Course Descriptions

LASC 290 - Capstone: Contemporary Issues

1.  Explain ideas to others effectively.
2.  Apply quantitative and scientific methods to solve problems.
3.  Apply critical thinking methods to solve problems.
4.  Demonstrate theoretical understandings of social and cultural systems.
5.  Illustrate the personal and societal relevance of their college coursework.
    

ACCT 115 - Financial Accounting

1. Prepare financial statements manually in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
2. Record accounting transactions associated with the accounting cycle - transactional, adjusting, and closing entries.
3. Calculate and record accounting transactions relevant to inventory and merchandising businesses.
4. Calculate and record depreciation and gains & losses on the disposal of fixed assets.

ACCT 125 - Managerial Accounting

1. Prepare entries to record transactions relating to the corporation
2. Prepare entries to record transactions relating to long term liabilities
3. Prepare a cash flow statement
4. Record transactions, calculate job costs and budgets using the concepts of cost and managerial accounting.
5. Calculate the cost of manufacturing jobs using job order processing, process costing and activity based systems.
6. Prepare budgets associated with manufacturing accounting

ACCT 150 - Accounting for Small Business

ACCT 210 - Intermediate Accounting I

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform proper transactional journal entries, adjusting entries and closing entries in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
2. Prepare financial statements using appropriate formats, methods, classifications, and in accordance with GAAP.
3. Calculate and record the appropriate valuation of cash, receivables and payables; including the resultant impact on revenue and expense accounts.
4. Calculate and record the value of inventory under the different methods and systems and determine the resultant impact on the various financial statements.

ACCT 220 - Intermediate Accounting II

1. Calculate and record the accounting treatment and financial statement impact of obligations associated with employee payroll.
2. Calculate and record the accounting treatment and financial statement impact of leased assets and obligations.
3. Calculate and record the accounting treatment and financial statement impact of leased assets and obligations.
4. Calculate and record the accounting treatment and financial statement impact of the issuance and purchase of bonds and notes payable.
5. Calculate and record the accounting treatment and financial statement impact of stockholders’ equity transactions.

ACCT 245 - Computerized Accounting

In a computerized accounting software program:

1. Set up service and retail companies
2. Produce financial statements .
3. Analyze accounts, journalize transactions, prepare adjusting and closing entries
4. Prepare accounting transactions relevant to accounts receivables and payables, inventory, payroll, cash receipts and disbursements

ACCT 250 - Federal Income Tax

1. Identify and differentiate appropriate tax filing status and dependencies.
2. Identify, differentiate and record different types of income using the appropriate tax form(s).
3. Identify, differentiate and record different types of adjustments using the appropriate tax form(s).
4. Identify, differentiate and record different types of deductions using the appropriate tax form(s).
5. Identify, differentiate and record different types of credits using the appropriate tax form(s).
6. Completion of an actual taxpayer’s tax return.

ACCT 310 - Accounting Information Systems

1. Analyze business processes and design and ascertain that accounting systems contain the proper controls and risk protection measures.
2. Trace accounting systems move from traditional general ledger systems to resource planning systems.
3. Design accounting systems using database management software and data flow diagrams.
4. Design system flowcharts to map out specific accounting functions.
5. Identify internal control issues such as proper usage of passwords and other access controls and the importance of systematic controls

ACCT 320 - Advanced Accounting

1. Apply the appropriate accounting and financial reporting rules for intercorporate acquisitions and investments in business entities
2. Prepare journal entries for the equity method of accounting for intercorporate acquisitions.
3. Apply the appropriate accounting and financial reporting rules for the consolidation of a less-than and wholly-owned subsidiaries.
4. Prepare consolidated financial statements, including journal entries for intercompany transactions.
5. Account for foreign currency transactions and the translation of foreign currency financial statements.
6. Apply the accounting and the financial reporting rules for the formation, operation, and liquidation of partnerships.

ACCT 350 - Federal Income Tax

1. Identify and differentiate appropriate tax filing status and dependencies.
2. Identify, differentiate and record different types of income using the appropriate tax form(s).
3. Identify, differentiate and record different types of adjustments using the appropriate tax form(s).
4. Identify, differentiate and record different types of deductions using the appropriate tax form(s).
5. Identify, differentiate and record different types of credits using the appropriate tax form(s).
6. Completion of an actual taxpayer’s tax return.
7. Completion of a capstone project

ACCT 400 - Auditing Class

1. Define and display the proper usage of audit specific terminology.
2. Demonstrate proper audit techniques for each of the significant balance sheet areas.
3. Differentiate between different types of assurance services and their appropriate usage.
4. Assess the different types of risk, identify weaknesses in internal control, and offer suggestions for remediation.
5. Select and perform appropriate audit procedures for major auditable areas

ACCT 410 - Information Systems Audit and Control

1. Identify auditing standards, auditing ethics, certification boards and examinations associated with the auditing profession. 
​2. Identify risks and be able to evaluate the adequacy of controls.
3. Describe the role of management and proper IT governance in mitigating risk
4. Identify appropriate audit procedures to plan and execute a proper IS audit

AECT 100 - Architecture & Construction Orientation

1. Understand the role of the Architect & Construction Manager in Residential, Commercial, Heavy, and Industrial construction projects.

2. Interpret Plans and Specifications for construction projects.

3. Define basic terminology of the construction industry, building codes, agencies, and organizations.

4. Demonstrate fundamental math principles such as units, dimensioning, and conversions.

5. Compare computer software and resources for construction related problem solving.

AECT 110 - Construction Materials

1. Students will witness soil lab experiments and analyze the data. Team Based Learning will be used. Actual testing done in CNST 150 .
2. Students will witness concrete testing experiments and analyze the data. Students will work in groups to analyze actual concrete plans & specs. Team Based Learning will be used. Actual testing & mock-up done in CNST 150 .
3. Students will witness masonry testing experiments and analyze the data. Students will work in groups to analyze actual masonry plans & specs. Team Based Learning will be used. Actual testing & mock-up done in CNST 150 .
4. Students will work in groups to analyze actual steel plans & specs. Team Based Learning will be used. Actual testing & mock-up done in CNST 210 .
5. Students will view and accurately identify wood products and/or graphic representations and accurately answer questions as to how they are used in the building industry when exposed to various conditions.
6. Students will view products and/or graphic representations, and accurately identify the products by sight, as well as determine the best uses and limitations of when exposed to varying conditions.
7. Students will identify various adhesives and sealants, as well as determine the best uses and limitations of these products when exposed to varying conditions. Students will be able to accurately compare and contrast advantages/disadvantages of using the various products.

AECT 150 - Statics & Strengths of Materials

Restricted to students in the following programs:

Construction Technology - AAS  

Construction Management: Design and Building - BT  

Architectural Technology - AAS  

Architectural Design and Building - BT  

Construction Technology - BT

Mechatronics Technology - BT  

Mechatronics Design - AAS  

Carpentry - AAS

Mechatronics Technology - AOS

Carpentry and Building Trades - AOS

Residential Construction - AAS  

Corequisite(s): None

Selected topics include: analysis of basic forces, conditions for equilibrium, truss analysis, stress-strain relationships, riveted and bolted connections, investigation of simple beams by shear and moment diagrams, steel and timber beam analysis and design, and simple column analysis and design.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:  

1. ACCE CT SLO #12 (CT.SLO.12) - Understand the basic principles of structural design
**This is required by our accrediting body ACCE and can not be changed**
2. Recognize the properties of different materials and integrate this into structural analysis.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of load tracing for residential, commercial, and heavy construction projects.
4. Identify applicable codes, test procedures, and specifications relating to structural design.
5. Describe the structural engineer’s role in the design and construction process.

AECT 250 - Struc. Steel & Reinf. Concrete

AECT 280 - Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing

1. Students will learn mechanical, electrical and plumbing symbols and drawing identifications, through lecture, textbook reading assignments, and during interactive lab sessions.
2. Students will learn mechanical, electrical and plumbing system components through lecture, textbook reading assignments, and during interactive lab sessions.
3. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems through effectively reading blueprints and sketching various systems and components.
4. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems through effectively reading blueprints and sketching various systems and components.
5. Students will express an understanding of codes when evaluating the design of plumbing systems.

AECT 300 - Design-Build Management

1. Students will learn and research The Design Build Method and be able to implement its practices.
2. Students will work together on projects from the initial stages through completion.
3. Students will work on projects where use of these objectives will be integrated in semester field projects.
4. Students will successfully manage construction activities in a secondary lab setting.
5. Students will demonstrate an understanding of excellence of quality construction through their projects and studies.

AECT 301 - Construction Mgt Competition

1. Research and develop proper construction management proposals.
2. Research and develop proper construction management proposal presentations.
3. Develop proper documentation in accordance with annual request for proposals given by competition judges prior to competition.
4. Demonstrate competency in annual regional/national competitions.

AECT 310 - Residential Building Systems II

1. Students will accurately solve various building problems utilizing mathematical concepts.
2. Given a plan, the student will correctly calculate various rafter lengths, ridge lengths and ridge post heights.
3. Students will accurately identify methods to minimize lumber usage without compromising structural integrity.
4. Students will demonstrate understanding of the design and function of basic trusses.
5. Students will view case studies and /or blueprints and be able to accurately answer questions related to building construction.
6. Students will research and report on a residential construction technique that is considered to be non-standard.

AECT 320 - Mechanical Systems & Balancing

1. The student will perform necessary calculations to identify associated costs and savings of various mechanical systems
2. The student will accurately describe techniques to remedy various load balancing problems
3. The student will demonstrate proficiency by flowcharting solutions to various problems involving maintenance and trouble-shooting
4. Students will accurately describe methods of resolving potential emergency problems as they relate to a facility’s mechanical systems

AECT 330 - Residential Millwork

1. Students will layout specific geometric shapes using a compass and straightedge to tolerances as required by the instructor.
2. Students will accurately identify, by sight, various common moldings.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to cut and fit common moldings to fit with tolerances dictated by the instructor.
4. Students will accurately identify stair and balustrade components, calculate stairs to within specific tolerances as required by the instructor.
5. Students will accurately identify components porch construction and demonstrate knowledge of design as it relates to air movement and decay as well as proper material selection.
6. Students will demonstrate the ability to create a custom cornice or layered molding project by layering moldings. Students will be required to build the perform to specific tolerances.
7. Students will be required to demonstrate knowledge of producing curved moldings using a variety of techniques. Moldings will be required to be manufactured to specific tolerances.
8. Students will accurately identify several of the more common types of architecture as required by the instructor.
9. Students will demonstrate the ability to perform an in-depth research project as directed by the instructor such as:
   1. Residential millwork applications to a commercial building frame
   2. Design (profiles, detail drawings, material type, etc.) estimate and plan millwork for a comprehensive project, this may involve execution of a project.
   3. Historical preservation/restoration

AECT 340 - Estimating and Planning II

1. Students will research and use different types of estimating & planning software in all areas of construction.
2. Students will use real drawings to determine proper quantity take off in all areas of construction.
3. Students will research the process in which the construction process is scheduled with work crews and labor forces.
4. Students will learn and be able to develop in depth schedules including cost loading and labor linkage.

AECT 360 - Structural Theory

1. Understand the fundamental principles of Structural Engineering.

2. Analyze and determine any of the various types of loads typically applied to building structures, including live, dead, wind, snow and seismic.

3. Analyze and calculate structural components of buildings using wood, concrete, masonry and steel framing members. Usage of various computer software and Internet research.

4. Identify structural design provisions from various Building Codes.

AECT 370 - Site Engineering

1. Read and graphically express landforms.
2. Use surveying tools to collect data and create a topographic base map.
3. Discuss how soils relate to construction and drainage.
4. Use computer software to express and visualize existing conditions and design proposals.
5. Perform basic storm water management calculations and
6. Apply storm water best management practices.
7. Understand road alignment principles.
8. Create a basic site layout plan.
9. Apply knowledge from the above topics to create creative grading design solutions.
10. Understanding equipment selection and production rates
11. Review crane types and operation

AECT 375 - Facilities Systems & Process Piping

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

AECT 380 - Career Seminar

1. Students will learn what is required and expected to complete the internship including the required forms, recording time worked, binder preparation, and evaluations.
2. Students will learn how to build technical resumes and cover letters and e-portfolios what employers look for when reviewing these documents and how to avoid common mistakes.
3. Students will research and track progress for potential employment opportunities.
4. Students will develop interview communication skills, proper attire, common questions and techniques, and how to avoid common mistakes.

AECT 390 - CM Internship I

1. Field Supervision
2. Estimating & Cost Control
3. Scheduling & Planning
4. Surveying / Site Layout
5. Hands-On Building Experience
6. Project Engineering (Project Or Plan Review/Analysis)
7. Documentation (Field Reports, Submittals, Drawings, Specifications, Etc.)
8. Procurement Of Materials, Subcontractors, And/Or Labor

AECT 395 - CM Internship II

1. Field Supervision
2. Estimating & Cost Control
3. Scheduling & Planning
4. Surveying / Site Layout
5. Hands-On Building Experience
6. Project Engineering (Project Or Plan Review/Analysis)
7. Documentation (Field Reports, Submittals, Drawings, Specifications, Etc.)
8. Procurement Of Materials, Subcontractors, And/Or Labor

AECT 400 - Construction Project Management

1. Students will research and complete assignments on case studies of projects pertaining to proper and improper use(s) of Project Management
2. Students will analyze past and present projects and use these real life projects to implement their knowledge on these items.
3. Students will understand how to implement quality control measures, value engineering, procurement, team organization, project start-up, site planning, cost and schedule control measures, project closeout, and other related topics.
4. Students will realize business risks associated with performing construction related work and how to successfully manage construction operations to help control this factor.
5. Students will realistically demonstrate the project management processes that are necessary to successfully complete a complex construction development through the use of construction project management tools & software.

AECT 410 - Building Codes & Professional Practices

1. Students will research and complete assignments on navigating the code, case studies of code issues and projects pertaining to proper and improper use of building codes.
2. Students will analyze past and present projects and the use of building codes during these projects.
3. Students will research the variances of codes country to country, state to state, county to county.
4. Students will research and develop final projects pertaining to their overall knowledge of building codes and zoning.

AECT 415 - Sustainable Building Practices

1. Students will discuss environmental matters currently influencing the building industry. This includes correctly identifying the various issues faced in different geographic regions.
2. Students will demonstrate this knowledge of sustainable building practices within a long-term, small group project (4-5 students) involving in-depth design of a sustainable structure.
3. Students will view case studies and consider the impact of the site plan on the overall efficiency and sustainability of the structure.
4. Students will compare various green energy options, advantages and disadvantages depending on the geographic location, site, and other factors.
5. Students will demonstrate understanding of indoor environmental quality by incorporating these concepts, in a practical manner, into a structures design.
6. Students will demonstrate understanding of sustainable products used on/within a structure by incorporating the products into a sustainable structure. Accuracy will be determined by the proper use of the components in the given situation.

AECT 450 - Building Science

1. Describe the relationship of the three pathways for heat loss through a building section.
2. Explain methods employed to minimize air infiltration into a building.
3. Describe pathways and mitigation measures for slowing migration of water into a building.
4. Contrast the functions of a vapor retarder and an air barrier.
5. Calculate the overall estimated heat loss and resulting heating cost of building given the appropriate data.
6. Describe a blower door test and the use of a FLIR camera

AECT 460 - Structural Steel Design

1. Understand the fundamental principles of structural steel design for buildings.

2. Determine structural steel-framed building systems and components for typical low-rise commercial, industrial, residential, and institutional buildings.

3. Calculate building components using light-gage cold-formed steel products.

4. Interpret the A.I.S.C Manual of Steel Construction, latest ed.

AECT 480 - Reinforced Concrete Design

2. Interpret the latest industry standard formulas, tables, design aids and computer software in the economical selection (design) of steel and concrete members.

3. Develop construction documents using current construction practices and techniques.

AECT 496 - Advanced Study in Architectural Engineering Construction Technology - upper division

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

ALHT 106 - Culture and Healthcare

1. Identify and discuss cultural differences regarding communication, view of self, health, illness, childbirth and dying.   
2. Examine various cultures and how their unique beliefs of communication, self, health, illness, childbirth, and dying impact healthcare decisions.

ALHT 202 - Statistics and Research Methods

1. Discuss the importance of statistics to their field of endeavor.
2. Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative research and basic concepts associated with descriptive statistics.
3. Calculate, by hand and with SPSS, measures of central tendency, measures of variability, and inferential statistics such as: t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and simple regression.
4. Gain an understanding of various types reliability and validity, hypothesis testing and normal curves.
5. Analyze inferential statistical procedures, nonparametric procedures, and published research for appropriateness of methodology.

ALHT 300 - Pathophysiology

1. Differentiate between physiologic and pathophysiologic processes
2. Explore the physiologic basis for manifestations and adaptive responses of disease processes
3. Integrate concepts of genetics/heredity, race, ethnicity, environment, gender, risk factors, and age with the etiology and pathophysiology of disease processes

ALHT 301 - Ethics in Healthcare

1. Identify the role of the healthcare professional with regard to ethical decision-making.
2. Explore theories and principles central to ethical dilemmas and moral development.
3. Examine how ethical decision-making impacts healthcare professionals.
4. Analyze research related to ethical issues and dilemmas to promote ethical decision making.

ALHT 304 - Death and Dying

1. Reflect upon the evolution of death, personal concepts of death and evaluate personal preferences for end of life planning
2. Explore culturally and spiritually sensitive communication by the healthcare worker as it relates to the dying process
3. Describe interventions that facilitate the grief process specific to the needs and tasks of the dying individual across the lifespan
4. Identify the role of hospice and palliative care during the dying process and preventive measures for compassion fatigue in caregivers
5. Critique the different ethical and moral sides of death and dying issues

ALHT 400 - Epidemiology

1. Describe the role of epidemiology in public health decision-making.
2. Apply epidemiological concepts and principles to assessment and management of public health problems.
3. Analyze statistical data and research for evidenced-based decision making in epidemiology and public health.
4. Assess disparities and ethical issues in health caused by racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, or environmental factors and their influences on health behaviors and risks in populations.

ALHT 401 - Health Policy

1. Investigate historical events and public policies which have shaped the current healthcare delivery system in the United States.
2. Compare and contrast the strengths and limitations of the healthcare delivery system.
3. Analyze economic, social, cultural, natural, and political factors which affect the healthcare delivery system.
4. Analyze the relationships between local, state, and national health policy and the current healthcare delivery system.
5. Compare and contrast the healthcare delivery system in the United States with the healthcare delivery system in other selected countries.

ALHT 500 - Health Policy and Technology in Healthcare

1. Explore healthcare quality indicators and selected healthcare informatics systems for their influence on policy development and healthcare delivery
2. Analyze individual, community, and societal determinants of vulnerable populations, healthcare disparities, and current legislative efforts to preserve individual and group rights
3. Conceptualize the integration of policy development and informatics to enable positive change in healthcare delivery
4. Integrate the healthcare policy legislative process with informatics concepts to address needs of vulnerable populations.

ALHT 501 - Leadership and Quality Improvement in Healthcare Systems

1. Provide a framework to examine principles, theories, evidence, styles, behaviors, and ethics of leadership in healthcare organizations.
2. Integrates policies, standards, regulatory practices and benchmarks of quality and safety with leadership of healthcare organizations.
3. Fosters understanding of organizational, interdisciplinary, and collaborative communication.
4. Provides opportunity to explore team building, collective bargaining, and negotiating practices.

ALHT 600 - Building Blocks for Teaching with Technology

1. Examine learning theories foundational to the instructional design process
2. Identify the steps of various instructional design models
3. Apply theories and models of instructional design to development of learning activities
4. Examine the relationship between teaching, digital learning, and the development of metacognition

ALHT 601 - Technology Tools for Teaching in Healthcare

1. Review resources for educational technology and associated pedagogy
2. Demonstrate mastery of various educational technology tools
3. Compare and contrast advantages and disadvantages of selected educational technology tools
4. Evaluate educational technology tools 

ALHT 602 - Application of Educational Technology Tools

1. Examine barriers to educational technology use in teaching and learning.
2. Create pedagogically sound learning assignments using educational technology.
3. Relate TPACK elements to development of learning assignments.
4. Construct evaluation criteria and assessment measures for learning assignments. 

ALHT 603 - Effective Design and Delivery of Online Courses

Appraise various approaches to functional aspects of online courses

Examine the roles of instructors in onlincourse presence, interactivity, and student engagement

Create technology-rich assignments and evaluation measures

Synthesize aspects of online course development and delivery  

ANTH 100 - Cultural Anthropology

1. Students will be familiar with basic concepts of the whole discipline of Anthropology
2. Students will understand the basic theoretical approaches to the understanding of human cultural variation.
3. Students will be familiar with core cultural institutions
4. Students will be familiar with the prime cultural anthropological methodology - participant observation.

ANTH 110 - Human Origins

1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the methods social scientists use to explore social phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical and interpretive analysis.
2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of major concepts, models and issues of at least one discipline in the social sciences.
3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of evolutionary theory as a framework for understanding human origins.
4. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis.
5. Students will apply scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.

ANTH 296 - Advanced Study in Anthropology - lower division

1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.

2. Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.

ANTH 300 - Survey of World Cultures

1. Students will understand the basic concepts in cultural anthropology, esp. culture
2. Students will be familiar with culture areas of the world, along with the political entities associated with the cultural areas
3. Students will be able to identify and assess cultural universalities
4. Students should be able to assess cultural differences in the context of social and environmental variation
5. Students will familiarize themselves with the basic methods of cultural anthropology, especially of participant observation and interviewing

ANTH 496 - Advanced Study in Anthropology - upper division

1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.

2. Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.

ARCH 110 - Residential Documentation & Detailing

1. Develop basic Architectural CAD skills
2. Apply drawing conventions for light frame residential buildings
3. Produce a set of industry standard working drawings for a small residence including the use of dimensions, notes and symbols on plans, sections and elevation drawings
4. Apply drawing standards including scale, title, boarder and title blocks to architectural construction documents
5. Define and explain basic methods and materials of residential construction
6. Apply standard material sizes and standard material assemblies in residential working drawing

ARCH 115 - Freehand Drawing

1. Student will demonstrate understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression and the creative process inherent therein.

ARCH 120 - Architectural Graphics

1. Students will reproduce architectural lettering and label components within drawings throughout the term.
2. Draw 2-dimensional objects (plan view & elevations) to scale, using drafting equipment and an architect’s or engineer’s scale.
3. Proficiently create isometric and multi-point perspective drawings.
4. Correctly reproduce/create 2-dimensional drawings of various building systems and sections.

ARCH 125 - Architectural Design Graphics

1. Understand professional communication methods and architectural orthographic drawings.

2. Use the iterative design processes to develop projects.

3. Describe aesthetic goals for both building and site.

4. Formulate design solutions that incorporate user requirements.

ARCH 135 - Arch Design Fundamentals

1. Understand professional communication methods and architectural orthographic drawings.

2. Use the iterative design processes to develop projects.

3. Describe aesthetic goals for both building and site.

4. Formulate design solutions that incorporate user requirements.

ARCH 210 - Architectural Design I

1. Apply professional communication methods including writing, speaking and creating clear and accurate presentation graphics and architectural orthographic drawings.

2. Apply iterative design processes to develop projects.

3. Analyze how a design is attractive and enhances human experience and the site and community they are built in.

4. Formulate design solutions that incorporate user requirements and sustainable solutions and relevant regulations.

ARCH 220 - Commercial Documentation & Detailing

1. Understand commercial building systems; including masonry, precast concrete, steel, cast-in- place concrete and pre-engineered buildings.
2. Be able to layout and draw commercial building working drawings; including sections, plans, elevations and details.
3. Reinforce and further develop quality CAD skills required in the design office.
4. Productive usage of SketchUp software for creation of 3D details
5. Introduction and implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) utilizingAutodesk “Revit Architecture” for use in 3D design.

ARCH 240 - Architectural Design II

1. Apply professional communication methods including writing, speaking and creating clear and accurate presentation graphics and architectural orthographic drawings.

2. Apply iterative design processes to develop projects.

3. Analyze how a design is attractive and enhances human experience and the site and community they are built in.

4. Formulate design solutions that incorporate user requirements and sustainable solutions and relevant regulations.

ARCH 250 - Architectural Digital Design I

1. Prepare a mid-term and final presentation to support the verbal presentation.
2. Design rational and response to the project is visually narrated by drawings and models which clearly communicate the stated intent of the project.

ARCH 296 - Advanced Study in Architectural Technology - lower division

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

ARCH 300 - Architectural Digital Design II

1. Prepare a mid-term and final presentation to support the verbal presentation.
2. Design rational and response to the project is visually narrated by drawings and models which clearly communicate the stated intent of the project.

ARCH 305 - Topics in Theory

1. Analyze critical architectural and philosophical texts in order to support conclusions related to specific projects or assignments.
2. Compare and interpret divergent histories of architecture and the cultural norms of a variety of indigenous, vernacular, local, and regional settings in terms of their political, economic, social, and technological factors.
3. Generate drawn responses to concepts that synthesize their understanding of readings and discussions

ARCH 315 - Special Topics in Architecture

1. Variable, based upon specific topic selected by faculty member.

ARCH 330 - Architectural Design III

1. Demonstrate professional communication methods including writing, speaking and creating clear and accurate presentation graphics and architectural orthographic drawings.

2. Demonstrate the iterative design processes in developing projects.

3. Design contextually to meets aesthetic goals, enhances human experience and improve the site and community in which the project is located.

4. Formulate design solutions that incorporate user requirements, basic technical details and sustainable solutions.

ARCH 345 - Sustainable Systems I

1. Explain the concept of sustainability.

2. Understand how environmental systems and building materials impact human health, economy and the environment.

3. Examine passive and active environmental systems for building design.

4. Analyze relevant code, safety regulation and rating systems that impact building environmental systems.

5. Analyze how site and region impact environmental systems and sustainable design.

ARCH 350 - Sustainable Systems II

1. Explain the concept of sustainability.

2. Understand how water, lighting and acoustics impact human health, economy and the environment.

3. Examine passive and active water, lighting and acoustics systems for building design.

4. Analyze relevant code, safety regulation and rating systems that impact building water, lighting and acoustics.

5. Analyze how site and region impact water, lighting, acoustics, and sustainable design. ​

ARCH 370 - Architectural Design IV

1. Demonstrate professional communication methods including writing, speaking and creating clear and accurate presentation graphics and architectural orthographic drawings.

2. Demonstrate the iterative design processes in developing projects.

3. Design contextually to meets aesthetic goals, enhances human experience and improve the site and community in which the project is located.

4. Formulate design solutions that incorporate user requirements, basic technical details and sustainable solutions.

ARCH 371 - Architectural Theory

1. SLO 1: Drawing Fundamentals Apply fundamental principles of drafting to the preparation of residential and commercial construction drawings, including plans, sections, elevations, schedules, details, and specifications.
2. SLO 3: Presentation Techniques Employ traditional graphic means, both drawings and models, to illustrate and orally present completed design projects.
3. SLO 5: Architectural History Attain basic understanding of Architectural History from pre-history to the present.Employ traditional graphic means, both drawings and models, to illustrate and orally present completed design projects.

ARCH 400 - Architectural Internship

1. Demonstrate the technical experience required for entry level position as related to at least two of six prescribed AXP experience areas.
2. Demonstrate professional communication skills and employment experience gained through a professionally structured internship.

ARCH 401 - Portfolio Preparation

1. Identify basic principles of graphic design as related to portfolio presentations and other similar graphic expressions.
2. Create an attractive and informative architectural portfolio.
3. Identify the components of a resume and the ability to develop a resume for themselves.
4. Identify the components of a cover letter and the ability to develop a cover letter for themselves.
5. Recognize how to prepare for and conduct themselves in an interview.

ARCH 410 - Building Codes & Professional Practices

1. Understanding history of and reasons for building and zoning codes and familiarity with the content and use of both
2. Awareness of other practice “controls,” including education, licensure, ethics, liability and contracts
3. Identification of personal skills and traits helpful towards contributing to and advancing in the profession of architecture
4. Knowledge of the organization and structure of architectural firms and of typical project-oriented teams
5. Familiarity with project scopes and comprehension of successful project management techniques
6. Understanding of basic business aspects and considerations of professional practice

ARCH 430 - Architectural Design V

1. Professionally communicate by writing, speaking and creating clear and accurate presentation graphics and architectural orthographic drawings.

2. Develop projects and problem solve using the iterative design processes.

3. Create designs that meet aesthetic goals, enhances human experience and improve the site and community they are built in.

4. Formulate design solutions that incorporate user requirements, technical details and sustainable solutions.

ARCH 470 - Architectural Design VI

1. Professionally communicate by writing, speaking and creating clear and accurate presentation graphics and architectural orthographic drawings.

2. Develop projects and problem solve using the iterative design processes.

3. Create designs that meet aesthetic goals, enhances human experience and improve the site and community they are built in.

4. Formulate comprehensive design solutions that incorporate user requirements, technical details and sustainable solutions in an integrated manner.

ARCH 481 - Architectural Design VII

1. Professionally communicate by writing, speaking and creating clear and accurate presentation graphics and architectural orthographic drawings.

2. Develop projects and problem solve using the iterative design processes.

3. Create designs that meet aesthetic goals, enhances human experience and improve the site and community they are built in.

4. Formulate comprehensive design solutions that incorporate user requirements, comprehensive technical details and sustainable solutions in an integrated manner.

ARCH 485 - Thesis Research

1. Construct a body of work; written, visual and verbal, that responds to the complex discourse within the field of architecture.
2. Discover a broad scope of theoretical thinking that has influenced our current ideas of the build environment.
3. Imagine a personal design thesis by engaging in both written and visual investigations.

ARCH 490 - Thesis Studio

1. Professionally communicate by writing, speaking and creating clear and accurate presentation graphics and architectural orthographic drawings.

2. Develop projects and problem solve using the iterative design processes.

3. Create designs that meet aesthetic goals, enhances human experience and improve the site and community they are built in.

4.  Formulate comprehensive design solutions that incorporate user requirements, technical details and sustainable solutions in an integrated manner.

ARCH 496 - Advanced Study in Architectural Technology - upper division

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

ARTS 103 - History of American Popular Music

1. SUNY GE 8: Students will demonstrate understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression and the creative process inherent therein.

ARTS 104 - Ceramics I

1. SUNY GE 8: Students will demonstrate understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression and the creative process inherent therein.

Students will be able to:

1. Identify the elements of art, and principles of design using descriptive language; and articulate supported interpretations of select works.
2. Create original artwork in which students effectively utilize the elements of art and principles of design.
3. Demonstrate technical proficiency in the creation of functional ceramic constructions. Describe the properties and limitations of clay and glazes.
4. Practice good studio management skills in the maintenance of a healthy studio environment.

ARTS 105 - History of Country Music

1. SUNY GE 8: Students will demonstrate understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression and the creative process inherent therein.

ARTS 110 - History of Rock Music

1. SUNY GE 8: Students will demonstrate understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression and the creative process inherent therein.

ARTS 112 - Music in Black and White

1. SUNY GE 8: Students will demonstrate understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression and the creative process inherent therein.

ARTS 115 - Freehand Drawing

1. Student will demonstrate understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression and the creative process inherent therein.

ARTS 120 - Introduction to Painting

1. SUNY GE 8: Students will demonstrate understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression and the creative process inherent therein.

Students will be able to:

1. Identify the elements of art, and principles of design using descriptive language; and articulate supported interpretations of select works.
2. Create original artwork in which students effectively utilize the elements of art.
3. Demonstrate basic acrylic painting techniques and the fundamentals of color theory.

ARTS 200 - Color Theory

SUNY Delhi Student Learning Outcomes in the Arts:

The student will:

1. identify the elements of art and the principles of design using descriptive language and articulate supported interpretations of select works.
2. create original artwork in which they effectively utilize the elements of art and the principles of design.
3. demonstrate skills and techniques used by artists to achieve the illusion of form and space in mindfully composed paintings and drawings in a variety of media through the successful manipulation of color across its three attributes of hue, value and intensity.

ARTS 250 - Graphic Design

1. Analyze the elements of art, and principles of design using descriptive writing; and articulate supported interpretations of select works.
2. Create original graphics in which students effectively utilize the elements of art and principles of design.
3. Demonstrate skills and techniques used by graphic artists to create compositions of images and text that communicate successfully with the desired audience

ARTS 296 - Advanced Study in Art - lower division

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

ARTS 300 - Art and Health

1. SUNY GE 8: Students will demonstrate understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression and the creative process inherent therein.

Students will be able to:

1. Analyze the elements of art, and principles of design using descriptive writing; and articulate supported interpretations of select works.
2. Create original artwork in which students effectively utilize the elements of art and principles of design to demonstrate key characteristics of select styles/periods.
3. Explain major developments in the history of art, and how socio-cultural change has affected artists.
4. Synthesize research from primary and secondary sources to explore the historical and/or contemporary impact of the arts in healthcare.

ARTS 310 - The Art of Healing Landscapes

1. SUNY GE 8: Students will demonstrate understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression and the creative process inherent therein.

Students will be able to:

1. Analyze the elements of art, and principles of design using descriptive writing; and articulate supported interpretations of select works.
2. Create original artwork in which students effectively utilize the elements of art and principles of design to demonstrate key characteristics of select styles/periods.
3. Explain major developments in the history of landscape design, and how socio-cultural change has affected landscape designers.
4. Synthesize research from primary and secondary sources to explore the historical and/or contemporary impact of landscapes in healthcare.

ARTS 496 - Advanced Study in Art - upper division

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

AUTO 115 - Auto Brake System

1. Define and demonstrate safe workplace practices.
2. Understand and apply basic hydraulic principles including Pascal’s law.
3. Perform routine service and maintenance to passenger cars, light trucks and SUV’s as it relates to the brake, steering and suspension systems.
4. Demonstrate diagnostic and repair knowledge/skills in the areas of brake, steering and suspension systems.
5. Access and interpret diagnostic and service repair information from computerized and text based sources.
6. Diagnose and repair a variety of brake, steering and suspension system related concerns on vehicles.
7. Demonstrate respectable work place skills required by the automotive repair industry.

AUTO 118 - Automotive Suspension Systems

1. Identify safety hazards pertaining to steering and suspension system service.
2. Identify various steering and suspension components.
3. Explain how to properly test various steering and suspension components.
4. Perform maintenance servicing, diagnostic testing and repair of the steering and suspension systems.
5. Perform front and rear wheel alignment on various vehicles to manufactures specifications.

AUTO 119 - Auto Suspensions & Steering WE

1. Identify safety hazards pertaining to steering and suspension system service.
2. Identify various steering and suspension components.
3. Explain how to properly test various steering and suspension components.
4. Perform maintenance servicing, diagnostic testing and repair of the steering and suspension systems.
5. Perform front and rear wheel alignment on various vehicles to manufactures specifications.

AUTO 121 - Introduction to Automotive Lab

1. Demonstrate correct use of hand tools and shop equipment.
2. Perform routine maintenance/repair to passenger cars and light trucks.
3. Demonstrate and apply diagnostic and repair skills in the areas of automotive chassis and electrical systems.
4. Demonstrate respectable work place skills and safety procedures required by the automotive repair industry.
5. Correctly analyze service information from computerized and conventional sources.
6. Complete a work order that includes customer and vehicle information along with the concern, cause and correction of the vehicle.

AUTO 124 - ASE Work Experience I

1. Demonstrate correct use of hand tools and shop equipment.
2. Perform routine maintenance/repair to passenger cars and light trucks.
3. Demonstrate and apply diagnostic and repair skills in the areas of automotive chassis and electrical systems.
4. Demonstrate respectable work place skills and safety procedures required by the automotive repair industry.
5. Correctly analyze service information from computerized and conventional sources.
6. Complete a work order that includes customer and vehicle information along with the concern, cause and correction of the vehicle.