Course Descriptions

FPA 101 - Introduction to the Arts

1. Critique various types of arts using knowledge gained throughout the semester (GE1, GE3, GE6, GE8, PG1, PG2, PG4)
2. Categorize works based on medium (GE8, PG3)
3. Categorize works based on chronology (GE1, GE8, PG1)
4. Compare and contrast different types of art within a time period (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE6, GE8, PG1, PG2, PG3, PG5)
5. Compare and contrast different historical time periods based on art (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE8, PG1, PG2, PG3, PG5)
6. Understand the relationship of politics and art (GE3, GE8, PG1, PG2)
7. Understand the relationship of philosophy and art (GE1, GE3, GE6, GE8, PG1, PG2)
8. Realize the importance of art in a society (GE1, GE3, GE6, GE8, PG1, PG2)

FPA 160 - Study Tour

1. Summarize and explain the events, people, and ideas in a specific area of history in order to show a clear, concise understanding of their effects on both a specific geographical area and the wider world (GE1, GE2, GE6, PG1, PG2, PG4)
2. Communicate orally by in participating in presentations (GE2, GE4, PG1,PG4)
3. Demonstrate informational literacy i.e. know when there is a need for information, and to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand (GE2, GE4, PG1, PG4)
4. Express themselves in formal writing, by authoring a longer essay that offers a clear and supported position on a complex subject or event (GE1, GE2, GE4, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
5. Demonstrate cultural competence the self-awareness of one’s own worldview and the ability to relate effectively across lines of cultural difference (GE1, GE2, GE5, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
6. Think critically, from analyzing the successes and failures of the past and explaining and predicting how people with values and mindsets different from our own handle similar circumstances (GE2, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
7. Make historical connections by recognizing contemporary behaviors, actions, and policies that demonstrate how people fail to learn lessons from past successes and failures in history (GE2, GE7, PG1)

FREN 100 - Elementary French 1

  (Fall Term Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

GENERAL EDUCATION Category: Arts and Humanities

Pre-requisite(s): eligibility for ENGL 101 .
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Use novice level structures and vocabulary to communicate about themselves and their immediate surroundings (GE1)
2. Communicate orally with accuracy using simple, high-frequency words and phrases in French (GE1)
3. Create grammatically correct questions and sentence-level responses in written and oral forms (GE1)
4. Derive meaning from short, predictable written texts and aural passages that convey basic information about familiar topics or contexts (GE1)
5. Recognize and apply patterns to predict meaning of cognates and unfamiliar words (GE3)
6. Identify rules of register formality according to situation and audience (GE1)
7. Identify locations where French is spoken (GE8)
8. Explain benefits of speaking French in student’s chosen field (GE8)
9. Convey knowledge of other disciplines through the study of the French language and the cultures and diverse experiences of its speakers (GE5, GE6)
10. Locate, evaluate, use and cite research sources when completing written assignments (GE4, GE5)

FREN 102 - Elementary French 2

1. Use high novice level structures and vocabulary to communicate about their own experiences (GE1)
2. Communicate orally with accuracy using simple questions and statements in French (GE1)
3. Create grammatically correct questions and paragraph-level responses in written and oral forms (GE1)
4. Derive meaning from short, predictable written texts and aural passages that convey basic information about familiar topics or contexts (GE1)
5. Recognize and apply patterns to predict meaning of cognates and unfamiliar vocabulary (GE3)
6. Apply with some consistency rules of register formality according to situation and audience (GE1)
7. Identify locations where French is spoken and common features of locations with key connections to our area (GE8)
8. Create a plan for continued language learning to support student’s chosen field (GE8)
9. Integrate knowledge of other disciplines through the study of the French language and the cultures and diverse experiences of its speakers (GE5, GE6)
10. Locate, evaluate, use and cite research sources when completing written assignments (GE4, GE5)

FREN 201 - Intermediate French 1

1. Use intermediate level structures and vocabulary to communicate about global issues (GE1)
2. Communicate orally with accuracy to handle uncomplicated tasks related to straightforward situations in French (GE1)
3. Create grammatically correct questions and short essay -level responses in written and oral forms (GE1)
4. Respond to a range of short written texts and aural passages that convey information about personal and social topics and contexts (GE1)
5. Recognize and apply patterns, context clues and structural knowledge of language to predict meaning of unfamiliar words (GE3)
6. Consistently apply rules of register formality according to situation and audience (GE1)
7. Identify current issues in locations where French is spoken and the connection of these issues to the world at large (GE8)
8. Create a plan for continued language learning to support student’s chosen field (GE8)
9. Integrate knowledge of other disciplines through the study of the French language and the cultures and diverse experiences of its speakers (GE5, GE6)
10. Locate, evaluate, use and cite research sources when completing written assignments (GE4, GE5)

FREN 202 - Intermediate French 2

  (Spring Term Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Diversity: Meets Diversity Requirement.
GENERAL EDUCATION Category: Arts and Humanities

Pre-requisite(s): FREN 201  or three years of high school French with an Advisor’s approval.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Use high intermediate level structures and vocabulary to communicate about solutions to global issues (GE1)
2. Communicate orally with accuracy, ease and confidence to handle routine tasks and social situations in French (GE1)
3. Create grammatically correct questions and essay-level responses in written and oral forms (GE1)
4. Respond to a range of short written texts and aural passages that convey information about personal and social topics and contexts (GE1)
5. Recognize and apply patterns, context clues and structural knowledge of language to predict meaning of unfamiliar words (GE3)
6. Consistently apply rules of register formality according to situation and audience (GE1)
7. Apply existing or new solutions to issues occurring in the French-speaking world (GE6, GE8)
8. Create a plan for continued language learning to support student’s chosen field (GE8)
9. Integrate knowledge of other disciplines through the study of the French language and the cultures and diverse experiences of its speakers (GE5, GE6, GE8)
10. Locate, evaluate, use and cite research sources when completing written assignments (GE4, GE5)

GEOG 105 - Human Geography

GEOG 110 - Physical Geography

1. Relate effects of platetectonics (earthquakes, volcanic structures, rising mountains, oceanic ridges, oceanic trenches) to specific plate boundaries or hot spots. (GE2, GE6, PG1, PG4)
2. Locate examples of oceanic and continental landforms and relate them to the gradational processes of weathering, mass wasting, and erosion. (GE2, GE6, PG1, PG4)
3. Relate physical factors such as climate, hydrography, natural vegetation, soils, and underlying geology to local, national, and world regions. (GE2, GE6, PG1, PG4)
4. Recognize the elements and controls of weather and climate and understand how they are integrated to give a comprehensive view of a location’s weather and climate. (GE2, GE6, PG1, PG3, PG4)
5. Analyze data and reach valid conclusions from the interpretation of topographic maps, such as scale, relief, legend, and grid systems. (GE2, GE3, PG1, PG3, PG4)
6. Demonstrate effective communication skills through written and or oral assignments, such as summarizing scientific articles, presentations, and essay questions. (GE1, GE2, GE4, GE5, GE6, PG2, PG4)
7. Utilize math concepts in the interpretation of data, such as angle of insolation, time zones, length of daylight and twilight, relative humidity, dew points, adiabatic processes, Koeppen classification system, and map scale. (GE2, GE3, GE6, PG1, PG3, PG4)
8. Learn to locate significant cities, states, water bodies, countries, mountains, or other geographical locations or areas relative to course material. (GE6, PG4)

GEOG 201 - Regional Geography and Global Awareness

GEOSC 100 - Earth and Space Science

1. Explain how plate tectonic motion results from internal earth processes, and relates to external earth processes and the distribution of earthquakes and surface features such as mountain ranges and sea-floor trenches. (GE1, GE2, GE4)
2. Apply methods of absolute and relative dating to understand the timing of events in earth history, and explain the variation in time scale of processes related to the development of life, landscapes, and environmental change. (GE1, GE2, GE6)
3. Analyze the properties and identifying characteristics of a variety of earth materials (minerals, rocks, deposits), and explain their uses as resources to society and as data sources in interpreting earth history. (GE1, GE6)
4. Analyze patterns of stellar evolution and planetary formation to understand the origin and structure of our solar system. (GE1, GE6)
5. Analyze data such as celestial motion and earthquakes, collected in laboratory, online, and independent settings, to graph results and make valid interpretations. (GE2, GE4)
6. Compare and contrast scientific ideas and data sets related to the forcing mechanisms of long and short term climatic fluctuations, to establish scientifically-informed opinions regarding the role of humanity in climate change. (GE1, GE6)
7. Evaluate and present, in collaborative group settings, various aspects of space research as they relate to our exploration and understanding of our solar system. (GE4, GE6)
8. Develop greater scientific literacy through the selection, reading, analysis, and presentation of scientific articles relating to course content. (GE1, GE2, GE4, GE6)

GEOSC 103 - Environmental Sustainability

1. Describe the history of human development and its effect on the human ecological footprint. PG1, PG2, PG3 GE1, GE2, GE3, GE4)
2. Compare contrast the different types and sources of energy. (PG1, PG2, PG3 GE1, GE2, GE3, GE4)
3. Describe the interactions between the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. (PG1, PG2, PG3 GE1, GE2, GE3, GE4)
4. Compare the various ways that electricity is produced, including economic and environmental costs associated with its production. (PG1, PG2, PG3 GE1, GE2, GE3, GE4)
5. Explain combustion and its importance to modern society. (PG1, PG2, PG3 GE1, GE2, GE3, GE4)
6. Explain climate change and potential future changes. (PG1, PG2, PG3 GE2, GE3, GE4)
7. Define the following: atoms, ions, isotopes, radiation, nuclear fission, and nuclear fusion. (PG1, PG4 GE3, GE6)
8. Compare contrast a sustainable versus an unsustainable society in terms of energy usage, agricultural methods and pollution problems. (PG3, PG4 GE1, GE3, GE4, GE6)
9. Calculate the power needs and costs in common home appliances. (PG1, PG2, PG3 GE2, GE3, GE4)
10. In an electric circuit calculate watts, ohms, amps, and volts. (PG1, PG2, PG3 GE2, GE3, GE4)

GEOSC 105 - Introduction to Oceanography

1. Describe processes involved in the development of different types of waves and their impact on the environment. (PG2, PG3, PG4 GE1, GE2, GE6)
2. Describe the physical conditions of the oceans in terms of salinity, temperature, density, and pressure. (PG2, PG3, PG4 GE1, GE2, GE3)
3. Explain changes that occur to coastlines due to ocean and tectonic activity. (PG2, PG3, PG4 GE1, GE2, GE4, GE6)
4. Explain the theory of plate tectonics and how it relates to ocean basins. (PG2, PG3, PG4 GE1, GE2, GE4, GE6)
5. Explain the formation of seafloor sediments. (PG2, PG3, PG4 GE1, GE2, GE4, GE6)
6. Describe the various human-induced problems affecting the oceans and some sustainable solutions to these problems. (PG2, PG3, PG4 GE1, GE2, GE3, GE4, GE6)
7. Explain the factors that create ocean currents and how they affect marine and land environments. (PG2, PG3, PG4 GE1, GE2, GE4, GE6)
8. Compare phytoplankton and zooplankton and their importance. (PG2, PG3, PG4 GE1, GE2, GE4, GE6)
9. Explain the tide-generating forces and the conditions that produce different types of coastal tides. (PG2, PG3, PG4 GE1, GE2, GE4, GE6)
10. Compare the major biological components of the oceans, such as mammals, fishes, reptiles and birds. (PG2, PG3, PG4 GE1, GE2, GE4, GE6)

GEOSC 110 - Physical Geography

1. Relate the gradational processes of weathering, mass wasting, and erosion to the formation of a variety of landscapes. (PG1, PG2 GE1, GE2)
2. Explain how the theory of plate tectonics can be used to determine the origin and distribution of features such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountains. (PG1, PG2, PG3 GE1, GE2, GE4)
3. Apply math concepts in lab exercises to reach conclusions in a variety of physical geographic contexts. (PG2 GE2)
4. Analyze and present topographic and geologic aspects of specific landscapes depicted by maps, such as glaciated, volcanic, fluvial, or arid environments, using print, digital, and online maps and geographic software. (PG3, PG4 GE4, GE6)
5. Interpret the integrated elements and controls of weather to give a comprehensive view of a location’s climate, using the Koeppen classification system. (PG1, PG2, PG4 GE1, GE2, GE6)
6. Evaluate variables that characterize a region, such as topography, hydrography, climates, and geology, making it distinct from other regions. (PG2, PG3, PG4 GE2, G34, GE6)

GEOSC 115 - Meteorology

GEOSC 121 - Physical Geology

1. Explain how plate tectonic motion results from internal earth processes, and relates to external earth processes and the distribution of earthquakes and surface features such as volcanoes, mountain ranges, and sea-floor trenches. (PG1, PG2, PG3 GE1, GE2, GE4)
2. Identify various igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock types on the basis of texture, mineralogy, and internal structures, and explain their uses as resources to society and as data sources in interpreting earth history. (PG1, PG4 GE1, GE6)
3. Apply methods of absolute and relative dating to understand the timing of events in earth history, and explain the variation in time scale of processes related to the development of life, landscapes, and environmental change. (PG1, PG2, PG4 GE1, GE2, GE6)
4. Analyze the lithology of sedimentary materials to reconstruct paleogeographic surfaces and interpret related paleoenvironments. (PG1, PG2, PG4 GE1, GE2, GE6)
5. Analyze data such as seismic and volcanic activity, collected in laboratory, online, and independent settings, to graph results and make valid analyses and interpretations. (PG2, PG3 GE2, GE4)
6. Interpret geologic maps, and use cross-cutting relationships and the principles of stratigraphy to the sequence of events in a geologic cross section. (PG1, PG2, PG3 GE1, GE2, GE4)
7. Evaluate and use online geologic and geographic information in text and visual formats, to research present, in collaborative group settings, various aspects of geology as it pertains to human society and the environment. (PG3, PG4 GE4, GE6)

GEOSC 123 - Historical Geology

1. Identify and explain the origins of various igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock types on the basis of texture, mineralogy, and internal structures. (PG1, PG2 GE1, GE2)
2. Identify and explain the evidence for metamorphism at the outcrop and regional scale (recrystallization, foliation, jointing, folding, and faulting). (PG1, PG2 GE1, GE2)
3. Identify and map contacts between different rock units, and use rock body attitudes and topography to recognize regional structural features. (PG1, PG2 GE1, GE2)
4. Analyze the paleontology and lithology of sedimentary materials to reconstruct paleogeographic surfaces and interpret related paleoenvironments. (PG1, PG2, PG4 GE1, GE2, GE6)
5. Analyze and describe rocks and rock structures at the outcrop level to interpret the environmental and tectonic history of an area on-site. (PG1, PG2, PG4 GE1, GE2, GE6)
6. Interpret the sequence of events in a stratigraphic section using cross-cutting relationships. (PG2, PG3, PG4 GE2, GE4, GE6)
7. Evaluate the evidence used to interpret earth history in both climatic and plate tectonic settings. (PG2, PG3, PG4 GE2, GE4, GE6)
8. Evaluate and use online geologic and geographic information, and digital geographic software to present independently-researched, site-based geologic and geomorphic interpretations. (PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4 GE1, GE2, GE4, GE6)

GERM 100 - Elementary German 1

  (Fall Term Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

GENERAL EDUCATION Category: Arts and Humanities

Pre-requisite(s): eligibility for ENGL 101 .
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Use novice level structures and vocabulary to communicate about themselves and their immediate surroundings (GE1)
2. Communicate orally with accuracy using simple, high-frequency words and phrases in German (GE1)
3. Create grammatically correct questions and sentence-level responses in written and oral forms (GE1)
4. Derive meaning from short, predictable written texts and aural passages that convey basic information about familiar topics or contexts (GE1)
5. Recognize and apply patterns to predict meaning of cognates and unfamiliar words (GE3)
6. Identify rules of register formality according to situation and audience (GE1)
7. Identify locations where German is spoken (GE8)
8. Explain benefits of speaking German in student’s chosen field (GE8)
9. Convey knowledge of other disciplines through the study of the German language and the cultures and diverse experiences of its speakers (GE5, GE6)
10. Locate, evaluate, use and cite research sources when completing written assignments (GE4, GE5)

GERM 102 - Elementary German 2

1. Use high novice level structures and vocabulary to communicate about their own experiences (GE1)
2. Communicate orally with accuracy using simple questions and statements in German (GE1)
3. Create grammatically correct questions and paragraph-level responses in written and oral forms (GE1)
4. Derive meaning from short, predictable written texts and aural passages that convey basic information about familiar topics or contexts (GE1)
5. Recognize and apply patterns to predict meaning of cognates and unfamiliar vocabulary (GE3)
6. Apply with some consistency rules of register/formality according to situation and audience (GE1)
7. Identify locations where German is spoken and common features of locations with key connections to our area (GE8)
8. Create a plan for continued language learning to support student’s chosen field (GE8)
9. Integrate knowledge of other disciplines through the study of the German language and the cultures and diverse experiences of its speakers (GE5, GE6)
10. Locate, evaluate, use and cite research sources when completing written assignments (GE4, GE5)

GERM 201 - Intermediate German 1

1. Use intermediate level structures and vocabulary to communicate about global issues (GE1)
2. Communicate orally with accuracy to handle uncomplicated tasks related to straightforward situations in German (GE1)
3. Create grammatically correct questions and short essay -level responses in written and oral forms (GE1)
4. Respond to a range of short written texts and aural passages that convey information about personal and social topics and contexts (GE1)
5. Recognize and apply patterns, context clues and structural knowledge of language to predict meaning of unfamiliar words (GE3)
6. Consistently apply rules of register formality according to situation and audience (GE1)
7. Identify current issues in locations where German is spoken and the connection of these issues to the world at large (GE8)
8. Create a plan for continued language learning to support student’s chosen field (GE8)
9. Integrate knowledge of other disciplines through the study of the German language and the cultures and diverse experiences of its speakers (GE5, GE6)
10. Locate, evaluate, use and cite research sources when completing written assignments (GE4, GE5)

GERM 202 - Intermediate German 2

  (Spring Term Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Diversity: Meets Diversity Requirement.
GENERAL EDUCATION Category: Arts and Humanities

Pre-requisite(s): GERM 201  or three years of high school German with an Advisor’s approval.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Use high intermediate level structures and vocabulary to communicate about solutions to global issues (GE1)
2. Communicate orally with accuracy, ease and confidence to handle routine tasks and social situations in German (GE1)
3. Create grammatically correct questions and essay-level responses in written and oral forms (GE1)
4. Respond to a range of short written texts and aural passages that convey information about personal and social topics and contexts (GE1)
5. Recognize and apply patterns, context clues and structural knowledge of language to predict meaning of unfamiliar words (GE3)
6. Consistently apply rules of register formality according to situation and audience (GE1)
7. Apply existing or new solutions to issues occurring in the German-speaking world (GE6, GE8)
8. Create a plan for continued language learning to support student’s chosen field (GE8)
9. Integrate knowledge of other disciplines through the study of the German language and the cultures and diverse experiences of its speakers (GE5, GE6, GE8)
10. Locate, evaluate, use and cite research sources when completing written assignments (GE4, GE5)

HES 100 - Emergency Care First Aid Safety and CPR

HES 105 - Introduction to Exercise Science

1. Describe key historical events that influenced the field of exercise science.
2. Survey the body systems and the impact of exercise on each one. (PG3)
3. Examine each of the sub-disciplines of exercise science. (PG4)
4. Describe acute changes and chronic adaptations that occur with exercise training. (PG1)
5. Apply exercise physiology, sports nutrition, sports medicine, and sports psychology assessment methods. (PG2)
6. Develop informational literacy skills through readings and discussions. (PG4)
7. Research at least one exercise science career path. (PG4)
8. Critique an exercise science career through observation and personal communication with a professional. (PG5)
9. Identify professional organizations and certification options for a career in exercise science. (PG5)

HES 111 - Medical Terminology for Health Professionals

Suffixes

Word roots

Combining forms

Body system terms

Medical terminology in practice

Case studies and health records
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
 

1. Define medical terms by their prefixes, word roots, and suffixes. 

2. Spell and pronounce selected medical terms. 

3. Apply the rules of medical language to analyze medical terms.

4. Build and define medical terms related to the major body systems.

5. Identify medical abbreviations used in various health professions.

6. Use medical terminology in written and verbal communication. 

HES 112 - Health Care in the U.S.

The role of government in health care and public health

Managed care 

Inpatient and outpatient services

Long-term care services

Information technology 

Health care laws

Ethical issues in health care delivery

Health care careers

Health care economics - payment and financing
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify the historical influences that shaped the U.S. health care system.

2. Examine the characteristics and operations of the current U.S. health care system.

3. Discuss the government’s role in health care and public health.

4. Explain managed care and its processes in health care delivery.

5. Compare inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care services.

6. Identify legal and ethical issues in health care delivery.

7. Explain reimbursement, payment, and financing methods used in the health care environment.

8. Identify major information technology applications used in health care organizations.

9. Recognize various health care career paths.

HES 199 - Internship

HES 200 - Exercise Assessment & Instruction

HES 210 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

Basic anatomy

Primary and secondary surveys

Injury assessment

Athletic injury treatment modalities

Rehabilitation strategies

Concussion management

HIPPA

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Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
 

1. Describe sports medicine and athletic training as professions under the Exercise Science umbrella. (PG4)
2. Discuss the basic components of a comprehensive athletic injury prevention program. (PG1)
3. Identify common risk factors and causes of athletic injuries in various sports. (PG1, GE2)
4. Recognize environmental risk factors associated with climatic conditions, facilities, equipment, and sanitation. (PG1, GE2)
5. Explain the role of the physical examinations and screening procedures in the identification of risk factors and disqualifying conditions. (PG1, GE2)
6. Discuss the principles of heat illness and its prevention. (PG1)
7. Use standard terminology for athletic injuries and communication with medical personnel. (PG1, PG4)
8. Apply basic principles of emergency first aid to the injured athlete. (PG1, PG4, GE2)
9. Employ proper procedures and techniques for basic taping, wrapping, splinting, and padding. (PG1, PG4, GE2)
10. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate an athletic injury, use protective equipment and select appropriate therapeutic modalities. (PG1, PG4, GE2)

HIST 101 - Western Civilization 1

1. Summarize and explain the major events in Western Civilization from Ancient Times through the Reformation, in order to show clear, concise understanding of their various effects to today’s world. (GE1, GE3, GE4, PG1, PG2, PG4)
2. Communicate orally, by discussing original documents and key issues in Western Civilization from Anceint Times through the Reformation. (GE1, GE3, PG1, PG2, PG4)
3. Demonstrate informational literacy; i.e. know when there is a need for information, and to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE5, PG1, PG4)
4. Express themselves in formal writing, by authoring papers such as essays, analyses, book reviews, or bibliographies that offer a clear and supported position on a complex historical subject or event. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE5, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
5. Think critically, from analyzing the successes and failures of the past and explaining and predicting how people with values and mindsets different from our own handle similar circumstances. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4)
6. Make historical connections by recognizing contemporary behaviors, actions, and policies that demonstrate how people fail to learn lessons from those past successes and failures. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE7, PG1)
7. Identify and expand their world perspective by taking into account various, often divergent, points of view, as well as humanity’s commonalities and differences. (GE7, GE8, PG2, PG3)

HIST 102 - Western Civilization 2

1. Summarize and explain the major events in Western Civilization from 1600 to the present, in order to show clear, concise understanding of their various effects on today’s world. (GE1, GE3, GE4, PG1, PG2, PG4)
2. Communicate orally, by discussing original documents and key issues in Western Civilization from 1600 to the present. (GE1, GE3, PG1, PG2, PG4)
3. Demonstrate informational literacy i.e. know when there is a need for information, and to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE5, PG1, PG4)
4. Express themselves in formal writing, by authoring papers such as essays, analyses, book reviews, or bibliographies that offer a clear and supported position on a complex historical subject or event. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE5, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
5. Think critically, from analyzing the successes and failures of the past and explaining and predicting how people with values and mindsets different from our own handle similar circumstances. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4)
6. Make historical connections by recognizing contemporary behaviors, actions, and policies that demonstrate how people fail to learn lessons from those past successes and failures. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE7, PG1)
7. Identify and expand their world perspective by taking into account various, often divergent points of view as well as humanity’s commonalities and differences. (GE7, GE8, PG2, PG3)

HIST 105 - History of the United States to 1876

1. Summarize and explain the major events of the years from Colonial Times to 1876, in order to show clear, concise understanding of how they changed America. (GE1, GE3, GE4, PG1, PG2, PG4)
2. Communicate orally, by discussing original documents and key issues in American History from Colonial Times to 1876. (GE1, GE3, PG1, PG2, PG4)
3. Demonstrate informational literacy; i.e. know when there is a need for information, and to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE5, PG1, PG4)
4. Express themselves in formal writing, by authoring papers such as essays, analyses, book reviews, or bibliographies that offer a clear and supported position on a complex historical subject or event. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE5, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
5. Think critically, from analyzing the successes and failures of the past and explaining and predicting how people with values and mindsets different from our own handle similar circumstances. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4)
6. Make historical connections by recognizing contemporary behaviors, actions, and policies that demonstrate how people fail to learn lessons from those past successes and failures. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE7, PG1)
7. Identify and expand their world perspective by taking into account various, often divergent points of view as well as humanity’s commonalities and differences. (GE7, GE8, PG2, PG3)

HIST 106 - History of the United States From 1876

1. Summarize and explain the major events of the years from 1877 to the present, in order to show clear, concise understanding of how they changed America. (GE1, GE3, GE4, PG1, PG2, PG4)
2. Communicate orally, by discussing original documents and key issues in American History from 1877 to the present. (GE1, GE3, PG1, PG2, PG4)
3. Demonstrate informational literacy; i.e. know when there is a need for information, and to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE5, PG1, PG4)
4. Express themselves in formal writing, by authoring papers such as essays, analyses, book reviews, or bibliographies that offer a clear and supported position on a complex historical subject or event. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE5, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
5. Think critically, from analyzing the successes and failures of the past and explaining and predicting how people with values and mindsets different from our own handle similar circumstances. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4)
6. Make historical connections by recognizing contemporary behaviors, actions, and policies that demonstrate how people fail to learn lessons from those past successes and failures. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE7, PG1)
7. Identify and expand their world perspective by taking into account various, often divergent points of view as well as humanity’s commonalities and differences. (GE7, GE8, PG2, PG3)

HIST 110 - World Culture-1200 to Present

HIST 160 - Study Tour

1. Summarize and explain the events, people, and ideas in a specific area of history in order to show a clear, concise understanding of their effects on both a specific geographical area and the wider world (GE1, GE2, GE6, PG1, PG2, PG4)
2. Communicate orally by in participating in presentations (GE2, GE4, PG1,PG4)
3. Demonstrate informational literacy; i.e. know when there is a need for information, and to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand (GE2, GE4, PG1, PG4)
4. Express themselves in formal writing, by authoring a longer essay that offers a clear and supported position on a complex subject or event (GE1, GE2, GE4, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
5. Demonstrate cultural competence the self-awareness of one’s own worldview and the ability to relate effectively across lines of cultural difference (GE1, GE2, GE5, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
6. Think critically, from analyzing the successes and failures of the past and explaining and predicting how people with values and mindsets different from our own handle similar circumstances (GE2, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
7. Make historical connections by recognizing contemporary behaviors, actions, and policies that demonstrate how people fail to learn lessons from past successes and failures in history (GE2, GE7, PG1)

HIST 201 - Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich

1. Summarize and explain the events, people, and ideas in German history from 1919 to 1945 in order to show a clear, concise understanding of their effects on interwar Germany and Europe, and the postwar world (GE1, GE2, GE6, PG1, PG2, PG4).
2. Communicate orally by discussing primary documents including propaganda from and key issues in German history from 1919 to 1945 (GE2, GE4, PG1, PG4)
3. Demonstrate informational literacy; i.e. know when there is a need for information, and to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand (GE2, GE4, PG1. PG4)
4. Express themselves in formal writing, by authoring papers such as essays, analyses, book reviews, or bibliographies that offer a clear and supported position on a complex historical subject or event (GE1, GE2, GE4, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
5. Think critically, from analyzing the successes and failures of the past and explaining and predicting how people with values and mindsets different from our own handle similar circumstances (GE2, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG4)
6. Make historical connections by recognizing contemporary behaviors, actions, and policies that demonstrate how people fail to learn lessons about totalitarianism and genocide (GE2, GE7, PG1)
7. Explore perspectives on and draw conclusions regarding the philosophical meaning of the Holocaust, both for contemporary Jewry and others (GE2, GE6, GE7, PG4)

HIST 204 - America in Depression and War:1929-1945

1. Summarize and explain the major events of the years of the Great Depression and World War II in order to show clear, concise understanding of how they changed America. (GE1, GE2, PG1, PG2, PG4)
2. Communicate orally, by discussing readings that offer various interpretations of key issues in American History from 1929-1945. (GE1, GE2, PG1, PG2, PG4)
3. Demonstrate informational literacy to know when there is a need for information and be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand. (GE2,GE4,PG1,PG4)
4. Express themselves in formal writing, by authoring an analysis of historical newspapers and a research paper that offer a clear and supported position on a complex historical subject or event (GE1, GE2, GE4, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
5. Think critically, from analyzing the successes and failures of the past and explaining and predicting how people with values and mindsets different from our own handle similar circumstances (GE2, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4)
6. Make historical connections by recognizing contemporary behaviors, actions, and policies that demonstrate how people fail to learn lessons from those past successes and failures (GE2, GE7, PG1)
7. Identify and expand their world perspective by taking into account various, often divergent points of view as well as humanity’s commonalities and differences. (GE6, GE7, PG2, PG3)

HIST 205 - Cold War America: 1945-1991

1. Summarize and explain the major events of the years of the Cold War, 1945-1991,in order to show clear, concise understanding of how they changed America (GE1, GE2, PG1, PG2, PG4)
2. Communicate orally, by discussing readings that offer various interpretations of key issues in American History from 1945-1991 (GE1, GE2, PG1, PG2, PG4)
3. Demonstrate informational literacy to know when there is a need for information,and to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand. (GE2, GE4, PG1, PG4)
4. Express themselves in formal writing, by authoring an analysis of historical newspapers and a research paper that offer a clear and supported position on a complex historical subject or event. (GE1, GE2, GE4, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
5. Think critically, from analyzing the successes and failures of the past and explaining and predicting how people with values and mindsets different from our own handle similar circumstances. (GE2, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4)
6. Make historical connections by recognizing contemporary behaviors, actions, and policies that demonstrate how people fail to learn lessons from those past successes and failures. (GE2, GE7, PG1)
7. Identify and expand their world perspective by taking into account various, often divergent points of view as well as humanity’s commonalities and differences.(GE6, GE7, PG2, PG3)

HIST 210 - The Era of the American Civil War

1. Summarize and explain the major events of the years from 1840 to 1877, in order to show clear, concise understanding of how they changed America (GE1, GE2, PG1, PG2, PG4)
2. Communicate orally, by discussing readings that offer various interpretations of key issues in American History from 1840 to 1877 and participating in classroom debates on the breakup of the Union (GE1, GE2, PG1, PG2, PG4)
3. Demonstrate informational literacy i.e. know when there is a need for information, and to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand (GE2, GE4, PG1, PG4)
4. Express themselves in formal writing, by authoring an analysis of historical newspapers and a research paper that offer a clear and supported position on a complex historical subject or event (GE1, GE2, GE4, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
5. Think critically, from analyzing the successes and failures of the past and explaining and predicting how people with values and mindsets different from our own handle similar circumstances (GE2, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4)
6. Make historical connections by recognizing contemporary behaviors, actions, and policies that demonstrate how people fail to learn lessons from those past successes and failures (GE2, GE7, PG1)
7. Identify and expand their world perspective by taking into account various, often divergent points of view as well as humanity s commonalities and differences (GE6, GE7, PG2, PG3)

HIST 212 - Women and Family in Am. History to 1876

1. Summarize and explain the impact of historical events on the daily lives of women, children, and families in America. (GE1,GE2,PG1,PG2,PG4)
2. Communicate orally, by discussing readings that offer various interpretations and key issues in American History as they affect women, children, and family life in America through the American Civil War and Reconstruction. (GE1,GE2,PG1,PG2,PG4)
3. Effectively demonstrate information literacy by knowing when there is a need for information and by identifying, locating, evaluating, and effectively using that information of the issue or problem at hand (GE2,GE4,PG1,PG4)
4. Effectively express themselves in formal writing, by authoring an analysis of period documents, diaries, newspapers, books, and a research paper that offers a clear and support position on a complex aspect of this period. (GE1,GE2,GE4,PG1,PG2,PG4,PG5).
5. Think critically, by analyzing the successes and failures of the past to explain and predict how people with values and mindsets different from their own, handle similar circumstances. To explain how history has shaped a uniquely American view of women, family life, and the lives of American children. (GE1,GE6,FE7, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG4)
6. Make historical connections by recognizing contemporary behaviors, action and policies that can be traced to the historical events of this period, analyzing the success and failures of these changes. (GE2,GE7,PG1)
7. Identify and expand their view of gender, world perspective, modern day gender issues and age issues that affect families in all regions of the world. (GE6,GE7,PG2,PG3)

HIST 214 - Women/Family in Am. History From 1876

1. Summarize and explain the impact of historical events on the daily lives of women, children, and families in America. (GE1,GE2,PG1,PG2,PG4)
2. Communicate orally, by discussing readings that offer various interpretations of key issues in American History as they affect women, children, and family life in America through the American Civil War and Reconstruction. (GE1,GE2,PG1, PG2,PG4)
3. Effectively demonstrate information literacy by knowing when there is a need for information and by identifying, locating, evaluating, and effectively using that information of the issue or problem at hand. (GE2, GE4,PG1,PG4)
4. Effectively express themselves in formal writing, by authoring an analysis of period documents, diaries, newspapers, books, and a research paper that offers a clear supportive position on a complex aspect of this period.
5. Think critically, by analyzing the successes and failures of the past to explain and predict how people with different values and mindsets handle similar circumstances. To explain how history has shaped a uniquely American view of women, family life, and the lives of American children. (GE1,GE6,GE7,PG1,PG2,PG3,PG4)
6. Make historical connections by recognizing contemporary behaviors, actions, and policies that can be traced to the historical events of this period, analyzing the success and failures of these changes. (GE2,GE7,PG1)
7. Identify and expand their view of gender, world perspective, modern day gender and age issues that affect families in all regions of the world. (GE6,GE7,PG2,PG3)

HIST 215 - History of Ancient Rome

1. Summarize and explain the events, people, and ideas in Roman history from 753 BCE to 476 CE in order to show a clear, concise understanding of their effects on the Roman empire and surrounding civilizations (GE1, GE2, GE6, PG1, PG2, PG4).
2. Communicate orally by discussing primary documents from and key issues in Roman history from 753 BCE to 476 CE (GE2, GE4, PG1, PG4).
3. Demonstrate informational literacy; i.e. know when there is a need for information, and to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand (GE2, GE4, PG1, PG4).
4. Express themselves in formal writing, by authoring papers such as essays, analyses, book reviews, or bibliographies that offer a clear and supported position on a complex historical subject or event (GE1, GE2, GE4, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5).
5. Think critically, from analyzing the successes and failures of the past and explaining and predicting how people with values and mindsets different from our own handle similar circumstances (GE2, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG4).
6. Make historical connections by recognizing contemporary behaviors, actions, and policies that demonstrate how people fail to learn the lessons of the decline and fall of Rome (GE2, GE7, PG1).
7. Explore perspectives on and draw conclusions regarding the meaning of Western Civilization for the present, focusing on the historical roles of the Catholic Church and the Stoic Roman attitude (GE2, GE7, PG4)

HIST 216 - Immigration of Western Civilization

1. To effectively summarize and explain the impact of immigration on the culture, politics, social norms, and lifestyles of Western Civilization. (GE1,GE2,PG1,PG2,PG4)
2. Communicate orally, by discussing readings that offer various interpretations and key issues in Western Civilization as they produce immigration movements. (GE1,GE2,PG1,PG2,PG4)
3. Effectively demonstrate information literacy by knowing when there is a need for information and by identifying, locating, evaluating, and effectively using that information of the issue or problem at hand. (GE2,GE4,PG1,PG4)
4. Effectively express themselves in formal writing, by authoring an analysis of period documents, diaries, newspapers and books, and a research paper that offers a clear and support position on a complex aspect of this topic. (GE1,GE2,GE4,PG1,PG2,PG4,PG5)
5. Think critically, by analyzing the successes and failures of the past to explain and predict how people with values and mindsets different from their own will handle similar circumstances. To explain how history has shaped the movement of people in Europe, North America and the Middle East. (GE1,GE6,GE7,PG1,PG2,PG3,PG4)
6. To make historical connections by recognizing contemporary behaviors, action and policies that can be traced to the historical events of this period, analyzing the success and failures of these changes. (GE2,GE7,PG1)
7. Identify and expand their view of race, nationality, ethnicity and culture in the modern world. (GE6,GE7,PG2,PG3)

HIST 218 - The American West

1. Summarize and explain the impact of historical events on the native cultures of North America, the developing nation, and the future of land use in America. (GE1,GE2,PG1,PG2,PG4)
2. Communicate orally, by discussing readings that offer various interpretations of key issues in American History as they affect the growth of the United States and the subjugation of Native American populations. (GE1,GE2,PG1,PG2,PG4)
3. Effectively demonstrate information literacy by knowing when there is a need for information and by identifying, locating, evaluating, and effectively using that information of the issue or problem at hand. (GE2,GE4,PG1,PG4)
4. Effectively express themselves in formal writing, by authoring an analysis of period documents, diaries, newspapers, books, and a research paper that offers a clear and support position on a complex aspect of these issues and this time period. (GE1,GE2,GE4,PG1,PG2,PG4,PG5)
5. Think critically, by analyzing the successes and failures of the past to explain and predict how people with different values and mindsets handle similar circumstances. To explain how history has shaped a uniquely American view of land ownership, cultural dominance, individuality, personal rights, farming, animal husbandry, and the American diet. (GE1,GE6,GE7,PG1,PG2,PG3,PG4)
6. Make historical connections by recognizing contemporary behaviors, actions and policies that can be traced to the historical events of this period,and analyzing the success and failures of these changes. Looking carefully at the timeline of policy, action, inaction, and future alterations of this trajectory. (GE2,GE7,PG1)
7. Identify and expand their view of land use, frontier and pioneer experiences, the rights and policies that shape American politics that are inextricably tied to the experience of the American West. (GE6,GE7,PG2,PG3)

HIST 220 - The American Civil Rights Movement

1. Summarize and explain the major events of the American Civil Rights Movement in order to show clear, concise understanding of how they changed the nation (GE1, GE2, PG1, PG2, PG4)
2. Communicate orally, by discussing readings that offer various interpretations of key issues relating to the American Civil Rights Movement (GE1, GE2, PG1, PG2, PG4)
3. Demonstrate informational literacy i.e. know when there is a need for information, and to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand (GE2, GE4, PG1, PG4)
4. Express themselves in formal writing, by authoring an analysis of historical newspapers and a research paper that offer a clear and supported position on a complex historical subject or event related to the American Civil Rights Movement (GE1, GE2, GE4, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
5. Think critically, from analyzing the successes and failures of the past, and explaining and predicting how people with values and mindsets different from our own handle similar circumstances (GE2, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4)
6. Make historical connections by recognizing contemporary behaviors, actions, and policies that demonstrate how people fail to learn lessons from those past successes and failures (GE2, GE7, PG1)
7. Identify and expand their world perspective by taking into account various, often divergent points of view as well as humanity s commonalities and differences (GE6, GE7, PG2, PG3)

HIST 235 - The Great War and the Twenty-Year Truce

1. Summarize and explain the major events of the years 1900 to 1939, demonstrating clear, concise understanding of how they changed Europe (GE1, GE2, PG1, PG2, PG4)
2. Communicate orally, by discussing readings that offer various interpretations of key issues in European History from 1900 to 1939 (GE1, GE2, PG1, PG2, PG4)
3. Demonstrate informational literacy; i.e. know when there is a need for information, and to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand (GE2, GE4, PG1, PG4)
4. Express themselves in formal writing, by authoring an analysis of historical newspapers and a research paper that offer a clear and supported position on a complex historical subject or event (GE1, GE2, GE4, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
5. Think critically, from analyzing the successes and failures of the past and explaining and predicting how people with values and mindsets different from our own handle similar circumstances (GE2, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4)
6. Make historical connections by recognizing contemporary behaviors, actions, and policies that demonstrate how people fail to learn lessons from those past successes and failures (GE2, GE7, PG1)
7. Identify and expand their world perspective by taking into account various, often divergent points of view as well as humanity s commonalities and differences (GE6, GE7, PG2, PG3)

HLTH 101 - The Science & Theory of Health And Wellness

1. Explain the wellness dimensions. (GE1, PG3)
2. Express determinants of positive physical and mental health. (GE1, GE7, PG3)
3. Interpret wellness assessment data to develop goals and strategies. (GE3, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG5)
4. Assess nutritional behaviors and patterns.(GE7, PG2, PG5)
5. Evaluate methods of contraception including their efficacy rates, usage and risks. (GE3, GE7, PG3)
6. Examine the consequences of sexually transmitted infections and diseases. (GE3, GE7, PG1)
7. Investigate behaviors for management of chronic disease. (GE3, GE7, PG1, PG3, PG5)
8. Assess the implications of substance use, abuse, misuse and addiction. (GE3, GE7, PG2, PG3)
9. Write a research-based paper on a health-related topic following APA documentation style. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE5, GE7, PG4)
10. Evaluate a wellness event and its impact on personal health. (GE1, GE7, PG3, PG5)

HLTH 120 - Introduction to Holistic Health and Complementary Medicine

1. Examine Western and Eastern models of healthcare. (PG4)
2. Identify mind-body medicine approaches to wellness. (PG1)
3. Identify a variety of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities. (PG1, PG4)
4. Research and summarize the role of spirituality in healing. (PG3, PG4)
5. Critique complementary health and wellness activities in a larger college-wide or community environment. (PG1, PG2, PG4)
6. Examine personal wellness data to formulate effective goals and strategies using a holistic health approach. (PG1, PG2)
7. Write and present research on the efficacy of a selected CAM modality using five scholarly sources in the bibliography. (PG3, PG4)
8. Discuss a variety of holistic health self-care strategies that foster personal well-being. (PG1, PG2)

HLTH 150 - Introduction to Public Health

HLTH 201 - Women’s Health

1. Describe key historical events that shaped the women’s health movement, women’s rights and women in the workplace. (GE1, PG4)
2. Compare recommended health screenings for women based on age and ethnicity. (GE2, GE6, PG4)
3. Interpret wellness assessment data to develop goals and strategies. (GE2, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG5)
4. Evaluate contraceptive methods and sexual practices among various female populations. (GE2, PG2, PG4)
5. Examine health before, during and after pregnancy and from perimenopause to menopause. (PG1)
6. Recognize signs, symptoms and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and diseases. (PG1, PG2)
7. Assess nutrition, physical activity and chronic disease risk factors. (GE1, PG1, PG2)
8. Assess mental health and stressors that impact wellness in various female populations. (GE2, PG1, PG2, PG3)
9. Delineate signs and symptoms of substance use, misuse, abuse and addiction. (PG2)
10. Create a research-based presentation on a women’s health topic. (GE1, GE2, GE4, PG3, PG4)

HLTH 210 - Nutrition and Weight Management

1. Clinically define underweight, overweight and obesity. (PG1)
2. Examine lifestyle and environmental factors that influence health and weight. (PG3, PG4)
3. Identify the macronutrients and micronutrients and the biological function of each.
4. Discuss the interrelationship between nutrition, weight and chronic disease risk through the lifespan. (PG1)
5. Apply nutrition, physical activity and weight assessment methods.(PG3, PG4)
6. Describe the role of the brain, metabolism and genetics in eating behavior.
7. Recognize signs and symptoms of various eating disorders and treatment approaches for each. (PG1)
8. Evaluate behavioral and non-behavioral approaches for weight management. (PG5)
9. Research obesity in the U.S. in comparison to one other culture. (PG3, PG4)
10. Develop a personal weight management and chronic disease prevention plan. (PG2, PG5)

HLTH 215 - Human Sexuality

HLTH 225 - Stress Management & Tension Control

HONOR 101 - College Success for Honors

1. Identify strategies to be a successful college student.
2. Demonstrate various techniques to decrease stress and promote a healthy sense of self and well-being.
3. Explain Myers-Briggs types and ways to enhance academic performance and career plans based on this instrument.
4. Identify resources (people and information) on and off campus to meet student needs at Carroll Community College.
5. Practice creative and critical thinking skills.

HONOR 102 - Career Development for Honors

1. Describe your interests, values & skills (PG 2,3,4,6)
2. Identify what it might take to experience personal satisfaction in a career (PG 1,2,4,6)
3. Assess where you would most like to use your natural talents and develop your skills (PG 1,2,3,4)
4. Become familiar with primary sources of occupational information and how to use them effectively in career decision making (PG 1,2,6)
5. Develop short & long term personal goals as reference for guiding your career and learning plans (PG 1,2,4,5)
6. Develop plans for achieving career objectives, including selection of major and transfer planning (PG 1,2,4,5,6)

HONOR 201 - Exploring Leadership

Examine characteristics and skills for effective leadership in a rapidly changing world. Discover leadership potential and identify areas of personal growth. This course is only for students participating in the Pappalardo Honors Program. Additional $250 fee required. (All Terms) One hour lecture each week. One Credit. One billable hour.

Course Topics:
Topics will include leadership theories and models, self-awareness, communication, group processes and behaviors, organizational leadership, diversity, ethical leadership and decision-making, and service leadership.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

This course will help students understand leadership and develop their own capacity for leadership. By the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Articulate their personal values, goals, and strengths and weaknesses as a leader.
2. Describe characteristics of effective leadership.
3. Identify strategies to enhance team performance, including those related to Tuckman’s group development theory.
4. Identify strategies for effective communication and conflict resolution.
5. Discuss the value of perspectives, opinions, and experiences that are different from their own.

HONOR 202 - Service Learning: Values and Action Capstone

1. Apply service-learning theory to the local community.
2. Describe critical issues facing the Carroll County community and the State of Maryland.
3. Articulate community needs and identify strategies to address needs.
4. Develop reflection skills needed to critically analyze their experiences.
5. Develop relevant skills in becoming a more effective and engaged community member.

HUMT 160 - Study Tour

1. Summarize and explain the events, people, and ideas in a specific area of history in order to show a clear, concise understanding of their effects on both a specific geographical area and the wider world (GE1, GE2, GE6, PG1, PG2, PG4)
2. Communicate orally by in participating in presentations (GE2, GE4, PG1,PG4)
3. Demonstrate informational literacy; i.e. know when there is a need for information, and to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand (GE2, GE4, PG1, PG4)
4. Express themselves in formal writing, by authoring a longer essay that offers a clear and supported position on a complex subject or event (GE1, GE2, GE4, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
5. Demonstrate cultural competence the self-awareness of one’s own worldview and the ability to relate effectively across lines of cultural difference (GE1, GE2, GE5, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
6. Think critically, from analyzing the successes and failures of the past and explaining and predicting how people with values and mindsets different from our own handle similar circumstances (GE2, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG4, PG5)
7. Make historical connections by recognizing contemporary behaviors, actions, and policies that demonstrate how people fail to learn lessons from past successes and failures in history (GE2, GE7, PG1)

LEA 101 - Emergency Vehicle Operations

Course Requirements and Grading Procedures
70%- Student must pass minimum standards established by the Maryland Police Training Commission.
30%- Student must pass classroom exam.

MPCTC Objectives:
Objective 085
Identify the components and importance of defensive driving, such as attitude, skill, vehicle capability, driving conditions.
Objective 086
Identify driver attitudes or conditions which greatly contribute to the occurrence of traffic accidents, such as: over-confidence, self-righteousness, impatience, preoccupation, and fatigue.
Objective 087
Identify driving activities which most frequently contribute to collisions; backing up, parking, and left turns.
Objective 088
Identify qualities of a good driver, to include: driving within own limitations, maintains good physical condition. Uses mature judgment, has knowledge of rules of the road, is rested and alert.
Objective 089
Identify hazards of driving at night, such as reduced visibility and over-driving headlights.
Objective 090
Identify importance of knowing traffic conditions in all directions and all visible distances and the necessity of acting accordingly.
Objective 091
Identify conditions which affect the stopping distance of a vehicle, such as driver, vehicle, road and weather.
Objective 092
Identify in proper sequence the following components that make up total stopping distances: perception of danger, decision time, reaction time, braking distance.
Objective 093
Identify advantages and disadvantages to high-speed pursuit.
Objective 094
Identify elements of high speed pursuit, utilization and limitations of emergency equipment and pursuit tactics.
Objective 095
Identify circumstances of a police officer’s liability and exemption from liability when operating an emergency vehicle.
Objective 096
Identify differences of procedure for high-speed pursuit in a congested area vs. open road vs. off road
Objective 097
Describe or demonstrate the ability to regain control of vehicle experiencing a front wheel skid.
Objective 098
Demonstrate through driving exercises proper road position, weight transfer, throttle control, braking and steering accuracy both forward and backward while performing the following maneuvers: 90 degree turn, stopping, accelerating and decelerating, 180 degree turn, lane changes, serpentine of “S” curves.
Objective 099
Demonstrate the ability to maneuver a vehicle forward and backward in restricted space areas.
Objective 100
Demonstrate ability to safely operate and control a law enforcement vehicle, for example, during a controlled low or high-speed pursuit to include headlights, emergency lights, siren and communications equipment, and driving at night.
Objective 101
Demonstrate the techniques of accident avoidance by smoothly and rapidly displacing the vehicle left or right upon command.
Objective 102
Demonstrate proper procedure for operating a vehicle, for example, driving in rain during controlled and high-speed pursuit, pumping brakes when stopping, turning wheel in direction of skid, regard for reduced visibility, ice, and snow.
Objective 104
Be able to perform first line maintenance on patrol vehicle; i.e., replenish fluid levels, adding air to tires, washing vehicle, or changing a tire using the jack provided by the manufacturer.
Objective 425
Describe or demonstrate the ability to regain control of a vehicle experiencing a rear wheel skid.
Objective 426
Describe or demonstrate the ability to regain control of a vehicle experiencing an all wheel skid.
Objective 504
Identify the disadvantages of high-speed pursuit.#N/A

LEA 102 - Defensive Tactics

1. Identify the points of the body that are susceptible to lethal weapons.
2. Discuss the legal considerations in using a chemical agent.
3. Demonstrate use of force to control a suspect or prisoner.
4. Demonstrate take-down tactics.
5. Practice basic principles of weaponless defense including balance, awareness, and self-control.
6. Articulate the legal limits of reasonable force and deadly force in Maryland.

LEA 103 - Police Arsenal and Procedures

Course Requirements and Grading Procedures
70% Student must pass minimum standards established by the Maryland Police Training Commission for each weapon issued by the police agency.
30% Student must pass classroom exam.

MPCTC Objectives
ASP BATON
Objective 191
Identify the danger areas of the body that are most vulnerable to physical attack.
Objective 195
Identify the vital points and bone edges that constitute “target” areas for an approved impact weapon.
Objective 196
Identify the vital points of the body that are susceptible to lethal approved impact weapons.
Objective 201
Demonstrate the departmental approved impact weapons techniques to be used in subduing an aggressive subject, using proper footwork, coordination, and without losing body balance.
Objective 433
Identify the danger areas of the body that are most vulnerable to potentially fatal attacks.

FIREARMS
Objective 162
Identify mental, emotional and physical preparation needed for eventuality of a possible shooting situation.
Objective 166
Demonstrate proper cleaning of the officer’s handgun and shotgun, if applicable.
Objective 167
Demonstrate safely loading and unloading of a handgun and shotgun, if applicable.
Objective 168
Demonstrate safely drawing and holstering a weapon.
Objective 169
Demonstrate safely placing and removing a shotgun from a vehicle storage mechanism, if applicable.
Objective 170
Demonstrate safe and proper handling of handgun during weapons instruction.
Objective 171
Demonstrate safe and proper techniques for holding and carrying a shotgun, if applicable.
Objective 172
Identify the methods of making a handgun safe when not being carried on the person, such as unloading and storing ammo. in separate locations and securing the handgun out of reach.
Objective 173
Identify the principles of good marksmanship such as stance, grip, breathe control, trigger control and follow through.
Objective 174
Demonstrate proper stance for handgun shooting positions including point shoulder, crouch, prone and kneeling.
Objective 175
Demonstrate proper techniques for shooting the shotgun, if applicable, from the standing, kneeling and hip positions.
Objective 178
Given a daylight range course or courses established or approved by the police training commission, the student shall fire with the approved weapon that is carried on or off duty and shall meet the previously established standards of proficiency.
Objective 179
Given a reduced light range course or courses established or approved by the police training commission, the student shall fire with the approved weapon that is carried on or off duty and shall meet the previously established standards of proficiency.

O.C. SPRAY
Objective 187
Identify the legal considerations in using a chemical agent.
Objective 188
Demonstrate proper use of chemical agents available to the police officer, i.e., smoke, CN, mace and /or O.C. spray.
Objective 189
Identify the proper first-aid treatment for chemical agent exposures to the yes, skin and clothing.
Objective 431
Identify the moral considerations in using chemical agents.
Objective 432
Identify the practical considerations in using chemical agents.#N/A

LEA 104 - Forensic Science

1. Summarize the history and evolution of forensic science. (GE1, PG1, PG4)
2. Explore the various forensic science disciplines and how they are related. (GE2, GE3, PG4,).
3. Practice evidence collection and preservation. (GE2, PG3, PG4)
4. Explain the effects of forensic science on court proceedings. ( GE1, GE3, PG1, PG4)
5. Analyze the importance of expert witness testimony. (GE1, GE2, GE4, PG4)
6. Explain the basic principles of forensic science and describe how these principles are applied to various disciplines. (GE1, PG1, PG4)

MAT 001 - Independent Study Transitional Mathematics Advancement

MAT 015 - Foundations for Statistics

1. Round decimals to a specific place value. 
2. Apply order of operations to expressions 
3. Convert between scientific notation and standard form.   
4. Calculate measures of center.   
5. Read and interpret graphs.   
6. Create box-and-whisker plots, histograms, and ogives.  
7. Apply basic percent properties. 
8. Simplify basic radical expressions. 
9. Solve for a specified variable. 
10. Translate, solve, and graph linear equations.  

MAT 091 - Pre-Algebra

1. Add, subtract, multiply and divide integers, fractions and decimals. (GE3,PG1,PG2)
2. Evaluate expressions containing exponents. (GE3,PG1,PG2)
3. Use the order of operations to simplify and evaluate algebra expressions. (GE3,PG1,PG2)
4. Solve linear equations in one variable that contain integers, fractions, and decimals. (GE3,PG1,PG2)
5. Convert between fractions, decimals, and percents. (GE3,PG1,PG2)
6. Translate words into mathematical equations and solve. (GE2, GE3,PG1,PG2,PG3)
7. Apply perimeter and area formulas to solve problems. (GE2, GE3,PG1,PG2,PG3)
8. Use percents, ratios, rates, and proportions to solve problems. (GE2,GE3,PG1,PG2,PG3)

MAT 095 - Foundations for College Mathematics

1. Convert between units of measure.
2. Convert between scientifc notation and standard form.
3. Calculate measures of center.
4. Read and interpret graphs.
5. Create box-and whisker plots, histograms, and ogives.
6. Translate, solve, and graph linear equations.
7. Simplify an expression using rules of exponents.
8. Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
9. Completely factor basic polynomials.
10. Solve systems of linear equations by graphing and substitution.
11. Simplify basic radical expressions.
12. Evaluate and graph exponential functions.
13. Solve applications that can be modeled by linear equations, formulas, exponential functions, and or proportions.

MAT 099 - Foundations for College Mathematics Pt.2

MATH 111 - Fundamentals of Geometry and Measurement

1. Using mathematical vocabulary, describe and classify a variety of 2-D and 3-D shapes, noting their properties and relationships. (GE1, GE2, GE3)
2. Make and test conjectures about geometric properties and relationships and develop logical arguments to justify conclusions. (GE1, GE2, GE3)
3. Describe location and movement using common language and geometric vocabulary. (GE1, GE2, GE3)
4. Use coordinate geometry to represent and examine the properties of geometric shapes. (GE2)
5. Describe sizes, positions, and orientations of shapes under informal transformations such as flips, turns, slides and scaling. (GE2)
6. Describe congruence, similarity, and line rotational symmetry. (GE1, GE2, GE3)
7. Identify and build 3-D object from a 2-D representation (and vice versa). (GE2)
8. Use geometric models to solve problems in number, area, volume and algebra. (GE2)
9. Use both standard and nonstandard units for measuring length, area, volume, weight, time and temperature. (GE2)
10. Describe metric and customary systems of measure. (GE2)
11. Convert between units within the metric system. (GE2)
12. Make reasonable estimates of measurement. (GE2, GE3)
13. Select and apply appropriate units and tools to accurately measure length, area, volume, weight, time, temperature, angles to appropriate levels of accuracy. (GE2)
14. Develop and use formulas for determining circumference, perimeter, area, volume, of geometric figures. (GE2)
15. Solve problems involving scale factors and rates. (GE2)
16. Identify and correct common student misconceptions related to topics in Geometry. (GE1, GE2, GE3)

MATH 115 - Introduction to Statistical Methods

1. Use appropriate symbols, notation, and vocabulary to accurately communicate statistical concepts. (GE1)
2. Analyze data using descriptive statistics including weighted averages, measures of central tendency and variation of grouped data, determination of distribution type, and identification of potential outliers. (GE2, GE5)
3. Correctly assign probabilities using appropriate rules and distributions including discrete, binomial, and normal. (GE2, GE3)
4. Use linear regression to establish a relationship between two variables, assess the relationship strength between variables, and test for significance. (GE2, GE3)
5. Recognize, apply, and interpret the central limit theorem for sample means in order to make predictions and assign probabilities. (GE1, GE2, GE3)
6. Construct and interpret confidence intervals based on sample data to estimate population parameters. (GE1, GE2, GE3)
7. Perform hypothesis tests to make inferences about population parameters based on sample data. (GE1, GE2, GE3)
8. Utilize technology to accurately solve statistical problems. (GE5)

MATH 118 - College Algebra

• Rules, properties, and structures of linear and special equations/functions, such as square root, absolute value, piece-wise, exponential, and logarithmic 
• Domain and range of various types of equations, functions, and inequalities 
• Equations and functions in different forms 
• Transformations of various types of functions 
• Various types of equations, functions, and inequalities 
• Graphs of equations and functions 
• Systems of equations with two variables using multiple methods 
• Application problems using multiple types of functions 

• Examine rules, properties, and structures of linear and special equations/functions, such as square root, absolute value, piece-wise, exponential, and logarithmic (GE2, GE3)
• Determine domain and range of various types of equations, functions, and inequalities (GE2)
• Write equations and functions in different forms (GE2)
• Evaluate transformations of various types of functions (GE2, GE3)
• Solve various types of equations, functions, and inequalities (GE2, GE3)
• Use various elements to sketch the graph of equations and functions (GE2, GE3)
• Solve systems of equations with two variables using multiple methods (GE2, GE3)
• Set up and solve application problems using multiple types of functions (GE1, GE2, GE3)

MATH 121 - Introduction to College Mathematics

1. Apply basic properties of sets and counting to solve problems. (GE2,GE3)
2. Use set and counting principles to calculate basic probabilities. (GE2)
3. Display and analyze data using a basic understanding of descriptive statistics. (GE1,GE2)
4. Correctly assign probabilities based on discrete and normal distributions. (GE2)
5. Use Gauss-Jordan elimination to solve systems of linear equations.(GE2)
6. Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and inversion of matrices. (GE2)
7. Solve systems of linear equations using matrix inversion. (GE2)
8. Calculate quantities related to simple and compound interest. (GE2)
9. Analyze annuities and loans and calculate related quantities. (GE2,G3)
10. Use a truth table to evaluate logical statements. (GE2,GE3)

MATH 122 - Mathematical Concepts and Structures

MATH 130 - Precalculus

  (Fall, Spring & Summer Only) Five hours lecture each week. Five Credits. Five billable hours.

GENERAL EDUCATION. Category: Mathematics

Pre-requisite(s): eligibility for ENGL 101  ; completion of MAT 099   (preferred) or MATH 118  with a minimum grade of C or better, or placement by other measure.
Course Topics:
 

• Rules, properties, laws, and structures to solve, simplify, verify and/or prove various types of functions and inequalities
• Domain and range of various types of functions and inequalities 
• Functions in different forms
• Transformations of various types of functions 
• Graph functions
• Systems of equations using multiple methods 
• Angles in degrees and radians 
• Trigonometric functions using the Unit Circle 
• Application problems using multiple types of functions

• Examine rules, properties, laws, and structures to solve, simplify, verify and/or prove various types of functions and inequalities (GE2, GE3)
• Determine domain and range of various types of functions and inequalities (GE2)
• Write functions in different forms (GE2)
• Evaluate transformations of various types of functions (GE2, GE3)
• Use various elements to sketch the graph of functions (GE2, GE3)
• Solve systems of equations using multiple methods (GE2, GE3)
• Identify, convert, and apply angles in degrees and radians (GE2)
• Evaluate trigonometric functions using the Unit Circle (GE2)
• Set up and solve application problems using multiple types of functions (GE1, GE2, GE3)

MATH 132 - Applied Calculus

1. Find the limits of functions algebraically, numerically, and or graphically. (GE1, GE2, GE3)
2. Perform differentiation of functions algebraically, numerically, and or graphically. (GE2, GE3)
3. Analyze graphs and behaviors of functions with regard to rate of change and velocity. (GE1, GE2, GE3)
4. Solve problems from business, life sciences, and social sciences that involve rate of change. (GE1, GE2, GE3)
5. Find and evaluate indefinite integrals. (GE2)
6. Find and evaluate partial derivatives. (GE2)
7. Find relative extrema of a function of two variables. (GE1, GE2, GE3)
8. Set-up and solve application problems using technology, such as graphing calculators. (GE1, GE2, GE3)

MATH 135 - Calculus of a Single Variable 1

1. Determine limits for functions graphically, numerically, and analytically. (GE3)
2. Use the E-& Precise Definition of Limits. (GE1, GE3)
3. Use The Derivative Definition to obtain derivatives of functions. (GE1, GE2)
4. Calculate derivatives for functions using the product, quotient, chain and implicit rules. (GE3)
5. Apply differentiation techniques to related-rate and optimization problems. (GE2, GE3)
6. Sketch curves based on analysis of the functions’ limits and derivatives. (GE3)
7. Use the Riemann Sums Definition of an Integral to find the definite integral of functions. (GE1, GE3)
8. Solve for definite and indefinite integrals using direct and substitution techniques. (GE3)
9. Apply integration techniques to solve problems in area, volume, arc-length, and curve-length applications. (GE2, GE3)
10. Apply integration techniques to solve applied problems such as analysis of work, fluid pressure and center-of-mass applications. (GE2, GE3)

MATH 136 - Calculus of a Single Variable 2

1. Solve limits (including L’Hopitals Rule), differentiation, and integration problems using logarithmic properties in addition to all rules learned in Calculus 1 on all types of functions. (PG1)
2. Integrate functions using the following techniques: (PG1) -Integration by Parts -Partial Fraction -Trigonometric Integration -Trigonometric Substitution
3. Evaluate improper integrals. (PG1)
4. Analyze the convergence/divergence of infinite series using the following tests: (PG1) -Geometric -Divergence -Integral -P-Series -Ratio and Root -Comparison (Direct and Limit) -Alternating Series
5. Determine conditional/absolute convergence of series. (PG1)
6. Determine the Interval of Convergence of a Series. (PG1)
7. Represent functions using Taylor and Maclaurin series. (PG1)
8. Set-up and solve application problems using mathematical software. (PG1, PG3)

MATH 205 - Multivariable Calculus

1. Perform vector operations with dot and cross products. (GE2, GE3,PG2,PG3)
2. Graph lines and surfaces in 3-dimensional space. (GE2,GE3, PG2,PG3)
3. Compute derivatives and integrals for vector functions. (GE2, PG3)
4. Analyze torsion and curvature. (GE2,GE3,PG2,PG3)
5. Compute partial derivatives for multi-variable functions. (GE2,GE3,PG2,PG3)
6. Compute directional derivatives and gradients. (GE2,GE3,PG2, PG3)
7. Apply maximization techniques to multi-variable functions. (GE2,GE3,PG2,PG3)
8. Compute multiple integrals. (GE2,GE3,PG2,PG3)
9. Apply multiple integration to physical problems. (GE2,GE3, PG2,PG3)
10. Derive and apply Green’s and Stoke’s Theorems. (GE2,GE3,PG2, PG3)
11. Apply vector analysis to potential and conservation of energy problems. (GE2,GE3,PG2,PG3)
12. Set-up and solve application problems using technology, such as graphing calculators and mathematical software. (GE1,GE2,GE3,GE4,PG1,PG2,PG3,PG4)

MATH 210 - Linear Algebra

1. Solve systems of linear equations using Gaussian Elimination and matrices. (GE2,GE3,GE4,PG2,PG3)
2. Calculate vector sums, differences, scalar products, dot products, cross products and projections. (PG2,PG3,GE2,GE3,GE4)
3. Calculate a matrix product, a matrix sum, a matrix inverse, etc. using the basic rules of matrix arithmetic.(PG2,PG3,GE2,GE3,GE4)
4. Solve the matrix equation AX = B using the basic concepts of vectors and vector spaces. (PG2,PG3,GE2,GE3,GE4)
5. Find bases and coordinate vectors in general vector spaces. (PG1,PG3,GE2,GE4)
6. Use the concept of a linear transformation by applying it to geometry and developing matrix representations of linear transformations, and calculating associated eigenvalues and eigenvectors. (GE2,GE4,PG1,PG3)
7. Calculate the determinant of a matrix and use it when solving a system of linear equations. (GE2,GE3,GE4,PG1,PG2,PG3)
8. Calculate orthogonal and orthonormal bases in inner product spaces. (GE2,GE3,GE4,PG1,PG2,PG3)
9. Set-up and solve application problems using technology, such as graphing calculators and mathematical software. (GE1,GE2,GE3,GE4,PG1,PG2,PG3,PG4)

MATH 215 - Differential Equations

1. Classify differential equations by type, order and linearity. (PG1,PG4,GE1)
2. Solve the separable, exact, linear, homogeneous, and Bernoulli first-order differential equations. (PG3,GE2)
3. Solve applications of first-order differential equations.(PG2,PG3,GE2,GE3)
4. Solve second-order differential equations by constructing a second solution from a known solution. (PG3,GE2)
5. Solve homogeneous and nonhomogeneous linear equations of second or higher order using the following methods: constant coefficients, undetermined coefficients, Cauchy-Euler differential equations, Laplace transforms. (PG3,GE2)
6. Solve systems of differential equations with Laplace transforms. (PG3,PG4,GE1,GE2)
7. Solve eigenvalue problems. (PG3,GE2)
8. Set up and solve application problems using mathematical software. (PG1,PG2,PG3,PG4,GE1,GE2,GE3,GE4)

MGMT 201 - Principles of Management

2.Describe the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. (PG 4)

3.Explain the effects of corporate culture and environments of an organization on management. (PG 4)

4.Assess various leadership styles, theories of motivation, and the decision-making process.

5.Relate the basic concepts of planning, social responsibility, and managerial ethics.

6.Analyze organizational structure and the control process. (PG 1)

7.Apply basics of group dynamics to the challenges of managing work teams.

MKTG 201 - Principles of Marketing

MUSIC 101 - Music Appreciation

1. Define the elements of music.
2. Describe how the elements of music work together. (GE 3, GE 6)
3. Identify the major time periods in music history. (GE 3)
4. Identify the major genres of music. (GE 3)
5. Identify significant composers and performers. (GE 3)
6. Describe how musical elements are used in different genres of music. (GE 3)
7. Describe the cultural significance of specific genres and selected pieces of music. (GE 8)
8. Critique musical performances using vocabulary learned throughout the course. (GE 1, GE 3, GE 4, GE 5).

MUSIC 102 - The History of Rock and Roll

1. Develop an understanding of the historical and cultural background of rock and roll music. (GE8)
2. Develop a rudimentary understanding of the technical aspects of rock and roll. (GE1, GE6).
3. Describe differences of music from various artists in rock and roll music. (GE1, GE3)
4. Describe the impact of various rock and roll artists’ music on culture and history. (GE1, GE3)
5. Develop a basic vocabulary of terms to describe music, specifically rock and roll. (GE1)
6. Understand the development of rock and roll music through reading, listening, and analyzing music. (GE3, GE5)
7. Analyze music through listening to live performances. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE5)

MUSIC 104 - World Music

1. Describe the field of ethnomusicology.
2. Discuss various genres of music and where they are located globally. (GE1, PG5)
3. Develop a basic vocabulary for describing music. (GE1, GE7)
4. Describe the relationship between music and culture. (GE1, GE3, GE8, PG4)
5. List and describe famous performers of world music. (GE3)
6. List and describe instruments not germane to western culture. (GE3)
7. Critique musical performances using vocabulary learned throughout the course. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE5, GE8, PG2)

MUSIC 105 - Fundamentals of Music

1. Name the letter names on the treble and bass clefs. (GE2, GE3, PG3)
2. Count and clap rhythms in duple, triple, and compound meters up to divisions of the beat in fourths. (GE2, GE3, PG1)
3. Identify the key signatures of all major and minor keys. (GE2, GE3, PG3)
4. Use the piano keyboard to identify scales up to five sharps and five flats. (GE2, GE3, PG1)
5. Outline basic sight-singing concepts. (GE2, GE3, PG1)
6. Construct all intervals on the staff and on the keyboard. (GE2, GE3, PG3)
7. Construct all triads and seventh chords. (GE2, GE3, PG3)
8. Analyze music through listening to live and recorded performances. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE5, PG2)

MUSIC 106 - History of Jazz

1. Define the elements of music and how they work together. (GE3, GE7, PG3)
2. Define the elements of jazz and trace their development/presence from origins of jazz to the present day. (PG5)
3. Describe jazz and jazz-related music of various styles including Ragtime, Blues, Swing, Vocal Jazz, Bebop, Post-Bop, Third Stream, Free Fusion, and Postmodern. (GE3, PG5)
4. Identify by title selected excerpts from major works. (GE3)
5. Identify major changes in musical styles, players’ lives, and political and social forces that affected the development of jazz music. (GE6, PG4, PG5)
6. Apply the skills for musical analysis developed in the class to a piece of popular music. (GE3, PG3)
7. Critique musical performances using vocabulary learned throughout the course.(GE1, GE3, GE4, GE5, PG2)

MUSIC 107 - Introduction to Music Technology

MUSIC 108 - Exploration of Making Rap

MUSIC 110 - Theory of Music 1

1. Identify and construct diatonic triads and seventh chords. (GE2, GE3, PG3)
2. Memorize the principles of voice leading. (GE2, GE3, PG3)
3. Analyze and compose simple part writing exercises. (GE2, GE3, GE6, PG3)
4. Identify elements of rhythm. (GE2, GE3, PG3)
5. Identify elements of pitch. (GE2, GE3, PG3)
6. Memorize the principles of harmonic progression. (GE2, GE3, PG3)
7. Critique musical performances using vocabulary learned throughout the course. (GE1, GE3, GE4, GE5, PG2)

MUSIC 111 - Theory of Music 2

1. Compose four part harmonic progressions using triads in all in versions (GE 1, GE 2, GE 3, GE 5, PG 3)
2. Identify and construct all cadences. (GE 1, GE 2, GE 3, GE 5, PG 3)
3. Identify and construct all phrases. (GE 1, GE 2, GE 3, GE 5, PG 3)
4. Identify and construct all periods. (GE 1, GE 2, GE 3, GE 5, PG 3)
5. Identify and construct all nonchord tones. (GE 1, GE 2, GE 3, GE 5, PG 3)
6. Identify and construct diatonic seventh chords. (GE 1, GE 2, GE 3, GE 5, PG 3)

MUSIC 112 - Musicianship 1

1. Perform rhythms from a whole note to an eighth note and their rest equivalents (GE3, PG1, PG4)
2. Sing melodies based on step wise motion (GE5, PG1, PG4)
3. Sing arpeggios of the tonic, dominant and subdominant chords (GE5, PG1, PG4)
4. Perform exercises that include dotted rhythms (GE3, PG1, PG4)
5. Sing in the treble, bass and alto clefs (GE5, PG1, PG4)
6. Sing in the major and minor modes (GE5, PG1, PG4)
7. Perform in basic compound time (GE3, PG1, PG4)
8. Take dictations of simple melodies and harmonies (GE1, GE2, PG1, PG4)

MUSIC 113 - Musicianship 2

1. Sing arpeggios of dominant seventh chords (GE5, PG1, PG4)
2. Perform in advanced compound meters (GE3, PG1, PG4)
3. Perform triplets in duple time signatures (GE3, PG1, PG4)
4. Sing melodies with skips of all diatonic intervals up to an octave (GE5, PG1, PG4)
5. Perform rhythmic examples that include tied figures (GE3, PG1, PG4)
6. Perform syncopated rhythmic figures (GE3, PG1, PG4)
7. Perform rhythmic examples with subdivisions up to a sixteenth note (GE3, PG1, PG4)
8. Take dictation of the musical elements performed in the class (GE1, GE2, PG1, PG4)

MUSIC 114 - Keyboard Skills for Music Majors 1

  (Fall & Spring Only) Three hours laboratory each week. One Credit. One billable hour.

Pre-requisite(s): exemption/completion of ENG 001  and MUSIC 105  
Co-requisite(s): concurrent enrollment in MUSIC 110   andMUSIC 112  
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Develop familiarity with the piano keyboard (PG1, PG5)
2. Develop a reading knowledge of basic pitch and rhythmic notation (GE3, PG1, PG5)
3. Learn to play the following chord progressions in all keys (GE3, PG1, PG5)
4. Harmonize and improvise simple melodies of a 5-finger pattern (GE3, GE5, PG1, PG5)
5. Develop good hand position and finger dexterity (PG1, PG5)
6. Perform all major scales and minor scales to include Am, Em, Dm, and Bm (GE3, PG1, PG5)
7. Sight-read simple melodies and songs (GE3, GE5, PG1, PG5)
8. Play major, minor, augmented, and diminished triads in root position with recognition of inversions (GE3, PG1, PG5)

MUSIC 115 - Keyboard Skills for Music Majors 2

1. Learn to recognize and play all diatonic chords in major and minor keys (GE3, PG1, PG5)
2. Harmonize simple melodies in all major and minor keys (GE3, GE5, PG1, PG5)
3. Transpose simple melodies in all major and minor keys (GE3, PG1, PG5)
4. Improvise an eight measure melody within major and minor keys (GE3, GE5, PG1, PG5)
5. Sight-read increasingly complex melodies and songs (GE3, PG1, PG5)
6. Play seventh chords in root position and inversions (GE3, PG1, PG5)
7. Analyze short piano compositions for nonchord tones (GE3, PG1, PG5)
8. Perform all cadences from in four part harmony (GE3, PG1, PG5)

MUSIC 120 - Chorus

1. Demonstrate vocal techniques appropriate to solo and ensemble performance (PG1, PG4, GE1, GE7).
2. Perform effectively as part of an ensemble (PG1, PG4, GE2, GE5, GE7).
3. Model musical expression and performance techniques (PG1, GE2, GE5).
4. Execute musical works with historical accuracy (PG1, PG3, GE5, GE6).
5. Explore new musical techniques (PG1, PG3, PG4, GE2, GE5, GE6).
6. Critically analyze musical compositions and performances(PG2, PG3, GE1, GE2, GE4, GE5).

MUSIC 122 - Symphony Orchestra

1. Demonstrate instrumental techniques appropriate to solo and ensemble performance. (PG1,PG4,GE1,GE7)
2. Perform effectively as part of an ensemble. (PG1,PG4,GE2,GE5,GE7)
3. Model musical expression and performance techniques. (PG1,GE2,GE5)
4. Execute musical works with historical accuracy. (PG1,PG3,GE5,GE6)
5. Explore new musical techniques. (PG1,PG3,PG4,GE2,GE5,GE6)
6. Critically analyze musical compositions and performances. (PG2,PG3,GE1,GE2,GE4,GE5)

MUSIC 124 - Jazz Ensemble

1. Demonstrate instrumental techniques appropriate to solo and ensemble performance (PG1, PG4, GE1, GE7).
2. Perform effectively as part of an ensemble (PG1, PG4, GE2, GE5, GE7).
3. Model musical expression and performance techniques (PG1, GE2, GE5).
4. Execute musical works with historical accuracy (PG1, PG3, GE5, GE6).
5. Explore new musical techniques (PG1, PG3, PG4, GE2, GE5, GE 6).
6. Critically analyze musical compositions and performances (PG 2, PG3, GE1, GE2, GE4, GE5).

MUSIC 126 - Jazz Choir

1. Demonstrate vocal techniques appropriate to solo and ensemble performance (PG 1, PG 4, GE 1, GE7).
2. Perform effectively as part of an ensemble (PG 1, PG 4, GE 2, GE 5, GE 7).
3. Model musical expression and performance techniques (PG 1, GE 2, GE 5).
4. Execute musical works with historical accuracy (PG 1, PG 3, GE 5, GE 6).
5. Explore new musical techniques (PG 1, PG 3, PG 4, GE 2, GE 5, GE 6).
6. Critically analyze musical compositions and performances (PG 2, PG 3, GE 1, GE 2, GE 4, GE 5).

MUSIC 128 - Jazz Combo

1. Demonstrate instrumental techniques appropriate to solo and ensemble performance. (PG1,PG4,GE1,GE7)
2. Perform effectively as part of an ensemble. (PG1,PG4,GE2,GE5,GE7)
3. Model musical expression and performance techniques. (PG1,GE2,GE5)
4. Execute musical works with historical accuracy. (PG1,PG3,GE5,GE6)
5. Explore new musical techniques. (PG1,PG3,PG4,GE2,GE5,GE6)
6. Critically analyze musical compositions and performances. (PG2,PG3,GE1,GE2,GE4,GE5)

MUSIC 130 - Guitar Ensemble

1. Demonstrate instrumental techniques appropriate to solo and ensemble performance (PG1, PG4, GE1, GE7).
2. Perform effectively as part of an ensemble (PG1, PG4, GE2, GE5, GE7).
3. Model musical expression and performance techniques (PG1, GE2, GE5).
4. Execute musical works with historical accuracy (PG1, PG3, GE5, GE6).
5. Explore new musical techniques (PG1, PG3, PG4, GE2, GE5, GE6).
6. Critically analyze musical compositions and performances (PG2, PG3, GE1, GE2, GE4, GE).

MUSIC 132 - Rock ‘n’ Roll Ensemble

1. Demonstrate instrumental techniques appropriate to solo and ensemble performance. (PG1,PG4,GE1,GE7)
2. Perform effectively as part of an ensemble. (PG1,PG4,GE2,GE5,GE7)
3. Model musical expression and performance techniques. (PG1,GE2,GE5)
4. Execute musical works with historical accuracy. (PG1,PG3,GE5,GE6)
5. Explore new musical techniques. (PG1,PG3,PG4,GE2,GE5,GE6)
6. Critically analyze musical compositions and performances. (PG2,PG3,GE1,GE2,GE4,GE5)

MUSIC 134 - Percussion Ensemble

1. Demonstrate instrumental techniques appropriate to solo and ensemble performance (PG1, PG4, GE1, GE7).
2. Perform effectively as part of an ensemble (PG1, PG4, GE2, GE5, GE7).
3. Model musical expression and performance techniques (PG1, GE2, GE5).
4. Execute musical works with historical accuracy (PG1, PG3, GE5, GE6).
5. Explore new musical techniques (PG1, PG3, PG4, GE2, GE5, GE6).
6. Critically analyze musical compositions and performances (PG2, PG3, GE1, GE2, GE4, GE5).