Course Outlines

ACC 115 - Basic Tax Planning

Description: Techniques of federal individual, partnership and corporation income tax preparation. Emphasis on tax return preparation, with review of individual income tax law and applications of that law to tax return forms.

Prerequisites: ACC 121  (may be taken concurrently)

Recommended preparation: ACC 131  and ACC 132  

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0

Course Content:

1. The individual income tax return
2. Gross income and exclusions
3. Adjustments to income and employee expenses
4. Itemized deductions
5. Credits and special taxes
6. Self-employment income
7. Accounting periods, methods and depreciation
8. Capital gains and losses
9. Withholding, estimated payments, and payroll taxes
10. Partnership taxation
11. Corporate taxation
12. Tax planning

1. Identify and discuss basic individual income tax law and individual income tax planning issues. (1-9, 12)
2. Complete Federal individual income tax returns of moderate complexity. (1-9)
3. Compute withholding and complete simple employment tax forms. (9)
4. Complete simple federal partnership tax returns and related schedules. (10)
5. Complete simple federal corporate tax returns and related schedules. (11)

ACC 117 - Advanced Tax Planning and Preparation

1. Individual Taxes: Review of basic tax planning concepts; Active, investment, and passive types of income; Tax deferred and tax-free transactions; Capital and 4797 transactions; Carryover and transition items;Tax planning considerations
2. Corporate Taxes: Structure of the corporate tax system; Tax planning considerations
3. S corporation Taxes; Built in gains tax; Accumulated adjustments account (AAA) calculation; Tax planning considerations
4. Partnership Taxes: Structure of the partnership tax system; Tax planning considerations

1. Solve individual income tax problems of moderate to advanced complexity. (1)
2. Describe moderate to advanced individual income tax planning issues. (1)
3. Solve problems of basic to moderate complexity involving C corporations, S corporations, and partnerships. (2-4)
4. Explain basic to moderate C corporation, S corporation, and partnership tax planning issues.  (2-4)
5. Prepare individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns using a personal computer.  (1-4)

ACC 121 - Introductory Accounting

1. Analyzing and recording transactions: general journal and general ledger
2. Trial balance and adjusting entries
3. Financial statements
4. Closing entries and post-closing trial balance
5. The accounting cycle for a merchandising concern - periodic inventory method
6. Cash accounting and banking procedures
7. Sales and cash receipts
8. Purchases and cash payments
9. Ethics in accounting

1. Use generally accepted accounting principles to perform general ledger bookkeeping for a service business. (1, 2, 4, 6)
2. Analyze and record financial transactions into a general ledger bookkeeping system for a merchandising concern. (5-8)
3. Prepare general-purpose financial statements for service and merchandising concerns. (3, 5)
4. Prepare a bank reconciliation report. (6)
5. Appraise financial scenarios for ethical concerns. (9)

ACC 122 - Payroll Accounting

1. Payroll laws and regulations
2. New employee records
3. Time and work records
4. Human Resources and payroll accounting systems
5. Determining gross earnings
6. Determining payroll deductions
7. The payroll register
8. Employee earnings records
9. Paying the payroll
10. Self-employment taxes
11. Federal payroll taxes and tax returns
12. State payroll taxes and tax returns
13. Analyzing and Journalizing payroll transactions
14. Payroll accounting for retirement plans
15. Social Security benefits
16. Electronic Filing
17. The use of Microsoft Excel in payroll applications
18. Computerized payroll accounting

1. Prepare a business's weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll and reports. (1-10, 12-15)
2. Prepare both state and federal government tax reports. (10-15)
3. Use a computerized system to prepare a business's payroll and tax reports. (12-14 16, 18)
4. Use Microsoft Excel in various payroll applications. (17,18)

ACC 131 - Principles of Accounting I

1. The accounting cycle
2. Accounting for merchandising operations
3. Inventories and cost of sales-- perpetual inventory method
4. Cash and internal controls
5. Accounting for receivables
6. Plant assets, natural resources, and intangibles
7. Current liabilities and payroll accounting
8. Accounting for corporations
9. Long-term liabilities
10. Reporting the Statement of Cash Flows
11. Financial statement interpretation and analysis
12. Ethics in business and accounting

1. Identify and apply generally accepted accounting principles. (1-11)
2. Perform general ledger bookkeeping for service and merchandising concerns. (1-4)
3. Perform advanced general ledger bookkeeping for sole proprietorships and corporations. (5-9)
4. Prepare and interpret financial statements for sole proprietorships and corporations. (1, 2, 10, 11)
5. Define and assess financial scenarios for ethical concerns. (12)

ACC 132 - Principles of Accounting II

1. Accounting for partnerships
2. Managerial accounting principles and concepts
3. Job order cost accounting
4. Process cost accounting
5. Cost allocation and performance measurement
6. Cost-volume-profit analysis
7. Master budgets and planning
8. Flexible budgets and standard costs
9. Capital budgeting and managerial decisions
10. Ethics in business and accounting

1. Perform advanced general ledger bookkeeping for partnerships. (1)
2. Identify and apply cost accounting principles and procedures. (2-5)
3. Prepare and interpret a variety of managerial cost accounting reports. (2- 5)
4. Prepare and analyze budget scenarios. (2, 5-9)
5. Use a variety of managerial decision-making tools to recommend profit-maximizing business strategies. (2, 6, 9)
6. Appraise financial scenarios for ethical concerns. (10)

ACC 160 - Computer Accounting with QuickBooks

1. Tour of QuickBooks
2. Customizing QuickBooks and the chart of accounts
3. Banking
4. Customers and sales
5. Vendors, purchases and inventory
6. Employees and payroll
7. Reports and graphs
8. New company setup
9. Accounting for a service company
10. Merchandising
11. Advanced QuickBooks features for accountants

1. Navigate and customize QuickBooks. (1,2,8,9)
2. Complete standard accounting functions using QuickBooks accounting software. (1,2,7-9,11)
3. Process banking, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and reports using QuickBooks. (3-7,9,11)
4. Use QuickBooks for merchandising functions. (4,10,11)

ACC 162 - Microsoft Excel and Access in Accounting Applications

Description: Use of the spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel and the database software Microsoft Access in the analysis of financial data and generating accounting reports.

Prerequisites: CSA 126  (or CSA 138  and CSA 139  ) AND ACC 121  or ACC 131  

Recommended preparation: ACC 131  and ACC 132  

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0

Course Content:

1. Excel financial statements
2. Excel depreciation charts
3. Excel amortization schedules
4. Excel budgets
5. Graphs in Excel
6. Access tables
7. Access queries
8. Access forms
9. Access reports

1. Analyze financial statements using Excel functions and formulas. (1)
2. Use Excel to complete straight line, double-declining, and sum of the year's digits depreciation schedules. (2)
3. Produce amortization schedules with Excel. (3)
4. Develop budgets and forecasts using Excel. (4)
5. Design, save, and print graphs in Excel. (5)
6. Develop and modify Access tables to organize financial data. (6)
7. Extract data using Access queries. (7)
8. Create Access forms to facilitate user input of financial information into a database. (8)
9. Create, modify, save, and print Access reports. (9)

ACC 233 - Intermediate Accounting I

1. Environmental and theoretical framework of financial accounting
2. Accounting information systems
3. Financial statements and reporting issues
4. Revenue recognition
5. Time Value of Money concepts
6. Cash and receivables
7. Inventories
8. Property, Plant, and Equipment
9. Intangible assets and natural resources
10. Investments

1. Apply the foundations of accounting theory and practices to solve problems and case studies of moderate to advanced complexity. (1-10)
2. Prepare financial reports in problems and case studies of moderate to advanced complexity. (1-4)
3. Apply various revenue recognition principles (4).
4. Use mathematical principles and applications for calculations related to the time value of money. (5)
5. Analyze and manage cash and temporary investments. (6)
6. Solve problems involving accounts receivables in case studies of moderate to advanced complexity. (6)
7. Analyze and solve inventory accounting problems of moderate to advanced complexity. (7)
8. Calculate and record long-term investment transactions. (5, 8, 10)
9. Determine acquisition price, useful life, and methods of cost allocation of tangible and intangible assets. (8, 9)
10. Solve problems of moderate to advanced complexity related to the acquisition, utilization and retirement of tangible and intangible assets. (8, 9)

ACC 234 - Intermediate Accounting II

1. Current liabilities and contingencies
2. Bonds and long-term notes
3. Leases
4. Accounting for Income Taxes
5. Pensions
6. Shareholders' equity
7. Share-based compensation
8. Earnings Per Share
9. Accounting changes and error correction
10. Statement of Cash Flows

1. Discuss and valuate different types of liabilities (1, 2)
2. Differentiate between current and long-term obligations. (1, 2) 
3. Calculate and record interest, bond discounts and premiums.  (2)
4. Classify different types of leases (3)
5. Describe and demonstrate how lessees and lessors account for different lease types. (3)
6. Classify temporary and permanent differences  by reconciling pretax financial income tax and taxable income. (4)
7. 4. Identify and discuss types of pension plans and how they are reported. (5)
8. Assess, record, and report owner's equity and stockholder's equity transactions. (6)
9. Describe comprehensive income and its components. (6, 7, 8)
10. Calculate earnings per share and explain different shared-based compensation plans. (6,7,8)
11. Describe how changes in accounting principles, estimates and errors are calculated and reported. (9)
12. Prepare a statement of Cash Flows by classifying activities as operating, investing or financing activities. (10)

ACC 241 - IRS Enrolled Agent Review Part I

Description: Prepares students to sit for the first of three IRS Enrolled Agent exams, known as the SEE (Special Enrollment Exams) for Individual taxpayers. Topics include preliminary work and filing requirements, advising, income and assets, deductions and credits, and specialized returns.

Prerequisites: ACC 115 

Recommended Preparation: ACC 117 

Credits: 1
Lecture: 1
Lab: 0

Course Content:

1. Preliminary work and filing requirements for individuals
2. Income and assets
3. Deductions and credits
4. Taxation and advice
5. Specialized returns for individuals

1. Demonstrate the preliminary work and taxpayer data collection requirements to prepare tax returns. (1-3)
2. Define and describe income and assets for individual preparation. (2)
3. Calculate deductions and apply tax credits on individual returns. (3)
4. Advise the individual taxpayer. (4)
5. Describe specialized returns for individuals. (5)

ACC 242 - IRS Enrolled Agent Review Part II

Prepares students to sit for the Business and Representation IRS Enrolled Agent exams, known as the SEE (Special Enrollment Exams). Topics include financial information and returns for a variety of business entities, as well as client representation before the IRS.

Prerequisites: ACC 241 

Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
Lab: 0

Course Content:

1. Partnership returns
2. Corporate returns
3. S Corporation returns
4. Business financial information
5. Sales, credits and SE tax
6. Specialized returns for businesses
7. Representation before the IRS
8. Specific types of representation
9. Completion of the filing process
10. Ethics in representation

1. Classify the various types of business. (1-3)
2. Prepare returns for various business entities. (1-3)
3. Calculate business financial information. (4)
4. Prepare specialized returns for businesses. (5-6)
5. Describe the practices and procedures of an enrolled agent. (7-8)
6. Describe the implications of representing a client before the IRS. (7-8)
7. Describe the completion of the filing process. (9) 
8. Apply ethics in representation (10)

ACC 296 - Internship: Accounting

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.

ACC 299 - Independent Study Accounting

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.

AJS 101 - Introduction to Administration of Justice

1. The social, political and legal issues defining crime 
2. Statistical instruments used to measure crime 
3. Law enforcement 
   1. History and philosophy 
   2. Organization and jurisdiction 
   3. Legal issues and due process 
   4.  Recruitment, selection, and career opportunities 
4.  Judicial system 
   1. History and philosophy 
   2. Organization and jurisdiction 
   3. Due process of law 
   4. Pretrial and trial procedures 
   5. Professions related to the judicial system 
5. Correctional system 

a.History and philosophy 
b. Organization and structure 
c. Due process 
d. Sentencing guidelines 
e. Career opportunities 

6. Overview of Juvenile Justice System 
7. Future of criminal justice 

1. Define crime in the context of social, political, and legal issues. 
2. Identify the statistical instruments used to measure crime. 
3. Identify and describe the organization and jurisdiction of the three components of the criminal justice system: Law enforcement, courts, and corrections. 
4. Explain the history and philosophy of the three components of the criminal justice system. 
5. Define due process of law in relation to each of the three components of the criminal justice system. 
6. Identify and describe the organization and jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system. 
7. Discuss future directions in the criminal justice system. 
8. List career opportunities and qualifying requirements within the three components of the criminal justice system.

AJS 103 - Public Safety Report Writing

1. Objectives of writing public safety reports 
2. Writing public safety reports 
3. Basic grammar and spelling 
4. Chronological and topical ordering 
5. Proofreading and editing 
6. Basic computer skills and word processing programs 
7. Legal implications and ramifications of public safety reports 
8. Records retention and report confidentiality 

1. Discuss the larger objectives of writing public safety reports. (1) 
2. Write reports that are concise and free of jargon. (2) 
3. Use basic grammar and spelling skills. (3) 
4. Craft a report in either chronological or topical order. (2, 4) 
5. Proofread and edit a report. (5) 
6. Use basic computer and word processing skills. (6) 
7. Analyze legal ramifications and implications of public safety reports. (7) 
8. Explain basic regulatory and legal requirements concerning records retention and report confidentiality. (8) 

AJS 109 - Substantive Criminal Law

1. Origins and structure of the criminal justice system 
2. Constitutional limitations on American criminal law 
3. Classification and basic elements of crimes 
4. Defenses to crime 
5. Punishment and sentencing for crime 
6. Types of crimes including: homicide and other crimes against persons; crimes against habitation and other crimes against property; white collar and public order crimes; drug- and alcohol-related crimes; obstruction of justice and organized crime 

1. Explain the origins and structure of the American criminal justice system. (1) 
2. Identify the primary constitutional limits on American criminal law. (2) 
3. List the classifications and basic elements of crimes. (3) 
4. Identify the general defenses to criminal liability. (4) 
5. Describe basic issues of criminal punishment and sentencing. (5) 
6. Apply the elements of specific types of crimes to given fact patterns to determine if crimes have been committed. (6)
    

AJS 123 - Ethics and Criminal Justice

1. Morality, ethics and human behavior 
2. Origins and concept of justice 
3. Ethical decisions 
4. Law and the individual 
5. Ethics and criminal justice professionals 
6. The police role in society: crime fighter or public servant 
7. Ethics and legal professionals 
8. Justice and judicial ethics 
9. Ethics of punishment and corrections 
10. Fundamentals of critical thinking 

1. Define ethics, morality and values. (1)
2. Describe the intersection of law, standards of morality, ethics and society. (1-3)
3. Describe the core elements of justice, punishment and law. (2)
4. Analyze the difference between distributive and retributive justice systems. (2)
5. Identify ethical and justice theories and explain their historical origins. (3)
6. Explain the purpose of codes and ethics. (4)
7. Identify and explain key ethical issues confronting law enforcement. (5,6)
8. Identify and explain the factors involved in the use of discretion. (7)
9. Explain ethical considerations faced by members of the court. (8)
10. Analyze ethical issues confronting correctional personnel. (9)
11. Describe and model the fundamental concepts of critical thinking, including the barriers to critical thought and the recognition that closure is not always achieved in intellectual discourse. (10)
     

AJS 170 - Forensic Science

1. Forensic science 
2. Physical evidence 
3. Physical properties: glass and soil 
4. Organic analysis 
5. Inorganic analysis 
6. The microscope 
7. Hairs, fibers, and paint 
8. Drugs 
9. Forensic toxicology 
10. Forensic aspects of arson and explosion investigations 
11. Forensic serology 
12. DNA 
13. Fingerprints 
14. Document and voice examination 
15. Forensic science and the Internet 

1. Define the elements and characteristics that make up forensic science. (1) 
2. Identify the components of physical evidence. (2) 
3. Identify the different aspects of a crime laboratory. (3-7) 
4. Illustrate the processes for handling drug cases. (8) 
5. Describe components of forensic toxicology. (9) 
6. Identify forensic aspects of arson and explosion investigations. (10) 
7. Identify and discuss the role of DNA in today's criminal evidence. (11,12) 
8. Apply principles and procedures of fingerprinting to the crime scene. (13) 
9. Discuss utilization of documents and voice examinations. (14) 
10. Identify the role of the Internet on forensic science. (15) 
     

AJS 192 - Serial Killers and Mass Murderers

1. Profiles of serial killers and mass murderers 
2. The mind and motives of a serial killer 
3. The mind and motives of a mass murderer 
4. Theories of causation of serial and mass murderers 
5. Victimology of serial and mass murderers 
6. Media and public fascination with serial and mass murderers 
    

1. Compare and contrast the profiles of serial killers and mass murderers. (1) 
2. Analyze the mind and motives of a serial killer and a mass murderer. (2,3) 
3. Explain theories of causation of serial and mass murderers. (4) 
4. Describe the victimology of serial and mass murderers. (5) 
5. Discuss media and public fascination with serial and mass murderers. (6) 

AJS 200 - Current Issues in Criminal Justice

Description: Current issues, trends, and techniques related to and affecting the criminal justice system.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Course Content:

1. Crime in the United States 

a. criminal behavior 
b. murder rates 
c. race issues 
d. drugs and crime 
e. the criminal justice process 

2. Victimology 

a. victim rights 
b. childhood victimization 
c. battered women 

3. Police 

a. community policing 
b. multiculturalism 
c. use of deadly force and pursuits 
d. ethics 

4. Judicial System 

a. jury system 
b. expert witnesses 
c. insanity defense 

5. Juvenile Justice 

a. transfers to adult court 
b. kids and guns 
c. teen courts 

6. Punishment and Corrections 

a. trends in probation 
b. race issues 
c. women in prison 
d. prison overcrowding 
e. death penalty 

 
Learning Outcomes:

1. Explain how current social issues, trends in criminal behavior, and the criminal justice process itself effects crime rates.
2. Discuss current issues effecting victims of crime.
3. Identify and explain current social issues affecting police work. 
4. Discuss current policy issues related to police work. 
5. Discuss specific issues related to the contemporary judicial system. 
6. Assess recent trends in juvenile crime and resulting current philosophies and practices in juvenile justice. 
7. Evaluate trends and policies in corrections based on current literary courses.

AJS 212 - Juvenile Justice Procedures

1. History of the juvenile justice system 
2. Overview of the modern-day juvenile justice system. 
3. Juvenile delinquency and the law 
4. Police interaction with juveniles 
5. Juvenile justice procedures 
6. Current issues and problems with the juvenile justice system 

1. Outline the historical development of the juvenile justice system. 
2. Outline the modern philosophies, organization and treatment/intervention goals of the juvenile justice system. 
3. Name and explain landmark cases related to current juvenile justice laws. 
4. Describe law enforcement procedures related to juvenile delinquency. 
5. Outline juvenile justice procedures from arrest/intake through disposition. 
6. Identify and discuss current issues and problems associated with the juvenile justice system.
    

AJS 225 - Criminology

1. Theories of criminal behavior 
2. Crime statistics and trends 
3. Categories of crime 
4. The impact of crime on society 
5. Social structure and criminality 

1. Identify and summarize the various theories of criminal behavior. 
2. Analyze the relationship between crime statistics and trends. 
3. Categorize types of crimes. 
4. Describe the economic and psychological impact of crime on society. 
5. Explain the relationship between social status and criminality.

AJS 226 - Victimology and Crises Intervention

1. The study of victims of crime 
2. Reasons some individuals are victimized 
3. Legal protections afforded to victims of crime 
4. Crisis interventions by the criminal justice system 
5. Counseling and community services for victims of crime and their families 

1. Define Victimology. (1) 
2. Explain why some individuals are victimized. (2) 
3. Analyze the legal protections afforded to victims of crime. (3) 
4. Identify and describe various crisis interventions by the criminal justice system following crimes such as murder, sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. (4) 
5. Discuss the role of counseling and community services for victims of crime and their families. (5) 

AJS 230 - The Police Function

1. Historical overview and development of law enforcement agencies 
2. Structure and jurisdiction of modern law enforcement agencies 
3. Roles, functions, and operations of law enforcement in modern society 
4. Law enforcement organization and management 
5. Discretionary powers of the law enforcement officer 
6. Professionalism and ethical issues related to law enforcement 
7. Job-related problems of the individual officer 
8. Hiring process and training 

1. Trace the history and development of early law enforcement agencies. (1) 
2. Explain the role of law enforcement in terms of patrol, investigation, traffic enforcement, and crime prevention. (1-3, 5-7) 
3. Identify the typical chain of command in law enforcement agencies. (2-4, 8) 
4. Define discretion as related to law enforcement and describe the internal and external mechanisms which influence and control discretion. (5) 
5. Describe current issues in law enforcement related to use of force, liability and community interaction and influence. (5-7)
    

AJS 240 - The Correction Function

1. Overview of the criminal justice process 
2. Evolution of corrections 
3. Supreme Court decisions related to the corrections system 
4. Goals and philosophies related to the treatment of offenders 
5. Alternatives to incarceration 
6. Correctional institutions 
7. Parole 
8. Capital punishment 
9. Special problems related to the correctional system 

1. Identify the three components of the criminal justice system and explain the role corrections plays within the system. 
2. Summarize the historical development of the correction function within the criminal justice system. 
3. Analyze the effect of Supreme Court decisions on the correctional system. 
4. Name the generally accepted goals of corrections and explain the philosophies which led to the development of these goals. 
5. Trace the historical development of probation, describe the function of probation, and identify alternatives to incarceration. 
6. Identify and describe the organization of various types of correctional institutions and explain the management of each. 
7. Outline the differences between parole and probation and describe the appropriate circumstances under which each is used. 
8. Discuss issues related to capital punishment: history, laws, philosophies, and public opinion. 
9. Identify and discuss problems and issues related to the modern correctional system.

AJS 250 - Introduction to Global Security and Intelligence

1. U.S. national security policies 
2. Homeland Security Department 
3. The Patriot Act 
4. Global business security issues 
5. Transnational events 

1. Identify the primary governmental agents responsible for the formation of U.S security policies. (1) 
2. Explain the key responsibilities of the Homeland Security Department. (2) 
3. Analyze the Patriot Act. (3) 
4. Evaluate and devise responses to key threats to global business security, including trade secret protection, theft, computer hacking and protection of employees. (4) 
5. Analyze the unique threats posed by terrorism to both national security and global business security. (5) 
6. Evaluate key threats and formulate responses to national security and global business security caused by transnational events such as war, disease, migration, and natural disasters. (5) 

AJS 252 - Homeland Security

1. History and structure of the U.S Department of Homeland Security and related federal agencies 
2. Strategic goals of Homeland Security and national defense 
3. Impacts on state and local security 
4. Impact on the U.S. criminal justice system 
5. Constitutional and ethical issues 
6. Risks to Homeland Security 

1. Discuss the history and structure of the U.S Homeland Security Department. (1) 
2. Identify various strategic goals of Homeland Security and national defense. (2) 
3. Explain how Homeland Security impacts state and local security. (3) 
4. Discuss impact of Homeland Security on the U.S criminal justice system. (4) 
5. Analyze the various Constitutional and ethical issues concerning Homeland Security, including enhanced interrogation, airport security and the Patriot Act. (5) 
6. Analyze various risks to Homeland Security, including terrorism, immigration and border security, and data security. (6) 
    

AJS 254 - Global Crime and Criminal Justice

1. Challenges and concerns of international crime 
2. Sources of international criminal law 
3. Global differences in defining, prosecuting and preventing criminal activity 
4. Financial impact of international crime 
5. Types of international crime 

1. Discuss the unique challenges and concerns posed by international crime. (1) 
2. Identify and describe the various sources of international law, including the United Nations. (2) 
3. Analyze the difficulties of defining and prosecuting crime in diverse legal and cultural environments. (3) 
4. Describe global differences in the procedures for prosecuting and preventing international criminal behavior. (3) 
5. Explain the financial implications of international crime. (4) 
6. Discuss various types of international crime such as money laundering, drug smuggling, human trafficking, and cyber-crime. (5) 

AJS 256 - Terrorism

1. History of terrorism 
2. Theories and causes of terrorism and the radicalization process 
3. Combating and preventing terrorism 
4. Impact of terrorism on the U.S. criminal justice system and national security 
5. Terrorist attacks 

1. Discuss the history of terrorism, domestically and internationally. (1) 
2. Explain various competing theories on the causes of terrorism and the radicalization process, at home and abroad. (2) 
3. Identify various approaches to combating and preventing terrorism. (3) 
4. Describe various changes to the U.S criminal justice system caused by terrorist attacks in the United States and abroad. (4) 
5. Describe the various changes in national security approaches caused by terrorist attacks in the United States and abroad. (5) 
6. Discuss the prevailing patterns and trends in modes of attack, weaponry and strategies of terrorists. (5) 
    

AJS 258 - Information Protection and Computer Security

1. Importance of information 
2. Classification and confidentiality 
3. Risk analysis and risk management 
4. Computer security and cyberspace 
5. Types of security issues 

1. Discuss the importance of information to organizations and modern society. (1) 
2. Identify the basic legal requirements concerning classification and confidentiality of certain types of information. (2) 
3. Describe basic concepts of risk analysis and risk management concerning information security. (3) 
4. Discuss the unique challenges of computer security and the hazards posed by cyberspace. (4) 
5. Analyze particular types of security breaches such as industrial espionage, computer hacking, privacy breaches, data protection and copyright. (5) 

AJS 260 - Procedural Criminal Law

1. Historical overview of the United States judicial system 

a. Constitution 
b. Supreme Court 
c. Constitutional amendments 

2. Police procedures 

a. arrest 
b. interrogation 
c. search and seizure 

3. Trial procedures 

a. pretrial process 
b. trial process 
c. sentencing process 

4. Corrections 

a. prison 
b. parole 

5. Juvenile Justice System 

1. Summarize the development and the role of the United States Constitution and the United States Supreme Court in determining procedural requirements for the criminal justice system. 
2. Describe the concepts of judicial review and judicial interpretation. 
3. Define the first, fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth, and fourteenth amendments to the constitution and explain their significance to procedural criminal law. 
4. Analyze major cases and procedural requirements related to arrest, interrogation, and search and seizure by law enforcement. 
5. Outline the steps in the pretrial, trial, and sentencing processes. 
6. Analyze major cases and procedural requirements related to the pretrial, trial, and sentencing processes. 
7. Analyze and define major cases and procedural requirements related to corrections procedures including probation, parole, and prison. 
8. Identify and define major cases and procedural requirements related to the juvenile justice system. 
9. Explain appellate jurisdiction and outline the appeal process.
    

AJS 270 - Community Relations

1. Overview 
2. Historical perspectives 
3. The justice community 
4. Contrast between public and community relations 
5. Psychological factors affecting police-community relations 
6. Police role concept in a changing society 
7. Coping with the human experience of being a cop 
8. Police professionalism and PCR 
9. The communication process 
10. Blocks to effective communication 
11. Selective enforcement and community relations 
12. The media link 
13. The young, the elderly and the police 
14. Community relations in the context of culture 
15. Dilemmas of dissent and political response 
16. Conflict management 
17. Community control: a continuum of participation 
18. Innovations and programs for the future 

1. Understand police-community relations in principle and practice. 
2. Identify and analyze specific problems which relate to police-community relations and seek possible solutions. 
3. Question and explore community relations from differing perspectives. 
4. Recognize diverse social and personal needs of individuals and groups in modern society.

AJS 275 - Criminal Investigations

1. Definition and goals of investigation 
2. Role of the investigator 
3. Crime scene management 
4. Physical evidence procedures 
5. Interview techniques 
6. Investigations of specific crimes 
7. Investigative report writing 

1. Define investigation and describe the goals of criminal investigation. 
2. Explain the role of the investigator and describe the attributes of a successful investigator. 
3. Define a crime scene and explain protecting and recording the crime scene. 
4. Identify, collect, preserve, and transport physical evidence. 
5. Describe the steps involved in preparing for interviews, use interview techniques, and list common interview problems. 
6. List and describe the basic investigative steps involved in specific crimes. 
7. Prepare and write an investigative report. 
    

AJS 278 - Neuroscience and the Law

1. Existence of free will 
2. Neuroscience of decision-making 
3. Punishment, blameworthiness and rehabilitation 
4. Adolescent brains and juvenile justice 
5. Mental Illness/insanity defense 
6. Memory and eyewitness identification 
    

1. Discuss the key neuroscience and consciousness theories concerning whether humans have free will. (1) 
2. Discuss the implications of brain scans on our understanding of decision-making. (2) 
3. Evaluate different theories of punishment and rehabilitation in light of latest neurological findings. (3) 
4. Explain the differences in adult and adolescent brains and the effects on juvenile justice. (4) 
5. Discuss the implications of latest neurological findings on legal concepts of mental illness and insanity. (5) 
6. Discuss the implications of latest neurological findings on memory and their impact on eyewitness identification. (6) 

AJS 290 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

1. The Bill of Rights and U.S. Constitutional guarantees for civil liberties and civil rights
2. Constitutional interpretation and judicial review
3. Landmark U.S. Supreme Court opinions
4. AZ Supreme Court interpretations of the Constitution on the administration of justice and law enforcement
5. The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution and the application of the privileges of immunity, due process and equal protection clauses
6. Basic tenants of the Arizona Constitution

1. Identify the key provisions of the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution that pertain to civil liberties and civil rights. (1)
2. Explain various competing theories of constitutional interpretation and judicial review. (2)
3. Analyze U.S. Supreme Court case law. (3)
4. Explain landmark US and AZ Supreme Court rulings on civil liberties and civil rights. (3)
5. Describe the impact of key Supreme Court opinions on the administration of justice and law enforcement, including Miranda rights, the exclusionary rule, search and seizure, right to counsel, trial by jury, and double jeopardy. (4)
6. Identify the key provisions of the Fourteenth Amendment and the privileges of immunity, due process and equal protection clauses. (5)
7. Explain competing theories of incorporation of the Fourteenth Amendment. (5)
8. Describe the basic tenants of the Arizona constitution. (6)

AJS 291 - Intensive Police Certification

1. Traffic laws 
2. Traffic control 
3. Crime prevention theory 
4. Crime scene investigation 
5. Social and psychological factors in human interaction 
6. Criminal law and procedure; juvenile law and procedure 
7. Corpus delecti of the major crimes against public order and crimes of process 
8. Powers of the police to investigate and arrest 
9. Search and seizure laws and procedures 
10. The American court system and constitutional law 
11. Civil law and process 
12. Basic techniques of stopping, arresting and handling violators 
13. Basic techniques of handling crisis cases, such as domestic disputes, bomb scares, crowd/ riot control, mental illness cases and disorderly conduct cases 
14. Defensive driving and vehicle control 
15. Physical conditioning 
16. Liability and use of force 
17. Firearms safety and marksmanship 
18. Regulations/statutes 

1. Describe the procedures in recording and reporting investigation of the crime scene and in the collection of evidence. (4, 6-8) 
2. Identify laws relating to traffic accidents. (1) 
3. Apply methods and practices of modern crime prevention. (3, 7) 
4. Interpret social and psychological factors important in human interactions. (5, 6, 13) 
5. Explain police interactions with cultural/ethnic minorities. (5, 6, 11) 
6. Apply procedures relating to traffic movement. (2) 
7. Define laws and procedures regarding search and seizure. (6, 8, 9) 
8. Describe the structure of the American court system. (6, 10, 18) 
9. Explain basic techniques of patrol procedures, including handling crisis cases. (8, 12, 13) 
10. Describe the connection of police and constitutional law. (6, 10) 
11. Define powers of police to investigate and arrest. (8) 
12. Use safe and defensive driving practices and the basic principles of emergency vehicle operation. (14) 
13. Identify the principles of physical conditioning and calculate the relatedness of nutrition and health to physical conditioning. (15) 
14. Use the police shotgun and handgun and safely handle firearms. (17) 
15. Discuss the statutes and regulations regarding the use of force. (16, 18)

AJS 296 - Internship: Administration of Justice

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.

AJS 298 - Special Justic Topics:

1. Substantive law on the special justice topic
2. Relevance of the special topic to the field
3. Impact of the special topic on other areas of Administration of Justice
4. Research analysis of critical issues in the special topic area

1. Identify the legal sources regarding the special topic. (1)
2. Describe the relevance of the special topic to the Administration of Justice field. (2)
3. Analyze the impact of the special topic on the Administration of Justice field. (3)
4. Conduct legal and factual research in the special topic area. (4)

AJS 299 - Independent Study Administration of Justice

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.

AGC 190 - Canine Behavior and Psychology I

1. Canine senses and behavior
2. Positive reinforcement training skills
3. Classifications and characteristics of dog breeds
4. Children and dog interactions
5. Canine management and equipment
6. Introduction to canine health care
7. Developmental stages in the life of the puppy and socialization
8. Canine body language

1. Explain the role of canine senses in behavior. (1)
2. Select and apply techniques for behavior modification. (2)
3. Identify major groups of dogs and explain characteristics of each. (3)
4. Identify safety issues between children and dogs. (4)
5. Recognize and determine proper equipment for management of canines. (2,5)
6. Recognize and apply techniques for general health and care of canines. (6)
7. Describe a puppy's learning curve and factors influencing optimum socialization. (7)
8. Identify and interpret significant body postures of dogs. (8)

AGC 192 - Canine Behavior and Psychology II

1. Play and predatory behavior patterns
2. Types and causes of aggressive behavior
3. Complex behavior problems
4. Dealing with fear in canines
5. Stress in canines
6. Neurobiology of learning in canines
7. Communications between canine and human
8. Advanced handling and training skills

1. Compare play and predatory motor patterns in the context of behavior. (1)
2. Identify the causes of aggressive behavior. (2)
3. Categorize types of aggressive behavior. (2)
4. Analyze and propose solutions to complex behavior issues. (3,8)
5. Develop strategies for changing emotional reactions in fearful dogs. (4,8)
6. Assess stress producing situations and design appropriate modifications. (5,8)
7. Apply contemporary neurobiological research to canine training and behavior modification. (6,8)
8. Use techniques for enhanced communication between human and canine. (2-8)
9.  Develop communication strategies for coaching individuals or groups regarding canine behavior. (7,8)
10.  Apply advanced handling skills. (8)

AGC 193 - Introduction to Canine Health Care

1. General canine anatomy and physiology
2. Nutrition needs and function
3. First aid and CPR
4. Disease control
5. Grooming
6. Breeding practices

1. Describe and explain fundamentals of canine anatomy and physiology. (1)
2. Explain the overall nutritional needs and general physiological function of nutrition in dogs. (2)
3. Apply first aid care and canine CPR. (3)
4. Perform crisis management techniques for canines with injuries and prepare for transport. (3)
5. Explain protocols of traditional and alternative disease control methods. (4)
6. List various disease symptoms. (4)
7. Identify grooming and hygiene needs of dogs. (5)
8. Discuss breeding practices and spay/neuter theories. (6)

AGC 194 - Canine Business

1. Canine related occupations and organizations
2. Communication skills
3. Veterinary related terms
4. General facility management
5. Documentation for office, business or organizational needs
6. Boarding practices

1. Differentiate various canine related occupations and organizations. (1)
2. Utilize communication skills required for working with and around the public. (2)
3. Utilize communication skills used in interacting with employees and employers. (2)
4. Define and apply veterinary related terms used in documentation. (3, 5)
5. Describe and prepare canine business documentation. (5)
6. Describe boarding or fostering facilities and their operations. (4, 5)
7. Identify facility upkeep requirements. (4, 6)
8. Differentiate various boarding styles and requirements. (6)

AGC 195 - Canine Public Skills

1. Basic canine training skills
2. Canine handling skills
3. Canine behavior expectations in health facilities and other businesses
4. Canine-to-canine greetings
5. Canine-to-human greetings
6. Communication in public while handling a dog
7. Traveling, camping, hiking and dog sports
8. Therapy, service and assistance dogs
9. Laws and ethics regarding assistance, service and therapy dogs

1. Apply basic canine training behavior skills. (1)
2. Use dog handling skills in public environments. (2-5)
3. Apply proper dog handling skills in health facilities and other businesses. (2,3)
4. Recognize and train proper canine-to-canine greetings. (1,2,4)
5. Recognize and train dogs' polite approaches to humans. (1,2,5)
6. Communicate with people while handling a dog. (2,6)
7. Recognize and train proper canine manners and behaviors for traveling, camping, hiking and dog sport activities. (1,2,7)
8. Discuss the differences between assistance, service and therapy dogs. (8,9)
9. Discuss and evaluate the laws and ethics regarding assistance, service and therapy dogs. (9)

AGC 196 - Canine Sport Activities

1. Sport activities for canines
2. Local availability of canine sports
3. Handling skills and techniques
4. Competition rules and regulations
5. Breeds suited for various sports
6. Canine health related issues

1. Identify types of dog sports and determine their local availability. (1, 2)
2. Use handling skills and techniques required for dog sports. (3)
3. Explain rules and regulations for competing in dog sports. (4)
4. Identify, and explain reasons for, the breeds and breed mixes best suited for particular dog sports. (5)
5. Discuss health related issues for various dog sport activities. (6)

AGC 197 - Introduction to Service Dogs

1. ADA laws and history
2. Ethics
3. Public reception of Assistance and Service Dogs
4. Differences between Assistance, Service Dogs and Emotional Support Dogs (ESD)
5. Differences between Therapy Dogs and Assistance/Service Dogs
6. Organizations that train Assistance and Service Dogs

1. Describe and explain ADA laws and history. (1)
2. Analyze differences between laws and ethics. (1,2)
3. Describe and relate to public regarding Assistance and Service Dogs. (3)
4. Describe and compare differences between Assistance, Service, ESD and Therapy Dogs. (4, 5)
5. Evaluate differences in organizations that train Assistance and Service Dogs. (6)

AGC 215 - Service Dog Public Access and Task Training I

1. Advanced canine training, handling with disability
2. Advanced canine behavior in restaurants, department stores, health facilities, hair salons and other businesses with task presentation.
3. Service Dog reactions to dogs and people
4. Service Dogs ethics, travel and ADA Laws
5. Service Dogs and public communication
6. Classification of disability tasks
7. Primary tasks: leg tap, fetch, carry, pull, positioning, balance, hold
8. Service Dog related work stress

1. Use advanced canine and task training skills in restaurants, department stores, health facilities, hair salons and other businesses. (1-4,6,7,8)
2. Communicate with others while handling a Service Dog. (3-5)
3. Identify and articulate differences between the ADA law and ethics regarding Service Dogs. (4,5)
4. Identify and provide the travel needs of, and with, the Service Dog. (1,3-5,8)
5. Connect and articulate specific tasks for specific disabilities. (1,2,7,8)
6. Recognize and assist a distressed Service Dog. (1,6)
7. Managing and handling with disability and dog in public. (1,3,8)
8. Manage public inquiry of disability and Service Dogs. (2,5)

1. Demonstrate skills at level comparable to ADI requirements.

AGC 225 - Service Dog Public Access & Task Training II

1. Advanced Service Dog training, handling and task skills for transportation, airplane travel, theaters, malls, casinos, professional care facilities and hospitals, etc.
2. Service Dog behavior toward dogs, people, extreme noises, traffic and high activity public places
3. Ability of Service Dog to perform tasks around dogs, people, extreme noises, traffic and high activity public places
4. Service Dog ethical behavior with task skills and ADA requirements
5. Discern use of ADA requirements and ethical requirements
6. Service Dog selection and placement
7. Service Dog Public Access Evaluation

1. Use advanced canine training and task skills for transportation, airplane travel, theaters, malls, casinos, professional care facilities and hospitals, etc. (1-4,7)
2. Teach and assist Service Dog to defecate and urinate on command. (1-5)
3. Teach and assist Service Dog to avoid shaking off in public. (1-5)
4. Train Service Dog to ignore other dogs and people. (1-5,7)
5. Teach Service Dog to board an airplane and ride on public transportation with appropriate Service Dog behavior. (1-5,7)
6. Recognize and describe differences between ADA Service Dog Laws and ethics and use them in context. (1-5)
7. Identify and provide the travel needs of, and with, the Service Dog. (1-3,6,)
8. Articulate proper selection and placement of a Service Dog. (3,6)

AGE 100 - Introductory Equine Science

1. History and development of the horse industry 
2. Selecting horses 
3. Functional anatomy 
4. Physiology 
5. Types, classes, and breeds of horses 
6. Horsemanship 
    

1. Explain the history and development of the horse and horse industry. (1, 5) 
2. Identify the status and future of the horse industry and its role in the global economy. (1) 
3. Identify breeds, types, and classes of horses along with selection and conformation. (3-5) 
4. Describe functional anatomy and physiology of the horse. (3, 4) 
5. Investigate basic reproduction and breeding practices. (2-5) 
6. Explain digestion and nutrition. (3, 4) 
7. Review horse behavior and its relationship to training. (5,6) 
8. Describe necessary skills for safe horsemanship and equitation. (6) 

AGE 101 - Riding Methods I

1. Safety 
2. Grooming 
3. Tack 
4. Warm-up 
5. Mounting and dismounting 
6. Riding aids 
7. Walk, trot, halt, back 
8. Cool down 

1. Apply safety, handling, grooming and tacking techniques in preparation for riding. (1-3) 
2. Apply warm-up techniques such as lunge lining, hot-walker, round-pen. (4) 
3. Mount and dismount safely. (1,5) 
4. Develop effective use of riding aids of legs, seat, hands and voice. (1,6) 
5. Perform transitions between the walk, trot, halt and back. (1,7) 
6. Apply focus, feel and balance methods while riding. (1,6,7) 
7. Perform cool-down exercises. (1, 8)

AGE 120 - Equine Health and First Aid

1. Basic equine anatomy and physiology 
2. Clinical signs of equine disease 
3. First aid 
4. Orthopedic emergencies 
5. Surgery and postoperative care of horses 
6. Basic reproduction 
7. Vaccinations and infectious disease control 

1. Identify basic equine anatomy and physiology. (1)
2. Identify causes, diagnostic methods, and treatment of various diseases, illnesses, and emergencies. (2,5,7) 
3. Define medical terminology relating to health and disease of equines. (2,6) 
4. Perform first aid techniques on equines. (3-5) 
5. Explain the basic care and health of reproductive horses. (6) 
6. Discuss immunizations and infectious disease control for equines. (2,7) 
7. Administer medications and treatments for horses. (1-7) 
8. Use skills necessary to interact with veterinarians during emergencies, routine exams, and treatments. (1-7) 

AGE 122 - Principles of Equine Nutrition

1. Equine digestive anatomy and physiology 
2. Functions of feeds 
3. Feed management practices 
4. Nutrient needs 
5. Diseases and ailments as they relate to nutrition 
6. Henneke scoring system for body condition 

1. Describe what constitutes good nutritional health in a horse. (1, 6) 
2. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system. (1) 
3. Explain nutritional requirements from newborn to senior horses. (3,4,6) 
4. Identify feed management practices for individual horse requirements. (2-6) 
5. Describe diseases and disorders related to nutrition (3-6) 
6. Identify quality feed and recognize potential dangers. (4)
    

AGE 125 - Equine Behavior

1. Equine behavior as a field of study
2. How horses learn and communicate
3. How perception and the equine brain relate to their behavior
4. Welfare and behavioral needs in management and handling
5. Principles of behavioral modification, and ethical and effective training for horses
6. The impact humans have on horses in leisure, sport, and industry

1. Identify central aspects of equine behavior throughout the lifespan. (1-6)
2. Describe key features of the horse's senses and their role in behavior. (2,3,5)
3. Describe how horses learn, and basic features of ethical and effective training. (2,3,5)
4. Recognize signs of pain, stress, and conflict in horses, including stereotypies. (2-6)
5. Describe welfare-enhancing management strategies for horses in domestic settings. (4-6)
6. Structure basic behavior modification plans. (2-6)
7. Identify how elements within sport, leisure, and industry affect horses. (1-6)

1. Pre- and post- test

AGE 140 - Equine Hoof Care

1. Anatomy of the lower limbs 
2. Physiology of the lower limbs 
3. Trimming and shoeing techniques 
4. Relationship of anatomy and physiology to movement and performance 
5. Equipment and products 
    

1. Identify the parts of the legs and feet of a horse. (1) 
2. Explain the locomotion of the legs and feet. (1) 
3. Diagnose injury and disease of the legs and feet. (1) 
4. Describe proper horse conformation. (1, 2) 
5. Distinguish various shoes and alternative hoof wear by use and purpose. (5) 
6. Identify equipment and products by name, use and purpose. (5) 
7. Assess a horse for balance, soundness and performance. (3,4) 
8. Evaluate proper trimming and horseshoeing for health and performance. (3,4) 
    

AGE 157 - Equine Event Planning and Management

1. Event promotion and marketing 
2. Facility selection and set-up 
3. Choosing an event 
4. Insurance and liability 
5. Budgeting 
6. Registration procedures 
7. Volunteers and employees 
8. Contracts/permits 

1. Select an equine event or competition. (3) 
2. Determine the budget to host a quality equine event. (2,5) 
3. Design and implement a promotional campaign for a given event. (1) 
4. Prep a facility for an event. (2) 
5. Negotiate a contract agreement for rental of facilities. (2,4,8) 
6. Design registration forms for an event. (6) 
7. Evaluate and select appropriate liability insurance for an event. (4,8) 
8. Present a complete plan for a specific event. (1-8) 
9. Select personnel for specific positions and describe how to get and keep volunteers. (7)

AGE 158 - Fundamentals of Trail Riding

1. Trailering, handling, loading, and transport of horses 
2. Trail-specific tack and gear for horse and rider 
3. Maneuvering trail obstacles 
4. Trail etiquette and safety 
5. Trail-specific first aid and kit design 
6. Introduction to camping with horses 

1. Identify and implement elements for safe transport of horses. (1) 
2. Evaluate trail-specific tack and gear for horse and rider. (2) 
3. Safely and efficiently maneuver a trail obstacle course. (3,4) 
4. Explain basic trail first aid. (5) 
5. Develop a trail-specific first aid kit. (5) 
6. Identify horse camping considerations including camp selection and horse containment while camping. (6) 
7. Develop a list of supplies for horse and rider for weekend camp trips. (6) 

AGE 201 - Riding Methods II

1. Safety and etiquette
2. Trailering
3. Grooming and saddling
4. Contact and control
5. Aids
6. Walk, trot/jog or gait, and canter/lope
7. Transitions
8. Lateral work
9. Patterns and basic trail obstacles

1. Apply safety rules when engaging a horse. (1,3)
2. Apply arena and trail etiquette. (1)
3. Identify and fit the tack used in English and Western riding. (3)
4. Use correct seat and aids for specific styles of riding. (1,4,5)
5. Present a horse in a walk, jog/posting trot or alternative gait and canter/lope. (4-8)
6. Present transitions through the gaits. (4-8)
7. Turn a horse on forehand and haunch, half and side pass. (1,4-8)
8. Ride a horse through patterns including figure eight and serpentine. (1,4-9)
9. Navigate basic trail obstacles. (1, 4-9)
10. Safely load and unload horse from trailer. (1,2)

AGE 231 - Professional Groom and Handler

1. Grooming-clipping, trimming, braiding, tools, equipment, and products
2. Tack maintenance, repair, storage, and usage
3. Stall cleaning and maintenance
4. Basic barn management
5. Safe horse handling and restraint
6. Related business processes
7. Client relations and ethics
8. Basic horse condition, nutrition, and behavior

1. Perform basic grooming for maintenance, health, and safety of horse. (1, 3, 5, 8)
2. Identify different types, usage, maintenance and repair of tack for pleasure and show. (2)
3. Safely clean stalls and perform maintenance. (3-5)
4. Prepare inventory and supply lists for barns, stables, and shows. (6)
5. Identify and report horse conditions and health data. (4, 6, 8)
6. Apply professional communication skills with supervisors, clients, health care professionals, and co-workers. (6, 7)
7. Describe and exhibit a strong work ethic, and ethical business practices. (6, 7)

AGE 260 - Ground Skills and Training Techniques in Horsemanship

1. Ground skills and handling safety 
2. The language of the horse 
3. Renowned horsemen past and present 
4. Training basics 
5. Common problems and their solutions 

1. Handle a horse with control and safety. (1) 
2. Interpret the language of the horse and related behavior. (2) 
3. Compare and discuss similarities and differences in training methods of renowned horsemen. (3, 4) 
4. Explain and implement methods for developing a working foundation with a horse. (1-5) 

AGE 296 - Internship: Equine

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.

AGE 299 - Independent Study Agriculture Science Equine

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.

AGS 101 - Microcomputers in Agriculture

1. Contemporary computer use in the agriculture industry 
2. Computer hardware 
3. Using Microsoft Word in an agricultural setting 
4. Using Excel in an agricultural setting 
5. Using PowerPoint in an agricultural setting 

1. Use and understand email
2. Use and understand Windows
3. Manage Files
4. Use Internet Explorer
5. Use the Internet
6. Create a document
7. Use and understand Microsoft Word
8. Edit a document
9. Format a document
10. Create a report
11. Use and understand Desktop Publishing
12. Create outlines
13. Create tables
14. Create a table of contents
15. Merge documents
16. Create equations
17. Use and understand Microsoft Excel
18. Create worksheets
19. Format worksheets
20. Create charts
21. Manage information
22. Use and understand Microsoft Power Point
23. Create a presentation
24. Create and import graphics in slides
25. Use and understand Microsoft Access
26. Create a database
27. Maintain a database
28. Query a database
29. Use and understand integration 
30. Integrate documents
31. Use and understand web page design
32. Create a web page
33. Load web page onto Internet

AGS 102 - Agribusiness Management

1. Agriculture and agribusiness 
2. Size and importance of agribusiness 
3. Emerging agribusiness technologies 
4. Planning and organizing an agribusiness 
5. Types of agribusiness 
6. Personal financial management 
7. Agribusiness record keeping and accounting 
8. Input/Output sectors 
9. Agricultural economics 

1. Describe the impact of agribusiness. (1-3,5,8,9)
2. Analyze the efficiency of production agriculture. (3,4,6,-9)
3. Describe the latest emerging technologies in agriculture. (1-3,5)
4. Prepare a small business plan with budget. (3,4,7-9)
5. Compare proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. (5,9)
6. Discuss the size and scope of the agribusiness input sector. (1-3,5,9)
7. Compare the private and public agribusiness sectors. (5,9)
8. Describe six types of economic systems. (5,8,9)
9. Analyze agricultural economics. (1,2,8,9)

AGS 103 - Plant Biology

1. Classification of plants 
2. Cell structures of plants 
3. Cellular activity of plants 
4. Chemical activity of plants 
5. Mitosis and Meiosis 
6. Plant tissues 
7. Vegetative components 
8. Plant growth improvement 
9. Plant propagation 
10. Plant growth environments 
11. Economic and ecological importance 
12. The scientific method 

1. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate physical and natural phenomena. (2-5, 7, 8, 10, 12)
2. Identify the unifying themes of the scientific field of study. (2-5, 7, 8, 10, 12) 
3. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical presentation of scientific data. (12)
4. Use the tools and equipment necessary for basic scientific analysis and research. (9, 12) 
5. Record the results of investigation through writing. (3, 4, 10, 12)
6. Discuss the role of plants in the living world. (10) 
7. Classify and name plants (1) 
8. Compare monocots and dicots. (1, 7, 9) 
9. Describe the plant cell structure. (2) 
10. Describe cellular activity during meiosis. (3) 
11. Explain the process and implications of mitosis and meiosis. (5) 
12. Differentiate between various plant tissues. (6) 
13. Identify the components of roots, stems, flowers, and leaves. (7) 
14. Describe the origin and domestication of cultivated plants. (8) 
15. Identify basic concepts in plant improvement. (8) 
16. Distinguish between effective and ineffective plant propagation methods for specific plants. (9) 
17. Summarize vegetative and reproductive growth and development principles. (7, 10, 12) 
18. Identify the properties of photosynthesis, respiration, and translocation in vascular plants. (4) 
19. Identify the physical and chemical properties of soil and soil water. (10) 
20. Discuss the climactic factors affecting plant growth. (10) 
21. Identify major economic crops in Arizona. (11)

AGS 105 - Soils

1. Components of soil 
2. Soil and water relationships 
3. Soil textural triangle 
4. Modifications to soil for improvement 
5. Drainage systems 
6. Soil fertility 
7. Soil pH 
8. Soil testing 
9. Cost factors 
10. Southwestern soils 

1. Describe the components of soil including sand, silt, and clay. (1) 
2. Explain the relationship between soil and water. (2) 
3. Using the soil textural triangle, determine the structure of soil and its effect on turfgrass. (3) 
4. Identify components of a soil profile. (3) 
5. Identify macro- and micro-nutrients needed for plant growth. (4) 
6. Identify common soil amendments used to improve soil. (4) 
7. Describe drainage systems used to remove excess water from soil. (5) 
8. Describe the principles associated with soil fertility. (6) 
9. Explain pH of soil and the methods used to modify pH. (7) 
10. Using soil test kits, test soils for basic composition. (8) 
11. Identify agencies to assist in soils testing. (8) 
12. Calculate soil test results for nitrogen, phosphorus, iron and potassium. (8) 
13. Describe soils common to the Southwest. (10)
     

AGS 106 - Soils Lab

1. Physical, chemical, biological properties of soil
2. Sampling
3. Evaluation
4. Texture analysis
5. Field method
6. Fertility
7. Organic matter
8. Alkalinity, acidity

1. Describe and justify physical, chemical and biological properties of soil. (1)
2. Customize soil samples for intended need in agriculture, viticulture and wild land settings. (2)
3. Deduce management concerns and implement practices consistent with soil sampling results. (3)
4. Prepare, conduct and evaluate a sample using sedimentation, pore space, field methods. (1-5)
5. Match a soil to the textural triangle. (4)
6. Evaluate fertility in plant growth systems such as nursery crops, field situations, and natural spaces, by petiole analysis, EC of applications, and soil fertility reports. (1-3,6)
7. Determine soil alkalinity and acidity levels. (8)
8. Apply amendments to correct soil disorders. (6,7)
9. Create and apply compost. (7)
10. Test the importance of soil organic matter, and evaluate applications. (2,3,6,7)

AGS 107 - Entomology

1. Insects and related pests 
2. Pest identification and classification 
3. Economic damage 
4. Control methodologies 
5. Integrated pest management 
6. Safety practices 

1. Investigate the relationships between insects and people. (1) 
2. Identify insects of economic importance. (3) 
3. Describe the basic external morphology of insects and how it is used in classification. (1,2) 
4. Describe the basic internal anatomy of insects. (1) 
5. Describe the objectives and elements of insect classification. (2) 
6. Classify insects by visual inspection. (1,2) 
7. Identify unknown insects by use of standard taxonomic keys. (2) 
8. Identify insects to Order by inspection, and identify common forms to Family. (1,2) 
9. Describe the life cycles of important insect groups. (1) 
10. Identify agents of biological control. (4,5) 
11. Identify insecticide names and formulations. (1,2,5) 
12. Explain the concepts involved in insect pest management. (5,6) 
13. Discuss alternative pest control techniques. (4-6) 
14. Formulate an integrated pest management plan to control insects. (5)

AGS 120 - Introduction to the Animal Industry

1. Animal agriculture as a science 
2. Classification of animals 
3. Livestock industry 
4. Small animal/companion animal industry 
5. Alternative animal industry 
6. Behavior 
7. Genetics and reproduction
8. Nutrition 
9. Meat science 
10. Disease 

1. Cite scientific discoveries that have made food better and less expensive for the consumer. (1)
2. List the pharmaceuticals and non-meat byproducts that are derived from animals. (1)
3. Classify agricultural animals according to breed and other scientific classifications. (2) 
4. Describe the various segments of the livestock industry. (3) 
5. Describe livestock production operations. (3)
6. Describe the importance of raising animals for consumer use. (3)
7. Describe the importance of the pet industry to the United States. (4) 
8. List the animals that are most often used in scientific research. (4)
9. Describe the alternative agricultural animals in the production industry today. (5)
10. Describe the types of social behavior in animals. (6) 
11. Describe the sexual and reproductive processes and behaviors in animals. (7)
12. Explain how performance data is used in the selection process for artificial insemination. (7)
13. Describe various feeding programs and methods used in livestock nutrition. (8)
14. Explain the steps in the slaughter of meat animals and list the wholesale cuts of beef, pork, and lamb. (9)
15. List examples of common livestock diseases and explain how they are spread. (10)

AGS 155 - Hydroponics for the Home and Classroom

1. Growing chambers 
2. Artificial media 
3. Nutrition 
4. Lighting 
5. Plant culturing 
6. Equipment 
7. History 
8. Sanitation 

1. Distinguish between the major types of hydroponics growing methods. 
2. Formulate an appropriate fertilizer mixture. 
3. List the components needed for a hydroponics growing system. 
4. Build a small hydroponics growth chamber. 
5. Select appropriate crops for hydroponics vegetable production. 
6. Implement basic sanitation practices.
    

AGS 156 - Organic Home Gardening

1. Nutrients 
2. Soils 
3. Composting 
4. Vermiculture 
5. Plant selection 
6. Water systems 
7. Pest management 

1. Select appropriate crops. (5) 
2. Design a production schedule. (1, 2, 5-7) 
3. Identify pests common to Yavapai County. (7) 
4. List appropriate soil conditioning products and techniques. (2-4) 
5. Distinguish practices common to organic, compared to conventional, gardening. (1-5, 7) 
6. Formulate a nutrient management plan. (1, 3-6) 

AGS 157 - Community Supported Agriculture

1. Marketable crop identification 
2. Facility benefits and limitations 
3. Production scheduling 
4. Harvest 
5. Storage 
6. Marketing 
7. Pricing 
8. Distribution 
9. Packaging 
10. Profit and loss 
11. Growing methods 

1. Formulate a growing, producing, marketing and distribution plan based on the resources available. (1-7) 
2. Determine crops that have potential for sale in the region. (1,3,4,6) 
3. Choose the best production system for a chosen crop promoting organic, pesticide-free, and sustainable crops. (11) 
4. Experiment with different products, price, packaging and seasonality to break norms of conventional agriculture. (1, 3, 5-7) 
5. Recommend production techniques to improve quality and marketability of agricultural products. (4) 
6. Set prices on items as determined by industry. (5) 
7. Track and report production goals. (3) 
8. Track labor, supplies and facility costs. (10) 
9. Develop a profit and loss statement for the season. (7, 10) 
10. Amend production plans to meet the changing need of customer base. (3,4) 
11. Classify crops by warm season or cool season. (1) 
12. Utilize and develop unique packaging materials for ready-for-market products. (7) 
13. Critique, customize and recommend growing methods for the production classes. (9) 
14. Harvest crops at optimum times to ensure freshness and flavor. (4) 
15. Store products to extend the distribution potential without reducing quality. (5) 
16. Analyze and reflect on the season's production and make recommendations for the next. (2-11) 

AGS 202 - Summer Horticulture

1. Crop selection
2. Composting and mulching
3. Cropping Systems
4. Soils
5. Propagation
6. Fertility
7. Cultivation
8. Irrigation
9. Pests-Insects, weeds and disease

1. Select the most appropriate seasonal crops and define common varieties by season and location. (1)
2. Demonstrate knowledge of composting and mulching techniques used in the garden. (2)
3. Make recommendations on system improvements. (3, 8)
4. Determine soil needs by analysis. (4)
5. Amend soils to improve fertility and waterholding capacity. (2-4,6-8)
6. Propagate plants successfully to meet a production schedule. (1,2,5)
7. Document results of different production methods. (1-9)
8. Safely operate a tractor, tiller, and backpack sprayer. (7,9)
9. Demonstrate an understanding of sustainable organic & conventional growing. (1-9)
10. Evaluate irrigation systems efficiency. (8)
11. Recommend an irrigation schedule. (8)
12. Utilize Integrated Pest Management to manage pest populations. (9)

AGS 215 - Agricultural Mechanics

1. Welding and cutting torch operation
2. Tools and power tools
3. Construction fencing, concrete, forms, and mortar
4. Electrical wiring, motors, and fuses
5. Pump operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair
6. Small engine and equipment operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair
7. Safety standards

1. Produce durable welds when given specifications and raw materials. (1,2,7)
2. Choose the best hand and/or power tool for the required task and support the decision. (1-7)
3. Operate hand tools and power tools safely and with proper care. (1-7)
4. Create wooden forms, mix, and pour concrete for concrete construction applications. (2,3,7)
5. Plan, estimate and lay block and brick. (2,3,7)
6. Design, estimate, calculate materials and construct fencing components. (2,3,7)
7. Wire and test lights, sprinklers, timers and valves utilizing the proper gauged wire. (2,4,5,7)
8. Troubleshoot, disassemble, reassemble and repair pumps in agricultural settings. (2,4,5,7)
9. Diagnose problems and perform routine maintenance on agricultural equipment, including oil, filters, fuel, batteries and belts. (2,6,7)
10. Safely operate agriculture equipment, such as tractors, ATV's, mowers, tillers and sprayers. (6,7)

AGS 250 - Horticulture Fall Production

1. Nutrients
2. Crops
3. Sanitation
4. Computerized control
5. Horticultural substrates
6. Greenhouse types, structures, components
7. Production scheduling
8. Water
9. Hydroponics
10. Insects and disease
11. Pesticides, herbicides, bio-controls
12. Sexual propagation
13. Facilities management

1. Utilize computer software for formulating nutrients and tracking plant growth. (1, 4, 7, 13)
2. Mix and apply fertilizers based on need, growth stage and growing system. (1, 7)
3. Identify crops by common and scientific name. (2)
4. Select appropriate crops. (2)
5. Practice sanitation techniques. (3)
6. Implement environmental controls. (4)
7. Recommend and prepare horticultural substrates in mixes. (5)
8. Compile suitable products and create compost. (5)
9. Evaluate the benefit of different greenhouse types, structures and season extenders. (6)
10. Identify greenhouse operational components. (6)
11. Employ a grow plan to finish crops at appropriate size for marketability. (7)
12. Program auto watering cycles based on crop needs. (8)
13. Investigate, recommend and utilize appropriate watering system for crop needs. (8)
14. Design, budget and create a functioning hydroponics system. (9)
15. Operate varied hydroponic systems. (9)
16. Scout for and classify horticultural insects, pests, weeds and disease. (10, 11)
17. Evaluate the success of biocontrol measures. (10, 11)
18. Apply appropriate control measures for pests in varied production areas. (10, 11)
19. Train for and complete industry approved Pesticide Safety Certification. (10, 11)
20. Maximize seed germination using varied techniques. (12)
21. Operate a seeding machine. (12)
22. Manage a horticultural facility. (13)

AGS 252 - Horticulture Spring Production

1. Nutrients
2. Container grown crops
3. Inventories
4. Computerized control
5. Scheduling
6. Transplanting and potting
7. Pests
8. Asexual propagation
9. Growth control
10. Facility management

1. Utilize computer software for formulating nutrients and tracking plant growth. (1, 4, 5 ,9 ,10)
2. Mix and apply fertilizers based on need, growth stage and growing system. (1-5, 9)
3. Identify crops by common and scientific name. (2, 3)
4. Select appropriate crops. (2, 5, 8)
5. Produce desirable plants for sale. (2-6, 8, 9)
6. Customize growing methods for high quality crops. (2-6, 8, 9)
7. Implement environmental controls. (4)
8. Experiment and evaluate crop scheduling. (3-5)
9. Incorporate customer feedback to alter plant grow schedules. (5, 9)
10. Calculate transplanting times and apply sound methods. (5, 6)
11. Select desirable and appropriate sized containers for potting. (6)
12. Scout and apply appropriate control measures for pest and disease. (7)
13. Propagate plants utilizing cuttings, divisions, layering. (8)
14. Graft and bud plants using T-bud, cleft, whip and tongue, and bark grafts. (8)
15. Manipulate plant heights through DIF, brushing and plant growth regulators. (9)
16. Manage a horticultural facility. (10)

AGS 261 - Aquaculture Science

1. Careers in the aquaculture and fisheries industry 
2. Species identification 
3. Land requirements 
4. Water requirement and management 
5. Parasitic, bacterial diseases, and potential viruses in fish 
6. Disease identification, treatment, prevention and control. 
7. Feeds and feeding techniques 
8. Morphology and biology of fish 

1. Identify the common species in the aquaculture and fisheries industry in Arizona. (2) 
2. Calculate stocking densities. (3,4) 
3. Test water and apply corrective measures as needed. (4) 
4. Visually identify the diseases most common to economically important fish through behavioral means, microscope imaging, and physical signs. (6) 
5. Potential parasitic, bacterial and viral diseases in fish. (5) 
6. Apply corrective measures for control or eradication of disease. (5,6) 
7. Identify and apply approved treatments using chemicals on diseased fish. (6) 
8. Identify and describe the external and internal anatomy of fish including neurons, circulatory, and digestive systems. (8) 
9. Select appropriate feeds for a given species of fish. (7) 
10. Identify basic components of common aquaculture systems. (3,4) 
11. Identify the careers in the aquaculture fisheries industry. (1)

AGS 264 - Aquaculture Management

1. Fish containers 
2. Aeration systems 
3. Filtration media 
4. Aquaculture systems 
5. Solid waste removal 
6. Environmental conditions 
7. Reproduction 
8. Data collection 
9. Business principles 
10. Feeding 

1. Design a recirculating and flow through aquaculture system. (1-4) 
2. Identify appropriate feed and develop a feeding schedule. (10) 
3. Breed fish from brood stock. (7) 
4. Hatch eggs and grow out through harvesting. (7) 
5. Manage water systems and environmental controls for recirculating aquaculture systems. (4-6) 
6. Perform maintenance on recirculating aquaculture systems. (4) 
7. Collect data and keep hatchery records. (8) 
8. Determine costs and revenue for recirculating aquaculture systems. (9)

AGS 274 - Water Management

1. Pipe types and sizes 
2. Fittings 
3. Valves 
4. Pumps 
5. Drain tiles 
6. Filters 
7. Backflow prevention 
8. Blueprint reading 
9. Irrigation design 
10. Code requirements 
11. Recirculation 

1. Identify types and sizes of pipe used in irrigation systems. 
2. Select the most appropriate pipe for a given circuit. 
3. Demonstrate the use of tools commonly used in plumbing. 
4. Identify the valve boxes used for manifold systems. 
5. Identify the most commonly used fittings for connecting pipe. 
6. Select the appropriate fitting for a given connection. 
7. Explain the different uses for gate, globe and ball valves. 
8. List the advantages and disadvantages of the three most common valves. 
9. Determine correct positioning for drain tiles. 
10. Select the most appropriate backflow prevention device for a given circuit. 
11. Distinguish between in-line manual and automatic valves. 
12. Distinguish between manual and automatic pressure vacuum breakers. 
13. Determine appropriate sprinkler spacing. 
14. Explain the difference between static and working pressure. 
15. Determine local codes for commercial irrigation. 
16. Solve for pressure drop over a given run. 
17. Design greenhouse irrigation and fertilization system. 
18. Design aquaculture systems. 
19. Design horse watering systems. 
20. Design golf course systems. 
21. Troubleshoot sprayboom nozzles. 
22. Determine circuits, valves, draintiles, and sprinklers for a given par three hole. 
23. Calculate costs for irrigation of a par three hole. 

1. Irrigation design for par three hole or greenhouse.

AGS 280 - Zoo and Domestic Animal Care

1. Safety and emergency preparedness 
2. Equipment lab/animal permits 
3. Weights and measures 
4. Zoo orientation 
5. Wildlife husbandry 
6. Wildlife and domestic facilities maintenance 
7. Animal identification 
8. Zookeeping essentials 
9. Animal observation for health and behavior 

1. Identify proper clothing and gear worn when working with various animals. 
2. Establish safety procedures for handling and approach of animals. 
3. Identify by name, genus, and species, the most common domestic and zoo animals. 
4. Describe keeper routines for various domestic and wild animals. 
5. Determine the risks associated with enclosure cleaning and maintenance. 
6. Maintain a record log of animal behavior as it relates to keeper safety. 
7. Predict possible animal behavior from observations. 
8. Establish an objective view of humane considerations including feelings, infliction of pain, psychological upsets, and speed of return to normalcy. 
9. Determine when restraint is necessary. 
10. Use of proper restraint tools and chemicals to subdue animals. 
11. Predict thermoregulation stress when handling animals. 
12. Weigh and measure wild and domestic animals. 
13. Calculate feeds for domestic and wild animals. 
14. Identify basic cleaning equipment. 
15. Establish use of two-way radio codes at zoos. 
16. Determine legal requirements from state, federal and local agencies for care and housing of wild and domestic animals as a business or sanctuary enterprise.

AGS 282 - Zoo and Domestic Animal Behavior

1. Behavioral genetics 
2. Evolution and behavior patterns 
3. Nervous system 
4. Hormones and immunology behavior 
5. Biological rhythms 
6. Communication 
7. Migration 
8. Habitat selection 
9. Conflict 
10. Sexual reproduction 

1. Analyze the history of behavioral genetics and evolution. (1) 
2. List the design features in animal behavior studies. (1,2) 
3. Determine the basic principles of genetics in animals. (1,5) 
4. Distinguish between macroevolutionary and microevolutionary changes in behavior. (2,7) 
5. Identify the parts of the nervous system and their associated functions. (3,4) 
6. List the biological rhythms and their significance in animal behavior. (5,6) 
7. Determine how communication conveys information between animal and human interaction. (6) 
8. Analyze and identify migration patterns and navigational mechanisms for a given set of animals. (7,8) 
9. Recognize the signs leading to animal conflict. (9) 
10. Calculate the costs and benefits of sexual reproduction and selection in the animal kingdom. (10)

AGS 296 - Internship: Agriculture

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.
    

AGS 299 - Independent Study Agriculture

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.
    

AHS 100 - Fundamentals of Health Care

1. Health care careers 
2. Historical and future trends in health care 
3. Ethical and legal issues in health care 
4. Introduction to health care terminology and mathematics 
5. Organization of the human body 
6. Stages of growth and development 
7. Environmental safety and health considerations 
8. Professional responsibilities and continuing education 
9. Patients' emotional reactions to illness 
10. Verbal and written communication skills 
11. Computers and technology in health care 
12. Emergency health care procedures 
13. Health care reimbursement 
14. Quality improvement and customer service 
15. Health care employment preparedness 
16. Diversity and culture in health care 

1. State the education, certification, registration and/or licensing requirements of health care occupations. (1) 
2. Describe trends in health care and their effects on client care. (2) 
3. Identify ethical and legal issues in the health care setting. (3) 
4. Break down medical terms into their component parts and interpret the terms correctly. (4) 
5. Perform basic math calculations on whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages and ratios. (4) 
6. Describe primary anatomy, directional terms and anatomical positions. (5) 
7. Describe the basic milestones for each developmental stage. (6) 
8. Employ environmental safety and infection control procedures in the health care setting. (7) 
9. Explain the role of the health care worker within the medical system. (1,2,8) 
10. Describe patients' emotional reactions to illness. (9) 
11. Utilize communication skills with patients and other health care team members. (8,10,16) 
12. Describe how computers and technology are used in various areas of health care. (11) 
13. Explain precautions that the health care professional can take to ensure computer security. (10,11) 
14. Describe the seven steps to follow when an emergency occurs that will protect both the patient and health care professional. (12) 
15. Identify types of health care reimbursement. (13) 
16. Describe the elements of quality assessment and performance improvement program. (14) 
17. Prepare a resume and employment application. (1,8,15) 

AHS 105 - Phlebotomy

1. Terminology
2. Ethics and safety
3. Legal implications
4. Anatomy and physiology of the hand and arm
5. Quality assurance methods
6. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
7. Universal precautions
8. Venipuncture
9. Equipment and supplies
10. Documentation in the clinical laboratory
11. Body systems and corresponding laboratory test

1. Define basic terms and codes related to phlebotomy and laboratory testing. (1)
2. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the hand and arm. (4)
3. Describe how phlebotomy is affected by privacy laws and law enforcement. (3)
4. Collect blood specimens by venipuncture adhering to OSHA guidelines and lab safety in procedures. (2,5,7,8)
5. Maintain and inventory of equipment and supplies for collecting blood specimens. (9,10)
6. Explain how CLIA and HIPAA regulations affect phlebotomy practices. (2,3,6)
7. Describe reporting requirements for adverse phlebotomy. (3,5,10)
8. Describe and apply standard universal precautions. (2,7,8)
9. State the purpose of specific laboratory tests. (11)

AHS 112 - Assisted Living Facility Caregiver

1. Orientation and overview of the assisted living facility
2. Legal and ethical issues and resident rights
3. Communication and interpersonal skills
4. Job management skills
5. Service plans
6. Infection control
7. Nutrition and food preparation
8. Fire, safety, and emergency procedures
9. Home environment and maintenance
10. Basic caregiver skills
11. Mental health and social service needs
12. Care of the cognitively impaired resident
13. Skills for basic restorative services
14. Medication management

1. Identify the levels of care within an assisted living facility. (1)
2. Identify legal and ethical issues and resident rights. (2)
3. Use various techniques to communicate effectively. (3)
4. Demonstrate ways to manage time and stress. (4)
5. Develop service plans. (5)
6. Use various techniques to manage infection control. (6)
7. Design and implement nutrition plans and special diets. (7)
8. Procure, handle, and store food safely. (7)
9. Demonstrate ways to manage emergency procedures. (8)
10. Use various techniques to maintain and manage the home environment. (9)
11. Demonstrate basic caregiver skills. (10)
12. Use various techniques to manage mental health and social service needs. (11)
13. Address the needs of the cognitively impaired resident. (12)
14. Assist with basic restorative services. (13)
15. Assist with medication storage, organization, administration, documentation, and reporting. (14)

1. Skills checklist
2. Comprehensive final exam
3. State administered caregiver exam

AHS 114 - Nursing Assistant

1. Communication, interpersonal skills and documentation 
2. Infection control 
3. Safety and emergency procedures 
4. Client independence 
5. Client rights 
6. Abuse, mistreatment and neglect 
7. Basic nursing assistant skills 
8. Age specific mental health and social service needs 
9. Cognitively impaired client care 
10. Basic restorative care skills 
11. Role as a health care team member 
12. Legal aspects of nursing assistant practice 
13. Body structure and common diseases 

1. Apply basic nursing assistant skills safely. (7, 10) 
2. Use restorative care skills and emergency procedures safely. (3,10) 
3. Utilize infection control principles and procedures. (2) 
4. Identify and report changes in the client's condition. (1, 3, 6, 8, 9,13) 
5. Describe and protect client rights. (5,6) 
6. Assist and promote client independence. (4,10) 
7. Apply the legal and ethical aspects of the nursing assistant role. (5,6,11,12) 
8. Employ effective written and verbal communication skills. (1,7,9) 
9. Adapt to individual client behaviors and needs. (1,3,7-10) 
10. Adapt to the unique needs of the client with cognitive impairment. (9) 
11. Describe the role of the nursing assistant as a member of the health care team. (11, 12) 
12. Explain basic body structure and function. (13) 
13. Identify the signs and symptoms of common diseases. (13)

AHS 116 - Certified Nursing Assistant to Caregiver Bridge

1. Orientation and overview of the assisted living facility 
2. Service plans
3. Medication management

1. Identify the levels of care within an assisted living facility. (1)
2. Develop service plans. (2)
3. Assist with medication storage, organization, administration, documentation, and reporting. (3)

1. Skills Checklist
2. Comprehensive Final Exam
3. State Administered Caregiver Exam

AHS 120 - Foundations of Medical Assisting I

1. Legal aspects of health care 
2. Infection control and asepsis principles 
3. Basic psychology principles 
4. Customer and patient relations 
5. Verbal and nonverbal communications 
6. Emotional reactions to illness 
7. Medical office administrative functions 
8. Medical records management 
9. Medical office emergencies 
10. Basic nutrition and therapeutic diets 
11. Outpatient coding and insurance 
12. Diversity and culture in health care 
13. Financial bookkeeping and billing 

1. Identify legal concerns in the physician's office. (1) 
2. Use infection control procedures. (2) 
3. Apply basic psychological principles. (3-6) 
4. Utilize techniques of customer and patient relations. (3-6,12) 
5. Administrate medical office. (3,7) 
6. Manage medical records. (7,8) 
7. Respond to medical emergencies. (9) 
8. Explain basic nutrition principles. (10) 
9. Differentiate between diagnostic and procedural coding. (11) 
10. Utilize financial management principles. (11, 13) 

AHS 121 - Foundations of Medical Assisting II

1. Medical history, patient assessment and examination 
2. Minor diagnostic and surgical procedures 
3. Specimen collection, processing, testing, and results 
4. Aseptic techniques 
5. Sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization 
6. Electrocardiography 
7. Diagnostic imaging in the outpatient setting 
8. Pharmacology and medications 
9. Immunization records 

1. Collect patient history and vital signs. (1,2,9) 
2. Assist with minor surgical procedures. (2-5) 
3. Perform electrocardiography. (2,6) 
4. Discuss diagnostic imaging in the outpatient setting. (7) 
5. Perform diagnostic and laboratory tests. (2,3,5) 
6. Calculate medication dosages and administer medications. (8,9)
    

AHS 130 - Medical Terminology for Patient Care Staff

Description: Medical terminology used in direct patient care, with special care populations and in special services. Building and analyzing terms using work parts. Body-systems approach to terms related to structure and function, pathologies, and diagnostic procedures. Spelling and pronunciation of terms, medical abbreviations and symbols.

Prerequisites: Reading Proficiency

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0

Course Content:

1. Introduction to Medical Terminology 

a. Basic work structure 
b. Body as a whole 
c. Common combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes

    2. Body Systems 

a. Structures 
b. Functions 
c. Pathologies 
d. Diagnostics 
e. Clinical procedures 
f. Additional suffices, prefixes, combining forms 
g. Abbreviations 

    3. Obstetrics 

a. Conception and pregnancy 
b. Hormonal interactions 
c. Pregnancy and neonatal pathologies 
d. Clinical tests and procedures related to obstetrics 
e. Additional suffixes, prefixes, combining forms 
f. Abbreviations 

    4. Cancer Medicine (Oncology) 

a. Carcinogenesis 
b. Characteristics, classification, grading, and staging of tumors 
c. Pathological descriptions 
d. Diagnostic, clinical procedures, and treatment terms 
e. Additional suffixes, prefixes, combining forms 
f. Abbreviations 

    5. Radiology and Nuclear Medicine 

a. X-ray properties, positioning, and techniques 
b. Radioactive and radionuclide tests 
c. In vitro and in vivo procedures 
d. Additional suffixes, prefixes, combining forms 
e. Abbreviation 

    6. Psychiatry/Mental Health 

a. Introduction 
b. Clinical symptoms and disorders  
c. Terminology related to treatment 
d. Additional suffixes, prefixes, combining forms 
e. Abbreviations

 
Learning Outcomes:

1. Divide medical words into their component parts (1a) 
2. Define the meaning of basic combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes (1a,c, 2f, 3e, 4e, 5d, 6d) 
3. Use combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes to build medical terms (1a,c, 2f, 3e, 4e, 5d, 6d) 
4. Identify and define terms pertaining to the body as a whole (1b) 
5. Describe positions, directions, and planes of the body (1b) 
6. Name the locations and/or structures of body systems (2a) 
7. Describe the functions of body systems (2b) 
8. Describe disease processes and symptoms that affect body systems (2c) 
9. List and explain diagnostic tests and clinical procedures common to different body systems (2d,e) 
10. Identify abbreviations common to body systems, pathologies, tests, clinical procedures, and specialty areas (2g, 3f, 4f, 5e, 6e) 
11. Explain how female reproductive organs and hormones function in the process of conception and pregnancy. (3a,b) 
12. Identify abnormal conditions of the pregnancy and the neonate. (3c) 
13. Explain important clinical tests and procedures related to obstetrics (3d) 
14. Define terms that describe the growth and spread of cancer. (4a) 
15. Recognize terms related to classification, grading and staging of tumors. (4b) 
16. Describe oncology pathologies, diagnostics, clinical procedures and treatments (4c,d) 
17. Explain terms related to x-ray properties, positioning, and techniques (5a) 
18. Define terms used to describe radioactive and radionuclide tests (5b,c) 
19. Differentiate between different metal health specialists. (6a) 
20. Define terms that describe psychiatric symptoms and disorders. (6b) 
21. Describe different psychiatric treatments and common psychiatric drugs. (6c)

AHS 140 - Pharmacology for Allied Health

1. Endocrine system 
2. Nervous system 
3. Respiratory system 
4. Visual and auditory systems 
5. Integumentary system 
6. Gastrointestinal system 
7. Urinary system 
8. Cardiovascular system 
9. Reproductive system 
10.  Anti-infective agents 
11. Analgesics and anti-inflammatories 
12. Vitamins, minerals, and herbs 
13. Oncology agents 
14. Psychotropic agents 
15. Drug laws 
16. Drug names and references 

1. Identify disease states and disorders of applicable body systems. (1-9) 
2. Identify and list medications used to treat disease states and disorders of applicable body systems. (1-14) 
3. List the following characteristics of each reviewed medication: indications for use, dosage forms, usual dosage, side effects, interactions with other drugs, storage requirements, generic and trade names, and mechanism of action. (1-14) 
4. List types of infections and how they are commonly treated. (10) 
5. Explain musculoskeletal pain and inflammation conditions and how they are commonly treated. (11) 
6. Describe the sources of vitamins, minerals, and herbs and their common uses in healthcare. (12) 
7. Identify pharmaceuticals used to treat various types of cancer. (13) 
8. Identify medications used for mental health. (14) 
9. Identify federal legal aspects of drug regulation. (15) 
10. Search for drug names and basic information via reliable resources. (16) 

AHS 160 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

1. Scientific method and physiological measurements
2. Structural organization of the body
3. Homeostasis and homeostatic control mechanisms
4. Specific chemistry concepts of the body
5. Integumentary system
6. Skeletal system and joints
7. Muscular system
8. Nervous system
9. Endocrine system
10. Cardiovascular system
11. Lymphatics and immune system
12. Respiratory system
13. Digestive system
14. Urinary system
15. Reproductive system

1. Use the scientific method to evaluate basic principles of human physiology. (1) 
2. Identify the unifying themes of human anatomy and physiology. (2) 
3. Interpret numerical and graphical presentations of physiological data. (1, 12) 
4. Explain the role of specific tools and equipment utilized in clinical evaluation of human physiology. (1) 
5. Record or evaluate investigative results. (1) 
6. Describe the structural organization of the body. (2)
7. Describe homeostasis and homeostatic control mechanisms. (3)
8. Describe the specific chemistry concepts of the body. (4)
9. Describe the structure and function of the integumentary system and body membranes, skeletal system and joints, muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system and immunity, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and the reproductive system. (5-15)

AHS 230 - Complementary and Integrative Health Therapies

1. Conventional and holistic healthcare practices 
2. Eastern therapies 
3. Ayurvedic medicine 
4. Native American perspectives 
5. Alternative health professionals 
6. Herbal therapies and nutrition 
7. Touch therapies 
8. Mind-Body therapies 
9. Energetic therapies 
10. Environment and health 
11. Critical thinking skills 

1. Describe and use elements and aspects of the critical thinking process, including the examination of new ideas and alternatives. (1-9,11) 
2. Construct questions pertinent to, and articulate informed choices between, conventional and holistic healthcare. (1,11) 
3. Critically process and communicate Eastern and Native American culture contributions to holistic healthcare. (2-4) 
4. Compare and contrast alternative health professions. (5) 
5. Identify safe herbal therapies. (6)
6. Examine and critically analyze current research data pertinent to complementary and alternative therapies. (2, 6-9,11) 
7. Formulate and articulate informed choices that integrate mind-body-spirit practices into healthcare based on refined critical thinking skills. (1-4,7-9,11)
8. Apply critical thinking skills when assessing philosophical, scientific, societal and individual issues related to our environment and its relationship to our health. (10,11)
9. Explain that open-mindedness to new ideas is crucial to the development of critical thinking skills and that closure is not always achieved in intellectual discourse. (11)
    

AHS 295 - AHS Practicum: Medical Assistant

1. Anatomy and physiology
2. Medical terminology
3. Medical law and ethics
4. Psychology and human relations
5. Infection control, asepsis, sterilization
6. Patient examination and preparation
7. Specimen collection and phlebotomy
8. Pharmacology
9. Medication administration including injections
10. Basic laboratory procedures including capillary sticks
11. Basic clerical functions including reception, ordering, office safety, etc.
12. Manual and computerized records management
13. Financial management and bookkeeping
14. Insurance (including procedural and diagnostic coding)

1. Manage medical records upholding security and privacy standards as outlined in HIPAA regulations. (2,3,12-14)
2. Use computer programs commonly found in health care settings. (11-14)
3. Assist health care providers in delivering care to clients with multiple health care needs. (1-14)
4. Document how diversity and culture affect delivery of health care. (4)
5. Obtain specimens for diagnostic evaluation and testing. (1,2,5-7,10,12)
6. Describe the structural organization of the body. (1,2) 7. Calculate medication dosages. (2,9)
7. List the indications for use, dosage forms, usual dosage, side effects, interactions with other drugs, storage requirements, generic and trade names and mechanism of action for commonly used medications. (1,2,5,8,9)
8. For all major body systems, describe common diseases and conditions, methods of diagnosis, short and long term effects of disease processes, treatment and therapy and restoration strategies. (1,2,6,8-10)
9. Distinguish if it is appropriate to release patient records in accordance with policies and procedure for access and disclosure of personal health information. (3,11-14)
10. Use effective communication skills with health care professionals and patients. (4,6,11)

AHS 296 - Internship: Allied Health Services

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.

AHS 299 - Independent Study Allied Health Services

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.
    

ASL 101 - Beginning American Sign Language I

1. Visual acuity and use of space
2. Receiving and producing finger-spelled words
3. Receiving and producing basic concepts using American Sign Language
4. Non-manual grammar. Yes/no questions, wh-word questions, and negation
5. Noun-verb pairs
6. Personal pronouns and possessive pronouns
7. The deaf community and its culture
8. Physical, geographical, and non-verbal cultural information

1. Explain how American Sign Language (ASL) developed as a language.
2. Identify the four parameters of a sign and recognize the use of non-manual behaviors involved with ASL.
3. Discriminate between different finger-spelled words.
4. Use non-manual grammar in ASL, focusing on: yes/no questions, wh-word questions, and negation.
5. Identify the signer's use of space from his/her perspective.
6. Use pantomime and gestures to convey thought and ideas.
7. Use and comprehend basic descriptive classifiers used in context.
8. Identify personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, and spatial referents used in context.
9. Distinguish the difference between nouns and verbs in basic noun-verb pairs.
10. Incorporate hand and arm position for expressive finger-spelling and numbers.
11. Engage in simple conversations in ASL about topics such as family background and routine activities.

ASL 102 - Beginning American Sign Language II

Description: American Sign Language vocabulary, grammar, receptive, and expressive technique development.

Prerequisites: ASL 101  

Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
Course Content:

1. Historical events within the deaf community
2. Signed communication systems used in America
3. Causes of deafness
4. Receptive and expressive skill development
   1. Topicalization
   2. Classifiers
   3. Eye gaze
   4. Nonverbal expressions
   5. Gestures
   6. Sign vocabulary
   7. Fingerspelling
   8. Number systems
   9. Time
   10. indicatorsDirectional verbs

 
Learning Outcomes:

1. Outline the role of ASL in the deaf community.
2. Describe various communication systems.
3. Explain the importance of non-manual grammar in ASL.
4. Employ the appropriate techniques within ASL with respect to attending, attention-getting, turn-taking, interrupting, and maintaining appropriate signing space.
5. Engage in simple conversations in ASL about topics such as family background, routine activities, and occupations.
6. Apply various forms of non-manual grammar and correct syntax for yes/no questions, wh-word questions, simple topical sentences, assertion, and negation.
7. Use head, eye gaze, and body shifting to indicate direct address, comparisons, contrasts, and topic shifts.
8. Use and comprehend descriptive, pronominal, and plural classifiers in context.
9. Use and comprehend eye gazing in referencing.
10. Use personal and possessive pronouns in context.
11. Use space when referencing.
12. Identify the object and subject when directional verbs are used.
13. Use and comprehend specified core vocabulary in context.

ASL 201 - Intermediate American Sign Language I

1. Selected colloquial ASL signs and idiomatic expressions
2. Narratives, dialogues, daily situations, and spontaneous conversations at the intermediate level
3. Sign settings (e.g. formal vs. informal, small group discussions and dialogues
4. Expressive and receptive mastery of ASL grammatical features at the intermediate level
5. Increased exposure to the deaf community and its culture

1. List and translate colloquial ASL and English signs and idiomatic expressions.
2. Respond to unanticipated questions on familiar topics.
3. Express opinions about familiar topics.
4. Comprehend main ideas and extended discourse on increasingly complex topics.
5. Apply ASL skills in communicating short stories, narratives, and dialogues at the intermediate level.
6. Apply expressive and receptive mastery of grammatical features of ASL at the intermediate level.
7. Describe norms, values and beliefs of deaf culture.