Course Descriptions

ACC 105 - Individual Income Tax Preparation

1. demonstrate problem solving techniques
2. prepare federal tax forms 1040EZ, 1040A, and 1040
3. calculate gross income and adjusted gross income.
4. complete various schedules supporting federal tax forms including Schedule A (itemized deductions), Schedule B (interest and ordinary dividends), Schedule C (profit or loss from a business), and Schedule D (capital gains).
5. calculate tax credits.
6. report payroll taxes.
7. understand the effect of retirement, other tax deferred plans, and annuities on personal income tax.
8. calculate special property transactions.
9. complete other individual income tax calculations.
10. review corporate and partnership returns.

ACC 108 - Practical Accounting Procedures 1

1. analyze accounting transactions and the accounting equation;
2. use the double entry accounting framework;
3. prepare general journal entries, post to the general ledger, record adjusting entries, and closing entries;
4. prepare a trial balance, adjusted trial balance, and a post-closing trial balance;
5. prepare the income statement, balance sheet, and the statement of retained earnings.

ACC 110 - Payroll Accounting

1. describe the basic accounting system used to maintain a payroll accounting system;
2. make evident a working knowledge of employer/employee federal and state requirements;
3. describe business’s reporting and payment requirements for payroll taxes;
4. prepare fringe benefits deductions for payroll;
5. complete payroll operations from gross pay to net pay;
6. prepare payroll registers and recording of accounting entries;
7. complete business payroll tax forms;
8. and use technology to solve payroll project.

ACC 111 - Practical Accounting Procedures 2

1. prepare journal entries in the subsidiary journals and post to the subsidiary ledgers;
2. calculate the inventory valuation under the various methods;
3. calculate payroll tax and record the entry in the accounting system;
4. prepare the statement of cash flows and statement of stockholders’ equity;
5. and analyze financial statements.

ACC 204 - National Payroll Certification Review

1. demonstrate competency in payroll tax legislation as it applies to payroll tax preparation;
2. demonstrate problem solving techniques;
3. apply hands-on practice using core payroll principles and procedures for calculating paychecks;
4. demonstrate competency in payroll taxes and the preparation of the employer’s quarterly and year-end tax returns and reports;
5. demonstrate knowledge of tax planning procedures;                    
6. demonstrate competency in compliance, payroll processes and systems;
7. demonstrate competency in accounting, management, customer service, ethics and industry best practices

ACC 206 - Computerized Accounting

1. demonstrate problem-solving techniques;
2. interpret computer instructions;
3. analyze general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, inventory, and payroll;
4. analyze financial statements;
5. solve special problems dealing in cost reporting and determination;
6. calculate depreciation.

ACC 255 - Principles of Financial Accounting

1. demonstrate problem solving techniques through accounting problem analysis;
2. interpret different types of accounting statements;
3. explain the purpose of the general ledger;
4. prepare  and explain the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of retained earnings;
5. explain the accounting equation and the interaction of its elements;
6. determine through t-account analysis where a transaction should be properly recorded;
7. explain the components of an annual report and its significance to the stockholders;
8. explain the difference between short-term and long-term assets;
9. interpret appropriate asset “valuation” for inventory using different inventory systems;
10. describe the methods of depreciation, identify the methods applicable to given situations;
11. demonstrate through problem analysis the reasoning behind corporate issuance of long-term debt;
12. calculate and apply the necessary tools and techniques for ratio analysis related to statement analysis;
13. evaluate the statement of stockholders’ equity for purposes of comparison;
14. explain how bonds are accounted for.

ACC 256 - Principles of Managerial Accounting

1. demonstrate problem solving techniques through accounting problem analysis;
2. interpret the different types of cost accounting systems and their applicability in certain situations;
3. describe and explain the uses for the various types of budgets that may be required by an organization;
4. describe and explain purposes of cost allocation;
5. describe and apply how to measure performance in cost, profit and investment centers.

ACC 289 - Accounting Internship

1. The course contract will state specific student outcomes developed by the faculty of record, based on course content, and approved by the Department Chair.  The contract will indicate specific actions the student will take to satisfy course outcomes.

AJS 101 - Introduction to Administration of Justice

1. demonstrate problem solving techniques;
2. demonstrate instruction interpretation;
3. demonstrate an understanding of criminal justice vocabulary;                 
4. explain the structure of the American criminal justice system(s); 
5. describe how the AJS system(s) is(are) financed for growth and development throughout the United States;
6. describe the management and organizational processes which allow AJS systems to be successful;
7. describe the impact which juvenile justice and corrections has had on the American public.

AJS 105 - Juvenile Detention Studies

1. identify important historical precedents in Juvenile Detention;
2. analyze the legal foundation of Juvenile Detention;
3. analyze the definition of detention;
4. identify the distinguishing differences developmentally and psychologically between adults and juveniles;
5. evaluate the legal liability care workers;
6. create a career development and professional growth plan;
7. analyze the three critical areas of juvenile detention management;
8. develop skills in critical information gathering from and about newly admitted juveniles;
9. analyze juvenile health care issues;
10. evaluate currently used juvenile detention programs;
11. develop a usable, sound juvenile detention program plan;
12. identify effective behavior management principles;
13. identify behavior observation and recording skills;
14. analyze mental health problems encountered in juvenile detention;
15. discuss addressing special concern areas including (a) substance abuse, (b) minority and/or gang concern, (c) suicide assessment and intervention, (d) gender issues, and (e) the management of violence.

AJS 110 - The Correction Function

1. problem solving techniques;
2. instruction interpretation;
3. understanding of criminal justice vocabulary;                 
4. explain the structure of the American correctional systems;
5. how to system develop classification of prisoners;           
6. describe the management and organizational processes which affect correctional systems;
7. describe the impact which juvenile corrections has had on the American correctional systems;

AJS 120 - Substantive Criminal Law

1. problem solving techniques;
2. instruction interpretation;
3. understanding of criminal justice vocabulary;                 
4. explain the structure of the American criminal law;  
5. how the AJS system develop classification of crimes development throughout the United States;
6. describe the management and organizational processes which affect criminal law concerns;     
7. describe the impact which juvenile justice law has on the American public.

AJS 130 - The Police Function

1. problem solving techniques;
2. instruction interpretation;
3. understanding of criminal justice vocabulary;                  
4. explain the structure of the patrol tactics;         
5. how a police agency develops the systems and tactics for establishing patrol districts and support systems for the field officer;
6. describe the management and organizational processes which affect patrol concerns;     
7. describe the impact which the choice of a patrol planning system has on the ability of a given agency.

AJS 150 - Rules of Criminal Procedure

1. problem solving techniques;
2. instruction interpretation;
3. understanding of criminal justice vocabulary;
4. explain the structure of the criminal procedure;   
5. promote and balance a range of sometimes conflicting interests: legal, organizational, societal, and political;
6. describe the management and organizational processes which affect criminal procedural concerns. 

AJS 160 - Justice Systems Management

1. utilize Problem-solving techniques;
2. demonstrate an Understanding of criminal justice vocabulary;
3. explain the process of management within diverse justice systems;
4. apply management techniques to a range of sometimes-conflicting interests using industry-accepted techniques;
5. describe the management and organizational processes which are particular to justice systems, including their operations- judicial, correctional, or enforcement Examine budget building issues particular to public and private justice system agencies.

AJS 170 - Security Issues in Private Industry

1. apply and show an understanding of criminal justice vocabulary;
2. explain the structure of security and loss control;
3. articulate how the security industry develops systems and tactics for security and loss prevention;
4. describe the management and organizational processes which affect security and loss control/prevention concerns;
5. identify the impact which the choice of a security and loss prevention plan or system has on the ability(s) of a given agency.

AJS 200 - Community Relations

1. problem solving techniques;
2. instruction interpretation;
3. understanding of criminal justice vocabulary;                 
4. explain the structure of the community relations communications with all the populations served by an agency;
5. how a given agency develops the systems and tactics for establishing community relations programs;                    
6. describe the management and organizational processes which affect continuous community relations communication concerns;
7. describe the impact which the choice of a particular police community relations plan/program can have on the reduction of crime in given situations.

AJS 216 - Basic Detention Academy

1. describe HIV and how it is transmitted;
2. describe Hepatitis B and how it is transmitted;
3. describe what a HIV Antibody test means;
4. list professional situations that increase risk of Acquiring HIV and Hepatitis B;
5. describe professional practices that can lessen risk of HIV and Hepatitis B;
6. list personal behaviors in daily living that increases risk of Acquiring the HIV and Hepatitis B viruses;
7. describe professional behaviors that can lessen those risks;
8. list one’s personal responsibility if one is HIV positive;
9. identify the three (3) “C’s” of Inmate Supervision;
10. define Supervision;
11. define Empathy;
12. list the five (5) inmate tactics which a detention officer should be alert for and prepared to deal with;
13. list the seven (7) techniques that are considered to have a positive effect on inmate supervision;
14. list the three (3) results of effective supervision, and ensuring staff security;
15. list three (3) ways of dealing effectively with inmates in enforcing facility rules;
16. define the term classification and describe how it is a necessary and valuable part of the jail operations;
17. list the three (3) most important elements of security;
18. name four (4) of nine (9) benefits of an effective classification and give examples of the types of inmates who would be assigned to each level;
19. define special housing and why it is important;
20. explain the difference between administrative and disciplinary segregation.

This course has additional learning outcomes; please see the course syllabus for a full list of outcomes.

Prerequisite(s): Hired and/or recommended by approved law enforcement or correctional agency.

AJS 220 - Rules of Evidence

1. problem solving techniques;
2. instruction interpretation;
3. understanding of criminal justice vocabulary;
4. explain the structure of the rules of evidence;
5. how a given agency develops the systems and tactics for establishing criminal evidence regulations and rules for preservation purposes;
6. describe the management and organizational processes which affect evidence procedures for the agency;
7. describe the impact which the choice of a particular system for evidence preservation may have on the outcome of a court trial.

AJS 230 - Deviant Behavior

1. demonstrate an understanding of the nature of deviance, its descriptors, measures and criminality;
2. explain the issues of deviant behaviors, both in the United States and within other countries/cultures;
3. research and compile a comprehensive research project which details a specific facet of deviant behavior, its effects on society and consequences of such behaviors;
4. explain the relationship between deviant behaviors, real or perceived, and any crime which may occur as a result of those behaviors.

AJS 240 - Juvenile Justice Procedures

1. problem solving techniques;
2. instruction interpretation;
3. understanding of criminal justice vocabulary;                 
4. explain the structural issues of delinquency causation;
5. how a given agency develops an on going system to keep personnel current with the latest literature studies training and educational purposes addressing J.D.;
6. describe the management and organizational processes which affect policy related to the juvenile justice system;
7. describe the impact which the choice of a particular delinquency prevention system can have on outcomes in a given set of circumstances i.e: a case to analyze.

AJS 250 - Criminal Investigations

1. problem solving techniques;
2. instruction interpretation;
3. understanding of criminal justice vocabulary;                 
4. explain the structure of the criminal investigative process;  
5. how the AJS system develop classification of crimes according to crime scene evidence;
6. describe the management and organizational processes which affect criminal investigative concerns.

AJS 260 - Constitutional Law

1. problem solving techniques;
2. instruction interpretation;
3. understanding of criminal justice vocabulary;
4. explain the issues of constitutional law which influence the criminal justice system;
5. reviewed the latest case/court decisions which affect agency operations and functions;
6. describe the management and organizational processes which affect policy related to the decisions made by court determination.

AJS 280 - Criminology

1. problem solving techniques;
2. instruction interpretation;
3. understanding of criminal justice vocabulary;                 
4. explain the concepts of crime, law, and criminology;                   
5. explain the theories of crime causation;
6. describe the nature of economic crimes and how those crimes affect the national interests.   

AJS 289 - Internship I

1. A developed contract will state specific student outcomes, developed by the Department Chair and the faculty of record, based on developed course content.  The contract will also include a work program designed to meet those outcomes.

AJS 298 - Special Topics

1. be given course outcomes at the time of offering. 

AES 101 - Heritage and Values I

1. describe afrotc mission and objectives;
2. list the standards of appearance for afrotc cadets and importance of wearing a uniform;
3. demonstrate the air force core values;
4. identify proper grooming standards for afrotc cadets;
5. list the organizational structure of the usaf and correct titles for military service members;
6. describe rules for saluting, greeting, and reporting;
7. outline historical perspective of military salute;
8. describe courtesies extended to officers;
9. describe air force customs that should be observed;
10. outline and define the requirements of the military professions;
11. demonstrate the concepts of officership and professionalism;
12. identify process and practice types of military communication;
13. identify various career specialties, pay benefits and opportunities available to air force officers.

AES 102 - Heritage and Values II

1. demonstrate air force core values;
2. demonstrate an understanding of career opportunities, military pay and other benefits of commissioned officers in the usaf;
3. define the organizational structure (majcoms) of the air force;
4. define the principles of war and the role of the air force in war;
5. identify the key elements of the process of communication, including within social media;
6. identify the basic principles of leadership;
7. explain ethical decision-making concepts;
8. demonstrate effective briefing techniques.

AES 111 - Aerospace Studies Leadership Lab

1. know the Air Force and AFROTC grade structure and insignia;
2. know the Air Force and AFROTC Chain of Command;
3. know the Air Force Honor Code;
4. apply proper courtesies and procedures associated with the United States flag;
5. apply individual and flight drill positions;
6. apply basic individual and flight drill movements;
7. apply effective followership and teamwork skills;
8. know the environment of an Air Force Officer;
9. apply learned information during esprit de corps activities;
10. comprehend the principles of the AFOATS Training Manual (ATM);
11. apply leadership and followership skills through a cadet mentor program;
12. know the principles of Air Force Health and Wellness;
13. apply proper Air Force customs and courtesies;
14. apply proper Air Force dress and grooming standards;
15. know the proper procedures and history behind the Air Force Dining-In/Out;
16. comprehend how to effectively execute all functions associated with the reveille (flag-raising) ceremony, retreat ceremony, and parade;
17. apply the AFROTC Awards and Decorations program in a formal awards ceremony;
18. comprehend issues and topics given in a Commander’s Call environment;
19. physical Training (PT).

AES 112 - Aerospace Studies Leadership Lab

1. know the Air Force and AFROTC grade structure and insignia;
2. know the Air Force and AFROTC Chain of Command;
3. know the AFROTC Honor Code;
4. apply proper courtesies and procedures associated with the United States flag;
5. apply individual and flight drill positions;
6. apply basic individual and flight drill movements;
7. apply effective followership and teamwork skills;
8. know the environment of an Air Force Officer;
9. apply learned information during esprit de corps activities;
10. comprehend the principles of the AFOATS Training Manual (ATM);
11. apply leadership and followership skills through a cadet mentor program;
12. know the principles of Air Force Health and Wellness;
13. apply proper Air Force customs and courtesies;
14. apply proper Air Force dress and grooming standards;
15. know the proper procedures and history behind the Air Force Dining-In/Out;
16. comprehend how to effectively execute all functions associated with the reveille (flag-raising) ceremony, retreat ceremony, and parade;
17. apply the AFROTC Awards and Decorations program in a formal awards ceremony;
18. comprehend issues and topics given in a Commander’s Call environment;
19. physical Training (PT).

AES 209 - Team and Leadership Fundamentals I

1. comprehend selected individual leadership skills and personal strengths and weaknesses as applied in an air force environment;
2. comprehend team-building concepts;
3. apply listening, speaking, and writing skills in air force-unique formats and situdations with accuracy, clarity, and the appropriate style.

AES 210 - Team and Leadership Fundamentals II

1. comprehend selected individual leadership skills and personal strengths and weaknesses as applied in an air force environment;
2. comprehend team-building concepts;
3. understand strategies for managing stress;
4. learn methods for managing conflict and how to interact with difficult people;
5. apply listening, speaking, and writing skills in air force-unique formats and situdations with accuracy, clarity, and the appropriate style.

AES 211 - Aerospace Studies Leadership Lab

1. apply effective followership and teamwork skills;
2. know the environment of an Air Force Officer;
3. apply correct guidon procedures during cadet drill & ceremonies practice and official functions;
4. apply the principles of advanced individual and flight drill movements in Leadership Lab;
5. apply the skills needed to be an effective flight commander;
6. know road guard procedures;
7. apply proper individual drill evaluation (IDE) procedures;
8. know proper dorm maintenance procedures and requirements;
9. know the mental, physical, and administrative requirements of Field Training (FT);
10. apply proper open ranks inspection procedures;
11. know key personnel parade procedures;
12. know Field Training (FT) military decorum;
13. apply learned information during esprit de corps activities;
14. comprehend the principles of the AFOATS Training Manual (ATM);
15. apply leadership and followership skills through a cadet mentor program;
16. know the principles of Air Force Health and Wellness;
17. apply proper Air Force customs and courtesies;
18. apply proper Air Force dress and grooming standards;
19. know the proper procedures and history behind the Air Force Dining-In/Out;
20. comprehend how to effectively execute all functions associated with the reveille (flag-raising) ceremony, retreat ceremony, and parade;
21. apply the AFROTC Awards and Decorations program in a formal awards ceremony;
22. comprehend issues and topics given in a Commander’s Call environment;
23. physical Training (PT).

AES 212 - Aerospace Studies Leadership Lab

1. apply effective followership and teamwork skills;
2. know the environment of an Air Force Officer;
3. apply correct guidon procedures during cadet drill & ceremonies practice and official functions;
4. apply the principles of advanced individual and flight drill movements in Leadership Lab;
5. apply the skills needed to be an effective flight commander;
6. know road guard procedures;
7. apply proper individual drill evaluation (IDE) procedures;
8. know proper dorm maintenance procedures and requirements;
9. know the mental, physical and administrative requirements of Field Training (FT);
10. apply proper open ranks inspection procedures;
11. know key personnel parade procedures.Know Field Training (FT) military decorum.Apply learned information during esprit de corps activities;
12. comprehend the principles of the AFOATS Training Manual (ATM);
13. apply leadership and followership skills through a cadet mentor program;
14. know the principles of Air Force Health and Wellness;
15. apply proper Air Force customs and courtesies;
16. apply proper Air Force dress and grooming standards;
17. know the proper procedures and history behind the Air Force Dining-In/Out;
18. comprehend how to effectively execute all functions associated with the reveille (flag-raising) ceremony, retreat ceremony, and parade;
19. apply the AFROTC Awards and Decorations program in a formal awards ceremony;
20. comprehend issues and topics given in a Commander’s Call environment;
21. physical Training (PT).

AES 250 - Air Force Physical Training Course

1. be encouraged to adopt and maintain an active fitness lifestyle in order to improve their overall fitness levels. Be encouraged to establish a foundation for good health and well-being.

AES 298 - Special Topics

AHS 100 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System

1. describe the historical evolution and current delivery of health services in the United States;
2. analyze the political, economic, and socio-cultural bases for change in the various U.S. health care system components (hospitals, long term care facilities, mental health systems, ambulatory care services);
3. describe the current providers of health services;
4. compare the characteristics of each of the health care systems and the appropriateness of each to various populations;
5. describe the role and features of managed care and how it drives health care services;
6. identify the financial resources for health services;
7. analyze the major approaches to the evaluation and regulation of quality of care;
8. apply ethical and legal concepts in the evaluation of selected case studies; and
9. critique national health policy as it exists today.

AHS 101 - Careers in Health Care

1. examine the varied educational levels, programs, and sites preparing health care givers today;
2. discuss the legal and ethical  implications of a health career;
3. critique ways in which changes in the health care industry are changing the roles of care givers;
4. identify work habits and job skills important in the health care industry;
5. describe how academic subjects apply in the workplace;
6. identify strategies for protecting one’s own health while caring for those who are ill;
7. compare and contrast the varied settings within which health care is provided;
8. dialogue with clinical providers and members of the support team;
9. complete a computerized and interactive career skills and interests inventory.

AHS 105 - Professionalism in Health Care Settings

1. define and clarify values related to the role of the health care worker;
2. identify  varying cultural, social, and ethnic values in the health care environment;
3. identify critical work ethic skills and commitment to the job;
4. analyze the importance of self-image and assertiveness for the health care employee;
5. identify behaviors associated with workplace conduct;
6. describe appropriate workplace appearance;
7. prepare a resume and job application;
8. demonstrate effective preparation for and interviewing behavior;
9. describe key features of workers’ rights and responsibilities;
10. analyze team characteristics and dynamics;
11. list skills needed to be an effective team member;
12. discuss the impact of change on teams and teamwork;
13. critique the importance of diversity in team membership;
14. participate in team-building activities;
15. manage time and stress;
16. discuss the importance of professional growth and advancement;
17. describe basic defense mechanisms;
18. practice basic communication skills;
19. role-play a therapeutic interview;
20. demonstrate communication that fosters dialogue and information-sharing.

This course has additional learning outcomes; please see the course syllabus for a full list of outcomes.

Prerequisite(s): RDG 099  , placement test score, or consent from instructor

AHS 110 - Health Care Ethics and Law

1. define legal and ethical terms used in healthcare;
2. identify the major principles of ethical reasoning;
3. recognize the functions of federal, state, and local governments pertinent to healthcare;
4. identify specific laws related to healthcare professionals and facilities;
5. describe patients’ rights to healthcare;
6. summarize the purpose and impact of public health functions;
7. summarize key aspects of health information technology;
8. recognize various ethical dilemmas across the lifespan;
9. identify the major components of both access and quality in healthcare;
10. describe the major factors influencing the costs of healthcare.

AHS 120 - Caregiving I

1. demonstrate skills to safely care for the physical and mental health needs of residents in assisted living facilities;
2. demonstrate effective communication techniques with residents, families, and member of the healthcare team;
3. practice culturally appropriate care for residents of an assisted living facility;
4. demonstrate safe medication management for residents of an assisted living facility, and
5. address a change in resident condition.

AHS 121 - Medication Management for the Certified Caregiver

1. identify residents requiring assistance with medication management;
2. list the five rights of a resident in medication administration;
3. demonstrate how to assist a resident with medication administration;
4. demonstrate how to observe and report changes in resident condition before and after medication administration;
5. list classifications of various medications;
6. understand metabolism and how health conditions affect medication absorption;
7. interpret healthcare provider medication and treatment orders;
8. demonstrate appropriate documentation and record maintenance of medication and treatment services
9. describe proper storage of medications;
10. describe proper documentation and storage of controlled substances;
11. demonstrate the proper use of drug-reference guides, and;
12. demonstrate how to appropriately prevent, identify, report, and document medication errors.

 

Prerequisite(s): CNA or LNA license in good standing and Food Handler’s Card (county of residence).

AHS 131 - Medical Terminology I

1. differentiate prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining forms;
2. define a list of medical terms;
3. build and define medical terms using word building rules and word elements;
4. pronounce medical terms correctly;
5. spell medical terms correctly.

AHS 145 - Medical Assistant Essentials

1. describe the role of a Medical Assistant in the Health Care industry;
2. demonstrate a professional attitude and image;
3. demonstrate respect and sensitivity for vulnerable populations such as people with disabilities, hard of hearing, elderly, dementia, pediatrics, etc.;
4. identify effective verbal and nonverbal communication;
5. demonstrate respect for cultural diversity;
6. demonstrates appropriate use of medical terminology;
7. demonstrate duties and functions required of clinical and administrative medical assistants; 
8. identify medical office policies and procedures;                                                                                               
9. identify and adhere to managed care policies and procedures;
10. identify and maintain federal and state health care regulations;
11. identify the scope of practice for a medical assistant;
12. describe and demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy and physiology of the following systems: a. skeletal, muscular, and cardiovascular;
13. identify equipment and instruments used in office procedures;
14. prepare and maintain examinations and treatment areas;
15. and understand how to assist within different medical specialties.

 

Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor
Corequisite(s): AHS 146  and AHS 147  (spring semester) or AHS 148  and AHS 149  (fall semester.)

AHS 146 - Medical Assistant A

1. describe the role of a Medical Assistant in the Health Care industry;
2. demonstrate a professional attitude and image;
3. demonstrate respect and sensitivity for vulnerable populations such as people with disabilities, hard of hearing, elderly, dementia, pediatrics, etc.;
4. identify effective verbal and nonverbal communication;
5. demonstrate respect for cultural diversity;
6. demonstrates appropriate use of medical terminology;
7. demonstrate duties and functions required of clinical and administrative medical assistants;
8. identify medical office policies and procedures;
9. identify and adhere to managed care policies and procedures;
10. identify and maintain federal and state health care regulations;
11. identify the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant;
12. describe and demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy and physiology of the following systems: a. endocrine, integumentary, and nervous systems as well as the special senses;
13. identify equipment and instruments used in office procedures;
14. prepare and maintain examinations and treatment areas;
15. and understand how to assist within different medical specialties.

AHS 147 - Medical Assistant A Skills

1. demonstrate proper skills development of medical office procedures in a structured learning environment.

AHS 148 - Medical Assistant B

1. describe the role of a Medical Assistant in the Health Care industry;
2. demonstrate a professional attitude and image;
3. demonstrate respect and sensitivity for vulnerable populations such as people with disabilities, hard of hearing, elderly, dementia, pediatrics, etc.;
4. identify effective verbal and nonverbal communication;
5. demonstrate respect for cultural diversity;
6. demonstrates appropriate use of medical terminology;
7. demonstrate duties and functions required of clinical and administrative medical assistants;
8. identify medical office policies and procedures;
9. identify and adhere to managed care policies and procedures;
10. identify and maintain federal and state health care regulations;
11. identify the scope of practice for a medical assistant;
12. describe and demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy and physiology of the following systems: a. respiratory, immune, reproductive, urinary, and gastrointestinal systems;
13. identify equipment and instruments used in office procedures;
14. prepare and maintain examinations and treatment areas;
15. and understand how to assist within different medical specialties.

AHS 149 - Medical Assistant B Skills

1. demonstrate proper skills development of medical office procedures in a structured learning environment.

AHS 289 - Internship I

1. be given a developed contract that will state specific student outcomes, developed by the Department Chair and the faculty of record, based on developed course content; the contract will also include a work program designed to meet those outcomes.

AHS 290 - Medical Assisting Externship

1. apply office management skills to perform daily medical office tasks;
2. apply clinical skills to a medical office;
3. display professional behavior in a medical setting.

ASL 101 - American Sign Language I

1. explain the basic history of ASL;
2. recognize and identify the signer’s use of space from their perspective;
3. exchange personal information, i.e. give names, tell where live, talk about their families and routine activities;
4. discriminate between different, basic finger spelled words;
5. demonstrate ability to fingerspell basic words;
6. use appropriate facial expressions and other non-manual grammar used in ASL focusing on:  yes/no questions, wh- questions and negation;
7. demonstrate ability to follow and give basic directions;
8. use correct handshapes for possessive pronouns;
9. recognize and produce numbers 1-30;
10. and produce and recognize basic time signs: past, present and future.

ASL 102 - American Sign Language II

1. express basic needs in American Sign Language;
2. describe different attributes of people;
3. identify described attributes of people;
4. create statements or questions in American Sign Language within the scope of limited language experience;
5. initiate and respond in ASL to uncomplicated, basic communicative tasks and social situations;
6. identify the four parameters of ASL;
7. and describe basic cross-cultural communication norms of ASL.

ASL 200 - Introduction to the Deaf Community

1. demonstrate awareness and knowledge of diversity within the Deaf community;
2. demonstrate understanding of the place of the Deaf community in the matrix of a diverse American society;
3. discuss and demonstrate understanding of the role of language in the development of Deaf identity and Deaf education settings;
4. describe the historical process by which Deaf education and communication methods have evolved in the United States;
5. discuss vocational changes and challenges for the Deaf in America in 1900 to the present;
6. demonstrate increased awareness and knowledge of organizations of the Deaf and services for the Deaf;
7. cite key parts of relevant laws and their impact on Deaf people in the United States;
8. describe the impact of society’s perspective on the social, academic/educational, linguistic, and vocational;
9. and examine current technology used by Deaf people.

ASL 201 - American Sign Language III

1. respond to unanticipated questions on familiar topics;
2. express opinions about familiar topics;
3. demonstrate comprehension of main ideas and of extended discourse on increasingly complex topics;
4. describe norms, values and beliefs of deaf culture;

ASL 202 - American Sign Language IV

1. respond to unanticipated questions on unfamiliar topics;
2. maintain a conversation on immediate needs with limited linguistic accuracy;
3. demonstrate comprehension of main ideas and supporting details of increasingly complex discourses, including unanticipated topics;
4. demonstrate intermediate understanding of norms, values, and beliefs of Deaf culture.

ASL 203 - Comparative Analysis of American Sign Language to English

1. discuss the role of the classifiers in American Sign Language;
2. discuss the linguistic aspects of verb modulation/inflection;
3. explain the functions of eye-indexing, pronominalization, compounding, contracting, sign space referents, facial grammar, relative clauses and conjunctions;
4. list three critical components of language;
5. diagram and describe the sign language continuum of manually coded English, Rochester Method; American Sign Language; Pidgin Sign Language, and oral;
6. discuss basic comparisons between American Sign Language and English semantics, morphology, phonology, and syntax;
7. discuss American Sign Language as a living language including historical changes of American Sign Language, current trends, and future predictions;
8. read, write, and explain the role of basic gloss transcription;
9. and produce an American Sign Language research paper demonstrating necessary research writing skills using an approved discipline related style format.

ASL 211 - Fingerspelling and Numbers

1. demonstrate knowledge of the techniques of fingerspelling and numbering while incorporating in ASL (structure, grammar, etc.);
2. demonstrate understanding of the use of fingerspelling and numbers with other signers;
3. analyze and compare various techniques of fingerspelling and number skills.

ASL 215 - American Sign Language Literature: Narratives

1. manage more complicated interactions using expanded American Sign Language (ASL) grammatical structures;
2. demonstrate and be able to use Classifiers in a signed story;
3. and develop analysis, receptive, and expressive skills in American Sign Language storytelling.    

ANT 101 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology

1. identify and describe physical anthropology focus  areas and principles of  investigation;
2. explore genetics (molecular anthropology ) as it relates to patterns of inheritance, mutation, and population genetics;
3. summarize the principal components of contemporary evolutionary theory;
4. identify the various biological characteristics of the primate order and the major biological and behavioral trends in primate evolution;
5. summarize dating methods and investigative techniques used in the study of  hominid evolution and;
6. and outline the significant physical and behavioral adaptations of hominids through time.

ANT 102 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

1. describe anthropology and the tools and approaches utilized by anthropologists when working with communities worldwide;
2. investigate the concept of culture and the diversity between and within communities with an understanding of ethnocentrism, relativism, and reflexivity;
3. explore and apply the various theoretical and methodological perspectives used in cultural anthropology, including applied anthropology;
4. describe various aspects of culturally diverse social systems, including kinship, social stratification,  economic, and political systems;
5. investigate the diversity of human expression in the areas of belief systems language, and art;
6. and describe culture change and the impacts of globalization on contemporary cultural communities.

ANT 103 - Culture and Language

1. describe the range and importance of linguistic expression within the evolution of the human species;
2. define human language  within the larger context of communication;
3. explore specific sound systems and systems of meaning within specific human languages;
4. demonstrate knowledge of key concepts and theoretical perspectives related to human language;
5. explain the role of  culture, performance and power in language use and identity;
6. demonstrate an understanding of the origin of written language and literacy;
7. describe the role of  culturally specific dialects, and genderlects in human communication;
8. and describe the impacts of globalization on monolingualism, multilingualism, and language endangerment.

ANT 110 - Exploring Archeology

1. list and describe the major events in the history of archaeology;
2. contrast the different approaches to the study of archaeology;
3. describe the purposes for conducting archeological research;
4. examine the processes for obtaining and interpreting archeological data;
5. describe methods used to date archaeological finds;
6. identify and analyze the methodologies archaeologists use to reconstruct human behavior;
7. explain the relevancy of archaeology to contemporary societies.

ANT 230 - Peoples of the Southwest

1. distinguish, unique characteristics of human history within  the Southwestern Culture Area;
2. briefly define  the discipline of anthropology, what anthropologists mean by culture,  , and  how anthropologists work in Southwestern communities;
3. explain the fundamental differences between  various Southwestern peoples and their ancestry. SBS;
4. specify how Southwestern native groups have resisted or adapted to several centuries of cultural hegemony;
5. analyze and compare how numerous Southwestern societies, indigenous and historical, function within their respective cultures through time; 
6. increase awareness and understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity. 

ANT 241 - Magic, Witchcraft and Religion

1. describe the major theories regarding the origin of religion;
2. define magic, myth, ritual, and symbol and describe their functions within the context of specific cultures;
3. identify the major forces of religious change and innovation within various cultural contexts;
4. explore the diversity of sickness and healing systems and the various practitioners that respond to illness;
5. analyze religious structures in the context of social control and social harmony;
6. explore selected culturally specific belief systems from a holistic perspective;
7. understand the diversity and complexity of various life cycle rituals worldwide.

ANT 250 - Peoples of the World

1. develop a personal and academic perspective that diminishes ethnocentrism and fosters cultural relativism;
2. demonstrate an understanding of various theoretical and methodological approaches utilized by anthropologists when working with communities worldwide;
3. apply anthropological theories and methods to a broad range of student designed projects;
4. analyze and compare holistically how diverse cultures function;
5. and develop writing and research skills pertinent to the field of anthropology.

ANT 289 - Internship I

1. receive a developed contract that will state specific student outcomes, developed by the Department Chair and the faculty of record, based on developed course content.  The contract will also include a work program designed to meet those outcomes.

ANT 298 - Special Topics

1. be given outcomes that will be determined at the time of offering.

ART 100 - Art Appreciation

1. discuss the nature of art, aesthetics, creativity, purposes, style, and critical evaluation;
2. employ the communicative language of vision: form and content, visual elements, and principles of design;
3. describe a broad range of art disciplines, media, and processes;
4. identify and discuss historic world art styles and related cultural values;
5. identify the many ways the art of today relates to the art of the past;
6. identify and discuss art forms of the recent past and contemporary issues;
7. write a review of a gallery or museum exhibition.

ART 105 - Beginning Art

1. identify and describe basic drawing and painting materials, the substance from which they are made and their best uses;
2. utilize the language of art and vision, form and content, the visual elements, and principles of design in discussing their own work as well as the work of other artists;
3. demonstrate elementary drawing skills through class and homework projects;
4. and demonstrate elementary painting skills through class and homework projects.

ART 110 - Drawing I

1. individual and group critiques;
2. written gallery reviews;
3. and final drawing that will assess essential skills.

ART 111 - Drawing II

1. apply design elements and principles of drawing to solve drawing problems;
2. further explore and apply diverse drawing media, techniques and observational skills to various subjects in still life, nature studies, figure drawing, and personal and cultural iconography;
3. discuss and demonstrate technical and expressive problems and processes of seeing and communicating visual ideas using drawing media;
4. evaluate and analyze work of self and others utilizing critical thinking and appropriate terminology through oral and written critique processes;
5. observe and critique professional art events and/or gallery exhibitions;
6. and produce a portfolio of drawings in a variety of media and subjects from observation and imagination.

ART 120 - Ceramics I

1. prepare clay for use;
2. demonstrate techniques of forming clay by hand and on the potter’s  wheel;
3. demonstrate surface decoration techniques;
4. describe the properties of glazes and demonstrate their use;
5. describe the different types of kilns;
6. demonstrate how to fire ceramic ware in a kiln;
7. and describe the history of ceramics and ceramic techniques.

ART 121 - Ceramics II

1. demonstrate an intermediate level of skill in hand building and wheel throwing technique;
2. demonstrate an intermediate level of skill in surface decoration techniques;
3. demonstrate intermediate knowledge of glazes and glazing techniques;
4. prepare glazes from raw materials;
5. demonstrate intermediate knowledge in kiln operations in the firing process.

ART 130 - Introduction to Computer Graphics

1. use graphic design and illustration software to create original artwork;
2. output their artwork to a variety of vector and raster file formats;
3. demonstrate the application of design principles in their projects;
4. demonstrate basic principles of page layout and composition;
5. demonstrate basic principles of typography.

ART 131 - Introduction to Communication Design

1. demonstrate entry-level conceptual skills through ability to apply design principles to support a concept or idea;
2. demonstrate observation skills through their submission of course projects and participation in discussions;
3. demonstrate the ability to employ entry-level design elements and principles through the completion of course projects;
4. demonstrate an understanding of semiotics.

ART 135 - Adobe Photoshop

1. describe the advantages of various basic raster file formats and their appropriate applications;
2. describe and demonstrate the relationship between image resolution, image size, color depth, and file size;
3. demonstrate how to edit basic image characteristics such as color, light and dark levels, contrast, and color saturation;
4. describe the advantage of working with layers and demonstrate how to use them;
5. demonstrate how to use masks and filters;
6. demonstrate basic printing techniques with ink jet and laser printers;
7. demonstrate basic digital painting techniques.

ART 136 - Digital Photography I

1. describe the advantages of  digital imaging;
2. describe the basic functions of a digital camera;
3. demonstrate techniques for basic image editing;
4. demonstrate, through the images they present, effective composition;
5. demonstrate, through the images they present, effective use of lighting;
6. demonstrate, through the images they present, effective use of editing software;
7. evaluate and discuss the work of prominent photographers and the changes in photographic processes over the past 150 years.

ART 160 - Color and Design

1. demonstrate the ability to incorporate two-dimensional design principles in projects;
2. discuss the aesthetic/design relationship;
3. identify and discuss the use of design principles in the work of another artist;
4. describe and utilize monochromatic, analogous, triad, complimentary and split-complimentary color schemes;
5. demonstrate good craftsmanship in the execution of artwork;
6. and demonstrate suitable presentation for a piece of artwork.

ART 165 - Three-dimensional Design

1. demonstrate three-dimensional design principles in their projects;
2. demonstrate and discuss through their projects the roles that form and content play in the aesthetic experience;
3. identify and discuss the use of three-dimensional design principles in the work of other artists;
4. demonstrate through their artwork knowledge of the 3-D design elements of line, shape, volume, texture, and color;
5. demonstrate good craftsmanship in the execution and presentation of their artwork;
6. and write and artists statement and resume.

ART 180 - Sculpture I

1. demonstrate knowledge of basic sculptural processes and techniques;
2. demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of basic sculptural materials;
3. demonstrate the ability to operate safely the power equipment in the sculpture facility;
4. demonstrate the ability to design and complete the sculptural projects in various materials.

ART 190 - Oil/Acrylic Painting I

1. define terms used in painting;
2. identify different tools and materials and be able to use them for their varying effects in a painting;
3. identify and use basic color theory;
4. identify the qualities of color regarding physical, emotional and psychological factors;
5. demonstrate the creation of the illusion of 3-dimensional form and space on a 2-dimensional plane;
6. demonstrate the awareness and sense of aesthetics necessary to compose and record ideas and subject matter;
7. stretch and prepare a canvas ground;
8. and utilize different approaches and techniques in creating a painted image.

ART 191 - Oil/Acrylic Painting II

1. apply basic color theory;
2. demonstrate the importance of “gesture” in painting;
3. use  a sketchbook in planning their works and as a reservoir of ideas;
4. demonstrate skill in techniques such as scumbling, glazing, impasto and blending;
5. and evaluate finished work from the standpoint of material use, technique, and composition.

ART 194 - Watercolor I

1. demonstrate knowledge of the different  types of brushes, papers, and watercolor pigments through their use;
2. demonstrate the basic washes: wet-into-wet, wet-into-dry, flat, graded, wash ‘n line;
3. demonstrate pull-off, resist, and scratch techniques;
4. and demonstrate their knowledge of basic color theory as it applies to watercolor painting.

ART 195 - Watercolor II

1. demonstrate loose washes and spontaneous brush strokes;
2. show a variety of light effects including reflected light,  and reflections;
3. and develop paintings  from washes to line work as well as developing control for wet-into-dry areas.

ART 199 - Portfolio Review

1. Demonstrate entry-level hand and drawing skills through the submission of one project showcasing drawing skills: Still life, portrait, interior space or landscape. Medium: graphite, charcoal, pen and ink, pastels, conté crayons, or various pencils. Produced in ART 110 or as a self-initiated project.
2. Demonstrate entry-level craftsmanship and technical skills through the submission of one digital project that demonstrates the student’s level of craftsmanship and technical ability. Produced in ART 130 or as a self-initiated project.
3. Demonstrate entry-level conceptual skills through the submission of one project showcasing the student’s conceptual ability to apply design principles to support a concept or idea. Produced in ART 130 or ART 131 or as a self-initiated project.
4. Demonstrate entry-level project employing research and observation skills through the submission of one observational project from ART 131.
5. Demonstrate the ability to employ design elements and compositional principles through the completion and submission of a composition, typography, color and form project.

ART 201 - Art History: Prehistoric to 1400

1. discuss art history in the context of social, cultural, and economic changes in the world from the Paleolithic period through the 14th century;
2. discuss the philosophies and values of the civilizations which influenced those works of art;
3. analyze and evaluate significant historical trends which influenced the arts from the Paleolithic period through the 14th century;
4. identify and appraise cultural and historical contexts, and their influence upon visual artists and architects;
5. recognize the artistic heritage and production of diverse ethnic and racial groups, and thereby better appreciate and discuss their aesthetic and moral values;
6. write critical and analytical responses to essay questions on course exams.

ART 202 - Art History: 1400 - 2000

1. discuss art history in the context of social, cultural, and economic changes in the world from the Renaissance to the present day;
2. discuss the philosophies and values of the culture which influenced those works of art;
3. analyze and evaluate significant historical trends which influenced the arts from the Renaissance to the present day;
4. identify and appraise cultural and historical contexts, and their influence upon artists and architects;
5. recognize the artistic heritage and production of diverse ethnic and racial groups, and thereby better appreciate and discuss their aesthetic and moral values;
6. write critical and analytical responses to essay questions on course exams.

ART 204 - History of Visual Communication

1. identify and describe major historical developments in the history of visual communication;
2. demonstrate their understanding of the impact of writing, printing technologies, typography, photography, and graphic design on visual culture;
3. describe the influences of cultural heritage and the history of visual communication on contemporary visual communication strategies and literacy.

ART 210 - Life Drawing I

1. demonstrate drawing processes using the human figure as subject via gesture drawing;
2. develop perceptual skills of positive and negative shapes through contour drawing of the figure;
3. display skill sets of perception through varied time-length poses;
4. analyze and address drawing problems of anatomical proportions and compositional issues;
5. develop abilities to work with a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials;
6. and contribute to individual and group critiques.

ART 211 - Portrait Drawing

1. demonstrate their knowledge of facial anatomy and head structure;
2. execute different approaches to portraiture including as a constructive drawing, tonal drawing, and line drawing;
3. demonstrate the use of proportional measurement;
4. demonstrate the description of volume using light and shadow; 
5. demonstrate their ability to objectively perform a self-critique and class critique.

ART 212 - Life Drawing II

1. incorporate color into their drawings;
2. experiment with non-traditional drawing media and supports;
3. analyze a drawing or painting from art history in which the human nude is the subject;
4. and create drawings that communicate emotion.

ART 221 - Art of the Southwest

1. discuss the history of art and architecture of the southwestern region of the United States in the context of social, cultural, and economic changes in the region;
2. analyze and evaluate significant historical trends that influenced the arts in a given period;
3. discuss and evaluate the artistic heritage and contribution of diverse ethnic and racial groups;
4. analyze and discuss the relationship between a cultures art and architecture and their cultural and social values;
5. identify specific works of art and the work of prominent artists;
6. students will research aspects of art and architecture of the region.

ART 236 - Digital Photography II

1. develop and fine tune their digital workflow;
2. master exposure compensation concepts;
3. explore and utilize basic lighting techniques from natural light to electronic flash;
4. research ideal equipment based on their budget and artistic concerns;
5. enhance image quality employing advanced color correction techniques;
6. employ advanced digital darkroom techniques to manipulate and enhance digital images for printing;
7. create examples of different photographic genre through digital exploration and experimentation;
8. discuss the advantages of digital photography in today’s digital media environment;
9. incorporate pre and post visualization to craft a  unique visual statement;
10. define photographic vision and its use in creating unique aesthetic statements;
11. demonstrate and Incorporate the use of basic design principles in their work;
12. research historical and contemporary photographic art  processes .

ART 260 - Graphic Design I

1. recognize and identify design principles/elements: color, shape, texture, contrast, hierarchy, emphasis, movement, rhythm, semiotics, unity, balance, proportion/scale;
2. utilize the principles of design in exercises, process books, and projects;
3. demonstrate craft and technical ability through the completion of file-prep, printing, construction, and software usage in creating their projects;
4. identify and demonstrate the stages of the design process: research/personas, brainstorming/sketching, roughs, macro-comps, micro-comps, final presentation, and utilize the process in producing their exercises and projects;
5. demonstrate their abilities at verbal communication and presentation skills through the preparation of work for critique and research presentation;
6. demonstrate an understanding of an historical perspective in design through their research, creation, and presentation on an historically significant designer.

ART 261 - Typography 1

1. demonstrate their ability to utilize type anatomy, classification, measures, leading, and kerning through the production of exercises;
2. demonstrate their abilities in font selection for emotion through the design and development of their projects;
3. demonstrate their abilities in typographic composition and alignment in their projects;
4. identify best practices in type use through participation in class discussions and critiques;
5. demonstrate their knowledge of typographic history by researching an historically significant typeface and/or typographer;
6. demonstrate verbal and written abilities, in order to develop communication skills, in class critiques and presentations.

ART 262 - Graphic Design II

1. create exercises and projects that demonstrate advanced application of design principles/elements: color, shape, texture, contrast, hierarchy, emphasis, movement, rhythm, semiotics, unity, balance, proportion/scale;
2. create exercises and projects that demonstrate abilities in areas of craft and technical ability: advanced design craft; file-prep, printing, construction, software usage, as well as more advanced experiences designing for web, mobile, and motion projects;
3. demonstrate understanding of the design process: research/personas, brainstorming/sketching, roughs, macro-comps, micro-comps, final presentation; introduction of site mapping, scenarios, wire framing, prototyping-design process for interactive platforms, and applying these steps to project creation;
4. demonstrate ability to design for interactive platforms through the creation of exercises and projects;
5. apply verbal communication skills for course research, and critiques and presentations;
6. research a contemporary perspective of the design industry and demonstrate their understanding of the topic in a class presentation.

ART 263 - Typography II

1. create projects to demonstrate intermediate and advanced typographic principles;
2. create projects to demonstrate ability to use typography to convey emotion;
3. demonstrate creative experimentation with typography through the creation of projects;
4. demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills utilizing complex grid systems in the design of a process book, projects, and exercises;
5. demonstrate typographic techniques for the web and other digital platforms through the creation of exercises and projects;
6. demonstrate basic motion design processes incorporating type in the design of projects.

ART 279 - Painting Workshop

1. establish personal goals for their work during the semester;
2. produce a body of work in media of their choice that explores the media and themes of interest to the student;
3. participate in class critiques of student work;
4. examine and discuss with the class the work of artists relevant to their course goals;
5. demonstrate development of skills in material use and personal expression as they address the goals established by the student at the beginning of the semester.

ART 280 - Advanced Studio Workshop

1. establish personal goals for their work during the semester;
2. produce a body of work in media of their choice that explores the media and themes of interest to the student;
3. participate in class critiques of student work;
4. examine and discuss with the class the work of artists relevant to their course goals;
5. demonstrate development of skills in material use and personal expression as they address the goals established by the student at the beginning of the semester;
6. and demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship in finished projects.