Course Descriptions

ENGL 213 - Survey of British Literature I

• Identify the characteristics of British literary traditions, authors, genres and themes from the 9th century through the mid-18th century.
• Apply various literary terms to discuss, interpret, and analyze representative texts.
• Respond to, explicate, analyze, and evaluate literary texts.
• Express well supported opinions of texts and use a style appropriate for academic discourse using formal writing of three pages or more.
• Understand and apply the political, socio-cultural or historical contexts of British literature from the 9th century through the mid-18th century.
• Synthesize connections between individual texts and a variety of literary interpretations, including secondary critical texts.
• Cite sources in essays using standard documentation procedures.
• Utilize technology in assignments.

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ENGL 214 - Survey of British Literature II

• Identify the characteristics of British literary traditions, authors, genres and themes from the mid-18th century to the present.
• Apply various literary terms to discuss, interpret, and analyze representative texts.
• Respond to, explicate, analyze, and evaluate literary texts.
• Express well supported opinions of texts and use a style appropriate for academic discourse using formal writing of three pages or more.
• Understand and apply the political, socio-cultural or historical contexts of British literature from the mid-18th century to the present.
• Synthesize connections between individual texts and a variety of literary interpretations, including secondary critical texts.
• Cite sources in essays using standard documentation procedures.
• Utilize technology in assignments.

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ENGL 220 - The American Novel

• Identify the characteristics of the American novel’s traditions, authors, and themes from the Colonial period to the present.
• Use various literary terms to discuss, interpret, and analyze representative texts.
• Respond to, analyze, and evaluate literary texts.
• Demonstrate critical reading of texts and use a style appropriate for academic discourse by writing multi-page papers.
• Show an understanding of the political, socio-cultural, or historical contexts of the American novel from the Colonial period to the present.
• Synthesize connections between individual texts and a variety of literary interpretations.

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ENGL 223 - Introduction to Asian American Literature

• Respond to, analyze, and evaluate literary texts
• Use various literary terms to discuss, interpret, and analyze representative texts
• Synthesize connections between individual texts and a variety of literary interpretations
• Demonstrate critical reading of texts and use a style appropriate for academic discourse by writing multi-page papers
• Show an understanding of the cultural, historical, political, and social contexts of Asian American literature
• Demonstrate knowledge of and appreciation for the diversity of themes and styles in Asian American literature
• Identify the characteristics and trends of Asian American literary traditions, authors, genres, and themes

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ENGL 226 - Survey of African American Literature I

• Identify the evolving characteristics of African-American literary traditions, authors, genres, and themes from their beginnings to the Harlem Renaissance.
• Apply various literary terms to discuss, interpret, and analyze representative texts.
• Respond to, explicate, analyze, and evaluate literary texts.
• Express well supported opinions of texts and use a style appropriate for academic discourse using formal writing of three pages or more.
• Understand and apply the political, socio-cultural or historical contexts of African-American literature from its beginnings to the Harlem Renaissance.
• Synthesize connections between individual texts and a variety of literary interpretations, including secondary critical texts.
• Cite sources in essays using standard documentation procedures.
• Utilize technology in assignments.

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ENGL 227 - Survey of African American Literature II

• Identify the evolving characteristics of African-American literary traditions, authors, genres, and themes from the Harlem Renaissance to the present.
• Apply various literary terms to discuss, interpret, and analyze representative texts.
• Respond to, explicate, analyze, and evaluate literary texts.
• Express well supported opinions of texts and use a style appropriate for academic discourse using formal writing of three pages or more.
• Understand and apply the political, socio-cultural or historical contexts of African-American literature from the Harlem Renaissance to the present.
• Synthesize connections between individual texts and a variety of literary interpretations, including secondary critical texts
• Cite sources in essays using standard documentation procedures.
• Utilize technology in assignments.

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ENGL 230 - Introduction to Modern Drama

• Identify the evolving characteristics of the modern drama’s literary traditions, authors, and themes from the mid-18th century to the contemporary period.
• Apply various literary terms to discuss, interpret, and analyze representative texts.
• Respond to, explicate, analyze, and evaluate literary texts.
• Express well supported opinions of texts and use a style appropriate for academic discourse using formal writing of three pages or more.
• Understand and apply the political, socio-cultural or historical contexts of modern drama from the mid-18th century to the contemporary period.
• Synthesize connections between individual texts and a variety of literary interpretations, including secondary critical texts.
• Cite sources in essays using standard documentation procedures.
• Utilize technology in assignments.

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ENGL 231 - Introduction to Modern Poetry

• Identify the evolving characteristics of the modern poetry’s literary traditions, authors, and themes from the mid-18th century to the contemporary period.
• Apply various literary terms to discuss, interpret, and analyze representative texts.
• Respond to, explicate, analyze, and evaluate literary texts.
• Express well supported opinions of texts and use a style appropriate for academic discourse using formal writing of three pages or more.
• Understand and apply the political, socio-cultural or historical contexts of modern poetry from the mid-18th century to the contemporary period.
• Synthesize connections between individual texts and a variety of literary interpretations, including secondary critical texts.
• Cite sources in essays using standard documentation procedures.
• Utilize technology in assignments.

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ENGL 233 - The Short Story

• Identify the characteristics of literature of a particular tradition, author, genre, period or theme
• Use various literary terms appropriately to discuss, interpret and analyze representative texts
• Respond to, analyze and evaluate literary texts
• Write multi-page papers that demonstrate critical reading of texts and use a style appropriate for academic discourse
• Show an understanding of the political, socio-cultural or historical contexts of a particular literary tradition, genre, author, period or theme

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ENGL 235 - Film and Literature

• Identify the fundamentals of film making and analysis to study film as a genre in the literary tradition.
• Use various literary and cinematic terms to discuss, interpret, and analyze representative texts.
• Respond to, analyze, and evaluate films as literary texts.
• Demonstrate critical reading of texts and use a style appropriate for academic discourse by writing multi-page papers.
• Show an understanding how the political, socio-cultural, and historical contexts of literature translate into film making and analysis.
• Synthesize connections between individual texts and a variety of literary and cinematic interpretations.

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ENGL 241 - American Literature of Nature and the Environment

• Identify the characteristics of American nature and environmental literature.
• Use various literary terms to discuss, interpret, and analyze representative texts.
• Respond to, analyze, and evaluate literary texts.
• Demonstrate critical reading of texts and use a style appropriate for academic discourse by writing multi-page papers.
• Show an understanding of the political, socio-cultural, or historical contexts of American nature and environmental literature.
• Synthesize connections between individual texts and a variety of literary interpretations.

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ENGL 245 - The Bible as Literature

• Identify the characteristics of Biblical literary traditions, authors, genres and themes.
• Apply various literary terms to discuss, interpret, and analyze representative texts.
• Respond to, explicate, analyze, and evaluate literary texts.
• Express well supported opinions of texts and use a style appropriate for academic discourse using formal writing of three pages or more.
• Understand and apply of the political, socio-cultural or historical contexts of the Bible.
• Synthesize connections between individual texts and a variety of literary interpretations, including secondary critical texts.
• Cite sources in essays using standard documentation procedures.
• Utilize technology in assignments.

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ENGL 248 - Literature of the Holocaust

• Identify the characteristics of the literature of the Holocaust
• Use various literary terms to discuss, interpret, and analyze the reading material used in this course
• Respond to, analyze, and evaluate literary texts
• Synthesize connections between individual texts and a variety of literary interpretations
• Demonstrate critical reading strategies and use a style appropriate for academic discourse by writing multi-page research papers, reading responses, and critiques
• Show an understanding of the political, social-cultural, or historical contexts of the literature of the Holocaust.
• Recognize bias and propaganda vs. objective information from both textual material and internet sources

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ENGL 258 - Techniques of Proofreading and Editing

• Use techniques to find errors in documents.
• Correct errors in documents.
• Use different approaches to edit a document depending on the document, the deadline, and the writer’s interests.
• Work successfully with writers.
• Identify different levels of edit and determine which is appropriate.

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ENGL 259 - Organization and Development of Technical Documents

• Produce a document of substantial length.
• Conduct a needs assessment for a document.
• Identify different roles participants play in producing a document.
• Identify trends in technical communication.
• List writing standards for successful technical documents.
• List design standards for successful technical documents.
• Budget, schedule, and track the production of a technical document.

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ENGL 264 - Introduction to Creative Writing of Fiction

• Identify, define, and apply key literary terms, concepts, and techniques.
• Evaluate his/her own work and the work of his/her classmates, and provide constructive criticism in a collaborative workshop setting.
• Recognize and understand the techniques of established writers and apply them to his/her own work.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the writing process as it pertains to creative writing through drafting, revising and presenting individual work.
• Show an understanding of fiction that reflects a diversity of writers whose work has contributed to the genre.

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ENGL 265 - Advanced Creative Writing of Fiction

• Apply key literary concepts and techniques to improve his/her own writing.
• Evaluate his/her own work and the work of his/her classmates, and provide constructive criticism in a collaborative workshop setting.
• Recognize and understand the techniques of established writers and apply them to his/her own work.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the writing process as it pertains to creative writing through drafting, revising and presenting individual work.
• Show an understanding of fiction that reflects a diversity of writers whose work has contributed to the genre.
• Show an understanding of the process involved in preparing a work for publication.
• Identify and apply advanced elements of narrative including techniques for more sophisticated characterization, dialog and pacing.
• Identify techniques specific to novella and novel writing.

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ENGL 272 - Introduction to Creative Writing of Poetry

• Identify, define, and apply key literary terms, concepts, and techniques.
• Evaluate his/her own work and the work of his/her classmates, and provide constructive criticism in a collaborative workshop setting.
• Recognize and understand the techniques of established writers and apply them to his/her own work.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the writing process as it pertains to creative writing through drafting, revising and presenting individual work.
• Show an understanding of poetry that reflects a diversity of poets whose work has contributed to the genre.

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ENGL 273 - Advanced Creative Writing of Poetry

• Apply key literary concepts and techniques to improve his/her own writing.
• Evaluate his/her own work and the work of his/her classmates, and provide constructive criticism in a collaborative workshop setting.
• Recognize and understand the techniques of established writers and apply them to his/her own work.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the writing process as it pertains to creative writing through drafting, revising and presenting individual work.
• Show an understanding of poetry that reflects a diversity of poets whose work has contributed to the genre.
• Analyze and evaluate poetry for style and thematic patterns.

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FILM 110 - Introduction to Film

• Define art in general and define narrative film as art.
• Differentiate between the seven types of narrative structure genre in film.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of shooting and editing a film and the work of the director, cinematographer, and editor.
• Analyze films displaying an understanding of genre and how the work artists involved in making a film affects the narrative structure.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic dramatic conventions of theatre arts.

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FILM 120 - History of International Film to 1950

• Describe the development of film and identify the pioneers of the art.
• Describe the importance of sound to film and how it changed the art.
• Explain the difference color made to the art.
• Analyze the work of the writer, the director, and the editor in each era of filmmaking and identify the major artists.

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FILM 210 - Screenwriting

• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic format of screenwriting and learn to use a screenwriting software program.
• Write several short scenes telling a story with dialogue only.
• Write several short scenes telling a story with camera directions only.
• Write a ten minute script incorporating dialogue, camera, and sound.

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FILM 220 - Basic Movie Production

• Prepare a step outline, a reading script, a shooting script, and/or storyboards to shoot a movie.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate a camera, to shoot a movie recording the visual image and sound, and to apply the basics of camera technique and sound recording to tell a story.
• Use the basics of actor movement and line reading to tell a story.
• Outline the basics of picture and sound editing and use these techniques in edited film projects.
• Demonstrate the ability to tell a story with moving images and sound by producing two short narrative fiction and/or documentary movies in digital video format.

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FILM 230 - Movie Making Independent Study: Editing

• Demonstrate editing skills while working with Final Cut Pro, a non-linear professional editing system and demonstrate the ability to edit the footage into a finished movie project.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop an idea into movie format by writing a script for the project.
• Demonstrate the ability to produce a movie by 1) developing a shooting schedule and budget and 2) organizing and scheduling a production crew consisting of camera, lighting, and sound crews completing the shoot on schedule.
• Demonstrate the ability to direct a movie by creating a shooting script and/or storyboard’s for the movie and working with the crew and actors to capture the student’s vision on videotape.

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FILM 240 - Movie Making Independent Study: Production

• Demonstrate new editing skills in advanced Final Cut Pro software while working with a non-linear professional editing system and demonstrate the ability to edit the footage into a finished movie project.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop an idea into movie format by writing a script for the project.
• Demonstrate the ability to produce a movie by developing a shooting schedule and budget; organizing and scheduling a production crew consisting of camera, lighting, and sound crews; and completing the shoot on schedule.
• Demonstrate the ability to direct a movie by creating a shooting script and/or storyboard’s for the movie and working with the crew and actors to capture the student’s vision on videotape.

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FIRE 101 - Principles of Emergency Services

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

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FIRE 102 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

• Identify physical properties of the three states of matter.
• Categorize the components of fire.
• Recall the physical and chemical properties of fire.
• Describe and apply the process of burning.
• Define and use basic terms and concepts associated with the chemistry and dynamics of fire.
• Describe the dynamics of fire.
• Discuss various materials and their relationship to fires as fuel.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of water as a fire suppression agent.
• Articulate other suppression agents and strategies.
• Compare other methods and techniques of fire extinguishments.

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FIRE 103 - Building Construction for Fire Protection

• Describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, buildings codes, fire prevention, code inspection and firefighting strategy and tactics.
• Classify major types of building construction in accordance with a local/model building code.
• Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction.
• Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships.
• Identify the function of each principle structural component in typical building design.
• Differentiate between fire resistance, flame spread, and describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each.
• Classify occupancy designations of the building code.
• Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety.
• Identify the role of GIS as it relates to building construction.

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FIRE 104 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety & Survival

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

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FIRE 105 - Fire Prevention

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

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FIRE 120 - Design Concepts for Fire Protection

• Set up, create, and edit 2D drawings and plans of fire protection systems
• Investigate leading edge technologies for design of fire protection systems
• Utilize fire safety concepts used for fire prevention and fire control, including codes, standards and recommended practices in developing plans for fire protection systems
• Create a set of Architectural plan details

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FIRE 201 - Fire Protection Systems

• Explain the benefits of fire protection systems in various types of structures.
• Describe the basic elements of a public water supply system including sources, distribution networks, piping and hydrants.
• Explain why water is a commonly used extinguishing agent.
• Identify the different types and components of sprinkler, standpipe and foam systems.
• Review residential and commercial sprinkler legislation.
• Identify the different types of non-water based fire suppression systems.
• Explain the basic components of a fire alarm system.
• Identify the different types of detectors and explain how they detect fire.
• Describe the hazards of smoke and list the four factors that can influence smoke movement in a building
• Discuss the appropriate application of fire protection systems.
• Explain the operation and appropriate application for the different types of portable fire protection systems.

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FIRE 202 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

• Apply the application of mathematics and physics to the movement of water in fire suppression activities.
• Identify the design principles of fire service pumping apparatus.
• Analyze community fire flow demand criteria.
• Demonstrate, through problem solving, a thorough understanding of the principles of forces that affect water, both at rest and in motion.
• List and describe the various types of water distribution systems.
• Discuss the various types of water pumps.

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FIRE 203 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Service Administration

• Acknowledge career development opportunities and strategies for success.
• Recognize the need for effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Identify and explain the concepts of span and control, effective delegation, and division of labor.
• Select and implement the appropriate disciplinary action based upon an employee’s conduct.
• Explain the history of management and supervision methods and procedures.
• Discuss the various levels of leadership, roles, and responsibilities within the organization.
• Describe the traits of effective versus ineffective management styles.
• Identify the importance of ethics as it relates to fire and emergency services.
• Identify the roles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Management System (ICS).

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FIRE 220 - Strategy and Tactics

• Discuss fire behavior as it relates to strategies and tactics.
• Explain the main components of pre-fire planning and identify steps needed for a pre-fire plan review.
• Identify the basics of building construction and how they interrelate to pre-fire planning and strategy and tactics.
• Describe the steps taken during size-up.
• Examine the significance of fire ground communications.
• Identify the roles of the National Incident Management system (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) as it relates to strategy and tactics.
• Demonstrate the various roles and responsibilities in ICS/NIMS.

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FIRE 221 - Principles of Code Enforcement

• Explain the code enforcement system and the fire inspector’s role in that system.
• Describe the codes and standards development and adoption processes.
• Describe the difference between prescriptive- and performance-based codes.
• Describe the legal authority and limitations relevant to fire code inspections.
• Describe the importance of thorough documentation.
• Recognize ethical practices for the code enforcement officer.
• Explain the application and interrelationship of codes, standards, recommended practices, and guides.
• Describe the differences in how codes apply to new and existing structures.
• Identify appropriate codes and their relationship to other requirements for the built environment.
• Describe the political, business, and other interests that influence the code enforcement process.
• Identify the professional development process for code enforcement practitioners.

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FIRE 222 - Fire Plans Review

• Describe at least three reasons for performing plan checks, the objectives of a proposed plans review program, the impact of such a program, and how the program will enhance current fire prevention programs.
• Develop a graphic illustration of a model plans review system, identifying at least four components involved in the system including the use of plans review checklists.
• List three methods to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of code requirements according to applicable standards.
• Determine fire department access, verify appropriate water supply, and review general building parameters.
• Determine occupancy classification, construction type; calculate occupant load and, the height and area of a building.
• Determine the appropriateness of the three components of a building’s egress system (exit access, exit, and exit discharge), verify building compartmentation and the proper enclosure of vertical openings.
• Identify special hazards, verify interior finish and establish the proper location for pre-engineered fire extinguishing systems. .
• Verify the compliance of a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, review sources requiring venting and combustion air, verify the proper location of fire dampers, and evaluate a stairwell pressurization system.
• Verify the proper illumination for exit access, the arrangement of exit lighting and perform a life safety evaluation of the egress arrangement of a building.
• Verify the design of a fire alarm and detection system, and an offsite supervisory system for compliance with applicable standards.

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FIRE 225 - Fire Investigation I

• Identify the responsibilities of a firefighter when responding to the scene of a fire, including scene security and evidence preservation.
• Describe the implications of constitutional amendments as they apply to fire investigations.
• Identify key case law decisions that have affected fire investigations.
• Define the common terms used in fire investigations.
• Explain the basic elements of fire dynamics and how they affect cause determination.
• Compare the types of building construction on fire progression.
• Describe how fire progression is affected by fire protection systems and building design.
• Discuss the basic principles of electricity as an ignition source.
• Recognize potential health and safety hazards.
• Describe the process of conducting investigations using the scientific method.
• Identify cause and origin and differentiate between accidental and incendiary.
• Explain the procedures used for investigating vehicle fires.
• Identify the characteristics of an incendiary fire and common motives of the fire setter.

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FIRE 226 - Fire Investigation II

• Explain the rule of law as it pertains to arrest, search and seizure.
• Interpret a fire scene.
• Describe the chemistry of combustion.
• Explain the nature and behavior of fire.
• Identify the combustion properties of liquid, gaseous, and solid fuels.
• Analyze electrical causes of fires.
• List the procedures for fingerprinting and evidence collection/preservation.
• Evaluate the use of incendiary devices, explosives, and bombs.
• List the procedures for fire scene documentation.
• Analyze fire-related deaths and injuries.
• Discuss interviewing techniques.
• Explain the role of the fire investigator in courtroom demeanor and testifying.
• List the sources and technology available for fire investigations.
• Describe procedures for conducting background investigations.

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FIRE 228 - Occupational Health and Safety

• Describe the history of occupational health and safety programs.
• Identify occupational health and safety programs for industry and emergency services today.
• Compare the difference between standards and regulations.
• List and describe the components of risk identification, risk evaluation, and incident management.
• Describe the relevance for safety in the work place including the importance of PPE.
• Apply the knowledge of an effective safety plan to pre-incident planning, response, and training activities
• Explain the components of an accountability system in emergency service operations.
• Discuss the need for and the process used for post-incident analysis.
• Describe the components of and value of critical incident management programs.
• 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.
• Describe the components of a wellness/fitness plan.
• Identify and analyze the major causes involved in line of duty firefighter deaths related to health, wellness, fitness and vehicle operations.

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FIRE 231 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems Design I

• Arrange and lay out the common equipment used in the sprinkler field.
• Calculate the water supply necessary for proper operation of the system designed.
• Design a residential system with proper pipe size, hanger placement, tenting and attachments.
• Explain and use the basic math skills necessary to size, shape and flow of water system.
• Explain the rules of ethics and operation for the installation of a alarm systems.
• Identify the proper system for the occupancy of the building.
• Identify the types of sprinkler systems.

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FIRE 232 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems Design II

• Arrange, hang, attach, and connect common equipment used in the sprinkler field for a commercial system.
• Design and calculate an automatic sprinkler system for an assisted living home.
• Calculate, layout, and present an automatic sprinkler system for a commercial structure.
• Identify seismic considerations for the systems and other complex commercial applications.
• Identify, rate, and observe installation of fire pumps.
• Design, lay out, and calculate a stand pipe system for a commercial high rise.

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FIRE 241 - Fire Alarm Systems Design I

• Configure a residential alarm system.
• Explain the rules of ethics and operation for the installation of an alarm system.
• Identify the common components of a system.
• Identify the proper system for the occupancy of the building.
• Identify the types of alarm systems.
• Lay out the common equipment used in the alarm field.
• Use the basic math skills necessary to calculate the amount of electricity and battery storage necessary to accommodate the system.

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FIRE 242 - Fire Alarm Systems Design II

• Identify and configure an audible and/or visual alarm system in a commercial building
• Identify, rate, and observe installation of fire alarm panel
• Calculate, lay out and design a hotel alarm system
• Design, lay out, and calculate, a commercial building alarm system

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FIRE 250 - Fire Protection Internship

• Clearly articulate the duties of the internship and how the duties relate to their program of study.
• Develop new and/or reinforce previously learned skills and knowledge related to their program of study in a work environment.
• Summarize internship experiences and relate them to program coursework.

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FREN 099 - Functional Spoken French

• Speak and understand French in a variety of communicative situations.
• Use grammatical structures and appropriate vocabulary in support of communication.
• Understand written French in certain communicative situations.
• Express and appropriately employ language functions specific to typical communicative situations.
• Demonstrate a fundamental appreciation of the cultures and cultural practices of the French-speaking world.
• Become familiar with fundamental aspects of French history and geography.
• Recognize and actively engage in appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors in specific communicative environments.

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FREN 101 - Elementary French I

• Communicate at an elementary level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Apply linguistic structures supporting communication at the novice level of proficiency.
• Express and appropriately employ the following language functions: greetings, leave-takings, requesting information, asking for assistance, giving and receiving directions, expressing opinions.
• Discuss Francophone culture in general.
• Demonstrate a practical appreciation of Francophone culture and specific cultural practices.
• Discuss the relationship between the cultural practices and products under consideration.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and engage in appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors as they develop their linguistic ability in French.
• Produce a cultural project as an integral part of the class
• Present their work to the class.

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FREN 102 - Elementary French II

• Communicate at an advanced elementary level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening
• Apply more complex grammatical structures supporting communication at the novice level of proficiency
• Express and appropriately employ more complex language functions including the following: expressing routines, making comparisons, and requesting and giving permission
• Demonstrate an increased appreciation of Francophone culture and cultural practices
• Discuss the relationship between the Francophone cultural practices and products under consideration
• Demonstrate an increased understanding and application of appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors as he or she develops linguistic ability in French
• Produce a more complex cultural project as an integral part of the class
• Present his or her work to the class

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FREN 201 - Intermediate French I

• Read and write in French at the intermediate level of proficiency
• Apply advanced grammatical structures, such as complex verb forms, that support communication at the intermediate level of proficiency
• Compose descriptive, narrative, and expository pieces
• Express and appropriately employ more complex language functions in speech and in writing, including the following: expressing opinions, analyzing oral and written discourse, and using appropriate language registers
• Demonstrate a heightened appreciation of Francophone culture and cultural practices
• Consider authentic texts, both literary and popular
• Recognize and actively engage in appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors as these correspond to his or her increasing linguistic ability in French
• Engage in cultural activities outside of class
• Produce and present a group cultural project as an integral part of the class

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FREN 202 - Intermediate French II

• Read and write in French at the intermediate + level of proficiency
• Apply advanced grammatical structures, including subjunctive and conditional clauses, that support communication at the intermediate level of proficiency
• Compose creative, as well as descriptive, narrative and expository pieces
• Express and appropriately employ more complex language functions in speech and in writing, including the following: expressing emotions appropriately and communicating in specific environments and contexts
• Demonstrate a heightened appreciation of Francophone culture and cultural practices
• Consider authentic cultural products in art, music, film, and literature
• Recognize and further develop his or her ability to actively engage in appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors as these correspond to his or her increasing linguistic ability in French
• Engage in cultural activities outside of class
• Produce and present an additional group cultural project as an integral part of the class

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FREN 207 - Readings in French Literature

• Identify literary genres and the characteristics of each.
• Analyze texts in the areas of both form and content.
• Discuss the periods of literary history in French letters and identify the characteristics of each period as they pertain to the works under consideration.
• Identify the pertinent influences on a literary work: literary, social, political and biographical
• Research literary topics
• Produce research-based analyses of literary works

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FREN 208 - Readings in French Literature

• Identify literary genres and the characteristics of each.
• Analyze texts in the areas of both form and content.
• Discuss the periods of literary history in French letters and identify the characteristics of each period as they pertain to the works under consideration.
• Identify the pertinent influences on a literary work: literary, social, political and biographical
• Research literary topics
• Produce research-based analyses of literary works

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GNDS 101 - Introduction to Gender Studies

• Demonstrate an awareness of gender studies as an interdisciplinary academic approach.
• Define and explain core feminist terms and concepts applicable to gender studies
• Demonstrate comprehension of the field by using appropriate terminology, theoretical frameworks, and methodologies in class activities and written work
• Discuss and write analytically about gender as a socially diverse and continually shifting concept
• Identify intersecting dimensions of power and analyze how constructions of gender, race-ethnicity, nationality, sexuality, class, age, and ability impact contemporary men’s and women’s experiences and lives
• Demonstrate an understanding of the complexity of contemporary gendered, raced, and classed identity formations
• Apply an intersectional feminist analysis to various texts, films, performances, and cultural artifacts
• Explain strategies of resistance to oppression and models of change for social justice and equality

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GNDS 102 - Understanding LGBT Identities

• Use appropriate vocabulary and demonstrate comprehension of key concepts related to LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) studies.
• Identify major historic events significant in LGBT history, and key connections between these events and larger U.S. political and cultural history.
• Identify the ways in which expressions of human sexuality change relative to time and place, by studying sexuality throughout historic time periods, across cultures, and in comparison with contemporary United States psychological and sociological definitions, particularly of sexual orientation and gender.
• Demonstrate understanding of the complexities of LGBT identity formations; how sexuality intersects with other identities such as gender, social class, race, ethnicity, age, religion, geographic region, abilities/disabilities.
• Analyze how various areas of the media and the arts use LGBT cultural images to portray LGBT people, particularly emphasizing how pop culture helps establish cultural identity in LGBT communities but also examining LGBT people’s roles/contributions to all arts.
• Assess psychological and social impacts of prejudice and discrimination aimed at the LGBT community, from interpersonal interactions to social institutions such as the family, education, religion, health care, politics and the military.
• Examine key current civil rights, safety, health and work issues affecting LGBT people, such as non-discrimination policies and marriage equality.
• Recognize the connections between women’s studies and gender studies, , as well as how LGBT studies understands gendered roles, power differentials by gender and gender expressions cross-culturally, both in relation to orientation and apart from it.

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GEOL 101 - Physical Geology

• Analyze, interpret, and use scientific data to evaluate geologic hypotheses.
• Infer geologic processes from the identification of common minerals and rocks through the systematic observation and measurement of physical properties.
• Compare and contrast rates of various processes operating on earth.
• Evaluate the impact of geology and geologic resources on society using information from printed or electronic sources.
• Predict the likelihood of geologic hazards in a region using geological and historical data.
• Interpret the landforms and geologic evolution of a region using topographic and geologic maps.

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GEOL 102 - Historical Geology

• Measure the properties of individual sedimentary particles, and analyze the textural qualities of sediment by weighing and graphing the various particle components.
• Determine the original environment of deposition of rocks, based on their physical properties.
• Explain the sequence of development of geologic concepts from classical times to the present.
• Explain the operation of Plate Tectonics.
• Explain the meaning of geologic time, and be able to place important geologic events in proper sequence relative to the Geologic Time Scale
• Explain and apply the principles of evolutionary theory in analysis of the sequence or occurrence of organisms in geologic time.
• Analyze significant periods of rapid change in the distribution of life forms on the Earth in terms of cause and effect.
• Explain the sequence of major events recorded in the rock record, with a concentration on the geologic history of North America.
• Explain the basic principles of organic taxonomy, and be able to classify important fossil organisms using information derived from the study of hard parts preserved in the rock strata.

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GERM 101 - Elementary German I

• Communicate at an elementary level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Apply linguistic structures supporting communication at the novice 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.
• Discuss the cultures of German-speaking areas in general.
• Demonstrate practical appreciation of the cultures and specific cultural practices of the German-speaking world.
• Discuss the relationship between the cultural practices and products under consideration.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and engage in appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors as they develop their linguistic ability in German.
• Produce and present a cultural project as an integral part of the class.
• Read and analyze authentic short texts in the target language.

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GERM 102 - Elementary German II

• Communicate at an advanced elementary level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Apply more complex grammatical structures supporting communication at the novice 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.
• Demonstrate an increased appreciation of the cultures and cultural practices of the German-speaking world.
• Discuss the relationship between the cultural practices of the German-speaking world and products under consideration.
• Discuss the relationship between the cultural practices and products under consideration.
• Demonstrate an increased understanding and application of appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors as they develop their linguistic ability in German.
• Produce and present a cultural project at the novice plus level of proficiency.

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GERM 201 - Intermediate German I

• Read and write in German at the intermediate level of proficiency.
• Apply advanced grammatical structures, such as complex verb forms, that support communication at the intermediate level of proficiency.
• Compose descriptive, narrative, and expository pieces.
• Express and appropriately employ more complex language functions in speech and in writing, including the following:
  • a. expressing opinions
  • b. analyzing oral and written discourse
  • c. using appropriate language registers.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the cultures and cultural practices of the German-speaking world.
• Read and analyze authentic texts, both literary and popular.
• Recognize and actively engage in appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors as these correspond to their increasing linguistic ability in German.
• Engage in cultural activities outside of class.
• Read and analyze authentic short texts in the target language.
• Produce and present a group cultural project as an integral part of the class.

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GERM 202 - Intermediate German II

• Read and write in German at the intermediate + level of proficiency.
• Apply advanced grammatical structures, including subjunctive and conditional clauses that support communication at the intermediate level of proficiency.
• Compose creative as well as descriptive, narrative, and expository pieces.
• Express and appropriately employ more complex language functions in speech and in writing, including the following: a. expressing emotions appropriately b. communicating in specific environments and contexts.
• Demonstrate a heightened appreciation of German culture and cultural practices.
• Consider authentic cultural products in art, music, film, and literature.
• Recognize and further develop their ability to actively engage in appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors as these correspond to their increasing linguistic ability in German.
• Engage in cultural activities outside of class.
• Produce and present an additional group cultural project as an integral part of the class.

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GHUM 101 - Introduction to Global Humanities

• Critically analyze and communicate orally and in writing humanities concepts and global interconnections among peoples and cultures.
• Describe, through the study of the global humanities, how historical, artistic, and cultural contexts influence individuals and societies.
• Identify their underlying assumptions about cultures and cultural values.
• Analyze and articulate the impact of cultural diversity on modern global societies.
• Apply the knowledge and skills gained through the study of the global humanities to explore their majors, the College, and the responsibilities of individuals in their communities.
• Demonstrate   information literacy and technological skills in researching and presenting themes related to the global humanities.

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GDES 116 - Digital Tools for the Visual Arts

• Demonstrate effective visual communication.
• Produce graphic solutions that reflect independent research.
• Demonstrate the ethical application of digital processes.
• Engage in individual and collaborative creative problem solving that synthesizes discipline knowledge and cultural awareness.

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GDES 120 - Introduction to Digital Arts

• Create digital images using drawing, painting, and editing tools in raster-based medium.
• Use the elements and principles effectively in the creation of graphic or fine art images.
• Create digital images using drawing, rendering, and editing tools in vector-based medium.
• Explain the impact of resolution, bit depth, and physical size the quality of a digital image.
• Demonstrate data input using reflective and transparency scanners.
• Distinguish between output devices based on suitability for desired outcome.
• Communicate effectively using digital terminology as it applies to conventional artistic principles.
• Apply the digital tablet and other forms of digital input for digital image creation.
• Analyze a piece of digital art in a written critical review.

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GDES 121 - Fundamentals of Graphic Design I

• Apply elements of design to graphic communication.
• Apply the creative process of using visual images to express an idea.
• Identify characteristics of major typographic families.
• Employ traditional and digital tools to render letter forms, illustrations and graphic designs.
• Employ sequential images to communicate a story.
• Create page layouts using a grid.
• Practice professional presentation skills.
• Create a visual hierarchy of information within a given space.
• Express a response to visual problem solutions in a critique.

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GDES 124 - Fundamentals of Graphic Design II

• Identify major markets, trends, and uses for graphic design such as publication, web, poster, direct mail, and branding.
• Demonstrate creative problem-solving skills for print and web visual communication.
• Apply elements and principles of design to graphic designs.
• Demonstrate professional presentation practices.
• Illustrate and interpret a corporate identity package.
• Complete solutions to visual communication problems.
• Define, distinguish, and discriminate targeted audiences.
• Employ electronic media to execute design projects.
• Practice creative typographic skills in letter spacing and word spacing.
• Perform with a degree of skill a typographic solution to a visual communication problem.
• Perform with a degree of skill designing page layouts using a grid.
• Apply a hierarchy of information using typography and imagery in a visual communication.
• Describe business practices such as copyright, contracts, ownership, and fees.

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GDES 127 - Graphic Design Workflow

• Diagram a work plan to guide a printing job through all stages of production.
• Identify the special requirements of the USPS.
• Analyze costs of materials and labor for best use of printing budget.
• Schedule a work flow calendar to achieve on-time delivery.
• Recognize the major type families and their origins.
• Identify different details within letters ? for example, serifs or x-height.
• Employ an appropriate type face for a specific job.
• Recognize the fundamental requirements for maximum legibility including type size, line length, leading, margins, overprinting, and reverses.
• Analyze photographs submitted for reproduction, noting flaws, defects, tonal range, density, and color that will allow or limit successful reproduction.
• Explain in detail the functions of the halftone process.
• Differentiate between different file formats used for preparing documents for printing.
• Recognize the “preflight” process, the responsibilities of the graphic designer and his counterpart in the production department.
• Identify the steps in production of film from files, assembly into flats, and the proofing process.
• Employ proofreader marks to make corrections to proofs.
• Relate the power of color in print graphics.
• Recognize the four color process used for reproducing realistic color.
• Practice commercial systems for specifying and matching ink colors.
• Differentiate the uses of CMYK and RGB.
• Describe the basic processes for making paper and formulating ink.
• Identify standard sizes and quantities for commercial papers.
• Discuss the physical characteristics of papers and inks and how they contribute to a satisfactory printing job.
• Identify uses of specialty papers, inks and coatings.
• Recognize the dominant role of offset in general commercial printing.
• Explain in detail the offset process and the versatility and economies it provides.
• Recognize the importance of a comprehensive press check.
• Relate the process of printing four colors to reproduce a full color print.
• Differentiate between the main uses and features of gravure, letterpress, screen process, ink jet, engraving, thermography, and flexography.
• Identify the differences and comparative uses of on-demand and standard printing.
• Explain the following special bindery processes: drilling, punching, scoring, and folding and the finishing processes: embossing, die-cutting, foil stamping, and laminating.
• Determine appropriate uses for saddle stitch, mechanical, perfect and case-bound bindings and their relative costs.
• Employ a request for a quotation form to send to a commercial printer.
• Relate the cost of each design technique in a particular printed product.

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GDES 134 - Illustration I

• Demonstrate key elements of successful illustration: communication, composition, shape, value, texture, color, image.
• Identify key movements and innovations in the history of illustration.
• Demonstrate a variety of traditional and digital techniques used in illustration.
• Identify major markets, trends, and uses for illustration such as editorial, book, advertising, institutional, animation, sequential.
• Create visual images interpreting written text, abstract ideas and concepts.

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GDES 135 - Illustration II

• Distinguish major markets for illustration such as editorial, book, advertising, and institutional.
• Identify the markets that may be most appropriate for a particular style of illustration.
• Recognize trends in major illustrations markets.
• Recognize key elements of successful illustration.
• Apply those elements to illustration assignments.
• Perform with a degree of skill the creative process of making thumbnail sketches using visual images to express an idea.
• Recognize uses of conceptual illustration.
• Perform with a degree of skill the interpretation of an idea using visual images.
• Recognize elements of and uses of narrative illustration.
• Perform with a degree of skill a narrative illustration using a supplied text.
• Demonstrate use of sequential illustration as a narrative device.
• Recognize elements and uses of advertising illustration.
• Perform with a degree of skill an illustration advertising a product or service.
• Combine knowledge of compositional devices in creating effective illustration.
• Construct a successful composition using shape.
• Perform with a degree of skill the employment the relationship between composition and shape.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of light and dark as a story telling device.
• Perform with a degree of skill the use of the concepts of light and shadow to strengthen the communication of an illustration.
• Perform with a degree of skill the balance of areas of texture and areas of non-texture as a device to strengthen an illustration.
• Demonstrate an understanding of color theory as it applies to illustration.
• Perform with a degree of skill the employment color theory to create effective visual communication.
• Perform with a degree of skill the use of proper reference in creating illustration.
• Perform with a degree of skill the use of good drawing skills to create effective illustration.
• Explain one- and two-point perspective.
• Perform with a degree of skill one- and two-point perspective to create effective illustration.
• Perform with a degree of skill the use of details to dramatize and enhance an illustration.
• Perform with a degree of skill a variety of techniques and employ a preferred technique to refine and improve that technique.
• Perform with a degree of skill the use of digital techniques to create illustration.
• Apply a variety of methods of preparing art for print or web reproduction, such as scanning, photographing, and file saving.

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GDES 140 - Introduction to Animation

Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

• Discuss and employ basic principles of animation.
• Discuss business practices and process in the animation industry.
• Employ sequential images to design a storyboard.
• Identify basic animation techniques.
• Identify key movements and innovations in the history of animation.
• Demonstrate basic animation techniques.
• Design characters in preparation for animation.

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GDES 210 - Graphic Design I

• Apply the creative process of making thumbnail sketches, roughs and comprehensives.
• Employ formal elements and principles of art and design.
• Utilize the specialized language of art and design when discussing one’s own work as well as the work of others.
• Analyze type and image selection and appropriateness for individual projects.
• Demonstrate competency in the use of traditional and digital graphic design tools.
• Recognize the importance of grid systems and hierarchy of information in visual communication.
• Apply measurement systems and terminology used by typographers and graphic designers.
• Develop an understanding of the creative accomplishments of other people and cultures, past and present in the development of graphic design.

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GDES 211 - Graphic Design II

• Apply the creative process of making thumbnail sketches, roughs and comprehensives to more advanced projects.
• Employ formal elements and principles of art and design.
• Utilize the specialized language of art and design when discussing one’s own work as well as the work of others.
• Analyze type and image selection and appropriateness for individual projects.
• Demonstrate mastery in the use of traditional and digital graphic design tools.
• Extend grid systems and hierarchical visual and typographical information for more compelling layout and design.
• Apply measurement systems and terminology used by typographers and graphic designers.
• Develop an understanding of the evolution of graphic design and its social and technological place in history.

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GDES 212 - Publication Design with InDesign

• Employ the use of basic tools within the application.
• Demonstrate basic design principles.
• Apply design grids to specific publication needs.
• Describe major type classifications.
• Compare and demonstrate the appropriate use of fonts.
• Demonstrate the use of all typographic controls.
• Apply vector and bitmap graphics to page design.
• Use graphics libraries.
• Demonstrate the use of links to external graphics.
• Employ the use of transparency, feathering, and blending.
• Create document formats consistent with design needs.
• Employ the use of ‘styles’ in type and document format.
• Create master pages for design flow consistency.
• Apply master page modifications to existing documents.
• Evaluate the impact of color choices.
• Employ the use of ‘spot’ and ‘process’ colors.
• Create and employ tint swatches.
• Employ the use of gradients to achieve desired effects.
• Demonstrate grayscale image colorization.
• Apply effective design principles to multiple pages.
• Apply text and design flow to consecutive pages.
• Assess assembly and design flow using paper dummies.
• Demonstrate document preflight procedures.
• Describe document exporting procedures.
• Employ soft-proofing methods.
• Interpret standard proof reader’s marks.
• Evaluate hard copy proofs.

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GDES 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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GDES 216 - Illustrator for Vector Graphics

• Employ pen tool characteristics and available options.
• Demonstrate operations with all drawing and editing tools.
• Demonstrate the use of all selection tools.
• Employ the precision functions to position, manage, and manipulate paths.
• Identify all color spaces used in Adobe Illustrator.
• Explain and utilize all color-related palettes, tools and options.
• Create, modify, and manage colors, gradients, and gradient mesh.
• Demonstrate organizing and manipulating multiple paths and objects.
• Demonstrate the blend tool.
• Explain output limitations when using blends and gradients.
• Identify the function and use of layers.
• Employ multiple layer images.
• Demonstrate operations with all transformation tools and options.
• Demonstrate the use of transparency and clipping masks.
• Demonstrate importing bitmap images (embedded and linked).
• Demonstrate converting vector objects into bitmap objects and vice versa.
• Explain differences between filters and effects.
• Demonstrate the use of filters and effects for creative modification.
• Demonstrate effects to create and modify styles.
• Demonstrate the use of brushes, patterns, and symbols.
• Demonstrate creating and modifying brushes, patterns, and symbols.
• Explain differences between type tools.
• Demonstrate type and text operations.
• Apply document and page set up settings.
• Identify output options.
• Employ output controls for appropriate output devices.
• Create Illustrator artwork that prints with expected results.

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GDES 218 - Graphic Design for the Web

• Evaluate Web pages and Web sites based on design principles.
• Apply graphical layout concepts to the creation of Web pages, utilizing industry standard digital tools.
• Apply principles of color theory to the creation of Web pages, utilizing industry standard digital tools.
• Apply principles of typography to the creation of Web pages, utilizing industry standard digital tools.
• Demonstrate the ability to create and edit images for the Web, utilizing industry standard image creation and editing tools.
• Demonstrate the creation of a well-designed Web site, utilizing industry standard digital tools.
• Demonstrate methods for incorporating video and sound, utilizing industry standard digital tools.
• Demonstrate the creation of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), or current industry standards, to produce Web layouts.
• Demonstrate the incorporation of advanced techniques into the creation of Web pages, utilizing industry standard digital tools.

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GDES 220 - Typography I

• Apply the creative process of making thumbnail sketches, roughs and comprehensives (comps) using only type to express an idea.
• Employ formal elements and principles of art and design.
• Utilize the specialized language of art and design when discussing one’s own work as well as the work of others.
• Describe and differentiate characteristics of major type families.
• Demonstrate competency in the use of traditional and digital graphic design tools.
• Develop an understanding of the relationship between the evolution of printing technology and its influence on the development of type characteristics.
• Apply measurement systems and terminology used by typographers and graphic designers.
• Appreciate the creative accomplishments of other people and cultures, past and present in the development of type and typography.

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GDES 221 - Typography II

• Apply the creative process of making thumbnail sketches, roughs and comprehensives using only type to express an idea to more advanced projects.
• Employ formal elements and principles of art and design.
• Utilize the specialized language of art and design when discussing one’s own work as well as the work of others.
• Analyze type selection and appropriateness for individual projects, especially as it relates to issues of readability.
• Demonstrate mastery in the use of traditional and digital graphic design tools.
• Recognize the importance of creating a hierarchy of information in visual communication.
• Apply measurement systems and terminology used by typographers and graphic designers.
• Appreciate that he/she is part of a continuum of visual people working and communicating with type.

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GDES 224 - Graphic Design III

• Apply concept development to solve visual communication problems.
• Define client problems through research, demographic profiles, and writing design briefs.
• Define customer through brand heritage, initial instincts, and adjectives.
• Identify and correct technical problems.
• Prepare professional verbal and visual presentations.
• Identify and define audience.
• Perform with a degree of skill the design and development of a logo, designing on a grid, type specification, page layout, and packaging for web and print.
• Prepare a complete branding campaign using print and web media.
• Employ unconventional methods to find new approaches.
• Demonstrate a willingness to revise and review.
• Operate with real timelines and specific criteria.
• Prepare a professional portfolio in traditional and digital form.
• Evaluate concepts for relevance and effectiveness.
• Discuss the intangibles of design.
• Discuss humor, satire, metaphors, and icons of advertising.
• Participate in a group critique.

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GDES 228 - Advanced Graphic Design for Web and Interaction

• Identify performance-related graphics issues for web and interaction design.
• Identify key size and resolution requirements for screen-based graphics.
• Evaluate successful web and interaction design strategies.
• Formulate necessary components for specific interaction design scenarios.
• Formulate strategies for responsive imagery.
• Construct layouts for optimal interaction performance.
• Optimize graphics for a variety of interaction design needs.
• Design website and mobile application layouts.

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GDES 230 - Advanced Image Editing and Correction

• Explain 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.
• Explain 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 challenging photographs.
• Explain 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.
• Test and analyze digital camera image capture.
• Test and analyze desktop grayscale output using quantitative methods.
• Demonstrate calibration adjustments to compensate for output inaccuracy.
• Analyze color output utilizing visual comparison methods.
• Explain color image analysis using quantitative methods.
• Demonstrate calibration adjustments to compensate for output inaccuracy.
• Explain 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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GDES 234 - Illustration III

• Examine possible illustration markets as appropriate targets for self-promotion.
• Assemble key elements of successful illustration in assignments.
• Employ acquired skills using the creative process of making thumbnail sketches using visual images to express an idea.
• Interpret an idea using visual images.
• Create illustrations for use in portfolio and self-promotion.
• Demonstrate knowledge of compositional devices in creating effective illustration.
• Employ a preferred technique to continue and refine and improve that technique.
• Compile and present a successful portfolio.
• Explain copyright issues.
• Explain contract negotiations.
• Explain the process of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Construct a business plan.

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GDES 240 - Animation 2: 3-D Modeling

• Identify basic 3-D animation techniques.
• Practice basic 3-D animation techniques.
• Employ basic principles of 3-D animation.
• Employ basic modeling techniques.
• Employ techniques of character design and development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sculptural concepts in three-dimensional space.
• Create basic as well as complex three-dimensional models.
• Create virtual interior and exterior three-dimensional environments.
• Employ image enhancement techniques for both models and environments.

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GDES 242 - Animation 3: Motion Capture and Character Development

• Compare motion capture use in various applications.
• Identify all components of a motion capture system.
• Demonstrate the assembly and calibration of a motion capture system.
• Link motion capture data to a computer-based system.
• Use appropriate software to acquire movements produced by the motion capture system.
• Employ appropriate 3-D software for manipulation and enhancement of transferred motion capture data.
• Demonstrate character development using appropriate software.
• Use appropriate software to produce character audio.
• Use appropriate software to output animation.

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GDES 269 - Special Graphic Design Assignments

• Apply advanced skills to specific assignments
• Demonstrate the ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Specific objectives vary depending on the needs of individual students

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GDES 285 - Graphic Design Internship

• Demonstrate the ability to interact in a professional environment.
• Apply learned design skills in a real-world setting.

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HLTH 100 - Principles of Healthier Living

• Describe how the human body functions and evaluate how individual actions affect health and well being.
• Examine their behavior and identify ways to improve their health.
• Identify readily available sources of health information.
• Construct their own personal definitions of optimal health.
• Develop and apply critical thinking skills in order to make sound choices related to health and well-being.

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HLTH 105 - Personal and Community Health

• Analyze current health information and discuss its influence on individuals, diverse cultures, and communities.
• Explain and evaluate how genetics, lifestyle, socioeconomic status and government policies impact the health of the individual and the community
• Identify and discuss how the unique cultural and social factors of being a college student can impact one’s health.

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HLTH 113 - First Aid and CPR

• Explain how the EMS system works and the citizen responder’s role in the EMS system.
• Explain what happens in the body if one or more body systems fail to function properly.
• Identify and care for choking and other breathing emergencies.
• Identify the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and how to control them.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of a possible heart attack and describe how to care for someone who is experiencing persistent chest pain.
• Identify the signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest and demonstrate how to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until advanced emergency care arrives.
• Identify the signs and symptoms of various soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries and demonstrate how to care for them.
• Identify the signs and symptoms of medical emergencies, including poisoning, hot and cold emergences, and anaphylaxis, and describe both general and specific care for medical emergencies.
• Describe when and how to move a victim in an emergency situation.
• Develop skills in first aid and emergency care by responding to in-class practical testing experience.

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HLTH 121 - Nutrition for Fitness and Wellness

• Identify major nutrients and their function in the human body.
• Explain how nutrition impacts health, physical activity, wellness, and sports performance.
• Identify study designs used in nutrition research and demonstrate knowledge of current, scientific-based information on nutrition and its influence on sports performance.
• Explain the impact nutrition has on the wellness and health of the global community, particularly in the development of acute and chronic illnesses.
• Analyze current personal dietary habits and design a diet, based on nutrition principles, to improve health and physical performance.

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HLTH 125 - Personalized Health Fitness

• Identify and explain principles of exercise physiology
• Apply and evaluate scientific principles of physical activity
• Assess various components of exercise physiology and apply the data assessed to design a personalized fitness program
• Define and examine the dimensions of wellness and their relationship to a  healthy lifestyle for both the individual and society
• Apply behavioral change strategies to develop a wellness lifestyle management plan
• Describe and analyze the physiological aspects of stress and explain various acceptable ways of coping with stress.
• Define the benefits of a physically active lifestyle and achieving optimal well-being and analyze the role of physical activity in health, wellness, and quality of life.

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HLTH 131 - Drugs and Lifestyle Wellness

• List the major drug classifications and describe their characteristics.
• Analyze and discuss the reasons why individuals begin and continue to use psychoactive drugs.
• Describe how current views of drug use influence legislation, education and treatment options.
• Describe current drug use trends among different populations.
• Analyze, evaluate and discuss current information regarding drugs available online and in print.

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HLTH 150 - Fitness and Nutrition for Weight Management

• Analyze the biopsychosocial aspects of weight management, including an understanding of health behaviors and evaluate their impact on health and wellness.
• Identify and analyze a variety of topics influencing weight management and health together with learning to discriminate scientifically valid results from social media driven information.
• Describe how environment, society, and government policies affect individual’s behaviors and how it relates to weight management and health.
• Explain the individual and societal health consequences of the unhealthy eating practices, which include disordered eating, obesity, body image, and identify the characteristics of individuals who are more likely to suffer from any of those conditions.
• Evaluate and analyze current theories and concepts of behavior change as they relate to nutrition, physical activity and stress management.
• Analyze and evaluate personal dietary and exercise behaviors and current stress management techniques, and design a plan using current behavior change theories to improve personal health and wellness.

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HLTH 160 - The Science and Theory of Health

• Define and explain the concepts of health, dimensions of wellness and prevention.
• Identify reliable sources of health information.
• Identify and utilize the theories, models and methodologies of health to analyze relevant data.
• Identify and explore health-related issues of concern to both the individuals and various groups within our society.
• Analyze the impact of accurate and current health information on the wellbeing of individuals and society.

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HLTH 170 - Introduction to Aging

• Explore the impact and relevance of psycho­social, economic, and political issues on the health of the aging population.
• Describe current and project future demographic trends with regard to the aging population.
• Define ageism and refute negative stereotypes associated with the aging process.
• Identify and explain both normal and pathological changes associated with biological, psychological and social aging.
• Describe the impact of acute disease, chronic disease, and accidents on longevity and quality of life for older adults.

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HLTH 200 - Health Issues in Human Sexuality

• Evaluate personal attitudes and beliefs that may influence their sexuality related behaviors, and how this can impact their interactions with others.
• Identify and explain cultural and psychological factors that influence people’s sexuality-related behaviors.
• Identify specific sexual health issues affecting college students and adolescents.
• Evaluate media and explain the impact it can have on people’s understanding of sexuality.

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HLTH 205 - Health and Fitness for Teachers

• Identify appropriate and responsible health behaviors for optimal wellness and strategies to attain and maintain those behaviors.
• Describe how actions and decisions in childhood may perpetuate, initiate, or delay the incidence of lifestyle diseases.
• Evaluate how factors such as culture, media, families, communities, and peers influence health information, perceptions, behaviors, decisions, and product and services selection for all ages.
• List and explain the components and several benefits of physical fitness as they relate to elementary students and adults.
• Identify the components of a healthy diet and list food choices that address those components.
• List and explain common drugs abused by students at different age levels and analyze personal, family, and community effects of drug abuse.
• Identify communicable diseases possible in the classroom setting and ways to reduce transmission and identify no communicable diseases that may affect elementary children.

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HLTH 212 - Controlling Stress and Tension

• Describe the psychology and physiology of the stress response and how stress affects the physical, psychological, intellectual, social and emotional aspects of the total person.
• Identify and examine current theories and research on the causes and impact of stress on the individual and family, community and the larger society.
• Evaluate the relationship between the physiological, psychological, and emotional responses to stress and analyze how culture, society, and individual experiences affect perception, beliefs, and expectations.
• Examine the impact of the individual’s reactions to stress and how this impacts the family, work, and community.
• Describe and explain the relationship of effective coping strategies to a healthier life.
• Identify, practice, and evaluate a variety of stress management strategies.
• Design a personalized stress management plan which includes both short term and long term goals.

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HLTH 215 - Women’s Health

• Discuss the origin and status of the women’s health movement both in the US and abroad.
• Describe and analyze the impact of social issues such as violence, sexual harassment and body image on the health of women both in the US and abroad.
• Describe and analyze the impact of psychological issues such as anxiety and depression on the well- being of women.
• Identify and analyze utilization and barriers to utilization of health care on the local and global level.
• Analyze the role race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status as factors, which impact the health of women on a global scale.
• Describe the basic female reproductive biology including menstruation, pregnancy/childbirth, STI’s (sexually transmitted infections) and contraception.
• Explain the leading causes of morbidity and mortality for women in the US and abroad.

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HLTH 220 - Emergency Medical Responder

• Describe the impact the EMS system has on the community and how the citizen responder plays a role in this system.
• Describe the human body systems and their functions and what happens if one or more systems fail to function.
• Demonstrate patient assessment procedures and document findings.
• Identify ways pathogens are transmitted and demonstrate prevention of transmission by using universal precautions.
• Recognize life-threatening medical emergencies, their potential dangers, and demonstrate how to care for them.
• Recognize mechanisms of trauma and potential resulting injuries, the impact to the body systems, and demonstrate how to care for them.

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HLTH 225 - Introduction to Health Behaviors

• Identify and apply research methods used to study health related behaviors.
• List and explain cogent theories/models of health risk and health protective behaviors.
• Describe and give examples of health risk and health enhancing behaviors.
• Describe evidence based patterns of morbidity and mortality in the US today and historically.
• Analyze the biopsychosocial factors that influence health care utilization and adherence behaviors.
• Identify risk factors for chronic illness and accidents; examine the impact of chronic illness and accidents on the individual, the family and society; evaluate the rights of the individual versus social responsibility in terms of accidents and chronic disease risk.

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