2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
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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.
 

Travel and Convention Administration
  

  • TCA 101B - Concierge Software Applications and Operations

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course is designed to familiarize students with the fundamentals of a comprehensive software program. The student will learn how to access information, manage events, use the logbook and message center, as well as establish patron profiles and administrative functions.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Operate the fundamentals of Concierge software program.
    2. Interact with guests, peers and management.
    3. Practice communication skills.
    4. Explore career opportunities in the hospitality industry.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • TCA 110 - Introduction to the Convention Industry

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Overview of the convention industry, including meetings, trade shows, conferences and incentive travel. Role of the suppliers to the industry also covered. Course provides practical insights into the role of association and corporate meeting planners.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze and discuss the role and functions of the Convention and Visitors Bureaus.
    2. Organize the essential aspects of planning effective programs and conventions.
    3. Identify primary considerations and techniques used in negotiation of confirmation letter, contracts and lease agreements.
    4. Appraise the role of Receptive Tour Operators/Destination Management Companies.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • TCA 141 - Travel and Tourism I

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Survey of travel and tourism; focus on concepts, terminology, demographics, financial significance and trends.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Examine the history of travel/tourism to identify suppliers, current influences, and forces affecting the tourism industry.
    2. Apply basic fundamentals of consumer behavior, marketing, market segmentation and motivation to tourism customers.
    3. Evaluate transportation, accommodations, food and beverage sectors independently, and as used in group tour organization.
    4. Practice good written and oral communication skills.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • TCA 180 - Hotel, Restaurant and Casino Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Description
    An introduction to the marketing of hotels, restaurants and casinos. Special attention is given to sales, public relations, advertising, promotions, merchandising and entertainment.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop basic marketing strategies.
    2. Evaluate Nevada Hotel/Casino industry marketing and advertising media.
    3. Produce a marketing and advertising budget.
    4. Differentiate among marketing, advertising, and promotional campaigns.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • TCA 183 - Conference and Convention Planning

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Practical insight into the different types of conferences and conventions, the types of organizations that stage such events and how to reach and sell to these different groups. Students will learn how to analyze a hotel and convention property along with other venues, and how to successfully service the various segments of the meeting planning industry.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Describe conferences and conventions that hold meetings.
    2. Develop a preliminary program for a convention/conference.
    3. Create a criteria to select vendors and venues.
    4. Evaluate event performance during post-meeting analysis.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • TCA 188 - Special Events Planning

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Overview of special event planning for events such as festivals, fairs, fund raisers, family occasions, civic celebrations, athletic competitions, parades, and theme parties. Students will learn organizational skills, and creativity in the design, planning, marketing, and staging of an event.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Differentiate among the unique characteristics, purposes, aims, objectives and classifications of events.
    2. Demonstrate the key elements in developing a theme, décor, and venue.
    3. Evaluate products, services and special providers.
    4. Design, plan and market a special event using established criteria.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • TCA 190 - Introduction to Destination Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Study of Convention and Visitors Bureaus on a domestic level and National Tourism Organizations on an international level to examine economic impact of visitor markets and advertising, promotion, sales and public relations.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explain the critical mission of Convention and Visitor Bureaus in marketing destinations.
    2. Justify the role that destination marketing plays in formulating images.
    3. Evaluate economic benefits of visitor markets.
    4. Evaluate a marketing plan to solicit conventions, groups, leisure travelers and other visitor business.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • TCA 200 - Airlines Reservations

    Credits: 3
    Description
    An introduction to Computer Reservation Systems (CRS) used in the airline/travel agent industries. Emphasis will be on specialized airline computer terminology.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of specialized airline computer terminology, CRT design and terminal entry formats.
    2. Prepare sample passenger name records, select appropriate itinerary fares, verify fare rule applications and book hotel and car space.
    3. Process an air sales transaction from flight availability through and including automated ticket process.
    4. Change passenger data of a PNR.
    5. Interpret seat map displays and reserve seats.
    6. Perform currency conversion and documentary transactions.
    7. Work elementary CRS transactions in a travel environment.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • TCA 201 - Hospitality Career Development

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Prepares students for fulfilling balanced careers as hospitality professionals. Takes a strategic orientation to career planning (3 to 5 years) by facilitating students developing a personal mission statement and relevant strategies for designing and living a satisfying whole life.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Evaluate the demands of the Hospitality industry.
    2. Describe career progression in the Hospitality industry.
    3. Demonstrate effective oral and written business communication.
    4. Create a personal mission statement.
       
    Prerequisite: HMD 101 ; and ENG 100  or ENG 101  or ENG 113  
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • TCA 221 - Hospitality Financial Accounting

    Same as: HMD 221 (at UNLV)
    Credits: 3
    Description
    Hospitality accounting principles and practices pursuant to the industry’s uniform system of accounts.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Prepare general accounting statements for a hospitality venue.
    2. Examine the uses of managerial accounting in a hotel or restaurant.
    3. Create a budget for a hotel or restaurant.
    4. Summarize the Uniform System of Accounts for hotels.
    5. Differentiate between financial and managerial accounting.
    Prerequisite: MATH 104B  or MATH 120  or above
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • TCA 222 - Wedding Planning

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Students will learn the business of wedding planning to include creating a guest list, hiring vendors, and creating a beautiful wedding event. Students will gain practical knowledge of traditional, non-traditional, and destination wedding planning.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Establish criteria to select wedding vendors such as photographers, florists, and others within a given budget.
    2. Distinguish various cultural and traditional ceremonies.
    3. Develop a plan for destination weddings.
    4. Ascertain legal requirements for marriages.
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • TCA 223 - Advanced Wedding Planning

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course addresses Destination Wedding Planning.  You will learn about sourcing vendors/partners, legal requirements, cultural etiquette and setting timelines, and hiring professionals using telecommunications.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze budgets and learn how to “cost out” a Destination Wedding in domestic and international settings.
    2. Develop timelines, and forecast and prepare for unforeseeable situations.
    3. Develop cultural awareness in foreign destinations, and identify how to partner with local vendors.
    4. Enhance multicultural awareness, and oral and written skills by creating and presenting a Destination Wedding and Reception with weekend activities.
    Prerequisite: TCA 200  
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • TCA 225 - Introduction to International Tourism

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Study of international travel and tourism. Focuses on the economic, social, political and environmental considerations of international tourism management and development. International tourist destinations are explored.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Differentiate world destinations on a map.
    2. Evaluate political and economic aspects of tourism development to show the importance of tourism to the financial well-being and employment in various countries.
    3. Develop multicultural awareness in Tourism.
    4. Develop oral and written presentation skills to include preparing PowerPoint slides.
    5. Apply basic arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to solving problems. (Math component).
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • TCA 241 - Travel and Tourism II

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Evaluates the economic, social and political impact of tourism and travel, including markets, transportation, media, destination development and the interrelationship of cooperating agencies.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Compare and contrast social, political and economic impact on destination markets through study of international travel documents, currencies and culture.
    2. Examine water transportation and all varieties of tourism and water traveler vessels.
    3. Evaluate a variety of international attractions and entertainment including but not limited to archaeological sites, buildings, castles, museums, theaters, music, art.
    4. Practice written and oral communications skills.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • TCA 251 - Tourism and Convention Externship

    Credits: 3
    Description
    On-site career orientation and training program in the following areas: convention/meeting/trade shows, transportation fields, destination management/marketing, hospitality/casinos, accounting/finance, club, hotel catering, entertainment, theme parks or tourism.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Enhance professionalism by developing relationships and networking with industry professionals.
    2. Incorporate practical, “hands-on” knowledge and expertise with theoretical, classroom knowledge.
    3. Develop a professional resume and strengthen marketability in the industry.
    4. Demonstrate a positive work attitude and appreciation for cultural diversity in your work environment.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • TCA 276 - Introduction to Trade Show Operations

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Overview of the trade show industry. Students will learn how to develop, plan, create and evaluate domestic and international trade shows. Students will also learn how to promote and sell to attendees and exhibitors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify the role, scope, and responsibilities of a trade show coordinator.
    2. Evaluate the feasibility of a exposition and develop an original concept by demonstrating show product skills learned in class.
    3. Develop a trade show marketing plan to both exhibitors and attendees.
    4. Examine cultural distinctions and various international challenges.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • TCA 289 - Introduction to Corporate Meetings and Events

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Students will learn how to become successful corporate meeting planners. Students will be able to produce and market a variety of industry functions such as company events, new product/service launches, customer relations functions, and tools to evaluate an event performance.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify the role, scope, and responsibilities of a corporate meeting/event planner.
    2. Create learning tools to plan, organize, and evaluate a corporate meeting or event.
    3. Develop a marketing plan to include contemporary social media.
    4. Apply and practice good written and oral communications skills.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • TCA 295 - Work Experience in Tourism and Convention Industry

    Credits: 1
    Description
    In addition to the academic requirements, the Department of Hospitality Management requires 200 hours of acceptable employment in the hospitality industry. This work experience will be measured qualitatively as well as quantitatively. The work experience requirement should be met during the school year or in summers. Students who plan to transfer to UNLV will be able to transfer a maximum of 500 hours of employment toward UNLV’s 1000-hour employment requirement. International students must go to the office of International Student Services to verify employment eligibility and obtain authorization. This course can be repeated up to up to a maximum of four credits. Grade will be given upon verification of employment.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Apply classroom knowledge to practical application in a work setting.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade

Urban Studies
  

  • URST 210 - Introduction to Policy Analysis

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Explores the nature of policy analysis and the methods used to analyze public policies, and the factors shaping the actual utilization of policy analysis. Examines the policy making process, including federal, state, and intergovernmental decision making, and policy dilemmas in various areas. Teaches basic policy analysis skills and the role of analysts in decision processes.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Describe the scope and dimensions of public policy
    2. Evaluate the political and theoretical reasons for government intervention
    3. Identify and outline the stages of the policy process
    4. Utilize the steps of careful analysis for a policy problem
    5. Critically assess policy initiatives and evaluate public policy
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • URST 241 - Governance in the United States: An Urban Focus

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will use a diverse set of learning experiences to present a general introduction to the principle components of governance in the United States. Completion of this course aids the student in understanding the relationship between individuals and their governments (with a focus on local government).

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Compare and contrast conflicting academic and historical images of the political, economic, social and cultural life of the metropolitan community.
    2. Explain the evolution of local political institutions and how local political and economic power is distributed across the community.
    3. Evaluate policy problems facing local governments and be able to articulate the strengths and weaknesses of policy solutions in the current political agenda.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • URST 250 - Local Government Administration

    Credits: 3
    Description
    American local governments have changed tremendously over the years. Constantly evolving and always colorful, they provide an opportune research setting. Provides an in-depth study of the political processes and administrative procedures used in local governments. Comparative analysis of relevant actors and strategies across communities is incorporated.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze administrative processes in the implementation of local government policy.
    2. Identify significant theories of public administration of local governments.
    3. Apply public administration concepts to real world problems.
       
    Prerequisite: None

Veterinary Nursing
  

  • VETN 101B - Introduction to Veterinary Nursing

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Orientation to veterinary career field covering ethical and legal aspects; maintenance and treatment of animals; species and breed identification; professional organization/publications; and introduction to veterinary medical math.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explain the duties, responsibilities of a Veterinary Nurse and the history of the veterinary field.
    2. Explain the various disciplines in the field of veterinary medicine.
    3. Explain animal health and husbandry.
    4. Construct an animal care plan using principles of animal care and husbandry for the animals used in the program.
    5. Demonstrate veterinary disaster preparedness through participation in scheduled evacuation drills.
    6. Assess public health concerns by explaining the correlation between zoonotic disease and its repercussions in the human medical field.
    7. Identify breeds of the following species: canine, feline, equine, bovine, ovine, caprine, porcine.
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • VETN 105B - Veterinary Medical Terminology

    Credits: 1
    Description
    An introduction to word derivation and formation of medical terminology with emphasis on applications in veterinary medicine.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms within veterinary medical terms.
    2. Identify and define anatomic descriptors of planes, directions, and positions on animal models, cadavers, and live patients.
    3. Analyze veterinary medical terms to define the word’s meaning.
    4. Define veterinary medical terminology related to veterinary anatomy and physiology terminology.
    5. Formulate a self-directed learning plan in veterinary medical terminology
       
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 110B - Clinical Anatomy and Physiology I

    Credits: 4
    Description
    Study of the comparative anatomy and physiology of common domestic and selected exotic animals using the feline as the study animal. This course includes a laboratory section and it is required that the lecture and laboratory are successfully completed independently.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify the basic anatomical structures of cats, dogs, horses, cattle, reptiles, fish, and birds.
    2. Explain the clinical importance of the anatomical structures studied.
    3. Explain basic physiology as it relates to the animals studied.
    4. Explain the clinical importance of the physiology studied.
    5. Perform entry-level diagnostic testing to monitor physiologic function.
       
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 112B - Clinical Anatomy and Physiology II

    Credits: 4
    Description
    Continuation from VETN 110B of the study of the comparative anatomy and physiology of common domestic and selected exotic animals utilizing the feline as the primary study animal. This course includes a lecture and laboratory section. It is required that the lecture and laboratory are successfully completed independently.  Failure to pass either the lecture or lab will result in failure of the entire course.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify the basic anatomical structures of cats, dogs, horses, cattle, reptiles, fish, and birds.
    2. Explain the clinical importance of the structures studied.
    3. Explain basic physiology as it relates to the animals studied.
    4. Explain the clinical importance of the physiology studied.
    5. Perform entry-level diagnostics testing to monitor physiologic function.
    6. Cultivate the skill of self-directed learning in anatomy and physiology.
       
    Prerequisite: VETN 110B   and Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 125B - Veterinary Office and Clinic Procedures

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Roles and responsibilities of veterinary nurses in veterinary practice, along with instruction on scheduling, client relations, basic bookkeeping and business procedures, veterinary medical records, inventory control, personnel management, basic animal husbandry, and veterinary assisting. Introduction to fundamental medical mathematical operations, measurements, algebraic equations, ratios and proportions, drug and fluid calculations.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explain veterinary practice bookkeeping and business procedures.
    2. Identify and explain the veterinary employee organization.
    3. Compare and contrast the types of veterinary facilities and explain safety requirements for those facilities.
    4. Identify the types of veterinary medical records and demonstrate proper documentation in a veterinary medical record.
    5. Demonstrate written and verbal client communication.
    6. Explain veterinary medical legal issues and identify the tasks and level of supervision required of a Credentialed Veterinary Nurse.
    7. Identify and explain veterinary medical ethical issues.
    8. Create an industry resume, ready for use.
    9. Demonstrate effective communication in a one-on-one interview.
       
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 127B - Basic Animal Nursing

    Credits: 4
    Description
    An introduction to the basics in veterinary medical nursing: animal husbandry, animal behavior, restraint, physical examination, medication administration (various routes), aseptic techniques and procedures, first aid, sanitation and disinfection, and hazards in veterinary practice. 

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explain and demonstrate basic husbandry of veterinary patients.
    2. Classify normal and abnormal behavior and describe management of basic problems.
    3. Explain principles of physical restraint of veterinary patients and demonstrate restraint of dogs, cats, small mammals, and horses.
    4. Explain the principles of and perform a physical examination and know normal physiologic values.
    5. Describe routes of medication administration and explain the indications and contraindications to each route.
    6. Demonstrate or explain the techniques of medication administration; including topical, oral and parenteral (subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, and intraosseous).
    7. Demonstrate familiarity with the technique of intravenous catheter placement.
    8. Demonstrate familiarity with techniques for obtaining biological samples (blood, urine, feces).
    9. Perform  of emergency patients and demonstrate basic first aid and CPR.
       
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 160B - Introduction to Veterinary Clinical Practice

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Introduce students to the practical skills necessary of a veterinary nurse in a clinical setting. Familiarize the student with common procedures in small animal, food animal, and equine veterinary clinics.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of veterinary clinical practice.
    2. Identify breeds of the following species: canine, feline, equine, bovine, ovine, caprine, porcine.
    3. Explain the various disciplines in the field of veterinary medicine.
       
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 203B - Veterinary Clinical/General Pathology

    Credits: 4
    Description
    Basic urinalysis, hematological evaluations, identification of common blood, internal and external parasites, basic serological testing, essentials of common companion animal diseases, necropsy techniques, and other related laboratory evaluations. Wider knowledge of microbial and cellular structure, pathogenesis, immunology and microbiologic laboratory techniques.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify and perform proper laboratory protocols.
    2. Prepare and analyze a urinalysis.
    3. Complete proper analysis of hematoligical samples.
    4. Identify common external and internal parasites.
    5. Explain and demonstrate basic necropsy procedures.
    6. Explain and demonstrate basic cytological procedures.
    7. Identify and explain common diseases of companion animals.
       
    Prerequisite: VETN 209B   and Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 205B - Diagnostic Imaging

    Credits: 2
    Description
    An introduction to the physics of x-rays and radiographic image production.  Basic operation of imaging equipment with associated safety precautions, image processing, development of a technique chart, technique evaluation, principles of patient positioning, and alternative imaging techniques will be discussed.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explain basics of x-ray generation, recording and processing of images.
    2. Assess radiographic image quality and modify exposure variables to adjust radiographic image quality.
    3. Demonstrate radiation safety protocols consistent with field standards.
    4. Demonstrate basic animal positioning.
    5. Evaluate radiographs generated for quality of patient positioning.
    6. Identify and explain alternative imaging modalities.
    7. Explain the production of digital x-ray images.
    8. Develop a radiographic technique chart.
       
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 208B - Lab Animal Science and Exotics

    Credits: 2
    Description
    Create a better understanding and wider knowledge of experimental methods and special procedures specific to research and non-companion animals. Regulatory and research requirements for their care, and treatment will be reviewed. Review of the anatomical and physiological characteristics of laboratory and exotic animals.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explain and demonstrate the basic principles involved in the care and use of laboratory animals.
    2. Explain the role of the research institution providing humane care and maintenance of animals utilized in biomedical studies.
    3. Provide basic information on the unique anatomic and physiologic characteristics of laboratory animals.
    4. Provide information on the proper care and management of small and large animals utilized in research.
    5. Provide information on common diseases and recommended treatments for rodents, rabbits, ferrets and non-human primates.
    6. Identify the common disease processes of small non-traditional companion animals and apply basic nursing principles in the care of these animals.
       
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 209B - Parasitology

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Familiarize the student with the most commonly encountered internal and external parasites of domestic animals. Impart basic knowledge of parasitic life cycles and explore the intricacies of the host parasite relationship. Detail major diagnostic procedures necessary to identify important parasites. Describe the diseases, public health significance and economic consequences of parasitic infection and infestation. 

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Integrate basic parasite terminology into veterinary medical terminology.
    2. Explain the parasite/host relationship.
    3. Characterize and compare the most commonly encountered parasite life cycles.
    4. Explain routine diagnostic procedures necessary to diagnose infections/infestations encountered in veterinary clinical practice.
       
    Prerequisite: VETN 203B   and Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 211B - Animal Nutrition

    Credits: 2
    Description
    Normal and therapeutic nutritional needs of various species of animals and ration formulation are covered.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explain the energy and nutrient requirements of well animals.
    2. Identify and analyze commercial and prescription diets.
    3. Identify common toxic plants and substances.
    4. Create and implement a protocol for well and hospitalized patient nutrition.
    5. Counsel clients regarding nutritional recommendations suggested for their pets.
       
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 225B - Pharmacology and Toxicology

    Credits: 2
    Description
    Basics of veterinary pharmacology and toxicology; handling, storing and documenting controlled substances; vaccinology; routes and methods of drug administration based on a systems-oriented approach.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Interpret a veterinarian’s pharmacy orders.
    2. Identify the components of a prescription label and accurately fill out a prescription dispensing label.
    3. Calculate medication doses after dosage has been provided by a DVM.
    4. Explain the administration routes and techniques of common medications.
    5. Explain federal regulatory guidelines regarding prescription drugs, including controlled substances.
    6. Recognize groups of drugs.
    7. Demonstrate client communication skills in regards to prescription medications.
    8. Explain general pharmacokinetics of common drugs and classes.
    9. Explain the basics of toxicology regarding common toxicants and therapies.
       
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 227B - Advanced Animal Nursing

    Credits: 4
    Description
    Continuing study of animal nursing practices with emphasis on advanced clinical procedures and patient care.  Advanced techniques in animal restraint, first aid, bandaging techniques, wound management, fluid therapy, transfusion medicine, physical therapy, pain management, patient monitoring, neonatal care, medical and surgical nursing and oncology will be covered.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate competencies necessary to pass the national and state board examinations for veterinary nurses.
    2. Demonstrate entry level competency as a veterinary nurse.
    3. Demonstrate skills and abilities to pursue managerial opportunities after obtaining sufficient clinical experience.
       
    Prerequisite: VETN 127B   and Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 230B - Principles of Asepsis

    Credits: 1
    Description
    An introduction to the principles of asepsis, preparation and operating room protocols and etiquette, surgical preparation of the patient and operating room personnel, and surgical instrumentation.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explain aseptic principles in the veterinary hospital.
    2. Explain the requirements for aseptic preparation of patients, operating room personnel, and facilities.
    3. Explain basic operating room etiquette to maintain an aseptic environment.
    4. Demonstrate familiarity with essential operating room equipment and instruments.
       
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 235B - Surgical, Anesthesia, and Dental Procedures

    Credits: 4
    Description
    Introduction to pre-anesthesia, anesthesia support and pain management; continuation of veterinary surgical assisting and post-op care; veterinary dental procedures/techniques.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explain and demonstrate basics of preanesthesia preparation of veterinary patients.
    2. Explain and demonstrate the basic principles of anesthesia and monitoring, and support of the anesthesized patient.
    3. Recognize the need and benefits of effective pain management in veterinary patients.
    4. Identify and explain basic surgical diseases.
    5. Demonstrate basic techniques of surgical assistance.
    6. Explain and demonstrate post-operative care techniques and protocols.
    7. Describe and identify basic dental anatomy and use proper dental terminology.
    8. Explain and demonstrate methods used in dental diagnostics.
    9. Explain and demonstrate basic dental prophylaxis/therapy techniques.
    10. Recognize species specific dental concerns.
       
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 240B - Large Animal Procedures

    Credits: 2
    Description
    Veterinary procedures for large animals; restraint safety, nursing consideration, surgical preparation and assisting.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explain all facets of the food animal industry.
    2. Explain components of livestock safety, restraint, and handling for horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, and goats.
    3. Compare and contrast the differences in protocol between large and small animal practices.
    4. Differentiate between the aspects of husbandry, physical exam techniques, common diseases, and clinical and surgical procedures for horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 250B - Critical Care/ER

    Credits: 3
    Description
    An introduction to nursing skills needed to care for critically ill patients. Supportive therapies and procedures for emergency care and discussion of types of emergencies that might be seen.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explain basic principles of critical care therapy and demonstrate the nurse’s role in that therapy.
    2. Identify common equipment that may be found in a critical care facility.
    3. Explain and demonstrate monitoring techniques and methods for critical patients.
    4. Perform basic life-saving procedures required in an emergency veterinary practice.
    5. Classify and prioritize veterinary emergency conditions.
    6. Explain the role of the nurse in emergency triage and patient management.
       
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 260B - Directed Clinical Practice I

    Credits: 2
    Description
    Development of clinical skills though direct clinical associations with specific cooperating veterinary practices.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Provide entry-level veterinary nursing skills in a clinical setting.
    2. Demonstrate essential skills to entry level competence.
       
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 265B - Directed Clinical Practice II

    Credits: 2
    Description
    Development of clinical skills through direct clinical associations with specific cooperating veterinary practices. 

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Provide entry-level veterinary nursing skills in a clinical setting.
    2. Demonstrate essential skills to an entry level competence.
       
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program
  

  • VETN 299B - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-4
    Description
    Covers selected topics of interest to veterinary nursing students.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explain various concepts of veterinary nursing.
       
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program and Instructor approval

Videography
  

  • VID 100B - Movies and Media

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Analysis of movies and media, the meaning of images and stories, cinematic narrative structure, genre criticism and auteur theory. A consideration of these core issues: What is film and what are its elements; What is film grammar? What are film stories, plots? How can we talk about films in ways that enrich our understanding and appreciation of both the art form and culture?

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze elements of film construction and deconstruction.
    2. Identify and the meanings of stories and images.
    3. Recognize, appreciate, and apply genre and auteur theory.
    4. Articulate elements offilm history.
    5. Identify human relationships, psychology, behavior, and emotional elements in the making and viewing offilm. (Human Relations)
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • VID 101B - Film Directing Styles

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Analysis of the film director’s craft; the director’s relationship with key creative collaborators of the production team, directing techniques and styles, and sampling of representative cinematic movements.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze the director’s craft.
    2. Analyze the director’s creative collaboration with key members of the production team.
    3. Identify major film directors and their techniques and styles.
    4. Identify what cinematic movements are.
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • VID 102B - World Cinema

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Survey of contemporary world cinema. Class also involves an examination of seminal movements in world cinema and the influence and impact of these movements on the history of cinema. We will view and engage in discussions about films from around the world – studying them from stylistic, historical, and economic perspectives.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Recognize attributes, such as the techniques and styles, of major movements in world cinema.
    2. Identify key periods of cinematic history.
    3. Assess cultural and economic aspects of world cinema.
    4. Interpret techniques and styles of representative masterworks of world cinema
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • VID 103B - American Independent Cinema

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course studies the evolution of independent filmmaking through a close examination of cinematic and narrative styles, emerging technologies, independent financing, production budgets, exhibition, and distribution.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze cinematic and narrative styles of independent filmmaking.
    2. Identify key periods in independent filmmaking.
    3. Identify technical components of independent filmmaking.
    4. Explore business aspects of independent filmmaking; production budgets, financing, exhibition and distribution
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • VID 104B - Introduction to American Cinema

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course examines a deeper understanding of how television and movies communicate to an audience. Analysis of the creative process and film content will be investigated through home viewing of films, textbook readings, online screenplay readings, and online dialogue.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Examine the many technical and artistic elements in modern American cinema.
    2. Become proficient in analyzing a variety of film forms.
    3. Appraise the necessity of teamwork and communication in the creative process as it pertains to feature filmmaking
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • VID 105B - Communication in Hollywood

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Hollywood operates through several unique forms of communication: screenplays, film reviews, and well-defined social interaction. This course examines these three elements through readings, online dialogues, and viewing movies. Students will also write film reviews, learn basic screenplay format and plan out a complete Hollywood career.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Understand the unique interpersonal dynamics found in the Hollywood film production environment especially as it pertains to working in Hollywood.
    2. Demonstrates proficiency in communicating the strengths and weaknesses found in feature films through analyzing the techniques used by one or more prominent film critics.
    3. Demonstrate industry-standard proficiency in reading and writing in standard screenplay format
    4. Plan out a complete, attainable, 20 year career in Hollywood.
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • VID 106B - Heros and the Holocausts

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course explores many films whose heroes lived through and fought against evil nation-states. The course covers holocausts through watching Hollywood feature films set in Cambodia, the United States, Germany, the Middle East, and Africa among others. Selected readings also covered. (We will also have selected readings from online sources and readings from Howard Zinn’s “A People’s History of the United States.”)

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of common elements of how regimes gain and maintain power.
    2. Explore fictional accounts of atrocities which are based upon solid historical facts.
    3. Explore the process of how victims of regimes became heroes who fought against those regimes and either won, or through their death inspired others to carry the battle forward.
    4. Explore ways to promote change through personal development and social activism.
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • VID 107B - Adobe Premiere Pro Bootcamp

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Practical application and use of Adobe’s nonlinear editing program. Five-week course focuses on the essentials of using Premier Pro to edit projects using existing raw media, covering workflow, interface, tools, terminology and techniques used for creating a completed, edited sequence. All work will be performed within Adobe Premiere Pro using Adobe Media Encoder for final output. Instruction will focus on the software, and students are expected to have a basic, working knowledge of digital post-production. All necessary media will be supplied. Class acts as a great companion to VID 110B  or VID 115B .

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Understand Premiere’s interface and workflow.
    2. Access Premiere’s powerful toolset.
    3. Edit projects from beginning to end, starting with raw media, and ending with a completed sequence.
    4. Demonstrate basic titling, effects, and keyframing.
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • VID 108B - Writing the Story for Film and TV

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Study of story archetypes, classical film story structures, and alternative story structures (ensemble, non-linear). How story structure relates to genres, how to utilize myths and archetypes to create story structure.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Create long-form treatment for screenplays/teleplays.
    2. Apply classical story structure for screenplays/teleplays.
    3. Identify alternate story structures.
    4. Analyze archetypes and myths in story structures.
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • VID 110B - Videography and Film I

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Basic filmmaking techniques using portable video equipment. Stresses effective video camera usage, production planning, treatments, storyboarding, lighting, directing, and editing with commercial videography applications.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Articulate story preparation, planning, treatments, and storyboarding skills.
    2. Operate digital video cameras to shoot video sequences.
    3. Operate digital video editing equipment to make basic montage and match-cut edits.
    4. Design storyboards and treatments for a short story.
    5. Produce, direct, and edit a short story.
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • VID 111B - Film Screenwriting I

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Process of organizing film/video screenplay materials to create story concepts, screenplay outlines, and scripts. This class assumes students’ desire to write feature length scripts. The only way to write a screenplay is to look at movies with a critical eye, read screenplays, and write.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Present story concepts.
    2. Analyze plot elements and screenplay structure.
    3. Create treatments.
    4. Organize elements of proper screenplay format.
    5. Create characters, dialogue, and scene description for script production.
    6. Prepare edited screenplay and outline.
       
    Prerequisite: ENG 100  or ENG 101  or ENG 113 ; or Instructor approval
  

  • VID 112B - History of Film and Video

    Credits: 3
    Description
    A survey of the American and international cinema from its beginnings on the streets of France to the present day digital video evolution. This course will examine the development of Hollywood studio system and the rise of independent filmmaking. Emphasis is on the feature film and its development as a popular art form, medium of personal expression, and its technological development.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify landmark films of American and international cinema history.
    2. Recognize the key historical periods of the American film industry.
    3. Discover the major aesthetic movements in cinema history.
    4. Explore the evolution of film and video technology.
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • VID 115B - Video Editing I

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Basic theory behind the editing and manipulation of film and video, coupled with practical applications. Study of common and experimental techniques of editing from the beginning of film to today. Style and content of various films will be analyzed. Student will edit their footage using industry standard software.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze the emotional components of editing and storytelling with regard to film and television.
    2. Examine montage theory and its roll in storytelling.
    3. Compare match cut editing, intercutting, rhythm cutting, stylized editing, A/B Roll editing and Land J cut editing.
    4. Analyze different editing styles used by different filmmakers.
    5. Demonstrate understanding of mechanics and theory of dialogue editing and narrative funneling.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 110B  
  

  • VID 116B - Documentary Film Production I

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Principles of documentary filmmaking. The study of classic documentary films and the production of a short documentary film/video focusing on local themes.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Create (plan, shoot and edit) one short (5-1 0 minute) documentary film.
    2. Recognize the unique approaches to pre-production, production, and post-production of a documentary film.
    3. Identify the historical, cultural, and aesthetic impact of the genre.
    4. Investigate the unique vocabulary associated with the genre.
    5. Evaluate the ground-breaking filmmakers and landmark films associated with the genre.
    6. Analyze the sub-genres and stylistic elements of documentary film.
    7. Understand the concept of creative non-fiction on screen and the unique approach to writing an unscripted documentary.
    8. Discover the legal and ethical concerns unique to documentary film.
    9. Discuss the methods of funding unique to documentary film.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 110B  
  

  • VID 117B - Color Correction: DaVinci Resolve Bootcamp

    Credits: 1
    Description
    In this accelerated course, students experience the color grading aspects of DaVinci Resolve and a basic understanding of the new editing features of the program. Hands-on experience with RAW and LOG workflows, and how to use LUTs both on set and in post production.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Construct a project, import footage, edit, grade and deliver (export) a project.
    2. Employ the Color Grading and editing process in the software.
    3. Define the basics of filming RAW and LOG HDR Video.
    4. Devise how to match looks from different cameras and create custom looks.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 115B  or Instructor approval
  

  • VID 118B - Final Cut Pro X Bootcamp

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Practical application and use of Apple’s nonlinear editing program. Focuses on the essentials of using the software to edit projects, using existing raw media, covering workflow, interface, tools, terminology and techniques used for creating a completed, edited sequence. All work will be performed within Final Cut Pro X. Instruction focuses on the software, and students are expected to have a working knowledge of digital post-production. All necessary media will be supplied.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify the software’s interface, workflow, and tools.
    2. Edit projects starting with raw media and ending with a completed sequence.
    3. Construct basic titling and effects.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 110B  or Instructor approval
  

  • VID 120B - Video Grip and Electric Bootcamp

    Credits: 1
    Description
    An introduction to the proper language and usage of basic grip equipment, lights, and electricity needs of video and film productions. Students must be able to lift at least 30 lbs. of equipment.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Determine the proper names for all pieces of grip equipment on a film/video set.
    2. Ensure the safe usage of all grip equipment on a film/video set.
    3. Practice the safe handling of lighting equipment on a film/video set.
    4. Exercise the safe use of electricity and load limits on a film/video set.
    5. Express the proper terminology and language used for the grip and electrical departments on a film/video set.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 110B  
  

  • VID 200B - Cinematography I

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Introduction to the study and operations of HD digital video cameras, lenses, apertures, shutter speeds, grip equipment, and to the principles and applications of composition, color, and light for video.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Differentiate grip equipment.
    2. Recognize the functions of apertures, shutter speeds, and their effect upon depth-of-field and motion.
    3. Explore high definition filters to achieve color correction, contrast control, and portrait enhancement.
    4. Interpret exposure tests to evaluate the dynamic range of digital video cameras and lenses.
    5. Assess color theory and it’s relationship to digital video imaging.
    6. Compare framing for various aspect ratios and how these choices affect storytelling.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 110B  or Instructor approval
  

  • VID 201B - Sound for Video and Film

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Explores sound theory and the basics of motion picture production and post-production sound. This course will demonstrate the importance and impact of sound in film, and give students the opportunity to use digital audio recorders, microphones, and booms to successfully record sound for film and video. Post-production techniques such as foley, ADR, and sound effects will also be studied using various software applications.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze basic fundamentals of production and post-production sound.
    2. Identify different types of microphones in various applications.
    3. Analyze principles of acoustics and the physics of sound.
    4. Apply various techniques of post-production sound design.
    5. Recognize different sound categories and their relationship to film and television.
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • VID 202B - Screenplay Adaptation

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Study of how to adapt previously existing source materials from other media (short story, novella, novel, theater play, true-life story, comic book, song lyric, video game, TV show) into cinematic/screenplay form. Also how to adapt/update/contemporize previously made films (American or foreign) into new works – remakes. Learning will involve case studies of illustrative types of films and readings of source material.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify source material that will make a good adaptation.
    2. Demonstrate skills to contemporize and/or reinvent classic stories.
    3. Adapt “literary” stories into “cinematic” stories.
    4. Adapt foreign films into remake versions that will appeal to American audiences.
    5. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills of screenplay form and format.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 111B  or Instructor approval
  

  • VID 203B - Directing the Actor for Film

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This class analyzes the craft of directing actors for the film/video medium, and gives students a working knowledge of acting theory and practice from the director’s point of view, as well as directing and choreographing actors specifically for the camera.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Communicate effectively with actors.
    2. Recognize a good performance.
    3. Employ audition techniques and how to cast effectively.
    4. Exercise rehearsal techniques to help actors better realize their characters and performance.
    5. Identify through-lines, objectives, beats and subtext.
    6. Create a shooting plan, floor plan, and storyboard.
    7. Investigate how to stage and block actors for the camera.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 110B  or Instructor approval
  

  • VID 210B - Videography and Film II

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Intermediate filmmaking techniques using portable video cameras and editing equipment. Stresses next step in production planning, lighting, directing, sound recording, editing, script writing, and sequence shooting techniques.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Cultivate intermediate production planning skills.
    2. Articulate intermediate level creative story concepts.
    3. Develop story ideas and personal techniques for storyboarding.
    4. Operate and tasks in a group organization and film crew setting.
    5. Create pre-determined mood elements using film lighting techniques.
    6. Apply intermediate level creative and technical script writing techniques.
    7. Read open class critiques of projects.
    8. Plan, write, cast, direct, and edit complete films that demonstrate learned techniques.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 110B  
  

  • VID 211B - Film Screenwriting II

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Advanced techniques for finishing the screenplay with emphasis on plot structure, character development, rewriting scenes, sharpening and polishing dialogue. You will also learn to do script coverage. This class assumes students have a keen interest in films/TV and a desire to write feature length scripts.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify script structural components, main plot elements, and subplots.
    2. Create character development.
    3. Create polished dialogue for script production.
    4. Create detailed scene descriptions.
    5. Develop screenplay rewriting skills for script production.
    6. Cultivate a completed, polished screenplay.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 111B  or Instructor approval
  

  • VID 212B - RED Camera Bootcamp

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Students will setup and operate a RED camera system. Additional emphasis will be on using 4K Raw files to obtain feature film quality image capture and post-production color grading using REDCINE-X software.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Determine the optimal dynamic range and exposure for the Mysterium X sensor.
    2. Demonstrate the differences between CF cards, SSD cards, and hard drives for file management and storage.
    3. Organize the various components of a RED ONE camera system to build a complete production package.
    4. Demonstrate knowledge of the histogram and how it is similar to a light meter.
    5. Analyze various ways to interpret Raw file images for viewing.
    6. Evaluate footage for color grading with REDCINE-X software.
    7. Create a look library to build upon Raw based files.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 200B  or Instructor approval
  

  • VID 213B - Lighting for Video and Film

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Introduction to control and modification of natural light and studio applications of tungsten and quartz lighting equipment, as it applies to film and video. Lighting terminology, tools of the trade and lighting techniques for specific needs, like people, rooms, action and products will be taught.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Examine both hard and soft lighting situations.
    2. Explore lighting techniques for portrait and people situations.
    3. Construct both short and broad lighting techniques.
    4. Construct lighting for architectural exteriors and interiors, including room sets.
    5. Show techniques such as 3 and 5 point lighting, zone and action lighting.
    6. Determine lighting ratios.
    7. Use one-light techniques.
    8. Use nighttime lighting techniques.
    9. Handle light meters for filmmakers.
    10. Calculate different color temperature situations.
    11. Operate basic blue screen techniques.
    12. Develop a lighting vocabulary.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 110B  with a C grade or better; and MATH 104B ; or Instructor approval
  

  • VID 214B - Adobe Speedgrade Bootcamp

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Theory and practical application of color correction and grading as part of a digital post-production workflow. Five-week course focuses on the essentials of using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Speedgrade, and uses existing, near-complete editing projects. No shooting, capturing or editing will be performed in class. Lectures, demonstrations and class projects cover a variety of common situations which require color correction and grading. While portions of this class are non-exclusive in nature, much of this class is platform-specific. All necessary media will be supplied.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Acquire an understanding of the color correction and grading process.
    2. Illustrate basic and intermediate color correction and grading tasks.
    3. Examine Speedgrade’s interface and workflow.
    4. Facilitate color correction and grading a project, from beginning to end: from Premiere to Speedgrade to final output.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 107B  and VID 110B  
  

  • VID 215B - Video Editing II

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Advanced methods in non-linear editing. Skills will be developed further and moved towards the artistic side of editing. Practical application in story and theme manipulation will be among the course projects including story manipulation through editing decisions. Editing and manipulation of existing material will be required during the course. While the editing software used will be Adobe Premiere Pro, instruction will be non-exclusive in nature.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Observe the artistic side of editing.
    2. Explore the proper techniques used to edit scenes involving “A frame” dialogue.
    3. Judge the differences between the external rhythms of motion picture and television editing.
    4. Investigate correct pacing of specific scene categories such as comedy and action.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 115B  and Instructor approval
  

  • VID 216B - Documentary Film Production II

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Intermediate principles of documentary film making with emphasis on producing and shooting in the Electronic News Gathering (ENG) style. Each student will create two short documentary films.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explore mobile lighting and grip equipment.
    2. Articulate the functions of HD cameras and their workflow.
    3. Explore practical locations and problem-solve various lighting conditions.
    4. Construct audio tests to ensure sync-sound recording is clean and clear.
    5. Determine the pragmatics and aesthetics of producing, shooting and editing, event-gathering documentaries.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 110B  or Instructor approval
  

  • VID 217B - Event Videography

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Topical event programs produced from pre-production to post-production with emphasis on client/producer interaction, deal memos, industry release forms, and music copyright.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Create a treatment and/or script for video project.
    2. Develop pre-production budget and shooting schedule.
    3. Construct deal memos, actor release, and music acquisition forms.
    4. Produce camera maps and light plots for filming.
    5. Articulate directing techniques for professional and non-professional talent.
    6. Develop post-production essentials (logging footage, titles/graphics, effects, and audio mixing).
       
    Prerequisite: VID 200B  or Instructor approval
  

  • VID 218B - Sound for Video and Film II

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course moves beyond the principles of capturing and editing audio elements in VID 201B  by emphasizing the manipulation of sound elements for the purpose of enhancing sonic output. Manipulate and process sound elements through the use of synthesizers and other digital software platforms to create more depth to projects. Focuses on placement of the overall sonic theme of a film project.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze a motion picture in terms of its technical and aesthetic sound components.
    2. Design a sonic environment for a short film project.
    3. Manipulate original sound elements to customize a soundscape for motion pictures.
    4. Identify the roles and responsibilities of the sound designer on a motion picture.
    5. Navigate basic editing and mixing functions in a digital audio workstation.
    6. Explore the basic physics of sound and how sound forms perception.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 201B  or Instructor approval
  

  • VID 219B - Production Design for Film and TV

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Focuses on the decisions production designers make in developing the concepts for narrative film and television. Employ intuitive analysis and visual storytelling theory. Incorporate schematic analysis techniques, mood & tone reference materials, color and materials boards, thumbnails, freehand sketches, and scale models. Also covers what production designers do to move a design concept from script to drawing board, what inspires their aesthetic choices, and how designs evolve.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Communicate ideas visually through form, color, line, scale and graphic content via renderings and scale models.
    2. Design sketches showing mood, atmosphere, lighting, composition, color, and texture.
    3. Document set locations and adapting locations using set dressing.
    4. Articulate costume and prop selections.
    5. Defend design and interpretation choices.
    6. Develop self-critical techniques through regular feedback by the instructor and peers.
    7. Present a portfolio of finished designs that encapsulate a holistic, visual approach to an entire production.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 110B  or Instructor approval
  

  • VID 220B - Cinematography II

    Credits: 3
    Description
    An advanced investigation into the visual language and technical aspects of motion picture film and digital filmmaking. This course places additional emphasis on Super 16mm film, HD cameras, lighting and grip equipment. In addition, techniques for assuring the highest possible quality image and sound.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Define the video camera, audio, lighting, and support equipment requirements for a motion picture film and digital filmmaking production.
    2. Determine the camera, audio, lighting, and grip crew necessary to complete a digital filmmaking production.
    3. Identify principles of camera motion, composition, and lighting to create an effective visual representation of a script.
    4. Demonstrate knowledge of the language and grammar of videography, grip, and lighting.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 200B  or Instructor approval
  

  • VID 221B - Adobe Encore Bootcamp

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Practical application and use of Adobe’s DVD Authoring program. Five-week course focuses on the essentials of using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Encore using existing, completed editing projects. No shooting, capturing, or editing will be performed in class. Lectures, demonstrations, and class projects cover a variety of information relating to the DVD authoring workflow. Students will create from scratch an entire DVD project, complete with custom, full motion menus. All necessary media will be supplied. Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro is required, and a working knowledge of Adobe After Effects is recommended.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Ascertain an understanding of the DVD authoring workflow.
    2. Construct custom motion menus, complete with video and sound.
    3. Assess the building blocks of DVD technology and how to leverage them to create immersive, interactive content.
    4. Create a complete DVD project, and learn how to burn it to disc.
    5. Use completed DVD project to create flash-based web content.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 107B  and VID 115B  
  

  • VID 222B - Producer Bootcamp

    Credits: 1
    Description
    The Producer’s Class is a course on the fundamentals of motion picture producing. This course will have a strong emphasis on projects with a micro/mini budget, and will focus on production conception, management, and delivery of a picture to the marketplace.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Distinguish the business of independent and low budget motion pictures.
    2. Design a budget
    3. Appraise a location for a film
    4. Identify working with government agencies
    5. Describe current film markets and distribution companies.
    6. Explain LLCs and production companies.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 110B  
  

  • VID 250B - Motion Graphics for Video and Film

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Advanced digital editing and compositing techniques featuring Adobe’s After Effects, and Adobe’s Photoshop. This course provides an overview of the entire workflow, from import to export, as well as detailed coverage of each stage, including hands-on experience of 2D compositing techniques, animation, titles, graphic overlays, masking, and color correction.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop advanced skills in After Effects.
    2. Create sophisticated motion graphics.
    3. Construct proper typography use in motion graphics.
    4. Develop text and object animation techniques.
    5. Program audio during visual effects.
    6. Create a demo to show potential employers.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 115B  or Instructor approval
  

  • VID 251B - Visual Effects for Video and Film

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Basic theory, history, and practice of creating special visual effects for film. Live-action footage will be shot on green screen to study proper techniques to capture and track footage to add special effects in post-production. Employ applications such as Photoshop, After Effects, Element 3D, Blender, and Mocha AE to create visual effects to enhance student films. Develop chroma key, compositing, rotoscoping techniques, and 3D compositing skills.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explore the process of special visual effects for film and video.
    2. Develop special visual effects techniques with software.
    3. Analyze the different methods of visual effects problem solving.
    4. Explore the principles of compositing, 3D rendering, and advanced animation skills.
    5. Use chroma key, set extensions, and integrate 3D modeling and compositing workflows.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 110B  or Instructor approval
  

  • VID 260B - Adobe Production Suite Integration

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Practical application and use of Adobe Production Suite, focusing on unlocking the power of this collection of programs by exploring Adobe’s Dynamic Link. Instruction, demonstrations, and class projects will feature partially completed sequences, which students will finish using Adobe Premiere Pro as their starting point. Completing projects will require incorporating Adobe’s other programs such as After Effects, Photoshop, Encore, Audition, Speedgrade, and Media Encoder and integrating them into a single, cohesive workflow. No shooting or capturing will be performed in class. All necessary media will be supplied.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Acquire an expanded understanding of Premiere Pro’s feature set.
    2. Differentiate the leverage of Adobe’s other software, such as After Effects, Photos hop, Encore, Audition, Speed grade and Media Encoder.
    3. Integrate Adobe’s other programs into Premiere Pro’s workflow.
    4. Study the basic color correction techniques.
    5. Define the techniques used to sweeten and repair minor audio problems.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 107B  and VID 115B  
  

  • VID 262B - Rock Video Production

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course covers the basics of conceptualizing and producing a concert/performance style Rock music video from beginning to end. Proper camera placement and lighting as well as timing of visual elements to fit musical pace will be emphasized. Editing techniques of successful music videos with regard to artistic flair and production design will be studied. All of these skillsets will be used in the production of one or more rock videos.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze the process of music video production.
    2. Compare different music video styles.
    3. Examine visual elements and their relationship to musical rhythm.
    4. Study different lighting techniques and their emotional impact in music videos.
    5. Exercise various editing techniques of music video production.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 110B  and VID 200B  
  

  • VID 263B - Wedding Videography

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Basic video techniques, use of portable equipment, and in- camera editing techniques for wedding videography. Stresses camera usage, production planning, storyboarding, lighting, directing and editing with commercial photography/wedding applications.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Counsel client(s) about specific and general needs.
    2. Determine costs in the creation of a wedding video.
    3. Assess location challenges, size of wedding party, and intended audience expectations.
    4. Manage production equipment selection, including camera format, lenses, filters, microphones, tripods, and lighting gear are emphasized.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 110B  and VID 200B ; or Instructor approval
  

  • VID 285B - Videography and Film Internship

    Credits: 1-4
    Description
    On-the-job experience performing work projects reflecting industry assignments for which academic credit is earned.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize the skills needed to become employed in an area of the videography/film industry.
    2. Enhance the student’s portfolio reel, script, resume, etc., relevant to the nature of the internship.
    3. Develop human relations, and peer and client interactive skills.
       
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission
  

  • VID 289B - Special Topics for Video and Film

    Credits: 1-3
    Description
    Special topics related to Videography and Film. Topics will vary depending on student and industry demand.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Distinguish advanced videography techniques.
    2. Use scriptwriting styles that employ narrative and non-narrative formats.
    3. Formulate advanced studies in the need for RED camera operations.
    4. Generate appropriate audio level recordings for sync-sound recordings.
    5. Produce editing techniques that include color correction, graphics, and transitions.
       
    Prerequisite: VID 110B  
    May Be Repeated: up to a maximum of nine credits
  

  • VID 290B - Video Portfolio

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Provides an opportunity for highly-motivated students capable of self-directed study in creating original moving image works in a range of genres. The instructor will facilitate in-class critiques and provide conceptual, aesthetic, and technical feedback and support on an individual basis for the development and manufacture of a useful video portfolio. For Videography and Film majors only.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Differentiate the functions of aspect ratios and their effect on final film output.
    2. Discover the process of casting actors from advertising to final selection.
    3. Develop a working knowledge of preproduction procedures including insurance and location acquisition.
    4. Handle maintaining a crew with calls sheets, position identification, and proper credit.
    5. Interpret dailies and/or rushes to determine if source material is sufficient to complete project.
       
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval

Water/Wastewater Treatment
  

  • WWT 101B - Wastewater Treatment I

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will cover the safe operation of municipal wastewater treatment facilities. Topics include flow measurement, screening, grit removal, sedimentation basins, solids handling, secondary biological processes and disinfection.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Describe basic safe water practices for wastewater treatment facilities.
    2. Identify the proper safety equipment needed for wastewater treatment facilities.
    3. Explain secondary biological treatment processes for wastewater facilities.
    4. Describe the purpose and procedure for disinfection of wastewater.
    5. Explain the use of sedimentation basins and how to handle solids.
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WWT 102B - Wastewater Treatment II

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will cover conventional activated sludge, solids handling, effluent disposal, laboratory procedures, analysis and presentation of data, records and record keeping.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Describe the principles for conventional activated sludge processes.
    2. Identify solids handling as it pertains to wastewater treatment.
    3. Explain effluent disposal.
    4. Document, analyzes and present data of outcomes.
    5. Discuss record and report writing.
    Prerequisite: WWT 101B  
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WWT 103B - Environmental Laws and Regulations

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will provide an overview of the development and contents of current federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances that control the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify the proper laws, regulations or standards that govern hazardous materials.
    2. Recognize the laws and regulations associated with the use and handling of hazardous materials.
    3. Identify the appropriate terms commonly used with hazardous material laws and regulations.
    4. List the classifications of hazardous materials.
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WWT 105B - Water Treatment Operations I

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will cover the safe operation of water treatment facilities. Topics include waste resources, reservoir management, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, corrosion control and taste and odor control.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Recognize the operating safety procedures of water treatment facilities.
    2. Describe waste resources, coagulation and flocculation of water treatment facilities.
    3. Explain the affects of sedimentation, filtration, disaffection and corrosion control of water treatment facilities.
    4. Identify the taste and odor control procedures of water treatment facilities.
    5. Verify the responsibilities of reservoir management.
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WWT 106B - Water Treatment Operations II

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will emphasize the skills needed by operators of conventional surface water treatment facilities, including operator’s responsibilities for the administration and management of treatment facilities.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Relate the procedures necessary to control iron and maganese in water.
    2. Distinguish the procedures and the techniques for fluoridating, dissolving solvents and softening water.
    3. Explain how to control trihalomethanes.
    4. Determine how to handle and dispose of treatment process waste.
    5. Operate and maintain process facilities and equipment.
    6. Recognize water quality regulations and administrative considerations for supervisors and managers.
    Prerequisite: WWT 105B  
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WWT 110B - Introduction to Hazardous Materials Management

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will provide a general overview of the hazardous materials management industry with emphasis on hazardous materials, hazardous waste, laws and regulations, and its effects on the environment and worker health and safety.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Distinguish the appropriate laws and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
    2. Recognize the potential hazards associated with the use and handling of of hazardous materials.
    3. Identify the appropriate terms common to hazardous material management.
    4. Describe the adverse effect of hazardous materials on the human body and the environment.
    5. Explain safe handling techniques for selected hazardous materials.
    6. Develop methods and technologies used to prevent pollution and minimize the generation of hazardous waste.
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WWT 115B - Water/Wastewater Mathematics I

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will cover mathematical skills used routinely in the water and wastewater treatment industry, including areas, volumes, flows, velocities, loading rates and dosages.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Calculate volumes of water and wastewater tanks, channels and pipelines.
    2. Calculate flows and velocities.
    3. Calculate various loadings, including hydraulic, surface, overflow, organic, digester, population and filtration.
    4. Calculate detention and retention.
    5. Perform calculations relating to pumping, including horsepower, pump capacity, lead loss, pressure and force.
    6. Calculate wastewater collection and sedimentation.
       
    Prerequisite: MATH 116  and either WWT 101B  or WWT 105B  
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WWT 120B - Pump Operation and Maintenance

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will cover the operation and maintenance of pumps, motors and valves in water and wastewater treatment facilities including collection and distribution systems.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Operate and maintain pumps, motors, valves, collection and distribution systems used in water treatment facilities.
    2. Describe the basic construction, operation and maintenance of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
    3. Diagnose troubleshooting procedures for pumps used in wastewater and water treatment collection and distribution systems.
    4. Distinguish the basic safety concerns in water collection systems.
    5. Calculate basic hydraulic calculations.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WWT 201B - Wastewater Treatment III

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will cover odor control, activated sludge, operational control alternatives, solids handling and disposal, phosphorus removal, nitrogen removal, and wastewater reclamation.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Describe the principles of odor control as it relates to water treatment facilities.
    2. Explain the principles for solids removal from secondary effluent.
    3. Distinguish phosphorus and nitrogen removal techniques.
    4. Assess wastewater reclamation procedures.
    5. Recognize instrumentation used in wastewater treatment.
       
    Prerequisite: WWT 102B  
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WWT 205B - Water Distribution

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will cover the safe operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities. Topics include storage facilities, distribution facilities, water quality considerations, disinfection and safety.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Distinguish the duties of a water treatment plant distribution operator and the characteristics of distribution system facilities.
    2. Describe the procedures for operating and maintaining clearwells and storage tanks.
    3. Operate and maintain distribution systems.
    4. Maintain water quality in distribution systems.
    5. Explain the principles of disinfection in new and repaired facilities as well as water delivered to consumers
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WWT 210B - Industrial Pretreatment Inspections

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will provide an overview of the safe and efficient procedures of industrial facilities pretreatment inspections and to provide industrial users with an understanding of local limit requirements.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Recognize the responsibilities of a facilities pretreatment inspector.
    2. Explain an inspection of a treatment facility.
    3. Describe the sampling procedures for wastewater.
    4. Distinguish wastewater flow monitoring techniques.
    5. Identify the legal authority for and the conceptual basis of regulations.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WWT 215B - Water/Wastewater Mathematics II

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will include calculation for treatment efficiencies, pumping rates and pump calibration, horsepower, effluent disposal, solids handling and activated sludge.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Distinguish various calculations relating to operation of trickling filters, rotating biological contractors, activated sludge treatment facilities and waste treatment ponds.
    2. Determine chemical dosage calculations used in water and wastewater treatment.
    3. Calculate sludge production, thickening, digestion, dewatering and disposal.
    4. Perform laboratory calculations for water and wastewater treatment.
       
    Prerequisite: WWT 115B  
  

  • WWT 220B - Water Quality Analysis

    Credits: 4
    Description
    This course will cover lab tests required for water and wastewater treatment process control, including analytical procedures, quality control, and interpretation of data.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Complete basic water and wastewater laboratory procedures, including total suspended solids, total dissolved solids, volatile solids, biochemical oxygen demand, nitrogen, phosphorus chloride.
    2. Describe the principles of quality control and quality assurance of laboratory data.
    3. Prepare laboratory reports and documentation.
    4. Perform the basic calculations used in the laboratory, including morality, normality and preparation of standards and dilution of samples
       
    Prerequisite: WWT 101B  or WWT 105B ; and WWT 115B  
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WWT 225B - Wastewater Collection System

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will cover wastewater collection systems operators and managers, including operation, maintenance, design, construction, pumps, motors and safety procedures. This course is oriented towards the wastewater collection certification exam.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Operate and maintain wastewater collection systems.
    2. Assess capital improvement planning for wastewater collection systems.
    3. Supervise the design and construction of wastewater collection systems.
    4. Identify support systems for wastewater collection systems.
    5. Interpret wastewater collection systems safety procedures.
    Prerequisite: WWT 215B  
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WWT 230B - Current Issues

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Discussion of current issues in the field of water and wastewater technology.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Discuss the current issues of environmental resource technology.
    2. Recognize current issues in the field of safety and safety management.
    3. Distinguish the current issues of water and wastewater treatment.
    4. Explain the applicability of the current topic and it’s implications.
       
    Prerequisite: COM 115  
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade

Welding
  

  • WELD 100B - Introduction to Welding

    Credits: 4
    Description
    Provides classroom and laboratory instruction in basic welding and cutting procedures with an introduction into each process using related lab exercises. Emphasis placed on proper set up and use of welding machines and the related tools used in industry. Introduces students to the importance and application of safety procedures in a welding environment. Students will set and adjust various machines, torches and tools as well as understand their functionality, limits and capabilities in a safe work environment.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Recognize the four main processes used in the welding industry.
    2. Identify and describe the tools used in the welding industry and the safe practices for using them.
    3. Adhere to OSHA standards associated with the welding industry.
       
    Prerequisite: None
 

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