Course Descriptions

MATH 181 - Calculus I

• Determine when and how to apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
• Evaluate limits graphically, algebraically, and numerically.
• Explain and distinguish between average and instantaneous rates of change and be able to interpret each within the context of an applied problem.
• Find a derivative directly from the definition of a derivative.
• Identify and apply the appropriate rule(s) for symbolic differentiation.
• Implicitly differentiate a function.
• Interpret derivatives verbally in the context of an application.
• Interpret limits verbally.
• Interpret the definite integral as a limit of sums.
• Interpret the indefinite integral as an inverse process of differentiation and evaluate indefinite integrals.
• Set up and evaluate definite integrals to solve applied problems, such as problems involving area, motion, and net change.
• Use derivatives to determine the extreme values of a function.
• Use derivatives to model and analyze a variety of applications, such as problems involving optimization, related rates, and motion.
• Use first and second derivatives to obtain information about the graph of a function and use the graph of a function to obtain information about its first and second derivatives.
• Use technology to discover, explore, illustrate, and understand limits, derivatives, and integrals.

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MATH 182 - Calculus II

• Evaluate integrals by using the appropriate techniques.
• Approximate definite integrals by using appropriate numerical techniques.
• Find limits involving indeterminate forms.
• Evaluate improper integrals.
• Set up, evaluate, and interpret integrals that represent arc length, area, volume, and average value.
• Set up, evaluate, and interpret integrals that model applications in physics.
• Solve selected differential equations using graphical, numerical, and analytic methods.
• Model applications such as population growth with differential equations.
• Determine the convergence or divergence of sequences and series.
• Represent functions with power series and approximate functions with Taylor polynomials.
• Graph polar equations.
• Use integration to find the area of a polar region.
• Use technology as an appropriate tool.

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MATH 217 - Biostatistics

• Describe the role of descriptive and inferential statistics within the framework of scientific method.
• Examine various probability distributions and their relevant applications.
• Describe and apply the theories and practices of statistical inference, probability, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals.
• Communicate inferential statistics and analysis in the context of biological and health sciences, including summary measures, modeling, hypothesis testing, and odds ratios.
• Utilize technology to create graphs and visual summaries and to perform statistical calculations and simulations.
• Apply statistical concepts to topical biology and health science situations.

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MATH 280 - Multivariable Calculus

• Describe surfaces parametrically in three-dimensional space and find an equation of a plane.
• Describe and recognize graphs of vector functions and space curves.
• Evaluate limits of functions of several variables.
• Find equations of tangent planes to surfaces.
• Use and apply the Chain rule for derivatives of functions of several variables.
• Use LaGrange’s Multipliers method to optimize functions of several variables with additional constraints.
• Find volumes of solids bounded by surfaces.
• Change the order of integration and compute double and triple integrals.
• Determine the surface area of the graph of a function of several variables.
• Use the Fundamental Theorem of Line Integrals and Green’s Theorem to compute line integrals.
• Compute the divergence and curl of a vector function.
• Use the Divergence Theorem and Stoke’s Theorem to compute surface integrals.
• Use a Computer Algebra System to graph, and solve problems about, functions of several variables, vector valued functions, and vector fields.

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MATH 282 - Differential Equations

• Use qualitative and numerical methods to analyze the family of solutions to a first-order differential equation, particularly an autonomous equation.
• Solve first-order separable and linear differential equations and corresponding initial-value problems.
• Determine the domain of a solution and describe long-term behavior of a solution.
• Know and be able to apply the theorem for existence and uniqueness of solutions to a first-order differential equation.
• Write and solve a first-order initial-value problem that models a practical situation involving a rate of change.
• Rewrite a second-order differential equation as a system of first-order equations.
• Use qualitative and numerical methods to describe and analyze the family of solutions to a first-order system.
• Write a first-order system in matrix form, find the eigenvalues and write the general solution to the system.
• Assume exponential solutions and solve a homogeneous or non-homogeneous linear second-order differential equation with constant coefficients.
• Understand and interpret the solutions to a second-order equation in terms of harmonic oscillator.
• Use Laplace transforms to solve first- and second-order initial-value problems when the differential equation may be forced by a continuous or discontinuous function.
• Use an advanced software tool (Maple, MATLAB, Mathematica, ODE software, and the like) appropriately and effectively to aid in understanding the behavior of solutions to differential equations.

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MATH 284 - Linear Algebra

• Determine whether solutions of a linear system Ax = b exist. If so, determine whether the solution is unique and find a basis for the solution space.
• Explain what it means for a set of vectors to be a subspace of Rn. Verify that a given set does or does not satisfy the defining properties of a subspace.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of linear independence, spanning, and basis. Determine whether a given set of vectors is linearly independent and/or spans a given subspace. Produce a basis for a given subspace of Rn.
• Perform matrix calculations, applying the rules of matrix algebra.
• Find the column space, row space, and null space of a matrix. Show an understanding of the relationship between the dimension of the null space, the rank, and the number of columns of the matrix.
• Define what it means for a function to be a linear transformation from Rn to Rm. Describe the kernel and range of a given linear transformation.
• Produce the eigenvalues and associated eigenspaces for a given matrix. Explain geometrically the result of multiplying an eigenvector by the matrix.
• Apply the dot product and its properties to problems of orthogonality, the magnitude of vectors, and the distance between vectors. Produce orthogonal bases of subspaces of Rn.
• Use the techniques and theory of linear algebra to model various real-world problems. (Possible applications include: curve fitting, computer graphics, networks, discrete dynamical systems, systems of differential equations, and least squares solutions.)
• Effectively communicate the concepts and applications of linear algebra using the language of linear algebra in a mathematically correct way.
• Use advanced software tools (e.g., Maple, MATLAB, Mathematica) to solve problems in linear algebra.

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MHLT 101 - Introduction to Mental Health I

• Demonstrate an understanding of the history of the mental health movement as it relates to human service professionals.
• Explain current trends in the delivery of human services.
• Identify the characteristics of the effective human service professionals.
• Apply skills learned through agency paper assignment and be able to communicate effectively in oral and written language and in written language.
• Identify the attitudes and personal characteristics of the effective human service professional and evaluate the degree to which everyone embodies those attributes.
• Use computer technology and software to produce documentation for various academic and professional settings.

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MHLT 102 - Introduction to Mental Health II

• Apply and understand current trends in the delivery of human services.
• Identify the attitudes and personal characteristics of the effective human service professional and evaluate the degree to which everyone embodies those attributes.
• Demonstrate skill identification and training in the use and application of the tools for mental health workers.
• Develop an understanding of professional ethic, responsibilities and behaviors as they relate to the field of mental health.
• Demonstrate the use of behavioral modification in the field of mental health
• Use computer technology and software to enhance learning objective and produce documentation for various academic and professional settings.
• Use experiential learning directed toward helping students discover their individual leadership style.

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MHLT 112 - Group Dynamics I

• Plan group activities and apply those skills in real life settings.
• Develop adequate listening skills that will enable them to give and receive helpful feedback to and from mental health clients.
• Explain group dynamics theory.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and learn the latest group methods by applying those methods in class.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills applicable to related group dynamics skills.
• Use computer technology and software to produce documentation for various academic and professional settings.

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MHLT 200 - Practicum, Fieldwork in Mental Health/Human Services

• Apply skills learned from fieldwork assignment and communicate effectively through verbal and written language.
• Identify and explain non-verbal communication skills and apply the skills in the fieldwork.
• Demonstrate advanced level field work, using group process skills both as leaders and group members in various client and staff relations.
• Use inference, analysis, and interpretation to arrive at reasoned and supportable conclusions.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills applicable to related group activities skills.
• Use computer technology and software to produce documentation for various academic and professional settings.

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MHLT 208 - Activity Therapies

• Apply interview and skills and demonstrate effective communication in oral and written language.
• Explain the role of art and creativity in expressive arts therapies.
• Apply leadership skills and their relationship to current group methods.
• Synthesize skills and knowledge learned in class.
• Use inference, analysis, and interpretation to arrive at reasoned and supportable conclusions during therapy sessions.
• Use computer technology and software to produce documentation for various academic and professional settings.

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MHLT 213 - Group Dynamics II

• Enhance listening skills through reflective listening techniques.
• Expand Group Dynamic theory through group methods.
• Develop leadership skills learning co-facilitation and facilitation process
• Demonstrate skills learned through research and power point assignments
• Identify individual roles and behaviors of others in a group.
• Understand impact of others through express focusing on self-insight.
• Use experiential learning directed toward helping students discover their individual leadership style.

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AOSC 100 - Weather and Climate

• Use clouds and optical phenomena as diagnostic tools to determine the state of the atmosphere.
• Describe daily and seasonal changes in the vertical structure of the atmosphere.
• Predict the effect of changes in atmospheric composition, seasonal changes in orientation of Earth with respect to the Sun, and changes in land cover on air temperature near the surface.
• Analyze phase changes of water in the atmosphere and the importance of these phase changes to weather.
• Compare and contrast various types of precipitation and fog in terms of their formation in the atmosphere.
• Identify factors that influence the speed and direction of wind at various levels of the atmosphere.
• Correlate surface winds with upper-level wind flow under various conditions.
• Distinguish between frontal and convective storms (i.e. mechanisms and effects).
• Analyze characteristics of the atmosphere that cause a current weather event.
• Trace stages in the development and evolution of severe weather events such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and tropical storms.
• Evaluate conditions in the atmosphere to determine the potential for various forms of severe weather.
• Compare and contrast various methods of weather forecasting and apply these methods to current weather events.
• Synthesize concepts of weather and climate to discuss global change issues.

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AOSC 105 - Meteorology: An Introduction to Weather

• Use clouds and optical phenomena as diagnostic tools to determine the state of the atmosphere.
• Describe daily and seasonal changes in the vertical structure of the atmosphere.
• Predict the effect of changes in atmospheric composition, seasonal changes in orientation of Earth with respect to the Sun, and changes in land cover on air temperature near the surface.
• Analyze phase changes of water in the atmosphere and the importance of these phase changes to weather.
• Compare and contrast various types of precipitation and fog in terms of their formation in the atmosphere.
• Identify factors that influence the speed and direction of wind at various levels of the atmosphere.
• Correlate surface winds with upper-level wind flow under various conditions.
• Interpret and analyze meteorological data in a laboratory setting to understand patterns in temperature, moisture, pressure, and wind.
• Distinguish between frontal and convective storms (i.e. mechanisms and effects).
• Analyze characteristics of the atmosphere that cause a current weather event.
• Trace stages in the development and evolution of severe weather events such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and tropical storms.
• Evaluate conditions in the atmosphere to determine the potential for various forms of severe weather.
• Demonstrate in the laboratory the physical laws that govern atmospheric motions and balances.
• Compare and contrast various methods of weather forecasting and apply these methods to current weather events.
• Synthesize concepts of weather and climate to discuss global change issues.

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MUSC 110 - Listening to Music

• Identify representative works, composers, and style periods of Western classical music, in listening to musical passages.
• List and describe the musical elements: melody, harmony, rhythm, form, timbre, and texture.
• Evaluate a performance of music, applying knowledge of musical elements and styles.

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MUSC 117 - World Music

• Use the language of the arts in a precise and analytical way as well as dealing with esthetic and subjective aspects.
• Develop skills and/or attitudes that enable one to value cultural differences.
• Develop skills and/or attitudes that enable one to value aesthetics and creativity.
• Write and speak about music with clarity, accuracy, and substance.
• Identify examples, data and information from a variety of cultures and groups that illustrate key concepts, principles, generalizations, and theories
• Compare Western and non-Western history, literature, art, culture, or religion as reflected through various genres and styles of music from traditional, indigenous, and contemporary sources.
• Discuss how musical knowledge is created and how it may be influenced by factors of race, ethnicity, gender and social class.

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MUSC 125 - History of Jazz

• Critical Listening Skills: Aurally identify the various periods of Jazz History from the 1900s to the present. In addition, to identify periods of jazz by listening to the instrumentation.
• Critical Analysis: Demonstrate the ability to write and think critically about the style and various performance practices of Jazz music.
• Integrated Learning : Demonstrate the impact of historical, cultural and socio-political issues how it impacts the music.
• Ethics/Values: Demonstrate an understanding of the inherent value and role of a particular style even when it differs from personal taste.

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MUSC 131 - American Popular Music

• Recognize and discuss differing social and political roles, uses, aesthetics and theories of music from a variety of African cultures and their diasporas.
• Aurally identify the various styles of rock music from the 1950’s to the present.
• Assess the impact of musical cultures practice and gender perception on music, race and gender in world cultures.
• Demonstrate the ability to write and think critically about the various styles of Rock Music
• Identify functional, formal stylistic elements in music and sound of unfamiliar music.
• Articulate the impact of cultural and socio-political issues and its impacts on music and the listeners.
• Differentiate traditional music practice of major music-culture regions, including those of West Africa, South Africa, Ghana, Senegal, Zimbabwe, the Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Central Africa, South American and Cuban music of the African diaspora and black indigenous music of North America.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the inherent value and role of a particular rock style even when it differs from personal taste.
• Identify use of music for social engagement, community unification and political expression.
• Assess the influence of political oppression in creating new musical forms.
• Identify traditional sounds and music in contemporary African music as a means of reclaiming culture.
• Identify influence of traditional African music on music in South America, North America and other diasporan cultures.
• Examine causes, forms and effects of musical hybridization and globalization.
• Analyze African music of a large variety of areas and styles that displays prominent evidence of cross-cultural hybridization, particularly in contemporary society.

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MUSC 137 - Class Voice

• Sing individually, in front of others, at least two memorized songs.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of breathing for singing.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of diction for singing
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of how to learn a song.
• Articulate various methods to combat “stage fright”.
• Demonstrate an elementary knowledge of how the voice works.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of “vocal health”.

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MUSC 138 - Class Guitar I

• Develop basic music skills which include basic note reading and rhythm skills in addition to understanding legato and staccato, dynamics, slurs, and ties.
• Develop a basic piano technique which will include playing 5 finger scales, basic chords and cadences.
• Develop basic keyboard skills which includes beginner harmonization of melodies, transposition, and sight-reading.
• Play simple pieces using simple meters with right-hand melodies and left-hand accompaniments.
• Use a basic piano technique which includes correct posture and hand position.

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MUSC 141 - Class Piano

• Develop basic music skills which include basic note reading and rhythm skills in addition to understanding legato and staccato, dynamics, slurs, and ties.
• Develop a basic piano technique which will include playing 5 finger scales, basic chords and cadences.
• Develop basic keyboard skills which includes beginner harmonization of melodies, transposition, and sight-reading.
• Play simple pieces using simple meters with right-hand melodies and left-hand accompaniments.
• Use a basic piano technique which includes correct posture and hand position.

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MUSC 142 - Class Piano

• Execute C, G, F, D, A, E, B, Db, Eb, Gb, Ab, Bb Major scales for one octave.
• Successfully perform four solo pieces and one ensemble piece.
• Successfully harmonize four melodies with left hand chordal accompaniment.
• Successfully execute one octave arpeggios in the keys of C, G, F, D, A, E, B, Db, Eb, Gb, Ab, Bb Major.
• Successfully execute I-IV-V-I chord progressions in the keys of C, G, F, D, A, E, B, Db, Eb, Gb, Ab, Bb Major.

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MUSC 145 - Applied Music Elective

The following letter symbols should be added to the course number for the various applied areas of music instruction, e.g., MUSC 145E for saxophone.

• Demonstrate an initial understanding of how to physically execute a sound on their instrument or voice.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform a few beginning pieces on their instrument or voice.
• Show that they have gained a basic understanding of the beginning rudiments of music: staff, notation, note duration, time signatures, key signatures.
• Organize and plan successful practice sessions.

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MUSC 146 - Applied Music Elective

The following letter symbols should be added to the course number for the various applied areas of music instruction, e.g., MUSC 145E for saxophone.

• Demonstrate an initial understanding of how to physically execute a sound on their instrument or voice.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform a few beginning pieces on their instrument or voice.
• Show that they have gained a basic understanding of the beginning rudiments of music: staff, notation, note duration, time signatures, key signatures.
• Organize and plan successful practice sessions.

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MUSC 147 - Applied Music

The following letter symbols should be added to the course number for the various applied areas of music instruction, e.g., MUSC 145E for saxophone.

• Please check with the department for the specific course outcomes.

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MUSC 148 - Applied Music

The following letter symbols should be added to the course number for the various applied areas of music instruction, e.g., MUSC 145E for saxophone.

• Please check with the department for the specific course outcomes.

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MUSC 150 - Applied Music Laboratory

• Demonstrate proper public performance etiquette.
• Recognize the importance of their physical relationship to their instrument.
• Carry out proper and effective rehearsal techniques.
• Analyze and evaluate other students; performances.
• Discuss effective practice techniques.
• Interpret various musical styles more effectively.
• Respond appropriately to performance anxiety.

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MUSC 161 - Series-Small Ensembles

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MUSC 163 - College Chorus

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MUSC 166 - College Orchestra

• Play in an orchestra.
• Demonstrate knowledge of orchestral techniques of playing.
• Follow the score and stay with the conductor and group.
• Audition for orchestras at transfer schools, or local orchestras.
• Demonstrate improved music sight reading skills.
• Demonstrate a concept of the teamwork involved in playing in an ensemble.
• Play excerpts from major works in an audition setting.
• Demonstrate knowledge of score marking in rehearsal.
• Identify some of the classical orchestral repertoire.

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MUSC 170 - Chamber Singers

• Sing in a small choral group.
• Demonstrate knowledge of choral singing.
• Apply diction for singing the chosen repertoire: English, Latin, German, Hebrew, Spanish, and French.
• Auditions for Choral groups at transfer schools, or local choral groups.
• Demonstrate improved music sight reading skills.
• Demonstrate a concept of the teamwork involved in singing in a small ensemble.
• Apply the concept of “vocal health”.
• Demonstrate knowledge of score marking in rehearsal.
• Identify some of the classical choral repertoire.

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MUSC 172 - College Band - Wind Ensemble

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MUSC 174 - Introduction to Music Technology

• Define MIDI and explain its function in music technology
• Create or arrange short mulititrack music compositions utilizing industry standard music technology software
• Shape waveforms of electronic sounds and demonstrate and understanding for the fundamental concepts of sound design
• Record digital audio and master to portable media
• Identify electronic instruments and the trends in music technology from ca. 1900 to present
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of music notation, pitch, and rhythm as they relate to music technology applications
• Demonstrate proficiency in navigating a Microsoft Windows operating system

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MUSC 178 - Advanced Applications in Music Technology

• Explain the concept of MIDI and describe advanced configurations and scenarios
• Create or arrange large multitrack music compositions utilizing industry standard sequencing software
• Explain the concept of sound design and create sounds utilizing wave forms, filters, signal processing, and sampling
• Record and edit multitrack digital audio and master to portable media
• Develop musical ideas into whole, convincing works of art and debate concepts of musical form
• Reproduce/Create medium to large scale music scores utilizing industry standard music notation software
• Identify various applications of music in multimedia, and complete projects involving multimedia such as, film/video, the internet, and graphic presentations
• Explain the concept of a well organized streamlined computer based studio, including drive management and file organization
• Demonstrate proficiency in solving the most common technical problems in music technology

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MUSC 181 - Musical Recording Techniques

• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of acoustics and sound, especially with regard to music. (acoustics)
• Apply physical facts to real recording situations. (acoustics)
• Address variables in a recording environment. (acoustics)
• Recognize design and variation. (microphones)
• Place and use different microphones to achieve different results. (microphones)
• Utilize different microphones in a variety of situations, especially with regard to musical instruments, vocalists, and ensembles. (microphones)
• Use different current media, such as Analog Tape, DAT, CD and Computer. (medium)
• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the various mediums, as well as when and how they will be a factor. (medium)
• Assess the format of different media and how it relates to quality. (medium)
• Explain what it is and what its capabilities are. (DAW)
• Record and edit music on a DAW. (DAW)
• Produce a final edit for mixing. (DAW)
• Address issues with regard to caring properly for a workstation (e.g., troubleshooting, software & hardware maintenance, do’s and don’ts, etc.). (DAW)
• Mix sound and get clear results. (mixing)
• Create image and depth. (mixing)
• Balance the hierarchy of sound. (mixing)
• Demonstrate fine-tuned listening skills especially with regard to the subtleties found in music. (mixing)
• Assemble a music project. (mastering)
• Address spacing, levels, overall balance and EQ. (mastering)
• Use compression as an expressive tool. (mastering)
• Choose a final format and explain the choice. (mastering)
• Do computer delivery and CD production. (mastering)
• Demonstrate an understanding of digital, hard-drive music recording applications. (computer software)
• Use computer software to record, edit, and master music. (computer software)
• Interface a variety of software programs, including editing and recording. (computer software)
• Read, understand and troubleshoot computer and software problems for recording, editing and sequencing software through the use of manuals. (computer software)
• Employ the fundamental understanding of music needed to record and produce audio, such as beat, rhythm, form, melody, harmony, meters, timbre and pitch. (muscianship)

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MUSC 184 - Introduction to Music Theory

• Demonstrate proficiency in the basics of music notation including the musical staff, clefs, barlines, measures, meter, notes, and rests.
• Write and identify pitches in treble and bass clefs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic rhythms and meters.
• Identify and construct major, minor, and chromatic scales.
• Identify and construct key signatures.
• Identify and construct major, minor, perfect, augmented and diminished intervals.
• Identify and construct major, minor, augmented, and diminished triads in root position.

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MUSC 187 - Musical Theatre Production

• Participate in a full-scale production of a musical as a performer, such as in a principal role, ensemble role, or orchestra role, or as a production affiliate in such areas as set design, costume design, painting, or props.
• Accept direction from the director, musical director, choreographer, or technical director.
• Engage actively in group effort to create an artistic piece of work.
• Analyze aspects of musical theatre production.

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MUSC 190 - Music Theory I

• Identify and notate all major and minor scales.
• Identify and notate all diatonic and chromatic intervals.
• Identify and notate the four types of triads: major, minor, augmented, and diminished on all 12 notes of the chromatic scale.
• Identify and notate all types of seventh chords, particularly the 5 most commonly encountered in traditional tonal music.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the phenomenon of tonality, and the hierarchical relationships between pitches and chords.
• Analyze root function in a harmonic progression through the use of Roman numerals.
• Notate and identify the 3 positions of triads, and the 4 positions of seventh chords.
• Demonstrate a beginning understanding of the basics of 4-part SATB writing.

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MUSC 191 - Music Theory II

• Write diatonic harmony fluently in 4 parts in SATB style.
• Resolve seventh chords, particularly dominant seventh chords in the traditional way.
• Recognize the normal succession of chords in the traditional style, and employ this in original harmonic models.
• Identify the form/structure of short musical works.
• Demonstrate a beginning understanding of secondary dominants and their application.
• Distinguish the difference between tonicization and modulation.
• Harmonize and analyze a figured bass line.

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MUSC 194 - Ear Training and Sightsinging I

• Sing diatonic melodies at sight using the solfege system.
• Distinguish diatonic intervals by ear.
• Provide a written dictation of melodies played to him/her.
• Hear, identify, and write out simple and compound rhythms by ear.
• Hear tonal melodies in relation to “do” (i.e. the key’s fixed center pitch)
• Distinguish the four triad types by ear and write them, on all notes, accordingly

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MUSC 195 - Ear Training and Sightsinging II

• Identify aurally and write out simple, diatonic harmonic progressions (Roman numerals and/or chord symbols sufficing).
• Distinguish triadic inversions and seventh chord inversions.
• Identify and write out rhythmic syncopations.
• Hear chromatically altered scale steps (notably Fi) and write them out accordingly.
• Sing any chromatic interval above or below a given starting pitch.

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MUSC 196 - Jazz Improvisation

• Demonstrate the ability to play the blues scales and modal scales in all keys.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and respond to basic chord changes.
• Demonstrate the ability to create a logical and coherent solo based on the blues, modes and other standard jazz tunes.
• Demonstrate the ability to aural abilities in learning to transcribe music.
• Aurally identify harmonies in major and minor tonalities.

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MUSC 198 - Advanced Class Voice

• Perform on stage at least three pieces, one in a foreign language.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of breathing for singing.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of diction for singing, including IPA
• Auditions for transferring to schools.
• Articulate various methods to combat “stage fright”.
• Demonstrate an elementary knowledge of how the voice works.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of “vocal health”.
• Describe some of the famous singers of the past.
• Identify some of the classical vocal repertoire.

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MUSC 199 - Class Guitar II

• Play diatonic chords in two positions.
• Play chord progressions up and down the neck of the guitar.
• Strum patterns for a variety of styles.
• Use chord substitution for a variety of chord progressions.
• Improvise over tonal centers using forms of the major scale.

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MUSC 206 - Advanced Class Piano I

• Execute correct harmonization of melodies in various styles.
• Transpose simple chordal pieces to neighboring keys.
• Improvise pieces based on simple melodies and in different styles.
• Successfully perform individual and ensemble pieces at an intermediate level.

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MUSC 207 - Advanced Class Piano II

• Execute correct harmonization of melodies in various styles.
• Transpose simple chordal pieces to neighboring keys.
• Improvise pieces based on simple melodies and in different styles.
• Successfully perform individual and ensemble pieces at an intermediate level.

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MUSC 215 - Applied Music

The following letter symbols should be added to the course number for the various applied areas of music instruction, e.g., MUSC 145E for saxophone.

• Please check with the department for the specific course outcomes.

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MUSC 216 - Applied Music

The following letter symbols should be added to the course number for the various applied areas of music instruction, e.g., MUSC 145E for saxophone.

• Please check with the department for the specific course outcomes.

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MUSC 233 - Music Theory III

• Develop more fluency in the use of secondary dominants and secondary sevenths.
• Identify and construct modulations.
• Expand harmonic vocabulary through the use of chromatically altered chords such as the Neapolitan sixth and the family of augmented sixth chords.
• Apply knowledge of small musical form (phrase/period level) to larger musical forms (movement/piece level).
• Identify and employ secondary non-dominant chords.
• Identify and analyze modally borrowed chords, as well as enharmonically respelled chords.

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MUSC 234 - Music Theory IV

• Identify and notate all ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth chords.
• Recognize non-dominant/non-functional tonal harmony.
• Compose competent counterpoint in 2 and 3 parts.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the workings of inventions, canons, fugues, and other contrapuntal devices/forms.
• Identify and notate harmonic sonorities that lie beyond tertian constructions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of atonality.
• Create a serial matrix of the 4 primary forms of a twelve-tone row.

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MUSC 237 - Ear Training and Sightsinging III

• Hear two simultaneous and independent parts and write them out accordingly.
• Sing competently, as a group, musical selections containing two and three simultaneous parts.
• Identify, sing, and write out melodies with increased chromaticism and chromatically affected scale steps beyond “Fi”.
• Identify and write out harmonic passages containing secondary dominants and simple common-chord modulations.
• Identify and notate enharmonically respelled intervals as they occur in special contexts.
• Identify, sing (and clap), and write out rhythmic passages in complex meters.

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MUSC 238 - Ear Training and Sightsinging IV

• Sight-read, as a group, musical selections containing 4 or more parts (chorales, for example).
• Hear and write out musical passages containing two and three parts.
• Hear and write out melodic dictations of considerably greater length than in previous courses.
• Hear and write out harmonic passages containing secondary non-dominants, and modulations to distantly related keys.
• Identify, sing, and write out nontonal/atonal melodies.
• Distinguish individual rhythms upon hearing the composite rhythm and texture of a polyphonic selection.

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MUSC 245 - Advanced Applied Music

The following letter symbols should be added to the course number for the various applied areas of music instruction, e.g., MUSC 145E for saxophone.

• Demonstrate further technical proficiency as a 3rd year student on a given instrument or voice.
• Present and perform a comprehensive set of pieces for an instrument or voice.
• Efficiently execute the appropriate scales, arpeggios, etudes, and studies.
• Successfully present a set of pieces for the transfer audition.

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MUSC 246 - Advanced Applied Music

The following letter symbols should be added to the course number for the various applied areas of music instruction, e.g., MUSC 145E for saxophone.

• Demonstrate further technical proficiency as a 3rd year student on a given instrument or voice.
• Present and perform a comprehensive set of pieces for an instrument or voice.
• Efficiently execute the appropriate scales, arpeggios, etudes, and studies.
• Successfully present a set of pieces for the transfer audition.

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MUSC 285 - Music Internship

• Develop new and/or reinforce previously learned skills and knowledge related to his/her program of study in a work environment.
• Test and examine ideas and expectations about working in the music field.
• Gain confidence in the ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and make decisions regarding the work involved in the internship.
• Clearly articulate (verbally and in writing) the duties of the job and how they relate to his/her program of study

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NURS 113 - Fundamentals of Nursing

• Comply with legal and ethical responsibilities related to standards in nursing practice.
• Demonstrate professional behavior.
• Apply basic principles of evidence based practice.
• Apply the nursing process, integrating the 5 dimensions of person, in nursing practice.
• Demonstrate various teaching methodologies in diverse professional practice settings.
• Apply theories of growth and development across the life span to enhance patient care.
• Demonstrate nursing care interventions in diverse practice settings.
• Apply the concepts of cultural diversity and their influence on nursing care.
• Demonstrate the concept of caring and advocacy when providing nursing care.
• Demonstrate various methods of communication utilized in nursing practice.
• Discuss the principles of delegation.
• Apply techniques of conflict resolution in the health care environment.
• Demonstrate the use of technology and informatics in the health care setting.
• Apply the principles of safety when providing nursing care.

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NURS 114 - Professionalism and Communication in Nursing

• Define and examine professional standards in nursing.
• Discuss legal and ethical considerations in nursing practice.
• Distinguish between professional and non-professional behaviors.
• Examine basic principles of evidence based practice.
• Define and describe principles of growth and development when communicating with patients and families.
• Summarize various teaching methodologies in diverse professional practice settings.
• Describe concepts of cultural diversity and their influence on nursing care.
• Discuss the concept of caring and advocacy when providing nursing care.
• Identify various methods of communication utilized in professional practice.
• Identify principles of delegation.
• Summarize the various techniques of conflict resolution in the health care environment.
• Examine the impact of technology and informatics on nursing practice.
• Identify resources that assist the nurse in providing safe care.

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NURS 121 - Basic Health Assessment

• Discuss components of the nursing process.
• Describe the differences between medical health assessment and nursing health assessment.
• Demonstrate health assessment techniques.
• Take a health history.
• Document a health assessment including patient history and physical exam.
• Differentiate health norms from health deviations when performing health assessment of selected body systems.
• Communicate in a professional manner.

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NURS 122 - Supplemental Clinical Practicum

• Demonstrate increased proficiency with patient assessments, nursing process, clinical skills, establishing priorities, organization and time management appropriate to his/her placement in the curriculum
• Express a feeling of growth in his/her comfort level in providing nursing care in a timely and organized manner.

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NURS 125 - Nursing in Health and Illness I

• Distinguish sources of evidence-based practice and its application for clinical practice.
• Demonstrate professional behavior through accountability.
• Apply legal and ethical standards when providing patient care.
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning when implementing the nursing process.
• Demonstrate caring and cultural competency while providing patient centered care.
• Apply the principles of patient advocacy.
• Demonstrate therapeutic communication techniques.
• Apply the use of technology and informatics to support patient care.
• Apply the standards of patient safety.

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NURS 126 - Nursing Care of Special Populations I: Geriatric and Psychiatric Nursing

• Access and use current research evidence to promote clinical reasoning for the special care needs of adult and geriatric populations with alterations in biopsychosocial functioning.
• Adhere to the legal/ethical responsibilities of the student nurse when providing care to the geriatric/psychiatric populations.
• Identify legal issues involved in providing care to patients with alterations in mental health in the adult and geriatric populations.
• Correlate performance of nursing techniques with desired physiologic and psychological outcomes.
• Recognize Geriatric syndromes and chronic conditions, including atypical presentations.
• Advocate during acute exacerbations of chronic conditions to prevent further complications
• Maintain maximum function and independence in the psychiatric, adult and geriatric populations.
• Analyze risk and benefits of care decisions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family and caregiver.
• Interpret findings and evaluate clinical situations in order to provide high quality nursing care based on current knowledge and best practices to psychiatric and geriatric populations.
• Assess, respond to, and respect the functional status, strengths, wishes, culture and expectations of adult and geriatric populations.
• Apply the principles of therapeutic communication across the life cycle.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary communication for transitioning adult and geriatric populations
• Use technology to enhance the functioning, independence and safety of psychiatric, adult and geriatric populations.
• Specify the unique nursing responsibilities in administration of medications to psychiatric, adult and geriatric populations.
• Assess and provide nursing care to promote safety based on the biopsychosocial vulnerabilities and care needs of psychiatric, adult and geriatric populations

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NURS 129 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Nursing

• Apply knowledge of evidence-based practices to enhance understanding of disease processes and other health related conditions.
• Recognize legal and ethical issues pertaining to the medication delivery process in healthcare practice.
• Utilize the nursing process for decision making related to medication delivery in the care of clients with altered health states.
• Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare technological resources available to support understanding of disease processes, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.
• Discuss pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmotherapeutics of medications within each pharmacological category.

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NURS 130 - LPN Transition Course

• Apply legal and ethical standards when providing patient care in the acute care and psychiatric setting.
• Consistently demonstrate caring and cultural competency when providing care in the acute care and psychiatric setting.
• Demonstrate professional behavior through accountability.
• Apply the use of technology, informatics and evidence based practice to patient care.
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning when implementing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Analyze the risk and benefits of care decisions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family and caregiver.
• Using principles of safety correlate the performance of nursing techniques with desired physiological and psychological outcomes.
• Implement therapeutic communication when caring for patient with alterations in health.
• Apply principles of pathopharmacology when administering medications and providing patient care in the acute care setting.

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NURS 140 - Independent Study in Nursing

• Demonstrate the timely and accurate completion of the competencies as outlined and defined in the independent study contract.
• Discuss the experiences and competencies achieved.
• Identify key concepts from assignments, projects, research or clinical practicum.
• Compare the value of the independent experience to more traditional classroom learning.

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NURS 205 - Transition to Professional Nursing Practice

• Discuss the significance of the major critical issues facing the nursing profession and the health care delivery system.
• Establish personal career goals and expectations.
• Delineate the major functions of professional nursing organizations.
• Use contemporary nursing research effectively to establish and maintain a professional nursing practice.
• Identify resources in the community for continuing professional education.
• Correlate the NCSBN NCLEX-RN test plan with own preparation to take the NCLEX-RN exam.
• Select appropriate action regarding the professional/legal/ethical responsibilities of nursing practice.
• Identify socio-political factors influencing current and projected changes in the health care system and nursing practice.

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NURS 210 - Pharmacology in Nursing

• Discuss pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics of medications within each pharmcological category.
• Classify medications into their pharmacological categories.
• Describe side effects and potential adverse reactions related to medications in each pharmacological category.
• Use an organized method of identifying key medications by prototype and applying that knowledge in the identification and use of other similar medications.
• Discuss nursing implications of medications in each pharmacological category.
• Apply knowledge of special populations throughout the lifespan to administer medications safely.

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NURS 225 - Nursing in Health and Illness II

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, safely deliver, and evaluate care that is organized, prioritized, and is evidenced based.
• Consistently demonstrate professionalism through accountability.
• Consistently comply with legal and ethical standards in class, lab, clinical practicum, and when providing patient care (i.e. clinical agency and school policies, HIPAA, OSHA, M.D. Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, etc.).
• Analyze client data and prioritizes deviations from the norm when caring for multiple clients with complex problems.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
• Consistently demonstrate ability to consider assessment data, pathology, age specific, cultural, and psychosocial needs when planning and delivering care.
• Consistently demonstrate patient advocacy.
• Consistently demonstrate respect for others, acts as a patient and family advocate, and is respectful of health beliefs and practices of others
• Demonstrate ability to work well independently, and as a part of the health care team.
• Consistently demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with patients, family, faculty, peers, and the health care team.
• Demonstrate competent use of clinical equipment and information technology in the clinical setting.
• Consistently demonstrate use of safety principles in medication administration and when performing patient care.

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NURS 226 - Nursing Care of Special Populations II: Maternal/Child Nursing

• Discuss how personal values relate to ethical dilemmas in caring for women, infants, children, and families
• Comply with the legal responsibilities of the student nurse when providing care.
• Comply with professional and evidence based practice standards when providing care to women, infants, children, and families
• Identify appropriate resources in the management of patient care.
• Utilize logical, critical and creative thinking in the care of women, infants, children, and families.
• Plan and implement health teaching focused on women, infants, children, and families.
• Apply concepts of pharmacology related to the needs of the women, infants, children, and families.
• Apply the nursing process in addressing needs of women, infants, children, and families.
• Consider developmental level when planning and implementing nursing care.
• Provide for patient and family health needs in a caring manner.
• Recognize the influence of cultural beliefs when providing care to women, infants, children, and families.
• Act as an advocate for women, infants, children, and families.
• Demonstrate effective communication in all interactions with patients, significant others, families, groups and members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate appropriate application of principles of delegation.
• Apply available technology and informatics accurately and appropriately when performing care.
• Apply principles of safety when performing all care.
• Follow safety principles across health care settings and developmental levels.

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NURS 240 - Nursing in Health and Illness III

• Utilize evidence based practice when performing skills.
• Formulate nursing care actions based on legal and ethical guidelines in compliance with clinical agency and school policies, the MD nurse practice act, and the ANA code for nurses.
• Apply principles of nursing leadership including communication, collaboration, conflict-resolution and delegation in order to facilitate effective patient care outcomes
• Discriminate patient factors to support decision making when managing care.
• Apply the nursing process as a framework when delivering care to patients with complex health care needs.
• Compare the health care beliefs and practices of diverse patient populations.
• Implement patient centered care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patient and family
• Incorporate healthcare technologies in the delivery of care to patients with complex healthcare needs.
• Apply the concepts of pharmacology to safe delivery of care for patients with complex healthcare needs.
• Adapt nursing actions to promote safety for patients and providers of care.

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NUTR 101 - Introduction to Nutrition

• Describe the major classes of energy-yielding nutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins) including structures and functions
• Identify the functions of the essential vitamins and minerals and identify foods sources for the same
• Define essentiality from a nutrition perspective
• Describe the types of data and decision-making process used to set recommendations for healthy individuals
• Explain the health effects of deficiencies or excesses in nutrient intake of the major energy-yielding nutrients, essential vitamins, and minerals
• Describe the basic anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract and identify conditions (illness, surgery, genetic differences) that would alter the structure/function of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Describe the basics of digestion and absorption, and transport of nutrients
• Describe the emerging field of Nutrigenomics and implications for the future of dietary guidance for populations and individuals
• Use diet analysis software to analyze and assess the quality of diets
• Use critical thinking to examine nutrition issues/conditions and suggest diet-centered strategies for improvement.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret graphic representations of scientific data (histograms, 3-D bar charts, blood sugar graphs).
• Use food and nutrition labels to evaluate nutrition products for nutritional composition, quality, and appropriateness of use (whole foods, processed foods, supplements).
• Critically examine marketing/ advertising messages for a specific diet or food product and evaluate its accuracy and scientific soundness
• Advocate for a change in nutrition policy by researching a topic, adopting a position, crafting a letter that outlines that position, identifying an appropriate public official to receive the letter, and sending it to him/her
• Demonstrate the ability to use library and web-based data to research, analyze, and translate science concepts into language understandable to their peers.
• Demonstrate competence in using presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint) to develop and deliver a digital research presentation

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NUTR 202 - Nutrition Through the Life Cycle

• Describe the physiological basis for nutritional needs of normal, healthy humans as they move through life cycle stages: pre-conception, pregnancy, lactation, infancy, toddler and pre-school, child and preadolescent, adolescent, adult, and elderly.
• Describe the conditions that substantially alter/impact nutrition for each life cycle stage (e.g. food allergy, Celiac Disease, iron deficiency anemia, metabolic syndrome, obesity, eating disorders.)
• Assess the quality of diets for the life cycle stages using a variety of tools, including the use of dietary analysis software.
• Design food plans to meet the needs of humans at various life cycle stages.
• Assess nutrition issues/ conditions, and recommend nutrition intervention/ support.
• Describe federal, state and local programs that support nutrition and nutrition education at various life cycle stages.
• Explain the developmental stages of pregnancy, and identify the critical periods where the fetus is most at risk for nutritional deficiency and environmental toxicity.
• Demonstrate the ability to use CDC growth charts to track growth in infancy and childhood, and to identify problems, such as failure to thrive or obesity.
• Evaluate nutrition products for composition, quality, and appropriateness of use (e.g. infant formulas, supplements and specialty foods).
• Engage in advocacy about a course-relevant topic by researching and writing a Letter of Advocacy.
• Demonstrate the ability to use library and/or web-based data for research, analysis and presentation purposes.
• Demonstrate translation of science concepts into language understandable by the common person.

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NUTR 212 - Food Science and Technology

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of food science and technology.
• Identify the various sectors of the food industry and the agencies and laws that regulate the American food industry.
• Describe fundamental principles of food systems (e.g. solutions, food colloids, and food emulsions).
• Describe water chemistry and functional properties. Consider traditional states of matter (solids, liquids, gases) as well as physiochemical states of matter (crystalline vs. amorphous).
• Identify food additives commonly used in food processing; discuss benefits and risks of their use.
• Describe various categories of foods (e.g. cereals, meat, and vegetable) including their structure, function and nutritional considerations.
• Describe the chemical structure, function and nutritional considerations of food molecules (e.g. amino acids, lipids, starches and vitamins).
• Discuss food flavor, color and texture, and how they are manipulated in food manufacturing.
• Describe the principles of classic food processing (e.g. dehydration, pasteurization, and pH control).
• Describe how advanced food engineering technology (e.g. nanotechnology, irradiation, novel packaging) can be employed to achieve food preservation.
• Compare the benefits and risks (including loss of nutrient value) inherent to various food processing techniques and technologies.
• Identify risks to food safety, including for example: food borne illness, allergens, toxins, microbial contamination and antibiotic resistance.
• Explain how new food products are evaluated, including: sensory evaluation, color and texture, shelf stability and consumer appeal.

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NWIT 101 - Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT)

• Explain the evolution and current status of the Internet of Things (IoT).
• Describe the various applications of the IoT.
• Identify enabling technologies associated with the IoT.
• Propose applications that will advance the IoT.
• Evaluate security and privacy challenges associated with the IoT.

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NWIT 105 - Introduction to Cloud Computing

• Describe the evolution and advantages of cloud computing.
• Compare the various cloud delivery models, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
• Explain the four common cloud deployment models.
• List security threats in a cloud computing infrastructure.
• Summarize the types of cloud security controls and describe at what point each control is employed.

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NWIT 127 - Microcomputer Essentials

• Explain, install, and configure microcomputer device components.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain microcomputer device components.
• Compare and contrast the different Operating Systems and their features.
• Understand basics of networking fundamentals, including technologies, devices and protocols.
• Explain the basic principles of security concepts and technologies.
• Outline the purpose of appropriate safety and environmental procedures and given a scenario apply them.
• Demonstrate the appropriate use of communication skills and professionalism in the workplace.

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NWIT 130 - Network Cabling Technology

• Run and test successfully a video cable to a residence and an office with and without conduit.
• Run and test successfully an audio cable to a residence and an office with and without conduit.
• Run and test successfully a data cable to a residence and an office with and without conduit.
• Identify all tools used in the course and will be able to use them properly.
• Identify all wires and cables used in the course and connect them properly.
• Identify all parts used in the course and use them properly.
• Identify wires and cables used in the course and proper use.
• Demonstrate property safety techniques
• Demonstrate how to terminate cables and exhibit proper use of the correct terminators.
• Differentiate the color codes of the different cables and demonstrate punching down each wire properly.

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NWIT 140 - Microcomputer Practical Application

• Install, configure and maintain personal computer components.
• Install, configure, detect problems, troubleshoot and repair/replace microcomputer components or laptop components.
• Select the appropriate commands and options to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Select and use system utilities / tools and evaluate the results.
• Evaluate and resolve common microcomputer or laptop issues.
• Troubleshoot client-side wire or wireless connectivity issues using appropriate tools.
• Install and configure a small office home office (SOHO) network.
• Prevent, troubleshoot and remove viruses and malware.
• Implement security and troubleshoot common microcomputer or laptop issues.

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NWIT 141 - Healthcare Information Technology

• Explain information technology healthcare-related regulatory requirements
• Identify various information technology healthcare organizational structures and their methods of operation
• Articulate information technology healthcare-specific security best practices
• Implement IT operations in order to support electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Describe information technology healthcare legal practices
• Define commonly used medical terms

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NWIT 150 - Electronics for Wireless

• Describe scientific and engineering notations, electrical safety, electrical charge, voltage and current, resistance and basic circuit measurements.
• Describe Ohm’s Law, energy and power, power supplies and introduction to troubleshooting electronic circuits.
• Describe series and parallel resistance circuits, current in series circuits, voltage sources in series and parallel, application of Ohm’s Law.
• Describe Kirchhoff’s voltage law, voltage dividers, Kirchhoff’s current law and its applications in parallel circuits, power in parallel circuits and troubleshooting.
• Identify series-parallel relationships, analysis of series-parallel resistive circuits, loading effect of a voltmeter, maximum power transfer theorem.
• Describe electromagnetism, Faraday’s electromagnetic induction, and introduction to Alternating current and voltage, sinusoidal voltage source.
• Describe capacitors in series and parallel, RC circuits and their applications in electronics.
• Describe inductors in series and parallel, RL circuits and their applications in electronic circuits, RLC circuits and resonance.
• Describe semiconductors, diodes, transistors, field effect transistors, diode rectifiers, special-purpose diodes.
• Identify operational amplifier, differential operational amplifiers, operational amplifier’s impedances, application of Op-amplifiers.

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NWIT 151 - Introduction to Networking

• Describe the common network devices, the OSI model, common network protocols, features of LANs and WANs, types of network topologies, and bandwidth.
• Describe the electrical properties of conductors, semiconductors, and insulators and describe the characteristics of networking media.
• Describe the types of waves characteristic of network media, attenuation, impedance, noise, and crosstalk.
• Perform basic network media cable testing.
• Describe the characteristics of Ethernet networks and client/server networks, the function of network devices and router serial ports, and the characteristics of WAN technologies.
• Describe the basics of Ethernet technologies, the framing process, MAC, CSMA/CD, the types of duplex, and 10/100/1000/10000BPS Ethernet technologies.
• Describe Ethernet bridging and switching.
• Describe TCP/IP protocol suite and IP addressing.
• Describe routing fundamentals, router functions, routing protocols, data encapsulation process, IP packet structure, and router path selection.
• Describe subnetting.
• Describe TCP/IP transport layer and application layers.
• Be prepared for more specialized networking tracks such as wireless technologies, systems engineering/administration (Microsoft track), network engineering/administration (Cisco track), or security management.

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NWIT 170 - Network Operating Systems

• Identify different operating system theories.
• Demonstrate the ability to install and upgrade operating systems.
• Configure and use input and output devices.
• Identify hardware needed for different operating systems.
• Recognize and interpret the meaning of network connectivity and setup resources sharing over a network.
• Identify standard operating and maintenance resources.
• Demonstrate the ability to issue operating system command-line commands.

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NWIT 173 - Network Security

• Describe attacks and malicious code, IP fragmentation attacks, spoofing, man in the middle and TCP session hijacking.
• Describe authentication and explain password issues, Kerberos assumptions, challenge handshake authentication protocol, security tokens and biometrics.
• Describe directory and file transfer services, LDAP security issues and vulnerabilities.
• Describe remote access, IEEE 802.1x, telnet, virtual private networks and telecommunication vulnerabilities.
• Describe securing E-mail and encryption, e-mail vulnerabilities and differences between PGP and S/MIME.
• Describe security ramifications, technology weaknesses, configuration weaknesses, policy weaknesses and human errors.
• Describe security threats, integrity, confidentiality and availability in security information.
• Describe Web security, SSL and TLS, HTTPS vulnerabilities, JavaScript, activex and buffer overflows.
• Describe wireless and instant messaging, applet soup of 802.11, 80211a, all the way till 802.11j.
• Identify firewalls, drafting a security policy, designing the firewall to implement the policy, how routers and switches work in wireless and network security.

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NWIT 200 - Microsoft Windows Client Operating System

• Plan and install Client Operating System (OS).
• Perform and troubleshoot an attended installation of the Microsoft client OS operating system.
• Troubleshoot system startup and user logon problems.
• Configure and troubleshoot end user systems using remote Desktop and Remote Assistance.
• Explain the importance of the Windows system architecture as it relates to troubleshooting applications running on a Windows client OS.
• Describe the role of the DST in application support and the tools available for troubleshooting applications.
• Troubleshoot Internet Explorer issues related to general settings.
• Configure and troubleshoot an Office installation.

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NWIT 203 - Microsoft Windows Server

• Explain the purpose and functions of an operating system and identify different operating systems.
• Use the command line to manage a computer system.
• Install the windows operating system, utilize the user interface to issue commands, and run applications.
• Explain files, as well as their location, storage, use and attributes.
• Identify basic concepts and procedures for creating and managing files and directories.
• Do basic disk management including management utilities, backup and recovery, formatting, partitioning, de-fragmentation, and scandisk.
• Create batch files.

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NWIT 204 - Network Virtualization and System Administrator

• Demonstrate the ability to implement, manage, and maintain IP addressing.
• Demonstrate the ability to implement, manage, and maintain name resolution.
• Demonstrate the ability to implement, manage, and maintain network security.
• Demonstrate the ability to implement, manage, and maintain routing and remote access.
• Demonstrate the ability to implement, manage, and maintain IPsec security settings.
• Maintain a network infrastructure.

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NWIT 205 - Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows Directory Services

• Plan and implement an Active Directory infrastructure.
• Manage and maintain an Active Directory infrastructure.
• Plan and implement user, computer, and group strategies.
• Plan and implement Group Policy.
• Configure the user environment by using Group Policy.
• Deploy a computer environment by using Group Policy
• Troubleshoot issues related to Group Policy application with tools that might include RSoP and the gpresult command.
• Monitor Active Directory replication failures with tools that might include Replication Monitor, Event Viewer, and support tools.

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NWIT 229 - Wireless Communications

• Describe, discuss, and explain the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of amplitude, frequency, and pulse modulation.
• Analyze the composition of complex waveforms and describe the operation of AM and FM transmitters and receivers.
• Describe construct basic communication circuits.
• Describe amplitude modulation, AM waveform, percent of modulation, sidebands, and bandwidth.
• Describe angle modulation, frequency modulation, modulation index, sidebands, and bandwidth.
• Describe the communication system, input/output devices, transmitter, channel, noise, receiver, and tuning radio transmitter and receiver.
• Explain the advantages of the use of repeaters and cellular systems for mobile communications and perform typical calculation with these systems.
• Describe digital modulation and modems, multiplexing and multiple access, frequency-division multiplexing and multiple access (FDM/FDMA), time-division multiplexing and multiple access (TDM/TDMA), spread-spectrum systems, and code-division multiple access (CDMA).

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NWIT 245 - Hardening the Infrastructure

• Investigate advanced concepts and procedures related to the transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP).
• Work with the secure version of internet protocol (IP) and internet protocol security (IPSec).
• Secure Linux computers and networks.
• Secure workstations and servers running current Windows OS software and test the effectiveness of various security measures.
• Secure routers by using access control lists and logging options.
• Investigate measures that can help ensure business continuity in the event of a disaster, such as contingency planning and power and backup issues.
• Define common Internet components, and identify techniques used in web hacking and other attacks.
• Examine and work with common techniques used to attack networks and specific operating systems.

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NWIT 246 - Network Defense and Countermeasures

• Identify the basic components of a layered structure for network defense architecture; describe access control objectives and auditing concepts.
• Identify key concepts and technologies used in the design and implementation of firewall systems.
• Implement and configure firewalls for three different operating systems: DOS, Windows, and Linux.
• Describe virtual private networks (VPN) and security issues related to it.
• Describe the key concepts of intrusion detection systems. Distinguish between host-based and network-based intrusion detection systems.
• Implement and configure a network-based and host-based intrusion detection system (IDS).
• Describe core concepts of transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) packet and signature analysis with the goal of Intrusion detection.
• Describe the concepts and issues related to risk analysis.
• Configure and implement security policies for an organization.

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NWIT 252 - Cisco Networking 2

• Describe different types of WAN connections, encapsulation, and protocols; the difference between a WAN and a LAN and the standards and protocols each uses; which organizations are responsible for WAN standards; the role of a router in a WAN; the physical characteristics of a router; the common ports on a router; the internal components of a router and their functions; and how Ethernet, serial WAN, and console ports are properly connected.
• Describe the steps required to establish a HyperTerminal session, the steps required to log in to a router, how to use the Help feature in the command-line interface (CLI), some ways to troubleshoot command errors, the basic operation and features of Cisco IOS Software, methods of troubleshooting Cisco IOS Software, uses of the show version command, the use of the various router user interfaces and modes, methods used to establish a CLI session with the router, and commands and steps used to alternate between the user command executive (EXEC) and privileged EXEC modes.
• Describe commands used to name a router, how administrators set passwords on a router, the use of the show commands, the command and steps required to configure a serial interface, the command and steps required to configure an Ethernet interface, how an administrator executes changes to a router, how an administrator saves changes to a router, the command and steps required to configure an interface description, the command and steps required to configure a log-in banner, the command and steps required to configure host tables, the purpose of backup documentation, and the steps for password recovery on a router.
• Describe some of the methods to implement, monitor, and maintain Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP); how CDP creates a network map of the environment; the commands to disable and troubleshoot CDP; some of the reasons to Telnet remotely to other routers; the commands to verify, disconnect, and suspend a Telnet connection; the forms of alternative connectivity tests; uses of the show cdp neighbors command; how to determine which neighboring devices are connected to which local interfaces; how CDP gathers the neighboring devices, network address information; and the methods to troubleshoot remote terminal connections.
• Describe the stages of the router boot sequence, how Cisco devices locate and load Cisco IOS Software, what the boot system command is used for, the configuration register values, the methods and processes used to locate Cisco IOS Software, the processes and commands used to create and load a software image and configuration file backup, the Cisco IOS Software naming conventions, what files are used by the Cisco IOS and their functions, the locations of the router of the different file types, what each part of the IOS name represents, the steps and processes to save and restore configuration files using TFTP and copy-and-paste, the steps and commands to load an IOS image using TFTP, the steps and commands to load an IOS image using TFTP, and the steps and commands to load an IOS image using XModem.
• Describe the basic principles of routing, the difference between routed and routing protocols, what interior and exterior protocols are used for in routing, the difference between static versus dynamic routes, how static routes are configured, how default routes are configured, some methods for troubleshooting static route configurations, why dynamic routing protocols are necessary, distance vector routing, link-state routing, and how different routing protocols are used in context.
• Describe the steps for initial router configuration, the defining characteristics of RIP, steps and commands to configure a RIP routing scenario, the defining characteristics of IGRP, steps and commands to configure an IGRP routing scenario, load balancing over multiple paths, how routing loops occur in distance vector routing, methods used by distance vector routing protocols to ensure that routing information is accurate, the use of the ip classless command, and methods and techniques to troubleshoot RIP.
• Describe the important uses of ICMP, some of the ICMP error message types and how they are identified, potential causes of specific ICMP error messages and how they are identified, some of the kinds of ICMP control messages used in networks today, and some of the possible events that can cause ICMP control messages.
• Describe some methods of performing basic network testing, some methods used to examine the routing table, how the ping command is used to perform basic network connectivity tests, how the telnet command is used to verify the application layer software between source and destination hosts, some of the methods of troubleshooting by testing OSI layers, how the show interfaces command is used to confirm Layer 1 and Layer 2 problems, how the show ip route and show ip protocol commands are used to identify routing issues, how the show cdp command is used to verify Layer 2 connectivity, how the traceroute command is used to identify the path that a packet takes between networks, how the show controller serial command is used to ensure that the proper cable is attached, and how the basic debug command is used to show router activity.
• Describe a positive acknowledgement and retransmission (PAR) and how it relates to TCP, how TCP relates to multiple conversations between hosts, the ports used for services and clients, the well-known ports, the relationship between MAC addresses, IP addresses, and port numbers, the primary functions of TCP, TCP synchronization and flow control, the primary processes and operations of the User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and the common port numbers and what they are used for.
• Describe some of the uses and/or purposes of ACLs, how ACLs provide security and/or control to a network, how to determine which wildcard mask to use, the difference between standard ACLs, extended ACLs, and named ACLs, and ways in which ACLs relate to firewall architecture.
• Be prepared for more specialized networking skills such as: switching basics and intermediate routing

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NWIT 253 - Cisco Networking 3

• Describe classless interdomain routing (CIDR); calculate subnets with variable-length subnet masking (VLSM); describe route aggregation with VLSM and Routing Information Protocol version 2 (RIPv2); configure, verify and troubleshoot RIPv2.
• Describe OSPF; describe the designated router election process; list OSPF network types; configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF in a single area.
• Describe EIGRP features and fundamentals; describe DUAL; list EIGRP data structures; configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP.
• Describe Ethernet/302.3 LANs; demonstrate an understanding of LAN switching concepts; understand and utilize LAN design concepts; describe basic Layer 2 bridging and switching processes.
• Start a switch; identify the components of a switch; and describe and identify where access layer, distribution layer, and core layer switches are used.
• Describe microsegmentation, how a switch learns addresses, and switch forwarding; describe switches and collision domains and switches and broadcast domains; configure LAN switches; verify LAN switch configuration; and manage LAN switches.
• Describe the goals of redundant topologies, define Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), describe the stages of spanning-tree port states and election of designated ports, describe the stages of selecting a root bridge, describe Path cost, set STP timers, explain how STP helps convergence, and describe Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP).
• Explain what VLANs are; cite reasons to create VLANs and describe the benefits of VLANs; name and describe the methods of VLAN implementation; create, verify, and delete VLAN configurations; and describe basic VLAN troubleshooting methods.
• Describe trunking, the fundamentals of the VTP and VTP configuration, inter-VLAN routing, and configure basic inter-VLAN routing.
• Be prepared for more specialized networking skills such as: WAN technologies.

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NWIT 254 - Cisco Networking 4

• Explain why scaling IP addresses is necessary; describe NAT terminology and features; differentiate between static NAT, dynamic NAT, and PAT; configure, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and PAT; differentiate between BOOTP and DHCP; describe DHCP terminology and features; configure, verify, and troubleshoot DHCP; and identify and differentiate between public and private IP addresses.
• Explain the differences between LANs and WANs; identify the devices used in a WAN; list WAN standards; describe WAN encapsulation; classify the various WAN link options; differentiate between packet-switched and circuit-switched WAN technologies; and describe the steps in WAN design.
• Identify and describe the basic components that define Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) communication; define and describe the use of link control protocol (LCP) and Network Control Protocol (NCP) frames in PPP; describe the process for configuring and verifying PPP; describe and explain PPP authentication; define and describe the use of password authentication; and define and describe the use of Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP).
• Describe Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) architecture and the ISDN protocol layers, configure ISDN, configure dial-on-demand routing (DDR), verify and troubleshoot ISDN and DDR.
• Describe Frame Relay services, standards, and components; describe Local Management Interface (LMI) features; describe the use of Frame Relay subinterfaces; and configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic Frame Relay.
• Explain important aspects of Windows, UNIX, and Linux workstations; explain the functions of network servers; and demonstrate an understanding of network operating systems (NOSs).
• Be prepared for more specialized networking skills such as wireless technologies, systems administration and engineering and be prepared for advanced routing, switching, and security;
• Be prepared to sit for professional exams such as the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam and the Network+ exam.

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NWIT 255 - Cisco Advanced Routing (Cisco Networking Academy-Semester 5)

• Implement, monitor, and maintain routing services in
• an enterprise campus network.
• Plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complex enterprise
• LAN and WAN routing solutions
• Implement IPv6, EIGRP, BGP, and multi-area OSPF in an enterprise network.
• Configure secure routing solutions to support branch offices and
• mobile workers.
• Plan and execute regular network maintenance to monitor and
• maintain complex enterprise routed IP networks.
• Perform network troubleshooting using technology-based
• processes and best practices, based on systematic and industry
• recognized approaches
• Sit for Cisco’s CCNP ROUTE: Implementing IP Routing Certification Exam

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NWIT 261 - CCNA SECURITY

• Explain industry security terminology and acronyms.
• Describe basic security vulnerabilities.
• Design and manage a security policy.
• Describe security technologies, products, solutions, and design.
• Design and implement trust and identity technology at layer 2 and 3 of the OSI Model.
• Configure and manage Cisco Secure Access Server.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain advanced router firewall installation.
• Implement AAA using Cisco routers and PIX Security Appliances.
• Manage Layer 2 security features including Identity Based Network Services (IBNS) and 802.1x.
• Engineer filtering of network traffic on switches, routers, and PIX devices.
• Implement Secure Network Design.

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NWIT 263 - Introduction to Digital Forensics

• Process crime and incident scenes.
• Work with Windows and DOS Systems to obtain forensics information.
• Make use of current computer forensics tools.
• Perform computer forensics analysis and validation.
• Recover graphics files.
• Perform network forensics.
• Perform e-mail investigations.
• Handle cell phone and mobile device forensics.
• Write reports for high-tech investigations.
• Present expert testimony in high-tech investigations.

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NWIT 264 - Network Forensics

• Demonstrate an understanding of common tool knowledge and hash sets.
• Perform host enumeration and port and vulnerability scanning.
• Create snapshot to triage and/or image powered-on computer systems.
• Describe Windows file sharing and vulnerabilities.
• Describe variety of network attacks.
• Perform incident response techniques and considerations.

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NWIT 265 - Mobile Forensics

• Describe and appreciate the uniqueness of mobile devices in the digital forensics process.
• Design a forensically sound process to extract data from mobile devices.
• Evaluate the various hardware and software data extraction tools to successfully perform data extraction from a mobile device.
• Evaluate data analysis software tools to analyze and report on data retrieved from mobile devices.

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NWIT 269 - Network and Wireless Technologies Internship

• Obtain work experience related to networking in a professional environment.
• Identify how the skills they have learned in the classroom can be applied to actual, real-world situations.
• Identify a variety of career options are related to study in his or her major field.
• Identify the professional certifications required in order to qualify for various technical positions.
• Identify professional organizations in which membership will enhance his or her career possibilities.
• Develop professional contacts and mentoring relationships in the workplace.
• Identify his or her areas of competency and areas in need of improvement in his or her chosen major track; either via additional work experience or further study.
• Evaluate his or her own professional capabilities and self-assess his or her value in the job market. This includes salary expectations, knowledge of work locations, employer expectations, etc.

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NWIT 274 - Advanced Wireless Communications

• Demonstrate successfully the ability to use advanced techniques in Modulation and demodulation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of clear and noisy channels, channel capacity, digital compression and modulation, multiplexing, and access technology.
• Recognize coding efficiency, information transfer rate, signaling rate (BAUD), sampling techniques, the system capacity, and error coding and band width considerations.
• Demonstrate successfully an understanding of the new wireless technologies and concepts.
• Demonstrate their capability to interpret ASK, FSK, PSK, QAM, CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, PCS, CDPD and third generation technologies.
• Demonstrate clearly an ability to use oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and the TIMS.

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NWIT 275 - Wireless Security

• Analyze Local and Wide Area Networks including the Internet.
• Interpret network vulnerabilities.
• Evaluate various network countermeasures.
• Analyze network operations risks.
• Conduct network penetration tests.
• Implement network countermeasures.
• Participate in practice exams for information security (INFOSEC) certification.

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