2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 18, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate 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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Humanities

  
  • HUM 109 - Greek Mythology



    5.0 Credits
    Introduction to Greek myths: their nature and function in Greek society, history, and culture; different ways of interpreting them; their importance for the study of myth and literature in general.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    FALL, WTR

  
  • HUM 110 - Origins of English: CD



    5.0 Credits
    Studies diverse influences on English’s evolution; explores cross-cultural borrowings and language variations; and examines the underlying reasons for English’s quirky spellings and word forms.


    Prerequisite Placement into English 99 or instructor permission.
    Dual Listed as ENGL 110

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

    1. Summarize the general prehistory and history of the English language, its evolution from localized dialects to a global language, and its growth into the many varieties of English(es) spoken today.
    2. Identify and analyze examples of diversity-related linguistic issues, including how English’s evolution, cross-cultural borrowings, and language variations have influenced or have been influenced by political/historical trends (e.g., conflicts, injustices, artistic movements, and scientific/technical advances).
    3. Describe the basic principles of etymology and how/why new words are borrowed or developed for varied purposes, e.g., informal conversation, civic discourse, commerce, and scientific naming.
    4. Describe examples of historical and contemporary influences on English words/word parts and some of the major reasons underlying English’s seemingly erratic spellings and word forms.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • HUM& 116 - Humanities I:CD



    5.0 Credits
    Introduces students to dramatic literature from a variety of literary traditions. Students will analyze formal elements of drama, including plot, character, setting, and dialogue, and will explore how these elements relate to a play’s themes, as well as to its cultural or historical context. The class will also consider the particular experience of reading drama, and how reading may inform performance.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    WTR, SPR

  
  • HUM 155 - Special Topics: Humanities



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

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


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • HUM 161 - Events Production



    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Under supervision of a faculty advisor, students earn credit for involvement in planning and implementing arts and cultural events sponsored by the college.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • HUM 170 - Popular Genres: CD



    5.0 Credits
    Studies a culturally diverse range of popular literature; film and game adaptations; and comic/graphic formatsin various genres, including science fiction, mystery, and horror.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL 99 or instructor permission.
    Dual Listed as ENGL 170

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

    1. Identify, analyze, and compare how writers use genre-defining and genre-defying elements, techniques,and concepts in popular works.
    2. Describe and analyze the ways that popular works shape and are shaped by cultural/historicalcontexts, trends, attitudes, and beliefs about race, class, gender, sexual orientation, cultural identity, religion, etc.
    3. Analyze how or if popular genres incorporate a diverse, inclusive range of creators, perspectives, themes, representations, etc.
    4. Reason clearly by applying critical-reading methods/theories to popular works in order to analyze their features and recurrent themes and to develop plausible, supportable interpretations.
    5. Support analyses and interpretations of popular works by locating, using, and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • HUM 188 - Instructional Assistant Humanities



    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Special teaching projects in the humanities.
    Prerequisite Instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate objectives determined by the supervising instructor.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • HUM 198 - Individual Project in Humanities



    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Selection, design and completion of project in the field of humanities. Student consults with faculty member in all aspects of the project.
    Prerequisite Instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • HUM 199 - Special Projects in Humanities



    5.0 Credits
    Contact the English Department for more information.
    Prerequisite Instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • HUM 201 - American People:CD



    5.0 Credits
    Explores literary and popular expressions of American culture in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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. Apply course concepts to course readings in analytical essays and a major class project.
    5. Collaborate with others in producing and presenting the class project.
    6. Explain how texts read for the course and for the project reflect the experiences and perceptions of diverse groups within American culture at a particular time and place.
    7. Use visual images to demonstrate diverse perspectives in American culture.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • HUM 202 - Studies in Culture



    5.0 Credits
    Study of a particular culture with emphasis on aspects of contemporary life.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL 099 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • HUM 210 - Francophone Cultures:CD



    5.0 Credits
    Course will survey the history, culture, geography, and current political climate of selected French-speaking communities, including, but not limited to, Haiti, Quebec, Louisiana, North Africa, and West Africa.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.
    Dual Listed as FRCH 210 and DIVST 215.

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

    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.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • HUM 235 - Publications



    5.0 Credits
    Students form the editorial staff of the literary magazine and learn how to critique literary and visual arts. Includes an overview of editing, design, printing, and marketing.
    Prerequisite ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • HUM 255 - Special Topics: Humanities



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

    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.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • HUM 288 - Instructional Assistant Humanities



    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Advanced special teaching projects in the humanities.
    Prerequisite Instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • HUM 298 - Individual Project in Humanities



    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Selection, design and completion of advanced project in the field of humanities. Student consults with faculty member in all aspects of the project.
    Prerequisite Instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • HUM 299 - Special Projects in Humanities



    5.0 Credits
    Contact the English Department for more information.
    Prerequisite Instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered



Information Technology Application Development

  
  • ITAD 300 - Software Engineering



    5.0 Credits
    The course journeys through multiple facets of software engineering, including software process models, software testing, requirements engineering, and systems engineering. Additionally, the software development process is analyzed to explore conceptual design, product release, and user testing.
    Prerequisite CS 143 or equivalent.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    FALL

  
  • ITAD 315 - Discrete Mathematics for Developers



    5.0 Credits
    Students are introduced to logic and proof, structures and algorithms, and number theory.Focus is also given to induction and recursion and counting and discrete probability to provide the essential foundation and framework for software development.
    Prerequisite MATH& 141.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    FALL

  
  • ITAD 330 - Database Models and Design



    5.0 Credits
    This course examines the functional design and operation of relational databases in a computing environment.Database theory and appropriate modeling are discussed.The class additionally looks at the inner workings of databses and any connected software applications.
    Prerequisite ITAD 300 and ITAD 315.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    WINTER

  
  • ITAD 345 - Usability Engineering



    5.0 Credits
    Thisclass explores foundational components of usability engineering. Subjects covered include:defining usability engineering, establishing a sound usability engineering lifecycle,usability heuristics,and analysis of usabilitytesting methods.
    Prerequisite ITAD 300 and ITAD 315.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    WINTER

  
  • ITAD 360 - Application and Data Integration



    5.0 Credits
    This course examines the principles and practices of developing processes to manipulate data in a variety of forms and structures for the purposes of enterprise integration, data analytics, or other data-intensive applications.
    Prerequisite ITAD 330 and ITAD 345.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    SPRING

  
  • ITAD 375 - Cloud Computing



    5.0 Credits
    Thisclass takes a requisite look at the cloud computing landscape and offers insights into software as a service, platform as a service, and infrastructure as a service.Additionally, an analysis of creating scalable systems in elastic environments is made through the lens of software engineering.
    Prerequisite ITAD 330 andITAD 345.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    SPRING

  
  • ITAD 400 - Mobile Application Development



    5.0 Credits
    The class inspects the necessary procedures required in developing software for various mobile platforms.A survey analysis includes creating imperative user designs and interfaces for software applications which run on mobile devices and either utilizea network connection or executenatively.Security considerations formobile applications are alsoexamined.
    Prerequisite ITAD 360 and ITAD 375.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • ITAD 415 - Introduction to Machine Learning



    5.0 Credits
    The course takes an introductory look at machine learning, beginning with analyzing problemsand creating appropriate tasks for training computing systems.Probability and similarities are utilized to aid in understanding and programming for the machine learning process. Artificial neural networksand how they are implemented to garner artificial intelligence are discussed. Additional topics include:decision trees, computational learning theory, and performance evaluation.
    Prerequisite ITAD 360 andITAD 375.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • ITAD 430 - Embedded Systems



    5.0 Credits
    The course introduces students to programming embedded systems.It details the underlying development of system components:boot up, memory management, peripherals, and bus interfaces.Additional topics include: power management, distributed computing, and The Internet of Things(IoT).
    Prerequisite ITAD 400 and ITAD 415.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • ITAD 445 - Emerging Trends



    5.0 Credits
    The course discusses current and emerging trends in the technology industry.It provides an opportunity for students to research and interact with innovative and disruptive technologies that are changing the programming landscape.
    Prerequisite ITAD 430 and ITAD 460.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • ITAD 460 - Capstone I



    5.0 Credits
    This course is the firstof the two-part capstone practicum series. Students will implement their acquired knowledge through the creation of defined projects, portfolios, and established internships in order to refine and master software development skills and abilities.
    Prerequisite ITAD 400 andITAD 415.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • ITAD 470 - Capstone II



    5.0 Credits
    This course is the second of the two-part capstone practicum series. Students will implement their acquired knowledge through the creation of defined projects, portfolios, and established internships in order to refine and master software development skills and abilities.
    Prerequisite ITAD 445 andITAD 460.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered



Integrated Healthcare Management

  
  • IHCM 300 - Transition to Management in Healthcare



    3.0 Credits
    Essential skills in the direction and management of operations and people for those new to a supervisory role. Includes decision making and communication, best practices for managing diversity in the workplace.
    Prerequisite Admission to IHCM - BAS program.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Differentiate the role of the supervisor from that of a peer, set expectations and establish appropriate boundaries.
    2. Identify opportunities and barriers to success for new managers, develop a plan to leverage those opportunities, lessen the impact of the barriers.
    3. Summarize the basic functions of management and describe how they support a healthy work environment.
    4. Propose organizational changes and build high performance teams.
    5. Buildcommunication, meeting coordination,and negotiation expertise.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 305 - Principles of Human Resource Management in Healthcare



    2.0 Credits
    Principles of HR compliance in the healthcare environment including employment law, written documentation and how to use the tools of employee performance management and development.
    Prerequisite Admission to IHCM - BAS program.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate an understanding of key Human Resource issues.
    2. Developleadership, coaching, performance feedback and disciplinary skills to stimulate staff development and performance.
    3. Apply employee performance management measures.
    4. Explain key legal responsibilities of managers as they relate to HR management inhealthcare facilities.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 310 - Financial Management in Healthcare Facilities



    3.0 Credits
    Financial management in healthcare organizations and its impact on patient outcomes and long-term viability of the organization. Coversvarious financial tools and analysis used to guide decision making at the departmental and institutional level.
    Prerequisite Admission to IHCM-BAS program.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Evaluate the changing role of healthcare financing including the role of federal intervention and third party payers.
    2. Utilize the tools of budget development, analysis and reconciliation to make informed decisions around departmental staffing, supply/inventory management and capital equipment purchasing.
    3. Analyze revenue versusoperating expenses to inform short term and long term strategic financial planning that supports organizational goals.
    4. Develop knowledge related to the effective management of grant funding and contracts.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 315 - Interprofessional Education and Collaboration



    2.0 Credits
    Framework for deliberately working together with other health professionals to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values in today’s complex health care environment, with the common goals of providing person-centered care and improving patient outcomes.
    Prerequisite Admission to IHCM - BAS program.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Discuss the concepts and principles of interprofessional health care and collaboration.
    2. Explain the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) core competencies framework that guides interprofessional practice and initiatives.
    3. Develop awareness of the diversity of expertise that underpins effective interprofessional collaborative teams.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 320 - US Health Systems



    5.0 Credits
    Introduces and examines the main features of the delivery of healthcare in the US. Covers the relationship between health and healthcare, private and public health insurance, providers and services, provider reimbursement, health care reform, and factors affecting health policy. Includes emerging delivery models and shifting trends to interdisciplinary, person-centered care models.
    Prerequisite Admission to IHCM - BAS program.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe the size and complexity of the US healthcare system and its impact on healthcare reform efforts.
    2. Explain the basic components of the US healthcare system including care delivery, financing, quality and management challenges.
    3. Summarize the different types of organizations, services, and personnel and their relationships across the healthcare delivery system.
    4. Discuss the role of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in clinical and operational management.
    5. Explore current trends and prospects for the future of healthcare in the US.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 325 - Trauma Informed Management



    2.0 Credits
    Managing through challenges and crises. Focus on interdepartmental and intradepartmental workflow to facilitate optimal patient care, manage patient surges and minimize the trauma impact on staff and patients.
    Prerequisite Admission to IHCM - BAS program.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Incorporate the concepts of trauma-informed care into organizational crisis management and disaster planning.
    2. Assess current interdepartmental workflow, identify areas such as communication, staffing and supply management that can impact care delivery and draft a plan to manage issues to maintain optimal care and reduce potential harm.
    3. Implement strategies, resources, and practices to minimize the physical, psychological, and emotional stresses that can overwhelm staff and patients.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 330 - Population Health and Community Wellness



    3.0 Credits
    Examines how multiple determinants of health (i.e., socioeconomic status, physical environment) impact thehealth outcomes of populations. Integrates principles of population health, community collaboration, behavior change, and cultural competency, to improve regional health outcomes and address clinical prevention at the individual level. Focus on person-centered care with inclusion of family and community based organizations in decision making.
    Prerequisite Admission to IHCM - BAS program.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explain the emergence of the population health perspective on the US Healthcare system and its implications for the practice of medicine and medical education.
    2. Identify and analyze racial, ethnic, class and other health disparities, their origins, and their remediation.
    3. Identify the various determinants of access to care for low-income and vulnerable populations, particularly as related to rural health.
    4. Investigate the current health of thelocal community and develop a plan to make a difference to overall community wellness.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 335 - Behavioral Health for Primary Care Providers



    3.0 Credits
    Overview of common mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma-related and substance use disorders presenting in the primary care environment. Explorestheuse of quick screening tools to assess mental health status and referrals to behavioral health services as needed.
    Prerequisite Admission to IHCM - BAS program.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Summarize the importance of a holistic approach to assessment, prevention and treatment of disease across the health professions.
    2. Describe common behavioral health issues encountered in the primary care environment and apply appropriate interventions at the time of care as necessary.
    3. Incorporate behavioral health assessment tools designed specifically for primary care providers to integrate into their day-to-day practice.
    4. Communicate with their counterparts in the behavioral health field to ensure appropriate support and continuity of care.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 340 - Care Coordination and Navigation



    2.0 Credits
    Examines the ways in which care coordination can support positive health outcomes, promote the quality of care, and improve cost efficiencies. Overview of healthcare models are incorporated into the larger framework of clinical care oversight. Special emphasis on coordination needs in senior services and behavioral health.
    Prerequisite Admission to ICHM - BAS program.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explain the purpose of care coordination/care management and its correlation to patient outcomes.
    2. Assess current systems that create challenges in access to health services and compliance with care plans and develop strategies to work with community partners to overcome them.
    3. Identify methods to coordinate services and care transitions to meet client needs in general populations as well as special populations such as seniors and behavioral health clients.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 345 - Interprofessional Education and Practice Simulation:Lab



    2.0 Credits
    Apply the concepts of interprofessional collaboration and teamwork to real-world situations using case studies and tools in a simulated environment. Students work in interprofessional groups with facilitators guiding the discussions/collaborations to create care plans that cross disciplines.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Diagram the relationships among professional roles in the healthcare industry by classifying the core functions of various professional roles within their cohort.
    2. Appraise the importance of interprofessional collaboration by correlating the effect of those collaborations to their impact on desired health outcomes and healthcare performance for patients, communities, and healthcare organizations when given case studies.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 350 - Transition to Practice:Practicum I



    3.0 Credits
    Observe, study and participate in the day-to-day management activities in a healthcare organization.
    Prerequisite Admission to IHCM - BAS program.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe the roles and responsibilities associated with the day-to-day work of a manager in a healthcare setting.
    2. Apply knowledge and concepts learned in the classroom to management functions and problem-solving inreal-world environments.
    3. Develop interpersonal skills and the professional mindset associated with management level personnel.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 400 - Leadership/Management in Health and Human Service Organizations



    5.0 Credits
    Examines the nature, function, and techniques of administration and leadership in HHS organizations. Topics include the ever-changing healthcare environment, trends impacting leadership competencies, and specific healthcare factors that influence the organization of varying health systems such as hospitals andambulatory care facilities.
    Prerequisite Admission to IHCM - BAS program.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Distinguish between the concepts of leadership and management and identify the contributions that each make to the success of the organization.
    2. Analyze different leadership styles, and translate self-assessment into personal plans for improvement of leadership and management skills.
    3. Alignindividuals, systems and resources toward a common vision, mission and purpose.
    4. Identify a leader’s role in change management including how leaders evaluate the need and plan for change, and sustain change over time.
    5. Leverage data analytics and turn data information intoeffective project management forteam success.
    6. Manage organizational relationships.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 405 - Integration of Behavioral Health and Primary Care



    3.0 Credits
    Covers the benefits of integration ofbehavioral (mental) health into primary healthcare to improve access to mental health services and treatment of comorbid physical conditions. Includes issues related to treatment planning, reducing the stigma commonly associated with mental health disorders, medication management, and supervision and support of primary healthcare staff across the disciplines.
    Prerequisite Admission to IHCM - BAS program.
    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 410 - Managing Interdisciplinary Teams



    2.0 Credits
    Effectively lead interdisciplinary teams by using knowledge of various health care professions, principles of teamwork pertinent to any setting, and knowledge of teams as they function specifically in health care. Includes strategies to deal with obstacles such as frequent changes in team composition and role conflict or blurring.
    Prerequisite Admission to IHCM-BAS program.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Transform a multidisciplinary group into an interdisciplinary team through leadership, microsystem functioning, conflict management, hand offs and communication.
    2. Incorporate evidence-based frameworks to improve communication and teamwork skills among health care professionals. (i.e. TeamSTEPPS)
    3. Analyze the positive and negative aspects of interactions between health professionals and patients, families and communities.
    4. Integrate the guiding principles of person-centered care by including the person and family in decision making as the care plan is developed and implemented.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 415 - Health Systems Research and Information Literacy



    5.0 Credits
    Introduces research design, methods and skills essential to translate evidence into interprofessional practice, leadership and policy. Includes a critique of the scientific and practical merit of research studies including elements of design, sample selection, bias, data collection procedures, metrics, and interpretation of findings. Covers use of the EHR as a data source to manage both clinical care and organizational operations.
    Prerequisite Admission to ICHM-BAS program.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of research design and methodology and outline effective strategies for accessing information and performing library-based research.
    2. Identify, define, and explain key concepts of healthcare specific methodologies used to design a research project in a scientific manner
    3. Analyze and critically evaluate research presented in professional journals, texts, and presentations. Apply relevant information to work in addressing contemporary healthcare issues. .
    4. Evaluate how to incorporate best practices and evidence-based interventions into programming and planning in integrated primary care and behavioral health settings.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 420 - Principles and Practice of Healthcare Quality Improvement



    3.0 Credits
    Broad overview of the principles and tools of quality improvement and patient safety in healthcare with an interprofessional approach. Includes the history of the quality improvement process in healthcare, quality databases and improvement process tools and programs
    Prerequisite Admission to IHCM-BAS program.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe the terms and the relationships among quality management patient safety, risk management, peer review, patient experience and satisfaction, and performance management and improvement in the healthcare industry.
    2. Summarize common quality improvement programs and tools including Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle, Six Sigma and Lean Production processes.
    3. Assess healthcare practices and identify factors that contribute to medical errors and impact patient safety.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 425 - Quality Improvement in Healthcare Simulation:Lab



    Working in interprofessional teams, apply the principles and tools of quality improvement and patient safety in healthcarethrough completion of a simulated quality improvement project in a healthcare organization.
    Prerequisite Admission to IHCM-BAS program.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify and/or select a quality improvement opportunity from current practice or list of opportunities provided by faculty.
    2. Develop specific project objectives including, but not limited to, the use of appropriate tools, identification of measurable aims and evaluation methods.
    3. Present sustainable recommendations for process improvement and document acomprehensive report of findings and recommendations.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 430 - Health Equity, Disparities and Social Justice



    3.0 Credits
    Concepts of health equity with a broad overview of health disparities in the United States. Analyzes the relationship of health disparities to the structure of the health system in the United States and examines historical issues, theories and data that inform health equity and disparities in today’s healthcare environment.
    Prerequisite Admission to IHCM-BAS program.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Evaluate the cultural factors of a society that contribute to health disparities and identify frameworks to examine health disparities.
    2. Describe and analyze the determinants of health disparities for particular groups using social epidemiology methods.
    3. Appraise the components of programs and interventions to determine their systematic effectiveness in addressing health disparities and cultural factors.
    4. Generate ideas for programs and policies that promote health equity.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 435 - Health Equity, Disparities and Social Justice Simulation:Lab



    Working in interprofessional teams, students will complete a simulated intervention targeted to promote health equity and reduce a health disparity.

     
    Prerequisite Admission to IHCM - BAS program.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Summarize the evidence regarding a specific health disparity (topic and population of their choice) and develop an intervention proposal to promote health equity.
    2. Obtain and evaluate evidence to support the intervention proposal.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • IHCM 440 - Transition to Practice:Practicum II



    5.0 Credits
    Capstone experience that provides the opportunity to exercise hands-on responsibility for a project that is: a) representative of a current healthcare issue (s) and b) relevant/of value to the site organization. Students may choose to apply knowledge across the broader IHCM framework or select target areas of professional/career development interest.
    Prerequisite Admission to IHCM - BAS program.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Design and execute an intervention or performance improvement in coordination with site personnel.Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Develop a project targeted to improving a process and/or solving a work issue, and present project design to practicum site stakeholders.
    2. Workwith site personnel to design and execute an intervention/performance improvement.
    3. Analyze the outcome of the intervention in a formal report to stakeholders and faculty advisor.


    Course Typically Offered



Intensive English as a Second Language

  
  • INTEN 001 - Beginning Grammar:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    This class is designed for beginning international students with little or no English education to introduce some very basic concepts in English grammar, including but not limited to, the present progressive tense in statements and questions.
    Prerequisite Placement into INTEN beginning level (IESL Placement Test)
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • INTEN 002 - Beginning Speak/Listen:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    This class is designed to give beginning international students practice in speaking and understanding simple English. Students will practice with numbers in various contexts, and practice simple conversation using vocabulary and expressions for daily life, including but not limited to, classroom English, colors, the body, food, clothes, and health. Students will learn to log on to campus computers for email and ESL software use.
    Prerequisite Placement into INTEN beginning level (IESL Placement Test)
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 003 - Beginning Writing:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    This course is designed for international students who have had little or no instruction in English but are literate in their native languages. This course instructs students in recognizing and writing the English alphabet and its corresponding sound system (phonics). Students will also learn to recognize, decode, and write selected phonetically based vocabulary. Once students have begun to master these items, they will begin to write simple sentences.
    Prerequisite Placement into INTEN beginning level (IESL Placement Test)
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 004 - Beginning Reading:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    This course is designed to instruct students with little or no English education in beginning reading skills. Students practice exercises for left to right orientation, learn alphabet names and sounds, and learn selected vocabulary items.
    Prerequisite Placement into INTEN beginning level (IESL Placement Test)
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 010 - Reading 1:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    Provides an introduction to reading in English as a second language. Students will achieve a very basic level of reading fluency.
    Prerequisite Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 011 - Grammar 1:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    Provides an introduction to very basic English grammar. Introduces “be” and “have”; simple present, present progressive simple past and future tenses; ability with “can”; and basic nouns and pronouns.
    Prerequisite Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 012 - Speaking and Listening 1:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    Provides an introduction to very basic speaking and listening in English. Students practice speaking skills for conversation, relating to daily activities, family and cultural background and social changes. Basic listening skills emphasized.
    Prerequisite Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 013 - Writing 1:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    Provides an introduction to writing in English as a second language. Students will achieve a very basic level of writing proficiency, using simple verb tenses and vocabulary; spelling emphasized./p>
    Prerequisite Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 020 - Reading 2:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    Designed for students with basic reading skills in English as a second language. Emphasis is on increasing reading comprehension, reading speed and vocabulary.
    Prerequisite Pass INTEN 010 or Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 021 - Grammar 2:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    Designed for students with knowledge of basic English grammar. Introduces count/non-count nouns, basic modals, negatives, question forms, comparisons and articles.
    Prerequisite Pass INTEN 011 or Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 022 - Speaking and Listening 2:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    Designed for students with some ability to speak English as a second language. Students work on listening comprehension skills by listening to taped conversations, and begin practice listening to fast, relaxed English. Some American idioms introduced.
    Prerequisite Pass INTEN 012 or Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 023 - Writing 2:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    Designed for students with basic writing skills in English as a second language. Students work on paragraph structure through journals, letters, and basic paragraphs. In addition to paragraph development, work on sentence mechanics is included.
    Prerequisite Pass INTEN 013 or Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 030 - Reading 3:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    Designed for lower-intermediate ESL students. Students read and discuss textbook passages and a simplified novel. Reading for main ideas and details are discussed. Vocabulary expansion and word form study are also emphasized.
    Prerequisite Pass INTEN 020 or Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 031 - Grammar 3:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    Designed for lower-intermediate ESL students. Brief review of parts of speech; present, past future tenses; focus on subject/verb agreement and count/non-count nouns; introduction to modals.
    Prerequisite Pass INTEN 021 or Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 032 - Speaking and Listening 3:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    Designed for lower-intermediate ESL students. Focuses on listening to English using videos and audio materials. Practice involves small group discussions and pair work.
    Prerequisite Pass INTEN 022 or Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 033 - Writing 3:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    Designed for low-intermediate ESL students. Focus on paragraph structure, idea development, and coherence with additional work on sentence connectors. Also includes journal writing.
    Prerequisite Pass INTEN 023 or Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 040 - Reading 4:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    Designed for Intermediate ESL students. Academic reading skills including vocabulary expansion, main ideas, and supporting details. Students read authentic texts.
    Prerequisite Pass INTEN 030 or Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 041 - Grammar 4:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    Designed for Intermediate ESL students. Verb tenses are reviewed and expanded. Course focus is on adjective and adverb clauses, infinitives and gerunds, conjunctions, and parallelism. Emphasis on written usage.
    Prerequisite Pass INTEN 031 or Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 043 - Writing 4-ESL



    5.0 Credits
    Designed for Intermediate ESL students. Students learn to edit their writing for correct English grammar, sentence structure, and expression. Additional focus on sentence types, articles, and prepositions.
    Prerequisite Pass INTEN 033 or Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 050 - Reading 5:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    Designed for upper-intermediate ESL students. Stresses academic skills, critical thinking, and vocabulary expansion. Course work includes main ideas, making inferences, and distinguishing fact and opinion.
    Prerequisite Pass INTEN 040 or Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 051 - Grammar 5:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    Designed for upper-intermediate ESL students. Focuses on conditionals, noun clauses, gerunds, infinitives, particles, and modals. Emphasis is on spoken usage.
    Prerequisite Pass INTEN 041 or Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 053 - Writing 5:ESL



    5.0 Credits
    For upper-intermediate ESL students. Students review paragraph structure and learn the organization and style for basic essays, formal letters, and short answer items. Additional focus on editing for correct English grammar, sentence structure and expression.
    Prerequisite Pass INTEN 043 or Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 055 - TOEFL Preparation



    1.0 Credits
    Designed to help students with upper- intermediate to advanced English proficiency develop the skills required to be successful on the actual TOEFL.
    Prerequisite Placement in Intensive ESL. Level 4 or 5 is recommended.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • INTEN 071 - Advanced Speaking and Listening



    5.0 Credits
    A general speaking and listening course for upper-intermediate ESL students. Students improve their speaking and listening skills through discussions, speeches, idioms practice and focused listening work.
    Prerequisite Pass INTEN 032 or Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 072 - College Preparation



    5.0 Credits
    For upper-intermediate ESL students. Students improve speaking and listening skills with an emphasis on skills for college success: listening and note taking, small group discussion, oral presentation. Provides an introduction to the American community college system.
    Prerequisite Pass INTEN 032 or Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 073 - Pronunciation Plus



    5.0 Credits
    An upper-intermediate ESL speaking and listening course with an emphasis on improving students’ American English pronunciation.
    Prerequisite Pass INTEN 032 or Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 074 - Partners in Service



    5.0 Credits
    For upper-intermediate ESL students. Students improve speaking and listening skills with an emphasis on skills for college success: listening and note taking, small group discussion, oral presentation. Provides an introduction to the American community college system.
    Prerequisite Pass INTEN 032 or Intensive ESL Placement Exam.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 075 - English Through Movies



    5.0 Credits
    An upper-intermediate speaking and listening course that uses movies for course content. Students improve their speaking and listening skills through discussions, interviews, speeches, idiom practice, and focused listening work.
    Prerequisite Placement into Intensive ESL Speaking and Listening 4 or higher required.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • INTEN 076 - Special Topics in Speaking and Listening



    5.0 Credits
    Prepares ESL students for content-based college work by focusing on global topics such as sustainablity and cross-cultural communication. Students develop skills in listening, discussion, oral presentations and basic internet-based research. Registration permitted first four weeks as space is available.
    Prerequisite Placement into Intensive ESL Listening and Speaking 4 or higher.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • INTEN 087 - Language Study Skills



    5.0 Credits
    This course is designed to assist Intensive ESL students who have received a grade lower than 2.0 in one or more classes for two consecutive quarters and need study skill and content area support. The course will combine study skills instruction and practice and content area tutoring. This course is a requirement for enrollment in the IESL program for students who have received a grade of less than 2.0 for two consecutive quarters. It will also be open to but not required of other students by instructor recommendation. S/U grade only.
    Prerequisite See an advisor (department head).
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR


International Studies

  
  • INSTD 200 - State of Capitalism: CD



    5.0 Credits
    What are the historical processes that have created a world economy with integrated systems of production and trade that now encompass the entire globe? How is it that this economically integrated world has become so divided and fragmented along ethnic, national, political, and cultural lines? The course examines these questions from a world historical perspective by focusing on selected times, places, and events.
    Dual Listed as N

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

    1. Differentiate between economic and political systems by identifying the attributes and developing examples of each.
    2. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.
    3. Interact respectfully through critical and imaginative expression in classroom and/or online exchanges.
    4. Explain how cultural forces interact with political and economic systems by citing historical examples.
    5. Compare and contrast in essays and discussions the diversity of ethics, values, and ways of thinking across communities.
    6. Identify in essays and discussions the evolution of global political and economic systems from 13th century Asia including the growth, expansion and various economic and political setbacks in the world system between the 15th century and the early 20th century.
    7. Use historical references (events, dates and places) to explain the economic, political and cultural realities of the modern world.
    8. Identify in essays and discussions the major economic, political and cultural influences that are shaping American society.
    9. Demonstrate in essays and discussions an expanded perception of how the modern system of nation states evolved and how the application of this term is challenged by contemporary fragmentation imposed by ethnic, religious and racial identities.


    Course Typically Offered
    SPRING

  
  • INSTD 201 - International Political Economy:CD



    5.0 Credits
    Explores how political and economic systems influence social development. Analyzes the effect of the Industrial Revolution, colonialism and the Cold War on the concepts of justice, freedom, and prosperity in various societies. These are then reviewed as practical objectives in a contemporary global context.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. In discussions and essays, differentiate between politics and economics as distinctive social sciences that uniquely contribute to the process of social development.
    2. Discuss various interpretations of the concept of social development.
    3. Recount the evolution of economic and political systems since the Industrial Revolution.
    4. Assess the social influences that encourage the development of totalitarian and democratic political systems.
    5. Assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of centrally planned and market based economic systems.
    6. Analyze and broadly categorize the political and economic systems adopted by various nation states around the world through citation of examples.
    7. Demonstrate “relativist thinking” that transcends the limitations of personal experience and cultural profile to assess circumstances in foreign societies in their native context.
    8. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.


    Course Typically Offered
    WINTER

  
  • INSTD 202 - Cultural Interactions: CD



    5.0 Credits
    Explores how cultures evolve from “primitive” origins to modern behaviors, values and beliefs that shape our perceptions of the world. Examines how culture defines social units (class, religion, ethnicity, etc.) and how it affects the interactions of these subgroupings.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe in essays and discussions how the study of culture fits into the other social sciences that explain human behavior in an international context.
    2. Explain some of the origins and manifestations of their own cultural profiles.
    3. Cite specific cases of how point of view, bias and individual experience affect our perception of others and other cultures.
    4. Evaluate their own thinking as well as the thinking of others and then describe how social interactions are affected by culturally derived perspectives.
    5. Anticipate and respect the influences of diverse cultural backgrounds on how people conduct their lives.
    6. Identify behavior modifications that may eliminate or mitigate the difficulties often associated with intercultural interactions.
    7. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.


    Course Typically Offered
    FALL


Job Development Skills

  
  • JOBDV 100 - Career and College Success: Business



    3.0 Credits
    Course is designed enhance student success and transition into college for students pursuing degrees currentlyoffered in the Business Division. It emphasizes self-assessment, goal setting, effective study habits, campus resources, effective communications, and education planning as well as exploration of career development and opportunities. Additional topics include diversity, team building, academic honesty, and the use of online tools to aid in academic success.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGLP 093 or AENGL 093.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate the use of learning strategies to comprehend, retain, and apply class content.
    2. Identify your individual strengths, skills, characteristics, and interests in order to pursue personal, academic, and career goals.
    3. Apply effective communication skills when engaging with your peers, instructors, and the college community within a culturally diverse environment.
    4. Identify, access, and navigate college resources for program success.
    5. Demonstrate the ability to find credible and contextually appropriate sources for research and evaluation and to incorporate those sources ethically into your work.


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • JOBDV 110 - Resumes and Interviewing



    1.0 Credits
    Students create a resume and cover letter. Also covers how to prepare for and conduct great job interviews. Class includes preparing and practicing answers to difficult interview questions. S/U grade only.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify and discuss key elements of different resumes, cover letters, and other job search tools.
    2. Develop personalized tools to be used in job search.
    3. Discuss elements of interpersonal communication and the variations of those interactions in the context of a job interview, in the work culture of different companies, and in the work norms in the United States.
    4. Write and practice a brief introduction to be used in a job interview.
    5. Explore different methods of job interviews and develop specific tactics and answers to interview questions.


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • JOBDV 130 - College and Career Success



    Maximum of 4.0 possible Credits
    Design your own academic, personal, or career success plan. Individualized conference sessions help identify resources needed to successfully implement your plan. Flexible class times with group interaction. Registration permitted first seven weeks (six in summer) as space is available.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Assess and identify short term goal related to personal, academic, and/or career success.
    2. Discuss goal setting techniques and write a clear, short term goal statement related to personal, academic, and/or career success.
    3. Identify, record, and evaluate action steps to take to complete quarterly goal for success.
    4. Identify and utilize relevant campus and community resources needed for completion of action steps.
    5. Complete action steps identified for successful completion of goal.
    6. Evaluate results of short term goal and discuss future options for continued success.


    Course Typically Offered
    FULL YEAR

  
  • JOBDV 155 - Special Topics: Job Development Skills



    Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
    Topics related to current job development trends. S/U grade option.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • JOBDV 198 - Individual Project in Job Development



    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Special courses and topics may be designed for student’s individual programs in Job Development. Registration permitted first seven weeks (six in summer) as space is available.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate learning objectives determined through collaboration between the student and instructor which incorporate student interests and goals.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • JOBDV 255 - Special Topics: Job Development Skills



    Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
    Topics related to current job development trends. S/U grade option.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • JOBDV 298 - Individual Project in Job Development



    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Special courses and topics may be designed for students’ individual programs in Job Development. Registration permitted first seven weeks (six in summer) as space is available.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate learning objectives determined through collaboration between the student and instructor which incorporate student interests and goals.


    Course Typically Offered



Journalism

  
  • JOURN 115 - College Newspaper



    1.0 to 2.0 Credits
    Individualized course that builds on JOURN 125/135 writing and reporting skills, such as pitching stories, interviewing, news and feature writing and editing. Work with editorial staff of The Triton Review under instructor’s supervision.
    Prerequisite JOURN 125 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate improvement in specific writing and reporting skills established in Journalism 125/135 and identified in the initial contract.


    Course Typically Offered
    FL,WTR,SPR

  
  • JOURN 116 - College Newspaper



    1.0 to 2.0 Credits
    Individualized course that builds on JOURN 125/135 writing and reporting skills, such as pitching stories, interviewing, news and feature writing and editing. Working with the editorial staff of The Triton Review under instructor’s supervision.
    Prerequisite JOURN 115 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate improvement in specific writing and reporting skills established in Journalism 125/135 and identified in the initial contract.
    2. Build on improvements in writing and reporting skills established in Journalism 115.


    Course Typically Offered
    FL,WTR,SPR

  
  • JOURN 117 - College Newspaper



    1.0 to 2.0 Credits
    Individualized course that builds on JOURN 125/135 writing and reporting skills, such as pitching stories, interviewing, news and feature writing, and editing. Work with editorial staff of The Triton Review under instructor’s supervision.
    Prerequisite JOURN 116 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate improvement in specific writing and reporting skills established in Journalism 125/135 and identified in the initial contract.
    2. Build on improvements in writing and reporting skills established in Journalism 116.


    Course Typically Offered
    FL,WTR,SPR

  
  • JOURN 125 - Introduction to Journalism I:CD



    5.0 Credits
    Emphasizes integrating critical reading, thinking, and writing. Covers academic and journalistic composition methods, rhetorical principles, styles, conventions, and techniques for gathering, evaluating, using, and citing sources. Explores journalistic theories and the roles of journalism in societies, including market and cultural influences.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Integrate critical thinking, reading, and writing independently to locate, research, analyze, evaluate, and use various kinds sources.
    2. Adapt writing to audience, context, and purpose by independently using rhetorical principles and journalistic concepts in varied, complex ways.
    3. Apply composition principles and journalistic concepts independently by connecting ideas coherently, explaining them thoroughly, and arranging them logically in major news stories.
    4. Demonstrate writing processes by independently choosing and applying suitable strategies to different writing stages, such as idea generating, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading.
    5. Apply journalistic conventions for sentence-level writing and use AP style independently for formatting, documenting, and managing multiple sources of various kinds.
    6. Describe and evaluate journalism theories and trends, including market and cultural influences.
    7. Demonstrate interview skills, write in a range of journalistic modes, and apply journalistic ethics.
    8. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.


    Course Typically Offered
    FALL, WTR

  
  • JOURN 126 - Introduction to Journalism II



    5.0 Credits
    Continuation of JOURN 125. Students will comprise the writing staff of the campus newspaper, The Triton Review. Article assignments will include news and feature stories, editorials and reviews. Some introduction to layout and design.
    Prerequisite JOURN 125.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Build on skills established in Journalism 125 to integrate critical thinking, reading, and writing independently to locate, research, analyze, evaluate, and use various kinds sources.
    2. Demonstrate advanced techniques and methods for gathering information
    3. Adapt writing to audience, context, and purpose by independently using rhetorical principles and journalistic concepts in varied, complex ways.
    4. Apply composition principles and journalistic concepts independently by connecting ideas coherently, explaining them thoroughly, and arranging them logically in major news stories.
    5. Demonstrate writing processes by independently choosing and applying suitable strategies to different writing stages, such as idea generating, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading.
    6. Apply journalistic conventions for sentence-level writing and use AP style independently for formatting, documenting, and managing multiple sources of various kinds.
    7. Describe and evaluate journalism theories, trends, and evaluate both print and electronic publications for content and design.
    8. Demonstrate interview skills, write in a range of journalistic modes, and apply journalistic ethics.
    9. Demonstrate ability to meet the deadlines and demands of a regular production schedule.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • JOURN 135 - Writing the Feature:CD



    5.0 Credits
    Emphasizes integrating critical reading, thinking, and writing. Covers academic and journalistic composition methods, rhetorical principles, styles conventions and techniques, focusing on feature writing. Explores journalistic theories and the roles of journalism in societies, including market and cultural influences.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate feature-writing skills (applied to non-breaking news stories, non-news matter, interviews, profiles, columns, etc.) by interpreting events, providing context, identifying sources, foregrounding human-interest elements, and conveying the color of stories and events.
    2. Demonstrate interview skills.
    3. Use headlines, captions, and accompanying photo/graphics to frame and enhance feature stories.
    4. Apply the basic principles of page design, photojournalism, and visual storytelling.
    5. Evaluate both print and electronic publications for article and design quality.
    6. Describe and apply the basic principles underlying libel law, journalism ethics, prior review and the student press, and AP style.
    7. Research submission possibilities.
    8. Describe and evaluate journalism theories and trends, including market and cultural influences.
    9. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.


    Course Typically Offered
    SPRING

  
  • JOURN 225 - Newspaper Production



    5.0 Credits
    Students comprise the operations staff of the campus newspaper, The Triton Review. Instruction will include elements of production, such as ethics, marketing, design and business operations.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Edit texts according to accepted journalistic style.
    2. Explore and apply elements of design theory to print and Web publications.
    3. Demonstrate teamwork skills and business/management skills related to publication by creating and implementing business strategies for distributing publications, keeping business records, expanding readership, recruiting personnel, and driving advertising.
    4. Describe and contribute to production process.
    5. Describe journalism’s professional and ethical principles and explain how they apply to newspaper production.
    6. Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines and demands established by The Triton Review’s production schedule.


    Course Typically Offered



Manufacturing

  
  • MFG 101 - Electrical Assembly Mechanical Skills I



    5.0 Credits
    The installation and termination of wires/wire bundles and cables in aircraft. Topics include reading diagrams/schematics, powered and nonpowered hand tool use, handling and disposal of hazardous materials, aircraft electrical procedures, bonding and grounding, and use of the shop floor computers.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Read and interpret production illustrations, wiring diagrams and/or schematics.
    2. Demonstrate proper use of various powered and nonpowered hand tools in the installation of wires/wire bundles.
    3. Demonstrate knowledge of the proper use, handling and disposal of hazardous materials per government regulations.
    4. Demonstrate basic knowledge of aircraft and advanced knowledge of aircraft electrical procedures.
    5. Demonstrate the ability to seal, electrical bond and ground from aircraft drawings and work instructions.
    6. Operate computing equipment to access job information and complete required paperwork.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • MFG 102 - Electrical Assembly Mechanical Skills II



    5.0 Credits
    This course is a continuation of MFG 101, the installation and termination of wires/wire bundles and cables in aircraft. Topics include proper handling of fiber optic cables, using precision measuring tools, drilling and installing fasteners, and inspection of work per specifications.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate for completion and correctness per specifications on all projects.
    2. Use knowledge of routing, clamping, tying, connecting and terminating wires, coax and/or wire bundles in the installation of aircraft electrical systems.
    3. Properly handle fiber optic cables and related components.
    4. Apply math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions.
    5. Demonstrate proper use of various types of precision measuring tools.
    6. Drill, ream, hone, bore, lap and/or countersink straight and close tolerance holes and install fasteners.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • MFG 105 - Introduction to Aircraft Basics



    2.0 Credits
    Course provides broad knowledge of aviation industry. Learn about evolution of aircraft designs and understanding of different types and configurations of common aircraft. Explore aerospace specific concept and processes including sealing, electrical bond and safety.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify various types of aircraft based on subtle visual clues.
    2. Explain different categories of aircraft; how the aircraft is built and why.
    3. Describe and demonstrate vocabulary specific to the aircraft manufacturing environment.
    4. Distinguish a variety of aircraft bonding and grounding methods; demonstrate understanding of the bond and ground process and how it relates to aircraft safety and performance.
    5. Describe and identify Personal Protective Equipment. Identify and utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for a specific task/activity.
    6. Recognize basic aircraft sealing tools, equipment, processes and hazards.


    Course Typically Offered


  
  • MFG 110 - Aerospace Assembly Mechanic I



    3.5 Credits
    Introduction to power island equipment, basic drilling and precision measuring with an emphasis on basic principles of safety, quality and inspection.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate proper use of power tools and describe safety procedures and practices in using common assembly tools.
    2. Identify various tools currently accepted and used in the commercial aerospace manufacturing industry and discuss the proper applications and techniques when using these tools.
    3. Distinguish and analyze the difference between procedure requirements and optional procedures as required by the FAA.
    4. Describe and demonstrate successful team skills and interaction.


    Course Typically Offered


 

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