Course Descriptions

CUL 260 - Introduction to Chocolate

1. Demonstrate chocolate tempering techniques.
2. Produce decorative items and edible products.
3. Design and illustrate a chocolate display piece incorporating various techniques.
4. Construct stable three dimensional artistic chocolate display pieces using various techniques.

CUL 265 - Introduction to Sugar Arts

1. Organize and handle sugar work for safety.
2. Use various sugar techniques.
3. Design and illustrate an artistic sugar piece incorporating various techniques.
4. Construct stable three dimensional artistic sugar display pieces using various techniques.

CUL 270 - Ice Carving

1. Learn to plan an ice sculpture.
2. Be able to explain the history of ice carving.
3. Develop a thorough knowledge of the safe use of ice carving tools.
4. Be able to display ice pieces in a decorative manner.
5. Be able to demonstrate the production of a functional ice sculpture.
6. Be able to safely handle ice blocks and sculptures.

CUL 275 - Advanced Cake Design

1. Produce advanced icings such as fondant and royal icing.
2. Produce tiered cake layers.
3. Design and assemble specialty cakes.
4. Create specialty decorations.
5. Design and produce a standard wedding cake.

CUL 280B - Principles of Quantity Baking

1. Produce dessert components using the proper baking methodologies.
2. Produce restaurant quality desserts.
3. Compare and contrast American and European style pastry products.
4. Compute conversions using baker’s percentages.

CUL 285B - Advanced Chocolate

1. Understand methods of tempering with different types of chocolate.
2. Produce advanced shapes and textures.
3. Create a showpiece.
4. Create chocolate plate decorations.
5. Create chocolate flowers.

CUL 290 - Culinary Competition

1. List guidelines for culinary competition in both A and B categories for food shows, based on the American Culinary Federation guidelines.
2. Develop menus used for competition.
3. Design plates and platters used for competition.
4. Evaluate production and presentation of competition displays.
5. Create and execute menus for competitions.
6. Modify menus to generate a higher score.

CUL 295 - Work Experience in Culinary Arts

1. Acquire practical industry experience in culinary or pastry arts.
2. Apply basic culinary or pastry skills in a workplace environment.
3. Explain the importance of time management skills in a workplace environment.
4. Evaluate the efficiency of a restaurant kitchen or bakeshop.

CUL 320 - Technology Applications in the Hospitality Industry

1. Identify new technological advances available to the hospitality industry and compare the advantages and disadvantages of specific programs.
2. Evaluate various software programs commonly used in the hospitality industry and select a program for a given scenario.
3. Analyze applications used in purchasing and inventory systems, financial analysis, safety, sanitation, and HAACP procedures, forecasting and planning systems. 

CUL 330 - Advanced Garde Manager

1. Demonstrate classic and modern buffet platter presentation methods.
2. Analyze buffet presentations and describe pros and cons of each.
3. Apply production methods for various charcuterie items using proper sanitation and safety techniques.
4. Devise, display and judge culinary competition platters. 

CUL 340 - Butchery and Charcuterie

1. Apply effective time management, communication and teamwork skills needed to work in butchery and charcuterie.
2. Assess butchery and charcuterie products for consistency and quality standards.
3. Demonstrate fundamental principles, skills, and techniques to produce charcuterie.
4. Explain industry standards and procedures essential for food and kitchen safety in butchery and charcuterie. 

CUL 350 - Menu Development and Profitability

1. Calculate mathematical functions related to food service operations.
2. Evaluate current menu trends and their effects on profitability.
3. Create a full-service menu with observable profitability.
4. Create production lists, requisitions, and labor schedules based on recipes selected for a menu. 

CUL 360 - Quantity Food Production/HACCP Training

1. Apply appropriate quantity food production techniques and food science principals to the production of various food items.
2. Use various monitoring tools to analyze data for safety and sanitation of prepared products.
3. Prepare HACCP plans for various food production items.
4. Evaluate HACCP plans for their effectiveness in preventing food borne illnesses. 

CUL 370 - Cooking for Dietary Needs

1. Demonstrate principals of menu planning through creating an appropriate menu to meet the needs of target populations.
2. Evaluate allergens in the context of a food service operation.
3. Prepare various food items using ingredients necessary to meet specific dietary needs.
4. Compare various food restrictions common to modern populations.

CUL 400 - Modern Culinary Trends

1. Create a HACCP plan that utilizes the process of sous vide in a food service operation.
2. Describe the transition of culinary equipment used in scientific laboratories to the professional kitchen.
3. Student will examine current trends in foodservice including farm to table, plant forward, and sustainability.
4. Analyze local, national, and international safety and sanitation issues such as irradiation, genetic engineering, bio waste, and safe food production methods.

CUL 410 - Food Science and Flavor Theory

1. Describe the physiology and function of the five senses as related to sensory perception.
2. Explain the multi‐modality of flavor and the individuality of flavor perception.
3. Design sensory tests using multiple models.
4. Summarize the physical and chemical changes that occur in food during preparation.

CUL 420 - Global Flavors

1. Discriminate between the flavor preferences of various global cuisines.
2. Compare and contrast preparation techniques representative of various global cuisines.
3. Prepare various recipes from multiple cultures.
4. Construct menus using traditional and regional dishes from various cultures.

CUL 460 - Externship

1. Work with various types of specialized equipment, ingredients, tools, and procedures.
2. Compare and contrast industry working environments to develop engagement strategies within an ever increasing diverse workforce.
3. Develop an individual learning plan that includes self-evaluation of personal learning and practicum experiences.
4. Critically analyze the rolls and responsibilities of all personal within the work based learning environment.

CSEC 101B - Incident Handling & Response

1. Examine the placement of security functions in a system and express the strengths and weaknesses.
2. Develop contingency plans for various size organizations to include business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response.
3. Design system specific plans for the protection of intellectual property, the implementation of access controls, and patch/change management.
4. Generate formal security policy models to real world scenarios.

CSEC 104B - Security Essentials

1. Develop effective security metrics that create a focused playbook that IT can implement, auditors can validate, and executives can understand.
2. Analyze the risk to environment in order to drive the creation of a security roadmap that focuses on the right areas of security.
3. Examine practical tips and techniques to focus on high-priority security problems within an organization and on doing the right things that will lead to effective security solutions.
4. Combine the core areas of security to create a security program that is anchored on PREVENT-DETECT-RESPOND.

CSEC 105B - Introduction to Technical Ethics

1. Develop a sense of how purposes, audiences, situations, technologies, and methods affect writers’ and users’ perceptions of written documents.
2. Demonstrate theories of document design (e.g. format, layout, graphics) in course projects.
3. Demonstrate the recursive nature of writing process in terms of researching, drafting, reviewing/testing, editing, and revising.
4. Discuss moral problems within Intellectual property, privacy and computer software.
5. Discuss moral problems within Information Technology within the e-work place.

CSEC 110B - Introduction to Digital Forensics

1. Awareness (knowledge of a potential issue or crime),
2. Identifying sources of Digital Evidence,
3. Collecting and preserving Digital Evidence,
4. Describing how to examine and interpret Digital Evidence,
5. Describing how to analyze Digital Evidence,
6. Reading Digital Investigation Report examples, and
7. Explaining Post-Investigative Processes.

This course also describes ethics when conducting Digital Investigations as well as exploring Risk Mitigation/Governance for companies. Lastly the course explores the legal authorities used in processes for both civil and criminal investigations.

Course was previously offered as CF 119B.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the process for conducting a digital forensics investigation.
2. Describe ethics when conducting Digital Forensic Investigations.
3. Describe Risk Mitigation and/or Governance for companies.
4. Describe legal authority processes for digital forensics investigations.

CSEC 112B - Introduction to Applied Windows Forensics

1. Identify Digital Evidence Sources,
2. Collect Digital Evidence,
3. Preserve Digital Evidence,
4. Examine Digital Evidence, and
5. Analyze Digital Evidence Findings.

This course focuses on the Windows operating system and will cover techniques specific to the Windows operating system.

Course was previously offered as CF 117B.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the digital forensics investigative process involving Windows-based computers.
2. Describe the legal authority to obtain data and conduct a digital forensic examination.
3. Identify current digital forensics software, hardware, and tools used to complete a digital forensics investigation.
4. Explain various methods of processing data used in digital forensics investigations.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of identifying and acquiring Digital Evidence from a computer.
6. Demonstrate the ability to document investigative efforts used in digital forensics investigation.

CSEC 113B - Introduction to Linux Forensics

1. Identify Digital Evidence Sources,
2. Collect Digital Evidence,
3. Preserve Digital Evidence,
4. Examine Digital Evidence, and
5. Analyze Digital Evidence Findings. 

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the digital forensics investigative process involving Linux-based computers.
2. Describe the legal authority to obtain data and conduct a digital forensic examination.
3. Identify current digital forensics software, hardware, and tools used to complete a digital forensics investigation.
4. Explain various methods of processing data used in digital forensics investigations.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of identifying and acquiring Digital Evidence from a computer.
6. Demonstrate the ability to document investigative efforts used in digital forensics investigation.

CSEC 114B - Introduction to Applied Network Forensics

1. Identify Digital Evidence Sources relevant to network activity,
2. Collect Digital Evidence relevant to network activity,
3. Preserve Digital Evidence relevant to network activity,
4. Examine Digital Evidence relevant to network activity, and
5. Analyze Digital Evidence Findings relevant to network activity.

Learners will Complete a Digital Investigation Forensic Report to document relevant data and investigative process. Network Forensics focuses on artifacts relevant to networking or data-in-transit activities on a network.

Course was previously offered as CF 118B.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the digital forensics investigative process involving Network Forensics.
2. Demonstrate the ability to capture data sources relevant to network activity.
3. Monitor data sources relevant to network activity.
4. Process and Analyze data relevant to network activity.
5. Complete a Digital Investigation Forensic Report to document relevant data and investigative processes.

CSEC 115B - Introduction to Applied Social Media Forensics

1. Identify Digital Evidence Sources,
2. Collect Digital Evidence,
3. Preserve Digital Evidence,
4. Examine Digital Evidence, and
5. Analyze Digital Evidence Findings.

This course focuses on digital forensics process on social media and will cover techniques specific to forensic process against social media platforms. This course will cover techniques specific to social media platforms and resources.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Conduct basic and advanced social media investigations and intelligence gathering.
2. Understand Open Source Intelligence and How to utilize it.
3. Conduct Online Cyber Investigations and Intelligence Gathering on the Dark Web.
4. Social Networking Searching and Monitoring.
5. Understand and Investigate Criminal Groups on Social Media.
6. Understand the Legal Fundamentals of Cyber Investigations.

CSEC 116B - Introduction to Mobile Device Forensics

Course was previously offered as CF 250B.  

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the legal authority necessary to obtain Digital Evidence from a smartphone
2. Document digital forensics investigative of mobile device efforts throughout the process.
3. Forensically obtain Digital Evidence from an Apple iPhone or Android Device.
4. Analyze Digital Evidence from a smartphone.
5. Complete a report on Digital Evidence from a smartphone.
6. Explain post-investigative processes common with Mobile Forensics.

CSEC 117B - Introduction to Applied Internet Forensics

1. Identify Digital Evidence Sources,
2. Collect Digital Evidence,
3. Preserve Digital Evidence,
4. Examine Digital Evidence, and
5. Analyze Digital Evidence Findings.

This course focuses on applying the digital forensics process against internet-based sources such as websites and emails. This course covers techniques specific to internet resources. 

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the digital forensics investigative process involving Internet Forensics.
2. Process multiple image sources relevant to Internet artifacts (computer hard drive, cell phone, cloud storage, IoT Device, etc.).
3. Analyze Artifacts relevant to the digital forensics investigation.
4. Complete an Examiner’s Report documenting relevant items and the investigative process.

CSEC 118B - Introduction to Video & Photo Forensics

1. Identify Digital Evidence Sources,
2. Collect Digital Evidence,
3. Preserve Digital Evidence,
4. Examine Digital Evidence, and
5. Analyze Digital Evidence Findings. 

1. Provide students with the theory and the basics of image processing.
2. Understand the issues affecting images and videos in an investigative context.
3. Acquire in-depth knowledge of all software features to solve those issues, including the technical and scientific background behind the implemented techniques.
4. Learn the workflow that is compatible with forensic needs and constraints to take the proper steps to obtain better results within a digital forensics investigation involving either imaging or video analysis
5. Work on cases and learn to testify on the results of a digital forensics investigation involving either imaging or video analysis.

CSEC 125B - Policy, Legal, & Compliance

1. Determine the applicable laws and policies related to cyber defense of an organization.
2. Explore the responsibilities related to the handling of information about vulnerabilities.
3. Evaluate how the type of legal dispute (civil, criminal, private) affects the evidence used to resolve it.
4. Explore the applicable laws for compliance in a given situation.
5. Assess what the laws mandate and where they apply.
6. Conduct audits to determine compliance with laws.
7. Appraise the impact of legal/regulatory standards on a given system.

CSEC 131B - Operations & Physical Security

1. Evaluate position security components within a network and physical architecture to assemble a layered defense.
2. Detect various types of malicious and unauthorized devices (rogue wireless access points) on a network.
3. Demonstrate the ability to configure IDS/IPS systems to reduce false positives and false negatives.
4. Examine a physically specific architecture and evaluate potential vulnerabilities.
5. Design a physically secure architecture for a given scenario.
6. Review various control schemes and physical security components and their differences.
7. Summarize the ability to understand, evaluate, and incorporate physical security functionality.

CSEC 212B - Intermediate Applied Windows Forensics

Course was previously offered as CF 217B. 

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the digital forensics investigative process involving Windows-based computers.
2. Process a Forensic Image.
3. Analyze data from image processing to identify relevant Digital Evidence.
4. Complete a Digital Forensic Examination Report detailing the investigation process and documenting relevant Digital Evidence.

CSEC 225B - Governance & Risk Management

1. Develop formal security policy models to real world scenarios.
2. Express the impact of legal/regulatory standards on a given system.
3. Compare how standards, such as the Orange Book, may be applied to the requirements for a sub-contractor or customer.
4. Determine how risk relates to a system security policy.
5. Formulate various risk analysis methodologies.
6. Evaluate risk 1) with respect to technology; 2) with respect to individuals; and 3) in the enterprise; and recommend appropriate responses.
7. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of various risk assessment methodologies
8. Construct the optimal methodology based on needs, advantages, and disadvantages.

CSEC 226B - Compliance

1. Produce formal security policy models to real world scenarios.
2. Specify the applicable laws for compliance in a given situation.
3. Determine what the laws mandate and where they apply.
4. Perform audits to determine compliance with laws.

CSEC 231B - Access Control

1. Perform basic procedures such as probing, measuring, and data collection to assess functionality and to affect modifications.
2. Express how systems are initialized, how software is loaded, and how software and hardware collaborate.
3. Determine the role of intermediate software such as hardware abstraction layers or other forms of middleware.
4. Evaluate the DoD system certification and accreditation processes.
5. Compare the differences between certifications and accreditations.

CSEC 241B - Cryptography

1. Specify the elements of a cryptographic system.
2. Compare the differences between symmetric and asymmetric algorithms.
3. Determine which cryptographic protocols, tools, and techniques are appropriate for a given situation.
4. Evaluate how cryptography can be used to identify strengths and weaknesses, modes, and issues.
5. Differentiate how various cryptographic algorithms and protocols work.
6. Evaluate security mechanisms based on cryptography.
7. Summarize the application of cryptography in SSL, virtual private networks, secure storage, and other security applications.

CSEC 245B - Device Hardening

1. Perform basic procedures such as probing, measuring, and data collection to evaluate functionality and to affect modifications.
2. Evaluate their knowledge of network technologies to design and construct a working network.
3. Compare and contrast local resource requirements, local control, and network access.
4. Express the steps necessary for hardening a given OS with respect to various applications.
5. Demonstrate securely installing a given OS, remove or shut down unnecessary components and services, close unnecessary ports, and ensure that all patches and updates are applied.

CSEC 271B - Security Programming & Scripts

1. Test proficiency in the use of a programming language to decipher complex problems in a secure and robust manner.
2. Assess proficiency in the use of writing scripts to accomplish certain tasks (e.g., Python, PHP, and Ruby on Rails).
3. Generate simple and compound conditions within a programming language or similar environment (e.g., scripts, macros, SQL).
4. Illustrate the ability to design and develop basic programs for modern computing platforms (e.g., PC, cloud, mobile, web).
5. Evaluate the importance of secure software, and the programming practices and development processes and methodologies that lead to secure software development.

CSEC 281B - Ethical Hacking

1. Explain basic IT security concepts and models.
2. Formulate a basic security policy.
3. Demonstrate basic penetration attacks.
4. Assess risks and countermeasures.
5. Explain legal and ethical concerns as they apply to penetration testing.

CSEC 285B - Evaluate Emerging Technologies

1. Evaluate emerging technologies and their security relevant issues.
2. Specify the laws that enable U.S. entities the authority to perform cyber operations.
3. Review the phases of a well-organized cyber operation and determine the goals and objectives of each phase.
4. Explain specific phases of a cyber operation in network traffic.
5. Review potential motivations that might prompt an entity to perform a cyber operation.

CSEC 286B - Network Analytics

1. Interpret the packets involved in a simple TCP connection.
2. Evaluate the various concepts in network defense.
3. Demonstrate the ability to incorporate network defense measures.
4. Analyze a trace of packets to detect the establishment of a TCP connection.
5. Test the use of a network monitor to display packets.
6. Perform a task with a network monitoring tool (e.g., WireShark).
7. Perform an operation with network mapping tools (e.g., Nmap).
8. Perform a task with a network filtering tool (e.g., Snort).

CSEC 287B - Security Analysis

1. Evaluate the importance of each principle of security.
2. Analyze common security failures and determine specific design principles that have been violated.
3. Recommend formal security policy models to real world scenarios.
4. Analyze system components and assess how they will interact in a composed system.
5. Create post-test written reports.
6. Perform vulnerability assessments to include all written reports.

CSEC 289B - Malware Analysis

1. Determine the functionality of a program by analyzing disassembly and by watching how it modifies a system and its resources as it runs in a debugger.
2. Perform a host and network-based indicator extraction from a malicious program.
3. Assess dynamic analysis and the Windows APIs most often used by malware authors.

CSEC 290B - Security Capstone

1. Demonstrate the ability to develop a security program, identify goals, objectives, and metrics.
2. Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage a security program.
3. Assess the effectiveness of a security program.
4. Perform the integration of ISO 27000 series standards to given scenarios.
5. Summarize the characteristics of malware.
6. Classify the various forms of malware.
7. Incorporate tools and techniques for identifying vulnerabilities.

DAN 101 - Dance Appreciation

1. Discover the broad range of dance styles that exist and have existed.
2. Discover the many reasons for the purposes of dance throughout history.
3. Become educated dance viewers.
4. Develop an appreciation of dance as an art form.

DAN 108 - Pilates I

1. Increased flexibility and strength.
2. Ability to work autonomously in body maintenance.
3. Ability to recognize physical inadequacies and develop strategies for elimination of such.
4. Better physical alignment of the dance instrument.

DAN 115 - Middle Eastern Dance I

1. Identify Middle Eastern dance as a cultural art form.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques of isolation and undulation with attention to correct kinesiological alignment.
3. Identify the origins and history of Middle Eastern dancing.
4. Identify the style of cabaret costuming.
5. Identify dance as a viable performing art through practical application, observation, and critical analysis.

DAN 119 - Swing Dance

1. Demonstrate various styles of swing dance, including East Coast, Balboa, Charleston and Lindy Hop.
2. Increase student’s comfort level in dancing socially with a partner.
3. Refine specific styling elements.
4. Develop an accurate, yet uninhibited musical sense.
5. Amplify the participant’s general well-being through the promotion of greater physical confidence.
6. Raise the student’s awareness of non-social dance forms as an important and stimulating outlet for personal and cultural expression.

DAN 125 - Ballroom Dance (Beginning)

1. Demonstrate fundamental steps in American style Smooth and Latin ballroom dancing. Dances included in this course will be the Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Cha-cha, and Swing.
2. Increase the student’s comfort level in dancing socially with a partner.
3. Develop an accurate, yet uninhibited musical sense.
4. Amplify the student’s general well-being through the promotion of greater physical confidence.
5. Raise the student’s awareness of non-social dance forms as an important and stimulating outlet for personal and cultural expression.

DAN 126 - Ballroom Dance (Beginning/Intermediate)

1. Continue expanding vocabulary of steps in American style Smooth and Latin ballroom dancing. Dances included in this course will be the Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Cha-cha, and Swing.
2. Continue increasing the student’s comfort level in dancing socially with a partner. [teacher observation, student demonstration/performance]
3. Continue developing an accurate, yet uninhibited musical sense. [teacher observation, student demonstration/performance]
4. Amplify the student’s general well-being through the promotion of greater physical confidence. [teacher observation, student demonstration/performance]
5. Raise the student’s awareness of non-social dance forms as an important and stimulating outlet for personal and cultural expression. [concert attendance, written critique]

DAN 128 - Latin Dance

1. Introduce the fundamental Latin social dances including Rumba, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Merengue, Samba, and others included under the general heading of Salsa.
2. Increase the student’s comfort level in dancing socially with a partner.
3. Refine authentic styling elements such as Cuban Motion.
4. Develop an accurate, yet uninhibited musical sense.
5. Amplify the participant’s general well-being through the promotion of greater physical confidence.
6. Raise the student’s awareness of non-social dance forms as an important and stimulating outlet for personal and cultural expression.

DAN 132 - Jazz Dance (Beginning)

1. Perform the basic steps and use terminology of jazz dance as applied in class.
2. Demonstrate an increase in strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and coordination.
3. Implement safe anatomical alignment as it applies to the technique of jazz dance.
4. Develop an uninhibited sense of musicality.
5. Explain dance in general as a vital performing art.

DAN 133 - Jazz Dance (Beginning/Intermediate)

1. Continue developing vocabulary of steps and terminology of jazz dance as applied in class.
2. Demonstrate an increase in strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and coordination.
3. Implement safe anatomical alignment as it applies to the technique of jazz dance.
4. Continue developing an uninhibited sense of musicality.
5. Explain dance in general as a vital performing art.

DAN 135 - Ballet (Beginning)

1. Identify the basic steps of classical ballet and technical ballet terminology.
2. Demonstrate an increase in strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and coordination.
3. Employ a basic understanding of anatomy as it applies to the technique of classical ballet.
4. Develop musicality.
5. Appreciate classical ballet as a performing art through practical application, observation and critical analysis.

DAN 136 - Ballet (Beginning/Intermediate)

1. Continue expanding vocabulary of classical ballet steps and technical terminology.
2. Demonstrate an increase in strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and coordination.
3. Utilize an understanding of anatomy as it applies to the technique of classical ballet.
4. Continue developing musicality.
5. Continue building an appreciation of classical ballet through practical application, observation and critical analysis.

DAN 138 - Modern Dance (Beginning)

1. Recognize modern dance as a viable twenty-first century art form.
2. Enhance awareness of basic theoretical elements i.e., time, shape, space, motion, dynamics, decentralization, etc.
3. Utilize the fundamentals of sound physical technique including proper alignment, avoidance and treatment of injuries, executing “self warm-ups” and becoming “self-correcting.”
4. Develop the performance skills of spontaneity, immediacy, and totality.

DAN 139 - Modern Dance (Beginning/Intermediate)

1. Identify modern dance as a viable twenty-first century art form.
2. Demonstrate the basic theoretical elements i.e., time, shape, space, motion, dynamics, decentralization, etc.
3. Apply the fundamentals of sound physical technique including proper alignment, avoidance and treatment of injuries, executing “self warm-ups” and becoming “self-correcting.”
4. Demonstrate the performance skills of spontaneity, immediacy, and totality.

DAN 144 - Tap Dance (Beginning)

1. Perform the basic steps and use terminology of tap dance.
2. Implement safe anatomical alignment as it applies to the technique of tap dance.
3. Develop a sense of musicality/rhythm.
4. Explain dance in general as a vital performing art.

DAN 145 - Tap Dance (Beginning/Intermediate)

1. Continue to identify vocabulary of basic steps and terminology in tap dance.
2. Implement safe anatomical alignment as it applies to the technique of tap dance.
3. Continue to develop a sense of musicality and rhythm.
4. Explain dance in general as a vital performing art.

DAN 160B - Hip Hop Dance

1. Develop a sense of musicality, precision, and style (within the hip hop culture).
2. Develop control of the body.
3. Develop individual artistic expression.
4. Identify the historical, political, and social realms of the urban community.
5. Identify Hip Hop as a viable performing art.

DAN 175 - Yoga for Dancers

1. Reduce dance related (and other) stress.
2. Increase flexibility.
3. Develop breath control.
4. Develop better physical alignment of the dance instrument.
5. Examine the origins of yoga.

DAN 188 - Dance Improvisation

1. Build an awareness of dance’s basic elements (i.e., time, shape, space, motion, dynamics) first exploring then evolving to a more confident presentational sense.
2. Recognize improvisation as “instant choreography” and “instant performance” and the immediacy this implies. Student will receive a premise trusting his/her body and subconscious mind to define it without judgment - and later subject to conscious evaluation.
3. Use improvisation in alternative performing spaces, relating improvisations to these new environments.
4. Further use improvisation in the development of more facile and creative partnering skills.
5. Combine the use of extra-dance stimuli - props, costumes, sound, etc., as improvisational catalysts.

DAN 215 - Middle Eastern Dance II

1. Continued to identify Middle Eastern dance as a cultural art form.
2. Further demonstration of proper techniques of isolation and undulation with attention to correct kinesiological alignment.
3. Explain the origins and history of Middle Eastern dancing.
4. Identify the style of cabaret costuming.

DAN 225 - Ballroom Dance (Intermediate)

1. Continued expanding vocabulary of steps in American style Smooth and Latin ballroom dancing. Dances included in this course will be Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Cha-cha, and Swing.
2. Continue increasing the student’s comfort level in dancing socially with a partner.
3. Continue developing an accurate, yet uninhibited musical sense.
4. Amplify the student’s general well-being through the promotion of greater physical confidence.
5. Raise the student’s awareness of non-social dance forms as an important and stimulating outlet for personal and cultural expression.

DAN 232 - Jazz Dance (Intermediate)

1. Continue to perform vocabulary of steps and use terminology of jazz dance as applied in class.
2. Demonstrate an increase in strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and coordination.
3. Implement safe anatomical alignment as it relates to the technique of jazz dance.
4. Continue to develop an uninhibited sense of musicality.
5. Explain dance in general as a vital performing art.

DAN 235 - Ballet (Intermediate)

1. Confirm and supplement command of the basic steps and technical terminology of classical ballet.
2. Demonstrate an increase in strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and coordination.
3. Utilize an understanding of anatomy as it applies to the technique of classical ballet.
4. Continue developing musicality.
5. Illustrate classical ballet as a performing art through practical application, observation and critical analysis.

DAN 236 - Ballet (Intermediate/Advanced)

1. Continue to confirm and supplement command of the basic steps and technical terminology of classical ballet.
2. Demonstrate an increase in strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and coordination.
3. Utilize an understanding of anatomy as it applies to the technique of classical ballet.
4. Continue to develop musicality.
5. Illustrate classical ballet as a performing art through practical application, observation, and critical analysis.

DAN 238 - Modern Dance (Intermediate)

1. Identify modern dance as a viable twenty-first century art form.
2. Demonstrate the basic theoretical elements, i.e., time, shape, space, motion, dynamics, decentralization, etc.
3. Apply the fundamentals of sound of physical technique including proper alignment, avoidance and treatment of injuries, executing “self warm-ups” and becoming “self-correcting”.
4. Demonstrate the performance skills of spontaneity, immediacy, and totality.

DAN 239 - Modern Dance (Intermediate/Advanced)

1. Identify modern dance as a viable twenty-first century art form.
2. Demonstrate the basic theoretical elements, i.e., time, shape, space, motion, dynamics, decentralization, etc.
3. Utilize the fundamentals of sound physical technique including proper alignment, avoidance and treatment of injuries, executing ‘self warm-ups” and becoming “self-correcting”.
4. Further develop the performance skills of spontaneity, immediacy, and totality.

DAN 244 - Tap Dance (Intermediate)

1. Continue to develop vocabulary of steps and terminology in tap dance.
2. Implement safe anatomicall alignment as it applies to the technique of tap dance.
3. Continue to develop a sense of musicality and rhythm.
4. Continue to explain dance in general as a vital performing art.

DAN 245 - Repertory Tap Dance

1. Explain the historical roots of tap dancing, particularly the work or works under scrutiny during the semester.
2. Identify tap dance in general as a vital performing art, while fine tuning an ability to discuss and describe it.
3. Develop a basic tap notation method for the preservation of new and favorite steps, as well as the ability to transcribe tap works that are easy to read and understand.
4. Comprehend the historical roots of tap dancing, particularly the work or works under scrutiny during the semester.
5. Identify recognizable standards of the tap world repertory, and variations of tap styles.

DAN 281 - Dance Performance

1. Students will demonstrate basic rehearsal attitudes including punctuality, attentiveness, and self-motivation.
2. To increase the ability to learn and retain motional material.
3. To promote awareness of basic theoretical elements within each dance, such as time, shape, space, motion, dynamics, decentralization.
4. To develop, when appropriate, the ability to communicate nuances as extra-dance characterization or emotional shadings.
5. To put dancers in contact with an audience.
6. To promote dance as an art form through public performances.

DAN 284 - Dance Project

1. Understand the pragmatic application of dance’s basic theoretical elements in producing a work for formal public consumption.
2. Identify and demonstrate the artistic gestalt of their work.
3. Have the opportunity to address an appropriate range of theatrical production and design concerns including lighting, costuming, and publicity.
4. Add audio accompaniment that enhances rather than dominates their work.
5. Understand effective personnel and rehearsal management skills.
6. Produce a performance for a live audience.
7. Demonstrate to the public the many components of dance as an art form through public performance.

DAN 287 - Concert Dance Company

1. To create an awareness of professional dance industry rehearsal expectations including punctuality, attentiveness, and self-motivation.
2. Increase the ability to quickly learn and retain motional material.
3. Demonstrate awareness of basic theoretical elements within each dance, such as time, space, shape, motion, dynamics, decentralization, etc.
4. Develop where appropriate the ability to communicate the nuances as extra-dance characterizations or emotional shadings.
5. Come in contact with an audience.
6. Exposure to a range of formats related to educating the public to the many components of dance as an art form, including publicity, possible touring and outreach projects.

DAN 288 - Choreography

1. Develop an awareness of dance’s basic theoretical elements such as time, shape, space, motion, and dynamics.
2. Develop tools for building a dance vocabulary specific to the needs and character of each individual work.
3. Differentiate between abstract and literal narrative.
4. Develop the kinetic sense stressing causal relationships within phrases and “organic” structure overall.
5. Build a vehicle for the expression of personal and/or universal feelings and ideas through practicing the process of abstraction.
6. Elevate performance and teaching skills through learning and setting choreographic projects.

DA 105B - Interprofessional and Community Service Learning

1. Collaborate with a community partnership for service-learning. (Human Relations)
2. Create and implement a project targeted to community needs. (Human Relations)
3. Use critical thinking with special and diverse populations. (Computation)
4. Use non‐verbal and verbal skills in a helping relationship. (Communications)

DA 106B - Radiation Protection for Dental Auxiliaries

1. Describe the hazards of radiation and the methods of radiation protection for patient and operator.
2. Define primary and secondary radiation and the methods of radiation protection for patient and operator.
3. List the radiological considerations and identify the treatment procedures which are to be used for pregnant patients, patients with a history of radiation therapy and other special cases.
4. List the legal requirements for radiation protection as they pertain to work load, protection devices, filter thickness, collimation, film speed, lead aprons, thyroid shields, monitoring and size of the useful beam.
5. Be able to alleviate a patient’s apprehension toward having a radiographic examination by explaining the need for radiographs as based on the patient’s case history and genetic and physical effects.
6. List the number of safe exposures needed for a complete radiographic series.

DA 107B - Intraoral Radiographic Technique

1. Identify hazards in film exposure and processing and take appropriate steps to minimize problems.
2. Apply principles of infection control when using ionizing radiation.
3. List number of exposures for each region on a full-mouth, radiographic radiographs.
4. Expose, develop and mount an acceptable full-mouth, radiographic series.
5. Describe the steps to the acceptable time-temperature method of processing radiographs.
6. Detect processing errors and identify the correction for each.
7. State the essential equipment for a darkroom.
8. Recognize the most common causes of faulty dental radiographs.
9. Identify intraoral and extraoral anatomy landmarks.
10. List the film holders used when exposing films and the characteristics of each style.
11. Describe common methods of patient management during radiographic exposure.

DA 108B - Introduction to Dental Assisting

1. Pronounce, spell and define commonly used dental terms.
2. Describe significant events of dental history.
3. List noted contributors in the dental field.
4. Identify members of the dental health team, the educational requirements of each and the duties they perform.
5. Develop positive attitudes towards work and service to others and ethical responsibilities for dental team members, the dentist, the patient and each other.
6. Develop cultural sensitivity and awareness within the workplace environment.
7. List the duties the Nevada State Board of Dentistry allows dental assistants to perform.
8. Recognize information that must legally be entered into a patient’s record.
9. Develop positive communication and listening skills in a mock patient interview.
10. Identify different personality disorders and the psychological requirements used to treat patients having such disorders. .
11. Explain how patient psychology is applied to verbal and written communication with a patient to achieve desired outcomes.
12. State the extra considerations that are required for a special patient.
13. Prepare a personal resume and apply listening and verbal communication techniques in a mock interview .
14. Describe the dental assistant’s role to communicate appropriately with the dentist, staff members, other associated individuals, and the patient.

DA 115B - Dental Health Education

1. Explain the goal of preventive dentistry.
2. Describe the components of a preventive dental program.
3. Identify the etiology of dental plaque.
4. Discuss demineralization and remineralization.
5. Explain why dental care is important for pregnant women.
6. Describe the method used to clean a baby’s mouth and when children should first visit the dentist.
7. Identify sources of systemic and topical fluoride.
8. Discuss the purpose of a fluoride assessment.
9. Discuss safe and toxic levels of fluoride.
10. Demonstrate applied psychology to ensue effective communication with patients when explaining the benefits of preventive benefits.
11. Compare and contrast toothbrushing techniques.
12. Explain the function of the various types of toothbrushing techniques and other dental aids.
13. Discuss the use of disclosing agents.
14. Explain the relationship between frequency and quantity of cariogenic foods in causing tooth decay.
15. Explain the process of cleaning removable prosthetics.
16. Describe the difference between vitamins and minerals.
17. Describe the role of carbohydrates in daily diet.
18. Describe three types of protein.
19. Describe oral manifestations of nutritional deficiencies (bulimia, anorexia).
20. Define empty calories in terms of food and how it affects our nutrition.
21. Know dietary guidelines for Americans.
22. List the six areas of My Pyramid and its role in evaluating dietary intake.
23. Explain how to interpret food labels.
24. Demonstrate competence in dietary evaluation and assessment.
25. Discuss nutritional needs for different age groups.
26. Explain how to interpret food labels.

DA 118B - Dental Materials for Dental Assistants

1. Explain the physical and biological considerations of dental materials in an oral environment.
2. List four classes of materials used in dentistry and the factors involved in their use.
3. Discuss the properties of dental amalgam and how to manipulate it properly.
4. Identify the properties and indications for the use of zinc phosphate, zinc oxide eugenol, polycarboxylate, glass ionomer and resin cement.
5. Compare and contrast the characteristics of the different bonding materials.
6. Compare the functions, compositions, properties, appearance and techniques for the placement of the different composites.
7. Identify impression materials used in dentistry according to their classification.
8. Prepare alginate impressions, pour models and trim models from the impressions.
9. Recognize the procedures followed when preparing cast restorations.
10. Describe the uses of polymeric materials and resins in prosthetic dentistry.
11. Recognize the properties and uses of the various temporary restorations and temporary coverage materials.
12. List the function of pattern, processing and impression waves in dentistry.

DA 119B - Dental Chairside Procedures

1. Describe the courses, treatment and prevention of microorganisms and dentally related pathological conditions.
2. Recognize the principles of hazard communications and the appropriate procedures to follow in a dental environment to protect employees from exposure to hazardous materials.
3. Relate principles of and perform appropriate handwashing, equipment disinfection and instrument sterilization procedures.
4. Demonstrate proper care and operation of dental equipment.
5. Demonstrate appropriate seating areas for both the operator and the assistant, adjustment and the recommended posture to be maintained during a dental procedure.
6. Apply psychological techniques to achieve optimum communication and cooperation while seating a patient, gathering patient data, recording treatment plan, preparing patient for dental procedures, performing a dental procedure and giving post-operative instructions.
7. Recognize the differences between geometric, universal and Palmer charting methods.
8. Record clinical findings as dictated by the operator and accurately record procedures as performed on the patient chart.
9. Identify various hand and rotary instruments used in dentistry and demonstrate the maintenance required of each.
10. Describe the procedural steps in cavity preparation and restoration using appropriate terminology.
11. Perform chairside dental activities in operative dentistry procedures, demonstrating proper techniques in the exchange of instruments, oral evacuation, retraction and the exchange of dental materials.
12. Prepare armamentarium and perform coronal polish on fellow student.
13. Demonstrate the application of topical fluoride on a fellow student.
14. Perform recommended four and six-handed assisting techniques in the preparation of a carious restoration including the mixing, instrumentation and placement of the following restoration materials: acrylics, cements, bases, composites and amalgam.
15. Prepare set ups and perform chairside assisting techniques for assigned prosthodontic procedures.
16. Prepare armamentarium and place sealants on typodont.
17. Identify the instruments that are commonly used to perform dental surgical procedures.
18. Identify the drugs used in dentistry for pain control and recognize the characteristics of each.

DA 120B - Introduction to Dental Insurance

1. List the four parties involved in prepaid dental care plans.
2. Recognized common dental insurance terminology.
3. Describe the different dental insurance (prepaid dental care) programs.
4. Discuss the components of an ADA endorsed insurance claim form.
5. Explain alternative care delivery services.
6. Describe the ADA Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature.
7. Recognize the dental code groupings used for different dental procedures.
8. Explain the coordination of benefits.
9. Explain the dental benefits available for Medicaid and Veterans Administration patients.

DA 123B - Practice Management and Procedures

1. Demonstrate the appropriate format for written communications in a dental practice.
2. Identify the purpose of various dental records kept in a dental business office.
3. Describe the electronic equipment commonly used in a dental office and the purpose of each.
4. Apply psychological principles to oral and written communications to enhance office effectiveness and patient satisfaction.
5. Compare and contrast the differences between manual and computerized appointment scheduling.
6. Discuss the characteristics of various recall systems.
7. Demonstrate the preparation of the commonly used accounting forms.
8. Perform the tasks included in maintaining the accounts payable.
9. List the duties of the dental office manager or a business assistant.
10. List the four parties involved in prepare dental care plans.
11. Recognize the common dental insurance terminology.
12. Describe the different dental insurance (prepaid dental care) programs.
13. Discuss the components of an ADA endorsed insurance form.
14. Describe the ADA Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature.
15. Recognize the dental code groupings used for different dental procedures.
16. Explain the coordination of benefits.
17. Complete an ADA approved dental claim form.
18. Discuss how the law affects the dental business office and how litigation may be avoided.
19. List methods of marketing your skills when seeking employment.

DA 124B - Integrated Science for Dental Assistants

1. Identify the four types of teeth, Incisors, Cuspids, Premolars and Molars on a model.
2. List the eruption date of the primary and permanent dentitions.
3. Describe the stages of development that occur during pregnancy, prenatal, embryonic and Postnatal development.
4. Describe the growth, calcification and eruption that takes place during the life cycle of a tooth.
5. Identify the histological make up of the teeth including the anatomical parts, the tissues, the periodontium and the gingiva.
6. Identify the bones of the head and neck on a model including the bony prominences, depressions openings and articulations.
7. List the muscles of the head and neck and describe the function(s) of each muscle.
8. Recognize the major arteries and veins and their branches which comprise the blood supply to the head and neck.
9. Name the components of the respiratory system as they relate to the head and neck.
10. Describe the location and function of each of the following glandular tissues: lacrimal glands, salivary glands, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland and thymus gland.
11. Identify the Trigeminal Nerve and its branches describing the function of each branch and the injection site used for each branch during local anesthesia.
12. List the components of the lymphatic system that are located in the head and neck and describe the spread of dental infections.
13. Identify the components of the structural units of the human body.
14. Recognize the structure and function of body systems.

DA 126B - Clinical Externship

1. Apply acquired skills and knowledge to procedures performed in a dental office or clinic.
2. Demonstrate ability to place, expose, process and mount acceptable dental radiographs.
3. Demonstrate ability to function proficiently as member of the dental health team in the business office, dental laboratory and at chairside.
4. Evaluate performance, strengths, weakness, and problems by participating in group discussions.
5. Demonstrate ability to communicate with patients and members of the clinical staff.
6. Appear well groomed and dressed in a manner befitting a profession person.
7. Adapt to various routines and become an active participant at each clinical site.
8. Accept the office philosophy of each clinical site and follow the policies of that site during the assigned rotation.
9. Apply applicable preventive dentistry techniques during clinical experiences.

DA 128B - Dental Radiology

1. Apply the principles of radiation protection to maintain optimal health and safety to patient and operator during radiation exposure.
2. Demonstrate care of all radiation equipment and supplies.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the correct maintenance and care of dark room supplies and equipment, automatic processor and manual processing tanks.
4. Apply the principles of x-ray production to prepare dental radiographs of high quality utilizing bisecting and right angle (paralleling) techniques.
5. Apply the principles of film processing to product dental photographs of high quality utilizing automatic and manual processing procedures.
6. Demonstrate at a 75% proficiency level the procedures for the following radiographic views: bitewing, full mouth, occlusal, panoramic, pedodontic and mixed dentition.
7. Apply the principles of digital radiography to produce radiographic images of high quality utilizing digital hardware and software.
8. Recognize radiographic anatomical structures in the analysis and interpretation of radiographs.
9. Apply knowledge of anatomical landmarks to mount film in proper arrangement utilizing lingual and labial mounting methods.
10. Recognize the factors, which affect the diagnostic usefulness and quality of finished radiographs.
11. Recognize and correct errors in exposure and processing, which occur in dental radiographs.

DA 136B - Dental Specialties

1. Recognize the different surgical procedures performed by maxillofacial surgeons.
2. Identify the drugs used in dentistry for pain control and know the characteristics of each.
3. Discuss the purpose of root canal therapy and the procedures performed to accomplish a successful root canal.
4. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of fixed and removable prosthodontics and describe the role of the dental laboratory in each.
5. Discuss the types of dental implants available and the patient selection requirements.
6. Describe the clinical criteria required to make an orthodontic treatment plan and the ‘dental assistant’s’ role in the treatment of orthodontic patients.
7. Define the different types of periodontal surgery and discuss when each is recommended.
8. Compare and contrast the dental procedures used in general dentistry with those used in pedodontic dentistry.
9. List the communication and behavioral management techniques used in the dental specialties.

DA 299B - Independent Study

1. Evaluate periapical, bitewing and panoramic x-rays for optimum diagnostic qualities.
2. Describe current materials and techniques used in chairside assisting.
3. List protective procedures used in a dental clinic to provide the patient and the employees with a safe environment.

DH 100 - Introduction to Dental Hygiene

1. Analyze dental hygiene as a health profession career.
2. Determine duties and responsibilities of a dental hygienist.
3. Conduct internet searches to explore various topics within the dental professions.
4. Recognize general education and specific entrance requirements of a dental hygiene degree program.
5. Assess the role of professional associations within the dental hygiene profession.
6. Demonstrate professional writing requirements using APA format and style.
7. Contrast the various career opportunities available for the dental hygienist.
8. Differentiate between cultural sensitivity, cultural awareness and cultural competency.
9. Research the various advanced education opportunities for the dental hygienist.
10. List the various requirements to obtain and maintain a license as a practicing dental hygienist.

DH 102 - Oral Biology

1. Evaluate the complex relationships related to health and disease in the oral cavity.
2. Integrate concepts of the anatomy, microbiology, histology, occlusion and morphology to pathology encountered in clinical patient assessment.
3. Analyze the major events in prenatal development including developmental disturbances related to the face, neck, and oral structures.
4. Analyze the events of tooth development and eruption, and developmental disturbances of these and surrounding structures.
5. Integrate knowledge of the cell and tissues into the histology of the orofacial tissues and their associated pathologies.
6. Explain the development and histological features of the components of the periodontium.
7. Assess the histology of the periodontium and associated pathologies.
8. Explain embryological development of the structures of the head and neck and their related pathologies.
9. Integrate concepts of tooth histology, tooth eruption, and the dentitions, with clinical considerations related to treatment of patients.
10. Explain disorders of the temporomandibular joint, classification of occlusion, malocclusion, and associated habits, traumas, and considerations.
11. Evaluate anatomical considerations related to dental local anesthesia.

DH 104 - Dental Hygiene I

1. Determine the methods of how disease spreads and infection control procedures and protocols to prevent it in the dental setting
2. Assess proper ergonomics and breakdown the signs and symptoms of ergonomic strain from improper positioning of the clinician, patient, and unit
3. Evaluate a health history including vital signs to assess a patient’s health status prior to treatment and the procedures to be followed during an emergency in the dental setting
4. Explain the extraoral and intraoral structures typically assessed during an examination with normal or abnormal deviations noted.
5. Describe the components of the periodontium and their function and clinical significance to dental hygiene instrumentation and the progression of health to disease.
6. Illustrate periodontal probe readings and various dental restorations, conditions and appliances for dental charting.
7. Illustrate the characteristics, progression and classification system of the carious lesion.
8. Explain the basic instrument designs, fundamentals and principles of instrumentation techniques and skills for the mirror, probe, explorer, universal curets and sickles in relationship to health through disease.
9. Explain the fundamentals of dental treatment planning and relate the role that dental services play in the overall treatment schedule of dental needs.
10. Assess the principles of dental polishing, the devices used in polishing procedures, the accepted technique and the various agents available.
11. Correlate preventative, educational, and therapeutic care in dental hygiene services.
12. Demonstrate research skills through patient case-write up.

DH 105 - Introduction to Clinical Practice

1. Demonstrate professional appearance, conduct, and responsibility while respecting HIIPA and FERPA.
2. Operate and maintain the dental unit without assistance.
3. Demonstrates the basic fundamentals for instrumentation skill, techniques and maintainence with the mirror, probe, explorer, universal curets, and sickle scalers.
4. Evaluate proper infection control protocols at all times and the implications when infection control protocols are not utilized.
5. Develop proper positioning of ergonomics for patient, clinician, unit and light.
6. Process a medical history, including vital signs, and ASA that will determine the needs of the patient to be addressed before dental hygiene care can be performed.
7. Demonstrate the ability to communicate well with others through the use of clear verbal and written skills.
8. Conduct a thorough extraoral and intraoral inspection to include documentation of normal, deviation from normal and pathologic conditions.
9. Demonstrate Oral Hygiene Education including oral disease theories, risk assessment, and techniques: biofilm theory, periodontal disease theory, caries risk assessment, brushing, flossing and necessary adjuncts.
10. Begins to integrate preventative, educational, and therapeutic care in treating patients
11. Select appropriate polishing compounds and fluorides and correctly applies them to teeth.
12. Assess and respond appropriately to any dental or medical emergency.
13. Maintain accurate clinical records.
14. Demonstrate compliance with clinic policies and procedures.

DH 107 - Legal and Ethical Implications in Dental Hygiene

1. Analyze ethical problems using critical thinking and problem solving strategies
2. Compare the history and origins of the dental hygiene profession to current professional standards
3. Justify the point of view of others on ethical issues
4. Defend the ethical principles, professional responsibilities, and legal duties relevant to dental hygiene
5. Distinguish between ethical and legal issues.
6. Determine the ethical standard and legal perspectives that, if implemented, would prevent malpractice and minimize professional liability.
7. Justify the legal obligations for the dentist and dental hygienist regarding the duty of care owed to the client.
8. Use public speaking, listening and perceiving skills to defend a specific course of action in a scenario that contains an ethical dilemma
9. Use moral reasoning, argument, and judgment to defend a specific course of action in a scenario that contains an ethical dilemma.
10. Select courses of action providing the least damaging consequences and greatest threat to the welfare of the client, dentist, profession and hygienist given situations of ethical difficulty related to dental hygiene practice.
11. Explain current issues in dental hygiene.
12. Compose a research paper utilizing the scientific method, including theory development, qualitative analysis, and use ethical legal behavior in the construction process.
13. Explain the purpose, key concepts, basic beliefs, fundamentals principles, core values, and professional responsibilities of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association Code of Ethics
14. Explain current issues in dental hygiene

DH 110 - Concepts of Oral Health

1. Analyze preventive dentistry.
2. Examine the rationale for preventive dentistry.
3. Interpret the dental hygienist’s role in preventive dentistry.
4. Analyze the process of dental disease.
5. Analyze the characteristics and significance of extrinsic and intrinsic stain.
6. Summarize the theories of dental fluoridation including history, benefits, metabolism, toxicity, safety, polities, and products.
7. Analyze the role of the dental hygienist in facilitation of behavior modification as it relates to dental health education.
8. Analyze the components in dentifrices and mouthrinses and their role related to dental health.
9. Demonstrate oral hygiene aids required to control plaque in general and special needs populations.
10. Conduct an oral health session with a client.
11. Evaluate products used in oral health.
12. Recognize the factors in human motivation using interrelationships between a patient’s values, needs, and knowledge.

DH 112 - Oral Radiology

1. Explain the purpose and necessity of dental radiographic imaging.
2. Recognize the legal aspects of dental radiography with respect to liability and ownership of radiographs.
3. Use correct radiographic terminology.
4. Apply the principles of x-ray production to prepare dental radiographic images of high quality utilizing the bisecting angle and right angle techniques.
5. Apply the principles of x-ray production to prepare dental radiographic images of high quality utilizing digital, manual and automatic processing procedures.
6. Differentiate radiographic anatomical structures in the analysis and interpretation of radiographic images.
7. Apply knowledge of anatomical landmarks to mount films in proper arrangement utilizing lingual and labial mounting methods.
8. Apply the principles of radiation protection to maintain optimal health and safety of the patient and operator during x-radiation exposure.
9. Distinguish the factors which affect the diagnostic usefulness and quality of finished radiographs.
10. Analyze and correct errors in exposure and processing which occur on dental radiographic images.
11. Assess the correct maintenance and care of the automatic processor and chemical safety.
12. Assess the correct care and disinfection of x-ray equipment.
13. Differentiate diseases of the teeth and supporting structures as revealed by dental radiographic images.
14. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the bisecting and right angle techniques.
15. Apply the fundamentals of photography to prepare intra-oral and extra-oral photographs.
16. Compare and contrast knowledge of extra-oral, pedodontic, and edentulous survey techniques.
17. Analyze principles of panoramic dental radiography.
18. Consider patient management techniques.

DH 115 - Clinical Practice I

1. Demonstrate problem solving skills and professional behavior.
2. Develop a personal philosophy of dental hygiene practice.
3. Demonstrate cultural competence while providing dental hygiene care.
4. Evaluate instructor guidance, peer review, and remediation as a learning experience that contributes to professional knowledge and growth.
5. Exercise teamwork between the student provider, patient’s dentist and physician to provide safe, effective and efficient dental hygiene care.
6. Develop a dental hygiene diagnosis that can be addressed by dental hygiene intervention services or strategies.
7. Provide dental hygiene preventive services through the dental hygiene process of care: assessment of patient needs, formation of a dental hygiene diagnosis, planning for the prevention and treatment of oral disease, implementation of various dental hygiene services and evaluation of both the patient and practitioner efforts and oral health outcomes.
8. Demonstrate research skills through case review and the patient case write-up
9. Assess self-reflections for dental hygiene growth professionally and personally to set new goals for achievement.

DH 116B - Supervised Clinical Practice

1. Demonstrate problem solving skills and professional behavior.
2. Develop a person philosophy of dental hygiene practice.
3. Accept instructor guidance and peer review as a learning experience that contribute to professional knowledge and growth.
4. Experience teamwork between the student provider, supervising faculty, patient’s dentist and physician to provide safe, effective, and efficient dental hygiene care.
5. Provide dental hygiene preventive services; hard and soft deposit removal, application of anti-cariogenic agents, and oral health education, for patients with varying needs.

DH 117 - Periodontics I

1. Perform advanced instrumentation skills using area-specific curets and files.
2. Sharpen area-specific and universal curets, sickles, and files..
3. Apply accepted methods of choosing and applying desensitization products.
4. Apply pit and fissure sealants using the latest application techniques.
5. Apply appropriate subgingival irrigation products and apply those products using accepted techniques.
6. Apply appropriate methods, procedures, and armamentarium for occlusal evaluation.
7. Perform periodontal debridement procedures without causing trauma to hard or soft dental tissues.
8. Describe root anatomical features commonly encountered during periodontal debridement.
9. Perform soft tissue curettage.
10. Describe various types of dental implants and the role dental hygienists play in the maintenance of implants.
11. Apply accepted theory, methods, and armamentarium for ultrasonic scaling procedures.
12. Apply accepted theory, armamentarium, and methods for air jet polishing.
13. Demonstrate manual scaling techniques using files.
14. Analyze the role of dental lasers in dentistry

DH 119 - General and Oral Pathology for Dental Hygienists

1. Communicate and relate the causes and mechanism of disease to the activities of a practicing dental hygienist.
2. Relate the study of pathology to the reaction of cellular activity and its environment.
3. Describe the reaction of the cellular injury as it relates to healing, repair and regeneration.
4. Describe the etiology, contributing factors and clinical aspects of pathological findings including the intrinsic factors, extrinsic factors and developmental disturbances.
5. Describe the nature of disease including manifestations of disease, classification of disease and the predisposing factors of disease.
6. Describe the etiology, contributing factors and clinical aspects and methods of control of dental caries.
7. Recognize and describe regressive alterations of teeth.
8. Recognize and describe disease of the pulpal tissue.
9. Recognize and describe development disturbances and growth of the oral cavity and its related structures.
10. Recognize and describe selected benign and malignant tumors of the oral cavity and its related structures.
11. Recognize and describe tumors and cysts of odontogenic origin.
12. Describe their relationship to the health care team in recognition, diagnosis and treatment of pathologic conditions associated with the oral structures.