Course Descriptions

LAW 232 - Criminal Procedure

1. Discuss the criminal justice system.
2. Analyze the procedures from arrest to final disposition.
3. Analyze how the principles of constitutional, federal, state and local laws affect the process in criminal court proceedings.

LAW 234 - Civil Procedure II

1. Analyze and draft the necessary forms for litigation in Nevada via the internet.
2. Describe the law office procedure for putting a trial file together.
3. Describe process and recall the paralegal skills necessary to assist in litigation, trial preparation and alternative dispute resolution.

LAW 250 - Administrative Law

1. Apply federal and state administrative law, terminology, and procedure to legal scenarios.
2. Synthesize the expanding role of the paralegal in both informal and formal advocacy administrative agencies.
3. Utilize research sources used in administrative law and procedures.

LAW 251 - Bankruptcy

1. Recognize the expanded jurisdiction of the bankruptcy court.
2. Prepare bankruptcy pleadings.

LAW 252 - Family Law

1. Evaluate children and family law in the State of Nevada.
2. Recognize the basic principles of family relations law.

LAW 253 - Law Office Management

1. List and discuss the three main types of law office management software.
2. Differentiate between timekeeping and billing software; case management software; and accounting software. (Math)
3. Demonstrate ability to use various legal software.
4. Describe and apply the correct steps regarding how to electronically file documents with the court.

LAW 255 - Probate Procedures

1. Apply estate planning principles to legal scenarios..
2. Utilize the procedures for probating a will and administering an intestate estate.
3. Draft a trust and follow procedural rules for probate law.
4. Evaluate and organize relevant documents to the probate procedure.

LAW 258 - Constitutional Law

1. Explain the fundamental principles and concepts of American Constitutional Law.
2. Identify the three branches of the federal government and the interpretation of the articles that created them and control their functioning.
3. Compare and contrast the individual’s rights in society, the changes in society that impact individual rights, and the Supreme Court decisions interpreting individual rights.

LAW 259 - Legal Writing

1. Develop and demonstrate necessary legal writing skills.
2. Define and discuss legal terminology.
3. Learn and apply principles for organization of legal memoranda and briefs.

LAW 261 - Legal Research I

1. Recognize, locate and effectively use the National Reporter System, digests, federal and state statues, administrative law materials, and selected secondary material.
2. Design and organize literate memoranda to communicate legal information to an attorney.
3. Research using Westlaw, Lexis, and law related web sites on the Internet.
4. Compare knowledge of print sources with virtual counterparts to select, evaluate, and cite online sources.
5. Apply proper citation form.

LAW 262 - Legal Research II

1. Recognize, locate, and effectively use the National Reporter System, digests, federal and state statutes, administrative law materials, and selected secondary material.
2. Design and organize literate memoranda to communicate legal information to an attorney.
3. Research using Westlaw, Lexis, and law related web sites on the Internet.
4. Compare knowledge of print sources with virtual counterparts to select, evaluate, and cite the online sources.
5. Apply proper citation form.

LAW 263 - Ethics

1. Discuss and summarize the types of ethical dilemmas that paralegal assistants will face in the work force.
2. Explain and interpret the ethical obligations owed to all parties including the attorney, client, court, witnesses, and adverse parties. (Human Relations).
3. Identify and discuss ethical rules developed by the American Bar Association and specific rules adopted by this jurisdiction for the regulation of attorney and paralegal conduct.

LAW 295 - Supervised Field Experience

1. Provide students with the unique opportunity to work within selected firm/agencies of the legal community.
2. Familiarize students to the actual work environment and achieve academic continuity.
3. Allow insight into actual legal system operations and academically acknowledge this achievement.

LIB 101 - Research for College Papers

1. Define and articulate the need for information.
2. Identify a variety of types and formats of potential sources of information.
3. Construct and implement effective search strategies.
4. Extract, record, and manage information and its sources.
5. Evaluate information and its sources correctly.
6. Understand the importance of accessing and using information ethically and legally, especially in the digital age.

MTT 140 - Inspection Techniques

1. Identify the system components of a Metrology workstation.
2. Identify the basic features of measurement tools.
3. Inspect manufactured parts for flaws and defects.
4. Determine if manufactured parts are within tolerances specified on drawings.

MTT 230 - Computer Numerical Control I

1. Interpret engineering data presented in graphs or charts, algebraic expressions, and proportional relationships.
2. Demonstrate the correct use of basic hand tools, special accessories, and required testing equipment.
3. Utilize mathematical formulas to compute coordinates and solve lathe machining related problems.
4. Identify and demonstrate correct setup and operation of tooling applications for the conventional engine lathe.
5. Apply feeds and speeds calculations for given material and tooling combinations.
6. Think critically and independently analyze, synthesize, and evaluate technical problems and information.

MTT 232 - Computer Numerical Control II

1. Demonstrate applications of machining speeds and feeds.
2. Interpret detail and assembly drawings of tooling and related components.
3. Demonstrate the correct use of basic hand tools, special accessories, and required testing equipment.
4. Perform routine preventative maintenance procedures.
5. Develop and utilize mathematical formulas to compute coordinates and solve milling machine related problems.
6. Identify and demonstrate correct setup and operation of tooling applications for CNC milling machines.
7. Think critically and independently analyze, synthesize, and evaluate technical problems and information.
8. Solve problems and make decisions using formal process methods (Process Plans).

MTT 291 - CNC Practice

1. Complete a Mill/Turn CNC machine part assignments and prepare them for Metrology inspection and keep to the GD&T specifications.
2. Identify subtractive manufacturing machining uses, and applications of CNC program.
3. Demonstrate the procedures for CNC machine start-up and shutdown.
4. Follow and explain all machine shop safety requirements.
5. List and describe the purpose or function of the commands for a CNC machining (i.e. G&M - codes).
6. Write and manually input machine codes and program data.

MGT 100B - Practical Human Relations for Business

1. Explain the significance of human relations theory in business.
2. Identify the seven human relations competencies business professionals must possess to be effective leaders.
3. Apply appropriate human relations problem solving tools when dealing with typical conflicts in the workplace.
4. Develop human relations strategies in response to contemporary organizational trends that will impact the twenty first century.

MGT 103 - Introduction to Small Business Management

1. To learn the theory of small business.
2. Identify and analyze various entrepreneurial opportunities and evaluate them.
3. Integrate the functional areas of business into a business plan.
4. Assess the student’s own business aspirations, abilities, and objectives.

MGT 201 - Principles of Management

1. Describe the basic theory and practice of management in modern society.
2. Define the concepts of leadership and management.
3. Explain the four functions of management and their applications in organizational situations.
4. Discuss contemporary issues contemporary managers face on a daily basis.

MGT 212 - Leadership and Human Relations

1. Describe the theory and practice of leadership as it relates to management in organizations.
2. State the historical perspective and evolution of leadership practices.
3. Describe the differences between leadership and management practices in organizations.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of effective leadership activity such as personal, interpersonal, and organizational components.
5. Apply the concepts of leadership, such as envisioning communicating, empowerment, etc., to actual organization situations and case studies.

MGT 235 - Organizational Behavior

1. State the basic concepts of organizational behavior.
2. Explain the major theories of organizational behavior and their relevance to modern day situations.
3. Discuss the major theories of motivation within the context of organizations.
4. Explain the characteristics of effective leadership.
5. Identify major strategies for implementing organizational change.

MGT 283 - Introduction to Human Resources Management

1. State the role of human resources management within an organization.
2. Describe the basic functions and operations of human resources within an organization.
3. Apply the principles human resources planning, recruitment, staffing and selection to actual case scenarios.
4. Explain the characteristics in creating a productive work environment.
5. Recognize the dynamics of the employee-management work relations and apply appropriate strategies related to conflict management.

MGT 284B - Introduction to International Management

1. State an overall perspective of international management that includes cultural characteristics.
2. Explain common functions in managing international organizations.
3. Apply appropriate managing strategies to international organizations and their respective cultures.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of responding to basic cultural differences within international organizations.
5. Describe the ethical and social responsibilities of current and future international organizations.

MGT 286B - Personnel Interviewing

1. Explain the function and sequence of the interview process.
2. Describe the various interviewing methods, common used in organizations.
3. Demonstrate appropriate interview strategies and techniques used in today’s organizations.
4. Describe the purpose and application of employment tests and their relationship to interviews.
5. Create a professional interview plan.

MGT 294B - Seminar in Management

1. Describe the function of management in modern organizations.
2. Apply problem solving analysis to managerial case studies.
3. Demonstrate effective managerial techniques to specific organizational situations.
4. Describe the importance of planning, decision making, and leadership in effective business management.

MGT 301 - Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior

1. Assess the four functions of management and how each function impacts a manager’s decision-making process.
2. Analyze the effect that legal issues, ethics, and corporate social responsibility have on management planning and developing positive attitudes toward work and service to others. (Human Relations)
3. Evaluate the relationship between setting effective expectations and organizational performance.
4. Demonstrate concepts associated with effective work design to suggest tactics for enhancing work performance in organizations.

MGT 367 - Human Resource Management

1. Assess the responsibilities of a human resources department and the importance of performance management.
2. Analyze the trends in the labor force composition by developing effective communication and listening skills and how they affect human resource management. (Human Relations)
3. Evaluate the effects of local, state, and federal policies/laws on an organizations human resource management strategies.
4. Differentiate between selection, recruitment, and methods of evaluation used in human resource management.
5. Interpret the indicators of employee job satisfaction, training needs, and links to employee benefits/compensation.

MGT 415 - Business and Society

1. Describe key concepts in the business-government-society triangle Assess the ironies, dilemmas, and paradoxes involved in such an intricate relationship
2. Compare various views on the relationship among the individual and the business culture and American society
3. Construct conceptual frameworks for the contemporary manager’s confrontation of issues related to public policy, ethics, and corporate strategy
4. Evaluate a manager’s feeling of the relationships between business, society and the individual
5. Demonstrate the well-informed positions throughout the class regarding issues that are discussed
6. Develop future public policy issue scenarios and relate them to strategic management practices

MGT 423 - Advanced Topics in Organizational and Interpersonal Behavior

1. Develop skills for managing conflict, both in organizational work settings and interpersonally. (Human Relations)
2. Develop a “voice” and critical thinking skills necessary when approaching debatable issues that may cause conflicts in organizational settings.
3. Utilize their own experiences and case studies to recognize the principles of conflict and the techniques for its productive management.

MGT 430 - Management Technology Leadership

1. Identify opportunities & threats in the technological environment today.
2. Appraise the value of an emerging technology for creating a sustainable advantage
3. Identify and develop a strategy to overcome the key challenges to adopting an emerging technology and formulate a plan to implement a technological innovation

MGT 441 - Operational Quality Control and Problem Solving

1. Develop and apply basic principles of operations management to solve problems encountered by modern organizations.
2. Utilize case-based reasoning and problem solving to assist project managers in decision making strategies.
3. Explain the role that organizational structure, leadership and communication play in the problem-solving process that a project manager undertakes. (Human Relations)
4. Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement a comprehensive quality control plan within an organization.

MGT 462 - Changing Environment

1. Discuss topics related to managing ethically in the changing cultural, economic, political, technological and global environments of business.
2. Discuss and learn about changes that are occurring in society and how they influence decision making in the business world.
3. Understand and appreciate the differences in individuals and groups that influence both leader and follower behaviors.
4. Understand and appreciate the differences in individuals and groups that influence both leader and follower behaviors.
5. Learn how business leaders formulate company objectives, achieve the objectives, and convey those objectives in a form attractive to all members of an organization in ways that add value, demonstrate responsibility, and takes into account the changing environment.
6. Examine diversity from the perspective of different cultures, ethnicities, religions, and social classes in the context of organizational change. Some examples include the role of women and minorities in facilitating organizational change.

MGT 494 - Seminar in Management

1. Describe the project management process.
2. Define how project management is integrated within an organization setting.
3. Identify the steps in the project management process.
4. Analyze the effect that work teams have on the project management process.
5. Identify and categorize different organizational structures.
6. Explain the relationship between organizational functions and organizational structure.
7. Design and implement a viable strategic project management system within an organizational structure.
8. Explain the relationship between setting effective expectations and organizational performance.
9. Explain how personality and perception influence behavior in organizations.
10. Apply concepts associated with effective work design to suggest tactics for enhancing project management within an organization.

MGT 496 - Strategic Management and Policy

1. Describe how strategic project plans are development.
2. Explain how strategic planning is an integral part of the project management.
3. Identify project-oriented results related to project management case studies and scenarios.
4. Analyze the effect that legal issues, ethics, and corporate social responsibility have on strategic management planning.
5. Identify and categorize different organizational structures that are based on marketing and management constructs.
6. Explain the relationship between organizational functions and organizational structure.

MKT 123 - Sales Promotion

1. Describe the fundamentals techniques used in sales promotion.
2. Apply the principles of consumer psychology and its role in promotional strategies to case study situations.
3. Demonstrate effective personal selling techniques in sales-oriented scenarios.
4. Explain the importance and effectiveness of communication skills as they relate to sales promotion.

MKT 127 - Introduction to Retailing

1. Explain basic retail management strategies that focus on consumer market segments.
2. Describe the various management structures commonly used to create a sound organizational environment.
3. Create merchandising budgets with emphasis on dollar inventory control systems.
4. Apply methods of planning, controlling, and pricing of merchandise to appropriate cases.

MKT 132 - Sales Management

1. Describe the function of sales management within an organization.
2. Explain the methods used to recruit and train newly hired sales personnel.
3. Apply current sales strategies to typical business sales situations.
4. Discuss various strategies used to motivate and lead a sales force.

MKT 210 - Marketing Principles

1. Describe the function of marketing and the fundamentals of marketing strategy.
2. Discuss consumer and market behavior and related marketing strategies.
3. Explain the functions of product life cycles and relevant strategies for current and future products services.
4. Describe marketing and positioning strategies used for domestic and international markets.
5. Apply the strategies of promotion, advertising, and pricing to simulated marketing situations.

MKT 211 - Introduction to Professional Sales

1. Describe the concept of territory organization and how it’s used in sales situations.
2. State the importance of prioritizing sales and its purpose in customer relations.
3. Apply the technique used in sales record keeping and customer call backs to simulated sales situations.
4. Discuss the function of management sales objectives as they relate to sales performance.

MKT 250 - Introduction to International Marketing

1. Discuss the role of marketing from a global perspective.
2. Explain the functions of product development, management, strategies, and positioning as they relate to the marketing process.
3. Describe the functions the marketing management process from both national and international perspectives.
4. Identify appropriate strategies used marketing promotional decisions through use of global communicate methods.

MKT 261 - Introduction to Public Relations

1. Explain the role of public relations in management and business situations.
2. Describe the principles of creating and maintaining effective public relations, including employee-employer relations within an organization.
3. Apply the techniques of persuasion when dealing with appropriate media situations.
4. Discuss the historical aspects of public relations and how they compare to modern strategies.

MKT 450 - Competitive Strategies for Product and Price Management

1. Analyze product and branding decision situations across a range of industries.
2. Recommend reasoned solutions to pricing, branding, and positioning problems.
3. Develop persuasive oral and written arguments that resolve product and price management issues.

MATH 20 - Learning Support for MATH 120/120E

1. Understand number sets (natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, real numbers)
2. Apply math vocabulary correctly, including a familiarity with speaking, writing, and reading mathematical and algebraic expressions
3. Determine place value and round to decimal numbers
4. Simplify fractions
5. Convert between decimal, fraction, and percent
6. Perform operations involving fractions, integers, decimals, and percentages
7. Compute exponents and square roots
8. Use the order of operations
9. Evaluate algebraic expressions and formulas
10. Solve simple linear equations and proportions
11. Identify information contained in bar, line, circle graphs
12. Work with two dimensional graphs and plots
13. Recognize and utilize study skills to be successful in college mathematics (time management, note-taking, test-taking strategies, etc.)

MATH 24 - Learning Support for MATH 124/124E

1. Graph linear equations in two variables.
2. Be able to work with real numbers, exponents, and polynomial arithmetic.
3. Solve linear equations and inequalities.
4. Write equations of lines given two points.
5. Solve systems of equations.
6. Work with functions and function notation.
7. Graph functions.
8. Factor polynomials.
9. Work with rational expressions and solve rational expression equations.
10. Perform arithmetic on irrational numbers and solve radical equations.
11. Solve quadratic equations.
12. Apply and extend all concepts.

MATH 26 - Learning Support for MATH 126/126E

1. Graph linear equations in two variables.
2. Be able to work with real numbers, exponents, and polynomial arithmetic.
3. Solve linear equations and inequalities.
4. Solve linear equations and inequalities.
5. Write equations of lines given two points.
6. Solve systems of equations.
7. Work with functions and function notation.
8. Graph functions.
9. Factor polynomials.
10. Work with rational expressions and solve rational expression equations.
11. Perform arithmetic on irrational numbers and solve radical equations.
12. Solve quadratic equations.
13. Apply and extend all concepts.

MATH 92 - Algebra Review

1. Graph linear equations in two variables
2. Be able to work with real numbers, exponents, and polynomial arithmetic
3. Solve linear equations and inequalities
4. Solve linear equations and inequalities
5. Write equations of lines given two points
6. Solve systems of equations
7. Work with functions and function notation
8. Graph functions
9. Factor polynomials
10. Work with rational expressions and solve rational expression equations
11. Perform arithmetic on irrational numbers and solve radical equations
12. Solve quadratic equations
13. Apply and extend all concepts

MATH 95 - Elementary Algebra

1. Solve linear inequalities.
2. Solve applications involving linear equations.
3. Graph linear equations in two variables.
4. Manipulate exponential expressions using rules of exponents.
5. Perform operations on polynomials.
6. Solve systems of linear equations.

MATH 95E - Elementary Algebra Expanded

1. Solve linear inequalities.
2. Solve applications involving linear equations.
3. Graph linear equations in two variables.
4. Manipulate exponential expressions using rules of exponents.
5. Perform operations on polynomials.
6. Solve systems of linear equations.

MATH 96 - Intermediate Algebra

1. Work with functions and function notation.
2. Graph functions.
3. Factor polynomials.
4. Work with rational expressions and solve rational expression equations.
5. Perform arithmetic on irrational numbers and solve radical equations.
6. Solve quadratic equations.
7. Apply and extend all concepts.

MATH 097 - Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

1. Solve linear, absolute value, and quadratic equations.
2. Solve linear and absolute value inequalities.
3. Solve systems of linear equations.
4. Work with exponents.
5. Work with polynomial arithmetic.
6. Factor polynomials and solve equations by factoring.
7. Work with rational expressions and solve rational equations.
8. Work with functions and functional notation.
9. Graph linear functions.
10. Perform arithmetic on irrational numbers.
11. Apply and extend all concepts.

MATH 100B - Math for Allied Health Programs

1. Fractions and operations on fractions.
2. Decimal notation - including conversion to fractions and percents.
3. Percents - including conversion to fractions and decimals.
4. Writing ratios and solving proportions.
5. Basic Roman numerals.
6. Various systems of measurements and their equivalencies.
7. Conversion within a system and between systems.
8. Medication problems involving equivalencies and complications.
9. Medical problems involving interpretation of solution concentration.
10. Medical problems involving IV flow rates.
11. Apply and extend all concepts.

MATH 104B - Applied Mathematics

1. Be able to participate in a mathematically relevant conversation.
2. Be able to accurately perform elementary arithmetic computations.
3. Be able to correctly simplify algebraic expressions in one variable.
4. Recognize and understand various problem-solving techniques.
5. Recognize and understand various topics of basic geometry.
6. Solve problems involved with the topics of consumer math.
7. Recognize and solve elementary probability problems.
8. Recognize and compute elementary statistical calculations.
9. Have an ability to apply and extend these concepts.

MATH 115B - Mathematics for the Hospitality/Gaming Industry

1. Perform computations on whole numbers, fractions and decimals, both with and without the use of calculators. Students will apply these skills in areas such as payoffs, budget, supplies, workload and front office computations.
2. Perform computations with ratio, proportion and percent. Students will use these skills in the solution of problems, including sales tax, percent occupancy, payroll, and/or projected visitor increase/decrease.
3. Compute perimeters, areas and volumes of basic geometric shapes and use the Pythagorean Theorem. Students will apply this knowledge to solve advertising/marketing and room maintenance problems.
4. Compute within and between English and metric measurements.
5. Calculate probabilities and apply to gaming odds.
6. Collect data pertinent to hospitality/gaming, calculate various measures of central tendency and present data in a variety of forms.
7. Write and solve word (applied) problems from the hospitality/gaming industry using all the above skills.

MATH 116 - Technical Mathematics

1. Perform basic operations with signed numbers.
2. Simplify expressions using the order of operations.
3. Manipulate numbers in scientific notation.
4. Become familiar with the U.S. Customary & Metric systems of measurement.
5. Simplify algebraic expressions.
6. Solve linear equations and inequalities.
7. Manipulate literal equations and formulas.
8. Solve application problems.
9. Graph linear equations in two variables on a coordinate axis.
10. Calculate the slope of a line given two points.
11. Compute perimeters (circumference of a circle), areas & volumes of simple geometric figures.
12. Evaluate exponential functions.
13. Evaluate logarithms using a calculator.
14. Explore triangles and the fundamentals of trigonometry.
15. Apply and extend all concepts.

MATH 120 - Fundamentals of College Mathematics

1. Apply geometric concepts to solve real world problems.
2. Solve problems involving personal finance.
3. Solve problems involving basic probability.
4. Analyze data using statistical methods.
5. Use dimensional analysis to solve real world problems.

MATH 120E - Fundamentals of College Mathematics Expanded

MATH 120E covers mathematical concepts particularly relevant to informed and aware citizenship in modern society. Topics include consumer mathematics, geometry, measurement, dimensional analysis, linear and exponential modeling, probability, and statistical analysis. Course is broad in scope, emphasizing problem solving and applications.

Please note: CSN only offers this course as a 5-credit combination of MATH 120E (3-credit) and the MATH 20 (2-credit) co-requisite course.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Apply geometric concepts to solve real-world problems.
2. Solve problems involving personal finance.
3. Solve problems involving basic probability.
4. Analyze data using statistical methods.
5. Use dimensional analysis to solve real world problems.

MATH 120H - Fundamentals of College Mathematics – Honors

1. Determine the probability and odds of an event.
2. Determine the expected value of an event.
3. Read, create, and understand tree diagrams.
4. Work with basic statistical operations.
5. Identify, interpret, and create various statistical graphs and plots.
6. Calculate perimeters and areas.
7. Work with congruent and similar triangles.
8. Solve problems involving simple and compound interest.
9. Perform basic calculations with installment buying and mortgages.
10. Apply and extend all concepts.

MATH 122 - Number Concepts for Elementary School Teachers

1. Understand the mathematics that he/she will be expected to teach.
2. Express that understanding to a student or teacher.
3. Structure the learning of another, specifically a students, in a way that is logical but also learnable.
4. Develop some facility to think about mathematics and mathematical ideas.
5. Become autonomous (self-governing, able to undertake or carry out without outside control) in both mathematical work and evaluation of that work.
6. Work with manipulatives on topics taught in elementary school.
7. Become an accomplished problem solver and critical thinker.

MATH 123 - Statistical and Geometrical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers

1. Understand the mathematics that he/she will be expected to teach.
2. Express that understanding to a student or teacher.
3. Structure the learning of another, specifically a students, in a way that is logical but also learnable.
4. Develop some facility to think about mathematics and mathematical ideas.
5. Become autonomous (self-governing, able to undertake or carry out without outside control) in both mathematical work and evaluation of that work.
6. Work with manipulatives on topics taught in elementary school.
7. Become an accomplished problem solver and critical thinker.

MATH 124 - College Algebra

1. Solve various types of equations such as algebraic, exponential, or logarithmic.
2. Graph various types of equations such as algebraic, exponential, or logarithmic.
3. Analyze properties of functions.
4. Solve systems of equations in three variables.
5. Solve problems involving sequences.
6. Solve problems involving matrices.

MATH 124E - College Algebra Expanded

Practical applications are the focal point of this course. Topics include equations and inequalities; linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs; solutions of systems of linear equations; matrices; and sequences and series.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

• This course does NOT serve as a prerequisite for MATH 127  nor is it sufficiently rigorous for entry into calculus.
• CSN offers this course only as a 5-credit combination course of MATH 124E (3 credits) and the MATH 24 (2-credit) co-requisite course.
• This course serves as a prerequisite for MATH 132, STAT 152, and MATH 176.

1. Solve various types of equations such as algebraic, exponential, or logarithmic.
2. Graph various types of functions such as algebraic, exponential, or logarithmic.
3. Analyze properties of functions.
4. Solve systems of equations in three variables.
5. Solve problems involving sequences.
6. Solve problems involving matrices.

MATH 126 - Precalculus I

Please note: This course serves as a prerequisite course for MATH 127 and is essential for students planning to take calculus.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Solve algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic equations.
2. Graph algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic equations.
3. Read and solve problems with function notation.
4. Analyze properties of functions.
5. Solve systems of linear and nonlinear equations.

MATH 126E - Precalculus I Expanded

A rigorous discussion of algebra concepts necessary for calculus is the focal point of this course. Topics include an in-depth investigation of algebraic functions and their graphs and solutions of systems of equations. 

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: 

• This course serves as a prerequisite course for MATH 127   and is essential for students planning to take calculus.
• CSN offers this course only as a 6-credit combination course of MATH 126E (3 credits) and the MATH 26 (3 credits) co-requisite course.

1. Solve algebraic, exponential, or logarithmic equations.
2. Graph algebraic, exponential, or logarithmic equations.
3. Read and solve problems with function notation.
4. Analyze properties of functions.
5. Solve systems of linear and nonlinear equations.

MATH 127 - Precalculus II

1. Analyze trigonometric and parametric function properties.
2. Graph trigonometric and parametric functions.
3. Verify trigonometric identities.
4. Solve trigonometric and parametric equations.
5. Solve triangles using the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines.
6. Analyze the concept of vectors and polar coordinates.
7. Investigate properties of conic sections.
8. Apply and extend all concepts.

MATH 128 - Precalculus and Trigonometry

1. Graph algebraic and transcendental functions.
2. Analyze properties of functions.
3. Solve parametric and trigonometric equations.
4. Verify trigonometric identities.
5. Solve triangles using the Law of Sines, and the Law of Cosines.
6. Analyze the concept of vectors and complex numbers.
7. Investigate properties of conic sections.
8. Apply and extend all concepts.

MATH 132 - Finite Mathematics

1. Solve systems of equations.
2. Perform arithmetic of matrices.
3. Solve systems of equations using Gauss-Jordan elimination method.
4. Carry out linear programming geometrically.
5. Perform the simplex algorithm in LP.
6. Construct Venn diagrams.
7. Investigate fundamental counting principles, permutations and combinations.
8. Solve elementary probability problems.
9. Perform calculations using Bayes rule and Markov chains.
10. Explore elementary statistics to include normal and binomial distribution.
11. Investigate the mathematics of finance.

MATH 170 - Mathematics of Finance

MATH 176 - Introductory Calculus for Application in Business and Social Sciences

1. Find the derivative using the general power rule, chain rule, product rule, and quotient rule.
2. Apply and extend the concepts of derivatives.
3. Perform differentiation of exponential and logarithmic functions.
4. Investigate the concepts of limit.
5. Analyze function concepts, including operations on functions and inverse functions.
6. Evaluate definite and indefinite integrals.
7. Apply and extend all concepts.

MATH 181 - Calculus I

1. Analyze the concept of function limits and continuity.
2. Differentiate functions using fundamental rules.
3. Perform differentiation techniques such as the general power rule, chain rule, product rule and quotient rule.
4. Evaluate definite and indefinite integrals.
5. Differentiate and integrate transcendental functions.
6. Apply and extend all concepts.

MATH 182 - Calculus II

1. Analyze differential equations.
2. Evaluate solids of revolution and arc lengths.
3. Perform integration techniques such as integration by parts, trigonometric integrals, trigonometric substitution, partial fractions, and using tables.
4. Analyze indeterminate forms and work with L’Hopital’s Rule.
5. Evaluate sequences, series, tests of convergence/divergence, and Taylor Polynomials.
6. Find the slope of a tangent line to a polar graph and to a curve given by a set of parametric equations.
7. Find the arc length of a polar graph and of a curve given by a set of parametric equations.
8. Find the area of a surface of revolution (parametric and polar form).
9. Apply and extend all concepts.

MATH 211B - Advanced Mathematics for Electronics

1. Students will understand trigonometric functions and identities.
2. Students will effectively work with vectors.
3. Students will have investigated the nodal and mesh analysis of circuits using matrices.
4. Students will have analyzed the concept of functions, limits, and continuity.
5. Students will be able to perform differentiation.
6. Students will be able to perform integration and have fuller understanding of such concepts as RMS Voltages and Currents through the performance of integration.
7. Students will be able to perform and understand application of first and second order differential equations to electronics subjects such as the response of RL, RC, and RLC circuits to Step and Sinusoidal driving functions.
8. Students will be able to perform understand Laplace and inverse Laplace transforms and their application to electronics.
9. Students will learn to work with groups of students on common tasks.

MATH 251 - Discrete Mathematics I

1. Study fundamental principles of logic including truth tables; the use of quantifiers, implications, and biconditionals; and method of direct proof and reductio ad absurdum.
2. Solve problems involving equivalence relations, partitions, and the elements of set theory.
3. Apply the counting techniques of combinations and permutations.
4. Apply the axiom of mathematical induction to the proofs of numerical and set theoretic results.
5. Work with the basics of functions between sets and apply these ideas to the proofs of theorems on power sets.
6. Solve problems involving probability, discrete random variables, and mathematical expectation.
7. Apply and extend all concepts.

MATH 253 - Matrix Algebra

1. Understand the definition of a matrices and determinants.
2. Be able to perform basic matrix operations, including addition, multiplication, and transformations.
3. Be able to identify and work with special matrices.
4. Understand the basic concepts of vectors and vector spaces, including inner products.
5. Work with Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors.

MATH 283 - Calculus III

1. Perform operations on vectors.
2. Differentiate and integrate vector-valued functions.
3. Analyze functions of several variables.
4. Perform partial differentiation.
5. Evaluate double and triple integrals.
6. Analyze vector fields.
7. Apply and extend all concepts.

MATH 285 - Differential Equations

1. Learn how to apply separation of variable techniques and variation of parameters to solve a variety of real word-type problems.
2. Apply numerical solution techniques, including the Runge-Kutta methods, error-analysis and direction fields. May include a number of required computer lab assignments.
3. Be able to solve a variety of linear first-order equations using real and complex Eigenvalues, variation of parameters, and matrix exponential techniques.
4. Learn to apply techniques for homogeneous and non-homogeneous equations, reduction of order, constant coefficients.
5. Apply techniques such as the superposition and annihilator approach.
6. Understand and use the Laplace Transformation, inverse transform, translation on the s-axis, and transform on the t-axis.

ME 240 - 3D Modeling and Solidworks

1. Develop spatial orientation skills in the process of creating and viewing parts and assemblies.
2. Analyze geometric concepts such as tangency, symmetry, etc. to impose Design Intent on elements of the model.
3. Organize skills in describing a design concept in terms of feature tools (i.e. extrusion, cut, loft, revolve, sweep , etc.) supplied with the SolidWorks software package
4. Formulate 3-D modeling from application perspective while working with a project.

ME 242 - Dynamics

1. Develop and apply the kinematic principles of rectilinear motion of particles.
2. Develop and apply the kinematic principles of curvilinear motion of particles.
3. Develop and apply the kinetic principles of forces and accelerations to particles
4. Develop and apply the kinetic methods of energy and momentum to particles.
5. Develop and apply the principles of kinematics for rigid bodies.
6. Develop the principles of kinematics and kinetics for systems of particles.
7. Develop and apply the kinetic principles of forces and accelerations to rigid bodies.
8. Develop and apply the kinetic methods of energy and momentum to rigid bodies.

MT 101B - Introduction to Theater Technology

1. Be able to demonstrate the basic concepts of theater operation in actual theater environment.
2. Explain the role and responsibilities of a theater technician.
3. Identify the career opportunities in the theater technology industry locally and nationally.
4. Become aware of their potential to be a theater technician and develop a plan to achieve their educational and career goals in this industry.

MT 102B - Fundamentals of Electricity

1. Describe the different types of electricity and their applications in test situations.
2. Define important terminology and characteristics of various electrical circuits in a written test.
3. Identify different electrical parts in a hands-on lab test and describe their functions and operations.
4. Describe different laws in electricity through examples.
5. Explain basic electrical logic diagrams and perform troubleshooting.
6. Construct series, parallel and combination circuits.
7. Troubleshoot circuits using Ohm’s law and Watt’s law (Math component).
8. Develop positive attitudes toward work and service to others (Human relations component).

MT 104B - Industrial Electricity

1. Identify and fully describe the functions of equipment commonly used in an industrial maintenance and repair environment.
2. Demonstrate practical knowledge of the different types of electrical wiring diagrams, including ladder diagrams
3. Explain electrical properties of various conductors used in electricity under different environmental conditions of a test situation.
4. Exhibit hands-on skills in the operations and functions of different types on industrial motor controllers.
5. Fabricate a simple industrial electrical circuit.

MT 106B - Mechanical Power Transmission

1. Identify the different types and components of mechanical power transmission in a hands-on lab test.
2. Compute power, friction force, revolutions per minute (RPM), and torque, for different types of power transmission equipment on a problem-based test (Math component).
3. Illustrate and explain different types of clutches, conveyors and their applications, in a written test.
4. Illustrate and explain different types of coupling and their applications.
5. Develop positive communications and listening skills in human behavior and relationships (Human relations component).

MT 108B - Fluid Power (Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Instrumentation)

1. Identify the different parts and components in a hydraulic and pneumatic system.
2. Compute power, torque, and revolutions per minute (RPM) for a hydraulic system (Math component).
3. Compute pressure, temperature and volume for working medium in a pneumatic system.
4. Construct different types of hydraulic and pneumatic circuitry.
5. Successfully implement Pascal’s law in hydraulic/pneumatic calculations (Math component).

MT 110B - Material Science I (Ferrous and Non-Ferrous)

1. Demonstrate and explain the mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
2. Perform tension, compact, and hardness tests for different types of materials.
3. Identify the different types of steel and fully describe their industrial applications.
4. Categorize the properties of various plastics and identify their application.
5. Compute the mechanical properties of ferrous, non-ferrous, and composite material under different temperatures (Math component).

MT 112B - Manufacturing Quality Control

MT 114B - Automated Manufacturing Control

MT 115B - Programmable Logic Controllers I

1. Navigate through user software.
2. Understand and use software instructions offered in user software.
3. Understand and select proper communication drivers to interface with a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) system.
4. Program off-line and go online to a Micro PLC system.
5. Wire input and output devices to a Micro PLC system.
6. Understand the difference between traio outputs, transistor out puts, and relay outputs.
7. Demonstrate the design of the Input and Output cards in a PLC system.
8. Demonstrate the major hardware parts of PLC systems and how they are used together.
9. Troubleshoot the hardware of a Micro PLC system.
10. Document software and store in a common database.
11. Identify applications for PLC systems.
12. Replace existing relay logic applications with a PLC ladder logic system.

MT 116B - Programmable Logic Controllers II

1. Navigate through user software.
2. Understand and use software instructions offered in Windows based user software.
3. Understand and attach proper communication devices to interface multiple PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems.
4. Program off-line, attach online to medium and large PLC systems.
5. Wire input and output devices to medium and large PLC systems.
6. Understand the difference between Remote I/O (input/output) and Node addressing.
7. Understand the design of the Analog Input and Output cards in a PLC system.
8. Understand the major hardware parts of medium and large PLC systems and how they are used together.
9. Troubleshoot the hardware used in medium and large PLC systems.
10. Document software and store in a common database.
11. Identify applications for medium and large PLC systems.
12. Replace existing relay logic and process control applications with a PLC ladder logic system.
13. Utilize Electronic Operator Interfaces and Variable Frequency Drives in PLC systems.

MT 120B - Electrical Safety

1. Describe how voltage, current, and resistance are related and the effects various amounts of current have on the human body.
2. Identify the factors that influence body resistance to electric shock.
3. Describe how the amount of time spent in contact with an electrical circuit will affect the severity of shock.
4. List basic safety rules when working around electricity.
5. Describe the safe loading of circuits.
6. Identify safety considerations when using, and the proper procedure for, inspecting an extension cord.
7. Define the purpose of a ground interrupter (gfi).
8. Identify the correct type of fire extinguisher to use on an electrical fire.
9. Describe the need to lock and tag a de-energized circuit before working on that circuit.
10. Describe the danger of static electricity.
11. Describe the proper procedure for operating mobile equipment around energized circuits.

MT 121B - Fundamentals of Industrial Measurement

1. Recognize the importance of measurement and control of pressure.
2. Describe the operation of tools and meters used in the measurement of pressure.
3. Calculate formulas used in industrial measurement. (Math Component)
4. Describe how static pressure is converted to kinetic energy.
5. Recognize the importance of and the methods for measuring and controlling temperature.
6. Recognize the importance of and the methods for measuring and controlling level.
7. Describe “viscosity” and its affects on measurement.
8. Describe “density” and its affect on measurement.

MT 122B - Hand Tools and Measuring Instruments

1. Better obtain inside and outside measurements using a dial caliper. (Using Computer Simulation)
2. Measure outside dimension using an outside micrometer. (Using Computer Simulation)
3. Measure inside dimension using an inside micrometer. (Using Computer Simulation)
4. Measure depth by using a depth micrometer. (Using Computer Simulation)
5. Measure the inside diameter by using a telescoping gauge in conjunction with an outside micrometer. (Using Computer Simulation)
6. Measure a clearance with a thickness gauge and measure small changes in dimension by using a dial indicator. (Using Computer Simulation)
7. Apply mathematical formulas to calculate measurement and tolerance. (Math component)

MT 123B - Rigging and Lifting

1. Identify and explain the operation of different types of hand-operated lifts, to include the functions of each component.
2. Plan and perform a lift. (Using Computer Simulation)
3. Inspect hoists, wire rope slings, man-made fiber slings, trolleys, shackles, eyebolts, and other related equipment. (Using Computer Simulation)
4. Install necessary equipment. (Using Computer Simulation)
5. Invert a load using two chain hoists. (Using Computer Simulation)
6. Inspect and safely maneuver a forklift indoors. (Using Computer Simulation)
7. Properly unload, lift, stack and unstack pallets. (Using Computer Simulation)
8. Inspect and operate mobile cranes, interpreting and using signals. (Using Computer Simulation)
9. Determine the load limit for a boom extension and angle by using load limit and angle charts. (Math component)
10. Properly use and inspect ladders, selecting the correct type for each job. (Using Computer Simulation)
11. Inspect and assemble tubular welded frame scaffolding. (Using Computer Simulation)

MT 124B - Industrial Lubrication

1. Define lubrication, explaining the benefits of proper lubrication program.
2. Define friction, identifying factors that contribute to friction, and the three basic types of friction.
3. Describe the types, applications and properties of liquid, semi-solid and solid lubricants.
4. Identify benefits of using synthetic lubricants and explain the function of additives and inhibitors to lubricants.
5. Describe types of lubricant contamination, how to prevent lubricant contamination and proper methods of lubricant storage.
6. Explain how the specific types of lubrication systems work.
7. Identify various devices used to manually apply lubrication.
8. Explain the purpose of filters, and how to recognize when filters should be cleaned or replaced.
9. Describe how to clean a filter.
10. Explain the benefits of following a lubrication schedule and how to interpret information on a lubrication schedule.
11. Explain the benefits of oil sampling and analysis.

MT 130B - Introduction to the Natural Gas Industry

1. Discuss the evolution of the natural gas industry in the U.S. to its current state.
2. Understand safety issues associated with natural gas operations.
3. Catalog common procedures in the installation and testing of natural gas systems.

MT 132B - Natural Gas Pipe Joining

1. Discuss safety issues associated with natural gas pipe joining.
2. Understand the different methods of pipe joining used in the natural gas industry.
3. Demonstrate proficiency at each of the basic types of pipe joining covered in the course.

MT 134B - Natural Gas Line Locating & Leak Survey

1. Discuss safety issues associated with natural gas pipe leaks and detection.
2. Understand the different aspects of leak detection methods/tools used in the natural gas industry.
3. Demonstrate basic proficiency at each of the basic aspects of natural gas leak detection and survey covered in the course.

MT 140B - Electrical/Electronic Theory

1. State the basic operating characteristics of AC voltage, including the use of sine wave to determine frequency, how AC voltage induces, how capacitors operate and how to interpret AC voltage over time.
2. Define the principles of magnetic attraction and repulsion and lines of flux and flux density.
3. Explain the three-phase system, including voltage induction and relationships.
4. Identify the parts of a transformer, a transformer’s functions, and explain what determines how much voltage a transformer produces.
5. Understand PN Junction Theory.
6. Understand use diodes, rectifiers, transistors, and digital electronic circuits.
7. Use an Ohmmeter to test a transistor. (Using Computer Simulation)
8. Identify and state the function of the major components in an electronic power supply.
9. Apply mathematical formulas to calculate electrical loads in a circuit. (Math component)

MT 141B - Electrical Print Reading

1. Explain the function of the input, logic and output element of a control circuit.
2. Identify various symbols on an electrical schematic.
3. Describe the layout of a typical electrical schematic and describe various conventions for labeling schematics.
4. Interpret an electrical schematic and know how to state the function of its various devices.
5. Explain the purpose of drawings and the types of drawings.
6. Describe the layouts of diagrams and know how to make revisions.
7. Describe the floor plan and elevation view diagrams.
8. Identify electrical components in a building electrical diagram, a single-line diagram and a wiring diagram.
9. Relate a wiring diagram to actual hardware and actual wires.
10. Troubleshoot a circuit using a wiring diagram.

MT 142B - Conduit Bending and Installation

1. Define conduit, types of conduit and determine the used of different types of conduit.
2. Read and use a conduit fill chart.
3. Identify boxes and fittings.
4. Plan a layout of and measure for a conduit installation. (Accomplished concurrently in MT 181B)
5. Explain the methods for cleaning, cutting and threading conduit.
6. Identify benders and their uses, and define common markings on a hand bender.
7. Measure and make a 90-degree bend. (Accomplished concurrently in MT 181B)
8. Identify an offset bend and its uses, and make an offset bend using an offset chart. (Accomplished concurrently in MT 181B)
9. Make and use a three and four bend saddle. (Accomplished concurrently in MT 181B)
10. Explain the methods for installing conduit and supporting a conduit system.
11. Explain the methods for installing conductors.