Course Descriptions

ELEC 165B - Installer/Technician Apprentice V

1. Describe Kirchoff’s Law, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems.
2. Identify various semiconductors, diodes, and other power supplies.
3. Define transistors and different amplifiers.
4. Demonstrate the various troubleshooting techniques used in the electronics field.
5. Predict the frequency of operation for oscillators and determine the causes of undesired oscillators.
6. Identify and troubleshoot integrated circuits, electronic devices, circuits and radio receivers.
7. Identify and explain major components of a security system.

ELEC 166B - Installer/Technician Apprentice VI

1. Relate the applications and solutions of a CCTV security system.
2. Describe different types of credential readers and their applications, advantages and disadvantages.
3. Identify security, ID systems and locks, and electronic access control.
4. Describe the components and operation of a home entertainment DBS system.
5. Describe the nurse call system-master, patient and staff stations installation and troubleshooting techniques .
6. Identify key measurements used in cable testing and certification.
7. Use troubleshooting techniques for different cable faults.
8. Identify and understand the application of electrical theory to grounding.

ELEC 171B - Sign Apprentice I

1. Understand motivation and leadership skills Identify safety problems and procedures.
2. Identify basic tools and proper care and use of tools.
3. Identify wire use and size and proper hoisting and insulation properties.
4. Identify sheet metal tools, machinery, materials, types and safety.
5. Identify fractions, trigonometric functions, electrical conduit of all types, algebraic equations, Ohms Law, square root.
6. Identify sheet metal drawing equipment, pattern drafting and development and parallel line development.
7. Understand luminous - tube industry.

ELEC 172B - Sign Apprentice II

1. Understand and calculate resistance in DC series circuits.
2. Identify ratios and proportions.
3. Define DC parallel circuits, how they work and hazards involved.
4. Understand resistance in DC combination circuits, voltage polarity and drop.
5. Understand the principles of magnetism and electromagnetism.
6. Operate and design three-wire, single-phase systems
7. Demonstrate arc welding and understand welding safety.
8. Understand oxyacetylene welding safety, gases used, torches and equipment.
9. Recognize blueprint drawings and sketches.
10. Identify the National Electrical Code.

ELEC 173B - Sign Apprentice III

1. Develop National Electrical Code Book skills.
2. Book skills Analyze 600 volts nominal or less and over.
3. Compare direct to alternating current.
4. Design circuit calculations for basic systems.
5. Analyze and interpret oscilloscope signals.
6. Recognize basic functions of diodes and rectifiers.
7. Plan sheet metal fasteners using patterns and cutting metal.
8. Recognize inductance and how it effects circuits.
9. Identify and analyze series and parallel LCR circuits.

ELEC 174B - Sign Apprentice IV

1. Synthesize a sign with tube design.
2. Select and produce fluorescent tubes for lighting.
3. Recognize basic chemistry and the neon sign.
4. Determine the proper transformer installation procedures.
5. Identify common types of welds and joints.
6. Interpret different welding metals and methods.
7. Detect different circuits and feeders.
8. Describe job costs.
9. Interpret and understand blueprint specifications.

ELEC 175B - Sign Apprentice V

1. Restate DC/AC theory and Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems.
2. Interpret semiconductor diode, zener diode and single phase power supplies.
3. Identify silicon controlled rectifiers.
4. Differentiate between electronic applications.
5. Apply risk management dealing with loading, lifting and fittings.
6. Recognize industrial specifications and prints.
7. Distinguish cornice and gutter problems, triangulation and simplified methods.

ELEC 176B - Sign Apprentice VI

1. Recognize electrical grounding and earth testing.
2. Select welding symbols, identify metal and welding rods, joints and welding materials.
3. Identify welding rods, run beads and different types of welds.
4. Define the Theory of Three-Phase Transformers and WYE and DELTA connections.
5. Describe proper application of fuses and electrical protection using circuit breakers.
6. Recognize electrical load calculations.

ELEC 177B - Sign Apprentice VII

1. Develop, design and install lighting protection systems.
2. Recognize AC/DC motors.
3. Distinguish between the different voltage testing safety programs.
4. Identify different manual starters and magnetic coils.
5. Identify and understand the reading of motor control drawings.
6. Select AC/DC motors and controls.

ELEC 178B - Sign Apprentice VIII

1. Recognize remote control, signaling and power limited circuits
2. Distinguish between positive and negative logic.
3. Identify fiber optic theory and installation.
4. Describe single-phase and three-phase AC motor speed controls.
5. Recognize AC theory and series parallel resonant circuit comparisons.
6. Detect uninterruptable power sources, power factor correction, quality and harmonics.
7. Identify cable tray fills and motor branch circuits.
8. Identify hazardous locations and what special equipment to use.

ELEC 230B - Fire Alarm Systems - Level I

1. Comprehend and utilize fire alarm system terminology.
2. Recognize and identify fire alarm industry symbols.
3. Demonstrate a working and hands-on knowledge of various devices, appliances and wiring methods.
4. Describe the proper operation of Emergency Voice Evacuation and Alarm systems.

ELEC 235 - Fire Alarm Systems - Level II

1. Comprehend and utilize fire alarm system terminology.
2. Recognize and identify proper fire alarm system installation.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable codes and standards as applied to fire alarm systems.
4. Prepare for the State of Nevada F Card certification.

ELEC 240B - First Aid/CPR

1. Demonstrate appropriate First Aid procedures.
2. Demonstrate correct CPR procedures.

ELEC 250B - Photovoltaic Systems

1. Be prepared for the NABCEP First Knowledge Exam.
2. Demonstrate a knowledge base for employment in the Solar Industry.
3. Explain proper safety procedures in the workplace.
4. Describe the complete process of designing, installing and commission in photovoltaic systems.

ELEC 260B - Photovoltaic Systems II

1. Comprehend and use photovoltaic related terminology.
2. Interpret design elements of net-metering and battery based photovoltaic systems.
3. Demonstrate understanding of battery safety, wiring and maintenance of a battery based system.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of stand-alone/grid-tied with battery back-upland net-metering photovoltaic systems in reference to the National Electrical Code.
5. Analyze a photovoltaic system and It components, including the sizing of wiring and over current protection needed.
6. Safely assemble, test and commission net-metering and battery based photovoltaic systems.

ELEC 270B - Instrumentation - Level I

1. Comprehend and utilize electrical terminology.
2. Recognize and identify instrument symbols.
3. Interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams.
4. Operate electronic test equipment.
5. Apply industry standards to bench calibrating as well as pressure, temperature, flow and pH measurements.

ELEC 275B - Instrumentation - Level II

1. Comprehend and utilize electrical terminology.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the instrumentation, electrical and mechanical theories as related to the Industry.
3. Prepare for the EPRl/ISA written exam.

ELEC 280B - SMAW - Shielded Metal Arc Welding

1. Comprehend and utilize welding terminology.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of tools, equipment, personal protection equipment and materials used while welding.
3. Properly set up and use a welding machine, both safely and efficiently.
4. Perform flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead position welding.

EE 190 - Electrical and Computer Engineering Freshman Design

1. Understand the safety procedure in electrical/electronic working environment.
2. Understand the professional ethics as an electrical engineer.
3. Understand the basic design procedure for electrical and computer systems.
4. Understand the basic concepts of electric and digital logic circuits.
5. Build and test basic electrical and digital logic circuits.
6. Use multi-meter, power suppliers, function generator, and oscilloscope.
7. Use Multisim to simulate and solve basic electrical and digital logic circuits.

EE 220 - Circuits I

1. Understand the basic concepts of electric devices and circuits.
2. Apply Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, and the nodal and mesh analysis to solve the circuit problems.
3. Analyze complex resistive circuits including those containing op-amps, and controlled sources.
4. Analyze the first and second order RCL circuits containing various components.
5. Derive Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits.
6. Apply circuit theorems to simplify the analysis of electric circuits.

EE 220D - Circuits I Discussion

1. Understand the basic concepts of electric devices and circuits.
2. Apply Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, and the nodal and mesh analysis to solve the circuit problems.
3. Analyze complex resistive circuits including those containing opamps, and controlled sources.
4. Analyze the first and second order RCL circuits containing various components.
5. Derive Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits.
6. Apply circuit theorems to simplify the analysis of electric circuits.

EE 220L - Circuits I Discussion and Laboratory

1. Correctly use digital multi-meters.
2. Correctly use multi-power suppliers.
3. Correctly use function generators.
4. Correctly use oscilloscopes.
5. Use Multisim to solve circuits involving nodal and mesh analysis.
6. Use Multisim to solve circuits involving Thevenin and Norton Theorem.
7. Use Multisim to simulate and solve operational amplifiers.
8. Use PSpice to simulate and solve circuits involving Kirchhoff’s Laws.
9. Use PSpice to simulate and solve circuits involving superposition theorem, maximum power transfer theorem, and operational amplifiers.
10. Use PSpice to simulate and solve RL, RC and RLC circuits.

EE 221 - Circuits II

1. Analyze AC power in complex number; calculate and improve power factor.
2. Analyze 3-phase AC circuits; calculate voltage, current and power relations between Y and Δ connections.
3. Analyze ideal and real transformers; calculate output voltage, current, power, and impedance between the input and output in transformers.
4. Analyze AC circuits in complex frequency form; apply Laplace transform to AC circuits.
5. Analyze AC circuits in s-Domain; find Poles, Zeroes and Transfer Functions in given AC circuits.
6. Analyze frequency response in RL, RC, and RLC circuits; calculate parallel resonance and series resonance.

EE 221L - Circuits II Laboratory

1. Correctly use digital multi-meters, AC/DC power suppliers.
2. Correctly use function generators, and oscilloscopes.
3. Measure phase angles in RL, RC, and RLC circuits.
4. Measure power factors in transformer circuits.
5. Measure frequency response in RL, RC, and RLC circuits.
6. Measure resonant frequency and Q factor in RLC circuits.
7. Use PSpice to simulate and solve RL, RC, and RLC circuits.
8. Use PSpice to simulate and solve circuits involving serial, parallel RLC resonant circuits.
9. Use Multisim to simulate and solve RL, RC and RLC circuits.

EE 292 - Fundamentals of Electrical and Computer Engineering

1. Derive logical operations using Boolean operators.
2. Apply the nodal and mesh methods of circuit analysis.
3. Express complex circuits in their simpler Thévenin and Norton equivalent forms.
4. Apply linearity and superposition concepts to analyze RL, RC, and RLC circuits in time and frequency domains.
5. Analyze resonant circuits both in time and frequency domains.
6. Analyze circuits with mutual inductance.
7. Categorize the organization of a computer; including the instruction set architecture, functions of the central processing unit, cache memory, main memory, mass storage, and other input/output devices.
8. Design and analyze simple combinational and synchronous sequential logic circuits.
9. Analyze sequential behavior using timing diagrams and state diagrams.

ET 100B - Survey of Electronics

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of DC circuit concepts.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of inductance and capacitance.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of AC circuit concepts.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the operation of semiconductor devices.
5. Analyze various amplifier and oscillator circuits.
6. Understand digital circuits and number systems common to the computer.
7. Define the difference between a mainframe computer, microcomputer, microprocessor and microcontroller.
8. Demonstrate a working knowledge of how op-amps can be used in various configurations.

ET 104B - Fabrication and Soldering Techniques

1. Explain the safety procedures exercised in the electronics laboratory environment.
2. Show a working knowledge and use of common hand tools used by the technologist.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of theory and practice of soldering and desoldering of electronics components: resistors, transistors, capacitors, LEDs, analog and digital ICs, terminal strips, connectors, etc. Also included is the proper bending of leads and other solder preparation techniques.
4. Describe the procedures of wire stripping, tinning and splicing.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of chassis wiring and harnessing.
6. Identify electronic symbols on a schematic diagram.

ET 106B - Test Equipment Operation

1. Properly connect an AC and/or DC power supply.
2. Measure AC and DC voltages, currents, and resistances with a DMM.
3. Measure AC and DC voltages with an oscilloscope.
4. Demonstrate use of a function generator and frequency counter for accurate signal inputs.
5. Identify and distinguish between various electronic components.
6. Explain the difference between an oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer.
7. Understand “instrument loading.”
8. Demonstrate the use of an LRC meter.

ET 108B - Telecommunications and the Information Age

1. Describe and identify what a telecommunications system is.
2. Distinguish between various transmission codes.
3. Demonstrate familiarity with the ASCII terminal.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of the rotary dial versus touchtone telephones.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the RS232 serial interface.
6. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the differences between the subscriber loop interface circuit and trunk circuits.
7. Distinguish between multiplexing techniques: SDM, TDM, and FDM.
8. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the difference between AM, FM, PM, PPM, PAM, PCM, and PWM.
9. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the basic topologies of a LAN.
10. Demonstrate a working knowledge of how to navigate the Internet.
11. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the function of a modem.
12. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the concepts of light and fiber optics.

ET 111B - Mathematics for Electronics Applications

1. Solve linear and quadratic equations.
2. Solve systems of linear equations.
3. Handle exponents, radicals, and polynomial expressions to solve algebraic equations.
4. Manipulate algebraic expressions, rational expressions, and mathematical functions.
5. Solve equations that contain logarithms, complex numbers, irrational numbers, and right angle trigonometry functions.
6. Apply math concepts to electronics problems.

ET 113B - Introduction to Radar

1. Define radar fundamentals and identify representative applications.
2. Describe radio waves and show how they are represented.
3. Identify the influence of radio frequency on radar performance.
4. Describe antenna directivity and the antenna beam.
5. Describe radar pulsed operation and detection range.
6. Describe and apply the radar range equation.
7. Describe concepts of Pulse Doppler radar.
8. Explain how PRF determines radar operation.
9. Describe the concepts of Automatic Tracking radar.
10. Describe the concepts of range resolution.
11. Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic math, angular measurements, trigonometry and vectors. (Math Component)

ET 125B - RF and Microwave Devices

1. Understand basic electronics and logarithms.
2. Distinguish between various types of vacuum tubes, including triodes, pentodes, tetrodes, magnetrons, Klystrons, CFAs, Gyrotron, TWTs, and cathode ray tubes and more.
3. Understand various microwave devices, how they operate and why they are necessary.
4. Explain the theory and operation of solid state microwave devices, including bipolar transistors, FETs, Varactor Multipliers, IMPATT, TRAPATT, LSA and mixers.
5. Understand the concept of noise figure, noise power, noise temperature and its effect upon the microwave receiver.
6. State various types of microwave antennas and their respective characteristics (gain, directivity, beam width, efficiency and physical make-up).
7. Develop positive attitudes towards work and service to others. (Human Relations Component)

ET 131B - DC for Electronics

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic atomic structure and its relationship to electronics.
2. Master the resistor color code and identify various types of resistors.
3. Demonstrate proficiency with Ohm’s Law and Kirchhoff’s Laws.
4. Analyze series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits in terms of voltage current, power and resistance.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of voltmeters, ammeters.
6. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the application of the voltage and current divider theorems toward series and parallel networks.
7. Demonstrate a working knowledge of conductors and insulators.
8. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principle of magnetic inductions.
9. Demonstrate a working knowledge of inductors and capacitors in DC circuits.
10. Analyze the characteristics of a sine wave.
11. Perform Thevenin’s and Norton’s circuit conversions.
12. Perform a minimum of basic arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and apply them to solving problems. (Math Component)

ET 132B - AC for Electronics

1. Analyze the characteristics of sine and non-sinusoidal waves.
2. Perform computations for capacitance, capacitive reactance, impedance, voltage, current and phase for series and parallel R-C circuits.
3. Compute the inductance, inductive reactance, impedance, voltage, current and phase for series and parallel R-L circuits.
4. Compute and measure theoretical and actual time constants for R-L and R-C circuits.
5. Analyze series and parallel resonant circuits.
6. Describe various types of filters and their use.
7. Identify some typical active electronic devices and their operation.
8. While working in groups develop positive attitudes towards work and service to others.
9. Perform basic mathematical operations necessary to analyze typical AC circuits and apply them to solving electronics problems. (MATH Component)

ET 138B - Introduction to Slot Machine Technology

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the theory and operation of a typical electronic slot machine.
2. List the fundamental modes of operation of a slot machine.
3. Describe the coin-in and coin-out assembly.
4. Demonstrate the proper troubleshooting procedures.
5. State various procedures and measures that are taken as a precaution to ESD.
6. Demonstrate proper safety precautions.
7. Describe the operation of slot machine peripheral devices.

ET 155B - Home Technology Convergence

1. Perform tasks related to basic computing, computer networking, structured wiring, home audio and video, lighting, and HVAC subsystems.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and application of industry, device, local, state, fire and building standards, codes and regulations.
3. Demonstrate low voltage (Unshielded Twisted Pair, Coax, Shielded Twisted Pair) CAT3/CAT5 Structured Wiring Skills.
4. Demonstrate high voltage (Nominal 120/220) structured wiring skills.
5. Install, configure, and integrate the HTI control processors, User Interface, and a home computer network.
6. Install, configure and integrate a home audio/video subsystem.
7. Install, configure and integrate a home security surveillance subsystem.
8. Demonstrate knowledge and application of industry recognized Telecommunication standards.
9. Configure and integrate home lighting controls and automation features.
10. Configure and integrate HVAC management automation features.
11. Configure and integrate water system controls and automation features.
12. Install and configure Home Access Controls.
13. Plan, design, and implement a complete home automation system using industry, device, local, state, fire and building standards, codes, and regulations.
14. Test, troubleshoot and repair a complete, or individual component of, an existing home automation system.
15. Demonstrate a training session with a homeowner on how to control her/his home environment remotely from the internet.
16. Write and present, in oral format, a step-by-step plan to sit for and pass the CompTIA HTO-10, HTI+ Residential System Examination and the HTO-102 HTI+ Systems Infrastructure and Integration Examination for HTI+ certification.
17. Work with a team to accomplish common course tasks.

ET 205B - Power Supply Theory and Repair

1. Describe the operation of half and full wave circuits.
2. Describe the operation of voltage multiplier and voltage regulator circuits.
3. Understand how the use of input transformers effect the various types of power supplies.
4. Describe the operation of a series pass power supply.
5. Troubleshoot a series pass power supply.
6. Describe the operation of a pulse width modulation power supply.
7. Troubleshoot a pulse width modulation power supply.
8. Describe the operation of a PRM power supply.
9. Troubleshoot a PRM power supply.

ET 206B - Video Monitor Theory and Repair

1. Explain the theory and operation of CRT and fixed pixel displays including LCD panel operations signal processing and backlighting.
2. Understand multi-mode formats and circuit operation, analog and digital signal formats and connectors.
3. Demonstrate a familiarity with switched mode power supplies (SMPS) and LCD inverter power supply operation and troubleshooting.
4. Relate CRT, LCD, SMPS and inverter power supply block diagram test points to the equivalent schematic test points.
5. Demonstrate safe servicing techniques.
6. Performance test and troubleshoot LCD displays and CRT monitors using special purpose test equipment.
7. Review the current troubleshooting and symptom/cure charts of different manufacturers to aid in rapid troubleshooting of CRT and LCD.
8. Perform LCD backlight replacement and LCD video calibration.

ET 212B - Digital Logic I

1. Distinguish the advantages between digital circuits versus analog circuits and straight binary codes verses BCD codes.
2. Perform conversions between binary, decimal and hexadecimal.
3. Evaluate logic circuits and their outputs using Boolean algebra.
4. Design digital circuits using Karnaugh Maps and DeMorgan theorm. Implement the Boolean expressions that result from the design as working circuits.
5. Implement digital circuits that do binary arithmetic operations.
6. Analyze parallel adder with 2’s-complement.
7. Distinguish advantages between asynchronous counters and synchronous counters.
8. Build a frequency counters.

ET 213B - Digital Logic II

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of using TTL Logic circuits and CMOS Logic circuits.
2. Describe and identify the advantages/disadvantages for CMOS circuits versus TTL circuits.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of using decoders and encoders.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of using multiplexers and demultiplexers.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of analyzing digital-to-analog conversion.
6. Demonstrate a working knowledge of analyzing analog-to digital conversion.
7. Demonstrate a working knowledge of ROM architecture and applications.
8. Demonstrate a working knowledge of RAM architecture and applications.
9. Demonstrate a working knowledge of programmable logic devices.

ET 220B - Solid State Devices and Circuits I

1. Analyze the theory and operation of diode rectifier circuits and special diodes such as the Zener, LED.
2. Analyze the construction and operation of bipolar transistors.
3. Correctly bias various transistor amplifier circuits.
4. Demonstrate the basic operation of small-signal FET amplifiers (FET).
5. Analyze classes A, B, and C amplifiers.
6. Determine the frequency response of an of various transistor amplifier circuits and measure it on actual circuits.

ET 222B - Solid State Devices and Circuits II

1. Understand the in-depth concepts of amplifier frequency response.
2. Analyze the operation of thyristor and other four-layer semiconductor devices.
3. Understand the various op-amp configurations and their performance.
4. Apply the open and closed-loop response of op-amps for computing the gain.
5. Analyze the operation of an integrator, differentiator, and comparator.
6. Understand the construction, and the working principle of oscillators.
7. Compute the frequency responses of low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass filters.
8. Analyze the operation of voltage regulators including series, shunt, and switching type.

ET 224B - Vacuum Tube Theory

1. Understand the theory and operation of the diode vacuum tube: plate, filament, and cathode. Observe the operation with positive and negative plate voltages and operation with AC.
2. Learn the theory and operation of the triode vacuum tube: plate, filament, control grid and cathode. Review types of biasing and classes of operation.
3. Understand the theory and operation of the tetrode vacuum tube: Plate, filament, screen grid, control grid and cathode.
4. Understand the theory and operation of the pentode vacuum tube: plate, filament, suppressor grid, screen grid, control grid and cathode.
5. Learn the theory of operation of vacuum tube power supplies.

ET 228B - Data Acquisition

1. Understand R-2R ladder networks and binary weighted DACs.
2. Distinguish between a counter-staircase ADC, successive approximation ADC, flash ADC, and a dual slope integrating ADC.
3. Design, construct, measure and troubleshoot various op amp circuits, to include amplifiers, threshold detectors, hysteresis circuits, and low-pass/high-pass/band-pass filters.
4. Draw bode plots corresponding to various filters.
5. Explain the components of an analog PLL.
6. Distinguish between common sensor types and the operation of some common types of circuits using sensors.
7. Demonstrate the operation of key four-layer semiconductor devices including thyristors.

ET 238B - Device Peripherals

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of embedded microprocessor systems, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM and RAM.
2. Identify electronic circuits used in self-service devices such as slot machines and ATMs and demonstrated a working knowledge of the theory of operation of a typical device.
3. Explain the modes of operation of the devices covered in their concentration.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of device sub-assemblies and components, such as Pseudo Random Number Generators (PRNG), coin and bill acceptors, stepper motors, printers, and card readers.
5. Describe the external features of systems such as slot machines, ATMs, or kiosks.
6. Demonstrate proper troubleshooting procedures.
7. Apply proper ESD and safety precautions.
8. Describe the operations of peripheral devices.

ET 270B - Electronics Bench Servicing Techniques

1. Become knowledgeable with industry requirements and safety.
2. Read and understand logic diagrams.
3. Comprehend the application of electrical and electronic circuits.
4. Understand methods by which remote control is accomplished.
5. Construct, test and troubleshoot simple electronic circuits.
6. Solve complex electronics problems.
7. Use proper alignment and troubleshooting techniques with specialized test equipment.
8. Fabricate, install and adjust electronics systems in a professional manner.

ET 276B - Telecommunications

1. Distinguish between analog and digital telecommunication systems.
2. Interpret transmission codes such as binary, Morse, Teletype, BCD, ASCII, etc.
3. Understand how to configure and use a computer as a terminal used as a configuration and monitoring tool for telephone and data communications equipment.
4. Implement serial communications using protocols such as RS232 and USB series of protocols.
5. Identify and describe the operations of rotary dial, dual tone multi-frequency and VOIP phones.
6. Distinguish between and describe the interrelationships of Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) with modern day data communications terminals.
7. Select the best multiplexing method for communications system.
8. Identify the various telephony switching systems, both past and modern day techniques.
9. Recommend a solution for overcoming measured telecommunication system noise.

ET 282B - Microprocessors I

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of microprocessor architecture.
2. Interface to a microprocessor’s address bus, data bus, control bus, memory and I/O.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of some common microprocessor/micro-controller instruction sets.
4. Write assembly and higher level language (such as C) programs.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of stack operations.
6. Analyze and demonstrate a working knowledge of subroutines and interrupt service routines, their relationship to the microprocessor’s stack and program counter.
7. Identify microprocessor timing, machine cycles, and instruction cycles.
8. Write flow charts corresponding to given program tasks.
9. Understand the concepts of serial I/O.

ET 285B - Electronics Certification/Examination Preparation

1. Understand the operation of AC and DC circuits with passive components.
2. Understand the theory of solid state devices and apply that theory to the analysis of solid state circuits.
3. Understand the theory of digital devices and apply that theory to the analysis of digital circuits.
4. Understand the theory of microprocessors/micro-controllers and apply that theory to the analysis of circuits that contain microprocessors/micro-controllers.
5. Understand the operation of test equipment and instruments used to make measurements of electronics circuits.
6. Understand and apply electronics theory to troubleshoot circuits.

ET 289B - Electrical Troubleshooting

1. Troubleshoot and repair unregulated half-wave, full-wave, and bridge rectifier and power supply circuits. In addition, they will understand voltage double/tripler unregulated power supplies.
2. Understand testing and troubleshooting DC and AC bias points, frequency response, bode plots, gain vs. phase measurements, single and multistage amplifier circuits using bi-polar transistors.
3. Build complementary symmetry circuits, push-pull circuits and measure the crossover distortion.
4. Understand testing and troubleshooting transformer-coupled amplifier circuits, tuned circuits, Q vs. bandwidth, and frequency response of tuned circuits.
5. Test and troubleshoot various operational amplifier circuit configurations. Understand CMRR, input bias currents and offset voltage, slew rate limiting aspects of operational amplifiers.
6. Understand integrated circuit voltage regulator measurements, line and load regulation.
7. Troubleshoot digital circuits. Understand fan out, noise margin, open and short circuit characteristics of logic circuits, and other characteristics of logic circuits.
8. Understand the testing and measurement of optical and temperature sensors.

ET 293B - Telecommunication Transmission Methods

1. Determine parameters such as instantaneous voltage, modulation index, and power distribution in the carrier and upper and lower sidebands and the necessary bandwidth to pass the AM and FM signal using basic and technical math skills.
2. Identify various pulse modulation techniques such as PAM, PCM, PWM, and PPM.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the transmission and reception of serial ASCII and USB functions.
4. State the ISO/OSI 7-Layer Model and give a detailed definition of the importance to the telecommunications (vs. data) field.
5. Distinguish between synchronous and asynchronous (BISYNC, HDLC, and SDLC, etc.) protocols.
6. Specify the best modem transmission system (ie. Cable, DSL, et al.) for various types of telecommunications needs.
7. Explain the differences between FEC and ARQ error correction schemes and identify the syndrome for single bit errors.
8. Use Snell’s Law to determine the critical angle for total reflection in fiber optic cabling and demonstrate a working knowledge of the various grades of fiber and state their advantages and disadvantages.
9. Know the concept of cellular telephony and how it differentiates between land mobile, terrestrial microwave and satellite communications.
10. Calculate a link loss budget on a SONET and on a Microwave transmission path.

ET 294B - EET Capstone

1. Design, construct, and analyze electronic systems related to their emphasis/concentration.
2. Troubleshoot and change project designs to meet requirements.
3. Show knowledge of electronics, microprocessors, schematic drawing, and emphasis/concentration subjects through directed independent studies to support course project.
4. Accomplish independent research.
5. Write a report on the project, given an oral presentation, and defense of their project.

ET 301 - Customer Service Management

1. Explain how customer relations are related to other business functions and its importance to the success of the business entity.
2. Assess the importance of attitude and customer education as it relates to marketing.
3. Evaluate basic marketing concepts to solving marketing challenges.
4. Interpret good marketing practices and techniques and how to apply them.
5. Formulate and develop a sound Integrated Marketing Communications plan.
6. Show positive attitudes towards work and service to others both as the member of a team and as task lead.

ET 313 - Advanced Radar

1. Validate learning of principles of phase detection in a coherent pulsed radar through critical analysis.
2. Explain the principles of vector-processing MTI and some of the factors that limit MTI performance.
3. Evaluate the effects of noise and clutter on Radar target detection.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of threshold detection of targets and the relationship between probability of false alarms, probability of detection, and the signal-to-noise ratio.
5. Examine the effects of pulse integration on target detection; the role of and operation of sensitivity time control and instantaneous gain control in pulsed Radars; and the adaptive threshold technique used to obtain a constant false alarm rate.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the techniques involved in the first-stage of moving-target detection (MTD) and cell mapping in coherent intervals.
7. Evaluate the difference between time-averaging and cell averaging CFARs.
8. Outline the use of digital filters and Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) processing of Radar information.

ET 389 - Advanced Electronics Troubleshooting

1. Perform passive and active component testing to identify faulty components.
2. Incorporate the proper problem-solving techniques and properly obtain, use, and evaluate service documentation.
3. Validate component testing to identify faulty components.
4. Interpret the fundamental operation of selected analog communications devices and how to troubleshoot a faulty device.
5. Interpret the proper operation of selected integrated circuit logic devices and how to troubleshoot a faulty device.
6. Explain the basic operation of industrial control devices, discuss possible device failures, and troubleshooting measures.

ET 410 - Business Telecommunications

1. Determine how the use of networks may increase an organization’s responsiveness to opportunities and threats from the business environment.
2. Compare the ways a manager can find out about new technologies and services and keep up to date with changing network services.
3. Critique current and future business applications as well as key issues in the commercial development of the Internet.
4. Compare and analyze the key WAN topologies and relate particular topologies to specific performance and operational requirements.
5. Evaluate and analyze cost factors associated with local area networks.
6. Determine networking opportunities using function and process diagrams and associated matrices.
7. Predict improvements in resource usage resulting from the use of telecommunications-based systems.
8. Critique the use of telecommunications systems to carry out management tasks involved in planning, organizing, and controlling a business unit.

ET 420 - Control Systems

1. Analyze linear feedback system stability, response, and performance.
2. Determine the closed-loop transfer function from derived performance.
3. Design compensation to achieve a closed-loop behavior using lead-lag compensators.
4. Describe the advantages/disadvantages of feedback and quantify system strengths.
5. Create and interpret Bode plots of system frequency response.
6. Make time and frequency domain measurements of control systems.
7. Make transfer function models of control systems based upon noise measurements.
8. Design, build, test lead-lag, compensatory control systems, and PI D.

ET 430 - Electrical Power Systems

1. Evaluate and Analyze basic motor and generator systems.
2. Formulate motor specifications for a variety of applications.
3. Compare and contrast a variety of DC and AC motors.
4. Calculate short circuit currents.
5. Utilize and incorporate protective devices in design to properly provide system protection.
6. Design power distribution networks.

ET 494 - Senior Project

1. Validate learning through critical analysis and logical thinking.
2. Devise theoretical constructs to practical applications.
3. Critique philosophical tenets and current practices.
4. Integrate and refine oral and/or written communications skills.
5. Evaluate practical and theoretical expertise
6. Use appropriate levels of math computational skills in algebra, Boolean algebra, trigonometry, complex numbers, and logarithms for an advanced CA in Engineering Technology
7. Show positive attitudes towards work and service to others as a member of a team and as task lead.

EMHS 101 - Principles of Emergency Management

1. Organize emergency management functions, organizations, and activities using concepts and terms explained in the course.
2. Explain the all hazard emergency management process that integrates the resources of local, State, and Federal governments and voluntary and business assets.
3. Explain the local, State, and Federal roles in emergency management.
4. Explain what citizens can do to protect themselves in emergencies.
5. Describe the elements of an integrated emergency management system.
6. Discuss the role of individuals and organizations, as well as their relationships with one another, in emergency management.
7. Explain why teams are necessary for emergency management.
8. Explain social, political, and economic implications of a disaster.
9. Recognize opportunities for self-help and empowerment in emergency management.
10. Describe the levels of responsibility in the National Incident Management System.

EMHS 102 - Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness

1. Describe coordination of inter-agency emergency response to disasters.
2. Describe the benefits of operational continuity plans.
3. Create an evacuation plan for a given geographical area.
4. Evaluate the components of an effective evacuation plan.
5. Appraise the vulnerability of community sectors during and following a disaster incident.

EMHS 130 - Role and Scope of the Public Information Officer

1. Demonstrate effective media relations skills in public speaking and writing press releases for print, radio, and television.
2. Make basic public information decisions for policy setting.

EMHS 140 - Disaster Response and Recovery

1. Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of key local, state, and federal authorities governing emergency incidents and disasters.
2. Identify sources of assistance for the special needs of disaster victims and relief workers.
3. Describe the advantages of community relations program options.

EMHS 220 - Emergency Simulations and Exercises

1. Identify Emergency Management inter-agency roles and responsibilities.
2. Identify training objectives that test and evaluate plans, policies and procedures.
3. Assess an exercise needs assessment.
4. Implement an exercise needs assessment.

EMHS 250 - Terrorism Response Planning

1. Identify potential targets of terrorism attacks.
2. Compare and contrast crisis management with consequence management.
3. Distinguish between devaluing terrorism targets and deterring terrorism attacks.
4. Create a response plan for a weapons of mass destruction incident.

EMS 108B - Emergency Medical Technician Training

1. Apply fundamental knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the EMT, medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care
2. Apply fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and function of all human systems to the practice of EMS
3. Use foundational anatomical and medical terms and abbreviations in written and oral communication with other health care professionals
4. Apply fundamental knowledge of the pathophysiology of respiration and perfusion to patient assessment and management
5. Apply fundamental knowledge of life span development in patient assessment and management
6. Use simple knowledge of the principles of illness and injury prevention in emergency care
7. Apply fundamental knowledge of the medication that the MMT may assist/administer to a patient during an emergency
8. Apply fundamental knowledge (fundamental depth, foundation, breadth) of general anatomy and physiology to patient assessment and management in order to assure a patent airway, ventilation and respiration for patients of all ages
9. Apply scene information and patient assessment findings (scene size up, primary and secondary assessment, patient history and reassessment) to guide emergency management
10. Develop and apply fundamental knowledge to provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely ill patient
11. Develop and apply fundamental knowledge of the causes, pathophysiology and management of shock, respiratory failure or arrest, cardiac failure or arrest and post resuscitation management
12. Develop and apply fundamental knowledge to provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely injured patient
13. Develop and apply a fundamental knowledge of growth, development and aging and assessment findings to provide basic emergency care and transportation for a patient with special needs

EMS 110B - Secondary EMS Instructor

1. After completing this course, the student will be able to certify as an Secondary EMS Instructor by SNHD OEMSTS Regulation 200.500
2. Recognize and differentiate various procedural regulations with the Southern Nevada Health District Office of EMS
3. Define key terminology associated with teaching strategies and student learning
4. Apply theories, principles and conditions for learning when discussing the adult response to education
5. Identify factors that affect the learning process
6. Identify characteristics of an effective instructor
7. Describe strategies that will create a positive learning environment for students
8. Develop instructional goals for training courses
9. Prepare and present a lecture based on an assigned subject or provided lesson plan
10. Demonstrate and instruct an assigned manipulative skill based on the provided psychomotor skill sheet
11. Evaluate a student on a manipulative skill using the provided rubric and/or psychomotor skill sheet

EMS 112B - Primary EMS Instructor

1. Certify as a Primary EMS Instructor by SNHG OEMSTS Regulation 200.500
2. Evaluate strategies for conflict management in the learning environment
3. Identify the characteristics of an effective leader
4. Identify the resources to assist in maintaining appropriate administrative and student policies and procedures
5. Apply concepts relating to learning styles to the development of lesson plans
6. Apply the principles and concepts associated with student-centered learning
7. Describe the various methods and strategies of effective mentoring
8. Identify resources for locating relevant research materials
9. Explain the importance of applying current research in supporting EMS education and practice
10. Identify and discuss some components of program evaluation
11. Analyze the data from formative and summative evaluations

EMS 115B - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

1. Recognize and treat life and limb threatening emergencies
2. Perform intravenous and intraosseous therapy and know the application, implications and complications of same
3. Assess and maintain an adequate airway using basic and advanced procedures and devices
4. Demonstrate the use of pharmacology for the AEMT utilizing various methodologies and applications in the classroom and laboratory setting
5. Perform medication administration using accurate computational methodology and appropriate sterile technique
6. Perform rapid patient assessment, determine patient severity and offer appropriate interventions to treat the patient
7. Develop a basic understanding of the principles of acid/base balance and be able to relate the concepts to respiratory and metabolic physiology
8. Provide advanced emergency aid while recognizing the need to protect the safety of the crew, patients and bystanders
9. Project a positive and professional demeanor while in the classroom, laboratory and clinical setting

EMS 116B - AEMT Clinical Practice

1. Recognize and treat life and limb threatening emergencies in the clinical setting.
2. Perform intravenous therapy and know the application, implications, and complications of same.
3. Assess and maintain an adequate airway using basic and advanced procedures and devices.
4. Discuss and perform basic and advanced pharmacology for the AEMT utilizing various methodologies and applications in the clinical setting.
5. Perform medication administration using accurate computational methodology and appropriate sterile technique.
6. Discuss cardiovascular anatomy and know the indications, complications, and applications for basic and advanced cardiac life support.
7. Recognize and treat simple and complex electrophysiological disorders in the clinical setting.
8. Perform rapid patient assessment, determine patient severity, and offer appropriate interventions to treat the patient.
9. Develop and apply a basic understanding of the principles of acid/base balance and be able to relate the concepts to respiratory and metabolic physiology.
10. Provide advanced emergency care in the clinical setting while recognizing the need to protect the safety of the crew, patients and bystanders.
11. Project a positive and professional demeanor while in the clinical setting.

EMS 117B - Clinical Practicum

1. Recognize and treat life and limb threatening emergencies in the eh clinical setting
2. Perform intravenous therapy and know the application, implications and complications of same
3. Assess and maintain an adequate airway using basic and advanced procedures and devices
4. Discuss and perform basic and advanced pharmacology for the EMT-I utilizing various methodologies and applications in the clinical setting
5. Perform medication administration using accurate computational methodology and appropriate sterile technique
6. Discuss cardiovascular anatomy and know the indications, complications and applications for basic and advanced cardiac life support
7. Recognize and treat simple and complex electrophysiological disorders in the clinical setting
8. Perform rapid patient assessment, determine patient severity and offer appropriate interventions to treat the patient
9. Develop and apply a basic understanding of the principles of acid/base balance and be able to relate the concepts to respiratory and metabolic physiology
10. Provide advanced intermediate emergency care in the clinical setting while recognizing the need to protect the safety of the view, patients and bystanders
11. Project a positive and professional demeanor while in the clinical setting

EMS 125B - Pharmacology for Paramedics

1. Demonstrate the ability to calculate and administer common medications given in the prehospital environment
2. Discuss the general pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of common medications given in the prehospital environment
3. Identify common prehospital prescription and street drugs and discuss their mode of action(s)
4. Discuss common medications and their classifications, actions , dosages, indications, contraindications and their uses in the prehospital environment
5. Perform a minimum of basic arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and apply them to solving problems
6. Project a positive and professional demeanor while in the classroom setting

EMS 127B - Paramedic Clinical Practice I

1. Recognize and treat life and limb threatening emergencies in the clinical setting
2. Perform intravenous therapy and know the application, implications and complications of same
3. Assess and maintain an adequate airway using basic and advanced procedures and devices
4. Discuss and perform basic and advanced pharmacology for the EMT Paramedic utilizing various methodologies and applications in the clinical setting
5. Perform medication administration using accurate computational methodology and appropriate sterile technique
6. Know and apply the indications, complications, and applications for basic and advanced cardiac life support
7. Recognize and treat simple and complex electrophysiological disorders in the clinical setting
8. Perform rapid patient assessment, determine patient severity and offer appropriate interventions to treat the patient
9. Develop and apply a comprehensive understanding of the principles of acid/base balance and be able to relate the concepts to respiratory and metabolic physiology
10. Provide advanced emergency care in the clinical setting while recognizing the need to protect the safety of the crew, patients and bystanders
11. Project a positive and professional demeanor while in the clinical setting

EMS 129B - Paramedic Fundamentals

1. Discuss and apply current therapeutic modalities as they apply to adult patients
2. Recognize and appropriately treat adult patients according to established national standards
3. Work in a team atmosphere and function as a team leader when called upon
4. Develop cultural sensitivity and awareness within the workplace environment
5. Develop positive attitudes towards work and service to others
6. Develop positive communication and listening skills in human behavior and relationships
7. Project a positive and professional demeanor while in the classroom setting
8. Demonstrate entry-level competence in advanced airway procedures in a number of simulated situations

EMS 130B - Paramedic Assessment I

1. Perform and describe the techniques used to complete an initial medical patient assessment, using techniques of physical assessment, assessment-based management and patient history
2. Develop the ability to recognize critically ill patients in a timely fashion and develop an immediate treatment plan to address the patient’s needs
3. Demonstrate proficiency in all BLS and ILS skills.
4. Develop rudimentary skills of effective communication to the hospital and hospital staff via standard telemetry equipment
5. Perform and describe the techniques used to complete an initial trauma patient assessment, using techniques of physical assessment, assessment-based management and patient history
6. Develop a structured approach to initiating a proper and thorough patient history through effective interviewing techniques

EMS 145B - Essentials of Paramedic Medicine

1. Detail the various, integrated aspects of EMS system design and operation
2. Address the importance of illness and injury prevention in EMS, emphasizing scene safety and the safety of all rescuers
3. Identify and address special circumstances encountered in prehospital care that include the abused and neglected patient and care for patients with chronic problems

EMS 150B - EMT Clinical Practice

1. Demonstrate professional behavior including: but not limited to, integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self-confidence, communications, time-management, teamwork/diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy, and careful delivery of service.
2. Communicate in a culturally sensitive manner.
3. Perform a basic history and physical examination to identify acute complaints and monitor changes.
4. Safely and effectively perform all psychomotor skills within the National EMS Scope of Practice Model for: Airway and Breathing, Assessment, Pharmacologic interventions, Medical/Cardiac care, and Trauma care.
5. lnitiate basic interventions based on assessment findings intended to mitigate the emergency and provide limited symptom relief while providing access to definitive care.
6. Demonstrate effective critical thinking skills.
7. Accurately report and document assessment data and interventions.
8. Demonstrate efficient patient assessment and appropriately provide pre hospital emergency care and transport for patient complaints.

EMS 165B - Pathophysiology for Paramedics

1. Describe the control of normal function and altered function as it relates to the pathophysiology of disease
2. Identify the concepts of altered health across the life cycle
3. Discuss and apply the physiologic mechanisms of drug therapy and other treatment modalities
4. Calculate arterial blood gas values and determine a patient’s acid/base balance
5. Project a positive and professional demeanor while in the classroom setting

EMS 166B - Advanced Medical Care

1. Recognize and apply current practices and procedures for medical and traumatic emergencies
2. Discuss current therapeutic modalities as they apply to the adult patient
3. Work in a team atmosphere and function as a team leader when called upon
4. Demonstrate the assessment and management of simulated prehospital emergencies
5. Demonstrate proficiency in all ALS skills
6. Project a positive and professional demeanor while in the classroom and laboratory setting

EMS 167B - Paramedic Clinical Practice II

1. Recognize and treat life and limb threatening emergencies in the clinical setting
2. Perform intravenous therapy and know the application, implications and complications of same
3. Assess and maintain an adequate airway using basic and advanced procedures and devices
4. Discuss and perform basic and advanced pharmacology for the EMT Paramedic utilizing various methodologies and applications in the clinical setting
5. Perform medication administration using accurate computational methodology and appropriate sterile technique
6. Know and apply the indications, complications and applications for basic and advanced cardiac life support
7. Recognize and treat simple and complex electrophysiological disorders in the clinical setting
8. Perform rapid patient assessment, determine patient severity and offer appropriate interventions to treat the patient
9. Develop and apply a comprehensive understanding of the principles of acid/base balance and be able to relate the concepts to respiratory and metabolic physiology
10. Provide advanced emergency care in the clinical setting while recognizing the need to protect the safety of the crew, patients and bystanders
11. Project a positive and professional demeanor while in the clinical setting

EMS 168B - Electrophysiology/Electrocardiography

1. Describe the physical anatomy and electrical system of the myocardium
2. Identify the components of the electrocardiogram (ECG)
3. Appropriately interpret abnormal ECG patterns
4. Correctly utilize common prehospital ECG monitors
5. Appropriately treat abnormal ECG patterns utilizing ACLS treatment standards
6. Appropriately interpret 12-lead ECG patterns
7. Project a positive and professional demeanor while in the classroom setting

EMS 169B - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

1. Discuss and apply current American Heart Association standards for advanced cardiac care
2. Discuss and apply current therapeutic modalities as they apply to cardiac patients
3. Recognize and appropriately treat patients according to AHA standards
4. Work in a team atmosphere and function as a team leader when called upon
5. Project a positive and professional demeanor while in the classroom and laboratory setting

EMS 171B - Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

1. Discuss and apply current Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) standards for advanced trauma care
2. Discuss and apply current therapeutic modalities as they apply to trauma patients
3. Recognize and appropriately treat patients according to PHTLS standards
4. Work in a team atmosphere and function as a team leader when called upon
5. Project a positive and professional demeanor while in the classroom and laboratory setting

EMS 172B - Vehicle Extrication for Paramedics

1. Demonstrate the ability to analyze a Hazardous Materials incident and implement actions as outlined in NFPA 472 with regard to a vehicle accident
2. Identify and apply emergency assessment and care to victims of a single or multi-vehicle crash incident
3. Demonstrate the ability to size-up and manage an accident scene where situations exist that pose a threat to a rescuer, patient and/or bystander
4. Demonstrate appropriate usage and safety of protective equipment during all exercises
5. Demonstrate knowledge in the procedures for the procurement and utilization of the resourced necessary to conduct safe and effective vehicle extrication
6. Demonstrate entry techniques to disentangle victims in a wrecked vehicle as rapidly as possible during hands-on exercises
7. Demonstrate skill when given a simulated patient in a wrecked automobile the student wills safely extricate the patient using necessary extrication tools
8. Demonstrate how to protect, life, carry and immobilize the patient during all procedures
9. Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle anatomy through written assessment
10. Discuss the concepts of ICS as they relate to scene management, vehicle extrication and patient care in any emergency situation

EMS 173B - Paramedic Field Internship

1. Display and apply aggregate knowledge and practices of the NREMT Paramedic
2. Discuss and apply current NREMT standards and practices for advanced trauma care
3. Discuss and apply current NREMT standards and practices for advanced medical care
4. Display appropriate attitude and compassion toward patients, coworkers and other health care professionals
5. Work in a team atmosphere and function as a team leader when called upon
6. Project a positive and professional demeanor while in the practicum setting

EMS 176B - Pediatrics for Paramedics

1. Discuss and apply current American Heart Association standards for advanced pediatric care
2. Discuss and apply current therapeutic modalities as they apply to pediatric patients
3. Recognize and appropriately treat pediatric patients according to AHA PALS standards
4. Discuss and apply the appropriate approach to the pediatric contrasted to adult patient needs
5. Work in a team atmosphere and function as a team leader when called upon
6. Project a positive attitude and demeanor while in the classroom and laboratory setting

EMS 185B - Advanced Trauma Care

1. Discuss the nature of trauma, the concept of trauma care systems, the role of the paramedic in trauma care
2. Describe the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the body systems as they relate to shock
3. Demonstrate the assessment and management of patients suffering from various degrees of burns, head and facial trauma, and trauma to the chest or abdomen
4. Present in detail a report outlining a substance that is commonly abused and the medical and social implications of its use
5. Identify potential hazardous materials situations and state the purpose of creating control zones

EMS 190B - Emergency Medical Dispatch

1. Demonstrate effective critical thinking skills associated with the practices and procedures of an emergency dispatcher
2. Discuss and apply integrated systems planning and organizational models as it relates to emergency dispatching systems
3. Work in a team atmosphere and function as a team leader when called upon
4. Display and apply the aggregated knowledge and practices of the profession
5. Demonstrate an understanding of current medical dispatching practices and procedures
6. Project a positive and professional demeanor with the public and co-workers under stressful situations

EMS 201B - Operations and Management in EMS

1. Discuss and integrate system-planning and organizational models
2. Discuss and develop management plans for system direction
3. Develop quality control models
4. Discuss quality control models
5. Discuss and develop financial plans for system operations and management
6. Discuss and develop methodology for recognition of stress in employees and develop plans for CISD and employee wellness utilizing current EAP standards and practices
7. Discuss and develop interagency models to highlight and anticipate possible problem areas and offer solutions to solve these problems
8. Work in a team atmosphere and function as a team leader when called upon
9. Project a positive and professional demeanor while in the classroom setting

EMS 202B - Advanced ECG Interpretation

1. Recognize and apply current practices and procedures for dysrhythmia management in the 12-Lead application
2. Discuss and apply recognition of 12-lead electrophysiology
3. Discuss and recognize myocardial infarction using 12-Lead interpretation
4. Discuss and apply current therapeutic modalities as they apply to cardiac patients
5. Recognize and appropriately treat patients according to AHA standards
6. Work in a team atmosphere and function as a team leader when called upon
7. Project a positive and professional demeanor while in this classroom setting

EMS 230B - Paramedic Assessment II

1. Perform and describe the techniques used to complete an initial medical patient assessment, using techniques of physical assessment, assessment-based management and patient history
2. Develop the ability to recognize critically ill patients in a timely fashion and develop an immediate treatment plan to address the patient’s needs
3. Demonstrate proficiency in all BLS, ILS and ALS skills
4. Develop rudimentary skills of effective communication to the hospital and hospital staff via standard telemetry equipment
5. Perform and describe the techniques used to complete an initial trauma patient assessment, using techniques of physical assessment, assessment-based management and patient history
6. Develop a structured approach to initiating a proper and thorough patient history through effective interviewing techniques
7. Develop an organized and appropriate treatment plan as determined by the patient history and presentation
8. Perform the proper treatments as necessary when utilizing interactive simulated patient scenarios

EGG 101 - Introductory Engineering Experience

1. Identify the outcomes of university programs of electrical, and computer engineering
2. Demonstrate understanding of safety procedure in electrical/electronic working environment.
3. Apply professional ethics as an electrical engineer to specific ethical dilemmas student my experience in their professional lives.
4. Understand the basic design procedure for electrical and computer system.
5. Identify the basic concepts of electric and digital logic circuits.

EGG 125B - Civil-Survey Design

EGG 131 - Technical Physics I

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of measurement and systems of units.
2. Analyze physical systems studied in the course using working knowledge of basic math, angular measure, trigonometry, and vectors.
3. Show a working knowledge of particle and rigid body statics, force diagrams, center of gravity, and equilibrium.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of laws of motion; motion in one and two dimensions.
5. Incorporate a working knowledge of physics of simple machines to analyze physical systems studied in the course.
6. Depict a working knowledge of vibration, wave, sound, and fluid mechanics, pressure, buoyancy, ahd viscosity.
7. Demonstrate a working knowledge of vibration, wave, sound, and fluid mechanics, pressure, buoyancy, and viscosity.

EGG 131L - Technical Physics I – Lab

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of measurement and systems of units.
2. Analyze physical systems experimented upon in the course using working knowledge of basic math, angular measure, trigonometry, and vectors.
3. Show a working knowledge of particle and rigid body statics, force diagrams, center of gravity and equilibrium while completing the related Labs during the course.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of laws of motion, motion in one and two dimensions when completing related experiments in the course.
5. Incorporate a working knowledge of physics of simple machines to analyze physical systems in course experiments.
6. Depict a working knowledge of vibration, wave, sound, and fluid mechanics, pressure, buoyancy, and viscosity while completing related course experiments.

EGG 132 - Technical Physics II

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of thermodynamics, heat engines, heat pumps and refrigerators.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of voltage, current, resistance, basic DC circuits, capacities and capacitors.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of electromagnetic induction, conductance and capacitance, basic AC circuits, generators and motors.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the nature of light, colors, polarization and illumination.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of lenses, mirrors, optical instruments such as projectors, microscopes and telescopes.
6. Demonstrate a working knowledge of photoelectric effect, lasers and x-rays.
7. Demonstrate a working knowledge of nuclear reaction, radiation detectors and nuclear energy.
8. Demonstrate a working knowledge of solar radiation, solar energy and solar heating.

EGG 206 - Engineering Mechanics I

ENG 092 - College Prep English I

1. Develop and integrate critical thinking, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
2. Demonstrate the ability to recognize and correct common errors in punctuation, contextual grammar, and sentence structure.
3. Demonstrate the ability to increase vocabulary through context clues in reading. This will include how to use a dictionary, how to interpret context clues, and how to interpret word origins.
4. Apply the conventions of Standard American English grammar and MLA formatting to written assignments.
5. Plan, draft, revise, and proofread various types of paragraphs and short essays.
6. Recognize the author’s purpose for writing.
7. Develop comprehension skills using pre-reading and during-reading techniques that prepare and enable the student to comprehend and to recall context.
8. Use a word processor to type, spell check, revise, edit, save, and print a document.

ENG 098 - Preparatory Composition

1. Demonstrate critical reading skills by identifying the main idea, supporting points, and specific evidence in a variety of texts.
2. Plan, draft, revise, and proofread various types of essays written to support a well-developed thesis.
3. Create essays with appropriate introductions, well-developed body paragraphs, and appropriate concluding paragraphs with clear topic sentences and transitions.
4. Use correct sentence structure.
5. Apply Standard English conventions of grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary.
6. Use a word processor to type, spell check, revise, edit, save, and print a document.

ENG 100 - Composition Enhanced

1. Identify purpose, audience, and rhetorical situation
2. Read and analyze academic sources
3. Use a process approach to compose complete, coherent, and well-developed thesis-driven essays
4. Locate, evaluate, and integrate information sources
5. Employ appropriate documentation to support research-based essays
6. Control conventions of language, mechanics, and MLA format