Course Outlines

FMA 101 - Film/TV History and Analysis

1. Story and structure
2. Image
3. Sound
4. Character development
5. Artistic design
6. Theme
7. Subtext
8. Historical significance and cultural resonance
9. Business models
10. Marketing film and TV through history

1. Analyze story and structure. (1)
2. Describe image and sound analysis using shared and personal vocabularies. (2,3)
3. Identify character development interaction and perceptual elements. (4)
4. Imitate artistic design interactions. (5)
5. Describe individual perceptions of theme, subtext and cultural resonance through historical analyses. (6-8)
6. Explain the business side of the media, including marketing. (9,10)

FMA 102 - Production I

1. Film scene analysis
2. Recreation of scene
3. Editing scenes

1. View, then obtain and analyze, effects of simultaneous images and sounds that duplicate specific film scenes. (1,2)
2. Develop tools to manipulate images and sound experiences. (2)
3. Use digital cameras and off-line editing computers to compose images. (2)
4. Use audio recorders. (2)
5. Mix sound. (2, 3)
6. Obtain, write, direct, film and edit sounds and images. (1-3)

FMA 103 - Screenwriting I

1. Media analysis
2. Media categories (film, TV, documentary, YouTube, commercial, industrial video)
3. Marketing media products

1. Watch and analyze media from various categories. (1)
2. Write a script in each media category. (2)
3. Develop a marketing plan in a media category. (2, 3)

FMA 104 - Podcasting

1. Storytelling via the Internet and digital media
2. Crowdsourcing, social media, images, video and blogging
3. Audio production
4. Interpreting and explaining data for future episodes

1. Create video content for marketing podcast. (1, 3, 4)
2. Create a blog post. (1-3)
3. Use social media to acquire and distribute podcast. (1,2)
4. Write a script outline that tells a story using fact-checked data. (1,2)
5. Create a podcast episode. (1-4)

FMA 105 - Production II

1. Scene set-up and camera coverage
2. Basic camera techniques
3. Basic lighting techniques
4. Basic sound
5. Crew communication

1. Identify camera coverage, lighting and sound requirements. (1-4)
2. Develop camera coverage and lighting set-ups. (2, 3)
3. Use basic camera skills. (2)
4. Develop sound set-ups. (4)
5. Work with a production crew utilizing communication skills. (5)

FMA 106 - Editing I

1. Mechanical, aesthetic and storytelling components of film editing
2. Digital editing
3. Film analysis of image and sound
4. Low-budget editing solutions
5. Director/editor relationship
6. Editing terminology

1. Use industry standard editing software. (1,2)
2. Convert shooting script to usable images. (1-3)
3. Illustrate basic editing techniques. (1-3, 6)
4. Compensate for ineffective coverage using stock and graphics. (1-4)
5. Generate personal editing techniques. (1-5)
6. Edit film shot by others. (1-6)

FMA 107 - Post-Production

1. Non-Linear editing
2. Editing techniques and theory
3. Importing digital elements
4. Synchronizing sound, music, add titles and graphics
5. Project organization, video and audio files
6. Export for projection/distribution

1. Import, render, cut, and polish video into a comprehensive story. (1-6)
2. Import sound effects, ADR, music and dialogue and, based on known and new editing techniques, build sound for film. (2)

FMA 108 - Social Media Planning and Implementation

1. Social Media channels
2. Visibility and viewers
3. Creative content ideas
4. Business and marketing plans
5. Launching content

1. Build and manage social media channels. (1,2)
2. Write content. (3)
3. Manage the business and marketing of the channel. (2,4,5)

FMA 109 - Screenwriting: Iconic Film and Television Analysis

1. "Iconic" films and TV shows
2. Analysis of screenwriting styles in scenes from iconic films and TV shows
3. Writing skills using select iconic film scenes and TV shows as models

1. Analyze the structures and themes of iconic film scenes and television shows and identify commonalities. (1,2)
2. Write scenes, teleplays, stories and treatments utilizing different iconic film styles. (2,3)
3. Identify how iconic films have shaped and continue to shape the film and television industry as it has evolved. (1)

FMA 110 - Pre-Production

1. Preparation and organization for film and media production
2. Script breakdown
3. Shooting schedule
4. Storyboard
5. Methods for cast and crew recruitment
6. Methods for finding locations
7. Legal releases for locations, music rights, cast and crew
8. Budget preparation

1. Prepare all materials and schedules for film and media production. (1-3)
2. Coordinate equipment and personnel scheduling. (3-5)
3. Identify site location. (6)
4. Recruit cast and crew for filming. (5)
5. Obtain legal releases for cast/crew, music and locations. (7)
6. Create professional budget and use for film. (8)

FMA 112 - Film/TV/Media Reviews and Criticism

1. A film's story, direction, acting, editing and production value
2. Styles of film directing, storytelling and editing
3. Film reviewing vs. criticism
4. Audience, style and approach
5. Evaluating indie and studio films

1. Evaluate a film's story, direction, acting, editing and production value, and recognize different styles. (1,2,5)
2. Identify the difference between film reviewing and criticism. (3,4)
3. Write film reviews for different genres in studio and indie films. (4,5)
4. Write to your audience. (4)

FMA 113 - Stop Motion Animation

1. Stop motion
2. In-camera animation
3. Set design
4. Set construction
5. Character design
6. Character building
7. Lighting

1. Analyze animation media in stop motion. (1,2)
2. Create animation in stop motion. (1-7)

FMA 114 - Animation Production

1. Storytelling
2. Animations
3. Characters
4. Frame-by-frame analyzation
5. Concept art
6. Storyboards
7. Layouts
8. Exposure sheets
9. Test animation
10.  Inbetweening
11. Final animation
12. Color
13. Sound

1. Analyze animation storytelling techniques and characters from various categories and applications. (1-4)
2. Create characters that think and express emotion. (1-13)
3. Create a short animation film. (1-13) 

FMA 116 - The Business of Content Creation

1. Business models and career paths
2. Marketing independent production company and created content
3. Resume, trailers and reel creation
4. Copyright and intellectual property

1. Explain media creation career paths and business models. (1)
2. Develop marketing plan for independent production company and content. (2, 4)
3. Create media-related resume, trailer, reel and press release. (3, 4)
4. Describe media-related copyright and intellectual property regulations. (4)
5. Explore film festivals as marketing and networking opportunities. (2-4)

FMA 117 - Cinematography

1. Replication of professional film/video/media lighting
2. Collaborative filmmaking techniques
3. Camera work
4. Lighting and power
5. Grip and electric
6. 30-60 second DP reel

1. Produce footage for demo reel. (1-6)
2. Demonstrate safe and effective lighting. (4)
3. Collaborate on a film set. (1-6)
4. Practice camera settings and operation. (3)
5. Use proper rigging and grip techniques. (1,3-5)
6. Participate in short film shoots. (1-5)
7. Edit and export a Director of Photography reel and short film projects. (2,6)

FMA 120 - Thesis Film/TV Production

1. Replication of a professional film/video/TV production
2. Collaborative filmmaking techniques
3. Field production
4. Video post-production
5. Audio post-production
6. Technical complexity
7. Production oversight
8. Five - 10 minute digital short

1. Oversee digital film production. (1-3, 7)
2. Direct original short film. (1-3, 7, 8)
3. Collaborate in a field production. (1, 2, 7)
4. Integrate technical complexity in digital editing. (4-6)
5. Adapt to production schedule. (1, 2, 7)
6. Prioritize camera plan. (3)
7. Synchronize video and audio files. (4, 5)
8. Schedule ADR in sound booths. (5-7)
9. Record foley. (5, 6)
10. Export final film. (4, 6, 8)
11. Create digital archive. (6, 8

FMA 121 - Screenwriting II

1. Screenwriting forms and structures
2. Analysis of screenwriting techniques, structures and forms
3. Screenwriting culture, criticism, marketing and monetization
4. Elements of scripting for industrial, documentary and narrative productions

1. Identify and utilize screenplay elements (e.g. genre, structure, characterization and visual language). (1, 2)
2. Identify techniques for generating story ideas. (4)
3. Describe screenplay outlets for creative growth, marketing and monetization. (3)
4. Critically and creatively assess writing from self and others. (3, 4)

FMA 131 - Characters, Conflicts and Story

1. Setting
2. Characters
3. Plot, conflict and theme
4. Narrative arc and breaking down the script

1. Create setting for the time and location for story, creating mood, backdrop and environment. (1)
2. Apply character choices for script, including protagonist, antagonist and central characters. (2)
3. Explain concepts of plot, conflict and theme. (3)
4. Create a script for any medium with story arc, set up, rising tension, climax, resolution and breakdown the script. (1-4)

FMA 132 - Citizen Journalism

1. Blogging and social media
2. Crowdsourcing
3. Communicating with visuals
4. Video news production using data
5. Podcasting

1. Create a blog. (1, 3)
2. Use social media to acquire and distribute news. (1, 3, 4)
3. Report a news story with video. (1, 3, 4)
4. Create a podcast and crowdsource funding page. (2, 5)

FMA 133 - Introduction to Media and Cinema

1. Basic film and content creation vocabularies and visual storytelling techniques
2. Cultural context of cinema and media
3. The role of camera and lighting in shaping the viewer's perceptions
4. Music and sound design as storytelling components
5. Plot, character development, script writing and storyboarding

1. Describe the role of film in culture and explore its relationship to media and content creation. (1, 2)
2. Evaluate plot, character development, visual storytelling techniques and show how these elements interact to tell a story. (1, 3, 5)
3. Describe the cultural relationship of cinema and media. (2-5)
4. Evaluate how visual storytelling techniques, lighting, music and sound shape the viewer's perception. (3-4)
5. Create a script with storyboard and music examples for two different types of media. (5)

FMA 134 - Immersive Transmedia Storytelling

Description: Design a cohesive story experience across traditional and digital delivery platforms - for entertainment, advertising, marketing or social change.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0

Course Content:

1. Transmedia storytelling and platform analysis
2. Plan for custom transmedia storytelling
3. Audience development

 
Learning Outcomes:

1. View and analyze transmedia storytelling packages. (1-3)
2. Design a strategy for developing and telling your own transmedia story. (1-3)
3. Shape ideas into compelling and well-structured story worlds. (2)
4. Identify how to engage different audiences in your stories.  (3)
5. Evaluate existing and emerging platforms on which to share your story. (2, 3)
6. Develop plan for audience participation in the larger story world. (1-3)

FMA 135 - Writing for Games and Virtual Reality

Description: Writing for 360° environment created by video games and virtual reality (VR) using story maps and professional screenwriting format with non-linear narrative design. Types of script includes action-adventure, role-playing game (RPG), first-person shooter (FPS) and puzzles.

Prerequisites: FMA 103 

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0

Course Content:

1. Basic storytelling including characters and world
2. Types of game and VR story structure
3. Story flow charts
4. Story components including side quests and non-playable characters
5. Professional screenwriting format

1. Describe structure of story line, characters, world and types of stories. (1, 2)
2. Create flow chart for story. (1-4)
3. Create video game or VR script using screenwriting software and format. (1-5)

FMA 138 - Motion Graphics

Description: Industry standard software used to combine filmmaking, video, images, and sound to communicate dynamic 3D titles and visual effects (FX) and can be applied in a wide range of communication fields inducing commercials, title design, television, social media, games, music videos and websites.

 

Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2

Course Content:

1. Conceptual story boarding
2. Typographic and graphic design
3. Project creation using compositions and layers
4. Video compositing, 2D/3D animation
5. Video editing including import, render and export footage
6. Team-based workflows

1. Create story boards for FX. (1, 2)
2. Use concepts of typography and graphic design in video. (1, 2)
3. Utilize basic video skills in editing. (3-5)
4. Evaluate motion graphic projects with team members. (6)
5. Create motion graphics project. (1-6)

FMA 139 - Fundamentals of Video Editing

1. Digital cameras and media
2. Aesthetic and technical digital media vocabulary
3. Computer video systems
4. Computer editing software
5. Computer audio software
6. Video graphics and filters
7. Media distribution
8. Video examples
9. Formal elements and principles of design
10. Historical and contemporary art examples
11. Critique

1. Operate cameras, capture, and organize digital media. (1,3,4)
2. Analyze videos and express informed opinion about technical and aesthetic properties using basic vocabulary of motion media. (2,8)
3. Use audio software to accompany video. (5,8)
4. Develop and create videos. (1,3,4,8)
5. Identify components of computer video editing systems. (4-6,8)
6. Distribute media. (7)
7. Choose graphic elements and video filters to stabilize and visually support video. (6)
8. Compare and contrast types and quality of video content. (2,8)
9. Identify, analyze, and utilize the formal elements and principles of design. (9,11)
10. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (8,10)
11. Use media-specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (2, 11)

1. Develop and edit at least one video.
2. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.

FMA 296 - Internship: Film and Media Arts

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. 

FMA 299 - Independent Study Film and Media Arts

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.

FSC 100 - Principles of Emergency Services

1. Fire service history
2. Fire prevention and public fire education
3. Scientific terminology
4. Building design and construction
5. Fire detection and suppression systems
6. The role of public and private support organizations
7. Fire and emergency services equipment and facilities management 
8. Fire and emergency service response 
9. Fire apparatus, service equipment and facilities 
10. National Incident Management System/Incident Command System (NIMS/ICS) 
11. Leadership and management 
12. Fire prevention and pre-planning 
13. Firefighter safety and survival 

1. Illustrate the history of the fire service. (1-4)
   1. Illustrate and explain the history. 
   2. Evaluate the culture of the fire service. 
   3. Analyze the basic components of fire as a chemical chain reaction, as well as the major phases of fire. 
   4. Examine the main factors that influence fire spread and fire behavior. 
2. Compare and contrast the components and development of the fire and emergency services. (2-4,6-13)
   1. List and describe the major organizations that provide emergency response service, and illustrate how they interrelate. 
   2. Explain the scope, purpose, and organizational structure of fire and emergency services. 
   3. Differentiate between fire service training and education. 
   4. Explain the value of higher education to the professionalization of the fire service. 
   5. Define the role of national, State, and local support organizations in fire and emergency services.
   6. Describe the common types of fire and emergency service facilities, equipment, and apparatus. 
   7. Compare and contrast effective management concepts for various emergency situations. 
3. Analyze careers in fire and emergency services. (2,5,11)
   1. Identify fire protection and emergency-service careers in both the public and private sector.
   2. Explain the primary responsibilities of fire prevention personnel, including code enforcement, public information, and public and private protection systems. 
   3. Develop the components of career preparation and goal setting. 
   4. Demonstrate the importance of wellness and fitness as it relates to emergency services.

FSC 102 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety & Survival

1. History of fire service culture
2. Organizational culture
3. Individual role in culture/behavior
4. History of line of duty deaths and injuries statistics
5. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
6. Medical and fitness standards
7. Data collection (NFIRS)
8. Research/investigation (NIST, NIOSH)
9. Training, equipment, response
10. Certification and credentialing
11. Organizational health and safety profile
12. Risk management
13. Prevention

1. Define and describe the need for cultural and behavioral change within the emergency services relating to safety, incorporating leadership, supervision, accountability, and personal responsibility. (1-13)
2. Explain the need for enhancements of personal and organizational accountability for health and safety. (3-5, 9-13)
3. Define how the concepts of risk management affect strategic and tactical decision making. (12)
4. Describe and evaluate circumstances that might constitute an unsafe act. Explain the concept of empowering all emergency services personnel to stop unsafe acts. (3-13)
5. Validate the need for national training standards as they correlate to professional development inclusive of qualifications, certifications, and re-certifications. (5-11)
6. Defend the need for annual medical evaluations and the establishment of physical fitness criteria for emergency services personnel throughout their careers. (6)
7. Explain the vital role of local departments in national research and data collection systems. (7)
8. Illustrate how technological advancements can produce higher levels of emergency services safety and survival. (9, 13)
9. Explain the importance of investigating all near-misses, injuries, and fatalities. (4, 5, 7, 8)
10. Discuss how incorporating the lessons learned from investigations can support cultural change throughout the emergency services. (4, 5, 7, 8, 12)
11. Describe how obtaining grants can support safety and survival initiatives. (9, 11, 12)
12. Formulate an awareness of how adopting standardized policies for responding to emergency scenes can minimize near-misses, injuries, and deaths. (5-13) 
13. Explain how the increase in violent incidents impacts safety for emergency services personnel when responding to emergency scenes. (4, 7-9, 12)
14. Recognize the need for counseling and psychological support for emergency services personnel and their families, and identify access to local resources and services. (9, 11-13)
15. Describe the importance of public education as a critical component of life safety programs. (12, 13)
16. Discuss the importance of fire sprinklers and code enforcement. (13)
17. Explain the importance of safety in the design of apparatus and equipment. (4, 7, 9, 12)

FSC 104 - Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations

FSC 105 - Firefighter I & II Certification Academy

1. Fire department organization
2. Fire behavior
3. Fireground and station safety
4. Ropes and knots
5. Water supply
6. Fire apparatus
7. Fire hose and evolutions
8. Fire service ladders and evolutions
9. Power tools
10. Building construction
11. Forcible entry
12. Search and rescue
13. Ventilation
14. Salvage and overhaul
15. Structural firefighting and organization
16. Electricity
17. Special firefighting techniques and hazard emergencies
18. Firefighter maintenance
19. Fire prevention and fire investigations
20. Firefighter safety and survival techniques

1. Describe theory of fire behavior, phases of fire, types of fires and methods of fire control. (2,5)
2. Show the proper rope inspection procedure as well as the established standard knots and hitches used by the fire service. (4)
3. Discuss the proper uses for various equipment/tools. (3,6,9,11,13)
4. Explain the care and use of fire service ladders and perform basic ladder raises for multi-person ladders. (8)
5. Describe the standard hose rolls and carries used by the fire service. (7)
6. Explain the need for proper ventilation. (10,13)
7. Show proper salvage cover placement and proper salvage and overhaul techniques. (14)
8. Describe basic building construction and building features as they apply to firefighting. (10)
9. Explain the reasons for and show ability to don the self-contained breathing apparatus and complete the crawl-through course. (12)
10. Perform basic forcible entry through various barriers using the proper tools and procedures. (11)
11. Successfully ventilate a structure utilizing both horizontal and vertical techniques with the proper equipment. (13)
12. Explain the method and theory of fire cause determination as it applies to the firefighter to include securing the scene and legal considerations. (16)
13. Explain the components of automatic sprinkler systems and the value of the systems. (16)
14. Design an inspection program for their community. (16)
15. Perform various drags, lifts, carries, wall breaching, narrow-space manipulation and hoisting techniques directly related to firefighter safety and self-survival. (15,17) 16. Explain the organizational model of the fire service. (1) 17. Practice the use of personnel accountability systems and of the NIMS incident command system. (1)

FSC 135 - Fire Prevention

1. Goals, importance and organizations of fire prevention
2. History of major fires and fire prevention in America
3. Responsibilities and professional development
4. Standards for fire prevention personnel
5. Private organizations
6. Roles of government
7. Inspection and enforcement
8. Fire prevention laws, regulations and standards
9. Plans review programs
10. Fire protection engineering
11. Fire investigation
12. Public education

1. Define the national fire problem and role of fire prevention. (1, 2)
2. Identify and describe fire prevention organizations and associations. (1, 5)
3. Define laws, rules, regulations, and codes, and identify those relevant to fire prevention of the authority having jurisdiction. (5, 6, 8)
4. Define the functions of a fire prevention bureau. (3, 4, 7-12)
5. Describe inspection practices and procedures. (7, 8)
6. Identify and describe the standards for professional qualifications for Fire Marshal, Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector, Fire and Life Safety Educator, and Fire Investigator. (3, 4, 8)
7. List opportunities in professional development for fire prevention personnel. (3)
8. Describe the history and philosophy of fire prevention. (2)

FSC 137 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

1. Hydraulics origin and history within the fire service
2. Water volume, weight, chemical and physical properties
3. Force and pressure
4. Velocity, flow calculations and relations
5. Friction loss and effects, conversion factors, GPM and hose sizes
6. Pump theory and operation
7. Theory of drafting and pump testing
8. Fire streams
9. Engine pressure calculations
10. Water supply and distribution systems
11. Standpipes, sprinklers and fireground formulas
     

1. Use mathematics and physics to calculate the movement of water in fire supression activities. (1-5, 8-11)
2. Identify the design principles of pumping apparatus. (6, 7)
3. Analyze community fire flow demand criteria. (4,10,11)
4. Explain the principles of forces that affect water, both at rest and in motion. (2-5,8)
5. List and describe the various types of water distribution systems. (2,10)
6. Discuss the various types of fire pumps. (7, 10)

1. Pre- and Post-test.

FSC 155 - Basic Wildland Firefighting

1. Fire behavior factors
2. Fire suppression methods
3. Weather
   1. Wind
   2. Humidity
4. Preparedness
   1. Approach
   2. Departure
5. Firefighter preparedness
   1. Method of response
   2. Response time
6. Tools and equipment
7. Firing devices
   1. Counter fires
   2. Back fires
8. Water and chemicals
   1. Ground application
   2. Airborne application
   3. Topography
9. Suppression
   1. Manpower allocation
   2. Reserves
10. Securing control line--communication
11. Maps
12. Scouting, patrolling
13. Safety
    1. First aid
    2. Aircraft
    3. Ten standard firefighting orders
    4. Situations to shout watchout
    5. L.C.E.S.
14. Investigation
15. Standards for survival--protective equipment
16. Fire shelter use
    1. Reserve housing
    2. Food and supplies
17. Line construction--mop up
    1. Principles
    2. Black line
    3. Fireline safety
18. Incident command system

1. Identify and prepare for wildland fire prevention. (1-16)
2. Define differences in logistical approaches to wildland and wildfire suppression. (6-13,17)
3. Estimate the potential environmental impact of wildland fires. (14,18)
    

FSC 210 - Advanced Fire Behavior and Combustion

1. Math and chemistry review
2. Properties of matter and physics
3. Gaseous combustion
4. Ignitable liquids
5. Solid combustion
6. Heat release rate
7. Heat transfer
8. Ignition
9. Enclosure fire dynamics
10. Fire modeling
11. Extinguishment

1.  Identify physical properties of the three states of matter. (2, 4-6)
2. Categorize the components of fire. (4-6)
3. Explain the physical and chemical properties of fire. (1-3)
4. Describe and apply the process of burning. (7-9)
5. Use basic terms and concepts associated with the chemistry and dynamics of fire. (1, 2)
6. Explain the effect and dangers of air movement on the combustion process. (3, 7, 9, 10)
7. Discuss various materials and their relationship to fires as fuel. (9-11)
8. Describe the characteristics of water as a fire suppression agent. (3, 11)
9. Articulate other suppression agents and strategies. (11)
10. Compare other methods and techniques of fire extinguishments. (11)

1. Pre- and Post-test.

FSC 225 - Legal Aspects of Emergency Services

1. Legal system of the United States: foundations and Constitution
2. Civil vs. criminal - differences, lawsuits, punishments and burden of proof.
3. Tort liability
4. Negligence
5. Judicial systems: U.S. Supreme Court, special courts, local courts and their penalties
6. Federal laws and the fire service including the Fair Labor Standards Act, American Disabilities Act, age discrimination, civil rights and sexual harassment
7. Employee relations, standards for physical testing, residency, grooming, promotions, psychological examinations and polygraphs
8. Fire prevention and fire codes, Fourth Amendment, certifications, building code vs. fire code
9. Mutual aid
10. Hazardous materials
11. Volunteers/contracts, At-will doctrine
12. Arson

1.  Define the different types of laws. (1-3, 5, 8)
2. Discuss Federal, State, and local laws and liabilities applicable to emergency services. (2-5, 8-12)
3. Explain the purpose of national codes and standards. (6-8)
4. Discuss applicable court decisions that have influenced emergency services. (2-6, 9)
5. Discuss the legal issues and concerns affecting emergency services. (1-3, 5, 8)

FSC 234 - Fire Investigation

1. Responsibilities of the Firefighter, Fire Officer, and Fire Department
2. Observations approaching, on arrival at scene, during operations
3. Identification of incendiary devices
4. Criminal law/constitutional amendments
5. Case studies
6. Terminology
7. Fire dynamics
8. Building construction
9. Fire protection systems
10. Basic principles of electricity
11. Health and safety
12. Fire scene investigations
13. Determining point of origin
14. Fire Causes
15. Vehicle fires
16. Fire setters

1. Demonstrate the importance of documentation, evidence collection, and scene security process needed for successful resolution. (1-5)
2. Demonstrate the process of conducting fire origin and cause investigation. (3, 12-14, 15, 16)
3. Identify the responsibilities of a firefighter when responding to the scene of a fire, including scene security and evidence preservation. (1-3)
4. Describe the implications of constitutional amendments as they apply to fire investigations to include case law decisions that have affected fire investigations. (4)
5. Define the common terms used in fire investigations. (6)
6. Explain the basic elements of fire dynamics, construction, and fire protection systems as to how they affect origin and cause determination. (7-10, 14)
7. Discuss the basic principles and identify cause and origin of fires. (3, 13, 14, 15, 16)
8. Recognize potential health and safety hazards. (11)

FSC 235 - Fire Protection Systems

1. Automatic sprinkler systems
2. Special extinguishing systems
3. Stand pipe and fire extinguisher systems
4. Fire detection and alarm systems

1. Identify the different types, uses, and benefits of fire protection systems found in various types of structures. (1-4)
2. Summarize the basic elements of a public water supply system as it relates to fire protection systems. (1, 4)
3. Explain the operation and appropriate application for the different types of portable fire protection systems. (2,3)
4. Identify the different types and components of sprinkler, standpipe, and foam systems. (1-3)
5. Discuss residential and commercial sprinkler legislation. (1, 3, 4)
6. Compare the basic components and detectors in a fire alarm system. (4)
7. Describe the hazards of smoke, and list the four factors that can influence smoke movement in a building. (3, 4)

FSC 236 - Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services

1. History of occupational safety and health in industry and in emergency service organizations
2. Identification of safety problems
3. Review of national injury statistics
4. National, state, and private organizations
5. Regulations versus standards
6. Safety-related regulations and standards
7. Risk management
8. Safety program development and management
9. Employee fitness/wellness programs
10. Pre- and post-incident safety and management
11. Safety at fire emergencies, EMS emergencies, and specialized incidents
12. Personal roles

1. Describe the history of occupational health and safety. (1)
2. Identify occupational health and safety programs for industry and emergency services today. (1, 3, 4, 8)
3. Compare the difference between standards and regulations. (5, 6)
4. List and describe the components of risk identification, risk evaluation, and incident management. (7, 10, 11)
5. Describe the relevance for safety in the work place, including the importance of PPE. (2, 3, 7, 8, 12)
6. Apply the knowledge of an effective safety plan to pre-incident planning, response, and training activities. (8, 10, 11)
7. Explain the components of an accountability system in emergency service operations. (11, 12)
8. Discuss the need for, and the process used for, post-incident analysis. (10)
9. Describe the components and value of critical incident management programs. (8-10, 12)
10. Describe the responsibilities of individual responders, supervisors, Safety Officers, and Incident Commanders, safety program managers, safety committees, and fire department managers as they relate to health and safety programs. (12)
11. Describe the components of a wellness/fitness plan. (9)
12. Identify and analyze the major causes involved in line-of-duty firefighter deaths related to health, wellness, fitness, and vehicle operations. (2, 3, 7, 8, 12)

FSC 238 - Strategy and Tactics

1. Fire chemistry terms and concepts
2. Extinguishing equipment
3. Visual perception
4. Pre-planning
5. Size-up
6. Pre-fire planning
7. Concept/phases/methods/format
8. Occupancy classifications and building types
9. Basic divisions of tactics
10. Plan of operations
11. Rescue
12. Exposures
13. Confinement
     

1. Discuss fire behavior as it relates to strategies and tactics. (1,3,7,9,10)
2. Explain the main components of pre-fire planning and identify steps needed for a pre-fire plan review. (4,6,8)
3. Identify the basics of building construction and how they interrelate to pre-fire planning and strategy and tactics. (2,8-13)
4. Describe the steps taken during size-up. (3-5,10)
5. Examine the significance of fire ground communications. (9-11)
6. Identify the roles of the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) and Incident Management System (ICS) as they relate to strategy and tactics. (2,5,10,11)
7. Discuss the various roles and responsibilities in ICS/NIMS. (9,10)
    

FSC 239 - Fire Department Company Officer

1. Organizational structure
2. Communications
3. The company as a group
4. Leadership as a group influence
5. Elements of management
6. Company motivation
7. Career counseling
8. Problem solving
9. Pre-incident surveys
10. Fireground management
11. Incident command and communications
12. Firefighter safety and health
13. Company officer liability

1. Describe a typical fire department's organizational structure.
2. Describe the functions and processes of the internal communications system.
3. Apply leadership and management strategies for effective individual and group performance.
4. Apply motivational strategies to individual and group performance.
5. Perform pre-incident surveys
6. Develop a plan for firefighter safety during regular job duties and emergencies.
7. Identify potential liability issues of the company officer and a plan to prevent occurrences.
8. Perform as the emergency scene commander.

FSC 240 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Service Administration

Description: Organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency service, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company officer.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Course Content:

1. Duties
2. National standards
3. Career opportunities, education and training
4. Span of control, delegation and division of labor
5. Unity of command/chain of command
6. Organizational structure and communication
7. Evaluation and appraisal of employees, rewards and motivation
8. Progressive system of discipline and grievance procedures
9. Theories and history of management and supervision
10. Managing resources for emergency and non-emergency
11. Management roles, responsibilities, styles, traits and effectiveness
12. Labor
13. Emergency management system
14. Records management

1. Identify career development opportunities and strategies for success. (3)
2. Recognize the need for effective communication skills, both written and verbal. (6)
3. Identify and explain the concepts of span and control, effective delegation, and division of labor. (1, 2, 4-6)
4. Select and implement the appropriate disciplinary action based upon an employee's conduct. (7, 8)
5. Explain the history of management and supervision methods and procedures. (9, 11)
6. Discuss the various levels of leadership, roles, and responsibilities within the organization. (1, 10, 11, 14)
7. Describe the traits of effective versus ineffective management styles. (9-11)
8. Identify the importance of ethics as it relates to fire and emergency services. (12, 14)
9. Identify the roles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Management System (ICS). (13)

FSC 241 - Building Construction for Fire Protection

1. The fire problem
2. Principles of construction
3. Wood construction
4. Typical building design and construction
5. Principles of fire resistance
6. Steel construction
7. Concrete construction
8. Flame spread
9. Smoke and fire containment
10. High rise construction

1. Describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategy, and tactics. (1)
2. Classify major types of building construction in accordance with a local/model building code. (2)
3. Analyze hazards and tactical considerations associated with various types of building construction. (2-4,6,7,10)
4. Explain loads and stresses placed on a building and their interrelationships. (2,5,8)
5. Identify the function of principle structural components in typical building design. (1,2,5,8,9)
6. Differentiate between fire resistance and flame spread, and describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each. (1,2,5,8,9)
7. Classify occupancy designations of the building code. (1,5,8,9)
8. Identify indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety. (1,2,5,8,9)
9. Identify the role of GIS as it relates to building construction. (2,5)
    

FSC 296 - Internship: Fire Science

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.

FSC 299 - Independent Study Fire Science

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.

GEO 101 - World Geography West

1. Geographic traditions, terminology and methodology
2. Regional presentation of important human and physical locations
3. Major geographic qualities, characteristics and unifying elements of each region
4. Regional physiography and human adaptation to it
5. Regional economic, political, settlement, cultural, human and historical geographic distributions and qualities
6. Unique and/or significant regional issues or events
7. Significant characteristics, qualities and issues for individual countries or subregions
8. Current issues/events of global concern or impact

1. Describe the traditions of geography. (1) 
2. Cite the basic concepts in geographical study and analysis. (1,2)
3. Identify and discuss basic cultural differences within geographic regions and between regions. (3-5) 
4. Relate the physical geography of each region and its influences to human geography. (2-4)
5. Locate and evaluate geographical information from a variety of sources. (6-8) 
6. Integrate historical information with spatial distribution information of human phenomena. (5)
7. Apply spatial analysis skills to regional geographic distributions. (1,4)
8. Use locational analysis to explain natural and human geographical phenomena. (2,7) 
9. Critically analyze issues and synthesize information related to current regional trends. (6-8)
10. Identify significant physical and cultural geographical locations. (2-6)
11. Explain a personal connection to the global/international community in contemporary society. (8)

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

GEO 102 - World Geography East

1. Geographic traditions, terminology and methodology
2. Regional presentation of important human and physical locations
3. Major geographic qualities, characteristics and unifying elements of each region
4. Regional physiography and human adaptation to it
5. Regional economic, political, settlement, cultural, human and historical geographic distributions and qualities
6. Unique and/or significant regional issues or events
7. Significant characteristics, qualities and issues for individual countries or subregions
8. Current issues/events of global concern or impact

1. Describe the traditions of geography. (1)
2. Cite the basic concepts in geographical study and analysis. (1,2)
3. Identify and discuss basic cultural differences within geographic regions and between regions. (3-5)
4. Relate the physical geography of each region and its influences to human geography. (2-4)
5. Locate and evaluate geographical information from a variety of sources. (6-8) 
6. Integrate historical information with spatial distribution information of human phenomena. (5) 
7. Apply spatial analysis skills to regional geographic distributions. (1,4) 
8. Use locational analysis to explain natural and human geographical phenomena. (2,7) 
9. Critically analyze issues and synthesize information related to current regional trends. (6-8)
10. Identify significant physical and cultural geographical locations. (2-6) 
11. Explain a personal connection to the global/international community in contemporary society. (8)

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

GEO 103 - Introduction to Physical Geography

1. Physical geography tools and terminology
2. Earth's origins and energy systems
3. Atmospheric systems and weather
4. Climates and biomes
5. Earth history and geomorphology of landforms
6. Plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanism
7. Fluvial, marine, glacial and Aeolian landform processes
8. Human-environment interactions and environmental change

1. Employ tools of a geographer to test physical geography concepts. (1-8)
2. Diagram earth's energy and atmospheric systems, and summarize ocean-atmosphere interactions. (2,3)
3. Relate atmospheric processes, temperature patterns and moisture to weather and atmospheric disturbances. (2-4)
4. Classify climate zones and biomes and discuss climate anomalies. (4,8)
5. Use scientific theories to investigate earth's history, structure and surface landforms. (5-7) 
6. Describe the impact of fluvial, Aeolian, marine and glacial processes on landforms. (5,7)
7. Synthesize geographic theories and recent research on human-environment interactions. (1,3,4,6,8)

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

GEO 105 - Introduction to Cultural Geography

1. Geographic principles
2. Population
3. Migration
4. Folk and popular culture
5. Language
6. Religion
7. Ethnicity
8. Political geography
9. Development
10. Agriculture
11. Industry
12. Services
13. Urban patterns
14. Resource issues

1. Outline the principle concepts of geographic study. (1)
2. Describe basic cultural differences among selected societies. (4-7)
3. Relate physical geography to cultural characteristics of regions.(2-6) 
4. Integrate historical information with spatial distribution information of cultural phenomena. (2,3,8) 
5. Identify and explain the spatial distribution of cultural phenomena.(3-8) 
6. Locate and evaluate information from a variety of sources.(1)
7. Explain a personal connection to the global/international community in contemporary society. (8) 
8. Critically analyze information related to current regional and global cultural issues. (1,8) 
9. Organize information from multiple sources into a unified presentation.(1) 
10. Describe relationships between distributions of different cultural phenomena.(9) 
11. Discuss key elements and concepts relating to selected cultural topics.(1) 

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

GEO 210 - Society and Environment

1. Physical environment, ecosystems, resource use, pollution & climate fluctuations
2. Causes and consequences of the population explosion & world hunger including the role of farming & sustainability
3. History of the environmental movement and modern environmentalism
4. Fundamentals of critical thinking as a skill and a process as it pertains to environmental and social issues
5. Critical thinking skills and reasoned arguments

1. Describe the concept of natural resources, their origin and their geographic patterns. (1,2)
2. Describe and use elements and aspects of the critical thinking process, including the examination of complex and conflicting ideas about the environment. (1-5)
3. Relate the causes and consequences of habitat degradation and pollution including modern and historical human activities. (1-5)
4. Describe and model the essential steps and concepts of critical thinking while evaluating environmental data and data sources, including socio-economic and temporal constraints, biases, implications and consequences. (1-5)
5. Analyze rehabilitation and mediation measures including environmentalism, recycling, composting and ecotourism. (2-5)
6. Explain sustainability and predict the impact of pollution and exploitation of resources on modern lifestyles and future populations. (2-5)
7. Apply critical thinking skills when assessing technical, social and individual issues in environment-society interactions. (2-5)
8. Explain how open-mindedness to new ideas is crucial to the development of critical thinking skills and that closure is not always achieved in intellectual discourse. (4-5)

GEO 212 - Introduction to Meteorology

1. Origin of the atmosphere, earth/sun relations and energy systems including the greenhouse effect
2. Atmospheric pressure, air pollution and local and regional wind patterns
3. Hydrologic cycle including humidity and stability of air masses and air-sea interactions
4. Clouds, precipitation, frontal systems and severe weather
5. Tropical and midlatitude systems including wave cyclones, tropical cyclones and tornadoes
6. Atmospheric circulation patterns & oscillations including monsoonal winds, El Nino & global circulation models
7. Global climate patterns, climate change and global warming
8. Meteorological methods and tools for weather monitoring, analysis and forecasting including remote sensing, observations and weather mapping

1. Describe the origin and structure of the earth and its atmosphere. (1, 7) 
2. Use scientific reasoning to explain the relationship between the earth and sun and how solar and terrestrial radiation affects temperature, air pressure and wind patterns. (1, 2, 7, 8)
3. Explain the role of heat, moisture and winds in generating clouds, precipitation and severe weather. (2-6, 8)
4. Model major atmospheric circulation systems and oscillations. (1-8)
5. Describe climatic regions and assess climate change predictions. (1-8) 
6. Interpret meteorological data to predict weather conditions. (1-8) 

GEO 296 - Internship: Geography

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.

GEO 299 - Independent Study Geography

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.

GLG 101 - Introduction to Geology I

1. The scientific method
2. Elemental composition of crust
3. Physical properties of minerals
4. Mineral keys and identification of common minerals
5. The rock cycle
6. Igneous rocks and igneous processes.
7. Weathering
8. Sedimentary rocks and sedimentary processes
9. Metamorphic rocks and metamorphic processes
10. Plate tectonics:
    1. development of theory
    2. plate boundaries
    3. implications for local/regional landscape development
    4. critical analysis of this theory in its historical context
11. Seismicity
12. Geologic structures and their development: folds and faults
13. Geologic time, including fundamental principles of historical geology
14. Maps: topographic and geologic
15. Critical analysis, synthesis, and expression of geologic data in a precise manner

1. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate physical and natural phenomena. (1-13)
   1. Describe and utilize the scientific method.
   2. Identify rocks and minerals and rock-forming processes.
   3. Describe fundamental geologic principles.
   4. Define common geologic terms.
2. Identify the unifying themes of the scientific field of study. (5-12)
   1. Recognize plate tectonics as the unifying theory for earth science.
   2. Describe the theory of plate tectonics, its historical development, and plate boundary interactions and their consequences.
   3. Predict outcomes of tectonic interactions.
3. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical presentation of scientific data, (1-15) 
   1. Identify, synthesize, interpret, and evaluate data associated with the discipline of physical geology.
   2. Draw conclusions from geologic data presented on graphs or charts regarding earth's interior, minerals, rocks, plate tectonics, seismicity, geologic time and geologic structures.
4. Use the tools and equipment necessary for basic scientific analysis and research. (3-5 and 14)
   1. Perform laboratory skills used to identify the physical properties of minerals and rocks.
   2. Use a rock/mineral key.
   3. Use topographic and geologic maps.
5. Record the results of investigation through writing. (15)

GLG 102 - Introduction to Geology II

1. Sedimentary rocks
2. Stratigraphy and sedimentation
3. Plate tectonics: plate boundaries; plate motions through time; implications for regional/global landscape development through time
4. Relative and absolute dating
5. Geologic time and the development of the geologic time scale
6. Evolution
7. Fossil organisms, including identifications, classification, and basic morphology
8. Geologic eras, periods, and epochs, particularly the details of North American continental development
9. Development of life from its beginnings to the present
10. Maps: geologic, paleogeographic, lithofacies, paleotectonic, and isopach
     

1. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate physical and natural phenomena. (1-3, 6, 7, 9)
   1. Recognize sedimentary rocks.
   2. Describe the development of life forms known from rocks, through time.
   3. Describe the effects of plate movements on the global landscape
   4. Identify basic fossils.
   5. Identify life forms through time.
2. Identify the unifying themes of the scientific field of study. (2-4, 6)
   1. Describe and utilize the principles of stratigraphy and sedimentation.
   2. Describe plate tectonics as the unifying theory for earth science.
   3. Identify and describe the principles of relative and absolute age-dating methods.
   4. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate and explain the major evidence for evolution and some of its potential consequences. 
3. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical presentation of scientific data. (3-8)
   1. Identify, synthesize, interpret, and evaluate data associated with the discipline of historical geology. 
   2. Draw conclusions from geologic data presented on graphs or charts regarding sedimentary rocks, stratigraphy, plate tectonics, age dating, geologic time, evolution and fossils.
4. Use the tools and equipment necessary for basic scientific analysis and research. (7, 10)
   1. Use maps: geologic, paleogeographic, lithofacies, paleotectonic, and isopach.
   2. Identify basic fossils.
5. Record the results of investigation through writing. (1-10)

GLG 110 - Environmental Geology

1. The role of population in environmental problems.
2. Basic geology, including rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, and basic surface processes
3. Earthquakes
4. Volcanism
5. Streams and flooding
6. Mass wasting and slope stability
7. Climate, as related to geology
8. Water as a resource
9. Soil
10. Mineral resources
11. Energy resources, including coal, oil, and natural gas
12. Alternative energy resources
13. Waste disposal
14. Water and air pollution

1. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate physical and natural phenomena. (1-13)
   1. Use scientific methods used to explain geological and environmental concepts and theories.
2. Identify the unifying themes of the scientific field of study. (1-13)
   1. Recognize the role of population in environmental issues.
   2. Identify and explain the causes and hazards of some natural geologic processes.
   3. Describe the role of natural resources in modern culture and the problems caused by their extraction and exploitation.
3. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical presentation of scientific data. (1-13)
   1. Identify, synthesize, interpret, and evaluate data associated with the discipline of environmental geology
   2. Draw conclusions from geologic data presented on graphs or charts regarding population, earthquakes, volcanoes, streams and flooding, mass wasting, atmospheric composition, natural resources (water, soil, mineral and energy), alternative energy, waste disposal and water pollution. 
4. Use the tools and equipment necessary for basic scientific analysis and research. (2)
   1. Perform basic laboratory skills to identify the physical properties of minerals and rocks.
   2. Use topographic maps.
5. Record the results of investigation through writing. (1-13)

GLG 132 - Topics in Regional Geology

1. Geographic introduction to the region
2. Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
3. Local rocks and rock formations
4. Local structural geology
5. Plate tectonics
6. Geologic history

1. Describe the geography within and immediately surrounding the region of study.
2. Identify the rock types (igneous, sedimentary & metamorphic) and geologic formations present in the region of study.
3. Identify the types of geologic structures present in the region of study.
4. Place the region of study within a plate tectonic framework.
5. Describe the general geologic history of the region of study.

GLG 296 - Internship: Geology

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.

GLG 299 - Independent Study Geology

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.

GST 100 - Apprentice Gunsmithing

1. Safety standards and liability
2. History, design, function and repair of rifle systems
3. History, design, function and repair of shotgun systems
4. Measuring instruments, hand and power tool operation
5. Metal finishes used on firearms

1. Operate firearms, machine shop and bluing equipment safely. (1)
2. Identify and repair various rifle and shotgun designs. (2)
3. Fabricate to specifications various projects using hand and power tools. (3,4)
4. Disassemble firearms, identify different metals, prepare parts, apply finishes, and reassemble firearms. (5)

GST 150 - Journeyman Gunsmithing

1. Turning, vertical milling, indexing and precision grinding
2. Modification and tuning of break action shotguns
3. Design, function and repair of pistols and revolvers
4. Stockmaking repairs and techniques

1. Operate various machine tools including the engine lathe vertical mill, precision grinder and dividing head. (1)
2. Maintain, repair and modify break action shotguns. (2)
3. Maintain, repair and diagnose a variety of handguns. (3)
4. Repair, install accessories, refinish, and epoxy bed an existing wood stock. (4)
    

GST 191 - Basic Engraving

1. Gravermeister machine
2. Design and draw scroll patterns
3. Completion of a rifle floorplate with basic scroll design

1. Operate and maintain the Gravermeister machine. (1)
2. Grind gravers from blank tool steel to perfect cutting edge, large onglet, small onglet and background gravers. (1)
3. Lay out and cut straight lines. (1)
4. Lay out and cut circular scroll lines. (1,2)
5. Draw scroll pattern with borders, cut and finish a practice plate as though it were a part to a firearm. (1,2)
6. Grey and highlight for contrast. (3)
7. Design, draw, cut and finish a rifle floorplate. (1-3)

GST 192 - Advanced Engraving

1. Advanced scroll patterns
2. Animal and bird patterns
3. Shading with lines only
4. Grinding of flat gravers
5. Background removal
6. NSculpture engraving on practice plate
7. NSculpture engraving on firearm part
8. Jigs and fixtures for holding work in the vise
9. Lettering

1. Design and execute more advanced interlocked scroll work on practice plate. (1)
2. Design and execute scroll and animal or bird scene on practice plate. (2)
3. Shade designs with cut lines only. (3)
4. Grind flat gravers to remove background material, large and small. (4)
5. Cut away background material in preparation for sculptured animal scenes. (5)
6. Design, execute and finish sculptured animal scene on practice plate. (6)
7. Design, execute and finish sculptured animal or bird scene on a rifle floor plate. (7)
8. Utilize jigs and fixtures for holding pieces in vise. (8)
9. Perform the art of lettering. (9)

GST 195A - Gunsmithing Practicum

Description: Laboratory and extended shop experience for students to develop skills in project planning, drawing and craftsmanship.

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in GST 100  or GST 150 

 

Credits: 2
Lecture: 0
Lab: 6

Course Content:

1. Safety standards
2. Time management            
3. Project planning
4. Tools and material                         
5. Special tooling
6. Quality  control standards

1. Develop a work plan including a list of projects relative to 100-level gunsmithing courses and order the operations for each project. (1-3)
2. Draw working plans for each project. (4,5)
3. Summarize each project in a written report. (2,6)

GST 195B - Gunsmithing Practicum

1. Safety standards
2. Time management            
3. Project planning
4. Tools and material                         
5. Special tooling
6. Quality  control standards

1. Develop a work plan including a list of projects relative to 100-level gunsmithing courses and order the operations for each project. (1-3)
2. Draw working plans for each project. (4,5)
3. Summarize each project in a written report. (2,6)

GST 200 - Professional Gunsmithing

1. Action modifications and compensator theory
2. Assembly, fitting and tuning of aftermarket handgun components
3. Stockmaking from a semi-inlet and flat top stock bank
4. Advanced tooling operations for precision barreling and accurizing
    

1. Set up and operate various machine tools including the engine lathe and manual milling machine. (1,2,4)
2. Extensively customize pistols and revolvers. (1,2)
3. Complete a synthetic rifle stock from semi-inlet to a finished product. (3)
4. Safely install barrels on a variety of rifles using advanced methods. (1,4)
    

GST 250 - Master Gunsmithing

1. Industry standards
2. Demographics
3. Workplace ethics and performance standards
4. Presentation techniques including photographs and resumes
5. Advertising
6. Communication techniques and processes
7. Portfolio building
8. Documentation for business

1. Perform a broad variety of Gunsmithing tasks at or beyond levels or competency accepted in the industry. (1,3)
2. Communicate professionally with customer and vendors. (3,6)
3. Develop a business plan, complete with demographics, suitable for a small business loan application. (2,4,8)
4. Develop an accurate price list for performing technical services. (8)
5. Develop marketing tools such as brochures and ads. (5)
6. Present a portfolio including photos and finished work. (4,7)

GST 270 - Guild Firearms

1. Operation of hand and machine tools
2. Machining on rifled and smoothbore barrels
3. Custom stock alterations
4. Fitting and installation of custom firearm accessories
5. Tightening and tuning of rifle, shotgun and handgun mechanisms
6. Guild membership

1. Safely operate hand and machine tools needed to create guild quality firearms. (1)
2. Design and machine custom rifle, handgun and shotgun barrels. (2)
3. Oil bend, install skeleton buttplates and grip caps on a custom wood stock. (3)
4. Install adjustable comb and length of pull hardware. (4)
5. Fine tune feeding on rifles converted to a different cartridge. (5)
6. Tighten loose bolting on break action shotguns. (5)
7. Build a guild quality handgun or rifle worthy of guild acceptance. (6)

GST 280 - Competition Firearms

1. Operation of hand and machine tools
2. Machining on rifled and smoothbore barrels
3. Custom stock alterations
4. Fitting and installation of custom firearm accessories
5. Tightening and tuning of rifle, shotgun and handgun mechanisms
6. Application of metallic sights and optics
7. Operation of a custom firearms business

1. Safely operate hand and machine tools needed to build competitve firearms. (1)
2. Design and machine custom rifle, handgun and shotgun barrels. (2)
3. Modify a wood or fiberglass stock to meet customer specifications. (3)
4. Install adjustable comb and length of pull hardware. (4)
5. Modify, smooth and tune firearm mechanisms for reliable operation. (5)
6. Identify and choose the correct sights and mounts for a given application. (6)
7. Balance quality, speed and price in a custom gunshop. (7)

GST 291 - Professional Firearms Engraving

1. Vise fixtures
2. Relief engraving
3. Figure and line inlays using precious metals

1. Use various vise fixtures. (1-3)
2. Design and execute deep relief scroll work. (2)
3. Inlay gold lines and figures. (3)
4. Engrave a firearm to accepted professional standards. (1-3)

GST 295A - Advanced Gunsmithing Practicum

1. Safety standards            
2. Advanced project planning
3. Fiscal standards           
4. Evaluative criteria

1. Develop a job plan. (2)
2. Finish projects to commercial quality. (1,2,4)
3. Document a profit/loss statement for completed projects. (3,4)

GST 295B - Advanced Gunsmithing Practicum

1. Safety standards            
2. Advanced project planning
3. Fiscal standards           
4. Evaluative criteria

1. Develop a job plan. (2)
2. Finish projects to commercial quality. (1,2,4)
3. Document a profit/loss statement for completed projects. (3,4)

GST 296 - Internship: Gunsmithing

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.

GST 299 - Independent Study Gunsmithing

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.

HIM 110 - Introduction to Health Information Management

1. History, certification and accreditation
2. The health record
3. Record filing and numbering systems
4. Data sets and standards
5. Clinical vocabularies and classification systems
6. Health Information Management (HIM) department
7. Registries and indexes
8. Data sources, primary and secondary
9. Performance improvement, utilization management and review
10. Ethical issues
11. Health services organizations and delivery
12. Information technology, systems and security
13. Organizational and human resource management

1. Compare educational programs and professional credentials offered by the American Health Information Management Association and related organizations. (1) Domain III.A.1-2
2. Asses the role of the Health Information Management (HIM) profession in health care delivery and outline how HIM professional interact with other healthcare professionals. (1,11) Domain III.A.2
3. Report on the structure and functions of a typical HIM department. (6) Domain I.A.2
4. Summarize the structure, purposes, functions and the users of health records. (2) Domain I.A.1-4, B.1-4
5. Examine health record filing and numbering systems and describe their advantages and disadvantages in specific types of health care settings. (3) Domain I.A.1
6. Distinguish the purpose, types and use of healthcare data sets. (4) Domain I.A.1, I.A.4
7. Compare clinical vocabularies and classification systems and describe their function, structure and use. (5) Domain I.C.6
8. Classify routine functions and services performed within the HIM department. (6) Domain I.B.1-4
9. Articulate the purpose, development and maintenance of common registries and indexes in relationship to Health Information Management. (7) Domain II.A.1
10. Outline the appropriateness of data and data sources for patient care, management, billing, reports, registries and databases. (8) Domain I.A.4, II.A.1
11. Explain the role of a HIM professional in performance improvement, utilization management and risk management. (9) Domain II.B.1, II.B.2
12. Discuss ethical principles and professional values. (10) Domain III.B.5
13. Connect the organization and components of health care delivery systems and the applicable health information initiatives and standards. (11) Domain III.A.1
14. Correlate basic computer concepts relevant to hardware and software, internet technologies and health information applications. (12) Domain IV.A.1, IV.A.2
15. Connect the principles, functions and usual practices of organizational resource management (human or material), leadership and work planning. (13) Domain V.A.1, V.A.7.,V.B.1, V.B.2

HIM 141 - Healthcare Delivery Systems

1. Foundations, values and evolution of health care delivery systems
2. Health services organization and delivery in the U.S.
3. Health care organization structure and operation
4. Commercial managed care and federal insurance
5. Payment methodologies and systems
6. Regulatory quality monitoring requirements
7. External standards, regulations and initiatives
8. Health care leadership
9. Health care professionals and their roles
10. Health care delivery in the future

1. Describe the evolution of the U.S. healthcare system. (1, 10)
2. Connect health services organization delivery, structure and operations in the U.S. (2,3,9) Domain 111.A.1-2
3. Differentiate between commercial, managed care and government sponsored insurance plans. (4) Domain. I.D.1-2
4. Apply policies and procedures to comply with the changing regulations among various payment systems for health care services like Medicare, Medicaid and managed care plans. (5) Domain I.D. 2
5. Evaluate established regulatory guidelines to comply with reimbursement and reporting requirements. (6) Domain I.D.4
6. Differentiate between regulating bodies within health care and identify standards organizations that impact healthcare delivery. (7) Domain III.A.1
7. Categorize the role and responsibilities of the governing body and administrative leadership in healthcare organizations. (8) Domain III.A.2
8. Differentiate the roles of various providers and disciplines throughout the health care continuum. (9) Domain III.A.2
9. Connect how changes emerging in health care models, workforce challenges, public health initiatives, clinical technologies and evidence-based medicine will influence the future of health care in the U.S. (10)

HIM 155 - Health Information Management Computer Systems

1. Computer concepts
2. Communication and internet technologies
3. Common software applications
4. Health information systems
5. Voice recognition technology
6. Health Information Technology (HIT) systems
7. Application of HIT systems
8. System acquisition, evaluation architecture, design
9. Document archival, retrieval, and imaging systems
10. Maintenance and monitoring of data storage systems
11. Screen design
12. Data retrieval, maintenance, integrity, security

1. Use technology for data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting of information. (1,4) Domain I.A.1, I.B.2, II.B.1-2, IV.A.1
2. Distinguish common software applications such as spreadsheets, databases, word processing, graphics, presentation, and e-mail in the execution of work processes. (2-4) Domain IV.A.2
3. Utilize specialized software in the completion of HIM processes such as record tracking, release of information, coding, grouping, registries, billing, quality improvement and imaging. (5,6,11) Domain IV.A.3
4. Apply policies and procedures to the use of networks, including intranet and internet applications, to facilitate the electronic health record (EHR). (7) Domain IV.A.5
5. Participate in the planning, design, selection, implementation, integration, testing, evaluation, and support of EHRs. (8) Domain IV.A.5
6. Apply knowledge of database architecture and design to meet departmental needs. (8) Domain IV.B.1
7. Outline appropriate electronic or imaging technology for data/record storage. (9) Domain IV.C.1
8. Query and generate reports to facilitate information retrieval. (9) Domain IV.C.2
9. Identify and follow retention and destruction policies for health information. (9,10) Domain IV.C.3
10. Apply confidentiality and security measures to protect electronic health information. (11,12) Domain IV.D.1
11. Evaluate data integrity and validity using software and hardware technology. (12) Domain IV.D.2
12. Apply departmental and organizational data and information system security policies. (12) Domain IV.D.3
13. Use and summarize data compiled from audit trail and data quality monitoring programs. (12) Domain IV.D.4
     

HIM 176 - CPT Coding

Description: Overview and introduction to the principles of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding techniques, conventions, and modifiers. Review of reimbursement trends, ethical coding and compliance, and the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI). Documentation guidelines in relationship to assignment of CPT and Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes. Includes hands-on practical skills in the assignment of CPT codes following coding rules and guidelines.

Prerequisites: AHS 160 /BIO 160  (or BIO 201  and BIO 202  ) and AHS 130  and HIM 110  and AHS 240 .

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Course Content:

1. Structure and use of health information
2. Data sources
3. Classifications, taxonomies, nomenclatures, terminologies and clinical vocabularies
4. Principles and applications of CPT coding
5. Compliance strategies, auditing and reporting
6. Quality monitors and reporting
7. Commercial managed care and federal insurance plans
8. Payment methodologies and systems, RBRVS
9. Billing processes and procedures
10. Chargemaster maintenance
11. Regulatory guidelines
12. Reimbursement monitoring and reporting

1. Analyze the health record to ensure that it supports the patient's diagnosis, progress, clinical findings, discharge status and coding disposition. (1) Domain I.A.2
2. Discern timeliness, completeness, accuracy and appropriateness of data and data sources for patient care, management, billing reports, registries and/or databases. (2) I.A.4
3. Explain the use and maintenance of applications and processes to support clinical classification and nomenclature systems. (3) Domain. I.C.6
4. Apply diagnosis/procedure codes according to current nomenclature. (4) Domain I.C.2
5. Support the reasons to adhere to current CPT coding regulations and established guidelines in code assignment. (5) Domain I.C.4
6. Validate coding accuracy and solve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation. (6) Domain I.C.7
7. Distinguish and apply policies and procedures for the use of clinical data required in reimbursement and prospective payment systems (PPS) in health care delivery. (7) Domain I.D.2
8. Apply policies and procedures to comply with changing regulations among various payment systems for healthcare services. (5,8) Domain I.D.2
9. Break down billing using resources from coding, the Chargemaster, claims management, and bill reconciliation processes. (9,10) Domain I.D.3
10. Use established guidelines to comply with reimbursement and reporting requirements. (11,12) Domain I.D.4
11. Compile patient data and perform data quality reviews to validate code assignment and compliance with reporting requirements. (12) Domain I.D.5

*Domains listed refer to CAHIIM Curriculum Requirements.

HIM 200 - Principles of Healthcare Leadership

1. Roles and functions of committees
2. Consensus building
3. Communication and interpersonal skills
4. Team leadership concepts and techniques
5. Orientation and training
6. Workflow and process
7. Labor regulations
8. Revenue cycle
9. Organizational plan and budgets
10. Resource allocation

1. Apply the fundamentals of team leadership. (1) Domain V.A.1-2
2. Justify and report staffing levels and productivity standards for HIM. (6) Domain V.A.1
3. Analyze team leadership concepts and techniques. (2-4) Domain V.A.3
4. Write training programs and conduct orientations. (5) Domain V.A.3
5. Summarize tools and techniques used to monitor, report and improve processes. (6) Domain V.A.6
6. Distinguish and comply with local, state and federal labor requlations. (7) Domain V.A.7
7. Outline coding and revenue cycle processes. (8) Domain V.B.3
8. Recommend items to include in budgets and contracts. (9) Domain V.B.1
9. Outline work plans, policies, procedures and resource requisitions in relation to HIM job functions. (9) Domain V.B.5
10. Evaluate and allocate supplies needed for work processes. (10) V.B.2
11. Select and recommend cost-saving and efficient means of achieving work processes and goals. (9) Domain V.B.4

HIM 210 - Healthcare Statistics and Research

1. Vital statistics
2. Descriptive statistics
3. Health care statistics
4. Data presentation
5. Health information research
6. Institutional review boards

1. Articulate the principles of statistical reporting for compilation of birth, death and fetal death vital statistic reports. (1) Domain II.A.3
2. Describe and define terms required for accurate computation and interpretation of statistical data. (2) Domain II.A.1
3. Calculate a variety of health service rates including length of stay, facility occupancy, and death and autopsy rates. (3) Domain II.A.1-2
4. Organize data in a way that is manageable and can be understood and evaluated. (4) Domain II.A.1-3
5. Organize and present statistical data in the appropriate format, table or graph. (4). Domain II.A.2
6. Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative research. (5) Domain II.A.3
7. Discuss statistical approaches and steps, resources, reliability, validity and biases, and describe how they are applied to health information research. (5) Domain II.A.
8. Summarize the Federal regulations pertinent to institutional review boards and describe their purpose. (6) Domain II.A.3

HIM 220 - Health Information Management in Alternative Healthcare Settings

1. Non-acute care settings
2. Patient needs
3. Health care professionals and their role
4. Standards, legislation, regulations and accreditations
5. Health record content and documentation requirements
6. Reimbursement methodologies and systems
7. HIM functions, practices, systems and roles
    

1. Distinguish between health care settings and the types of care provided. (1) Domain III.A.1
2. Examine patient needs by facility type. (2) Domain III.A.2
3. Correlate current laws, accreditation, licensure and certification standards related to health information by facility type. (4) Domain I.B.3, III.A.1
4. Summarize desired health record content and the documentation requirements per care setting. (5) Domain I.B.1, I.B.3
5. Analyze health records for accuracy and completeness as defined by internal policy and external regulations and standards. (5) Domain I.B.1, I.B.3
6. Measure reimbursement accuracy through coding, Chargemaster, claims management and the bill reconciliation processes. (6) Domain I.C.2, I.C.5, I.C.7, I.D.3, I.D.5, I.D.6
7. Distinguish HIM practices, systems and roles. (7) Domain III.A.1, B.1-5, IV.A.3, IV.C.3

HIM 242 - Healthcare Reimbursement Methodology

Description: A comprehensive review of reimbursement systems used in professional and institutional healthcare settings. Emphasis on eligibility, health plans and programs, claims processing and third party payers. Review of HIPAA, federal billing guidelines, compliance, clinical coding and revenue cycle management.

Prerequisites: HIM 280  

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Course Content:

1. Payment methodologies and systems, RBRVS
2. Principles and applications of coding systems
3. Commercial managed care and federal insurance plans
4. Billing processes and claims procedures
5. Regulatory guidelines
6. Charge Description Master (CDM) maintenance
7. Compliance strategies and reporting
8. Reimbursement monitoring and reporting
9. Value-Based Purchasing (VBP)

1. Discuss application of diagnosis/procedure codes according to current nomenclature. (2) Domain I.C.2
2. Distinguish and apply policies and procedures for the use of clinical data required in reimbursement and prospective payment systems (PPS) in health care delivery. (3) Domain I.D.2
3. Break down billing by using resources from coding, the Chargemaster, claims management, and bill reconciliation processes. (4,6,8) Domain I.D.3
4. Use established guidelines to comply with reimbursement and reporting requirements. (5) Domain I.D.4
5. Apply policies and procedures to comply with the changing regulations among various payment systems for healthcare services. (1,7,9) Domain I.D.2
6. Compare and contrast existing and emerging CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) quality initiatives. (9) Domain I.D.1, I.D.2

*Domains listed refer to CAHIIM Curriculum Requirements

HIM 280 - ICD-10-CM/PCS Medical Coding

Description: Principles of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding. Use and assignment of codes in compliance with federal, state and local rules and regulations. Coding conventions, features unique to ICD-10 and general and chapter specific guidelines to assure coding compliance. Assignment of accurate diagnostic and procedural codes using classroom materials and coding software applications.

Prerequisites: AHS 160 /BIO 160   (or BIO 201  and BIO 202  ) and AHS 130  and HIM 110  and AHS 240  or hold one of these coding credentials: CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA, CPC or CPC-H.

Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
Course Content:

1. Structure and use of health information
2. Data sources
3. Classifications, taxonomies, nomenclatures, terminologies and clinical vocabularies
4. Principles and applications of ICD coding systems
5. Diagnostic and procedural groupings
6. Case mix analysis and indexes
7. Severity of illness systems
8. Compliance strategies, auditing and reporting
9. Quality monitors and reporting
10. Commercial managed care and federal insurance plans
11. Payment methodologies and systems, IPPS, OPPS
12. Billing processes and procedures
13. Chargemaster maintenance
14. Regulatory guidelines (NCDs and QUOs)
15. Reimbursement monitoring and reporting

1. Analyze the health record to ensure that it supports the patient's diagnosis, progress, clinical findings, discharge status and coding disposition. (1) Domain I.A.2
2. Discern timeliness, completeness, accuracy and appropriateness of data and data sources for patient care, management, billing reports, registries and/or databases. (2) Domain I.A.4
3. Explain the use and maintenance of applications and processes to support clinical classification and nomenclature systems. (3) Domain I.C.6
4. Apply diagnosis/procedure codes according to current nomenclature. (4) Domain I.C.1, I.C.2
5. Summarize the accuracy of diagnostic/procedural groupings and explain how the severity of illness is reflected in the case mix index. (5-7) Domain I.C.3, I.D.6
6. Support the reasons to adhere to ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines, OIG compliance guidelines, CMS coding guidance and AHIMA code of ethics in code assignment. (8) Domain I.C.4
7. Validate coding accuracy and solve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation. (9) Domain I.C.7
8. Distinguish and apply policies and procedures for the use of clinical data required in reimbursement and prospective payment systems (PPS) in health care delivery. (10) Domain I.D.2
9. Apply policies and procedures to comply with changing regulations among various payment systems for healthcare services. (8, 11) Domain I.D.2
10. Break down billing by using resources from coding, the Chargemaster, claims management, and bill reconciliation processes. (12, 13) Domain I.D.3
11. Use established regulatory guidelines to comply with reimbursement and reporting requirements. (14,15) Domain I.D.4
12. Compile patient data and perform data quality reviews to validate code assignment and compliance with reporting requirements. (15) Domain I.D.1, I.D.5
     

*Domains listed refer to CAHIIM Curriculum Requirements.

HIM 290 - Practicum: Health Information Management Professional Practice Experience

Description: Completion of specific projects and/or assignments at a supervised host site, within a virtual environment, or as assigned by the instructor. Application of health information technology skills and knowledge to operational, managerial and administrative roles.

Prerequisites: Completion of all degree coursework and practicum application, proof of CPR for Healthcare Providers, Immunizations, TB skin test, fingerprint clearance card, background check, urine drug screen, and any other specific requirements of the clinical site must be completed prior to enrollment in this course. 

Credits: 3
Lab: 9

Course Content:

1. HIM departments
2. Health records and documentation
3. ICD and CPT coding
4. Coding compliance strategies, auditing and reporting
5. Regulatory agencies, legislation, licensure, certification, accreditation
6. Providers and their HIM needs
7. Non-acute care settings
8. Confidentiality and informed consent
9. Computer, concepts and HIT specialty systems
10. Data retrieval, maintenance, integrity, security
11. Payment systems, insurance plans, government healthcare programs, third party payers
12. Workflow, process, quality improvement
13. Professionalism, dependability, teamwork
14. Communication, critical thinking, and problem solving 

1. Describe the structure and functions of a typical Health Information Management (HIM) department. (1) Domain I.A.2-4, I.B.1-4
2. Access policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with regulations and standards. (2) Domain I.B.2
3. Evaluate the accuracy and completeness of the patient record as defined by organizational policy and external regulations and standards. (2) Domain I.B.3
4. Apply diagnosis/procedure codes according to current nomenclature. (3) Domain I.C.1-2
5. Support the reasons to adhere to CPT and ICD coding guidelines, OIG compliance guidelines, CMS coding guidance and AHIMA code of ethics in code assignment. (4) Domain I.C.4
6. Outline the role of federal, state and local governments in the provision of health care. (5) Domain III.A.1
7. Differentiate the roles of various providers and disciplines throughout the continuum of health care and respond to their information needs. (6) Domain III.A.2
8. Distinguish between alternative health care settings and their individualized HIM needs. (7) Domain III.A.1-2
9. Determine when it is appropriate to disclose/release content of a patient record in accordance to legal process. (8) Domain II.B.2
10. Utilize specialized software in completion of HIM processes such as record tracking, release of information, coding, grouping, registries, billing, quality improvement and imaging. (9) Domain IV.A.3
11. Apply departmental and organizational data and information system security policies. (10) Domain IV.D.3
12. Illustrate the tools and techniques used to monitor reports and improve processes. (12) Domain V.A.6
13. Exhibit appropriate workplace behaviors and professional ethics. (13) Domain III.B.5
14. Use critical thinking, problem solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing. (14) Domain B.III.5, V.B.

*Domains listed refer to CAHIIM Curriculum requirements.

HVA 100 - Introduction to HVAC I

1. Heating systems
2. Cooling systems
3. Air distribution systems
4. Copper and plastic pipe
5. Soldering and brazing
6. Carbon steel pipe
7. Tool use
8. Blueprints, codes and specifications

1. Employ HVAC tools and equipment properly.  (1-7)
2. Differentiate the various types of HVAC systems in use today. (1-3)
3. Explain the operation of a basic refrigeration cycle. (2)
4. Demonstrate the assembly of pipe using brazing and soldering techniques. (5)
5. Perform the installation and repair of copper and plastic piping. (4)
6. Describe the function of individual HVAC components. (1-3)
7. Interpret types of regulation codes encountered in the HVAC trade. (8)
8. Identify the types of schedules/designs used in the HVAC trade. (8)

HVA 110 - Introduction to HVAC II

1. Leak detection, evacuation, recovery and charging
2. Heat pumps
3. Chimneys, vents and flutes
4. Sheet metal duct systems
5. Fiberglass and fabric duct systems
6.  Air quality equipment
7. Hydronic systems
8. Installation and maintenance practices

1. Describe chimneys and venting requirements. (3)
2. Apply venting calculations for a given application. (3)
3. Identify the parts, operations and function of hot water heating system components and boiler. (7)
4. Calculate the water gpm using water flow and flow control devices. (8)
5. Service humidifiers and filters used in HVAC systems. (6,8)
6. Perform leak detection tests using various methods. (1,8)
7. Demonstrate how to charge a system using 4 different methods. (1,8)
8. Perform heat pump installation and service procedures. (2)
9. Apply basic maintenance procedures commonly performed in HVAC servicing work. (8)
10. Explain how to lay out and install sheet metal, fiberglass and flexible ducts systems. (4, 5)

HVA 215 - Refrigerant Technology I

Description: Introduction to the refrigeration system. Includes taking necessary readings and measurements as well as opportunities to use evacuation, refrigerant recovery and refrigerant charging equipment.  

Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3

Course Content:

1. Refrigeration and oils
2. Compressors
3. Metering devices
4. Mechanical retail refrigeration systems
5. Steam systems
6. Customer service

 
Learning Outcomes:

1. Investigate principles and applications of refrigeration oils and lubricants. (1)
2. Perform a refrigerant leak detection procedure and retrofit. (1, 3)
3. Diagram the refrigeration recovery & evacuation equipment. (2,3)
4. Describe the types, characteristics and location of the evaporator, compressor, condenser and metering devices. (2,3)
5. Explain the operating sequence of mechanical retail refrigeration systems. (4)
6. Isolate faults in refrigeration systems and ice machines. (4)
7. Perform selected operating procedures on low-pressure steam boilers and systems. (5)
8. Participate in service-related field scenarios that promote positive interactions between customers and employers. (6)

HVA 220 - HVAC Circuits and Motors

1. Electrical safety
2. Economizer systems and components
3. Control circuits
4. Zone heating
5. Contactors and relays
6. Electrical motors

1. Practice electrical safety procedures. (1)
2. Investigate the sequence of two stage cooling system with an economizer. (2)
3. Investigate principles of zone heating. (4)
4. Examine economizer systems and components. (2)
5. Explain the parts and operations of contactors and relays. (5)
6. Troubleshoot multiple types of control circuit failures. (1,3)
7. Interpret wiring diagrams for troubleshooting and control circuits. (3)
8. Operate motor starting devices. (1,6)
9. Apply motor knowledge to perform various troubleshooting practices. (1, 6)
10. Install a shaded-pole motor, split phase motor, CSIR, CSCR, and 3 phase motors. (1,6)

HVA 225 - Heating Technologies I

1. Electrical heating
2. Oil heating
3. Gas heating
4. Venting
5. Installation and maintenance

1. Identify components of gas furnace, electrical heating and gas heating. (1, 3)
2. Investigate sequencing in electrical heating. (1)
3. Analyze fuel combustion efficiency. (3)
4. Determine heat control circuit failure. (1)
5. Interpret fuel gas codes for piping. (3)
6. Compare and contrast gas furnaces. (3)
7. Install gas piping.  (3, 5)
8. Explain HVAC equipment venting principles. (4)
9. Investigate system preventative maintenance. (5)
10. Explain oil flame safeguard. (2)

HVA 230 - HVAC Troubleshooting

1. Reading construction related documents
2. Troubleshooting methodology
3. System balancing
4. Energy conservation equipment
5. Start up and shut down procedures
6. Heating and cooling system design
7. Supervisory skills

1. Demonstrate common troubleshooting methods. (2)
2. Troubleshoot control circuits. (1, 2)
3. Troubleshoot gas heating systems. (1, 2)
4. Troubleshoot cooling systems. (1, 2)
5. Adjust an economizer for the proper setting in a local area. (3, 4)
6. Create planned maintenance schedules. (1)
7. Balance a selected air system. (4)
8. Execute proper start up and shut down procedures used in heating, cooling and air distribution systems. (5)
9. Calculate heating and cooling loads using a standardized method. (6)
10. Explain effective supervisory skills. (7)

HIS 201 - Western Civilization I

1. Early humankind
2. Early societies-prehistoric revolutions
3. Ancient societies: Egypt and Mesopotamia
4. Religious traditions and their impact: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
5. Classical societies: Hellenic, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine
6. Feudal society
7. The Middle Ages and its crisis
8. Religious Movements: Luther, Calvin, and the Catholic Reformation
9. Renaissance culture and the development of humanism
10. Exploration, Colonialism, and Mercantilism
11. Development of slavery and racialist thought
12. Rise of new science and technology
13. Early Modern State
14. Philosophical movements
15. Political Revolutions
16. Culture, ethnicity/race and/or gender
17. Theories, methods, and historiography

1. Evaluate historical events through different historical methods, theories, and interpretations. (1-17) 
2. Contrast common memory to historical evidence. (1-17) 
3. Define and utilize relevant terminology. (1-16)
4. Locate, retrieve, and analyze primary and secondary historical sources. (1-17) 
5. Evaluate the reliability and objectivity of various historical evidence. (1-17) 
6. Evaluate and analyze historical issues. (1-16) 
7. Formulate questions, make inferences, form generalizations, and draw conclusions from historical research. (1-17)
8. Create, organize, and support a thesis in written and/or oral form. (1-17) 
9. Employ accurate and required citation format. (1-17)
10. Evaluate the issues of culture, ethnicity/race and/or gender, class and cultural diversity in the context of Western history. (1-16) 
11. Interpret events and actions within appropriate temporal and spatial contexts. (1-16) 
12. Define the cultural, political, religious, scientific/technological, and economic structures that contributed to the development of Western Societies. (1-17)
13. Define and articulate the pivotal events in Western history within their historical context and interpret their contributions towards change and continuity (or cause and effect) of the historical period. (1-16)

1. Engage in active, informed and scholarly discussion.
2. Identify, locate and analyze primary source materials germane to historical study.
3. Conduct scholarly research using a research library.
4. Employ thoughtful and precise writing (a minimum of 2500 words), critical reasoning, and analytical discourse through assigned writing tasks, essay examinations, journals, and research papers.

HIS 205 - World History

1. Global exchanges: biological, cultural and intellectual
2. Maritime revolutions and international trade
3. Urbanization
4. Industrialization and labor
5. Political and technological revolutions
6. Nationalism
7. Imperialism
8. Racialist thought
9. World Wars
10. Cold War
11. Ethnic conflicts, wars and genocide
12. Decolonization
13. Globalization
14. Environmental change
15. Culture, ethnicity/race, class and/or gender
16. Theories, methods and historiography

1. Evaluate historical events through different historical methods, theories and interpretations. (1-16) 
2. Define and utilize relevant terminology.(1-16)
3. Contrast common memory to historical evidence. (1-16) 
4. Locate, retrieve and analyze primary and secondary historical sources. 
5. Evaluate the reliability and objectivity of various forms of historical evidence. (1-16) 
6. Evaluate and analyze historical issues within cultural and temporal context.(1-16) 
7. Formulate questions, make inferences, form generalizations and draw conclusions from historical research. (1-16)
8. Create, organize and support a thesis in written and/or oral form.
9. Employ accurate and required citation format. 
10. Evaluate the issues of culture, ethnicity/race and/or gender, class and cultural diversity in the context of World History. 
11. Interpret events and actions within appropriate temporal and cultural contexts. 
12. Define the cultural, political, religious, scientific/technological, and economic structures that contributed to the development of World Societies. (1-16)
13. Define and articulate the pivotal events in world history within their historical context and interpret their contributions towards change and continuity (or cause and effect) of the historical period. (1-16) 
14. Investigate and analyze forced or voluntary servitude and/or migration. (1-16)

1. Engage in active, informed and scholarly discussion.
2. Identify, locate and analyze primary source materials germane to historical study.
3. Conduct scholarly research using a research library.
4. Employ thoughtful and precise writing (a minimum of 2500 words), critical reasoning, and analytical discourse through assigned writing tasks, essay examinations, journals, and research papers.

HIS 231 - United States History I

1. Indigenous America
2. Columbian exchange
3. European colonization
4. Colonial society
5. Slavery and racialist thought
6. American Revolution
7. Formation of a national government
8. National identity
9. Market revolution and the rise of capitalism
10. Age of Jackson
11. First & Second Great Awakenings
12. Sectionalism
13. Reform Movements
14. Abolition
15. Western expansion
16. Conflict and consensus
17. Civil War
18. Culture, ethnicity/race, class, and/or gender
19. Theories, methods, and historiography

1. Evaluate historical events through different historical methods, theories, and interpretations. (1-19)
2. Contrast common memory to historical evidence. (1-19) 
3. Define and utilize relevant terminology. (1-18)
4. Locate, retrieve, and analyze primary and secondary historical sources. (1-19) 
5. Evaluate the reliability and objectivity of various forms of historical evidence. (1-19)
6. Evaluate and analyze historical issues. (1-18)
7. Formulate questions, make inferences, form generalizations, and draw conclusions from historical research. (1-19)
8. Create, organize, and support a thesis in written and/or oral form. (1-19) 
9. Employ accurate and required citation format. (1-19) 
10. Evaluate the issues of culture, ethnicity/race and/or gender, class and cultural diversity in the context of American history. (1-19)
11. Interpret events and actions within appropriate temporal and spatial contexts. (1-19)
12. Define the cultural, political, religious, scientific/technological, and economic structures that contributed to the development of American history. (1-19)
13. Define and articulate the pivotal events in American history within their historical context and interpret their contributions towards change and continuity (or cause and effect) of the historical period. (1-18)
14. Analyze major constitutional issues. (5-7, 18-19) 
15. Articulate the concepts of racialist thought and the concept of "race." (1-5, 8, 12-19)

1. Engage in active, informed and scholarly discussion.
2. Identify, locate and analyze primary source materials germane to historical study.
3. Conduct scholarly research using a research library.
4. Employ thoughtful and precise writing (a minimum of 2500 words), critical reasoning, and analytical discourse through assigned writing tasks, essay examinations, journals, and research papers.

HIS 232 - United States History II

1. Reconstruction and Post-Reconstruction Eras
2. Westward Expansion
3. Populist and Progressive Movements
4. Imperialism
5. Jim Crow, racism and racialist thought
6. Second Industrial Revolution and the workers' responses
7. Modern economics: corporations and consumer culture
8. World Wars
9. Cold War
10. Modernization Theory: the welfare/warfare state
11. Civil Rights Movements
12. Conservatism and Neoliberalism
13. Globalization
14. Culture, ethnicity/race, class, and/or gender
15. Theories, methods, and historiography

1. Evaluate historical events through different historical methods, theories, and interpretations. (1-19)
2. Define and utilize relevant terminology. (1-18) 
3. Contrast common memory to historical evidence. (1-19)
4. Locate, retrieve, and analyze primary and secondary historical sources. (1-19) 
5. Evaluate the reliability and objectivity of various forms of historical evidence. (1-19)
6. Evaluate and analyze historical issues. (1-18)
7. Formulate questions, make inferences, form generalizations, and draw conclusions from historical research. (1-19)
8. Create, organize, and support a thesis in written and/or oral form. (1-19)
9. Employ accurate and required citation format. (1-19)
10. Evaluate the issues of culture, ethnicity/race and/or gender, class and cultural diversity in the context of American history. (1-19) 
11. Interpret events and actions within appropriate temporal and spatial contexts. (1-19)
12. Define the cultural, political, religious, scientific/technological, and economic structures that contributed to the development of American history. (1-19) 
13. Define and articulate the pivotal events in American history within their historical context and interpret their contributions towards change and continuity (or cause and effect) of the historical period. (1-18)
14. Analyze major constitutional issues. (5-7, 18-19)
15. Evaluate environmental impact within a regional context. (1-10, 14-16)
16. Contrast different catalysts or issues within the Civil Rights Movement. (5-8, 12,15,16)

1. Engage in active, informed and scholarly discussion.
2. Identify, locate and analyze primary source materials germane to historical study.
3. Conduct scholarly research using a research library.
4. Employ thoughtful and precise writing (a minimum of 2500 words), critical reasoning, and analytical discourse through assigned writing tasks, essay examinations, journals, and research papers.

HIS 296 - Internship: History

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.

HIS 299 - Independent Study History

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.

HUM 100 - Gateway to the Humanities

1. Interdisciplinarity
2. Visual Art and Art History
3. The Classics
4. Cultural, Environmental, Social, and Political History
5. Language and Literature
6. Music, Dance, Theater and the Performing Arts
7. Philosophy and Religious Studies
8. Study skills and research methods in the Humanities
9. Fundamentals of critical thinking as a skill and a process
10. Careers and degrees in the Humanities

1. Articulate through oral and written forms of communication the value of, and continuous relationship between, human societies and the Humanities. (1-10)
2. Use critical thinking skills to examine a topic of enduring human importance through various humanities fields. (1-9) 
3. Use research and study skills common to humanities disciiplines to collect and evaluate information, and reflect upon discipline-relevant topics. (8-9)
4. Develop an individualized educational plan that meets an educational or career goal in the Humanities. (10)

HUM 101 - Introduction to Popular Culture

1. Relationships between popular arts, culture, and society 
2. The historical and global contexts of popular culture
3. Effect of popular culture on social values and personal ethics 
4. Critical thinking in evaluating popular culture 

1. Identify elements of popular arts and culture. (1)
2. Analyze the development of popular culture within historical or global contexts. (2)
3. Formulate questions that explore and critique the impact of mass media and popular arts on cultural values and personal ethics. (3, 4)
4. Apply critical thinking skills when assessing technical, social and individual issues in the humanities. (3, 4)

HUM 202 - Introduction to Mythology

1. Myth systems of world cultures, including those of Europe, Native America, Asia, Africa and Oceania
2. Nature of symbol and allegory in myth and traditional narratives
3. Various academic approaches to the study of myth, including linguistic, cultural, phenomenological, psychological, structural, feminist and perennialist
4. Dynamic relationship of mythology with science and other human disciplines

1. Use the terminology and concepts of the study of mythology. (1-4)
2. Identify the characteristics, similarities and differences of major world mythologies. (1,2)
3. Critique major contributors and analytic theories in the study of mythology. (3)
4. Analyze the ways in which mythology influences and is influenced by culture, behavior and belief both in the past and present. (1,2,4)
5. Explain the relationship between mythology and other human disciplines. (4)
6. Consider our own cultural perspectives when looking at myths from other cultures. (1,2)

1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 2500 words of monitored writing during the semester. A minimum of 1500 of the 2500 words will be in the form of a scholarly essay. 

HUM 205 - Science, Culture and Technology

1. The relationship between science, culture, and technology
2. The effects of scientific and technological innovation on historical and contemporary issues and institutions.
3. The intersection of morality, science, and technology
4. Personal values and attitudes relating to technology

1. Analyze the relationships between science, culture, and technology. (1)
2. Assess the effects of scientific and technological innovation on historical and contemporary issues and institutions. (2)
3. Explain moral considerations that accompany scientific experimentation and technological innovation. (3) 
4. Develop a coherent and integrated set of values relating to technology in students' own lives and environments. (4)

HUM 236 - American Arts and Ideas

1. he creation of a national identity
2. Regionalism in United States cultural history
3. Great awakenings and religious movements
4. Social and political reform movements
5. Issues of gender, race and class in the United States
6. The influence of the environment and the economy on the culture of the United States
7. Theories, methods and scholarly writing in cultural history

1. Identify and classify ideas and artifacts within their respective historical and regional contexts. (5-7) 
2. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the diverse influences on the ideas and artifacts created in the United States from the Eighteenth Century to the present. (1-6) 
3. Identify, analyze and synthesize the relationship between historical events and cultural response. (6)
4. Employ relevant terminology in oral and/or written arguments. (1-7) 
5. Identify, analyze, and evaluate major contributors and their contributions to the cultural history of the United States. (7)

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