Course Outlines

PHI 103 - Introduction to Formal Logic

1. Nature and history of logic 
2. Categorical propositions
3. Categorical syllogisms
4. Propositional logic
5. Argument identification and translation
6. Truth tables
7. Natural deduction

1. Describe core elements of logic. (1)
2. Identify problems with ordinary language. (5)  
3. Analyze arguments. (2-7)
4. Identify formal fallacies. (2-6)
5. Translate ordinary language statements into formal statements. (5)
6. Evaluate truth-values for complex formal statements. (1-6)
7. Evaluate validity for deductive arguments.(6, 7)

PHI 105 - Introduction to Ethics

1. Critical thinking and moral reasoning
2. The nature and history of moral theories
3. The relationship between religion and morality
4. The relationship between science and morality
5. Application of moral reasoning to contemporary issues

1. Analyze moral arguments (1-5)
2. Compare major moral theories (2)
3. Identify the relationship between religion and morality. (3)
4. Identify the relationship between science and morality. (4)
5. Argue for a moral position. (5)

PHI 110 - Introduction to Critical Thinking

1. Fundamentals of critical thinking
2. Biases and assumptions in thought, arguments, and language
3. Critical reading, writing, and speaking.
4. Logical problem solving
5. Language, content, and structure in arguments
6. Formal and informal logic and their fallacies
7. Critical analysis of contemporary issues
8. Critical analysis of the media, including print, Internet, video, and advertising

1. Describe elements and aspects of the thinking, and critical thinking processes. (1)
2. Evaluate the role of biases and assumptions in thought, arguments and language. (2, 5)
3. Apply thinking skills to writing, reading, speaking and listening activities. (3)
4. Incorporate knowledge of formal and informal logic in argumentation and problem solving. (4,5,6)
5. Apply critical thinking skills to create solutions to problems in social, cultural, and personal issues. (7)
6. Apply critical thinking strategies to media and everyday arguments. (8)

PHI 122 - Science, Religion and Philosophy

1. Science, religion, and philosophic inquiry in the West
2. History of major tendencies and key people in ancient times, the Medieval period, the Renaissance, and the Enlightenment
3. The myth of the Judaic-Christian tradition
4. Islamic, Indian, and Chinese approaches to science, religion, and philosophy
5. Survey of current issues (i.e., Chaos Theory, Big Bang, Morphic Resonance)
6. Re-evaluating a sense of the disciplines and options for interaction: conflict, complementarity, parallelness

1. Identify and define key terms and concepts, and explain their significance in historical contexts. (1-5)
2. Articulate differences and similarities of the scientific, religious, and philosophical approaches to enduring human questions: (1,2,5)
   1. humans in the cosmos
   2. how and why the universe functions
   3. ethics
3. Analyze influences, including historical, cultural, spiritual, political and economic factors, as they affect development of the matter. (1-5) 
4. Describe differences and similarities of methods, goals, and language in the three areas of study. (1,5,6) 
5. Identify the key thinkers and describe the debates within each area under study and compare and critique their contributions. (3-5)
6. Describe the implications of the myth of the Judiac-Christian tradition. (3) 
7. Compare Eastern and Western approaches to science, religion, and philosophy. (2-4) 
8. Identify and analyze the implications of various scientific, religious, and philosophical positions on Western thought and one's personal life. (1-6) 
9. Apply philosophical perspectives to the assessment of issues and readings. (5,6) 
10. Describe competing paradigms and explain how they may sometimes conflict and sometimes be compatible or complementary. (1-4) 
11. Formulate and support reasonable personal positions on issues relevant to the options for interaction: conflict, complementarity, parallelness. (3-6) 
12. Engage in dialectical discussions that exhibit evidence of intellectual curiosity and scholarship. (1-6)

PHI 204 - Medical Ethics

1. Methods for ethical decision-making
2. Ethics and values in medical cases
3. Ethical principles in medical ethics
4. Ethical decision-making in medical cases

1. Explain relevant methods for ethical decision-making in medical cases. (1-4)
2. Apply a stepwise process to systematically resolve an ethical problem in a medical case. (1-4)
3. Define ethical principles commonly encountered in medical circumstances. (2, 3)
4. Analyze courses of action to determine which are morally justifiable. (1-4)

1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 2500 words of monitored writing.

PHI 210 - Environmental Ethics

1. Historical development of environmental ethics
2. Moral reasoning
3. Major ethical theories and principles dealing with environmental issues
4. Application of moral reasoning to take informed stances on contemporary issues in environmental ethics
5. Relationship between environmental ethics and contemporary environmental policies 

1. Explain key historical developments in environmental ethics. (1)
2. Apply moral reasoning techniques to environmental disputes. (2-4)
3. Explain the relationship between ethical theories and environmental issues. (1-4)
4. Analyze personal views regarding environmental issues. (1-4)
5. Analyze contemporary environmental policies as they relate to religion, cultures, and diverse ethnic groups. (2, 3, 5)

1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 2500 words of monitored writing.

PHI 296 - Internship: Philosophy

1. Organizational overview of assigned placement
2. Integration of job description and organization's requirements
3. Elements of documentation of experience
4. Planning and time management
5. Professional, legal, and ethical issues
6. Communication, critical thinking, and problem solving
7. Specialized equipment, tools, and software required in the placement

1. Exhibit appropriate workplace behaviors and professional ethics.
2. Apply discipline specific knowledge and skills in the professional workplace.
3. Define and utilize technical terms in written and oral communications.
4. Use critical thinking, problem solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing
5. Interpret written and oral instructions.
6. Initiate and complete assigned responsibilities.
7. Maintain documentation required to comply with government employer or nonprofit agency regulations.
8. Use specialized equipment, software, and tools as required.
9. Analyze and interpret data for specified reports.
10. Identify opportunities for improvement in process and documentation related to the workplace.
11. Articulate job description and position in assigned organization.

1. Record of Student Internship workplace hours.
2. Individual Education Plan (IEP) as approved by supervision faculty.
3. A daily journal, or work log of tasks, including dates, descriptive comments, problems and solutions.
4. A reflective paper or project as specified by the supervision faculty.
5. A minimum of two evaluations by the workplace employer or supervisor.
6. Student's self-evaluation of experience.

PHI 299 - Independent Study Philosophy

1. Applied knowledge and skills
2. Learning objectives and competencies relevant to the discipline area and the community service setting
3. Critical analysis of the service-learning experience
4. Effective leadership, interpersonal, and writing skills
5. Evaluation and improvement of performance
    

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply discipline-specific knowledge and skills to a community-service setting.
2. Develop the individual educational plan with the faculty liaison and agency/business.
3. Accomplish the specific learning objectives and competencies.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing skills through discussions, a daily journal and an analytic paper.
5. Exhibit personal development and leadership foundation skills such as: acceptance of responsibility; self-confidence; respect for others and their views; social and interpersonal skills; initiative and follow-through.
6. Formulate a critical perception about civic responsibility, social problems, economic systems, cultural patterns, and policy issues. 
7. Conduct a self-appraisal, evaluate the structured service-learning experience, and identify ways students may contribute to the local and regional needs of the community.

PHE 100B - Karate

1. Philosophy of oriental martial arts
2. Blocks
3. Hand techniques
4. Leg techniques
5. Kata
6. Kumite
7. Techniques of self defense
8. Techniques of reflexes, concentration and martial arts

1. Articulate historical and philosophical bases of martial arts. (1)
2. Perform fundamental karate moves. (2-6)
3. Apply techniques for self defense, concentration and martial arts. (7,8)
4. Use karate techniques progressively through established degrees/belts. (2-8)

PHE 100D - T'ai Chi Chih

1. 19 movements and one posture
2. Principles and philosophy of T'ai Chi Chih
3. Breathing
4. Visualization and meditation techniques
5. Concentration and focus
6. Strategies for exercise adherence

1. Perform the 19 movements and one posture. (1,6)
2. Apply T'ai Chi Chih principles and philosophy to 19 movements and one posture. (1,2,6)
3. Use focusing techniques and apply breathing, visualization, meditation and body awareness to 19 movements and one posture. (1,3-6)

PHE 100E - T'ai Chi Ch'uan

1. Wu-Family form of T'ai Chi Ch'uan
2. Origins of T'ai Chi Ch'uan
3. Cultural perspectives and mind-body fitness
4. Health benefits of T'ai Chi Ch'uan
5. T'ai Chi Ch'i-kung
6. T'ai Chi push hands
7. Complete body warm-up

1. Perform complete Wu-Family form of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. (1)
2. Critique historical and cultural perspectives of mind-body fitness. (2,3)
3. Articulate health benefits of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. (4)
4. Perform T'ai Chi Ch'i-kung. (5)
5. Perform/play push hands. (6)
6. Perform complete body warm-up. (7)

PHE 100F - Hatha Yoga

1. Basic asanas (postures)
2. Basic pranayama (breathing techniques)
3. Relaxation techniques
4. Safety and precautions of yoga practice
5. Historical and philosophical perspectives
6. Exercise adherence
    

1. Use basic asanas and pranayama to improve and maintain flexibility, strength and balance. (1,2)
2. Use relaxation techniques to reduce stress. (3)
3. Use safety and precautions in yoga practice. (4)
4. Critique historical and philosophical perspectives. (5)
5. Apply strategies for exercise adherence for healthy lifestyle behaviors. (6)

PHE 100G - Intermediate Yoga

1. Asanas (postures); emphasis on holding postures with intention
2. Pranayama; building on basic breathing techniques
3. Relaxation techniques
4. Safety and precautions of yoga practice
5. Injury prevention as yoga relates to other activities
6. Meditation practice
7. Exercise adherence

PHE 105 - Fitness Workshop:

1. Aerobic and or anaerobic conditioning principles
2. Flexibility components and principles
3. Power, strength and/or muscular endurance conditioning principles
4. Exercise adherence strategies
5. Safety principles

1. Apply principles to improve and/or maintain physical condition. (1-3)
2. Use safe exercise techniques. (5)
3. Apply strategies for exercise adherence for healthy lifestyle behaviors. (4)

PHE 107 - Water Fitness Workshop:

1. Aerobic and/or anaerobic conditioning principles
2. Fexibility components and principles
3. Strength and/or muscular endurance conditioning principles
4. Exercise adherence strategies
5. Safety principles

1. Apply principles to improve and/or maintain physical condition. (1-3)
2. Use safe exercise techniques. (5)
3. Apply strategies for exercise adherence for healthy lifestyle behaviors. (4)

PHE 109 - Meditation & Relaxation Workshop:

1. Mindfulness meditation components and health benefits
2. Relaxation components and health benefits
3. Mind-body activities, skills and routines for health benefits
4. Definitions of stress reactivity, anxiety, positive and negative emotions, relaxation response

1. Apply components of meditation, relaxation and mind-body skills to improve mental, physical and emotional well-being. (1-3)
2. Describe health benefits of regular meditation, relaxation and mind-body skills. (1-3)
3. Recognize conditions that promote stress reactivity, anxiety, emotional balance and relaxation response. (4)

PHE 110A - Stretch and Flex

1. Flexibility mechanics and exercises
2. Relaxation
3. Stress reduction techniques
4. Safety
5. Exercise adherence

1. Apply mechanics and exercises to improve joint range of motion and functional daily activities safely. (1,4)
2. Use stress reduction and relaxation techniques. (2,3)
3. Use mechanics to improve posture, core and back strength. (1,4)
4. Apply strategies for exercise adherence for healthy lifestyle behaviors. (5)

PHE 110B - Total Body TABATA

1. Aerobic and anaerobic training and rate of perceived exertion (RPE)
2. Muscular strength and endurance training
3. Flexibility training
4. Safe and proper use of equipment
5. Exercise adherence

1. Apply strategies and techniques to improve and maintain: aerobic capacity, flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance. (1-3)
2. Use safe exercise techniques. (4)
3. Use RPE to monitor workload. (1)
4. Apply strategies for exercise adherence for healthy lifestyle behaviors. (5)

PHE 110C - Pilates, Mat Flex & Ball

1. Core stabilization training
2. Muscular endurance principles
3. Flexibility principles
4. Balance principles
5. Safe use of equipment
6. Exercise adherence

1. Apply training principles to improve and maintain: core stabilization, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, balance, and functional daily movements. (1-4)
2. Use safe exercise techniques. (5)
3. Apply strategies for exercise adherence. (6)

PHE 110E - Cardio Mix

1. Cross training principles
2. Rate of perceived exertion (RPE)
3. Fitness training principles
4. Exercise adherence

1. Apply principles of cross training to improve/maintain: a. Muscular endurance b. Flexibility c. Aerobic capacity d. Functional daily activities e. Balance
2. Use RPE to monitor workload.
3. Apply strategies for exercise adherence for healthy lifestyle behaviors.

PHE 110F - Insanity

1. Aerobic and anaerobic training and rate of perceived exertion (RPE)
2. Muscular strength and endurance training
3. Flexibility training
4. Safe and proper use of equipment
5. Exercise adherence

1. Apply strategies and techniques to improve and maintain: aerobic capacity, flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance. (1-3)
2. Use safe exercise techniques. (4)
3. Use RPE to monitor workload. (1)
4. Apply strategies for exercise adherence for healthy lifestyle behaviors. (5)

PHE 110I - Total Body Conditioning

1. Aerobic and anaerobic training and rate of perceived exertion (RPE)
2. Muscular strength and endurance training
3. Flexibility training
4. Safe and proper use of equipment
5. Exercise adherence
    

1. Apply strategies and techniques to improve and maintain: aerobic capacity, flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance. (1-3)
2. Use safe exercise techniques. (4)
3. Use RPE to monitor workload. (1)
4. Apply strategies for exercise adherence for healthy lifestyle behaviors. (5)

PHE 110L - Neuromuscular Integrative Action (NIA)

PHE 110P - Power Pilates and Barre Fitness

1. Pilates, ballet barre and stability training principles and exercises
2. Flexibility training principles and exercises
3. Muscle strength and endurance training principles and exercises
4. Strategies for safety, injury prevention and exercise adherence 

1. Apply Pilates, barre and stability principles and exercises to improve and maintain core strength and stability. (1,4)
2. Apply flexibility training principles and exercises to improve or maintain joint range for motion and postural control. (2,4 )
3. Apply fitness training principles and exercises to improve and maintain muscle strength and endurance. (3,4) 

PHE 110Q - Zumba

1. Basic Latin, African and Eastern dance techniques
2. Cardiovascular fitness, interval training, resistance training, flexibility
3. Core work
4. Exercise adherence

1. Apply Zumba techniques to improve/maintain: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular endurance, and flexibility. (1-3)
2. Perform basic Zumba steps and combinations. (1,3)
3. Apply strategies for exercise adherence for a healthy lifestyle. (4)

PHE 110R - Pumping Iron

1. Concepts of lean mass versus fat mass
2. Weight training techniques and principles
3. Safety principles
4. Exercise adherence principles
    

1. Apply weight training principles and techniques. (2,3)
2. Use movements to experience muscle/joint actions. (2,3)
3. Use assessment tools to calculate healthy body mass versus body fat. (1)
4. Apply strategies for exercise adherence. (4)
    

PHE 110S - Cardio Core

1. Training principles for aerobic conditioning
2. Training principles to develop core strength
3. Personal fitness goals
4. Strategies for exercise adherence
    

1. Apply training principles to enhance/maintain cardiovascular endurance and core strength. (1,2)
2. Identify and establish personal fitness goals. (3)
3. Apply strategies for exercise adherence. (4)
    

PHE 110U - Power Pilates and Barre Fitness

1. Pilates, ballet barre and stability training principles and exercises
2. Flexibility training principles and exercises
3. Muscle strength and endurance training principles and exercises
4. Strategies for safety, injury prevention and exercise adherence

1. Apply Pilates, barre and stability principles and exercises to improve and maintain core strength and stability. (1,4)
2. Apply flexibility training principles and exercises to improve or maintain joint range for motion and postural control. (2,4 )
3. Apply fitness training principles and exercises to improve and maintain muscle strength and endurance. (3,4)

PHE 120A - Aqua Fit

1. Fitness training principles
2. Rate of perceived exertion (RPE)
3. Positive and negative effects of water exercise
4. Safety
5. Exercise adherence

1. Apply training principles to improve and maintain: aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. (1)
2. Use resistance and water tools to develop strength and aerobic capacity. (1,3)
3. Use rate of perceived exertion (RPE) to monitor workload. (2)
4. Use safe techniques to maximize work. (4)
5. Apply strategies and techniques for exercise adherence for healthy lifestyle behaviors. (5)

PHE 120B - Water Cross Training

1. Water cross training principles
2. Interval training principles
3. Exercise adherence
4. FIT Training Principles
5. Rate of Perceived Exertion Principle

1. Apply water cross training and interval training principles to enhance aerobic capacity, and strength and endurance. (1,2)
2. Apply strategies and techniques for exercise adherence for healthy lifestyle behaviors. (3)
3. Exercise safely using the FIT principles and by monitoring rate of perceived exertion. (4,5)
    

PHE 120C - Swimming Fitness

1. F.I.T. (Frequency, Intensity, Time) principles
2. Health fitness components
3. Assessment methods
4. Fitness benefits
5. Exercise adherence

1. Apply F.I.T principles to maintain and improve: aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, stroke count, and speed per pool length. (1,2)
2. Use assessments to gauge fitness levels and improvement. (3)
3. Articulate fitness benefits of swimming. (4)
4. Apply strategies for exercise adherence for healthy lifestyle behaviors. (5)

PHE 120F - Warm Water Exercise

1. Principles of training
2. Safety considerations

1. Apply training principles to improve and maintain functional daily tasks, flexibility, and aerobic capacity. (1)
2. Use training principles and equipment safely. (2)
    

PHE 130A - Fitness, Machine and Free Weight Training

1. The F.I.T. formula (Frequency, Intensity, Time)
2. Training principles
3. Safe exercise postures
4. Cardio exercise, machine and free weight use
5. Flexibility
6. Exercise adherence

1. Apply training principles to create individual exercise plan. (1,2)
2. Use safe exercise postures to prevent injuries. (3)
3. Use cardio equipment, weight machines and/or free weights to maintain/improve strength and aerobic capacity. (4)
4. Use stretching exercises to maintain/improve flexibility. (5)
5. Apply exercise adherence strategies for healthy lifestyle behaviors. (6)

PHE 130C - Senior Fitness/Weight Training

1. Equipment use
2. Safe exercise postures
3. Flexibility
4. Individual program design
5. Benefits of exercise adherence

1. Use equipment to maintain and improve: aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. (1,3)
2. Use lifting postures for safe movement. (2)
3. Create a program to meet individual goals and needs. (4)
4. Apply exercise adherence strategies for healthy lifestyle behaviors. (5)

PHE 130K - Therapeutic Exercise for Post Injury Fitness

1. Introduction to cardiovascular equipment, machine weight equipment, and free weight equipment
2. Principles of safe and proper lifting postures and movement patterns
3. Pain management strategies
4. Range of motion and flexibility training
5. Proprioceptive and balance training
    

1. Use machine weights, free weights and cardiovascular fitness machines to return to normal activities of daily living. (1,2)
2. Apply safe rehabilitative and therapeutic exercises to decrease pain, increase strength, increase range of motion and proprioceptive balance. (2-5)

PHE 130P - Power & Olympic Lifting for Athletic Populations

1. Power lifting training principles
2. Exercise prescription to maximize muscluoskeletal hypertrophy
3. Safe exercise posture and movement pattern progressions
4. Exposure to different Olympic lifts
5. FITTE principle

1. Use safe exercise principles, posture and movement progressions to perform various power and Olympic lifts. (1,3)
2. Apply exercise parameters of FITTE and various power and Olympic lifts to increase muscluoskeletal hypertrophy. (1,2,4,5)

PHE 140B - Basketball

1. Individual offensive and defensive techniques
2. Team offensive and defensive tactics
3. Rules and sportsmanship
    

1. Use individual techniques for developing consistency and accuracy. (1)
2. Use offensive and defensive tactics to build a team unit. (2)
3. Apply basic rules of the game. (3)
4. Use sportsmanship behaviors for safe and fair play. (3)

PHE 140G - Tennis

1. Stroke production: forehand, backhand, serve, volley, lob, overhead
2. Rules and scoring
3. Etiquette
4. Historical events

1. Apply techniques to stroke production. (1)
2. Use rules and scoring to play the game. (2)
3. Use etiquette on the court. (3)
4. Identify major historical events affecting the game. (4)
    

PHE 153A - American Red Cross CPR

1. Emergency recognition
2. Emergency Medical System (EMS) activation
3. Check an unconscious victim
4. Check a conscious victim
5. Breathing emergencies in adults, children and infants
6. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation for adults, children and infants
7. Two person CPR
8. Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
9. Coronary Heart Disease prevention
10. Good Samaritan Laws

1. Identify emergencies. (1)
2. Employ and use the EMS system (2)
3. Administer appropriate protocols including primary surveys and the identification of breathing and circulatory emergencies. (3-7)
4. Use Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) in cardiac emergencies. (8)
5. Describe coronary heart disease prevention methods. (9)
6. Articulate Good Samaritan Laws. (10)

PHE 200F - The Path of Yoga

1. History of Yoga
2. Yoga philosophy
3. Techniques, precautions, and health benefits of Hatha Yoga and meditation
4. Components of Hatha Yoga practice

1. Trace Yoga origins and historical development. (1)
2. Identify and describe several Yoga schools. (1, 2)
3. Discuss Yoga philosophy, purpose and principles. (2)
4. Discuss the health benefits of Hatha Yoga and meditation. (3)
5. Apply techniques to enhance experience in Hatha Yoga and meditation. (3,4)

PHE 220E - Competitive Swimming

1. Apply training techniques to enhance: stroke efficiency, max distance per stroke, stroke count, and speed per pool length. (1,2)
2. Use conditioning and training principles to maximize competitive edge. (2)

PHE 228 - Lifeguard Training

1. Surveillance skills
2. Rescue skills on water and land
3. First Aid and CPR training
4. Professional lifeguard responsibilities

1. Apply surveillance skills to prevent injury and accidents. (1)
2. Use rescue skills in water and on land. (2)
3. Use first aid and CPR training for any emergency. (3)
4. Apply lifeguard responsibilities for appropriate interaction with public. (1-4)

PHE 230B - Advanced Weight Training

1. Advanced exercise principles and techniques
2. Flexibility
3. Spotting
4. Program progression/periodization

1. Perform lifting postures, spotting and techniques safely. (1,3)
2. Use sport specific stretching exercises to maintain and improve flexibility. (2)
3. Use program progressions to maintain and improve sport specific exercises. (4)

PHE 296 - Internship: Physical Education

1. Organizational overview of assigned placement
2. Integration of job description and organization's requirements
3. Elements of documentation of experience
4. Planning and time management
5. Professional, legal, and ethical issues
6. Communication, critical thinking, and problem solving
7. Specialized equipment, tools, and software required in the placement

1. Exhibit appropriate workplace behaviors and professional ethics.
2. Apply discipline specific knowledge and skills in the professional workplace.
3. Define and utilize technical terms in written and oral communications.
4. Use critical thinking, problem solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing.
5. Interpret written and oral instructions.
6. Initiate and complete assigned responsibilities.
7. Maintain documentation required to comply with government employer or nonprofit agency regulations.
8. Use specialized equipment, software, and tools as required.
9. Analyze and interpret data for specified reports.
10. Identify opportunities for improvement in process and documentation related to the workplace.
11. Articulate job description and position in assigned organization.

1. Record of Student Internship workplace hours.
2. Individual Education Plan (IEP) as approved by supervision faculty.
3. A daily journal, or work log of tasks, including dates, descriptive comments, problems and solutions.
4. A reflective paper or project as specified by the supervision faculty.
5. A minimum of two evaluations by the workplace employer or supervisor.
6. Student's self-evaluation of experience.

PHE 299 - Independent Study Physical Education

1. Applied knowledge and skills
2. Learning objectives and competencies relevant to the discipline area and the community service setting
3. Critical analysis of the service-learning experience
4. Effective leadership, interpersonal, and writing skills
5. Evaluation and improvement of performance

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply discipline-specific knowledge and skills to a community-service setting.
2. Develop the individual educational plan with the faculty liaison and agency/business.
3. Accomplish the specific learning objectives and competencies.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing skills through discussions, a daily journal and an analytic paper.
5. Exhibit personal development and leadership foundation skills such as: acceptance of responsibility; self-confidence; respect for others and their views; social and interpersonal skills; initiative and follow-through.
6. Formulate a critical perception about civic responsibility, social problems, economic systems, cultural patterns, and policy issues.
7. Conduct a self-appraisal, evaluate the structured service-learning experience, and identify ways students may contribute to the local and regional needs of the community.

PHY 100 - Introduction to Astronomy

1. Cosmic motions: Celestial sphere, planetary motion, orbits, moon phases, eclipses
2. Constellations
3. Celestial coordinates
4. Copernicus, Tycho, and Kepler; Kepler's laws
5. Newton and gravitation
6. Light
7. Optical instruments and astronomical observations
8. Properties of stars and stellar classifications
9. The solar system and its origin
10. Stellar birth, evolution, and death
11. The Milky Way galaxy
12. Galaxies and quasars
13. Cosmological theories
14. Life in the universe

1. Predict, observe, and analyze the motions of the stars, the Sun, and the Moon due to seasonal and latitude effects. (1-3)
2. Explain the causes of phases and eclipses; predict and observe phases of the Moon and planets; predict probable eclipse dates. (1)
3. Use the telescope for astronomical observations. (7)
4. Examine and critically analyze early and modern theories of the solar system. (4,5) 
5. Describe the basic mechanisms for the production of light, and apply the principles to the production of light by celestial objects. (6) 
6. Explain how stellar spectra can be used to obtain information about the motion, temperature, composition, and density of an object. (6)
7. Describe the process by which stars are born, and identify some of the best-known regions of star formation in the night sky. (9,10) 
8. Deduce the evolution and the probable end of stars using quantitative skills. (10)
9. Describe methods used to determine distances to celestial objects, and apply that information to the size and structure of the universe. (6,8,11-13)
10. Describe methods for searching for life beyond Earth. (14)
11. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate physical and natural phenomena. (7) 
12. Identify the unifying themes of the scientific field of study. (5,6,13)
13. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical presentation of scientific data. (7) 
14. Use the tools and equipment necessary for basic scientific analysis and research. (7)
15. Record the results of investigation through writing. (7)

PHY 111 - General Physics I

1. Statics
2. Kinematics
3. Dynamics
4. Conservation of energy and momentum
5. Rotational mechanics
6. Gravitational and astronomical laws
7. Waves, sound, simple harmonic motion
8. Heat and energy

1. Evaluate qualitatively and quantitatively the kinematics and dynamics of constant velocity motion, constant acceleration motion, projectile motion, uniform circular motion, rotational motion, collisions and explosions, simple harmonic motion, and basic wave phenomena. (1-7)
2. Apply Newton's laws to physical problems. (3-7)
3. Apply conservation laws to physical problems. (4,5)
4. State the laws of thermodynamics and apply them to basic situations. (8) 
5. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate physical and natural phenomena. (1-8) 
6. Identify the unifying themes of the scientific field of study. (1-8) 
7. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical presentation of scientific data. (1-8) 
8. Use the tools and equipment necessary for basic scientific analysis and research. (1-8)
9. Record the results of investigation through writing. (1-8)

PHY 112 - General Physics II

1. Electricity and magnetism
2. Light and optics
3. Atomic transformations
4. Nuclear transformations

1. Apply electric and magnetic forces and fields to basic statics and dynamics problems. (1)
2. State the relationships between electric potential and electric fields, and apply the relationships to basic electrostatic situations. (1) 
3. Build and analyze basic circuits, and solve basic circuit problems. (1)
4. Build and analyze simple optical systems, and solve basic optical problems. (2)
5. Calculate the energies and wavelengths of spectral lines in atomic spectra. (2,3)
6. Measure nuclear radiation levels. (4)
7. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate physical and natural phenomena. (1-4) 
8. Identify the unifying themes of the scientific field of study. (1-4)
9. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical presentation of scientific data. (1-4)
10. Use the tools and equipment necessary for basic scientific analysis and research. (1-4)
11. Record the results of investigation through writing. (1-4)

PHY 150 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

1. Kinematics and dynamics of individual particles and systems of particles.
2. Newton's laws of motion
3. Linear and rotational motion
4. Kinetic and potential energy
5. Work
6. Collisions
7. Gravitation
8. Equilibrium and statics
9. Fluid statics and dynamics
10. Oscillations
11. Conservation laws: linear momentum, angular momentum, energy

1. Evaluate qualitatively and quantitatively the kinematics and dynamics of constant velocity motion, constant acceleration motion, projectile motion, uniform circular motion, collisions and explosions, rotational motion, equilibrium, orbital motion, and simple harmonic motion. (1-8, 10,11)
2. Analyze the behavior of ideal fluids. (9)
3. Apply Newton's laws to physical problems. (2,3,7,10) 
4. Apply conservation laws to physical problems. (11)
5. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate physical and natural phenomena. (1-11)
6. Identify the unifying themes of the scientific field of study. (1-11)
7. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical presentation of scientific data. (1-11) 
8. Use the tools and equipment necessary for basic scientific analysis and research. (1-11) 
9. Record the results of investigation through writing. (1-11)

1. Convey the intent, method and result of a laboratory experiment in writing.

PHY 151 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II

1. Waves, sound
2. Electric charge and current
3. Electric and magnetic fields in vacuum and in materials
4. Induction
5. DC and AC circuits
6. Displacement current
7. Maxwell's equations
8. Electromagnetic waves

1. Describe and analyze basic wave phenomena, including applications to music. (1)
2. Apply electric and magnetic forces and fields to basic statics and dynamics problems. (2,3)
3. Analyze the behaviors of, and relationships between, charged particles, electric fields, magnetic fields, and electromagnetic waves. (3,4,6-8) 
4. Design, construct, and analyze simple electrical circuits. (5)
5. State Maxwell's equations of electromagnetism, and discuss the physical meaning of each. (7)
6. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate physical and natural phenomena. (1-8) 
7. Identify the unifying themes of the scientific field of study. (1-8)
8. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical presentation of scientific data. (1-8) 
9. Use the tools and equipment necessary for basic scientific analysis and research. (1-8)
10. Record the results of investigation through writing. (1-8)

1. Convey the intent, method and result of a laboratory experiment in writing.

PHY 196 - Directed Research: Physics

PHY 1131
Description: Faculty or mentor directed student research in an area of current scientific investigation culminating in a final report, paper, or presentation. Students will work in the lab or in the field to gain the intellectual, technical, and practical skills necessary to further the knowledge base in an area of scientific investigation with the objective of contributing to the professional body of scientific knowledge.

Credits: 1-3
Course Content:

1. Safety training relevant to the research area
2. Introduction to concepts and central themes in the research area
3. Methods of inquiry
4. Instrumental and laboratory methods and techniques
5. Data analysis and presentation
6. Written communication of research results
7. Oral communication of research results

1. Use the tools, equipment, and instrumentation relevant to the research area to gather scientific information. (1-4)
2. Maintain a permanent and timely record of research progress and results. (5-7)
3. Communicate the scope and detail of the project to others through written and verbal presentations. (6, and 7)

*There may be additional outcomes as appropriate to the specific research area. (1-7)

 
Required Assessment:

1. Professional laboratory notebook, including a log of research hours. Written, audio-visual, or verbal presentation of research outcomes.

PHY 296 - Internship: Physics

1. Organizational overview of assigned placement
2. Integration of job description and organization's requirements
3. Elements of documentation of experience
4. Planning and time management
5. Professional, legal, and ethical issues
6. Communication, critical thinking, and problem solving
7. Specialized equipment, tools, and software required in the placement

1. Exhibit appropriate workplace behaviors and professional ethics.
2. Apply discipline specific knowledge and skills in the professional workplace.
3. Define and utilize technical terms in written and oral communications.
4. Use critical thinking, problem solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing
5. Interpret written and oral instructions.
6. Initiate and complete assigned responsibilities.
7. Maintain documentation required to comply with government employer or nonprofit agency regulations.
8. Use specialized equipment, software, and tools as required.
9. Analyze and interpret data for specified reports.
10. Identify opportunities for improvement in process and documentation related to the workplace.
11. Articulate job description and position in assigned organization.

1. Record of Student Internship workplace hours.
2. Individual Education Plan (IEP) as approved by supervision faculty.
3. A daily journal, or work log of tasks, including dates, descriptive comments, problems and solutions.
4. A reflective paper or project as specified by the supervision faculty. 
5. A minimum of two evaluations by the workplace employer or supervisor.
6. Student's self-evaluation of experience.

PHY 299 - Independent Study Physics

1. Applied knowledge and skills
2. Learning objectives and competencies relevant to the discipline area and the community service setting
3. Critical analysis of the service-learning experience
4. Effective leadership, interpersonal, and writing skills
5. Evaluation and improvement of performance

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply discipline-specific knowledge and skills to a community-service setting.
2. Develop the individual educational plan with the faculty liaison and agency/business.
3. Accomplish the specific learning objectives and competencies.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing skills through discussions, a daily journal and an analytic paper.
5. Exhibit personal development and leadership foundation skills such as: acceptance of responsibility; self-confidence; respect for others and their views; social and interpersonal skills; initiative and follow-through.
6. Formulate a critical perception about civic responsibility, social problems, economic systems, cultural patterns, and policy issues.
7. Conduct a self-appraisal, evaluate the structured service-learning experience, and identify ways students may contribute to the local and regional needs of the community.

1. Record of Student Internship workplace hours.
2. Individual Education Plan (IEP) as approved by supervision faculty.
3. A daily journal, or work log of tasks, including dates, descriptive comments, problems and solutions.
4. A reflective paper or project as specified by the supervision faculty.
5. A minimum of two evaluations by the workplace employer or supervisor.
6. Student's self-evaluation of experience.

PPT 120 - Energy Industry Fundamentals

1. Energy industry
2. Safe and healthy work environment
3. Electric power generation
4. Electric power transmission
5. Electric power distribution
6. Natural gas transmission and distribution
7. Energy related careers and entry requirements
8. Energy topics, hot topics, regulatory topics and emerging technologies

1. Explain basic and emerging principles/concepts that impact the energy industry. (1)
2. Apply compliance with procedures to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. (2)
3. Describe electric power generation, transmission, and distribution. (3)
4. Explain natural gas transmission and distribution. (4)
5. Describe energy related careers and entry requirements. (5)
6. Analyze energy and regulatory topics. (6)

PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology

1. Psychology--definition and history of the discipline
2. Psychology as a science--methods and techniques of psychology
3. Learning, memory, and intelligence
4. Developmental psychology
5. Physiological psychology
6. Motivation and emotion
7. Personality development and assessment
8. Abnormal psychology--including therapeutic techniques
9. Social psychology

1. Compare and contrast various theoretical approaches which have suggested explanations of human and animal behavior.
2. Examine, compare and critically analyze both historical and current trends in psychological theory and research.
3. Identify scientific methodology including observation, correlation, and experimentation. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how these methods can be used to test hypotheses concerning behavior, thought, and feelings.
4. Analyze and critically evaluate research methods and conclusions. An awareness of both the value and limitations of various methods is necessary to achieve this goal.
5. Develop and test hypotheses using appropriate scientific methodology.
6. Examine and critically analyze various psychological perspectives relating to development, interpersonal relations, motivation, personality, and adjustment.
7. Describe and explain multiple causation, with an emphasis on environmental, biological, cognitive, developmental, and social/cultural determinants.
8. Analyze, compare, and evaluate various models for mental disorder and approaches to treatment.
9. Describe how psychological concepts relate to self awareness and everyday experience.

1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 1500 words of monitored writing.

PSY 175 - Counseling Skills

1. The helping relationship
2. Helper development
3. Normative and non-normative crises
4. Values and ethics in the helping relationship
5. Developmental processes of helping
6. Models of helping
7. Communication skills in helping
8. Goal-setting in helping
9. Management of stress in helping
10. Special topics: drugs, prejudice, violence against women, etc.Explain the concepts and values that provide a basis for paraprofessional helping relationships 

1. Examine and critically evaluate ethical standards in the helping relationship.
2. Explore problem areas that are often encountered in helping relationships
3. Identify the stages and steps in helping and apply specific counseling principles.
4. Evaluate and explore normative and non-normative crises as opportunities for helping.
5. Apply supportive and directive models in the helping relationship.
6. Explore and apply the concept of self-preservation in the helping professions

PSY 176 - Coaching for Managers

1. Definition of coaching
2. Professional coaching standards and ethics
3. Coaching applications to management
4. Basic coaching skills

1. Differentiate coaching from consulting and counseling/therapy. (1)
2. Articulate ethical and practical standards for coaching. (2)
3. Distinguish between direct and third party coaching scenarios. (2)
4. Design coaching arrangements for employees that are mutually beneficial. (3)
5. Apply the Core Competencies of Coaching in interactions with employees/reports. (4)

PSY 210 - Brain and Behavior

1. 6Nervous system
2. Psychopharmacology at the synapse
3. Cerebral cortex
4. Research methods
5. Brain development and damage
6. Vision, audition, and mechanical senses
7. Movements and disorders of movement
8. Sleep and internal regulation
9. Sexual behavior
10. Emotions
11. Fear and stress
12. Learning and memory
13. Language
14. Attention
15. Substance abuse
16. Psychological disorders 

1. Explain the past and present methods of research surrounding physiological perspective of psychology. (4)
2. Define the anatomy of the brain, nervous system, and their composing cells and apply them to behavioral characteristics such as psychological disorders & drugs. (1,2, 3,5)
3. Evaluate historical and current theories on sensory perceptions, learning & memory, internal regulation, stress and dreams. (6, 8,10,12)
4. Connect the structure and function of different brain regions along with hormones to explain the diversity of human behavior across age, gender & abnormal behavior. (5, 7, 9-11, 15,16)
5. Explain the different routes of learning and memory. (12)
6. Describe the processes of language and attention. (13,14)

PSY 230 - Introduction to Statistics in the Social and Behavioral Sciences.

1. Variables and measurement in the social sciences
2. Frequency distributions
3. Measures of central tendency
4. Variability
5. Standardized distributions
6. Probability
7. Hypotheses testing in the social sciences
8. Independent and related samples
9. Estimation
10. Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
11. Correlations and regressions in the social sciences

1. Define and create different variables and different forms of measurement. (1)
2. Interpret frequency distributions and compute measures of central tendency. (2,3)
3. Compute and interpret scores of variability among data in standardized distributions. (4,5)
4. Compute and interpret probabilities and inferential statistics between populations and samples within the social and behavioral sciences. (6)
5. Design and calculate means of testing a hypothesis. (7)
6. Explain the concepts underlying the statistical testing of hypotheses. (7)
7. Utilizing t-tests, design and test research involving means from independent and related samples. (8)
8. Follow formulas to infer population parameters through estimation. (9)
9. Design and compute multiple means using one-way ANOVA. (10)
10. Identify and interpret information gained through correlations and regression analyses within the social and behavioral sciences. (11)

PSY 234 - Child Development

1. Genetics, prenatal, and birth
2. Physical development through childhood
3. Cognitive development through childhood
4. Language development through childhood
5. Emotional development through childhood
6. Social development through childhood
7. Cultural influences on child development

1. Summarize research methods applied to various theoretical perspectives of child development. (2-6) 
2. Describe major developmental themes (e.g. nature-nurture, stability and change, early-late experiences, and continuity - discontinuity) as applied to child development theories. (2-6)
3. Evaluate various theories of child development. (2-6) 
4. Delineate genetic and prenatal influences on child development. (1)
5. Analyze the interplay of physical, cognitive, emotional and social development. (2-6)
6. Identify the probable effects of parents, family, peers, teachers, and community on child development. (2-6) 
7. Conduct research on topics related to child development. (1-7) 
8. Discuss the cultural influences on child development. (7)

1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 1,500 words of monitored writing.

PSY 238 - Psychology of Play

1. Purpose and benefits of play
2. Creative process and personal expression
3. Solitary and social play
4. Play activities as a reflection of culture, gender, and social class
5. Promotion of play leadership

1. Describe the impact of play on cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development throughout the lifespan. (1) 
2. Identify the significant role of play on the creative process and personal expression. (2) 
3. Compare and contrast the psychological and social implications of solitary and social play. (3)
4. Analyze the cultural, gender, and social implications of play activities. (4)
5. Develop and implement a specific plan of promoting the importance of play through advocacy and/or service. (5)

1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 1500 words of monitored writing.

PSY 240 - Personality Development

Description: Typical personality development with emphasis on the analysis of classic and contemporary theories of personality structure and dynamics. Examination of psychological traits and mechanisms with respect to the dispositional, biological, intrapsychic, cognitive-experiential, social and cultural, and adjustment domains. 

Prerequisites: PSY 101 . Reading Proficiency.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Course Content:

1. Nature of personality - historical perspective and major approaches
2. Personality assessment, measurement, and research design
3. Dispositional domain - traits, trait taxonomies, and dispositions over time
4. Biological domain - genetics, physiology, and evolutionary perspective
5. Intrapsychic domain - psychoanalytic approaches, motives and personality
6. Cognitive/experiential domain - cognitive topics, emotion, and approaches to self
7. Social and cultural domain - personality and social interaction, gender, and culture
8. Adjustment domain - stress, coping, adjustment, and health
9. Future of personality psychology

1. Describe the history of the study of personality and major approaches to personality development. (1)
2. Specify components of clinical assessment and research classification of personality. (2)
3. Differentiate the major theoretical approaches to personality development. (3-8)
4. Analyze the specific application of selected models of personality development. (3-8)
5. Recognize the interaction of individual characteristics and situational factors on the development of personality. (3-8)
6. Explain how personality theory affects approaches to psychotherapy. (3-8)
7. Discuss the influence of current personality development research in relation to personality theory. (2, 9)

1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 1500 words of monitored writing.

PSY 241 - Substance Abuse

1. Nature and history of drug and alcohol abuse
2. Types of drugs
3. Psychological factors
4. Physiological factors
5. Social and criminal factors
6. Research in the field
7. Treatment methods
8. Anti-drug legislation
9. Legalization and decriminalization of drugs

1. Explain the symptoms and consequences of substance abuse
2. Identify and categorize the types of drugs most associated with abuse.
3. Summarize the history of drug and alcohol abuse.
4. Characterize several treatment approaches to drug abuse.
5. Review current research in drug abuse.
6. Analyze the effects of drugs on the criminal justice system.

PSY 245 - Human Growth and Development

1. The scientific study of human growth and development across the life span from both ethological/biological ("nature") and environmental ("nurture") perspectives
2. Theories of cognitive development across the life span
3. Theories of social-emotional development across the life span 

1. Identify current and historical scientific approaches to research in human development. (1)
2. Analyze biological theories of development.(1)
3. Analyze theories of cognitive development. (2)
4. Analyze theories of emotional development. (3)
5. Analyze theories of social development. (3)

1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 1500 words of monitored writing.

PSY 250 - Social Psychology

1. History, issues, and methods
2. Theories: psychoanalytic, cognitive, behavioral/social learning, and ethological
3. Attitude formation and change
4. The effects of the media
5. Altruism
6. Aggression
7. Prejudice
8. Conformity
9. Social determinants of self-concept

1. Compare and contrast observational, correlational, and experimental methods and how they are applied to gain an understanding of social influence.
2. Examine and critically evaluate theories of social psychology: learning theory (cognitive/social-learning theory), the psychoanalytic, and humanistic perspectives.
3. Analyze the situational and social pressures that affect such social behaviors as aggression, altruism, prejudice, person perception, love, and conformity.
4. Identify and analyze the effects of the media on attitudes, values, and behavior.
5. Describe the impact of social pressures in group decision making.
6. Formulate and test a hypothesis using appropriate research techniques.

1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 1500 words of monitored writing.

PSY 260 - Child Guidance

1. Proactive guidance strategies and models for children
2. Theoretical foundations of child social-emotional development
3. Models of child guidance
4. Positive strength-based guidance strategies
5. Relationship-based teaching

1. Describe the impact of social environment on child development. (3,5)
2. Identify issues of individual differences and diversity in child development, with implications for child behavior and guidance. (2,3)
3. Compare and contrast major theories of child guidance. (2,3)
4. Analyze effective proactive guidance practices and strategies. (1,4,5)
5. Devise guidance plans for specific problems/issues of child development. (1,4)
6. Develop a personal theory of guidance based on positive guidance principles and the development of young children. (1,3-5)

PSY 266 - Abnormal Psychology

1. Abnormal behavior in historical context
2. An Integrative approach to psychopathology
3. Clinical assessment, diagnosis, and research in psychopathology
4. Anxiety, trauma and stressor related disorders, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
5. Mood disorders and suicide
6. Somatoform and dissociative disorders
7. Physical disorders and health psychology
8. Eating and sleep-wake disorders
9. Sexual dysfunction, paraphilic disorders, and gender dysphoria
10. Substance-related, addictive and impulse-control disorders
11. Personality disorders
12. Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
13. Neurodevelopmental and neurocogntive disorders
14. Mental health services - legal and ethical considerations

1. Describe, contrast, and critique different historical and contemporary ways of defining abnormal behavior, including the maladaptive definition utilized by the DSM-5. (1, 3)
2. Distinguish myths and misconceptions from research evidence regarding mental disorders, applying research findings to promote understand, diagnosis, etiology, prognosis, and treatment of mental disorders. (1, 3)
3. Identify core symptoms of the major categories of mental disorders listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5^th Edition (DSM-5). (4-13)
4. Differentiate the major contemporary perspectives (Behavioral, Cognitive, Evolutionary, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and Sociocultural) and how each perspective provides a theoretical foundation to explain the development and treatment of mental disorders. (2, 3)
5. Specify components (observation, diagnostic interview, psychometric tests, projectives, and self-report measures) of clinical assessment of mental disorders. (3-13)
6. Analyze the balance of institutional and community-based mental health care for various mental disorders. (1, 2, 14)
7. Discuss ethical and legal considerations in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, emphasizing concepts such as involuntary commitment, deinstitutionalization, major insanity defense rulings, the Tarasoff ruling, and confidentiality. (14)

PSY 277 - Human Sexuality

1. Perspectives on human sexuality
2. Research methods
3. Sexual anatomy
4. Conception, pregnancy and childbirth
5. Contraception and abortion
6. Sexually transmitted infections
7. Sexual arousal, response and technique
8. Human sexuality throughout the life span
9. Psychological theories of human sexuality
10. Sexual orientation
11. Sex roles, sex differences and sexism
12. Sexual relationships
13. Sexual dysfunctions and therapy
14. Atypical sexual behavior
15. Sexual coercion and violence
16. Commercial sex
17. Sexual laws and ethics

1. Explain the importance of the social psychological influences on human sexuality. (1, 5, 6, 8, 10-12, 14)
2. Identify the cognitive approaches to the study of human sexuality and identify conditions under which cognitive sexual maps are formed. (2, 7, 9)
3. Describe the structure and function of male and female reproductive organs. (3) 
4. Analyze issues relating to conception (abortion), pregnancy, and childbirth. (4, 5)
5. Describe the transmissions, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. (6)
6. Investigate social psychological issues and media imagery surrounding different sexual orientations, sexual physiology, sexual communication and sexual health. (10) 
7. Evaluate social attitudes and the psychology that facilitate or inhibit healthy sexual development. (7, 8, 12) 
8. Describe common sexual dysfunctions and associated therapies. (13)
9. Identify common atypical sexual behaviors with reference to the clinical diagnoses and distinguish between the relativity of abnormal versus normal in human sexual behaviors. (14, 15) 
10. Explain the relationships between religious, ethical, legal and moral concerns (roots) relating to human sexual behavior. (1, 15-17)

1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 1500 words of monitored writing.

PSY 290 - Research Methods

1. Scientific Method
2. Formulation of the Hypothesis
3. Methods of Research
   1. Observational Studies
   2. Surveys
   3. Case Studies
   4. Correlational Studies
   5. The Experiment
4. Research Designs
   1. Between subjects (independent samples) designs
   2. Within subjects designs
      1. Repeated measures
      2. Matched subjects
   3. Factorial designs
   4. Single subject (N = 1) designs
   5.  Quasi-Experimental designs
5. Writing research reports
   1. Locating journals/resources in the library
   2. Looking at and summarizing scientific articles
   3. Literature review of topic or researcher
   4. Writing in a scientific style
   5. Major sections of a report
   6. Evaluating journals or scientific material
6. Research ethics
7. Explain the basic assumptions of science

1. Develop an operationally defined hypothesis.
2. Identify and classify research methods.
3. Identify independent and dependent variables.
4. Identify confounding variables.
5. Design and analyze a basic research project and generate a scientific report describing the study's results.
6. Summarize a basic scientific report.
7. Analyze scientific reports and suggest rival hypotheses.
8. Identify and explain ethical concerns associated with research.

1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 1500 words of monitored writing.

PSY 296 - Internship: Psychology

1. Organizational overview of assigned placement
2. Integration of job description and organization's requirements
3. Elements of documentation of experience
4. Planning and time management
5. Professional, legal, and ethical issues
6. Communication, critical thinking, and problem solving
7. Specialized equipment, tools, and software required in the placement

1. Exhibit appropriate workplace behaviors and professional ethics.
2. Apply discipline specific knowledge and skills in the professional workplace.
3. Define and utilize technical terms in written and oral communications.
4. Use critical thinking, problem solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing
5. Interpret written and oral instructions.
6. Initiate and complete assigned responsibilities.
7. Maintain documentation required to comply with government employer or nonprofit agency regulations.
8. Use specialized equipment, software, and tools as required.
9. Analyze and interpret data for specified reports.
10. Identify opportunities for improvement in process and documentation related to the workplace.
11. Articulate job description and position in assigned organization.

1. Record of Student Internship workplace hours.
2. Individual Education Plan (IEP) as approved by supervision faculty.
3. A daily journal, or work log of tasks, including dates, descriptive comments, problems and solutions.
4. A reflective paper or project as specified by the supervision faculty.
5. A minimum of two evaluations by the workplace employer or supervisor.
6. Student's self-evaluation of experience.

PSY 299 - Independent Study Psychology

1. Applied knowledge and skills
2. Learning objectives and competencies relevant to the discipline area and the community service setting
3. Critical analysis of the service-learning experience
4. Effective leadership, interpersonal, and writing skills
5. Evaluation and improvement of performance
6. Demonstrate the ability to apply discipline-specific knowledge and skills to a community-service setting

1. Develop the individual educational plan with the faculty liaison and agency/business.
2. Accomplish the specific learning objectives and competencies.
3. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing skills through discussions, a daily journal and an analytic paper.
4. Exhibit personal development and leadership foundation skills such as: acceptance of responsibility; self-confidence; respect for others and their views; social and interpersonal skills; initiative and follow-through.
5. Formulate a critical perception about civic responsibility, social problems, economic systems, cultural patterns, and policy issues.
6. Conduct a self-appraisal, evaluate the structured service-learning experience, and identify ways students may contribute to the local and regional needs of the community.

ICE 100 - Computed Tomography Certification

1. CT fundamentals
2. Equipment and instrumentation
3. Data acquisition
4. Image processing and reconstruction
5. Patient safety
6. Image quality
7. Procedures
8. Cross-Sectional anatomy
9. Pathology
    

1. Explain the design of CT scanner generations. (1)
2. Explain how adjusting operator console parameters affect CT image data. (2)
3. Describe the process and the factors that influence data acquisition. (3)
4. Define the tools used, and the postprocessing techniques needed, for image enhancement. (4)
5. Discuss the role and the ethical considerations of the CT technologist in reducing radiation dose including technical factor selection, positioning, and shielding. (5)
6. Discuss factors that affect CT image quality including artifacts. (6)
7. Properly position a patient and select appropriate scan parameters for common CT exams. (7)
8. Identify specific organs or structures on a cross-sectional acquired or reformatted CT image. (8)
9. Identify pathologic processes on CT images. (9)
10. Review CT images for quality, accuracy and completeness. (7-9)

ICE 110 - Computed Tomography Clinical Education I

1. Professional protocols
2. Image processing procedures
3. Patient care
4. Patient processing procedures
5. CT scanning skills
6. Technical procedures
    

1. Adhere to safety, emergency and ethical policies and procedures of the CT department and healthcare agency, with assistance as needed, in a professional manner. (1)
2. Perform imaging acquisition and processing procedures including storage of completed examinations, with assistance as needed. (2)
3. Follow patient care protocols before, during, and after the CT examination, with assistance as needed. (3)
4. Perform office procedures including filling, scheduling, billing, report retrieval, and processing of patient, with occasional assistance as needed. (4)
5. Assist the technologist in performing selected CT examinations in the clinical setting to include head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis and musculoskeletal scanning. (5)
6. Create diagnostic CT images independently. (6)
7. Utilize appropriate techniques to correct equipment limitations. (6)
8. Perform CT exams as outlined in the Competency Requirements for Post-Primary Certification of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Computed Tomography (CT). (4-6)

ICE 200 - Magnetic Resonance Certification

1. Magnetic Resonance (MR) fundamentals
2. Equipment and instrumentation
3. Radiofrequency and gradients
4. Image production parameters
5. Contrast media
6. Pulse sequences
7. Safety essentials
8. Image quality
9. Procedures
10. Pathology

1. Describe how the MR signal is produced and detected and how the image is acquired. (1)
2. Define magnetism and magnetic properties. (1)
3. Identify the major hardware components in MR imaging. (2)
4. Explain the functionality of the radiofrequency, gradients systems and role of coils in image acquisition. (3)
5. Explain intrinsic and extrinsic parameters that affect image quality. (4)
6. Discuss proper screening, patient preparation, use, and adverse effects of MR contrast agents. (5, 7)
7. List parameters related to tissue characteristics that affect image quality and apply proper pulse sequences in MR imaging. (6)
8. Describe how imaging parameters determine contrast and resolution on MR images. (8)
9. Define the tools used and the postprocessing techniques needed for image enhancement. (8)
10. Explain proper patient positioning for common exams, protocols and imaging parameters to obtain diagnostic MR images with minimal artifact. (9)
11. Identify specific organs or structures on a cross-sectional acquired or reformatted MR image. (9)
12. Review MR images for quality, accuracy and completeness. (9)
13. Explain the appearance of normal tissue and pathologic processes on MR images. (10)

ICE 210 - Magnetic Resonance Clinical Education I

1. Professional protocols
2. Image processing procedures
3. Patient care
4. Patient processing procedures
5. MR scanning skills
6. Technical procedures
    

1. Adhere to safety, emergency and ethical policies and procedures of the MR department and healthcare agency, with assistance as needed, in a professional manner. (1)
2. Perform imaging acquisition and processing procedures including storage of completed examinations, with assistance as needed. (2)
3. Follow patient care protocols before, during, and after the MR examination, with assistance as needed. (3)
4. Perform office procedures including filling, scheduling, billing, report retrieval, and processing of patient, with occasional assistance as needed. (4)
5. Assist the technologist in performing selected MR examinations in the clinical setting to include head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and musculoskeletal scanning. (5)
6. Create diagnostic MR images independently. (6)
7. Utilize appropriate techniques to correct equipment limitations. (6)
8. Perform MR exams as outlined in the competency requirements for Post-Primary Certification of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Magnetic Resonance (MR). (4-6)

RAD 100 - Foundations of Radiologic Science

1. Health science professions
2. The health care environment
3. Hospital organization
4. Radiology organization
5. Accreditation
6. Regulatory agencies
7. Professional credentialing and organizations
8. Professional development and advancement
9. Ethics & ethical behavior
10. Ethical issues in healthcare
11. Legal issues
12. Patient consent
13. Radiation protection

1. Identify health science professions and describe their relationship to each other in the delivery of patient care. (1)
2. Identify various settings in health care delivery. (2)
3. Describe relationships and interdependencies of departments within a healthcare institution. (3)
4. Discuss the responsibilities and relationships of all personnel in the radiology department. (4)
5. Differentiate between programmatic and institutional accreditation. (5)
6. Identify regulatory agencies and their role in quality management and improvement. (6)
7. Define credentialing and identify the professional agencies involved. (7)
8. Identify the benefits of continuing education as related to improved patient care and professional enhancement. (8)
9. Discuss the origins of ethics and the role of ethical behavior in healthcare. (9)
10. Explain individual and societal rights, and cultural and economic conditions that may contribute to ethical dilemmas in healthcare. (10)
11. Explain legal issues in health care including parameters of legal responsibility in radiography, confidentiality, torts, negligence and malpractice. (11)
12. Describe the components, conditions and implications of informed consent with documentation. (12)
13. Outline the basic principles of radiation protection including potential biologic damage, and safe radiation practices. (13)

RAD 110 - Radiographic Positioning and Image Analysis I

1. Terminology for positioning and projection
2. Procedural and general considerations
3. Positioning considerations
4. Image analysis standards
5. Image production factors and corrective action

1. Use anatomical nomenclature. (1,5)
2. Define standard positioning terms related to procedures of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, chest, pelvis, pelvic girdle, abdomen, and related mobile radiography. (1)
3. Explain general considerations for radiographic procedures of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, chest, pelvis, pelvic girdle, abdomen, and related mobile radiography including an evaluation of radiographic orders, patients with special needs, room preparation and patient communication. (2)
4. Adapt general positioning considerations of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, chest, pelvis, pelvic girdle, abdomen and related mobile radiography for positioning, centering, appropriate anatomy and overall image quality. (3)
5. Utilize image analysis standards to identify and evaluate the anatomy and radiographic image appearance characteristics of structures visualized on routine radiographs of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, chest, pelvis, pelvic girdle, abdomen, and related mobile radiography. (4)
6. Employ image production factors and corrective action for the special positions/projections of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, chest, pelvis, pelvic girdle, abdomen, and related mobile radiography. (5)

RAD 120 - Radiographic Technique I

1. Exposure factors
2. Density
3. Contrast
4. Recorded detail/spatial resolution
5. Distortion
6. Beam limiting devices
7. Beam filtration
8. Scattered and secondary radiation
9. Grids
10. Exposure factor formulation
11. Darkroom environment
12. Radiographic film
13. Image receptors
14. Film processing
15. Processor quality control

1. Identify the exposure factors required for image production. (1)
2. Analyze the relationship of factors that control and affect radiographic quality. (2)
3. Analyze the relationship of factors that control and affect radiographic contrast. (3)
4. Analyze the relationship of factors that control and affect recorded detail. (4)
5. Differentiate between size and shape distortion. (5)
6. Describe the operation and application of beam-limiting devices and the rationale for their use. (6)
7. Explain the impact beam filtration has on x-ray beam intensity, beam quality, half value layer, and resultant patient exposure. (7)
8. Summarize factors affecting scattered and secondary radiation and their effects on image quality. (8)
9. Discuss remnant beam control including a comparison of grid, grid efficiency, grid ratio and frequency, grid errors, grid artifacts and grid selection. (9)
10. Compare fixed kilovolt peak (kVp) and variable kVp systems. (10)
11. Explain the use of standardized radiographic technique charts and exposure factors used in selecting techniques. (10)
12. Apply conversion factors for changes in: distance, grid, image receptors, milliampere-second (mAs) reciprocity and 15 percent rule. (10)
13. Discuss the effects of film storage on image quality including safe light illumination. (11)
14. Describe the function of radiographic film components including latent image formation and characteristic curves. (12)
15. Describe the function and characteristics of various image receptors. (13)
16. Analyze the effects of processing on image quality. (2,3,14)
17. List the steps and components of automatic film processing including artifacts and silver recovery. (14)
18. Discuss the purpose of a daily quality control program for processors. (15)

RAD 135 - Radiation Physics and Equipment

1. Structure of the atom
2. Nature of radiation
3. X-ray production
4. Interaction of photons with matter
5. X-ray circuit
6. Radiographic equipment
7. Diagnostic x-ray tubes
8. Image intensified fluoroscopy
9. Quality control

1. Describe fundamental atomic structure. (1)
2. Explain the processes of ionization and excitation. (2)
3. Describe wavelength and frequency and their relationship to velocity. (3)
4. Explain the wave-particle duality phenomenon. (3)
5. Discuss various photon interactions with matter and their applications in diagnostic radiology. (2,4)
6. Identify general components and functions of tube and filament circuits. (5)
7. Define potential difference, current and resistance. (5)
8. Describe functions and components of automatic exposure control (AEC) devices. (6)
9. Discuss mobile units and permanent installation of radiographic equipment in terms of purpose, components, types and applications. (6)
10. Explain protocols used to extend x-ray tube life. (7)
11. Explain image intensified and digital fluoroscopy (8)
12. Indicate the purpose, construction, and application of video camera tubes, CCD, and TV monitors. (8)
13. Discuss the proper test equipment and procedures for evaluating the operation of an x-ray generator. (9)

RAD 140 - Radiographic Positioning and Image Analysis II

1. Terminology for positioning and projection
2. Procedural and general considerations
3. Positioning considerations
4. Image analysis standards
5. Image production factors and corrective action

1. Use anatomical nomenclature. (1,3)
2. Define standard positioning terms related to procedures of the vertebral column, cranium, bony thorax, studies of urinary and digestive systems, arthrography, myelography, venography and imaging during trauma and surgery. (1)
3. Explain procedural and general considerations for radiographic procedures of the vertebral column, cranium, bony thorax, studies of urinary and digestive systems, arthrography, myelography, venography and imaging during trauma and surgery; including an evaluation of radiographic orders, patients with special needs, room preparation and patient communication. (2)
4. Adapt general procedural considerations of the vertebral column, cranium, bony thorax, studies of urinary and digestive systems, arthrography, myelography, venography and imaging during trauma and surgery for positioning, centering, appropriate anatomy and overall image quality. (3)
5. Utilize image analysis standards to identify and evaluate the anatomy and radiographic image appearance characteristics of structures visualized on routine radiographs of the vertebral column, cranium, bony thorax, studies of urinary and digestive systems, arthrography, myelography, venography and imaging during trauma and surgery. (4)
6. Employ image production factors and corrective action for the special positions/projections of the vertebral column, cranium, bony thorax, studies of urinary and digestive systems, arthrography, myelography, venography and imaging during trauma and surgery. (5)

RAD 150 - Radiographic Technique II

1. Terminology
2. Digital principles
3. Image acquisition and processing
4. Image acquisition errors
5. Fundamental principles of exposure
6. Digital image evaluation
7. Quality assurance and maintenance issues
8. Display monitors
9. Patient exposure
10. Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

1. Define terminology associated with digital imaging systems. (1)
2. Describe the basic principles of digital radiography including digital image characteristics and digital receptors. (2)
3. Describe the histogram and the process or histogram analysis as it relates to automatic rescaling and determining an exposure indicator. (3)
4. Employ appropriate beam/part/receptor alignment to avoid histogram analysis errors. (4)
5. Describe the response of photostimulable storage phosphor (PSP) systems to background and scatter radiation (4)
6. Evaluate the spatial resolution and dose effectiveness for digital radiography detectors. (5)
7. Relate the exposure receptor indicator values to technical factors, system calibration, part/beam/plate alignment and patient exposure. (5,7,9)
8. Identify grid use errors associated with grid cut off and the Moiré effect. (6)
9. dentify maintenance procedures and a process to minimize histogram analysis and rescaling errors. (4,7)
10. Evaluate the effect of a given exposure change on histogram shape, data width, and image appearance. (8)
11. Examine the potential impact of digital radiographic systems on patient exposure and methods of practicing the As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) concept. (9)
12. Describe Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) components, function and associated principles. (10)
13. Identify common problems associated with retrieving and viewing images within a PACS. (10)

RAD 160 - Radiology Clinical Education I

1. Scope of practice
2. Procedural performance
3. Team concepts
4. Adaptation
5. Emergency preparedness
6. Diversity
7. Communication
8. Professional and personal values
9. Patient education
10. Psychosocial considerations
11. Assessment
12. Demographic factors
13. Standard precautions
14. Sterile technique
15. Radiation protection
16. Equipment malfunction
17. Procedure orders
18. Safety, ethical and legal standards
19. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
20. Body mechanics
21. Patient transfers
22. Patient positioning
23. Immobilization
24. Protocols
25. Technical considerations
26. Image critique and repeat images
27. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) competency requirements

1. Manage the priorities required in daily clinical practice. (1)
2. Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision. (2)
3. Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team members and conflict resolution. (3)
4. Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations. (4)
5. Describe the role of health care team members in responding and reacting to a local or national emergency. (5)
6. Respond to medical emergencies and execute basic life support procedures. (5)
7. Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender, disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture. (6)
8. Integrate the use of written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting. (7)
9. Describe the influence of personal and professional values on patient care. (8)
10. Use patient and family education strategies. (9)
11. Provide psychosocial support to the patient and family. (10)
12. Assess the patient and record clinical history. (11)
13. Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care. (12)
14. Apply standard and transmission-based precautions. (13)
15. Apply medical asepsis and sterile technique. (14)
16. Apply radiation protection standards. (15)
17. Report equipment malfunctions. (16)
18. Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable. (17)
19. Integrate the radiographer's safe, ethical and legal practice standards into the clinical setting. (18)
20. Maintain patient confidentiality and meet HIPAA requirements. (19)
21. Utilize body mechanic principles when transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients. (20-23)
22. Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding care of patients, radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors. (24)
23. Select technical factors to produce diagnostic images with the lowest radiation exposure possible. (25)
24. Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification. (26)
25. Determine and apply measures to correct inadequate images. (26)
26. Perform radiographic exams as outlined in the Competency Requirements for Primary Certification of the ARRT. (27)

RAD 170 - Radiology Patient Care

1. Radiographer responsibilities and the health care team
2. Patient attitudes towards illness
3. Communication in patient care
4. Patient/radiographer interactions
5. Safety and transfer positioning
6. Evaluating physical needs
7. Infection control
8. Medical emergencies
9. Trauma
10. Patient education and preparation in contrast exams
11. Patient reactions to contrast agents
12. Tubes, catheters, lines, and collection devices
13. Mobile and surgical radiography

1. Identify the responsibilities of the health care facility and members of the health care team. (1)
2. Describe the practice standards for the radiographer as defined by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and state licensure. (1)
3. Explain how a person's cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect their health status. (2)
4. Explain perceptions of death and dying from the viewpoint of both the patient and radiographer. (2)
5. Explain the age-specific considerations necessary when performing radiographic procedures. (3)
6. Identify methods for determining the correct patient for a given procedure. (4,5)
7. Explain specific aspects of the radiographic procedure to the patient. (3-5)
8. Apply principles of body mechanics to patient care including the application of patient transfer techniques. (5)
9. Describe immobilization techniques for various procedures and patient conditions. (5)
10. Describe patient safety measures and concerns. (5,6)
11. List information to be collected prior to a patient examination and describe methods to evaluate patient physical status. (5,6)
12. Describe vital signs and lab values used to assess patient condition. (6)
13. Identify sites for assessment of vital signs and normal values. (6)
14. Describe standard precautions and isolation procedures. (7)
15. Identify sources and modes of transmission of infection and disease. (7)
16. Describe the student's role during a medical emergency. (8)
17. Describe the procedures for management of various types of trauma situations. (9)
18. Explain the role of the radiographer in patient education and preparation for contrast studies. (10)
19. Describe the symptoms and medical interventions for a patient with a contrast agent reaction. (11)
20. Identify specific types of tubes, lines, catheters and collection devices. (12)
21. Outline the steps in the operation and maintenance of suction, oxygen equipment, specific medical emergency equipment and supplies. (8,12)
22. Explain the radiation protection required when performing mobile/surgical radiography. (13)
23. Describe the procedure for producing diagnostic images in the surgical suite and for various mobile procedures. (13)

RAD 180 - Radiology Clinical Education II

1. Scope of practice
2. Procedural performance
3. Team concepts
4. Adaptation
5. Emergency preparedness
6. Diversity
7. Communication
8. Professional and personal values
9. Patient education
10. Psychosocial considerations
11. Assessment
12. Demographic factors
13. Standard precautions
14. Sterile technique
15. Radiation protection
16. Equipment malfunction
17. Procedure orders
18. Safety, ethical and legal standards
19. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
20. Body mechanics
21. Patient transfers
22. Patient positioning
23. Immobilization
24. Protocols
25. Technical considerations
26. Image critique and repeat images
27. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) competency requirements

1. Manage the priorities required in daily clinical practice. (1)
2. Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision. (2)
3. Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team members and conflict resolution. (3)
4. Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations. (4)
5. Describe the role of health care team members in responding and reacting to a local or national emergency. (5)
6. Respond to medical emergencies and execute basic life support procedures. (5)
7. Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender, disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture. (6)
8. Integrate the use of written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting. (7)
9. Describe the influence of personal and professional values on patient care. (8)
10. Use patient and family education strategies. (9)
11. Provide psychosocial support to the patient and family. (10)
12. Assess the patient and record clinical history. (11)
13. Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care. (12)
14. Apply standard and transmission-based precautions. (13)
15. Apply medical asepsis and sterile technique. (14)
16. Apply radiation protection standards. (15)
17. Report equipment malfunctions. (16)
18. Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable. (17)
19. Integrate the radiographer's safe, ethical and legal practice standards into the clinical setting. (18)
20. Maintain patient confidentiality and meet HIPAA requirements. (19)
21. Utilize body mechanic principles when transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients. (20-23)
22. Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding care of patients, radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors. (24)
23. Select technical factors to produce diagnostic images with the lowest radiation exposure possible. (25)
24. Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification. (26)
25. Determine and apply measures to correct inadequate images. (26)
26. Perform radiographic exams as outlined in the Competency Requirements for Primary Certification of the ARRT. (27)

RAD 200 - Radiology Clinical Education III

1. Scope of practice
2.  Procedural performance
3. Team concepts
4. Adaptation
5. Emergency preparedness
6. Diversity
7. Communication
8. Patient education
9. Psychosocial considerations
10. Assessment
11. Standard precautions
12. Sterile technique
13. Radiation protection
14. Equipment malfunction
15. Procedure orders
16. Safety, ethical and legal standards
17. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
18. Body mechanics
19. Patient transfers
20. Patient positioning
21. Immobilization
22. Protocols
23. Technical considerations
24. Image critique and repeat images
25. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) competency requirements

1. Manage the priorities required in daily clinical practice. (1)
2. Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision. (2)
3. Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team members and conflict resolution. (3)
4. Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations. (4)
5. Respond to medical emergencies and execute basic life support procedures. (5)
6. Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender, disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture. (6)
7. Integrate the use of written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting. (7)
8. Use patient and family education strategies. (8)
9. Provide psychosocial support to the patient and family. (9)
10. Assess the patient and record clinical history. (10)
11. Apply standard and transmission-based precautions. (11)
12. Apply medical asepsis and sterile technique. (12)
13. Apply radiation protection standards. (13)
14. Report equipment malfunctions. (14)
15. Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable. (15)
16. Integrate the radiographer's safe, ethical and legal practice standards into the clinical setting. (16)
17. Maintain patient confidentiality and meet HIPAA requirements. (17)
18. Utilize body mechanic principles when transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients. (18-21)
19. Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding care of patients, radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors. (22)
20. Select technical factors to produce diagnostic images with the lowest radiation exposure possible. (23)
21. Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification. (24)
22. Determine and apply measures to correct inadequate images. (24)
23. Perform radiographic exams as outlined in the Competency Requirements for Primary Certification of the ARRT. (25)

RAD 220 - Radiobiology and Radiation Protection

1. Introduction to basic cellular biology and types of ionizing radiation
2. Radiation Energy Transfer
3. Radiation effects
4. Radiosensitivity and response
5. Radiation protection programs
6. Units, detection, and measurement
7. Surveys, regulatory/advisory agencies
8. Personnel monitoring
9. Application of radiation protection in construction design
10. Patient protection

1. Describe principles of cellular biology. (1)
2. Discriminate between direct and indirect ionizing radiation. (2)
3. Describe radiation induced chemical reactions and potential biologic damage. (2)
4. Describe physical, chemical and biologic factors influencing cell and tissue response. (3)
5. Explain factors influencing radiosensitivity of least and most radiosensitive cells. (4)
6. Interpret dose response curves for dose levels and the degree of biologic response. (4)
7. Identify specific diseases associated with somatic and genetic radiation effects. (4)
8. Discuss embryo and fetal effects of radiation exposure, radiation-induced malignancies and acute radiation syndromes. (4)
9. Explain the objectives of a radiation safety program which include the ALARA concept, occupational exposure limits, personnel monitoring devices and dosimetry reports. (5)
10. Define radiation and radioactivity units of measurement. (6)
11. Identify effective dose limits (EDL) for occupational and non-occupational radiation exposure. (6,8)
12. Identify dose equivalent limits for the embryo and fetus in occupationally exposed women. (6,8)
13. Explain the functions of performance standards, surveys, regulations, regulatory and advisory agencies related to radiation protection. (7)
14. Explain the requirements, methods, types, and records of personnel monitoring. (8)
15. Describe the application and regulations of radiation protection principles including calculations of exposure with varying time, distance and shielding. (9)
16. Explain the operation of various x-ray and ancillary equipment with regard to radiation safety. (10)
17. Describe the potential radiation safety consequences of equipment failure. (10)

RAD 230 - Radiology Pharmacology

1. Drug nomenclature and classifications
2. Pharmacologic principles
3. Six rights of drug safety
4. Drug categories of relevance to radiography
5. Contrast agents
6. Routes of drug administration
7. Venipuncture
8. Current practice standards

1. Distinguish between the chemical, generic and trade names for select drugs. (1)
2. Describe pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles of drugs. (2)
3. Explain the actions, uses and side effects for select drugs. (2)
4. Identify and describe the routes of drug administration. (3)
5. Explain the effects of select drugs on medical imaging procedures. (4)
6. Define the categories of contrast agents and give examples for each category. (5)
7. Explain the pharmacology of contrast agents. (5)
8. Describe the methods and techniques for administering various types of contrast agents. (6)
9. Differentiate between the two major sites of intravenous drug administration. (6,7)
10. Discuss the purposes and advantages of intravenous drug administration. (6)
11. Identify, describe and document complications associated with venipuncture and appropriate actions to resolve these complications. (7)
12. Differentiate and document dose calculations for adult and pediatric patients. (7)
13. Explain the current legal status and professional liability issues of the radiographer's role in contrast and/or drug administration. (8)

RAD 240 - Radiology Clinical Education IV

1. Scope of practice
2. Procedural performance
3. Team concepts
4. Adaptation
5. Emergency preparedness
6. Diversity
7. Communication
8. Patient education
9. Psychosocial considerations
10. Assessment
11. Standard precautions
12. Sterile technique
13. Radiation protection
14. Equipment malfunction
15. Procedure orders
16. Safety, ethical and legal standards
17. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
18. Body mechanics
19. Patient transfers
20. Patient positioning
21. Immobilization
22. Protocols
23. Technical considerations
24. Image critique and repeat images
25. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) competency requirements

1. Manage the priorities required in daily clinical practice. (1)
2. Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision. (2)
3. Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team members and conflict resolution. (3)
4. Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations. (4)
5. Respond to medical emergencies and execute basic life support procedures. (5)
6. Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender, disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture. (6)
7. Integrate the use of written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting. (7)
8. Use patient and family education strategies. (8)
9. Provide psychosocial support to the patient and family. (9)
10. Assess the patient and record clinical history. (10)
11. Apply standard and transmission-based precautions. (11)
12. Apply medical asepsis and sterile technique. (12)
13. Apply radiation protection standards. (13)
14. Report equipment malfunctions. (14)
15. Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable. (15)
16. Integrate the radiographer's safe, ethical and legal practice standards into the clinical setting. (16)
17. Maintain patient confidentiality and meet HIPAA requirements. (17)
18. Utilize body mechanic principles when transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients. (18-21)
19. Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding care of patients, radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors. (22)
20. Select technical factors to produce diagnostic images with the lowest radiation exposure possible. (23)
21. Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification. (24)
22. Determine and apply measures to correct inadequate images. (24)
23. Perform radiographic exams as outlined in the Competency Requirements for Primary Certification of the ARRT. (25)

RAD 250 - Radiographic Pathology

1. Terminology
2. Manifestations of pathology
3. Trauma classifications
4. Disease process
5. Healing process
6. Systemic classifications
7. Radiographic pathology
8. Imaging procedures
9. Genetics

1. Define basic terms related to pathology. (1)
2. Describe basic manifestations of pathological conditions and their relevance to radiologic procedures. (2)
3. Discuss the classifications of trauma. (3)
4. Describe the disease process, causes of tissue disruption and complications connected with the repair and replacement of tissue. (4)
5. Describe the healing process.(5)
6. Describe systemic classifications of disease in terms of etiology, types, common sites, complications and prognosis. (6)
7. Identify selected radiographic pathology. (7)
8. Identify imaging procedures and interventional techniques appropriate for diseases common to each body system. (8)
9. Identify diseases caused by genetic factors. (9)

RAD 260 - Advanced Imaging Systems

1. Imaging modalities
2. Modality principles
3. Modality integration
4. Radiation safety
5. Computed Tomography (CT) Fundamentals
6. CT system components, operations & processes
7. Data acquisition and image processing
8. CT equipment and instrumentation
9. CT image quality and artifacts
10. CT procedures
11. CT radiation protection
12. CT cross-sectional anatomy

1. Explain the energies used to generate images in medical imaging. (1)
2. Explain the theoretical principles and the practical applications of various specialties within medical imaging. (2)
3. Define and discuss modality integration. (3)
4. Describe radiation and other safety practices within the modalities. (4)
5. Explain the benefits and clinical applications of CT scan technology. (5)
6. Describe the components, operations and processes of the CT imaging system. (6)
7. Describe the function of the array processor used for image processing and reconstruction. (7)
8. Name the common controls found on CT operator consoles and describe their usages. (8)
9. Identify and describe artifacts most commonly affecting CT images and how they can be reduced or eliminated. (9)
10. List and describe common procedures and techniques used in CT. (10)
11.  Describe the application of radiation protection devices used in CT. (11)
12. Identify cross-sectional anatomy for common procedures of the head, chest and abdomen. (12)

RAD 270 - Radiology Registry Review

1. ARRT categories
2. Review process
3. Study strategies
4. Resources
5. Radiation protection
6. Equipment and quality control
7. Image production and analysis
8. Procedures
9. Patient care

1. Identify categories of the registry examination including content areas and associated concepts within each category. (1)
2. Outline a plan for the review process. (2)
3. Identify strategies to enhance and improve retention of radiographic concepts and skills and determine personal focus areas of study. (3)
4. Utilize various review resources including books, CDs, and on-line materials to augment examination preparation. (4)
5. Summarize the concepts of radiation protection. (5)
6. Evaluate the main points of equipment operation and quality control. (6)
7. Summarize the principles of image production and analysis. (7)
8. escribe the required radiographic procedures including anatomy, positioning, and pathology. (8)
9. Explain the standards of patient care in the radiologic sciences. (9)

RAD 280 - Radiology Clinical Education V

1. Scope of practice
2. Procedural performance
3. Team concepts
4. Adaptation
5. Emergency preparedness
6. Diversity
7. Communication
8. Patient education
9. Psychosocial considerations
10. Assessment
11. Standard precautions
12. Sterile technique
13. Radiation protection
14. Equipment malfunction
15. Procedure orders
16. Safety, ethical and legal standards
17. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
18. Body mechanics
19. Patient transfers
20. Patient positioning
21. Immobilization
22. Protocols
23. Technical considerations
24. Image critique and repeat images
25. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) competency requirements

1. Manage the priorities required in daily clinical practice. (1)
2. Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision. (2)
3. Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team members and conflict resolution. (3)
4. Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations. (4)
5. Respond to medical emergencies and execute basic life support procedures. (5)
6. Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender, disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture. (6)
7. Integrate the use of written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting. (7)
8. Use patient and family education strategies. (8)
9. Provide psychosocial support to the patient and family. (9)
10. Assess the patient and record clinical history. (10)
11. Apply standard and transmission-based precautions. (11)
12. Apply medical asepsis and sterile technique. (12)
13. Apply radiation protection standards. (13)
14. Report equipment malfunctions. (14)
15. Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable. (15)
16. Integrate the radiographer's safe, ethical and legal practice standards into the clinical setting. (16)
17. Maintain patient confidentiality and meet HIPAA requirements. (17)
18. Utilize body mechanic principles when transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients. (18-21)
19. Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding care of patients, radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors. (22)
20. Select technical factors to produce diagnostic images with the lowest radiation exposure possible. (23)
21. Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification. (24)
22. Determine and apply measures to correct inadequate images. (24)
23. Perform radiographic exams as outlined in the Competency Requirements for Primary Certification of the ARRT. (25)

REC 102 - Introduction to Wildlife Tracking

1. Purpose of tracking
2. Tracking skills
3. Hiking skills specific to tracking
4. Terrain and geography
5. Cultural influences
6. Track identification
7. Dating and aging tracks
8. Wildlife characteristics
9. Tracking ethics

1. Explain the purpose and concepts of tracking. (1)
2. Apply tracking skills through varied terrain, geographic and time conditions. (2-4, 6,8)
3. Identify, date and age tracks of various wildlife species. (2,7,8)
4. Identify cultural influences of tracking. (5)
5. Discuss ethical issues related to tracking. (9)

REC 110 - Backcountry Skills

1. Types of camp and campsite selection
2. Outdoor equipment
3. Backcountry safety
4. Backcountry cooking
5. Maps and compasses

1. Select campsite. (1)
2. Select and use outdoor equipment. (2)
3. Apply backcountry safety. (3)
4. Plan outdoor meals. (4)
5. Use map and compass. (5)

REC 111 - Backcountry Navigation and Orienteering

1. Map reading
2. Compass and GPS

1. Use and interpret maps. (1)
2. Use compasses and GPS units. (2)
3. Incorporate tools and maps to navigate the backcountry. (1,2)

REC 112 - Hiking Fitness

1. Principles of cardiovascular fitness
2. Backcountry travel techniques
3. Equipment and safety

1. Apply cardiovascular fitness concepts. (1)
2. Evaluate personal cardiovascular fitness. (1)
3. Use low-impact hiking. (2)
4. Navigate through the backcountry (2)
5. Apply safe hiking techniques. (3)

REC 113 - Backpacking

1. Select and pack equipment and provisions for a back country hiking trip. (1,2)
2. Apply map reading and navigation skills. (1)
3. Plan an expedition. (2,3)
4. Establish and maintain a low impact campsite. (4,2)

REC 131 - Beginning Kayaking

1. Safe entry and exit on land and wet exit
2. Equipment: care, types, selection, resources
3. Paddle strokes
4. Rescue techniques
5. Rolling techniques
6. Exercise adherence

1. Apply strategies for safe entry and exit. (1)
2. Use paddle stroke and rolling techniques. (3-5)
3. Apply rescue techniques. (4)
4. Select and use equipment and resources. (2)
5. Apply strategies for exercise adherence for healthy lifestyle behaviors. (6)

REC 140 - Aboriginal Living Skills

1. Southwestern primitive living skills
2. Cultural ownership
3. Core skills for survival around the globe

1. Identify and use flora for survival. (1,3)
2. Perform basic skills used by indigenous people. (1)
3. Identify priorities and roles as they relate to cultural ownership. (2)
4. Perform "leave no trace" wilderness camping techniques as components of primitive survival skills. (3)

REC 142 - Outdoor Survival Skills

1. Life threatening emergencies to the body
2. Survival skills
3. Safety and survival planning and preparation
4. Attitude, adaptation and awareness in the wilderness

1. Identify priorities in keeping the body alive. (1-4)
2. Reduce the threat of survival situations. (2,3)
3. Prepare and pack necessary items for survival. (3)
4. Perform basic skills needed to support life. (2)
5. Analyze fear and its effects within the wilderness. (4)