Course Outlines

REC 145 - Wilderness Advanced First Aid

1. Scene safety and universal precautions
2. Wilderness first aid kits
3. Patient exam, vital signs, history and documentation
4. Unconscious patients
5. Adult CPR, cardiac emergencies, and respiratory emergencies
6. Chest injuries, head injuries, spinal cord injury management
7. Back boarding, litter packaging and carrying
8. Shock
9. Wilderness wounds, burns and infections
10. Fracture management, traction splinting, dislocations
11. Cold injuries, heat and hydration
12. Lightning and altitude illness
13. Submersion incidents
14. Bites, stings and anaphylaxis
15. Abdominal emergencies
16. Common simple problems

1. Assess scene safety and use universal precautions. (1)
2. Perform primary and secondary patient assessments in the wilderness setting. (3)
3. Perform CPR in a wilderness setting. (5)
4. Render first aid in a wilderness setting. (1, 4-16)
5. Create a first aid kit for wilderness use. (2)
6. Prepare a patient for evacuation. (7)
7. Plan and perform a rescue and evacuation. (7)
8. Document patient information, vital signs, assessment, plan and patient monitoring. (3)

REC 213 - Intermediate Backpacking

1. Equipment selection and use
2. Backcountry navigation
3. Meal planning and preparation
4. Backcountry low-impact techniques
5. Emergency preparedness

1. Select and use equipment. (1)
2. Interpret maps and develop a backcountry navigation plan. (2)
3. Plan and prepare nutrition for extended backcountry travel. (3)
4. Use low impact techniques. (4)
5. Appraise and plan for backcountry emergencies. (5)

REL 101 - World Religions

1. Methods for studying religions
2. Function and role of religions
3. Historical development of religious traditions
4. The role of women in religious traditions
5. The relationship between religion and science
6. Indigenous religions
7. African religions
8. Asian religions
9. Western religions
10.  Revitalization of religious traditions

1. Explain the historical development of world religions (1-10)
2. Apply academic methods for studying world religions (1-10)
3. Assess the similarities and differences between the major world religions (1-10)
4. Recognize similarities and differences between personal religious stance and other traditions (1-10)

REL 200 - Asian Mysticism

1. Introduction to Eastern conceptions of philosophy and metaphysics and comparison with the Western philosophical tradition
2. General features, historical developments, and practices of Chinese philosophy, including Confucianism and Taoism
3. General features, historical developments, and practices of Indian philosophy, including Samkyha, Yoga, Nyaya, Mimamsa, Vedanta, Jain Hinduism, and Buddhism
4. General features, historical developments, and practices of Japanese philosophy, including Shinto, Confucianism, and Zen
5. The nature of the self, reality, knoweldge, morality, and beauty
6. The nature and purpose of meditation

1. Explain the historical development, key features, and practices of major Asian philosophical traditions. (1-6)
2. Analyze key philosophical texts and their influences. (1-6)
3. Explain how different Asian traditions consider fundamental philosophical questions. (1-5)
4. Demonstrate how meditation has been used in different Asian traditions. (6)

1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 2,500 words of monitored writing.

REL 203 - Native Religions of the World

1. History of the terms "native," "aboriginal," "tribal," and "indigenous" in the history of the study of religions
2. Theories of religion as they have been applied to native cultures
3. Analysis of several native religious traditions
4. Effects of colonialism on native religions
5. Native religions in the modern world 
6. Appropriation of native religious traditions by outside groups

1. Discuss theories of religion and apply them to native religious traditions. (1-3)
2. Place religious traditions within the larger scope of their native cultures. (2,3) 
3. Compare and contrast different native religious traditions. (3)
4. Trace the evolution of a native tradition as it interacted with a non-native tradition. (3,4,6) 
5.  Analyze native traditions within their contemporary environment. (5) 

REL 273 - Judaism

1. Introduction to Jewish culture
2. Historical overview: major periods of Jewish civilization
3. Ancient antecedents and influences: Near East and Hellenism
4. Diaspora and rabbinic Judaism
5. Medieval period and "Golden Age"--Jewish philosophy and mysticism; interaction with Islam and Christian Europe
6. Early modern period and challenges of emancipation
7. Post-Holocaust issues: religious existentialism, Zionism, and transformation of Jewish identity
8. Judaism as living religion and culture
9. Contemporary challenges: Jewish feminism; assimilation, secularism
10. Interaction and mutual influences
11. Varieties of Judaism
12. Basic aspects of living the Jewish path

1. Explain the development of the varieties of Jewish expression from Near East origins through contemporary times. (1-12)
2. Analyze various periods of Jewish history/religion/culture as part of a broader social, historical, political and religious context. (2-9)
3. Explain the nature of and central tenets of Judaism. (12)
4. Differentiate concepts within their historical contexts. (2-7)
5. Explain how other religious traditions and secular cultures have impacted and influenced Jewish civilization. (10)
6. Demonstrate ability to have an interreligious and intercultural dialog. (1-12)
7. Compare perspectives of other cultures, especially minority cultures. (8-11)
8. Analyze materials from primary and secondary sources and place them in appropriate historical/cultural contexts. (1-12)
9. Analyze disparate ideas by defining and using key terms appropriate to the discipline. (10-12)
10. Assess the characteristics of diverse cultures and traditions. (2-12)

1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing a minimum of 2500 words of monitored writing.

RUS 131 - Conversational Russian I

1. Russian language history
2. Introduction to Russian alphabet, phonetic, stress, pronunciation and grammar systems.
3. Interrogative words and expressions; question formation
4. Basic wants and needs; courtesy expressions
5. Basic bibliographical information (name, age, origin, work, etc.)
6. Basic vocabulary and descriptions, including time, colors, seasons, weather, objects, places and people
7. Everyday words and expressions
8. Travel expressions, including conversations for getting acquainted, meetings, greeting, parting, requests, gratitude, agreement, disagreement, refusal and apologies
9. Components of Russian-speaking culture, including a brief history, useful tourist information, personal space, customs, traditions, nonverbal gestures, geography and the arts

1. Apply the Russian phonetic system and pronunciation in basic conversation. (2)
2. Utilize basic Russian grammar in conversation. (7,8)
3. Master basic descriptions, phrases and conversation (days, dates, times, seasons, questions, biographical information, etc.). (3-8)
4. Respond and contribute to very simple face-to-face conversations with limited spontaneity and vocabulary. (3-8)
5. Sing simple Russian songs and other folk or art expressions. (9)
6. Aurally comprehend from a speaker who uses somewhat slow and deliberate speech and somewhat careful articulation. (3-8)
7. Identify basic components of Russian-speaking culture (locations, brief history, customs, arts, etc.). (1,9)

RUS 132 - Conversational Russian II

1. The Cyrillic alphabet
2. Expressing likes and dislikes
3. Basic vocabulary and descriptions
4. Narrations of basic daily routines
5. Comparisons
6. Superlatives
7. Basic narrations in major Russian time frames
8. Phonetic, stress, and pronunciation systems in Russian
9. Russian-speaking culture
10. Formulaic expressions and basic structures in specific traveling situations

1. Express basic likes and dislikes. (2)
2. Describe objects, places, people, activities and states utilizing basic vocabulary. (3)
3. Narrate daily routine activities. (4)
4. Compare objects, places, people, their qualities and their activities. (5)
5. Identify and express superlatives such as "best" and "worst" when considering objects, places, people, their qualities and their activities. (6)
6. Narrate in the major Russian time frames utilizing basic Russian grammar structures. (7, 8)
7. Apply Russian phonetic, stress, and pronunciation systems when using basic oral expressions and narrations and when reading basic Russian texts. (8)
8. Recite and use the Russian alphabet. (1,8)
9. Identify basic components of the Russian-speaking culture, such as foods, customs, music, dance, arts and history. (9)
10. Utilize basic formulaic expressions, travel vocabulary and grammar. (10)

SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology

1. The sociological imagination.
2. History and development of sociology.
3. Methods of sociological research.
4. Theoretical paradigms in sociology.
5. Nature of society and the role of culture.
6. Influence of social structure and social institutions on human behavior.
7. Nature, nurture, and the socialization process.
8. Forms of social stratification and social class in America.
9. Human diversity (Race, Ethnicity, Gender)

1. Explain the sociological imagination and cite examples that illustrate the significance of this perspective in understanding human behavior.
2. Review the historical development of sociology and discuss the contributions of key figures in the field.
3. Explain research methodology.
4. Evaluate the relevant perspectives, paradigms, arguments or theories.
5. Compare and contrast human societies throughout history and analyze the impact of these societies on human behavior.
6. Examine the elements of social structure and culture and explain how they influence human behavior.
7. Describe the basic social institutions and explain how these institutions influence human behavior.
8. Examine the role of nature and nurture in human behavior.
9. Analyze social stratification and social class.
10. Explain how human diversity contributes to different perspectives.
11. Define the relevant terminology and apply it to problems or issues.

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

SOC 140 - Sociology of Intimate Relationships and Family

1. Changing Families
   1. families past & present
   2. public debates & private lives
   3. diversity in families (gender, race/ethnicity, social class)
2. Differing expectations & experiences by gender
   1. changing gender roles
   2. love, sexuality & society
   3. dating & relationship commitment
   4. dissolution & re-partnerships
3. Exploring challenges & solutions
   1. work and family
   2. parenting issues
   3. dimensions of diversity (gender, race/ethnicity, social class)
   4. conflict in relationships (communication, stress, violence)

1. Identify and explain dynamics of interpersonal & family relationships that have a direct impact on one's own life experience. 
2. Discuss the diverse customs, attitudes, values and expectations (by gender, race/ethnicity, social class, etc.) that affect our relationships with others. 
3. Strategize and explore solutions for common relationship challenges.

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

SOC 142 - Race and Ethnic Relations

SOC 2215.
Description: Contemporary racial and ethnic intergroup relations emphasizing cultural origins, developments, and problems of minority groups in the United States.

Prerequisites: Reading Proficiency.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Course Content:

1. Culture, ethnicity and class:

a. Characteristics of a minority group
b. Sociology and study of minority groups
c. Subordinate group status
d. Assimilation
e. Pluralism

     2. Prejudice and discrimination:

a. Theories
b. Stereotypes
c. Black self-hatred: myth or reality
d. Institutional discrimination
e. Affirmative action

     3. Ethnic and religious source of conflict:

a. Immigration and the United States
b. Ethnic diversity
c. Religious pluralism
d. Social class

     4. Racial and ethnic minority groups in the United States:

a. Native Americans
b. Black Americans
c. Hispanic Americans
d. Asian-Americans
e. Jewish-Americans

     5. Other patterns of dominance:

a. Gender roles and gender identity
b. Women: the oppressed majority
c. Multiple jeopardy: Minority women and aging

     6. Beyond the United States:

a. Comparative cultures
b. Contemporary trends

 
Learning Outcomes:

1. Compare how the ideologies of assimilation, cultural pluralism and conflict theory have influenced the experiences of ethical and culturally diverse populations. 
2. Capture the development of a subordinate group status relationship and the consequences of minority group status. 
3. Evaluate the structural, economic and personality effects of prejudice and discrimination and how these factors perpetuate social inequalities among racial/minority groups.
4. Illustrate the concepts of institutional discrimination and its impact on minority groups. 
5. Synthesize the social issues and problems that perpetuate ethnic and religious conflict.
6. Explain the concept of religious pluralism.
7. Identify cultural elements that are unique to racial/ethnic minority groups.
8. Review the histories of each of the minority groups in the United States.

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

SOC 212 - Gender and Society

1. Overview of psychological and biological perspectives on gender
2. Sociological perspectives on gender (i.e., conflict, functionalist, symbolic interactionist, and feminist theories)
3. Sociological research methods used to study gender
4. Sociological concepts used to understand gender (i.e., differential socialization, anticipatory socialization, the self-fulfilling prophecy, and the Thomas Theorem)
5. Gender in the social institution of the family
6. Gender in the social institution of education
7. Gender in the social institution of work
8. Gender in the social institution of the media
9. Gender in the social institution of healthcare
10. Gender and violence
11. Gender and sexuality
12. Gender in different parts of the world

1. Give an overview of the psychological and biological perspectives on gender. (1)
2. Explain the sociological perspectives on gender; (i.e., conflict, functionalist, symbolic interactionist, and feminist theories). (2)
3. Explain how gender is a social construction. (2)
4. Describe the various methods that sociologists use to study gender. (i.e., surveys, experiments, interviews, and observations). (3)
5. Use sociological perspectives and concepts (i.e., differential socialization, anticipatory socialization, the self-fulfilling prophecy, and the Thomas Theorem) to describe how gender affects men's and women's statuses and roles within the following social institutions: family, education, work, media, and healthcare. (4-9)
6. Use sociological perspectives and concepts to describe how gender and violence are connected. (10)
7. Use sociological perspectives and concepts to describe how gender and sexuality are connected. (11)
8. Use sociological perspectives and concepts to describe how gender affects people in various parts of the world. (12)

SOC 220 - Introduction to Social Work

1. Introduction to the field of social work
2. History of the social welfare institutions
3. Nature and characteristic of the profession: value base, knowledge base, skill base
4. Case studies
5. Fields of practice
6. Major concerns of social work
7. Current developments in social work
8. Perspectives for the future

1. Define social work, social welfare, and social services.
2. Distinguish social work from the other helping professions.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the history and philosophy of social work.
4. Identify methods of social work practice in the delivery of service of social welfare programs.
5. Identify the services and programs of the major fields of practice.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamic nature of social work and social welfare.
7. Formulate a perspective toward the future of social work as a viable profession.

1. 1. Employ thoughtful and precise writing (a minimum of 1500 words), critical reasoning, and analytical discourse through assigned writing tasks, essay examinations, journals, and/or research papers.

SOC 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)

SOC 250 - Social Problems

1. Introduction
   1. definition of social problems
   2. research methods for studying social problems
2. Problems of inequality (gender, race, class, etc)
   1. social class and poverty
   2. race and ethnic inequality
   3. gender inequality
   4. other (e.g., inequality based on age, sexual orientation)
3. Institutional problems
   1. health care: problems of physical & mental illness
   2. problems in education
   3. the changing family
4. Selected topics (optional)
   1. prostitution, pornography & the sex industry
   2. alcohol & other drugs
   3. crime & criminal justice
   4. population, urban, problems and the environmental crisis
   5. global social problems: war & terrorism

1. Propose sociological approaches to social issues in society. 
2. Review methods for collecting sociological data. 
3. Examine the social nature of inequality (gender, race, class, etc). 
4. Investigate the diverse types of inequality found in the American social class system, including possible solutions.
5. Analyze selected social problems from an institutional perspective, including possible solutions.

SOC 296 - Internship: Sociology

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.

SOC 299 - Independent Study Sociology

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.

SPA 100 - Quick, Basic, and Fun Spanish for Travelers and Pre-Beginners

1. Formulaic, courtesy and other basic expressions
2. Basic parts of speech such as nouns, adjectives, verbs and syntax
3. Contextualized vocabulary based on a functional syllabus (e.g., vocabulary in restaurants, in the airport, etc.)
4. Periphrastic future constructions
5. Regular ar/er/ir verbs and their present tense conjugations
6. Ser and estar
7. Agreement (number and gender)
8. Articles (definite and indefinite)
9. "Favor de" and "hay que" imperative constructions
10. Cultural products and practices of Spanish speaking countries
11. Basic geographical knowledge of Spanish speaking world 

1. Identify parts of speech (e.g., noun, verb, adjective, etc.). (2)
2. Use formulaic and courtesy expressions and other phrases to perform basic day-to-day functions. (1,4,5,7-9)
3. Employ highly contextualized vocabulary to interact with a highly sympathetic native speaker. (3)
4. Recognize various products and practices of target Spanish speaking cultures/regions. (10)
5. Label maps and regions important to the Spanish speaking world. (11)
6. Narrate in the present tense. (5,6)
7. Create future narrations using the periphrastic future construction. (4)
8. Make basic imperative constructions. (9)    

SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish I

1. Formulaic expressions (e.g., Of course!)
2. Courtesy expressions (e.g., Thank you, good evening)
3. Basic needs
4. Question formation and interrogative words
5. Basic biographical information (e.g., name, age, origin, profession, phone number, address)
6. Telling time
7. Comparisons
8. Descriptions of activities
9. Narrations of daily routines
10. Descriptions of objects, places, and people
11. Spanish phonetic and stress systems
12. Spanish spelling system
13. Accent marks in Spanish
14. Reading authentic Spanish passages that relate to basic survival vocabulary and/or current events
15. Components of the Spanish-speaking culture: physical (e.g., personal space, customs), non-verbal (e.g., gestures), geographical (e.g., maps), and the arts (e.g., music, arts)

1. Use and respond to formulaic expressions and courtesy expressions (e.g., Of course!, Thank you), formulate questions to satisfy basic needs (e.g., What time is it?) and express basic needs (e.g., I'm looking for the bus to Guadalajara). (1-4)
2. Describe objects, places, and people. (10)
3. Express basic biographical information on oneself and others (e.g., name, age, origin, profession, phone number, address). (5)
4. Narrate daily activities and routines of oneself and others (e.g., At seven, I wake up, shower, and shave. After I get dressed and eat breakfast, I go to the university). (6-10)
5. Respond and contribute to very simple face-to-face conversations with limited spontaneity using frequently used expressions and learned vocabulary. (1-10)
6. Apply the Spanish alphabet and phonetic system, the rules of stress, and the rules of accent marks. (11-13)
7. Identify components of the Spanish-speaking culture: physical (e.g., personal space, customs), non-verbal (e.g. gestures), geographical (e.g., maps), and the arts (e.g., music, arts). (14-15)

1. An impromptu oral (i.e., speaking) exam, interview, or presentation
2. An aural (i.e., listening) exam or demonstration

SPA 102 - Beginning Spanish II

1. Descriptions of objects, places, people, and events on topics of a factual nature (e.g., vacations, leisure activities, holidays, health, household chores)
2. Gustar construction
3. Superlatives
4. Narrations using the preterite and imperfect tenses
5. Direct object pronouns
6. Indirect object pronouns
7. Double object pronouns
8. Prepositions
9. Verbs expressing emotions (e.g., to get angry, to cry)
10. Exploration of Internet sites
11. Recognition of simple cultural norms, beliefs, and regional variations of areas where Spanish is spoken/used

1. Describe objects, places, and people with some evidence of creativity and improvisation on topics of a factual nature. (1)
2. Express feelings and opinions with limited elaboration (e.g., I prefer living in Prescott because the weather is nice). (3,9)
3. Narrate a series of events that took place in the past using the past tenses with limited elaboration. (4)
4. Explain likes and dislikes of objects, places, people, and events with some elaboration (e.g., I like tamales because my family eats them at Christmas). (2)
5. Maintain (i.e., to initiate, respond, and contribute to) simple face-to-face conversations with limited spontaneity using present tense and some use of the past tenses. (1,4)
6. Combine ideas using object pronouns, conjunctions, and prepositions with infrequent usage (e.g., I don't have the pen; I gave it to Mary.). (5-8)
7. Identify simple cultural norms, beliefs, and regional variations of areas where Spanish is spoken/used. (11)
8. Explore Internet sites relating to the culture of the Spanish-speaking world. (10,11)

SPA 131 - Conversational Spanish I

1. Formulaic expressions (e.g., Of course!)
2. Courtesy expressions (e.g., Nice to meet you, thank you)
3. Basic needs expressions (e.g., I have to work, I need a pencil)
4. Question formation and interrogative words
5. Biographical information (e.g., name, age, origin, profession, phone number, address)
6. Using numbers, the alphabet and telling time
7. Expressing likes and dislikes
8. Descriptions of objects, places, people and activities
9. Descriptions of future actions
10. Components of the Spanish-speaking culture

1. Use and respond to formulaic expressions such as ¿Of course!¿ and courtesy expressions. (1,2)
2. Formulate questions to satisfy basic needs, such as in vacation situations. (3,4)
3. Express basic needs, including the use of necesitar and tener que verb constructions. (3)
4. Formulate and respond to questions regarding basic biographical information. (4-6)
5. Express the time of day and at what time specific events are set to occur. (6)
6. Express basic likes and dislikes. (7)
7. Use common expressions and learned vocabulary to describe objects, places, people and activities in specific high frequency contexts, such as when talking about school and familial situations. (8)
8. Describe actions that will take place in the future using periphrastic future constructs, ir a + infinitive. (8, 9)
9. Comprehend aurally content from learning outcomes 1-8 when expressed by classroom partners and native speakers who use somewhat slow and deliberate speech and careful articulation. (1-9)
10. Identify components of the Spanish-speaking culture: physical (e.g. personal space, customs), non-verbal (e.g., gestures), geographical (e.g., maps), and the arts (e.g., music, arts). (10)

SPA 132 - Conversational Spanish II

1. Descriptions of objects, places, people, activities and states
2. Narrations of daily routines
3. Comparisons
4. Techniques for avoiding unnatural repetitions
5. Descriptions of knowledge
6. Propositions
7. Components of the Spanish-speaking culture

1. Express lexical and grammatical structures important to specific high frequency face-to-face contexts, such as in restaurants and vacation situations, when communicating descriptions, narrations and comparisons. (1-3, 5)
2. Use common expressions and learned vocabulary to describe objects, places, people, activities and states in specific high frequency contexts. (1)
3. Use common expressions and learned vocabulary to describe completed activities in the preterite past. (1)
4. Describe feelings, locations and states using copulas ser and estar. (1)
5. Narrate daily activities and routines using reflexive verbs. (2)
6. Compare objects, places, people, their qualities and their activities. (3)
7. Use direct object pronouns to avoid unnatural and/or superfluous repetitions. (4)
8. Describe one¿s own knowledge and that of others through two knowledge verbs, saber and conocer. (5)
9. Extend and decline invitations with verbs that change stems. (6)
10. Comprehend aurally content from learning outcomes 1-9 when expressed by classroom partners and native speakers who use somewhat slow and deliberate speech and careful articulation. (1-6)
11. Identify components of the Spanish-speaking culture: physical (e.g. personal space, customs), non-verbal (e.g., gestures), geographical (e.g., maps), and the arts (e.g., music, arts). (7)

SPA 135 - Introduction to Spanish Literature

1. Key Spanish literary terms for poetry and literature (e.g., setting, symbolism, simile, metaphor, rhyme scheme, etc.)
2. Historical events, figures and authors from selected Spanish speaking countries (Spain, North, Central and South America) for contextualization of the literature
3. Works of Spanish language literature and poetry from selected authors and countries
4. Cultural products and practices from the Spanish speaking world
5. Critical reasoning and debate of topics of specific import to Spanish speaking countries as represented in the literary works (e.g., justice, revolution, machismo, U.S. involvement, indigenous peoples and their treatment, etc.)
6. Key literary movements (e.g, boom literature, magical realism, etc.)
7. Physical/political geography of Spanish speaking countries and implications for Hispanic authors

1. Define key Spanish literary terms for poetry and literature. (1; AH3)
2. Identify major historical events, figures, and authors from Spanish speaking countries which serve to contextualize the literature. (2; AH6; ERG/GIH)
3. Analyze works of Spanish language literature and poetry from selected authors and countries. (3; AH6)
4. Evaluate works of Spanish literature and poetry within their historical/political/cultural context. (3; AH1,2,6; ERG)
5. Recognize the presence of cultural products and practices within major works of Spanish literature and poetry. (4; AH1,2; ERG)
6. Debate topics of specific import to Spanish speaking countries as represented in the literary works . (5, AH1,2,4,5; ERG)
7. Explain key literary movements represented in the Spanish literature and poetry cannon. (6; AH6; GIH)
8. Explain the influence of geography, both physical and political on hispanic authors and their works. (7; AH2; GIH)

1. Literature analysis essay(s) with MLA citations (1,500 words minimum).

SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

1. Descriptions of objects, places, people, and events on topics of a subjective nature (e.g., technology, politics, personal relationships, the environment)
2. Preterit tense
3. Imperfect tense
4. Subjunctive versus indicative mood in noun, adjectival, and adverbial clauses
5. Commands
6. Future tense
7. Present subjunctive
8. Present perfect indicative
9. Present perfect subjunctive
10. The writing process in Spanish
11. Description of cultural norms, values, beliefs, and regional variations of areas where Spanish is spoken/used
12. Historical events and figures as well as literary works from the Spanish-speaking world

1. Describe objects, places, and people with a moderate amount of creativity and improvisation on topics of a subjective nature (e.g., technology, politics, personal relationships, the environment). (1, AH3)
2. Narrate a series of events with a moderate amount of elaboration. (1-9, AH3)
3. Maintain (i.e., initiate, respond, and contribute to) simple face-to-face conversations with a somewhat sympathetic speaker (or equivalent) with some spontaneity. (1-9, AH3)
4. Hypothesize about the future (e.g., I will be there.) and express contingent events (e.g., When she finishes the exam, we can leave.). (4,6,7, AH3)
5. Express situations of volition and doubt with some elaboration (e.g., My sister wants me to move to Tucson., I doubt that you can cook tamales., Leave!). (4,6, AH3)
6. Emotionally react to facts with some elaboration (e.g., It's sad that your brother is sick.). (4,6, AH3)
7. Employ the writing process (e.g., organizing thought, composing, revising, peer review, proofreading) in Spanish. (10, AH4,AH5)
8. Describe cultural norms, values, beliefs, and regional variations of areas where Spanish is spoken/used. (11, AH4, AH5, ERG,GIH)
9. Analyze key historical figures and events of the Spanish-speaking world. (12, AH1,AH2,ERG,GIH)
10. Evaluate key literay works from Hispanic authors. (12, AH1,AH2,AH6,ERG,GIH)
11. Recognize literary movements unique to Latin-American writers. (GIH)

1. An impromptu oral (i.e., speaking) exam, interview, or presentation
2. An aural (i.e., listening) exam or demonstration

SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

1. Descriptions of objects, places, people, and events relating to basic needs and on topics of a factual or subjective nature
2. Review of major tenses in Spanish, including present, preterite, imperfect, future, and conditional
3. Subjunctive versus indicative mood in noun, adjectival, and adverbial clauses in present and imperfect subjunctive environments
4. Commands
5. Present perfect indicative
6. Pluperfect indicative
7. Present perfect subjunctive
8. Review of pronouns (i.e., reflexive pronouns, direct object pronouns, indirect object pronouns, and double object pronouns) and objects of prepositions
9. The writing process in Spanish
10. Critical thinking skills in reading in Spanish
11. Interpretation of cultural norms, values, beliefs, and regional variations of areas where Spanish is spoken/used
12. Historical events and figures as well as literary works and movements from the Spanish-speaking world
13. Current and/or controversial issues important to Spanish-speaking countries

1. Describe objects, places, and people with a great amount of creativity and improvisation on topics relating to basic needs, and on topics of a factual or subjective nature. (1,AH3)
2. Narrate a series of events with a great amount of elaboration. (1-8,AH3)
3. Maintain (i.e., initiate, respond, and contribute to) simple face-to-face conversations with a native speaker (or equivalent) with some spontaneity. (1-8,AH3)
4. Express situations of volition and doubt with a great amount of elaboration (e.g., My sister wants me to move to Tucson because she thinks I can get a good job there., I doubt that you can cook tamales; you can't even boil water!, Leave because I need to study!). (3,4,AH3)
5. Emotionally react to facts with a moderate amount of elaboration (e.g., It's sad that your brother is sick; last time I saw him he looked great.). (3,AH3)
6. Combine related ideas using pronouns (e.g., I gave it to him.), conjunctions (e.g., and), prepositions (e.g., to), and adverbial phrases (e.g., later, unless, on the other hand) with moderate frequency. (1-3,8,AH3)
7. Employ the writing process (e.g., organizing thoughts, composing, revising, peer review, proofreading) on increasingly-complex topics in Spanish. (9,AH4,AH5)
8. Apply critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate reading passages which have a clear, underlying internal structure. (10,AH1,AH2,AH6,GIH)
9. Interpret cultural norms, values, beliefs, and regional variations of areas where Spanish is spoken/used. (11,AH2,AH4,AH5,ERG,GIH)
10. Analyze key historical figures and events of the Spanish-speaking world. (12,AH1,AH2,ERG,GIH)
11. Recognize literary movements unique to Hispanic authors. (12,AH1,AH2,AH6,GIH)
12. Debate current and/or controversial issues important to Spanish-speaking countries. (13,AH1,AH2,AH4,AH5,ERG,GIH) 

1. An impromptu oral (i.e., speaking) exam, interview, or presentation
2. An aural (i.e., listening) exam or demonstration

SPA 296 - Internship: Spanish

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.

SPA 299 - Independent Study Spanish

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.

STU 101 - Introduction to Student Success

1. College resources
2. Time management/goal setting
3. Study strategies
4. Motivation and self-management
5. Career exploration
6. Major selection and academic pathway
7. Culture of higher education
8. Campus engagement opportunities

1. Select an academic program and pathway based on career preferences. (1, 2, 5, 6)
2. Create a time management system and identify short- and long-term goals. (2-4, 6)
3. Identify skills, resources, and strategies for college success. (1-8)

STU 150 - College Success Skills

1. Time management and organization
2. Study skills
3. Test taking skills
4. Personal responsibility, goal setting, and motivation
5. Academic and career planning
6. College environment navigation skills
7. Learning styles identification

1. Create and implement a time management and personal organizational system. (1)
2. Apply specific study skills, including note taking and test taking strategies and memory enhancement techniques, to course content. (2, 3)
3. Develop and articulate short and long-term goals for career development and academic success. (4, 5)
4. Define personal responsibility and motivation and explain how they affect academic performance. (4)
5. Identify academic resources and support services important for academic success. (6)
6. Identify and adapt personal learning styles to enhance academic achievement. (7)

STU 198 - Student Workshop:

1. Service
2. Fellowship
3. Scholarship
4. Leadership

1. Plan and participate in a service project that addresses the needs of the college and local community. (1-2, 4)
2. Find and evaluate information pertinent to a topic of scholarly interest. (3)
3. Organize and participate in an action project related to a research topic. (1-4)
4. Develop and practice leadership skills through participation in various projects. (4)
5. Write summaries of participation in various projects. (3)

STU 230 - Leadership Development Studies

1. History and philosophies of leadership
2. Servant leadership
3. Ethics of leadership
4. Vision
5. Team building
6. Goal setting
7. Decision making
8. Conflict management
9. Delegation and empowerment of others
10. Critical thinking

1. Identify important events in the history of leadership studies. (1) (CT 1)
2. Develop a personal philosophy of leadership. (1) (CT 2)
3. Define servant-leadership and evaluate the role of the servant leader. (2) (CT 2)
4. Discuss the role of ethics in leadership (3) (CT 1-3)
5. Develop and evaluate strategies for articulating a vision, building a team, setting goals, making decisions, and managing conflicts. (4-7) (CT 4)
6. Discuss the role of delegation and strategies for empowering others. (9) (CT 4)
7. Employ effective leadership strategies (2-9) (CT 4)
8. Discuss the processes of critical thinking as they apply to leadership. (10) (CT 1-4)

STU 296 - Internship: Student Development

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.

STU 299 - Independent Study Life Management Skills

1. Specific 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. Apply discipline-specific knowledge and skills to a community-service setting.
2. Develop an individual educational plan with the faculty liaison and agency/business.
3. Accomplish specific learning objectives and competencies.
4. Use critical thinking, problem-solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing skills in 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.

THR 131 - Acting I

1. Vocabulary and history of acting and the theater
2. Acting methods including improvisation
3. Voice and body as acting instruments
4. Script and character
5. Stage arts including set design, lighting, makeup, costumes, and props
6. Scene rehearsal and performance
7. The contribution of professional, regional, and community theater and theatrical arts

1. Articulate the vocabulary and history of acting and the theatre. (I)
2. Define and employ various acting methods. (2)
3. Utilize body movements and voice skills in character development and interpretation. (3)
4. Analyze a text and employ techniques of character development. ( 4)
5. Investigate and assess the contribution of stage arts including set design, lighting, makeup, costumes, and props in performance.(5)
6. Rehearse scenes and present material in performance venue. (6)
7. Describe and evaluate the contribution of various types of theater and theatrical arts. (7)

THR 132 - Acting II

1. Methods of acting and character development
2. Elements of technical theater
3. Directing concepts
4. Play, era and playwright
5. Monologues
6. Scenes
7. Theatre terminology

1. Implement various methods of acting and character development for performances. (1-6)
2. Design and use lighting, set design, costumes, and make-up to develop characters and performance skills. (1-6)
3. Direct rehearsals and block scenes for performance. (1-6)
4. Critique personal performance skills and the performance skills of others. (I, 3-6)
5. Use and define terminology of the physical components of the theater. (7)
6. Analyze scripts to initiate character development and scene interpretation. (4)

THR 133 - Musical Theater I

1. Acting basics
2. Musical analysis
3. Lyrics and libretto
4. Elements of storytelling
5. Character analysis
6. Song Phrasing
7. Staging, Rehearsal and Performance
8. Musical theatre styles
9. The acting profession
10.  Auditioning

1. Define and use musical theater terminology. (1-3)
2. Sing, act and move for musical theater. (1, 3-7)
3. Rehearse, memorize and perform solos, duets/trios. (1-8)
4. Sing and/or Dance in production numbers (6)
5. Select, memorize and rehearse audition songs. (6-10)
6. Analyze live musicals. (2,8)
7. Perform before a live audience with self-confidence. (1-10)

THR 134 - Musical Theater II

1. Intermediate acting
2. Musical script and score analysis
3. Expanded character analysis
4. Singing, acting, movement, and storytelling
5. Ensemble teamwork for Musical Theater
6. Staging, rehearsal and performance
7. Specific musical theater styles
8. Stage presence
9. Professional audition techniques

1. Sing, act and move for musical theater. (1-9)
2. Perform solos, duets/trios on stage. (1-9)
3. Collaborate to create production numbers for musical theater. (5)
4. Classify and use a broad repertoire of musical styles for audition and performance. (1-10)
5. Practice skills for difficult, stressful situations in rehearsals, auditions, and performances. (9-10)
6. Professionally audition and perform before a live audience with self-confidence. (1-10)

THR 135 - Introduction to the Theater

1. Overview: theatre crafts--acting, directing, playwriting, and design
2. Foundations: magic, dance, ritual, religion
3. Theatre history: Greek, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance and Shakespeare, Social Theatre, Romantic, Realistic, and Contemporary
4. Connections to society, economy, and other arts
5. Theater analysis and critique

1. Classify historical and stylistic concepts and artifacts of the theater. (1-3) 
2. Analyze historical, religious, economic and cultural influences on the development of theater as an art form. (2-4)
3. Examine and critically analyze significant and representative dramatic productions. (1, 5) 
4. Identify, compare and critique major contributors and contributions to theater. (3, 4)

THR 141 - Stagecraft

1. Tools and shop safety
2. Scenic design process
3. Stage rigging and machinery
4. Scenic painting
5. Electrical theory and stage lighting
6. Lighting design
7. Sound design
8. Costume design

1. Use safety skills in operating a technical theater shop. (1)
2. Display the scenic design process through sketches and drawings. (2)
3. Effectively operate all aspects of stage equipment. (1,3,5)
4. Paint sets and backdrops. (4)
5. Articulate concepts for practical electrical and lighting design. (5,6)
6. Operate lighting designs for a production. (6)
7. Operate sound designs for a production. (7)
8. Coordinate costuming for a production. (8)

THR 144 - Production Workshop Practicum: Costuming and Make-up

1. Costume fabrication
2. Make-up
3. Costume making and make-up time management
4. Safe practices in costume shop
5. Elements and principles of costume design

1. Design and fabricate costuming for specific theatrical productions. (I, 3-5)
2. Design and use make-up for specific productions. (2-5)
3. Complete costumes and apply make-up in time with production needs (4)
4. Use costume shop skills and safety practices. (5)

THR 145 - Production Workshop Practicum: Props

1. Prop fabrication
2. Prop assembly time management
3. Safe practices in prop shop
4. Elements and principles of prop design

1. Design and fabricate props for specific theatrical productions. ( 1-4)
2. Complete props in time with production needs (2)
3. Use prop shop skills and safety practices. (3)

THR 146 - Production Workshop Practicum: Set Building and Painting

1. Set fabrication
2. Paint sets
3. Set Building time management
4. Safe practices in the set building shop
5. Elements and principles of set design

1. Design, fabricate and paint sets for specific theatrical productions. (1-5)
2. Complete sets in time with production needs (3)
3. Use set building shop skills and safety practices. (4)

THR 147 - Production Workshop Practicum: Theater Production Crew

1. Costume and make-up run crew
2. Scenic run crew
3. Lights, sound, and projection operation
4. Prop run crew
5. Stage managing
6. Safe Practices

1. Assist and organize costuming and makeup for specific theatrical productions. (1)
2. Assist and organize scene changes for specific theatrical productions (2)
3. Assist of design and execution of sound, light and/or projection for specific theatrical productions. (3)
4. Organize and run props. (4)
5. Assist and organize production crew for specific theatrical productions (6)

THR 151 - Scene Study for Actors

1. Group and individual improvisation
2. Monologues for audition purposes
3. Scene study involving one or more partners
4. Ensemble scene study

1. Analyze, prepare and present monologues from modern theatrical literature. (2)
2. Analyze, rehearse and present partnered scenes from modern theatrical literature. (1,3,4)
3. Analyze a character from information in a script. (1,2)
4. Create improvised performances that conform to specific conditions. (1)
5. Evaluate the performance of others. (1-4)

THR 218 - Directing I

1. Scripts
2. Staging, blocking, ground plans
3. Composition, movement, and tempo-rhythm
4. Critique
5. Artistic vision
6. Casting
7. Director's prompt-book
8. Organization and rehearsal
9. Scene presentation

1. Analyze and critique dramatic literature. (I)
2. Compose, block and stage a theatrical play. (2-5, 8, 9)
3. Cast, coach and critique actors in a play. (2-6)
4. Create a prompt- script for planning, rehearsals, and analysis of a play. (7)
5. Present and evaluate a complete play. (9)

THR 220 - Principles of Dramatic Analysis

1. Scripts
2. Aristotle's elements of drama
3. Plot structure
4. Visual concepts and metaphors for the stage
5. Production choice

1. Appraise diverse dramatic literature of different genres, styles, periods, and cultures. (1-5)
2. Identify the six component parts of dramatic form: plot, character, theme, diction, rhythm, and spectacle. (2)
3. Assess the mechanics of plot structure: theme, exposition, rising action, conflict, crisis, climax, and resolution. (3)
4. Analyze and describe the meaning and metaphor in dramatic works. (4)
5. Reconstruct a scene on stage based on research a play' s time, genre, and culture. (1-5)
6. Collaborate to produce a play script from the page to stage. (5)

THR 230 - Playwriting

1. Elements of playwriting (e.g., scene, dialogue, character, plot)
2. Close reading of literary and student texts
3. Methods of crafting, critiquing and revising plays
4. Markets for play submission

1. Identify and apply elements of playwriting (e.g. scene, dialogue, character, plot). (1)
2. Analyze and evaluate literary and student texts. (2)
3. Write, critique and revise own writing. (3)
4. Identify markets for play submission. (4)

THR 231 - Acting the One-Act Play

1. History of One-Act Play
2. Period vocabulary
3. Period style acting and directing methods
4. Script analysis
5. Character analysis
6. Play rehearsal and performance
7. Set, prop, costume, and make-up/hair design
8. Stage management, lighting, sound

1. Use the vocabulary of the One-Act Play within period styles and genres. (1-2)
2. Employ acting methods for specific period styles and genres. (1-6)
3. Develop characters with body movements, voice skills, and language specific to period style and genre. ( 1-7)
4. Design costumes set and props, make-up and hair for performance. (7)
5. Perform the One-Act Play in a competition and/or performance venue. (6)
6. Evaluate the contribution of different period styles and genres in the theatre arts. (1-5)
7. Design lighting and sound within period style and genre for performance. (8)
8. Develop stage management and directing skills for performance. (8)

THR 250 - American Cinema

1. Development of the American film industry
2. Film vocabulary
3. Cinematic art and technology
4. Hollywood film genres
5. Film analysis and critique

1. Identify the key events of American film history from the silent cinema to the present day. (1)
2. Use the basic technical and critical vocabulary of motion pictures. (2) 
3. Analyze the relationship between the technologies of cinema and film art. (3) 
4. Explain the role of genre in American film history as it relates to the expression of American ideals, values and identity. (4) 
5. Analyze and critique American films. (5) 

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

THR 296 - Internship: Theater

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.

THR 299 - Independent Study Theater

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.

UAS 100 - Introduction to UAS

1. Concept of operations
2. Types of UAS
3. Controls and displays
4. Takeoff and landing systems
5. UAS Sub-Components
6. Current UAS applications
7. UAS history
8. UAS regulations

1. Identify basic UAS operational factors. (1-3)
2. Categorize types of UAS systems. (2)
3. Identify the sub-components of UAS and explain their operation. (3,5)
4. Associate the types of UAS systems with their advantages and disadvantages. (4,5)
5. Describe current UAS capabilities and applications. (1,6)
6. Discuss basic UAS history. (7)
7. Describe UAS regulations. (8)

UAS 103 - UAS Simulations

1. Map reading and coordinate plotting
2. Data collection strategies.
3. Map to UAS video correlation
4. UAS searching strategies (point, route, and area)
5. Communication with ground personnel
6. Live scenario exercise training
7. End-of-mission report writing

1. Interpret map symbology and plot coordinates in Latitude and Longitude, UTM, and MGRS coordinate systems. (1)
2. Interpret and create data collection strategy sheets. (2)
3. Determine UAS locations using simulated videos and maps. (3)
4. Perform effective point, route, and area searches using a simulated UAS. (4)
5. Communicate data in real time to simulated ground personnel. (5)
6. Operate a simulated UAS in a live exercise to gather data, make decisions, communicate to ground personnel, and affect the outcome of a scenario. (6)
7. Create an end-of-mission report. (7)

UAS 110 - UAS Fixed-Wing Systems

1. Powerplant systems
2. Airframe systems
3. Avionics systems
4. Flight controls
5. Basic telemetry systems
6. Ground station systems
7. Launch and recovery systems
8. Autopilot systems
9. Payload systems

1. Identify basic UAS airframe and powerplant systems and their component functions; construct airframe; install and test power and propulsion systems. (1,2)
2. Describe UAS flight controls, avionics, and autopilot components and functions; install and test flight control and autopilot systems. (3,4,8)
3. Describe basic UAS telemetry and ground station components and functions; install telemetry system on UAS; perform range test. (5,6)
4.  Outline UAS launch and recovery system procedures. (7) 
5. Describe UAS payloads, integration, and test procedures and install and test a payload system. (9)

UAS 115 - UAS Multirotor Systems

1. Powerplant systems
2. Airframe systems
3. Avionics systems
4. Flight controls
5. Basic telemetry systems
6. Ground station systems
7. Launch and recovery systems
8. Autopilot systems
9. Payload systems
10. Rotary-winged aerodynamics

1. Identify basic UAS airframe and powerplant systems and their component functions. Construct airframe; install and test power and propulsion systems. (1,2)
2. Describe UAS flight controls, avionics, and autopilot components and functions; install and test flight control and autopilot systems. (3,4,8)
3. Describe basic UAS telemetry and ground station components and functions; install telemetry system on UAS and perform range test. (5,6)
4. Outline UAS launch and recovery system procedures. (7)
5. Describe UAS payloads, integration, and test procedures and install and test a payload system. (9)
6. Describe rotary-wing aerodynamics and relation to flight. (10)

UAS 120 - UAS Sensing Systems

1. Imagery analysis
2. Short and long range infrared sensors
3. Near infrared, multi- and hyper-spectral sensors
4. Electro-optical sensors
5. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors
6. Electromagnetic spectrum
7. Light Information Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) sensors
8. Detection, Identification, and Recognition (DRI) criteria
9. Sensor/lens/aircraft selection and pairing

1. Interpret aerial imagery from nadir and oblique angles. (1)
2. Identify parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. (6)
3. Describe the capabilities and limitations of near infrared, multi- and hyper-spectral sensors. (3)
4. Describe the capabilities and limitations of short and long wave infrared sensors. (2)
5. Describe the capabilities and limitations of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors. (5)
6. Describe the capabilities and limitations of Light Information Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) sensors. (7)
7. Use critical analysis to accurately select the appropriate sensor, lens, and aircraft for a given mission. (1-9)

UAS 132 - UAS Flight Operations

1. Pre-takeoff procedures 
2. Basic flying characteristics of Unmanned Aircraft Systems 
3. Autonomous and semi-autonomous flight programming 
4. Takeoffs, landings, and go-arounds 
5. Advanced flight maneuvers 
6. Emergency operations 
7. Post-flight procedures 
8. Ground handling and support

1. Employ safe flying techniques during takeoffs and landings using first-person video. (2-4) 
2. Use safe and consistent traffic patterns, approaches, and landing procedures. (3,4) 
3. Use pre-takeoff and post-landing procedures and ground support functions. (1,7,8) 
4. Operate aircraft safely and consistently during basic and advanced flight maneuvers. (5) 
5. Employ consistently sound judgment to simulated and real emergencies. (6)  

UAS 215 - UAS Mapping Systems

1. Photogrammetry theory
2. Photomap mission planning
3. Photomapping collection procedures
4. Photomapping software operation
5. GIS software operation
6. Multispectral imagery, Normalized Differential Vegetation Indices (NDVI)
7. Digital Surface Models (DSM)

1. Describe how photogrammetric maps are created. (1)
2. Plan a photogrammetry mission with sufficient coverage. (2)
3. Explain the field procedures for collecting photogrammetric data. (3)
4. Create and export an orthomosaic using photogrammetry software. (4)
5. Import an orthomosaic into a GIS software program and extract layers of data. (5)
6. Create orthomosaics using multispectral images and convert to NDVI. (6)
7. Create and export DSMs; import DSMs into a GIS program and apply an elevation scale. (7)

UAS 250 - UAS Applications and Analytics

1. UAS business cases
2. Parameters and representative studies of business cases
3. Data/imagery collection
4. Meaningful data assembly formats
5. Cost/benefit analyses

1. Evaluate an industrial application for UAS applicability. (1)
2. Select an appropriate UAS, payload, and operating procedures for the industrial application. (2)
3. Define a representative test to prove the business case. (2)
4. Collect data/imagery to prove the business case. (3)
5. Assemble data into a meaningful format to present to industry professionals. (4)
6. Collaborate with industry professionals to complete a cost/benefit analysis. (5)

VGD 121 - Video Game Development for Game Engines

1. Application software
2. Development environment
3. Interface navigation
4. Basic game program
5. Game objects and materials
6. Terrains and environments
7. Lights and cameras
8. Character controllers
9. Decision logic
10. Collisions and physics
11. Particle Systems
12. Audio
13. Basic scripting
14. Use of variables to maintain object states
15. Deploying and publishing a game
16. File size optimization

1. Demonstrate correct use of game development software by creating an error free project. (1-16)
2. Create a basic playable game. (4-16)
3. Use the logical structures found in software design. (8-14)
4. Develop game software for deployment to others. (15,16)
5. Utilize advanced game design and coding techniques. (8-14)
6. Utilize artificial intelligence techniques. (8-12)

VGD 122 - Video Game Development for Game Engines II

1. Screen based text and audio files
2. Character controllers
3. Particle Systems
4. Animator and animations introduction
5. Audio
6. Use of variables to maintain object states
7. Use of variables and simple probabilities in determining decision outcomes
8. File optimization

1. Demonstrate use of game development software by creating an error free project. (1-8)
2. Create interactive game logic.  (1-8)
3. Utilize advanced game design and coding techniques. (1-7)
4. Develop games in multiple genres. (2, 7)
5. Utilize artificial intelligence techniques. (1,2, 4-6)

VGD 151 - 3D Modeling and Animation

1. Software interface
2. Files and projects
3. 3D geometry
4. Geometry manipulation tools
5. Attribute Editor
6. Object hierarchies
7. Basics of materials
8. Surface maps
9. Animation timeline
10. Key frames
11. Lights and lighting types
12. Camera parameters and properties
13. Batch rendering
14. Export objects
15. File optimization

1. Demonstrate use of game development software by creating an error free project. (1-15)
2. Construct configured project file structures. (2,5,6,14)
3. Create 3D object models. (3-5)
4. Construct simple surface textures to 3D objects. (7,6 - 8)
5. Produce simple animations. (9,10,14)
6. Apply camera and lighting principles to animation. (11-12)
7. Apply the rendering process to create short video animation sequences. (11-13)
8. Prepare 3D objects for use in games. (2,14-15)

VGD 152 - 3D Modeling and Animation II

1. Organic effects in modeling
2. Tools for environment creation
3. Creation of complex organic models
4. Topology designs for animated organic models
5. 3D Paint Tools
6. Bone structures for animation
7. Animation control rigs
8. Surface texturing for organic objects
9. File Optimization

1. Demonstrate use of 3D Model Application by creating error free projects. (1-9)
2. Create models and environments for use in games or video animation sequences. (1-9)

VGD 171 - Video Game Development - Programming

1. IDE familiarization (editing/auto complete/debugging)
2. Game application code structure
3. Basic concepts of programming language
4. Game sprites
5. Object collisions
6. Sound effects
7. Coding for user input capture from keyboard, mouse, and game controller
8. Game text elements
9. Game deployment
10. File optimization

1. Demonstrate use of Game Development IDE software by creating an error free project. (1-10)
2. Create a functioning Video Game. (1-10)
3. Employ proper use of programming language by creating error free scripts. (1-3, 7)

VGD 172 - Video Game Development - Programming II

1. 3D space coordinates for games
2. Camera target parameters and coding
3. Tracking in 3D space
4. User input coding for camera and model control
5. 3D models in video game projects
6. 3D object collision detection and resolution
7. Lighting techniques for 3D game space
8. Coding techniques and structures for larger game projects

1. Apply refined programming concepts to game structure and assets to create a functional 3D video game. (1-8)
2. Construct project framework for a 3D video game. (1,2,5,8)
3. Identify programming techniques to create camera, camera target, 3D Model, and light object structures. (2,3,5,7)
4. Write code to accurately move cameras, camera targets, and models in 3D space. (3-6)

VGD 180 - Game Theory and Design Principles

1. Roles of game designer
2. Structure of game
3. Working with formal elements
4. Working with dramatic elements
5. Working with system dynamics
6. Conceptualization
7. Prototyping
8. Digital Prototyping
9. Playtesting
10. Functionality, completeness, and balance
11. Fun and accessibility
12. Team structure
13. Stages and methods of development
14. Communicating game Ideas

1. Discuss and explain major aspects of the game design process. (1-14)
2. Identify, compare, and contrast examples of specific design elements in various pre-existing games. (1-14)

VGD 221 - Video Game Development for Game Engines III

1. Importing and configuring characters
2. Adapting character rigs
3. Animation controllers
4. Coding user input for character control
5. Character animation sequence blending

1. Demonstrate use of the animation process by creating error free programs. (1-5)
2. Configure articulated animated character models. (1- 3)
3. Produce code to animate characters. (3-5)

VGD 222 - Video Game Development for Game Engines IV

1. Coding for mobile device input
2. Game content limitations for handheld devices
3. Externally created character animation sequences in a game environment
4. Character animation sequence splicing

1. Build games for smartphone and tablet devices. (1-4)
2. Incorporate character animation into games. (3,4)

VGD 251 - Advanced 3D Modeling and Animation

1. Freehand organic character design
2. Organic character model topology
3. Edge flow
4. Advanced UV mapping and layout
5. Styled hair creation 

1. Demonstrate use of software by creating error free animated models for use in video games. (1-5)
2. Create organic characters. (1-3)
3. Employ proper edge flow for the creation of 3D models. (2-4)
4. Design complex surfacing systems. (4,5)

VGD 252 - 3D Modeling and Animation IV

1. Advanced character skeletal structures
2. Biped character control rigs
3. Character animation
4. Blend shapes for facial expressions
5. Animation tools and formats
6. Manipulation and transfer of animation files between software packages
7. Scrubbing animation errors 

1. Create character animation systems. (1, 7)
2. Develop professional character animation paradigms to rigged 3D character models. (1-4)
3. Create animation files using application edit features. (5-7)

VGD 280 - Game Design Documentation and Marketing

1. Making games
2. Game play and game mechanics
3. Math and logic
4. Movement
5. Combat
6. Items
7. Puzzles
8. Storytelling
9. Designing playfields
10. Interface design
11. Financial projections
12. Characteristics of effective game proposals
13. Marketing tools 

1. Compose a video game design document proposal. (1-12)
2. Create a financial projection detailing the costs of the game project. (9 - 12) 
3. Integrate a marketing campaign. (10 - 12)

VGD 295 - Video Game Design Project

1. Game design document
2. Team resource considerations (game scope, timelines, and specialties)
3. Creation of a game
4. Pre-deployment game testing
5. Physical deployment

1. Create a game design document including resources and timeline projections. (1, 2)
2. Optimize team specialties to form smooth workflow. (2-5)
3. Specify and modify changes from play testing. (3, 4)
4. Deploy a video game. (1-4)

VGD 296 - Internship: Video Game Development

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.
     

VEN 100 - Introduction to Viticulture

1. History of grapes
2. Arizona, United States and global grape production
3. Species and varieties of grapes
4. Grapevine biology, physiology, growth and development
5. Grape plant structures and functions
6. Vineyard management and cultural practices
7. Soil and climate
8. Wine making

1. Explain the history of grape cultivation and distribution. (1)
2. Compare grape species and cultivars used in the United States and throughout the world. (2,3)
3. Describe the evolution and taxonomy of cultivated species and the development of cultivars, varieties and rootstocks. (1-3)
4. Discuss grape production in Arizona: history, geography, raisin, table and wine grape regions, and cultivators. (2,3)
5. Explain grape physiology including photosynthesis, transpiration and environmental control of growth and development. (4,5)
6. Describe grape dormancy and bud break, phonology, vegetative and reproductive growth, berry growth and composition. (4,5)
7. Identify pruning systems and techniques. (4,6)
8. Discuss grapevine propagation methods, techniques and applications. (4-6)
9. Identify pests and discuss their control and management. (6)
10. Explain vineyard site selection and orientation, and describe soil preparation, planting, training, and trellis systems. (6,7)
11. Identify grapevine water and soil and nutrient requirements. (6,7)
12. Explain harvest and post-harvest operations including maturity factors, raisin types and processing, and table and wine grape harvesting, processing, and storage. (8)
13. Describe the process of wine making. (8)

VEN 101 - Establishing a Vinifera Vineyard

1. 1. Grape world
2. Grape botany: genus, species, history, taxonomy
3. Costs
4. Grape varietal review
5. Site selection
6. Irrigation
7. Climate
8. Soils
9. Site preparation and planting
10. Phylloxera, rootstocks and clones
11. Training and trellising
12. Propagation
13. Cover crops
14. Grafting
15. Cold injury

1. Discuss historical perspective of genus Vitis. (1,2)
2. Plan and equip a new vineyard. (3,4,15)
3. Assess critical site selection elements: heat units, slopes, micro-climates and crop history. (5-9)
4. Apply irrigation methods and timing for grapes. (6,7,15)
5. Apply propogating techniques for grape vines. (10-12,14)
6. Apply planting, post-planting, pest control and cover crops concepts. (10,13)

VEN 103 - Maintaining a Vinifera Vineyard

1. Grape cultivars 
2. Vine nutrition 
3. Water management 
4. Canopy management and crop thinning 
5. Vineyard floor management 
6. Pests and diseases 
7. Harvest 
8. Balanced pruning 
9. Yield estimates
10. Vineyard business 

1. Identify wine grape cultivars. (1,7) 
2. List the nutrients required by grapes for proper growth. (2) 
3. Explain how nutrient status is assessed in the vineyard. (2) 
4. Calculate how many pounds of fertilizer are needed to supply a particular amount of nutrient to one acre of grapes. (2) 
5. Identify the components of a drip irrigation system. (3) 
6. Describe the steps in irrigation scheduling and relate the seasonal growth phase of the vine to water requirement. (3) 
7. Describe a canopy both in and out of balance. (4, 8, 9) 
8. Explain how initial vineyard establishment decisions as well as current cultural management impact canopy balance. (4,9) 
9. Identify the problems associated with over-cropping and under-cropping. (4, 7, 8) 
10. Describe the process to identify an unknown pest or cultural problem. (6) 
11. Use of a weed identification guide or dichotomous key to identify weeds. (6)
12. Explain the importance of vineyard floor management. (5) 
13. Develop a vineyard management plan. (10)
14. Discuss agricultural compliance. (10)

VEN 121 - Wines of the World

1. World history of wine and its cultural relevance
2. Key elements needed to grow wine grapes
3. Wine growing regions
4. Old World wine growing regions and winemaking styles
5. New World wine growing regions and winemaking styles
6. Identification of a wine, and its country of origin, based on the label
7. Methods of wine classification and naming
8. Systems of wine laws and quality standards
9. Geographical influences on wine types and varieties
10. Presentation and opening of wines
11. Serving temperature and food pairings

1. Identify key events in the history of wine. (1)
2. Describe the main elements needed to grow wine. (2, 9)
3. Discuss important wine growing regions. (3-6, 9)
4. Classify wine by Old World and New World. (3-6)
5. Critique Old and New World wines. (3-6)
6. Identify various wine types through label interpretation. (6)
7. Explain various wine appellations and their quality parameters. (6-8)
8. Pair Old and New World wines with food. (11)
9. Present and open wine for service. (10-11)

VEN 122 - Sensory Evaluation of Wine

1. Basic tastes, method of transduction and their relevance to wine
2. The physiology of the senses
3. Procedures of wine tasting methodology
4. Various wine types, styles and regions
5. Wine faults
6. Red and white wine varietals and their differences by observation, olfaction and tasting
7. Wine pairing options
8. Aroma and flavor markers for different wine styles

1. Discuss the sensory dimensions of wine components. (1, 2, 8)
2. Identify key differences between types and styles of wines. (4, 6, 8)
3. Discuss the physiology of senses involved in wine. (2, 3)
4. Explain the procedures for sensory evaluation of wine. (2, 3, 6)
5. List the senses involved in the perception of wine quality. (1-3, 6)
6. Distinguish the differences between Old World and New World red and white wines. (4, 6, 8)
7. Identify wine faults through sensory evaluation. (5, 6)
8. Pair food and wine through flavor interactions. (7)
9. List and describe the environmental factors involved in wine tasting. (1-3)
10. Recognize and describe the impact wine has on the taste of food, and the impact food has on the taste of wine. (1, 2, 7)

VEN 195E - Winemaking Practicum

1. Cellar operations including sanitation, racking, filtration and bottling
2. Winery sanitation procedures
3. Processing incoming grapes for winemaking
4. Equipment setup of the destemmer, crusher and press
5. Pump and hose layout for safe transfer of juice and wine
6. Wine lab analysis
7. Standardization of solutions and verification of the accuracy in lab analysis
8. Barrel topping, steaming and maintenance
9. Operation of bottling equipment (sparger, filler, corker, capsule spinner, etc.)
10. Laboratory fining and stabilization trials
11. Calculation of juice, must and wine additions
12. Inoculation and fermentation monitoring
13. Filtration integrity testing
14. Maintaining the order and appearance of the wine cellar
15. Accurate and compliant cellar and bottling records
16. Wine blending and blind sensory evaluation trials

1. Safely set up grape processing equipment. (3-5, 14)
2. Perform the racking and transfer of juice/wines in accordance with the standard operating procedures. (1, 5)
3. Clarify and stabilize production wines. (1, 6, 10, 11)
4. Perform cleaning and sanitation of cellar and bottling equipment. (1, 2, 8, 9, 13, 14)
5. Assess the chemical composition of a wine through laboratory analysis. (6, 7, 10, 11)
6. Inoculate juice or must for fermentation. (11, 12)
7. Manage fermentation temperatures and punch downs on red grapes. (12)
8. Facilitate proper record keeping and bottling reporting. (15)
9. Participate in blending and sensory evaluation trials of production wines. (16)
10. Prepare wine for bottling. (1, 6, 8-10, 13)

VEN 195ES - Winemaking Practicum Summer

1. Cellar operations including sanitation, racking, filtration and bottling
2. Winery sanitation procedures
3. Processing incoming grapes for winemaking
4. Equipment setup of the destemmer, crusher and press
5. Pump and hose layout for safe transfer of juice and wine
6. Wine lab analysis
7. Standardization of solutions and verification of the accuracy in lab analysis
8. Barrel topping, steaming and maintenance
9. Operation of bottling equipment (sparger, filler, corker, capsule spinner, etc.)
10. Laboratory fining and stabilization trials
11. Calculation of juice, must and wine additions
12. Inoculation and fermentation monitoring
13. Filtration integrity testing
14. Maintaining the order and appearance of the wine cellar
15. Accurate and compliant cellar and bottling records
16. Wine blending and blind sensory evaluation trials
     

1. Safely set up grape processing equipment. (3-5, 14)
2. Perform the racking and transfer of juice/wines in accordance with the standard operating procedures. (1, 5)
3. Clarify and stabilize production wines. (1, 6, 10, 11)
4. Perform cleaning and sanitation of cellar and bottling equipment. (1, 2, 8, 9, 13, 14)
5. Assess the chemical composition of a wine through laboratory analysis. (6, 7, 10, 11)
6. Inoculate juice or must for fermentation. (11, 12)
7. Manage fermentation temperatures and punch downs on red grapes. (12)
8. Facilitate proper record keeping and bottling reporting. (15)
9. Participate in blending and sensory evaluation trials of production wines. (16)
10. Prepare wine for bottling. (1, 6, 8-10, 13)

VEN 195V - Viticulture Practicum

1. Quality Assurance
2. Canopy Management
3. Trellis Systems
4. Harvest Operations
5. Diseases and Pests
6. Lab Analysis
7. Crop Estimates
8. Fertility Plan
9. Petiole Analysis
10. The U or Lyre System

1. Assess and maintain crop health. (1-3,8,9)
2. List and describe the characteristics of canopy ideotype. (2,10)
3. Describe and collect fruit samples for harvest parameters. (4)
4. Collect and perform lab analysis. (6)
5. Predict and plot harvest date and crop estimate. (7)
6. Plan and manage proper post-harvest monitoring. (7,8)
7. Manage proper pre-harvest operations. (7,8)
8. Identify major insect and weed pests in a given location. (5)
9. Identify and describe major fungal diseases in a given location. (5)
10. Evaluate existing management strategies for identified pests and diseases. (5)
11. Apply spray schedule to accomplish the goals of a stated pest management program. (5)
12. Discuss the water management strategy at your vineyard site. (1,8)
13. Identify and preform proper suckering and shoot thinning techniques. (1-3,9)
14. Apply proper cluster thinning, shoot positioning and leaf removal techniques. (1-3,9,10)

VEN 195VS - Viticulture Practicum Summer

1. Quality Assurance
2. Canopy Management  
3. Trellis Systems
4. Harvest Operations
5. Diseases and Pests
6. Lab Analysis
7. Crop Estimates
8. Fertility Plan
9. Petiole Analysis
10. The U or Lyre System

1. Assess and maintain crop health. (1-3,8,9)
2. List and describe the characteristics of canopy ideotype. (2,10)
3. Describe and collect fruit samples for harvest parameters. (4)
4. Collect and perform lab analysis. (6)
5. Predict and plot harvest date and crop estimate. (7)
6. Plan and manage proper post-harvest monitoring. (7,8)
7. Manage proper pre-harvest operations. (7,8)
8. Identify major insect and weed pests in a given location. (5)
9. Identify and describe major fungal diseases in a given location. (5)
10. Evaluate existing management strategies for identified pests and diseases. (5)
11. Apply spray schedule to accomplish the goals of a stated pest management program. (5)
12. Discuss the water management strategy at your vineyard site. (1,8)
13. Identify and preform proper suckering and shoot thinning techniques. (1-3,9)
14. Apply proper cluster thinning, shoot positioning and leaf removal techniques. (1-3,9,10)

VEN 200 - Science of Winemaking I

1. Pre-harvest fruit selection and analysis
2. Winery safety and sanitation
3. Red, white and rosé wine production
4. Alcoholic and malo-lactic fermentations
5. Juice addition calculations  

1. Analyze pre-harvest fruit and juice. (1)
2. Discuss and explain winery safety and sanitation. (2)
3. Describe red, white, and rosé wine grape processing. (3)
4. Define alcoholic and malo-lactic fermentations. (4)
5. Calculate and apply juice additions. (5) 

VEN 201 - Science of Winemaking II

1. Wine chemistry
2. Wine spoilage and quality control
3. Wine analytical techniques
4. Wine filtration and reverse osmosis

1. Analyze juice for: pH, titratable acidity, percent alcohol, and sulfite and acetic acid concentration. (1)
2. Determine wine spoilage conditions and responsible microbes. (2)
3. Implement wine preservation and quality control. (2)
4. Describe wine filtration, wine filtration systems, and reverse osmosis. (3,4)
5. Explain wine phenolic chemistry and anthocyanin co-pigmentation. (3,4)

VEN 202 - Science of Winemaking III

1. Wine market research
2. State and federal permitting
3. Alcohol production records
4. Label approval process
5. Winery business plan development

1. Facilitate blind tasting to a consumer panel. (1)
2. Analyze consumer feedback as it relates to winemaking decisions. (1)
3. Explain state and federal alcohol production permits. (2)
4. Identify state and federal excise tax classes. (2)
5. Explain the purpose of an alcohol production bond. (2)
6. Create compliant production records. (3)
7. Complete federal wine on premises report. (3)
8. Describe the legal requirements for alcohol labeling. (4)
9. Apply for a label COLA. (4)
10. Develop a business plan for a model winery. (1, 2, 4, 5)
11. Determine required funding for 10 years of winery operation. (4, 5)

WEB 104 - Internet Essentials

1. Internet basics
2. Browsers
3. Email
4. World Wide Web
5. Web security

1. Explain the history of the Internet. (1)
2. Configure and customize browsers. (2)
3. Manage and modify browser history and favorites. (2)
4. Install browser add-ons and extensions. (2)
5. Use email programs to send and receive messages and attachments. (3)
6. Download and install programs and updates. (4)
7. Use search engines effectively. (4)
8. Investigate user-generated content including blogs, wikis, etc. (4)
9. Compare and contrast Web social media. (4)
10. Describe Internet threats and security. (5)

WEB 130 - Web Site Design I

WEB 144 - Creating Web Pages Using Dreamweaver

1. Basic web page elements
2. HTML coding elements
3. Links and URLs
4. Tables
5. Forms
6. Style sheets
7. Website publishing
8. Site management
9. Typography
10. Layout tools and concepts
11. Rollover images
12. Templates and libraries

1. Critique web elements on web sites. (1,2)
2. Use tables to present data. (4)
3. Create a website with logical file organization and navigation. (8)
4. Use semantic tags. (2)
5. Import images into a web page. (1)
6. Create text, image, email and file links. (3)
7. Layout a web site using tables, positioned elements, templates and library elements. (4,5,9,10,12)
8. Apply external style sheets with class and tag selectors. (6)
9. Create forms with validation. (5)
10. Create image rollovers and disjoint image rollovers. (11)
11. Publish and maintain a web site. (7,8)

WEB 180 - Web Site Implementation and Management

1. Domain name registration
2. Web hosting services
3. Directory organization
4. FTP settings and operations
5. Directory management
6. Email accounts
7. Basic HTML concepts
8. Web scripts
9. Web applications
10. Website traffic statistics
11. General account settings
12. Advanced features
13. Web site backup

1. Research and select a domain name. (1)
2. Research and select a Web host. (2)
3. Plan and implement a directory tree. (3)
4. Use and manage FTP. (4)
5. Manage file folders. (5)
6. Create and configure email accounts. (6)
7. Work with HTML to create basic Web pages. (7)
8. Install and customize CGI (Common Gateway Interface) scripts. (8)
9. Install, configure and customize Web applications. (9)
10. Analyze statistics, logs, and bandwidth server reports. (10)
11. Manage Web site account settings and observe server status. (11)
12. Configure advanced features. (12)
13. Back up a Web site. (13)

WEB 205 - Programming: JavaScript, HTML & CSS

1. Survey of Internet and browsers
2. HTML5 document structure
3. Cascading style sheets
4. Multimedia content
5. Integrating JavaScript in web pages
6. Publishing web pages to a web server
7. IDE for debugging

1. Analyze the website for cross platform compatibility. (1-7)
2. Create Web pages. (2-7)
3. Employ CSS. (2,5,7)
4. Use JavaScript for dynamic effects. (5,6)
5. Identify syntax and logic errors. (6,7)
6. Deploy web page files to a web server. (3,4,6)

WLD 112 - Basic Welding I

1. Safety in the workplace
2. Oxyacetylene safety and equipment
3. Welding fuel gases
4. Oxyacetylene fillet and groove welds
5. Manual and machine cutting
6. Fillet and groove braze welds 

1. Explain and use oxyacetylene safety procedures. (1,2)
2. Explailn oxyacetylene welding theory. (3-6)
3. Operate oxyacetylene equipment to weld, cut and braze weld to industry requirements. (1-6)

WLD 113 - Basic Welding II

1. Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) safety and equipment
2. Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) safety and equipment
3. Machine adjustments and operation
4. Selection of electrodes for SMAW and GMAW 

1. Explain and use SMAW safety procedures. (1)
2. Explain and use GMAW safety procedures. (2)
3. Operate SMAW and GMAW to industry requirements. (1-4) 

WLD 130 - Oxyacetylene

1. Safety in the workplace
2. Oxyacetylene safety and equipment
3. Welding vocabulary
4. Welding fuel gases
5. Oxyacetylene fillet and groove welds
6. Manual and machine cutting
7. Fillet and groove braze welds
8. Identifying proper and improper welds and cuts 

1. Explain and use oxyacetylene safety procedures. (1,2)
2. Explain oxyacetylene welding theory, based on its method of operation, equipment and application. (2-8)
3. Operate oxyacetylene equipment to weld, cut, braze, and braze weld to industry requirements. (4-8)
4. Identify and use welding vocabulary. (2-8)

WLD 140 - Arc I

1. SMAW safety and equipment
2. Machine adjustments and operation
3. SMAW techniques in various positions
4. Selection of electrodes for shielded metal arc welding.
5. Terminology and symbols 

1. Explain and use shielded metal arc welding safety procedures. (1)
2. Explain shielded metal arc welding theory, based on its method of operation, equipment and application. (2-5)
3. Operate shielded metal arc welding equipment to industry requirements. (1-5) 

WLD 145 - Arc II

1. Safety
2. Multiple pass welds in all positions
3. Single V-groove joint welds with backing in all positions
4. Single V-groove joint welds without backing in all positions
5. Preparation, welding, testing and evaluation of V-groove bend specimens to American Welding Society standards.
6. Cutting with carbon arc, plasma arc cutting, and oxy-fuel cutting equipment 

1. Explain and use shielded metal arc welding safety procedures. (1)
2. Explain shielded metal arc welding theory, based on its method of operation, equipment, and applications. (1-6)
3. Operate shielded metal arc welding equipment to industry requirements. (1-5)
4. Operate shielded metal arc welding equipment to industry requirements. (1-5)
5. Operate carbon arc cutting, plasma arc cutting, and oxy-fuel cutting equipment. (6)

WLD 156 - Blueprint Reading

1. Symbols for welding
2. Fillet weld symbols
3. Plug, slot, spot and seam weld symbols
4. Groove weld symbols
5. Orthographic views
6. Standard drawing lines and symbols
7. Surface and centerline relationships
8. Auxiliary views
9. Mathematics for welders and fitters
10. nterpreting blueprint information
11. Dimensional tolerance and stock allowance
12. Set-up tools 

1. Interpret welding symbols. (1-4)
2. Interpret types of lines, views, symbols, structural shapes and sectional views on master welding blueprints. (5-8)
3. Interpret various note specifications and dimensions found on master welding blueprints. (9-12)

WLD 200 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

1. Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) safety and equipment
2. Machine adjustments and operation
3. Tungsten, filler metal, gases, and cup selection
4. GTAW welding techniques

1. Explain and use GTAW safety procedures. (1)
2. Explain GTAW theory based on its method of operation, equipment and application. (2-4)
3. Operate GTAW equipment to industry requirements. (1-4) 

WLD 210 - Gas Metal Arc Welding

1. Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) safety and equipment
2. Machine adjustments and operation
3. GMAW techniques in various positions
4. Selection of gases and wire for GMAW
5. Flux cored arc welding (FCAW) self-shielded and gas shielded wire 

1. Explain and use GMAW safety procedures. (1)
2. Explain gas metal arc welding theory based on its method of operation, equipment and application. (2-5)
3. Operate gas metal arc welding equipment to industry requirements. (1-5)

WLD 250 - Welded Metal Fabrication

1. Fabrication safety and equipment
2. Metal shapes and sizes
3. Design blueprints
4. Order steel from a drawing
5. Layout and cutting of steel
6. Use of fabrication equipment
7. Square and tack welding
8. Distortion control
9. Applying finishes to metal 

1. Explain and use metal fabrication safety procedures. (1)
2. Identify different structural shapes, sizes and types of metal. (2)
3. Design quality blueprints of welded metal fabrications. (3)
4. Use layout tools and fabrication equipment. (1, 5-9)
5. Order, layout, and fabricate material as required by blueprints. (4-9) 

WLD 282 - Pipe Welding I

1. Safety
2. Symbols and terminology
3. Types and uses of pipe
4. Preparation and assembly of a pipe joint
5. Methods of cutting pipe
6. Methods of welding pipe using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
7. Inspecting pipe welds 

1. Use safe work techniques while pipe welding. (1)
2. Identify and describe various piping systems. (2-3)
3. Explain proper welding skills for fabricating pipe. (4-7)
4. Fabricate pipe in various positions. (4-7)