Course Descriptions and Objectives

HORT 275 - Garden Structures

1. Identify and describe common garden structures by purpose, style, and building materials.
2. Identify and describe common construction methods and details for garden structures.
3. Identify and describe basic building materials including fasteners and other hardware.

HORT 276 - Hardscapes: Brick, Concrete, and Stone

1. Identify and describe common garden hardscape features and their iconic details.
2. Identify and describe hardscape construction techniques applied to concrete, pavers, and stone.
3. Describe the construction assets and liabilities of various hardscape materials.

HORT 277 - Landscape Lighting

1. Describe basic components of landscape lighting.
2. Measure and calculate the number and spacing of lights for particular situations.

HORT 278 - Landscape Construction Design

1. Analyze data to solve grading and slope calculations.
2. Use plane geometry to develop site layout plans.
3. Describe and discuss results of analytical processes for suitability of construction materials and techniques through appropriate graphic and written modes.
4. Apply appropriate tools, techniques, and technology to facilitate sustainable practices in landscape design and installation.

HORT 280 - Weed Identification and Management

1. Analyze, synthesize and integrate information about a variety of weedy plants and control options to develop weed management plans (including weed identification, control choices, and costs) for specific site situations.
2. Work effectively in groups to evaluate a variety of sites, identify common weeds, and recommend appropriate control options (including cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical).
3. Apply appropriate tools, techniques and technology to facilitate selection of the least toxic and most sustainable methods of weed control for a variety of landscape, nursery and natural area weed situations.

HORT 281 - Sustainable Lawn Installation

1. Describe and define sustainable turf criteria for the landscape.
2. Calculate necessary amounts of sod, seed, bulk materials and fertilizer necessary for installation and maintenance of any given area.

HORT 282 - Sustainable Lawn Management

1. Describe and define the dynamics of sustainable turf maintenance including weed, insect, and disease control, fertilization and cultural requirements.
2. Perform calculations regarding quantities of topdressing, fertilizers and pesticides required for a specific turf area.

HORT 283 - Groundcovers

1. Describe and identify sites where groundcovers would be viable alternatives to turf.
2. Identify a variety of groundcover plants appropriate for Pacific Northwest gardens and their cultural needs.
3. Calculate the number of plants needed for specific sites.

HORT 284 - Irrigation Design

1. Define and describe sprinkler components and their functions (including the multiple styles used today) and their general location.
2. Design a basic irrigation system utilizing appropriate sprinkler heads, nozzles, valves and pipes.
3. Program and troubleshoot sprinkler controllers for sustainably managed landscapes.
4. Describe basic sprinkler system maintenance and repair procedures.
5. Draft, to scale, a basic irrigation system.

HORT 286 - Landscape Maintenance and Renovation

1. Develop a check list to identify biotic and abiotic stresses on plants in the landscape.
2. Identify design flaws contributing to the need for excessive and unsustainable landscape management.
3. Synthesize the stress checklist and design flaws into a series of renovation recommendations.
4. Implement landscape renovation recommendations.
5. Develop a 12 month landscape management plan.

HORT 287 - Low Volume Irrigation

1. Identify and describe the material and tools used in the installation of low-volume irrigation systems.
2. Identify the various kinds of low-volume irrigation systems and contrast their applications.
3. Install a complete low-volume system.

HORT 291 - Internship in Horticulture

HORT 294 - Research in Sustainable Horticulture

1. Use online databases to identify, evaluate, and synthesize scientific literature related to a sustainable horticulture research topic, resulting in a properly cited literature review and bibliography.
2. Formulate a sustainable horticulture hypothesis, as well as design and conduct an experiment to test the hypothesis.
3. Interpret and illustrate the results of a sustainable horticulture research project, using technical writing and graphical representations, and effectively report the results in the form of a scientific poster, verbal presentation, or research paper.

HORT 295 - Final Project in Horticulture

1. Demonstrate their ability to apply training and problem-solving techniques to realistic situations in design, landscaping or maintenance projects.
2. Provide evidence of skills in order to convince future clients of abilities and experience.

HORT 296 - Greenhouse/Nursery Practicum I

1. Create a crop production plan.
2. Propagate and produce crops for sale.
3. Document crop production activities in a comprehensive record.

HORT 297 - Greenhouse/Nursery Practicum II

1. Create a crop production plan.
2. Propagate and produce crops for sale.
3. Document crop production activities in a comprehensive record.

HORT 298 - Individual Project in Horticulture

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

HSPTR 104 - Airline Computer Training

1. Describe and demonstrate decoding and encoding specific airports and airlines.
2. Access availability schedules and read, write, and decode symbols.
3. Demonstrate formats required to sell, change, cancel, and rebook flights from availability schedules.
4. Analyze fare quotes from flights sold and verify price by accessing airline tariff and rules.
5. Create and evaluate a PNR.

HSPTR 111 - Tours

1. Define and explain the components that can make up a packaged tour.
2. Identify and explain the benefits of tour products for clients.
3. Compare and contrast tour products and features.
4. Match client needs to appropriate tour products.
5. Accurately calculate price and discounts for packaged tours.
6. Assemble a customized tour based on client needs.

HSPTR 112 - Cruises

1. Compare and contrast cruise line itineraries.
2. Analyze and explain a cruise line’s target market.
3. Match client needs and preferences to the appropriate cruise product.
4. Design a unique cruise portfolio to use as a resource in cruise sales.
5. Accurately price a cruise product and explain options, itineraries, taxes, and available discounts.
6. Utilize computer technology appropriate to the industry, including Internet research.
7. Utilize brochures and the Internet to sell cruises.

HSPTR 115 - North American Geography

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the prime tourist destinations in North America.
2. Analyze historical and cultural information as it relates to travel destinations in North America.
3. Research and present a group project on a travel destination.
4. Utilize case studies and the Internet to research travel destinations.

HSPTR 116 - Europe:CD

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the prime tourist destinations in Western Europe.
2. Analyze historical and cultural information as it relates to travel destinations.
3. Research and explain travel documentation, currencies, travel restrictions, and time zones for travel to Western Europe.
4. Research and present a group project on a travel destination.
5. Utilize case studies and the Internet to research travel destinations.
6. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

HSPTR 117 - Caribbean, Mexico, and Africa

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

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the prime tourist destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico.
2. Describe major safari destinations in Africa.
3. Analyze historical and cultural information as it relates to travel destinations.
4. Research and explain travel documentation, currencies, travel restrictions, and time zones for travel to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Africa.
5. Research and present a group project on a travel destination.
6. Utilize case studies and the Internet to research travel destinations.

HSPTR 118 - East Asia and the South Pacific

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the prime tourist destinations in East Asia and the South Pacific.
2. Analyze historical and cultural information as it relates to travel destinations.
3. Research and explain travel documentation, currencies, travel restrictions, and time zones for travel to East Asia and the South Pacific.
4. Research and present a group project on a travel destination.
5. Utilize case studies and the Internet to research travel destinations.

HSPTR 140 - Introduction to Hospitality

1. Describe the history and current scope of the hospitality industry.
2. Describe the basic structure and organization of the foodservice industry.
3. List and describe the basics of catering operations.
4. Explain the structure, amenities, and product types available in the lodging industry.
5. Analyze the various types of companies in the travel industry.
6. Explain how the three segments of the hospitality industry fit together and their value to the economy of our region.
7. Explain the importance of good customer service skills in the hospitality industry.
8. Evaluate career options in the hospitality field.

HSPTR 155 - Special Topics: Hospitality and Tourism

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

HSPTR 198 - Individual Project in Hospitality and Tourism

1. Develop a comprehensive independent project related to the Hospitality industry.

HSPTR 205 - Advanced Airline Computer Lab

1. Analyze, explain, and implement airline-pricing structures for domestic itineraries.
2. Compare multiple airline schedules and fares, and choose the best option for the client.
3. Access and utilize advanced computer information and entries.
4. Calculate correct prices, discounts, and taxes when preparing fill-in-formats or using discount pricing modifiers.
5. Describe and use linear and horizontal fare formats.
6. Analyze and sell cars and hotels via the internet and GDS system.

HSPTR 206 - Airline Tariff and Ticketing

1. Utilize the Apollo/Smartpoint centralized airline reservation system to create passenger reservations.
2. Explain orally and in writing the rules and regulations for the issuance of airline documents according to ARC (Airline Reporting Corporation).
3. Accurately calculate fares and issue tickets for air travel itineraries.
4. Describe and complete REN forms.

HSPTR 207 - International Tariff and Marketing

1. Demonstrate ability to make reservations on either the Apollo/Smartpoint airline computer system or internet reservation websites.
2. Accurately calculate fares and issue tickets for international itineraries.
3. Demonstrate ability to interpret and explain taxes and fees for international fares.
4. Demonstrate the ability to identify international airports and airport codes; list which country, IATA area, and sub-area the airports are in and spell them correctly.
5. Create a Foreign Inclusive Tour (FIT).

HSPTR 220 - Ecotourism

1. Define the concepts of Ecotourism and sustainable development in the hospitality industry.
2. Develop criteria for evaluating businesses and government tourism organization’s sustainability practices.
3. Research companies whose business models meet the criteria developed above.
4. Analyze the impact of Ecotourism and sustainable practices on environments and people.
5. Utilize case studies to review and evaluate Ecotourism companies and plans.
6. Examine and evaluate the growing Ecotourism business in the United States and internationally.

HSPTR 230 - Hospitality Law and Ethics

1. Describe the basic legal principles, professional standards, and regulatory bodies that govern the hospitality industry.
2. Research hospitality management policies and how they are used to minimize legal liability.
3. Compare and evaluate the types of contracts used in the hospitality industry.
4. Identify the connections among professional ethics, industry regulations, and the law, and explain their roles in decision-making processes.

HSPTR 255 - Special Topics: Hospitality and Tourism

1. Present areas of current interest in Hospitality and Tourism.

HSPTR 258 - Hotel Management

1. Analyze the role of management in a lodging operation.
2. Explain the operations and functions of each lodging department.
3. Describe the financial role of each lodging department to the business as a whole.
4. Develop strategies for effective management of each segment of the lodging operation.
5. Demonstrate the analytical role of the manager in a lodging operation.

HSPTR 260 - Travel Sales

1. Explain and demonstrate the importance of quality customer service in a sales transaction.
2. Describe and demonstrate how to match customer needs and preferences to the appropriate travel product.
3. Evaluate and coach peers in the development of sales skills.
4. Accurately price retail travel products and compare, evaluate, and accurately price travel insurance policies.
5. Describe and demonstrate effective listening and questioning skills used in travel sales.
6. Research and describe how to arrange accommodation for disabled travelers and other populations requiring travel assistance.

HSPTR 284 - Hospitality Employment Preparation

1. Create a new resume or update an existing resume targeted to job skills.
2. Describe and analyze successful job search tips and tools for the hospitality industry.

HSPTR 285 - Hospitality Employment

1. Analyze a variety of hospitality career paths and resources, based on industry presentations.
2. Evaluate industry professional’s presentations.

HSPTR 291 - Internship in Hospitality

1. Identify, discuss, and write specific learning objectives and develop a career and educational plan.
2. Demonstrate understanding of workplace trends and opportunities.
3. Evaluate self and create options to achieve greater success in the experiential learning environment.
4. Develop positive work habits and skills in interpersonal relations while interning at the internship site.
5. Develop understanding of workplace issues: employer expectations, professional and ethical attitudes, understanding of work environment; job descriptions and performance objectives; interpersonal work skills, work site leadership, group interaction, conflict management, and workplace cultural diversity.
6. Gain and/or improve job specific technical skills and soft skills.

HSPTR 298 - Individual Project in Hospitality and Tourism

1. Develop a comprehensive independent project related to the Hospitality industry.

HUM 101 - Studies in American Culture

1. Demonstrate comprehension of print and visual texts.
2. Discern and articulate explicit and implied cultural content in print and visual texts.
3. Compare cultural content of print and visual texts.
4. Apply course concepts to print and visual texts in discussion and in formal writings.
5. Cooperate productively in groups to complete assigned tasks.
6. Demonstrate comprehension of the concepts of mainstream and marginal in relation to American cultural texts.
7. Analyze evidence of competing perspectives in diverse groups’ cultural expressions in print and images.

HUM 105 - Introduction to Film

1. Identify and describe the basic elements of film and its particular vocabulary (narrative, mise en scene, cinematography, acting, editing, sound).
2. Identify major films, theories and/or filmmakers, including characteristics of stylistic patterns in major directors’ works.
3. Analyze film techniques and dramatic and literary qualities.
4. Write well-organized film analyses.
5. Communicate effectively in discussions, group work and oral presentations.
6. Evaluate and compare films within the cultural contexts in which they are made and viewed.

HUM 106 - Film Genres

1. Identify the basic elements of various film genres (film noir, the Western, sci-fi, musicals, thrillers, etc.) and their particular vocabulary (narrative, mise en scene, cinematography, acting, editing, sound).
2. Analyze film techniques, dramatic and literary qualities, and underlying themes, archetypes, and mythologies.
3. Write well-organized film analyses.
4. Communicate effectively in discussions, group work and oral presentations.
5. Evaluate and compare films within the cultural contexts in which they are made and viewed.

HUM 108 - World Mythology

1. Demonstrate knowledge of mythological concepts and identify and disparate genres and forms of the works.
2. Analyze and interpret psychological representations of the material, spiritual, cultural, and historical values/truths embodied in diverse myths.
3. Evaluate and compare through written and oral means the distinctive ways diverse mythological texts shape and are shaped by cultural/historical/literary/political contexts and trends.
4. Dramatize and interpret, through collaborative presentation, the imaginative experience and appeal of representative myths in contemporary culture.

HUM 109 - Greek Mythology

1. Read, evaluate and analyze through written and oral means the nature of myths and their function in Greek culture and history by applying critical-reading methods/theories.
2. Analyze and explain how myth can be exploited for social, political and ideological purposes.
3. Identify the diversity of cultures, ethics, values, and ways of thinking across communities as embodied in selected myths.
4. Compare and interpret, both individually and collaboratively, the importance and influence of Greek myth on world culture.

HUM& 116 - Humanities I:CD

1. Demonstrate knowledge of assigned readings.
2. Demonstrate understanding of drama as a literary genre, and of theatrical performance as an element of culture.
3. Analyze character, structure, and language of plays and relate these elements to themes and ideas of works read.
4. Support analysis and interpretation of literary texts and other culture productions by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
5. Explain how dramatic literature reflects diverse cultural, political, and historical contexts.
6. Demonstrate collaboration skills by working with classmates to share and build ideas about drama through discussions and activities.

HUM 155 - Special Topics: Humanities

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of a specific topic related to Humanities Studies.
2. Demonstrate other topic-specific objectives as determined by the instructor.

HUM 161 - Events Production

1. Describe, explain, and evaluate how they contributed to planning and implementing the event.
2. Identify, explain, and evaluate knowledge and skills they used and/or developed as part of producing the event.
3. Describe, analyze, and evaluate the event and how it did or did not meet the college’s and participant’s goals and expectations.
4. Demonstrate other objectives as determined by the instructor.

HUM 188 - Instructional Assistant Humanities

1. Demonstrate objectives determined by the supervising instructor.

HUM 198 - Individual Project in Humanities

1. Identify and explore/research topic(s) relevant to Humanities studies for individual study.
2. Support findings/analyses by locating, using and citing suitable materials.
3. Communicate findings from the individual study through an agreed-upon means, such as a paper, a presentation, or a display.
4. Demonstrate other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor.

HUM 199 - Special Projects in Humanities

1. Identify and demonstrate a well-developed understanding of a specific topic related to Humanities Studies.
2. Support independent analysis, interpretation, or explanation of topic by locating, using, and citing suitable materials.
3. Communicate findings from the individual study of topic through an agreed-upon means, such as a paper, a presentation, or a display.
4. Demonstrate other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor.

HUM 201 - American People:CD

1. Demonstrate comprehension of course readings.
2. Identify American cultural values, assumptions, and characteristics as expressed in course readings.
3. Explain how cultural expressions in course readings reflect their historical contexts.
4. Explain how texts read for the course reflect the experiences and perceptions of diverse groups within American culture at a particular time and place.
5. Apply course concepts to course readings in analytical essays and other projects.
6. Use visual images to demonstrate diverse perspectives in American culture.

HUM 202 - Studies in Culture

1. Describe and explain how specific individuals/groups and major geographical, historical, and political elements have affected the culture(s) being studied.
2. Describe and explain current challenges that the culture faces.
3. Describe, analyze, and explain significant cultural elements, such as language, symbols, norms, values, beliefs and customs.
4. Describe, analyze, and explain expressions of the culture in art, music, literature, theatre, philosophy, and sport.
5. Describe and analyze the culture(s) in relation to other cultures, especially in reference to power relations, cross-cultural influences, political alliances, trade practices, etc.
6. Compare and contrast various elements (political, cultural, economic, historical, etc.,) of the culture(s) with those of the USA.
7. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

HUM 210 - Francophone Cultures:CD

1. Acquire and enhance cultural sensitivity and competence of the French speaking world.
2. Understand the impact of cultural differences within the French speaking nations.
3. Develop necessary foundation and tools to become culturally competent and acquire better understanding of the cultural and political challenges facing the French speaking world and multicultural workplaces.
4. Learn practical tools to reduce cross-cultural misunderstanding and encourage positive cross-cultural and working relationships.
5. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

HUM 235 - Publications

1. Apply creative and analytic techniques and reasoning to create and critique literary and/or visual-art works.
2. Apply principles of layout and design to create a literary and visual-art publication.
3. Apply publication methods/principles to budget, produce, and market the publication.
4. Identify, analyze and evaluate key historical issues in publishing.

HUM 255 - Special Topics: Humanities

1. Identify and demonstrate thorough understanding of focused area of interest related to Humanities studies.
2. Demonstrate other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor.

HUM 288 - Instructional Assistant Humanities

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

HUM 298 - Individual Project in Humanities

1. Independently identify and explore/research topic(s) relevant to Humanities studies for individual study.
2. Support findings/analyses by locating, using, and citing suitable materials.
3. Communicate findings from the individual study through an agreed-upon means, such as a paper, a presentation, or a display.
4. Demonstrate other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor.

HUM 299 - Special Projects in Humanities

1. Independently identify and demonstrate a thorough understanding of a specific topic related to Humanities studies.
2. Support independent analysis, interpretation, or explanation of topic by locating, using, and citing suitable materials.
3. Communicate findings from the individual study of topic.
4. Demonstrate other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor.

ITAD 300 - Software Engineering

1. Explain software process models.
2. Examine agile software development and understand its relevance in software engineering; explore techniques and approaches to project management.
3. Describe critical components of requirements engineering, detailing the process from defining to documenting and maintaining requirements for the software design.
4. Analyze various stages of software testing, including development, release, and user testing.
5. Break down systems engineering, investigating sociotechnical systems, conceptual design, system procurement, development, operation, and evolution.
6. Discuss ethical issues in software engineering.

ITAD 315 - Discrete Mathematics for Developers

1. Utilize propositional logic, inference, and proof.
2. Define structures, sets, functions, and matrices.
3. Make use of mathematical induction and recursion definitions on arithmetic sequences.
4. Examine counting theory and its application on a series of events to determine all possible outcomes.
5. Define discrete probability and its purpose for determining outcomes of individual events.

ITAD 330 - Database Models and Design

1. Define the parameters discovered during the information gathering process in order to successfully design a database that meets the requirements of the critical stakeholders.
2. Identify best practices utilized in designing relational databases and the various forms of normalization in order to prevent redundancies and anomalies.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure of database tables, records, keys, and indexing.
4. Design and implement software connections to databases using programming languages. 

ITAD 345 - Usability Engineering

1. Define usability, examine examples, and consider tradeoffs, and address differences in end users.
2. Examine the usability engineering lifecycle by detailing goal setting, prototyping, and follow up.
3. Understand usability heuristics by learning the user dialogue and language in order to develop consistency and efficiency.
4. Analyze usability testing: selecting appropriate test subjects, maintaining ethics with the test users, and utilizing interviews and questionnaires. 

ITAD 360 - Application and Data Integration

1. Understand the uses and types of Application Programming Interface (API) architectures.
2. Design and work with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
3. Analyze application design principles for working with big data sets.
4. Create and manipulate data in Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) and manage multiple data sources.
5. Work with unstructured data and manage data in motion.

ITAD 375 - Cloud Computing

1. Define software as a service, platform as a service, and infrastructure as a service.
2. Define public, private, and community cloud computing, noting strengths and weaknesses for each.
3. Analyze, compare and contrast, and use different current cloud platform services.
4. Determine and implement best security practices for cloud computing environments.

ITAD 400 - Mobile Application Development

1. Define user requirements for mobile applications and develop appropriate user interface design.
2. Design mobile software applications for both native and network environments.
3. Compare and contrast the requirements for mobile software application development and architectures in differing platform environments.
4. Develop mobile applications utilizing various technologies and programming languages to solve problems.
5. Discover and implement best practices for securing mobile applications.

ITAD 415 - Introduction to Machine Learning

1. Select the appropriate search problem to use for a machine learning task.
2. Analyze the use of probability and similarities for machine learning.
3. Examine artificial neural networks and how they mimic biological neural networks in order to assist machine learning from various inputs.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of decision trees, the foundational mechanism that machine learning builds upon.
5. Assess performance evaluation methodologies and measurement techniques implemented in machine learning.      

ITAD 430 - Embedded Systems

1. Demonstrate the ability to analyze and create the boot up procedure, using startup code and bootloaders (allocated in memory) in order to load the embedded system.
2. Implement memory management, utilizing the address space, by creating stack and heap storage for program usage.
3. Configure and design peripheral interrupts and general purpose I/O for the embedded system.
4. Develop distributed systems and understand an IoT architecture.

ITAD 445 - Emerging Trends

1. Discuss and analyze emerging trends within the industry.
2. Classify and compare current and emerging trends, determining the magnitude in which they are affecting society and/or relevant disclipines.
3. Evaluate current trends and formulate what future trends might develop as a result.

ITAD 460 - Capstone I

1. Detrmine the best software development model to implement for the capstone programming project.
2. Select appropriate software application type, differentiating between mobile, cloud, and traditional programming applications, for development of the capstone programming project.
3. Identify the best data algorithms to be used for the capstone programming project.
4. Determine whether to use local or remote database storage for the capstone programming project.

ITAD 470 - Capstone II

1. Detrmine the best software development model to implement for the capstone programming project.
2. Select appropriate software application type, differentiating between mobile, cloud, and traditional programming applications, for development of the capstone programming project.
3. Identify the best data algorithms to be used for the capstone programming project.
4. Determine whether to use local or remote database storage for the capstone programming project.

INTEN 001 - Beginning Grammar:ESL

1. Identify and demonstrate understanding of certain nouns, adjectives, prepositions, “to be,” and certain action verbs.
2. Use the present progressive tense in statements and questions.
3. Identify key components of, and errors in, the present simple tense.

INTEN 002 - Beginning Speak/Listen:ESL

1. Understand and use simple numbers for time, dates, and money.
2. Understand simple questions and give comprehensible answers on topics regarding the classroom, colors, the body, food, health, the family, and seasonally selected topics.
3. Log on to campus computers and access and use EdMail and software for practicing English language skills

INTEN 003 - Beginning Writing:ESL

1. Write upper and lower case letters correctly, including from dictation.
2. Spell phonetically based items correctly or make educated guesses about spelling.
3. Write short, simple sentences (statements and questions) with the verb “to be” and in present progressive tense from word or picture prompts.

INTEN 004 - Beginning Reading:ESL

1. Demonstrate their understanding of English alphabet letters and sound combinations.
2. Read simple phonetically based texts and answer questions about the texts.
3. Demonstrate comprehension of selected basic vocabulary.

INTEN 010 - Reading 1:ESL

1. Use reading skills to demonstrate understanding of a very basic text.
2. Demonstrate understanding of very basic vocabulary.

INTEN 011 - Grammar 1:ESL

1. Use correct grammar in very basic sentences.
2. Demonstrate understanding of very basic grammar structures.

INTEN 012 - Speaking and Listening 1:ESL

1. Demonstrate very basic conversation skills.
2. Demonstrate understanding of very basic spoken English.

INTEN 013 - Writing 1:ESL

1. Demonstrate understanding of sound-letter correspondence.
2. Write very basic sentences and passages.
3. Use very basic punctuation, capitalization and coordination correctly.

INTEN 020 - Reading 2:ESL

1. Use reading skills to demonstrate understanding of a basic text.
2. Demonstrate understanding of basic vocabulary.

INTEN 021 - Grammar 2:ESL

1. Use correct grammar in basic sentences.
2. Demonstrate understanding of basic grammar structures.

INTEN 022 - Speaking and Listening 2:ESL

1. Demonstrate basic conversation skills.
2. Demonstrate understanding of basic spoken English.

INTEN 023 - Writing 2:ESL

1. Write a basic paragraph on a simple topic.
2. Demonstrate use of basic written grammar and mechanics.
3. Use basic vocabulary in writing.

INTEN 030 - Reading 3:ESL

1. Use reading skills to demonstrate understanding of a lower intermediate text.
2. Demonstrate understanding of lower intermediate vocabulary.
3. Summarize a lower intermediate text.
4. Express opinions about the content of a lower intermediate text.

INTEN 031 - Grammar 3:ESL

1. Use correct grammar in low-intermediate discourse.
2. Demonstrate understanding of low-intermediate grammar structures.

INTEN 032 - Speaking and Listening 3:ESL

1. Demonstrate lower-intermediate conversation skills.
2. Demonstrate understanding of lower-intermediate spoken English.
3. Demonstrate basic understanding of non-ESL spoken English in selected media.
4. Discuss common topics at a lower-intermediate level.

INTEN 033 - Writing 3:ESL

1. Write an academic paragraph at a low-intermediate level.
2. Demonstrate use of low-intermediate level written grammar and mechanics.
3. Use low-intermediate level vocabulary in writing.

INTEN 040 - Reading 4:ESL

1. Use reading skills to demonstrate understanding of intermediate texts.
2. Demonstrate understanding of intermediate vocabulary.
3. Summarize intermediate texts and non-ESL readings.
4. Express opinions about the content of intermediate texts and non-ESL readings.

INTEN 041 - Grammar 4:ESL

1. Use correct grammar in intermediate discourse.
2. Demonstrate understanding of intermediate grammar structures.

INTEN 043 - Writing 4-ESL

1. Write an academic paragraph at an intermediate level.
2. Demonstrate use of intermediate level written grammar and mechanics.
3. Use intermediate level vocabulary in writing.
4. Identify and correct sentence errors.

INTEN 050 - Reading 5:ESL

1. Use reading skills to demonstrate understanding of upper-intermediate texts.
2. Demonstrate understanding of upper-intermediate vocabulary.
3. Summarize upper-intermediate texts and non-ESL readings.
4. Express opinions about the content of upper-intermediate texts and non-ESL readings.

INTEN 051 - Grammar 5:ESL

1. Use correct grammar in upper-intermediate discourse.
2. Demonstrate understanding of upper-intermediate grammar structures.

INTEN 053 - Writing 5:ESL

1. Write an academic paragraph at an upper-intermediate level.
2. Write a basic academic essay.
3. Write a formal letter.
4. Demonstrate use of upper-intermediate level written grammar and mechanics.
5. Use upper-intermediate level vocabulary in writing.
6. Identify and correct sentence errors.

INTEN 055 - TOEFL Preparation

1. Identify the three sections of the TOEFL Test.
2. Identify specific question types for each section of the TOEFL Test.
3. Demonstrate test-taking strategies.

INTEN 071 - Advanced Speaking and Listening

1. Demonstrate intermediate level of understanding of spoken English.
2. Present a short speech.
3. Participate in small group discussions.
4. Demonstrate understanding of target vocabulary.
5. Use target vocabulary in conversation.

INTEN 072 - College Preparation

1. Take notes on the main ideas and essential information of academic lectures.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the main ideas and essential information of academic lectures.
3. Participate in small group discussions.
4. Present a short speech.
5. Observe and describe several college classes.

INTEN 073 - Pronunciation Plus

1. Demonstrate individual improvement in English pronunciation.
2. Recognize difference of meaning in English due to rhythm, intonation, and stress.
3. Demonstrate understanding of spoken English from authentic sources.
4. Present a short speech.
5. Participate in small group discussions.

INTEN 074 - Partners in Service

1. Demonstrate improvement of oral communication skills using English with native speakers, in a volunteer job.
2. Demonstrate cultural understanding represented in the volunteer site.
3. Communicate with native speakers about their respective countries and cultures.
4. Complete volunteer responsibilities.
5. Present a short speech describing the service experience.

INTEN 075 - English Through Movies

1. Demonstrate upper-intermediate level understanding of spoken English, especially in terms of movies and video clips.
2. Present a short speech.
3. Participate in small group discussions.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of course vocabulary.
5. Use course vocabulary in conversation.

INTEN 076 - Special Topics in Speaking and Listening

1. Demonstrate intermediate-level understanding of spoken English (videos, news clips, lectures, etc.).
2. Demonstrate understanding of target vocabulary.
3. Use target vocabulary in spoken English.
4. Present a short speech based on course themes.
5. Participate in small group discussions.

INTEN 087 - Language Study Skills

1. Demonstrate basic study skills
2. Understand IESL and college support resources
3. Locate assistance for IESL course content, assignments, etc.