Course Descriptions

HIST 295 - Special Topics in History

1. Understand the contours of the historical period or subject covered by the course.
2. Understand history in general, and the interplay of the world, national, and/or local events in shaping the world in which we live.
3. Students should better appreciate their role in politics and society, and their obligations as a citizen.
4. Students should be better prepared for more advanced classes at the College of Southern Nevada and/or elsewhere.
5. The abilities of students in critical thinking should be enhanced.
6. The oral and/or written communications skills of students should be improved.
7. The ability of students to do research and find information on historical and current events should be expanded and enhanced.
8. Students should understand that history is made up of facts AND interpretations, actions AND ideas, not simply a series of names and dates.

HIST 299 - Internship

1. Student will work on acquiring skills at internship that will aid in findings a job in the field.
2. Student will work on communication skills, written and oral.
3. Student will complete a portfolio documenting skills acquired through the internship.
4. Student will work directly with a site coordinator and have several meetings with degree advisory about the internship.

HMD 101 - Foundations of Hospitality

1. Examine the various operating sectors of the hospitality industry.
2. Describe the key business influence in the hospitality industry.
3. Identify possible fields of interests and career paths in the hospitality industry.

HMD 120 - Introduction to the Hospitality Customer Experience

1. Describe the touch points that create a guest experience.
2. Discuss the tangible and intangible factors in the services cape that impact the customer’s experience.
3. Define emotional intelligence and emotion-regulation strategies.
4. Explain how cultural difference impact the service experience.

HMD 202 - Housekeeping Operations

1. Describe the importance of the housekeeping department in a hotel operation.
2. Describe the relationship between the housekeeping department and other hotel departments.
3. Create a department employee schedule based on workload analysis.
4. Describe guest room cleaning procedures.

HMD 203 - Front-Office Operations

1. Describe the importance of the front office to the successful hotel operation.
2. Recognize the importance of reservations to the successful hotel operation.
3. Formulate how various room rates are determined.
4. Summarize the hotel check-in and check-out processes.

HMD 205 - Hospitality Human Resource Management

1. Describe effective planning for recruitment and selection of employees.
2. Describe the impact of employment law on the hospitality industry.
3. Analyze the impact of organized labor in the hospitality industry, including compensation and labor issues from both union and non-union perspectives.
4. Assess training and development programs and perform employee evaluations.

HMD 220 - Facilitating the Hospitality Customer Experience

1. Evaluate how servicescape affects internal and external customer’s reaction to a hospitality environment.
2. Design a customer service experience using a service blueprint or similar planning tool.
3. Analyze psychological/social characteristics of customer satisfaction, service delivery process, customer service encounters, service quality, and service recovery.
4. Develop processes and plans for guests with disabilities.

HMD 221 - Hospitality Accounting I

1. Apply the accounting principles and the double-entry system of accounting.
2. Analyze business transactions using accrual basis accounting and complete the accounting cycle.
3. Prepare three major financial statements used in hospitality firms (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows).
4. Explain the significance of financial statements for the success of the hospitality firm.

HMD 225 - Foundations of Hospitality Leadership

1. Differentiate leadership theories.
2. Distinguish the role of the leader in team dynamics.
3. Utilize ethical decision-making.
4. Identify leadership competencies, skills, and behaviors needed to be successful in hospitality.

HMD 226 - Industry Computer Applications for Hospitality and Tourism

1. Identify the different computer applications used in the hospitality industry.
2. Recognize the importance of computer applications to the hospitality industry.
3. Describe the advantages of front office management software to a hotel.
4. Demonstrate guest check-in and check-out procedures.

HMD 235 - Hotel, Restaurant and Gaming Law

1. Describe the history of inn keeping laws.
2. Recognize basic legal terminology used in hotel operations.
3. Describe the legal rights, duties, and responsibilities of hotel operators.
4. Contrast employee relations and guest relations based on legal precedence.

HMD 295 - Work Experience in Lodging Operations

1. Apply classroom knowledge to on-the-job-training.

HUM 295H - Issues in Humanities – Honors

1. Synthesize, evaluate, integrate, and apply information through multiple formats and approaches from a variety of sources.
2. Identify and apply methodologies, principles, and research strategies required for creative interdisciplinary scholarship.
3. Express ideas and concepts precisely and persuasively in multiple formats.
4. Work both independently and collaboratively on projects, encouraging a sense of community and fostering relations through academic discourse.
5. Engage with a wide range of ideas, cultures, values, and beliefs.
6. CSN Honors courses will extend the breadth, depth, or learning modalities of the course content.

HUM 298 - Phi Theta Kappa Honors Topic

IS 100B - Core Computing Competency

1. Model activities to operate and maintain a personal computer.
2. Create documents using a word processor.
3. Create spreadsheets using a spreadsheet program.
4. Create presentations using presentation software.
5. Model skills necessary to interface effectively with the global digital community.

IS 101 - Introduction to Information Systems

1. Model activities to operate and maintain a personal computer.
2. Create documents using a word processor.
3. Create spreadsheets using a spreadsheet program.
4. Create presentations using presentation software.
5. Model skills necessary to interface effectively with the global digital community.

IS 115 - Introduction to Programming

1. Describe the steps required to perform calculations and to complete tasks.
2. Translate algorithms into computer programs.
3. Create programs that process user input and produce output.
4. Code programs that use appropriate loops and decision structures.
5. Create programs that read and write files.
6. Code programs that use array processing.
7. Use generally accepted principles of good programming style and documentation.

IS 389 - Advanced Business Systems Development

1. Identify rapid system development methodologies and list the benefits of each system.
2. Explain the role of analysis in the systems development process.
3. Conduct interviews to analyze the current systems at the department level in an organization.
4. Prepare decision trees or charts for the functions undertaken by departments.
5. Make presentations of designs and provide recommendations.
6. Design a project plan that will map out the functions to be accomplished in the systems development life cycle.

IRW 110B - Introduction to Ironworking

1. Understanding of the principal areas of work which comprise the Ironworkers’ Trade.
2. Understanding of the obligations placed upon a responsible Ironworker Apprentice towards the J.A.T.C., instructors, fellow workers, journeymen and union membership.
3. Know what information and personal items are needed by the Ironworker Apprentice in order to prepare for initial work dispatch to a job in the trade.
4. Identify basic hand tools using their standard names and knowing their common use.
5. Demonstrate safe working practices and procedures to be observed by the Ironworker in exercise of the trade.
6. Tie knots and demonstrate the ability to name and use rigging accessories.
7. Climb a free standing column, walk beams, tie rebar and burn.

IRW 111B - Introduction to Major Work Areas

1. Discuss what is needed in the job planning and preparation phase.
2. Explain the procedures involved with rigging, welding and burning.
3. Demonstrate proper techniques used when working with structural and reinforcing steel.
4. Recognize hazards on the job site and use the proper personal protective equipment.

IRW 112B - Metal Buildings

1. Comprehend and use ironworker terminology.
2. Understand the basic requirements for metal building erection.
3. Properly use and maintain the various tools and personal safety equipment needed on the job site.
4. Demonstrate the ability to interpret charts and tables.
5. Identify the various types of metal building structures and the procedures to properly erect each.

IRW 113B - Ironworker History/ C.O.M.E.T.

1. Understand the impact of apprenticeship training throughout history.
2. Identify Nevada state laws enacted to give apprenticeship p program its legal authority.
3. Name the agencies and organizations that administer the apprenticeship program in Nevada.
4. Describe the factors that lead to the birth of the union.
5. Describe the major events that have occurred in each decade.

IRW 114B - Mixed Base for Ironworkers

1. Recognize hazards on the job site and use the proper safety procedures per OSHA.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in blueprint reading.
3. Apply mathematics on the job site as it applies to ironworkers.

IRW 116B - Reinforcing Iron I

1. Relate the forces needed to combine iron and concrete as a building material.
2. Demonstrate competency in the techniques/procedures used In the fabrication and placement of iron on the job site.
3. Identify and apply the use of special tools required in the field.
4. Recognize hazards on the job site and use the proper personal protective equipment.

IRW 118B - Mathematics for Ironworkers

1. Comprehend and utilize mathematical terminology.
2. Perform various calculations and apply solutions to ironworker problems.
3. Perform calculations involving basic metric measurements.

IRW 120B - Blueprint Reading

1. Comprehend and use blueprint reading terminology.
2. Identify the different types of construction drawings.
3. Interpret elements, common abbreviations and acronyms.
4. Recognize symbols and other drawing information.
5. Demonstrate ability to properly read the basic elements of a drawing.

IRW 134B - Lead Hazard Awareness

1. Comprehend the history of lead, the effects of lead exposure and how lead is used now.
2. Discuss the regulations in place concerning lead exposure and worker’s rights and responsibilities.
3. Understand the methods used to identify lead coatings on the job.
4. Demonstrate the proper use of personal protective equipment and safe work practices.
5. Identify work methods that could expose oneself to lead contamination.

IRW 150B - Rigging for Ironworkers

1. Recognize and use rigging terminology.
2. Demonstrate competency in the techniques/procedures used In fiberline steel cable and chain in tackle/lever combinations.
3. Identify and apply the best techniques/procedures used for raising, transporting and storing of heavy loads.
4. Employ the best use of scaffolds as access structures.
5. Recognize hazards on the job site and use the proper personal protective equipment.

IRW 152B - Welding I for Ironworkers

1. Comprehend and use welding terminology.
2. Understand the structure of ferrous metals and their reaction to heat.
3. Identify the different types and uses of welding.
4. Demonstrate the ability to properly use welding equipment, machinery and personal protective equipment.

IRW 153B - Structural Steel I

1. Recognize and use structural steel terminology.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the materials, tools and equipment utilized in the field.
3. Identify and practice the proper techniques/procedures for the layout, fabrication, storage and erection of structural steel.
4. Discuss the use of structural steel in the construction of buildings and bridges.
5. Recognize hazards on the job site and use the proper personal protective equipment.

IRW 154B - Reinforcing Iron II

1. Relate the forces needed to combine iron and concrete as a building material.
2. Demonstrate competency In the techniques/procedures used in the fabrication and placement of iron on the job site.
3. Identify and apply the use of special tools required in the field.
4. Recognize hazards on the job site and use the proper personal protective equipment.

IRW 156B - Welding II for Ironworkers

1. Comprehend and use welding terminology.
2. Understand the structure of ferrous metals and their reaction to heat.
3. Identify the different types and uses of welding.
4. Demonstrate the ability to properly use welding equipment, machinery and personal protective equipment.

IRW 160B - Post Tension I

1. Comprehend and utilize post tensioning terminology.
2. Employ the principles and theories of post tensioning and identify the components.
3. Use the tools, equipment and procedures to safely work with post tensioning systems.
4. Apply proper procedures for detensioning and performing lift-offs.
5. Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and repair post tensioning systems and equipment.

IRW 162B - Post Tension II

1. Comprehend and utilize post tensioning terminology.
2. Employ the principles and theories of post tensioning and identify the components.
3. Use the tools, equipment and procedures to safely work with post tensioning systems.
4. Apply proper procedures for detensioning and performing lift-offs.
5. Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and repair post tensioning systems and equipment.

IRW 164B - Post Tension III

1. Comprehend and utilize post-tension terminology.
2. Apply principles and theories and Identify the components of bar tendon and multi-strand systems.
3. Properly use the tools, equipment and procedures for each type of bonded post-tensioning system.
4. Properly use the tools, equipment and procedures to grout and finish each type of bonded post-tensioning system.
5. Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and repair post-tensioning systems, stressing equipment and grouting equipment.

IRW 170B - OSHA 10

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

IRW 202B - Welding III for Ironworkers

1. Comprehend and use welding terminology.
2. Understand the structure of ferrous and nonferrous metals.
3. Demonstrate the ability to weld in flat, vertical and overhead positions, and all types of joints.

IRW 203B - Structural Steel II

1. Recognize and use structural steel terminology.
2. Understand the proper way to safely install metal decking and sheeting.
3. Explain how to erect bridges, towers, wind turbines, clear span and amusement park structures.
4. Comprehend the use of composites in structural erection.
5. Read and comprehend structural drawings.

IRW 204B - Detailing I for Reinforcing Iron

IRW 206B - Detailing II for Reinforcing Iron

IRW 207B - Structural Steel III/Cranes

1. Comprehend and utilize crane operation terminology.
2. Describe the principles of crane operation and different types of cranes.
3. Identify quadrants, load charts, capacity factors, roles and responsibility of crane setup.
4. Demonstrate proper crane operating procedures
5. List the process of crane assembly and disassembly in various working conditions.

IRW 208B - Foreman Training for Ironworkers

1. Describe the duties and responsibilities of personnel in a supervisory position.
2. Develop cultural sensitivity and awareness within the workplace environment. (Human Relations)
3. Develop positive attitudes toward work and service to others. (Human Relations)
4. Develop positive communication and listening skills in human behavior and relationships. (Human Relations)

IRW 211B - Architectural I

1. Comprehend and use architectural ironworking terminology.
2. Identify and properly use various tools.
3. Demonstrate ability to properly construct curtain wall systems and window walls.
4. Demonstrate understanding of various types of glazing systems and their proper handling and installation.
5. Recognize various sealants and the proper techniques used for application.

IRW 212B - Architectural II

1. Comprehend and use iron worker terminology.
2. Recognize various types of doors, stairs and other objects to be constructed on the job site.
3. Identify the various components needed in a project and properly install them.
4. Demonstrate the ability to erect/install various objects as the job requires.
5. Utilize proper work practices and observe safety procedures.

IRW 215B - Precast Concrete

1. Comprehend and utilize ironworker terminology.
2. Identify, properly use and maintain various tools and equipment.
3. Utilize proper handling procedures and personal protective equipment.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the processes needed to complete precast concrete projects in the field.
5. Describe the responsibilities and/or duties of the precast manufacturer, the erector and the GC/CM.

IRW 240B - First Aid/CPR

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

IRW 250B - Scaffold User/ Erector/Dismantler

1. Comprehend and use scaffold related terminology.
2. Identify the different types of scaffolding and their parts.
3. Utilize the proper safety methods when working with scaffolds.
4. Demonstrate the ability to properly use scaffolds.
5. Show competency In erecting and dismantling various types of scaffolds.

IRW 255B - Qualified Riggers for Ironworkers

1. Comprehend and use rigging terminology.
2. Identify the roles and responsibilities of the qualified rigger.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the proper use of rigging equipment, cranes and derricks.
4. Demonstrate proper hand and verbal crane signals.
5. Recognize work site hazards and utilize proper work practices along with personal protective equipment.

IRW 270B - OSHA 30

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

ITAL 101B - Basics of Italian I

1. Communicate in Italian, both orally and in writing, about familiar topics using memorized words and phrases.
2. Present information about familiar topics, both orally and in writing, using a variety of words, phrases, and memorized expressions.
3. Recognize some familiar words and phrases, both listening and in reading.
4. Describe common practices, perspectives, and products of Italian culture in relation the the students’ own cultural background.

ITAL 102B - Conversational Italian II

1. The student will learn the correct pronunciation of the Italian alphabet and will be able to enunciate words in a comprehensible manner.
2. The student will be able to create simple sentences in order to communicate on an everyday basis, continuing from the first level course, without stressing grammatical correctness.
3. The student will be continue to learn basic vocabulary related to everyday situations.
4. The student will be able to answer questions in complete sentences on tests and exercises.
5. The student will use complete sentences when giving oral presentations.
6. The student will continue to develop an understanding of Italian culture.

ITAL 111 - First Year Italian I

1. Communicate in Italian, both orally and in writing, about familiar topics using memorized words and phrases.
2. Present information about familiar topics, both orally and in writing, using a variety of words, phrases, and memorized expressions.
3. Recognize some familiar words and phrases, both listening and in reading.
4. Describe common practices, perspectives, and products of Italian culture in relation to the students’ own cultural background.

ITAL 112 - First Year Italian II

1. Communicate in Italian, both orally and in writing, about familiar topics using increasing variety of words, phrases, and simple sentences.
2. Present information about familiar topics, both orally and in writing, using an increasing variety of words, phrases, and simple sentences.
3. Recognize familiar words, phrases, and sentences within simple texts and common contexts, both listening and in reading.
4. Explore and examine common practices, perspectives, and products of Italian culture in relation to the students’ own cultural background.

ITAL 211 - Second Year Italian I

1. Communicate in Italian, both orally and in writing, about an increasing variety of familiar topics using sentence-level discourse.
2. Present information about an increasing variety of familiar topics, both orally and in writing, using sentence-level discourse.
3. Infer meaning within simple texts and common contexts, both listening and in reading.
4. Interpret common practices, perspectives, and products of Italian culture in relation to the students’ own cultural background.

ITAL 212 - Second Year Italian II

1. Communicate in Italian, both orally and in writing, about an increasing variety of topics in connected sentences and basic paragraphs.
2. Present information about a wide variety of familiar topics, both orally and in writing, using connected sentences and basic paragraphs.
3. Interpret main ideas in common contexts, both listening and in reading.
4. Explain common practices, perspectives, and products of Italian culture in relation to the students’ own cultural background.

ITAL 221 - Italy and Its Culture

1. Knowledge of Italy’s geography.
2. Knowledge of Italy’s contemporary history.
3. Knowledge of Italy’s governmental structure: its constitution and administrative units.
4. Knowledge of Italy’s political configuration.
5. Awareness of Italy’s cultural fabric, its major figures, their contributions and influence.
6. Knowledge of Italy’s popular culture as reflected in films, newspapers, and other documents of daily life.

JPN 101B - Conversational Japanese I

1. Select basic Japanese vocabulary for everyday conversation
2. Reproduce Japanese pronunciation
3. Recognize hiragana scripts
4. Utilize verbs, adjectives, and nouns/pronouns in both phrases and sentences in formal style of speech

JPN 102B - Conversational Japanese II

1. Distinguish between formal and informal styles of speech
2. Describe locations of various items
3. Apply vocabulary and expressions to communicate preferences and wishes
4. Apply vocabulary and expressions to construct short phone conversations
5. Utilize verbs of giving and receiving
6. Recognize katakana scripts

JPN 111 - First Year Japanese I

1. Reproduce Japanese pronunciation
2. Select appropriate expressions for greeting in various contexts
3. Apply formal style of verbal, adjectival, and nominal sentence patterns in affirmative/negative forms in different tenses in conversation
4. Distinguish among use of different phrase particles
5. Reproduce hiragana and katakana at a sentential level
6. Utilize number expressions that involve time, age, and dates
7. Identify cultural and historical perspectives for how social attitudes and value judgments manifest in vocabulary and expressions

JPN 112 - First Year Japanese II

1. Distinguish between formal and informal styles of speech
2. Articulate quantities of various items, using counter expressions
3. Apply expressions to communicate wishes, preferences, past experiences, opinions, comparisons, rationale, and inferences in conversation
4. Apply modals for request, suggestions, and advice
5. Describe people’s physical appearances, personalities, abilities, and skills
6. Recognize kanji characters introduced in the course, different parts of kanji characters, and their meanings
7. Reproduce kanji characters introduced in the course
8. Interpret cultural and historical perspectives for how social attitudes and value judgments manifest in informal style of speech as gender variation

JPN 120 - Kanji and Japanese Vocabulary I

1. Reproduce kanji characters introduced in the course from memory
2. Identify the meaning of each kanji character
3. Reproduce words in which various combinations of kanji characters are used
4. Demonstrate knowledge of Kanji Kentei 10-kyu exam level material

JPN 121 - Kanji and Japanese Vocabulary II

1. Reproduce kanji characters introduced in the course from memory
2. Identify the meaning of each kanji character
3. Reproduce words in which various combinations of kanji characters are used
4. Demonstrate knowledge of Kanji Kentei 9-kyu exam level material

JPN 211 - Second Year Japanese I

1. Identify different styles of speech at different levels of politeness
2. Recognize vocabulary related to weather, discussing future goals, gift giving traditions, banking and postal service systems
3. Identify appropriate modals for expressing opinions, intentions, plans, obligations, reasons, and prohibition
4. Distinguish between intransitive and transitive verbs
5. Recognize kanji characters introduced in the course, different parts of kanji characters, and their meanings
6. Reproduce kanji characters introduced in the course
7. Interpret cultural and historical perspectives for how social attitudes and value judgments manifest in vocabulary, expressions, and customs

JPN 212 - Second Year Japanese II

1. Identify different types of honorifics
2. Apply sentence modifiers
3. Construct subordinate clauses, utilizing conjunctions extensively
4. Create short presentations with a Q & A session
5. Recognize kanji characters introduced in the course, different parts of kanji characters, and their meanings
6. Reproduce kanji characters introduced in the course
7. Apply cultural and historical perspectives for how social attitudes and value judgements manifest in passive voice and honorific language

JOUR 100 - Introduction to Journalism and Media Studies

1. Explain the dynamic field of journalism including historical and present-day perspectives
2. Differentiate jobs in journalism
3. Define basic concepts in journalism including the following: the function of journalism, news values, news judgment, media law including libel, slander, and ethical issues
4. Use principles of research to identify primary sources and navigate online databases
5. Explore skills needed to report, write news, fact check, create multi-media
6. Use Associated Press Style for news writing and editing

JOUR 101 - Critical Analysis of the Mass Media

1. Discuss the evolution of mass media from the creation of the printing press through innovations and advancements in the digital age with Internet, fiber optics, satellite, etc.
2. Differentiate the factors that influence the development of media including regulatory, sociocultural, technologic, and economic
3. Discuss the history of journalism, explore role of the press as the fourth estate
4. Differentiate mass media effects, theories, ethics, and laws

5. Analyze media usage and the physical, psychological, and emotional effects of that usage

JOUR 102 - News Reporting and Writing

1. Analyze the role of journalists in free society, laws, protections for journalists, rights, and responsibilities
2. Employ discernment in selecting news topics using news judgment and news values
3. Conduct interviews with news gathering techniques
4. Construct news articles in inverted-pyramid style with use of Associated Press Style, grammar, mechanics, proper leads, good construction, and sourcing with proper attribution
5. Write press release(s) in proper format with release date, quotes from spokespersons, boilerplates, among other conventions
6. Apply broadcast news writing techniques

JOUR 105 - News Production I

1. Compose news stories with journalistic conventions and practices with a minimum of three primary sources for possible publication
2. Interact with sources
3. Improve multimedia journalism skills to enhance written and visual content for publication
4. Model ethical characteristics of a professional journalist
5. Demonstrate due diligence of a reporter in news gathering, writing and fact checking

JOUR 121 - Radio Production

1. Demonstrate several job responsibilities of radio production personnel including program directors, producers, sales people, board operators, and talent
2. Use equipment necessary to produce a variety of projects for radio broadcasts
3. Produce radio commercials and/or public-service announcements
4. Incorporate journalistic skills in researching, writing and producing newscasts

JOUR 201 - Television Studio Production I

1. Identify the job responsibilities of various television studio production personnel.
2. Use correct TV director jargon when directing a studio-based television news program.
3. Operate equipment necessary to produce a studio-based television news program.

JOUR 202 - Electronic Media Production I

1. Demonstrate effective communication strategies in interviews and stand-ups
2. Incorporate techniques for lighting, framing, composition, audio and filming for news packages
3. Use multi-media and new-gathering techniques, use variations in writing, editing, content and camera work
4. Discern journalistic news values and judgment
5. Use pre- and post-production editing skills including encoding and uploading files and creating media packages

JOUR 204 - Introduction to Media Production

1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the components of digital media: text, photographs, and other images, sound, and video. (3
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of incorporating the creation, digitization, and manipulation of these media components into a page design layout, a web site, and a multimedia presentation. (1,2)

JOUR 210 - Introduction to Public Relations

1. Analyze various roles that public relations practitioners play in public and private organizations
2. Evaluate current-day practices and techniques needed in public relations that involve media, consumers, community and business
3. Produce press releases

JOUR 212 - Principles of Advertising

1. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the hierarchy and role of the various departments found within an advertising agency.
2. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of mass media in the creation and implementation of the advertising campaign.
3. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the application of communication theory to advertising problems.

JOUR 220 - Fundamentals of Applied Media Aesthetics

1. Distinguish and evaluate how signs and symbols are used in visual imagery to convey meaning
2. Illustrate how color, shape, design, and content impact consumers of media
3. Explore television and film composition aesthetics
4. Assemble examples of powerful visual mediums
5. Explore visual, cognitive and perceptive theories

JOUR 223 - Contemporary Radio

1. Students will develop an understanding of how management, programming, sales, and engineering functions interact within a radio station operation.
2. Students will list various job duties of key radio station personnel.
3. Students will describe factors for successful radio station operations.
4. Students will define terms used in the radio broadcasting industry.
5. Students will explain key characteristics of various radio station formats.
6. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the challenges facing radio today.

JOUR 241 - News and the News Media

1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of key issues confronting journalism form past to present.
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the important debates regarding the forms and practices of reporting.
3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of various theories of journalism and media effects to argue how the quality of news can be improved.
4. Students will demonstrate an understanding of journalism’s role in a democracy.
5. Students will demonstrate an understanding of historical events in journalism and how they shaped media forms and practices today.
6. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the legal issues facing journalism.
7. Students will demonstrate an understanding of journalism’s impact on various social groups and public policies.

JOUR 261 - Introduction to IMC

1. Use theories to explain integrated marketing communication
2. Plan public relations strategies and techniques that work to propel messages
3. Discern hierarchal roles in advertising agencies and what jobs entail
4. Evaluate the role of mass media in creation and distribution of campaigns including advertising content

JOUR 276 - Design Principles of Advertising/Publications

1. Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of five basic types of print advertising including the following: periodicals, direct mail, point-of-purchase, sales promotion and merchandising
2. Apply design and production strategies for advertisements
3. Justify solutions to issues affecting design and production including budget limitations, publication constraints and audience considerations

JOUR 290 - Internship in Journalism

1. Integrate learned skills to work environment
2. Optimize abilities by working closely with manager and other employees at the site to learn skills, daily operations, journalistic techniques
3. Compose reflection essays on experience and other assignments
4. Assemble portfolio with clips or examples of work product

KOR 101B - Conversational Korean I

1. Develop listening skills.
2. Acquire basic reading skills.
3. Develop vocabulary knowledge.
4. Generate basic conversation.
5. Acquire basic grammar.
6. Acquire knowledge of geography, history, culture, and custom.

KOR 102B - Conversational Korean II

1. Acquire basic reading skills.
2. Expand vocabulary knowledge.
3. Develop listening skills.
4. Generate daily conversation.
5. Acquire basic grammar.
6. Develop writing skills.

KOR 111 - First Year Korean I

1. Students will be able to acquire reading skills
2. Students will be able to acquire listening comprehension
3. Students will be able to acquire speaking skills
4. Students will be able to acquire grammar skills
5. Students will be able to acquire writing skills
6. Students will be able to improve and expand vocabulary

KOR 112 - First Year Korean II

1. Students will be able to acquire reading skills
2. Students will be able to acquire listening comprehension
3. Students will be able to acquire speaking skills
4. Students will be able to acquire grammar skills
5. Students will be able to acquire writing skills
6. Students will be able to improve and expand vocabulary

KOR 211 - Second Year Korean I

1. Students will be able to acquire advance reading skills
2. Students will be able to acquire grammatical competence in speaking
3. Students will be able to acquire grammatical competence in writing
4. Students will be able to ability to recite short stories
5. Students will be able to acquire advanced vocabulary knowledge
6. Students will be able to acquire advanced listening comprehension
7. Students will be able to acquire knowledge of geography, history, culture and customs.

KOR 212 - Second Year Korean II

1. Students will be able to acquire advance reading skills
2. Students will be able to acquire grammatical competence in speaking
3. Students will be able to acquire grammatical competence in writing
4. Students will be able to ability to recite short stories
5. Students will be able to acquire advanced vocabulary knowledge
6. Students will be able to acquire advanced listening comprehension
7. Students will be able to acquire knowledge of geography, history, culture and customs.

LAT 111 - First Year Latin I

1. Apply knowledge of elementary Latin structures and vocabulary.
2. Demonstrate basic reading and writing
3. Write translations of elementary-level Latin passages.
4. Show basic knowledge of the culture of the Roman world.

LAT 112 - First Year Latin II

1. Apply knowledge of elementary Latin grammatical structures;
2. Demonstrate knowledge of basic Latin vocabulary;
3. Write translations of elementary-level Latin passages;
4. Show basic knowledge of the culture of the Roman world.

LAT 211 - Second Year Latin I

1. Interact in Latin on a variety of advanced topics. 
2. Analyze advanced Latin literary texts through reading and writing.
3. Interpret advanced Latin passages through translation.

LAS 100 - Introduction to Latina/o Studies

1. Demonstrate an introductory-level understanding of the history and culture of U.S. Latina/os.
2. Analyze the differences and similarities between the various Latino groups.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of how Latina/os have become integrated into American society.
4. Analyze important social, economic, and cultural developments that have impacted the Latina/o population.
5. Critically examine how the concepts of race, gender, and class interact with this diverse ethnic group.

LAS 101 - Introduction to Latin American Studies

1. Understand the historical situations that contributed to form the political, economic, and cultural conditions of contemporary Latin America.
2. Analyze and compare the current political and economic realities of different areas and countries in Latin America.
3. Develop an understanding of Latin American intellectual, cultural, and religious traditions.
4. Understand the traditional and changing roles played by race, gender, and sexuality in Latin American societies.
5. Explore and understand the issues and realities facing Latino populations in the U.S.

LAS 210 - Hispanic Groups in the United States

1. Understand each group’s historical reasons for migration, place of settlement, how they were received in this country, and how those experiences shaped them differently.
2. Analyze differences and similarities among the three major Hispanic groups in the United States.
3. Understand class and cultural aspects of each group.
4. Evaluate and compare these groups’ experiences with those of other Hispanic and non-Hispanic groups of immigrants.
5. Explore and analyze his/her own family’s immigration history, conditions, and assimilation.

LAS 223 - Spanish Caribbean Culture

1. Identify highlights of Hispanic-Caribbean history and geography that have shaped their national identity.
2. Compare and contrast different historical periods of the Hispanic Caribbean countries.
3. Analyze various artistic expressions such as painting, literature, film, etc., as manifestations of Hispanic Caribbean identity.
4. Analyze and articulate ideas about Hispanic-Caribbean cultural development.

LAS 224 - Mexican Culture

1. Understand the connection between history, politics, and culture in Mexico.
2. Analyze the role of cinema, TV, music, and art in the formation of the Mexican identity.
3. Understand the influence exerted by religion, traditions, gender roles, and education in the perpetuation of cultural beliefs and stereotypes.
4. Discuss the role of celebrations, folklore, and food in daily life and in Mexican society in general.
5. Analyze the relationship between Mexico and the United States and the differences between the two cultures.

LAS 299 - Capstone Class in Latin American Studies

1. Examine some of the major political, economic, social, and cultural issues currently affecting Latin America and/or U.S. Latinos.
2. Explore how the historical and geographical contexts have shaped Latin America and/or U.S. Latinos.
3. Differentiate between similar and related concepts, contexts, and facts important to Latin America and/or U.S. Latinos.
4. Document the ability to express ideas in a clear and coherent manner through an inquiry project (i.e., research paper, poster, and/or electronic presentation).

LAW 101 - Fundamentals of Law I

1. Describe the foundational topics and concepts of the legal process as needed by a paralegal assistant.
2. Discuss and analyze the legal principles and subject areas within the legal system in the United States.
3. Explain and examine the expectations and high standards needed as a paralegal as well as the strong ethical and moral commitment necessary between a client and attorney. (Human Relations)

LAW 204 - Torts

1. Discuss the law of torts, its theories and underlying principles.
2. Analyze major torts of negligence, trespass to land, defamation, strict liability, wrongful death and conversion.

LAW 205 - Contracts

1. Use necessary elements to form contracts.
2. Resolve problems encountered in contract performance, including discharge of performance and resulting damages and remedies for breach of contract.
3. Apply Uniform Commercial Code provisions to contract formations and disputes.
4. Explain ethical implications of forming contracts and drafting contracts.

LAW 231 - Civil Procedure

1. Examine the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure.
2. Explain the importance and functions of the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure.
3. Integrate the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure with everyday legal situations.