Course Descriptions

PHI 105H - Introduction to Ethics-Honors

2. evaluate the strengths and limitations of major ethical theories;

3. identify and discuss the moral dimension of contemporary social problems verbally and in writing;

4. use philosophical methodologies such as the socratic method to refine moral concepts and to evaluate moral arguments;

5. apply their knowledge of important concepts such as (e.g.) ‘rights’, ‘equality’, and ‘duties’ to important social issues;

6. evaluate the arguments given in the texts and by their classmates by developing relevant counter-arguments or additional supporting arguments; 

7. explain and use philosophical vocabulary in appropriate contexts verbally and in writing and be able to articulate philosophical arguments in an extended oral presentation.

8. partake in an extra-curricular experience, minimum two hours and typically not exceeding ten, such as a service project, an academic lecture or workshop, or an internship.

General Education: Arts and Humanities
Special Requirement(s): Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness.

PHI 122 - Philosophy of Religion

1. analyze significant religious concepts such as omnipotence, omniscience, goodness, evil, free-will, pre-determination, eternality, nirvana, and selflessness;
2. critically engage versions of the ontological, cosmological, and design arguments for God’s existence;
3. explain the difference between a “no-self” view of personhood common in religions such as Buddhism and the “substantial and eternal self” view of personhood common in religions such as Christianity and Islam;
4. comprehend how religious teachings affects and is affected by culture in regards to gender roles, responses to oppression, and artistic expression;
5. critically engage attempts of Eastern and Western thinkers to account for the suffering and evil present in the world by examining atheistic arguments from evil against ultimate meaning in life.

PHY 111 - College Physics I

1. explain the concepts of distance, velocity and acceleration;
2. calculate distance, velocity, and acceleration in one and two dimensions;
3. analyze force interactions;
4. participate in laboratory investigations, utilizing scientific methods and equipment;
5. utilize concepts of conservation of energy and momentum to analyze and solve problems;
6. apply concepts of static equilibrium to problem solving;
7. define wave types and components and describe wave interaction;
8. describe physical interactions in a planetary system;
9. solve problems involving rotational motion.

PHY 112 - College Physics II

1. participate in laboratory investigations, utilizing scientific methods and equipment;
2. explain concepts in electricity and magnetism;
3. solve problems involving electric force, fields, potential, and current;
4. analyze DC circuits involving resistors and capacitors;
5. solve problems involving magnetic force and fields;
6. explain the concept of electromagnetic induction;
7. solve problems involving magnetic flux;
8. describe concepts of electromagnetic waves;
9. analyze light;
10. solve problems in light and optics;
11. describe different lenses;
12. and draw ray diagrams showing image formation from lenses and mirrors.

PHY 161 - University Physics I

1. explain the concepts of distance, velocity, and acceleration;
2. calculate distance, velocity, and acceleration in two and three dimensions;
3. quantitatively describe motion in two and three dimensions through vector analysis;
4. participate in laboratory investigations, utilizing scientific methods and equipment;
5. analyze force interactions;
6. utilize the concept of conservation of energy and momentum to quantitatively analyze and solve problems;
7. apply concepts of static equilibrium to problem solving;               
8. describe physical interactions in a planetary system;
9. solve problems involving rotational motion.

PHY 180 - Introduction to Astronomy

1. compare the early historical ideas of astronomy with the modern theories of astronomy;
2. learn the basic characteristics of the sun, planets, moons and the minor members of the solar system;
3. discover the types of information gathered by planetary probes;
4. explain the general theories of the origin and evolution of the solar system;
5. state the basic properties of electromagnetic radiation;
6. describe the basic methods involved in determining the distances, masses and sizes of stars;
7. describe the methods used by astronomers to measure and classify the brightness of stars;
8. state the characteristics of gaseous nebulas, star clusters, and variable stars;
9. explain the theories involved in stellar energy generation and stellar evolution;
10. state the characteristics of our galaxy and compare these with other galaxies;
11. discuss the current theories of the origin of the universe;            
12. name and construct the hierarchy of objects in the observable universe.

PHY 262 - University Physics II

1. participate in laboratory investigations, utilizing scientific methods and equipment;
2. explain concepts in electricity and magnetism;
3. solve problems involving electric force, fields, potential, and current;
4. analyze DC, RC, and RL circuits;
5. solve problems involving magnetic force and fields;
6. solve problems involving magnetic flux;
7. describe concepts of electromagnetic waves;
8. explain the concept of electromagnetic induction;
9. describe magnetism and the effects of magnetic fields on matter;
10. apply Faraday’s Law and Maxwell’s Equations;
11. apply Coulomb’s law to analyze situations involving electric charge;
12. apply concepts of electric fields and charge distribution;
13. solve problems involving Gauss’s Law;
14. analyze AC current;
15. use calculus to solve various problems and applications in electricity and magnetism.

POS 101 - Introduction to Politics

1. describe and explain the nature of politics and political power;
2. describe, explain, and contrast the major political ideologies;
3. describe, explain and compare different political structures and institutional arrangements and how they relate to the functions assigned them;
4. explain the relationship between politics and economics;
5. describe and explain how political systems change.

POS 110 - American National Government

1. explain constitutions, federalism and their relationship to the American political system;
2. describe, explain, interpret, compare and appraise the major theories of democracy;
3. describe the institutions of government, their functions, and the interaction between them;
4. describe how policy is formulated and the influences on that formation, as well as how a citizen may influence policy formation;
5. describe and explain political organizations, their purposes and their actions;
6. interpret the process and meaning of elections and campaigns.

POS 120 - Introduction to World Politics

1. describe and interpret the nature of the international political system and its actors;
2. describe, explain, and interpret and compare the major theories of international relations;
3. identify and explain the concepts of the nation-state, national interests and national power;
4. describe the structure of international political economy and compare and contrast the strategies undertaken by nation-states therein;
5. describe and interpret the nature of and interests involved in foreign policy;
6. explain the evolution of cooperation and conflict in international relations.

POS 140 - Introduction to Public Administration

1. basic missions of agencies – how well defined – what specific limitations;
2. major policy issues a. posture of clientele groups b. response of agency to conflicting demands;
3. significant changes in missions in response to environment;
4. character of service supplied a. routine or unique b. service, regulation, extractive or income contribution;
5. extent and effectiveness of planning–evidence for it;
6. recent budgetary trends–upward, downwards and within budget categories;
7. evaluations of performance;
8. relationships vertically and horizontally within the agency relationship with the executive branch;
9. character of the public service;
10. principal agencies with which they must deal–dependencies and interdependencies;
11. relationships with the legislature and its committees;
12. major clientele groups with which it interacts and their character;
13. relationships with public;
14. extent of public attention–highly political or not.

POS 220 - Arizona and National Constitution

1. compare and contrast the theories of constitutions and constitutionalism;
2. describe federalism and its specific application in the United States;
3. explain Arizona’s political history and the general factors that shaped it;
4. explain the structure of Arizona state, county and local government;
5. explain the structure of the federal political system;
6. and interpret and explain current problems in federalism, especially as they pertain to Arizona.

POS 221 - Arizona Constitution and Government

1. demonstrate by their their scores on the written examinations and class participation, thorough knowledge of the following:

a. state, county, and municipal governments;

b. survey of Arizona’s history to statehood;

c. the changing nature of Arizona’s society: economic and social.

POS 233 - Global Environmental Politics

1. describe and explain components of the different environmental political theories;
2. describe, examine, and integrate key international relations theories;
3. .describe, explain, and analyze specific global environmental problems in the context of international politics;
4. identify continuing and emerging global environmental issues;
5. summarize and evaluate trends in global environmental politics;
6. identify effects of power on global environmental politics;
7. recognize and explain state interests, political economic motives, and global divisions in resource use and other indications of imputed values of nature;
8. analyze the various arguments concerning environmental policies and practices;
9. and identify possible pathways to future research.

PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology

1. define the vocabulary and concepts used in the field;
2. describe the scientific method and the research methodologies used in the field of psychology;
3. demonstrate an understanding of the historical and current theoretical frameworks that influence the field of psychology;
4. describe the relationship between the brain and behavior;
5. discuss the role of nature and nurture and their influences on human behavior;
6. discuss biological, behavioral, cognitive, and social development across the lifespan;
7. describe the role of psychology in contemporary society and apply relevant concepts and theories to student’s own experiences.

PSY 205 - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

1. discuss historical views of abnormal behavior and the role of society and law as they relate to abnormal behavior;
2. demonstrate an understanding of  the research strategies used to study abnormal psychology;
3. explain how the different models/approaches explain the causation of  mental illness, including the Biological, Psychodynamic, Behavioral, Humanistic, Cognitive, and Socio-Cultural models;
4. describe assessment techniques and  classification criteria used to help diagnose the major mental disorders;
5. and explain how the different models/approaches are used to treat mental illness, including the Biological, Psychodynamic, Behavioral, Humanistic, Cognitive, and Socio-Cultural models.

PSY 227 - Personality Development

1. compare and contrast major theories in personality, including their basic concepts and principles, views of personality development, and assessment techniques;
2. evaluate these major theories according to standard criteria for assessing scientific theories;
3. discuss the meaning of a personality construct;
4. synthesize information from various sources and theories in order to develop their own view of personality.

PSY 230 - Introduction to Statistics

1. distinguish between descriptive, correlational, and experimental research methods;
2. select, prepare and interpret appropriate tables and graphs;
3. compute and interpret measures of central tendency (mean, median, and mode) and measures of variability (variance, standard deviation, and range);
4. calculate and interpret standard scores;
5. compute, calculate, and interpret the significance of Pearson and other correlation coefficients;
6. understand and apply the steps and logic of hypothesis testing for the t-statistic, analysis of variance, and correlation;
7. explain the concept of sampling distributions and the Central Limit Theorem;
8. compute and interpret the significance of the t-test (single, matched/correlated and independent groups t tests);
9. compute and interpret the chi-square statistic and other non-parametric analyses;
10. compute and interpret multiple groups design (one-way and two-way ANOVA) and their applications;
11. choose the correct statistical technique for different research situations;
12. and use statistical software.

PSY 236 - Psychology of Women

1. discuss the historical and current roles and achievements of women compared to men;
2. discuss the myths and stereotypes surrounding the concept of woman;
3. evaluate theories relating to the psychological development of women across the lifespan, including psychoanalytic theory, social-learning theory, and feminist theory;
4. examine the biological changes and psychological effects that occur in women over the lifespan;
5. examine the role society and culture play in the psychology of women and the influences contributing to how women’s roles are formulated and adopted;
6. and examine the impact of violence against women.

PSY 240 - Developmental Psychology

1. describe the theoretical frameworks used to understand the development of humans from conception until death;
2. list and describe the research methodologies used to study human development;
3. describe the concepts that explain “how”  nature and nurture interact to influence complex human characteristics;
4. summarize the processes of physical growth as they occur over the life span;
5. explain how brain development and cognitive abilities develop throughout the lifespan;
6. discuss the biosocial and psychosexual factors that influences human development.

PSY 241 - Drugs, Society, and Human Behavior

1. describe significant historical developments contributing to our current problems with drugs;
2. describe the pharmacological bases of drug actions;
3. identify alternatives to drug use;
4. discuss theoretical perspectives of abuse and addiction;
5. critically analyze the drug/alcohol literature and assess its relevance;
6. discuss the present and future implications fo drug and alcohol policies and the efficacy of treatment.

PSY 250 - Social Psychology

1. describe the research methods used to study social psychology;
2. explain how biological, behavioral, cognitive, social, and cultural factors influence human behavior;
3. explain how social beliefs and judgments are formed about the self and others;
4. explain the relationship between social pressures and behavior, such as persuasion, conformity, obedience, and group influence;
5. explain the dynamics of social interaction, such as attraction, pro-social behavior, aggression, and discrimination;
6. apply social psychological concepts and theories to human behavior;
7. write a research paper using APA format and the writing process.

PSY 255 - Introduction to Biological Psychology

1. describe the scientific method and the research methodologies used in the field of biopsychology;
2. discuss the neural mechanisms of behavior including the role evolution, heredity, and the adaptiveness of behavioral processes;
3. identify the major structures of the nervous system (central and peripheral) according to location and associated higher psychological functions;
4. describe the role of postsynaptic potentials (excitatory and inhibitory), synaptic transmission, the primary neurotransmitters, and neuro-receptors in producing and regulating behavior;
5. discuss the nature of sensation and perception as it applies to the five senses;
6. describe the cognitive processes related to learning and memory;
7. explain the interactions between hormones and behavior, including sex differences in brain morphology and sexuality.   

PSY 289 - Internship I

1. receive a well 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.

RDG 099 - Advanced Reading Improvement

1. recognize variations in college textbook features to enhance learning;
2. recognize the location and purposes of introductions to textbook chapters and sections;
3. use headings and subheadings to understand the text;
4. recognize the five essential types of sentences in textbook paragraphs;
5. use organizational patterns to understand the connections among headings and among the five essential types of sentences;
6. choose appropriate note-taking methods based on the structure of the material, class expectations, and personal learning styles;
7. summarize important textbook points in margin notes, outlines, or other note-taking methods;
8. recognize rhetorical techniques that can influence their opinions on issues;
9. vary reading strategies for different purposes;
10. choose appropriate critical thinking strategies for different types of tests and assignments;
11. apply study skills strategies, including schemata (background knowledge), effortful and automatic memory encoding, levels of memory, and memory retrieval;
12. practice reading fluency skills such as decoding, vocabulary development, visualizing, predicting, monitoring, and phrasing through 300-600 instructor-assigned pages of supplemental reading;
13. and relate supplemental reading to various academic disciplines, their experiences, and local or world events.

REL 201 - Comparative Religions

1. demonstrate knowledge of historical, cultural, geographical and philosophical framework that comprises each of the traditions studied;
2. identify, interpret, and evaluate the major themes of each tradition studied;
3. recognize the major religious figures of each tradition studied, and develop an understanding of the ideas and movements associated with them;
4. recognize both globally and on a more parochial level the comparative impact of diverse religious traditions upon each other and their respective cultures;
5. express, both verbally and in writing, an awareness of contemporary religious dynamics;
6. cross analyze Asian religions within their own traditions, across geographic borders and in comparison to other world religions;
7. discuss each religion’s acceptance, care and  protection of the environment;
8. identify historic and modern geographic locations of each religion studied.

REL 241 - Asian Religions

1. discuss theories of the origin of religion and conceptions of the sacred;   
2. express verbally and orally the three patterns for comparing and contrasting religions:

      a. focus of beliefs and practices;

       b. religious views of the world and life;

       c. religious views of male and female;

       d. describe the origins if Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, Islam  and Shintoism;

3. compare and contrast concepts of Karma, rebirth and liberation within Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism;

4. discuss aspects or lack of social life such as caste and stages of life within Asian Religions;

5. describe the key beliefs and ethical practices of Asian Religions;               

6. discuss similarities and differences among Sikhism, Hinduism, and Islam;

7. cross analyze Asian religions within their own traditions, across geographic borders and to other Asian religions;

8.discuss each Asian religions acceptance, care and protection of the environment;

9. demonstrate knowledge of historical, cultural and philosophical framework that comprises each of the traditions defined;

10. identify, interpret, evaluate and present logical, coherent, well-supported arguments on the major themes of each tradition studied;

11. express, both orally and in writing, an awareness of contemporary religious dynamics;

12.identify historic and modern geographic locations of each religious tradition studied.

General Education: Arts and Humanities.
Special Requirement(s): Contemporary Global/International Awareness or Historical Awareness.

SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology

1. define sociology and explain how it differs from other social sciences;
2. identify and describe the three main classical sociological theories: functional, conflict and symbolic interactionism;
3. recognize the link between culture and society as it relates to values, beliefs, and norms;
4. demonstrate how social structure is interconnected to social groups, status and roles;
5. investigate the main agents of socialization: family, peers, and media;
6. explain the link between perceived deviance and crime in the U.S.;
7. describe sociological explanations of urban trends in the U.S.;
8. and discuss collective behavior and social movements in the U.S.

SOC 130 - Human Sexuality

1. examine various standpoints from the psychology, biology, sociology and cultural disciplines;
2. discuss research methods used to study sexuality, sexual behaviors, and societal construction of sex and sexuality;
3. describe how sociological, biological, psychological, and cultural factors influence sexuality;
4. examine how sex and gender impact sexuality throughout the lifespan;
5. and identify social issues regarding sexuality including sexually transmitted diseases, reproduction, violence, laws, and sexual lifestyles.

SOC 140 - Marriage and the Family in the United States

1. describe courtship, dating, and gender roles;
2. differentiate between liking, infatuation, and love;
3. recognize the communication styles  of men, women, and people in relationships;
4. describe changing values, structures, and norms toward cohabitating families in the U.S.;
5. identify the various types and main functions of the American family;
6. identify the main factors leading to divorce and relationships post-divorce in contemporary U.S.;
7. describe various styles of parenting in the U.S.;
8. recognize the impact of family violence on children and marriages in the U.S.;
9. and examine the historical significance on contemporary society as it relates to marriage and family structures, language, and societal expectations.

SOC 210 - Sociology of Gender

1. describe the different theoretical perspectives related to the analysis of gender in the U.S.: i.e. Functionalism, conflict theory, interactionist perspective, feminism, and social constructionism;
2. discuss the methods of research in the field of gender as a social problem;
3. distinguish between social issues and personal troubles in the U.S;
4. explain the social construction of gender in relation to gender roles and expectations within and outside the family;
5. describe dimensions of social inequality and related issues as it relates to gender in the U.S.;
6. compare and contrast the role of culture and various social structures (e.g., economic, educational, and civil institutions) in the formation, identification, and solution of social problems in relation to gender issues;
7. examine the intersection between gender, race, class and sexuality in the U.S.;
8. demonstrate writing and oral presentation skills in describing, analyzing, and evaluating social issues.

SOC 215 - Race and Ethnic Relations

1. identify factors that determine a dominant and subordinate group;
2. discuss the social construction of race in the U.S.;
3. evaluate various theories to explain social constructions of race historically and in the contemporary U.S.;
4. describe the sociological perspectives regarding intergroup relations;
5. examine how the media communicates, reinforces, and challenges racial stereotypes and messages;
6. identify and differentiate between prejudice and discrimination;
7. define institutional and individual discrimination and their impact on minority groups;
8. identify cultural elements and institutional structures that are unique to racial/ethnic minority groups in the U.S.;
9. examine how race and ethnicity are impacted by religion, gender, sex, and social class; influencing life chances of people in America with an emphasis on social mobility and meritocracy; a look at the history, present, and future;
10. and identify various racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. and their process of assimilation and acculturation in America through various institutions including politics, religion, education, careers, health, and life expectancy.

SOC 230 - Sociology of Film and Media

1. examine how media and film are produced, consumed, interpreted, and experienced;
2. describe the different sociological concepts and perspectives related to the analysis of media in the U.S.;
3. discuss the various approaches of media and film as it relates to the social construction of gender, race, and class;
4. explain how media influences the social construction of politics and power inequities;
5. examine how media influences stereotypes;
6. evaluate the relationship between media, film and social institutions in America;
7. and explain the role of media and film as it relates to social change or movements.

SOC 235 - Sociology of Deviance

1. define the social construction of deviance and its relation to the perceptions and attitudes on criminalizing citizens in the U.S.;
2. examine the social ecology of crime and victim characteristics including gender, race, age, social class;
3. identify how crime and deviance are viewed from the three major sociological perspectives (functional, conflict, and symbolic interactionism);
4. identify how anomie/strain theory, social disorganization theory, differential association, social learning theory, and social control of deviance construct, reinforce, and deconstruct crime and deviance in the U.S.;
5. identify social norms, culture, conformity, stereotypes and how society reinforces these paradigms;
6. contrast biological determinism with present day sociological explanations of crime and deviance;
7. differentiate some of the major crime topologies such as property, white-collar, organized, and public order crimes;
8. discuss the limitations and gaps within the criminal justice system in the U.S. as it relates to the application of justice;
9. and discuss the social construction, institutional processes, and various gaps for victims and victim services.

SOC 289 - Internship I

1. collaborate with their internship supervisor and faculty to complete the Internship Packet, ensuring all parties are informed;
2. complete assignments and expectations set forth in their written “Internship Agreement”;
3. complete weekly logs on hold regular discussions on performance and assignment with supervisor and/or faculty;
4. follow rules and procedures in sponsoring agency;
5. uphold Coconino Community College mission;
6. meet as required with faculty, see internship agreement;
7. complete internship paper/project;
8. and provide final review paperwork when internship is complete.

SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish I

1. interpret written Spanish that contains learned vocabulary;
2. derive meaning from written material where context and/or extralinguistic background knowledge are supportive;
3. write simple fixed expressions in Spanish using all the symbols in the alphabetic or syllabic  system;
4. initiate and respond verbally to simple statements, ask and answer questions, and participate in simple conversations;
5. express basic needs in the spoken and written language;
6. demonstrate comprehension of words and phrases from simple spoken questions, statements, high frequency commands, and courtesy formulae;
7. recognize non-verbal cultural norms;
8. identify components of the culture such as: physical (personal space, customs), non-verbal (gestures, music), geographical, arts.

SPA 102 - Beginning Spanish II

1. derive meaning from the written Spanish from texts that are structurally simple;
2. recombine learned vocabulary into structurally simple written statements and questions;
3. recombine learned vocabulary and frequently used expressions into meaningful statements with evidence of creativity and/or improvisation;
4. express basic needs and use basic courtesy expressions;
5. demonstrate comprehension of high frequency and some limited terms of low frequency of learned vocabulary in structurally simple sentences and questions in a limited number of content areas;
6. recognize simple cultural norms, beliefs, and regional variations of areas where the target language is used;
7. recognize key social and cultural traditions.

SPA 125 - Spanish for Health Professionals

1. demonstrate knowledge to obtain the client’s medical history;
2. give basic health care instructions;
3. convey the client’s communications to the physician and other members of the health team when necessary;
4. give the necessary directions encountered in a medical situation;
5. demonstrate knowledge of cultural norms, values, beliefs, and regional variations within areas where Spanish is used.

SPA 128 - Spanish for Travelers

1. understand vocabulary and sentence structure sufficient to communicate basic information;
2. create simple statements in Spanish;
3. demonstrate knowledge to obtain necessary information;
4. demonstrate an awareness of cultural aspects and ways to interact.

SPA 131 - Conversational Spanish I

1. recall learned vocabulary;
2. identify cognates in Spanish and English;
3. orally ask and respond to simple questions in Spanish;
4. use learned vocabulary to make simple statements and discuss topics in the present tense;
5. write simple statements and expressions in Spanish;
6. read and interpret simple Spanish texts that contain learned vocabulary;
7. and describe cultural characteristics of areas where Spanish is spoken.

SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

1. interpret written Spanish from simple, connected texts dealing with a variety of basic and social needs;
2. create statements or questions in writing within the scope of limited language experience;
3. follow the writing process (idea, generating, organizing, drafting, revising, proofreading) in both English and Spanish;
4. initiate, and respond verbally to communicative tasks and social situations;
5. initiate, sustain and close a general conversation utilizing learned grammatical strategies;
6. demonstrate increased comprehension of conversational discourse on a number of topics;
7. recognize non-verbal cultural norms;
8. describe the cultural practices and characteristics of the areas where Spanish is spoken.

SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

1. interpret and demonstrate reading comprehension of written Spanish from connected or/complex texts;
2. critically analyze and evaluate texts which have a clear, underlying internal structure;
3. create statements or questions in writing within the scope limited language experience;
4. follow the writing process (idea, generating, organizing, drafting, revising, proofreading) in both English and Spanish;   
5. describe and narrate in paragraphs;
6. initiate, and respond verbally to communicative tasks and social situations;
7. initiate, sustain and close a general conversation utilizing learned grammatical strategies;
8. demonstrate increased comprehension of conversational discourse on a number of topics;
9. recognize non-verbal cultural norms;
10. describe the cultural practices and characteristics of the areas where Spanish is spoken.

SPC 100 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication

1. develop and demonstrate active listening skills;
2. use research tools  to organize information from a variety of sources;
3. use technology to prepare and deliver speeches;
4. deliver a variety of oral/signed presentations;
5. use appropriate language to express ideas;
6. demonstrate poise during public speaking;
7. critique content and delivery of presentations using a variety of formats;
8. participate in group activities;
9. identify and apply fundamentals of communication theory;
10. identify and apply reasoning skills.

THR 101 - Introduction to Theatre

1. analyze and discuss dramatic literature and criticism;
2. demonstrate knowledge of the elements of drama, and the process of playwriting;
3. discuss the historical development of the theatre;
4. discuss connections between theatre and political, social, religious, and economic concerns.

THR 110 - Acting I

1. write a personal assessment of physical and vocal characteristics;
2. select exercises from among those given in class (physical and vocal) and organize a warm-up program;
3. demonstrate applications of inner resources, including imagination, concentration, and observation activities;
4. identify and define basic acting vocabulary words, including terminology used in stage movement, by the director, and in reference to elemental play structure;
5. apply stage directions by responding to verbal directions and applying direction to scene work;
6. apply stage movement to scene performance;
7. perform individual, partnered, and group improvisations to communicate character, emotion, and/or conflict;
8. write a character analysis;
9. write a scene analysis;
10. interpret and express a fictional character’s intentions, obstacles, and physical actions;
11. perform a monologue and / or duet acting scene from a play for faculty and peer critique and analysis.

WLD 102 - Basic Welding Fabrication

1. explain general safety rules and procedures, protective equipment, and reporting of  hazardous situations;
2. select the appropriate equipment for various welding tasks;
3. calculate amperage settings and determine polarity from provided information, manuals, and charts;
4. start, stop, and restart a bead, and remove slag from a weld;
5. perform grinding operations and inspect welds;
6. perform various welds in the flat position including: stringer bead on 1/4” plate, buildup padding, groove weld square butt joint on 3/16” plate, and fillet weld outside corner joint on 3/8” plate;
7. perform various welds in the horizontal position including:  t-joint 3 bead pass on 1/4” plate, t-joint break test on 1/4” plate, string beads and square groove butt;
8. perform various welds in the vertical-up position including:  lap joint on 1/4”  plate, t-joint single pass on 1/4” plate, t-joint multi-pass on 1/4” plate, and square butt joint on 9/16” plate;
9. perform various welds in the overhead position including:  lap joint, t-joint 3 break, t-joint break test and square groove butt.

WLD 106 - Intermediate Welding

1. identify and follow shop policies and procedures, clean and maintain work area and leave in a safe condition, and clean and store hand tools, cutters, fixtures, attachments, etc;
2. identify and follow general shop safety rules and procedures, identify and use shop protective equipment, recognize and identify danger areas in a welding shop, practice arc welding safety, exhibit personal safety awareness, report hazards, and dispose of scrap metal chips, shavings trash and waste;
3. select shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment;
4. pass AWS certification standard in all positions using E7018 electrodes;
5. demonstrate the ability to control arc blow;
6. demonstrate the use of the carbon arc torch arce weld cast iron;
7. remove slag from a weld, mechanical and manual, inspect and test welds, and perform grinding operations;
8. make horizontal position welds;
9. make vertical down position welds;
10. make overhead position welds;
11. perform cutting operations and setup of equipment;
12. arc weld cast iron;
13. pass AWS certification standard in all postitions using E6010 electrodes;
14. list causes and effects of disrotion;
15. demonstrate knowledge of gas tungsten arc weld;
16. demonstrate tequniques for controlling distortion.

WLD 289 - Internship I

1. receive a well 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.