2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
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2018-2019 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions and Objectives

Note: All courses have identified Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs) that align with Program-level Learning Outcomes. More information about CLOs and PLOs can be found on the General Education Learning Outcomes  page in this catalog.

Dual Listed Course
A dual listed course is one of two courses that have the same title and content, but use different department abbreviations. One or the other may be taken for credit, but not both. The student must make the choice at the time of registration. Examples: DIVST 125 - Race and Ethnic Relations:CD  and SOC 125 - Race and Ethnic Relations:CD .

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Nursing
  

  • NURS 128 - Clinical Skills Lab II


    2.0 Credits
    Second in a two course series teaching intermediate to advanced nursing procedures. Emphasis on continued development of critical thinking, skill performance, documentation, communication, and teamwork. Lab practice and simulation. Permit code required.
    Prerequisite NURS 123, NURS 124, and NURS 125.
    Corequisite NURS 126

    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Discuss the roles of licensed practical and registered nurses in decision making and the delegation of nursing care.
    2. Correctly demonstrate intermediate and advanced nursing procedures in a laboratory setting.
    3. Integrate intermediate level critical thinking skills, physical assessment skills, and communication techniques to evaluate client condition before, during, and after procedures.
    4. Employ universal precautions and demonstrate appropriate infection control principles while performing skills.
    5. Use intermediate level communication skills and knowledge of legal principles in written and oral documentation of procedures and changes in client condition.
    6. Practice skills with respect for privacy, cultural and social differences, and confidentiality.
    7. Demonstrate safe handling of medical equipment and proper body mechanics when performing procedures.
    8. Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with team members to provide safe, effective nursing care.
    9. Use the nursing process at an intermediate level to plan and provide care in lab practice and simulations.
  

  • NURS 130 - Mental Health Nursing


    5.0 Credits
    Introduces concepts relating to emotional, mental, and behavioral disturbances and disorders. Emphasizes theory related to mental health, mental illness, and psychosocial nursing. Includes clinical practicum. Permit code required.
    Prerequisite NURS 123, NURS 124, and NURS 125
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe the role of the practical nurse within a multidisciplinary mental healthcare team.
    2. Discuss normal mental health principles and well as mental health problems.
    3. Identify the components of a therapeutic nurse-client relationship.
    4. Demonstrate effective use of therapeutic communication skills with clients and families.
    5. Communicate to the healthcare team in both oral and written formats incorporating professional communication skills, medical terminology, and legal principles.
    6. Use the nursing process to collect and analyze physical and mental health data to plan and provide care in a professional mental health setting.
    7. Apply principles of social and cultural diversity to provide care which is nondiscriminatory, empathetic, and culturally sensitive.
    8. Give examples of legal and ethical issues related to the care of clients with mental illness.
    9. Identify nursing care principles designed to empower clients and families dealing with mental illness, substance abuse issues, and dementia.
    10. Explore current mental health nursing theory and research.
    11. Discuss medications commonly used in clients with mental illness.
    12. Display sensitivity for cultural and social differences, privacy, and confidentiality when planning and providing care.
  

  • NURS 132 - Gerontology


    2.0 Credits
    Introduces concepts and processes of assessment, comprehensive care, and health promotion for geriatric clients. Explores the nurse role as change agent in geriatric care planning, delivery, and health promotion. Permit code required.
    Prerequisite NURS 114, NURS 115, and NURS 118.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Define aging using social, psychological, and biological principles.
    2. Discuss political, cultural, and emotional factors impacting older adults.
    3. Employ assessment tools and strategies developed for geriatric clients to collect and analyze data.
    4. Give examples of appropriate nursing theories that promote risk reduction, health, and wellness in older adults.
    5. Use the nursing process to analyze data and plan nursing care for older adults.
    6. Utilize information technology to access resources to support health and wellness education for older adults.
    7. Display sensitivity to social and cultural diversity, privacy, and confidentiality when interacting with older adults.
    8. Communicate effectively with older adults, their families, and with members of the healthcare team.
    9. Examine current research findings related to healthcare of the aging population.
    10. Identify external support systems used by older adults.
  

  • NURS 133 - Pharmacology for Nurses


    3.0 Credits
    Presents pharmacologic concepts using a systems approach. Emphasizes client safety, nursing implications, compliance with therapy, client information literacy, and cultural awareness across the lifespan. Permit code required.
    Prerequisite NURS 114 and NURS 115
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe the legal and ethical standards related to the administration and documentation of prescribed medications.
    2. Identify the mechanism of action, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, and nursing implications of major classes of drugs.
    3. Utilize information technology to access current, reliable information regarding prescription medications.
    4. Integrate communication skills and pharmacologic knowledge to plan and implement client education regarding medications.
    5. Incorporate critical thinking skills, assessment data, and pharmacologic knowledge to plan nursing care surrounding medication administration.
    6. Apply knowledge of dosage calculation and pharmacologic principles across the lifespan.
    7. Discuss the effects of social and cultural differences on medication administration, noncompliance with therapy, substance abuse, alternative therapies, and client teaching.
  

  • NURS 135 - Nursing Care of Families


    5.0 Credits
    Introduces physiologic and psychosocial changes surrounding normal pregnancy, birth, child growth and development, social and cultural awareness, and diverse approaches to parenting. Includes clinical practicum. Permit code required.
    Prerequisite NURS 123, NURS 124, and NURS 125.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe the role and scope of practice of the practical nurse in the nursing care of families.
    2. Discuss normal pregnancy, birth, and childhood growth and development.
    3. Incorporate social and cultural differences into the assessment of family structure and dynamics.
    4. Integrate knowledge of family structure and dynamics in all aspects of nursing care.
    5. Use nursing process to analyze assessment data, to plan and deliver care to child bearing and child rearing families.
    6. Utilize information technology to access resources to support health education for the family.
    7. Demonstrate effective use of therapeutic communication skills with families.
    8. Communicate to the healthcare team in both oral and written formats incorporating professional communication skills, medical terminology, and legal principles.
    9. Display sensitivity for cultural and social differences, privacy, and confidentiality when planning and providing care.
  

  • NURS 141 - Medical Surgical Nursing I


    5.0 Credits
    First in two course series using a systems approach to examine adult health and illness. Focus on altered functioning related to disease states, critical thinking, nursing process, cultural awareness, and integration of pharmacologic principles. Permit code required.
    Prerequisite NURS 123 and NURS 133.
    Corequisite NURS 142.

    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and medical and nursing management of common disease processes.
    2. Use the nursing process to analyze data, identify nursing diagnoses, and develop a plan of care for adults with medical surgical disorders.
    3. Integrate knowledge of pharmacology, lab results, and diagnostic findings into client database.
    4. Consider social and cultural differences when planning nursing care.
    5. Apply legal and ethical principles involved in caring for the client and family.
    6. Identify therapeutic communication techniques that promote client and family involvement in care.
    7. Communicate to the healthcare team in both oral and written formats incorporating professional communication skills, medical terminology, and legal principles.
    8. Utilize information technology to access current information and research available on medical surgical disease processes and nursing care.
  

  • NURS 142 - Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum I


    5.0 Credits
    Clinical practicum focusing on application of nursing process and delivery of nursing care to clients with chronic illness. Emphasis on basic and intermediate nursing skills, medication administration, communication, and critical thinking. Permit code required. S/U grade only.
    Prerequisite NURS 132, NURS 133, and NURS 123.
    Corequisite NURS 141.

    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and medical and nursing management of common disease processes.
    2. Use the nursing process to analyze data, identify nursing diagnoses, and develop a plan of care for adults with medical surgical disorders.
    3. Integrate knowledge of pharmacology, lab results, and diagnostic findings into client database.
    4. Consider social and cultural differences when planning nursing care.
    5. Apply legal and ethical principles involved in caring for the client and family.
    6. Identify therapeutic communication techniques that promote client and family involvement in care.
    7. Communicate to the healthcare team in both oral and written formats incorporating professional communication skills, medical terminology, and legal principles.
    8. Utilize information technology to access current information and research available on medical surgical disease processes and nursing care.
  

  • NURS 151 - Medical Surgical Nursing II


    5.0 Credits
    Second in a two course series using a systems approach to examine adult health and illness. Focus on altered functioning related to disease states, critical thinking, nursing process, cultural awareness, and integration of pharmacology. Permit code required.
    Prerequisite NURS 141 and NURS 142.
    Corequisite NURS 152.

    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Recognize etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and medical and nursing management of common disease processes.
    2. Use the nursing process to analyze data, identify nursing diagnoses, and develop a plan of care for adults with medical surgical disorders.
    3. Integrate of pharmacology, lab results, and diagnostic findings into client database.
    4. Incorporate social and cultural differences when planning nursing care.
    5. Apply legal and ethical principles involved in caring for the client and family.
    6. Integrate therapeutic communication techniques that promote client and family involvement in care.
    7. Communicate to the healthcare team in both oral and written formats incorporating professional communication skills, medical terminology, and legal principles.
    8. Utilize information technology to access current information and research available on disease processes and nursing care.
  

  • NURS 152 - Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum II


    4.0 Credits
    Clinical practicum focusing on application of nursing process and delivery of nursing care to clients in acute care settings. Emphasis on mastery of complex skills, medication administration, communication, and critical thinking. Permit code required. S/U grade only.
    Prerequisite NURS 141 and NURS 142.
    Corequisite NURS 151.

    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Discuss the role of the nurse in the delivery of care in a multidisciplinary setting.
    2. Apply theoretical knowledge and nursing process to safely plan and implement direct nursing care for one or two adult clients with medical surgical disorders in an acute care setting.
    3. Demonstrate proficient use of technical skills, legal guidelines, and communication skills to obtain, organize and record data in the healthcare setting.
    4. Incorporate effective communication skills and nursing strategies that are consistent with cultural, socioeconomic, and spiritual influences on client health.
    5. Integrate principles of caring, ethical responsibility, and respect for human dignity into nursing care.
    6. Collaborate with healthcare team using effective interpersonal and communication skills.
    7. Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication skills to develop teaching strategies, promote health and wellness, and manage care for clients and families.
    8. Communicate to the healthcare team in both oral and written formats incorporating professional communication skills, medical terminology, and legal principles.
    9. Demonstrate proficient use of critical thinking skills, theoretical knowledge, and legal principles in safe and accurate administration and documentation of medications.
    10. Display organizational skills, priority setting, time management, and accountability in delivery of care.
    11. Safely perform intermediate to complex nursing procedures adhering to legal and regulatory standards and institutional policies.
    12. Display sensitivity for cultural and social differences, privacy, and confidentiality when planning and providing care.
  

  • NURS 155 - Special Topics: Nursing


    Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
    Workshops with special focus on topics of current interest in the healthcare field. Topics will vary each quarter. S/U grade option.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explore current topics of interest in nursing.
  

  • NURS 198 - Individual Project: Nursing


    Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
    Individual projects in nursing. By arrangement and permission of a nursing faculty advisor. S/U grade only.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explore current topics of interest in nursing.
  

  • NURS 210 - Transition to Practice


    3.0 Credits
    Explores origins and history of nursing and the process of professional development. Emphasis on legal and ethical aspects of healthcare and skills needed to transition to practice. Prepares students for the job market and licensure examination. This course is to be taken in the final quarter of the program. Permit code required.
    Prerequisite NURS 151 and NURS 152.
    Corequisite NURS 220.

    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe the role of the practical nurse as a member of the healthcare team.
    2. Discuss ethical, legal, political, cultural, and philosophical aspects of nursing practice.
    3. Apply scientific and nursing knowledge and critical thinking skills via the comprehensive exam.
    4. Demonstrate effective communication skills with peers and instructors.
    5. Demonstrate understanding of collaboration.
    6. Describe the nurse’s responsibility for professional development and career advancement through continuing education, degree progression, and technical literacy.
  

  • NURS 220 - Medical Surgical Nursing Preceptorship


    3.0 Credits
    Clinical externship course combines the concepts and skills learned throughout the practical nursing program. Emphasizes leadership skill development, independence, time management, and mastery of the nursing process to manage care for clients in skilled nursing facilities. Permit code required. S/U grade only.
    Prerequisite NURS 151 and NURS 152.
    Corequisite NURS 210.

    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Use critical thinking and organizational skills to make staff assignments and manage care on a nursing unit in a skilled nursing facility.
    2. Communicate effectively with clients and families.
    3. Communicate to the healthcare team in both oral and written formats incorporating professional communication skills, medical terminology, and legal principles.
    4. Apply the nursing process to plan, prioritize, and deliver care to a group of clients on a nursing unit in a skilled nursing facility.
    5. Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure that client care is delivered safely, correctly, and in a timely manner.
    6. Integrate communication skills and nursing strategies that are consistent with the cultural, socioeconomic, and spiritual influences on the staff, clients, and families.
    7. Display sensitivity for cultural and social differences, privacy, and confidentiality when planning and providing care.
  

  • NURS 255 - Special Topics: Nursing


    Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
    Advanced workshops with special focus on topics of current interest in the healthcare field. Topics will vary each quarter. S/U grade option.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explore current topics of interest in nursing.

Nutrition
  

  • NUTR& 101 - Nutrition


    5.0 Credits
    Overview of current understanding of nutrition science, including chemical composition of foods and nutrients; digestion, absorption, and metabolism; food safety including additives, contaminants, and microbes; diet/lifestyle; and their relationships to human health and disease. Focus on common sense dietary approaches, such as whole foods. Meets pre-nursing and dental hygiene requirements.
    Prerequisite Placement in both ENGL& 101 and MATH 087.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Define, describe, and differentiate between each of the nutrient classes (including their subclasses) plus other beneficial but nonnutritive components of foods, especially phytochemicals and antioxidants.
    2. Explain the relationships between diet and health, including the effects on health of malnutrition and over-nutrition, whole foods, processed foods, vitamin/mineral/antioxidant/herbal supplementation, and relative intake of the macronutrients and their subcategories.
    3. Evaluate foods to predict their healthfulness based on food labels (if processed), cooking and preservation method, additives used, and potential for contaminant load; determine whether a food is whole or processed.
    4. Evaluate nutrition claims in the media and marketing for scientific validity.
    5. Explain the relationships between diet, exercise, weight, and health; understand the costs and benefits of various weight treatment options.
    6. Describe and explain nutritional concerns of specific life stages.
    7. Explain the functions and potential costs of common food additives.
    8. Describe and explain the impact of food, the food industry, and agriculture on global health and sustainability; apply consumer choices that minimize personal negative impact.
    9. Communicate effectively using language and understanding of nutrition science.
    10. Correctly and appropriately collect, analyze, and interpret data.

Occupational Safety and Health
  

  • OSH 100 - Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health


    5.0 Credits
    Introduces concepts of occupational safety and health, including regulatory agencies, financial and human impact of occupational injuries and illnesses, and workers’ compensation. Covers basic safety terminology and how to access safety information and resources. S/U grade option.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify the various fields of safety and risk management.
    2. Identify and describe the organization of regulatory agencies that deal with issues of occupational safety and health, environmental health, and risk management.
    3. Define and understand basic terminology used in the field of occupational safety and health and apply it appropriately.
    4. Describe and demonstrate how to access safety information and resources.
    5. Describe the history and evolution of occupational safety and health.
    6. Evaluate the financial and human impact of occupational injuries and illnesses.
    7. Develop a basic understanding of workers compensation plans.
  

  • OSH 110 - Safety Management


    5.0 Credits
    Introduce the concepts and measurements of reactive vs. proactive safety practices. Learn major hazards in workplace; how to collect, evaluate, and respond to safety and health trend data; develop site-specific programs, policies, and procedures; and basic concepts of emergency preparedness. S/U grade option.
    Prerequisite Placement into ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Collect and evaluate data to identify safety and health trends.
    2. Identify major on-the-job hazards for workers.
    3. Respond to data with an appropriate plan.
    4. Identify and apply the basic concepts of emergency preparedness.
    5. Develop site-specific programs, policies, and procedures.
    6. Identify and describe the concepts and measurements of proactive versus reactive safety.
  

  • OSH 140 - Regulatory Environment


    3.0 Credits
    An introduction to various regulatory agencies and regulations including OSHA, WISHA, EPA, DOT, and MSHA. Students will review the history and political evolution of occupational regulations; examine how violations are penalized, and how regulatory agencies perform various inspections. S/U grade option.
    Prerequisite Placement into ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify the major regulatory policy agencies, including their scope and jurisdiction (e.g. OSHA, EPA, DOT, MSHA, L&I).
    2. Demonstrate an understanding of the rule making process.
    3. Describe the compliance inspection process.
    4. Research and identify sources of compliance assistance.
    5. Identify and apply regulations that affect a work environment.
  

  • OSH 150 - Workers’ Compensation and Risk Management


    3.0 Credits
    Overview of risk manager role and current risk analysis methods. Review of the history and evolution of the workers compensation system. Introduction to ADA, FMLA, and the Washington State Disability Act. Covers business insurance and the claims process, including transfer/assumption/assessment of risks and lines of insurance. S/U grade option.
    Prerequisite Placement into ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explain the reasons and roles for managing risk in the workplace.
    2. Identify and analyze various risk analysis methods.
    3. Describe the process of handling risk, including the assumption of risk and transfer of risk.
    4. Analyze the history and evolution of risk management and workers’ compensation laws in the United States and internationally (including ADA, FMLA, etc.)
    5. Manage a workers compensation claim from opening to closing of a claim with empathy for all stakeholders involved.
    6. Adopt an ethical approach to mitigating risks and hazards in the workplace.
  

  • OSH 155 - Special Topics: Occupational Safety and Health


    Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
    Classes, workshops or seminars of current interest in occupational safety and health.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Discuss a specific topic of current interest in occupational safety and health.
    2. Relate the special topic to other course work and best practices in occupational safety and health.
  

  • OSH 160 - Incident Investigation


    3.0 Credits
    Covers methods and documentation required for incident investigation. Overview of supervisor role in incident investigation, methods of review, action, and follow up to prevent recurrence. Includes overview of record-keeping system. S/U grade option.
    Prerequisite Placement into ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Analyze proper methods, protocol, and documentation for an incident investigation.
    2. Conduct a complete investigation of a workplace incident.
    3. Demonstrate an understanding of the documentation and record-keeping system for reporting injuries and illnesses.
    4. Describe the methods of review, action, and follow-up by the employee(s), the supervisor, the safety committee, and management.
  

  • OSH 170 - Safety Training Techniques


    3.0 Credits
    An overview of the process and practices used to develop, deliver, evaluate, and manage effective health and safety training for a variety of audiences. Covers training needs analysis, learning objectives, training delivery methods, training evaluation, training documentation, and recordkeeping. S/U grade option.
    Prerequisite Placement into ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe how a training program fits into an overall health and safety program for a company.
    2. Describe and design how a training needs assessment could be conducted for different types of audiences and work environments.
    3. Develop and write measurable learning objectives and an evaluation tool for a safety training module.
    4. Analyze and explain the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing different training delivery methods for different types of audiences and work environments.
    5. Describe the importance of collecting training documentation and maintain training records for compliance purposes.
    6. Develop and present a safety training module.
  

  • OSH 190 - Industrial Security


    3.0 Credits
    Overview of all-hazards approach to industrial security. Site-specific vulnerability assessment, development of Emergency Action Plan, loss prevention, industrial security, history of terrorism/terrorist threats, workplace violence and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
    Prerequisite Placement into ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe the history and evolution of terrorism (historical perspective) including specific hazardous threats: chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive/energetic (CBRNE).
    2. Apply the best practices of Industrial Security including: a. equipment use; b. methods; c. control of facility and grounds; d. internal security threats (i.e., disgruntled employees).
    3. Identify the potential for workplace violence, analyze its causes and impact, and suggest preventative procedures and safeguards.
    4. Explain site-specific vulnerability assessment processes.
    5. Recognize how the NIMS applies to industrial security and emergency response.
    6. Develop and implement site specific health and safety plans that include emergency response elements.
  

  • OSH 198 - Individual Project:Occupational Safety/Health


    Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
    Study of student selected topics or approved experiences in the field of OSH. Courses may be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. Permit code required. S/U grade option.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Provide an opportunity for independent exploration and expression on a focused area of interest and need.
    2. Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to the Occupational Safety and Health profession.
    3. Create a comprehensive activity which supplements the existing Occupational Safety and Health course.
    4. Develop, implement and complete a total project adhering to established procedures and due dates.
  

  • OSH 199 - Special Projects: Occupational Safety and Health


    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Special projects in OSH arranged with instructor. Credit available with approval. S/U grade only.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Submit a written proposal outlining the purpose and scope of their special project.
    2. Demonstrate completion of the agreed upon requirement based on the approved proposal.
  

  • OSH 220 - Industrial Hygiene


    5.0 Credits
    Apply the basic concepts of industrial hygiene at the technician level. Understand toxicology in an occupational setting. Recognize and evaluate health hazards and develop controls to protect worker health in workplace scenarios. Evaluate health hazards in the workplace with OSHA exposure limits. Complete a case study report where industrial hygiene practices are applied to a real-world situation. S/U grade option.
    Prerequisite Chemistry requirements completed.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Apply the basic concepts of industrial hygiene at the technician level to workplace scenarios.
    2. Understand the toxicology of substances in an occupational setting and the occurrence of occupational diseases.
    3. Learn methods to identify and evaluate exposure to health hazards, and then determine the appropriate sampling and monitoring techniques.
    4. Develop work practices and controls to protect worker’s health.
    5. Apply OSHA exposure limits and workplace standards to health hazards.
    6. Apply industrial hygiene practices to a specific workplace setting and complete a case study report.
  

  • OSH 230 - Ergonomics


    3.0 Credits
    An overview of the history and evolution of ergonomics in the workplace. Introduction to ergonomic risk factors and the procedures used to conduct an ergonomic evaluation. Identification of practical and engineering solutions to correct work related ergonomic problems. S/U grade option.
    Prerequisite BIOL& 100 or BIOL& 175.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe how the history and evolution of ergonomics in the workplace has impacted health and safety in the workplace.
    2. Understand and apply basic ergonomic terminology.
    3. Recognize and analyze ergonomic risk factors.
    4. Identify corrective solutions to address ergonomic risk factors.
    5. Identify and evaluate risk factors of work related musculoskeletal disorders.
    6. Communicate basic ergonomic concepts, risks factors, and solutions through report writing.
  

  • OSH 240 - Handling Hazardous Materials


    4.0 Credits
    An overview of the regulations related to OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) guidelines. Covers the principles of hazard recognition and control, Hazard Communication (HAZCOM), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), decontamination, toxicology, site characterization, and incident command. OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER card issued upon completion of an additional 8-hours hands-on session. S/U grade option.
    Prerequisite Placement into ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explain the purpose and scope of the OSHA regulation (29CFR1910.120) covering hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER).
    2. Recognize and identify methods for controlling a variety of hazards including chemical, biological, radiological, and physical hazards.
    3. Determine the appropriate level and type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required.
    4. Demonstrate a basic understanding of toxicology and the relationship of chemical exposure on human health.
    5. Develop a comprehensive site safety plan based on the characteristics of a hazardous site.
    6. Describe how to execute an emergency response plan including appropriate decontamination procedures.
  

  • OSH 255 - Special Topics: Occupational Safety and Health


    Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
    Classes, workshops or seminars of current interest in occupational safety and health.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Discuss a specific topic of current interest in occupational safety and health.
    2. Relate the special topic to other course work and best practices in occupational safety and health.
    3. Apply the content of the course into professional practice.
  

  • OSH 291 - OSH Internship/Capstone


    Maximum of 12.0 possible Credits
    Workplace experience to practice and demonstrate the skills relevant to performing the job(s) of a safety professional. Permit code required. S/U grade only. Registration permitted first seven weeks (six in summer) as space is available.
    Prerequisite Student must have completed 80% of OSH courses.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Meet the learning outcomes specified by the specific training and document that those objectives have been met.
  

  • OSH 298 - Individual Project: Occupational Safety/Health


    5.0 Credits
    Advanced study of student selected topics or approved experiences in the field of OSH. Courses may be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. Permit code required. S/U grade option
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Articulate and apply exploration of a focused area of interest and need which supplements existing Occupational Safety and Health education.
  

  • OSH 299 - Special Projects: Occupational Safety and Health


    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Advanced special projects in OSH arranged with instructor. Credit available with approval. S/U grade only.
    Prerequisite Permission of department head and project approval of the dean.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Submit a written proposal outlining the purpose and scope of their special project.
    2. Demonstrate completion of the agreed upon requirement based on the approved proposal.

Paralegal
  

  • LEGAL 200 - Introduction to Law and the Legal Process: CD


    5.0 Credits
    An introduction to the function and sources of American law, state and federal courts, civil and criminal procedures, legal reasoning, ethics applicable to lawyers and paralegals, and the various areas of law, including tort, contract, family, criminal, and American Indian/Alaska Native law. Students will also observe a real court proceeding.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Read, understand, and analyze published cases and codes.
    2. Demonstrate how to brief a case and identify case holdings.
    3. Explain and distinguish among common legal terms.
    4. Discuss how the civil and criminal litigation processes work in state and federal courts.
    5. Explain how to file a case with state and federal courts.
    6. Understand the basic resources found in a typical law library.
    7. Compare and contrast the roles of lawyers, limited license legal technicians, and paralegals.
    8. Identify the activities which, when performed by a paralegal, constitute the unauthorized practice of law.
    9. Demonstrate good communication skills in a legal context.
    10. Discuss how law may or may not result in justice, while reflecting on the role law has played in the treatment of minority groups in America.
  

  • LEGAL 205 - Civil Procedure


    5.0 Credits
    An overview of the civil litigation process in Washington State and the paralegal’s role in assisting with civil litigation matters. Topics include commencement of a civil action, pleadings and motions, parties to a case, discovery of evidence, trials, judgments, and appeals, as well as alternatives to litigation. Emphasis is placed on using the Washington State Court Rules effectively. Students gain experience drafting basic pleadings, motions, and other papers.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Understand the difference between substantive and procedural law and how they interrelate.
    2. Differentiate among the different stages of a civil case, from pre-litigation to appeal.
    3. Locate and apply the Washington State Court Rules and the various county local rules correctly.
    4. Explain the concepts of personal jurisdiction, subject matter jurisdiction, and venue as they relate to the commencement of a civil action.
    5. Describe the different discovery tools available in a civil case, and how sanctions are obtained for failure to comply with a discovery request.
    6. Identify the main types of alternative dispute resolution, and explain how court-mandated arbitration applies to the civil litigation process.
    7. Draft basic pleadings, motions, and other papers in the proper court-approved format.
    8. Demonstrate the skills necessary for a paralegal to work successfully with attorneys and other paralegals on civil litigation matters.
  

  • LEGAL 210 - Legal Research and Writing


    5.0 Credits
    An introduction to state and federal legal research using both hardbound volumes and online legal research database services. Emphasis is placed on locating and analyzing primary cases and codes, interpreting secondary authorities and practice tools, and updating legal research results effectively. In this class, students will also practice drafting client correspondence, legal opinion letters, and a legal memoranda, as well as prepare correct legal citations.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission; completion of or placement in ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Conduct legal research using both hardbound volumes and online legal research database services, including WestlawNext.
    2. Locate and interpret relevant state and federal constitutions, statutes, and regulations.
    3. Explain how to locate and use state and federal case reports and reporters effectively when conducting legal research.
    4. Demonstrate how case digests are used to locate relevant state and federal judicial opinions.
    5. Use legal encyclopedias, annotated law reports, legal periodicals, and other secondary sources to conduct legal research.
    6. Prepare accurate state and federal legal citations in compliance with The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation and the Washington Style Sheet.
    7. Describe how online citators are used to expand and update legal research, and track the legal history of specific research and its treatment by subsequent courts.
    8. Draft legal documents using the standard components for client correspondence, legal opinion letters, and legal memoranda.
    9. Identify effective strategies to organize and perform legal research and writing projects.
  

  • LEGAL 214 - Legal Ethics


    3.0 Credits
    A study of the Washington Rules of Professional Conduct, ethics opinions, and related statutes and cases. Ethical canons from leading professional paralegal organizations are also examined. Emphasis is placed on the ethical duties and scope of paralegals, limited license legal technicians, limited practice officers, and attorneys working in Washington State.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify and apply the ethical standards and rules of professional conduct that govern paralegals and other legal professionals in Washington State.
    2. Summarize what constitutes the practice of law, and identify methods to avoid engaging in the unauthorized practice of law.
    3. Distinguish among, and apply the ethical rules required to protect, client confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, and attorney work product.
    4. Analyze and discuss the methods for resolving potential conflicts of interest faced by paralegals and attorneys, including concurrent and successive representation, business transactions with clients, gifts from clients, imputed conflicts, and disqualification.
    5. Differentiate between advertising and solicitation, and describe the limitations that exist on attorney advertising and solicitation of clients in Washington State.
    6. Explain the different fee arrangements made with clients, what constitutes a reasonable fee, the rules regarding fee-splitting and referral fees, and how client property and client trust accounts must be handled in Washington State.
    7. Demonstrate knowledge of the elements that contribute to legal competence for paralegals and attorneys in Washington State, and the disciplinary actions that exist for incompetence.
    8. Describe the current issues involving paralegal licensing and certification at the state and national levels, as well as the limited licenses available to paralegals in Washington State.
  

  • LEGAL 215 - Administrative Law


    5.0 Credits
    Study of administrative procedures acts governing federal and Washington agencies with emphasis on creation of agencies; agency rulemaking, investigations, and hearings; availability and scope of judicial review; public records acts; and constitutional limitations on agency actions. Emphasis on paralegal’s role working with clients and agencies.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explain the relationship and function of administrative agencies at all levels of government.
    2. Demonstrate an understanding of the methods used by the branches of government, at both federal and state levels, to maintain accountability and control of administrative agencies.
    3. Explain the application of constitutional concepts of federalism, separation of powers, due process, equal protection, delegation doctrine, Fourth and Fifth Amendments to an administrative law problem.
    4. Demonstrate an understanding of the provisions of the federal and Washington Administrative Procedures Acts applicable to agency rulemaking, agency adjudications, and judicial review.
    5. Analyze the major issues and apply substantive and procedural federal and state administrative laws and rules in resolving an administrative law problem.
    6. Locate, acquire, evaluate and apply information from federal and state statutes, agency rules and case law in hardbound and electronic sources in response to an administrative law problem.
    7. Prepare appropriate documents for various procedures common to administrative agencies, in compliance with the applicable administrative procedures act and agency rules.
  

  • LEGAL 220 - Real Estate and Property Law


    5.0 Credits
    Introduction to state and federal laws relating to real estate and other property. Topics include real estate transactions, deeds, mortgages, closings, title searches, and recordings. This course also covers leases and Washington State’s landlord-tenant laws. Emphasis is placed on the paralegal’s role in a real estate and property law practice.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Distinguish between the concepts of real property and personal property.
    2. Explain the most common types of real estate transactions and conveyances, including deeds, contracts, leases, and deeds of trust.
    3. Describe a typical real estate transaction, including file preparation, contract review, deed preparation, financing options, title examinations and insurance, and closings.
    4. Demonstrate knowledge of Washington State’s system of recording and searching for public documents, including title.
    5. Identify the rights and duties owed to landlords and tenants under Washington’s Residential Landlord Tenant Act.
    6. Perform the basic duties of a real estate and property law paralegal, and identify activities that would constitute the unauthorized practice of law if performed by a paralegal.
    7. Identify and draft various documents involved in the conveyance of real property through sale, lease, or other transaction.
  

  • LEGAL 222 - Dispute Resolution


    2.0 Credits
    The study of dispute resolution processes, such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration, early neutral evaluation, mini-trials, and summary jury trials, as alternatives to traditional court adjudication. Critical evaluation of each alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process will occur through a combination of lectures, assigned readings, and role-play exercises. Students will practice ADR techniques in class.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explain the negotiation, mediation, and arbitration processes by identifying participants, decision-making authorities, best alternatives given the circumstances of a particular dispute, and the role a paralegal plays in each process.
    2. Evaluate a client’s negotiation position in terms of the strengths and weaknesses of the client’s case.
    3. Describe the meaning and effect of mediation agreements and how they influence a party’s future rights.
    4. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration, and assist in determining whether arbitration is appropriate and/or required in a given situation.
    5. Define the state and federal laws governing arbitration, including court mandated arbitration.
    6. Describe the various nontraditional alternative dispute resolution processes, and determine when each process is best applied.
    7. Recognize the ethical issues that may arise in the dispute resolution process and the professional guidelines and rules used to respond to these issues.
  

  • LEGAL 224 - Medical Paralegal Law


    4.0 Credits
    Course covers substantive law and procedures related to medical-legal issues and its application to multiple venues, including law firms, hospitals, insurance companies, consulting firms, governmental agencies, and health care systems. Emphasis is placed on medical record review, case analysis, standards of care, assessment of damages, report writing, and ethical issues.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explain the substantive law relating to medical-legal issues, including what is meant by “standard of care” and its impact on legal issues.
    2. Understand the various aspects of investigation, discovery, and trial preparation, including locating pertinent standards and policies and obtaining medical records.
    3. Conduct factual and legal research in medical-legal matters and effectively communicate the results of such research.
    4. Analyze and summarize medical documents and records for use in legal matters, and identify potential issues that affect damages assessment.
    5. Communicate the results of medical research and factual evidence by drafting reports, including timelines, chronologies, and briefs.
    6. Evaluate, Identify, and locate other supportive litigation associates to assist with case development, such as legal nurse consultants, life care planners, and expert witnesses.
    7. Apply the ethical rules and standards of practice to the role of a medical paralegal and develop a framework for resolving ethical dilemmas.
    8. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.
  

  • LEGAL 225 - Litigation Practice and Procedure


    5.0 Credits
    Examines civil litigation process from pretrial through trial and appeal, with emphasis on preparing litigation-related documents and creating trial notebook. Minimal review of Legal 205 concepts; expectation is student already has working knowledge of rules of civil procedure. Emphasis on practical aspects of paralegal role in litigation.
    Prerequisite Completion of LEGAL 200 and LEGAL 205.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Discuss the law office setting and procedures, courts and jurisdiction, and the stages of the civil litigation process.
    2. Explain the role of paralegals on the litigation team interviewing clients and witnesses, filing court documents, serving papers, assisting in discovery, assisting at trial and other litigation processes.
    3. Integrate substantive and procedural law in preparing documents and working with the various parties involved in the litigation process.
    4. Use the relevant federal and state rules of civil procedure and evidence to ensure compliance in preparation of documents, time computation, docketing/calendaring, and other tasks related to the civil litigation process.
    5. Demonstrate awareness of the ethical and professional responsibilities of the lawyer and the paralegal in civil litigation.
    6. Prepare forms, checklists, pleadings, discovery documents, motions, and other materials relevant to the litigation process.
    7. Create an organized professional-quality trial notebook.
  

  • LEGAL 226 - Torts and Personal Injury


    5.0 Credits
    Covers fundamentals of tort and personal injury law, including the concepts of negligence, strict liability, intentional torts, products liability, defamation, invasion of privacy, and professional malpractice. Defenses and computation of damages are also examined.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe the elements of intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability causes of action.
    2. Define and use tort and personal injury law terminology properly.
    3. Develop an ability to recognize specific tort and personal injury causes of action presented in a factual situation by applying Washington state law.
    4. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of vicarious and joint liability.
    5. Identify and explain the various defenses available in tort and personal injury cases.
    6. Analyze how tort and personal injury damages are computed and assessed, including application of the mitigation doctrine.
    7. Explain the role and ethical obligations of a paralegal working in the area of tort and personal injury law.
  

  • LEGAL 228 - Law Office Technology


    5.0 Credits
    Introduction to law office technology, including timekeeping and billing software; database, case management, and docket control software; litigation support software; legal imaging techniques; and electronic filing. Microsoft Office Suite is covered; however, students should already possess basic-to-intermediate computer and word processing skills prior to taking this course.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify and describe the basic computer hardware components.
    2. Identify and describe software and information systems typically encountered in a legal environment and the factors to consider when purchasing legal software.
    3. Demonstrate word processing program features, including preparing, editing, saving, and retrieving documents.
    4. Describe spreadsheet and database program features, and be able to prepare a basic spreadsheet, graph, and database.
    5. Demonstrate presentation software program features, including slide components, graphics, and sound, and be able to create a basic presentation.
    6. Describe the features of typical law office time keeping and billing software programs; identify the ethical issues that arise with the use of such programs.
    7. Describe the features of computerized litigation support programs and compare these programs to corresponding manual litigation support.
    8. Describe and compare the features of case management and office management software.
    9. Demonstrate the features of computerized docket control systems and compare to manual docket control systems; identify ethical problems relating to docket control.
    10. Access legal and nonlegal data using the Internet and evaluate Internet sites for reliability and validity of information.
    11. Use email functions and describe ethical issues that arise as a result of using email and other electronic methods of communication.
  

  • LEGAL 229 - Law Office Procedures


    5.0 Credits
    Examines nature, organization and function of a law office; policies on legal fees and trust accounts; procedures for bills and collections, docketing and calendaring, and timekeeping; equipment and technology; office safety; disaster recovery; advertising/ marketing; personnel policies; and relevant Rules of Professional Conduct.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explain the form, structure, and function of law firms and other businesses that provide legal services.
    2. Explain the limitations on lawyer advertising and marketing, and client referrals.
    3. Discuss types of legal fees, fee agreements, and role of paralegal regarding setting or quoting fees.
    4. Explain procedures for complying with Americans with Disabilities Act and workplace safety law, and procedures for emergencies, work-place violence, and disaster recovery.
    5. Maintain a basic law library and resource bank for a law firm or other business providing legal services.
    6. Perform paralegal tasks in maintaining client trust accounts using manual or automated systems.
    7. Use manual and computerized systems for timekeeping, billing, docket control, and records management.
    8. Apply the Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct to maintain client confidentiality, and avoid situations involving conflicts of interest, unauthorized practice of law, or other violation of the Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct.
  

  • LEGAL 230 - Interviewing and Investigating: CD


    5.0 Credits
    Introduction to factual investigations and interviewing, with emphasis on methods of investigation, role of pretrial discovery, examination of evidence, use of experts, obtaining public and private information, and ethical considerations associated with investigation. Students will conduct mock interviews with potential clients and witnesses based on hypothetical civil and criminal cases.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify and use effective strategies to investigate and gather facts as they relate to formal discovery and informal criminal and civil investigations.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to locate relevant information found in public and private records by following appropriate procedures and making necessary records requests.
    3. Evaluate a potential client’s case effectively through the use of learned interviewing techniques.
    4. Identify fact witnesses and locate qualified expert witnesses.
    5. Demonstrate the ability to schedule and conduct client and witness interviews, prepare interview plans, draft investigation reports, and create witness declarations.
    6. Describe the meaning and effect of the relevant ethical and professional considerations related to interviewing and investigating, including the unauthorized practice of law, client confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, work product, conflicts of interest, and improper communications.
    7. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.
  

  • LEGAL 236 - Wills, Trusts and Estates


    5.0 Credits
    Study of estate planning law and procedures essential to the paralegal involved in the drafting of wills, trusts, and other estate planning tools. Probate practice is also covered, including initial steps, asset accumulation, debt management, court procedures, estate-related tax issues, and forms.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Use the legal terminology of wills, trusts, and probate administration effectively.
    2. Recognize and explain the purposes, functions, and statutory requirements of wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.
    3. Describe the process of estate administration and differentiate between the various types of probate proceedings.
    4. Prepare estate planning and probate documents under the direct supervision of an attorney.
    5. Demonstrate the skills needed to effectively interview clients and analyze their needs.
    6. Identify and apply important ethical considerations to the paralegal’s role in estate planning and probate practice.
  

  • LEGAL 240 - Contracts


    5.0 Credits
    This course examines the components of a legally binding contract. Topics also include: defenses against enforcement, interpretation of contract terms, performance, breach, and remedies. Students gain experience analyzing contract problems and drafting standard contract provisions.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify the components of a valid contract, including the elements of a valid offer, a proper acceptance, and legally adequate considerations.
    2. Discuss issues of lack of mutual assent, including incapacity, illegality, fraud, misrepresentation, mistake, duress, undue influence, and unconscionability.
    3. Explain which contracts must be in writing under the Statute of Frauds, and apply the rules of interpretation and the Parol Evidence rule to construe the meaning of written contracts.
    4. Summarize the methods for discharging contractual obligations, including impossibility, impracticability, frustration of purpose, rescission, release, novation, modification, accord and satisfaction, and performance.
    5. Identify the different types of third party contractual relationships and differentiate between assignments and delegations.
    6. Distinguish between the available for breach of a common law contract and those available for breach of a sale of goods contract under the Uniform Commercial Code.
    7. Apply the substantive law of contracts and the rules of interpretation to analyze a typical contract problem and to draft a standard contract.
  

  • LEGAL 244 - American Indian Law:CD


    3.0 Credits
    Law and policy relating to American Indians and federally recognized tribes, federal, state, and tribal laws, and unique legal status of American Indians and Indian Country. Emphasis on the role of the paralegal in working with clients, tribal governments, and tribal court systems in Washington State.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate an understanding of federal and state statutes and case law about American Indians and Tribes, including rules relating to treaty interpretation and legal status of Americans Indians and Tribal Governments.
    2. Identify and apply constitutional concepts to American Indian Tribes including the commerce clause, due process, equal protection, and sovereignty, as well as the individual constitutional rights of American Indians under the Indian Civil Rights Act.
    3. Identify and apply substantive and procedural legal requirements under the federal Indian Child Welfare Act and Violence Against Women Act, including regulations of state statutes and federal and state administrative regulations.
    4. Demonstrate an understanding of the civil and criminal jurisdiction of tribes in the area of civil law, criminal law, and regulations regarding tribal persons, tribal activities, and tribal lands.
    5. Explore and apply a cultural, religious, and ethnic perspective of tribal laws, tribal rules, and tribal regulations to establish effective working relationships and to effectively interact in a multicultural setting.
    6. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.
  

  • LEGAL 247 - Intellectual Property


    5.0 Credits
    Covers the legal principles and rules regarding the law of patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Emphasis is placed on the skills required of paralegals who practice in this area.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate the ability to identify and understand the procedures for seeking statutory protection of intellectual property rights (copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to identify and understand the substantive law (federal and state, statutory and common law) which grants protection to intellectual property.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to identify and apply major principles of legal ethics as they apply to lawyers and paralegals practicing in the area of intellectual property law.
    4. Demonstrate the ability to analyze facts in a problem and identify the legal issues involved or raised by the problem.
    5. Demonstrate the ability to identify the applicable substantive legal rules.
    6. Demonstrate the ability to identify appropriate forms and methods used in the protection of intellectual property rights.
    7. Demonstrate the ability to give concise, clear and well-organized oral or written answers to fact problems which correctly identify the issues, applicable rules of law, analysis and conclusions.
    8. Demonstrate the ability to prepare appropriate forms and other written materials.
  

  • LEGAL 250 - Family Law


    5.0 Credits
    Washington statutes and procedures on formation and dissolution of marriages and registered domestic partnerships; visitation rights; child and spousal support; prevention of domestic violence; adoptions; parentage issues; and juvenile offenders. Scope of practice of limited license legal technician in family law. Emphasizes skills necessary for paralegals working in family law.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles in the various areas of family law.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to recognize the essence of a problem or problems presented by a factual situation in the family law field.
    3. Demonstrate knowledge of the required skills to work effectively in the area of family law, including effective interviewing skills; ability to analyze client needs; effective drafting skills to produce necessary documents.
    4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the various state and federal laws affecting families.
  

  • LEGAL 251 - Juvenile Justice


    2.0 Credits
    A study of the law relating to youth involved in the justice system with a focus on procedures applicable to youth in various court proceedings. Course engages students in understanding the unique legal status of youth and surveys and examines the process and procedures for adoption, guardianship, and dependency including Indian Child Welfare and delinquency with an emphasis on a paralegal’s role in working with the court involved youth process.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate an understanding of federal and state statutes and caselaw concerning youth who have been abused or neglected.
    2. Demonstrate an understanding of federal and statutes concerning youth who have committed crimes.
    3. Identify and apply sustantive and procedural legal concepts under the dependency and delinquency procedures established under state and federal law.
    4. Identify and apply procedural legal requirements to apply for adoption or guardianship under Washington state law.
  

  • LEGAL 255 - Special Topics: Paralegal


    Maximum of 5 credits possible Credits
    Specialized courses on current issues in the legal field. Each class will have its own course syllabus and outline. Decimal or S/U grade option depending on the course.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe the current information and legal issues relating to the specific course topic.
    2. Identify the legal resources related to the specific course topic for further exploration.
    3. Explain the legal application and ethical implications of the specific course topic for paralegals in a law office setting.
  

  • LEGAL 257 - Immigration Law:CD


    5.0 Credits
    An introduction to immigration law and policy with an emphasis on practical paralegal skills. Course engages students in the study of classification of immigrants and nonimmigrants, procedures for admission and deportation, asylum and refugees, and naturalization and citizenship.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Define and use correctly the common vocabulary terms as related to immigration law.
    2. Describe how an individual gains lawful entry to the United States.
    3. Distinguish between the various types of visas and application processes.
    4. Explain deportation and removal requirements.
    5. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills in an immigration law context.
    6. Show an awareness of cultural, religious, and ethnic perspectives of those involved in the immigration process and the role and ethical duties of paralegals.
    7. Identify and apply substantive and procedural concepts fundamental in immigration law to deepen understanding and solve problems.
  

  • LEGAL 260 - Corporations


    5.0 Credits
    A survey of the law of corporations and other business organizations, including limited liability companies and partnerships. Topics include business planning, corporate governance, fiduciary duties, shareholder liability and rights, and transactions in shares. Students examine agency law, mergers and acquisitions, and federal securities. No exposure to accounting, economics, or finance is needed for this course.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify and analyze the respective advantages and disadvantages of conducting business as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, and corporation.
    2. Explain the functions, responsibilities, and liabilities of sole proprietors, partners, shareholders, and corporate officers and directors.
    3. Explain the types of securities and basic requirements regarding state and federal registration of securities.
    4. Analyze major structural changes to corporations and determine the necessary forms to be filed.
    5. Explain the rights of minority and dissenting shareholders.
    6. Research the laws relevant to forming and maintaining business entities.
    7. Prepare documents and follow procedures for forming various types of business entities under state and federal laws.
  

  • LEGAL 263 - Debtor/Creditor and Bankruptcy Law


    5.0 Credits
    The study of bankruptcy fundamentals and the laws on consumer fair debt collection practices and creditor rights and remedies. Emphasis on the Federal Bankruptcy Act, bankruptcy court procedures, and the paralegal’s role in preparing bankruptcy forms and related documents.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate an understanding of the sources of law governing debtor/creditor relations, including loans, credit arrangements, credit reporting, and fair debt collection practices.
    2. Describe the alternatives to bankruptcy available to debtors and creditors.
    3. Prepare documents and follow the procedures required for attachment, execution, and garnishments.
    4. Distinguish among Chapter 7, 9, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcies, and identify the procedures for selecting the appropriate bankruptcy filing.
    5. Demonstrate basic knowledge related to the bankruptcy estate, exemptions, and the automatic stay.
    6. Understand and demonstrate knowledge related to the appointment of an interim trustee, creditors’ meetings, proofs of claims, contested matters and adversary proceedings, and objections to exemptions.
    7. Identify and complete basic tasks for filing a bankruptcy petition, schedules, and statement of financial affairs, reaffirmation agreements, discharge, distribution of the property of the estate, and closing the case.
    8. Identify the role of lawyers, paralegals, debtors, creditors and other parties in interest, the bankruptcy judge and his or her staff, the office of the clerk of the bankruptcy court, and the various types of trustees operating under the Bankruptcy Act.
    9. Discuss the ethical considerations of paralegals working in a debtor/creditor and bankruptcy law practice.
  

  • LEGAL 267 - Employment and Labor Law:CD


    5.0 Credits
    An introduction to the roles and responsibilities of employers and labor unions from pre-interview and recruiting through termination. Topics include equal employment opportunity, civil rights, fair wages, workplace safety, workers’ compensation, medical leave, pension rights, unfair labor practices, and collective bargaining.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate a substantive knowledge of basic employment law issues from pre-interview and recruiting practices through termination of employment.
    2. Explain commonly committed workplace torts, including privacy rights violations.
    3. Compare the various types of workplace discrimination prohibited under state and federal laws.
    4. Describe the procedure for filing employment discrimination claims with state and federal agencies.
    5. Understand state and federal workplace safety laws and how workers’ compensation claims are processed in Washington State.
    6. Distinguish among the different safety nets available to employees, including social security benefits, health care and unemployment insurance, and pension plans.
    7. Identify unfair labor practices and collective bargaining processes under state and federal labor laws.
    8. Apply the practical skills necessary for a paralegal to work successfully in the area of employment and labor law.
    9. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.
  

  • LEGAL 275 - Criminal Law and Procedure


    5.0 Credits
    Course examines the fundamental concepts of criminal law and procedure from arrest to final disposition, including principles of state and federal law. Emphasizes the constitutional rights of defendants and the role of paralegals in the criminal justice system.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Define the basic elements of common law crimes, including crimes against persons, habitation, property, public order and safety, and organized crime.
    2. Demonstrate knowledge of the various legal defenses available to a criminal prosecution.
    3. Demonstrate an understanding of criminal pretrial and trial considerations and procedures.
    4. Explain the evidentiary issues and constitutional concerns associated with criminal law and procedure.
    5. Identify a client’s individual needs and analyze the legal issues presented in a factual situation.
    6. Develop an understanding of the state and federal constitutional rights of a criminal defendant, and the obligation of the criminal justice system to the accused, by study of the U.S. and Washington state constitutions and interpretive case law.
    7. Demonstrate an understanding of the progress of a criminal case through the state and federal court systems by study of the Rules of Criminal Procedure.
    8. Explain the processes of sentencing, punishment, and appellate review, including how to apply federal and state sentencing guidelines to convictions.
    9. Describe the role of the paralegal in assisting an attorney or group of attorneys in the prosecution or defense of a criminal action, including the drafting of documents and pursuit of pretrial discovery.
    10. Identify the unique ethical and legal rules that apply to the practice of criminal law and procedure, including the ethical obligations of paralegals working in this area of law.
  

  • LEGAL 282 - Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence


    3.0 Credits
    This course addresses specific topics and issues encountered by legal professionals working in a litigation practice where electronic data is critical to the resolution of cases. The legal foundation and history of the Electronic Discovery (e-discovery) evolution is covered. Students also learn how to use Relativity e-discovery software to review and manage both paper and electronic-based documents, and may elect to complete the Relativity Certified User Exam following this course, which provides a marketable credential to law firms and vendors. 
    Prerequisite LEGAL 205 and LEGAL 228, or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explain significant e-discovery terminology, fundamental legal principles, and the full cycle of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) process.
    2. Identify the precedent setting cases that drive e-discovery decisions today, including “white papers” written by legal and technical experts.
    3. Summarize the key Sedona Conference principles and decisions, as well as legal ethics and other best practices as they pertain to e-discovery.
    4. Explain the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) as they pertain to e-discovery, including metadata, sanctions, privacy, jurisdiction, litigation holds, data collection, and meet and confer conferences.
    5. Utilize the industry standard e-discovery platform (Relativity) by working as an end user to set up detailed searches and reports, review documents, and handle a quality control (QC) round.
    6. Describe how the various Relativity software features help to streamline litigation workflows.
    7. Demonstrate problem-solving and critical, analytical thinking skills within the context of evaluating e-discovery practical issues.
  

  • LEGAL 291 - Legal Internship


    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Receive valuable on-the-job experience as a paralegal intern. Earn one credit for every 30 hours of paralegal work performed during the quarter. Students should meet with the paralegal internship coordinator before the start of the quarter to receive an internship packet and assistance locating a paralegal internship. Class meets two times; must attend both classes to receive credit. S/U grade only.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Exhibit adequate competency in the areas set forth in the individual goals identified by the student, the student’s workplace supervisor, and the instructor.
    2. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a law office or legal department environment.
    3. Understand how to manage time effectively and account for time worked in a law office or legal department.
    4. Describe the structure and functions of a typical law office or legal department.
    5. Apply the knowledge and skills learned inside the classroom to the paralegal tasks performed in a law office or legal department.
    6. Exercise the ethical responsibilities of a paralegal in a law office or legal department, including confidentiality.
    7. Summarize and evaluate the internship experience so the student is better informed when choosing future employment.
  

  • LEGAL 292 - Paralegal Success Skills


    2.0 Credits
    This course increases opportunities to locate a paralegal job or internship, and helps students design their personal strategy for career success. Topics include professional networking and branding; workload, time, and stress management; creating professional resumes and cover letters; and preparing for job interviews. Students are expected to bring an editable/digital draft of their current resume on the first day of class. Course includes classroom interaction with working paralegals and/or attorneys.
    Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Create professionally formatted paralegal resumes and cover letters regardless of one’s background or work experience.
    2. Demonstrate an understanding of effective job interviewing techniques, and identify common questions and effective answers during a job interview.
    3. Design a personal strategy for professional networking and branding.
    4. Describe effective techniques for managing workload, time, and stress in the workplace.
    5. Explain the importance of a paralegal internship to one’s career, and identify effective methods for locating paralegal internships and employment.
    6. Identify the characteristics of a successful paralegal and the opportunities for career advancement through professional certification, licensing, and lifelong learning.
  

  • LEGAL 295 - Advanced Legal Research and Writing


    5.0 Credits
    Critical analysis of legal authorities, analytic reading and writing, and objective and persuasive writing techniques. Includes advanced approaches to using law libraries and online services. Students prepare various documents in proper formats with emphasis on writing mechanics.
    Prerequisite Completion of LEGAL 200 and LEGAL 210.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate an ability to critically analyze and conceptualize legal issues, locate and evaluate appropriate legal authority, and apply such authority to the resolution of hypothetical factual situations.
    2. Identify relevant, current support for legal analysis using correct citations for legal and nonlegal sources.
    3. Formulate search queries effectively in online database services like Westlaw, and efficiently use online legal research methods as time saving devices in legal research and writing.
    4. Apply core legal writing techniques, including clarity, cohesion, concision, and plain English concerns.
    5. Distinguish between objective and persuasive techniques in legal writing, and prepare various types of legal writing in their acceptable legal formats.
    6. Construct legal arguments and documents effectively within limited time constraints.
    7. Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues regarding paralegals or non-lawyers engaging in the unauthorized practice of law.
  

  • LEGAL 296 - Legal Seminars


    1.0 Credits
    Topics in specialized or rapidly changing areas of the law. Offered to enhance established program curriculum and provide continuing legal education to paralegals. S/U grade only.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the legal issues relating to the specific seminar topic.
    2. Identify the legal resources related to the specific seminar topic for further exploration.
  

  • LEGAL 299 - Special Projects: Paralegal


    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Individual projects in legal study designed to give exposure to practical problems in areas of particular interest to the student. Credit available with approval. S/U grade only.
    Prerequisite Permission of department head and project approval of the dean.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Develop and demonstrate expertise in narrow legal specialty areas through projects proposed by student and evaluated by a paralegal instructor.

Personal Computer Applications
  

  • PCAPP 269 - Mechanical Design - Part Design Fundamentals


    10.0 Credits
    This course is designed for the student with little or no experience in CATIA or Computer Aided Drafting. Class covers all the objectives for the Dassault Systems CATIA Part Design Specialist certification, including labs and quizzes to help build memory retention.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe all the names and functions of the various Part Design commands (icons).
    2. Describe the function, ordering, and symbols of the Specification Tree.
    3. Identify the basic principles of standardization for clarification of processes as well as collaboration.
  

  • PCAPP 271 - Mechanical Design - Surface Design


    10.0 Credits
    In this higher level CATIA course students will learn to use wireframe geometry and surfaces to create complex features not possible in the Part Design workbench. This course also helps prepare students to pass the Dassault Systems Surface Design certification exam.
    Prerequisite It is highly recommended that students enrolling in CATIA Level 3 have passed at least the Dassault Systems Part Design Specialist Certification.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate the ability to create assemblies from drawing or physical model.
    2. Analyze part Specification Tree design and demonstrate how to make repairs.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to work as a team to create large assemblies.
    4. Describe the critical processes and issues in designing a product for manufacture.
    5. Describe the features of a network based storage system.
    6. Demonstrate a functional understanding of the use of Product Data Management (PDM) and how it relates to the global system.

Philosophy
  

  • PHIL& 101 - Introduction to Philosophy


    5.0 Credits
    A critical study of the work of a few major philosophers, and the fundamental issues of philosophy; may include human nature, ethical theory, justice and political philosophy, the nature and extent of knowledge, and the nature of self and being.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Define main branches of Philosophy: Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, Aesthetics.
    2. Define basic terms of: Metaphysics (being, reality), Epistemology (truth, knowledge), Ethics (right, wrong, good, evil), Aesthetics (the beautiful, the ugly).
    3. Identify and analyze different metaphysical theories: Monism, Dualism, Pluralism, Materialism, Spiritualism, Pantheism.
    4. Identify and analyze basic epistemological concepts: Empiricism, Rationalism, Realism, Idealism.
    5. Identify and analyze fundamental ethical theories: Objectivism, Relativism, Subjectivism, Naturalism, Intuitionism.
    6. Define and identify different modes of scientific inquiry: deduction (syllogism, mathematical reasoning, definitions), induction (generalization, analogy, causal inference).
    7. Identify the distinction and correlation between Ontology and Logic.
  

  • PHIL 110 - Contemporary Moral Issues


    5.0 Credits
    A philosophical consideration of contemporary moral issues such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, discrimination, war, and world hunger.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL 099.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Define key terms concerning ethics or morality.
    2. Define the consequentialist and non-consequentialist views of morality.
    3. Describe and critically analyze the two main consequentialist theories: ethical egoism and utilitarianism.
    4. Describe and critically analyze act and rule non-consequentialism, Divine Command Theory, and Kant’s Duty Ethics.
    5. Define such important terms and concepts as universalizability, categorical imperative, human beings as ends rather than means, and prima facie duties.
    6. Describe and critically analyze contemporary social issues such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment and reverse discrimination.
    7. Identify the key ethical problems within each social issue, to apply the traditional ethical theories to the solution of these problems and to clarify and communicate a personal judgment about each issue.
    8. Differentiate psychological egoism from ethical egoism and explain both theories.
    9. Distinguish between the two types of utilitarianism.
    10. Describe non-consequentialist theories of morality, showing how they differ from consequentialist theories.
    11. Describe absolutism and relativism and distinguish between cultural and ethical relativism.
  

  • PHIL& 115 - Critical Thinking


    5.0 Credits
    An informal, nonsymbolic introduction to logic and critical thinking emphasizing real life examples, natural language applications, and the informal logical fallacies.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explain and apply basic philosophic concepts relevant to critical thinking (e.g., truth, argument, deduction, induction, validity, soundness, strength, and cogency).
    2. Identify informal fallacies.
    3. Formulate and evaluate arguments.
    4. Evaluate and analyze arguments in analogical, causal, and scientific reasoning.
    5. Evaluate and analyze arguments in context.
  

  • PHIL& 120 - Symbolic Logic


    5.0 Credits
    An introduction to modern symbolic logic emphasizing sentence logic with translation and proofs and quantificational logic with translation and proofs.
    Prerequisite MATH 087 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Apply the basic vocabulary of logical theory: argument, deduction, induction, validity, soundness, consistency, etc.
    2. Reduce information to symbolic form by translating statements and arguments from English into the formal logical languages of both truth-functional and predicate logic.
    3. Apply truth tables to test single statements for logical status (tautology, self-contradiction, contingency), to test pairs of statements for the logical relations (equivalence, contradiction, consistency), and to test arguments for validity.
    4. Apply natural deduction in propositional logic, with rules of implication and replacement rules, to prove arguments valid.
    5. Apply natural deduction in predicate logic, with rules of inference and replacement rules, to prove arguments valid, including arguments containing relational predicates and multiple quantifiers.
    6. Select appropriate proof strategies when completing natural deduction proofs (Direct Proof, Conditional Proof and Indirect Proof).
  

  • PHIL 155 - Special Topics: Philosophy


    Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
    Topics and seminars of current interest in philosophy.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Define key terms of philosophical themes explored.
    2. Describe and analyze basic theories within explored area of philosophical interest.
    3. Write an individual seminar (or individual project) essay, exploring and critically analyzing a specific area of philosophical interest.
    4. Participate in a well structured, meaningful conversational exchange, focused on continually improved understanding of philosophical theories and concepts explored.
    5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the key components of an individually written seminar (or individual project) essay through an oral presentation.
  

  • PHIL 198 - Individual Project in Philosophy


    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Study of student-selected project or approved experiences in the field of philosophy. S/U grade option. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available.
    Prerequisite Instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Define key terms of philosophical themes explored.
    2. Describe and analyze basic theories within explored area of philosophical interest.
    3. Write an individual seminar (or individual project) essay, exploring and critically analyzing a specific area of philosophical interest.
    4. Participate in a well structured, meaningful conversational exchange, focused on continually improved understanding of philosophical theories and concepts explored.
    5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the key components of an individually written seminar (or individual project) essay through an oral presentation.
  

  • PHIL 199 - Special Projects in Philosophy


    5.0 Credits
    Special study to be arranged by student and supervising instructor. S/U grade option. Note: Credit available with approval. For information contact the division secretary at 425.640.1560.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Define key terms of philosophical themes explored.
    2. Describe and analyze basic theories within explored area of philosophical interest.
    3. Write an individual seminar (or individual project) essay, exploring and critically analyzing a specific area of philosophical interest.
    4. Participate in a well structured, meaningful conversational exchange, focused on continually improved understanding of philosophical theories and concepts explored.
    5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the key components of an individually written seminar (or individual project) essay through an oral presentation.
  

  • PHIL 255 - Special Topics: Philosophy


    Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
    Topics and seminars of current interest in philosophy.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Define key terms of philosophical themes explored.
    2. Describe and analyze basic theories within explored area of philosophical interest.
    3. Write an individual seminar (or individual project) essay, exploring and critically analyzing a specific area of philosophical interest.
    4. Participate in a well structured, meaningful conversational exchange, focused on continually improved understanding of philosophical theories and concepts explored.
    5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the key components of an individually written seminar (or individual project) essay through an oral presentation.
  

  • PHIL 267 - Comparison of Religions


    5.0 Credits
    Historical and philosophical study of the major religious traditions of the world. Presentations, readings, discussion and self-reflection. Students compare and contrast religious traditions as avenues in the perennial search for meaning.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL 099.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify and describe: Date, Geographical Location, Major Characteristics of: (some or all of these and others as appropriate) a. Religions of Ancient Civilizations Mesopotamian Egyptian Chinese Greek and Roman b. Living Religions of Today Native American Vedantism Judaism Jainism Zoroastrianism Buddhism Confucianism Taoism Christianity Hinduism Islam Shinto Parsis Sikhism.
    2. Identify and describe the major academic approaches to religion: (some or all of these and others as appropriate) a. Religion from the inside Theology Interpretation of Scriptures Ethics Worship b. Religion from the outside Anthropology Sociology History Phenomenological Studies.
    3. Identify and describe the nature and role of myths, symbols, ritual (most notably that of the ritual of sacrifice), priesthood, oracles, temples and other monuments, magic, meditation and scripture.
    4. Compare and contrast the major teachings of the living religions. Concerning Deity: Monism, Dualism, Pantheism, Polytheism, Monotheism, Atheism, Secularism. Concerning life after death: Reincarnation, heaven/hell. Human responsibility: Sin, liberation, karma, enlightenment, ego, grace. Relation to other religions: Synthesis-dialogue-holy war.
  

  • PHIL 298 - Individual Project in Philosophy


    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Study of student-selected project or approved experiences in the field of philosophy. S/U grade option. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available.
    Prerequisite Instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Define key terms of philosophical themes explored.
    2. Describe and analyze basic theories within explored area of philosophical interest.
    3. Write an individual seminar (or individual project) essay, exploring and critically analyzing a specific area of philosophical interest.
    4. Participate in a well structured, meaningful conversational exchange, focused on continually improved understanding of philosophical theories and concepts explored.
    5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the key components of an individually written seminar (or individual project) essay through an oral presentation.
  

  • PHIL 299 - Special Projects in Philosophy


    5.0 Credits
    Special study to be arranged by student and supervising instructor. S/U grade option. Note: Credit available with approval. For information contact the division secretary at 425.640.1560.
    Prerequisite Instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Define key terms of philosophical themes explored.
    2. Describe and analyze basic theories within explored area of philosophical interest.
    3. Write an individual seminar (or individual project) essay, exploring and critically analyzing a specific area of philosophical interest.
    4. Participate in a well structured, meaningful conversational exchange, focused on continually improved understanding of philosophical theories and concepts explored.
    5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the key components of an individually written seminar (or individual project) essay through an oral presentation.

Photography
  

  • PHOTO 101 - Black and White Photography I


    5.0 Credits
    Introduction to black and white film photography that will utilize 35mm camera, film processing, and printing techniques to create a portfolio of images.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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

  • PHOTO 102 - Black and White Photography II


    5.0 Credits
    Advance black and white photography that will further reinforce 35mm camera and darkroom techniques with some darkroom experimentation.
    Prerequisite PHOTO 101 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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

  • PHOTO 103 - Color and Digital Photography


    5.0 Credits
    Introduction to color photography with a digital camera and image editing software for capturing, editing, and printing of color images for a portfolio.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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

Physical Education
  

  • PE 100 - Introduction to Fitness Training Lab


    2.0 Credits
    Fitness lab course focusing on weight training and cardiovascular conditioning. Developing strategies for independent fitness goals. S/U grade option.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Record daily accomplishments of performance strategies in all programs and individual improvements.
    2. Demonstrate fitness strategies to enhance and provide skill competencies in weight training and cardiovascular improvement.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to design and implement a fitness program.
    4. Evaluate personal body weight, body fat percentage, basal metabolic rate, and caloric need.
  

  • PE 101 - Sports and Fitness Lab: I


    2.0 Credits
    Beginning fitness course focusing on weight lifting and cardiovascular conditioning. This course will develop strategies for independent fitness goals designed for lifetime health. S/U grade option.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Construct daily fitness goals including cardiovascular and weight training components.
    2. Record daily accomplishments of performance strategies in all programs and individual improvements.
    3. Demonstrate understanding of beginning fitness strategies.
    4. Demonstrate and implement a personal fitness program.
    5. Evaluate personal well-being relative to weight, body fat percentage, basal metabolic rate, and means to achieve desired fitness balance.
  

  • PE 102 - Sports and Fitness Lab: II


    2.0 Credits
    Continuation of developing strategies for independent fitness goals with focus on weight training and cardiovascular conditioning. S/U grade option.
    Prerequisite PE 101, PE 105, PE 124, or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Achieve personal goals of cardiovascular fitness, and strength and muscle development.
    2. Record daily accomplishments of performance strategies in all programs and individual improvements.
    3. Demonstrate understanding of different fitness strategies to enhance and provide intermediate skill competencies in weight training and cardiovascular improvement.
    4. Demonstrate improved ability to design and implement a fitness program for life.
    5. Evaluate personal well-being relative to weight, body fat percentage, basal metabolic rate, and means to achieve desired fitness balance.
  

  • PE 103 - Sports and Fitness Lab: III


    2.0 Credits
    Assist students in the continued development of fitness strategies to improve personal weight and cardiovascular training goals. S/U grade option.
    Prerequisite PE 102, PE 105, PE 134, or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Achieve advanced levels of cardiovascular fitness, strength and muscle tone through daily fitness goals.
    2. Record daily accomplishments of performance strategies in all programs and individual improvements.
    3. Demonstrate understanding of different fitness strategies to enhance and provide advanced skill competencies in weight training and cardiovascular improvement.
    4. Demonstrate the continued ability to design and implement a fitness program for life.
    5. Evaluate personal well-being relative to weight, body fat percentage, basic metabolic rate, and means to achieve desired fitness balance.
  

  • PE 105 - Athletic Performance and Conditioning


    3.0 Credits
    Athletic performance developed through combination of skill, strength, and balance. Understanding strategies for analyzing and improving athletic performance. Emphasis on sport specific conditioning. Attendance required for lecture, testing, training, and conditioning. S/U grade option.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Analyze specific sports fitness movements.
    2. Execute basic sports specific fitness skills.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to design a personal fitness training regime.
    4. Demonstrate an understanding of basic anatomy.
  

  • PE 107 - Baseball Conditioning


    2.0 Credits
    The baseball candidate conditioning program will develop hitting, fielding, and throwing skills. Weight training and cardiovascular fitness will be emphasized along with baseball strategy.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate basic baseball-conditioning techniques.
    2. Identify individual fitness needs and create workout portfolio.
  

  • PE 108 - Women’s Softball


    2.0 Credits
    Fastpitch softball strategy and theory for the competitive athlete. Strategies toward development of hitting, throwing and pitching skills. Weight training and cardiovascular conditioning emphasized. Attendance required.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Develop base-running strategy and team cohesiveness and organizational play.
    2. Observe critically and analyze hitting skills.
    3. Develop defensive and offensive playing skill.
    4. Develop base-running skills.
    5. Develop throwing accuracy and velocity.
    6. Develop base-running strategy and team organizational play.
    7. Develop and improves cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength.
  

  • PE 111 - Jogging/Cardio Fitness


    2.0 Credits
    Cardio-respiratory fitness, muscular endurance, and flexibility developed through the use of various modes of exercise. This course will develop strategies for independent fitness goals. S/U grade option.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate and describe progress in basic fitness goals identified in personal fitness portfolio.
    2. Demonstrate and explain the basics of the five components of health-related fitness.
    3. Describe and explain basic health indicators and how exercise affects each.
  

  • PE 112 - Jogging/Cardio Fitness


    2.0 Credits
    Advancement of cardio-respiratory fitness, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Continuation of personal fitness routines developed. S/U grade option.
    Prerequisite PE 111.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate and describe progress in ongoing fitness goals identified in personal fitness portfolio.
    2. Describe advanced application of the five components of health-related fitness and how exercise affects each component.
  

  • PE 113 - Introduction to Fitness Principles


    3.0 Credits
    Overview of five components of physical fitness; health benefits of physical activities; basic musculoskeletal anatomy; and development of a personal fitness program using assessment, research, and discussion.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explore and identify various components of physical fitness including the five major components of physical fitness.
    2. Demonstrate the benefits of physical activity.
    3. Demonstrate basic musculoskeletal anatomy.
    4. Develop and implement strategies to improve general health through physical activity.
    5. Research and document aspects of physical fitness focusing on current trends, issues, and application.
  

  • PE 115 - Sports Nutrition


    3.0 Credits
    Sports nutrition course specifically designed to help those leading active lifestyles. This class will focus on sports specific nutrition, supplementation, and exercise-related eating.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explore multiple components of sports nutrition and exercise specific nutritional guidelines.
    2. Demonstrate an understanding of basic nutrition components such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and fluid intake.
    3. Develop and implement strategies to apply sports specific nutrition to a variety of situations.
    4. Research aspects of sports nutrition such as supplementation, changing nutritional guidelines, trends in sports nutrition, and the role nutrition plays in various sports or activities.
  

  • PE 117 - Yoga-Basic Poses for Strength and Flexibility


    1.5 Credits
    A centered, grounded technique to gain better balance, strength, flexibility and stability from one’s core. Varied approaches will blend energizing effort with relaxing, inhaling with exhaling, while quieting the mind, toning the body and inspiring personal confidence.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Practice, organize, and demonstrate selected yoga poses that facilitate an understanding of proper alignment and sequence placement.
    2. Utilize breathing techniques and describe how they are intended to cool and relax the mind and body, or build energy and heat.
    3. Describe how yoga techniques are intended to focus the mind on the present moment.
  

  • PE 118 - Aerobic Bench and Exercise


    1.5 Credits
    Challenging, fun aerobic exercise class designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and burning fat. Uses STEP exercise apparatus in variety of movements, including traditional athletic moves and dance style. Floorwork involves weight resistance training and toning. S/U grade option.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate proper form, body position, and techniques for basic bench/step movements and routines.
    2. Demonstrate listening and communication skills through correct physical responses to verbalized dance instructions.
  

  • PE 119 - Aerobic Dance and Exercise


    1.5 Credits
    Aerobic dance, exercise, relaxation and body conditioning, designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone and flexibility. Information given on exercising safely. S/U grade option.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify and demonstrate intermediate yoga poses and sequences.
    2. Describe and explain yoga-pose alignment, principles and terminology.
    3. Describe and develop yoga sequences that facilitate risk prevention and proper sequence placement.
  

  • PE 120 - Yoga Pilates


    1.5 Credits
    Combines yoga and Pilates techniques to increase flexibility, strength and balance. Blends the core toning exercise of Pilates and the relaxing benefits of yoga to increase a balanced workout. No experience required, all levels welcome.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe the difference between yoga and Pilates.
    2. Describe knowledge of basic anatomy and muscle function.
    3. Practice, organize, and demonstrate selected yoga poses that show a proper alignment and sequence placement.
    4. Practice, organize, and demonstrate selected Pilates exercise sequences that facilitate proper muscle recruitment and muscle balance.
    5. Demonstrate breathing and meditation techniques and describe how they are intended to cool and relax the mind and body, or build energy and heat.
  

  • PE 122 - Pilates Mat Work


    1.5 Credits
    Focus on integrating the entire body rather than exercising each body part separately. Mat work uses body weight and gravity to strengthen and lengthen the entire body, with special emphasis on core strength and stability.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe the history and founding principles of Pilates.
    2. Describe basic anatomy and muscle function.
    3. Practice, organize, and demonstrate selected Pilates exercise sequences that facilitate proper muscle recruitment and muscle balance.
    4. Demonstrate breathing techniques and describe how they are intended to cool and relax the mind and body, or build energy and heat.
  

  • PE 124 - Men’s Body Conditioning


    2.0 Credits
    Body conditioning and personal fitness goals developed through weight training. Demonstrate knowledge of personal workouts and weight training routines. Class designed for the beginner. Attendance required.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Perform basic individualized exercises.
    2. Describe and record their progression.
    3. Demonstrate proper lifting form and technique on a wide variety of exercises.
    4. Develop an individualized-strength training and cardiovascular-training program.
  

  • PE 129 - Aerobic Dance and Exercise: Intermediate


    1.5 Credits
    Aerobic dance offers a combination of stretching, aerobic conditioning and strengthening exercises while moving to music. It is a safe class which incorporates both low impact and high impact aerobic movements in a rhythmical, energetic dance.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Analyze and demonstrate intermediate level movements involved in dance.
    2. Analyze and demonstrate proper form and body position during intermediate level strength and conditioning activities.
    3. Identify and describe muscles groups that are involved in intermediate dance movements and exercise activities.
  

  • PE 130 - Aerobics Hip-Hop


    1.5 Credits
    An energetic, creative aerobic exercise class with dance routine and body motion designed to be different. This active, fun program enhances muscle tone, flexibility, coordination, speed of motion and body mechanics.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate basic hip-hop techniques to improve endurance, skill, coordination, balance and flexibility.
    2. Demonstrate choreographed basic movements to selected music.
    3. Identify common dance moves and methods for counting.
  

  • PE 132 - Aerobic Instructor Training


    3.0 Credits
    Advanced aerobics dance and exercise program with emphasis on instructional methodology, fitness dynamics, nutrition and anatomy. Completion will assist students to successfully complete the national accredited ACE certification evaluation. S/U grade option.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Design various group exercise class formats.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to teach a group exercise class.
    3. Identify muscle groups and describe which muscles are working during various exercises.
    4. Describe strategies for healthy living, weight management and injury prevention.
    5. Demonstrate safe exercises and modifications.
  

  • PE 133 - Body Sculpting and Stretching


    1.5 Credits
    Exercise to music with resistance training using dynabands and light weights to improve muscle tone, strength, endurance and flexibility. S/U grade option.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Recognize strength and endurance improvement through assessment and testing.
    2. Demonstrate the effects of exercise and principles as it applies to individual fitness goals.
    3. Develop improved range of motion and increased flexibility.
 

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