Course Descriptions

ACE 101W - Career Professional Development I

1. Develop Academic Career Experience course plan and set goals.
   1. Establish workplace and educational goals.
   2. Demonstrate good attendance and punctuality.
2. Begin development of an employment portfolio.
   1. Write a cover letter.
   2. Revise resume.
3. Demonstrate confidence in presenting a professional image.
   1. Display appropriate dress and grooming for the respective worksite.
   2. Practice presenting professional credentials.
   3. Reflects through writing the experiences that build confidence and exemplify personal discovery.
4. Demonstrate favorable work ethics.
   1. Analyze personal choices and responsibilities as they pertain to the workplace.
   2. Uphold organizational image in and out of the workplace setting.
5. Cooperate within a team.
   1. Analyze prior teamwork experience.
   2. Infer meaning and course of action based on prior experience.
   3. Apply team-building skills to situations in the workplace.
   4. Assume the role of team member and contribute to team goals.
6. Perform writing tasks to promote learning of concepts.
   1. Document attainment of skills learned.
   2. Demonstrate knowledge of the subject.
7. Manage stress through structured planning.
   1. Practice prioritizing workload.
   2. Arrange tasks according to priority rank.
   3. Divide tasks into smaller components and track progress of each component.
   4. Align work, educational and personal schedules to effectively meet goals.
   5. Track assignments, projects and job tasks in order to meet deadlines.
8. Integrate into the organizational culture.
   1. Exemplify organizational values.
   2. Participate in organizational mission.
   3. Align workplace behaviors with organizational policies and procedures.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of essential skills for success in chosen career.
   1. Identify essential skills necessary for career success.
   2. Compare one's own soft skills with requirements of job objective(s).
10. Demonstrate an understanding of professional communication in the workplace.
    1. Identify professional workplace communication.
    2. Practice effective communication in the workplace.

ACE 102W - Career Professional Development II

1. Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity.
   1. Analyze diverse viewpoints in the workplace.
   2. Question assumptions, points of view, and expectations where appropriate.
   3. Resolve differences through compromise, assertiveness, or surrender where appropriate.
   4. Explore other workplace cultures.
2. Demonstrate favorable work habits.
   1. Perform job tasks according to supervisor expectations.
   2. Demonstrate alignment with employer expectations.
   3. Demonstrate initiative, self-motivation, and self-management when appropriate.
3. Produce and exchange professional communications.
   1. Apply listening skills and engagement strategies in verbal communications.
   2. Utilize appropriate vocabulary, tone, and terminology in all workplace communications.
   3. Maintain respect for self and others during verbal, electronic, written, and telephone communications.
4. Continue development of employment portfolio.
   1. Revise resume.
   2. Identify appropriate work samples.
   3. Create a professional online profile.
5. Perform writing tasks to promote learning of concepts.
   1. Document attainment of skills learned.
   2. Demonstrate knowledge of the subject.
6. Cooperate within a team.
   1. Apply team-building skills to situations in the workplace.
   2. Assume the role of a team member in a virtual setting and contribute to team goals.
   3. Apply leadership skills when appropriate.
   4. Investigate personal and collective successes and failures in team experiences.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the employment interview process.
   1. Identify different types of interview questions.
   2. Demonstrate how to respond effectively to interview questions.
   3. Demonstrate knowledge of proper follow-up techniques.
8. Demonstrate continuous improvement in professional skill sets.
   1. Identify workplace competencies.
   2. Determine methods for self-assessment.
   3. Map achievement of workplace competencies.
   4. Plan goals for future professional development.
   5. Summarize the continuous improvements resulting from the Academic Career Experience.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of transferable skills for success in chosen career.
   1. Practice problem-solving and critical thinking.
   2. Demonstrate creativity and innovation in the workplace.

ACE 201W - Career Work Experience - Business & Human Services

1. Demonstrate adaptability in varying work environments as assessed by immediate workplace supervisor’s observations and final evaluation analysis.
   1. Adapt and be productive with different types/levels of people, tasks, and responsibilities.
   2. Relocate from classroom to work environment while applying learned skills.
2. Maintain control over actions to monitor and/or regulate processes, tasks, or activities and keep track of delegated assignments and projects as assessed by immediate workplace supervisor’s observations and final evaluation analysis.
   1. Establish priorities for given assignments, tasks, and projects.
   2. Establish follow-up procedures for delegated assignments, tasks, and projects.
   3. Complete all assignments, tasks, and projects according to set procedures and/or guidelines for given situation.
3. Demonstrate employability skills as evaluated by immediate workplace supervisor’s observations and final evaluation analysis.
   1. Demonstrate proper work ethics.
   2. Handle workplace politics in a positive manner.
   3. Prioritize work load.
   4. Display good communication skills.
   5. Utilize team-building skills.
   6. Practice good attendance and punctuality skills.
   7. Display good customer relations skills.
   8. Display a professional demeanor.
4. Perform writing tasks to promote learning of concepts.
   1. Write employment goals with worksite supervisor.
   2. Keep reflective journal entries.
   3. Write a report summarizing the continuous improvements resulting from the Academic Career Experience.

ACE 202W - Career Work Experience - Communications & Sciences

1. Demonstrate adaptability in varying work environments as assessed by immediate workplace supervisor’s observations and final evaluation analysis.
   1. Adapt and be productive with different types/levels of people, tasks, and responsibilities.
   2. Relocate from classroom to work environment while applying learned skills.
2. Maintain control over actions to monitor and/or regulate processes, tasks, or activities and keep track of delegated assignments and projects as assessed by immediate workplace supervisor’s observations and final evaluation analysis.
   1. Establish priorities for given assignments, tasks, and projects.
   2. Establish follow-up procedures for delegated assignments, tasks, and projects.
   3. Complete all assignments, tasks, and projects according to set procedures and/or guidelines for given situation.
3. Demonstrate employability skills as evaluated by immediate workplace supervisor’s observations and final evaluation analysis.
   1. Demonstrate proper work ethics.
   2. Handle workplace politics in a positive manner.
   3. Prioritize work load.
   4. Display good communication skills.
   5. Utilize team-building skills.
   6. Practice good attendance and punctuality skills.
   7. Display good customer relations skills.
   8. Display a professional demeanor.
4. Perform writing tasks to promote learning of concepts.
   1. Write employment goals with worksite supervisor.
   2. Keep reflective journal entries.
   3. Write a report summarizing the continuous improvements resulting from the Academic Career Experience.

ACE 203W - Career Work Experience - Health

1. Demonstrate adaptability in varying work environments as assessed by immediate workplace supervisor’s observations and final evaluation analysis.
   1. Adapt and be productive with different types/levels of people, tasks, and responsibilities.
   2. Relocate from classroom to work environment while applying learned skills.
2. Maintain control over actions to monitor and/or regulate processes, tasks, or activities and keep track of delegated assignments and projects as assessed by immediate workplace supervisor’s observations and final evaluation analysis.
   1. Establish priorities for given assignments, tasks, and projects.
   2. Establish follow-up procedures for delegated assignments, tasks, and projects.
   3. Complete all assignments, tasks, and projects according to set procedures and/or guidelines for given situation.
3. Demonstrate employability skills as evaluated by immediate workplace supervisor’s observations and final evaluation analysis.
   1. Demonstrate proper work ethics.
   2. Handle workplace politics in a positive manner.
   3. Prioritize work load.
   4. Display good communication skills.
   5. Utilize team-building skills.
   6. Practice good attendance and punctuality skills.
   7. Display good customer relations skills.
   8. Display a professional demeanor.
4. Perform writing tasks to promote learning of concepts.
   1. Write employment goals with worksite supervisor.
   2. Keep reflective journal entries.
   3. Write a report summarizing the continuous improvements resulting from the Academic Career Experience.

ACE 204W - Career Work Experience - Technical & Industrial

1. Demonstrate adaptability in varying work environments as assessed by immediate workplace supervisor’s observations and final evaluation analysis.
   1. Adapt and be productive with different types/levels of people, tasks, and responsibilities.
   2. Relocate from classroom to work environment while applying learned skills.
2. Maintain control over actions to monitor and/or regulate processes, tasks, or activities and keep track of delegated assignments and projects as assessed by immediate workplace supervisor’s observations and final evaluation analysis.
   1. Establish priorities for given assignments, tasks, and projects.
   2. Establish follow-up procedures for delegated assignments, tasks, and projects.
   3. Complete all assignments, tasks, and projects according to set procedures and/or guidelines for given situation.
3. Demonstrate employability skills as evaluated by immediate workplace supervisor’s observations and final evaluation analysis.
   1. Demonstrate proper work ethics.
   2. Handle workplace politics in a positive manner.
   3. Prioritize work load.
   4. Display good communication skills.
   5. Utilize team-building skills.
   6. Practice good attendance and punctuality skills.
   7. Display good customer relations skills.
   8. Display a professional demeanor.
4. Perform writing tasks to promote learning of concepts.
   1. Write employment goals with worksite supervisor.
   2. Keep reflective journal entries.
   3. Write a report summarizing the continuous improvements resulting from the Academic Career Experience.

ACE 280W - Internship: Technology Management

1. Demonstrate adaptability in varying work environments as assessed by immediate workplace supervisor’s observations and final evaluation analysis to the Office of Academic Career Experience (Cooperative Education) and Experiential Learning.
   1. Adapt and be productive with different types/levels of people, tasks, and responsibilities.
   2. Relocate from classroom to work environment while applying learned skills.
2. Maintain control over actions to monitor and/or regular processes, tasks, or activities and keep track of delegated assignments and projects environments as assessed by immediate workplace supervisor’s observations and final evaluation analysis to the Office of Academic Career Experience (Cooperative Education) and Experiential Learning.
   1. Establish priorities for given assignments, tasks, and projects.
   2. Establish follow-up procedures for delegated assignments, tasks, and projects.
   3. Complete all assignments, tasks, and projects according to set procedures and/or guidelines for given situation.
3. Demonstrate employability skills as evaluated by immediate workplace supervisor’s observations and final evaluation analysis.
   1. Demonstrate proper work ethics.
   2. Handle workplace politics in a positive manner.
   3. Prioritize work load.
   4. Utilize good telephone skills.
   5. Utilize team-building skills.
   6. Practice good attendance and punctuality skills.
   7. Display good customer relations skills.
   8. Speak clearly, project voice sufficiently to be heard, employ appropriate non-verbal communication, and utilize appropriate vocabulary.
   9. Pay attention and listen carefully and respectfully, and filter out some messages and focus on others.
   10. Make sense of a message.
   11. Act appropriately and effectively based on given information.
4. Perform writing tasks to promote learning of concepts.
   1. Keep journal entries of daily routines and procedures done on the job.
   2. Write a two-page report on meeting with supervisor after “Abilities Ranking” was done by supervisor/student.

ACE 285W - Internship: Design Technology

1. Demonstrate adaptability in varying work environments as assessed by immediate workplace supervisor’s observations and final evaluation analysis to the Office of Academic Career Experience (Cooperative Education) and Experiential Learning.
   1. Adapt and be productive with different types/levels of people, tasks, and responsibilities.
   2. Relocate from classroom to work environment while applying learned skills.
2. Maintain control over actions to monitor and/or regular processes, tasks, or activities and keep track of delegated assignments and projects environments as assessed by immediate workplace supervisor’s observations and final evaluation analysis to the Academic Career Experience (Cooperative Education) and Experiential Learning.
   1. Establish priorities for given assignments, tasks, and projects.
   2. Establish follow-up procedures for delegated assignments, tasks, and projects.
   3. Complete all assignments, tasks, and projects according to set procedures and/or guidelines for given situation.
3. Demonstrate employability skills as evaluated by immediate workplace supervisor’s observations and final evaluation analysis.
   1. Demonstrate proper work ethics.
   2. Handle workplace politics in a positive manner.
   3. Prioritize work load.
   4. Utilize good telephone skills.
   5. Utilize team-building skills.
   6. Practice good attendance and punctuality skills.
   7. Display good customer relations skills.
   8. Speak clearly, project voice sufficiently to be heard, employ appropriate non-verbal communication, and utilize appropriate vocabulary.
   9. Pay attention and listen carefully and respectfully, and filter out some messages and focus on others.
   10. Make sense of a message.
   11. Act appropriately and effectively based on given information.
4. Perform writing tasks to promote learning of concepts.
   1. Keep journal entries of daily routines and procedures done on the job.
   2. Write a two-page report on meeting with supervisor after “Abilities Ranking” was done by supervisor/student.

ACE 290-299 - Special Projects in Academic Career Experience

ACC 110 - Introduction to QuickBooks

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic data entry functions in QuickBooks software.
   1. Identify various sources and documents regarding accounts payable.
   2. Perform data entry for processing accounts payable.
   3. Identify various source documents regarding accounts receivable.
   4. Perform data entry for processing accounts receivable.
   5. Process cash reconciliation.
2. Demonstrate the production of appropriate outputs regarding accounts payable and accounts receivable in QuickBooks.
   1. Produce checks from QuickBooks.
   2. Run accounts payable reports.
   3. Process deposits and other receipts.
   4. Run accounts receivable reports.
   5. Run reports for reconciliation.
3. Demonstrate the production of appropriate reports from QuickBooks for an office environment.
   1. Produce monthly reports for documentation of transactions.
   2. Produce monthly cash-based financial statements.

ACC 111 - Introductory Accounting

1. Demonstrate an introductory knowledge of the role of accounting in business.
   1. Define accounting and explain its relevance for business.
   2. Demonstrate an understanding of the effect of transactions on the basic accounting equation.
   3. Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship of the financial statements.
2. Demonstrate an introductory knowledge of the accounting cycle.
   1. Explain the organization of a chart of accounts.
   2. Record transactions using the rules of debit and credit.
   3. Post from a journal to a ledger and prepare a trial balance.
   4. Prepare basic adjusting entries and an adjusted trial balance.
   5. Prepare financial statements from an adjusted trial balance.
   6. Journalize and post closing entries and prepare a post-closing trial balance.
3. Describe procedures for control of cash.
   1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic bank reconciliations.
   2. Demonstrate knowledge of petty cash procedures.
4. Describe payroll concepts and procedures.
   1. Calculate and journalize employee gross pay, tax withholdings, and net pay.
   2. Calculate and journalize employer payroll taxes.
   3. Demonstrate knowledge of payroll records.
5. Demonstrate an introductory knowledge of accounting for merchandising firms.
   1. Describe the specific accounts used by merchandising firms.
   2. Prepare basic journal entries for merchandising firms.
   3. Describe the use of the accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers.
   4. Prepare classified financial statements for merchandising firms.
6. Recognize the role of ethics in the business environment.
   1. Describe the social and ethical responsibility of financial managers to stockholders and society.
   2. Indicate and discuss ethical situations in finance.

ACC 121 - Accounting for Managers

1. Describe the use and role of accounting for business.
   1. Describe the importance of accounting information in business planning, evaluation, and decision-making.
   2. Demonstrate use of basic accounting terminology.
   3. Describe the importance of ethics in accounting and business management.
2. Demonstrate an introductory knowledge of the financial statements and related concepts.
   1. Demonstrate an understanding of accrual and other underlying accounting concepts.
   2. Demonstrate preparation of financial statements and their inter-relationships.
   3. Recognize the impact of transactions and accounting procedures on the financial statements.
   4. Recognize the impact of transactions and accounting procedures on managing a business.
3. Demonstrate an introductory knowledge of analysis and use of financial information for managerial decision-making.
   1. Demonstrate the use of financial statement analysis techniques for evaluation of business performance.
   2. Demonstrate understanding of business cost concepts and behaviors.
   3. Demonstrate use of financial information for business planning.

ACC 211 - Principles of Financial Accounting

1. Apply accounting concepts and principles.
   1. Describe and utilize the assumptions and principles in financial reporting.
   2. Explain the characteristics of useful information to meet stakeholder requirements and reporting standards.
   3. Describe the role of the accountant in the broader business environment.
   4. Explain accounting terminology and its use in the broader business context.
2. Describe the preparation and use of financial statements for strategic decision-making.
   1. Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship of the financial statements.
   2. Characterize the users and the uses of financial information displayed in the financial statements.
   3. Describe the elements and purpose of each of the required financial statements.
   4. Prepare a multistep income statement, retained earnings statement, and classified balance sheet.
   5. Interpret the results presented in financial statements.
3. Illustrate the use of the accounting information system.
   1. Perform the basic steps in the accounting information system.
   2. Evaluate business events and their impact on the entity’s financial position and operating results.
   3. Recognize the process of the accounting system and its relationship to double-entry accounting and accrual-based financial statements.
4. Associate accounting methods and procedures with an entity’s financial position and operating results.
   1. Demonstrate the appropriate accounting treatment for assets, liabilities, and equity.
   2. Explain the effects of various accounting methods on the financial statements.
   3. Prepare information for financial statements according to appropriate accounting methods for current and long-term assets, current and long-term liabilities, and equity accounts.
   4. Describe the application and results of accounting methods and procedures to service and merchandising businesses.
5. Explain internal controls and ethics in relation to the business environment.
   1. Discuss common ethical dilemmas in the business environment.
   2. Describe ethical standards as they apply to the accounting profession and accounting information.
   3. Explain internal controls for the accounting information system, compliance, and information reliability.
   4. Recognize internal controls for safeguarding assets.
6. Recognize diverse alternative career paths through the exploration of accounting specialties.
   1. Describe the profession of accounting and explain the related work activities within the specialized fields of accounting.
   2. Identify and recognize the professional certifications available in accounting careers.
   3. Describe the role of the accountant in the broader business environment.

ACC 212 - Principles of Managerial Accounting

1. Describe the preparation and use of financial statements.
   1. Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship of the statement of cash flows to the income statement and balance sheet.
   2. Prepare the statement of cash flows and related financial information.
   3. Describe the elements and purpose of the statement of cash flows.
   4. Describe the expanded elements of the corporate income statement.
2. Illustrate and analyze an entity’s liquidity, solvency, and profitability.
   1. Apply basic tools in financial statement analysis to highlight the significance of financial statement data.
   2. Practice skills to render analysis based on available business information.
   3. Present analysis results to aid in judging operating performance and financial position.
3. Apply basic elements of managerial and manufacturing accounting for strategic decision-making.
   1. Contrast managerial and financial accounting by identifying distinguishing features of managerial accounting.
   2. Associate the broad functions of management with the role of the accountant.
   3. Describe the elements of the manufacturing income statement.
4. Explain the purposes and characteristics of cost accounting.
   1. Describe the cost flows of a manufacturing accounting system.
   2. Differentiate the uses and users of various costing systems.
   3. Account for product costs using various costing systems.
   4. Prepare product costing information associated with related management decisions.
5. Illustrate the significance of cost behaviors.
   1. Explain the characteristics of cost behaviors.
   2. Calculate mixed costs using associated costs and methods.
   3. Complete cost-volume-profit analysis and related decision-making.
   4. Prepare the income statement in the contribution format.
6. Describe the planning and control process as it relates to the business environment.
   1. Demonstrate the process of effective budgeting.
   2. Describe the concept of budgetary control and responsibility accounting.
   3. Prepare performance reports presenting variances to aid in controlling operations.
   4. Compute variances in a standard costing environment.
7. Explain tools used in the decision-making process.
   1. Display effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
   2. Associate relevant costs with decision making.
   3. Use the capital budgeting process to make effective decisions.

ACC 214 - Computerized Accounting

1. Use the basic components and operating characteristics of a typical small computer system.
   1. Manage files using various drives and the Internet.
   2. Access applications using the current operating system.
   3. Describe the use and benefits of a computer system for accountants.
   4. Describe the Accounting Information System in a business context.
2. Apply basic accounting concepts and procedures.
   1. Use account normal balances to prepare journal entries.
   2. Use the accounting cycle to process transactions to financial statement.
   3. Apply basic accounting principles to process accounting information in an electronic format.
   4. Apply accounting procedures and methodologies through proper presentation of financial statements.
3. Use an integrated accounting software package.
   1. Accomplish data entry of business accounting transactions.
   2. Process transactions involving the general ledger and various subsidiary ledgers.
   3. Produce financial statements and other accounting reports.
   4. Process typical transactions for service and merchandising business through the accounting cycle.
   5. Find and correct errors.
   6. Apply knowledge of accounting procedures and methodologies through completion of various accounting projects.
4. Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of spreadsheet software as it integrates with accounting software.
   1. Present worksheet information appropriately.
   2. Manage multiple worksheets within one or more workbook.
   3. Demonstrate knowledge of accounting procedures and methodologies through presentation of financial statements.

ACC 215W - Federal Tax Accounting

1. Describe an introduction to taxation.
   1. Identify several types of common taxes imposed on individuals, corporations, and partnerships at both the federal and state levels.
   2. Describe the reasons for and uses of tax revenue at the government level.
   3. Describe the guiding principles of tax planning.
2. Identify and apply processes involved in working with the tax law.
   1. Identify the primary sources of tax law.
   2. Perform tax research on an introductory spectrum of tax issues.
   3. Apply the steps in effective tax research and communication.
   4. Recognize the nature of tax research coverage on the CPA examination.
3. Describe and apply the tax concept of gross income.
   1. Apply tax formulas in deriving income tax liability.
   2. Describe the timing of income recognition.
   3. Identify and analyze specific taxable income items.
   4. Identify and analyze specific nontaxable income items.
   5. Discuss tax planning strategies regarding various income items.
4. Describe and apply the tax concepts of business deductions and losses.
   1. Describe the timing of expense and loss deductibility.
   2. Identify and analyze specific deductible expense and loss items.
   3. Identify and analyze specific nondeductible expense and loss items.
   4. Apply cost recovery principles in computing depreciation deductions.
   5. Discuss tax planning strategies regarding various deduction items.
5. Describe and apply the concepts associated with property transactions.
   1. Explain the concept of, and calculate, basis relating to property transactions.
   2. Calculate gain or loss on disposition of property.
   3. Differentiate between taxable property transactions and nontaxable exchanges and conversions.
   4. Determine gain or loss classification upon disposition of property for noncorporate taxpayers.
   5. Determine gain or loss classification upon disposition of property for corporate taxpayers.
   6. Discuss tax planning strategies regarding disposition of property.
6. Describe and analyze the tax issues of business entities.
   1. Describe and analyze the different types of business formation and the rationale involved in choosing a structure.
   2. Explain the tax consequences of the various types of business formation.
   3. Corporations:
      1. Describe corporate formation, structure, operational issues, and procedural matters.
      2. Prepare basic tax returns.
      3. Explain the accounting for income taxes in the financial statements.
   4. Partnerships and Limited Liability Entities:
      1. Describe partnership formation and operational issues.
      2. Prepare basic tax returns.
   5. Subchapter S Corporations:
      1. Describe Subchapter S qualification requirements.
      2. Describe Subchapter S operational issues.
      3. Prepare basic tax returns.
7. Describe and analyze the tax issues of individuals.
   1. Explain and analyze personal and dependency exemptions.
   2. Calculate tax liability using the tax formulas and tables.
   3. Identify items of includible and excludible income relevant to individuals.
   4. Identify certain itemized deductions available to individuals.
   5. Identify and explain issues regarding self-employed individuals.
   6. Prepare basic tax returns.

ACC 216W - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

1. Describe and analyze the characteristics of federal, state, and local income tax returns.
   1. Identify and analyze key components of all federal income tax returns (filing requirements, filing status, personal exemptions).
   2. Identify and analyze common federal taxable income and deduction items.
   3. Identify and analyze common federal tax credits.
   4. Identify and analyze components of state and local income tax returns.
   5. Demonstrate efficiency with, and knowledge of, income tax filing software.
   6. Demonstrate efficiency with and knowledge of, IRS online training modules.
2. Prepare federal, state, and local income tax returns for individual taxpayers.
   1. Identify relevant tax issues for specific taxpayers through interview process.
   2. Prepare federal, state, and local income tax returns using tax filing software.
   3. Identify and correct tax preparation errors through self-review process.
   4. Apply constructive feedback from quality review personnel.
3. Communicate personal reflections pertaining to experience in the program.
   1. Explain the concept of service-learning.
   2. Describe experiences obtained during the tax season.
   3. Discuss personal and professional implications of the course.

ACC 217 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Preparation

1. Describe the characteristics of federal income tax returns.
   1. Describe key components of federal income tax returns (filing requirements, filing status, personal exemptions).
   2. Identify common federal taxable income and deduction items.
   3. Identify common federal tax credits.
2. Describe the characteristics of state income tax returns.
3. Describe the characteristics of local income tax returns.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of income tax filing software.

ACC 218 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

1. Analyze the characteristics of income tax returns.
   1. Describe components of all federal income tax returns.
   2. Describe components of state and local income tax returns.
2. Demonstrate efficiency with income tax filing software.
3. Complete IRS VITA certification successfully.
4. Prepare income tax returns for individual taxpayers.
   1.  Identify relevant tax issues for specific taxpayers through interview process.
   2. Apply constructive feedback from quality review process.
   3. Correct tax preparation errors through self-review process.
   4. Prepare federal, state, and local income tax returns using tax filing software.

ACC 219 - Data Skills For Accounting

1.  Demonstrated the use of electronic spreadsheets’ basic concepts.
   1. Use the features for entering values, labels, and formulas.
   2. Use the editing features.
   3. Use the basic “built-in-functions.”
   4. Discuss the terminology of electronic spreadsheets.
2.  Demonstrate electronic spreadsheets’ advanced features.
   1. Create and use named ranges.
   2. Differentiate between worksheet protection and locked cell properties.
   3. Effectively use various formatting options.
   4. Demonstrate the basic concepts of relating presentation graphics to sets of numbers.
   5. Create and manage charts on a worksheet.
3.  Use database features.
   1. Understand the basic concepts of table management.
   2. Perform sorts on table records.
   3. Perform queries within database records.
   4. Set up selection criteria and filtering of records.
   5. Manage interactive dashboards. 
   6. Implement the features of database management systems (DBMS) software.
   7. Demonstrate queries, sorting, indexes, labels, reports, updates, input forms, graphs, and calculations.
4.  Use Advanced Functions to aide in Data Analysis.
   1. Formulate advanced formulas using a variety of functions, including but not limited to, logical, financial, text, lookup, and statistical functions to solve problems.
   2. Perform a variety of what-if analyses.
   3. Use PivotTables and PivotCharts.
   4. Create macros in applications.
   5. Manage data from multiple worksheets and workbooks.
   6. Import and manage data from external sources.

ACC 220 - Data Analytics for Accounting

1. Discuss data analysis concepts.
   1. Explain the concept of big data.
   2. Explain the relevance of big data to accounting.
   3. Explain the uses of data in accounting.  
2. Use data analysis tools (software) effectively.
   1. Demonstrate ability to use electronic spreadsheet software effectively.
   2. Demonstrate ability to use electronic database information effectively.
   3. Demonstrates the relationships between presentation graphics to data.
   4. Use advanced charting/graphing features of software to display data information.
   5. Create interactive visualizations of data information.
3. Apply Critical Thinking to Data Analysis.
   1. Demonstrate understanding of a critical thinking framework.
   2. Use a critical thinking framework to explain data.
4. Interpret Data Visualization results.
   1. Explain data visualizations in regards to the related data.
   2. Formulate appropriate questions regarding the data visualizations.
   3. Answer appropriate questions regarding the data visualizations.
   4. Demonstrate ability to communicate results of data visualizations in an oral or a written format.

ACC 221 - Advanced Data Analytics in Accounting

1. Use data analysis tools (software) effectively.
   1. Use electronic spreadsheets, databases, or other current data software effectively.
   2. Create interactive visualizations of data information.
   3. Use an advanced data analysis application.
2. Develop Predictive modeling graphics addressing accounting information.
   1. Create interactive visualizations of data that have predictive capabilities.
   2. Perform predictive information with multiple variables and changing factors.
3. Communicate Data Visualization results.
   1. Explain data visualizations with regard to the related data.
   2. Formulate appropriate questions regarding the data visualizations.
   3. Answer appropriate questions regarding the data visualizations.
   4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate results of data visualizations in an oral or a written format.

ACC 222 - Research and Technical Writing for Accountants

1. Demonstrate use of research techniques
   1. Effectively use research software
   2. Use various methods to research topics to formalize the correct course of action.
   3. Develop broad-based skills to be used in the accounting profession
2. Illustrate proof of learning based on Accounting Certificate Program outcomes
   1. Use basic accounting concepts and terminology to assist with research
   2. Use basic accounting concepts and terminology to interpret findings.
   3. Demonstrate an ability to research situations and provide a suggested course of action.
3. Apply critical thinking in researching accounting issues.
   1.  Demonstrate understanding of critical thinking framework.
   2. Use critical thinking to explain the research and suggestive actions.
4. Demonstrate technical writing skills with accounting applications.
   1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate technically through writing
   2. Use technical writing skills to formulate a proper analysis of research.

ACC 227W - Intermediate Accounting I

1. Describe the conceptual framework environment of Financial Accounting.
   1. Identify and describe standard-setting entities in the accounting field.
   2. Identify the major financial statements and their usefulness in financial decision making.
   3. Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to financial accounting.
2. Provide useful and effective financial statements in an accrual basis accounting system.
   1. Accurately perform steps in the accounting information system.
   2. Analyze a variety of business transactions.
   3. Analyze results of operations.
   4. Identify special line items and required disclosures to the financial statements.
3. Identify internal control procedures.
   1. Describe appropriate controls for assets.
   2. Evaluate alternative methods and apply appropriate valuation methods to assets of the entity.
4. Explore alternative decisions for making written and verbal recommendations to users.
   1. Apply time value of money concepts.
   2. Use critical thinking, problem solving, and ethical principles to assist in making recommendations to users.
   3. Apply qualitative characteristics of accounting within the conceptual framework.
5. Assess current developments in accounting theory and practice.
   1. Use authoritative pronouncements, professional literature, and other resources to solve accounting problems.
   2. Demonstrate an understanding of the federal tax laws and their impact on the financial statements as they relate to assets.
   3. Develop the ability to apply technology as it impacts the accounting profession.
6. Exhibit a desire for professional growth and improvement of performance as a professional accountant.
   1. Communicate accurately and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, customers, co-workers, and supervisors in the workplace.
   2. Plan and prepare for employment, education, and career advancement.
   3. Apply the standards of ethical conduct to students’ personal and professional lives.

ACC 228W - Intermediate Accounting II

1. Provide useful and effective financial statements in an accrual basis accounting system.
   1. Accurately evaluate and record transactions relating to the equity structure of the entity.
   2. Analyze business transactions related to all classifications of liabilities and the appropriate forms of valuation.
   3. Analyze results of cash flows.
   4. Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to financial accounting.
2. Identify special financial statement items.
   1. Identify and describe financial and taxable income as it relates to taxes and their impact on the financial statements.
   2. Evaluate alternative methods and apply appropriate valuation methods to account for pensions and post-retirement benefits.
   3. Explain the nature, economic substance, and advantages of lease transactions and use the appropriate method to account for these transactions.
3. Explore alternative decisions for making written and verbal recommendations to users.
   1. Analyze the impact to the financial statements of accounting changes and errors.
   2. Use critical thinking, problem solving, and ethical principles to assist in making recommendations to users.
   3. Apply qualitative characteristics of accounting within the conceptual framework.
4. Assess current developments in accounting theory and practice.
   1. Use authoritative pronouncements, professional literature, and other resources to solve accounting problems.
   2. Demonstrate an understanding of the federal tax laws and their impact on the financial statements as they relate to liabilities and equity.
   3. Develop the ability to apply technology as it impacts the accounting profession.
5. Exhibit a desire for professional growth and improvement of performance as a professional accountant.
   1. Communicate accurately and effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients, customers, co-workers, and supervisors in the workplace.
   2. Plan and prepare for employment, education, and career advancement.
   3. Apply the standards of ethical conduct to students’ personal and professional lives.

ACC 229 - Practical Intermediate Accounting

Credits: 2
Instructional Contact Hours: 2

1. Critically assess and execute the steps in the accounting cycle.​​
   1. Perform steps accurately in the accounting information system.
   2. Record a variety of business transactions.
   3. Use software to complete end-of-period reports.
2. Demonstrate practical applications related to financial statement items.
   1. Complete supporting schedules and reconciliations accurately.
   2. Understand requirements for timely reporting to various outside entities.
   3. Communicate results and/or resolution to financial statement items.
3. Identify internal control procedures.
   1. Understand the audit process and the professional’s role in the process.
   2. Describe appropriate controls for assets.
   3. Maintain documents supporting internal control procedures.
       

ACC 230 - Payroll and Operational Business Taxes

1. Describe governing authorities and legislative processes relating to common business taxes.
   1. Identify federal taxing authorities and legislative processes.
2. Analyze common business taxes.
   1. Identify common types of federal, state, and local business taxes.
   2. Identify online and print resource guidance for common federal, state, and local business taxes.
   3. Analyze and interpret legislative guidance for common federal, state, and local business taxes.
3. Prepare common business tax filings using appropriate forms and technology.
   1. Identify filing and payment methods of common federal, state, and local business tax obligations.
   2. Identify, analyze, and use paper and electronic methods to prepare common federal, state, and local business tax filings.

ACC 233 - Managerial Cost Accounting

1. Prepare accounting information that supports manufacturing operation decision-making.
   1. Explain basic cost accounting concepts and procedures.
   2. Calculate product costs using standard, Job order, process, variable, and ABC costing methods.
   3. Record product cost transactions and results with various costing systems.
   4. Describe the use, flow of costs, and appropriate business environment for each method.
   5. Compare the use and results for each method.
   6. Explain customer and product profitability analysis.
2. Explain how cost behaviors affect cost management.
   1. Prepare CVP-analysis calculations and procedures.
   2. Prepare and interpret the Contribution Income Statement format.
   3. Describe cost behavior concepts in the larger business decision making context.
3. Describe the business financial planning process.
   1. Describe factors related to projecting business activity and predictive accounting.
   2. Prepare budgets for various types of entities.
   3. Explain the use and importance of budgets in the business planning and performance process.
4. Apply procedures used for controlling costs.
   1. Apply flexible budget processes and concepts.
   2. Explain the use of spending and activity cost variances in controlling cost, budgets, and forecasts.
   3. Calculate and interpret variances in a standard costing system.
   4. Explain the use of standard cost variances in controlling costs.
5. Interpret accounting information to support decision-making.
   1. Explain relevant costs.
   2. Apply relevant cost calculations to business decisions.
   3. Explain the use of financial information in the larger business decision making context.
6. Explain performance measurement tools in a decentralized environment.
   1. Describe Responsibility accounting concepts and procedures.
   2. Prepare calculations for measuring manufacturing processes.
7. Integrate managerial accounting concepts and procedures with the work of management.
   1. Apply managerial accounting concepts and procedures to business situations and problems.
   2. Use technology to prepare financial information that supports the work of management.
   3. Practice appropriate communication skills through written and oral presentation opportunities.
   4. Explain the career opportunities and certification process in management accounting.
8. Demonstrate the master budget and its components.
   1. Prepare a master budget and the components involved.
   2. Use the master budget to explain the importance and use of planning to manage costs in an organization.
9. Demonstrate overhead analysis using flexible budgets.
   1. Prepare a flexible budget, and explain the advantages of the flexible budget approach over the static budget approach.
   2. Use the flexible budget to prepare an overhead performance report containing spending variances.
   3. Explain how flexible budgets can be used in a company that employs activity-based costing.
   4. Compute and properly interpret the fixed overhead budget and volume variances.
   5. Explain how variances can be presented on the income statement for management’s use.
10. Describe decision-making using segment reporting.
    1. Prepare a segmented income statement using the contribution format.
    2. Use the segmented income statement for decision-making.
    3. Compute and use ROI for decision-making.

ACC 235 - Financial Management

1. Recognize the goals and functions of financial management and alternative career paths in finance.
   1. Describe the field of finance and the role of the financial manager in the broader business environment.
   2. Demonstrate an understanding of the job opportunities and work activities within the specialized fields of finance.
2. Identify and apply financial models of analysis and planning in a business setting.
   1. Demonstrate an understanding of financial forecasting and its uses in business.
   2. Evaluate operating and financial leverage and the impact of leverage on business decisions.
3. Recognize and apply financial concepts related to working capital management.
   1. Describe the impact of working capital decisions in financial management.
   2. Demonstrate knowledge of current asset management.
   3. Demonstrate knowledge of the sources and costs of short-term financing.
4. Recognize and interpret financial concepts of the capital budgeting process.
   1. Apply concepts of time value of money to capital budgeting decisions.
   2. Demonstrate knowledge of the valuation of stocks and bonds.
   3. Describe the cost of capital and its impact on capital budgeting decisions.
   4. Evaluate various capital budgeting techniques.
   5. Describe the impact of risk in the decision-making process.
5. Recognize the role of ethics in the business environment.
   1. Describe the social and ethical responsibility of financial managers to stockholders and society.
   2. Indicate and discuss ethical situations in finance.

ACC 285 - Professional Accounting Careers

1. Demonstrate the use of appropriate computer resources for the accounting profession.
   1. Use appropriate computer applications to prepare and analyze accounting work.
   2. Demonstrate the results of research concerning accounting career options, certification, job search techniques, and tools using the Internet and other sources.
   3. Develop a career/learning portfolio and other job seeking-tools using appropriate technology.
2. Illustrate proof of learning based on Accounting Program outcomes.
   1. Use basic accounting concepts and terminology.
   2. Demonstrate an ability to process transactions in a paper or electronic accounting information system resulting in preparation of financial statements.
   3. Apply financial decision-making tools to various business problems or situations.
   4. Interpret Annual Report content.
3. Demonstrate professionalism appropriate to the accounting profession.
   1. Practice oral and written presentation and communication skills.
   2. Research opportunities and practice networking.
   3. Practice collaboration for projects and tasks.

ACC 286 - Professional Accounting Careers Preparation

1. Demonstrate the use of appropriate computer resources for the accounting profession.
   1. Demonstrate the results of research concerning accounting career options, certification, job search techniques, or tools using the Internet and other sources.
   2. Develop job seeking-tools using appropriate technology.
2.  Demonstrate professionalism appropriate to the accounting profession.
   1. Practice oral or written presentation and communication skills.
   2. Research opportunities and practice networking.

ACC 287 - Professional Accounting Careers Project

1.  Demonstrate learning based on the Accounting Certificate Program.
   1. Use basic accounting concepts and terminology.
   2. Demonstrate an ability to process transactions in a paper or electronic accounting information system resulting in the preparation of financial statements.
   3. Use Apply financial decision-making tools to various business problems or situations.
2.  Demonstrate professionalism appropriate to the accounting profession.
   1. Demonstrate the use of appropriate computer resources for the accounting profession.
   2. Practice oral or written communication skills.
   3. Practice collaboration for projects and tasks.

ACC 290-299 - Special Projects in Accounting

AGR 105 - Introduction to Agriculture

Credits: 1
Instructional Contact Hours: 2

    A.        Explore the opportunities in the various agricultural industries

    B.        Discuss the necessary training and educational requirements in agricultural occupations

    C.        Investigate health and safety issues confronting the agricultural industry

    D.        Discuss wages, hours, and working conditions in the various agricultural fields

2.    Investigate the history and development of agriculture in the region, State, and country.

    A.        Explore agriculture in the Great Lakes Bay Region

    B.        Explore agriculture in the State of Michigan

    C.        Explore agriculture in the United States

    D.        Explore agriculture around the world

3.    Explore sustainability in the agricultural industry

    A.        Define sustainability and how it relates to the agricultural industry

    B.        Investigate the impact of agriculture on the environment

    C.        Explore the evolution of ethics in agriculture

4.    Develop a knowledge of the role of organizations and government in the  agricultural industry

    A.        Investigate key agricultural organizations and the impact they have on agriculture       

    B.        Explore the role of education in agriculture

    C.        Discuss the role that the government plays in the agricultural industry

    D.        Explore the role of education in agriculture

ASL 111 - American Sign Language I

1. Demonstrate expressive and receptive skills appropriate to novice level (first semester) ASL.
   1. Apply pantomime, appropriate facial expressions, and gestures to convey emotion, pose questions, make statements, respond to questions, and negate statements.
   2. Practice asking and answering questions using a variety of tenses and correct ASL syntax.
   3. Produce signs from a variety of categories introduced in the textbook and by the instructor accurately and with fluency appropriate to novice-level, first semester ASL.
   4. Use manual signs to express and receive concepts.
   5. Recognize and produce clearly the manual alphabet.
   6. Use the manual alphabet and fingerspelling to communicate isolated words, full sentences, and concepts appropriate to novice-level, first semester ASL.
   7. Apply and modify the grammatical structures introduced in the textbook and by the instructor.
   8. Translate English words and sentences into correct ASL signs and sentences, and vice-versa.
2. Apply and modify grammar rules of ASL.
   1. Demonstrate grammatical aspects.
      1. Indexing
      2. Possessive and reflexive pronouns
      3. Agent markers
      4. Adjectives
      5. WH-question types and yes/no question type
      6. Negation
      7. Past, present, and future tense
      8. Topic/comment structure
      9. Directional and non-directional verbs
      10. Temporal aspects
      11. Plurals and quantifiers of the following: family, colors, time, pronouns, emotion/feelings, people/occupations, opposites/adjectives, communication, education, health/body, around the house, clothing, food, animals
3. Demonstrate ASL proficiency
   1. List five parameters of a sign.
   2. Restate contrastive structure.
   3. Give examples on rhetorical statements.
   4. Produce accurately the numbers up to #100.
   5. Translate ASL into appropriately constructed English sentences.
   6. Present an accurate model of asking questions in ASL.

ASL 112 - American Sign Language II

1. Demonstrate expressive and receptive skills appropriate to second level (second semester) of ASL.
   1. Reproduce signs given by the instructor and uses them to express oneself.
   2. Make requests by articulating them in ASL.
   3. Follow and give directions to physical locations.
   4. Describe physical attributes and clothing articles
   5. Show appropriate signs for different occupations.
   6. Increase vocabulary including but not limited to the following: animals, money, ethnicity, countries, and nature.
2. Use critical thinking skills to form sentences and conversations spontaneously, forming appropriate grammatical rules in ASL.
   1. Demonstrate role shifting.
   2. Use topic/comment structure when necessary.
   3. Indicate temporal sequencing, frequency, and proper use of time signs.
   4. Model listing instead of using “and”
   5. Indicate which classifier is being used for an object, person, or adjective
3. Access, analyze, and use information with ASL vocabulary and grammar.
   1. Differentiate between numbers used for age, time, money, and ordinals.
   2. Use directional, spatial, and inflecting verbs appropriately.
   3. List synonyms for English words that can represent ASL concepts.
   4. Translate English sentences to ASL appropriately.
4. Demonstrate ASL proficiency
   1. Recall and use descriptive classifiers.
   2. Identify and use locative classifiers.
   3. Construct temporal aspects accurately.
   4. Compare and contrast between ASL glossing and English text.
   5. Describe using signs for ethnicity or nationality.

ASL 113 - American Sign Language Fingerspelling A

1. Increase receptive fingerspelling skills.
   1. Recognize fingerspelled words at or near functional speed in the context of a conversation.
   2. Require fewer repetitions of a fingerspelled word before recognizing it in the context of a sentence or story.
   3. Recall and recognize alternate handshapes of certain fingerspelled letters in context.
   4. Know and recognize the manual alphabet and numbers in ASL.
   5. Recognize fingerspelled “loan” signs.
2. Increase production skills in expressive fingerspelling.
   1. Increase functionality of fingerspelling.
   2. Increase speed of fingerspelling.
   3. Produce the manual alphabet and numbers.
   4. Choose and produce palm orientation, location, movement and handshape of numbers in expressing cardinal, ordinal, time and age numbers.
   5. Demonstrate production of fingerspelled “loan” signs when prompted.
3. Demonstrate ability to interact with others using ASL.
   1. Practice the rules of ASL to use fingerspelling appropriately.
   2. Use fingerspelling as a part of ASL to interact with members of the signing community.
   3. Communicate with other students using ASL, including fingerspelling.

ASL 114 - American Sign Language Fingerspelling B

1. Increase the complexity of receptive fingerspelling skills.
   1. Recognize fingerspelled words at or near fluent speed in the context of a conversation.
   2. Require fewer to no repetitions of a fingerspelled word before recognizing it in the context of a sentence or story.
   3. Differentiate between alternate handshapes of certain fingerspelled letters in context.
   4. Analyze fingerspelled words and distinguish their meaning.
2. Increase production skills in expressive fingerspelling.
   1. Develop rhythm and fluidity of fingerspelling.
   2. Produce the manual alphabet and numbers in a variety of contexts.
   3. Choose and produce palm orientation, location, movement, and handshape of numbers in expressing cardinal, ordinal, time and age numbers in appropriate context.
   4. Demonstrate production of fingerspelled “loan” signs from a select list.
3. Have production interaction with others using ASL.
   1. Practice the rules of ASL to use fingerspelling appropriately.
   2. Use fingerspelling as a part of ASL to interact with members of the signing community.
   3. Communicate with other students using ASL, including fingerspelling.

ASL 200W - Deaf Culture

1. Access, analyze and use information relating to Deaf culture.
   1. Identify through writing and orally key figures and eras of Deaf history
   2. List Deaf individuals that have made contributions to the general culture
   3. Examine the Deaf President Now movement and the changes that occurred from it
   4. Compare/contrast ASL and English language structure
   5. Discuss the importance of language in Deaf culture
   6. Differentiate (written and orally) between Deaf and hearing cultural behaviors
   7. Identify several current issues in the Deaf community
2. Use critical thinking skills to evaluate Deaf education.
   1. Debate the merits/deficiencies of different educational systems for the Deaf throughout history
   2. Explain changes in Deaf education and perception of the Deaf
   3. Evaluate current educational methods
3. Value and practice citizenship through an understanding of Deaf and hearing cultures.
   1. Appreciate differences in cultures
   2. Relate how understanding Deaf culture will affect future interactions
   3. Compare and contrast hearing and Deaf culturally accepted behaviors
   4. Examine Deaf in the Arts: literature, poetry, drama and art
4. Have productive interaction with others by group projects on Deaf culture topics.
   1. Identify current issues in the Deaf community and discuss in groups, write and present in class
   2. Display tolerance of different cultures

ASL 211 - American Sign Language III

1. Use critical thinking skills to apply appropriate grammar and signs to construct ASL sentences.
   1. Show various aspects of time signs, including recurring and continuous.
   2. Model classifiers, including locative, and using non-dominant hand as reference.
   3. Incorporate role shifting in narrating a short story.
   4. Use topic/comment structure appropriately.
2. Access, analyze, and use information to produce concepts represented by ASL signs in interaction with others.
   1. List English synonyms for ASL concept words.
   2. Model appropriate signs in making complaints or requests in ASL.
   3. Describe one’s emotions and feelings accurately.
   4. Explain the reason for relocating or moving away.
3. Demonstrate ASL proficiency.
   1. Differentiate signs for multiple meaning words.
   2. Compose a story about life events from the beginning to the end.
   3. Use appropriate classifiers to describe a room or a house.
   4. Reconstruct appropriate classifiers to accurately represent the concepts.
   5. Distinguish between the use of transitions and continuity in signs.

ASL 212 - American Sign Language IV

1. Use ASL expressive and receptive skills to communicate and respond to others in a variety of conversational situations.
   1. Tell stories and anecdote.
   2. Participate in discussions.
   3. Conduct private conversations.
2. Use critical thinking skills to converse spontaneously in ASL.
   1. Describe and expand on life events using appropriate grammatical structures
   2. Choose appropriate classifiers to describe shapes, locations, patterns, and textures.
   3. Discuss activities, plans, and opinions.
3. Access, analyze, and use information with ASL grammar and vocabulary.
   1. Demonstrate knowledge of concept and multiple meaning words.
   2. Differentiate between types of numbers (cardinal, ordinal, money, time).
   3. Use rhetorical questions accurately.
   4. Model proper usage of ASL conjunctions.
   5. Show time reduplication.
4. Demonstrate ASL proficiency.
   1. Explain and discuss how a decision has been made including listing the pros and cons.
   2. Presenting facts by using ratio, listing, fraction, ranking, and percentage.
   3. Narrate a story that supports the knowledge of elements in storytelling.
   4. Listing classifiers: instrument, element, locative, semantic, body, and body parts.
   5. Describe symptoms, causes, and treatments in regards to a medical condition.

ASL 281 - American Sign Language Field Experience/Practicum I

1. Successfully complete 60 hours of field experience/practicum
2. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with members of the Deaf Community
3. Maintain a journal chronicling experiences and detailing settings.
4. Demonstrate cooperation and efforts in good faith with supervisors.

ASL 282 - American Sign Language Field Experience/Practicum II

1. Successfully complete 60 hours of field experience/practicum
2. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with members of the Deaf Community
3. Maintain a journal chronicling experiences and detailing settings.
4. Demonstrate cooperation and efforts in good faith with supervisors.

ASL 290-299 - Special Projects in American Sign Language

ABS 101W - College Success

1. Develop and practice a lifestyle management plan associated with attitudes and habits that leads to successful attainment of academic goals.
   1. Develop and practice appropriate wellness skills; e.g., stress management, personal health, etc.
   2. Identify appropriate support strategies outside the college environment.
   3. Identify personal values and strengths and connect those to successful college behavior.
   4. Evaluate the financial consequences of decisions both directly related to and outside the college experience that will impact reaching one’s goals.
2. Develop and practice habits associated with enhancing effective academic foundational skills.
   1. Identify reading, writing, math, and basic technology skills and assess areas for improvement.
   2. Identify study skills such as note taking, test preparation, etc. and assess areas for improvement.
   3. Identify time management and organizational skills and assess areas for improvement.
   4. Identify common expectations of college professors and appropriate classroom behavior and decorum and assess areas for improvement.
3. Engage in the larger campus culture and explore co-and extra-curricular opportunities that enhance the college experience.
   1. Discover and demonstrate knowledge of a variety of college clubs and organizations, available campus life experiences, and service learning opportunities.
   2. Participate at the level of audience member or greater in one or more campus life opportunities; e.g. organizations, speakers, programs, activities, and diversity and inclusion programs.
4. Identify, assess, and utilize college resources to maximize academic and personal success.
   1. Visit, either on-line or in person, a variety of available college resources such as Financial Aid, Counseling and Advising, the Reading Writing Center, the Teaching Learning Center, Disabilities Services, the Career Center, the Fitness Center, instructor on-line information and office hours, etc. and demonstrate knowledge of these resources.
   2. Access appropriate college materials; e.g.; the website, catalog, course syllabi, “Student Rights and Responsibilities.” etc. and demonstrate knowledge of these materials.
5. Develop a comprehensive college success plan.

ABS 110 - Mindset for Success

Credits: 3
Instructional Contact Hours: 3

1. Identify characteristics that support long-term goals.
   1. Distinguish a reaction from a response
   2. Recognize an internal locus of control
   3. Differentiate between spending and investing time
   4. Design goals to reach visions
   5. Create a vision statement to guide plans
2. Examine issues from a problem-solving perspective.
   1. Reconstruct a problem into a potential opportunity
   2. Create value by solving problems for others
   3. Identify aspects of a victim mindset and break these thought patterns
   4. Interpret setbacks and failures as opportunities for growth
3.  Develop a ratio plan to test ideas in real-world circumstances.
   1. Apply the concept of action to college careers
   2. Design methods to make work meaningful and enjoyable
   3. Overcome barriers such as inertia, procrastination and fear
   4. Develop an action plan to test ideas in real-world circumstances
4. Develop lifelong learning skills.
   1. Recognize the importance of knowledge in pursuing goals
   2. Understand how the brain learns new information to master certain skills
   3. Differentiate among different methods of learning
   4. Experiment as a means of learning new information
   5. Develop creative and divergent solutions to existing problems
   6. Understand the importance of lifelong learning
5. Apply existing resources to advance plans.
   1. Recognize the importance of resourcefulness in pursuing goals
   2. Develop the courage to ask for assistance when needed
   3. Identify methods for using time wisely
   4. Establish mentoring relationships with personal networks
   5. Identify campus resources available to students
   6. Distinguish between the appearance of wealth and true wealth
   7. Evaluate the importance of delayed gratification
6. Practice methods that foster reliability.
   1. Recognize the relationship between reliability and creating value for others
   2. Create a positive personal brand built on reliability and professionalism
   3. Distinguish among various styles of communication
   4. Recognize and interpret nonverbal communication
   5. Recognize that one must take action and deliver on promises
7. Identify a support network.
   1. Recognize how social influence impacts one’s life
   2. Identify ways in which people conform to the attitudes and behaviors of others
   3. Differentiate between the positive and negative influences in one’s life
   4. Create a positive support network of family, friends and role models
   5. Design a way to create value in local and global communities
8. Develop strategies for overcoming adversity in order to persist in accomplishing goals.
   1. Recognize the importance of persistence in reaching one’s goals
   2. Identify and overcome learning helplessness
   3. Distinguish between extrinsic and intrinsic rewards
   4. Identify the means to achieve personal well-being

ABS 200W - Career Decision Making

1. Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills.
   1. Demonstrate respect for peers/colleagues by maintaining confidentiality, listening actively, and accepting the rights of others to express diverse opinions.
   2. Participate actively in class activities.
2. Demonstrate self-awareness as a first step in developing a successful career plan.
   1. Discuss the components of self-awareness including self-esteem, assertiveness, values, skills and abilities, interests, and personality characteristics.
   2. Explore the above components using relevant career theories, including Holland’s Codes and some form of Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator.
   3. Explore the above components using appropriate career exploration tools.
   4. Apply this understanding and knowledge of self-awareness to the career decision-making process.
3. Demonstrate career-awareness and exploration as the second step in developing a successful career plan.
   1. Use campus career resources to broaden career awareness.
   2. Use Career Services resources to explore career awareness.
   3. Use Bureau of Labor Statistics and other relevant resources to explore career options.
   4. Identify and interview someone employed in a field of interest.
   5. Present an oral and written report summarizing and analyzing the interview.
4. Decide on a career as the third step in developing a career plan.
   1. Analyze and integrate the knowledge of self- and career-awareness explorations to match personal characteristics with careers.
   2. Discuss and apply steps in the decision-making process to prepare a plan of action.
5. Develop a comprehensive career plan.

ABS 201W - Employability Skills for Success

1. Identify and classify personal job-related skills, abilities, and attitudes and how they fit into the world of work.
   1. Describe three categories of job skills: transferable, job specific, and personal/adaptive.
   2. Analyze and classify one’s own experiences and skills relative to the three categories.
   3. Compare one’s own qualifications with requirements of job objective(s).
2. Identify and demonstrate ability to deal with barriers to employment.
   1. Discuss and describe barriers including, but not limited to, attitude/self-sabotage, possible discrimination factors, and work and personal history.
   2. Identify one’s own barriers in the job search including, but not limited to, geographic, transportation, and computer skills.
   3. Devise a positive plan to counteract these barriers.
3. Describe and demonstrate the ability to use the process/methods available for getting job leads.
   1. Identify agencies and organizations (including, but not limited to, temporary, employment, and government agencies and college placement office) that could be used for job leads.
   2. Use resources such as newspaper ads, journals, job fairs, personal contacts, business directories, and social media/social networking sites.
   3. Use the following methods for job leads: networking, occupational interviewing, telephone techniques, cold calling, researching of employers,and other methods as appropriate.
4. Research targeted job(s) requirements, expectations, and benefits.
   1. Demonstrate successful use of resources (such as the Career Center resources), including computer systems and various written materials, as well as other appropriate resources.
   2. Demonstrate successful use of methods, such as networking and informational interviewing.
   3. Demonstrate the ability to research career and/or employer-specific requirements such as licensing, background checks, physical demands, etc.
5. Complete an employment application, resume, cover letter, and follow-up.
   1. Gather information for properly completing an employment application.
   2. Recognize the types of resumes including, chronological, functional, combination, online, and targeted.
   3. Determine when to appropriately use each type of resume.
   4. Produce an acceptable, professional-looking resume.
   5. Discuss the purpose of a cover letter.
   6. Describe the proper format of a cover letter.
   7. Produce an appropriate cover letter.
   8. Discuss when and how to do a proper follow-up.
6. Discuss, describe, and demonstrate knowledge about the interview process (preparation, participation, follow-up, etc.)
   1. Describe different kinds of interviews such as telephone, screening, individual, group, lunch, behavioral, and series interviews.
   2. Describe the different parts of an interview.
   3. Identify different types of questions and questioning formats, such as legal and illegal, skeleton, demonstrations, and case studies; demonstrate how to respond effectively.
   4. Discuss most frequently asked questions.
   5. Identify proper questions you may ask in an interview.
   6. Develop your own personal list of appropriate questions.
   7. Discuss appropriate interview etiquette such as dress, mannerisms, and language.
   8. Demonstrate interview skills by completing a mock interview.
   9. Demonstrate knowledge of proper follow-up techniques.
   10. Write an appropriate follow-up letter.
7. Evaluate the importance of proper job acceptance and denial.
   1. Discuss negotiated items such as salary and benefits, obligations made prior to employment, etc.
   2. Discuss proper notification to current employer.
   3. Analyze long-term benefits to multiple jobs.
8.   Develop a comprehensive employability plan.

ABS 290-299 - Special Projects in Applied Behavioral Science

ARC 101 - Materials and Methods of Construction

1. Identify the primary residential building components.
   1. Draw and label a cross section of typical residential platform frame construction.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of fasteners.
   1. Demonstrate the specification and application of construction fasteners.
3. Communicate basic terminology, technology, and application of primary construction units.
   1. Demonstrate knowledge and applications of:
      1. Masonry units
      2. Concrete products
      3. Insulation and ventilation
      4. Roofing material
      5. Plywood and composite material
      6. Interior finish material
      7. Truss manufacturing and application

ARC 105 - Architectural Drafting I

1. Draw a floor plan at 1/4” scale, given a floor plan sample at 1/8” scale.
   1. Scales and draws using basic tools.
   2. Represents walls doors, windows, fixtures, appliances, and other plan related items with lines, circles, and arcs.
   3. Demonstrates basic standard sizes of walls, doors, cabinets, shelves, and other items used on typical floor plan drawings.
   4. Demonstrates basic dimensioning techniques.
2. Draw a floor plan at 1/4” scale, given a partially completed floor plan sample at 1/8” scale.
   1. Scales and draws using basic tools.
   2. Represents walls doors, windows, fixtures, appliances, and other plan related items with lines, circles, and arcs.
   3. Demonstrates basic standard sizes of walls, doors, cabinets, shelves, and other items used on typical floor plan drawings.
   4. Demonstrates basic dimensioning techniques.
3. Draw a large scale wall section, given a sample wall section at small scale.
   1. Practices drawing in 3/4” or 1” scale.
   2. Draws wall sections.
   3. Applies notes to the wall section drawing using left margins and groups of notes.
   4. Demonstrates methods for assembling selected materials into a wall assembly.
4. Draw three cross sections of the plan used for outcome #2 given a list of material requirements and a sample cross section.
   1. Targets locations for cross section development.
   2. Demonstrates 1/4” scale cross sections.
   3. Establishes heights of planes and points critical to cross section development.
   4. Constructs selected roof slopes.
   5. Applies all objectives from wall section outcome #4.
5. Draw four exterior elevations of the plan used for outcome #2.
   1. Translates lines from plan drawings to create the vertical lines required for elevations.
   2. Translates lines from cross section drawings to create the horizontal lines required for elevations.
   3. Renders exterior symbols to represent exterior view of materials used on the building.
   4. Draw a selected interior one point perspective, given simple drawings, classroom demonstration, and textbook discussion.Interprets appropriate ingress/egress codes.
6. Draw a floor plan at 1/4” scale derived from a magazine” published floor plan.
   1. Establishes scale when no scale is given.
   2. Assigns recommended sizes and clearances to typical room arrangements.
   3. Distinguishes between published dimensions and required dimensions required by building code or general use requirements.
   4. Applies all objectives required in outcome # 1 and # 2.
7. Draw an isometric object given several choices and given an example drawing.
   1. Represents an object in three dimensions.
   2. Demonstrates axis dimensioning techniques required.
   3. Demonstrates technique of displaying circular objects on isometric surfaces.
8. Draw a selected interior one point perspective, given simple drawings, classroom demonstration, and textbook discussion.
   1. Draws elevation view of subject wall.
   2. Establishes horizon and vanishing point.
   3. Draws 3D framework by connecting and extending lines from the VP through the edges of the subject wall.
   4. Determines the desired viewing extents within the 60 degree cone of vision.
   5. Determines the location of the diagonal vanishing point and shall complete the 3D grid construction.
   6. Completes the 3D drawing within the 3D perspective.
9. Complete a final project to be assigned.
   1. Draws a choice of exterior perspective drawing (using the Goff method) of a building exterior or an assigned mini” set of construction drawings of a small garage structure. (Lawrence Technological University students for transfer must elect the exterior perspective as the final project.)

ARC 106 - Architectural Drafting II

1. Draw floor plan at 1/4” scale.
   1. Represent typical wall thicknesses
   2. Insert required doors and windows
   3. Insert required appliances and fixtures
   4. Insert suitable dimensioning
   5. Apply suitable architectural notes
   6. Use suitable title block and border
2. Draw roof plan at 1/4” scale.
   1. Establish overhang line
   2. Establish all potential ridge locations
   3. Draw all hip and valley lines
   4. Resolve all hip, valley, and ridge lines
3. Draw 1/4” cross sections.
   1. Determine the locations for cross sections
   2. Cut the section and show all appropriate roof lines, wall lines, floor lines, and interior elements visible in the section
   3. Apply appropriate dimensions to cross sections
   4. Apply appropriate architectural notes to cross sections
4. Draw large scale wall section.
   1. Select the most typical wall section
   2. Draw all wall materials at actual size, at appropriate scale
   3. Apply appropriate notes and dimensions
   4. Apply suitable material textures to elements shown in cut section
5. Draw floor framing plan at 1/4” scale.
   1. Determine location and spacing of each floor joist and shall draw appropriately on framing plan
   2. Determine location and spacing of structural beams and shall place them in the appropriate location on the framing plan
   3. Appropriately dimension the overall frame dimensions and the location of floor openings
   4. Determine locations for double or triple framing members for unusual loads under equipment or around openings
6. Draw roof framing plan at 1/4” scale.
   1. Determine location and spacing of each truss or rafter and shall draw appropriately on the roof framing plan
   2. Appropriately dimension the frame dimensions and the location of roof openings
   3. Determine locations for double or triple framing members for unusual loads around openings
7. Draw exterior elevations at 1/4” scale.
   1. Use floor plan to project vertical lines needed for elevations
   2. Use cross sections to project horizontal lines needed for elevations
   3. Locate and show all window and door openings on the exterior elevations
   4. Show grade lines and floor lines on exterior elevations
   5. Show material textures on all visible materials
   6. Add notes to call out all visible materials
8. Draw foundation plan at 1/4” scale.
   1. Use floor plan to determine the footprint required for the foundation plan
   2. Draw the foundation wall lines (showing the thickness required), the footing lines, and drain tile lines as required around the perimeter of the foundation wall
   3. Show the location of structural beams, including beam pockets required
   4. Show location of columns and independent column footings
   5. Dimension foundation wall plan and shall include location of all structural beams and columns
9. Draw construction details.
   1. Draw stairway head, landing, and foot details
   2. Draw handrail details
   3. Draw window head, jamb, and sill details
   4. Draw door head, jamb, and sill details

ARC 111 - Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Buildings

1. Demonstrate knowledge of a residential electrical system.
   1. Describe and use electrical symbols properly.
   2. Identify electrical devices and fixtures.
   3. Complete wiring diagrams of residential circuits.
   4. Draw and label a schematic of the service entrance system.
   5. Calculate the electrical demand load of a residential structure.
   6. Evaluate the NEC as a minimum standard for the electrical industry.
   7. Analyze minimum standards versus a “code-plus” approach.
   8. Complete hands-on wiring of basic residential circuits.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of a residential plumbing system.
   1. Describe and use plumbing symbols properly.
   2. Identify plumbing piping and fixtures.
   3. Complete plumbing diagrams of residential dwellings.
   4. Draw and label a schematic of the water supply system.
   5. Draw and label a schematic of the water drainage system.
   6. Calculate the supply fixture units for a residential structure.
   7. Calculate the drainage fixture units for a residential structure.
   8. Analyze a public vs. private plumbing system.
   9. Evaluate the plumbing code as a minimum standard for the plumbing industry.
   10. Analyze minimum standards versus a “code-plus” approach.
   11. Complete hands-on work on supply and drainage systems.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of residential HVAC systems.
   1. Identify the elements of various heating systems.
   2. Compare and contrast the various heating systems.
   3. Identify the elements of various air conditioning systems.
   4. Compare and contrast the various air conditioning systems.
   5. Evaluate the effects of different fuels on these systems.
   6. Calculate heat loss and gain in order to properly size a HVAC system.

ARC 114 - Introduction to CAD

1. Use reading and writing skills to gather information from technical texts.
   1. Complete assignments by gathering information from reading.
   2. Use the index of CAD texts to access information regarding commands and processes.
   3. Create a notebook as an essential reference.
   4. Record sufficient notes from which to work.
2. Use a computer, a current operating system and word processing software.
   1. Start and exit software as required.
   2. Use disk directories and change directory paths to access files and programs.
   3. Use Save AS and name files as prescribed.
   4. Perform file management skills such as copying, pasting, and deleting files as prescribed.
   5. Identify and properly use CAD file extensions.
   6. Use a word processing program for all written assignments.
3. Demonstrate mastery of CAD program basics.
   1. Identify the features of the system interface.
   2. Differentiate between methods of entering commands and determine which method is most efficient for the purpose.
   3. Create absolute, relative and polar coordinate methods correctly.
   4. Demonstrate several object selection methods.
4. Manipulate geometry using CAD drawing aids.
   1. Use Zoom. Panning and Viewing tools for navigation.
   2. Apply the proper Osnap features to drawing situations for accurate drawing.
   3. Use Undo, Redo and Regenerate drawing when necessary.
   4. Distinguish and change properties efficiently.
   5. Utilize and control accuracy enhancement tools such as Ortho, Grid, Snap and Osnap.
   6. Use Object Tracking and Polar tools to enhance efficiency.
5. Use basic construction and modification commands of a CAD program in the accurate completion of 2D CAD drawings.
   1. Use drawing commands to effectively create lines, circles, arcs, polylines and polygons,
   2. Modify existing geometry using erase, copy, mirror, offset, move, trim extend, fillet, array, stretch, scale and break commands.
   3. Apply and modify hatching fills and patterns.
   4. Create and insert Blocks.
   5. Insert ready-made blocks from the CAD program and from online sources.
   6. Use Wblock, Copy and Paste, and External References to move drawings and parts of drawings.
   7. Create table styles and insert information.
   8. Add attributes to blocks and extract data to tables.
6. Develop and use a drawing prototype template.
   1. Set the appropriate drawing Units and Limits.
   2. Create Text using the prescribed syle and size.
   3. Creat appropriate layers assigning colors, linetypes and lineweights as necessary.
   4. Modify Dimension and Leader variables to create a dimension style.
7. Apply complete and orderly dimensions and text to CAD drawings.
   1. Use associative dimensioning to apply linear, radial, diameter, aligned and angular dimensions.
   2. Use dimenstion according to prescribed dimensioning conventions.
   3. Apply text and use text editing tools.
8. Use the 3D Workspace to create solid models.
   1. Analyze information about coordinates in 3D space in the completion of 3D objects.
   2. Create models using 3D primitive shapes, region, extrude and press-pull tools.
   3. Use Boolean editing tools to modify 3D geometry.
   4. Use View Manager, navigation tools and visual style tools to create views.
   5. Render views to a file.
9. Demonstrate appropriate printing techniques.
   1. Set up printing parameters for printing from Model Space.
   2. Access and configure Layout mode for printing from Paper Space.
   3. Create, scale and align viewports in Layout mode.
   4. Determine the proper viewports for a multi-view drawing.
10. Demonstrate productive interaction with others.
    1. Practice citizenship by respecting each person’s drawing file as their personal property.
    2. Ask and respond to questions during drawing demonstrations.
    3. Demonstrate teamwork skills.
    4. Use effective listening skills during classroom demonstrations.

ARC 204 - Estimating Building Construction

1. Demonstrate the fundamentals of material estimation.
   1. Calculate, using specific mathematical procedures, quantity estimation problems
   2. Experience the value and application of computerized estimation packages
   3. Manipulate material take-off procedures and apply them to working drawings
   4. Discuss standard practice and conventions used in the residential and light commercial construction market

ARC 205 - Architectural Drafting III

1. Draw 3/4” scale wall sections with series of details provided by instructor.
   1. Learn the relationship between detail decisions and project general dimension control
   2. Learn about concrete wall detailing above and below grade
   3. Learn about steel framing, both beams and steel joist framing
   4. Learn about laminated wood framing and wood deck detailing
   5. Learn generally, the use architectural preliminary drawings have in developing construction drawings
2. Draw 1/4” scale floor plan with the use of wall sections and plan provided by instructor.
   1. Learn to incorporate various commercial building materials (concrete, steel, laminated wood) into working drawing plan
   2. Learn decision process for non-standard commercial doors and windows
   3. Learn requirements for ada handicap accessible bathroom
   4. Learn to develop research resources for additional information (sweets catalogues, graphic standards, ada standards, etc.)
3. Shall draw 1/4” scale cross sections of building.
   1. Learn to use 3/4” wall sections and floor plan to draw building cross sections
   2. Learn to use target height controls for setting building vertical definition
   3. Learn to accommodate various heights of rooms and building walls
   4. Learn new material coordination through vertical development
   5. Learn analysis of sections to provide building information
4. Draw 1/4” scale exterior elevations.
   1. Learn to draw 1/4” elevations using previously developed drawings
   2. Learn representation of various footing depths and grade elevations
   3. Learn height representation of control elevations and coordination to common ridge
   4. Learn relationship of site grading to exterior of building
5. Draw 1/4” scale section and various 1-1/2” scale details.
   1. Learn to compose drawing with multiple objects and varying scales
   2. Learn detailing of manufacturer or custom windows in their choice of locations
   3. Learn general relationship of detailing to building construction
   4. Learn drawing coordination and referencing for various section and detail notations
6. Draw on a medium other than vellum (2-mil mylar).
   1. Learn the characteristics of a drawing surface other than vellum
   2. Learn types of leads and erasers needed to work cleanly on the matte surface
   3. Learn to letter on surface and to control line quality with various hardness and sizes of leads
   4. Learn blue line layout and guide line techniques for non-print
   5. Learn additional characteristics for printing with mylar medium as compared to vellum

ARC 206 - Architectural Drafting IV

1. Draw commercial building 1/8” scale floor plan based on dimensioned but unscaled preliminary plan.
   1. Learn relationship of scale to information shown
   2. Learn relationship of hatch and detail to scale of drawings and to requirements for information
   3. Learn requirements for ada handicap accessible public restrooms
   4. Will learn coordination of drawings for dimensioning and grid control
   5. Learn to use elevation designations for drawing reference
   6. Draw 1/4” scale cross sections of building
2. Draw 1/4” scale enlargement of part of floor plan.
   1. Learn relationship of hatch and detail to scale of drawings and to requirements for information
   2. Learn requirements for ada handicap accessible public restrooms
   3. Learn coordination of drawings for dimensioning and grid control
   4. Learn to use elevation designations for drawing reference
3. Draw 1/4” scale cross sections of building.
   1. Learn to draw partial sections with interrupting cuts to represent complete cross sections
   2. Learn drawing techniques for large building structural framing
   3. Learn drawing techniques for steel stud framing
   4. Will learn to use vertical control targets for height
4. Draw 1/8” scale exterior elevations.
   1. Learn to draw elevations specifically for large building size
   2. Learn to use coursing and modular control of exterior materials
   3. Learn use of decorative objects for building design representation
   4. Learn to use non-standard windows and doors
5. Draw door and room finish schedules.
   1. Learn to draw door and room finish schedules
   2. Learn to designate doors and relationship to information needed for door description
   3. Learn to designate room and relate information needed to describe room finishes and additional information.
   4. Learn to select doors and finishes based on use, building code and fire safety
6. Draw on any medium and may use either manual drafting or CAD.
   1. Learn methods used to translate information both manually and on cad for different scales
   2. Learn importance of layering, color and adjustments to views in CAD
   3. Learn to use special features of CAD processing for doors and room finishes
   4. Learn coordination of drawing title blocks using CAD to develop block and either drawing method
   5. Learn additional characteristics for plotter configuration to vary drawing plot size

ARC 211 - Elements of Structural Design

1. Analyze Loads in Construction.
   1. Determine the weights of construction materials.
   2. Calculate total loads, both live and dead.
   3. Determine the external reactions of a symmetrically-loaded 2-D truss.
   4. Review algebra.
   5. Calculate loads in tension, compression, shear.
2. Analyze the Mechanical Properties of a Structural Member Under Load.
   1. Calculate the tensile or compressive stress imposed on a member given its cross-section dimensions and the axial load.
   2. Compare stress with material allowable strength to determine over- or under-loaded conditions.
   3. Calculate shear stress given force and shear area and identify where shear is present.
   4. Determine the axial deformation of a structural member under load.
   5. Compare the stiffness of different materials using the Modulus of Elasticity.
3. Analyze Distributed Load Systems Using Beams Under Load.
   1. Identify where simply-supported beams and cantilever beams are used in the building industry.
   2. Calculate moments on beams due to both concentrated and distributed loads.
   3. Calculate reactions on beams using moments.
   4. Determine the shear force anywhere along a beam using a shear diagram.
   5. Determine the bending moment anywhere along a beam using a moment diagram.
4. Obtain the Proper Section property for Analysis or Design.
   1. Find cross-sectional area in the table.
   2. Find centroid of a cross-section in the table for sections such as I-beams, angle irons, etc.
   3. Find moment of inertia of a cross-section in the table such as for I-beams, channels, angles, etc. as well as for regular geometric shapes.
   4. Find the section modulus of a cross-section in the table.
   5. Calculate the centroid for a cross-section not found in the tables.
   6. Calculate the moment of inertia for a cross-section not found in the tables.
5. Analyze a Beam Under Load or Design a New Beam Given the Loading and Span.
   1. Calculate the maximum bending stress using moment formulas from beam tables.
   2. Compare maximum stress with allowable stress for either wood or steel.
   3. Calculate maximum deflection using formulas from beam tables.
   4. Compare maximum deflection with code.
   5. Calculate maximum horizontal shear stress and location for wooden beams or manufactured steel beams.
   6. Compare maximum horizontal shear stress with allowable for a wooden beam.
   7. Design a wooden beam, given the load and span, specifying wood and dimensions.
   8. Design a steel beam, given the load and span, specifying cross section and dimensions.
6. Design All Wooden Load-Bearing Structures in a House Addition.
   1. Find the code distributed load values in the tables for floors, ceilings, roofs, etc.
   2. Calculate roof loads in walls, wall loads on floor, etc.
   3. Design the floor joists, specifying size, spacing, and bridging.
   4. Design the ceiling or roof rafters, specifying size and spacing.
7. Design Wooden Structures Other Than Beams.
   1. Specify the bolt size and pattern in a bolted joint.
   2. Specify the cross-section of a wood column, given unsupported height, end conditions, and load.
8. Design Steel Structures.
   1. Find safe loads in steel load tables.
   2. Specify steel joist dimension and spacing, given roof load and span.
   3. Specify a steel column H-section from the table, given height and load.
9. Understand Design of Concrete Structures.
   1. Determine location of stresses and use of reinforcing rod in concrete beams.

ARC 214 - Architectural AutoCAD 3D Basics

1. Use BIM software and a current operating system.
   1. Open, save and close a modeling file.
   2. Use a current saving device.
   3. Create a project file.
2. Create 3D geometry.
   1. Create exterior, interior, and custom walls.
   2. Insert doors and windows.
   3. Construct roof systems.
   4. Complete floor and ceiling systems.
   5. Place light fixtures.
   6. Add annotations and dimensions to the geometry.
3. Generate elevation views from the 3D model.
   1. Create and view exterior elevations.
   2. Modify exterior elevations.
   3. Create and view interior elevations.
   4. Modify interior elevations.
4. Derive section views from the 3D model.
   1. Set a cutting plane line.
   2. Produce wall sections.
   3. Produce building sections.
   4. Apply section annotations.
5. Create customized views from the 3D model.
   1. Download families of 3D architectural components.
   2. Use 3D components to design interiors, including a custom kitchen layout.
   3. Add handrails to stairs.
6. Prepare schedules from the 3D model.
   1. Modify room and door tags.
   2. Generate door schedules.
   3. Generate room finish schedules.
7. Demonstrate the ability to create realistic renderings.
   1. Create a toposurface using site tools.
   2. Produce a realistic exterior rendering of the model.
   3. Create a realistic interior rendering.
8. Give examples of analysis software.
   1. Name and describe several applications of analysis software.
   2. Explain the importance of analysis software in sustainable design.

ARC 221 - Site Preparation

1. Develop knowledge of the techniques and technology relating to site development and surveying.
   1. Measure distances
   2. Measure angles
   3. Perform land surveys
   4. Generate contour maps
   5. Compute cut and fill
   6. Demonstrate use of survey equipment
   7. Perform building site layout

ARC 224 - Building Information Modeling

1. Use reading and writing skills to gather information from technical texts.
   1. Complete assignments by gathering information from reading.
   2. Use the index of CAD texts to access information regarding commands and processes
   3. Create a notebook as an essential reference
   4. Record sufficient notes from which to work
2. Use BIM Software and a current operating system.
   1. Open, save, and close a modeling file
   2. Use a current saving device
   3. Create a project file
3. Create three-dimensional geometry.
   1. Create exterior, interior and curtain walls
   2. Insert doors and windows
   3. Complete floor and ceiling systems
   4. Construct roof systems
   5. Create girds, columns and beams
   6. Create foundations and footings
   7. Add annotations and tags
4. Generate elevation and section views.
   1. Produce a complete set of exterior elevations
   2. Develop views and create interior elevations
   3. Prepare a wall section
   4. Develop section detail views
   5. Complete a building section
   6. Apply section annotations
5. Create schedules from the three-dimensional model.
   1. Add room and door tags
   2. Generate a door schedule
   3. Develop a room finish schedule
   4. Create a graphical column schedule
6. Model mechanical and electrical systems.
   1. Create views and load content
   2. Place units for MEP systems and ductwork
   3. Create a plumbing layout
   4. Place panel board and power devices
   5. Create light fixture and light switch layout
7. Produce realistic renderings.
   1. Create a toposurface using site tools
   2. Develop a realistic exterior rendering of the model
   3. Create a realistic interior rendering
8. Assemble a construction document set.
   1. Set up views on sheets
   2. Create a sheet set index
   3. Print a set of construction documents

ARC 290-299 - Special Projects in Architectural Technology

ART 105 - Art Experience

1. Demonstrate ability to recognize creative visual expression.
   1. Produce art using a variety of media including pencil, paint, and some 3 dimensional materials.
2. Describe the benefits of art in society.
   1. Identify some historical works of art.
   2. Write a research paper on an historically relevant artist.

ART 107 - Elements of Photography

1. Describe camera operations.
   1. Understand shutter speeds, Aperture settings and their affects on image.
2. Demonstrate basic photographic processes.
   1. Develop an image using concurrent technological methods
3. Apply critical thinking skills to analyzing a photograph
   1. Develop aesthetic awareness and visual vocabulary

ART 111 - Drawing I

1. Gain a critical understanding of the formal aspects of two dimensional art.
   1. Discuss the elements of art and design in art-historic references, instructor demonstrations and student work.
   2. Apply knowledge of these elements to the drawing process through practice.
   3. Analyze the formal aspects of student work, both in written and verbal critiques.
   4. Synthesize information from various sources.
2. Practice the technical application of various drawing media with an emphasis placed on drawing from observation.
   1. Demonstrate drawing techniques.
   2. Practice drawing techniques.
   3. Participate in group critiques.
3. Gain a critical understanding of drawing concepts, and gain visual literacy.
   1. Synthesize information from Instructor’s lectures, demonstrations and supplemental reading, and test this information in drawing projects.
   2. Respond to Instructor feedback by making revisions to work that is in progress.
   3. Articulate knowledge of drawing concepts during class critique by learning and using the specialized language.
4. Interact productively with others in the studio environment.
   1. Participate in peer review
   2. Engage in arranged and impromptu discussions on the progress of student work.
   3. Share resources and space.

ART 112 - Drawing II

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the formal aspects of drawing.
   1. Discuss the elements of art and design in art-historic references, instructor demonstrations and student work.
   2. Apply knowledge of these elements to the drawing process through practice.
   3. Analyze the formal aspects of student work, both in written and verbal critiques.
   4. Synthesize information from various sources.
2. Practice the technical application of various drawing media.
   1. Demonstrate drawing techniques.
   2. Practice drawing techniques.
   3. Participate in group critiques.
3. Demonstrate understanding of drawing concepts with emphasis on personal response.
   1. Synthesize information from Instructor’s lectures, demonstrations and supplemental reading, and test this information in drawing projects.
   2. Respond to Instructor feedback by making revisions to work that is in progress.
   3. Articulate knowledge of drawing concepts during class critique.
   4. Develop personal themes through informal writing in sketchbooks.
   5. Develop variations on themes through sketches.
4. Interact productively with others in the studio environment.
   1. Participate in peer review.
   2. Engage in arranged and impromptu discussions on the progress of student work.
   3. Share resources and space.

ART 113 - Art Education

1. Demonstrate development of creative abilities through personal involvement in art experiences.
   1. Observe and differentiate between the perceptual processes (highlighting the aesthetics of beauty) resulting in the completion of a 2-dimensional and/or 3-dimensional art project expressed in the form of crayon resist, photo montage, and/or clay.
   2. Complete projects aimed at specific qualities and functions of different creative mediums such as pencil, chalk, and photo images.
   3. Complete design projects which exhibit the appreciation of color theory, positive-negative shapes, basic shapes, rhythm, abreaction, realism, and non-objective.
   4. Exhibit successful sensitivity, handling and craftsmanship of each medium utilized in the projects.
2. Relate classroom art experiences to elementary teaching situations.
   1. Verbalize in classroom discussion principles and philosophy of art in education, teaching situations, and school curricula.
   2. Target specific art projects, for example, the creation, design, authorship, and completion of a children’s book assigned during the semester to the appropriate child growth and development stages in elementary education schools.
   3. Participate in discussion and self-discovery regarding practical problem solving in the classroom, methods of teaching, handling of supplies and materials.

ART 115 - Two-Dimensional Design

1. Demonstrate recognition of design problems.
   1. Analyze design problems.
   2. Discuss and study art from different periods and regions to become familiar with how other artists have solved design problems.
   3. Experiment visually and develop a direction for the design problem.
2. Practice principles of design.
   1. Achieve unity in the design.
   2. Develop a point of emphasis/focal point.
   3. Achieve balance in the design - asymmetrical, symmetrical, radial.
   4. Use scale, proportion, rhythm, shape, volume and texture in design.
3. Create illusion of space.
   1. Use devices (size, overlapping, etc.) to show depth.
   2. Use transparencies to create equivocal space.
4. Apply color theory to two-dimensional design.
   1. Work hue into design.
   2. Work color value into design.
   3. Employ color intensity into design.
   4. Utilize color schemes in design (complimentary colors, warm and cool colors, etc.)

ART 116 - Three-Dimensional Design

1. Demonstrate the three-dimensional basic principles of Art/Architecture/Sculpture in a historical and/or present day contexts.
   1. Design and complete 3-D projects utilizing composition-design principles such as proportion, symmetry, scale, movement, etc.
   2. Design and complete 3-D projects incorporating color dynamics such as hue, value, intensity, etc.
   3. Design and complete 3-D projects demonstrating themes such as realism, symbolism, allegorical, visually, etc.
   4. Differentiate the history of contemporary sculptors and architects related to the specific assignments.

ART 151W - Art History and Appreciation I

1. Describe informed relationships between works of art and the historical period and culture in which it was created.
   1. Describe artworks in relation to the originating culture.
   2. Identify aesthetic, political, technological, and spiritual values which influenced or are represented in works of art.
   3. Articulate a recognition of and appreciation for cultural values inherent in works of art.
2. Identify specific works of art from a variety of the world’s ancient cultures.
   1. Identify specific examples of art by artist, historical period, style, and culture as appropriate.
3. Demonstrate a basic vocabulary for the discussion of works of art.
   1. Use, in writing and discussion, specific art terms such as form, texture, composition, symmetry, pattern, symbolism, color, foreground.
   2. Describe works of art correctly, using this vocabulary in historical and cultural contexts for specific works of art.
4. Demonstrate effective writing skills.
   1. Write effective essays as a means of demonstrating their understanding of the concepts and knowledge from Outcomes 1, 2, and 3.
5. Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
   1. Evaluate previously unseen works in terms described in Outcomes 1, 2, and 3
   2. Propose a personal position based on their own values in relation to these works.
   3. Advocate and defend personal choices and positions through informed and appropriate use of the values and vocabulary previously described.

ART 152W - Art History and Appreciation II

1. Describe informed relationships between works of art and the historical period and culture in which it was created.
   1. Describe artworks in relation to the originating culture.
   2. Identify aesthetic, political, technological, and spiritual values, which influenced or are represented in works of art.
   3. Articulate a recognition of and appreciation for cultural values inherent in works of art.
2. Recognize styles and identify specific works of art from a variety of the world’s ancient cultures.
   1. Identify specific examples of art by artist, historical period, style, and culture as appropriate.
3. Demonstrate a basic vocabulary for the discussion of works of art.
   1. Use, in writing and discussion, specific art terms such as form, texture, composition, symmetry, pattern, symbolism, color, and foreground.
   2. Describe works of art correctly, using this vocabulary in historical and cultural contexts for specific works of art.
4. Demonstrate effective writing skills.
   1. Write effective essays as a means of demonstrating their understanding of the concepts and knowledge from Outcomes 1, 2, and 3.
5. Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
   1. Evaluate previously unseen works in terms described in Outcomes 1, 2, and 3.
   2. Propose a personal position based on their own values in relation to these works.
   3. Advocate and defend personal choices and positions through informed and appropriate use of the values and vocabulary previously described.

ART 201 - Introduction to Graphic Design

1. Assess the foundations of digital technologies used in the current creative industries.
   1. Define computer technology vocabulary, history, and current opportunities in the creative industries.
   2. Construct critical dialogue and written analysis of contemporary creative industry works and student projects.
2. Demonstrate fundamental industry software applications used in the creative industries.
   1. Describe and assess file types, image resolution, and the current desktop operating system for Macs.
   2. Introduce and apply the foundations of multiple industry standard software programs through a survey of common graphic design and digital photograply industry scenarios including digital photography, digital image manipulation, digital illustration, page layout design and web design techinques.

ART 210 - Figure Drawing

1. Demonstrate understanding of spacial relations associated with the human form. 
   1. Develop conceptual model through on-going lectures and demonstrations.
   2. Apply conceptual model during in-class drawing sessions.
   3. Synthesize information from in-class lectures and examples of master drawings.
   4. Present work to instructor for critical analysis.
   5. Review of work in written and verbal form by peers.
2. Demonstrate basic understanding of human anatomy as it relates to form. 
   1. Develop a working knowledge of anatomy through on-going lectures and demonstrations.
   2. Apply this knowledge during in-class drawing sessions.
   3. Work on anatomical drawings outside.
   4. Present work to instructor for critical analysis.
   5. Review of work in written and verbal form by peers.
3. Demonstrate skills related to drawing the figure from observation.
   1. Utilize sighting and scanning techniques.
   2. Observe the effects of foreshortening on forms that comprise the human figure.
   3. Conceptualize the underlying structure of the human body so that it can be readily seen.
4. Address formal or narrative concepts in figurative art.
   1. Discuss art historical references, and strategies for story telling in figurative art across culture and periods.
   2. Develop personal themes through informal writing in sketchbooks.
   3. Develop variations on themes through sketches.
5. Interact productively with others in the studio environment.
   1. Participate in peer review.
   2. Engage in arranged and impromptu discussions on the progress of student work.
   3. Share resources and space.

ART 217 - Painting I

1. Identify art historically relevant painting schools and traditions.
   1. Discuss formal, technical, and pedagogical aspects of various painting styles.
   2. Summarize formal, technical, and pedagogical aspects of various painting styles.
2. Demonstrate various painting applications, methods, and techniques.
   1. Demonstrate formal, technical, and pedagogical lessons.
   2. Interpret various painting methods and techniques.
3. Summarize critical analysis of painting concepts.
   1. Analyze applied painting concepts through written critique.
   2. Analyze applied painting concepts through oral critique.

ART 218 - Painting II

1. Discuss relevant schools and traditions.
   1. Identify formal, technical, and pedagogical aspects of various painting styles.
   2. Summarize formal, technical, and pedagogical aspects of various painting styles.
2. Construct paintings based on self-devised painting styles or methods.
   1. Assess learned painting methods.
   2. Demonstrate synthesis of ideas and painting methods.
3. Argue application of painting concepts.
   1. Defend applied painting concepts through written critique.
   2. Defend applied painting concepts through oral critique.

ART 220 - Mural Painting

1. Identify historically significant murals of public art.
   1. Collect and categorize examples of public murals to draw inspiration from.
   2. Develop a working knowledge of the history of mural painting through assigned reading and in class presentations.
2. Prepare a proposal for a public mural.
   1. Describe the process of submitting a public art proposal.
   2. Prepare a proposal for a public mural.
3. Apply the various methods of mural or large-format painting.
   1. Employ painting applications within a large, formal, collaborative public project.

ART 222 - Sculpture

1. Identify art historically relevant sculptural styles and processes.
   1. Discuss formal, technical, and pedagogical aspects of various sculpture.
   2. Summarize formal, technical, and pedagogical aspects of various sculptural styles.
2. Demonstrate various sculptural methods and techniques to produce sculpture.
   1. Interpret various methods of fabricating sculpture.
   2. Apply relevant concurrent technologies to produce sculpture.
3. Summarize critical analysis of sculptural concepts.
   1. Analyze applied sculptural concepts through written critiques of sculpture.
   2. Analyze applied sculptural concepts through oral critiques of sculpture.

ART 224 - Photography

1. Identify art historically relevant photographic styles and processes.
   1. Discuss formal, technical, and pedagogical aspects of various photographic styles.
   2. Summarize formal, technical, and pedagogical aspects of various photographic styles.
2. Demonstrate various photographic methods and techniques to produce a photograph.
   1. Interpret various methods of constructing photographic images.
   2. Apply relevant concurrent technologies to produce photographs.
3. Evaluate critical analysis of photographic concepts.
   1. Analyze applied photographic concepts through written critiques of photographs.
   2. Analyze applied photographic concepts through oral critiques of photographs.

ART 225W - Advanced Photography

1. Create an individual photographic style.
   1. Demonstrate knowledge of the formal, technical, and pedagogical aspects of various photographic techniques.
   2. Apply the formal, technical, and pedagogical aspects of various photographic techniques.
   3. Demonstrate various advanced photographic methods and techniques to produce body of photographic work.
2. Demonstrate advanced understanding of photographic aesthetics.
   1. Proficiently interpret various methods of constructing photographic images.
   2. Apply research and creative problem solving techniques to photographic projects.
   3. Apply relevant concurrent advanced and experimental technologies to produce photographs.
3. Critically analyze using photographic concepts.
   1. Analyze using applied photographic concepts through written and verbal critiques of photographs.
   2. Evaluate using applied photographic concepts through written and verbal critiques of photographs.

ART 231 - Ceramics I

1. Identify historically relevant ceramic styles or processes.
   1. Discuss formal, technical, and pedagogical aspects of various ceramic traditions.
   2. Summarize formal, technical, and pedagogical aspects of various ceramic styles.
2. Demonstrate various technical clay construction methods to produce ceramic objects.
   1. Interpret various methods of fabricating ceramic vessels and objects.
   2. Apply relevant concurrent technologies to produce ceramic vessels and objects.
3. Use ceramic glazing and surface design techniques.
   1. Apply ceramic glazes, oxidization, marbling, and slip to produce surface designs on three-dimensional clay vessels and objects.
4. Summarize critical analysis of ceramic concepts.
   1. Analyze applied ceramic concepts through written critiques.
   2. Analyze applied ceramic concepts through oral critiques.

ART 232 - Ceramics II

1. orIdentify advanced art historically relevant ceramic styles or processes.
   1. Discuss advanced formal, technical, and pedagogical aspects of various ceramic traditions.
   2. Summarize advanced formal, technical, and pedagogical aspects of various ceramic styles.
2. Demonstrate advanced technical clay construction methods to produce a portfolio of ceramic vessels and objects.
   1. Interpret advanced methods of fabricating ceramic object portfolio.
   2. Apply advanced concurrent technologies to produce ceramic object portfolio.
3. Use ceramic glazing and surface design technique.
   1. Apply advanced ceramic surface designs methods to portfolio of clay vessels and objects.
4. Summarize critical analysis of ceramic concepts.
   1. Analyze advanced applied ceramic concepts through written critiques.
5. Exhibit basic knowledge of a high temperature reduction firing, and be able to differentiate and identify between wares that have been fired using different firing techniques.
   1. Participate in some stage of faculty facilitated high-temperature reduction kiln firing.
   2. Distinguish visually between wares fired using different firing techniques.

ART 241 - Digital Imaging

1. Assess the foundations of digital image manipulation.
   1. Define digital image manipulation vocabulary, history, standard practices, and current industry trends.
   2. Construct critical dialogue and written analysis of contemporary graphic design and digital photography works in addition to student projects.
2. Demonstrate standard industry practices used in digital image manipulation.
   1. Describe and apply industry standard digital photography capture, correction, and manipulation software techniques to current photography industry scenarios.
   2. Describe and apply industry standard graphic design software techniques to print design and web design scenarios.

ART 242 - Digital Illustration

1. Assess the foundations of digital illustration and page layout design.
   1. Define digital illustration and page layout vocabulary, history, standard practices and current industry trends.
   2. Construct critical dialogue and written analysis of contemporary illustration and graphic design works in addition to student projects.
2. Demonstrate standard industry practices used in digital illustration and page layout design.
   1. Identify and apply research, brainstorming, sketching, and creative problem solving techniques to projects.
   2. Describe and apply basic to advanced industry standard digital illustration software techniques to current digital illustration industry scenarios within the graphic design industry.
   3. Describe and apply industry standard type design, page layout, and multi-page software techniques to common print design scenarios within the graphic design industry.

ART 243 - Web Design

1. Assess the foundations of web design
   1. Define web design vocabulary, history, standard practices, and current industry trends.
   2. Construct critical dialogue and written analysis of contemporary web design works, current and future web design technology, and student projects.
2. Demonstrate standard industry practices used in web design.
   1. Apply research, brainstorming, and site map creation techniques to web design projects.
   2. Describe and apply standard techniques of effective web design file preparation.
   3. Describe and apply current HTML and CSS standard practices to web design industry scenarios.
   4. Describe and apply basic industry standard web design software techniques to current web design industry scenarios.

ART 251W - Architectural History

1. Draw informed relationships between works of architecture and the historical period and culture in which it was created.
   1. Describe architecture in relation to the originating culture.
   2. Identify aesthetic, political, technological, and spiritual values which influenced or are represented in works of architecture.
   3. Articulate a recognition of and appreciation for cultural values inherent in works of architecture.
2. Recognize styles and identify specific works of architecture from a variety of the world’s ancient cultures.
   1. Identify specific examples of architecture by artist, historical period, style, and culture as appropriate.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of a basic vocabulary for the discussion of works of art.
   1. Use, in writing and discussion, specific architectural terms such as form, function, symbolism, rustication, pilaster, corbel arch, etc.
   2. Describe works of architecture correctly, using this vocabulary in historical and cultural contexts for specific works of architecture.
4. Demonstrate effective writing skills.
   1. Write effective essays as a means of demonstrating their understanding of the concepts and knowledge from Outcomes I, II, and III.
5. Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
   1. Evaluate previously unseen architecture in terms described in Outcomes I, II, III.
   2. Propose a personal position based on their own values in relation to these buildings.
   3. Advocate and defend personal choices and positions through informed and appropriate use of the values and vocabulary previously described.

ART 255W - Contemporary Art History

1. Identify art historically relevant styles and artworks from contemporary global culture.
   1. Classify specific contemporary artists and artworks into relevant stylitic trends or movements
2. Use relevant art historical vocabulary in discussion of contemporary art.
   1. Describe contemporary artworks
   2. Analyze contemporary artworks employing contemporary theoretical analytic methods such as: formalism, iconography, Marxism, feminism, biography, semiology, deconstuction, and psychoanalysis
3. Construct various effective written analysis of contemporary images
   1. Employ formalist, iconographic, Marxist, feminist, biographical, semiological, deconstructive, and psychoanalytic methodologies in written analysis of contemporary artworks

ART 256W - Art History Travel

1. Identify art styles and artworks that are historically relevant.
   1. Classify specific artists and artworks into relevant stylistic trends or movements.
2. Use relevant art historical vocabulary in discussion of art.
   1. Describe artworks.
   2. Analyze artworks employing contemporary theoretical analytic methods such as; formalism, iconography, Marxism, feminism, semiology, deconstruction and psychoanalysis.
3. Construct various effective written analyses of works of art.
   1. Employ contemporary theoretical analytic methods to construct written analyses of artworks.
4. Travel to specified location to visit major art museum collections.
   1. Examine artworks face-to-face.
   2. Relate artworks to readings and discussions.

ART 262 - Art and Design Internship

1. Demonstrate advanced skills related to the individual Art or Design internship.
   1. Operate equipment and/or software related to Art or Design internship.
   2. Perform related tasks as needed at the direction of on-site internship facilitator.
2. Successfully complete a total of 30, 60, or 90 hours of internship work within the scheduled semester.
   1. Provide weekly progress reports to faculty facilitator.
   2. Furnish written performance self-examination at conclusion of internship.

ART 280 - Printmaking

1. Identify various printmaking methods.
   1. Classify specific printmaking methods such as block printing, intaglio printing, lithography, screen printing, digital printing, etc.
2. Use relevant tools or techniques in construction of print matrices.
   1. Employ relevant block cutting tools on wood or linoleum to cut a block matrix
   2. Use associated metal plates and/or chemistry to incise or etch an intaglio plate
   3. Use associated lithographic crayon/s, touche/s and gum/s to etch the lithographic matrix
3. Employ various print equipment to create printed images.
   1. Employ printing press to pull prints
   2. Employ concurrent technologies to produce prints
4. Explore various papers to create prints.
   1. Use rice paper, rag paper, handmade paper, digital paper, and other print papers to create printed images

ART 284 - Typography

1. Identify the foundations of Typography.
   1. Define and access typography design vocabulary, history, standard practices, and current industry trends.
   2. Construct critical dialogue and writing analysis of historical and contemporary type design works, in addition to student projects.
2. Demonstrate industry practices used in typography design.
   1. Apply research and brainstorming techniques to industry standard typography design projects.
   2. Apply standard guidelines in custom typography creation for web and print design projects.
   3. Apply industry standard typography design software techniques to current type design industry scenarios.

ART 286 - Digital Animation

1.  Identify the foundations of digital animation.
   1. Define web design vocabulary, history, standard practices, and current industry trends.
   2. Construct critical dialogue and written analysis of historical and contemporary digital animation works current and future technology, and student projects.
2. Demonstrate industry standard tools and practices used in digital animation.
   1. Apply research, brainstorming, character development, and story boarding techniques to digital animation projects.
   2. Apply standard techniques of effective digital animation file preparation.
   3. Apply industry standard digital animation software techniques to a survey of relevant digital animation industry scenarios.

ART 289 - Art and Design Portfolio

1. Identify the foundations of current industry trends in portfolio presentation.
   1. Explore best practices in portfolio presentation.
   2. Construct critical dialogue and written analysis of portfolio pieces.
   3. Demonstrate professional written and presentation skills of final portfolio packages.
2. Identify industry standard tools or current technologies used in portfolio creation.
   1. Demonstrate standard techniques in effective artwork documentation.
   2. Demonstrate standard techniques in effective digital and printed portfolio book creation.
   3. Demonstrate a survey of standard techniques in creating portfolio package collateral.

ART 290-299 - Special Projects in Art

AST 111 - Introduction to Astronomy

1. Explain aspects of science related to the night sky.
   1. Describe how the positions of objects in the sky change both nightly and monthly.
   2. Discuss both the celestial sphere and also the system of celestial coordinates of the sky (horizon and equator systems).
   3. Describe how our time-keeping and seasons are connected to the changing night sky.
   4. Explain the phases of the Moon from the Moon’s motion around the Earth.
   5. Explain eclipses from the relative motion of the Earth, Sun, and Moon.
   6. Discuss both the precession of the North Celestial Pole and also equinoxes.
   7. Interpret star maps.
   8. Discuss the consequences of light pollution.
2. Explain foundations of astronomy and the history of space exploration.
   1. Explain how astronomy is primarily an observational science.
   2. Explain the importance of the scientific method in astronomy.
   3. Use scientific notation with astronomical measurements and calculations.
   4. Identify astrology as a pseudoscience.
   5. Discuss the controversy over the benefits of space exploration.
   6. Evaluate the chance of finding life elsewhere in the universe.
   7. Explain some of the techniques used to search for extraterrestrial life.
3. Explain aspects of the history of astronomy.
   1. Describe how ancient civilizations attempted to explain the heavens in terms of the Earth-centered model of the universe (Geocentric model).
   2. Identify some ancient societies that had relatively sophisticated knowledge of celestial objects and features of the Earth.
   3. Explain the modern view of the Sun-centered solar system (Heliocentric model) and its supporting evidence.
4. Explain aspects of the primary science used in astronomy.
   1. Explain Kepler’s law of planetary motion.
   2. Explain the concept of gravity and its relation to planetary motion.
   3. Describe how stellar distances are determined.
   4. Explain that radiation consists of more than visible light.
   5. Explain the basic concepts of modern spectroscopy.
   6. Describe the different types of spectra.
   7. Describe how motion changes our measurements of radiation.
   8. Describe how we know the Universe is expanding.
   9. Explain how the temperature of an object is determined by its emitted radiation.
   10. Describe the different types of optical telescopes and how they work.
   11. Identify the advantages of radio astronomy.
5. Explain aspects of our solar system.
   1. Describe the major steps in the evolution of the solar system.
   2. Explain the motion of the planets both as seen from Earth and also as viewed in the solar system.
   3. Compare and contrast the properties of the terrestrial and Jovian planets.
   4. Compare and contrast the atmospheres of the terrestrial planets in terms of temperature, pressure, and chemical composition.
   5. Explain how Earth became the only planet with abundant life.
   6. Compare and contrast the geologic and atmospheric development of both Venus and also Earth in terms of their respective greenhouse effects.
   7. Explain how Earth’s atmosphere is changing and what the risks of those changes are.
   8. Describe the nature and origin of the Earth’s magnetosphere and the causes of the northern and southern lights.
   9. Compare and contrast the major moons of the Solar System.
   10. Explain what we have learned about Earth’s Moon.
   11. Discuss the origin of asteroids, comets, and meteoroids.
   12. Describe the relationship between meteoroids, meteorites, meteors, and meteor showers.
   13. Discuss the possible risk to Earth from collisions with near-Earth asteroids or comets, including evidence of previous collisions.
   14. Discuss and explain recent discoveries within the Solar System.
6. Explain aspects of stellar evolution (including our Sun) and of galaxies.
   1. Describe stellar evolution.
   2. Restate properties of the Sun.
   3. Describe how our Sun relates to other stars.
   4. Identify the major types of solar activity.
   5. Explain why stars shine.
   6. Explain the difference between absolute and apparent brightness.
   7. Describe how stars are characterized according to their brightness and surface temperature (Hertzprung-Russell Diagram).
   8. Describe supernova.
   9. Explain how neutron stars and black holes fit into the theory of stellar evolution.
   10. Describe how black holes can trap matter and radiation.
   11. Describe the basic properties of ordinary galaxies.
7. Demonstrate how to observe the universe both with the unaided eye and also with a telescope.

1. Record naked eye observations.
2. Record solar observations using various filters.
3. Record observations of the Moon, planets, and deep space objects with a telescope.

AST 111L - Astronomical Investigation

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the night sky.
   1. Demonstrate the use of scientific notation, angular measure, astronomical measurements and terminology.
   2. Explain how the sun, the moon, and the stars appear to change their positions from night to night and from month to month.
   3. Describe how our time keeping and seasons are tied to the changing sky.
   4. Explain the celestial sphere and the system of celestial coordinates of the sky (horizon and equator systems).
   5. Demonstrate how to read star maps.
2. Demonstrate understanding of planetary motion.
   1. Describe the motion of the planets as seen from the earth and as viewed in the solar system.
   2. Discuss how the observed motion of the planets led to our modern view of a sun-centered solar system (heliocentric model).
   3. Apply Kepler’s laws to explain planetary motion.
   4. Describe the mathematical concept of gravity and how it relates to planetary motion.
3. Demonstrate understanding of telescopes.
   1. Describe the basic types and operation of optical telescopes.
   2. Construct and assemble a working telescope.
4. Demonstrate understanding of radiation.
   1. Determine the temperature of an object by observing the radiation it emits.
   2. Apply the basic concepts of modern spectroscopy.
   3. Describe how every element produces a distinctive and recognizable pattern of spectral lines.
   4. Identify the different spectra and how they are produced.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the solar system.
   1. Describe the similarities and differences among the four terrestrial worlds.
   2. Compare and contrast the basic differences between the terrestrial and the Jovian planets.
   3. Describe the similarities and differences among the four Jovian worlds.
   4. Compute the scale size of the planets and their distances in the solar system by modeling.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of stars.
   1. Use triangulation to compute the distance to objects in space.
   2. Describe the mechanism by which stars shine.
   3. Determine stellar distances by use of stellar luminosity.
   4. Describe the difference between absolute and apparent brightness.
   5. Demonstrate how stars are categorized according to their brightness and surface temperature (Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram).
   6. Describe stellar evolution (formation, life, and death of a star).

AST 290-299 - Special Projects in Astronomy

ASEP 149 - MLR Capstone

1. Explain test taking and test preparation techniques for a computer based test.
2. Complete the ASE G1 MLR technician certification exam by successfully demonstrating knowledge of automotive service at a maintenance and light repair level.

ASEP 150 - Dealership Work Experience 1

1. Diagnose, repair, or service automotive systems to meet factory service information standards and NATEF task list requirements.
   1. Perform all necessary tasks on live customer vehicles to the customer’s satisfaction and industry standards.
   2. Demonstrate knowledge to document completed repairs.

ASEP 151 - Engine Repair Level 2

1. Complete Level 2 NATEF tasks related to general Engine Repair.
   1. Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction.
   2. Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as internal engine operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.
   3. Verify operation of the instrument panel engine warning indicators.
   4. Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant, and other leaks; determine necessary action
   5. Install engine covers using gaskets, seals, and sealers as required.
   6. Remove and replace timing belt; verify correct camshaft timing
   7. Perform common fastener and thread repair, to include: remove broken bolt, restore internal and external threads, and repair internal threads with thread insert.
   8. Inspect, remove and replace engine mounts.
   9. Identify hybrid vehicle internal combustion engine service precautions.
2. Complete Level 2 NATEF tasks related to Cylinder Head and Valve Train.
   1. Remove cylinder head; inspect gasket condition; install cylinder head and gasket; tighten according to manufacturer’s specifications and procedures.
   2. Clean and visually inspect a cylinder head for cracks; check gasket surface areas for warpage and surface finish; check passage condition.
   3. Inspect pushrods, rocker arms, rocker arm pivots and shafts for wear, bending, cracks, looseness, and blocked oil passages (orifices); determine necessary action.
   4. Adjust valves (mechanical or hydraulic lifters).
   5. Inspect and replace camshaft and drive belt/chain; includes checking drive gear wear and backlash, end play, sprocket and chain wear, overhead cam drive sprocket(s), drive belt(s), belt tension, tensioners, camshaft reluctor ring/tone-wheel, and valve timing components; verify correct camshaft timing.
   6. Establish camshaft position sensor indexing.
3. Complete Level 2 NATEF tasks related to Engine Block Assembly.
   1. Remove, inspect, or replace crankshaft vibration damper (harmonic balancer).
4. Complete Level 2 NATEF tasks related to Lubrication and Cooling Systems.
   1. Perform cooling system pressure and dye tests to identify leaks; check coolant condition and level; inspect and test radiator, pressure cap, coolant recovery tank, and heater core; determine necessary action.
   2. Identify causes of engine overheating
   3. Inspect, replace, and adjust drive belts, tensioners, and pulleys; check pulley and belt alignment.
   4. Inspect and test coolant; drain and recover coolant; flush and refill cooling system with recommended coolant; bleed air as required.
   5. Inspect, remove, and replace water pump.
   6. Remove and replace radiator.
   7. Remove, inspect, and replace thermostat and gasket/seal.
   8. Inspect and test fan(s) (electrical or mechanical), fan clutch, fan shroud, and air dams.
   9. Perform oil pressure tests; determine necessary action.
   10. Perform engine oil and filter change.
   11. Inspect auxiliary coolers; determine necessary action.
   12. Inspect, test, and replace oil temperature and pressure switches and sensors.

ASEP 152 - Automatic Transmission Level 2

1. Complete general Automotive Transmission and Transaxle Level 2 NATEF tasks.
   1. Identify and interpret transmission/transaxle concern, differentiate between engine performance and transmission/transaxle concerns; determine necessary action.
   2. Research applicable vehicle and service information fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.
   3. Diagnose fluid loss and condition concerns; determine necessary action.
   4. Check fluid level in a transmission or a transaxle equipped with a dip-stick.
   5. Check fluid level in a transmission or a transaxle not equipped with a dip-stick.
   6. Perform stall test; determine necessary action.
   7. Perform lock-up converter system tests; determine necessary action.
   8. Diagnose transmission/transaxle gear reduction/multiplication concerns using driving, driven, and held member (power flow) principles.
   9. Diagnose pressure concerns in a transmission using hydraulic principles (Pascal’s Law).
2. Complete In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Level 2 NATEF tasks.
   1. Inspect, adjust, and replace external manual valve shift linkage, transmission range sensor/switch, and park/neutral position switch.
   2. Inspect for leakage; replace external seals, gaskets, and bushings.
   3. Inspect, test, adjust, repair, or replace electrical/electronic components and circuits including computers, solenoids, sensors, relays, terminals, connectors, switches, and harnesses.
   4. Drain and replace fluid and filter(s).
   5. Inspect powertrain mounts.
3. Complete Off-Vehicle Transmission and Transaxle Level 2 NATEF tasks.
   1. Remove and reinstall transmission/transaxle and torque converter; inspect engine core plugs, rear crankshaft seal, dowel pins, dowel pin holes, and mating surfaces.
   2. Inspect, leak test, and flush or replace transmission/transaxle oil cooler, lines, and fittings.
   3. Inspect converter flex (drive) plate, converter attaching bolts, converter pilot, converter pump drive surfaces, converter end play, and crankshaft pilot bore.
   4. Describe the operational characteristics of a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
   5. Describe the operational characteristics of a hybrid vehicle drive train.