Course Descriptions

PHED 131 - Swimming for Fitness

• Design an individualized training program based on present swimming capabilities.
• Properly adapt workouts to his or her individual capabilities and sustain motivation and progress according to time restraints.
• Maintain activity at his or her optimal work capacity through adherence to proper intensity levels and target training zone.
• Perform proper warm-up and cool-down exercises to develop flexibility and prevent injury.
• Utilize various swimming aids safety and correctly as part of the individualized program.
• Develop speed, endurance, and technique in swimming skills.
• Complete a written final examination satisfactorily.
• Complete a course evaluation at the completion of the semester.

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PHED 134 - Skin and Scuba Diving

• Demonstrate basic knowledge in applied sciences related to scuba diving.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of how use diving equipment in appropriate diving environments.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of diving safety including such topics as environmental orientation, air consumption, navigation and deep water diving.
• Perform basic confined water skills (swimming, skin diving and scuba diving skills).
• Perform basic open water skin diving and scuba diving skills.
• Complete all of the tasks necessary to be eligible to earn a Scuba diving certification.

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PHED 137 - Whitewater Kayak I

• Identify procedures used in proper selection, adjustment, and sizing of basic paddling equipment.
• Develop proficiency in the basic strokes and maneuvers used in kayaking.
• Develop self-rescue skills and basic techniques for assisting in the rescue of other kayakers.
• Identify common hazards associated with the sport of kayaking and utilize various strategies to minimize the risks.

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PHED 140 - Introduction to Exercise Science

• Describe the various sub-disciplines within the exercise science field including practical applications of each disciplines’ area of knowledge.
• Discuss career options within the exercise science field.
• Describe professional organizations within the exercise science field.
• Discuss the various professional certifications and their importance.
• Create an academic plan.

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PHED 143 - Soccer

• Demonstrate proficiencies in the following skills: dribbling, passing, shooting, heading, ball control, and goal keeping.
• Explain, execute, and diagram marking and zone defenses, as well as one-versus-one maneuvers.
• Explain and execute offensive strategies to defeat marking and zone defenses, as well as one-versus-one maneuvers.
• Apply the basic rules of the sport of soccer to their games and use this knowledge as appropriate on written examinations.
• Demonstrate effective offensive and defensives.
• Improve their physical conditioning and coordination through agility and flexibility training along with a combination of aerobic and non-aerobic exercise.

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PHED 146 - Touch Football and Basketball

• Demonstrate proficiencies in the following basketball skills: dribbling, passing, lay-ups, shooting, setting/using screens, rebounding, free-throw shooting, and man-to-man defense.
• Explain, execute, and diagram both man and zone defenses and offenses for basketball and football.
• Appreciate how two-versus-two and three-versus-three basketball concepts are integral to the development of the five-versus-five concept.
• Apply the basic rules of the sport of basketball and football to games and use this knowledge as appropriate on written examinations.
• Design and diagram five-versus-five basketball offensive and defensive schemes.
• Improve their physical conditioning through flexibility training and a combination of aerobic and non-aerobic exercise.
• Keep track of skill progression and development through personalized logs.
• Watch one college or professional basketball game and one college or professional football game and write a two-page analysis on the strengths and weaknesses of both teams.
• Demonstrate proficiencies in the following football skills: passing, receiving, kicking, and running with the ball.
• Apply basic defensive and offensive strategies in game situations.
• Demonstrate, via a written examination, a profound understanding of basic physical conditioning and nutrition principles as they relate to sports performance.

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PHED 149 - Yoga

• Show enhanced knowledge of current, factual information regarding yoga and be able to design a personal asana practice specific to his or her needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of 30 yoga poses and the physical and psychological benefits of each.
• Define concepts and terms related to yoga.
• Identify the eight limbs of raja yoga.
• Demonstrate knowledge of meditation and mind/body techniques.
• Design and complete a yoga practice while taking necessary precautions to prevent injury.

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PHED 152 - Basketball

• Demonstrate proficiencies in the following skills: passing, offensive post moves, lay-ups, defensive post play, shooting, perimeter defense, setting/using screens and defending screens.
• Explain, execute, and diagram both man and zone defenses and offenses.
• Appreciate how two-versus-two and three-versus-three concepts are integral to the development of the five-versus-five concept.
• Apply the basic rules of the sport of basketball to his or her games.
• Design and diagram three-versus-three offensive schemes.
• Improve their physical conditioning through a combination of aerobic and non-aerobic exercise.
• Keep track of skill progression and development through personalized logs.

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PHED 155 - Self-Defense for Men

• Describe the widespread occurrence of violence and how race, age, or socioeconomic status does not limit such violence.
• Identify local organizations that deal in violence prevention and crisis management.
• Identify common myths and misconceptions regarding rape and violence against women and explain how such myths may interfere with violence prevention.
• Differentiate among self-confidence, assertiveness, and aggressiveness.
• Examine daily behaviors and explain how such behaviors impact personal safety.
• Identify personal strengths and physical limitations regarding safety and self-defense.
• Identify personal weapons and demonstrate defensive skills using these weapons.
• Identify vulnerable locations on an assailant and suggest defensive skills to attack these locations.
• Demonstrate and perform the defensive skills in the Resisting Aggression with Defense for Men program.

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PHED 156 - Self-Defense for Women

• Recognize the widespread occurrence of violence against women and recognize how race, age, or socioeconomic status does not limit such violence.
• Identify local organizations that deal in violence prevention and crisis management.
• Identify common myths and misconceptions regarding rape and violence against women and explain how such myths may interfere with violence prevention.
• Differentiate between self-confidence, assertiveness, and aggressiveness.
• Examine his or her own habits and how such habits interact with safety issues.
• Identify his or her personal strengths and physical limitations regarding safety and self-defense.
• Identify his or her personal weapons and demonstrate defensive skills using these weapons.
• Identify vulnerable locations on an assailant and suggest defensive skills to attack these locations.
• Demonstrate and perform the following defensive skills: block, parry, strike, hammer fist strike, knee strike, straight kick, sweep kick, snap kick, hammer fist (to forearm), finger rolls, heel stomp, breaking wrist grabs, escaping bear hugs, high elbow strikes, escaping choke holds (front and back), and ground defenses.

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PHED 160 - Group Fitness

• Assess Group Fitness programs for safety, creativity, and effectiveness for improving fitness levels.
• Complete workouts while taking the necessary precautions to prevent injury.
• Define concepts and terms related to fitness.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the essential nutrients and the role of nutrition in developing a healthy lifestyle.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the physiological principles involved with cardiovascular and muscular strength and endurance training.
• Determine his or her own target heart rate.
• Evaluate personal fitness levels through a fitness assessment.
• Show enhanced knowledge of current, factual information regarding fitness.

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PHED 163 - Weight Training Designs for Women

• Identify the unique benefits of weight training for women.
• Identify and explain basic scientific training principles involved in the development of strength.
• Identify the basic physiological responses and adaptations of the female to resistance training.
• Identify specific strength fitness goals and design a program to help in accomplishing those goals that must comply with the general objectives of the course.
• Identify and demonstrate proper skill technique in the execution of multi- and single-joint weight training exercises for the major muscle groups and selected isolated muscles.

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PHED 166 - Personal Fitness I

• Analyze training records to assess progress and program effectiveness.
• Design and implement a personalized exercise program to improve or maintain fitness status.
• Develop and demonstrate correct exercise techniques and utilize sound methods to improve or maintain fitness status.
• Develop appreciable gains in the health-fitness components of cardiorespiratory (aerobic) endurance, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance, as well as improvements of body composition.
• Identify and interpret basic scientific training principles that influence the acquisition of the major components of health-related fitness.
• Monitor and record workload information during fitness session relative to heart rate, RPE, distance, work load, and duration of aerobic exercise; repetitions, weight loads and number of sets for muscular strength and endurance exercises.

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PHED 167 - Personal Fitness II

• Develop appreciable gains in the health-fitness components of cardiorespiratory (aerobic) endurance, flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance, as well as improvements of body composition.
• Identify and interpret basic scientific training principles that influence the acquisition of the major components of health-related fitness.
• Develop and demonstrate correct exercise techniques and utilize sound methods to improve or maintain fitness status.
• Design and implement a personalized exercise program to improve or maintain fitness status.
• Monitor and record workload information during each class session: heart rate, RPE, distance, work load, and duration of aerobic exercise; repetitions, weight loads and number of sets for muscular strength and endurance exercises.
• Analyze training records to assess progress and program effectiveness.

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PHED 170 - Strength Training and Conditioning I

• Recognize various principles involved in weight training and the practical application of the principles to the development of a strength training program.
• Identify all of the major muscles, their actions, and exercises that utilize the muscles.
• Identify their personal goals and develop an individualized strength design program based upon their goals and the course requirements.
• Define muscular strength, muscular endurance, lean body composition, hypertrophy, and all of the principles of strength training.

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PHED 171 - Strength Training and Conditioning II

• Recognize various principles involved in weight training and the practical application of the principles to the development of a strength training program.
• Identify all of the major muscles, their actions, and exercises that utilize the muscles.
• Identify their personal goals and develop an individualized strength design program based upon their goals and the course requirements.
• Define muscular strength, muscular endurance, lean body composition, hypertrophy, and all of the principles of strength training.

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PHED 174 - Circuit Fitness

• Assess fitness levels in all the health-related components of fitness and utilize the results to establish goals for improvement and maintenance of fitness.
• Identify and demonstrate correct techniques and sound practices that are critical to safe participation in exercise.
• Identify and evaluate the benefits of circuit weight training as an effective mode for lifetime fitness.
• Identify and interpret basic scientific training principles related to increasing fitness levels.
• Identify major muscle groups and specific exercises that target the muscles.
• Monitor and record his or her workout information for both resistance and aerobic exercises.

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PHED 177 - Rock Climbing and Outdoor Challenges

• Demonstrate the basic skill and techniques of rock climbing and rappelling
• Demonstrate knowledge of accepted safety practices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic rock climbing equipment and its use.

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PHED 180 - Hiking and Backpacking

• Demonstrate the ability to prepare for and successfully partake in a back-country hiking and camping experience.
• Plan for, shop for, carry, and prepare two cooked meals in a back-country setting.
• Recognize safety hazards for campsite set-up and group travel in the wilderness.
• Identify appropriate gear and clothing for backpacking.
• Identify appropriate safety and comfort items to pack while on a back-country excursion.

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PHED 183 - Introduction to Cycling

• Develop knowledge of the essential components of various types of bicycles which will enable them to select a bicycle and accessories appropriate to their needs and interests.
• Develop and improve safety awareness skills and emergency handling maneuvers for a variety of bicycling environment.
• Demonstrate basic and effective riding skills which will lead to efficient cycling.
• Perform basic routine maintenance procedures and minor bicycle repairs.
• Plan and implement short day trips on local bikeways and become familiar with opportunities and techniques for extended bicycle touring trips.

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PHED 186 - Volleyball

• Demonstrate proficiencies in the following skills: forearm passing, hitting, setting, overhand serves.
• Analyze and critique skill performances of their peers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of volleyball rules, terminologies, and strategies through a variety of written and verbal evaluations.
• Diagram and explain different team offensive strategies and team defensive strategies.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for proper warm-up and cool-down procedure.
• Explain the value of aerobic and strength enhancing conditioning in the sport of volleyball.

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PHED 201 - Overview of Physical Education

• Acquire an overview of physical education as an emergent profession, examining its historical development, present status, and future development.
• Examine the scientific and scholarly subdisciplines and discuss how these subdisciplines contribute to the variety of career opportunities in the field.
• Describe at an introductory level the concepts of gender, gender sensibilities, and cultural diversity, and their relationship to male and female professionals, students, athletes, and others with whom he/she will interact in the role of a physical educator.
• Develop an educational plan for his/her undergraduate career that reflects interests, current academic standings and availability, and the diversity of academic programs available for them to which they can transfer.
• Examine the importance of physical activity and of developing quality professionals in the fitness and physical education field for the future health and well-being of their community, state, and country.
• Identify the important national organizations in our field, including AAHPERD, ACSM, and NATA.

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PHED 204 - Foundations of Elementary School Physical Education

• Explain the relationship of movement concepts and skill themes.
• Develop teaching presentations using the Laban framework.
• Apply the teaching models to the development of effective lesson plans.
• Differentiate among different teaching styles.
• Observe professionals in the field and analyze their styles, content, and effectiveness.
• Analyze their peers’ teaching presentation for content, age appropriateness, pace of lesson, and application of the movement education principles.
• Develop and participate in activities such as dance, gymnastics, and educational games.
• Apply the concepts of learning objectives and working within NASPE’s national standards to the development of his or her lesson plans.

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PHED 206 - Principles and Practices of Health-Related Fitness

• Analyze current dietary habits and identify ways to improve his or her eating habits to promote optimal wellness.
• Assess his or her current fitness level and develop and evaluate a fitness program designed to improve his or her cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness levels
• Define and explain the importance to the health-related and skill-related components of fitness.
• Define hypokinetic disease and assess their lifestyle in order to identify and consider changes from behaviors contrary to optimal wellness to those that promote increased activity.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of human energy systems and the body’s utilization of its energy sources under varying conditions.
• Demonstrate safe and effective techniques with a variety of equipment personalized CR fitness program.
• Identify the short and long term effects derived from participation in exercises including changes to the cardiorespiratory system, muscles, and bones.

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PHED 225 - Teaching Field/Court Games

• Interpret sport skill analyses emphasizing diverse performance phases and critical elements relevant to field/court games.
• Design developmentally appropriate lesson plans for diverse learners including students with and without disabilities.
• Judge diverse field/court game strategies and tactics based on particular teaching-learning scenarios.
• Develop authentic and/or written assessments (formal and informal) to measure students’ present level of performance.
• Self-analyze teaching behaviors and skills in field/court sports through school-age children and/or peer teaching experiences.
• Exhibit acceptable level of performance in several field/court sports/skills.
• Demonstrate professional behaviors consistent with the expectations of a pre-service teacher.

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PHED 228 - Group Fitness Instructor Training

• Identify the training principles involved in developing muscular strength, muscular endurance, muscular flexibility, and cardiorespiratory fitness.
• Demonstrate knowledge of group fitness instructor techniques, safety considerations, injury prevention, cueing, and accommodations for special populations.
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of human anatomy and physiology including, but no limited to, understanding the cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscular systems of the human body.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of exercise techniques and exercise modalities.
• Demonstrate safe and effective exercise instruction through effective communication, cueing, and motivational skills.

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PHED 230 - Advanced Weight Training: Theory and Program Design

• Demonstrate an understanding of muscle and skeletal anatomy including fiber types and muscle structures. Apply these basic principles of the biomechanics and applied physiology of human movement in order to select an appropriate exercise that promotes safe exercise programming.
• Demonstrate proper weight training and spotting techniques with free weight and resistance machines for the major muscle groups.
• Design and manipulate acute and chronic weight training variables to meet the needs of the athletes involved in various sports; individuals interested in personal fitness; and persons with special needs and health concerns, physical disabilities, and other
• Identify acute and chronic physiological responses and adaptations to training and their implications to the design of fitness and sport specific training programs.
• Identify the major benefits of weight training as it relates to lifetime fitness and sports performance.
• Identify various training systems and evaluate the potential.

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PHED 232 - Health Fitness/PE Major Practicum

• Describe the various operations of a fitness facility.
• Demonstrate an understanding of physiological, psychological, and sociological issues of fitness programming.
• Perform pre-exercise screening, physical screenings, and functional strength and balance assessments.
• Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of exercise modalities used within the fitness facility.
• Evaluate various exercise programs and exercise facilities.

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PHED 237 - Fitness Assessment and Programming

• Demonstrate comprehension of key concepts concerning weight management.
• Demonstrate knowledge of field and laboratory techniques involved in assessing cardio respiratory fitness including bicycle ergometer, treadmill, and metabolic measurement calculations.
• Describe the normal cardio respiratory responses to cardio respiratory fitness test in terms of heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen consumption.
• Design safe and effective cardio respiratory and weight management exercise fitness programs for apparently healthy and special populations.
• Identify and demonstrate the techniques involved in laboratory and field assessments of body composition, including impedance, calipers, and hydrostatic protocols.
• Identify strategies and methods for motivating participants, increasing adherence to lifetime fitness.
• Identify the major components of health-related physical fitness and the appropriate techniques to evaluate the health status of potential fitness participants based on ACSM Health Fitness Instructor’s objectives.

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PHED 240 - Personal Training Techniques

• Identify the goals, objectives, role, and responsibilities of professionals in the health and fitness industry.
• Evaluate and identify the personality characteristics, interpersonal skills, educational qualifications, technical expertise and competencies that enhance the potential for success as a personal trainer.
• Examine and identify liability issues and potential areas for negligence associated with the personal training profession.
• Demonstrate skills associated with the client interview process to examine goals and to clarify client expectations.
• Demonstrate safe and effective techniques with a variety of equipment designed to enhance CR fitness exercise, including developing a personalized CR fitness program.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach a variety of exercises for all the components of health-related fitness and the ability to perform various health and fitness assessments to evaluate client fitness levels.
• Evaluate and analyze various health and fitness assessment tools so that they may develop innovative, safe, and effective fitness programs for a wide variety of clientele.

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PHED 250 - Prevention and Management of Exercise Injuries

• Explain the vital role of client evaluation and proper conditioning in injury prevention.
• Pre-screen apparently healthy and individuals with medical concerns for possible conditions requiring physician consent and/or modification to exercise protocols.
• Describe precautions/contraindications of past medical history as it affects physical activity.
• Demonstrate initial injury/illness assessments, especially with regards to severity .
• Demonstrate understanding of effect of environment on body systems and ability to modify training session to compensate.
• Discuss various types of injuries involving skeletal and/or muscular systems.
• Demonstrate understanding of the effects of injury and the healing process as they affect physical activity and program design.
• Evaluate posture and demonstrate ability to adjust training to improve positioning.
• Prepare a comprehensive individualized training program with consideration for medical history and related impairments.
• Explain recommended policies and procedures for exercises and program design for special populations such as pregnancy, CHD, COPD, Asthma, arthritis, and obesity.
• Demonstrate ability to review and apply information obtained from professional literature in health/exercise science

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PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

• Describe humankind’s perennial issues and questions in a thematic way: what is real, true, and good.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic questions in metaphysics such as questions of God, personal identity, and being in the world.
• Identify historical and current interpretations of truth and knowledge.
• Analyze ethical concepts such as what is good and what is right in a multicultural society.
• Distinguish between aesthetic and non-aesthetic experiences.
• Critically evaluate different schools of philosophical thinking.
• Identify and critically examine metaphysical or epistemological assumptions of a representative philosopher.

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PHIL 140 - Introduction to the Study of Ethics

• Demonstrate a comprehension of current moral issues in light of various ethical theories.
• Recognize classical thinkers from around the world as he or she explores normative judgments and foundations for those judgments.
• Distinguish normative and nonnormative ethical theories and the distinction between metaethics and normative ethics.
• Critically evaluate different moral points of view, including altruism, universalism, and self-interest.
• Discuss different schools of ethical thought.

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PHIL 143 - Introduction to the Study of Religion

• Discuss humankind’s shared knowledge and wisdom of perennial questions about religion.
• Analyze the language of religion and faith and analyze the influence of language and cultures on one’s faith and perspective of the world.
• Critically evaluate the proofs for the existence of God and various religious cultures’ treatment of the problem of evil.
• Distinguish various religious cultures’ world views including notions of the divine and human nature of society, faith and belief, and the status of women and minorities in religious cultures.
• Compare and contrast modern trends in religious issues and interests in a multicultural and multinational society.

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PHIL 190 - Elementary Logic and Semantics

• Define critical thinking and semantics.
• Utilize critical thinking in writing arguments.
• Employ critical thinking to evaluate informative claims.
• Construct valid arguments.
• Avoid faulty reasoning in written and oral works.
• Use inductive and deductive arguments in writing.
• Deduce arguments using symbolic logic.
• Evaluate moral, legal, and aesthetic reasoning in academic work.

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PHIL 201 - Morality and Contemporary Law

• Examine controversial policies in law and public policy from moral perspectives.
• Discuss normative, nonnormative, liberal, deontological, utilitarian, contract theory, communitarian, and virtue theory approaches to law and moral theory.
• Present discussions on the ideas of law and morality, justice and law, rights and equality, power, and authority versus disobedience.
• Critically evaluate truth claims pertaining to law and justice.
• Explain the relationship between philosophy and the law.
• Contrast relevant claims of American Jurisprudence and historical multicultural and multinational claims of jurisprudence.
• Present coherent and informed arguments of American Jurisprudence.

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PHIL 205 - Philosophy in Literature

• Demonstrate a comprehension of philosophical issues and themes in literature.
• Trace specific philosophical issues in literature.
• Critically evaluate the roots of existentialist and naturalist themes in literature.
• Contrast utopian and anti-utopian literature.
• Identify and trace communitarian ethical idea in classic literature and identify the emergence of liberal ideas.

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PHIL 209 - Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies

• Demonstrate through the use of reflective journal entries systematic and critical thinking about the concepts and application of peace and justice in his/her own personal, communal, national, and global life.
• Apply lessons drawn from the study of peace and justice to confront the issues that he/she faces.
• Evaluate how the practice of non-violence functions as a method and as an end goal in class discussions and written assignments.
• Evaluate scholarly research in the philosophic literature, the scriptures, and practices of the different traditions in their approaches to peaceful and just co-existence in written assignments.
• Compare and contrast how different activist groups work to achieve peace and justice in their communities through service learning.
• Analyze the ideas of some of the major practitioners and proponents of nonviolence in class discussions and written assignments.
• Discuss the major non-violent movements of the 20th century; e.g., the Indian struggle for self-rule, the Polish Solidarity movement, the American and South African civil rights movements, the resistance to repression in Argentina and Chile, the resistance to Nazi occupation in WWII through a research paper.

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PHIL 212 - Women in Philosophy I

• Identify the issues addressed by the philosopher under discussion from ancient times through the Middle Ages.
• Identify the position that the philosopher is taking on these issues.
• Explain how a female philosopher’s argument supports her position.
• Determine the relevance of the philosopher’s position to modern times.
• Evaluate the contributions that the philosopher has made to the discussion of these issues.

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PHIL 218 - Women in Philosophy II

• Identify the issues addressed by the philosopher under discussion in modern and contemporary times.
• Identify the position that the philosopher is taking on these issues.
• Explain how a female philosopher’s argument supports her position.
• Determine the relevance of the philosopher’s position to modern times.
• Evaluate the contributions that the philosopher has made to the discussion of these issues.

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PHIL 222 - Asian Thought

• Analyze the religious traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
• Distinguish each tradition’s view of nature, society, self, deity, and the afterlife.
• Discuss the role that ethics plays in each tradition and the themes of liberation and enlightenment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of each tradition in terms of starting point, goals, and means for achieving those goals.
• Describe the roles or functions of women or minority groups in each tradition.
• Explain how the worlds of philosophy and religion are intermingled in the traditions of Eastern thought.

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PHIL 231 - Western Religions

• Critically evaluate the religious traditions of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.
• Compare and contrast some of the great writings in the religious traditions of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.
• Distinguish each tradition’s view of nature, society, self, deity, and afterlife.
• Demonstrate a comprehension of the role that ethics plays in various traditions and examine the themes of liberation and enlightenment in the traditions.
• Recognize key concepts and practices from each tradition.
• Discuss each tradition in terms of its starting point, goals, and means for achieving those goals.
• Analyze the roles or functions of women and/or minority groups in each tradition.
• Explain how the worlds of religions and philosophy are intermingled in the traditions of Western thought.

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PHOT 110 - Contemporary Topics in Photography

• Create photographs based on the focus and scope of predetermined content.
• Use digital or traditional cameras to create content specific images.
• Use a variety of lighting applications to create content specific images.
• Use light meters to assist in the creation of photos.

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PHOT 161 - Introduction to Digital Photography

• Operate a digital camera using both its manual and automatic exposure controls.
• Employ different compositional approaches and various zoom focal-length settings to make pictures.
• Use camera controls to obtain several creative photographic effects such as selective focus, depth of field differences, and sharpness and blur with moving subjects.
• Employ tripods to steady the camera for slow shutter speed photos.
• Control the camera’s built-in flash.
• Download digital images to a computer using camera cables and card readers.
• Create specific folders in computers to organize digital image files.
• Create backups of their image files to CDs or DVDs.
• Use basic image editing programs to crop, re-size, adjust brightness and contrast, and correct color balance.
• Create image files suitable for output via ink-jet printers and photo labs.
• Employ correct printer settings for paper type, resolution, and color space to obtain the best quality print.
• Create different lighting approaches for portrait and still-life assignments that may involve artificial lighting, reflectors, natural light, or a combination of the three.
• Write a basic critical review of a photographer’s exhibited or published work.
• Use dodge and burn tools and basic filters for sharpening or for other creative effects.
• Create a portfolio of clean, mounted prints.

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PHOT 201 - Photography II

• Manipulate and refine photographic images using advanced image editing software.
• Conceptualize the desired results of a photographic image prior to the image capture phase.
• Operate advanced professional lighting equipment including flash strobes and mixed lighting sources in both studio and field locations.
• Assemble a portfolio of prints from assignments that represents your craft, style and vision.

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PHOT 210 - Photojournalism

• Design the framework to produce an effective visual narrative by creating dynamic imagery in a sequentially linear arrangement.
• Operate a variety of photographic lenses to create engaging visual images for photographic narratives.
• Produce video footage and utilize editing software to publish original content to various social media platforms.
• Capture dynamic images that portray a sense of motion or action in a scene.

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PHOT 214 - Photoshop for Graphics and Photography

• Identify brush characteristics and available options.
• Demonstrate operations with all painting and editing tools.
• Apply painting and editing techniques to photographic restoration.
• Describe all color spaces used in Adobe Photoshop.
• Compare and employ color profiles in both RGB and CMYK.
• Describe the basic file formats and indicate when to use them.
• Determine resolution requirements based on desired end result.
• Identify all options for creating and saving files.
• Demonstrate procedures for utilizing digital photographs and scans.
• Demonstrate the use of all selection tools.
• Demonstrate saving selections and use of Channels Palette.
• Examine the function and use of layers.
• Demonstrate multiple layer composite images.
• Demonstrate the use of layer masks and other area isolation tools.
• Demonstrate channels and masks for image creation and modification.
• Demonstrate the use of channel operations with layers.
• Interpret the image histogram relative to exposure and value range.
• Demonstrate image correction using ‘Levels’ and ‘Curves.’
• Identify the need for basic color correction.
• Demonstrate the use of adjustment layers and adjustment menu.
• Demonstrate the use of typography, vector imaging, and vector masks.
• Demonstrate the use of filters for creative modification.
• Demonstrate the use of filters for image correction and enhancement.
• Identify output options.
• Describe matching output controls to output device.
• Differentiate between web output and print output.
• Demonstrate ‘Save for Web’ options.

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PHOT 230 - Advanced Image Editing and Correction

• Demonstrate an understanding of contrast range as applied to grayscale images.
• Classify images based on histogram interpretation.
• Apply image corrections to compensate for output limitations.
• Identify neutral areas in color images.
• Apply image corrections to achieve color balance in neutral areas.
• Identify and categorize colors in context.
• Apply image corrections to achieve color balance.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and compensate for color space gamut inconsistencies.
• Compare lab color with both RGB and CMYK color models.
• Apply image corrections utilizing lab color.
• Identify procedures used in advanced color correction.
• Demonstrate color correction on the most challenging photographs.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the need to isolate image areas for correction.
• Demonstrate advanced masking techniques and appropriate correction.
• Identify the need for image sharpening.
• Analyze component image channels.
• Apply sharpening techniques utilizing appropriate tools.
• Analyze scanned image quality using quantitative methods.
• Demonstrate calibration adjustments to compensate for input inaccuracy.
• Evaluate digital camera image capture.
• Evaluate desktop grayscale output using quantitative methods.
• Demonstrate calibration adjustments to compensate for output inaccuracy.
• Evaluate color output utilizing visual comparison methods.
• Demonstrate an understanding of color image analysis using quantitative methods.
• Demonstrate calibration adjustments to compensate for output inaccuracy.
• Demonstrate an understanding of color management using color profiles and image tags.
• Demonstrate workflow management from image input to output.
• Demonstrate simple duotones using black and one other color.
• Explain the use of duotones for extending tonal values.

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PHOT 251 - Portrait and Fashion Photography

• Conceptualize imagery outcomes in advance with the goal of creating a keenly observed, dramatic, and skillful image suitable for commercial purposes.
• Create images of portrait and fashion photography in the tradition of environmental, candid, beauty/glamour and lifestyle genres.

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PHOT 265 - Advanced Color/Black and White Imaging

• Configure advanced settings in a digital camera to ensure the best image capture possible.
• Analyze and discuss the emotional content and intention for both color and black and white images and verbally express an understanding of these concepts.
• Use the latest printing technology to output images on high quality fine art papers and metal panels that have been custom profiled resulting in works suitable for gallery exhibitions and art collectors.

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PHOT 269 - Special Photography Assignment

• Create an advanced photography portfolio.

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PHOT 275 - Business Practices and Portfolio Development

• Identify a variety of client opportunities by doing market research.
• Create a business development strategy.
• Create a cost/benefit strategy based on prevailing market factors.
• Create targeted promotional campaigns using the web and direct mail.
• Create an invoicing structure.
• Write effective job estimates.
• Create a client list.
• Create overhead cost analysis for a generic business model and specific assignments.
• Develop effective job interview strategies.
• Create portfolios targeted to a specific clientele.

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PHOT 285 - Photography Internship

• Demonstrate the development of practical and effective job skills related to photography.
• Incorporate skills and knowledge gained from previous course work, in a work experience.

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PHTH 101 - Introduction to Physical Therapy

• Describe the development of the physical therapy profession and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of key members of the health care team.
• Compare and contrast scope of clinical practice by a physical therapist and a physical therapist assistant.
• Describe the patient/client management model for physical therapy.
• Discuss patient /client management for the four major practice specialties in physical therapy.
• Differentiate ethical issues from legal issues in physical therapy practice.
• Discuss professional standards of written, oral, and non-verbal communication utilizing accurate medical terminology.

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PHTH 102 - Basic Health Skills for the Physical Therapist Assistant

• Demonstrate proper safety procedures in simulated patient/client treatment scenarios.
• Develop proper body mechanics in all maneuvers involving patient and or equipment handling and moving.
• Formulate proper positioning and draping techniques for patients with a variety of problems across the lifespan.
• Demonstrate proper transfer and functional activities for patients with a variety of problems across the lifespan.
• Design proper range of motion (ROM) exercise for patients who are bed bound.
• Demonstrate proper use of a range of assistive devices for a variety of problems.
• Examine architectural barriers present within the local community and home.
• Demonstrate communication and professional behaviors consistent with established standards of practice.

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PHTH 103 - Therapeutic Procedures I

• Demonstrate highest regard for safety and personal dignity when applying therapeutic modalities.
• Integrate knowledge of physical science and pathology to describe indications, contraindications, and cautions associated with therapeutic modalities.
• Discuss rationale for athermal agents, biofeedback, compression therapies, cryotherapy, electrotherapeutic agents, hydrotherapy, superficial and deep thermal agents, and traction.
• Demonstrate the safe application of athermal agents, biofeedback, compression therapies, cryotherapy, electrotherapeutic agents, hydrotherapy, superficial and deep thermal agents, and traction.
• Produce patient-friendly instructions on the safe application of athermal agents, biofeedback, compression therapies, cryotherapy, electrotherapeutic agents, hydrotherapy, superficial and deep thermal agents, and traction.
• Practice composing clinical documentation for a patient visit involving therapeutic modalities.
• Demonstrate communication and professional behaviors consistent with established standards of practice.

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PHTH 104 - Surface Anatomy, Palpation, and Massage

• Identify surface anatomy structures.
• Demonstrate accurate palpation skills of surface anatomy structures.
• Describe all movements available at all joints.
• Demonstrate all movements available at all joints.
• Report sensation, integumentary condition, muscle mass, limb length, and limb girth.
• Interpret data gathered on the sensation, integumentary condition, muscle mass, limb length, and limb girth.
• Demonstrate safe and accurate clinical massage techniques taught in this course.

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PHTH 105 - Kinesiology I

• Discuss the mechanical principles of kinetics as they relate to forces and loading in a musculoskeletal context.
• Describe the relationship between the loading and direction of forces and movement in a musculoskeletal context.
• Integrate the principles of physical laws and biomechanical principles to joint motion in a musculoskeletal context.
• Apply mechanical principles to musculoskeletal system movement of the extremities.
• Identify muscle origins, insertions, actions and nerve supply of the extremities accurately.
• Measure and record active, passive and functional range of motion, muscle length and muscle strength of the extremities accurately.
• Describe normal patterns of muscular, skeletal, and peripheral nervous system development across the lifespan.
• Construct an accurate and complete kinematic analysis of a movement pattern in the upper and lower extremities.
• Propose a clinical intervention (eg, resisted exercise, stretching, etc) to address dysfunctional patterns of movement in the upper and lower extremities.

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PHTH 106 - Kinesiology II

• Describe the mechanical principles of kinetics as they relate to forces and loading in a musculoskeletal context.
• Describe the relationship between the loading and direction of forces and movement in a musculoskeletal context.
• Integrate the principles of physical laws and biomechanical principles to respiration, posture, and gait.
• Apply mechanical principles to movement of the spine and pelvis.
• Identify muscle origins, insertions, actions and nerve supply of the spine and pelvis accurately.
• Measure and record active, passive and functional range of motion, muscle length and muscle strength of the spine and pelvis accurately.
• Describe normal patterns of muscular, skeletal, and peripheral nervous system development across the lifespan in respiration, posture, and gait.
• Construct an accurate and complete kinematic analysis of a movement pattern applied to respiration, posture, and gait.
• Propose a clinical intervention (eg, resisted exercise, stretching, etc) to address dysfunctional patterns of movement in respiration, posture, and gait.

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PHTH 112 - Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

• Describe actions designed to minimize transmission of infectious agents encountered in typical practice settings.
• Differentiate between normal and pathological physiologic function.
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal human physiology systems which have relevance to the practice of physical therapy.
• Discuss the potential impact of physical therapy intervention on pathological conditions.
• Demonstrate the ability to educate other individuals about normal physiological function and pathology.

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PHTH 113 - Seminar I

• Employ professional patient and practitioner interactions that facilitate patient/family involvement in care decisions, assertiveness, and empowerment.
• Debate ethical and legal dilemmas encountered in health care practice and clinical decisions.
• Demonstrate communication and professional behaviors consistent with safe, legal, and ethical standards of practice during simulations and practical exams.
• Employ interpersonal communication styles that facilitate understanding.
• Compose accurate clinical documentation following the simulated patient visit or practical exams.

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PHTH 114 - Seminar II

• Interpret behavior to determine how altruism, compassion, and caring are demonstrated.
• Describe effective coping mechanisms for grief and loss in individuals with chronic illnesses, psychiatric disorders, and or self-destructive behavior.
• Apply principles of cultural orientation to maximize interpersonal and professional effectiveness by shifting locus of control, enlisting support, and improving self-efficacy and self-esteem.
• Demonstrate communication and professional behaviors consistent with safe, legal, and ethical standards of practice during simulations and practical exams
• Compose accurate clinical documentation following the simulated patient visit or practical exams.

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PHTH 116 - Measures and Interventions for Clinical Problems I

• Demonstrate accurate performance of clinical tests and therapeutic exercise interventions for patients with integumentary problems.
• Interpret the results of clinical tests and measures of the integument and musculoskeletal system.
• Construct effective clinical interventions for patients with integumentary problems based on subjective and objective clinical findings within the plan of care.
• Construct effective clinical interventions for patients with basic problems of the musculoskeletal system based on subjective and objective clinical findings within the plan of care.
• Propose accurate rationale for the progression and documentation of clinical interventions within the plan of care.
• Demonstrate accurate performance of clinical tests and therapeutic exercise interventions for patients with basic musculoskeletal problems.

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PHTH 201 - Medical Reporting for the Physical Therapist Assistant

• Categorize clinically pertinent information from a variety of medical records and patient communication examples.
• Construct accurate and concise patient care documentation utilizing a number of formats employed in different clinical settings.
• Assess effectiveness of documentation relative to American Physical Therapy Association’s Guidelines for Physical Therapy Documentation.
• Assess effectiveness of documentation relative to various types of third party reimbursement.
• Describe fiscal, resource, and organizational management in typical patient care settings.
• Describe quality assessment and improvement expectations relevant to the physical therapist assistant.
• Integrate principles of evidence based practice to American Physical Therapy Association Standards of Practice and continuing professional competence.

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PHTH 202 - Independent Study in Physical Therapist Assistant

• Develop an independent study syllabus with a specific outline for the course content (i.e., content to be studied, techniques to be investigated, and/or skills to be practiced) with input from the designated faculty member. The syllabus and all additional course documents will be kept on file in the PTA program office.
• Define the specific learning activities in which the student will engage to address the course content.
• Develop a learning contract in which the student and designated faculty member agree on the content of the course and how the student will demonstrate competence with any related knowledge, skills, and or professional abilities.
• Formulate the following specific items in the learning contract: subordinate behavioral objectives with applicable skills appropriate to PTA; specific procedures of completing course including time required for completion of course, projected start and end dates, and dates for completion of all assignments; course textbooks or any supplemental reference or resource materials utilized; and specify the evaluation methods to be utilized.
• Successfully complete all activities and assignments designated in the learning contract at the quality or grading level consistent with all courses in the physical therapist assistant curriculum.

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PHTH 204 - Neurophysiology and Motor Learning

• Describe anatomy of the normal neuromotor systems.
• Describe physiology of the normal neuromotor systems.
• Describe normal developmental milestones across the lifespan.
• Describe popular theories of motor learning and motor control.
• Interpret findings from standard tests and measures of arousal, mentation, and cognition.
• Analyze the impact of common neurological pathology on the achievement of developmental milestones.
• Analyze the impact of common neurological pathology on motor control and motor learning.
• Analyze impact of common neurological pathology on arousal, mentation, and cognition.
• Create clinical interventions for individuals with neurological pathology based on the diagnosis, treatment goals, and physical therapy plan of care.

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PHTH 205 - Seminar III

• Integrate knowledge of legal, ethical, fiscal, and professional issues to clarify accountability in clinical situations.
• Create culturally sensitive and maximally effective education for patient, family, and others on the topics of health, wellness, and the role and responsibilities of the PTA.
• Demonstrate altruism, compassion, and caring during simulations and practical exams.
• Propose accurate billing following the simulated patient visit or practical exams.
• Compose accurate clinical documentation following the simulated patient visit or practical exams.
• Demonstrate communication and professional behaviors consistent with safe, legal, and ethical standards of practice during simulations and practical exams.

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PHTH 206 - Measures and Interventions for Clinical Problems II

• Demonstrate accurate performance of clinical tests and therapeutic exercise interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary problems.
• Interpret the results of clinical tests and measures of the cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal systems.
• Construct effective clinical interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary problems based on subjective and objective clinical findings within the plan of care.
• Construct effective clinical interventions for patients with more complex problems of the musculoskeletal system based on subjective and objective clinical findings within the plan of care.
• Propose accurate rationale for the progression and documentation of clinical interventions within the plan of care.
• Demonstrate accurate performance of clinical tests and therapeutic exercise interventions for patients with complex musculoskeletal problems.

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PHTH 215 - Seminar IV

• Demonstrate academic, professional, and clinical achievements by the construction of a portfolio.
• Formulate a study plan for the national board examination for the physical therapist assistant.
• Evaluate own achievements and readiness to meet initial licensure and continuing professional competence requirements for physical therapist assistants in Maryland.
• Demonstrate the ability to organize initial job search strategies, including resume preparation, and practice job interviewing techniques.

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PHTH 216 - Measures and Interventions for Clinical Problems III

• Demonstrate accurate performance of clinical tests and therapeutic exercise interventions for patients with neuromuscular problems.
• Interpret the results of clinical tests and measures of the neuromuscular systems.
• Construct effective clinical interventions for patients with neuromuscular problems based on subjective and objective clinical findings within the plan of care.
• Revise clinical interventions for geriatric patients based on subjective and objective clinical findings within the plan of care.
• Revise clinical interventions for pediatric patients based on subjective and objective clinical findings within the plan of care.
• Propose accurate rationale for the progression and documentation of clinical interventions within the plan of care.

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PHTH 220 - Therapeutic Procedures II

• Integrate knowledge of pathology and kinesiology to analyze the function and purpose of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Formulate specific interventions for patients with orthotic and prosthetic devices given the plan of care and treatment goals.
• Construct specific interventions within written plans of care and treatment goals for unique populations of patients, such as women’s health, injured workers, or elite athletes.

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PHTH 223 - Clinical Practicum I

• Demonstrate the developing knowledge, clinical skills and professional abilities of a PTA in an actual clinical setting under the supervision and direction of a licensed physical therapist or the supervision team of licensed physical therapist and licensed physical therapist assistant.
• Exhibit competent patient care under the direction and close supervision of a licensed physical therapist in an ethical, legal, safe and effective manner.

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PHTH 224 - Clinical Practicum II

• Demonstrate the entry level knowledge, clinical skills, and professional abilities of a physical therapist assistant.
• Manage initial steps toward an effective transition from the educational program to a career as a licensed PTA.
• Exhibit competent patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist or supervision team of licensed physical therapist and physical therapist assistant in an ethical, legal, safe, and effective manner in a health care setting.

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PHYS 010 - Introduction to Physics

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PHYS 105 - Conceptual Physics

• Distinguish among scientific facts, hypotheses, theories, and models.
• Demonstrate understanding of how physics transitioned from natural philosophy to modern physics through the scientific method.
• Describe the fundamental concepts of physics and to solve simple problems using both written language and some mathematical formulas.
• Describe and solve simple problems involving Galileo’s experiments of free-fall and motion along a straight line.
• Solve simple problems involving the fundamental concepts of motion: distance and displacement, speed and velocity, and acceleration.
• Describe Newton’s Laws of Motion and understand the Newtonian concepts of inertia, force, and acceleration.
• Solve simple problems involving Newton’s laws and force diagrams.
• Demonstrate understanding of why vectors are useful in physics and solve simple physics problems involving vectors such as those involving motion and Newton’s laws.
• Apply the concepts of physics to “real world phenomena” by solving problems involving circular motion, falling objects, effects of static and kinetic friction, rotating objects, etc.
• Explain the origins of the concepts of energy and momentum and their important role in the classical physics beyond the Newtonian viewpoint.
• Solve simple problems involving conservation of energy- kinetic and potential, work-energy theorem, and impulse-momentum theorem.
• Describe the concepts of energy and momentum in words and mathematical formula, in the context of problems that involve their “transfer”.
• Describe the basics of how wave motion can transfer energy.
• Perform simple calculations: estimate by order-of-magnitude, convert units, and use of scientific notation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of relative motion, inertial frames of reference, and “fictitious” forces which arise in non-inertial frames.
• Distinguish the “action-at-a-distance” viewpoint of gravity (and other “fundamental forces” such as electric) versus the “field viewpoint”.
• Solve simple problems involving gravity such as those involving planetary orbits, circular satellite motion, gravitational forces between planets, etc.
• Describe the historical origins of the concepts of electricity and magnetism.
• Solve simple problems involving electricity and magnetism.
• Describe the particulate nature of the composition of matter: electrons, protons, and neutrons.
• Demonstrate a broad understanding the role of the various subtopics in physics as they relate to real world phenomena: mechanics , electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and modern physics.
• Connect physics to technological development throughout history through examples such as steam engine, transistor, motor, generator, etc.
• Identify the basic physical properties of solid liquids, gases, and plasmas.

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PHYS 110 - Sound and Light in the Arts

• Understand how basic physical concepts relate to their daily lives.
• Express numbers in scientific notation and solve problems using powers of ten.
• Distinguish between fundamental and derived physical quantities.
• Collect data and make observations in the laboratory that will enhance their understanding of several physical principles.
• Describe characteristics of oscillating systems.
• Distinguish between longitudinal and transverse waves.
• Use simple algebraic equations to calculate the period, frequency, wavelength, sound level and velocity of waves.
• Understand reflection, diffraction, interference, and polarization of waves.
• Describe sound waves in terms of their frequency, wavelength, sound level, and speed.
• Understand the structure of a keyboard instrument and how this is related to frequency ratios.
• Explain the function and understand the operation of human ears.

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PHYS 161 - General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat

• Apply scientific methods to investigate physical concepts associated with classical mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Identify and apply physical principles and laws associated with classical mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Integrate different concepts, laws and principles to explain practical applications in classical mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Develop strategies to solve physics problems involving classical mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Apply calculus techniques to solve problems involving classical mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Build and analyze graphical representations of specific physical quantities and laws associated with classical mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Use correct and complete quantitative analysis, use estimation and dimensional analysis, and draw correct and relevant conclusions related to classical mechanics and thermodynamics problems.
• Identify reliable sources of information and use their content to answer conceptual mechanics and thermodynamics questions.

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PHYS 203 - General Physics I (Non-Engineering)

• Identify and apply physical principles and laws associated with classical mechanics.
• Explain and analyze key concepts related to the motion of specifics mechanical systems.
• Develop strategies to solve physics problems involving classical mechanics and thermodynamics using physical and mathematical principles.
• Apply the scientific method of laboratory investigations to physical concepts and laws in classical mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Synthesize, interpret, and communicate clearly through written laboratory reports the results of experiments conducted in classical mechanics and thermodynamics. 

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PHYS 204 - General Physics II (Non-Engineering)

• Identify and apply physical principles and laws associated with electricity, magnetism, and modern physics.
• Explain and analyze key concepts related to specific interactions in electric and magnetic fields.
• Develop strategies to solve physics problems involving electricity, magnetism, and modern physics using physical and mathematical principles.
• Apply the scientific method of laboratory investigations to physical concepts and laws in electricity, magnetism, and modern physics.
• Synthesize, interpret, and communicate clearly through written laboratory reports the results of experiments conducted in electricity, magnetism, and modern physics.

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PHYS 233 - Physics for the Life Sciences I

• Explain and use concepts of forces and energy in biological contexts
• Quantify and carry out One significant figure estimations in essentially any situation.
• Solve problems with mixed units in the context of forces and energy.
• Explain the relationship among dimensions, units, and functional dependence.

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PHYS 234 - Physics for the Life Sciences II

• Explain and use the properties of matter and thermodynamics in biological contexts.
• Explain the role of model building in the interpretation of biological phenomena.
• Solve problems with mixed units in the context of properties of matter and thermodynamics.
• Explain biological effects arising from competitive scaling.

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PHYS 262 - General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism

• Solve mechanical and electrical oscillating system problems.
• Use Excel or a similar computational graphing tool to graph and fit curves.
• Find solutions to simple resistive DC circuits using KVL and KCL.
• Measure Hooke’s Law parameters for a mass-spring system and make comparisons to the electrical analogy for such in a system to AC circuits.
• Demonstrate understanding of Ohm’s Law for resistors, and also the constitutive defining relations for capacitors and inductors.
• Combine resistances and capacitances in series and parallel.
• Compute resistances, capacitances, and inductances for simple geometries and understand the effect of conductive, dielectric, and magnetic media for such geometries.
• Verify Ohm’s Law and Kirchoff’s Laws by using typical electrical measurement devices which measure currents, voltages, resistances, etc.
• Use Coulomb’s Law to calculate electric forces and electric fields due to point charges and continuous charge distributions.
• Use Gauss’s Law to calculate electric fields for highly symmetric continuous charge distributions.
• Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental operating principles of a Cathode Ray Tube.
• Use the Coulomb’s Law form of electric potential to compute the electric potential for point charges and continuous charge distributions.
• Compute the potential differences due to a given electric field.
• Solve simple problems involving electric energy and work.
• Demonstrate understanding of the field viewpoint versus the action-at-a-distance viewpoint of electric and magnetic forces.
• Apply Faraday’s Law and Lenz’s Law to problems with magnetic fields, both with constant and time-dependent magnetic flux.
• Solve simple DC-Circuit problems such as RC, RL, RLC circuits with various characteristics involving the “charging”, “discharging”, and “relaxation” of such circuits.
• Solve simple AC-Circuit problems involving characteristics such as impedances, resonance, power, phase, etc.
• Use the oscilloscope to measure time-varying voltages, frequencies, periods, amplitudes, phase, etc.
• Analyze and measure major circuit characteristics for RC, RL, RLC circuits driven by a square wave, and also sinusoidal AC-circuit configurations.
• Compute the magnetic forces on moving charges and wires.
• Use Biot-Savart Law to compute the magnetic field for simple current distributions.
• Use Ampere’s Law to solve simple problems computing the magnetic field.

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PHYS 263 - General Physics III: Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics

• Demonstrate understanding of the distinction between Transverse and Longitudinal Waves and predict which will be supported in various media.
• Solve the differential wave equation for the simplest cases.
• Relate period, frequency, wavelength, and velocity for harmonic waves.
• Apply the concept of linear superposition to standing waves and mechanical resonance.
• Apply general concepts of mechanical waves to a variety of contexts such as musical instrument design, supersonic flight, ultrasonic testing of materials, etc.
• Demonstrate understanding of how electromagnetic waves are predicted by Maxwell’s equations.
• Analyze experimental results and derive valid conclusions related to the wave properties of light.
• Improve mastery of skills related to Phasor Diagrams and AC Circuit Analysis.
• Analyze experimental results and derive valid conclusions related to the geometrical optics of lenses and mirrors which predate the wave picture of light.
• Explain the significance of the many new discoveries of modern physics at the turn of the 20th century which challenge prior classical ideas of particle, waves, and energy. Specifically, discoveries such as the photoelectric effect, X-rays, etc.
• Use prior application of wave theory together with statistical concepts to explain early quantum discoveries.
• Apply math techniques such as Separation of Variables and the solution of Boundary-Value problems to solutions of simple problems in wave theory and quantum mechanics.
• Describe how Relativity developed from a re-examination of the nature of space and time and lead to new connections between concepts of mass and energy.
• Solve simple problems related to Relativity.
• Apply the basic principles of modern physics to simple problems and models involving atomic structure, nuclear structure, and radiation.
• Demonstrate understanding of the various applications of Quantum Physics to medicine, industry, engineering, etc.
• Demonstrate understanding of the applications of Nuclear Physics as it relates to the “energy resource problem”, alternative energy resources such as wind, tides, geothermal, biomass, etc. and the future of the “energy problem”.
• Demonstrate understanding of some basic ideas in Particle Physics and Cosmology.

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POLI 101 - American Government

• Define, describe, and state the significance of the Constitution and the embodied key concepts of separation of power, checks and balances, and federalism.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the institutions of the U.S. government and their general roles and functions in the republic.
• Identify the other major components and their roles in our republic: interest groups, media.
• Demonstrate an understanding of American political culture: the values and the process of elections and lobbying.
• Analyze, interpret, and critically examine current political events.

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POLI 105 - Introduction to Political Science

• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for key political science concepts. (Knowledge)
• Describe the theory and ideology of prominent political philosophers. (Knowledge)
• Identify the theory behind and purpose of American political institutions including elections, parties, and pressure groups. (Ability)
• Analyze and compare contemporary political ideologies, institutions and processes in a variety of nation-states in both democratic and non-democratic systems. (Ability)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the complexity and historical context of political problems in contemporary society. (Knowledge)

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POLI 201 - Fundamentals of Public Policy

• Explain the need for and role of public policy in our society.
• Describe and assess major governmental and nongovernmental actors most involved in public policy processes.
• Demonstrate the use of policy analysis tools to assess the likely consequences of public policy choices.
• Evaluate policy proposals and actions for their efficiency, equity, and feasibility.
• Describe contemporary problems and debates within a variety of public policy areas, such as education policy, environmental policy, and economic policy.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing policy proposals and recommendations.
• Participate within the public policy decision-making process to make positive differences.

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POLI 203 - International Relations

• Identify the major terms and concepts in International Relations
• Demonstrate a general understanding of the history of International Relations.
• Be familiar with the major actors/organizations and their roles and functions in International Relations.
• Explain the major approaches and theories of International Relations.
• Apply and interpret the major theories and approaches to international events.
• Outline current challenges to the international system.
• Engage in critical analysis of current events.

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POLI 205 - Introduction to Human Rights

• Identify principles of humane treatment that have existed or currently exist in non-Western cultures.
• Trace the evolution of human rights in the modern world.
• Identify and analyze the challenges to human rights that have appeared in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, by fostering debates over what does and does not constitute a human right.
• Describe various contending conceptions of what constitutes just and humane treatment.
• Identify basic legal concepts, and understand the scope of international humanitarian law.
• Analyze the interrelationships among human rights on the local, national, and global levels.
• Identify areas in the world that have critical human rights problems.
• Acquire a working knowledge of major governmental and nongovernmental organizations, and be able to identify key online sources of information.
• Identify some of the major factors in contemporary international politics that impact on human rights.

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POLI 206 - Political Ideologies

• Define, describe, and state the significance of the term “ideology.”
• Compare and contrast various ideological positions on the political spectrum.
• Identify the values and assumptions of each of these ideological positions.
• Describe the intellectual origins and historical conditions that have given rise to Democracy, Anarchism, Fascism, Nazism, Socialism, Communism, & Jihadism.
• Examine critically the socio-political impact of these ideologies.

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POLI 211 - Comparative Politics and Governments

• Analyze the social/cultural contexts that impact political decision-making in a variety of types of governments.
• Differentiate among the various forms of political articulation and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Utilize research tools to measure differences between system outputs of different political structures.
• Explain the relationship between structures and functions in a given political system.

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POLI 221 - Western Political Thought

• Identify the fundamental questions of the field of Political Theory
• Comprehend the political theories of some of the most influential western philosophers.
• Place political theories in their respective political and historical context.
• Examine critically political theories.
• Apply the core principles of each of political theory to the socio-political problems of here and now.
• Define, describe, and state the significance of four core political values of Order, Freedom, Equality, and Justice

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POLI 230 - Introduction to International Conflict Resolution

• Analyze the social/cultural contexts that foster international conflict.
• Differentiate among various theoretical models for conflict resolution.
• Trace historical attempts to politically resolve international conflict in the Middle East and other contentious areas.
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of different strategies for conflict resolution.
• Weigh the costs and benefits of conflict for countries currently seeking arbitration.
• Articulate the nuances of international diplomacy and treaty negotiation.

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POLI 242 - State and Local Government

• Describe and explain state and local governments’ structure, functions, problems, and their impact on residents in the USA.
• Recognize and analyze the unique nature of politics and government in Maryland and Montgomery County.
• Apply skills and concepts to work with decision makers (elected and appointed state and local government).
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to lobby state and local official effectively to bring about change.
• Describe and explain the challenges facing Maryland and Montgomery County in the current year and beyond and relate those factors to his or her daily life.

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POLI 252 - Race and Ethnicity in U.S. Politics

• Explain the nature of racial assignation.
• Discuss the meanings and importance of race as a concept.
• Define racism.
• Analyze the system of racial/ethnic order in American politics.
• Identify key events and actors that help produce this system.
• Evaluate the past and contemporary impacts of racial hierarchy on the political system.
• Identify the role of race in the creation and ongoing processes of prominent political institutions.
• Discuss the scope and nature of minority representation in government.
• Locate the nexus between racism and how policy is designed and carried out at home and abroad.
• Examine key political events (past & present) that underscore this connection.
• Analyze the relationship between ideas of race & ethnicity and beliefs about immigration.
• Discuss the ongoing debates on illegal immigration.
• Discuss the racial/ethnic implications inherent in citizenship and an “American” identity.
• Analyze what it means to “play the race card” in politics.
• Examine and discuss key historical examples of racial politics.
• Explain how course material fits into the discipline of political science.
• Distinguish among facts, opinions, and inferences.
• Develop questions to clarify a problem, topic, or issue.
• Organize thoughts and communicate them clearly and concisely in oral and written forms.

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POLI 256 - Politics of the Developing World

• Gather data and provide substantive analysis connected to political, economic, and social development.
• Evaluate performance of a country’s political system related to economic data and quality of life issues.
• Compare and contrast competing theories related to development.
• Explain the historical context for obstacles or resistance to development.

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POLI 270 - Politics in Action

• Apply concepts and skills gained in coursework to a specific political process.
• Explain the relationship between practical fieldwork experience and relevant theoretical research.
• Utilize research tools to measure the impact of the political institution related to fieldwork upon the wider community.
• Articulate the relevance of fieldwork experience for academic theory.
• Weigh the cost and benefits of activist political endeavors in contrast to alternatives such as humanitarian activities or community service.

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PORT 101 - Elementary Portuguese I

• Communicate in the target language at an elementary level in the skill areas of reading writing, speaking, and listening.
• Apply linguistic structures supporting communication at an elementary level of proficiency.
• Express and appropriately employ the following language functions:
  • a. Greetings
  • b. Leave Takings
  • c. Requesting information
  • d. Asking for assistance
  • e. Giving and receiving directions
  • f. Expressing opinions
• Describe Lusophone culture and specific cultural practices at the elementary level by using simple sentences.
• Discuss the relationship between Lusophone cultural practices and products under consideration at the elementary level by using simple sentences.
• Exhibit appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors through oral presentations at the elementary level as these correspond to increasing linguistic ability in Portuguese.
• Produce and present a cultural project at the elementary level.

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PORT 102 - Elementary Portuguese II

• Communicate in the target language at an advanced elementary level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Apply more complex grammatical structures supporting communication at an advanced elementary level of proficiency.
• Express and appropriately employ more complex language functions including the following:
  • a. expressing routines.
  • b. making comparisons.
  • c. requesting and giving permission.
• Discuss Lusophone culture and specific cultural practices at an advanced elementary level by using simple sentences.
• Describe the relationship between the cultural practices and products under consideration at an advanced elementary level by using simple sentences.
• Exhibit appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors through oral presentations at an advanced elementary level as these correspond to increasing linguistic ability in Portuguese.
• Produce and present cultural project at an advanced elementary level.

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POSM 101 - Anatomy and Physiology for Polysomnography

• Explain human anatomy and physiology as it relates to sleep disorders.
• Explain the brain structure and function as it relates to the generation of sleep.
• Explain circadian sleep and wake cycles.
• Summarize the process of measuring the electrical potentials of the human body, including extra-cellular potentials created by the heart, brain, muscle, and eyes.
• Explain the electrical brain wave and eye movement activity, skin surface muscle potentials, and skin surface heart muscle potential seen during sleep.
• Discuss the human sleep stages across the lifespan.
• Explain brain and spinal cord control of breathing.
• Explain the physiology of the hypoxic and hypercapnic mechanisms of ventilatory drive.
• Summarize the physiology of gas exchange and transport, including the significance of the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve and gas affinity for hemoglobin.
• Explain the clinical significance of arterial blood gas analysis in regard to patients’ pulmonary disorders and/or sleep-disordered breathing.
• Differentiate between normal and abnormal arterial blood gas values.
• Evaluate arterial blood gas values to classify oxygenation and acid-base abnormalities.
• Explain the mechanics of breathing.
• Explain the anatomic locations of the collapsible portions of the upper airway.
• Explain the cardiac electrical cycle.

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POSM 102 - Introduction to Polysomnography

• Discuss the history of sleep medicine and the field of polysomnography.
• Summarize the scope of practice of sleep medicine and the polysomnographic technologist.
• Differentiate between therapeutic and social communication.
• Demonstrate oral and written communication consistent with health care standards.
• Interpret medical records and physicians’ orders accurately.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to culturally diverse peers, patients, and professional staff.
• Explain the rights and responsibilities of patients undergoing polysomnographic evaluation.
• Summarize the legal and ethical responsibilities of the polysomnographic technologist.
• Critique research studies within the polysomnographic literature.
• Discriminate between evidence-based and tradition-based polysomnographic practice.
• Give examples of patient assessments that indicate special physical, cognitive, and/or emotional needs.

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