as research tools in cultural anthropology.
5. Reflect orally and in writing on the value of service as a means of making a difference in a community.
6. Identify the crucial role of culture and evolution in the sustainability of human-ecosystem interactions.
7. Explain how societies are interrelated and the increasing impact of globalization on human lives and cultures.
8. Define ethnocentrism and cultural relativism.
9. Recognize and describe key features of human cultures and society: adaptation, language, family, kinship, ethnicity, religion, socialization, politics, economics, gender, etc.
10. Identify ways that cultural anthropological research methods, knowledge and skills can be applied to the solution of contemporary world problems.

ANTH& 210 - Indians of North America:CD

1. Outline the cultural contributions of indigenous peoples to the history and society of the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America.
2. Identify and describe major indigenous cultural groups in North America.
3. Define anthropology and culture.
4. Distinguish cultural anthropology from archaeology, linguistic anthropology, archaeology and other social and natural sciences.
5. Conduct participant observation and service-learning with tribal communities.
6. Explain the value of participant observation and service-learning as research tools in cultural anthropology and the social sciences.
7. Describe and discuss the significance of relationships between indigenous social systems and the ecosystems in which they participate.
8. Define traditional ecological knowledge and explain its significance for contemporary societies.
9. Explain the theory of evolution and its impact on humans and their cultures.
10. Reflect orally and in writing on the value of service as a means of making a difference in a community.
11. Identify the crucial role of culture in the sustainability of indigenous societies.
12. Outline the historical conditions that led to tribes, First Nations and other forms of social and political organization in native communities.
13. Explain how indigenous societies are impacted by modern states and globalization.
14. Define ethnocentrism and cultural relativism.

ANTH& 215 - Bioanthropology w/Lab:CD

1. Distinguish between scientific and nonscientific approaches to human origins.
2. Explain the basic principles of evolution (natural selection, mutation, gene flow, and genetic drift).
3. Examine and evaluate the application of genetics to human evolution and migration patterns.
4. Compare and contrast various animal skeletal anatomy, track, and sign.
5. Examine and evaluate the ape and hominid fossil record.
6. Compare and contrast biological and cultural impacts on human physical and sexual variation.
7. Conduct participant observation and service-learning with local community organizations.
8. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

ANTH& 216 - Northwest Coast Indians:CD

1. Describe, compare and contrast orally and in writing diverse Northwest Coast indigenous cultures.
2. Identify and evaluate strengths and limitations of archaeological, ethnohistorical, ethnographic, and sociocultural methods and theories.
3. Evaluate current competing accounts of the origins and development of Northwest Coast cultural traditions.
4. Enumerate and describe impacts of European colonization of the Northwest Coast on indigenous people.
5. Describe the intricacies of important political, economic, religious, and social issues Native Americans and First Nations face today, such as land claims, fishing rights, ecotourism, casinos, whaling, repatriation, and sovereignty.
6. Conduct participant observation and service-learning with local tribal communities.
7. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

ANTH 255 - Special Topics: Anthropology

1. Evaluate anthropological concepts and theories within a specific topical context.
2. Describe orally and/or in writing key anthropological concepts related to a specific topic.
3. Conduct participant observation and service-learning with local community organizations.
4. Explore the role of culture and diversity within a selected anthropological topic.

ANTH 270 - Field Methods in Archaeology:CD

1. Participate in a group learning experience and contribute to the solution of common archaeological tasks and problems.
2. Describe local culture, traditional subsistence, settlement practices, technology, and art.
3. Participate in local cultural renewal efforts.
4. Communicate with the public about techniques in archaeological fieldwork, and about regional archaeology and local history in the immediate vicinity of the field school.
5. Distinguish between theoretical approaches in archaeology (e.g., culture history and culture process; typological and population thinking) and describe the effect of each on data collection, analysis, and inference.
6. Explain the three phases of cultural resource management in archaeology: cultural resource inventory, testing, and mitigation.
7. Compare and contrast excavation by natural and arbitrary stratigraphic units and explain the methodological contexts in which each is useful.
8. Perform laboratory techniques necessary to conserve and curate cultural materials.
9. Prepare and maintain a field notebook meeting generally accepted scientific standards for research in the field, including the documented events, observations, data, line drawings, etc.

ANTH 271 - Laboratory Methods in Archaeology:CD

1. Identify common types of artifacts found in archaeological sites. This will include working with classifications and taxonomic keys to identify cultural material and various species of animals and plants derived from archaeological contexts.
2. Demonstrate protocols for data collection, labeling and cataloging of archaeological artifacts.
3. Demonstrate competency in gathering and/or manipulating data derived from cultural remains.
4. Analyze cultural data within the context of a current research question.
5. Participate in at least one aspect of the development of a final archaeological field report.

ANTH 272 - Field Methods in Archaeology II

1. Participate in a group learning experience and contribute to the solution of common archaeological tasks and problems.
2. Describe local culture, traditional subsistence, settlement practices, technology, and art.
3. Participate in local cultural renewal efforts.
4. Communicate with the public about techniques in archaeological fieldwork, and about regional archaeology and local history in the immediate vicinity of the field school.
5. Distinguish between theoretical approaches in archaeology (e.g., culture history and culture process; typological and population thinking) and describe the effect of each on data collection, analysis, and inference.
6. Explain the three phases of cultural resource management in archaeology: cultural resource inventory, testing, and mitigation.
7. Compare and contrast excavation by natural and arbitrary stratigraphic units and explain the methodological contexts in which each is useful.
8. Perform laboratory techniques necessary to conserve and curate cultural materials.
9. Prepare and maintain a field notebook meeting generally accepted scientific standard for research in the field, including the documented events, observations, data, line drawing, etc.
10. Lead a team of students through archaeological fields activities.
11. Serve as a peer advocate/mentor to other students new to archaeological field methods.

ANTH 273 - Laboratory Methods in Archaeology II:CD

1. Identify common types of artifacts found in archaeological sites. This will include working with classifications and taxonomic keys to identify cultural material and various species of animals and plants derived from archaeological contexts.
2. Demonstrate protocols for data collection, labeling and cataloging of archaeological artifacts.
3. Demonstrate competency in gathering and/or manipulating data derived from cultural remains.
4. Investigate cultural data within the context of a current research question.
5. Write clear and concise descriptions and analyses of artifacts.
6. Develop leadership skills as they lead a team of students through archaeological lab activities.
7. Effectively communicate, as a mentor, with other students new to archaeological field methods.

ANTH 274 - Field Methods in Archaeology III

1. Participate in a group learning experience and contribute to the solution of common archaeological tasks and problems.
2. Describe local culture, traditional subsistence, settlement practices, technology, and art.
3. Participate in local cultural renewal efforts.
4. Communicate with the public about techniques in archaeological fieldwork, and about regional archaeology and local history in the immediate vicinity of the field school.
5. Distinguish between theoretical approaches in archaeology (e.g., culture history and culture process; typological and population thinking) and describe the effect of each on data collection, analysis, and inference.
6. Explain the three phases of cultural resource management in archaeology: cultural resource inventory, testing, and mitigation.
7. Compare and contrast excavation by natural and arbitrary stratigraphic units and explain the methodological contexts in which each is useful.
8. Perform laboratory techniques necessary to conserve and curate cultural materials.
9. Prepare and maintain a field notebook meeting generally accepted scientific standards for research in the field, including the documented events, observations, data, line drawings, etc.
10. Lead a team of students through archaeological field activities.
11. Serve as peer advocate/mentor to other students new to archaeological field methods.
12. Prepare for career options in archaeology.

ANTH 275 - Laboratory Methods in Archaeology III:CD

1. Identify common types of artifacts found in archaeological sites. This will include working with classifications and taxonomic keys to identify cultural material and various species of animals and plants derived from archaeological contexts.
2. Demonstrate protocols for data collection, labeling, and cataloging of archaeological artifacts.
3. Demonstrate competency in gathering and/or manipulating data derived from cultural remains.
4. Analyze cultural data within the context of a current research question.
5. Contribute to the development of an archaeology field report.
6. Lead a team of students through archaeological field activities.
7. Serve as a peer advocate/mentor to other students new to archaeological field methods.
8. Prepare for diverse career options in archaeology.

ANTH 298 - Individual Project in Anthropology

1. Examine and evaluate an independent topic while employing anthropological theories and/or approaches.
2. Propose an independent topic and project.
3. Communicate in writing and/or orally the results of independent service-learning and/or research project.
4. Select cultural topics of interest and propose a means for exploring them.
5. Conduct a service-learning or research project in partnership with a community group or organization.

ART& 100 - Art Appreciation: CD

1. Effectively apply and discuss specific elements and principles of design in works of art and specific course discussions.
2. Effectively describe, discuss, critique and evaluate varied art works from different time periods, cultures, and traditions, in terms of their technical and artistic characteristics, content aesthetics, and social content.
3. Effectively communicate orally and in writing the characteristics and content of a variety of artworks from different time periods, cultures, and traditions.
4. Demonstrate research skills for a formal analysis of artworks using proper documentation of research.
5. Discuss, critique, and evaluate art in terms of its relationship to society, aesthetic quality and technical excellence using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Explain how the process and challenges of institutionalizing a discussion of art is a process of cultural dominance.
7. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

ART 101 - Drawing I

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed drawing projects and course assignments.
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in drawing.
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of drawing techniques and media.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for drawing and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of drawing projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of drawing for presentation and proper documentation of research.

ART 102 - Drawing II

1. Reinforce techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed drawing projects and course assignments.
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in drawing.
3. Reinforce production of quality work through the application of a variety of drawing techniques and media.
4. Reinforce knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for drawing and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Reinforce constructive critiques of drawing projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Reinforce research skills in the history of drawing for presentation and proper documentation of research.

ART 103 - Drawing III

1. Master techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed drawing projects and course assignments.
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in drawing.
3. Master production of quality work through the application of a variety of drawing techniques and media.
4. Master knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for drawing and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Master constructive critiques of drawing projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Master research skills in the history of drawing for presentation and proper documentation of research.

ART 111 - Two-Dimensional Design: CD

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed 2D design projects and course assignments.
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in 2D design.
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of 2D design techniques and media.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for 2D design and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of 2D design projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of art for presentation and using proper documentation of research.
7. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

ART 112 - Three-Dimensional Design: CD

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed 3D design projects and course assignments.
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in 3D design.
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of 3D design techniques and media.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for 3D design and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of 3D design projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of art for presentation and using proper documentation of research.
7. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

ART 113 - Alternative Approaches to Design: CD

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed design projects and course assignments.
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in design.
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of design techniques and media.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for design and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of design projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of art for presentation and using proper documentation of research.
7. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

ART 126 - Survey of Western Art: Ancient

1. Effectively apply and discuss specific elements and principles of design in works of Western art dating from Prehistory-fourth century and specific course discussions.
2. Effectively describe, discuss, critique and evaluate Western art dating from Prehistory-fourth century in terms of their technical and artistic characteristics, content aesthetics, and social content.
3. Effectively communicate orally and in writing the characteristics and content of Western art dating from Prehistory-fourth century.
4. Demonstrate research skills for a formal analysis of Western art dating from Prehistory-fourth century using proper documentation of research.
5. Discuss, critique, and evaluate Western art dating from Prehistory-fourth century in terms of its relationship to society, aesthetic quality and technical excellence using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Explain how the process and challenges of institutionalizing a discussion of art is a process of cultural dominance.

ART 127 - Survey of Western Art: Medieval-Renaissance

1. Effectively apply and discuss specific elements and principles of design in works of Western art dating from fourth century-17th century and specific course discussions.
2. Effectively describe, discuss, critique and evaluate Western art dating from fourth century-17th century in terms of their technical and artistic characteristics, content aesthetics, and social content.
3. Effectively communicate orally and in writing the characteristics and content of Western art dating from fourth century-17th century.
4. Demonstrate research skills for a formal analysis of Western art dating from fourth century-17th century using proper documentation of research.
5. Discuss, critique, and evaluate Western art dating from fourth century-17th century in terms of its relationship to society, aesthetic quality and technical excellence using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Explain how the process and challenges of institutionalizing a discussion of art is a process of cultural dominance.

ART 128 - Survey of Western Art: Modern

1. Effectively apply and discuss specific elements and principles of design in works of Western art dating from 18th century-1970 and specific course discussions.
2. Effectively describe, discuss, critique and evaluate Western art dating from 18th century-1970 in terms of their technical and artistic characteristics, content aesthetics, and social content.
3. Effectively communicate orally and in writing the characteristics and content of Western art dating from 18th century-1970.
4. Demonstrate research skills for a formal analysis of Western art dating from 18th century-1970 using proper documentation of research.
5. Discuss, critique, and evaluate Western art dating from 18th century-1970 in terms of its relationship to society, aesthetic quality and technical excellence using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Explain how the process and challenges of institutionalizing a discussion of art is a process of cultural dominance.

ART 129 - Art of a Specific Culture

1. Effectively apply and discuss specific elements and principles of design in works of art and specific course discussions.
2. Effectively describe, discuss, critique and evaluate varied art works from the course time periods, cultures, and traditions, in terms of their technical and artistic characteristics, content aesthetics, and social content.
3. Effectively communicate orally and in writing the characteristics and content of a variety of artworks from the course time periods, cultures, and traditions.
4. Demonstrate research skills for a formal analysis of artworks using proper documentation of research.
5. Discuss, critique, and evaluate art in terms of its relationship to society, aesthetic quality and technical excellence using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Explain how the process and challenges of institutionalizing a discussion of art is a process of cultural dominance.

ART 130 - Contemporary Art

1. Effectively apply and discuss specific elements and principles of design in works of Western art dating from 1980-present and specific course discussions.
2. Effectively describe, discuss, critique and evaluate Western art dating from 1980-present in terms of their technical and artistic characteristics, content aesthetics, and social content.
3. Effectively communicate orally and in writing the characteristics and content of Western art dating from 1980-present.
4. Demonstrate research skills for a formal analysis of Western art dating from 1980-present using proper documentation of research.
5. Discuss, critique, and evaluate Western art dating from 1980-present in terms of its relationship to society, aesthetic quality and technical excellence using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Explain how the process and challenges of institutionalizing a discussion of art is a process of cultural dominance.

ART 150 - Painting I: CD

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed painting projects and course assignments.
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in painting.
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of painting techniques and media.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for painting and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of painting projects created by you and others using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of art for presentation and using proper documentation of research.
7. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

ART 151 - Painting II: CD

1. Reinforce techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed painting projects and course assignments.
2. Effectively generate, consider, and evaluate problems in painting.
3. Reinforce production of quality work through the application of a variety of painting techniques and media.
4. Reinforce knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for painting and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Reinforce constructive critiques of painting projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Reinforce research skills in the history of art for presentation and using proper documentation of research.
7. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

ART 152 - Painting III: CD

1. Master techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed painting projects and course assignments.
2. Masterly generate, consider and evaluate problems in painting.
3. Master production of quality work through the application of a variety of painting techniques and media.
4. Master knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for painting and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Master constructive critiques of painting projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Master research skills in the history of art for presentation and using proper documentation of research.
7. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

ART 153 - Painting IV: CD

1. Master techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed painting projects and course assignments.
2. Masterly generate, consider and evaluate problems in painting.
3. Master production of quality work through the application of a variety of painting techniques and media.
4. Master knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for painting and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Master constructive critiques of painting projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Master research skills in the history of art for presentation and using proper documentation of research.
7. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

ART 155 - Special Topics: Art

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed projects and course assignments.
2. Effectively generate, consider, and evaluate problems in assigned discipline.
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of art techniques and media.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of art for presentation and using proper documentation of research.

ART 160 - Printmaking CD

ART 170 - Pottery I: CD

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed ceramic projects and course assignments.
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in ceramics.
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of ceramic techniques and media.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for ceramics and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of ceramic projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of art for presentation and using proper documentation of research.
7. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

ART 171 - Pottery II: CD

1. Reinforce techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed ceramic projects and course assignments.
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in ceramics.
3. Reinforce production of quality work through the application of a variety of ceramic techniques and media.
4. Reinforce knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for ceramics and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Reinforce constructive critiques of ceramic projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Reinforce research skills in the history of art for presentation and using proper documentation of research.
7. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

ART 172 - Pottery III: CD

1. Master techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed ceramic projects and course assignments.
2. Masterly generate, consider and evaluate problems in ceramics.
3. Master production of quality work through the application of a variety of ceramic techniques and media.
4. Master knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for ceramics and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Master constructive critiques of ceramic projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Master research skills in the history of art for presentation and using proper documentation of research.
7. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

ART 173 - Pottery IV: CD

1. Master techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed ceramic projects and course assignments.
2. Masterly generate, consider and evaluate problems in ceramics.
3. Master production of quality work through the application of a variety of ceramic techniques and media.
4. Master knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for ceramics and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Master constructive critiques of ceramic projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Master research skills in the history of art for presentation and using proper documentation of research.
7. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

ART 175 - Jewelry and Metal Design I

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed jewelry projects and course assignments.
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in jewelry.
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of jewelry techniques and media.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for jewelry and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of jewelry projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of art for presentation and using proper documentation of research.

ART 176 - Jewelry and Metal Design II

1. Reinforce techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed jewelry projects and course assignments.
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in jewelry.
3. Reinforce production of quality work through the application of a variety of jewelry techniques and media.
4. Reinforce knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for jewelry and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Reinforce constructive critiques of jewelry projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Reinforce research skills in the history of jewelry for presentation and using proper documentation of research.

ART 177 - Jewelry and Metal Design III

1. Master techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed jewelry and metal design projects and course assignments.
2. Masterly generate, consider, and evaluate problems in jewelry and metal design.
3. Master production of quality work through the application of a variety of jewelry and metal design techniques and media.
4. Master knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for jewelry and metal design and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Master constructive critiques of jewelry and metal design projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Master research skills in the history of art for presentation and using proper documentation of research.

ART 180 - Sculpture

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed sculpture projects and course assignments.
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in sculpture.
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of sculpture techniques and media.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for sculpture and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of sculpture projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of art for presentation and using proper documentation of research.

ART 181 - Ceramic Sculpture: CD

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed ceramic sculpture projects and course assignments.
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in ceramic sculpture.
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of ceramic sculpture techniques and media.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for ceramic sculpture and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of ceramic sculpture projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of art for presentation and using proper documentation of research.
7. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

ART 188 - Instructional Assistant in Art

1. Express their experiences in teaching art by assisting with preparations and demonstrations.

ART 198 - Individual Projects in Art

1. Produce work through independent exploration and expression on a focused area of interest or need.
2. Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to art.
3. Create a comprehensive activity which supplements the existing art courses.
4. Demonstrate capability in the development, implementation and completion of a total project adhering to established procedures and due dates.

ART 199 - Special Projects in Art

1. Determine their own objectives in conference with the instructor. The student will then prepare a typewritten set of objectives for the instructor’s records. These objectives will form the basis upon which the student will be graded.
2. Produce work through the opportunity to use independent exploration and expression in a focused area of need or interest.
3. Develop specific skills or techniques within the fields of art or photography.

ART 225 - Introduction to Graphic Design

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed graphic design projects and course assignments.
2. Effectively generate, consider, and evaluate problems in graphic design.
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of graphic design techniques and media.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for graphic design and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of graphic design projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of design for presentation and using proper documentation of research.

ART 226 - Intermediate Graphic Design

1. Reinforce techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed graphic design projects and course assignments.
2. Effectively generate, consider, and evaluate problems in graphic design.
3. Reinforce production of quality work through the application of a variety of graphic design techniques and media.
4. Reinforce knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for jewelry and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Reinforce constructive critiques of graphic design projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Reinforce research skills in the history of graphic design for presentation and using proper documentation of research.

ART 255 - Special Topics: Art

1. Reinforce techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed projects and course assignments.
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in design.
3. Reinforce production of quality work through the application of a variety of techniques and media.
4. Reinforce knowledge of basic compositional guidelines and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments.
5. Reinforce constructive critiques of projects using language appropriate to the domain and course themes.
6. Reinforce research skills in the history of art for presentation and proper documentation of research.

ART 288 - Instructional Assistant in Art

1. Express their experiences in teaching art by assisting with preparations and demonstrations.

ART 298 - Individual Projects in Art

1. Produce work through independent exploration and expression on a focused area of interest or need.
2. Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to art.
3. Create a comprehensive activity which supplements the existing art courses.
4. Demonstrate capability in the development, implementation and completion of a total project adhering to established procedures and due dates.

ART 299 - Special Projects in Art

1. Determine their own objectives in conference with the instructor. The student will then prepare a typewritten set of objectives for the instructor’s records. These objectives will form the basis upon which the student will be graded.
2. Produce work through the opportunity to use independent exploration and expression in a focused area of need or interest.
3. Develop specific skills or techniques within the fields of art or photography.

ASTR 051 - Solar System and Beyond

1. Explain the basic structure and mechanics of our solar system.
2. Describe how the regular and predictable motions of most objects in the solar system appear from Earth and account for such phenomena as the day, year, phases of the moon, eclipses, seasons and ocean tides.
3. Compare and contrast the basic structural similarities and differences between types of planets, moons, stars and galaxies.
4. Identify and describe fundamental concepts of astronomy such as gravity, the light year, retrograde motion, elliptical orbits, etc.
5. Explain theories of how the Earth and other celestial bodies in the universe formed and are continuing to evolve.
6. Analyze the merits of competing scientific hypotheses.
7. Identify and describe how scientific knowledge evolves, by exploring the contributions of significant early astronomers.
8. Identify and describe how major space missions have contributed to the field of astronomy.

ASTR& 110 - The Solar System w/Lab

1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of general scientific principles, with an emphasis on the fundamental astrophysical principles that govern the solar system and universe. These include the principles underlying physical theories and processes of scientific discovery, and the nature of scientific evidence upon which contemporary astronomical theories are based.
2. Describe the contributions of different cultures to Western scientific thought in astronomy.
3. Analyze physical systems, solve problems, and answer questions using mathematics appropriate to astronomy and performing calculations appropriate to the task.
4. Clearly communicate fundamental knowledge particular to astronomy with their peers using appropriate vocabulary.

ASTR 120 - Stars and Galaxies

1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of general scientific principles, with an emphasis on the fundamental astrophysical principles that govern the stars, galaxy, and universe. These include the principles underlying physical theories and processes of scientific discovery, and the nature of scientific evidence upon which contemporary astronomical theories are based.
2. Describe the contributions of different cultures to western scientific thought in astronomy.
3. Analyze physical systems, solve problems, and answer questions using mathematics appropriate to astronomy and performing calculations appropriate to the task.
4. Clearly communicate fundamental knowledge particular to astronomy with their peers using appropriate vocabulary.

ASTR 199 - Special Projects in Astronomy

1. Complete an independent project (research or expression) on a focused area of interest or need, either individually or as a member of a research team.
2. Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to the project topic.
3. Develop, with guidance, a comprehensive approach or activity which supplements the learning in a particular course or program of study.
4. Develop, implement, and complete a total project adhering to established or innovative procedures and due dates.
5. Read, evaluate, and interpret physical concepts and findings in general, technical, and research literature.
6. Demonstrate the ability to construct, articulate, and defend a valid scientific argument and to critique others’ arguments and techniques.

ASTR 299 - Special Projects in Astronomy

1. Complete an independent project (research or expression) on a focused area of interest or need, either individually or as a member of a research team.
2. Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to the project topic.
3. Develop, with guidance, a comprehensive approach or activity which supplements the learning in a particular course or program of study.
4. Develop, implement, and complete a total project adhering to established or innovative procedures and due dates.
5. Read, evaluate, and interpret physical concepts and findings in general, technical, and research literature.
6. Demonstrate the ability to construct, articulate, and defend a valid scientific argument and to critique others’ arguments and techniques.

BIOL 050 - Issues in Human Biology

1. Organize homework and lab information and effectively describe the lab work in writing.
2. Apply new science terminology in both discussion and writing.
3. Compare and contrast the specialized structural and functional systems that regulate human growth and development and that maintain health.
4. Recognize and describe essential components and processes involved in human structure, mobility, digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, and nervous system integration.
5. Propose ideas, solutions and analyze information while working in a small group setting.
6. Discuss readings, lab work and outside research within the classroom environment.

BIOL& 100 - Survey of Biology w/Lab

1. Demonstrate a critical and basic understanding of the nature, process and methodology of science. These include the principles underlying the theories and processes underlying scientific discovery and the nature of scientific evidence upon which such contemporary scientific theories are based.
2. Describe, identify, and explain, with examples, important concepts of biology, such as evolution, the biological transformation of matter and energy, the mechanisms of the replication and utilization of inherited information, the interaction of life with its environment, the relationship between biological structure and function, etc.
3. Articulate the importance of biology to their lives by applying the concepts and information of biology to problems that affect their lives, in particular, and our society, in general.
4. Correctly and appropriately collect and analyze data.
5. Correctly and safely use and care for appropriate tools and equipment.
6. Productively work in groups to successfully complete group activities and assignments.
7. Effectively communicate biological knowledge and understanding using a variety of methods.

BIOL 105 - Western Washington Ecology w/Lab

1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the biological principles that apply to Pacific Northwest terrestrial ecosystems. These principles include, among others, ecosystem structure and function, succession, the roles climate and topography play in the distribution of organisms and of ecosystems, adaptation, and evolution.
2. Identify the major plants, animals, and other organisms that live in Western Washington, and describe their basic natural history.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the impacts that humans have on Western Washington ecosystems through their personal and political choices.
4. Demonstrate a critical and basic understanding of the nature, process and methodology of science, especially as it relates to the study of terrestrial ecosystems in the field. These include the principles underlying the theories and processes underlying scientific discovery and the nature of scientific evidence upon which such contemporary scientific theories are based.
5. Correctly and appropriately collect and analyze data, including sketching observations and using graphs.
6. Correctly and safely use and care for tools and equipment appropriate for the study of terrestrial systems.
7. Productively work in groups to successfully complete group activities and assignments.
8. Effectively communicate biological knowledge and understanding using a variety of methods.

BIOL 106 - Marine Biology w/Lab

1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the biological principles that apply to Pacific Northwest marine ecosystems. These principles include, among others, biological classification, ecosystem structure and function, adaptation, and evolution.
2. Identify the major organisms that live in our state’s marine waters and describe their basic natural history.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the impacts that humans have on Western Washington marine ecosystems through their personal and political choices.
4. Demonstrate a critical and basic understanding of the nature, process and methodology of science, especially as it relates to the study of marine systems in the field and the lab. These include the principles underlying the theories and processes underlying scientific discovery and the nature of scientific evidence upon which such contemporary scientific theories are based.
5. Correctly and appropriately collect and analyze data, including sketching observations and using graphs.
6. Correctly and safely use and care for tools and equipment appropriate for the study of marine systems.
7. Productively work in groups to successfully complete group activities and assignments.
8. Effectively communicate biological knowledge and understanding using a variety of methods.

BIOL 155 - Special Topics: Biology

1. Communicate and explain, using appropriate language of Biology, about topics of current interest in Biology.

BIOL& 175 - Human Biology w/Lab

1. Demonstrate a critical and basic understanding of the nature, process and methodology of science, especially as it relates to the study of human biology and use the scientific method as a means of problem solving.
2. Describe, identify, and explain, with examples, important biological concepts, such as homeostasis, the relationship between biological structure and function, cell theory, the biological transformation of matter and energy, the mechanisms of the replication and utilization of inherited information and evolution.
3. Explain how homeostatic systems work to maintain human health and fail to work in specific diseases and disorders.
4. Understand the basic structure of the human body and explain how several organ systems function.
5. Apply the concepts and information of human biology to problems that affect their lives, in particular, and our society, in general. Assess, for example, risk behaviors that may reduce either the quality or length of life.
6. Explain how human existence is dependent upon natural processes occurring in the biosphere and to identify human activities that adversely impact these life support systems.
7. Correctly and appropriately collect and analyze data.
8. Properly and safely use a variety of laboratory techniques and instruments.
9. Productively work in groups to successfully complete group activities and assignments.
10. Communicate effectively using language and understanding of human biology.
11. Demonstrate information literacy: understand and critically evaluate material (journal articles, websites, news articles, and other media sources of information) related to human biology.

BIOL 210 - Problem Solving for Majors Cellular Biology

1. Appropriately use a vocabulary of biological terms, which will enable communication about biology, and analysis and explanation of biological phenomena.
2. Interpret, analyze, and graph data, use equations and perform calculations in practice problem sets, and BIOL& 211 related laboratory examples.
3. Work in small groups to develop the skills necessary to solve complicated biological problems such as working in a stepwise manner through various types of genetics problems or problems related to pH.
4. Assess which levels of analysis are most appropriate for approaching a particular biological problem.
5. Discuss and describe principles of biology taught in BIOL& 211 in a small group environment.
6. Communicate (both in writing and orally) their understanding of the various biological concepts taught in BIOL& 211.

BIOL& 211 - Majors Cellular w/Lab

1. Demonstrate understanding of the nature of science and be able to use the scientific method when performing laboratory experiments.
2. Describe, identify, and explain, with examples, the important concepts of molecular and cellular biology, and integrate them across levels of biological organization.
3. Collect valid data, report data (using equations, graphs, charts and tables), critically analyze data and make conclusions based upon the experimental results.
4. Explain the mechanisms of evolution, critically evaluate evidence for evolution and describe the importance of evolution in biology.
5. Apply their understanding of chemistry to biology in explaining cellular structure, enzyme function, metabolic pathways, genetics, protein synthesis, cell signaling and other concepts in molecular and cellular biology.
6. Describe cell theory and use their knowledge of cell parts to explain the complex functions of cells.
7. Describe, compare and contrast the two mechanisms of nuclear division (mitosis and meiosis) and explain the biological importance of both and their relationship to DNA synthesis.
8. Explain the basics and basis of genetics and solve and explain typical introductory genetics problems (both Mendelian and non-Mendelian).
9. Explain how genes, proteins, and phenotypes (traits) are related and describe the processes of protein synthesis and gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
10. Apply the concept of structure and function across levels of biological organization.
11. Describe and apply biotechnology tools and techniques including PCR, gel electrophoresis, restriction enzymes, bacterial transformation and others.
12. Communicate effectively using language and understanding of molecular and cellular biology.
13. Appropriately select and properly and safely use a variety of laboratory techniques and instruments.
14. Productively work in groups to successfully complete group activities and assignments.
15. Apply biological knowledge to important personal, social, and political issues.
16. Demonstrate information literacy: determine the extent of information needed and incorporate the information effectively and ethically into scientific writing.

BIOL& 212 - Majors Animal w/Lab

1. Demonstrate a critical and basic understanding of the nature, process and methodology of science, especially as it relates to the study of evolution, population genetics, animal phylogeny, physiology and development.
2. Describe, identify, and explain, with examples, the important concepts of biology that apply to evolutionary biology, population genetics, animal phylogeny, physiology and development.
3. Describe, compare and contrast major animal phyla with respect to structure and function of the major organ systems (using anatomical, physiological and evolutionary perspectives).
4. Integrate across levels of biological organization to explain particular evolutionary processes, animal morphology and animal physiology.
5. Communicate effectively using language and understanding of evolutionary biology, developmental biology, zoology and animal physiology.
6. Correctly and appropriately collect and analyze data, including basic statistical testing.
7. Appropriately select and properly and safely use a variety of laboratory techniques and instruments, including observation and critical examination of microscopic of animal cells, tissues and organs and the basic principles of dissection of animal tissues and organs.
8. Productively work in groups to successfully complete group activities and assignments.
9. Demonstrate information literacy: determine the extent of information needed, access information legally and efficiently, evaluate sources critically and incorporate the information effectively and ethically into scientific writing.

BIOL& 213 - Majors Plant w/Lab

1. Demonstrate a critical and basic understanding of the nature, process and methodology of science, especially as it relates to the study of prokaryote, fungal, and plant evolution, diversity and biology, and to ecology. These include the principles underlying the theories and processes underlying scientific discovery and the nature of scientific evidence upon which such contemporary scientific theories are based.
2. Describe, identify, and explain, with examples, important concepts of biology that apply to ecology and the evolution, structure and physiology of prokaryotes, fungi, and plants.
3. Integrate across levels of biological organization to explain ecological structure and the structure and function of prokaryotes, fungi, and plants.
4. Apply ecological and biological concepts in this course to regional, national and or global issues that may affect their lives in particular, and society in general.
5. Communicate effectively using language and understanding of biology.
6. Correctly and appropriately collect and analyze data, including basic statistical testing.
7. Appropriately select and properly and safely use a variety of field and laboratory techniques and instruments.
8. Productively work in groups to successfully complete group activities and assignments.
9. Demonstrate information literacy: determine the extent of information needed, access information legally and efficiently, evaluate sources critically and incorporate the information effectively and ethically into scientific writing.

BIOL& 241 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I w/Lab

1. Demonstrate a critical and basic understanding of the nature, process, and methodology of science, especially as it relates to the study of histology and human anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, muscular, nervous, and sensory systems.
2. Apply important concepts of physiology to the integumentary, muscular, nervous and sensory systems, including homeostasis (and negative feedback), cell theory, cell-cell communications, flow down gradients, structure-function relationships and interdependence, to explain specific physiological processes.
3. Apply conceptual understanding of human anatomy and physiology to explain the mechanisms of specific skin, muscular, neural, and sensory diseases and disorders and repair processes.
4. Integrate across levels of biological organization to explain particular human anatomy and physiology.
5. Communicate effectively using language and understanding of human anatomy and physiology, including correctly spelling and using anatomical, chemical, and physiological terms.
6. Correctly and appropriately collect and analyze data, including basic statistical testing.
7. Appropriately select and properly and safely use a variety of laboratory techniques and instruments, including observation and critical examination of microscopic of mammalian cells, fibers, and tissues the basic principles of dissection of mammalian tissues and organs.
8. Productively work in groups to successfully complete group activities and assignments.
9. Demonstrate information literacy: determine the extent of information needed, access information legally and efficiently, evaluate sources critically, and incorporate the information effectively and ethically into scientific writing.
10. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to important personal, public, and global health issues.

BIOL& 242 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II w/Lab

1. Demonstrate a critical and basic understanding of the nature, process and methodology of science, especially as it relates to the study of histology and human anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
2. Apply important concepts of physiology to the endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, including homeostasis (and negative feedback), cell theory, cell-cell communications, flow down gradients, structure-function relationships and interdependence, to explain specific physiological processes.
3. Apply conceptual understanding of human anatomy and physiology to explain the mechanisms of specific endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, and reproductive diseases and disorders, and repair processes.
4. Integrate across levels of biological organization to explain particular human anatomy and physiology.
5. Communicate effectively using language and understanding of human anatomy and physiology, including correctly spelling and using anatomical, chemical, and physiological terms.
6. Correctly and appropriately collect and analyze data, including basic statistical testing.
7. Appropriately select and properly and safely use a variety of laboratory techniques and instruments, including observation and critical examination of microscopic of mammalian cells, fibers, and tissues the basic principles of dissection of mammalian tissues and organs.
8. Productively work in groups to successfully complete group activities and assignments.
9. Demonstrate information literacy: determine the extent of information needed, access information legally and efficiently, evaluate sources critically, and incorporate the information effectively and ethically into scientific writing.
10. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to important personal, public, and global health issues.

BIOL 251 - Problem Solving Human Anatomy and Physiology 1

1. Appropriately use a vocabulary of biological terms, which will enable communication about biology, and analysis and explanation of biological phenomena.
2. Interpret, analyze, and graph data, use equations and perform calculations in practice problem sets and BIOL& 241 related laboratory examples.
3. Develop the skills necessary to solve complicated biological problems related to anatomy and physiology.
4. Assess which levels of analysis are most appropriate for approaching a particular biological problem.
5. Discuss and describe principles of biology taught in BIOL& 241.
6. Communicate (both in writing and orally) understanding of the various biological concepts taught in BIOL& 241.

BIOL 252 - Problem Solving Human Anatomy and Physiology 2

1. Appropriately use a vocabulary of biological terms, which will enable communication about biology, and analysis and explanation of biological phenomena.
2. Interpret, analyze, and graph data, use equations and perform calculations in practice problem sets and BIOL& 242 related laboratory examples.
3. Develop the skills necessary to solve complicated biological problems related to anatomy and physiology.
4. Assess which levels of analysis are most appropriate for approaching a particular biological problem.
5. Discuss and describe principles of biology taught in BIOL& 242.
6. Communicate (both in writing and orally) understanding of the various biological concepts taught in BIOL& 242.

BIOL 255 - Special Topics: Biology

1. Communicate and explain, using appropriate language of Biology, about topics of current interest in Biology.

BIOL& 260 - Microbiology w/Lab

1. Apply understanding of cellular and molecular biology, genetics, metabolism, and evolution from previous course(s) (e.g., BIOL& 211) to the microbial world. This includes comparing and contrasting prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures, metabolism, genetics, and reproduction, and describing the importance of microbial evolution.
2. Describe the ubiquity and diversity of microorganisms and relate both to the critical roles they play in global processes and to all life.
3. Explain the impact, both positive and negative, of microorganisms on human health.
4. Discuss the interplay of microbial mechanisms of pathogenesis and the human immune system in an evolutionary context.
5. Articulate processes of microbial growth, and relate these to human methods of control.
6. Demonstrate proficiency in techniques important to the study, cultivation, and classification of microorganisms, including aseptic technique, biochemical tests, and growth assays.
7. Compare and contrast current and historical understanding of microorganisms.
8. Articulate the importance of microorganisms to the individual, to human beings, to all life, and to global processes.
9. Apply knowledge of microbiology to important personal, health, social, and political issues.
10. Communicate effectively using language and understanding of biology.
11. Productively work in groups to successfully complete group activities and assignments.

BIOL 261 - Problem Solving in Microbiology

1. Appropriately use a vocabulary of biological terms, which will enable communication about biology, and analysis and explanation of biological phenomena.
2. Interpret, analyze, and graph data, use equations and perform calculations in practice problem sets and BIOL& 260 related laboratory examples.
3. Develop the skills necessary to solve complicated biological problems related to microbiology.
4. Assess which levels of analysis are most appropriate for approaching a particular biological problem.
5. Discuss and describe principles of microbiology taught in BIOL& 260.
6. Communicate (both in writing and orally) understanding of the various biological concepts taught in BIOL& 260.

BIOL 293 - Undergraduate Research in Biology

2. Collect valid data, report data, critically analyze data and make conclusions based upon the experimental results.

3. Productively work in groups to successfully plan, design, and undertake a research project.

4. Appropriately select and properly and safely use a variety of laboratory techniques and instruments.

5. Communicate effectively using language and understanding of biology.

6. Demonstrate information literacy: determine the extent of information needed and incorporate the information effectively and ethically into an appropriate method of dissemination (e.g., scientific writing, poster presentation, oral presentation).

BRDGE 055 - Integrating Learning

1. Apply a variety of communication skills to problem solve and plan work in content subject material.
2. Write and complete effective short and long term goals.
3. Use listening and observation skills to gain understanding of all available campus resources.
4. Employ a variety of strategies and skills to work well with others.
5. Utilize available campus technology to improve academic success.

BRDGE 087 - Reading and Writing College Prep Skills

1. Demonstrate an increase in the number of words in reading, writing, and speaking vocabulary.
2. Apply reading strategies to improve comprehension.
3. Demonstrate improvement in structure, grammar, and punctuation in expository writing.
4. Prepare for tests such as the ACT/SAT and ACCUPLACER.
5. Navigate online course delivery system to access necessary class components.
6. Use campus resources to develop personal academic and career goals.

BRDGE 088 - Reading and Writing College Prep Skills

1. Demonstrate an increase in the number of words in reading, writing, and speaking vocabulary.
2. Apply reading strategies to improve comprehension.
3. Demonstrate improvement in structure, grammar, and punctuation in expository writing.
4. Prepare for tests such as the ACT/SAT and ACCUPLACER.
5. Navigate online course delivery system to access necessary class components.
6. Use campus resources to develop personal academic and career goals.

BRDGE 090 - Reading and Writing Improvement

1. Summarize the claims, concepts, and evidence of a text.
2. Cite specific evidence to support accurate inferences drawn from a range of texts, including nonfiction, literary, quantitative, and visual texts.
3. Analyze the structure of texts, including how major patterns of organization are used to achieve an author’s purpose.
4. Plan, develop, revise, and edit summary and response paragraphs.
5. With support, use technology to access class components, produce writing, and collaborate with others.
6. Demonstrate a basic command of English grammar and sentence skills.
7. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.

BRDGE 090I - Reading Improvement

1. Apply strategies that demonstrate active reading.
2. Determine the main idea or central point of a passage.
3. Differentiate between the major and minor supporting details of a passage.
4. Summarize a reading selection using various methods.
5. Demonstrate the ability to make accurate inferences.
6. Recognize major patterns of organization.
7. Identify the author’s purpose and tone.
8. Navigate online course delivery system to access necessary class components.

BRDGE 093 - Reading and Essay Development

1. Summarize and respond to the claims, concepts, and evidence of a text.
2. Support claims with logical reasons and relevant evidence.
3. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific words, sentences, and paragraphs relate to each other and the whole.
4. Plan, develop, revise, and edit essays.
5. Write well-developed and coherent essays in which the organization and style are appropriate to purpose and audience.
6. Use technology to access class components, produce writing, and collaborate with others.
7. Demonstrate an intermediate command of English grammar and sentence skills, with a particular focus on sentence boundaries and sentence types.
8. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions including peer reviews.

BRDGE 107 - Reading and Writing College Prep Skills

1. Demonstrate an increase in the number of words in reading, writing, and speaking vocabulary.
2. Apply reading strategies to improve comprehension.
3. Demonstrate improvement in structure, grammar, and punctuation in expository writing.
4. Prepare for tests such as the ACT/SAT and ACCUPLACER.
5. Navigate online course delivery system to access necessary class components.
6. Use campus resources to develop personal academic and career goals.

BRDGE 108 - Reading and Writing College Prep Skills

1. Demonstrate an increase in the number of words in reading, writing, and speaking vocabulary.
2. Apply reading strategies to improve comprehension.
3. Demonstrate improvement in structure, grammar, and punctuation in expository writing.
4. Prepare for tests such as the ACT/ SAT and ACCUPLACER.
5. Navigate online course delivery system to access necessary class components.
6. Use campus resources to develop personal academic and career goals.

BRDGE 110 - College Study Skills

1. Identify and state the purpose of key college services.
2. Apply effective lecture note-taking techniques.
3. Self-assess strengths and challenges.
4. Identify learning style and preferences and modify personal study strategies accordingly.
5. Organize and synthesize text and lecture content for test preparation.
6. Apply suitable test taking strategies.
7. Navigate online course delivery system to access necessary class components.

BRDGE 115 - Critical Reading:CD

1. Apply a general sequence for prereading nonfiction texts.
2. Apply annotation strategies to read critically.
3. Apply tools, including context, structural analysis and the dictionary, to demonstrate the understanding of the authors’ terms.
4. Demonstrate the ability to paraphrase and summarize ideas in course material.
5. Synthesize readings and discussions to take a position on a topic.
6. Distinguish between sound and unsound arguments to recognize bias.
7. Use appropriate text citations to support points in academic writing and discussion.
8. Analyze multiple perspectives of authors and peers in a variety of classroom applications.
9. Navigate online course delivery system to access necessary class components.

BRDGE 155 - Special Topics:BRIDGE

1. Demonstrate learning objectives as determined by the supervising instructor.

BRDGE 255 - Special Topics:BRIDGE

1. Demonstrate learning objectives as determined by the supervising instructor.

BSTEC 100 - Computer Keyboarding

1. Demonstrate the ability to type letters, numbers, and symbol keys by touch.
2. Demonstration proper typing techniques and ergonomic body positioning through self-evaluation and improvement.
3. Demonstrate improved touch-typing speed and accuracy.
4. Demonstrate a basic touch-typing proficiency speed of 20 words per minute (wpm) with five or fewer errors.
5. Demonstrate basic proofreading, punctuation, spelling, and grammar skills.
6. Use appropriate word processing commands to produce documents (letters, reports, and memos) using Microsoft Word.