2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    May 13, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


The following course descriptions are intended to briefly describe the nature of each of the courses. For more complete information, departments or faculty can provide specific course syllabuses.

In addition to these hours, students are expected to complete homework assignments on their own time. These assignments may include library research, computer utilization, field trips, cultural performances, and other instructional activities.

 

Food and Beverage

  
  • FAB 285 - Catering Management


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Course teaches students how to market, sell, organize, plan, and execute catered affairs. Includes various types of meeting room setups used to meet customer requirements.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Create a banquet event order.
    2. Design a plan that should result in the successful execution of a catered event.
    3. Assess the way external factors may affect a specific catered function.
    4. Compare types and styles of room set-ups, including the way in which food and beverage choices can dictate the set-up.

    Prerequisite: FAB 112  or TCA 188  with a C- or better
  
  • FAB 295 - Work Experience in Food Service


    Credits: 1
    Description
    In addition to academic requirements, the accreditation commissions for the Department of Hospitality Management require students to work for at least 200 hours in a verified program/degree related position prior to graduation.  This work experience will be measured qualitatively as well as quantitatively as determined by the program director and faculty.  

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Practice guest service principles in an industry setting.
    2. Assess the application of skills in the front of house of a food service operation.
    3. Summarize the ethics involved when making decisions in a food service operation.
    4. Create a professionalism policy for a food and beverage assistant manager intern program.

    Prerequisite: FAB 102   and FAB 112   and FAB 160   all with a grade of C- or higher
    May Be Repeated: Up to a maximum of four credits

French

  
  • FREN 101B - Conversational French I


    Credits: 3
    Description
    A course emphasizing spoken communications. Speaking skills, oral listening skills, reading and writing skills explored. A vocabulary of French-English words developed.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Pronounce French correctly.
    2. Understand spoken, everyday French.
    3. Engage in everyday conversations in French.
    4. Learn about Francophone cultures and ways of French life.
    5. Learn French gestures.
    6. Ask for directions, order meals, book hotel rooms and airplane tickets, use modes of transportation such as the metro and trains.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • FREN 102B - Conversational French II


    Credits: 3
    Description
    A course emphasizing a continuation of skills acquired in FREN 101B . Increased fluency and further vocabulary development stressed.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Pronounce French more correctly.
    2. Understand spoken, everyday French with more ease.
    3. Engage in more complicated everyday conversations in French.
    4. Learn more about Francophone cultures and ways of French life.
    5. Learn additional French gestures and idiomatic expressions.
    6. Communicate with greater facility with native speakers.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • FREN 103 - First Year Business French I


    Credits: 4
    Description
    A course that deals intensively with French business practices and French business language intended for students who encounter French-speaking clients in various professional situations.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Learn basic French business language and vocabulary
    2. Become familiar with the cultural differences in the transaction of business in such areas as telephone etiquette, small talk, and gestures.
    3. Focus on business correspondence such as writing a business letter, intra-office communications (memos, telephone notes, faxes, email, contracts, resumes, bills, etc.)
    4. Confirm reservations for hotels, airlines, restaurants, etc.
    5. Establish contact with clients.
    6. Open a French bank account.
    7. Promote their place of employment in form of advertisements.
    8. Understand a medical prescription.
    9. Interview and be interviewed for a job in French.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • FREN 104 - First Year Business French II


    Credits: 4
    Description
    An applied language course for learners who want to communicate with ease with French-speaking clients and further their knowledge of commercial and managerial French.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Learn more French business language and vocabulary.
    2. Improve their familiarity with the differences in the transaction of business practices.
    3. Focus on more complicated business communication such as a complaint letter, sales contract, bank statements, etc.
    4. Confirm reservations for hotels, airlines, restaurants in writing.
    5. Develop more sophisticated promotional literature.
    6. Polish their interviewing skills.
    7. Understand medical vocabulary and documents.
    8. Comprehend French bank transactions and the banking system.

    Prerequisite: FREN 103  
  
  • FREN 107 - French for Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism I


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Students with no prior knowledge of French who work in hotels, restaurants or in tourist settings learn to communicate effectively with their French-speaking clientele.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Pronounce French correctly.
    2. Understand spoken, everyday French.
    3. Engage in everyday conversations in French.
    4. Learn vocabulary and phrases related to the hotel, restaurant, and tourism industry.
    5. Learn French gestures and customs.
    6. Understand questions and supply responses to questions with regard to the hotel, restaurant, and tourism industry.
    7. Give directions to tourists and provide information in French.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • FREN 111 - First Year French I


    Credits: 4
    Description
    The development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on communication in all four language acquisition skills.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Pronounce French correctly.
    2. Understand spoken and written French.
    3. Learn about Francophone cultures and compare them with their own culture.
    4. Participate and respond to simple questions about family, life, and daily activities.
    5. Learn French gestures to reinforce the meaning of certain expressions.
    6. Learn key phrases and practice them in interaction with instructor and classmates in one-on-one and small group activities.
    7. Acquire an active vocabulary of 500 worlds and a passive vocabulary of 1,000 words.
    8. Write short papers of 300 worlds utilizing the vocabulary and grammar of this course.
    9. Hold a 5-minute speech utilizing the structures and vocabulary learned in this course.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • FREN 112 - First Year French II


    Credits: 4
    Description
    The further development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on more sophisticated communication in all four language acquisition skills.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Pronounce French correctly.
    2. Understand spoken and written French.
    3. Learn about Francophone cultures and compare them with their own culture.
    4. Participate and respond to simple questions about family, life, and daily activities.
    5. Learn French gestures to reinforce the meaning of certain expressions.
    6. Learn key phrases and practice them in interaction with instructor and classmates in one-on-one and small group activities.
    7. Acquire an active vocabulary of 500 worlds and a passive vocabulary of 1,000 words.
    8. Write short papers of 300 worlds utilizing the vocabulary and grammar of this course.
    9. Hold a 5-minute speech utilizing the structures and vocabulary learned in this course.

    Prerequisite: FREN 111  or equivalent
  
  • FREN 203 - Second Year Business French I


    Credits: 4
    Description
    An applied intermediate language course for learners who want to further perfect their ability in business French and their knowledge of French business practices.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Learn more sophisticated French business language an vocabulary.
    2. Extend their knowledge of cultural differences between French and American business practices.
    3. Familiarize themselves with even more complicated French business communication and forms.
    4. Perfect their responses to French business communication in speaking and writing.
    5. Discuss and compare with ease the different habits and conventions in the transaction of business.
    6. Increase their comprehension of the French banking system.
    7. Further polish their interviewing and resume writing skills in French.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • FREN 204 - Second Year Business French II


    Credits: 4
    Description
    An applied intermediate language course for learners who want to perfect their language abilities and knowledge of business French and French business practices.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Be proficient in their knowledge of French business vocabulary and language.
    2. Complete their familiarity of cultural differences between French and American business practices.
    3. Achieve perfection in responding to the most complicated French business correspondence and completion of forms.
    4. Excel in their discussion of French business customs and conventions.
    5. Write flawless resumes in French and conduct themselves admirably in interviews.
    6. Author their own business plan establishing a business in France or another francophone country or a French subsidiary in this country.

    Prerequisite: FREN 203  
  
  • FREN 207 - French for Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism II


    Credits: 2
    Description
    Students with previous knowledge of French in the area of hotel, restaurant and tourism increase their communication skills in their respective employment fields.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Pronounce French with a more native-sounding accent.
    2. Understand more sophisticated phrases in French.
    3. Engage in more advanced conversations in French.
    4. Learn additional vocabulary and more complicated phrases related to the hotel, restaurant, and tourism industry.
    5. Familiarize themselves with the various documents and forms related to these industries.
    6. Respond in a more detailed way to questions with regards to the hotel, restaurant, and tourism industry.
    7. Provide more detailed information to tourists and give more explicit directions.

    Prerequisite: FREN 107  
  
  • FREN 211 - Second Year French I


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Continuation of French language skills and intensive reviews of grammatical structures, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through an introduction to French literary readings.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Speak French with greater fluency and increased confidence.
    2. Understand spoken and written French with greater facility.
    3. Read and analyze a literary text at the intermediate level of difficulty.
    4. Write French with greater clarity, precision, style, and grammatical accuracy.
    5. Learn to utilize a wider range of grammatical structures.
    6. Gain an understanding of the geography, history, and literature of France and other Francophone countries.
    7. Increase their active vocabulary to 1,500 words and their passive vocabulary to 2,000 words.
    8. Write a 5-8 page well-organized essay in French on a Francophone topic utilizing the vocabulary and grammar of this course.
    9. Hold a 10-minute speech utilizing the structures and vocabulary learned in this course.

    Prerequisite: FREN 112  or equivalent
  
  • FREN 212 - Second Year French II


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Further amelioration and perfection of grammatical, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through selected French literary readings.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Speak French with greater fluency and increased confidence.
    2. Understand spoken and written French with greater facility.
    3. Read and analyze a literary text at the intermediate level of difficulty.
    4. Write French with greater clarity, precision, style, and grammatical accuracy.
    5. Learn to utilize a wider range of grammatical structures.
    6. Gain an understanding of the geography, history, and literature of France and other Francophone countries.
    7. Increase their active vocabulary to 2,000 words and their passive vocabulary to 2,500 words.
    8. Write a 5-8 page well-organized essay in French on a Francophone topic utilizing the vocabulary and grammar of this course.
    9. Hold a 10-minute speech utilizing the structures and vocabulary learned in this course.

    Prerequisite: FREN 211  or equivalent

Geographic Information Systems

  
  • GIS 109 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems


    Credits: 3
    Description
    This class serves as an introduction into Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This course covers the basic concepts of a GIS. Principles of cartography and spatial analysis will also be covered. The intent of this class is to prepare the student for advanced training using specific GIS software packages.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Know the difference between spatial and non-spatial data and demonstrate that knowledge with an accuracy of 80% upon subsequent testing.
    2. Know what scale is and its importance and demonstrate that knowledge with an accuracy of 80% upon subsequent testing.
    3. Know the difference between raster and vector data and demonstrate that knowledge with an accuracy of 80% upon subsequent testing.
    4. Become familiar with ArcView software.
    5. In a written report about of GIS project, the student will describe some application that is currently using GIS and the benefits derived from such usage.
    6. Upon completion of the ArcView tutorials and required reading, the students will know the different parts of a map and demonstrate that knowledge with an accuracy of 80% upon subsequent testing.
    7. Perform a minimum of basic arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and apply them to solving problems.

    Prerequisite: IS 100B  or IS 101  

Geography

  
  • GEOG 103 - Physical Geography


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Physical geography examines the spatial relationships between humans and the environment. A comprehensive and integrating science, physical geography allows the integration of earth systems such as weather, land formations, and earth patterns. Continuous integration of maps, atlases, internet and geographic information system technology.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Distinguish between components of the scientific method including theory, experiment, and data analysis as applied to problems in landform analyses.
    2. Analyze graphical data regarding the earth’s physical characteristics and processes on a global to local scale.
    3. Explore geospatial interactions and systems such as circulation of atmosphere, oceans and geomorphology.
    4. Investigate spatial patterns and interrelationships within the physical world.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GEOG 104 - Physical Geography Laboratory


    Credits: 1
    Description
    Course provides an opportunity to apply concepts in physical geography, including map interpretation, computer GIS, meteorological processes, development of landforms and an understanding of the dynamics of the earth.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Distinguish between components of the scientific method including theory, experiement, and data analysis as applied to problems in landform analyses.
    2. Analyze graphical data regarding the earth’s physical characteristics and processes on a global to local scale.
    3. Explore geospatial interactions and systems such as circulation of atmosphere, oceans and geomorphology.
    4. Examine the fundamentals of geographic grid coordinate systems through the use of maps, globes and GIS.

    Prerequisite: GEOG 103 , which may be taken concurrently
  
  • GEOG 106 - Introduction to Cultural Geography


    Credits: 3
    Description
    An analysis of the cultural regions of the world, physical settings, peoples, settlements, economic activities and historical and political factors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate understanding of basic geographical concepts, terms and techniques.
    2. Demonstrate understanding of diverse cultures and societies across and within regions, including ethnic and religious characteristics and arguable sources of conflict.
    3. Examine different types and levels of economic development and industrialization in developed as well as developing countries and regions, and examine the consequences and dangers posed to the physical environment and the well-being of regional inhabitants.
    4. Analyze patterns of resource distribution and consumption across and within regions.
    5. Explain the patterns, causes and consequences of population growth and human migration.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GEOG 116 - Oceanography


    Credits: 3
    Description
    In this course we will explore our world’s oceans and the role of the ocean in the Earth’s system. Topics covered will include the flow and transformations of water and energy into and out of the ocean, the physical and chemical properties of seawater, ocean circulation, marine life and its adaptations, interactions between the ocean and the other components of the Earth system, and the human/societal impacts on and in response to Earth’s System interactions.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Students will be able to understand, discuss and explore the following key points:
    2. What is the relationship between the ocean and Earth system.
    3. What processes shape the lithosphere and how do those processes affect ocean basins.
    4. How do the properties of water and dissolved salts affect the physical and chemical properties of ocean water.
    5. What are the types and sources of sediments that enter the ocean.
    6. What role does the ocean play in the long-term average state of the atmosphere.
    7. What causes the ocean to circulate and what are the patterns of ocean circulation.
    8. What are sea waves and tides and what causes them.
    9. Why and in what ways is the costal zone a particularly dynamic and vulnerable portion of the Earth system.
    10. What are the basic components and structure of marine ecosystems and what is their source of energy.
    11. How have the large and diverse populations of marine organisms adapted to environmental conditions in the ocean.
    12. How do interactions between the ocean and atmosphere impact worldwide weather and short-term climate variability.
    13. How and why does climate change and how does the ocean participate in and respond to climate change.
    14. The future of ocean science.
    15. Ocean stewardship.
    16. Ocean policy and problems.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GEOG 117 - Meteorology/Climatology


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Studies the composition, structure, and dynamics of the Earth’s atmosphere that influences global weather patterns. Meteorology defines weather concepts that provide the basis for forecasting, weather analysis and understanding atmospheric phenomena such as hurricanes, tornadoes and extreme weather. Discussion on human impact of the atmosphere, ozone depletion, greenhouse effect and air pollution.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Understand basic meteorological principles involving atmospheric pressure, temperature and moisture.
    2. Demonstrate the installation and instrumentation of a Davis portable weather station.
    3. Collect, analyze and interpret real time atmospheric data from on-site weather station.
    4. Interpret weather maps and determine past, present and future atmospheric pattern and weather.
    5. Discuss the debate current atmospheric topics including ozone depletion, greenhouse effect and local air pollution concerns.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GEOG 299 - Selected Topics in Physical Geography


    Credits: 1-6
    Description
    Covers selected topics of interest to students in physical geography.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Independent research with faculty member, community professional or researcher regarding physical geography.
    2. Understanding and implementation of the scientific method, research techniques and development of writing skills.
    3. Work in collaborative groups developing creative and critical thinking skills.

    Prerequisite: GEOG 101 or Instructor approval

Geology

  
  • GEOL 100 - Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Natural Disasters


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Causes of natural disasters and their impact on people and property. Focuses on geological hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and floods.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Understand the causes of many natural disasters.
    2. Appreciate the impact of natural disasters on people and property.
    3. Know the methods for prevention and mitigations of impact.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GEOL 101 - Geology: Exploring Planet Earth


    Credits: 4
    Description
    Fundamentals of geology including mineral and rock origins through various earth processes. Laboratories include rock identification and interpretation of topographic and geologic maps. Required weekend field trips.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Recognize, analyze, record and interpret material in an orderly concise format, based on the Scientific Method.
    2. Identify common rock forming minerals with the aid of physical properties.
    3. Identify common igneous rocks and explain the general processes necessary for their formation.
    4. Identify common sedimentary rocks and explain the general processes necessary for their formation.
    5. Identify common metamorphic rocks and explain the general processes necessary for their formation.
    6. Recognize and explain the basis of Geologic Time.
    7. Explain the principles used in worldwide correlation of rock formations.
    8. Evaluate the ages of rock formations based on stratigraphic principles.
    9. Explain erosion, transportation and deposition within fundamental geologic processes on the Earth’s surface including River, Mass Wastage, Groundwater, Glacial and Desert.
    10. Recognize and graphically interpret common landform features produced by erosion and deposition.
    11. Explain and interpret structural and seismic processes.
    12. Describe general geologic landforms associated with orogenic events.
    13. Understand the general Theory of Plate Tectonics.
    14. Relate the Plate Tectonics Theory to general geologic provinces.
    15. Describe regional geologic formations and their geologic history.
    16. Analyze and interpret topographic and geologic maps.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GEOL 102 - Earth and Life Through Time


    Credits: 4
    Description
    The history of Earth through geological time including methods used to recognize fossils and their significance. Laboratories involve paleontology methods, maps and fossil studies. Required weekend field trips.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Interpret and explain the fundamental processes of Paleontology.
    2. Recognize and describe common fossils within their genre.
    3. Determine geologic time based on common fossil assemblages.
    4. Discriminate large scale evolutionary events with respect to geologic history.
    5. Recognize and describe important tectonic events in geologic history.
    6. Describe the general Plate Tectonic events that occurred within major geologic provinces.
    7. Describe the major rock assemblages that occur within major Plate Tectonic environments.
    8. Explain and interpret geologic maps using geologic and structural principles.

    Prerequisite: GEOL 101  or equivalent
  
  • GEOL 105 - Introduction to Geology of National Parks


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Geology of selected national parks and monuments in North America with emphasis on surface processes including the causes and effects of Pleistocene glaciation and major tectonic events that have shaped the topography of the United States and Canada.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Understand geographic locations for selected parks and monuments.
    2. Appreciate geologic development of United States.
    3. Understand surface process and tectonics that shaped topography of the United States and Canada.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GEOL 220 - Mineralogy


    Credits: 4
    Description
    Study of the classification, physical and chemical properties, and crystallography of minerals found in rocks, ore deposits and soils. Identification of hand samples. Study of associations of minerals in geologic environments.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze the relationships between chemical composition, mineral structure, and mineral properties.
    2. Examine the properties of the six crystal classes and basic crystal forms associated with them.
    3. Analyze rock and ore forming minerals covered in the course in terms of chemistry, mineral structure, and physical properties.
    4. Examine major rock and ore forming minerals in hand samples and by a polarizing optical microscope.
    5. Identify mineral associations and genesis in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.
    6. Assess mineral growth processes in selected geologic settings.

    Prerequisite: MATH 127  and CHEM 121  and either GEOL 100  or GEOL 101 ; all courses with a grade of C or above.
  
  • GEOL 299 - Special Topics in Geology


    Credits: 1-5
    Description
    Covers selected topics of interest to students in the geological sciences.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Independently investigate a problem in the geological sciences by either collecting original data or surveying the available literature. The investigation will employ the following steps: Ask a question, Survey the available literature; Devise a method to answer the question; Collect data; Analyze the data; Compose a formal report in scientific style on the findings.
    2. Gain practical experience in the scientific method, methods of finding relevant literature, and reporting results in formal scientific style.

    Prerequisite: GEOL 101  or Instructor approval
  
  • GEOL 330 - Introduction to Geochemistry


    Credits: 3
    Description
    The fundamental geochemical processes operating within the earth’s lithosphere, hydrosphere and the atmosphere. Topics will include chemical differentiation of the Earth, crystal chemistry, mineral stability and phase diagrams, aqueous geochemistry, isotope geochemistry, organic chemistry.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Compare the composition of the Earth´s main geochemical reservoirs.
    2. Demonstrate element fractionation and how this can be used to understand endogenous and exogenous geochemical and geobiological processes.
    3. Explain fractionation of stable isotopes and how such data can be used to understand various geochemical and geobiological processes.
    4. Explain how radiogenic isotope signatures can be used to trace the source of minerals, rocks, and fluids.
    5. Demonstrate the use of geochronology to date magmatic and metamorphic events.
    6. Illustrate how chemical weathering of minerals and rocks control the composition of sediments/soil and natural water and explain why carbon dioxide and the carbonate system play an important role in weathering reactions.
    7. Describe the main global carbon reservoirs and the most important processes that control the global carbon cycle.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 122 ; and MATH 127  or higher; and NRES 322  all with a grade of C or higher
  
  • GEOL 334 - Environmental Geology


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Control and use of the geological environment in modern society including surface and subsurface processes, mineral resources, and rock properties (rock types, mineral identification, plate tectonics, etc.).

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Classify and use concepts of plate tectonics to explain the formation of different rock types and the distribution of geologic hazards such as earthquakes and volcanoes.
    2. Analyze human activities that exacerbate hazardous geologic conditions by increasing the frequency and/or magnitude of a geologic hazard.
    3. Appraise hazard mitigation strategies, providing examples of successes and failures.
    4. Deduce the concomitant problems associated with resource extraction and waste disposal, and select appropriate mitigation strategies.
    5. Assess the relationships between human population growth, economic development, and resource consumption, and appraise strategies for ensuring future resource availability.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 122  and NRES 322  both with a grade of C or higher
  
  • GEOL 362 - Principles of Stratigraphy and Sedimentation


    Credits: 4
    Description
    The analysis and application of stratigraphic concepts, and the genesis and classification of sediments. Study of regional stratigraphic patterns and their related sedimentary environments.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze and classify sedimentary rocks in field and laboratory.
    2. Compare facies and facies stacking patterns to reconstruct ancient depositional environments.
    3. Classify common sedimentary textures and structures formed in different depositional environments.
    4. Differentiate the processes that control formation, transportation, and deposition of sediments.
    5. Distinguish diagenetic processes and products associated with sediment burial and lithification after deposition.
    6. Classify spatial and temporal facies variations in a sequence stratigraphic framework.
    7. Compare concepts of stable and radiogenic isotopes to interpret paleoenvironmental changes in Earth’s history.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 122 ; and MATH 127  or above; and NRES 322  all with a grade of C or higher
  
  • GEOL 448 - Field Geology I


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Basic tools and techniques of geological mapping, map preparation, and report writing.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate basic field techniques, particularly: using the Brunton compass, measuring geologic sections, describing rocks, taking field notes, and making field sketches.
    2. Recommend the latest technologies that are used in the construction of geologic maps.
    3. Show skills of geologic mapping, a process that involves total immersion in the science and in the project at hand, and the associated skills of location on topographic maps and air photos and interpretation of features on these.
    4. Interpret the structure and geologic history of an area based on your field observations and geologic map.
    5. Show accuracy in data acquisition and placement on a geologic map.
    6. Demonstrate geological technician skills.

    Prerequisite: GEOL 334  and NRES 322  both with a grade of C or higher
  
  • GEOL 474 - Hydrogeology


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Factors controlling the physical and chemical aspects of hydrogeology, water resources, and groundwater flow.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Examine the major components of the hydrologic cycle and how they influence groundwater resources.
    2. Analyze the characteristics of aquifers and how spatial variability affects regional and local groundwater flow patterns.
    3. Evaluate the role of wells in measuring both groundwater flow and aquifer properties.
    4. Explore groundwater models and their use in predicting changes to the groundwater system.
    5. Interpret the chemistry and behavior of different groundwater contaminants.
    6. Assess various remediation technologies and their effectiveness in treating groundwater contamination.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 122 ; and MATH 127  or above; and NRES 322  all with a grade of C or higher
  
  • GEOL 495 - Independent Study and Research


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Independent study and research in some field of geology. Proposed project for study and/or research must be submitted in writing to the selected advisor for approval and credit evaluation prior to registration. 

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Compose a question concerning a geological issue.
    2. Employ the following steps: survey available literature, devise a method to answer the question, collect data, and analyze data.
    3. Summarize scientific findings, methods, relevant literature, and results in a formal scientific format.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    May Be Repeated: Once for a total of 6 credits

German

  
  • GER 101B - Conversational German I


    Credits: 3
    Description
    A course emphasizing spoken communication. Speaking, listening, reading and writing skills explored. German culture also emphasized.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Pronounce German correctly.
    2. Understand spoken, everyday German.
    3. Engage in everyday conversations in German.
    4. Learn about Germanic cultures and ways of Germanic life.
    5. Learn Germanic gestures.
    6. Ask for directions, order meals, book hotel rooms and airplane tickets, use modes of transportation such as the underground, trolley, busses and trains.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GER 102B - Conversational German II


    Credits: 3
    Description
    A course emphasizing a continuation of the skills acquired in GER 101B . Increased fluency and further vocabulary development stressed.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Pronounce German more correctly.
    2. Understand spoken, everyday German with more ease.
    3. Engage in in more everyday conversations in German.
    4. Learn more about Germanic cultures and ways of Germanic life.
    5. Learn additional Germanic gestures and idiomatic expressions.
    6. Communicate with greater facility with native speakers.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GER 107 - German for Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism I


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Students with no prior knowledge of German who work in hotels, restaurants, or tourist settings learn to communicate effectively with their German-speaking clientele.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Pronounce German correctly.
    2. Understand spoken, everyday German.
    3. Engage in everyday conversations in German.
    4. Learn vocabulary and phrases related to the hotel, restaurant, and tourist industry.
    5. Learn German gestures and customs.
    6. Understand questions and supply responses to questions with regard to the hotel, restaurant, and tourism industry.
    7. Give directions to tourists and provide information in German.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GER 111 - First Year German I


    Credits: 4
    Description
    The development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on communication in all four language acquisition skills.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Pronounce German correctly.
    2. Understand spoken and written German.
    3. Learn about Germanic cultures and compare them with their own culture.
    4. Participate and respond to simple questions about family, life, and daily activities.
    5. Learn German gestures to reinforce the meaning of certain expressions.
    6. Learn key phrases and practice them in interaction with instructor and classmates in one-on-one and small group activities.
    7. Acquire an active vocabulary of 500 worlds and a passive vocabulary of 1,000 words.
    8. Write short papers of 300 worlds utilizing the vocabulary and grammar of this course.
    9. Hold a 5-minute speech utilizing the structures and vocabulary learned in this course.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GER 112 - First Year German II


    Credits: 4
    Description
    The further development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on more sophisticated communication in all four language acquisition skills.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Further improve their German pronunciation.
    2. Understand spoken and written German with greater facility.
    3. Further their knowledge of Germanic countries and cultures.
    4. Speak and write German with greater clarity, precision, style, and grammatical accuracy.
    5. Learn to write a coherent, well-organized essay on a Germanic topic.
    6. Increase their active vocabulary to 1,000 words and their passive vocabulary to 1,500 words.
    7. Hold a 5-minute speech utilizing the structures and vocabulary learned in this course.

    Prerequisite: GER 111  or equivalent
  
  • GER 207 - German for Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism II


    Credits: 2
    Description
    Students with previous knowledge of German in the area of hotel, restaurant and tourism increase their communication skills in their respective employment fields.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Pronounce German with a more native-sounding accent.
    2. Understand more sophisticated phrases in German.
    3. Engage in more advanced conversations in German.
    4. Learn additional vocabulary and more complicated phrases related to the hotel, restaurant, and tourist industry.
    5. Familiarize themselves with the various documents and forms related to these industries.
    6. Respond in a more detailed way to questions with regard to the hotel, restaurant, and tourism industry.
    7. Provide more detailed information to tourists and give more explicit directions.

    Prerequisite: GER 107  
  
  • GER 211 - Second Year German I


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Continuation of German language skills and intensive review of grammatical structures, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through an introduction to German literary readings.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Speak German with greater fluency and with increased confidence.
    2. Understand spoken and written German with greater facility.
    3. Read and analyze a literary text at the intermediate level of difficulty.
    4. Write German with greater clarity, precision, style, and grammatical accuracy.
    5. Learn to utilize a wider range of grammatical structures.
    6. Gain an understanding of the geography, history, and literature of Germany and other German-speaking countries.
    7. Increase their active vocabulary to 1,500 words and their passive vocabulary of 2,000 words.
    8. Write a 5-8 page well-organized essay in German on a Germanic topic utilizing the vocabulary and grammar of this course.
    9. Hold a 10-minute speech utilizing the structures and vocabulary learned in this course.

    Prerequisite: GER 112  or equivalent
  
  • GER 212 - Second Year German II


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Further amelioration and perfection of grammatical structures, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through selected German literary readings.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Speak German with greater fluency and with increased confidence.
    2. Understand spoken and written German with greater facility.
    3. Read and analyze a literary text at the intermediate level of difficulty.
    4. Write German with greater clarity, precision, style, and grammatical accuracy.
    5. Learn to utilize a wider range of grammatical structures.
    6. Gain an understanding of the geography, history, and literature of Germany and other German-speaking countries.
    7. Increase their active vocabulary to 2,000 words and their passive vocabulary of 2,500 words.
    8. Write a 5-8 page well-organized essay in German on a Germanic topic utilizing the vocabulary and grammar of this course.
    9. Hold a 10-minute speech utilizing the structures and vocabulary learned in this course.

    Prerequisite: GER 211  or equivalent
  
  • GER 232 - German Resistance to the Nazis and Hitler


    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course explores the various forms of resistance (religious, communist, union, socialist, military, and political) to National Socialism and Hitler during the Third Reich (1933-1945).

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Learn about German history from 1870-1933.
    2. Concentrate on the history of German resistance during the Third Reich (1933-1945).
    3. Discuss the historical background of such resistance.
    4. Speak and write intelligently about he various social groups who engaged in the resistance (communists, social democrats, churches, conservatives, the Army, youth groups, and students).
    5. View German resistance in a comparative perspective.
    6. Apprehend the legacy and historiography of German resistance.

    Prerequisite: None

Glaziers

  
  • GLZR 111B - Glazier I


    Credits: 5
    Description
    Covers the history of the trade, mathematics, hand tools, glass fabrication, power tool safety and sealants.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate familiarity with the history of the trade.
    2. Demonstrate familiarity with and application of trade related mathematics.
    3. Demonstrate familiarity with and application of power tool safety.
    4. Demonstrate familiarity with and application of glass fabrication.
    5. Demonstrate familiarity with and application of the use of hand tools.
    6. Demonstrate familiarity with and application of sealants.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GLZR 112B - Glazier II


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Covers installing glass replacements, setting blocks, mirror mounting, communication, safety, rigging and hoisting.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate competency in installing glass replacements.
    2. Demonstrate competency in setting blocks.
    3. Demonstrate competency in mirror mounting.
    4. Demonstrate competency in safety rigging and hoisting.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GLZR 121B - Glazier III


    Credits: 4
    Description
    Covers glazing codes, sealants, mathematics, shop drawings, transits and leveling.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate familiarity with glazing codes.
    2. Demonstrate familiarity with the application of sealants.
    3. Demonstrate familiarity with reading shop drawings.
    4. Demonstrate familiarity with the use of transits and leveling.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GLZR 122B - Glazier IV


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Covers aluminum entrances, locks, hinges, shower doors, security glazing, insulated and high performance glass.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proficiency in working with aluminum entrances.
    2. Demonstrate proficiency in installing locks and hinges.
    3. Demonstrate proficiency in installing security glazing, insulated and high performance glass.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GLZR 131B - Glazier V


    Credits: 5
    Description
    Covers panic hardware, hoisting signals, mathematics, swing stage, curtain wall, high-rise, ribbon wall and pressure wall.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of panic hardware.
    2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of hoisting signals.
    3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of swing stage.
    4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of curtain wall, high-rise wall and pressure wall.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GLZR 132B - Glazier VI


    Credits: 5
    Description
    Covers structural glazing, skylights, spandrel systems, leveling instruments, brake metal, mathematics and history.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate competency in structural glazing.
    2. Demonstrate competency in installing skylights.
    3. Demonstrate competency in Installing spandrel systems.
    4. Demonstrate competency in the use of leveling Instruments.
    5. Demonstrate competency in working with brake metal.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GLZR 141B - Glazier VII


    Credits: 5
    Description
    Covers improving communications, sketching, drawing, blueprints, estimating, storefronts, revolving doors, seamless mullions, history, foreman and superintendent training.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate skill at sketching, drawing and reading of blueprints.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to develop estimates of material and labor.
    3. Demonstrate competency in installing and working on storefronts, revolving doors and seamless mullions.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GLZR 142B - Glazier VIII


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Covers safe workplaces, proper techniques, skill development and proficiency of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Welding and cutting of mild steels, in flat, horizontal, vertical and over-head positions.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proficiency in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) by welding and cutting mild steel in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GLZR 152B - Lift and Swing Stage Safety


    Credits: 1.5
    Description
    This comprehensive course covers the safety guidelines of lift and swing stage equipment. Topics covered include the use of hooks and cables to suspend the staging, and the proper use of different lift equipment – rough terrain forklift, scissor lift and boom lift. State, federal and local regulations of swing stage usage are discussed.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Choose the best combination of swing stage equipment for a specific job.
    2. Use a swing stage safely and employ fall arresting equipment to prevent serious or fatal injuries.
    3. Apply knowledge of swing stage operation to efficiently complete a job.
    4. Demonstrate competency in the use of three different types of lift equipment: rough terrain forklift, scissor lift and boom lift.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GLZR 153B - Master Sealant


    Credits: 1
    Description
    This comprehensive course covers sealant terminology, sealant selection, classifications of sealants, sealant properties, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of different types of sealants.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Recognize and apply sealant terminology.
    2. Understand the factors that determine sealant selection.
    3. Demonstrate familiarity and proficient use of the various forms of sealants.
    4. Differentiate between the three classifications of sealants.
    5. Describe the various sealant properties.
    6. List the different types of sealants as well as their advantages and disadvantages.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GLZR 154B - Hoisting and Rigging


    Credits: 1
    Description
    This comprehensive course covers basic knot, loop and hitches, as well as safe rigging methods and hoisting procedures. Glazing applications involve a crane and various rigging hardware.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic equipment involved In rigging and hoisting.
    2. Use proper handling and storage procedures for rigging and hosting equipment.
    3. Perform safety inspections on rigging and hosting equipment.
    4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic knot, loop and hitch tying.
    5. Practice rigging and hoisting safety rules and precautions.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GLZR 155B - Equipment Safety


    Credits: 1.5
    Description
    This comprehensive course covers the safety guidelines and proper use of scaffolds. A review in the proper use of swing stages, fork-lifts, scissor lifts and boom lifts will be conducted. OSHA standards and pertinent industry regulations will also be covered.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Discuss the OSHA standards relevant to the topic found in CPR1926, as well as other pertinent industry standards.
    2. Analyze and describe all safety standards relevant to scaffolds, swing stages, forklifts, scissor lifts and boom lifts.
    3. Demonstrate familiarity with all types of scaffolds, swing stages, forklifts, scissor lifts and boom lifts commonly used in the construction industry.
    4. Utilize proper knowledge, techniques and safety practices as related to the use of scaffolds, swing stages, forklifts, scissor lifts and boom lifts.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GLZR 170B - OSHA 10


    Credits: 0.5
    Description
    This course provides an overview into 29 CFR 1926 as applied to the Glaziers trade. This course places emphasis on OSHA regulations and policies.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify most recognized hazards in the construction field.
    2. Describe the importance of OSHA regulations.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to use OHSA manuals.
    4. Explain the content of a Material Safety Data Sheet.
    5. Receive their Department of Labor, 10-hour Construction Safety Card.

    Prerequisite: None
    Graded: Pass/Fail
  
  • GLZR 211B - Drawings (Blueprints) for Glaziers


    Credits: 2
    Description
    Aspects of blueprints including terminology, symbols and specifications are discussed. Additional topics include contract documents and construction methods.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    None
    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GLZR 240B - First Aid/CPR


    Credits: 0.5
    Description
    This course provides CPR training and first aid instruction as applied to the Glaziers trade.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate appropriate First Aid procedures.
    2. Demonstrate correct CPR procedures.

    Prerequisite: None
    Graded: Pass/Fail
  
  • GLZR 270B - OSHA 30


    Credits: 2
    Description
    This course provides an overview into 29 CFR 1926 as applied to the Glaziers trade. This course places emphasis on areas considered hazardous including personal protective equipment, fall protection, hazard awareness, ladders, and scaffolding.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify most recognized hazards in the construction field.
    2. Describe the importance of personal protective equipment and fall protection.
    3. Demonstrate the proper use of ladders and scaffolding.
    4. Explain the health hazards associated with confined space.
    5. Receive their Department of Labor, 30-hour Construction Safety Card.

    Prerequisite: None
    Graded: Pass/Fail

Global Studies

  
  • GLO 101 - Introduction to Global Studies


    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course explores globalization and analyzes issues with global implications through a myriad of academic and theoretical frameworks.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze contemporary global issues using appropriate terminology from a variety of appropriate disciplines.
    2. Articulate differing value systems and their relevance to various approaches to analysis.
    3. Articulate the interdependence of systems in a global economy.
    4. Outline economic and cultural interrelationships relevant to global issues.
    5. Evaluate the role and effectiveness of national and international institutions (both governmental and non-governmental) in addressing global issue.
    6. Identify, collect and interpret relevant domestic and international data and report on it in support of a thesis and major points.
    7. Demonstrate broad knowledge of global issues in general and in-depth knowledge of a particular global issue.
    8. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GLO 222 - Terrorism and Political Violence

    Same as: PSC 222 .
    Credits: 3
    Description
    This interdisciplinary course focuses on the motivation for terrorism and political violence. It addresses the question, “What makes an otherwise ordinary person deliberately attack unarmed civilians who have personally done the perpetrator no wrong and are in no position to redress the perpetrator’s grievances?”

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze the meaning of terrorism and explain how a terrorist differs from a soldier or a “freedom fighter”.
    2. Contrast terrorism with other forms of political violence such as a coup d’état, genocide, riot, revolution, civil war, and guerilla war.
    3. Outline and describe the general history of terrorism, and examine how it has evolved over time from the first century A.D. to the present.
    4. Articulate and describe the basic differences between revolutionary, ideological, religious, and other motives.
    5. Illustrate the historical, psychological, sociological, economic and political engines that motivate terrorists.
    6. Examine why people join and become transformed by groups dedicated to terrorism.
    7. Evaluate political, economic, psychological, sociological and political (e.g., diplomacy, sanctions, militarized conflict, etc.) strategies for fighting terror.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GLO 295 - Topical Issues In Global Studies


    Credits: 1-3
    Description
    This course explores an issue of current interest in global studies. The topic is chosen by the instructor.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Competently articulate knowledge about a particular global issue or problem.
    2. Explain the inter-connectedness of global events and problems.
    3. Describe and explain how people the world over face many of the same problems despite their diverse values and religious or cultural traditions.
    4. Describe and explain how people the world over face many of the same problems despite their diverse values and religious or cultural traditions.
    5. Present, orally and in writing, logically and internally consistent arguments based on a multitude of perspectives regarding a contemporary global issue or event.
    6. Describe the global social, economic, political, cultural and historical systems which are anchored in differing philosophical and religious traditions in order to help students appreciate the commonality of all human aspirations irrespective of geographic location.
    7. Describe and explain how an understanding of the diversity of human cultures and traditions which represent their core values enables the graduates of the global studies program to succeed in our increasingly global society.
    8. Identify, collect and interpret relevant domestic and international data and report on it in support of a thesis and major supporting points.

    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: Up to 6 credits with Department Chair approval
  
  • GLO 299 - Capstone in Global Studies


    Credits: 3
    Description
    The capstone in global studies involves students conducting an individual research project designed in cooperation with the course instructor and focused on a global issue.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Competently articulate knowledge about particular global issues or problems.
    2. Explain the inter-connectedness of global events and social problems.
    3. Describe and explain how people the world over face many of the same problems despite their diverse values and religious or cultural traditions.
    4. Present logically and internally consistent arguments based on a multitude of perspectives regarding a contemporary global issue or event.
    5. Describe the global social, economic, political, cultural and historical systems which are anchored in differing philosophical and religious traditions in order to help students appreciate the commonality of all human aspirations irrespective of geographic location.
    6. Describe and explain how an understanding of the diversity of human cultures and traditions which represent their core values enables the graduates of the global studies program to succeed in our increasingly global society.
    7. Identify, collect and interpret relevant domestic and international data and report on it in support of a thesis and major supporting points.

    Prerequisite: None

Graphic Technology

  
  • GRC 101 - Introduction to Graphic Communications


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Introduces the cultural, social, and theoretical contexts of contemporary design practices that are critical to the field of graphic communications. Students develop conceptual skills and an understanding of the power of design to influence and shape human behavior amid social, political and environmental changes.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze design from a stylistic, cultural, ethical, and political perspective
    2. Critique the context addressed by communication, including the physical, cognitive, and social factors that shape design decisions
    3. Determine principles and theories of communication in service of reaching audiences
    4. Evaluate the role of design in society

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GRC 103 - Introduction to Computer Graphics


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Hands-on approach to fundamental concepts, terminology, technology, and techniques for creating and editing basic bitmap and vector graphics, basic page assembly using industry-standard software and hardware.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Define basic computing terms dealing with graphic software applications, hardware, memory, operating system interface, graphic formats, color modes and printing.
    2. Operate a Macintosh or PC to perform basic computing procedures and to perform modifier key shortcuts for such actions.
    3. Optimize a file so that the resultant file size and image compatibility with various software programs is appropriate for a given job.
    4. Capture images with various types of digital devices.
    5. Analyze a computer system in terms of memory, storage, and file size.
    6. Manage multiple files for a project and prepare them for final production and preparation for export for print or web.
    7. Create raster and vector artwork using industry-standard applications (e.g. Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop); convert from one graphic type (bitmapped image, vector object, bitmapped object) to another, import and export graphics; select, combine, transform, layer, group, delete, lock, color, and otherwise edit all types of graphics.
    8. Prepare files for outputting using basic computer graphics terminology and concepts.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GRC 104 - Layout and Typography


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Introduction to typography and digital page layout. Emphasis on typographical theory, terminology of traditional and digital processes, fundamentals of typographic design and layout, and design for publications and collateral.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Categorize typography anatomy and classifications.
    2. Create thumbnails and sketches that represent specified typography and design elements.
    3. Scrutinize work based on design and typographic principles.
    4. Illustrate effective use of grids and a hierarchy of information through typography and design treatments.
    5. Design custom typography with a vector graphics editor and implement it using a page layout program that specifies formatting.
    6. Compose type using a page layout program by controlling all character and paragraph formatting, including control over kerning and tracking, tabs and indents, leading.
    7. Implement a font utility to organize and load fonts.
    8. Create proportioning thumbnails, roughs, and comprehensive layouts.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GRC 107 - Introduction to Visual Design


    Credits: 3
    Description
    An introductory course in the application and appreciation of the basic principles and elements of design, including form, shape, value, space, color and composition.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Assess a design and it’s adherence to fundamental principles.
    2. Analyze design principles in work usable for portfolios and job applications.
    3. Integrate software in the design process for completion of projects.
    4. Assess historical backgrounds, movements and philosophies as applied to graphic design.
    5. Integrate fundamental principles of design to projects and exercises.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GRC 110 - Drawing and Illustration


    Credits: 2-3
    Description
    Introductory class in developing techniques for visualizing and drawing images with an emphasis on the 2D drawing process using a variety of traditional media and techniques. Drawings are placed into digital design programs to create finished illustrations.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Summarize vocabulary unique to the field of design.
    2. Produce electronic illustrations of sketched elements.
    3. Develop graphical reductions.
    4. Produce a sketchbook of design ideas.
    5. Create analog assets for design projects.
    6. Incorporate self-generated art with computer software.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GRC 119 - Digital Media


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Introduction to the basic concepts of multimedia production using industry standard software. Topics include storyboarding, working with images, audio, video, motion graphics, animation, and outputting to various formats, for multiple uses, using different production processes and workflows.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Summarize the basic terminology and concepts related to multimedia, animation and web development.
    2. Interpret digital copyright in terms of their various distribution options.
    3. Edit audio and video editing for publication to the Web.
    4. Examine the multimedia production process.
    5. Develop a storyboard toward the production of motion graphics.
    6. Produce motion graphics for industry specific applications.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GRC 140 - Print Production with InDesign


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Mastering the industry-standard page layout application InDesign to produce single and multiple-page documents for print reproduction. Emphasis on the complete print production workflow using Adobe software to prepare and manage assets and to plan, design, and assemble layouts.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Prepare files for print in accordance with printer specifications and industry practices.
    2. Develop printed pieces and layouts with industry-standard software that adhere to proper design practice.
    3. Compare different printing processes.
    4. Combine software programs for creation of print-ready designs.

    Prerequisite: GRC 101  and GRC 103  and GRC 104  
  
  • GRC 156 - Design with Illustrator


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Thorough exploration of a bézier-curve based application as a professional illustration and design tool. Hands-on projects using Adobe Illustrator.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop thumbnails and sketches for idea development.
    2. Interpret project specifications for graphic design.
    3. Develop designs and layouts with industry-standard vector software that adhere to proper design practice.
    4. Assemble designs with vector graphics by selecting and applying appropriate tools, techniques, and methods.

    Prerequisite: GRC 103  
  
  • GRC 158 - Cartooning


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Cartooning characters, newspaper comics, editorials, caricatures, and mascots denoting humorous people and situations.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Create a pen-and-ink cartoon character.
    2. Develop a newspaper comic strip.
    3. Create a pen-an-ink caricature.
    4. Compose a pen-and-ink editorial cartoon.
    5. Create a pen-and-ink mascot for an advertisement.
    6. Construct a full-color (water color) cartoon.
    7. Compare different cartooning styles of professional cartoonists.
    8. Assemble designs with vector graphics by selecting and applying appropriate tools, techniques, and methods.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GRC 165 - Digital Painting


    Credits: 3
    Description
    The design and development of digital paintings for artistic expression and places of business. Working methods are examined through class demonstrations, discussions, readings, and projects using a variety of digital painting mediums and current technologies as tools.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Validate ideas, problems, and solutions through the medium of conceptual sketching, formal expression, and class discussions.
    2. Develop and implement a project that illustrates traditional painting techniques, focused on aerial perspective, light, shadow, value, tone, color, line, form, pattern, and texture, with emphasis on proficiency and skill in practice.
    3. Demonstrate an understanding of the digital tools, techniques, and methods necessary to produce basic shapes and anatomical forms, in correct proportions.
    4. Evaluate digital painting in the context of art history and theory.
    5. Design and implement digital paintings and illustrations for integration into print, Web, and mobile environments, and distributed through diverse technology platforms.
    6. Articulate the meaning of personal work and the work of others in the context of the graphic communications industry, popular culture, globalization, and emerging trends.

    Prerequisite: GRC 103  
  
  • GRC 175 - Web Design I


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Designing and developing websites using HTML, CSS, and software production tools. Emphasis on the design, usability, and features of website development and production processes.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop websites that adhere to industry and design standards.
    2. Summarize the syntax of HTML and CSS, and use a variety of strategies and tools to create websites.
    3. Evaluate the production process, software, and skills needed for entry into professional web design.
    4. Create animated and interactive web content.

    Prerequisite: GRC 103  
  
  • GRC 179 - Multimedia Design and Production I


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Overview of Multimedia design and development. Emphasis on how to design real world interactive projects that combine text, graphics, animation, audio, video, and more. Hands-on projects using popular multimedia authoring software for publishing to CD, DVD, and the Web.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. List, define, and describe the terminology and concepts related to multimedia design and development.
    2. Understand the multimedia production process including how to create a flowchart, storyboard, and popular publishing options.
    3. Import graphics, animation, audio, and video files into a multimedia project.
    4. Use the tools and features of a popular multimedia authoring program to produce CD, DVD, and Web-based multimedia projects.
    5. Add basic interactivity to multimedia projects using a popular multimedia scripting language.
    6. Produce a real world multimedia project for a client.

    Prerequisite: GRC 119  
  
  • GRC 183 - Design with Photoshop


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Thorough exploration of continuous tone images and bitmap graphics using Adobe Photoshop. Hands-on projects working with digital photographs, image correction, manipulation, compositing, scanning and illustrative design. Explores the tools and features of the industry standard application.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Modify, enhance, retouch and adjust raster images for proper appearance and specifications.
    2. Import images with flatbed scanners.
    3. Produce industry-specific projects using appropriate and correct tools and methods in Photosohp.
    4. Assess the print-readiness of an image.
    5. Manipulate multiple graphic formats.
    6. Prepare Photoshop documents for use in page layout software.

    Prerequisite: GRC 103  
  
  • GRC 185 - Computer Animation I


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Beginning 3D animation for multimedia, including modeling, lighting, rendering, and project management. Emphasis on creating content for multimedia, importing 3D files into common authoring programs and publishing to the Web.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Describe the differences between traditional, 2D and 3D computer animation.
    2. Demonstrate storyboarding, flowcharting, and other planning techniques.
    3. Describe the animation production process and the associated production tasks.
    4. Model, animate and render short 3D animations.
    5. Export 3D animations for use with other programs and for the web.

    Prerequisite: GRC 119  
  
  • GRC 188 - Web Animation I


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Creating and publishing animations for the web using industry standard software. Students create multimedia content incorporating graphics, animations, audio, and video.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Create animations that are viewable on the web at the introductory level.
    2. Develop multimedia incorporating graphics, animations, audio, and video.
    3. Evaluate concepts of animation and apply them using frame rates, key frames, and generating intermediate frames.
    4. Produce a web animation that meets industry-standard requirements.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GRC 205 - History of Design


    Credits: 3
    Description
    An introduction to the evolution of design with emphasis on acquiring knowledge of the basic visual and conceptual skills necessary for understanding the relationship among design, its audience, contexts, and technology.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Summarize the relationship between design and its audience.
    2. Relate the individuals and events that shaped the direction of design.
    3. Outline the new developments that shaped and changed graphic design through time including technological advances.
    4. Compare major design movements and concepts.
    5. Compare art and design history through presentations and lectures.
    6. Analyze differences in cultural backgrounds and geography and how to apply this awareness to the field of design.

    Prerequisite: GRC 101  and GRC 103  and GRC 104  and GRC 107  
  
  • GRC 207 - Intermediate Design


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Basic design concepts, principles, and methodology for effective visual communications in print and multimedia. Class projects involve using the computer exclusively as the tool for preparing design materials and/or as the final medium.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Research necessary industry, market and client elements to successfully complete a project.
    2. Develop design solutions through thumbnails, roughs, and comprehensive layouts.
    3. Formulate a solution to a design problem which communicates the purpose and intent of a message to a specific audience.
    4. Critique design work for aesthetic and function.
    5. Prepare oral presentations of design work (Human Relations).

    Prerequisite: GRC 104  and GRC 107  and. GRC 119  and GRC 140  and 156 and 183
  
  • GRC 256 - Advanced Design with Illustrator


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Advanced digital illustration techniques with emphasis on special projects and graphic solutions using Adobe Illustrator. Students learn techniques that enable and support the application of art and design theories, visual storytelling, the semiotics of visual representations, and other approaches to practice.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop original design solutions from project specifications with attention to contemporary design and artistic expression in a group setting.
    2. Produce digital products using current illustration software with emphasis on contemporary art and design theories, visual storytelling, and other approaches to practice.
    3. Develop and apply an understanding of vector graphics, including advanced treatments in the manipulation of line and layout, text and color, meshes and masks, composition and special effects, and successfully communicate concepts in a style that reflects an understanding of the illustration industry and prepares students to design and execute their own illustrations for a client.
    4. Utilize the digital tools, techniques, and working methods necessary to produce one-point, two-point, and multi-point perspectives, and data visualizations.
    5. Develop digital illustrations to be integrated into print, Web, and mobile environments.
    6. Explain digital illustrations in the context of the graphic communications industry, popular culture, globalization, and emerging trends.

    Prerequisite: GRC 156  
  
  • GRC 275 - Web Design II


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Intermediate to advanced techniques for designing and developing websites using HTML and CSS. Continued study of design and usability to produce real world projects. Emphasis on site production process, project management, interactive CSS techniques, search engine optimization, and more.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop websites that adhere to industry and design standards.
    2. Create web pages utilizing a variety of strategies and tools that demonstrate an intermediate to advanced competency of HTML and CSS.
    3. Summarize the production process, software, and skills needed for entry into professional web design.
    4. Produce standards-based websites that are accessible and include interactive web content.
    5. Incorporate Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style web pages in compliance with best practices.
    6. Incorporate web usability and marketing techniques to a web site, including accessibility, validation, and search engine optimization.

    Prerequisite: GRC 175  
  
  • GRC 276 - Web Design III


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Designing and developing interactive websites using advanced HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Advanced technologies and methodologies will be covered. Emphasis on the design, usability, and features of website development and production processes.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop websites that adhere to industry and design standards.
    2. Create web pages utilizing a variety of strategies and tools that demonstrate advanced competency of HTML and CSS.
    3. Summarize the production process, software, and skills needed for entry into professional web design.
    4. Produce professional websites that are accessible and include interactive web content.
    5. Incorporate a web accessible database.

    Prerequisite: GRC 275  
  
  • GRC 278 - Advanced Design and Production


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Apply visual communication solutions to business communications needs for real client project demands and deadlines, demonstrating advanced design theory, presentation, file preparation, and industry-standard design and print production workflow skills.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Interpret key information from clients and establish an appropriate creative project work plan.
    2. Create a portfolio with emphasis on ideation, and conceptual process from R&D to final concept and presentation.
    3. Produce a creative presentation while adapting to client concerns and strategic insights/oversights.
    4. Incorporate effective oral and written communication skills.
    5. Prepare digital files for press-ready output.
    6. Assemble custom layout file with accurate specifications for printing, cutting and foliding.
    7. Incorporate all steps in the graphic communications workflow.

    Prerequisite: GRC 140  and GRC 156  and GRC 183  and GRC 207  
  
  • GRC 286 - Digital Video Post-Production


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Creating and publishing motion graphics using popular video post production software. Students learn to author motion graphics combining graphics, text, animation, audio, video and more. Students create and publish highly visual programs usable with digital video, common authoring programs, and the web.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Describe the basic concepts of motion graphics including timeline, X/Y/Z location, keyframing, animation, audio, and video.
    2. Produce key frame animations demonstrating tweening.
    3. Perform various importing techniques of commonly supported file formats including popular video codecs.
    4. Create engaging visual productions using common composting techniques for motion graphics.
    5. Export completed projects to popular viewing formats including publishing to video, DVD, and the Web.

    Prerequisite: VID 115B  
  
  • GRC 288 - Web Animation II


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Intermediate and advanced techniques for creating animations for the web using industry standard software. Students create multimedia content incorporating graphics, animations, interactivity, audio, and video.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Create animations that are viewable on the web at the intermediate level.
    2. Develop advanced multimedia incorporating graphics, animations, user interactivity, audio, and video.
    3. Evaluate concepts of animation in terms of the use of frame rates, key frames, and generating intermediate frames.
    4. Produce a web animation utilizing various techniques for creating industry-standard web animations.

    Prerequisite: GRC 188  
  
  • GRC 289 - Special Projects in Graphic Communications


    Credits: 1-3
    Description
    Students work on individual design and communications projects under the direction of a faculty advisor; projects, provided by real world businesses and organizations, relate to the student’s selected major emphasis.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Produce a body of work representative of the students abilities.

    Prerequisite: 21 GRC course credits
  
  • GRC 290 - Internship in Graphic Communications


    Credits: 1-8
    Description
    Supervised work experience within a selected graphic communications firm, dependent upon student’s major emphasis. Designed by company official and faculty advisor to apply knowledge to on-the-job situation. Available to students entering their last semester of instruction for degree. Contact department for applications, screening and required skills evaluation.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. List basic policies and procedures of the employer.
    2. Describe the office, studio, or shop workflow.
    3. List at least a dozen names of industry members met during the internship and classify them by job and role in the local industry.
    4. List the qualifications, responsibilities, and career opportunities of at least six industry members met during the internship.
    5. Explain the importance and necessity of continued learning in the graphic communications industry.
    6. Call upon at least two people as references as to your ability to work effectively with others, think creatively, and make decisions at the level permitted, understanding and give written and oral instructions.
    7. Produce work using the employer’s tools at a reasonable rate and with reasonable quality. Other depend upon internship contract developed by employer, intern, and faculty advisor.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • GRC 294 - Portfolio Prep


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Development of a customized, professional portfolio for prospective clients and employers. Students will create a résumé, corporate identity, stationery system, leave behind package, and online and offline brand presence. Emphasis on basic marketing tactics and developing, designing and producing a custom portfolio that will showcase strengths and skills.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Produce a resume for an interview or marketing opportunity.
    2. Design an online and offline portfolio experience to showcase work to potential clients or employers.
    3. Create a personalized identity system that focuses on graphic design strengths.
    4. Demonstrate the use of thumbnails, and rough and comprehensive layouts.
    5. Evaluate design problems in terms of communicating the purpose and intent of the message to an industry-specific audience.

    Prerequisite: GRC 101  and GRC 103  and GRC 104  and GRC 107  and GRC 119  and GRC 207  

Greek

  
  • GRE 111 - First Year Modern Greek I


    Credits: 4
    Description
    A course emphasizing the development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on communication in all four language skills.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Recognize the Greek alphabet and employ the Greek sound system.
    2. Identify basic vocabulary items (200-300 words).
    3. Modify lexical items by applying paradigms of conjugation and declension.
    4. Compose simple texts in Greek.
    5. Conduct simple conversations in Greek (i.e., introductions).

    Prerequisite: None

Health and Human Performance

  
  • HHP 110 - Introduction to the Health Professions


    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to research various health careers and subject matter involved in the health field today including issues pertaining to the current health care delivery system, policies, and trends.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Differentiate between the career duties of at least ten different health professions.
    2. Assess the academic requirements of at least ten different health professions.
    3. Delineate the college success skills and academic planning necessary for degree completion in a health program.
    4. Critique personal skill sets most likely to match the student’s preferred health career.
    5. Justify ethical and legal responsibilities in healthcare delivery.
    6. Outline current trends in health care.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • HHP 123 - Introduction to the Human Body


    Credits: 4
    Description
    Introductory study of the structural and functional characteristics of the human body and their relationships to health and disease.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Use a working vocabulary to identify and describe locations, functions, and structures in each body system.
    2. Distinguish between the levels of organization in the human body.
    3. Demonstrate the interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue and organ functions in each system.
    4. Outline the concept of homeostasis and its relationship to health and disease.
    5. Review contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis.
    6. Establish the causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • HHP 124 - Introduction to the Human Body Computer Lab


    Credits: 1
    Description
    A computer-based laboratory course designed to complement instruction in HHP 123 

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Integrate a working vocabulary to identify and describe locations, functions, and structures in each body system.
    2. Differentiate between the levels of organization in the human body.
    3. Evaluate interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue and organ functions in each system.
    4. Assess the contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis.
    5. Analyze causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • HHP 150 - Living Healthy and Well


    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course is a study of healthy living principles as they apply to college and adult life. Emphasis is placed on the recognition and prevention of individual decisions that affect one’s overall health.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze the components of psychological, sociological, and physical health that contribute to overall well-being.
    2. Assess the perspectives of diverse individuals and cultures and how they influence health behaviors and choices..
    3. Discuss the roles of gender, race, ethnicity, and other demographics that impact human health.
    4. Conduct a literature search on a health issue using a variety of academic and public resources.
    5. Construct a lifestyle plan that promotes individual and population health and well-being.
    6. Communicate healthy lifestyle information to a diverse audience.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • HHP 190 - Exercise, Nutrition and Weight Control


    Credits: 3
    Description
    A basic overview of principles of fitness as they apply to exercise and good nutrition. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of sound exercise and eating habits and the development of a personalized fitness program. This course is designed for the average person who wishes to gain the knowledge necessary for improved health.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Evaluate the determinants of lifelong health, wellness, and fitness.
    2. Characterize appropriate steps in managing diet and activity for maintenance of a healthy body fat level.
    3. Outline self-management coping skills necessary for healthy behavior change.
    4. Develop a plan for optimal health and wellness incorporating appropriate exercise and nutrition principles.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • HHP 201 - Stress Management


    Credits: 2
    Description
    An overview of stress, its manifestations, and methods of managing it. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of exercise in controlling stress and the development of a balanced life-style.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Distinguish the impacts of stress on physiological, emotional and cognitive processes.
    2. Analyze the role of stress and coping in human well-being, communication, relationships, academic and work performance.
    3. Integrate critical thinking, self-awareness, and reflection to inform methods of stress reduction and self-care.
    4. Design a personal plan for implementing stress management into daily life.
    5. Incorporate stress management techniques pertinent to personal and professional functioning.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • HHP 203 - Sports Nutrition


    Credits: 3
    Description
    A course designed for the sports and fitness enthusiast that explores the link between nutrition, energy metabolism, and exercise. Optimizing exercise performance and making prudent decisions in the nutrition marketplace will be discussed.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze nutrient metabolism in exercise and physical training.
    2. Assess best practices in exercise and sports nutrition.
    3. Formulate balanced eating plans for specified sports and fitness activities.
    4. Integrate wise choices in the nutrition marketplace into daily eating plans.
    5. Evaluate theories of nutritional ergogenic supplementation on increased exercise performance.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • HHP 206 - Prevention and Care of Exercise Injuries


    Credits: 3
    Description
    Overview of injury management for all fitness levels.  Emphasis is on injury prevention during exercise, safe use of exercise equipment, andcontraindicated exercise.   

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Differentiate between different types of injuries during exercise.
    2. Apply methods of injury prevention during exercise.
    3. Manage exercise related injuries.
    4. Evaluate exercise instruction and equipment for safety and efficacy.
    5. Develop a safe exercise program or routine using best practices of injury prevention.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • HHP 213 - Healthy Aging


    Credits: 3
    Description
    A course designed to address the factors affecting the health and fitness status of an individual as that person progresses from early to late adulthood. Recognition and prevention of health and personal fitness problems will be emphasized.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze healthy aging across personal health domains.
    2. Distinguish the changing demographics of the aging population.
    3. Assess the impact of social determinants of health on healthy aging.
    4. Review the changes and challenges associated with aging.
    5. Evaluate resources for the elderly adult.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • HHP 227 - Topics in Alternative Medicine


    Credits: 3
    Description
    An examination of modern definitions of health. Course includes a comparison of traditional and alternative health care, an overview of complementary and alternative health choices, and trends in complementary and alternative medicine. This course is informative onl yand is not designed for the practitioner.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Compare and contrast traditional allopathic medicine with alternative therapies.
    2. Analyze the emergence of alternative and complementary therapies in Western society.
    3. Assess current trends in complementary and alternative health.
    4. Defend cultural beliefs in the use of alternative and complementary therapies.
    5. Review current writings on alternative and complementary therapies.
    6. Evaluate the importance of alternative therapies.

    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: up to a maximum of three credits
  
  • HHP 291 - First Aid


    Credits: 2
    Description
    Study of various emergency medical problems and their management by application of basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Delineate the basic principles of first aid.
    2. Demonstrate competence in basic first aid methods.
    3. Apply injury prevention strategies.
    4. Demonstrate competence in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in adults and children

    Prerequisite: None
 

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