BPT 300 - Intro to Process Technology

BPT 305 - Technical Diagrams

BPT 310 - Material Balance

BPT 315 - Process Steam & Heating Sys

BPT 320 - Process Cooling Systems

BPT 325 - Emission Control Systems

BPT 331 - Dcs & Scada Control System

BPT 335 - Basic Fermentation

BPT 340 - Advanced Process Technology

BPT 932 - Internship

BUS 102 - Introduction to Business

• Acquire foundational knowledge of business laws and regulations to understand their nature and scope.
  • Describe methods used to protect intellectual property
  • Describe legal issues affecting businesses
• Apply knowledge of business ownership to establish and continue business operations.
  • Explain types of business ownership
• Read to acquire meaning from written material and to apply the information to a task.
  • Identify sources that provide relevant, valid written material
  • Extract relevant information from written materials
  • Apply written directions to achieve tasks
  • Analyze company resources to ascertain policies and procedures
• Apply active listening skills to demonstrate understanding of what is being said.
  • Explain communication techniques that support and encourage a speaker
  • Follow oral directions
  • Demonstrate active listening skills
• Explain how digital communications (e.g., email, text messages, chats) exposes business to risk
  • Use social media to communicate with a business’s stakeholders.
  • Describe the impact of a person’s social media brand on the achievement of organizational objectives
  • Distinguish between using social media for business and personal purposes
  • Foster positive relationships with customers to enhance company image.
  • Explain the nature of positive customer relations
  • Demonstrate a customer-service mindset
  • Explain management’s role in customer relations
• Understand the nature of customer relationship management to show its contributions to a company.
  • Discuss the nature of customer relationship management
  • Explain the role of ethics in customer relationship management
  • Describe the use of technology in customer relationship management
• Understand fundamental economic concepts to obtain a foundation for employment in business.
  • Distinguish between economic goods and services
• Understand the nature of business to show its contributions to society.
  • Explain the role of business in society
  • Describe types of business activities
  • Describe types of business models
  • Explain the organizational design of businesses
  • Discuss the global environment in which businesses operate
  • Describe factors that affect the business environment
  • Explain the nature of business ethics
  • Explain how organizations adapt to today’s markets
• Understand economic systems to be able to recognize the environments in which businesses function.
  • Explain the types of economic systems
  • Identify the impact of small business/entrepreneurship on market economies
  • Explain the concept of private enterprise
  • Identify factors affecting a business’s profit
  • Determine factors affecting business risk
  • Explain the concept of competition
• Acquire knowledge of the impact of government on business activities to make informed economic decisions.
  • Determine the relationship between government and business
  • Describe the nature of taxes
  • Discuss the nature of monetary policy
  • Discuss the supply and demand for money
  • Explain the role of the Federal Reserve System
• Analyze cost/profit relationships to guide business decision-making.
  • Explain the concept of productivity
  • Analyze impact of specialization/division of labor on productivity
  • Explain the concept of organized labor and business
• Understand economic indicators to recognize economic trends and conditions.
  • Discuss the measure of consumer spending as an economic indicator
  • Describe the economic impact of inflation on business
  • Explain the concept of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
  • Discuss the impact of a nation’s unemployment rates
  • Explain the economic impact of interest-rate fluctuations
  • Determine the impact of business cycles on business activities

Understand global trade’s impact to aid business decision-making.

• • Explain the nature of global trade
  • Discuss the impact of globalization on business
  • Explain cultural considerations that impact global business relations
  • Discuss the impact of cultural and social environments on global trade
  • Explain the impact of major trade alliances on business activities
  • Describe the impact of the political environment on world trade
• Use communication skills to foster open, honest communications.
  • Explain the nature of effective communications
  • Explain ethical considerations in providing information
  • Foster open, honest communication
  • Collaborate with others
  • Solicit feedback
  • Use social media to solicit new ideas and solutions
• Use communication skills to influence others.
  • “Sell” ideas to others
  • Persuade others
  • Demonstrate negotiation skills
  • Offer constructive criticism

Understand fundamental factors about entrepreneurship to recognize its role and importance in the economy

• • Describe the nature of entrepreneurship
  • Explain the role requirements of entrepreneurs and owners
• Acquire a foundational knowledge of accounting to understand its nature and scope.
  • Describe the need for financial information
  • Explain the concept of accounting
  • Discuss the role of ethics in accounting
  • Explain the use of technology in accounting
  • Explain legal considerations for accounting
• Implement accounting procedures to track money flow and to determine financial status.
  • Describe the nature of cash flow statements
  • Explain the nature of balance sheets
  • Describe the nature of income statements
• Acquire a foundational knowledge of finance to understand its nature and scope.
  • Explain the role of finance in business
  • Discuss the role of ethics in finance
• Implement financial skills to obtain business credit and to control its use.
  • Explain the purposes and importance of obtaining business credit
  • Identify risks associated with obtaining business credit
  • Explain sources of financial assistance
  • Explain loan evaluation criteria used by lending institutions
• Understand the role and function of human resources management to obtain a foundational knowledge of its nature and scope.
  • Discuss the nature of human resources management
  • Explain the role of ethics in human resources management
  • Describe the use of technology in human resources management
• Manage staff growth and development to increase productivity and employee satisfaction.
  • Explain the role of training and human resources development
  • Explain the nature of management/supervisory training
  • Explain the nature of leadership in organizations
• Acquire a foundational knowledge of information management to understand its nature and scope.
  • Discuss the nature of information management
  • Explain the role of ethics in information management
  • Explain legal issues associated with information management
• Utilize information-technology tools to manage and perform work responsibilities.
  • Identify ways that technology impacts business
  • Explain the role of information systems
• Maintain business records to facilitate business operations.
  • Describe the nature of business records
• Acquire information to guide business decision-making.
  • Describe current business trends
• Create and access databases to acquire information for business decision-making.
  • Explain the principles of data analysis
  • Explain the nature of tools that can be used to access information in the database system

Apply data mining methods to acquire pertinent information for business decision-making.

• • Discuss the nature of data mining
  • Describe data mining tools and techniques
  • Discuss the importance of ethics in data mining
• Understand marketing’s role and function in business to facilitate economic exchanges with customers.
  • Explain marketing and its importance in a global economy
  • Describe marketing functions and related activities
• Acquire foundational knowledge of customer/client/business behavior to understand what motivates decision-making.
  • Explain factors that influence customer/client/business buying behavior
  • Discuss actions employees can take to achieve the company’s desired results  
• Understand operation’s role and function in business to value its contribution to a company.
  • Explain the nature of operations
  • Discuss the role of ethics in operations
  • Describe the use of technology in operations
• Utilize project-management skills to improve workflow and minimize costs.
  • Explain the nature of project management
• Implement purchasing activities to obtain business supplies, equipment, resources, and services.
  • Explain the nature and scope of purchasing
• Understand production’s role and function in business to recognize its need in an organization.
  • Explain the concept of production
• Implement quality-control processes to minimize errors and to expedite workflow.
  • Describe crucial elements of a quality culture
  • Describe the role of management in the achievement of quality
• Implement expense-control strategies to enhance a business’s financial wellbeing.
  • Explain the nature of overhead/operating costs
  • Explain employee’s role in expense control
• Understand supply chain management role to recognize its need in business.
  • Explain the concept of supply chain
• Acquire self-development skills to enhance relationships and improve efficiency in the work environment.
  • Maintain appropriate personal appearance
  • Demonstrate systematic behavior
  • Set personal goals
  • Balance personal and professional responsibilities
• Utilize critical-thinking skills to determine best options/outcomes.
  • Explain the need for innovation skills
  • Make decisions
  • Demonstrate problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrate appropriate creativity
  • Use time-management skills
• Participate in career planning to enhance job-success potential.
  • Assess personal interests and skills needed for success in business
  • Analyze employer expectations in the business environment
  • Explain the rights of workers
  • Identify sources of career information
  • Identify tentative occupational interest
  • Explain employment opportunities in business
  • Explain career opportunities in entrepreneurship
• Recognize management’s role to understand its contribution to business success.
  • Explain the concept of management
  • Explain the nature of managerial ethics
• Utilize planning tools to guide organization’s/department’s activities.
  • Explain the nature of business plans
  • Define business mission
  • Conduct an organizational SWOT
  • Explain external planning considerations
• Identify potential business threats and opportunities to protect a business’s financial wellbeing.
  • Explain the nature of risk management

BUS 112 - Business Math

1. Calculate decimal, fraction, and percent problems.
2. Compute interest-related problems.
3. Calculate and work with payroll.
4. Calculate and work with bank situations.
5. Compute problems using equations.
6. Calculate and work with credit and loan situations.
7. Write formulas for the spreadsheet program.
8. Format documents in the spreadsheet program.

BUS 113 - Workplace Readiness

Instructional Area

COMMUNICATION

Performance Indicator and Objectives:

A. Read to acquire meaning from written material and to apply the information to a task.

1. Extract relevant information from written materials

B. Apply active listening skills to demonstrate understanding of what is being said.

1. Follow oral directions

2. Demonstrate active listening skills

C. Apply verbal skills to obtain and convey information.

1. Ask relevant questions

2. Provide legitimate responses to inquiries

3. Participate in group discussions

D. Use social media to communicate with a business’s stakeholders.

1. Distinguish between using social media for business and personal purposes Instructional Area

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Performance Indicator and Objectives:

A. Develop personal traits to foster career advancement.

1. Identify desirable personality traits important to business
2. Exhibit self-confidence
3. Demonstrate interest and enthusiasm
4. Demonstrate initiative

B. Apply ethics to demonstrate trustworthiness.

1. Demonstrate honesty and integrity
2. Demonstrate responsible behavior
3. Demonstrate fairness
4. Assess risks of personal decisions
5. Demonstrate ethical work habits
6. Take responsibility for decisions and actions
7. Build trust in relationships
8. Describe the nature of ethics
9. Manage commitments in a timely manner
10. Develop tolerance for ambiguity

C. Exhibit techniques to manage emotional reactions to people and situations.

1. Exhibit a positive attitude
2. Demonstrate self-control
3. Explain the use of feedback for personal growth

D. Use communication skills to foster open, honest communications.

1. Explain ethical considerations in providing information
2. Foster open, honest communication
3. Collaborate with others 
4. Solicit feedback

E. Manage internal and external business relationships to foster positive interactions.

1. Treat others with dignity and respect
2. Foster positive working relationships
3. Consider conflicting viewpoints
4. Assess long-term value and impact of actions on others
5. Maintain collaborative partnerships with colleagues

Instructional Area

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Performance Indicator and Objectives:

A. Acquire self-development skills to enhance relationships and improve efficiency in the work environment.

1. Maintain appropriate personal appearance
2. Demonstrate systematic behavior
3. Set personal goals
4. Balance personal and professional responsibilities

B. Understand and follow company rules and regulations to maintain employment.

1. Adhere to company protocols and policies
2. Follow rules of conduct
3. Follow chain of command

C. Utilize critical-thinking skills to determine best options/outcomes.

  1. Use time-management skills

D. Participate in career planning to enhance job-success potential.

1. Assess personal interests and skills needed for success in business
2. Analyze employer expectations in the business environment
3. Explain the rights of workers
4. Identify sources of career information
5. Identify tentative occupational interest
6. Explain employment opportunities in business F. Implement job-seeking skills to obtain employment.
7. Utilize job-search strategies
8. Complete a job application
9. Interview for a job
10. Write a follow-up letter after job interviews
11. Write a letter of application
12. Prepare a resume
13. Use networking techniques to identify employment opportunities

E. Utilize career-advancement activities to enhance professional development.

1. Describe techniques for obtaining work experience (e.g., volunteer activities, internships)
2. Explain the need for ongoing education as a worker
3. Explain possible advancement patterns for jobs
4. Identify skills needed to enhance career progression

F. Utilize resources that can contribute to professional development (e.g., trade journals/periodicals, professional/trade associations, classes/seminars, trade shows, and mentors)

BUS 114 - Workplace Communications

Instructional Area 

BUSINESS LAW 

Performance Indicator and Objectives: 

1. Acquire foundational knowledge of business laws and regulations to understand their nature and scope. 
2. Comply with the spirit and intent of laws and regulations 
3. Describe methods used to protect intellectual property 

Instructional Area 

COMMUNICATION 

Performance Indicator and Objectives: 

A. Read to acquire meaning from written material and to apply the information to a task. 

1. Identify sources that provide relevant, valid written material 
2. Extract relevant information from written materials 
3. Apply active listening skills to demonstrate understanding of what is being said. 

B. Explain communication techniques that support and encourage a speaker 

1. Follow oral directions 
2. Demonstrate active listening skills 
3. Apply verbal skills to obtain and convey information. 
4. Explain the nature of effective verbal communications 
5. Ask relevant questions 
6. Interpret others’ nonverbal cues 
7. Provide legitimate responses to inquiries 
8. Give verbal directions 
9. Employ communication styles appropriate to target audience 
10. Defend ideas objectively 
11. Handle telephone calls in a businesslike manner 
12. Participate in group discussions 
13. Facilitate (lead) group discussions 
14. Use social media to communicate with a business’s stakeholders. 
15. Distinguish between using social media for business and personal purposes 

Instructional Area 

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE 

Performance Indicator and Objectives: 

A. Foster self-understanding to recognize the impact of personal feelings on others. 

1. Describe the nature of emotional intelligence 
2. Explain the concept of self esteem 
3. Recognize and overcome personal biases and stereotypes 
4. Assess personal strengths and weaknesses 
5. Assess personal behavior and values 

B. Develop personal traits to foster career advancement. 

1. Identify desirable personality traits important to business 
2. Exhibit self-confidence 
3. Demonstrate interest and enthusiasm 
4. Demonstrate initiative 

C. Apply ethics to demonstrate trustworthiness. 

1. Demonstrate honesty and integrity 
2. Demonstrate responsible behavior 
3. Demonstrate fairness 
4. Assess risks of personal decisions 
5. Demonstrate ethical work habits 
6. Take responsibility for decisions and actions 
7. Build trust in relationships 
8. Describe the nature of ethics 
9. Explain reasons for ethical dilemmas 
10. Recognize and respond to ethical dilemmas 
11. Manage commitments in a timely manner 
12. Develop tolerance for ambiguity 

D. Exhibit techniques to manage emotional reactions to people and situations. 

1. Exhibit a positive attitude 
2. Demonstrate self-control 
3. Explain the use of feedback for personal growth 
4. Adjust to change 

E. Identify with others’ feelings, needs, and concerns to enhance interpersonal relations. 

1. Respect the privacy of others 
2. Show empathy for others 
3. Maintain the confidentiality of others 
4. Exhibit cultural sensitivity 
5. Leverage personality types in business situations 
6. Adapt management style to the personality type of others 

F. Use communication skills to foster open, honest communications. 

1. Explain the nature of effective communications 
2. Explain ethical considerations in providing information 
3. Foster open, honest communication 
4. Collaborate with others 
5. Solicit feedback 

G. Use social media to solicit new ideas and solutions 

1. Use communication skills to influence others. 
2. “Sell” ideas to others 
3. Persuade others 
4. Demonstrate negotiation skills 
5. Offer constructive criticism 

H. Manage stressful situations to minimize potential negative impact. 

1. Use appropriate assertiveness 
2. Use conflict-resolution skills 
3. Explain the nature of office politics 
4. Overcome problems and difficulties associated with office politics/turf wars 
5. Explain the nature of stress management 
6. Manage crises in relationships 

I. Implement teamwork techniques to accomplish goals. 

1. Participate as a team member 
2. Use consensus-building skills 
3. Motivate team members 
4. Encourage team building 

J. Employ leadership skills to achieve workplace objectives. 

1. Explain the concept of leadership 
2. Explain the nature of ethical leadership 
3. Model ethical behavior 
4. Determine personal vision 
5. Inspire others 
6. Demonstrate adaptability 
7. Develop an achievement orientation 
8. Challenge the status quo 
9. Lead change 
10. Enlist others in working toward a shared vision 
11. Coach others 
12. Use power appropriately 
13. Act as a role model to fulfill the organization’s standards/values 
14. Recognize/Reward others for their efforts and contributions 

K. Manage internal and external business relationships to foster positive interactions. 

1. Treat others with dignity and respect 
2. Foster positive working relationships 
3. Consider conflicting viewpoints 
4. Assess long-term value and impact of actions on others 
5. Maintain collaborative partnerships with colleagues 
6. Explain the impact of political relationships within an organization 
7. Explain the nature of organizational culture 
8. Interpret and adapt to a business’s culture 
9. Determine stakeholder expectations 
10. Establish strategic relationships with others 
11. Share best practices with key individuals and groups 
12. Leverage business relationships 

Instructional Area 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Performance Indicator and Objectives: 

A. Acquire self-development skills to enhance relationships and improve efficiency in the work environment. 

1. Maintain appropriate personal appearance 
2. Demonstrate systematic behavior 
3. Set personal goals 
4. Balance personal and professional responsibilities 

B. Understand and follow company rules and regulations to maintain employment. 

1. Adhere to company protocols and policies 
2. Follow rules of conduct 
3. Follow chain of command 

C. Achieve organizational goals to contribute to company growth. 

1. Determine the nature of organizational goals 
2. Ascertain employee’s role in meeting organizational goals 
3. Establish performance standards to meet organizational goals 
4. Monitor progress in achieving organizational goals 

D. Utilize critical-thinking skills to determine best options/outcomes. 

1. Explain the need for innovation skills 
2. Make decisions 
3. Demonstrate problem-solving skills 
4. Demonstrate appropriate creativity 
5. Use time-management skills 

E. Participate in career planning to enhance job-success potential. 

1. Assess personal interests and skills needed for success in business 
2. Analyze employer expectations in the business environment 
3. Explain the rights of workers 
4. Identify sources of career information 
5. Identify tentative occupational interest 
6. Explain employment opportunities in business 
7. Explain career opportunities in entrepreneurship 

F. Implement job-seeking skills to obtain employment. 

1. Utilize job-search strategies 
2. Complete a job application 
3. Interview for a job 
4. Write a follow-up letter after job interviews 
5. Write a letter of application 
6. Prepare a resume 
7. Use networking techniques to identify employment opportunities 

G. Utilize career-advancement activities to enhance professional development. 

1. Describe techniques for obtaining work experience (e.g., volunteer activities, internships) 
2. Explain the need for ongoing education as a worker 
3. Explain possible advancement patterns for jobs 
4. Identify skills needed to enhance career progression 
5. Utilize resources that can contribute to professional development (e.g., trade journals/periodicals, professional/trade associations, classes/seminars, trade shows, and mentors) 

BUS 121 - Business Communications

Instructional Area 

BUSINESS LAW 

Performance Indicator and Objectives: 

1. Acquire foundational knowledge of business laws and regulations to understand their nature and scope. 
2. Describe methods used to protect intellectual property 
3. Describe legal issues affecting businesses 

Instructional Area 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS 

Performance Indicator and Objectives: 

A. Read to acquire meaning from written material and to apply the information to a task. 

1. Identify sources that provide relevant, valid written material 
2. Extract relevant information from written materials 
3. Apply written directions to achieve tasks 

B. Apply active listening skills to demonstrate understanding of what is being said. 

1. Explain communication techniques that support and encourage a speaker 
2. Follow oral directions 
3. Demonstrate active listening skills 

C. Apply verbal skills to obtain and convey information. 

1. Explain the nature of effective verbal communications 
2. Ask relevant questions 
3. Interpret others’ nonverbal cues 
4. Provide legitimate responses to inquiries 
5. Give verbal directions 
6. Employ communication styles appropriate to target audience 
7. Handle telephone calls in a businesslike manner 
8. Participate in group discussions 
9. Facilitate (lead) group discussions 

D. Record information to maintain and present a report of business activity. 

1. Utilize note-taking strategies 
2. Organize information 
3. Select and use appropriate graphic aids 

E. Write internal and external business correspondence to convey and obtain information effectively. 

1. Explain the nature of effective written communications 
2. Select and utilize appropriate formats for professional writing 
3. Edit and revise written work consistent with professional standards 
4. Write professional emails 
5. Write business letters 
6. Write informational messages 
7. Write inquiries 
8. Write persuasive messages 
9. Prepare simple written reports 
10. Explain how digital communications (e.g., email, text messages, chats) exposes business to risk 
11. Adapt written correspondence to targeted audiences 
12. Use data visualization techniques (e.g., infographics, heat-maps, dynamic model outputs) 

F. Use social media to communicate with a business’s stakeholders. 

1. Describe the impact of a person’s social media brand on the achievement of organizational objectives 
2. Distinguish between using social media for business and personal purposes 

Instructional Area 

CUSTOMER RELATIONS 

Performance Indicator and Objectives: 

A. Foster positive relationships with customers to enhance company image. 

1. Explain the nature of positive customer relations 
2. Demonstrate a customer-service mindset 
3. Reinforce service orientation through communication 
4. Adapt communication to the cultural and social differences among clients 
5. Interpret business policies to customers/clients 
6. Explain management’s role in customer relations 

B. Understand the nature of customer relationship management to show its contributions to a company. 

1. Discuss the nature of customer relationship management 
2. Explain the role of ethics in customer relationship management 
3. Describe the use of technology in customer relationship management 

Instructional Area 

ECONOMICS 

Performance Indicator and Objectives: 

1. Understand the nature of business to show its contributions to society. 
2. Explain the role of business in society 
3. Explain the nature of business ethics 

Instructional Area 

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE 

Performance Indicator and Objectives: 

A. Use communication skills to foster open, honest communications. 

1. Explain the nature of effective communications 
2. Explain ethical considerations in providing information 
3. Foster open, honest communication 
4. Collaborate with others 
5. Solicit feedback 
6. Use social media to solicit new ideas and solutions 

B. Use communication skills to influence others. 

1. “Sell” ideas to others 
2. Persuade others 
3. Demonstrate negotiation skills 
4. Offer constructive criticism 

Instructional Area 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Performance Indicator and Objectives: 

A. Acquire self-development skills to enhance relationships and improve efficiency in the work environment. 

1. Maintain appropriate personal appearance 
2. Demonstrate systematic behavior 
3. Set personal goals 
4. Balance personal and professional responsibilities 

B. Utilize critical-thinking skills to determine best options/outcomes. 

1. Explain the need for innovation skills 
2. Make decisions 
3. Demonstrate problem-solving skills 
4. Demonstrate appropriate creativity 
5. Use time-management skills 

C. Participate in career planning to enhance job-success potential. 

1. Identify sources of career information 
2. Implement job-seeking skills to obtain employment. 

D. Utilize job-search strategies 

1. Complete a job application 
2. Interview for a job 
3. Write a follow-up letter after job interviews 
4. Write a letter of application 
5. Prepare a resume 
6. Use networking techniques to identify employment opportunities 

E. Utilize career-advancement activities to enhance professional development. 

1. Describe techniques for obtaining work experience (e.g., volunteer activities, internships) 
2. Explain the need for ongoing education as a worker 

BUS 130 - Intro to Entrepreneurship

• To explore and further your understanding of the Entrepreneurial Mind-Set in the Twenty-First Century.
  • Identify and evaluate Entrepreneurship. Evolutionary Development–Revolutionary Impact.
  • Describe the Entrepreneurial Mind-Set in Individuals: Cognition and Ethics.  
  • Examine the Entrepreneurial Mind-Set in Organizations: Corporate Entrepreneurship.
  • Identify Social Entrepreneurship and the Global Environment for Entrepreneurship.
• To develop skills that allow continuous learning and adaptation of Initiating Entrepreneurial Ventures.
  • Analyze Innovation: The Creative Pursuit of Ideas.
  • Calculate Assessment of Entrepreneurial Opportunities.
  • Differentiate Pathways to Entrepreneurial Ventures.
  • Explain Sources of Capital for Entrepreneurial Ventures.
• To develop skills that allow continuous learning and adaptation of Developing the Entrepreneurial Plan.
  • Recognize Legal Challenges for Entrepreneurial Ventures.
  • Select Marketing Research for Entrepreneurial Ventures.
  • Demonstrate Financial Preparation for Entrepreneurial Ventures.   Identify and evaluate Developing an Effective Business Plan.
• To assess a sound market presence, position, appropriate for Growth Strategies for Entrepreneurial Ventures.
  • Summarize Strategic Entrepreneurial Growth.
  • Define Valuation of Entrepreneurial Ventures.
  • Explain Harvesting Entrepreneurial Ventures.

BUS 135 - Managing the Entrepreneurial Venture

BUS 145 - Financial Entrepreneurship

BUS 161 - Human Relations

Instructional Area 

BUSINESS LAW 

Performance Indicator and Objectives: 

A. Acquire foundational knowledge of business laws and regulations to understand their nature and scope. 

1. Comply with the spirit and intent of laws and regulations 
2. Describe legal issues affecting businesses 

B. Understand human-resources laws and regulations to facilitate business operations. 

1. Explain the nature of human resources regulations 
2. Explain the nature of workplace regulations (including OSHA, ADA) 
3. Discuss employment relationships 

Instructional Area 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS 

Performance Indicator and Objectives: 

A. Read to acquire meaning from written material and to apply the information to a task. 

1. Identify sources that provide relevant, valid written material 
2. Extract relevant information from written materials 

B. Apply active listening skills to demonstrate understanding of what is being said. 

1. Explain communication techniques that support and encourage a speaker 
2. Follow oral directions 
3. Demonstrate active listening skills 

C. Apply verbal skills to obtain and convey information. 

1. Explain the nature of effective verbal communications 
2. Ask relevant questions 
3. Interpret others’ nonverbal cues 
4. Provide legitimate responses to inquiries 
5. Give verbal directions 
6. Employ communication styles appropriate to target audience 
7. Defend ideas objectively 
8. Handle telephone calls in a businesslike manner 
9. Participate in group discussions 
10. Facilitate (lead) group discussions 

Instructional Area 

CUSTOMER RELATIONS 

Performance Indicator and Objectives: 

A. Foster positive relationships with customers to enhance company image. 

1. Explain the nature of positive customer relations 
2. Demonstrate a customer-service mindset 
3. Develop rapport with customers 
4. Reinforce service orientation through communication 
5. Respond to customer inquiries 
6. Adapt communication to the cultural and social differences among clients 
7. Interpret business policies to customers/clients 
8. Build and maintain relationships with customers 
9. Explain management’s role in customer relations 

B. Resolve conflicts with/for customers to encourage repeat business. 

1. Handle difficult customers 
2. Handle customer/client complaints 

C. Reinforce company’s image to exhibit the company’s brand promise. 

1. Identify company’s brand promise 
2. Determine ways of reinforcing the company’s image through employee performance 

D. Understand the nature of customer relationship management to show its contributions to a company 

1. Discuss the nature of customer relationship management 
2. Explain the role of ethics in customer relationship management 
3. Describe the use of technology in customer relationship management 

Instructional Area 

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE 

Performance Indicator and Objectives: 

A. Foster self-understanding to recognize the impact of personal feelings on others. 

1. Describe the nature of emotional intelligence 
2. Explain the concept of self esteem 
3. Recognize and overcome personal biases and stereotypes 
4. Assess personal strengths and weaknesses 
5. Assess personal behavior and values 

B. Develop personal traits to foster career advancement. 

1. Identify desirable personality traits important to business 
2. Exhibit self-confidence 
3. Demonstrate interest and enthusiasm 
4. Demonstrate initiative 

C. Apply ethics to demonstrate trustworthiness. 

1. Demonstrate honesty and integrity 
2. Demonstrate responsible behavior 
3. Demonstrate fairness 
4. Assess risks of personal decisions 
5. Demonstrate ethical work habits 
6. Take responsibility for decisions and actions 
7. Build trust in relationships 
8. Describe the nature of ethics 
9. Explain reasons for ethical dilemmas 
10. Recognize and respond to ethical dilemmas 
11. Manage commitments in a timely manner 
12. Develop tolerance for ambiguity 

D. Exhibit techniques to manage emotional reactions to people and situations. 

1. Exhibit a positive attitude 
2. Demonstrate self-control 
3. Explain the use of feedback for personal growth 
4. Adjust to change 

E. Identify with others’ feelings, needs, and concerns to enhance interpersonal relations. 

1. Respect the privacy of others 
2. Show empathy for others 
3. Maintain the confidentiality of others 
4. Exhibit cultural sensitivity 
5. Leverage personality types in business situations 
6. Adapt management style to the personality type of others 

F. Use communication skills to foster open, honest communications. 

1. Explain the nature of effective communications 
2. Explain ethical considerations in providing information 
3. Foster open, honest communication 
4. Collaborate with others 
5. Solicit feedback 
6. Use social media to solicit new ideas and solutions 

G. Use communication skills to influence others. 

1. “Sell” ideas to others 
2. Persuade others 
3. Demonstrate negotiation skills 
4. Offer constructive criticism 

H. Manage stressful situations to minimize potential negative impact. 

1. Use appropriate assertiveness 
2. Use conflict-resolution skills 
3. Explain the nature of office politics 
4. Overcome problems and difficulties associated with office politics/turf wars 
5. Explain the nature of stress management 
6. Manage crises in relationships 

I. Implement teamwork techniques to accomplish goals. 

1. Participate as a team member 
2. Use consensus-building skills 
3. Motivate team members 
4. Encourage team building 

J. Employ leadership skills to achieve workplace objectives. 

1. Explain the concept of leadership 
2. Explain the nature of ethical leadership 
3. Model ethical behavior 
4. Determine personal vision 
5. Inspire others 
6. Demonstrate adaptability 
7. Develop an achievement orientation 
8. Challenge the status quo 
9. Lead change 
10. Enlist others in working toward a shared vision 
11. Coach others 
12. Use power appropriately 
13. Act as a role model to fulfill the organization’s standards/values 
14. Recognize/Reward others for their efforts and contributions 

L. Manage internal and external business relationships to foster positive interactions. 

1. Treat others with dignity and respect 
2. Foster positive working relationships 
3. Consider conflicting viewpoints 
4. Assess long-term value and impact of actions on others 
5. Maintain collaborative partnerships with colleagues 
6. Explain the impact of political relationships within an organization 
7. Explain the nature of organizational culture 
8. Interpret and adapt to a business’s culture 
9. Determine stakeholder expectations 
10. Establish strategic relationships with others 
11. Share best practices with key individuals and groups 
12. Leverage business relationships 

Instructional Area 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Performance Indicator and Objectives: 

A. Acquire self-development skills to enhance relationships and improve efficiency in the work environment. 

1. Maintain appropriate personal appearance 
2. Demonstrate systematic behavior 
3. Set personal goals 
4. Balance personal and professional responsibilities 

B. Understand and follow company rules and regulations to maintain employment. 

1. Adhere to company protocols and policies 
2. Follow rules of conduct 
3. Follow chain of command 

C. Achieve organizational goals to contribute to company growth. 

1. Determine the nature of organizational goals 
2. Ascertain employee’s role in meeting organizational goals 
3. Establish performance standards to meet organizational goals 
4. Monitor progress in achieving organizational goals 

D. Utilize critical-thinking skills to determine best options/outcomes. 

1. Explain the need for innovation skills 
2. Make decisions 
3. Demonstrate problem-solving skills 
4. Demonstrate appropriate creativity 
5. Use time-management skills 

E. Participate in career planning to enhance job-success potential. 

1. Assess personal interests and skills needed for success in business 
2. Analyze employer expectations in the business environment 
3. Explain the rights of workers 

F. Utilize career-advancement activities to enhance professional development. 

1. Describe techniques for obtaining work experience (e.g., volunteer activities, internships) 
2. Explain the need for ongoing education as a worker 
3. Identify skills needed to enhance career progression 

G. Utilize resources that can contribute to professional development (e.g., trade journals/periodicals, professional/trade associations, classes/seminars, trade shows, and mentors) 

BUS 180 - Business Ethics

• To explore and further your understanding of Business Ethics
  • Recognize the Importance of Business Ethics
  • Examine and identify Stakeholder Relationships, Social Responsibility, and Corporate Governance
• To attain a broader understanding of Ethical Issues and the Institutionalization of Business Ethics
  • Discuss Emerging Business Ethics Issues 
  • The Institutionalization of Business Ethics
• To develop skills that allow continuous learning and adaptation of The Decision-Making Process
  • Discuss the role Ethical Decision Making
  • Recognize Individual Factors: Moral Philosophies and Values
  • Recognize Organizational Factors: The Role of Ethical Culture and Relationships
• To develop skills that allow continuous learning and adaptation of Implementing Business Ethics In A Global Economy
  • Demonstrate Developing an Effective Ethics Program
  • Demonstrate Managing and Controlling Ethics Programs
  • Demonstrate Globalization of Ethical Decision Making
  • Demonstrate Ethical leadership
  • Demonstrate Sustainability: Ethical and Social Responsibility Dimensions

BUS 185 - Business Law I

• Student Learning Outcomes:
  • Properly apply selected legal terms in given situations. 
  • Determine proper types of dispute resolution methods to be used for given situations.
  • Assess, using pertinent legal principles, selected situations for appropriate legal outcome(s).
• Course Objectives: 
  • SOC 1, 2 Define, explain, assess, apply and/or analyze specified legal terms, specified sources of law, specified court systems/ADR mechanisms, specified Syllabus revised for fall 2021 Apr. 23, 2021 court/ADR methods/procedures, and implication of ethical considerations as related to law in given situations.
    • SOC 1, 2, 3 Define, explain, assess, apply, integrate and/or analyze the components of following selected areas of law, and the elements/components of specified sub-areas as appropriate, through assessment of given situations for appropriate legal outcome(s) based on recommended dispute resolution mechanism employed in the circumstance:
    • Specified laws governing-constitutional, tort, criminal, contract, agency, employment, labor; worker protection law areas.
• Specified laws governing-antitrust, environmental and consumer protection-optional law areas covered at discretion of instructor.

BUS 186 - Business Law II

• Student Learning Outcomes:
  • Properly define and apply selected legal terms in given situations.
  • Determine proper types and use of dispute resolution methods for given situations.
  • Assess/analyze, using pertinent legal principles, selected situations for appropriate legal outcomes.
• Course Objectives:
  • SOC 1, 2 Define, explain, assess, apply, integrate and/or analyze selected legal terms and selected court/ADR methods/procedures.
  • SOC 1, 2, 3: Define, explain, assess, apply, integrate and/or analyze components of the following selected areas of law, along with elements/components of specified sub-areas as appropriate, through assessment of given situations for appropriate legal outcome(s) based on recommended dispute resolution method employed in the circumstance:

BUS 210 - Business Statistics

BUS 230 - Quantitative Methods for Business Decision Making

BUS 241 - Developing Prof. & Ethical Practices

BUS 242 - Buying Practices

BUS 243 - Listing Practices

BUS 256 - Real Estate Prelicensure

BUS 927 - Honors Study

2. Exhibit effective oral communication skills.

3. Analyze and synthesize a broad range of material.

4. Formulate hypotheses, research those problems, and draw conclusions about them while simultaneously reflecting on how scholars think about problems.

5. Illustrate the ability to use knowledge and logic when discussing an issue or an idea, while considering the consequences of their ideas, for themselves, for others, and for society, showing that they are independent and critical thinkers.

BUS 932 - Internship - GraphicsTech/Web Tech

1. Obtain on the job training in a Graphic Design, Web Design, or related position.
2. Recognize the necessary work habits and skills to successfully enter the workforce.

Course Objectives

1. Recognize and emulate the proper work qualities for a Graphic Design and/or Web Design position.

BUS 949 - Special Topics

CAD 101 - Introduction to CAD

• Communicate effectively using developed writing, speaking, and graphics skills.
• Apply knowledge of science, technology, engineering & mathematics to technical problems.
• Formulate and present solutions according to specifications.

Course Objectives

• Utilize file operations
• Create and modify geometric objects
• Utilize drawing aids and modes
• Create text and dimensioning objects
• Plan and execute command sequences
• Create output to specifications

CAD 127 - Modeling and Simulation I

The prerequisites may be waived if the instructor determines that the student has completed equivalent coursework.
Recommended(s): Computers will be used daily in this course. Students who do not have experience using computers should not attempt this course until having first completed a course in basic computer use.
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: None

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:

• Communicate effectively using developed writing, speaking, and graphics skills. 
• Apply knowledge of science, technology, engineering & mathematics to technical problems. 
• Formulate and present solutions according to specifications.

Course Objectives:

• Students will define and apply steps of the modeling & simulation process
  • Construction
  • Testing
  • Evaluation
  • Revision
  • Application
• Students will utilize equational models
  • Variables
  • Inputs and outputs
  • Relationships (Operations)
• Students will create spreadsheet models
  • Interface
  • Functionality
  • Output
• Students will create numerical computing models
  • Interface
  • Functionality
  • Output
• Students will create algorithmic models
  • Interface
  • Functionality
  • Output

CAD 128 - Modeling and Simulation II

The prerequisites may be waived if the instructor determines that the student has completed equivalent coursework
Recommended(s): Computers will be used daily in this course. Students who do not have experience using computers should not attempt this course until having first completed a course in basic computer use.
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: Course Materials: $10.00

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:

• Define and apply principles for time-based modeling & simulation
• Create and utilize time-based modeling & simulation
• Create output from time-based modeling & simulation

Course Objectives

• Students will define and apply elements of the simulation process
  • Abstraction
  • Construction
  • Testing
  • Evaluation
  • Revision
  • Application
• Students will define and applications of modeling in simulation
  • System Dynamics
  • Discrete Events
  • Agent-Based
• Students will create simulations utilizing system dynamics modeling
  • Interface 
  • Functionality
  • Output
• Students will create simulations utilizing discrete event modeling
  • Interface
  • Functionality
  • Output
• Students will create simulations utilizing agent-based modeling
  • Interface
  • Functionality
  • Output

CAD 138 - Virtual Modeling I

• Develop and utilize solid and surface modeling strategies.
• Create file output methods using common technologies.

Course Objectives

• Compare and contrast modeling strategies
• Develop modeling strategies
• Apply solid and surface modeling methods
• Define and utilize elements of geometry and topology
• Create file output using common technologies

CAD 155 - Engineering Graphics I

The requirement may be waived if the instructor determines that the student has completed equivalent coursework.

Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: This course offers an opportunity for students to earn Credit for Prior Learning for skills that they have brought with them to Iowa Central. For more information, please ask the instructor and see the Iowa Central Community College catalog.

Course Fees: None

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:

• Interpret working drawings according to standard industry practices.
• Develop working drawings according to standard industry practices using computer-aided software.

Course Outcomes

• Identify and interpret the elements of a blueprint.
• Identify, interpret, and apply blueprint symbols.
• Identify, interpret, and develop drawing views.
• Identify, interpret, and apply dimensions.
• Develop solutions utilizing mathematical principles

CAD 156 - Engineering Graphics II

The prerequisites may be waived if the instructor determines that the student has completed equivalent coursework
Recommended(s): Computers will be used daily in this course. Students who do not have experience using computers should not attempt this course until having first completed a course in basic computer use.
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: This course offers an opportunity for students to earn Credit for Prior Learning for skills that they have brought with them to Iowa Central. For more information, please ask the instructor and see the Iowa Central Community College catalog.

Course Fees: Course Materials: $100.00, ebook/Access Code: $119.99 (charged once per term for all courses that use Cengage Unlimited)

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:

• Create orthographic drawings of objects with normal, inclined, oblique, and curved surfaces.
• Develop sectional views of objects.
• Develop primary auxiliary views of objects.
• Apply dimensioning to technical drawings.
• Represent threading and threaded members on technical drawings.

Course Objectives

• Apply 3rd-angle projection in creating orthographic drawings.
• Interpret orthographic drawings.
• Create full and half-section views.
• Create primary auxiliaries.
• Apply standard dimensioning practices to drawings.
• Interpret dimensioning on drawings.
• Calculate tolerances and fits.

CAD 157 - Engineering Graphics III

The prerequisites may be waived if the instructor determines that the student has completed equivalent coursework.
Recommended(s): Computers will be used daily in this course. Students who do not have experience using computers should not attempt this course until having first completed a course in basic computer use.
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: This course offers an opportunity for students to earn Credit for Prior Learning for skills that they have brought with them to Iowa Central. For more information, please ask the instructor and see the Iowa Central Community College catalog.

Course Fees: Course Materials: $10.00; ebook/Access Code: $119.99 (charged once per term for all courses that use Cengage Unlimited)

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:

• Apply view construction techniques
• Apply advanced dimensioning and tolerancing principles
• Apply relevant mathematical principles to industrial problems

Course Objectives

• Create and analyze auxiliaries
• Utilize sectioning techniques
• Create and analyze descriptive geometry models
• Apply and analyze dimensional information
• Analyze and solve problems using mathematics

CAD 158 - Engineering Graphics IV

The corequisites may be waived if the instructor determines that the student has completed equivalent coursework.
Prerequisites: Engineering Graphics III (CAD 157), Intro to CAD (CAD 101)

The prerequisites may be waived if the instructor determines that the student has completed equivalent coursework.
Recommended(s): Computers will be used daily in this course. Students who do not have experience using computers should not attempt this course until having first completed a course in basic computer use.
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: Course Materials: $10.00, ebook/Access Code: $119.99 (charged once per term for all courses that use Cengage Unlimited

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:

• Describe the design process.
• Work with design principles and references.
• Develop drawings based on design principles.
• Use engineering graphics in related fields.

Course Objectives

• Develop functional engineering graphics
• Create assembly & weldment drawings
• Create and analyze elements of motion transmission 
• Utilize elements of algorithmic design
• Execute geometric constructions
• Apply supporting mathematical principles

CAD 164 - Solid Modeling I

• Develop and utilize parametric modeling strategies
• Manage relationships within the parametric workflow
• Create file output using common technologies

Course Objectives

• Compare and contrast modeling strategies
• Develop modeling strategies
• Build, constrain, and revise parametric modeling elements
• Document parametric designs
• Create file output using common technologies

CAD 166 - Solid Modeling II

The prerequisites may be waived if the instructor determines that the student has completed equivalent coursework.
Recommended(s): Computers will be used daily in this course. Students who do not have experience using computers should not attempt this course until having first completed a course in basic computer use
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: This course offers an opportunity for students to earn Credit for Prior Learning for skills that they have brought with them to Iowa Central. For more information, please ask the instructor and see the Iowa Central Community College catalog.

Course Fees: Course Materials: $10.00, ebook/Access Code: $119.99 (charged once per term for all courses that use Cengage Unlimited)

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:

• Utilize advanced modeling tools & strategies
• Analyze models for static & dynamic conditions
• Develop output
• Perform math operations consistent with industry work

Course Objectives

• Utilize advanced feature and sketch tools in modeling
• Develop working drawings
• Perform basic analysis of part geometry
• Develop kinematic models of assemblies
• Analyze and solve problems using mathematics

CAD 194 - Architectural Modeling

• Define terms and concepts of architecture
• Utilize architectural principles in the computer-aided design process
• Apply relevant mathematical principles to industrial problems

Course Objectives

• Recognize and define elements of architecture
• Utilize 3D design software for architectural goals
• Develop digital models of urban environments
• Develop digital and hard copy output
• Analyze and solve problems using mathematics

CAD 209 - Intro to Systems

• Evaluate a system and explain it’s structure
• Evaluate the behaviors and states of a system
• Evaluate selected systems as applied in real-life scenarios

Course Objectives

• Students will define and describe systems:
  • Historical perspectives of systems
  • Types & examples of systems
  • Scales of systems (simple vs complex)
• Students will define and describe system structures
  • Processes vs systems
  • Boundaries (Open vs Closed)
  • Components
  • Relationships
  • Exchanges
  • Feedback
• Students will identify system behaviors & states
  • Static vs dynamic
  • Continuous vs discrete
  • Inputs & outputs 
  • Linear vs nonlinear
  • Resilience
  • Emergence
  • Equilibrium
  • Tipping points

CAD 217 - Statics & Strength of Materials

Outcome 2: Solve a truss problem using method of joints or method of sections and solve a frame problem by resolving the frame into its parts. Outcome 3: Solve problems in topics related to statics and strength of materials.

Course Objectives: 

• Create a force diagram of a specific mechanism or part.
• Use a force diagram to generate a set of force equations describing the mechanism or part.
• Use a force diagram to generate a set of torque equations describing the mechanism or part.
• Define the concept of net force and solve problems related to net force.
• Define the concept of net torque and solve problems related to net torque.
• Define the concept of equilibrium and solve problems related to equilibrium.
• Define the concept of distributed load and solve problems related to distributed loads on beams. 
• Solve a truss problem using method of joints.
• Solve a truss problem using method of sections.
• Solve a frame problem by resolving the frame into its parts.
• Calculate the centroid and/or center of mass of a figure.
• Define the characteristics of friction and use the friction equation to solve related problems.

CAD 218 - Kinematic Analysis

Outcome 2: Analyze the motion of a three-dimensional mechanism.

Outcome 3: Solve problems in topics related to mechanism design.

Course Objectives:

• Create a kinematic diagram for a mechanism to calculate the number of actuators needed to operate the mechanism.
• Create a 2-D sketch using Autodesk Inventor.
• Calculate and/or indicate limiting position(s) of a 2-D mechanism.
• Calculate the translational or angular movement of a part of a 2-D mechanism given specific measurements.
• Create a 3-D assembly model of a mechanism using Autodesk Inventor.
• Track certain points on a 3-D mechanism within the Dynamic Simulation environment in Autodesk Inventor.
• Calculate/indicate limiting position(s) of a 3-D mechanism using either graphical or spreadsheet output from an Inventor simulation.
• Calculate the translational or angular movement of a part of a 3-D mechanism given specific measurements.
• Calculate the period, position change in degrees, and the speed of a cam from a specific series of follower steps.
• Create a position vs time plot from a specific series of follower steps and a desired motion model.
• Create a cam profile from a position vs time plot of cam motion.

CAD 230 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

CAD 232 - Virtual Modeling II

The prerequisites may be waived if the instructor determines that the student has completed equivalent coursework.
Recommended(s): Computers will be used daily in this course. Students who do not have experience using computers should not attempt this course until having first completed a course in basic computer use.
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: Course Materials: $15.00

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:

• Develop and utilize surface and algorithmic modeling strategies
• Create file output methods using common technologies

Course Objectives

• Compare and contrast modeling strategies
• Develop modeling strategies
• Apply surface modeling methods
• Utilize algorithmic data types, structures, and flows
• Develop algorithmic modeling
• Create file output using common technologies
• Apply supporting mathematical principles

CAD 260 - Intro to Algorithmic Design

• Deconstruct a design goal into discrete components of a process
• Purposefully construct algorithms with visual programming elements
• Manipulate algorithms to explore the variants of the design goal

Course Objectives

• Utilize elements of the Rhino interface
• Utilize elements of the Grasshopper interface
• Analyze the algorithmic process
• Utilize data types and data structures
• Apply transforms
• Explore uniformity and variance
• Apply supporting mathematical principles

CAD 315 - Computational Design

• Construct programming to required specifications
• Recognize and debug programming errors
• Apply relevant math concepts

Course Objectives

• Develop pseudocoding
• Define and apply data types
• Define and apply control structures
• Define and apply functions
• Construct and debug programs

CAD 401 - Electrical CAD

• Create and edit drawings using CAD software
• Use computer file operations
• Apply techniques and strategies of CAD work

Course Objectives

• Identify and utilize elements of the interface
• Compare and contrast drawing strategies
• Apply object creation and editing commands
• Utilize environment variables, settings, and modes
• Create file output using common technologies

CAD 949 - Special Topics: Survey of CAD

CHM 110 - Introduction to Chemistry

Unit Objectives:

Unit 1: Demonstrate a working knowledge of measurement using both the metric and English systems.

Unit 2: Describe the composition and structure of atoms

Unit 3: Differentiate between the various types of chemical compounds and bonds

Unit 4: Relate numbers of particles and mass through the concepts of formula ratios and the mole

Unit 5: Write and interpret chemical equations which describe chemical changes

Unit 6: Distinguish properties associated with the various physical states of matter

Unit 7: Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of solutions

Unit 8: Demonstrate a working knowledge of acid-base chemistry

Unit 9: Demonstrate a working knowledge of nuclear chemistry

CHM 111 - Introduction to Chemistry Lab

1. Students will be able to describe the composition of matter from a particulate perspective
2. Students will be able to interpret data from experiments to make decisions.
3. Students will be able to apply chemical principles to make informed decisions on matters related to chemistry in the public arena.

Unit Objectives:

Unit 1: Demonstrate scientific process skills in a laboratory.

Unit 2: Develop laboratory techniques and interpret chemical concepts mathematically from experimentation.

CHM 112 - Introduction to Chemistry

1. Students will be able to describe the composition of matter from a particulate perspective
2. Students will be able to interpret data from experiments to make decisions.
3. Students will be able to apply chemical principles to make informed decisions on matters related to chemistry in the public arena.

Unit Objectives:

Unit 1: Demonstrate a working knowledge of measurement using both the metric and English systems.

Unit 2: Describe the composition and structure of atoms

Unit 3: Differentiate between the various types of chemical compounds and bonds

Unit 4: Relate numbers of particles and mass through the concepts of formula ratios and the mole

Unit 5: Write and interpret chemical equations which describe chemical changes

Unit 6: Distinguish properties associated with the various physical states of matter

Unit 7: Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of solutions

Unit 8: Demonstrate a working knowledge of acid-base chemistry

Unit 9: Demonstrate a working knowledge of nuclear chemistry

Unit 10: Demonstrate scientific process skills in a laboratory.

Unit 11: Develop laboratory techniques and interpret chemical concepts mathematically from experimentation.

CHM 130 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry

1. Student will be able to identify and draw organic compounds and functional groups, understand the organic nomenclature system and recognize common organic reactions.
2. Students will be able to identify the proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and understand the biological importance of these compounds.

Unit Objectives:

Unit 1: Describe the saturated hydrocarbon class of organic compounds.

Unit 2: Identify the important classes of unsaturated hydrocarbons; alkenes and aromatic.

Unit 3:  Describe the organic families of ethers, thiols, and phenols.

Unit 4:  Understand the organic family of alcohols.

Unit 5:  Understand the aldehyde and ketone families.

Unit 6:  Describe the carbohydrate family.

Unit 7:   Identify carboxylic acids and esters.

Unit 8:   Understand the lipid family.

Unit 9:   Identify the amine and amide families.

Unit 10:  Describe amino acids and proteins.

CHM 131 - Intro to Organic and Biochemistry Lab

Unit  2:    Develop laboratory techniques and interpret chemical concepts.
    Objective 1:    View a safety video and discuss how to act safely and responsibly in the chemical laboratory.
    Objective 2:    Use the techniques of melting point determination, recrystallization, extraction, distillation, and chromatography.
    Objective 3:    Synthesize, purify, and identify an organic compound.
    Objective 4:    Research information about organic compound(s) using reference books, chemical literature, and the internet.
    Objective 5:    Identify an organic and biochemical compound using organic qualitative techniques.
 

CHM 132 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry

1. Student will be able to identify and draw organic compounds and functional groups, understand the organic nomenclature system and recognize common organic reactions.
2. Students will be able to identify the proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and understand the biological importance of these compounds.

Unit Objectives:

Unit 1: Describe the saturated hydrocarbon class of organic compounds.

      Objective 1:  Draw and name simple alkanes and cycloalkanes, using the IUPAC nomenclature system.

      Objective 2:  Predict and explain the general trends in the physical properties of alkanes and cycloalkanes.

      Objective 3:  Draw and name structural isomers.

      Objective 4:  Write equations of reactions for halogenation and combustion of alkanes.

Unit 2: Identify the important classes of unsaturated hydrocarbons; alkenes and aromatic.

      Objective 1:  Draw structures of and name (IUPAC) alkenes and aromatic hydrocarbons.

      Objective 2:  Predict, write structures of, and name simple structural and geometric isomers of alkenes.

      Objective 3:  Predict and explain the general trends in the physical properties of alkenes and aromatic compounds.

      Objective 4:  Write equations of reactions predicting products of the simple addition reactions of alkenes:  hydrogenation, hydration, and hydrohalogenation.

Unit 3:  Describe the organic families of ethers, thiols, and phenols.

      Objective 1:  Draw structures of ethers, thiols, and phenols.

      Objective 2:  Predict and explain the general trend in physical properties of ethers, thiols, and phenols.

Unit 4:  Understand the organic family of alcohols.

      Objective 1:  Draw and name (IUPAC) simple alcohols.

      Objective 2:  Predict and explain the general trends in the physical properties of alcohols.

      Objective 3:  Classify alcohols as primary, secondary, or tertiary.

      Objective 4:  Write equations of reactions for the dehydration and oxidation of alcohols.

Unit 5:  Understand the aldehyde and ketone families.

      Objective 1:  Write structures and names (IUPAC) of common aldehydes and ketones.

      Objective 2:  Describe and explain the physical properties of the aldehyde and ketone families.

      Objective 3:  Write equations of reactions for oxidation and reduction of aldehydes and ketones.

      Objective 4:   Write equations of reactions for the preparation of hemiacetals, hemiketals, acetals, and ketals.

Unit 6:  Describe the carbohydrate family.

      Objective 1:  Know the ways in which carbohydrates are classified.

      Objective 2:  Draw and name simple carbohydrates using Fischer and Haworth projections.

      Objective 3:  Use the concepts of optical activity, chirality, enantiomers, anomers, stereoisomers, D- and L- configuration, (+) and (-) configuration to describe carbohydrates.

      Objective 4:  Describe the chemical and biochemical properties of monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides.

Unit 7:  Identify carboxylic acids and esters.

      Objective 1:  Draw structures of and name (IUPAC) the common members of the carboxylic acid and ester families.

      Objective 2:  Predict and explain the general trends in physical properties of carboxylic acids and esters.

      Objective 3:  Write equations of reactions for the preparation of carboxylic acids and esters.

      Objective 4:  Write equations of reactions for the hydrolysis of esters.

Unit 8:  Understand the lipid family.

      Objective 1:  List the common classes of lipids - describing the important structural features of each.

      Objective 2:  Predict and explain the physical properties of the common classes of lipids.

      Objective 3:  Write examples of synthesized triacylglycerides.

      Objective 4:  Write equations of reactions of triacylglycerides:  esterification, hydrolysis, saponification, and hydrogenation.

Unit 9:  Identify the amine and amide families.

      Objective 1:  Draw structures of and name (IUPAC) common amines and amides.

      Objective 2:  Predict and explain the physical properties of amines and amides.

      Objective 3:  Write equations of reactions preparing amines and amides.

      Objective 4:  Identify and describe the amide bond.

      Objective 5:  Write equations of reactions of amines and amides.

Unit 10: Describe amino acids and proteins.

      Objective 1:  Identify and describe the primary structure of proteins and the peptide bond.

      Objective 2:  Identify the secondary proteins structure and the forces that maintain the secondary structure.

      Objective 3:  Identify and describe the tertiary and quaternary protein structure.

      Objective 4:  Predict and explain how extremes of pH and temperature cause denaturation of proteins.

      Objective 5:  Write the general structure of à amino acids.

      Objective 6:  Classify the side chains (R-groups) of the amino acids.

Unit 11: Demonstrate scientific process skills in a laboratory.

      Objective 1:  Observe by using the senses to obtain information or data about objects or events.

      Objective 2:  Measure by using numbers and equipment to quantify observations.

      Objective 3:  Classify by imposing order on collections of objects and events to show similarities, differences, and interrelationships.

      Objective 4:  Explore by looking into new and unknown situations.

      Objective 5:  Record logical quantification and manipulation of data.

      Objective 6:  Predict by formulating a specific forecast based on observations, measurements, and relationships among variables.

      Objective 7:  Infer by using logic to draw conclusions from data.

      Objective 8:  Hypothesize by formulating testable generalizations.

      Objective 9:  Solve problems by applying logical reasoning when faced with new or unique situations or when a need arises to troubleshoot laboratory procedural errors.

      Objective 10: Experiment by using many process skills to conduct a “controlled” test of an hypothesis.

      Objective 11: Make decisions by using pertinent data to draw logical conclusions.

      Objective 12: Make value judgments by determining the relevance or ethical nature of data collected.

      Objective 13: Report by writing reports based on many of the above skills that will include the purpose for the lab, all data/observations, any calculations needed to complete the purpose, any graphs and empirical equations necessary to illustrate the underlying theory and a conclusion that not only compares results but ties them to the theory and gives reasons for error.

Unit  12: Develop laboratory techniques and interpret chemical concepts.

      Objective 1:  View a safety video and discuss how to act safely and responsibly in the chemical laboratory.

      Objective 2:  Use the techniques of melting point determination, recrystallization, extraction, distillation, and chromatography.

      Objective 3:  Synthesize, purify, and identify an organic compound.

      Objective 4:  Research information about organic compound(s) using reference books, chemical literature, and the internet.

      Objective 5:  Identify an organic and biochemical compound using organic qualitative techniques.

CHM 165 - General Chemistry I

1: To correctly use chemical concepts and methods to collect data, to organize the data, and draw proper conclusions from the data.

2: To effectively communicate chemical data, questions, and conclusions by both written and verbal methods.

3: To use chemical data and conclusions in an ethically acceptable and responsible manner.

Unit Objectives:

Outcome 1: Understand the basic concepts of measurement as it applies to chemistry.

Outcome 2: Develop laboratory techniques and interpret chemical concepts from experimentation.

Outcome 3: Demonstrate an understanding of the basic structure of matter.

Outcome 4: Know the structure of the atom as it applies to chemistry and demonstrate this understanding.

Outcome 5: Develop an appreciation for the significance of the PeriodicTable to chemistry and show this appreciation.

Outcome 6: Develop a basic understanding of molecules and demonstrate this understanding.

Outcome 7: Become familiar with basic concept of a solution (aqueous) and demonstrate this familiarity.

Outcome 8: Develop a qualitative understanding of chemical reactions and demonstrate this understanding.

Outcome 9: Become familiar with the mole system and demonstrate this familiarity.

Outcome 10: Demonstrate an understanding of basic stoichiometry and show this understanding.

Outcome 11: Develop an understanding of the advanced stoichiometry topics of thermochemistry and gas stoichiometry and show this understanding.

CHM 175 - General Chemistry II

1: To correctly use chemical concepts and methods to collect data, to organize the data, and draw proper conclusions from the data.

2: To effectively communicate chemical data, questions, and conclusions by both written and verbal methods.

3: To use chemical data and conclusions in an ethically acceptable and responsible manner.

Unit Objectives:

Unit 1: Develop a basic understanding of solids, liquids, and solutions.

Unit 2:  Develop laboratory techniques and interpret chemical concepts from experimentation.

Unit 3:   Demonstrate an understanding of kinetics as it applies to chemistry.

Unit 4:  Demonstrate an understanding of equilibrium as it applies to chemistry.

Unit 5:  Develop a basic understanding acid-base equilibria.

Unit 6:  Develop a basic understanding of aqueous equilibria and demonstrate this understanding.

Unit 7:  Demonstrate an understanding of oxidation-reduction and show this understanding.

Unit 8:  Develop an understanding of thermochemistry.

Unit 9: Develop an understanding of nuclear chemistry (optional).

CHM 261 - Organic Chemistry I

• Outcome 1: To correctly use chemical concepts and methods to collect data, to organize the data, and draw proper conclusions from the data.
• Outcome 2: To effectively communicate chemical data, questions, and conclusions by both written and verbal methods.
• Outcome 3: To use chemical data and conclusions in an ethically acceptable and responsible manner.

Course Objectives:

• Outcome 1: Identify and review the basic concepts of general chemistry that apply to organic chemistry.  Demonstrating understanding by:
  • Task 1: Determining the number of electrons present and Writing electron configurations for any atom or ion.
  • Task 2: Distinguishing between ionic, single covalent, double covalent and triple covalent bonds.
  • Task 3: Using Lewis symbols to illustrate structures and resonance.
  • Task 4: Using electronegativites and formal charge to evaluate Lewis symbols.
  • Task 5: Using the VSEPR Theory to predict the shapes of molecules, bond angles around the central atom, and the polarity of molecules.
  • Task 6: Drawing, recognizing and interpreting structural formulas: expanded formulas, condensed formulas, line bond formulas, and constitutional isomers.
  • Task 7: Correctly applying Arrhenius and Bronsted definitions of acids and bases.
  • Task 8: Describing the concept of weak and strong acids/bases.  Knowing the factors that affect acid/base strength and how acid/base strength is measured.
• Outcome 2: Develop laboratory techniques and interpret chemical concepts from experimentation demonstrating this by:
  • Task 1: Acting safely and responsibly in the chemical laboratory.
  • Task 2: Using the proper equipment with correct technique to collect data.
  • Task 3: Properly performing various laboratory related calculations using calculators and computers.
  • Task 4: Properly recording observations, data, calculations and conclusions in a laboratory notebook.
  • Task 5: Reporting results and conclusions both verbally and written as required. 
• Outcome 3: Develop an understanding of the basic concepts of organic chemistry and demonstrate this understanding by:
  • Task 1: Knowing the basic classifications of organic compounds.
  • Task 2: Using the valence bond theory and molecular orbital theory to explain and illustrate the bonding found in alkanes.
  • Task 3: Recognizing isomers of alkanes.
  • Task 4: Using the IUPAC nomenclature system to correctly name and draw alkanes and cycloalkanes.
  • Task 5: Using the structural formulas of alkanes and the concepts of intermolecular forces and polarity to explain the physical properties of alkanes (boiling point, melting point, water solubility).
  • Task 6: Recognizing how the heat of combustion can be used as a measure of stability of organic compounds.
  • Task 7: Knowing the basic tenets of conformational analysis and applying them to alkanes and cycloalkanes.
  • Task 8: Using the unit of atomic mass unit (amu) in calculation of masses of atoms.
• Outcome 4: Continue to develop an understanding of the basic concepts of organic chemistry and demonstrate this understanding by:
  • Task 1: Understanding the importance of a functional group and being able to recognize the common functional groups.
  • Task 2: Using the IUPAC nomenclature system to correctly name and draw alcohols and alkyl halides.
  • Task 3: Recognizing and using the classification system of alcohols and alkyl halides.
  • Task 4: Using the structural formulas of alcohols, and alkyl halides along with the concepts of bonding, intermolecular forces and polarity to explain the physical properties of alkanes (boiling point, melting point, water solubility).
  • Task 5: Understanding the purpose of a reaction mechanism specifically the SN1 and SN2. Also understanding the role a carbocation plays in these mechanisms.
  • Task 6: Predicting products of reactions that prepare alkyl halides from alcohols with hydrogen halides, thionyl chloride, phosphorous tribromide.
  • Task 7: Being familiar the halogenation of alkanes reaction and the free radical mechanism using these ideas to predict products of reactions.
• Outcome 5: Continue to develop an understanding of the basic concepts of organic chemistry and demonstrate this understanding by:
  • Task 1: Using the IUPAC nomenclature system to correctly name and draw alkenes.
  • Task 2: Using the structural formulas of alkenes along with the concepts of bonding, intermolecular forces and polarity to explain the physical properties of alkenes (boiling point, melting point, water solubility).
  • Task 3: Being familiar the elimination reactions to prepare alkenes and the E1 and E2 mechanisms using these ideas to predict products of reactions.
  • Task 4: Being familiar the addition reactions of alkenes using these reactions to predict products of reactions.
  • Task 5: Using principles of organic synthesis to plan the synthesis of organic compound using the reactions studied.
• Outcome 6: Continue to develop an understanding of the basic concepts of organic chemistry and demonstrate this understanding by:
  • Task 1: Recognizing chirality in organic molecules.
  • Task 2: Classifying stereoisomers as enantiomers, diastereoisomers, and meso compounds.
  • Task 3: Being able to assign configuration to stereoisomers (R/S), (+/-).
  • Task 4: Being familiar optical activity and the role it plays in stereoisomerism.
  • Task 5: Being familiar with basic reactions that produce stereoisomers.

CHM 271 - Organic Chemistry II

• To correctly use chemical concepts and methods to collect data, to organize the data, and draw proper conclusions from the data.
• To effectively communicate chemical data, questions, and conclusions by both written and verbal methods.
• To use chemical data and conclusions in an ethically acceptable and responsible manner.

Unit Objectives:

• Have knowledge of each of the following organic families.

1. Acid anhydrides
2. Acid halides
3. Alcohols
4. Aldehydes
5. Alkyl halides
6. Amides
7. Amines
8. Arenes (aromatic)
9. Aryl halides
10. Esters
11. Ethers
12. Carboxylic acids
13. Ketones
14. Phenol
15. Thiols
16. Sulfides

• Know the methods of preparation of each of the above listed organic families.
• Know the reactions of each of the above listed organic families.
• Develop an understanding the mechanisms of reactions for each of the methods for preparation and reactions of the above listed organic families.
• Know the methods of analysis (IR, NMR, and UV) of each of the above listed organic families.
• Be able to prepare compounds both theoretically (on paper) and in the laboratory from the above listed organic families utilizing several methods of preparation in the proper sequence to form the desired product.
• Develop laboratory techniques and interpret chemical concepts from experimentation demonstrating this by:

1: Acting safely and responsibly in the chemical laboratory.

2: Using the proper equipment with correct technique to collect data.

3: Properly performing various laboratory related calculations using calculators and computers.

4: Properly recording observations, data, calculations and conclusions in a laboratory notebook.

5: Reporting results and conclusions both verbally and written as required

CHM 927 - Chemistry Honors Study

2. Exhibit effective oral communication skills.

3. Analyze and synthesize a broad range of material.

4. Formulate hypotheses, research those problems, and draw conclusions about them while simultaneously reflecting on how scholars think about problems.

5. Illustrate the ability to use knowledge and logic when discussing an issue or an idea, while considering the consequences of their ideas, for themselves, for others, and for society, showing that they are independent and critical thinkers.

CHM 948 - Special Projects

CHM 949 - Special Topics

CHT 105 - Applied Chemistry

CIS 129 - Swift Programming Fundamentals I

This course will help students to prepare for a career in computer programming and information services.  The course will require to persevere through challenging problems and manage time to meet deadlines which are both important to everyday life.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: None

Mode(s) of Instruction: Traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: None

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Outcome 1:  Students will create reusable code using descriptive identifiers.

Task 1:  Students will be able to identify what is and what is not a valid identifier.
Task 2:  Students will use Camel Case when naming variables.
Task 3:  Students will use identifier names that describe what is being stored in the identifier.
Task 4:  Students will create functions using descriptive names.

Outcome 2:  Students will use variables and constants to store strings, characters, integers, and decimals.

Task 1:  Students will be able to choose the appropriate variable and constant type based on the given data.
Task 2:  Students will be able to explain when it is appropriate to use a constant and when it is appropriate to use a variable.

Outcome 3:  Students will customize use the tools of XCode to create and debug applications. 

Task 1:  Students will use XCode to create a new project by choosing the appropriate application type.
Task 2:  Students will choose the type of device their XCode project will be deployed on.
Task 3:  Students will choose the appropriate simulator device when testing their application.
Task 4:  Students will use the Interface Builder tools to create the User Interface for their application.

Outcome 4:  Students will define functions to create reusable groups of code.

Task 1:  Students will be able to identify the template for a function.
Task 2:  Students will write functions so that the code can be copied from one application to another for use.
Task 3:  Students will write functions that receive data.
Task 4:  Students will write functions that return data.
Task 5:  Students will write functions that do not receive data.
Task 6:  Students will write functions that do not return data.

Outcome 5:  Students will create custom types.

Task 1:  Students will create their own custom types using enumeration.
Task 2:  Students will be able to identify what the value for each item in their custom type is.

Outcome 6:  Students will use control structures to make decisions.

Task 1:  Students will be able to create if statements.
Task 2:  Students will be able to create if-else statements.
Task 3:  Students will be able to create nested if statements.

CIS 136 - Swift Programming Fundamentals II

This course will help students to prepare for a career in computer programming and information services.  The course will require to persevere through challenging problems and manage time to meet deadlines which are both important to everyday life.

Prerequisites: CIS 129  
Mode(s) of Instruction: Traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: None

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Outcome 1:  Students will use instances, methods, and properties in writing programs.

Task 1:  Students will be able to explain the difference between a type and an instance.
Task 2:  Students will be able to explain the difference between a method and a property.
Task 3:  Students will create applications that use instances, methods, and properties appropriately.

Outcome 2:  Students will use arrays to group objects in an ordered list.

Task 1:  Students will create arrays by adding objects.
Task 2:  Students will work with arrays by removing objects.
Task 3:  Students will create arrays of the appropriate size for the data source.

Outcome 3:  Students will use loops to complete repetitive tasks. 

Task 1:  Students will use for loops to add objects to an array.
Task 2:  Students will use for loops to find a running total.
Task 3:  Students will use for loops as appropriate to complete repetitive tasks.

Outcome 4:  Students will define structures and use their methods and properties in writing programs.

Task 1:  Students will create a custom type by defining the structure.
Task 2:  Students will create appropriate properties for a custom type.
Task 3:  Students will create appropriate methods for a custom type.

Outcome 5:  Students will create actions and outlets to allow the user to interact with the application through the user interface.

Task 1:  Students will select the appropriate action and outlet to allow the user to interact with the application.
Task 2:  Students will be able to create adaptive user interfaces to accommodate the user’s device size and orientation.

Outcome 6:  Students will use the switch statement as a control structure.

Task 1:  Students will create a switch statement to make a decision.
Task 2:  Students will be able to explain the difference between the switch statement and if statement.
Task 3:  Students will create enumerated data types.
Task 4:  Students will use enumerated data types in switch statements.

CIS 153 - Data Structures

Outcome 2:   Apply the principles of recursive functions to solve problems when appropriate. 
       Task 1:  Trace the execution of a recursive function and determine its results.
       Task 2:   Write a recursive function given a description of the action it is to perform. 

Outcome 3:   Apply linked lists, stacks, and queues to solve problems. 
       Task 1:   Write routines that perform given operations on stacks at the application level. 
       Task 2:   Write routines that access data stored in a linked list. 
       Task 3:   Write statements or routines that will make changes in a linked list. 
       Task 4:   Trace the effect of given statements on a linked list. 
       Task 5:   Trace the execution of a routine that uses stack operations. 
       Task 6:   Trace the changes in a stack for given operations using an array- based implementation. 
       Task 7:   Write routines that perform given operations on an array-based stack at the implementation level. 
       Task 8:   Write routines that perform given operations on a pointer-based stack at the implementation level. 
       Task 9:   Write statements that could be used in a list-based implementation of a stack. 
       Task 10: Evaluate postfix expressions. 
       Task 11: Convert infix expressions to postfix expressions. 
       Task 12: Convert postfix expressions to infix expressions. 
       Task 13: Trace the execution of a routine that uses queue operations. 
       Task 14: Write routines that perform given operations on queues at the application level. 
      Task 15: Trace the changes in a queue for given operations using an array-based implementation. 
      Task 16: Write statements that could be used in a list-based implementation of a queue. 

Outcome 4:   Implement binary search tree data structures using C++ constructs. 
       Task 1:   Draw a binary search tree for a given set of data. 
       Task 2:   Use the terminology of trees. 
       Task 3:   Describe specific types of trees. 
       Task 4:   Perform preorder, inorder and postorder traversals of a tree. 
       Task 5:   Write a function that performs given operations on the nodes of a tree. 
       Task 6:   Draw a tree to show the effect of inserting a node. 
       Task 7:   Draw a tree to show the effect of deleting a node. 
       Task 8:   Show how a tree can be stored in an array using either explicit or implicit links.
 
Outcome 5:   Implement heap and graph data structures using C++ constructs. 
       Task 1:   Form a heap using given values. 
       Task 2:   Draw a heap to show the effect of inserting and deleting nodes. 
       Task 3:   Show how a graph can be stored in an adjacency matrix. 
       Task 4:   Traverse a graph using depth-first and breadth-first methods. 
       Task 5:   State a topological order of a directed graph.

Outcome 6:   Compare routines for the sorting of data with regard to the way they  manipulate data, their efficiency and their appropriateness for  specific applications. 
       Task 1:   Trace the execution of a specified sort routine for a given array. 
       Task 2:   Determine which sort routine was used for a given change in an array. 
       Task 3:   Determine the number of times that elements in a given array will be swapped for a specific sort routine.

CIS 162 - C++

Outcome 2:    Use C++ statements to store, retrieve, and manipulate data.
     Task 1:    Write comments to document program statements in C++.
     Task 2:    Write preprocessor directives.
     Task 3:    Identify examples of the standard data types in C++ (int, double and char).
     Task 4:    Distinguish between valid and invalid variables.
     Task 5:    Declare variables for each of the standard data types.
     Task 6:    Write assignment statements to satisfy given conditions.
     Task 7:    Find the values of arithmetic expressions and the resulting values assigned to variables.
     Task 8:    Write statements that will input data from the keyboard using C++.
     Task 9:    Determine the values received for variables from an input statement.
     Task 10:    Determine the output produced by C++ statements.
     Task 11:    Write C++ statements to produce output on a computer monitor.
     Task 12:    Write C++ statements to produce output to a data file.
     Task 13:    Write a complete program that involves the input of raw data from the keyboard, processing of the data and output of the results.

Outcome 3:    Apply control statements and functions to solve programming problems.
     Task 1:    Identify the three fundamental control structures that are the basis of structured programming.
     Task 2:    Draw a structure chart to show how a problem can be divided into sub-problems.
     Task 3:    Write a main function that calls other parameterless functions to print figures or instructions.
     Task 4:    Describe the meaning of a prototype for a function that has no parameters.
     Task 5:    Determine which type of parameter or variable should be used in a specific function.
     Task 6:    Trace the execution of a function and distinguish between input and output parameters.
     Task 7:    Write function prototypes for a given set of conditions.
     Task 8:    Write statements that call functions.
     Task 9:    Write functions that satisfy given conditions.
     Task 10:    Find the value of logical expressions containing relational and equality operators.
     Task 11:    Write simple selection statements to perform specific tasks.
     Task 12:    Write selection statements that contain compound actions.
     Task 13:    Write multiple-alternative structures using nested if statements.
     Task 14:    Write multiple-alternative structures using switch statements.
     Task 15:    Write an assignment statement using a conditional operator.
     Task 16:    Correct selection statements that contain errors.
     Task 17:    Evaluate expressions involving logical operators.
     Task 18:    Evaluate expressions involving char and int values.
     Task 19:    Identify the three critical steps for controlling a loop that must be performed for every while or for loop.
     Task 20:    Use ordinary assignment statements to provide for counting or accumulating.
     Task 21:    Use the increment/decrement operators for counters and compound assignment operators for accumulators.
     Task 22:    Determine what a counter-controlled loop will accomplish.
     Task 23:    Write programs that use counter-controlled loops.
     Task 24:    Write programs that use sentinel-controlled loops.
     Task 25:    Write programs that use end-of-file-controlled loops.
     Task 26:    Write programs that contain nested loops.
     Task 27:    Determine which type of loop to use for a given set of conditions.
     Task 28:    Use a do-while loop to validate input data.
     Task 29:    Use a do-while loop to construct a query-controlled loop.

Outcome 4:    Use arrays to handle large amounts of homogeneous data.
     Task 1:    Write declarations for arrays.
     Task 2:    Write routines to load arrays with data.
     Task 3:    Write routines to print the contents of arrays.
     Task 4:    Use the proper notation for arrays when using them as parameters of functions.
     Task 5:    Write routines to perform operations within an array.
     Task 6:    Write routines to perform operations between arrays.
     Task 7:    Write routines to search an array for elements that satisfy specific conditions.
     Task 8:    Write routines to find the location of the smallest or largest value in an array.
     Task 9:    Write routines to process data in a two-dimensional array.
     Task 10:    Use string functions in C++ statements.

Outcome 5:    Use C++ structures to handle large amounts of heterogeneous data.
     Task 1:    Write declarations for simple structure variables.
     Task 2:    Write routines to load structures with values from a file.
     Task 3:    Write routines to print the contents of records.
     Task 4:    Write declarations for any combination of hierarchical structures and arrays.
     Task 5:    Write expressions or statements to access information in any combination of hierarchical records and arrays.

CIS 172 - Java

Task 1:    Understand the concept of a method and what all methods must contain.  (A header or definition, an open curly bracket, a body, and a closing curly bracket.)
Task 2:    Identify the access modifier for a method. (public, private, friendly, protected, private protected, or static)

Outcome 2:  Create programs that use the computer as a computational tool.

Task 1:    Write classes containing methods to complete computations.
Task 2:    Declare objects in a class.
Task 3:    Determine the scope of a variable within a block.
Task 4:    Write programs which overload a method.
Task 5:    Write programs that send arguments to a constructor method.
Task 6:    Incorporate pre-written methods into a program.

Outcome 3:  Create programs with Java to solve real world problems.

Task 1:    Write methods with no arguments
Task 2:    Write methods with a single argument
Task 3:    Write methods that require multiple arguments
Task 4:    Write methods that return values.
Task 5:    Write declarations for arrays.
Task 6:    Write routines to load arrays with data.
Task 7:    Write routines to print the content of arrays
Task 8:    Write routines to search an array for elements that satisfy specific conditions.
Task 9:    Write routines to process data in a two-dimensional array.
Task 10:  Write routines that pass arrays to methods
Task 11:  Write declarations for strings.

Outcome 4:  Utilize resources to debug errors and to find statements to meet specific needs.

Task 1:    Explain what resources are available on the Internet to assist in fixing programming errors.
Task 2:    Explain what resources are available on the Internet to find programming statements to meet specific needs.
Task 3:    Adapt previous programming statements to meet the needs of the current programming task.
Task 4:    Work collaboratively with classmates to solve programming problems.

Outcome 5:  Use Java statements including selection statements, and loop control statements.

Task 1:    Write a class header for a program.
Task 2:    Write a method header for a program.
Task 3:    Write assignment statements satisfying given conditions.
Task 4:    Write assignment statements using arithmetic operators.
Task 5:    Write statements utilizing the six comparison operators.
Task 6:    Write simple selection statements to perform specific tasks.
Task 7:    Write selection statements that contain compound actions.
Task 8:    Write multiple-alternative structures using nested if - else statements.
Task 9:    Write multiple-alternative structures using switch statements.
Task 10:  Use ordinary assignment statements to provide for counting or accumulating.
Task 11:  Use increment/decrement operators for counters and compound assignment operators for accumulators.
Task 12:  Write programs that use counter-controlled loops.
Task 13:  Write programs that use sentinel-controlled loops.
Task 14:  Write programs that use end-of-file-controlled loops.
Task 15:  Write programs that contain nested loops.
 

CIS 189 - Python

Task 1:    Understand the concept of a method and what all methods must contain.  (A header or definition, an open curly bracket, a body, and a closing curly bracket.)
Task 2:    Identify the access modifier for a method. (public, private, friendly, protected, private protected, or static)

Outcome 2:  Create programs that use the computer as a computational tool.

Task 1:    Write classes containing methods to complete computations.
Task 2:    Declare objects in a class.
Task 3:    Determine the scope of a variable within a block.
Task 4:    Write programs which overload a method.
Task 5:    Write programs that send arguments to a constructor method.
Task 6:    Incorporate pre-written methods into a program.

Outcome 3:  Create programs with Python to solve real world problems.

Task 1:    Write methods with no arguments
Task 2:    Write methods with a single argument
Task 3:    Write methods that require multiple arguments
Task 4:    Write methods that return values.
Task 5:    Write declarations for tuples.
Task 5:    Write routines to load tuples with data.
Task 6:    Write routines to print the content of tuples.
Task 7:    Write routines to search tuples for elements that satisfy specific conditions.
Task 8:    Write routines to process data in a two-dimensional tuples.
Task 9:    Write routines that pass tuples to methods
Task 10:    Write declarations for strings.

Outcome 4:  Persevere through productive struggle by utilizing resources to debug errors and finding statements to meet specific needs.

Task 1:    Explain what resources are available on the Internet to assist in fixing programming errors.
Task 2:    Explain what resources are available on the Internet to find programming statements to meet specific needs.
Task 3:    Adapt previous programming statements to meet the needs of the current programming task.
Task 4:    Work collaboratively with classmates and the developer community to solve programming problems.

Outcome 5:  Use Python statements including selection statements, and loop control statements.

Task 1:  Write a class header for a program.
Task 2:  Write a method header for a program.
Task 3:  Write assignment statements satisfying given conditions.
Task 4:  Write assignment statements using arithmetic operators.
Task 5:  Write statements utilizing the six comparison operators.
Task 6:     Write simple selection statements to perform specific tasks.
Task 7:     Write selection statements that contain compound actions.
Task 8:     Write multiple-alternative structures using nested if - else statements.
Task 9:     Write multiple-alternative structures using switch statements.
Task 10:  Use ordinary assignment statements to provide for counting or accumulating.
Task 11:  Use increment/decrement operators for counters and compound assignment operators for accumulators.
Task 12:  Write programs that use counter-controlled loops.
Task 13:  Write programs that use sentinel-controlled loops.
Task 14:  Write programs that use end-of-file-controlled loops.
Task 15:  Write programs that contain nested loops.
 

CIS 194 - Layout Design III

1. Improved skills in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
2. Improved knowledge of design principles, typography, colors.
3. Have beginning knowledge of post-production (printing process, pagination, inks, resolutions, file formats, separations, etc.).
4. Improved knowledge of the Macintosh operating system.

Course Objectives

1. Students will be able to apply advanced techniques of InDesign (and other Adobe programs) to create a minimum of six design projects.
2. Students will discuss, explain, and appropriately apply the terminology of advanced layout design.
3. Students will be able to evaluate and discuss their classmates design work.

CIS 195 - Layout Design Projects

1. Improved skills in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
2. Improved knowledge of design principles, typography, colors.
3. Have beginning knowledge of post-production (printing process, pagination, inks, resolutions, file formats, separations, etc.).
4. Improved knowledge of the Macintosh operating system.

Course Objectives:

1. Students will be able to apply advanced techniques of InDesign (and other Adobe programs) to create a minimum of six design projects.
2. Students will discuss, explain, and appropriately apply the terminology of advanced layout design.
3. Students will be able to evaluate and discuss their classmates design work.

CIS 198 - JavaScript

Task 1:  Identify the uses of client-side programming.
Task 2:  Identify the uses of server-side programming.
Task 3:  Determine where client-side languages run and where server-side languages run.

Outcome 2:  Create scripts (programs) that run in response to user actions.

Task 1:  Create an html script that allows the user to interact with the webpage.
Task 2:     Use variables with descriptive names when writing scripts.
Task 3:     Use the appropriate data type when using variables.
Task 4:     Use functions when writing scripts to encapsulate data.
Task 5:     Use global and local variables when appropriate.
Task 6:     Use arithmetic, assignment, comparison, logical, bitwise, and special operators in scripts as appropriate.
Task 7:     Use conditional statements (if/else and switch) in writing scripts.
Task 8:     Use input statements to receive information from the user.
Task 9:     Use loops to complete repetitive tasks.
Task 10:  Store and access data in arrays.
Task 11:  Use the properties of arrays to process data.
Task 12:  Create and use objects when writing scripts.
Task 13:  Use Event Handlers to respond to user actions.

Outcome 3:  Use the features of JavaScript.

Task 1:     Use HTML Script Tags in writing scripts.
Task 2:     Write scripts that call external scripts.
Task 3:     Use appropriate attributes such as defer, and async.
Task 4:     Use comments to document the script.
Task 5:     Use appropriate commands when writing scripts.

Outcome 4:  Use cascading styles to control page layout.

Task 1:  Use the document object to format the html page layout.
Task 2:     Use the properties of the document object in a script.
Task 3:     Use the methods of the document object in a script.
Task 4:     Use DOM Nodes and their method and properties in a script.

Outcome 5:  Create a multimedia webpage.

Task 1:  Use the noscript tag for viewers without JavaScript or with JavaScript turned off.
Task 2:     Use the features of JavaScript to create a multimedia page.
Task 3:     Incorporate different media into a webpage.

Outcome 6:  Design a webpage form.

Task 1:  Create a webpage form to receive information from the user.

CIS 253 - HTML Basics

Considerable computer experience is recommended.
Mode(s) of Instruction: Face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no credits for prior learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: None

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Student Learning Outcomes

• Plan, design, and produce effective information architectures and interface for web creation.
• Create web page designs for websites utilizing HTML5, CSS and graphic software tools.
• Examine, analyze, and evaluate websites for design, usability and functionality.

Course Objectives

Students learn how to develop professional-level websites using modern Web standards and best practices. They explore site architecture, interface design, content strategy, and production techniques and workflows. The course will provide hands-on experience with the tools and techniques used by designers to create effective interfaces and sophisticated web and multimedia products. Students will learn to:

• Define and apply the complete process of designing and producing an interactive Web site.
• Plan, design, and produce a comprehensive website project.
• Identify and apply appropriate Web standards and best practicesfor HTML5 and CSS.
• Design and apply site information architectures.
• Design and apply the use of tables and forms effectively in website production
• Evaluate and deploy Web hosting options.
• Describe and utilize SEO techniques.
• Evaluate Web designs for usability and effectiveness.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment as a productiveand complementary team member.

CIS 254 - Basic Multimedia Design

None

Mode(s) of Instruction: face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: none

Common Course Assessment(s): none

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will create art and design projects showing their grasp of the principles of graphic design, image manipulation, and color as the topics are covered in the course.
2. Students will understand and use the principles of Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, and Proximity, Visual Hierarchy, and Typography.
3. Students will gain extra experience with the Adobe Creative Suite software, reinforcing their lessons in other courses.
4. Students will be able to work in groups.
5. Students will be able to analyze and evaluate third party work from the graphic design industry, as well as effectively critique peer work.
6. Students will effectively budget time and demonstrate ability to meet deadlines.

Course Objectives

1. Understand the fundamentals of Form and Space.
2. Understand Color Fundamentals. Describe the CMYK and RGB color models and when to use each.
3. Choosing and using type. Understand the various categories of typefaces.
4. Work with imagery to create design pieces.
5. Apply basic design principles in projects to enhance communication.
6. Understand and implement visual hierarchy principles in design work.
7. Evaluate the use of design principles in third party work.

CIS 255 - Web Graphics

CIS 256 - Dreamweaver I

1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the planning phase of Web Design.
2. Students will have a working knowledge of the Dreamweaver interface and features used in designing a standard-based Web site.
3. Students have a working knowledge of Web site publishing and updating.

Course Objectives

1. Students will plan a website using industry techniques and processes.
2. Students will work with text, graphics, and links to create effective web pages.
3. Students will position Objects with CSS and Tables.
4. Students will use styles and style sheets to create standard-based web pages.
5. Students will FTP pages to a web server pages and files.

CIS 257 - Web Graphics 2

CIS 258 - Dreamweaver II

CIS 259 - Dreamweaver III

CIS 260 - Web Databases

CIS 261 - Media Projects

CIS 262 - Dreamweaver Projects

1. Understand the process to assess a client’s needs.
2. Demonstrate ability to assemble, test and optimize a web site. 
3. Demonstrate ability to asses personal and third-party work

Course Objectives:

1. Defining a project
2. Interviewing a client
3. Assessing a client’s needs
4. Developing a proposal
5. Reviewing available media
6. Organizing files
7. Anticipating production milestones
8. Laying out and designing a website
9. Hooking the Audience
10. Stickiness
11. User Interface
12. Navigation Design
13. Images
14. Developing copy
15. Assembly, testing and optimization

CIS 265 - Photoshop 1

 

Recommended(s): This is a Mac computer based class. Students who enter with some familiarity with the Mac OS are at an advantage.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: none

Mode(s) of Instruction: face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: Course Materials: $30.00

Common Course Assessment(s): All assessments are common amongst all course sections.

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will use Photoshop for image editing, tonal and color correction, and special effects.
2. Students will assemble multiple images into composite digital representations that incorporate color and design principles to achieve a sense of style, dimension and depth.
3. Students will plan, prepare, and design digital imagery that incorporates message in conjunction with artistic and technical elements of professional quality.
4. Students will effectively budget time and demonstrate ability to meet deadlines.

Course Objectives

1. Use computerized layering techniques to apply special effects, filters and blending modes.
2. Define and apply the basic functions of pixel selection, painting, and editing tools.
3. Use color correction technique to adjust for lightness, contrast, brightness, color saturation, levels, curves, and color balance.
4. Utilize digital editing tools to manage layers, transform selections, and work with selection masks.
5. Convert images for print and for monitor display and use on the Web.
6. Explain the difference between raster and vector graphics and the computer software appropriate for each.
7. Combine multiple images into one composite digital representation.
8. Describe the ethical considerations involved in image manipulation and copyright.
9. Analyze and critique selected images for quality of design and proper use of color, composition, and resolution.

CIS 266 - Photoshop 2

To help you achieve one or more of the above outcomes, you are expected to achieve competency in the following course-level Student Learning Outcomes: 

1. Use digital imaging tools and techniques for image editing, tonal and color correction, and special effects.
2. Assemble multiple images into composite digital representations that incorporate color, typography, and design principles to achieve a sense of style, dimension and depth.
3. Plan, prepare, and design digital imagery that incorporates message in conjunction with artistic and technical elements of professional quality.
4. Students will effectively budget time and demonstrate ability to meet deadlines.

Course Objectives

Students will learn practices and principles of digital imaging, illustration, and photographic manipulation using Adobe Photoshop. Students will gain hands on experience with the tools and techniques used by artists and designers to create effective and sophisticated digital imagery for print and web publication. By the end of the course students will be able to:

1. Create special effects with filters
2. Enhance specific selections
3. Adjust color
4. Use clipping masks, paths, and shapes
5. Create advanced composite images
6. Apply typography to projects to convey specific messages, creating graphic design pieces.

CIS 277 - Portfolio 1

1. Students will effectively budget time and demonstrate ability to meet deadlines.
2. Students will arrange and refine projects for inclusion in an electronic portfolio.
3. Students will identify industry requirements for employment.
4. Students will identify current events, skills, attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the industry and relevant to the professional development of the student.
5. Students will create an electronic portfolio.

Course Objectives

1. Students will tighten, polish and perfect portfolio pieces.
2. Students will create new design projects to reinforce their portfolios.
3. Students will create an electronic portfolio, containing at least one additional online presence (LinkedIn, e.g.)
4. Students will create their own identity packet, including business cards, letterhead, resume, cover letter and reference sheet.
5. Students will work in a self-directed environment; planning and scheduling your own work flow and time.
6. Students will refine critiquing skills for personal and peer work.

CIS 278 - Portfolio 2

Student Learning Outcomes: 

1. Students will be able to complete an online portfolio. 
2. Students will be able to apply their technical and design skill in creating a portfolio and getting it live on the web. 
3. Students will be able to describe the process and reasoning used in their portfolio item selections.
4. Students will be able to present their portfolios clearly and intelligently.
5. Students will effectively budget time and demonstrate ability to meet deadlines.

Course Objectives:

1. Refine and prepare resume
2. Determine new portfolio content
3. Create new projects to reinforce portfolios
4. Gather and Organize portfolio materials
5. Design the portfolio, Assemble the portfolio, Present the portfolio
6. Create a class website, showcasing each student and their work

CIS 295 - Advanced Web Design

1. Use the latest trending web techniques.
2. Utilize a variety of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tactics.
3. Evaluate various web technologies and determine when they should be used.

Course Objectives

1. Learning basic jQuery
2. How to add Google Analytics to a website
3. How to read Google Analytics
4. Search Engine Optimization tactics
5. Create a landing page
6. Create an HTML formatted email newsletter/advertisement
7. Work with data types such as JSON, XML, and CSV files
8. Create a shopping cart website
9. Explore other advanced web technologies as they emerge

CIS 299 - Wordpress

Student Learning Outcomes: 

1. Use free, downloadable, software to create and locally host functioning websites utilizing WordPress for design and programming.
2. Use skills from other classes, such as Vector Graphics, Photoshop, Layout Design, and Dreamweaver to design and layout effective, and functional websites.
3. Ability to utilize Iowa Central’s server to load and host a site.
4. Ability to effectively critique peer work.
5. Students will effectively budget time and demonstrate ability to meet deadlines.

Course Objectives:

1. Learn how to register domain names, purchase hosting (we will also simulate these with virtual hosting software such as MAMP)
2. Install and use WordPress.
3. Install WordPress editor plugins such as “Elementor” to edit sites.
4. Load your final site design to the Iowa Central server.

CIS 330 - Php/Mysql

1. Students will create a dynamic Web site using PHP and MySql.
2. Manipulate database records using PHP.
3. Evaluate 3^rd party website created with PHP.

Course Objectives

1. Learn the basic syntax of PHP
2. How to create variables in PHP
3. Creating PHP loops
4. Create dynamic webpages using PHP
5. Manipulate files with PHP
6. Work with arrays in PHP
7. Validate form data with PHP
8. Write functions in PHP
9. Create tables in MySQL
10. Create users in MySQL
11. Add, Edit, Delete content in a MySQL database using PHP
12. Authenticate users with PHP
13. Send email with PHP
14. Understand how MySQL works
15. Learn to modify MySQL data with SQL

CIS 332 - DataBases

Outcome 1:   Define database terms and list the functions of a database management system.

Outcome 2:   Document relational database design by using Entity Relationship Diagrams.

Outcome 3:   Understand normalization and its effect on data and basic SQL commands.

Outcome 4:   Demonstrate how to design, implement, and modify a relational database.

Course Objectives:

Outcome 1:          Define database terms and list the functions of a database management system.

Task 1:          Given a database term, give the definition of the term.

Task 2:          Given a definition or description, identify the correct database term.

Task 3:          Given a database function, explain what the database function does.

Task 4:          Given a scenario, select the proper database function.

Outcome 2:          Document relational database design by using Entity Relationship Diagrams.

Task 1:          Identify and explain the parts of an Entity Relationship Diagram.

Task 2:          Document a relational database using an Entity Relationship Diagram.

Outcome 3:          Understand normalization and its effect on data and basic SQL commands.

Task 1:          Define normalization in relational databases.

Task 2:          Identify the effects of normalization on data.

Task 3:          Identify the effects of normalization on basic SQL commands.

Outcome 4:          Demonstrate how to design, implement, and modify a relational database.

Task 1:          Design an efficient relational database. 

Task 2:          Justify the design of a relational database.

Task 3:          When designing the relational database, make appropriate choices and justify those choices for entity vs. attribute, entity vs. relationship, binary vs. ternary relationships, and aggregation vs. ternary relationships.

Task 4:          Create and modify relations using SQL.

Task 5:          Specify constraints in SQL.

Task 6:          Create and implement queries in SQL.

Task 7:          Create and implement nested queries in SQL.

Task 8:          Use ODBC and JDBC to work with relational databases.

Task 9:          Create and use internet applications to work with relational databases.

Task 10:        Identify the different types of file indexing.

Task 11:        Implement the appropriate indexing when creating a relational database file.

Task 12:        Use query evaluation, and external sorting when modifying relational databases.

CIS 352 - Video Editing

1. Digitize video
2. Edit video
3. Import sound into video
4. Output created video to different mediums
5. There will be at least 2 projects that will be completed by the end of the course

Course Objectives

1. Importing Media
2. Organizing Media
3. Mastering the Essentials of Video Editing
4. Working with Clips and Markers
5. Adding Transitions
6. Advanced Editing Techniques
7. Putting Clips in Motion
8. Multicamera Editing
9. Editing and Mixing Audio
10.  Adding Video Effects
11.  Improving Clips with Color Correction and Grading
12.  Creating Titles

CIS 604 - Visual Basic

CIS 612 - Advanced Visual Basic

CIS 927 - Honors Study - Computer Programming

Course Objectives: varies 

CSC 160 - Software Design & Development

• Outcome 1:      Design, develop, and implement a software project over time.
  • Task 1:    Students will be given a software project that will be completed during the semester.
  • Task 2:    Students will meet deadlines for check in points during the project.
  • Task 3:    Students will add modules to the project over time to increase functionality.
  • Task 4:    Students will have limited functionality of the project at each checkpoint.

• Outcome 2:      Develop proficiency in the use of object-oriented design and programming skills.
  • Task 1:    Students will write programs that complete the desired task.
  • Task 2:    Students will write programs that trap errors and avoid program crashes.
  • Task 3:    Students will use the appropriate data type for storing data.
  • Task 4:    Students will use control statements to control the flow of execution.
  • Task 5:    Students will create methods and functions to complete a specific task with the goal of reusability.

• Outcome 3:      Develop programming skills in user interaction and graphics.
  • Task 1:    Students will create programs that prompt the user for input with clear and appropriate prompts.
  • Task 2:    Students will redirect the user in a professional manner when user input is not in the correct format.
  • Task 3:    Students will create output for the user that is clear and descriptive.
  • Task 4:    Students will create programs that use graphics when appropriate for input and output.

CLS 130 - African Cultures

1. Define the term, “Africa,” and explain the historic and sociocultural origins of the term and its limitations.
2. Define the term, “culture,” and explain how the concept of culture applies to Africa.
3. Explain why it is important to understand the history and culture of Africa.
4. Identify and describe the main component regions of Africa (e.g., North Africa, East Africa, West Africa, and Southern Africa).
5. Provide specific examples of Africa’s historical development and its influence on human behavior in the contemporary era.
6. Describe the diverse sociocultural and demographic attributes of Africa its major sub-regions of North Africa, East Africa, West Africa, and Southern Africa.
   • Summarize the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of Africa.
   • Describe the religious diversity of Africa, including the role of religion and the impact of cultural syncretism on religion.
   • Identify significant examples of African cultural norms and values, such as those relating to marriage and family, gender roles, social networks, recreation and leisure, political authority, economic relations in the workplace and society, etc.
   • Explain how the arts and humanities, popular culture, media, and social movements have influenced the sociocultural evolution of African societies.
   • Compare and contrast the primary sociocultural and demographic features of Africa to those of the United States and other developed societies in the Global North.
7. Explain how geography and the natural environment have impacted the sociocultural, economic, and political development of Africa.
   • Describe the physical geography of Africa and how it varies by region and nation-state.
   • Provide examples of social problems and political issues in contemporary Africa that are related to the natural environment.
   • Analyze the impact of geography and the natural environment on the economic and sociocultural development of Africa.
   • Explain how geography and the natural environment have influenced the prevalence of poverty and social inequality in Africa.
   • Compare and contrast poverty and social inequality in Africa with that of the United States and other developed societies in the Global North.
8. Describe and assess the historical evolution of major civilizations of Africa in the ancient and medieval eras.
   • Describe the early origins and cultural commonalities of indigenous societies in Africa.
   • Trace the historical, socioeconomic, and political development of ancient and medieval civilizations in Africa.
   • Evaluate the impact of the trans-Saharan trade and early European trade on African civilization.
   • Trace the historical, socioeconomic, and political development of the colonialism and imperialism in Africa.
   • Describe the main sociocultural and political structures of African societies in various ancient and medieval African civilizations.
9. Identify and describe major events leading to the rise and fall of colonial regimes, post-colonial regimes, and military juntas and other authoritarian regimes in the African region.
   • Identify and describe major events, ideas, and practices leading to the rise and consolidation of colonial regimes in Africa.
   • Describe the main sociocultural and political structures under colonial rule and the impact of social stratification systems and nationalist movements on colonial regimes.
   • Identify and describe major events, ideas, and practices leading to the decline and fall of colonial regimes in Africa.
   • Describe the sociopolitical role of the military (including military juntas) in colonial and post-colonial Africa.
   • Explain why African has been prone to political instability and civil wars throughout much of its postcolonial history.
10. Explain how modern global events and phenomena, such as American interventionism, imperialism, the Cold War, international trade and neoliberalism, and migration, have impacted and influenced Africa.
    • Provide examples of how American and European interventionism and imperialism have impacted and influenced Africa.
    • Provide examples of how the Cold War has impacted and influenced Africa.
    • Explain how neoliberalism and international trade have impacted and influenced Africa.
    • Explain how AIDS and other pandemics have impacted and influenced Africa.
    • Explain how internal migration and international immigration have impacted and influenced Africa.
11. Compare and contrast the political and economic systems of authoritarian and post-authoritarian nation-states in Africa.
    • Describe the main political and economic systems found in authoritarian nation-states of Africa.
    • Describe the main political and economic systems found in post-authoritarian nation-states of Africa.
    • Compare and contrast the political and economic systems of authoritarian and post-authoritarian nation-states in Africa.
    • Evaluate the political role of ethnicity and religion in African societies.
    • Evaluate the political role of social movements and social media in African societies.

CLS 141 - Middle Eastern History and Culture

1. Identify and analyze specific information as it relates to inferences about history, culture, and human behavior in the Middle East.
   • Define the terms, “Middle East,” “Arab World,” and “Muslim World,” and explain their historic and sociocultural origins and their limitations in describing the region.
   • Define the term, “culture,” and explain how the concept of culture applies to the Middle East.
   • Explain why it is important to understand the history and culture of the Middle East.
   • Identify and describe the main component regions of the Greater Middle East, including Southwest Asia, North Africa, Central Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Europe.
   • Provide specific examples of the Middle East’s historical development and its influence on human behavior in the contemporary era.
2. Describe and provide examples of the diverse sociocultural and demographic attributes of the Middle East.
   • Describe the primary sociocultural and demographic attributes of the Middle East, including those relating to race and ethnicity, nationality, language, religion and sect, occupation, education, social class, and rural-urban residency.
   • Describe the sociocultural role of religion in general and Islam in particular in the Middle East. 
   • Identify important minority groups of the Middle East and discuss the impact of past and present discriminatory policies and perceptions upon them.
   • Identify significant examples of traditional Middle Eastern norms and values, including those relating to marriage and family, gender, social networks, recreation and leisure, political authority, and economic relations in the workplace and society.
   • Provide examples of how the media, arts and humanities, popular culture, and social movements have influenced the sociopolitical evolution of Middle Eastern societies.
3. Explain how geography and the natural environment have impacted the sociocultural, economic, and political development of the Middle East.
   • Describe the physical geography and natural environment of the Middle East and how it varies by region and nation-state.
   • Identify important cities, rivers, mountain ranges, and other geographic points of interest in the Middle East, and describe the influence of such places in Middle Eastern history and contemporary society.
   • Provide examples of social problems and political issues in the contemporary Middle East that are related to the natural environment.
   • Analyze the impact of geography and the natural environment on the economy and prevalence of social inequality in the Middle East.
   • Evaluate the impact of geography and the natural environment on the sociopolitical development of the Middle East.
4. Describe and evaluate the historical evolution, cultural commonalities, and contributions to the world of Middle Eastern civilizations.
   • Describe the early origins, cultural commonalities, and contributions to the world of ancient and medieval Middle Eastern civilizations.
   • Trace the cultural, economic, and political development of the colonial, post-colonial, and contemporary Middle East.
   • Evaluate the impact of Islam and other religions on the cultural, economic, and political development of the Middle East.
   • Evaluate the impact of multinational empires on the cultural, economic, and political development of the Middle East.
   • Evaluate the impact of European intrusion, colonialism, and national revolutions on the cultural, economic, and political development of the Middle East.
5. Identify and describe major events leading to the rise and fall of empires, colonial regimes, post-colonial regimes, and authoritarian regimes, in the Middle East.
   • Identify and describe major events, ideas, and practices leading to the rise and consolidation of colonial regimes in the Middle East.
   • Identify and describe major events, ideas, and practices leading to the decline and fall of colonial regimes in the Middle East.
   • Identify and describe major events leading to the rise and fall of post-colonial and authoritarian regimes in the Middle East.
   • Describe the sociopolitical role of the military (including military coups, revolutions, and dictatorships) in colonial and post-colonial nation-states of the Middle East.
   • Explain why the Middle East has been prone to authoritarian regimes throughout much of its history.
6. Explain how modern events and phenomena, such as imperialism, nationalism, Cold War, oil trade, neoliberalism, interstate wars, civil wars, religious fundamentalism and sectarianism, and terrorism, have impacted and influenced the Middle East.
   • Provide examples of how imperialism and nationalism have impacted and influenced the Middle East.
   • Provide examples of how the Cold War has impacted and influenced the Middle East.
   • Provide examples of how the oil trade and neoliberalism have impacted and influenced the Middle East.
   • Analyze the role of interstate wars (including the Arab-Israeli conflict) and civil wars on the sociocultural and political development of the Middle East.
   • Evaluate the sociocultural and political role of religious fundamentalism, religious sectarianism, and terrorism on the Middle East.
7. Summarize and analyze the main political and economic systems in the Middle East.
   • Describe the main political and economic systems of colonial, post-colonial, and contemporary Middle Eastern nations.
   • Compare and contrast the main political and economic systems in the contemporary Middle East.
   • Describe the role of the West in influencing the political and economic systems of the colonial, post-colonial, and contemporary Middle East.
   • Analyze the role of Islam (and other religions) in influencing the political and economic systems in the contemporary Middle East.
   • Evaluate the role of political parties, social movements, and interest groups in influencing the social and political transformation of the Middle East.

CLS 150 - Latin American History and Culture

Course objectives:
1.    Define the term, “Latin America,” and explain the historic and sociocultural origins of the term and its limitations.
2.    Define the term, “culture,” and explain how the concept of culture applies to Latin America.
3.    Explain why it is important to understand the history and culture of Latin America.
4.    Identify and describe the main component regions of Latin America (e.g., Middle America, Central America, the Caribbean, South America).
5.    Provide specific examples of Latin America’s historical development and its influence on human behavior in the contemporary era.

Describe the diverse sociocultural and demographic attributes of Latin America and its major sub-regions, focusing primarily on Mexico and the nation-states of Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.

Course objectives:
1.    Summarize the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of Latin America, and explain why the population of Latin America is often referred to as a “blending of peoples.”
2.    Describe the religious diversity of Latin America, including the role of religion and the impact of cultural syncretism on religion.
3.    Identify significant examples of Latin American cultural norms and values, including those relating to marriage and family relations, gender roles, social networks, recreation and leisure, political authority, and economic relations in the workplace and society.
4.    Explain how the mass media, arts and humanities, popular culture, and social movements have influenced the sociopolitical evolution of Latin American societies.
5.    Compare and contrast the primary sociocultural and demographic features of Latin America to those of the United States.

Explain how geography and the natural environment have impacted the sociocultural, economic, and political development of Latin America.

Course objectives:
1.    Describe the physical geography of Latin America and how it varies by region and nation-state.
2.    Provide examples of social problems and political issues in contemporary Latin America that are related to the natural environment.
3.    Analyze the impact of geography and the natural environment on the economic and sociocultural development of Latin America.
4.    Explain how geography and the natural environment have influenced the prevalence of poverty and social inequality in Latin America.
5.    Compare and contrast poverty and social inequality in Latin America with that of the United States.

Describe and assess the historical evolution of major civilizations of Latin America in both the pre-Columbian and post-Columbian eras.

Course objectives:
1.    Describe the early origins and cultural commonalities of indigenous societies in pre-Columbian Latin America.
2.    Trace the historical, socioeconomic, and political development of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations.
3.    Evaluate the impact of Columbus and the conquistadors on Latin American civilizations.
4.    Trace the historical, socioeconomic, and political development of the Iberian-influenced civilizations in Latin America.
5.    Describe the main sociocultural and political structures of Latin American societies under colonial rule and the impact of indigenous labor systems, the African slave trade, social stratification systems, and nationalist movements, on colonial regimes.

Identify and describe major events leading to the rise and fall of colonial regimes, post-colonial regimes, and military juntas and other authoritarian regimes, in the Latin America region.

Course objectives:
1.    Identify and describe major events, ideas, and practices leading to the rise and consolidation of colonial regimes in Latin America.
2.    Identify and describe major events, ideas, and practices leading to the decline and fall of colonial regimes in Latin America.
3.    Identify and describe major events leading to the rise and fall of post-colonial regimes in Latin America.
4.    Describe the sociopolitical role of the military (including military juntas) in colonial and post-colonial Latin America.
5.    Explain why Latin America has been prone to military juntas and other authoritarian regimes throughout much of its history.

Explain how modern global events and phenomena, such as American interventionism, imperialism, the Cold War, international trade and neoliberalism, the illicit drug trade, and migration, have impacted and influenced Latin America.

Course objectives:
1.    Provide examples of how American interventionism and imperialism have impacted and influenced Latin America.
2.    Provide examples of how the Cold War has impacted and influenced Latin America.
3.    Explain how neoliberalism and international trade have impacted and influenced Latin America.
4.    Explain how the illicit drug trade and related drug war have impacted and influenced Latin America.
5.    Explain how internal migration and international immigration have impacted and influenced Latin America.

Compare and contrast the political and economic systems of authoritarian and post-authoritarian nation-states in Latin America.

Course objectives:
1.    Describe the main political and economic systems found in authoritarian nation-states of Latin America.
2.    Describe the main political and economic systems found in post-authoritarian nation-states of Latin America.
3.    Compare and contrast the political systems of authoritarian and post-authoritarian nation-states in Latin America.
4.    Compare and contrast the economic systems of authoritarian and post-authoritarian nation-states in Latin America.
5.    Compare and contrast the political and economic systems of Latin American nation-states to those of the United States.