Montgomery College 2017-2018 Catalog 
    
    May 01, 2024  
Montgomery College 2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Some courses or some individual sections require off-campus field trips, seminars, or service learning assignments where students are required to provide their own transportation. Check with faculty members teaching specific courses or sections for these requirements.

Courses designated with an M after the name fulfill the General Education global and cultural perspectives requirement. Common course outcomes for most courses can be found online at www.montgomerycollege.edu/courses.

 

Art

  
  • ARTT 275 - Italian Renaissance Art


    (ARTD)

    A survey and analysis of painting, sculpture, and architecture in Italy from the 14th through the 16th centuries. This course encompasses the origin of the Renaissance and the specific contributions of the great Italian cities of Florence, Padua, Pisa, Rome, Siena, and Venice, and emphasizes the achievements of its finest artists, including Alberti, Brunelleschi, Donatello, Giotto, Masaccio, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, and Leonardo da Vinci. Field trips to museums. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly AR 235.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Master a specialized vocabulary germane to an informed discussion of art.
    • Distinguish between the uses and variations of symbolism, as well as between the forms of various artistic media.
    • Trace historical periodicity according to its continuities and disjunctions.
    • Distinguish and compare cultural differences found in works of art.
    • Analyze the function and meaning of an art object in its cultural context.
    • Identify and analyze works according to their salient styles, artists, and periods.
    • Write coherent essays addressing visual analysis and stylistic comparison.
    • Write a research paper drawing on a variety of print and electronic sources.


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  • ARTT 278 - American Art


    (ARTD)

    A historical and philosophical interpretation of American painting, sculpture, architecture, and the minor arts from colonial times to the present. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly AR 219.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Master a specialized vocabulary to enable an informed discussion of art.
    • Distinguish between the uses and variations of symbolism, as well as between the forms of various artistic media.
    • Trace historical periodicity according to its continuities and disjunctions.
    • Distinguish and compare cultural differences found in works of art.
    • Analyze the function and meaning of an art object in its cultural context.
    • Identify and analyze works according to their salient styles, artists, and periods.
    • Write coherent essays addressing visual analysis and stylistic comparison.
    • Write a research paper drawing on a variety of print and electronic sources.


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  • ARTT 279 - American Art Since 1945


    (ARTD)

    A study of 20th century American art, with focus on the phenomenon of New York’s rise as a world art center after 1945. Emphasis is on painters and sculptors most significant in the development of the first truly American art styles, covering major movements such as abstract expressionism, pop art, minimalism, and photo realism on to the multiplicity of styles, forms, and media current since the 1980s. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly AR 220.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Recognize and identify the work of major American artists since 1945.
    • Discuss and distinguish specific characteristics and aims of these artists in both oral and written expression.
    • Demonstrate a familiarity with the specific styles and overall developments characteristic of the period.
    • Analyze the formal aspects of the art.
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the most important theoretical premises of this art period within the historical context in which it was created.
    • Develop an understanding of how contemporary artists continue to relate to this history and its significance with regard to his or her own work.


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  • ARTT 280 - Modern Art: Its Origins and Development


    (ARTD)

    A survey of major innovative art movements from the mid-19th century to the present in Europe and the United States with emphasis on the most important trends in painting and sculpture. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly AR 231.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Master a specialized vocabulary to enable an informed discussion of art.
    • Identify and analyze works by their distinctive styles, artists, and periods.
    • Write coherent essays addressing visual analysis and stylistic comparison.
    • Trace historical periodicity with its continuities and disjunctions.
    • Explain the uses and variations of symbolism.
    • Analyze the salient stylistic characteristics in a work of art.
    • Differentiate between the forms of various artistic media.
    • Analyze the function and meaning of art within the modern world.


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  • ARTT 290 - Art Internship


    Students work for College credit in a museum or other professional arts organization or venue. Students may propose an internship for one of the limited number available in the arts each year. Typically, the internships are awarded during the last year of study at Montgomery College. PREREQUISITE(S): Open to art majors who have completed 15 arts-related credits. A 3.2 GPA and consent of departmental arts internship coordinator and the Arts Institute internship coordinator are required. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits with consent of department. Fifteen hours each week per semester. Formerly AR 295.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Develop and demonstrate acquired skills and attitudes in professional job situations and/or toward his or her own aesthetics and creative problem solving.
    • Develop and demonstrate additional proficiencies with new art materials and techniques.
    • Cooperate with others in completing art-related tasks or projects.
    • Learn and demonstrate new communication skills while working with the public and fellow interns in a professional setting.
    • Record engaged assigned activities relevant to the mission of the institution.
    • Write regularly and effectively about the internship experience and read assigned materials relevant to the mission of the institution.
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the many divisions of expertise within the art industry.
    • Synthesize knowledge gained and evaluate his or her internship experience.
    • Record and observe arts personnel and their interactions in the workplace.
    • Perform assigned duties and assume responsibilities in a professional arts organization.


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Astronomy

  
  • ASTR 101 - Introductory Astronomy


    (NSLD)

    A basic introduction to astronomy that emphasizes appreciation of the Earth’s relationship to the universe. The basic laws of physics as they apply to astronomy are covered, along with telescopes and data collection and analysis techniques utilized by astronomers. Also covered are the evolution of stars, the solar system, galaxies, and the origin and evolution of the universe. Laboratory sessions, both computer- based and other, give practical application to material covered in lectures. Two nighttime observing sessions are also included. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in MATH 080 , appropriate score on the mathematics placement test, or consent of department. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A . Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory, one hour discussion each week. Formerly AS 101.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Explain the importance of Kepler’s laws of motion and then solve simple problems dealing with planetary motion.
    • Explain the spectroscopy and how it is used in the study of the universe.
    • Explain how a telescope works and how to use one to observe various objects in the sky.
    • Describe the various bodies that are found in the solar system.
    • Describe the composition, method of energy production, origin, and evolution of the Sun.
    • Classify the stars using its spectra.
    • Describe the origin of the stars, interstellar medium, and the life cycle of the various categories of stars.
    • Determine the lifetime of different stars.
    • Explain the structure and composition of the Milky Way Galaxy.
    • Explain and apply Hubble’s method of classifying different galaxies.
    • Explain the “Big Bang” theory and calculate the age of the universe.


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  • ASTR 202 - Introduction to Modern Astronomy


    (NSLD)

    A basic course elaborating on topics briefly covered in ASTR 101  including black holes, pulsars, planetary structure, galactic structure, radio and x-ray astronomy. A major portion of the course is devoted to observing and observational techniques. Laboratory sessions cover such topics as the use of computer-controlled telescopes for visual and electronic observation, planning observations, CCD imaging and image processing techniques. Numerous nighttime observing sessions will be conducted. PREREQUISITE(S): ASTR 101  or consent of course instructor. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly AS 102.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Differentiate the various types of variable stars and explain the importance of these stars in research.
    • Explain the basic concept of special relativity and its application to astronomy and cosmology.
    • Explain different cosmological models.
    • Describe the methods used in searching for the extra-solar planets.
    • Explain what planetary missions are currently being undertaken by the various national space agencies, what they are designed to investigate, and what results have been obtained to date.
    • Operate computer-controlled telescopes, including their set-up, and use them to locate various celestial objects.
    • Operate CCD imagers, including taking the images, processing the images, and analyzing the images scientifically.
    • Explain the basic concept of general relativity and its applications to astronomy and cosmology.


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Automotive Technology

  
  • AUTO 099 - Basic Automotive Maintenance


    (R only)

    Designed to provide the car owner with basic information on maintenance service that can be performed at home. Introduces basic theory of the automobile. Includes simple troubleshooting techniques, the theory of preventative maintenance. Selection and safe usage of automotive tools. This course is not recommended for automotive degree and certificate students. One hour lecture, two hours laboratory each week. Formerly AT 099.

    2 semester hours


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  • AUTO 101 - Introduction to Automotive Technology


    (R only) CE

    An introduction to the operating systems of the modern automobile. Explores current changes in the industry along with career opportunities. Covers identification and the safe use of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools used in automotive service. Explains the basic operating procedures of shop equipment. Presents Occupational Safety and Health Act standards pertaining to the automotive field for greater individual and environmental safety. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory each week. Formerly AT 101.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Identify common automotive hand tools.
    • Identify common automotive pneumatic tools and equipment.
    • Identify common automotive electrical tools and equipment.
    • Demonstrate proper and safe use of hand tools.
    • Demonstrate proper and safe use of pneumatic tools and equipment .
    • Demonstrate proper and safe use of electrical tools and equipment.
    • Interpret MSD’s.
    • Passing score on SP2 - Safety & Pollution prevention web training -OSHA training for automobile repair shops.
    • Demonstrate shop safety in all repairs and service performed.
    • Explain and demonstrate an understanding of various automotive career opportunities.
    • Interpret vehicle identification placards.
    • Navigate and interpret service information.
    • Identify components, subsystems and operation - Tires, Wheels, Bearings.
    • Perform Testing / Service / Repair / Removal - Tires, Wheels, Bearings.
    • Identify components, subsystems and operation - Suspension, Steering systems.
    • Perform Testing / Service / Repair / Removal - Suspension, Steering systems.
    • Identify components, subsystems and operation - Brakes.
    • Perform Testing / Service / Repair / Removal - Brakes.
    • Identify components, subsystems and operation - Automatic Transmission/Transaxles and Driveline.
    • Perform Testing / Service / Repair / Removal - Automatic Transmission/Transaxles and Driveline.
    • Identify components, subsystems and operation - Manual Transmission/Transaxles and Driveline.
    • Perform Testing / Service / Repair / Removal - Manual Transmission/Transaxles and Driveline.
    • Identify components, subsystems and operation - Engines .
    • Perform Testing / Service / Repair / Removal - Engines.
    • Identify components, subsystems and operation - Lubrication system.
    • Perform Testing / Service / Repair / Removal - Lubrication system.
    • Identify components, subsystems and operation - Cooling system.
    • Perform Testing / Service / Repair / Removal - Cooling system.
    • Identify components, subsystems and operation - Batteries, Bulbs and Wipers.
    • Perform Testing / Service / Repair / Removal - Batteries, Bulbs and Wipers.
    • Identify components, subsystems and operation - Air and Fuel Induction systems.
    • Perform Testing / Service / Repair / Removal - Air and Fuel Induction systems.
    • Identify components, subsystems and operation - Ignition systems.
    • Perform Testing / Service / Repair / Removal - Ignition systems.


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  • AUTO 111 - Engine Repair


    (R only) CE

    Preparation for ASE A-1 Engine Repair technician certification exam. Course details the purpose, parts, and operation of the gasoline internal combustion engine. Class concentrates on engine rebuilding including mechanical assessment, removal, disassembly and cleaning, inspection, reconditioning and repair, assembly, installation, and break-in. All upper- and lower-end services are discussed. Laboratory exercises guide the student through their engine rebuild project. It is strongly recommended the student supply a personally owned engine for the class, but not required. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in AUTO 101 . Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly AT 111.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Perform and Interpret results of cylinder compression test.
    • Perform and Interpret results of cylinder leakage test.
    • Perform and Interpret results of oil pressure test.
    • Perform and Interpret results of vacuum test.
    • Perform and Interpret results of cooling system pressure test.
    • Remove / Replace engine assembly from vehicle.
    • Inspect / Replace valve spring.
    • Remove / Inspect / Recondition / Replace / Adjust valve.
    • Inspect / Recondition valve seat.
    • Remove / Replace valve seal.
    • Inspect / Recondition / Replace valve guide.
    • Remove / Inspect / Replace push rods.
    • Remove / Inspect / Replace rocker arm and/or shaft.
    • Remove / Inspect / Replace lifter.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace in-head camshaft.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace timing gears, drive and tensioner.
    • Disassemble / Clean / Inspect engine block.
    • Inspect / Repair internal threads.
    • De-ridge / De-glaze cylinder wall.
    • Remove / Replace piston-rod assembly from block.
    • Remove / Inspect / Replace piston.
    • Remove / Inspect / Replace piston pin.
    • Remove / Replace piston rings.
    • Remove / Inspect / Replace rod.
    • Remove / Inspect / Recondition / Replace vibration damper.
    • Remove / Inspect / Replace crankshaft.
    • Remove / Inspect / Replace in-block camshaft.
    • Remove / Inspect / Replace auxiliary or balance shafts.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace plain bearings.
    • Remove / Inspect / Replace oil pump.
    • Inspect / Replace pickup tube and/or screen.
    • Inspect / Replace oil pressure relief valve.


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  • AUTO 130 - Manual Drive Train and Axles


    (R only) CE

    Preparation for ASE A-3 Manual Drive Train and Axles technician certification exam. Discusses purpose, parts, operation, failure diagnosis, and overhaul of manual transmissions, transaxles, clutch assemblies, differentials and transfer cases, shafts, and joints. Laboratory exercises emphasize current service and diagnostic procedures. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in AUTO 101 . Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly AT 230.

    5 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Verify customer complaint.
    • Inspect fluid level and condition - all assemblies.
    • Drain / Fill fluid - all assemblies.
    • Diagnose fluid concern.
    • Diagnose noise, binding, slippage, pulsation and chatter - Clutch.
    • Inspect / Remove / Repair / Replace / Adjust linkage system.
    • Inspect / Remove / Repair / Replace / Adjust cable system.
    • Inspect / Remove / Repair / Replace hydraulic system.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace throw-out (release) bearing.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace pressure plate and clutch disc.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace pilot bushing or bearing.
    • Inspect / Remove / Recondition / Replace flywheel.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace assembly.
    • Disassemble / Clean / Inspect / Assemble unit and subsystems.
    • Inspect case and extension housing.
    • Diagnose noise - Trans/Transaxle.
    • Diagnose hard shift.
    • Diagnose jump out of gear.
    • Disassemble / Clean / Inspect / Assemble final drive.
    • Diagnose U-joint noise and vibration.
    • Diagnose CV joint noise and vibration.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace FWD front wheel bearing.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace / Svc RWD front wheel bearings.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace driveshaft support bearing.
    • Diagnose noise and vibration - Drive axle.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace assembly.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace companion flange and seal.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace axles, seals and bearings.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace / Adjust carrier and bearings.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace ring gear.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace side & spider gears.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace / Adjust pinion gear and bearings.
    • Diagnose noise, slippage and chatter -Limited slip.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace clutch components.
    • Diagnose noise, vibration and steering concerns - 4WD / AWD.
    • Diagnose incorrect manual shifter operation.
    • Diagnose incorrect electric shifter operation.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace transfer case.
    • Disassemble / Clean / Inspect / Repair / Assemble case.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace locking hubs.


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  • AUTO 140 - Suspension and Steering


    (R only) CE

    Preparation for ASE A-4 Suspension and Steering technician certification exam. Discusses purpose, parts, operation, and failure diagnosis of automotive suspension and steering systems. Topics include inspection, service, repair, and replacement of suspension system links, control arms, ball joints, bushings, shocks, struts, and springs. Steering columns, linkages, gearboxes, rack and pinion assemblies, pumps, lines, and hoses are covered. Two- and four-wheel alignment is included. Laboratory exercises emphasize current service and diagnostic procedures. PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): AUTO 101 . Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly AT 140.

    5 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Identify and interpret suspension system concern.
    • Identify and interpret steering system concern.
    • Locate and utilize appropriate service information to diagnose brake system concerns (TSBs, vehicle service history, service procedures, and cautions).
    • Diagnose suspension system noises.
    • Remove, inspect, and replace control arms.
    • Remove, inspect, and replace suspension system links.
    • Test, remove, inspect, and replace ball joints.
    • Remove, inspect, and replace bushings.
    • Remove, inspect, and replace shocks and struts including hardware.
    • Remove, inspect, and replace coil and leaf springs.
    • Remove, inspect, replace, and adjust torsion bars.
    • Remove, inspect, and replace air springs.
    • Diagnose tire wear patterns.
    • Check and adjust inflation pressure.
    • Identify tire rotation pattern.
    • Rotate tires.
    • Dismount, mount, and balance tire on wheel.
    • Inspect and repair tire.
    • Diagnose wheel shimmy or vibration.
    • Measure tire, wheel, axle, and hub runout.
    • Remove and replace steering wheel.
    • Remove, disassemble, repair, and replace steering column.
    • Diagnose incorrect operation of steering gearbox.
    • Inspect, remove, repair, and replace steering gearbox.
    • Diagnose incorrect operation of rack and pinion assembly.
    • Inspect, remove, repair, and replace rack and pinion assembly.
    • Inspect, repair, and replace steering shaft assembly.
    • Inspect, remove, repair, and replace power steering pump.
    • Flush, fill, and bleed power steering hydraulic system.
    • Inspect, remove, and replace steering linkages.
    • Perform two-wheel alignment.
    • Perform four-wheel alignment.


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  • AUTO 150 - Brakes


    (R only) CE

    Preparation for ASE A-5 Brakes technician certification exam. Discusses purpose, parts, operation, and failure diagnosis of automotive disc and drum brake systems. Topics include inspection, repair, and replacement of master cylinders, power boosters, hydraulic lines and hoses, control valves, friction linings, calipers and wheel cylinders, cables, brackets, and hardware. ABS operation and diagnosis is included. Laboratory exercises emphasize current service and diagnostic procedures. PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): AUTO 101 . Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly AT 150.

    5 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Identify and interpret brake system concern.
    • Locate and utilize appropriate service information to diagnose brake system concerns (TSBs, vehicle service history, service procedures, and cautions).
    • Describe basic hydraulic principles.
    • Measure brake pedal height.
    • Check master cylinder for internal and external leaks.
    • Remove and repair master cylinder.
    • Inspect lines, hoses, and fittings for leaks or damage.
    • Fabricate and install replacement lines and fittings.
    • Adjust level of, flush, and bleed hydraulic system.
    • Inspect, test, and replace metering, proportioning, pressure differential, and combination valves.
    • Inspect, test, and replace components of warning light system.
    • Diagnose poor operation of drum brake system.
    • Remove, clean, inspect, measure, and refinish drums.
    • Remove, clean, inspect, and replace hardware set.
    • Remove, inspect, and replace wheel cylinders.
    • Remove, inspect, replace, and adjust brake shoes.
    • Diagnose poor operation of disc brake system.
    • Remove, clean, inspect, measure, and refinish rotors.
    • Remove, clean, inspect, and replace hardware set.
    • Remove, inspect, repair, replace, and adjust calipers.
    • Remove, inspect, and replace brake pads.
    • Measure free travel of power assist unit.
    • Test operation of power assist unit.
    • Test vacuum supply as applicable.
    • Test hydro-boost and accumulator as applicable.
    • Inspect for vacuum and fluid leaks.
    • Diagnose wheel bearing noises.
    • Remove, clean, inspect, service, and replace wheel bearings.
    • Replace wheel studs.
    • Diagnose and repair incorrect operation of parking brake.
    • Diagnose and repair incorrect operation of stop lights.
    • Diagnose and repair incorrect operation of parking brake light.
    • Diagnose and repair incorrect operation of ABS module and sensors.
    • Diagnose and repair incorrect operation of ABS hydraulic unit.


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  • AUTO 161 - Automotive Electricity I


    (R only) CE

    Discusses basic electrical concepts applicable to automotive components, circuits, and systems. Common failures, diagnostic techniques, and repair procedures are covered. Selection, use, and maintenance of specialized service tools are emphasized. Use of printed and electronic wiring diagrams and service information to diagnose and repair faults is included. Laboratory exercises emphasize on-vehicle application of theory, tools, and technique. Assessment Level(s): AELR 930 /ELAR 980 /READ 099  Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory, one hour discussion each week. Formerly AT 161.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe the purpose of each of the five parts of a circuit.
    • Describe conventional and electron flow theories.
    • Identify the positive and negative sides of a circuit.
    • Calculate volts, ohms, or amps using Ohm?s Law.
    • Calculate watts, volts, or amps using the Power Formula.
    • Identify a circuit as series, parallel or series-parallel.
    • Calculate total resistance of a series circuit.
    • Calculate equivalent resistance of a parallel circuit.
    • Calculate total and branch currents in a circuit, as applicable.
    • Calculate voltage drops in a circuit.
    • Identify common types of circuit and component failures.
    • Describe appropriate method(s) to diagnose failures.
    • Identify appropriate tool(s) for diagnosing electrical circuits.
    • Identify appropriate tool(s) for repairing electrical faults.
    • Locate and utilize appropriate service information to diagnose and repair circuit failures (TSBs, wiring diagrams, component locators, exploded views, continuity tables, and removal and replacement procedures).
    • Repair failed wiring to industry standard (solder and solderless).
    • Replace failed wiring within a harness.
    • Replace faulty and damaged wiring harness.
    • Repair and replace failed connectors and terminals.
    • Replace failed loads.
    • Replace failed protection devices.
    • Replace failed control devices.
    • Measure volts, ohms, amps, frequency, and duty cycle.
    • Test junction diode for short and open diodes.
    • Demonstrate correct use of common electrical service tools.


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  • AUTO 180 - Basic Engine Performance


    (R only) CE

    Concentrates on engine mechanical evaluation and electronic engine control. First half of the class discusses fluid leaks, engine noises, engine vibration, and exhaust smoke. Lubrication, induction, and cooling system assessment is also included. Second half of the class discusses PCMs, scanners, DTCs, and open- versus closed-loop mode. Sensor types, operation, diagnosis, and replacement are covered. Laboratory exercises emphasize current service and diagnostic procedures. PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): AUTO 101  and AUTO 161 . Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory, one hour discussion each week. Formerly AT 180.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Determine cause of engine fluid leaks.
    • Identify source of abnormal engine sounds.
    • Diagnose cause of abnormal engine vibrations.
    • Determine oil condition and pressure.
    • Verify correct crank and cam timing.
    • Verify engine vacuum at idle and under load.
    • Perform and interpret results of a power balance test.
    • Perform and interpret results of a compression test.
    • Perform and interpret results of a cylinder leakage test.
    • Perform and interpret results of a cooling system pressure test.
    • Verify correct operation of cooling fan and clutch.
    • Retrieve serial data using scanner.
    • Retrieve DTCs and freeze-frame data using scanner.
    • Interpret serial and freeze-frame data.
    • Diagnose DTCs using DTC charts.
    • Verify proper feed and ground voltage for PCM and sensors.
    • Describe purpose, operation, and diagnosis of common sensors.
    • Inspect, test, and replace oxygen sensors.
    • Inspect, test, and replace various temperature sensors.
    • Inspect, test, and replace various position sensors.
    • Inspect, test, and replace various pressure sensors.
    • Inspect, test, and replace various airflow sensors.
    • Inspect, test, and replace various motion sensors.


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  • AUTO 200 - Auto Tech Practicum


    (R only)

    A cooperative effort with the automotive industry. Program is jointly developed to assure the student’s participation is consistent with chosen academic plan and the employer’s facilities and interests. The practicum enables the student to apply learned material in an automotive industrial environment. Periodic meetings monitor work progress and skills development. Minimum of 75 hours of work experience. PREREQUISITE(S): 10 credits or more in AUTO classes and consent of department. Formerly AT 200.

    1 semester hour

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Gained Work Experience.
    • Interpret and correctly fill out R.O.
    • Discuss diagnosis and repairs with the customer.
    • Order parts for vehicle repair.
    • Receive and interpret daily workload from Service Manager.
    • Discuss customer concerns with Service Writer.
    • Test drive vehicle.
    • Verify customer concern.
    • Diagnose live work.
    • Repair live work.
    • Demonstrate an understanding the dynamics involved working in an automotive repair shop or dealership.
    • Demonstrate an understanding of time constraints as it pertains to vehicle repair in a working environment.


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  • AUTO 220 - Automatic Transmission/Transaxles


    (R only) CE

    Preparation for ASE A-2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle technician certification exam. Discusses purpose, parts, operation, failure diagnosis, and overhaul of automatic transmissions and transaxles. Laboratory exercises emphasize current service and diagnostic procedures. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in AUTO 101 , AUTO 161 , and AUTO 180 . Two hours lecture, six hours laboratory each week. Formerly AT 220.

    5 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Verify customer complaint.
    • Inspect fluid level and condition - all assemblies.
    • Drain / Fill fluid - all assemblies.
    • Diagnose fluid use concern.
    • Perform / Interpret results of a stall test.
    • Perform / Interpret results of a lock-up converter test.
    • Diagnose mechanical and vacuum control system concerns.
    • Diagnose noise and vibration concern.
    • Diagnose pressure concerns.
    • Inspect / Adjust / Replace / governor assembly.
    • Inspect / Replace external seals and gaskets.
    • Inspect / Repair extension housing, bushings and seals.
    • Inspect / Replace speedometer gears and sensor.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace powertrain mounts.
    • Diagnose incorrect operation of electrical control system.
    • Diagnose incorrect operation of vacuum control system.
    • Remove / Install RWD transmission.
    • Remove / Install FWD transaxle.
    • Remove / Inspect / Replace torque converter.
    • Disassemble / Clean / Inspect / Assemble unit and sub-systems.
    • Clean / Inspect / Measure / Replace valve body and parts.
    • Inspect servo bore, pistons, seals, spring and retainer.
    • Inspect accumulator bore, piston, seals, spring and retainer.
    • Inspect / Replace flex plate.
    • Disassemble / Clean / Inspect / Assemble oil pump and drive.
    • Measure end play or preload.
    • Inspect / Measure / Replace thrust washers and bearings.
    • Inspect / Replace planetary gear sets.
    • Inspect case bores, passages, bushings, and vents.
    • Inspect / Replace transaxle drive, link chain, sprockets, bearings.
    • Inspect / Replace transaxle final drive components.
    • Inspect / Replace parking pawl and hardware.
    • Inspect / Replace clutch drum, piston, spring, retainer, seals.
    • Inspect / Replace friction discs, steels and pressure plate.
    • Measure / Adjust / Air Test clutch pack clearance.
    • Inspect / Replace sprag roller clutch and components.
    • Inspect / Replace / Adjust band and drum.


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  • AUTO 262 - Battery/Starting/Charging


    (R only) CE

    Discusses purpose, parts, operation, and failure diagnosis of automotive batteries, cranking systems, and charging systems. Cruise control, remote keyless entry, theft deterrent, and remote start systems are also covered. Laboratory exercises emphasize on-vehicle use of common and specialized electrical service tools. May be taken with AUTO 263 . PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in AUTO 161 . Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory each week. Formerly AT 162.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Determine battery state-of-charge.
    • Perform battery capacity test.
    • Maintain / Restore electronic memories.
    • Service / Replace cranking and fleece batteries.
    • Slow / Fast charge cranking and fleece batteries.
    • Crank a vehicle using jumper cables or auxiliary power supply.
    • Perform starter current draw test.
    • Perform starter circuit voltage drop tests.
    • Diagnose incorrect operation of remote start systems.
    • R&R starter assembly.
    • Inspect / Test / Replace relays and solenoids.
    • Inspect / Test / Replace switches, connectors, wires, cables.
    • Differentiate between engine mechanical and electrical causes of slow / no crank situation.
    • Perform charging system output test.
    • Perform charging system voltage drop tests.
    • Diagnose under, over and no charge complaint.
    • Inspect / Adjust / Replace accessory drive belts.
    • R&R generator (alternator) assembly.
    • Diagnose incorrect operation of remote keyless entry systems.
    • Diagnose incorrect operation of theft deterrent system.
    • Diagnose incorrect operation of cruise control systems.


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  • AUTO 263 - Chassis Circuits


    (R only) CE

    Discusses purpose, parts, operation, and failure diagnosis of interior/exterior lighting systems; gauge, warning, and driver information systems; horn, wiper/washer, and heated glass circuits; motor-driven accessory circuits and supplementary restraint systems. Laboratory exercises emphasize the use of common electrical service tools on-vehicle to diagnose failures. May be taken with AUTO 262 . PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in AUTO 161 . Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory, one hour discussion each week. Formerly AT 163.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Diagnose brighter, intermittent, dim or no light operation.
    • Remove / Replace interior, exterior and IP lamps.
    • Replace and aim headlights.
    • Diagnose incorrect stop, turn or hazard light operation.
    • Diagnose intermittent, low, high or no gauge readings.
    • Remove / Replace gauges, sending units and sensors.
    • Diagnose / Repair incorrect operation of warning devices.
    • Diagnose / Repair incorrect operation of driver info systems.
    • Diagnose / Repair intermittent, constant or no horn operation.
    • Diagnose / Repair incorrect wiper/washer operation.
    • Diagnose / Repair incorrect motor-driven accessory operation.
    • Diagnose / Repair incorrect heated glass operation.
    • Disarm airbag system before vehicle service.
    • Retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes caused by SRS failures.
    • Diagnose SRS failures.
    • Replace front / side air bags.


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  • AUTO 264 - Hybrid/Electric Vehicles


    (R only) CE

    Preparation for ASE L-3 Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle technician certification exam.  Discusses the purpose, parts, operation and failure diagnosis of automotive hybrid electric vehicles.  Topics include inspection, maintenance, testing, diagnosis and repair of high voltage battery systems, electric motor drive systems, power electronics and hybrid supporting systems.  Special diagnostic requirements for the hybrid “ICE” will be included. Current hybrid platforms will also be discussed. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in AUTO 262  and AUTO 263 . Two hours each week.

    2 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Perform high voltage disconnect procedure; reconnect/enable high voltage system.
    • Select, test and use proper safety gloves.
    • Select, qualify and use proper DMM and leads.
    • Retrieve and diagnose DTCs; determine needed repairs.
    • Diagnose problems caused by damaged or failed harnesses, connectors, terminals and fuses.
    • Diagnose high voltage (HV) battery pack malfunctions.
    • Remove and install high voltage battery pack.
    • Test, diagnose and repair high voltage leaks/loss of isolation.
    • Test, diagnose and repair high voltage battery pack heating and cooling systems.
    • Test, diagnose, repair or replace high voltage battery pack internal components
    • Retrieve and diagnose DTCs; determine needed repairs.
    • Differentiate between driveability problems caused by the internal combustion engine and/or hybrid drive system.
    • Perform internal combustion engine cranking compression test.
    • Keep the internal combustion engine running during service.
    • Diagnose internal combustion engine no-crank condition.
    • Determine if the internal combustion engine (ICE) is in CRANK mode or RUN mode.
    • Diagnose internal combustion engine cranks/no-start condition.
    • Interpret vacuum and compression readings on Atkinson cycle engines.
    • Identify engine start/stop strategy; diagnose malfunctions.
    • Service engine cooling system.
    • Test, diagnose and repair high voltage leaks/loss of isolation.
    • Remove and install rotor from stator.
    • Diagnose motor-rotor position sensor (Resolver or Encoder type).
    • Diagnose drive/traction motor-generator assembly for improper operation (such as an inoperative condition, noise, shudder, overheating, etc.).
    • Diagnose improper electrically actuated parking pawl operation; determine needed repair.
    • Identify transmission fluid and coolant fluid requirements; verify fluid levels.
    • Identify procedures necessary to establish the proper vehicle operational power mode during service (OFF, ACCESSORY, POWER ON, READY TO DRIVE).
    • Diagnose the cause of a hybrid system warning displayed on the instrument panel, and/or a driveability complaint.
    • Diagnose impact sensor problems: determine needed repair.
    • Diagnose AC/DC inverter overheating; determine needed repair.
    • Diagnose AC/DC inverter failure; determine needed repair.
    • Replace AC/DC inverter cooling pump.
    • Remove and install AC/DC inverter.
    • Diagnose failures in the data communications bus network; determine needed repair.
    • Locate and test the voltage level of capacitors.
    • Diagnose, locate and safely disable/enable safety interlocks.
    • Diagnose failed DC/DC converter; determine needed repair.
    • Remove and install DC/DC converter.
    • Test high voltage cable integrity and loss of isolation.
    • Perform 12-volt battery testing.
    • Diagnose system main relay (SMR)/contactor malfunctions; determine needed repairs.
    • Inspect, test and diagnose EVAP emission system components; determine needed repairs.
    • Observe and interpret driver indicators, power flow display and energy monitor; determine necessary action.
    • Test and diagnose high voltage air conditioning compressor malfunctions; diagnose system problems; determine needed repairs.
    • Remove and install high voltage air conditioning compressor; identify and select proper system oil.
    • Diagnose cabin heating system performance problems; determine needed repairs.
    • Diagnose and repair electric/electronic steering systems.
    • Diagnose brake system performance problems; differentiate between braking problems caused by hydraulic system and regenerative system malfunctions; determine needed repairs.
    • Deactivate brake system self-test prior to service.
    • Service liquid cooling system(s).

     


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  • AUTO 270 - Automotive HVAC


    (R only) CE

    Preparation for ASE A-7 Heating and Air Conditioning technician certification exam and EPA 609 Refrigerant Handlers license. Discusses purpose, parts, operation, and failure diagnosis of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Manual, semiautomatic, and automatic systems are covered. Safe and proper use of refrigerant recovery/recycling/recharging machines is emphasized during the service of systems. Laboratory exercises concentrate on current service and diagnostic procedures. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in AUTO 161 . Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory, one hour discussion each week. Formerly AT 270.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Verify customer complaint.
    • Performance Test A/C system, Interpret results.
    • Diagnose noise and vibration -A/C system.
    • Leak test A/C system (electronic, dye).
    • ID / Handle refrigerants in accordance w/EPA 609.
    • Identify capacity and type of compressor oil.
    • Evacuate A/C system.
    • Diagnose protection device interruption of operation.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace drive belt.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace A/C compressor clutch assembly.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace mounts and fittings.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace condenser.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace evaporator.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace accumulator.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace receiver-drier.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace lines, hoses and fittings.
    • Inspect / Test / Remove / Replace expansion valve.
    • Remove / Replace orifice tube.
    • Pressure test engine cooling system.
    • Diagnose over-heating/over-cooling.
    • Test / Drain / Flush / Mix / Fill engine coolant.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace hoses and lines.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace / Adjust heater control valve.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace radiator.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace heater core.
    • Remove / Replace thermostat.
    • Diagnose incorrect operation of compressor clutch.
    • Diagnose incorrect operation of blower motor.
    • Diagnose incorrect operation of radiator cooling fan.
    • Diagnose incorrect operation of manual ventilation system.
    • Diagnose incorrect operation of automatic ventilation system.
    • Diagnose incorrect operation of semi-automatic ventilation system.


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  • AUTO 282 - Engine Performance II


    (R only) CE

    An advanced course covering fuel delivery and ignition systems. Course discusses inspection, testing, service, and repair of induction, fuel supply, and exhaust systems. Fuel pumps, pressure regulators, gauges, sending units, tanks, lines, and hoses are included. Fuel injector design, operation, testing, and replacement is covered. Distributor and electronic ignition systems are discussed. Laboratory exercises emphasize current service and diagnostic procedures. May be taken with AUTO 283 . PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in AUTO 180 . Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory, one hour discussion each week. Formerly AT 282.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Inspect air induction system for problems.
    • Inspect fuel supply system for problems.
    • Inspect exhaust system for problems.
    • Determine fuel system pressure and pump volume.
    • Diagnose / Repair incorrect operation of fuel gauge.
    • Inspect / Remove / Repair / Replace fuel tank.
    • Inspect / Remove / Repair / Replace fuel lines.
    • Inspect / Test / Service / Remove / Replace fuel injectors.
    • Inspect / Service / Remove / Repair / Replace throttle body.
    • Identify ignition system type.
    • Check for spark.
    • Remove / Inspect / Service / Replace spark plugs.
    • Diagnose incorrect operation of ignition triggers.
    • Diagnose incorrect operation of ICM’s.
    • Diagnose incorrect operation of PCM timing control.
    • Inspect / Test / Remove / Replace ignition coil.
    • Inspect / Test / Remove / Replace distributor cap.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace ignition rotor.
    • Inspect / Test / Remove / Replace ignition wires.
    • Inspect / Remove / Replace / Adjust distributor assembly.


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  • AUTO 283 - Engine Performance III


    (R only) CE

    An advanced course focusing on emission controls and driveability. Class discusses current OBD formats in detail including interpretation of DTCs, freeze-frame data, serial data, and readiness monitors. Exhaust gas analysis is covered. Laboratory exercises emphasize current service and diagnostic procedures. May be taken with AUTO 282 . PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in AUTO 180 . Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory, one hour discussion each week. Formerly AT 283.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Verify driveability complaint.
    • Locate and utilize service information to diagnose complaint (TSB’s, vehicle service history, DTC charts, repair procedures.
    • Retrieve DTC’s using scanner.
    • Retrieve Freeze-Frame data using scanner.
    • Retrieve primary/secondary ignition patterns.
    • Review Readiness Monitors using scanner.
    • Interpret misfire and fuel control monitors.
    • Interpret oxygen sensor/heater DTC’s and monitors.
    • Interpret catalyst monitor.
    • Interpret Exhaust Gas Recirculation , and Diagnostic Trouble Codes and monitors.
    • Interpret Evaporative Emission Control , Diagnostic Trouble Codes and monitors.
    • Interpret 5 gas analyzer results.
    • Diagnose rich exhaust/poor fuel economy complaint.
    • Diagnose lean exhaust/lacking power complaint.
    • Diagnose hesitation/stumble complaint.
    • Diagnose rough idle/stalling complaint.
    • Diagnose no start complaint.
    • Diagnose misfire/cut-out complaint.
    • Diagnose knock/back-fire/run-on complaint.
    • Diagnose incorrect turbo- or super-charger operation.


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Biological Sciences

  
  • BIOL 101 - General Biology


    (NSLD)

    Designed to satisfy the General Education science requirement, this course introduces the basic principles governing living organisms with emphasis on the molecular and cellular basis of life. Concepts in genetics, reproduction, development, evolution, and ecology are discussed. Not recommended to those students with credit in BIOL 150  or BIOL 151 . PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in MATH 080 , appropriate score on the mathematics placement test, or consent of department. Eligibility for ENGL 101  or ENGL 101A ; completion of AELR 930 /ELAR 980  or appropriate assessment test score. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly BI 101.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Distinguish science from non-science
    • Apply the scientific method to answer biological questions
    • Analyze, interpret, and use scientific data to evaluate claims
    • Relate biological concepts to personal and societal issues that affect daily life
    • Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts related to the following biological topics: cell structure and function, DNA and inheritance, evolution and biodiversity, ecology and the environment


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  • BIOL 105 - Environmental Biology


    (NSND)

    This course is designed for non-science majors and emphasizes environmental problems facing society. Topics include ecological principles, human population dynamics, energy sources, land and soil use, air pollution, water pollution, and endangered species. This course satisfies the General Education three-credit natural sciences distribution requirement. To satisfy the natural sciences lab distribution requirement, BIOL 105  and BIOL 106  must be taken concurrently. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in MATH 080 , appropriate score on the mathematics placement test, or consent of department. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly BI 105A.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Identify basic properties of populations, communities, and ecosystems.
    • Describe the impact of human activity on ecosystems and ecosystem services.
    • Evaluate, critically, whether or not current methods of energy production, energy use, food production, or land use are sustainable.
    • Evaluate, critically, proposed solutions to local, regional, or global environmental problems.


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  • BIOL 106 - Environmental Biology Laboratory


    (NSLD)

    A combination of laboratory investigations and field trips is used to introduce students to the scientific method and experimental design, demonstrate basic ecological principles, and familiarize students with local resources. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in MATH 080 , appropriate score on the mathematics placement test, or consent of department. COREQUISITE(S): BIOL 105 . To satisfy the natural sciences lab distribution requirement, BIOL 105  and BIOL 106  must be taken concurrently. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120  Course may be repeated without the corequisite with consent of department. Three hours laboratory each week. Formerly BI 105B.

    1 semester hour

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Formulate a scientific hypothesis and design and execute a controlled experiment to test it.
    • Communicate experimental results by creating and interpreting data tables and graphs.
    • Characterize the ecology of at least one local natural resource and describe the impact of human activity on this resource.
    • Describe briefly the function of any local power plants, water treatment plants, or other facilities visited on field trips and explain how the operation of this facility impacts the environment.


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  • BIOL 108 - Marine Environmental Science


    (NSND)

    This course focuses on the marine environment, scientific and public concerns, the ocean and its effect on the Earth’s weather, oceanic characteristics and diversity of life forms, the effect on human and cultural development, pollutants, and the potential exploitation of marine resources. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 093 /MATH 096 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly BI 106.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Identify basic properties of ocean physical and biological features.
    • Describe the impact of human activity on marine ecosystems and ecosystem services.
    • Critically evaluate whether or not current methods of ocean exploitation are sustainable.
    • Critically evaluate proposed solutions to local, regional, or global marine environmental problems.


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  • BIOL 111 - Natural Science of the Chesapeake Bay


    (NSND)

    The Chesapeake Bay is an estuary of natural and economic importance surrounded by one of the most densely populated regions of the United States. Basic principles of natural science will be learned using the Chesapeake watershed as a model. A historical perspective of the bay will be presented and contrasted with the current condition of the estuary. Students will research, discuss, and present issues influencing the Chesapeake Bay. One field trip required. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly BI 109.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Define natural science, value ecosystem dynamics, and demonstrate understanding of Chesapeake Bay ecosystem components.
    • Identify and evaluate environmental principles, chemical and physical cycles, and ecosystem dynamics.
    • Describe the diversity and lifecycles of major species of Chesapeake Bay organisms and describe how these organisms utilize their environment.
    • Recognize how regulatory actions impact populations of organisms and socio-economics.
    • Demonstrate group work skills.


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  • BIOL 114 - Understanding Viruses


    Designed for non-science majors, this is an introduction to the foundation of modern virology from smallpox to AIDS. The approach will be both historical and experimental, emphasizing the discovery of viruses as a biological form, the role of viruses in disease, and the impact of viruses in the development of modern cell and molecular biology. Various aspects of AIDS as a viral disease will be explored. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly BI 104.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe the contributions of Pasteur and Koch to the Germ Theory of disease.
    • Describe Koch’s Postulates and how they are used to determine the etiology of a disease.
    • Discuss the global aspects of viral diseases and human welfare.
    • Discuss the theories regarding the origin of AIDS and its epidemiology.
    • Explore various therapies and vaccines now under investigation to treat AIDS.


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  • BIOL 130 - The Human Body


    (NSND)

    This course is designed for non-biology majors. Introduces the student to the structure and function of human body systems. Topics include basic chemistry, cell structure and function, tissues, organ systems (e.g. digestive, circulatory, reproductive systems), and associated common disease and illnesses. To satisfy the natural sciences lab distribution requirement BIOL 130  and BIOL 131  must be taken concurrently. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 093 /MATH 096 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly BI 130A.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe the function of organ systems outlined in the course description and their components.
    • Recognize the reliance of covered human body systems on each other.
    • Apply content knowledge to related diseases and illness.


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  • BIOL 131 - The Human Body Laboratory


    (NSLD)

    This course is designed for non-biology majors. Laboratory work that illustrates and reinforces the concepts discussed in BIOL 130 . To satisfy the natural sciences laboratory distribution requirement, BIOL 130  and BIOL 131  must be taken concurrently. COREQUISITE(S): BIOL 130 . Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 093 /MATH 096 , READ 120 . Course may be repeated without the corequisite with consent of department. Three hours laboratory each week. Formerly BI 130B.

    1 semester hour

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe the anatomical position and use anatomical terminology to describe body directions, planes and surfaces, and cavities of the human body.
    • Identify and state the function of the various cellular organelles.
    • Name, identify and state the location of the primary tissue types of the human body.
    • Recognize and name organs and associated structures of the covered human body systems- integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary and reproductive.
    • Relate functions learned with associated organs and associated structures


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  • BIOL 136 - Introduction to the Biology of Human Reproduction


    This course introduces anatomical, hormonal, and neurological aspects of human reproductive biology. Topics include basic male/female anatomy, reproductive endocrinology, sexual differentiation, fertilization and early fetal development, pregnancy, labor and birth, and factors influencing fertility. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 093 /MATH 096 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly BI 206.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe how the endocrine system functions.
    • Identify anatomical differences between human male and female reproductive systems.
    • Explain the hormonal and nervous systems’ roles in the functioning of the female reproductive system.
    • Explain the hormonal and nervous systems’ roles in the functioning of the male reproductive system.
    • Explain the process, hormonal regulation of, and changes associated with puberty in males and females.
    • Explain the processes of gamete transportation, fertilization, implantation, and the early processes of cleavage and blastocyst formation.
    • Describe the process of birth.
    • Demonstrate group work skills.


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  • BIOL 150 - Principles of Biology I


    (NSLD)

    First in a two-semester sequence intended for natural science majors. This course covers the molecular and cellular basis of life, enzymes, photosynthesis, cell respiration, genetics, reproduction, and development. Students taking MATH 115A  or MATH 117A  must earn a grade of C or better before beginning this course. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 110  or higher, READ 120 . Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly BI 107.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Analyze and interpret experimental results to reinforce biological principles
    • Apply basic mechanisms of heredity to predict inheritance of traits
    • Describe the basic principles of chemistry that are important to biology and identify the structure and functions of macromolecules important to living things
    • Describe the basic processes of cellular metabolism including cell respiration and photosynthesis
    • Describe the processes of reproduction and development
    • Explain the cellular and molecular basis of inheritance

     


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  • BIOL 151 - Principles of Biology II


    Second in a two-semester sequence intended for natural science majors. This course examines the basis of life at the level of the organism, evolution, taxonomy, kingdoms of life, ecology, and behavior. Students taking MATH 115A  or MATH 117A  must earn a grade of C or better before beginning this course. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 110  or higher, READ 120 . Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly BI 108.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Analyze and interpret experimental results to reinforce biological principles.
    • Describe the diverse adaptations and ecological roles of organisms within each group.
    • Describe the theory of evolution, including principles of microevolution and macroevolution.
    • Differentiate among organisms representing the different lineages of life and differentiate among major groups within those lineages.
    • Explain how human activities alter existing biodiversity and impact evolutionary and ecological processes.
    • Explain how phylogenetics aids in understanding biodiversity and describe how scientists create and interpret phylogenetic diagrams.
    • Explain the basic principles of ecology, including population, community, and ecosystem ecology.

     


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  • BIOL 210 - Microbiology


    Provides an overview of microorganisms, emphasizing bacteria and including the structure, metabolic activities, genetics, and mechanisms of control of microorganisms, as well as the relationships of microorganisms to humans, the environment, disease, and immunity. Laboratory sessions include basic techniques of culturing and identifying microorganisms, as well as observations of their activities. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in BIOL 150 . Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly BI 203.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Use appropriate aseptic techniques, microscopy, and biochemical testing to identify unknown bacteria
    • Discuss mechanisms of microbial pathogenicity and host resistance to microbes
    • Describe and differentiate the major types of microbial metabolic pathways
    • Describe the bacterial mechanisms of gene exchange and their practical applications using recombinant DNA technology


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  • BIOL 212 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I


    (NSLD)

    Detailed study of the structure and function of the body, including tissues, skin, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, and sense organs. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in BIOL 150 . Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly BI 204.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • List the functions and describe the structure and processes of major human tissue.
    • List the functions and describe the structure and processes of the integumentary system.
    • List the functions and describe the structure and processes of the skeletal system.
    • List the functions and describe the structure and processes of the muscular system.
    • List the functions and describe the structure and processes of the nervous system.
    • Explain homeostatic mechanisms in response to internal and external environmental changes.
    • Use critical analysis and reasoning to apply and interpret information provided by this course.


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  • BIOL 213 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II


    (NSLD)

    This course studies in detail the structure and function of the body, including digestion and metabolism, the respiratory system, the circulatory system and immunity, the excretory system and body fluids, the reproductive system, human development, and the endocrine system. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in BIOL 212 . Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly BI 205.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe the structures of the endocrine system and explain their associated processes
    • Describe the structures of the circulatory system and explain their associated processes
    • Describe the structures of the lymphatic system and explain their associated processes
    • Demonstrate basic knowledge of the mechanisms of immunity and non-specific resistance
    • Describe the structures of the respiratory system and explain their associated processes
    • Describe the structures of the digestive system and explain their associated processes
    • Demonstrate basic knowledge of metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
    • Describe the structures of the urinary system and explain their associated processes
    • Describe the structures of the reproductive system and explain their associated processes
    • Use critical analysis and reasoning to apply and interpret information provided by this course


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  • BIOL 217 - Ecology


    (NSLD)

    Study of the relationships of organisms to their environment, with emphasis on classic studies and on recent advances in the field. Topics include evolutionary ecology, population growth and regulation, interspecific relationships (e.g., competition, predation), behavioral ecology, community ecology, systems ecology (e.g., energy flow, biogeochemical cycles), and ecological effects of human activities. Students taking MATH 115A  or MATH 117A  must earn a grade of C or better before beginning this course. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 110  or higher, READ 120 . Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly BI 207.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Analyze experimental data using simple statistical methods.
    • Formulate questions related to ecological research and test hypotheses by designing and executing controlled experiments.
    • Describe the key experiments that lead to the development of basic ecological principles.
    • Describe the major properties of populations, communities, and ecosystems.
    • Use quantitative techniques and/or models to measure or approximate properties of either populations or communities
    • Evaluate the appropriate use of ecological models and research tools to seek solutions to environmental challenges.


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  • BIOL 220 - General Genetics


    This course introduces major concepts in genetics at the cellular, molecular, and population levels; it also reviews and expands classical Mendelian principles, the molecular nature of the gene, gene action, gene regulation, and gene frequencies in populations. Examples, drawn from prokaryotes and eukaryotes, emphasize recent advances in health, medicine, and biotechnology. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in BIOL 150 , MATH 110  or higher. Four hours of chemistry recommended but not required. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly BI 209.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe the development and basic principles of transmission, molecular, and population genetics.
    • Differentiate the characteristics of mitotic cell division and meiosis.
    • Explain different patterns of inheritance.
    • Solve basic genetic problems involving different modes of inheritance and application of the rules of probability.
    • Describe details of DNA structure, DNA replication, DNA mutation, and repair.
    • Explain gene expression and prokaryotic/eukaryotic gene regulation.
    • Be familiar with representative examples of model organisms (i.e. viruses, prokaryotes, and eukaryotes) used in experimental genetics.
    • Determine the map distance between genes using recombination analysis.
    • Solve basic population genetic problems involving application of the Hardy-Weinberg equation.
    • Demonstrate the ability to perform and apply basic laboratory methods used in the study of genetics.


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  • BIOL 222 - Principles of Genetics


    An introduction to the underlying principles, theories, technology, and vocabulary that constitute the discipline of genetics. Concentrating on the molecular aspect of classical and extended genetics, course topics include molecular organization of genetic information in viruses, prokaryotes, and eukaryotes; the molecular basis of phenotypic variation; and the molecular aspects of gene action, expression, and regulation. Collectively, this course provides a framework for understanding how genetics is used as a tool for investigation of issues related to human health, medicine, and in biotechnology. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in BIOL 150 , MATH 110  or higher, or consent of department. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 220  and BIOL 222 . Three hours lecture, two hours of discussion/ recitation each week. Formerly BI 222.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Define and properly use terms related to the study of genetics.
    • Describe the roles of mitosis and meiosis in reproduction and explain how meiosis leads to genetic variability.
    • Explain patterns of Mendelian, epistatic, and quantitative (polygenic) inheritance.
    • Solve basic genetic problems involving different modes of inheritance and application of the rules of probability.
    • Describe the chromosomal basis of inheritance, linkage and crossing over, and mapping of linked genes.
    • Cite major advancement and key experiments that lead to the basic principles of molecular genetics.
    • Describe details of DNA structure, DNA replication, DNA mutation, and DNA repair.
    • Explain the process of transcription, translation, and regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
    • Describe how genes can be experimentally isolated and manipulated.
    • Discuss the application of genetics in human health, medicine, and biotechnology.
    • Demonstrate the effective use of current genetic information, including library and Internet database resources.
    • Evaluate a population for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and discuss the role of molecular genetics in evolution.


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  • BIOL 226 - Nutrition


    A course in basic nutritional requirements and considerations of the abnormalities caused by excesses or deficiencies of these requirements. Dietary habits and needs of various age groups and conditions will be studied. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 150  with a grade of C or better. Three hours each week. Formerly BI 213.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe some common food-borne illnesses, their causes, and prevention.
    • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the digestive (GI) tract.
    • Describe the chemical nature of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins including energy yields for each.
    • Discuss the causes and treatments of obesity.
    • Discuss the political, cultural, socio-economic, and environmental problems causing global nutritional deficiencies.
    • Use computer software to analyze his or her own diet and determine corrective strategies for nutrient excesses and deficiencies.


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  • BIOL 228 - Pathophysiology


    (TP/SS only)

    Presents the underlying concepts and biological basis for common pathological disorders of all body systems. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in BIOL 212 . PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): BIOL 213 . Three hours each week. Formerly BI 218.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Discuss the general concepts of health and disease.
    • Describe the pathophysiological concepts of cellular adaptation, cell injury, neoplasia, immunity, inflammation, fluid/electrolyte balance, and acid/base balance.
    • Describe the underlying concepts for common pathological disorders of all body systems.
    • Describe the biological basis for common pathological disorders of all body systems.


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  • BIOL 230 - Molecular Cell Biology


    A detailed study of the molecular structure and function of the eukaryotic cell including cell ultrastructure, molecular genetic mechanisms and techniques, structure of chromosomes and genes and transcriptional as well as posttranscriptional control of gene expression, structure of biomembranes and movement of molecules into and through cellular membranes, cell signaling mechanisms, cytoskeletal systems and cellular movement, interactions, division, lineage and death of cells, molecular cell biology of development, of nerve cells, of immunology and of cancer. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in BIOL 150 . Four hours of chemistry recommended but not required. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly BI 230.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • State in which ways all cells are similar and in which ways cells are different. (Cell Basis of Life)
    • State the different types of biologically important macromolecules and describe the structure of each type. (Chemical Foundations)
    • Describe what types of work a cell performs and how the cell does it. (Chemical Foundations)
    • List and describe the various cellular components and the interactions between them. (Chemical Foundations)
    • Identify the above-mentioned cellular components on electron micrographs. (Chemical Foundations)
    • Describe the different chemical bonds present in cellular molecules and how these bonds are used to build large molecules from simple building blocks. (Chemical Foundations)
    • Define chemical equilibrium and show how and why it is important for cellular function. (Chemical Foundations)
    • Define energetics and show how the cell couples and balances the energy yielding reactions to the energy requiring reactions. (Chemical Foundations)
    • Describe the different levels of protein structure and relate structure to function. (Protein Structure and Function)
    • Describe how proteins are modified and degraded. (Protein Structure and Function)
    • Discuss different ways of purifying, detecting, and analyzing proteins. (Protein Structure and Function)
    • State in detail the structure of nucleic acids. (Molecular Genetic Mechanisms)
    • Describe how protein coding genes are transcribed and how functional messenger RNA is formed. (Molecular Genetic Mechanisms)
    • Describe how transfer RNA decodes information present in mRNA sequences. (Molecular Genetic Mechanisms)
    • Describe the structure of ribosomes and how these organelles function to make proteins. (Molecular Genetic Mechanisms)
    • Describe how DNA is replicated, repaired, and recombined. (Molecular Genetic Mechanisms)
    • Describe how viruses highjack basic cellular genetic systems. (Molecular Genetic Mechanisms)
    • Analyze how genetic mutations are used to study genes. (Molecular Genetic Techniques)
    • Describe the cloning and characterization of DNA and how this cloned DNA is used to study gene expression. (Molecular Genetic Techniques)
    • Describe how to identify and locate human disease genes and how to use RNA silencing techniques to inactivate specific genes. (Molecular Genetic Techniques)
    • Describe in detail the structure of genes and how genes are organized in chromosomes. (Genes, Genomics, and Chromosomes)
    • Define transposons and describe how and why these are important. (Genes, Genomics, and Chromosomes)
    • State which cellular organelles have DNA and describe the structure of this DNA. (Genes, Genomics, and Chromosomes)
    • Describe and detail the morphology and functional elements and structural organization of eukaryotic chromosomes. (Genes, Genomics, and Chromosomes)
    • Perform genome wide analysis of gene structure and expression. (Genes, Genomics, and Chromosomes)
    • Describe in detail how gene expression is controlled in prokaryotes. (Transcriptional Control of Gene Expression)
    • Compare and contrast the controls of gene expression used in prokaryotes with the controls used in eukaryotes. (Transcriptional Control of Gene Expression)
    • Describe in detail the control of transcription in eukaryotes at the levels of RNA polymerase, of transcription factors, of elongation, and termination of transcription. (Transcriptional Control of Gene Expression)
    • Describe how the main classes of RNA are processed and how they move through the nuclear membrane. (Post Transcriptional Control of Gene Expression)
    • Define microRNA, small nucleolar RNA, small interfering RNA; describe how these various classes of RNA are generated and what regulatory roles they have in the cell. (Post Transcriptional Control of Gene Expression)
    • Define and describe the different organelles in the cell. (Visualizing, Fractionating, and Culturing Cells)
    • Describe methods for light microscopic visualization of structures and proteins in cells. (Visualizing, Fractionating, and Culturing Cells)
    • Describe methods for electron microscopy. (Visualizing, Fractionating, and Culturing Cells)
    • Identify cellular organelles in electron micrographs. (Visualizing, Fractionating, and Culturing Cells)
    • Describe methods used to fractionate cells and purify cell organelles. (Visualizing, Fractionating, and Culturing Cells)
    • Describe methods of cell culture. (Visualizing, Fractionating, and Culturing Cells)
    • Describe in detail the molecular structure of cellular membranes. (Biomembranes)
    • Describe the different membrane components and state the roles and functions of each component. (Biomembranes)
    • Analyze how molecules move across membranes, how proteins enter different cellular membranes, how secretory pathways are structured, and how they function. (Biomembranes)
    • Describe how cells respond to signals, how the signals are transduced into cellular responses, and how these responses alter gene activity. (Cell Signaling)
    • Describe the different components of the cytoskeleton, how their assembly and disassembly are controlled, and what other components are important. (Cytoskeleton)
    • Define the extracellular matrix. (Cells into Tissues)
    • Describe the common components of the extracellular matrix, how they interact, and what their functions are in both animal and plant tissues. (Cells into Tissues)
    • Define the cell cycle and describe the phases of the cycle and the important components. (Cell Division, Birth, Lineage, and Death)
    • Define the functions of the important components including regulatory molecules. (Cell Division, Birth, Lineage, and Death)
    • Describe cell birth, cell lineages, and cell death (Cell Division, Birth, Lineage, and Death)
    • Describe how the important molecules interact. (Cell Division, Birth, Lineage, and Death)
    • Describe the stages of development. (Development)
    • State the important molecules required for development and describe the roles and functions of the various molecules. (Development)
    • Describe the important structural features of nerve cells. (Nerve Cells)
    • Define ion channels and synapses and describe the molecular components of these. (Nerve Cells)
    • Describe nerve cells involved in sensation. (Nerve Cells)
    • Define an axon; describe how it grows, how its growth is controlled, and what the important components are. (Nerve Cells)
    • Describe how nerve cells connect. (Nerve Cells)
    • Describe the parts of the immune system. (Immunology)
    • Define innate and adaptive immunity. (Immunology)
    • Define immunoglobulins; describe their structure and the processes which produce them. (Immunology)
    • Describe how the two halves of the specific immune system interact and collaborate. (Immunology)
    • Define cancer; describe its genetic basis; describe the normal cellular controls and how they are circumvented in cancer cells. (Cancer)


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  • BIOL 252 - Principles of Biology III


    Synthesizes physical, chemical, and biological principles to understand the evolution of organismal form and function over the history of life on Earth. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in BIOL 150  and BIOL 151 . PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): CHEM 131 . Assessment Level(s): MATH 170  or MATH 181  or C or better in MATH 165 . Three hours lecture, one hour discussion each week.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:

    • Describe the unity and diversity of form and function across multiple lineages of life on Earth.
    • Analyze the evolution of organismal form and function according to physical and chemical constraints and the ecological structure of the environment.
    • Compare and contrast how disparate lineages evolve adaptations to common environmental challenges.
    • Explain how organisms shape the environment and influence macroevolutionary trends.
    • Interpret and use phylogenetic trees to infer the evolutionary history of lineages.
    • Apply scientific reasoning to interpret data and draw conclusions.


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Biotechnology

  
  • BIOT 110 - Introduction to Biotechnology


    Designed to introduce the student to the concepts of biotechnology as they relate to working in the biotechnology industry. Included are overviews of product development, GLP and cGMP, employer expectations, basic laboratory math and statistics, buffer preparation, handling of equipment and reagents (e.g., enzymes), introduction to experimental design, safety considerations, ethics at the workplace, and introduction to relevant biotech databases available on the web. Two hours each week. Formerly BT 101.

    2 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe and explain the basic scientific principles of biotechnology such as cells, DNA, proteins, cloning, and PCR
    • Describe and explain the business of biotechnology and describe the development of a biotech product, particularly therapeutics and the different units and functions of a business - R&D, PD, HR, and Finance
    • Describe the role of the FDA and other regulatory agencies in the biotechnology industry - explain the need for the FDA and the concepts of GLP and cGMP
    • Prepare a resume and cover letter toward finding and applying for jobs in the biotech industry


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  • BIOT 120 - Cell Culture and Cell Function


    (G only)

    An introduction to fundamental methods used to grow animal cells in culture and associated principles of cell structure and function. Topics in this course include aseptic technique, preparation and use of various culture media, cell counting and dilution, maintenance and propagation of cell lines, origin and uses of various cell lines, contamination, cell staining techniques, and quality control. A survey of metabolism, cell structure and function, growth factors and signal transduction. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 093 /MATH 096 , READ 120  or higher. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly BT 117.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe and explain the characteristics of mammalians cells grown in vitro
    • Perform routine laboratory tasks in a cell culture laboratory such as cell counting, cell passaging, and cell feeding
    • Complete commonly used calculations in cell culture such as media preparation, cell counting, and cell concentration dilutions and use the results in a laboratory setting
    • Record, analyze, and evaluate data related to the growth, maintenance, and evaluation of cell cultures


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  • BIOT 200 - Protein Biotechnology


    (G only)

    This course provides an introduction to protein structure and function. Topics include primary, secondary, tertiary, and quarternary structure. Peptide and protein synthesis and translation systems for protein production are considered along with preservation of structure/function. Functional assays for proteins including basic principles of enzymology, enzyme kinetics, and binding assays are discussed. Strategies and methods of protein purification are considered with emphasis on chromatographic and electrophoretic techniques. Principles of proteomics including peptide mapping and sequencing. Diagnostic, therapeutic, and industrial applications of protein products are discussed. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 150  or CHEM 131  or consent of the department. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly BT 200.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Explain and describe the characteristics of protein structure and function as they apply to biotechnology, especially in a drug discovery and therapeutic context
    • Complete laboratory techniques that are commonly used in protein laboratories such as buffer preparations, dilutions, protein assays, protein gel electrophoresis, functional protein assays, and basic protein purification
    • Complete calculations that are routinely encountered in a protein lab such as buffer preparation, dilutions, protein concentrations and standard curves, enzyme activity, and specific activities
    • Record, analyze, and evaluate data routinely collected in a protein laboratory


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  • BIOT 230 - Basic Immunology and Immunological Methods


    (G only) CE

    A brief survey of the components of the immune system and how they interact. B and T cell development, activation and culture, the role of cytokines, their production and purification, signal transduction processes in B-cell activation, the role of MHC complexes, immunoglobulin synthesis and origins of diversity, antigen-antibody interactions, practical aspects of raising and purifying polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies, handling and labeling of antibodies, applications of antibodies including Western blotting, ELISA, and immunohistochemistry. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOT 120 ; BIOT 200  or consent of department. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly BT 204.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Explain and describe the characteristics of a mammalian immune system and how its components are utilized in biotechnology
    • Complete routine laboratory tasks common to an immunology laboratory such as buffer preparation, dilutions, protein assays, protein gel electrophoresis, purification of antibodies, Western Blotting, and ELISAs
    • Complete calculations that are routinely encountered in an immunology lab such as buffer preparation, dilutions, protein concentrations, standard curves and unknown concentrations, and purification factors
    • Record, analyze, and evaluate data routinely collected in a protein laboratory


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  • BIOT 240 - Nucleic Acid Methods


    (G only)

    An introduction to current methods and theory of basic molecular techniques used in the study of nucleic acids. Lecture topics include structure of DNA and RNA, DNA isolation and sequencing, an introduction to genomics and bioinformatics, probe design and hybridization, DNA replication, PCR, microarrays, RNA isolation, regulation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression, enzymes used in molecular biology, principles of cloning including the use of vectors for sequencing and expression. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 210  and CHEM 150 ; BIOT 200  or consent of department. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly BT 213.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe the structure of DNA and RNA
    • Explain how DNA replication and transcription occur
    • Compare gene regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes
    • Describe conceptually commonly-used molecular biology techniques such as DNA and RNA purification and quantization, agarose gel electrophoresis, restriction enzymes, PCR, and microarrays
    • Explain what bioinformatics is and give examples of it is used in molecular biology
    • Demonstrate laboratory skills commonly used in molecular biology laboratories such as making solutions, DNA and RNA purification and quantization, agarose gel electrophoresis, use of restrictions and other enzymes, and PCR


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  • BIOT 250 - Principles of Biomanufacturing


    (G only)

    An introduction to the process of producing a biological product using a cell line. The course will be organized as a production campaign in a simulated cGMP environment. Students will complete a batch record as they produce a biological product. Emphasis will be on upstream and downstream processes. Hands-on laboratory work will involve the preparation and qualification of growth media and chromatography buffers, the use of bioreactors and FPLC protein purification systems. The role of QA/QC will be discussed. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOT 120 ; BIOT 200  or consent of department. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly BT 235.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Define the elements of cGMP.
    • Explain upstream processing.
    • Explain downstream processing.
    • Assemble and run growth vessels for insect or mammalian cells.
    • Assemble and run protein purification equipment.


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Building Trades Technology

  
  • BLDG 130 - Introduction to the Building Trades


    (R only) CE

    An introduction to the construction process and the professional building trades. Topics include building process, materials, building systems and components, professional trades’ roles and responsibilities, career opportunities, and construction industry issues. Three hours each week. Formerly BU 130.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe the role of a carpenter.
    • Identify various building systems and components.
    • Describe the general construction process.
    • Describe the role of an electrician.
    • Identify various building materials.
    • Describe the role of a plumber.


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  • BLDG 133 - Building Trades Blueprint Reading


    (R only) CE

    An introduction to reading, interpreting, and applying construction drawings in the residential and light commercial building trades. Topics include drawing types, symbols and terminology, scale and dimensioning, floor plans, elevation, and mechanical and detail plans. Three hours each week. Formerly BU 131.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Identify an elevation drawing.
    • Identify a floor plan.
    • Perform scale conversions.
    • Identify a site plan.
    • Identify various drawing symbols and abbreviations.
    • Identify a symbol legend.
    • Identify the direction of a door swing.


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  • BLDG 136 - Construction Safety


    (R only) CE

    An introduction to safety issues and standards as they relate to the construction trades. Topics include OSHA/MOSH standards and requirements, personal protection, hazardous conditions, tools and equipment, electrical safety, first aid, and workers’ rights and responsibilities. Two hours each week. Formerly BU 132.

    2 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Identify common safety hazards present on a construction site.
    • Identify various OSHA/MOSH safety regulations.
    • Describe the proper procedure for addressing unsafe conditions on a construction site.
    • Identify a GFCI protected electrical circuit.
    • Describe basic first aid procedures.


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  • BLDG 140 - Fundamentals of Carpentry


    (R only) CE

    An introduction to framing and the carpentry trade. Topics include material selection and estimating; basic calculations; tools; print reading; layout; and floor, wall, and ceiling framing. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly BU 140.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Explain proper terminology of and uses of carpentry materials and equipment.
    • Demonstrate basic layout calculations and procedures.
    • Perform operations associated with basic wall, floor, and ceiling framing.
    • Comply with carpentry safety and performance standards.


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  • BLDG 150 - Fundamentals of Electrical Wiring


    (R only) CE

    An introduction to electrical wiring and the electrical trade. Topics include material identification and selection, tools, electrical theory, switch and receptacle wiring, electrical plans reading, and electrical safety. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly BU 144.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Perform operations associated with switch and receptacle wiring.
    • Describe various electrical components and their uses.
    • Demonstrate effective and safe tool operation.
    • Comply with electrical safety and performance standards.


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  • BLDG 160 - Fundamentals of Plumbing


    (R only) CE

    An introduction to plumbing and the plumbing trade. Topics include material identification and selection, tools, water supply and waste systems, pipes and fittings, fixtures, plumbing plans reading, and water heaters. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly BU 146.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Perform tasks associated with pipe soldering and gluing.
    • Identify various plumbing fittings
    • Perform tasks associated with sink and fixture installations.
    • Describe a typical supply and waste system.
    • Describe the operation of a water heater.
    • Perform tasks associated with drain installation.


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  • BLDG 170 - Fundamentals of Refrigeration


    (R only) CE

    An introduction to the theory, principles, and applications of heat transfer as applied to refrigeration processes and the compression refrigeration cycle. Topics include refrigerants, system performance, tools, tubing and fittings, soldering and brazing, and system charging and evacuation. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory each week. Formerly BU 170.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Identify various refrigerant types. (Refrigerants)
    • Describe the role of refrigerants in HVAC systems. (Refrigerants)
    • Identify various tubing sizes and types. (Tubing and Fittings)
    • Describe procedures for tubing installation. (Tubing and Fittings)
    • Describe soldering procedures. (Soldering and Brazing)
    • Describe brazing procedures. (Soldering and Brazing)
    • Describe a typical refrigeration cycle. (Refrigeration Cycles)


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  • BLDG 172 - HVAC Electricity


    (R only) CE

    An introduction to the theory and applications of electricity as applied to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Topics include Ohm’s Law, schematics, control and line voltage circuits, meters, motors, and troubleshooting. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory each week Formerly BU 172.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Define Ohm’s Law. (Ohm’s Law)
    • Calculate values using Ohm’s Law. (Ohm’s Law)
    • Identify common electrical components on a schematic. (Schematics)
    • Describe a basic control circuit. (Circuits)
    • Describe a basic line voltage circuit (Circuits)
    • Identify various meters. (Meters)
    • Identify various HVAC motors. (Motors)
    • Describe a basic motor operation. (Motors)


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  • BLDG 174 - HVAC Technician Development


    (R only) CE

    An overview of the HVAC technician’s professional development responsibilities and opportunities. Refrigerant transition and recovery certification training will be provided. Topics include career opportunities, customer relations, safety, and environmental issues. PREREQUISITE(S): BLDG 170 . Two hours each week. Formerly BU 174.

    2 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe various career options within the HVAC trade. (HVAC Careers)
    • Identify various safety issues common to the HVAC trade. (Safety)
    • Describe rules surrounding refrigerants. (Environment)
    • Identify common approaches to customer inquiries. (Customer Relations)


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  • BLDG 182 - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies


    (R only)

    An introduction to the theory, principles, and applications of renewable and sustainable energy technologies. Topics include solar thermal and solar photovoltaic systems, hydropower, wind generators, geothermal, biofuels, fuel cells, and climate change and fossil fuels. Three hours each week. Formerly BU 182.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe the operation of a solar PV electrical system.
    • Describe the operation of a solar thermal heating system.
    • Describe the effects of combustion on the atmosphere and climate.
    • Describe the operation of a geothermal power plant.
    • Discuss the implications of a transition away from fossil fuels and toward hydrogen technology.
    • Describe the operation of a wind turbine.
    • Describe the operation of a hydropower system.


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  • BLDG 184 - Solar PV Design and Installation


    (R only)

    An overview of the fundamentals necessary to design and install a solar photovoltaic electrical system. Topics include grid-tied and battery systems, sizing, mounting, equipment, permitting, code requirements, and financial and environmental incentives. Successful completion of this course allows students to take the NABCEP PV Entry Level Exam. Three hours lecture, one hour laboratory each week. Formerly BU 184.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe the operation of a grid-tied solar PV electrical system.
    • Identify electrical specifications of solar PV modules.
    • Describe the operation of a DC-AC inverter.
    • Identify resources that provide financial incentive information as it applies to the installation of solar PV systems.
    • Identify various types of PV module mounting systems.


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  • BLDG 186 - Wind Generator Systems


    (R only)

    An introduction to wind energy electrical systems. Topics include wind assessment, small wind system siting and selection, towers, permitting, code requirements, and financial and environmental incentives. Utility scale wind energy will also be explored. Two hours lecture, one-half hour laboratory each week. Formerly BU 185.

    2 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe the operation of a small wind turbine generator.
    • Identify electrical specifications of small wind turbines.
    • Identify resources that provide financial incentive information as it applies to the installation of solar PV systems.
    • Identify wind and weather conditions for optimal wind turbine operation
    • Identify various types of wind turbine towers.


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  • BLDG 188 - Solar Thermal Design and Installation


    (R only)

    An overview of the fundamentals necessary to design and install a solar thermal hot water and heating system. Topics include residential solar thermal systems, sizing, mounting, equipment, permitting, code requirements, and financial and environmental incentives. Three hours lecture, one hour laboratory each week. Formerly BU 186.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe the operation of a solar thermal heating system.
    • Describe the operation of a solar thermal hot water system.
    • Identify various types of thermal panel mounting systems.
    • Identify the primary components in a solar thermal system.
    • Identify resources that provide financial incentive information as it applies to the installation of solar thermal systems.


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  • BLDG 200 - Special Topics in Building Trades Technology


    This course focuses on selected topics in building trades technology, presented as a result of technological change or new research emphasis or community or student interest. Topics may extend or specify any of the regular building trades technology course offerings. New topics appear each semester in the class schedule. PREREQUISITE(S): Depends on topic. Formerly BU 200.

    1-3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Demonstrate an understanding of an advanced topic in building and construction.
    • Apply specialized knowledge and methods to a building and construction topic.
    • Recognize and explain the methods, techniques, and skills specific to the topic.


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  • BLDG 230 - Building Codes and Standards


    (R only)

    An examination of building codes and standards applied to residential buildings. The International Residential Code (IRC) will be emphasized, and local area amendments will be addressed. Topics include planning and permitting, foundations, floors, walls, roofs, energy efficiency, chimneys, and fireplaces. PREREQUISITE(S): BLDG 130  and BLDG 133 , or consent of department. Three hours each week. Formerly BU 230.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Identify the proper size of a foundation wall. (Foundations)
    • Explain the relationship between footing and foundation size. (Foundations)
    • Interpret floor joist sizing table. (Floors)
    • Describe the relationship between wall size and load support. (Walls)
    • Define R-value and locate energy codes. (Energy Efficiency)
    • Explain purpose of fire-ratings. (Chimneys and Fireplaces)


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  • BLDG 240 - Advanced Framing and Exterior Finishing


    (R only)

    A continuation of BLDG 140 , emphasizing framing and exterior finishing of residential buildings. Topics include rafter layout and roof framing, stair calculations and installation, steel framing, exterior door and window installation, and roofing and siding materials and installation. PREREQUISITE(S): BLDG 140 . Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly BU 240.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Identify stairway components.
    • Install typical roofing finishing materials.
    • Perform operations associated with roof rafters layout and framing.
    • Demonstrate door and window installation procedures.
    • Install vinyl siding.
    • Describe various exterior finishing materials and products.


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  • BLDG 242 - Remodeling and Interior Finishing


    (R only)

    A continuation of BLDG 140 , emphasizing remodeling and interior finishing of residential buildings. Topics include insulation, drywall installation and finishing, painting and wall coverings, cabinetry and countertops, trim and casing installation, floor finishing, tile, and remodeling techniques. PREREQUISITE(S): BLDG 140 . Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly BU 241.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe the drywall finishing process. (Drywall)
    • Utilize a miter saw. (Trim and Casing)
    • Identify various types of trim and casing. (Trim and Casing)
    • Identify various types of countertop materials. (Cabinetry and Countertops)
    • Perform tasks associated with cabinet installation. (Cabinetry and Countertops)
    • Perform tasks associated with laminate flooring installation. (Floors)
    • Perform tasks associated with tile installation. (Tile)


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  • BLDG 250 - Residential Electrical Wiring


    (R only)

    A continuation of BLDG 150 , emphasizing electrical wiring of residential buildings. Topics include electrical theory, residential design and layout, electrical service calculation and installation, National Electrical Code (NEC), device wiring and installation, lighting, and swimming pool wiring. PREREQUISITE(S): BLDG 150 . Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly BU 244.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Perform operations associated with rough-in wiring.
    • Describe procedures for service and panel installation.
    • Describe various lighting products and their applications.
    • Apply NEC code to swimming pool wiring applications.


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  • BLDG 252 - Commercial Electrical Wiring


    (R only)

    A continuation of BLDG 150 , emphasizing electrical wiring of commercial buildings. Topics include conduits and cables, branch circuits and feeders, fasteners, motors and transformers, services and panelboards, and commercial wiring codes and specifications. PREREQUISITE(S): BLDG 150 . Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly BU 245.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Identify various conduit types. (Conduit)
    • Perform conduit-bending activities. (Conduit)
    • Interpret motor nameplate data. (Motors)
    • Perform tasks associated with motor selection and installation. (Motors)
    • Identify various fasteners used in commercial wiring. (Fasteners)
    • Identify various National Electric Code (NEC) requirements. (Codes and Specifications)
    • Describe the service installation process. (Services)


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  • BLDG 256 - National Electrical Code


    (R only) CE

    An examination of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and its application in electrical construction. Topics include terminology, wiring specifications and methods, grounding and bonding, tables and calculations, overcurrent protection, services, branch circuits and feeders, raceways, cables, motors, and equipment. PREREQUISITE(S): BLDG 150  or consent of department. Three hours each week. Formerly BU 264.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe the general layout of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
    • Define “overcurrent protection.”
    • Perform wire size calculations using NEC tables.
    • Perform conduit fill calculations using NEC tables.
    • Describe various grounding methods.
    • Identify Article 250.


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  • BLDG 271 - Heating Systems


    (R only)

    A study of the operation, installation, servicing, and troubleshooting of gas, oil, and electric heating systems. Topics include installation and service procedures, tools, equipment, systems, fuels, and principles of combustion. PREREQUISITE(S): BLDG 170  and BLDG 172 , or consent of department. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory each week. Formerly BU 271.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Identify various heating system types. (Systems)
    • Describe various fuels used for heating. (Combustion)
    • Describe basic combustion theory. (Combustion)
    • Describe installation procedures for a typical residential heating system. (Service)
    • Identify various heating system tools. (Service)


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  • BLDG 273 - Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems


    (R only)

    A study of the operation, installation, servicing, and troubleshooting of cooling-only and heat pump systems. Topics include installation and service procedures, tools, equipment, systems and subsystems, and cooling principles. PREREQUISITE(S): BLDG 170 , BLDG 172  and BLDG 174 , or consent of department. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory each week. Formerly BU 273.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Identify various cooling system types. (Systems)
    • Describe typical heat pump operation. (Systems)
    • Identify refrigerant-specific tools. (Tools)
    • Describe installation procedures for a typical cooling-only system. (Service)


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  • BLDG 275 - Residential HVAC System Design


    (R only)

    Intended for advanced HVAC students, this course covers the design and selection of equipment for residential heating and cooling systems. Topics include equipment sizing and selection, duct sizing, air distribution, code requirements, and energy efficiency. PREREQUISITE(S): BLDG 271  and BLDG 273 , or consent of department. Assessment Level(s): MATH 080 . Two hours each week. Formerly BU 275.

    2 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe sizing considerations for air ducts.
    • Describe sizing considerations for air handlers.
    • Describe basic principles of air distribution.
    • Identify major components of a complete force-air heating and cooling system.
    • Apply design principles to proper selection of high-efficiency HVAC equipment and components.


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  • BLDG 277 - Industry Competencies: Residential Gas and Oil Heating


    (R only)

    A study of the standards of basic competencies included in the Industry Competency Exam (ICE) for Residential Oil and Gas Heating. PREREQUISITE(S): BLDG 271 . One hour each week. Formerly BU 277.

    1 semester hour

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe purpose of industry competency exams. (Industry Competency Exam)
    • Identify core competency areas. (Industry Competency Exam)
    • Identify specific tables related to the oil and gas heating exam. (Industry Competency Exam)


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  • BLDG 278 - Industry Competencies: Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps


    (R only)

    A study of the standards of basic competencies included in the Industry Competency Exam (ICE) for Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps. PREREQUISITE(S): BLDG 273 . One hour each week. Formerly BU 278.

    1 semester hour

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe the purpose of industry competency exams. (Industry Competency Exam)
    • Identify core competency areas. (Industry Competency Exam)
    • Identify specific tables related to the oil and gas heating exam. (Industry Competency Exam)


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  • BLDG 284 - Advanced Solar PV Design


    (R only)

    Intended for advanced electrical students seeking to further their understanding of solar PV electrical systems. Topics include design calculations, NEC Article 690, micro- and central inverters, batteries and energy storage, wire sizing, electrical tables calculations, commercial PV systems, and more. PREREQUISITE(S): BLDG 184  and BLDG 250 , or consent of department. Two hours each week. Formerly BU 284.

    2 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe the operation of a commercial PV system.
    • Demonstrate understanding of NEC Article 690.
    • Calculate wire size for PV input and output circuits.
    • Describe the operation of a battery back-up system
    • Identify components of a commercial PV mounting systems.


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Business Administration

  
  • BSAD 101 - Introduction to Business


    CE-G and R

    An introductory course designed to survey the field of business and its environment in order to give the student a broad overview of the principles, practices, institutions, and functions of business. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A MATH 093 /MATH 096 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly BA 101.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Explain the importance of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs to the growth and wealth of an economy.
    • Explain capitalism and how free markets work in regard to businesses.
    • Explain the importance of human resource management and describe current issues in managing human resources.
    • Explain how the changes that are occurring in the business, technical, and global environments impact the way businesses operate and affect the management function.
    • Explain the various issues involved in structuring organizations.
    • Define marketing and explain how the marketing concept applies in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
    • Describe the importance of finance and financial management to an organization and outline the financial planning process.
    • Define social responsibility and examine corporate responsibility to various stakeholders.
    • Explain the importance of planning in business.


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  • BSAD 111 - Personal Finance


    An introduction to some proven techniques of financial management for the individual. Emphasis on the development of a program of financial management, including budgeting, consumer credit, consumer spending, insurance, investments in real estate, securities, commodities, income tax planning, retirement planning, and other financial problems of the individual. Assessment Level(s): AELR 930 /ELAR 980 /READ 099 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly BA 211.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Relate money management and savings activities to achieving financial goals
    • Select appropriate tax strategies for different financial and personal situations
    • Compare the costs and benefits of various types of savings vehicles
    • Assess his or her insurance needs and devise a plan to purchase insurance getting the most for his or her money
    • Calculate the costs and benefits associated with purchasing a home
    • Explain the importance of planning early for retirement and design a plan
    • Design a diversified retirement investment portfolio


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  • BSAD 210 - Statistics for Business and Economics


    CE-R

    An introductory course in the business and economic application of descriptive and inferential statistics. The meaning and role of statistics in business and economics, frequency distributions, graphical presentations, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, inferences pertaining to means and proportions, regression and correlation, time series analysis, and decision theory will be discussed. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in MATH 093  or MATH 096 ; appropriate score on mathematics assessment test; or consent of department. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly BA 210.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Organize and present data in a tabular as well as a graphical format.
    • Ascertain the appropriate use of and be able to calculate various measures of central tendency and dispersion.
    • Describe data using measures of central tendency and dispersion as well as coefficients of skewness and/or kurtosis.
    • Calculate and distinguish between various types of probability for one or more events
    • Evaluate probabilistic statements for discrete as well as continuous probability distributions.
    • Ascertain the appropriate use of various discrete as well as continuous probability distributions.
    • Make inferences based upon large as well as small samples through the development of one-tailed and two-tailed tests of hypotheses pertaining to population parameters.
    • Develop and apply regression and correlation models.
    • Develop and apply a time series model for the purpose of forecasting.


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Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 099 - Introductory Chemistry


    A treatment of fundamental chemical mathematics, computational methods, metric system, matter, energy, chemical and physical properties, law of conservation of mass-energy, foundations of atomic theories, elements, compounds, formulas, and stoichiometry. Other topics may be covered at the discretion of the instructor. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in MATH 080  or its equivalent or consent of department. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A . READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly CH 099A.

    3 semester hours

    THREE EQUIVALENT CREDIT HOURS. NOT APPLICABLE TO A DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE. MAY NOT BE USED TO SATISFY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS. NOT INCLUDED IN GPA CALCULATION.

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Use dimensional analysis to perform calculations and express results of calculations with correct units and number of significant figures.
    • Identify and distinguish physical and chemical properties and changes.
    • Identify the various states of matter and describe the common physical properties of each state.
    • Describe the major components of the atom and write symbols for isotopes.
    • Write symbols for elements and ions, write formulas for compounds, name and classify ionic and covalent compounds.
    • Use the periodic table to write electron configurations and describe the electronic structure of atoms and ions.
    • Determine percentage composition and understand and apply mole concept to determine empirical and molecular formulas.
    • Balance simple chemical equations, use balanced equations to calculate masses of reactants and products, and calculate percentage yield.
    • Identify major types of chemical reactions and predict products of reactions.
    • Draw Lewis structures for simple atoms, ions, and compounds and determine polarity of covalent bonds.


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  • CHEM 109 - Chemistry and Society


    (NSND)

    Development of an understanding of the basic principles that are the foundations of chemistry; the significance of chemistry in our society; and the application of chemistry to environmental problems such as air and water pollution, food additives, solid waste recycling, and the energy resources of the earth. This course satisfies the General Education three-credit natural sciences distribution requirement. To satisfy the natural sciences lab distribution requirement, CHEM 109  and CHEM 109L  must be taken concurrently. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in MATH 080 , appropriate score on the mathematics placement test, or consent of department. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly CH 109A.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Identify matter as elements, compounds, or mixtures.
    • Distinguish between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
    • Differentiate between gases, liquids, and solids.
    • Use scientific measurements in chemistry calculations.
    • Distinguish between physical and chemical changes and properties.
    • Determine percentage composition of mixtures.
    • Identify the basic components of the atom; distinguish between atoms, ions, and molecules.
    • Use the periodic table to determine the charges of monatomic ions.
    • Write formulas of and names of simple chemical compounds; balance simple chemical equations.
    • Define acids and bases; recognize common acids and bases and describe their uses.
    • Discuss major air pollutants; list some properties of water and describe wastewater treatment methods.
    • Balance nuclear equations and solve simple half-life problems.
    • Describe additional topics of current social and economic interest, such as minerals and metals, chemical toxicology, hydrocarbons, and energy.
    • Make risk-benefit decisions based on scientific information.


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  • CHEM 109L - Chemistry and Society Laboratory


    (NSLD)

    Laboratory work deals with experiments that illustrate the significance of chemistry in our society and reinforces the principles discussed in CHEM 109 . To satisfy the natural sciences lab distribution requirement, CHEM 109L  must be taken either concurrently with CHEM 109  or within one calendar year after completing CHEM 109 . PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in MATH 080 , appropriate score on the mathematics placement test, or consent of department. PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): CHEM 109 . Three hours laboratory each week. Formerly CH 109B.

    1 semester hour

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Locate safety equipment in the laboratory.
    • Work safely in the lab.
    • Identify common laboratory equipment.
    • Demonstrate proper waste disposal.
    • Successfully use chemistry laboratory techniques such as weighing, filtration, collection of gases, and precipitation.
    • Make observations and collect data.
    • Interpret data and do calculations.


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  • CHEM 115 - Survey of Organic and Biological Chemistry


    (NSLD) (TP/SS only)

    Designed to meet the needs of both non-science majors and students entering allied health fields whose programs require one semester of an organic and biological chemistry course. This course is a survey of the fundamental concepts associated with organic and biological chemistry. Discussions of the physical and chemical properties of organic compounds provide the basis for introductory information about carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. The general properties of acids, bases, and buffers and nuclear chemistry are included. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in MATH 080 , appropriate score on the mathematics placement test, and completion of one year of high school chemistry or CHEM 099  within the past five years with a grade of C or better, or consent of department. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly CH 103.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Identify organic functional groups
    • Predict the physical properties of organic compounds based on their structures.
    • Use the IUPAC system to name simple organic compounds.
    • Predict the products for specified organic reactions.
    • Explain how the physiological buffer systems work.
    • Identify the essential structural components of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
    • Write the structures of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids from their building blocks.
    • Write the products for the hydrolysis of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
    • Describe the levels of protein structure.
    • Briefly explain the biosynthesis of proteins.


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  • CHEM 131 - Principles of Chemistry I


    (NSLD)

    First of two related courses (with CHEM 132 ). Includes concepts of atomic structure, periodic system, chemical bonding, nomenclature, stoichiometry, weight relationships, kinetic molecular theory, gases, liquids and solids, solutions, chemical reactions, and thermochemistry. PREREQUISITE(S): Either appropriate score on the chemistry placement test, or a grade of C or better in CHEM 099  within the past two years, or consent of department; and MATH 093  or MATH 096  or MATH 115A  or MATH 117A  with grade C or better or college-level math assessment. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly CH 101.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

     

    • Use dimensional analysis as a technique for solving problems and report the answer with the appropriate number of significant figures.
    • Perform mole and stoichiometry calculations.
    • Analyze and solve various problems that include a combination of concepts.
    • Predict the quantitative and qualitative behavior of gases, liquids, solids and solutions.
    • Determine solution concentrations and calculate the amounts of materials involved in solution reactions.
    • Calculate the magnitude and direction of heat flow for physical and chemical changes.
    • Name and write symbols for elements, ions, and compounds.
    • Write balanced molecular, ionic, and net ionic equations and predict the products of various types of reactions.
    • Identify chemical and physical properties.
    • Describe the major components of the atom and their location in the atom.
    • Use the Periodic table to predict relative properties of elements and formulas of compounds, formula masses, electron configuration, and periodic trends.
    • Predict the types of intramolecular forces within a substance and intermolecular forces between substances and in solution.
    • Use types of chemical bonding and Lewis dot structures to predict the geometry, polarity, and properties of compounds.
    • Describe the chemical bonding between atoms on the basis of atomic structure.
    • Locate safety equipment, demonstrate proper waste disposal and work safely with peers in the laboratory.
    • Successfully use chemistry laboratory techniques such as filtration, collection of gases, precipitation, weighing, and titration.
    • Explain and interpret results after making observations, collecting data, doing calculations and applying chemical principles.


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  • CHEM 132 - Principles of Chemistry II


    (NSLD)

    A continuation of CHEM 131 . Topics include solutions, chemical reactions, acid-base theories, electrochemistry, equilibrium, kinetics, nuclear chemistry, and thermodynamics. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in CHEM 131  or consent of department. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly CH 102.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

     

    • Write and apply kinetics rate expressions in terms of reactants and products; perform chemical kinetics calculations, including determination of rate laws, reaction rate constants, and applications of first and second order integrated rate laws.
    • Calculate the effect of temperature on reaction rate, determine the activation energy, and apply the Arrhenius expression; interpret and construct potential energy diagrams; catalysis; analyze mechanisms of simple chemical reactions.
    • Explain and apply relationships between reaction rates and chemical equilibrium.
    • Write equilibrium constant relationships, determine equilibrium constants, determine whether equilibrium has been established, and calculate equilibrium concentrations.
    • Use LeChatelier’s Principle to predict the effects of concentration, pressure and temperature changes on equilibrium mixtures.
    • Determine and apply Ka, Kb, and Kw, and their relationship, to calculate species concentrations and pH in aqueous acid and base solutions, solutions of weakly acidic or basic salts, and buffers; calculate effect on pH of acid or base addition to buffer solutions.
    • Determine and apply Ksp values to calculate solubility, concentrations, and related quantities for insoluble substances in aqueous neutral, basic and acidic solutions.
    • Explain and apply enthalpy, entropy, free energy concepts and relationships, and determine and apply thermodynamic quantities to chemical reactions.
    • Recognize the differences between galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells; determine standard and nonstandard cell potentials; and calculate equilibrium constants from cell potential data.
    • Describe and explain basic types of nuclear reactions, and apply concepts to predict isotope stability and determine equations for nuclear reactions.
    • Locate safety equipment, demonstrate proper waste disposal and work safely with peers in the laboratory.
    • Make observations, collect data, do calculations and apply chemical principles to interpret and explain results.


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  • CHEM 135 - General Chemistry for Engineers


    Covers the nature and composition of matter, solutions, chemical reactions, equilibria, kinetics, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry with engineering applications. A one-semester general chemistry course designed for students majoring in engineering, except for biological resources engineering, chemical engineering, or general engineering majors. Not open to students who have completed CHEM 131  and CHEM 132 . PREREQUISITE(S): MATH 165  or appropriate score on the Mathematics placement test. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly CH 135.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Use dimensional analysis as a technique for solving problems and report the answer with the appropriate number of significant figures.
    • Predict the quantitative and qualitative behavior of gases and solutions.
    • Name simple compounds and write balanced molecular, ionic, and net ionic equations and predict the products of various types of reactions.
    • Use the atomistic theories and VSEPR to explain and predict relative properties of elements, periodic trends, molecular geometries and physical properties of simple compounds
    • Write kinetics rate expressions in terms of reactants and products; perform chemical kinetics calculations, including determination of rate laws, reaction rate constants, and application of first and second order integrated rate laws.
    • Apply equilibrium concepts to calculate equilibrium constants, concentrations at equilibrium, and determine the pH effect on dynamic equilibria.
    • Apply thermodynamic quantities to chemical reactions; describe and calculate dependence of chemical equilibria on ΔH, ΔS, and ΔG values.
    • Recognize the differences between galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells; determine standard and non-standard cell potentials; calculate equilibrium constants from cell potential data.


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  • CHEM 150 - Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry


    (NSLD)

    An introduction to organic chemistry emphasizing basic concepts and applications to biological systems. Course especially designed for the student needing a one-semester organic chemistry course. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 131  with a grade of C or better or consent of department. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly CH 120.

    4 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Describe and predict physical and chemical properties of organic compounds based on functional groups and structure.
    • Write condensed and skeletal structural formulas and assign IUPAC and common names to simple organic compounds.
    • Predict products of organic reactions and recognize how similar reactions relate to biological metabolic pathways.
    • Identify and explain the significance of structural components of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids and relate structure to reactivity. 
    • Explain and calculate properties of acids, bases and buffers and connect the importance of acids, bases and buffers to physiology. 
    • Explain the role of RNA and DNA in protein biosynthesis.
    • Apply safe practices to conduct experiments using laboratory techniques related to organic and biochemistry.
    • Interpret, analyze and present laboratory data through written and oral communication methods.


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  • CHEM 203 - Organic Chemistry I


    This course focuses on fundamental concepts of organic chemistry with emphasis on aliphatic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, and alcohols. This course covers bonding theories, structures, nomenclature, physical properties, synthesis, and mechanisms of reactions. Laboratory work involves the preparation, analysis, and purification of organic compounds including spectroscopic techniques. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in CHEM 132  within the last five years, or consent of department chair, course coordinator, or designated member of Chemistry faculty. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly CH 203.

    5 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

     

    • Use IUPAC nomenclature rules (or common/historic names) to name and/or draw compounds containing varying functional groups.
    • Explain the relationship between physical properties and structure to predict properties such as boiling point and solubility.
    • Draw Newman Projections and use them to explain the relative stability of various conformations of molecules.
    • Use molecular structure to predict chemical properties such as acidity, nucleophilicity, and electrophilicity
    • Determine the stereochemistry of compounds and apply this knowledge to determine the relationship between stereochemical isomers and explain an understanding of stereochemistry to reactions.
    • Draw detailed arrow pushing mechanisms to demonstrate how a reaction occurs and use them to predict the outcome of a reaction.
    • Draw resonance structures for relatively simple organic compounds/intermediates and use them to assess stability. (This concept is developed further in CHEM 204 )
    • Apply knowledge of functional groups to determine correct reagents or products for reactions
    • Use spectroscopic techniques such as NMR and IR to identify simple molecules. (This concept is developed further in CHEM 204 .)
    • Execute standard organic laboratory techniques used to synthesize, isolate, purify, and/or identify organic compounds while working in small groups.
    • Use the reactions discussed in the course to solve problems requiring a multistep synthesis.
    • Communicate scientific results in written format using appropriate scientific language and demonstrate the ability to locate and cite references properly.


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  • CHEM 204 - Organic Chemistry II


    This course is a continuation of CHEM 203  Organic Chemistry I with emphasis on aromatic compounds, alcohols, ethers, amines, and carbonyl compounds. Laboratory work reinforces organic synthesis techniques including isolation, purification, and structure determination using analytical methods. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in CHEM 203  within the last five years, or consent of department chair, course coordinator, or designated member of Chemistry faculty. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly CH 204.

    5 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

     

    • Use IUPAC nomenclature rules (or common/historic names) to name and/or draw compounds containing varying functional groups.
    • Apply knowledge of the relationships between physical properties and structure to predict and explain boiling points and solubilities.
    • Explain the nature of and differences between thermodynamic and kinetic reaction conditions and apply this knowledge to predict and explain the outcomes of chemical reactions.
    • Use molecular structure to predict chemical properties such as acidity, reactivity, nucleophilicity, and electrophilicity.
    • Describe the origin of aromaticity in organic compounds and apply this knowledge to identify aromatic compounds and to predict and explain the outcome of chemical reactions.
    • Determine the products and stereochemistry of basic pericyclic reactions like the Diels-Alder reaction.
    • Draw detailed arrow pushing mechanisms to demonstrate how a reaction occurs and use them to predict the outcome of a reaction.
    • Draw resonance structures for organic compounds/intermediates and use them to assess stability and explain the regioselectivity of reactions
    • Use knowledge of the chemistry of the functional groups discussed originally in CHEM 203  and  expanded upon in CHEM 204 to provide correct reagents or products for reactions.
    • Use knowledge of the chemistry discussed originally in CHEM 203  and expanded upon in CHEM 204 to propose synthetic pathways that require multiple steps.
    • Use spectroscopic techniques such as 13C and 1H NMR, IR, and MS to identify organic molecules.
    • Execute standard organic laboratory techniques used to synthesize, isolate, purify, and/or identify organic compounds while working in small groups.
    • Communicate scientific results in written format using appropriate scientific language and demonstrate the ability to locate and cite references properly.


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  • CHEM 272 - Bioanalytical Laboratory


    Develop and practice analytical laboratory techniques used in advanced chemistry and biochemistry. Experiments will include statistics and error analysis, UV/vis spectroscopy, protein/DNA quantitation, chemical and biochemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids/bases/buffers, and oxidation/reduction. The course will also focus on computerized data processing techniques, data interpretation and critical analysis, technical writing, and formal presentations. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in CHEM 203  or consent of department. Four hours laboratory each week.

    1 semester hour

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Identify chemical and biochemical problems that can be solved by laboratory experiments.
    • Apply appropriate laboratory techniques and methods to solve chemical and biochemical problems.
    • Use standard analytical chemical and biochemical techniques for measurement of samples.
    • Identify and use computer methods for data processing and calculations.
    • Use basic statistical methods to assist in analysis and interpretation of laboratory data.
    • Use the scientific literature to support or enhance interpretation of experimental results.
    • Write a formal laboratory reports and technical reports, including appropriate literature citations in APA and ACS formats.
    • Describe the background, analysis, and results of one experiment in a formal oral presentation.


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Chinese

  
  • CHIN 101 - Elementary Chinese I


    (HUMD [M])

    Beginning language course focusing on the study of Chinese language and culture. Students begin to develop the ability to communicate in Chinese through the consideration of cultural themes, language functions, and authentic situations as they acquire the structures and lexicon to work with written language, conversation, and composition. No prior knowledge of Chinese is required. In-class work is supplemented by 20 hours of online homework. Five hours each week. Formerly CN 101.

    5 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Communicate in the target language at an elementary level in the skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
    • Apply grammatical structures supporting communication at the elementary level of proficiency.
    • Express and appropriately employ basic language functions in speech and in writing at the elementary level. These functions include greetings, leave-taking, and requesting information, talking about self and family, asking for assistance, giving and receiving directions.
    • Describe the Chinese culture and specific cultural practices at the elementary level by using simple sentences.
    • Exhibit appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors through oral presentations at the elementary level as these correspond to increasing linguistic ability in Chinese.
    • Produce and present a cultural project at the elementary level.


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  • CHIN 102 - Elementary Chinese II


    (HUMD [M])

    A continuation of CHIN 101 . Students continue to develop the ability to communicate in Chinese through the consideration of cultural themes, language functions, and authentic situations as they acquire the structures and lexicon to work with written language, conversation, and composition. In-class work is supplemented by 20 hours of online homework. PREREQUISITE(S): CHIN 101  or consent of department. Five hours each week. Formerly CN 102.

    5 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Communicate in the target language at an advanced elementary level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
    • Apply more complex grammatical structures supporting communication at the advanced elementary level.
    • Exhibit appropriate proficiency in the production and recognition of the Pinyin writing system.
    • Express and appropriately employ more complex language functions including the following:  expressing routines,making comparisons, requesting and giving permission.
    • Discuss Chinese culture and specific cultural practices at the advanced elementary level by using simple sentences.
    • Exhibit appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors through oral presentations at the advanced elementary level  as these correspond to increasing linguistic ability in Chinese.
    • Demonstrate an increased understanding and application of appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors as they develop their linguistic ability in Chinese.
    • Produce and present a cultural project at the advanced elementary level.


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  • CHIN 201 - Intermediate Chinese I


    (HUMD [M])

    Study of Chinese language and culture at the intermediate level. Students further their ability to communicate in Chinese through an advanced consideration of cultural themes and a thorough review of Chinese grammar to support increased focus on outside reading and writing. In-class work is supplemented by 10 hours of online homework. PREREQUISITE(S): CHIN 102  or consent of department. Five hours each week. Formerly CN 201.

    5 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Communicate in the target language at the intermediate level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
    • Apply advanced grammatical structures, such as topic-comment sentences, that support communication at the intermediate level of proficiency.
    • Compose descriptive, narrative, and expository pieces at the intermediate level of proficiency.
    • Express and appropriately employ more complex language functions in speech and in writing, including expressing opinions, analyzing oral and written discourse, and using appropriate language registers at the intermediate level of proficiency.
    • Discuss Chinese culture and specific cultural practices at the intermediated level by using more complex sentences and paragraphs.
    • Exhibit appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors through oral presentations at the intermediate level as these correspond to increasing linguistic ability in Chinese.
    • Produce and present a cultural project at the intermediate level of proficiency.


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  • CHIN 202 - Intermediate Chinese II


    (HUMD [M])

    A continuation of CHIN 201 . Students further their ability to communicate in Chinese through an advanced consideration of cultural themes and a review of Chinese grammar to support increased focus on outside reading and writing. In-class work is supplemented by 10 hours of online homework. PREREQUISITE(S): CHIN 201  or consent of department. Five hours each week. Formerly CN 202.

    5 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Communicate in the target language at the advanced intermediate level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
    • Apply advanced grammatical structures, including descriptive complements that support communication, at the advanced intermediate level of proficiency.
    • Compose descriptive, narrative, and expository pieces at the advanced intermediate level of proficiency.
    • Express and appropriately employ more complex language functions in speech and in writing, including expressing emotions appropriately and communicating in specific environments.
    • Discuss Chinese culture and cultural practices, such as authentic cultural products in art, music, film, and literature at the advanced intermediate through complex sentences and paragraphs.
    • Exhibit appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors through oral presentations at the advanced intermediate level as these correspond to increasing linguistic ability in Chinese.
    • Produce and present a cultural project at the advanced intermediate level. 


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Communication Studies

  
  • COMM 108 - Foundations of Human Communication


    (SPCF)/(HUMD)

    A survey course that covers communication theory and develops communication skills for personal and professional relationships in interpersonal, group, and public settings. Course content includes practice in the application of the principles of listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, group dynamics, and public speaking. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly SP 108.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Identify the components of the communication process and the types of communication in which human beings engage (one-on-one, group and public speaking).
    • Recognize gender and cultural differences in communication settings and compare diverse communication styles.
    • Identify and apply active and critical listening skills.
    • Describe the role of free speech in a democratic society and be able to critically evaluate and analyze the message and delivery style of public speakers.
    • Recognize and apply techniques for effective communication and problem solving in small task-oriented groups and evaluate how people relate to one another in groups and teams.
    • Describe the perception process and utilize self-monitoring skills to become effective communicators.
    • Differentiate between and deliver informative and persuasive speeches extemporaneously.
    • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing.


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  • COMM 109 - Voice and Diction


    CE-TP/SS

    The skills of voice and diction studied through an analysis of the individual’s voice quality, articulation, pronunciation, and enunciation. Drills and exercises stressed. Assessment Level(s): AELR 930 /ELAR 980 /READ 099 . Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory each week. Formerly SP 109.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Distinguish and pronounce the vowel sounds of American English.
    • Distinguish and pronounce the consonant sounds of American English.
    • Determine syllable stress in words, describe the characteristics of syllable stress, and produce stress accurately.
    • Employ correct word-stress, rhythm and intonation patterns in order to have a clear and expressive voice.
    • Project voice in various settings so that voice is  heard.
    • Use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as a pronunciation aid.
    • Communicate with increased vocal awareness and confidence.


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  • COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech Communication


    (SPCF)/(HUMD)

    A study of communication theory as applied to business and organizational environments. Emphasis on development of effective communication skills for professional situations including team building, interviewing, public speaking, and accommodating diverse perspectives. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly SP 112.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

     

    • Differentiate between the different types of communication (one-on-one, small group and public) and develop effective strategies for each.
    • Explain the human communication process within an organization.
    •  Identify appropriate channels and networks for effective communication within an organization.
    • Compare different communication styles among gender and ethnic groups and other culturally diverse populations within an organization.
    • Identify and critically evaluate the two main types of messages within an organization: the informative and persuasive.
    • Explain how presentations fit into the corporate structure; and subsequently organize and deliver such presentations.
    • Demonstrate effective communication skills in order to solve problems as part of a team.


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  • COMM 121 - Public Speaking


    Instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting. This course has an emphasis on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation methods of informative, persuasive, demonstration, and special occasion speeches. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly SP 111.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Evaluate the role of free speech in a democratic society by analyzing the message and delivery style of public speakers.
    • Identify and apply active and critical listening skills as both a speaker and an audience member.
    • Differentiate between and deliver effective informative, persuasive and special occasion presentations.
    • Locate, incorporate and document key reference materials and modern information resources when writing and delivering speeches.
    • Identify a variety of audience types and describe methods to adapt presentations to various types.
    • Identify and use appropriate presentation technologies and software, modern visual aids and graphical information in presentations.
    • Present the major speeches in an extemporaneous* mode, with little or no signs of performance anxiety. *Extemporaneous is defined as speaking conversationally, making eye contact and using notes; reading from a manuscript or memorizing is not included in the definition.
    • Construct and analyze persuasive messages using logic, reasoning, and supported conclusions.
    • Adapt to listener feedback during and when revising speeches.


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  • COMM 204 - Interpersonal Communication


    Designed to increase understanding of personal communication behaviors, establish potential for improved communication capabilities, develop an effective sense of self in human encounters, and strengthen personal identity and social involvement through personal communication. PREREQUISITE(S): COMM 108  or consent of department. Three hours each week. Formerly SP 204.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Identify effective communication skills to help reduce anxiety and apprehension in dealing with others. 
    • Describe guidelines for self-disclosure in intimate relationships. 
    • Define major types of conflict, contexts that contribute to conflict, and appropriate conflict management styles.
    • Identify communication guidelines for establishing successful relationships using computer mediated communication.  
    • Apply interpersonal communication skills that are appropriate for professional relationships.
    • Describe and apply active and critical listening skills.
    • Differentiate between describing and displaying feelings in relationships. 
    • Identify appropriate personal communication behaviors that contribute to effective communication with others.


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  • COMM 220 - Small Group Communication


    An introduction to the principles and stages of small group communication, including problem solving, decision making, leadership, norms, member roles, and conflict resolution. Students will work extensively in groups to test theories, practice skills, and gain competency. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly SP 205.

    3 semester hours

    Course Outcomes:
    Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

    • Practice a variety of verbal and nonverbal techniques for maintaining a positive communication climate in groups.
    • Describe effective verbal, nonverbal, and listening skills for working in multi-cultural groups.
    • Identify perception checking techniques and self-monitoring skills that will enhance self-awareness and communication competency.
    • Differentiate leadership from power and identify different types of leaders and different types of power present in his or her own groups.
    • Observe and describe the stages of communication in groups in which he or she participates.
    • List effective verbal and nonverbal strategies for moving a group toward its goal.
    • Define systems theory and analyze the systemic nature of groups.
    • Explain the value of working in groups and identify appropriate situations for working with a group or working alone.
    • Describe and distinguish between task and social roles in the group, and analyze the impact of such roles on communication climate.
    • Employ a variety of communication strategies to solve problems and eliminate extended conflict stages with members of his or her group.


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