Course Descriptions

MASN 296 - Advanced Study in Masonry - lower division

1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.

MATH 90 - Pre-Algebra

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic and algebra to solve problems.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical and methods.

MATH 095 - Elementary Algebra

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic and algebra to solve problems.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical methods.

MATH 102 - Math for Applied Technology

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically, and verbally
3. Students will demonstrate the ability employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, or geometry to solve problems
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods

MATH 105 - Math for Elementary Teachers

1. List and apply a variety of problem solving techniques
2. Use elementary set theory notation, vocabulary, and Venn diagrams to find the union, intersection, difference and complement of sets.
3. Represent numbers, count, and perform arithmetic in the Roman, Babylonian, Hindu Arabic, and multi-base numeration systems.
4. Represent numbers in expanded and exponential forms.
5. Identify and apply a variety of different models, algorithms, and properties of whole number arithmetic in base 10 and other bases.
6. Identify and apply a variety of different models and algorithms with fractions and decimals.
7. Use a variety of mental math and estimation techniques for whole number arithmetic, fractions, and decimals.
8. Represent ratios and use them to solve problems with proportions, similarity, and conversion of units of measurement in the US and metric system.
9. Convert between decimals, fractions, and percents, solve basic and word problems involving simple percent and increase/decrease (discounts, raises).
10. Identify and be able to use a variety of models, algorithms, and properties of arithmetic operations on integers, rational and real numbers.
11. Simplify, estimate, and evaluate square roots, and be able to evaluate numbers using rational exponents.
12. Define, graph in Cartesian coordinates, and identify types of functions, and use the vertical line test.

MATH 106 - Math for Elemen Teachers II

1. demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics.
2. demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3. demonstrate the ability to employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4. demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5. demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Calculate the theoretical probability of one or two step experiments involving coins, dice, cards, spinners, or colored marbles, and the odds for or against an outcome.
2. Use the counting principle and tree diagrams to figure out the number of outcomes.
3. Solve and check a linear equation in one variable using multiple techniques, including algebra.
4. Use geometric formulas and the Pythagorean theorem to calculate the lengths of sides, perimeter and area of triangles, rectangles, and circles.
5. Use geometric formulas to calculate surface area and volume of 3 dimensional objects.
6. Calculate slope, x and y intercepts, co-ordinates of points, and the equation of a line in slope- intercept form, and understand the relationships between these and the graph of a linear equation in two variables.
7. Answer problems using the concepts of population and sample, fair and biased, and methods of misleading with statistics.
8. Picture data by drawing line, circle, or bar graphs; dot or scatter, or stem and leaf plot; or frequency tables and histograms.
9. Calculate measures of central tendency and dispersion: mean, median, mode, box plot, standard deviation, amd z-score.
10. Solve a normal distribution problem by drawing and labeling a bell curve and using percents and range.
11. Correctly use vocabulary and symbols associated with probability, geometry and measurement.
12. Measure using both standard and metric units.
13. Identify, name properties of and measure place figures and figures in space.

MATH 110 - Contemporary Mathematics

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically, and verbally
3. Students will demonstrate the ability employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, or geometry to solve problems
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods

MATH 115 - Statistics

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, and tables.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic or statistics to solve problems.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods

MATH 120 - Quantitative Reasoning

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods.

MATH 128 - College Algebra

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods.

COURSE-SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Students will be able to solve linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic equations in one variable.
2. Students will be able to classify linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions from their formulas and from their graphs.
3. Students will be able to predict the behavior of linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions (such as increasing/decreasing, intercepts, etc.) based on their parameters.
4. Students will be able to solve a system of equations in two or three variables using the addition/elimination method.
5. Students will be able to apply linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions and systems of equations in “real world” situations.

MATH 130 - Algebra/Trigonometry I

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs and tables.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic, algebra, or geometry to solve problems.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical methods.

MATH 131 - Algebra/Trigonometry II

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, and tables.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic, algebra, or geometry to solve problems.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical methods.

MATH 135 - Finite Mathematics

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods.

MATH 138 - Trigonometry

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods.

Course Specific Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to predict and describe the behavior of trig functions based on the parameters of an equation.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify and graph common trigonometric functions, as well as write equations when presented with trigonometric graphs or other relevant information (amplitude, period, frequency, vertical and horizontal shifts).
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply the concepts of similar triangles, common trigonometric ratios, the law of sines, and law of cosines, to find missing dimensions of a triangle, with an emphasis on applied problems and force vector problems.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability recognize the appropriate situations in which to apply common trigonometric ratios, the law of sines, and the law of cosines, and other methods to solving applied problems requiring trigonometry.

MATH 150 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics

1. demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics.
2. demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3. demonstrate the ability to employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4. demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5. demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods.

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

1. demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as functions, graphs, tables, and schematics.
2. demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3. demonstrate the ability to employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, or geometry to solve problems involving linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, rational and radical functions
4. demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness
5. demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical methods.

MATH 210 - Calculus I

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods.

Course-specific SLO’s:

1. Interpret the graphs, tables and formulas that represent functions such as powers, exponentials, logarithms, and trigonometric functions.
2. Interpret the derivative - geometrically, as the slope of a curve, and physically, as a rate of change.
3. Apply knowledge of the derivative, as a rate of change, to a wide range of applications.
4. Interpret the concept of the definite integral as a limit of Riemann sums.
5. Make the connection between the derivative and the definite integral in the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
6. Find the derivative of the common functions including the power, exponential, logarithm, and trigonometric functions, as well as products, quotients, and composite functions.
7. Use the derivative in solving problems involving optimization
8. Use the graphing calculator and computer algebra system to investigate various aspects of Calculus.

MATH 215 - Calculus II

1. 1.Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods.

Course-specific SLO’s:

1. Recognize and be able to successfully integrate by hand using substitution, integration by parts and partial fractions
2. Use a brief Table of Integrals to perform integration
3. Show how various numerical integration schemes work: Left, Right, Midpoint, Trapezoid, Simpsons
4. Evaluate improper integrals
5. Use knowledge of integration to solve application problems
6. Apply a variety of tests for convergence of infinite series
7. Approximate functions using Taylor series and Fourier series
8. Use a computer algebra system to investigate various aspects of integration

MATH 220 - Calculus III

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods.

Course-specific SLO’s:

1. Recognize and graph functions of two variables using a computer algebra system
2. Interpret contour diagrams of two variable functions
3. Perform vector operations such as dot product and cross product
4. Compute first order and second order partial derivatives
5. Use Lagrange multipliers to solve constrained optimization problems
6. Integrate functions of two variables using rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinates
7. Use a computer algebra system to investigate various aspects of multi variable calculus

MATH 225 - Differential Equations

1. 1. Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods.

Course-specific SLO’s:

1. Solve first order differential equations using separation of variables and substitution
2. Solve second order differential equations using reduction of order, superposition, and variation of parameters
3. Find an approximate solution to first and second-order differential equations using the Euler and Runge-Kutta methods.
4. Perform operations on LaPlace transforms
5. Use differential equations to solve application problems involving simple harmonic motion, damped motion, and forced motion
6. Solve problems involving systems of linear differential equations
7. Use a computer algebra system to solve a variety of differential equations

MATH 296 - Advanced Study in Mathematics - lower division

1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.

MATH 496 - Advanced Study in Mathematics - upper division

1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.

MECH 112 - Dimensioning and Tolerancing

1. Organize project work
2. Plan assignments and submissions
3. Complete and correct assignments in a timely fashion
4. Adhere to ANSI and ISO drafting standards

MECH 113 - Descriptive Geometry

1. Understand point, 2D, and 3D spacial relations as applied to geometric parts
2. Demonstrate projections required to accurately represent 3D objects in a 2D plane
3. Complete lab assignments in a timely fashion

MECH 130 - Parametric Design

1. Use the Solid Edge to: Find and open Solid Edge documents, Create and save Solid Edge Documents, Access and use Solid Edge Help, Use Solid Edge learning tools and tutorials.
2. Understand profiles and sketches and how to use them., Understand degrees of freedom, and how to eliminate them, Draw simple sketches, Use intellisketch when drawing sketches, Control the size and shape of sketches, Apply relationships to sketches. Place and modify dimensions.
3. Use relationship assistant, take advantage of drawing profiles away from reference planes.
4. Construct base features, add and remove material. Draw profiles for different feature types. Construct parts with wall thickness, Add draft, round & chamfer edges, and Create patterns of features using mirror, rotate etc.
5. Generate a 3D design & 2D drawing of a part manipulating & modifying principle views. Create principle, auxiliary, section, detail, broken & exploded views.
6. Dimension and annotate drawing documentation.
7. For upper level credit (MECH 330 ), the students will successfully complete two comprehensive projects (mid-term and final) that require technical research, sophisticated system design, integration and documentation, and shall delivery a professional presentation to a selected audience.

MECH 151 - Production Drawing

1. Sketch a detail drawing
2. Select the best method of presentation using orthographic, partial, auxiliary, and section views
3. Correctly dimension and tolerance all details
4. Correctly complete all notes, title blocks, zones, parts lists, change blocks, and general information
5. Complete all given assignments within an assigned time frame
6. Complete sets of working drawings using the above criteria
7. Sketch various types of pictorial drawings
8. Select and draw appropriate pictorial drawings based on geometric form
9. Develop and complete and pictorial drawing given a set of detail drawings

MECH 152 - Geometric Dimen. & Tolerancing

1. Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: - Understand current GD&T Standards (ASME Y14.5M-XXXX)
2. Use GD&T Standards to properly constrain the physical attributes of a given object
3. Demonstrate how GD&T standards are used to control parts for quality, assembly, and general production needs
4. Complete assignments in a timely fashion

MECH 153 - Industrial Drawing

1. Using ANSI, ASME, and ISO drafting standards, complete project assignments relating to the following topics: Precision sheet metal fabrication, piping systems, hydraulic and pneumatic power systems, welded/fabricated parts, and electrical systems.
2. Integrate project planning lessons from MECH 151  to produce multi-sheet project packages for the above topics.
3. Modify previous projects in accordance with class standard Engineering Change Notice procedures.
4. Complete assignments in a timely fashion

MECH 170 - Manufacturing Processes

1. Understand and demonstrate proper information research techniques
2. Understand and demonstrate proper presentation techniques
3. Research and demonstrate basic understanding of assorted industrial production techniques and technologies
4. Generate homework assignments to be distributed to the class and grade said assignments

MECH 296 - Advanced Study in Mechatronics Technology - lower division

1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.

MECH 320 - Controls System Design

1. Understand and demonstrate mastery of advanced levels of problem solving by conducting formal research on select topics and industry practices via assigned design projects.
2. Design comprehensive controls and logic code applications for advanced projects
3. Develop design documents (dwgs, seq. of operations, safety integration, etc.) as necessary.
4. Perform advanced levels of comprehensive controls within projects
5. Successfully demonstrate projects
6. Communicate project findings in a professional format by presenting their technical projects and overall findings to a relevant audience. This shall be accomplished in a professional and well- organized manner that covers the research conducted, design aspects and pertinent logic, and demonstration (virtual or real).

MECH 330 - Advanced Parametric Design

1. Use the Solid Edge to: Find and open Solid Edge documents, Create and save Solid Edge Documents, Access and use Solid Edge Help, Use Solid Edge learning tools and tutorials.
2. Understand profiles and sketches and how to use them., Understand degrees of freedom, and how to eliminate them, Draw simple sketches, Use intellisketch when drawing sketches, Control the size and shape of sketches, Apply relationships to sketches. Place and modify dimensions.
3. Use relationship assistant, take advantage of drawing profiles away from reference planes.
4. Construct base features, add and remove material. Draw profiles for different feature types. Construct parts with wall thickness, Add draft, round & chamfer edges, and Create patterns of features using mirror, rotate etc.
5. Generate a 3D design & 2D drawing of a part manipulating & modifying principle views. Create principle, auxiliary, section, detail, broken & exploded views.
6. Dimension and annotate drawing documentation.
7. For upper level credit (MECH 330), the students will successfully complete two comprehensive projects (mid-term and final) that require technical research, sophisticated system design, integration and documentation, and shall delivery a professional presentation to a selected audience.

MECH 340 - Welding Principles & Application

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the theory of SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and OAW processes
2. Set up and operate welding equipment using different types and sizes of filler metals to produce acceptable welds
3. Recognize, if not perform to, industry standards - Demonstrate knowledge of safety standards for the listed welding processes
4. Identify correct type, size and number electrode to meet specific purposes

MECH 345 - Pneumatic & Hydraulic Tech

1. Develop an awareness of the importance of fluid power systems in our current industrial society.
2. Develop an understanding of basic fluid mechanics principles and how they apply to fluid power equipment.
3. Develop skills in recognizing and applying fluid power symbols to fluid power equipment.
4. Develop an understanding of the design and operation of basic hydraulic and pneumatic applications.
5. Develop an understanding of the design and operation of basic circuits used in fluid power operations.

MECH 360 - Sheet Metal & Advanced Welding

1. Construct projects according to provided documentation packages
2. Design and construct fabrication projects involving precision sheet metal techniques
3. Demonstrate understanding of structural steel fabrication
4. Perform research and fabricate a design capstone relating to metallurgy and its application of stainless steels and non-ferrous metals as commonly used in modern industry.

MECH 365 - Advanced Manufacturing Process

1. Understand and demonstrate proper information research techniques
2. Understand and demonstrate proper presentation techniques
3. Research and demonstrate basic understanding of assorted industrial production techniques and technologies
4. Generate homework assignments to be distributed to the class and grade said assignments
5. Perform additional independent research projects on advanced topics as assigned by the instructor
6. Present this additional research material in lecture format to the underclassmen
7. Submit a written report to accompany the presentation

MECH 370 - Machining Processes

1. Demonstrate understanding of material properties as they relate to machining processes
2. Demonstrate understanding of milling, lathe, surface grinding, and other assorted machining processes
3. Inspect, set up, use, and maintain machine shop equipment as instructed
4. Fabricate lab assignments as instructed

MECH 375 - Facilities Syst/Process Piping

1. Learn characteristics of various materials used in process piping applications including corrosion, expansion, joining methods, and quality control.
2. Learn about piping applications for various systems including chemical, process drains, process gas, high-purity water, drinking water, etc.
3. Identify installation requirements including support, expansion loops, valves, heat trace and insulation.
4. Learn about process acid, base and solvent exhaust abatement systems, DI water, chemical and gas equipment.
5. Identify various quality control requirements for high purity, drinking water, clean for oxygen service, including documentation, texting requirements, etc.

MECH 380 - Mechatronics Career Seminar

1. Become familiar with: Mechatronics Technology Internship policies and procedures
2. Prepare a professional resume, cover letter and E-Portfolio
3. Research potential employment opportunities.
4. Research and track progress for potential employment opportunities.
5. Develop interview communication skills
6. Gain mechatronic technician experience through an extensive internship.
7. Prepare documentation related to the eight Mechatronic Technology Silos.

MECH 410 - Mechatronics Semester Internship

1. Electrical Troubleshooting
2. PLC Programming/Controls
3. Machining and Fabrication with Metal Components
4. Electrical/Mechanical System/Component design
5. Operational troubleshooting/efficiency improvement
6. Operational supervision/reporting/documentation
7. Facilities preventative maintenance
8. Material Management Systems

1. Encounter at least one hundred hours of duties/responsibilities within four of the below Mechatronics
   OR
2. Encounter one hundred hours of duties/responsibilities within three Mechatronics Silos and fifty hours in two other Mechatronics Silos:
   1. Electrical Troubleshooting
   2. PLC Programming Controls
   3. Machining and Fabrication
   4. Electrical / Mechanical System / Component Design
   5. Operational Troubleshooting / Efficiency Improvement
   6. Operational Supervision / Reporting / Documentation
   7. Facilities Preventative Maintenance
   8. Materials Management Syste

MECH 460 - Programmable Logic Controllers

1. Recognize the detailed programming process of PLCs
2. Analyze Electrical I&C methods for residential, commercial and industrial control applications.
3. Identify installation requirements for Electrical I&C for automated and control process applications
4. Develop and identify SCADA/Networked systems for industrial applications
5. Write and verbally communicate the importance of multiple electronic I&C systems.
6. Develop, plan, schedule and scope electronic I&C system development
7. Demonstrate understanding of machine/program safety requirements (SILs, etc.), PID loop control applications, distributed networking and control, HMI usage and programming, ethernet and other industrial control protocols

MECH 480 - Mechatronics Capstone Seminar

1. Students will integrate various aspects from curriculum taught within the mechatronics program and develop a project based on an automated function used to improve or expedite and existing process currently used in society or manufacturing.
2. Students will gain experience in meeting projected timeline schedules for project proposal, literature review, and progress reports.
3. Students will develop working drawings, justify parts list, and make a prototype of their project proposal.
4. Students will develop and give an oral presentation of their completed project proposal

MECH 496 - Advanced Study in Mechatronics Technology - upper division

1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.

NURS 101 - Introduction to Nursing

1. Apply principles of therapeutic communication with diverse client populations.
2. Understand the various roles of the nursing professional in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, to provide safe, competent, and quality nursing care.
3. Describe current trends and ethical and legal concepts related to issues in healthcare.
4. Identify the principles of the nursing process and the use of the Maslow Hierarchy of Needs across the lifespan.
5. Recognize basic principles of health informatics in relation to the impact on team communication and patient care.

NURS 110 - Nursing I

1. Demonstrate knowledge of foundational concepts and exmplars related to the care of clients.
2. Apply evidenced based therapeutic interventions in the promotion, maintenance, and/or restoration of client health and well-being.
3. Identify appropriate assessment resources and techniques for the care of clients.
4. Understand interdisciplinary strategies that ensure client safety.

NURS 115 - Nursing II

1. Demonstrate knowledge of concept-based exemplars in the care of client with health alterations.
2. Identify risk factors for the prevention of common diseases & disorders across the life span and in diverse client populations.
3. Identify methods used to assess the client experiencing alterations in health and wellness.
4. Apply evidence- based therapeutic interventions that restore the ill client to an optimal level of wellness.
5. Discuss collaborative & interdisciplinary practices used in the care of the client with health alterations to ensure client safety.
6. Locate and incorporate pharmacologic information from reputable drug resources.

NURS 120 - Practicum I

1. Perform evidence based care of the client using assessment skills, basic pharmacological principles, therapeutic communication, and collaboration with the healthcare team.
2. Perform beginning skills used in basic nursing care incorporating essential quality and safety measures.
3. Identify introductory health-related informatics in the care of clients.
4. Accurately calculate dosages for different types of drugs.
5. Develop understanding of the nursing process.

NURS 125 - Practicum II

1. Perform evidence based care of the client using assessment skills, basic pharmacological principles, therapeutic communication, and collaboration with the healthcare team.
2. Perform increasingly complex skills used in nursing care, incorporating essential quality and safety measures.
3. Integrate health related informatics in the care of the client.
4. Apply principles of client education that promote client wellness.
5. Demonstrate competency in drug dose calculation and medication administration.
6. Develop understanding of the nursing process incorporating plan of care.

NURS 200 - Nursing III

1. Integrate the nursing process in the care of acute or chronic problems of complex clients.
2. Apply a collaborative approach to the care to diverse client populations.
3. Utilize pharmacological and nursing principles in relation to client needs.
4. Implement strategies for decision making, prioritization, delegation, and patient teaching to assure the delivery of competent, safe care.

NURS 210 - Nursing IV

1. Integrate evidenced-based concepts into the collaborative care for diverse clients using the nursing process.
2. Implement strategies of communication, critical thinking, decision-making, delegation, and prioritization to deliver safe care.
3. Relate increasingly complex pharmacological principles to client needs.

NURS 220 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

1. Analyze appropriate usage of therapeutic communication as well as barriers to communication.
2. Effectively apply the nursing process incorporating collaboration to care for various mental illnesses to ensure client safety and optimize mental health.
3. Integrate nursing implications and client education related to the administration of psychotropic medications.
4. Analyze current legal and ethical issues that impact care of the mentally ill.

NURS 230 - Practicum III

1. Perform evidence based care of the diverse, complex client using assessment, pharmacological principles, therapeutic communication, and collaboration with the healthcare team.
2. Examine opportunities to improve quality and safety of patient care.
3. Utilize nursing standards of care in performing competencies and skills to deliver safe, effective care. 
4. Implement principles of education that promote client wellness in various settings.
5. Demonstrate competency in drug dose calculation and medication administration.
6. Utilize information and technology to create individual plans of care.

NURS 240 - Practicum IV

1. Manage the care of the diverse, complex client using assessment, pharmacological principles, therapeutic communication, and collaboration with the healthcare team.
2. Explore opportunities to improve quality and safety of patient care.
3. Implement nursing standards of care in delivering safe, effective care to the client in various settings. 
4. Evaluate the impact of education to promote client wellness in various settings.
5. Demonstrate competency in drug dose calculation and medication administration.
6. Utilize information and technology to create comprehensive individual plans of care.

NURS 255 - Maternal Newborn Nursing

1. Apply safety principles and the nursing process in caring for the childbearing family and newborn.
2. Analyze the common interdisciplinary interventions for the maternity, postpartum and newborn population utilizing evidence based practice guidelines.
3. Evaluate the role of the professional nurse related to assessment, teaching, prioritization and delegation in both the acute care and community setting for a diverse maternity, postpartum and newborn population.

NURS 265 - Contemporary Nursing

1. Demonstrate understanding of factors that impact the role of the professional nurse, and develop strategies to facilitate transition into practice.
2. Understand the effect of political, social, economic, legal, and ethical concepts as they impact nursing practice.
3. Investigate different roles of the professional nurse as they impact the management and coordination of care for the diverse client in a variety of settings.
4. Critique evidence based research and its impact on nursing practice.

NURS 275 - Summer Internship

1. Perform evidence based care with various clients using: assessment skills, clinical skills basic pharmacological principles, therapeutic communication, and collaboration with the healthcare team.
2. Integrate professional issues through journal reflection and project presentation.
3. Apply principles of client education that promote client wellness.

NURS 296 - Advanced Study in Nursing - lower division

1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.

NURS 300 - Transitions to Professional Nursing

Course content includes application of the BSN Essentials and recognized standards of practice and performance in nursing upon safety and  quality improvement initiatives. The foundations of professional practice development will include the impact of accountability, autonomy, and decision making on diverse professional nursing roles. Interprofessional communication and collaboration and the relationship to leadership, evidence-based practice, and development of critical reasoning, are integrated throughout the course.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

1. Define the characteristics, behaviors, and expectations of the professional nurse as influenced by professional standards of practice and performance in relation to the BSN Essentials.
2. Explain the integration of accountability, autonomy, and decision-making in the delivery of safe, effective, and quality driven nursing practice.
3. Analyze elements of communication, collaboration, and leadership, as a member of the interprofessional health care team.
4. Examine professional nursing practice roles and responsibilities in the delivery of health care.
5. Evaluate nursing theories and models and the relation to critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and nursing role development.

NURS 301 - Health Assessment

1. Demonstrate the collection of a comprehensive database, including age-appropriate health history, lab data, and physical examination.
2. Modify history taking, physical examination, psychosocial assessment, and screening procedures according to the client’s concerns, gender, age and developmental status, psychosocial and cultural/spiritual characteristics, and health status.
3. Synthesize health assessment data identifying normal, normal variants, and abnormal findings to determine health status of the individuals.
4. Use critical thinking and clinical reasoning in the synthesis of data to identify physical, social, cultural/spiritual, economic, and environmental factors that influence the health status of clients.

NURS 302 - Principles of Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice

1. Examine the elements of evidence-based practice and nursing research.
2. Examine the role of ethics in nursing practice and research.
3. Appraise nursing research studies for their utility in evidence based nursing practice.
4. Critique quantitative and qualitative nursing studies and approaches to scientific inquiry.
5. Apply concepts of evidence-based nursing, quality improvement and nursing research to clinical practice.

NURS 303 - Health Promotion

 

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

Current trends in health promotion and clinical preventive care across the lifespan are examined. Specific and evidence-based guidelines for assisting clients to maintain/improve health and/or prevent illness are reviewed. Attention is given to the roles of the health care provider and care recipient in screening, communication, and counseling. The use of complementary and alternative therapeutics in assisting clients to achieve goals of health promotion is examined and evaluated based on research findings related to selection of therapeutics and measurement of expected outcomes. Choices of social media are analyzed as a method for health promotion education. 

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

1. Apply theoretical and conceptual models of health-related behavior, risk factors, health promotion, and illness prevention in both internal and external environments to individuals, families, and groups throughout the life span, considering factors such as age and cultural background.
2. Examine empirical basis for selected complementary (non-pharmacological) therapeutics and application in Western medicine and medical treatment.
3. Evaluate appropriateness of complementary therapeutics for assisting clients to achieve goals of health promotion and/or symptom attenuation.
4. Develop appropriate plans of health promotion and clinical preventive care education for individuals and groups of clients from diverse ethnic and sociocultural backgrounds through the use of social media campaigns and community health fairs.
5. Design outcome measures appropriate for selected evidence-based therapeutic interventions related to healthy lifestyles.

NURS 400 - Leadership and Management in Nursing

1. Explore leadership theories, evidence, styles, strategies, and behaviors related to quality improvement within the healthcare organization at the micro level.
2. Apply principles of communication, interprofessional, and conflict management to nursing leadership and management roles.
3. Analyze principles and issues related to human resource management.
4. Examine principles of budgeting and economics within the healthcare organization at the micro level.

NURS 401 - Population and Community Health Nursing

1. Analyze nursing roles in a variety of practice settings focused on population and community health nursing.
2. Apply knowledge and skills of health information technology to population and community health settings.
3. Illustrate how knowledge, advocacy, and activism in health policy affect population and community health, specifically addressing the needs of vulnerable and at-risk populations.
4. Integrate epidemiology models, frameworks, and theories in planning community and population healthcare.
5. Identify the role of the nurse in the event of a natural or man-made disaster, focusing on individual, community, and population needs.

NURS 402 - Teaching and Learning in Nursing

1. Appraise learning theories, learning styles, and research literature, related to teaching and learning
2. Assess characteristics of learners and readiness for learning
3. Evaluate web, mobile, and e-resources for use in teaching and learning
4. Apply concepts and principles of teaching and learning to design and delivery of a comprehensive, age-appropriate teaching plan practice.

NURS 403 - Senior Practicum

1. Integrate knowledge, theory, and evidence from nursing, allied health, and liberal arts into planning, designing, delivering, and evaluating a capstone project in a health setting.
2. Collaborate and communicate with interprofessional teams, healthcare providers, clients, families, and/or communities to achieve the outcomes of an evidence-based practicum project.
3. Apply principles and strategies of leadership and quality improvement, guided by concepts of cultural and social diversity, in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of professional nursing practice.
4. Analyze BSN End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes and their impact on professional nursing practice.
5. Formulate materials and skills for professional nursing employment following program completion.

NURS 496 - Advanced Study in Nursing - upper division

1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.

NURS 500 - Foundations of Global Health

1. Analyze multiple societal factors affecting global health and policy formation.
2. Evaluate the impact of global governance on health disparities and social determinants of health.
3. Analyze the role of epidemiological principles and practices in global healthcare delivery. 
4. Examine the influence of interprofessional collaboration on global health and healthcare delivery. 

NURS 502 - Advanced Nursing Research

1. Interpret current and relevant research data to address clinical problems.
2. Differentiate between research designs and methods used in healthcare research.
3. Design components of a research proposal based upon scientific rigor and integrity, integrating theory, evidence, and ethical principles.
4. Demonstrate skills related to dissemination of research.

NURS 503 - Advanced Pathophysiology

1. Differentiate between physiologic and pathophysiologic states within client populations.
2. Synthesize research-based knowledge with pathophysiologic states in client populations.
3. Integrate pathophysiologic findings with diagnostic and laboratory data for clinical decision-making
4. Describe the etiology, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of disease processes commonly managed by the advanced practice nurse.

NURS 504 - Advanced Pharmacology

1. Explore the pharmacogenomics, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics of major drug classes.
2. Evaluate appropriate pharmacologic agents based diagnosis, client profile, client knowledge base, and current standards of practice.
3. Analyze the relationship between pharmacologic agents and physiologic/pathophysiologic responses.
4. Appraise the role of the advanced practice nurse related to professional, prescriptive, legal and ethical issues.

NURS 505 - Advanced Health Assessment

1. Apply critical thinking and clinical reasoning throughout the assessment process
2. Perform an assessment that includes the following factors: physical, psychosocial, life style, risk-taking behaviors, culture, ethnic, and developmental.
3. Integrate data from a patient health history, physical, psychosocial, and functional assessment, and diagnostic tests to develop a comprehensive patient database
4. Develop differential diagnoses based on assessment findings and pathophysiologic concepts.

NURS 506 - Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment

1. Synthesize the etiology, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of disease processes for diverse clients across the lifespan.
2. Integrate concepts of pharmacotherapeutics with various physiologic states. 
3. Apply physical assessment skills across diverse populations.
4. Communicate, consult, and collaborate with interprofessional healthcare teams

NURS 507 - Contemporary Issues/Trends in Adv Practice Nursing

1. Apply the characteristics and competencies of advanced nursing practice to contemporary issues and trends.
2. Analyze current issues/trends influencing advanced nursing practice.
3. Explore advanced practice nursing trends/issues on various local, state, national, and/or global levels.
4. Examine interprofessional relationships related to advanced practice nursing.
5. Communicate information on a current advanced nursing practice trend/issue utilizing various media outlets.

NURS 508 - Informatics for Advanced Practice Nursing

1. Determine the appropriate use of technologies and integrate current and emerging technologies into advanced practice nursing to enhance patient care outcomes
2. Apply informatics principles related to the safe and effective use of care and information technologies.
3. Manage data, information, knowledge, and technology to communicate effectively with healthcare team, patients, and caregivers to integrate safe and effective care within and across settings
4. Evaluate current and emerging technologies based on legal and ethical considerations.

NURS 509 - Rural Health for Advanced Practice Nursing

1. Demonstrate knowledge of rural health issues and their relevance for nursing care of rural and underserved populations.
2. Examine health disparities experienced among diverse populations in the context of vulnerability and its impact on the health experiences of individuals, families, and communities
3. Articulate the role of advanced practice nursing as related to the unique health challenges facing rural populations.
4. Develop evidence-based strategies to address rural health issues.

NURS 510 - Gerontology for Advanced Practice Nursing

1. Deliver health teaching, health promotion, and preventive interventions for older adults with consideration of the patient’s culture, health beliefs, and demographic variables.
2. Prepare an evidence-based interprofessional management plan of primary care for a selected geriatric population.
3. Explore local, regional, and national resources that support clinical decision making, consultation, advocacy, and the health education needs of diverse older adult populations, their families, and caregivers.
4. Analyze legal, professional, and ethical issues influencing advanced nursing practice and the primary health care delivery in gerontology

NURS 600 - Development of the Nurse Educator

1. Analyze diverse components of the faculty role in academic and clinical settings
2. Examine current issues and trends affecting nursing education, with historical influences
3. Integrate ethical and legal foundations of education into the faculty role
4. Explore educational strategies for learners from diverse backgrounds
5. Develop a personal philosophy of education and professional educator development plan.

NURS 601 - Principles of Teaching and Learning

1. Apply theories, principles, and strategies of teaching and learning to address the needs of diverse learners in varied learning environments.
2. Synthesize innovative educational processes to design, implement, and evaluate educational content.
3. Integrate technology based tools into development of learning activities and assessments
4. Develop a complete learning module, including course description, outcomes, learning activities, teaching strategies, and evaluation methods

NURS 602 - Curriculum Development and Instructional Design

1. Examine issues and trends related to curriculum design in nursing education.
2. Discuss the role of educational and professional standards and competencies in nursing education
3. Investigate accreditation in nursing education
4. Delineate faculty roles within the process of curriculum design or redesign
5. Connect instructional design with curriculum development

NURS 603 - Measurement and Evaluation in Nursing Education

1. Discuss concepts of assessment and evaluation of learners
2. Examine approaches for learner assessment in classroom (on-ground and remote) and clinical environments.
3. Apply methods for test analysis to objective assessment data
4. Explore the development and use of rubrics in evaluation of student work

NURS 604 - Graduate Practicum I

1. Apply knowledge, evidence, professional nursing standards, and graduate-level nursing concepts to a practicum experience.
2. Reflect on practicum experiences, achievement of practicum outcomes, and development of graduate-level roles.
3. Explore interprofessional collaboration as it applies to advanced graduate-level nursing roles.
4. Analyze strategies for conflict resolution in the practice setting.
5. Engage in activities that prepare graduate-level nurses for scholarship and dissemination.

NURS 605 - Graduate Practicum II

1. Apply knowledge, evidence, professional nursing standards, and graduate-level nursing concepts to a nursing education or administration practicum.
2. Reflect on practicum experiences, achievement of practicum outcomes, and graduate-level practice role development.
3. Align professional nursing standards and guidelines with graduate program learning activities
4. Engage in activities that prepare the learner for employment in nurse educator or administrative roles.

NURS 606 - Role of the Nurse Administrator

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the nurse administrator role as related to the scope and standard of practice, the Nurse Practice Act, and the delivery of nursing services in the healthcare organization
2. Explore the role of the nurse administrator as it relates to the legal, ethical and regulatory practices in the healthcare environment
3. Analyze the role of the nurse administrator as an integral member of the healthcare team in the delivery of nursing services
4. Integrate the role of the nurse administrator and the delivery of nursing and healthcare services

NURS 607 - Finance and Economics in Healthcare

1. Analyze cost, revenue, and expense data related to financial operations for a healthcare unit, division and organization.
2. Evaluate methods such as forecasting used for the development of capital and operating budgets for nursing/healthcare services.
3. Synthesize key issues impacting decision making in healthcare resource management and the intricate relationships among healthcare financing, costs, and quality of care.

NURS 608 - Managing Human Resources

1. Synthesize and apply leadership, nursing, economic, management, and systems theories that guide strategic planning within nursing and health caresystems.
2. Understand the impact customers and stakeholders and the dynamic environment has upon planning and implementing programs in healthcare.
3. Develop strategic planning models and apply them to the work setting.
4. Distinguish between strategic and operations planning and management, and learn how the two interface to establish and maintain a successful organization.

NURS 609 - Strategic Management in Healthcare Organizations

1. Identify the components of human resource systems to include recruitment and retention, orientation, and ongoing staff development.
2. Describe labor standards and laws governing the management of human resources.
3. Analyze the role of the nurse administrator to effectively staff for the delivery of patient care.
4. Identify the process for effective management of staff performance problems and the elements of collective bargaining and management of a unionized staff.

NURS 610 - Graduate Practicum I

1. Apply knowledge, evidence, professional nursing standards, and graduate-level nursing concepts to a practicum experience.
2. Reflect on practicum experiences, achievement of practicum outcomes, and development of graduate-level roles.
3. Explore interprofessional collaboration as it applies to advanced graduate-level nursing roles.
4. Analyze strategies for conflict resolution in the practice setting.
5. Engage in activities that prepare graduate-level nurses for scholarship and dissemination.

NURS 611 - Graduate Practicum II

1. Apply knowledge, evidence, professional nursing standards, and graduate-level nursing concepts to a nursing education or administration practicum.
2. Reflect on practicum experiences, achievement of practicum outcomes, and graduate-level practice role development.
3. Align professional nursing standards and guidelines with graduate program learning activities
4. Engage in activities that prepare the learner for employment in nurse educator or administrative roles.

PEDC 105 - RAD:Basic Phys Defense for Women

1. Be familiar with the widespread occurrence of violence against women, and how race, age or socioeconomic status does not limit such violence.
2. Identify on campus resources that are useful in cases of relationship violence, sexual violence and sexual harassment.
3. Discuss common myths and misconceptions regarding rape and violence against women, and explain how such myths may interfere with violence prevention.
4. Understand the difference between self-confidence, assertiveness and aggressiveness.
5. Examine their behaviors and how they correlate with personal safety.
6. Identify their personal strengths and physical limitations regarding safety and self-defense.
7. Identify methods to increase their personal safety by reducing risks.
8. Understand each of the 4 risks of self-defense: awareness, reduction, recognition, and avoidance.
9. Identify and understand the 10 basic principles of defense.
10. Practice and demonstrate the three levels of RAD stances.
11. Identify their personal weapons, and demonstrate defense skills using these weapons.
12. Identify vulnerable locations and personal weapons.
13. Demonstrate all of their learned skills to escape from an attacker during simulation.

PEDC 187 - Track and Field

The student will

1. Demonstrate how track and field events can be made available and adapted to diverse populations and age groups.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of fair play and team work as they apply to learning, teaching and performing track and field and cross country events.
3. Assess performance and evaluate technique in all track and field events.
4. Demonstrate competence in 2 throwing events, 2 jumping events, 1 hurdle event, l sprint event and one endurance event. (NASPE: 1.2)
5. Demonstrate an understanding of cues and progressions for teaching track and field events.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of training that are appropriate for track and field events and cross country.
7. Demonstrate a knowledge of appropriate drills used in track and field events.
8. Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic mechanics applied to each track and field event.
9. Demonstrate a knowledge of the rules of track and field and cross country.
10. Explain how to modify track and field events to accommodate students with orthopedic impairments which limit mobility.
11. Exhibit professional and responsible behavior that reflects a commitment to and respect for the profession.

PEDC 200 - Certified Pool Operator Training

1. Students will be demonstrate proficiency in measuring water chemistry.
2. Students will recognize various mechanical pool systems issues and demonstrate competency in resolving those issues.
3. Students will analyze pool disinfection scenarios and be able to apply satisfactory solutions utilizing their NSPF CPO handbook.
4. Students will utilize the NSPF CPO handbook to calculate water chemistry solutions for various water quality issues.
5. Students will develop a knowledge base of heating and air circulation systems.

PEDC 215 - Wilderness First Aid

1. Formulate a patient assessment and response planf for medical emergencies in a remote setting
2. Assess and treat remote setting emergencies such as muculoskeletal injuries, medical emergencies, soft tissue injuries, and environmental injuries
    

PEDC 220 - Wilderness First Responder

Students will be able to provide an appropriate first aid response to emergencies in a remote setting

Students will be able to:

1. Complete a 7 day, 70+ hour outdoor wilderness first aid skills training course.
2. Experience various emergency scenarios set in the wilderness.
3. Learn various rescue techniques utilized in natural settings.
4. Learn various first aid basics utilized in wilderness settings.
5. Be introduced to back country medicine.
6. Complete all necessary course work to be eligible for WFR certification.

PEDC 275 - Rec for Pers with Disabilities

1. demonstrate use of appropriate terminology utilized in adapted physical education, adapted sports and special education evidencing sensitivity toward all learners.
2. demonstrate sensitivity to individuals with different ability levels(persons with disabilities and gifted and talented).
3. demonstrate critical thinking regarding advocacy, understanding and knowledge of issues of diversity and human rights.
4. understand how students differ in their approaches to learning and to create instructional opportunities that challenge diverse learners.
5. use an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
6. recognize and apply the developmental patterns of motor movement as they relate to the performance of basic skills.
7. work collaboratively with students, colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support student learning and well-being.
8. demonstrate knowledge of ranges of abilities and individual variations in developmental levels.
9. plan instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.
10. organize and provide special physical education services that emphasize desirable instruction and placement practices.
11. develop effective teaching strategies, techniques and materials as they relate to: organization, management and instruction of appropriate physical education for students with disabilities.
12. demonstrate basic skills in assessment and programming to design appropriate adapted physical education.
13. understand and use formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and insure the continuous intellectual, physical, psychological, social, moral, and personal development of the learner.
14. complete a 45 hour practicum experience with an assigned client.

PEDC 284 - Self-Defense and Martial Arts

1. demonstrate respectfulness at all times.
2. give feedback in a constructive and respectful manner.
3. be alert and aware of the safety of themselves and others at all times.
4. behave in a manner of a professional physical educator (i.e., dress, language, attendance, punctuality, attentiveness, and “All those behaviors which uphold the integrity of the profession”).
5. understand important concepts of self-defense & conflict resolution.
6. understand the unique contribution of each model in the teaching of self-defense.
7. understand how self-defense can be taught in school-appropriate ways.
8. gain a deeper understanding of the mind-body relationship in human movement.
9. explain how to adapt self-defense instruction to meet the needs of deaf students. (NASPE: 3.1) Objective: The student will be able to demonstrate:
10. proficiency in a basic warm-up kata. (NASPE: 1.2)
11. proficiency in three basic karate kata sequences. (NASPE: 1.2)

Objective: The student will be able to demonstrate:

12. various break falling techniques. (NASPE: 1.2)
13. competence in a variety of self-defense/escape/evasion techniques. (NASPE: 1.2)
14. proficiency in a number of basic warm-down techniques derived from yoga, tai chi, and other sources. (NASPE: 1.2)

PEDC 288 - Rhythms and Dance

1. Recognize and perform the seven basic locomotor movements, combinations and dances with correct footwork and rhythm. (NASPE: 1.2)
2. Work alone, with a partner or in small groups and translate movement sequences into performances using correct footwork and rhythm. (NASPE: 1.2)
3. Demonstrate and perform developmentally appropriate movement combinations, rhythm games and dances. (NASPE: 1.2)
4. Recognize developmentally appropriate progressions, dances and various approaches for teaching dance. Objective: The student will
5. Justify the importance of dance in a physical education curriculum with focus on the three domains.
6. Develop an appreciation of dance through the use of music, choreography and language.
7. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of dance as a way to learn about:
   1. Cultural custom and heritage
   2. Group dynamics
   3. Social graces
   4. Patience.
8. Appreciate dance as an enjoyable means of socialization.
9. Explain how to adapt rhythms and dance for deaf students.
10. Exhibit professional and responsible behavior that reflects a commitment to and respect for the professions of physical education and recreation.

PEDC 291 - Practicum in Physical Education/Health I

1. Objectively examine teaching as a career.
2. Recognize some of the major philosophical influences on public elementary and secondary education in the United States.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of educational policy and school law, organization, administration, and financing of American education.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of social differences such as class, culture, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and religion on education.
5. Recognize physical, social, and/or psychological capabilities and limitations of the individual participant as it relates to physical education participation.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of professional preparedness in the classroom.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical role of an educator.
8. Develop and express a personal philosophy of education.

PEDC 300 - Personal Training Fundamentals

1. Learn all the necessary techniques, skills, and concepts, to be able to write and pass the NASM-CPT exam and become a certified personal trainer for the betterment of their employment and professional development opportunities

PEDH 107 - Intermediate Swimming

1. Develop proficiency in basic aquatic skills
2. Demonstrate and perform in the area of stroke development and refinement
3. Experience health benefits related to an aquatic exercise program
4. Understand and apply personal safety skills

PEDH 126 - Lifetime Sports I

1. explain the importance of fundamental motor skills as developmentally appropriate prerequisites to racket activity skills.
2. describe and analyze the role of environmental manipulation in developmentally appropriate teaching progressions.
3. explain how the “teaching for understanding” model relates to the acquisition of tactical concepts and strategies in racket activities.
4. explain how critical mechanical concepts relate to skill acquisition in all racket activities.
5. correctly identify the general rules of selected racket sports.
6. demonstrate competency in all prerequisite fundamental motor skills to racket activities. (NASPE: 1.2)
7. demonstrate, in a variety of racket environments, competency in all mechanical concepts. (NASPE: 1.2)
8. demonstrate competency in the applied concepts through achievement in modified tournament play. (NASPE: 1.2)
9. understand and display the general etiquette involved in racket sports.
10. understand the developmentally appropriate approach to learning racket skills and concepts.
11. explain how to adapt racket activities to accommodate students with upper limb amputations or use wheelchairs.
12. exhibit professional and responsible behavior that reflects a commitment to and respect for the profession.

PEDH 127 - Lifetime Sports II

1. explain the importance of fundamental motor skills as developmentally appropriate prerequisites to volleyball.
2. describe and analyze the role of environmental manipulation in developmentally appropriate teaching progressions.
3. explain how the “teaching for understanding” model relates to the acquisition of tactical concepts and strategies in volleyball.
4. explain how critical mechanical concepts relate to skill acquisition in volleyball and wallyball.
5. correctly identify the general rules of volleyball and wallyball.
6. demonstrate competency in all prerequisite fundamental motor skills to volleyball and wallyball.
7. understand and display the general etiquette involved in volleyball and wallyball.
8. understand the developmentally appropriate approach to learning volleyball/wallyball skills and concepts.
9. explain how to adapt activities to accommodate performance for persons with disabilities.
10. exhibit professional and responsible behavior that reflects a commitment to and respect for the profession.