Course Descriptions

AUTO 161 - Automotive Electricity I

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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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BIOL 101 - General Biology

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 202 - Interdisciplinary Bioinformatics-An Introduction

• Identify genome sequencing and assembly, including resequencing, and personal genomes
• Recognize genome modeling and evolution in bioinformatics applications.
• Use computational tools to analyze biological data.
• Manipulate data using Hidden Markov Models and Machine Learning techniques.

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BIOL 210 - Microbiology

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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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BIOT 110 - Introduction to Biotechnology

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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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BLDG 130 - Introduction to the Building Trades

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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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BSAD 101 - Introduction to Business

• 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

• 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

• 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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BSAD 268 - Macklin Business Institute Freshmen Internship

• Gain real work experience under supervision in the business field.
• Apply business processes and organizational culture theory.
• Apply the theoretical business knowledge gained in classrooms into practice. 
• Develop business and management skills for future career opportunities.

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BSAD 269 - Macklin Business Institute Sophomore Internship

  PREREQUISITE(S): BSAD 268  and consent of the department. ​May be repeated for a maximum of two credits. One to two hours each week.

1-2 semester hours.

To register for this course, students must be admitted and active members of the Macklin Business Institute program.

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion the student will be able to:

• Gain real work experience under supervision in the business field.
• Apply business processes and organizational culture theory.
• Apply the theoretical business knowledge gained in classrooms into practice. 
• Develop business and management skills for future career opportunities. 
• Develop leadership skills.

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CCJS 110 - Administration of Justice

• Discuss the extent and impact of crime in America today.
• Explain the history, development, and interaction of the three criminal justice system components.
• Analyze the process of the American legal system and its impact on controlling crime and the administration of justice.
• Apply the use of scientific methods and associated findings in the investigation of crime causation and research related to the punishment of offenders.
• Critically evaluate the problems associated with justice in a diverse, multicultural society operating within an international and global environment.
• Distinguish between types and sources of law.
• Describe the relationship between research, theory, practice, and policy.
• Communicate effectively in writing.

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CCJS 201 - Introduction to Law Enforcement

• Describe the philosophical and historical background of policing in America and critically analyze current police practices in relation to the history and development of law enforcement agencies
• Analyze the impact of the U.S. Constitution and American legal system on law enforcement officers in the enforcement of their duties
• Comprehend the special responsibilities of law enforcement with various segments of our society (juveniles, minorities, senior citizens, people with disabilities)
• Explain the methods and procedures used by police to protect society and enforce criminal laws
• Explain the issues related to policing in a diverse society
• Identify current issues and controversies involving law enforcement agencies, including ethical standards for police personnel

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CCJS 211 - Criminal Investigation

• Recognize the characteristics and skills of a good investigator
• Explain the role of the investigator in today’s law enforcement agencies
• Analyze legal and ethical considerations in conducting criminal investigations
• Demonstrate methods, techniques, and procedures for the investigation of criminal acts.
• Critique the use and impact of forensic science and technology on modern criminal investigations.
• Describe the criminal investigative process and the legal requirements for conducting criminal investigations

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CCJS 215 - Organization and Administration

• Comprehend the history and evolution of modern management techniques
• Recognize characteristics and skills of good managers and effective leaders
• Identify the legal and ethical considerations of managing criminal justice agencies
• Analyze the role of managers in the criminal justice system
• Identify methods, techniques, and procedures for managing criminal justice agencies
• Describe the relationship between labor relations and management
• Analyze current practice and the problems associated with changing bureaucracy

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CCJS 216 - Police Operations

• Define police operations and what they include
• Comprehend the importance of the police mission and prepare a mission statement
• Describe the complexity of communication problems law enforcement officials face
• Summarize patrol responsibilities
• Compare/contrast the kinds of patrol and determine advantages and disadvantages of each
• Identify the official sources for crime statistics
• Develop departmental policies

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CCJS 221 - Criminal Law

• Distinguish between substantive criminal law and criminal procedures.
• Explain the dynamics of the U.S. Constitution as it impacts criminal law.
• Analyze court decisions as they apply to arrest, search and seizure, and other procedural areas of criminal law.
• Demonstrate an understanding of sources, use, and limitations of criminal law.
• Critically evaluate how the historical development of the criminal law influences current application of the law.

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CCJS 222 - Criminal Evidence

• Demonstrate an understanding of the Constitutional basis for the rules of evidence and the establishment of judicial precedent.
• Interpret the legal principles of evidence applied in most criminal trials.
• Distinguish between the types of evidence including testimonial, documentary, or real evidence.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, rules, and definitions associated with the collection of evidence in order to apply those principles to the process.
• Comprehend the consequences when one fails to comply with the rules of evidence
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Constitutional basis for the rules of evidence as related to judicial precedent.

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CCJS 230 - Introduction to Corrections

• Describe the history and development of American corrections.
• Identify employment opportunities and requirements to secure employment in the correctional field.
• Identify the basic elements of the adult correctional process in relation to the criminal justice system in America.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of incarceration and identify alternatives to incarceration.
• Comprehend the law guiding a constitutional correctional system and analyze the administration of corrections as a bureaucracy operating within a legal system.
• Analyze crime causation and punishment in relation to the correction of offenders.
• Explain the role of research in corrections and critically think about current correctional practices.
• Demonstrate an understanding of victimization as it relates to correctional practices.

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CCJS 232 - Criminal Forensics

• Identify the basic principles of forensic science
• Explain the nature of physical science as applied to forensic investigations
• Explain the importance of the proper collection and preservation of evidence
• Demonstrate the methods and techniques used to examine and analyze evidence, as well as the limitation of these methods
• Comprehend the importance of the forensic laboratory in the criminal justice system

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CCJS 242 - Theory and Practice

• Clarify career goals and prepare for employment in the 21st century.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing using presentation software.
• Distinguish the realities of the workplace within specific career fields.
• Apply ethical decision making to practical exercises.
• Develop professional relationships with criminal justice practitioners.
• Critically evaluate current criminal justice theory in relation to practices and alternatives to current practice.

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CCJS 244 - Contemporary Issues

• Identify and critically analyze issues in the practice of law enforcement, administration of justice, courts, and corrections.
• Identify problems in the system and offer viable alternatives to current practice
• Evaluate current research, critique methodology, and question generalized findings of researchers
• Explain the relationship between politics, economics, and criminal justice practice and policy.

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CCJS 246 - Constitutional Law

• Comprehend the historical context of the U.S. Supreme Court as the Constitution is interpreted.
• Analyze and examine landmark cases with respect to case facts and the rationale behind the majority and minority opinions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophical differences of the Justices and explain the impact of current trends on Court decisions.
• Analyze the impact of the Constitutional Amendments affecting the Criminal Justice System that serve as a safeguard of basic human rights and equality before the law.

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CCJS 250 - Seminar: Criminal Justice

• Analyze a chosen topic of special interest in the field as determined by academic or occupational interest
• Identify and analyze factors, problems, and issues within a specific topic area
• Critically evaluate chosen topics, within a collaborative student based approach to learning, under the guidance of the course instructor.
• Critically appraise current practices of and views about justice in society

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CCJS 255 - Independent Study in Criminal Justice

• Identify academic sources pertaining to the topic of choice.
• Conduct a literature review and comprehend the academic literature.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method of research.
• Analyze the quality of and problems associated with research.
• Complete an annotated bibliography.
• Use research methods such as interviews, observations, on site visits, and comparative analysis of existing research.
• Interpret current problems and offer viable alternatives to current practice.

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CHEM 099 - Introductory Chemistry

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 the various states of matter and describe the common physical properties of each state.

• Identify and distinguish physical and chemical properties and changes.

• Describe the major components of the atom and write symbols for atoms, ions, and isotopes.

• Determine nomenclature and formulas for ionic and covalent compounds.

• Convert moles, masses, and numbers of particles.

• Determine percent composition and understand and apply mole concept to determine empirical and molecular formulas.

• Balance chemical reactions, classify reaction types, and determine products of reactions.

• Use stoichiometry and balanced equations to determine amounts and masses of substances used up and produced in reactions as well as percent yields.

• Determine solution concentrations and calculate the amounts of materials involved in solution reactions.

• Analyze and solve problems that include a combination of concepts from various chapters.

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CHEM 109 - Chemistry and Society

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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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CHIN 101 - Elementary Chinese I

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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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CMAP 106 - Computer Literacy

• Produce output using computer hardware and peripherals.
• Define the various components of computer networks.
• Describe different types of computer security risks and safeguards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of data and file management.
• Identify different types of social computing tools.
• Apply search techniques using the World Wide Web.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current operating system, accessories, and utilities.

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CMAP 120 - Introduction to Computer Applications

• Apply file management skills such as: create, save, copy, move, rename, delete, and organize data files
• Utilize real-world models and examples to create, format, edit, and print professionally-formatted word-processed documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases
• Analyze, synthesize and evaluate numerical data with spreadsheet applications
• Create a relational database, table structure, queries, reports, and forms
• Organize information by inputting and updating data in a relational database
• Incorporate various types of visual elements such as images, tables, charts, audio, or video for effective communication

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