Courses

FS 2240 - Wildland Fire Ignition Operations

1. Identify the relationship of the single resource boss and firing/prescribed fire ignition specialist within the fire organization.
2. Review an incident action plan/burn plan and identify ignition elements.
3. List topics that should be discussed in an ignition crew briefing.
4. Define an ignition pattern, ignition technique, ignition method, ignition sequence, burnout, backfire, and prescribed fire.
5. Describe the characteristics of commonly used ignition techniques and patterns.
6. Describe safety hazards associated with specific ignition techniques and patterns.
7. Describe how environmental factors (fuel, weather, topography) can affect the choice of ignition techniques and patterns, and the overall ignition sequence.
8. Write an ignition plan incorporating ignition techniques and patterns.
9. Explain how the ignition sequence and technique affects resultant fire behavior.
10. Identify four (4) elements that may affect an ongoing firing operation requiring the ignition specialist/ firing boss to make adjustments to the ignition operation.
11. List five (5) elements that should be considered when critiquing a completed ignition operation.
12. Review documentation needs or requirements when evaluating ignition operations.
13. Define the difference between the terms accident and disaster.
14. List six (6) recognizable stages of a prescribed fire disaster (Turners Model).
15. Relate a prescribed fire case study to the developmental sequence of six stages associated with a disaster.
16. Describe adjustments that must be made to ensure the safety of prescribed fire operations.

FS 2292 - Firefighter I & II Lab

Student Learning Outcomes
COURSE GOAL
Upon Completion of this course and the associated theory course the student will gain requisite knowledge and skills meeting National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of this course and the associated lab course the student will have:

• Demonstrated the requisite knowledge, skills and job performance requirements outlined in the currently adopted version of the NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications Chapter 4 Fire Fighter I.
• Demonstrated the requisite knowledge, skills and job performance requirements outlined in the currently adopted version of the NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications Chapter 5 Fire Fighter II.

FS 2419 - Strategy and Tactics

Student Learning Outcomes
COURSE GOAL

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The student will be able to:

1. Create a strategy and implement appropriate tactics.
2. Possess a working knowledge and execution of ICS/NIMS at the incident.

COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Discuss fire behavior as it relates to strategies and tactics.
2. Explain the main components of pre-fire planning and identify steps needed for a pre-fire plan review.
3. Identify the basics of building construction and how they interrelate to pre-fire planning and strategy and tactics.
4. Describe the steps taken during size-up.
5. Examine the significance of fire ground communications.
6. Identify the roles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Management System (ICS) as it relates to strategy and tactics.
7. Demonstrate the various roles and responsibilities in ICS/NIMS.

FS 2422 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

Student Learning Outcomes
COURSE GOAL

To provide a general understanding of fire behavior and combustion and how it relates to how fires start, spread and are controlled. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The student will be able to:

1. Identify the fundamental theories of fire behavior and combustion.
2. Differentiate the various types of extinguishing agents.

COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Identify physical properties of the three states of matter.
2. Categorize the components of fire.
3. Explain the physical and chemical properties of fire.
4. Describe and apply the process of burning.
5. Define and use basic terms and concepts associated with the chemistry and dynamics of fire.
6. Discuss various materials and their relationship to fires as fuel.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of water as a fire suppression agent.
8. Articulate non-water based suppression agents and strategies.
9. Compare methods and techniques of fire extinguishment. 

FS 2530 - Fire Officer 1

1. Explain the mindset required for assuming the role of a company level fire officer. Identify and describe the requirements for developing effective report writing skills.
2. Recognize and describe the cultural diversity issues within the fire service and idetify the techniques for effectively managing them.
3. Identify and describe the supervisor’s responsibility for managing fire service safety and wellness. Identify the supervisory approaches to managing occupational safety and wellness.
4. Identify and describe the fire officer’s leadership responsibilities for making difficult decisions.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of fire officer’s role in supervising fire department operations at the company level.
6. Identify and describe the building code, fire characteristics, and hazard analysis items associated with pre-incident planning.
7. Identify and describe the fire officer’s role within the Incident Management System as well as the development and application of this system.
8. Identify and describe the process for developing pre-incident strategic and tactical action plans.
9. Identify and describe the process of conducting a size-up and determining resource requirements.
10. Apply the principles of incident action planning during simulated exercises.
11. Identify and describe the Public Information Officer’s function and role while interfacing with the community and media.

FS 2625 - Fire Officer 2

1. Identify and describe the relationship between government agencies and the fire service.
2. Identify and describe the application of effective report writing skills to fire service communications.
3. Identify and describe the fire officer’s role in human resource management and maximizing personnel performance.
4. Identify and describe the supervisor’s role in managing affirmative action issues.
5. Identify and describe the fire officer’s responsibility in the budgetary process.
6. Identify and describe the principles of supervisor/subordinate interaction while conducting a performance appraisal.
7. Demonstrate the knowledge of technology systems commonly used for information management. Identify and describe the fire officer’s role in fire & life safety public education.
8. Identify and describe the fire officer’s role in conducting fire inspections as well as the ability to identify and document hazards and address violations.
9. Identify and describe the principles of organizational communications and engaging public support.
10. Identify and describe the stategic planning process for supervision multi-unit response operations.
11. Identify and describe the strategic planning process as it applies to pre-incident planning and resource deployment during emergency operations.

FS 2640 - Legal Aspects of Emergency Services

Student Learning Outcomes
COURSE GOAL

To provide a general overview of the legal considerations that affect today’s fire service.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The student will be able to:

1. Analyze Federal, State, and local laws and consensus standards as they pertain to the fire service.

COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Define the different types of laws.
2. Discuss Federal, State, and local laws and liabilities applicable to emergency services.
3. Explain the purpose of national codes and standards.
4. Discuss applicable court decisions that have influenced emergency services.
5. Recognize the legal issues and concerns affecting emergency services.

FS 2814 - Fire Prevention

Student Learning Outcomes
COURSE GOAL

To provide a general understanding of fire behavior and combustion and how it relates to how fires start, spread and are controlled.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The student will be able to:

1. Identify laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations as they relate to fire prevention.
2. Understand code enforcement as it impacts life and property loss.

COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Define the national fire problem and role of fire prevention.
2. Identify and describe fire prevention organizations and associations.
3. Define laws, rules, regulations, and codes and identify those relevant to fire prevention of the authority having jurisdiction.
4. Define the functions of a fire prevention bureau.
5. Describe inspection practices and procedures.
6. Identify and describe the standards for professional qualifications for Fire Marshal, Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector, Fire and Life Safety Educator, and Fire Investigator.
7. List opportunities in professional development for fire prevention personnel.
8. Describe the history and philosophy of fire prevention.

FS 2815 - Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

1. Identify major fuel categories and be able to illustrate fire behavior activity in each.
2. Describe primary enviromental factors affecting ignition, fire intensity, and rates of spread.
3. List and give examples of the three methods of heat transfer.
4. Describe the behavior of wildland fires in standard fire behavior terminology.
5. Describe how topography affects fuels and their avalibilty for combustion.
6. Describe how changes in fuels and topography can provide full and partial barriers to the spread of wildland fires.
7. Describe how slope percent can be determined or established in the field.
8. List and describe seven characterisitics of fuels that affect wildland fire behavior.
9. List and define by size class the four dead fuel timelag categories used to classify fuels.
10. Describe the fuel model concept.
11. Define wildland fire behavior characteristics that relate to fireline safety and tactics.
12. Define wildland fire behavior in the third dimension and list four factors that are responsible for its occurrence.
13. Describe the inportance of recognizing all factors present in the fire enviroment.
14. Be able to identify specific fuel species found in New Mexico and their relationship to fire behavior.

FS 2820 - Wildland Leadership

1. Explain the concepts surrounding human performance in high-risk work environments.
2. Discuss human performance concepts using a common vocabulary.
3. Communicate to firefighters their professional responsibilities to address human performance issues while of the job.
4. Define the role of a leader and explain motivation for wanting to be a leader.
5. Initiate a leadership self-development plan. Identify three leadership values.
6. Identify common leadership pitfalls and develop strategies to avoid them.
7. Use past fatality fires as a learning tool to help fireline tactical decision-makers.
8. Apply tactically, resources to suppress a scenario based wildland fire.
9. Apply organizational leadership skills and tools to develop sound practices and techniques.

FS 2825 - Wildland Fire Advanced Firefighter Development

1. Properly document the appropriate information during fire suppression activities.
2. Describe how to incorporate and maintain open lines of communication with all appropriate fire suppression personnel.
3. Apply LCES (Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes and Safety Zones) to fireline tactics.
4. Identify two common types of pumps.
5. Decribe the differnece between two stroke and four stroke engines.
6. Identify various pieces of pump equipment used in the delivery system.
7. Describe the ICS criteria for typing aircraft.
8. Describe safety procedures to be followed while flying in or working around aircraft.
9. Describe tactical and logistical uses of aircraft.
10. Successfully participate in and complete competency based evaluation on aircraft and water and pump use.
11. Students will successfully complete several Tactical Decision Games using Sand Table Exercises that will improve their decision making capabilities.

FS 2830 - Wildland Urban Interface Awareness and Strategies

1. Provide the student with the skills and knowledge to size-up a wildland urban interface fire incident.
2. Identify the value of the Incident Command System as an effective tool to manage interface fires.
3. Describe items to consider when sizing-up and interface fire, proir to and after arriving on scene.
4. Describe three operational modes.
5. Describe the three strcuture triage categories.
6. List four conditions that may indicate a structure cannot be saved.
7. Identify support resources used in the urban interface.
8. Describe firing operations used in the urban interface.
9. Develop an action plan and implement using Sand Table Exercises.

FS 2997 - Independent Study

• To be determined on an individualized basis

FS 2999 - Fire Science Capstone Course

EXSC 1160 - IM Group Exercise

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical bases underlying physical fitness
2. Demonstrate ability to plan, organize and instruct group exercise classes with positive effect on the various components of fitness.
3. Organize and instruct fitness classes with an emphasis on efficacy, safety and injury prevention, as wellas motivation and adherence
4. Describe the physiological mechanisms underlying improvement in physical fitness
5. Identify modes of activity for the development of physical fitness
6. Describe the exercise intensity, frequency, duration and progression required to elicit a positive training effect
7. Design and teach fitness classes such as: step aerobics, kickboxing, resistance training and corestrengthening

EXSC 1180 - IM Training Techniques Review

1. Demonstrate safe and proper exercise and spotting techniques
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the muscle groups utilized relative to the exercises performed
3. Demonstrate an understanding of basic principles of biomechanics and how they apply to exercise and postural alignment.
4. Recommend and/or modify a safe and effective exercise program for individual clients

EXSC 2110 - Exercise Physiology

1. Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems
2. Differentiate between the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems and the effects of acute and chronic exercise on each
3. Explain how to measure energy expenditure and what causes fatigue during exercise
4. Identify expected cardiorespiratory responses associated with postural changes, acute physical exercise, and adaptations resulting from long-term exercise training
5. Identify the normal chronic physiological adaptations associated with cardiovascular exercise and resistance training
6. Explain general principles of exercise training
7. Describe physiological responses to exercising in hot and cold environments
8. Describe physiological responses to exercising at altitude
9. Identify ways to optimize training and minimize overtraining 

EXSC 2120 - Structural Kinesiology

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and applied principles underlying human movement
2. Design scientifically founded training programs
3. Demonstrate knowledge of muscles, including insertion and origin
4. Describe different types of muscle contractions

EXSC 2150 - Prevention and Care Exercise Injury

1. Design, implement and evaluate injury-free exercise sessions
2. Recognize and care for common exercise injuries and physical conditions
3. Describe psychological considerations in injury prevention and rehabilitation
4. Recognize challenging environmental conditions

EXSC 2160 - Fitness & Exercise Testing

1. Describe and follow the guidelines of the ACSM on exercise testing
2. Solve metabolic calculations
3. Structure and conduct tests of cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular power andmuscular endurance, flexibility, body composition, functional fitness and pulmonary capacity, as wellas interpretation of test results.
4. Communicate effectively with the test subject
5. Calibrate, maintain exercise testing equipment
6. Demonstrate appropriate safety procedure

FITT 1096-1996 - Special Topics

• To be determined based on course topic

FITT 2020 - Fundamentals of Yoga Instruction

1. Provide entry-level yoga instruction.
2. Describe typical yoga positions for a beginning yoga class.
3. Advise yoga participants on how to improve their technique.

FITT 2096-2996 - Special Topics

• To be determined based on course topic

HLED 1130 - Concepts of Health & Wellness

1. Demonstrate the ability to make evidence-based decisions regarding health and wellness practices.
2. Demonstrate the ability to engage in various forms of health-related fitness activities and discussappropriate modifications to such activities to account for individual differences.
3. Evaluate their current behavior and differentiate between health enhancing and health limitingbehaviors.
4. List some approaches to successful stress management.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate behavior change strategies.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the “Seven Dimensions of Wellness” (physical, emotional, intellectual,interpersonal, spiritual, environmental, and financial).
7. Identify nutritional requirements and components of a healthy diet.

HLED 1160 - Stress Management

1. Define the physiological effects of stress on the body
2. Define the effects of stress on the immune system
3. Explain the causes and effects of stress-eating
4. Apply stress management techniques to enhance emotional, Intellectual, social and environmental wellness

HLED 1170 - Fitness Concepts for Special Populations

1. Explain the federal law mandating services for students with disabilities.
2. Describe the characteristics of individuals with disabilities or with special needs.
3. Identify the benefits of physical education for individuals with special populations.
4. Explain how to apply appropriate activities such as; cardiovascular endurance, strength andmuscular endurance, and flexibility programs for individuals with special needs.
5. Define and explain the concept of inclusion.
6. Differentiate the developmental levels of functioning from which to plan physical activities forindividuals with special needs.
7. Distinguish between the indicated and contraindicated activities for a variety of disabling conditions.
8. Explain the importance and value of a positive self-concept and emotional well-being related to thediversity of special populations.
9. Write an appropriate individual educational program (IEP) with someone with special needs.
10. Describe and explain the public issues, organizations and opportunities concerning those with special needs.

HLED 1225 - Weight Management and Exercise

1. Describe the ACSM physical activity guidelines and associated health benefits
2. Explain the impact of diet and exercise on weight management
3. Apply principles of behavior modification to weight management
4. Recall general dietary guidelines as they relate to personal nutrition
5. Effectively use a step counter/ pedometer to track physical activity
6. Explain the causes and effects or emotional eating
7. Describe ways to increase lean body mass

PHED 1230B - Individual Sport: Beginning Bowling

1. Demonstrate appropriate safety practices during game play.
2. Define the rules, terminology and etiquette of bowling.
3. Demonstrate the four-step approach and proper ball delivery.
4. Explain spare and strike positions.
5. Demonstrate understanding of scoring techniques.
6. Demonstrate correct care of equipment.

PHED 1410A - Yoga: Beginning Yoga

PHED 1430 - Pilates

Student Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophy and history of Joseph Pilates. 
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform Pilates-style movements. 
3. Identify neutral spine. 
4. Demonstrate flowing movement to increase muscular endurance. 
5. Apply correct postural alignment and breath-control. 

PHED 1460 - Conditioning: Personal Fitness

PHED 1510A - Training: Circuit Training

PHED 1510B - Training: Body Sculpting

Student Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate various core exercises, body alignment, and routines. 
2. Identify major muscle groups, their function and how they relate to the various body sculpting activities. 
3. Differentiate between muscular endurance, muscular strength and power movements. 
4. Interpret fitness assessment and apply results to personal fitness goals. 
5. Explain safe and effective exercises and techniques for injury prevention.

PHED 1510D - Training: Resistance Training

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate correct form for safety. 
2. Demonstrate a variety of resistance training techniques. 
3. Define the various types of muscular fitness. 
4. Identify the benefits of warm-up and cool-down. 
5. Match various resistance training exercises with the major muscles involved. 
6. Demonstrate an understanding of how to improve muscle strength and endurance. 
7. Monitor progress of muscular strength and endurance. 

PHED 1510E - Training: Kickboxing

Student Learning Outcomes
 

1. Identify the major muscle groups, their function and how they relate to the various cardio kickboxing activities while demonstrating proper punching and kicking mechanics. 
2. Demonstrate an understanding between muscular endurance, muscular strength and power movements. 
3. Identify different muscles and their associated movements as they relate to kickboxing. 

PHED 1830 - Running: Running for Fitness

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the health benefits of running as it relates to an overall fitness program and daily life. 
2. Understand and define the physiologic responses and benefits of running such as increased heart rate (Target Heart Rate) as it relates to overall health. 
3. Perform the basic skills of running such as long distance and interval training. 
4. Develop and practice a training plan using the idea of Periodization. 
5. Understand the risk prevention and treatments of running and training injuries. 
6. Demonstrate the understanding and importance of proper footwear, clothing, hydration, nutrients, and caloric requirements for training. 

FREN 1110 - French I

1. Students can communicate and exchange information about familiar topics using phrases and simple sentences, sometimes supported by memorized language.
2. Students can usually handle short social interactions in every day situations by asking and answering simple questions.
3. Students can write short messages and notes on familia rtopics related to everyday life.
4. Students can often understand words, phrases, and simple sentences related to everyday life.
5. Students can recognize pieces of information and sometimes understand the main topic of what is being said.
6. Students can understand familiar words, phrases, and sentences within short and simple texts related to everyday life.
7. Students cans sometimes understand the main idea of what they have read.
8. Students can identify beliefs, behaviors and cultural artifacts of the French-speaking world.
9. In English,students will engage with social issues confronting the French-speaking world to develop their sense of personal and social responsibility.

FREN 1120 - French II

1. Students can participate in conversations on a number of familiar topics using simple sentences.
2. Students can handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering simple questions.
3. Students can write briefly about most familiar topics and present information using a series of simple sentences.
4. Students can understand the main idea in short, simple messages and presentations on familiar topics.
5. Students can understand the main idea of simple conversations that they overhear.
6. Students can understand the main idea of short and simple texts when the topic is familiar.
7. Students can describe and make comparisons between decisions about beliefs, behaviors and cultural artifacts of the French-speaking world.
8. Students will engage with social issues confronting the French-speaking world to continue to develop their sense of personal and social responsibility.

FREN 1130 - French Conversation

1. Students can communicate and exchange information about familiar topics using phrases and simple sentences, sometimes supported by memorized language.
2. Students can usually handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering simple questions.
3. Students can write short messages and notes on familiar topics related to everyday life.
4. Students can often understand words, phrases, and simple sentences related to everyday life.
5. Students can recognize pieces of information and sometimes understand the main topic of what is being said.
6. Students can understand familiar words, phrases, and sentences within short and simple texts related to everyday life.
7. Students can sometimes understand the main idea of what they have read.
8. Students can demonstrate connections between beliefs, behaviors and cultural artifacts of the French-speaking world and make informed cross-cultural comparisons to develop their sense of personal and social responsibility.

FREN 2110 - French III

1. Students can participate in conversations on familiar topics using sentences and series of sentences.
2. Students can engage in short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering a variety of questions. Students can usually say what they want to say about themselves and their everyday life.
3. Students can write on a wide variety of familiar topics using connected sentences.
4. Students can understand the main idea in messages and presentations on a variety of topics related to everyday life and personal interests and studies.
5. Students can understand the main idea of conversations that they overhear.
6. Students can understand the main idea of texts related to everyday life and personal interests or studies.
7. Students can analyze beliefs, behaviors and cultural artifacts of the French-speaking world, and discuss the nature and value of French and Francophone products, practices, and perspectives.
8. Students will engage with social issues confronting the French-speaking world to continue to develop their sense of personal and social responsibility.

FREN 2120 - French IV

1. Students can participate with ease and confidence in conversations on familiar topics. They can usually describe people, places, and things. They can usually talk about events and experiences in various time frames.
2. Students can handle social interactions in everyday situations, sometimes even when there is an unexpected complication.
3. Students can write about topics related to school, work, and community in a generally organized way. They can write some simple paragraphs about events and experiences in various time frames.
4. Students can easily understand the main idea in messages and presentations on a variety of topics related to everyday life and personal interests and studies.
5. Students can usually understand a few details of what I overhear in conversations, even when something unexpected is expressed. The student can sometimes follow what they hear about events and experiences in various time frames.
6. Students can understand the main idea of texts with topics related to everyday life, personal interests, and studies, as well as sometimes follow stories and descriptions about events and experiences in various time frames.
7. Students can analyze beliefs, behaviors and cultural artifacts of the French-speaking world, and recognize and discuss the representations and controversies of French and Francophone products, practices, and perspectives.

FREN 2996 - Special Topics

• To be determined based on course topic

GECK 0500 - Computer Keyboarding

1. Name the hardware parts of the computer and be able to describe their basic function.
2. Use, understand, and apply terms and concepts specific to computers.
3. Develop keyboarding skills and be able to type 20 words per minute.
4. Use the computer to create, name, save, and maintain files.
5. Be able to cut, copy, and paste from one document to another in a word processing program.
6. Be able to insert, hard return, space, backspace, highlight and delete in a word processing program.
7. Create, attach, send, and open attachments.
8. Access and use online tutorials and instructional websites related to the high school equivalency exam.
9. Create an account online for the high school equivalency exam; register online for the computer-based exam.
10. Review items that can be seen on the exam that are computer based, including formula sheets, symbol selectors, item review screens, drag and drop, drop down selections, fill-in-the-blank questions.
11. Perform calculations relevant to the computer-based high school equivalency exam using the Online Calculator TX 30xs.
12. Access and function in the MS Windows environment.
13. Set up an electronic mail account and be able to send and receive electronic mail.

GELA 0500 - Multi-level Language Arts

1. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
2. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
3. Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.
5. Compare and contrast the overall structure (such as chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more texts.
6. Interpret information presented in different media or formats (such as charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive Web pages).
7. Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write about the subject knowledgeably.
8. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a view with reasons and information.
9. Write informative texts to examine a topic and convey ideas clearly.
10. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
11. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing.
12. Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
13. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
14. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing.
15. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
16. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when reading or writing.
17. Determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases.
18. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. A
19. cquire and use accurately level appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.

GELA 0550 - Language Arts I

1. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
2. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
3. Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.
5. Compare and contrast the overall structure (such as chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more texts.
6. Interpret information presented in different media or formats. Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write about the subject knowledgeably.
7. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a view with reasons and information.
8. Write informative texts to examine a topic and convey ideas clearly.
9. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
10. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing.
11. Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
12. Gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in finished work, and provide a list of sources.
13. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
14. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
15. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when reading or writing.
16. Determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases.
17. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances inword meanings.
18. Acquire and use accurately level appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.

GELA 0750 - Language Arts II

1. Cite specific textual evidence to support logical inferences or conclusions from reading.
2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details.
3. Determine the words and phrases as they are used in text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
4. Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.
5. Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point of view or purpose.
6. Integrate information presented in different media or formats (such as charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps).
7. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient.
8. Analyze a case in which two or more texts provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or interpretation.
9. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
10. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas.
11. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
12. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
13. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively.
14. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
15. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing.

GELA 0950 - Language Arts III

1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. (This includes narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes).
3. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
4. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific audience and purpose.
5. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technologys capacity to link to other information flexibly and dynamically.
6. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question or solve a problem.
7. Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively.
8. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
9. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing.
10. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
11. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
12. Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading and writing at the 12th grade level or above (college and career readiness level).
13. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it.
14. Determine a theme/central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text.
15. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
16. Analyze in detail how an authors ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of a text.
17. Determine an authors point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.
18. Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (such as charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in print or digital text.
19. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient.
20. Analyze seminal US documents of historical and literary significance (such as Washingtons Farewell Address, the Gettysburg Address, and Roosevelts Four Freedoms Speech, Kings Letter from Birmingham Jail), including how they address related themes and concepts.

GEMA 0450 - Math Fundamentals

1. Do simple measurements with a ruler, yardstick, or tape measure.
2. Add and subtract three-digit positive whole numbers with carry or borrow.
3. Multiply and divide numbers with whole number results.
4. Identify simple fractions (e.g., halves, thirds, fourths, eights, sixteenths).
5. Interpret and use information contained in simple (one dimension of classification) charts, graphs, tables, and maps.
6. Identify patterns within figures (e.g., What is the next shape in the pattern).
7. Determine appropriate single operations from word problems.
8. Figure out simple number patterns.
9. Understand and use decimal place value to the thousandth place.
10. Read and write decimal numerals (to the thousandth place).
11. Round off decimal numerals.
12. Order decimals including number line(Q.1.a).
13. Understand and use decimal place value.
14. Compare and order decimal numerals, and use symbols of inequality.
15. Add and subtract decimals.
16. Multiply and divide decimals.
17. Order Fractions including number line.
18. Add and subtract fractions with common denominators. Interpret charts, graphs, and tables.
19. Understand both the metric and SAE Measuring systems.
20. Define Basic Geometry concepts.
21. Define Basic Algebra concepts.

GEMA 0500 - Multi-level Math

1. Review basic number operations.
2. Demonstrate the ability to calculate fractions.
3. Demonstrate the ability to calculate decimals.
4. Demonstrate the ability to calculate percentages.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of algebra and geometry concepts.
6. Analyze data in graphs and tables.
7. Create graphs and tables.
8. Work with word problems that are relevant to the GED.

GEMA 0550 - Decimals, Fractions and Measurements

1. Review and perform basic math operations with whole numbers.
2. Review and perform basic math operations with decimals.
3. Identify and use basic fraction components, properties, and concepts.
4. Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers.
5. Multiply fractions and mixed numbers.
6. Divide fractions and mixed numbers.
7. Define and set up ratios and determine unit rates.
8. Define, set up and solve basic proportions.
9. Recognize real life situations applicable to proportional reasoning.
10. Perform measurement conversions (e.g., feet to yards, pints to quarts).
11. Understand both the metric and SAE Measuring systems.
12. Solve multistep, arithmetic, real world problems using ratios or proportions including those that require converting units of measure.
13. Identify and use percent notation and its meaning to determine equivalents between percents, decimals, and fractions.
14. Set up and use the percent proportion to identify and solve for the part, the whole or base, and the percent and relate to real life situations.
15. Determine appropriate single operations from word problems.
16. Solve multi-step word problems. Interpret a fairly complex (two dimensions or cross-classification) graph, chart, or table (e.g., find requested information).
17. Calculate area, perimeter, and volume of various geometric shapes.
18. Define and calculate median, mode, and mean.
19. Identify and use basic Geometry vocabulary and concepts involving points, lines, angles, triangles, polygons, and circles.
20. Identify and use basic Algebra concepts involving patterns, functions, variable expressions, order of operations, and inverse operations to solve one step linear equations.

GEMA 0750 - Proportions, Percentages and Data Analysis

1. Multiply and divide whole numbers.
2. Perform all operations with decimals.
3. Perform all operations fractions including mixed numbers.
4. Add and subtract and multiply and divide positive and negative integers.
5. Divide integers with fractional results.
6. Understand and use ratios, and proportions.
7. Understand the basic concepts of percents.
8. Calculate and solve all 3 types of percent problems.
9. Calculate percent, decimal, and fraction equivalencies.
10. Relate and use percents in conjunction with graphs, charts, and data.
11. Solve multi-step word problems, especially those involving ratios and proportions, measurement unit conversions, and percents.
12. Calculate mean, median, mode and range from a set of data.
13. Calculate a missing data value given the average and all the missing data values but one, as well as calculating the average given the frequency counts of all the data values and calculating a weighted average.
14. Use and apply order of operations.
15. Evaluate linear, polynomial, and rational variable expressions by substitution.
16. Recognize and combine like terms to simplify polynomials.
17. Apply rules of exponents to simplify numerical expressions, including rational exponents.
18. Use algebraic rules and properties to solve equations, including the distributive property. Solve real world problems involving linear equations.
19. Understand and use language of comparison by multiplication and division (ie. triple, twice as much as, how many times more than, what fraction of).
20. Write one variable and multi variable linear equations to represent context.
21. Graph points and lines on the Cartesian coordinate grid.
22. Identify and use slope of a line and identify slope from a linear equation in slope intercept form.
23. Use information contained in charts, bills, tables, and pictographs. Interpret a fairly complex (two dimensions or cross-classification) graph, chart, or table (e.g., find requested information).
24. Analyze, interpret, and create bar, line, and circle graphs.
25. Use counting techniques to solve problems and determine combinations and permutations.
26. Determine the probability of simple and compound events.
27. Identify and use properties of basic points, lines, angles, triangles, and quadrilaterals.
28. Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine unknown sides lengths in a right triangle.
29. Compute area, perimeter, circumference, volume, and surface area of rectangles, triangles, circles, polygons, composite geometric figures, rectangular solids, prisms, spheres, 3-D geometric figures and cylinders.
30. Be able to find a missing radius, diameter, length, height, or width.
31. Use online calculator to solve fraction, decimal, percent and integer problems and to solve multi-operational problems including exponentials as needed throughout the term.

GEMA 0950 - Basic Algebra and Geometry

Student Learning Outcomes
Subject Area Objectives (Review from GEMA 750 & New concepts for GEMA 950)

For estimated completion of this level, students will be able to demonstrate the skill(s) needed to:

Review Rational Numbers

___ Perform basic operations with positive and negative numbers

___ Perform a single math operation using positive and negative integers in the context of a word problem

___ Perform multiple math operations using decimals, fractions, or integers in the context of a word problem

Review Algebra Concepts

___Recall and apply order of operations.

___Evaluate linear, polynomial, and rational variable expressions by substitution.

___Recognize and combine like terms to simplify polynomials.

___Apply rules of exponents to simplify numerical expressions, including rational exponents.

___Use algebraic rules and properties to solve equations, including the distributive property.

New Algebra Concepts

___Write linear inequalities in one variable to represent context.

___ Manipulate algebraic equations with two variables.

___Write one variable linear equations, multi variable linear equations, and one variable quadratic equations to represent context.

___*Write linear expressions, polynomial expressions, rational expressions, one variable, and multivariable linear equations to represent context.

___ Demonstrate scientific or exponential notation and do basic math with them.

Review Graphing Concepts

___Solve real world problems involving linear equations.

___Write one variable and multi variable linear equations to represent context.

___Graph points and lines on the Cartesian coordinate grid.

___Identify and use slope of a line and identify slope from a linear equation in slope intercept form.

New Graphing Concepts

___Interpret unit rate as the slope in a proportional relationship.

___Graph two variable linear equations.

___For a function that models a linear or nonlinear relationship between two quantities interpret key features of graphs and tables in terms of quantities and sketching graphs. These key features include: intercepts, intervals where the function is increasing, decreasing, positive or negative, maximum, minimum, symmetries, end behavior, and periodicity.

___Write the equation of a line with a given slope through a given point.

___Use slope to identify parallel and perpendicular lines.

Review Geometry Concepts

___Identify and use properties of basic points, lines, angles, triangles, and quadrilaterals.

___Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine unknown side lengths in a right triangle.

___Compute area, perimeter, circumference, volume, and surface area of rectangles, triangles, circles, polygons, composite geometric figures, rectangular solids, prisms, spheres, 3-D geometric figures and cylinders. Be able to find a missing radius, diameter, length, height, or width.

New Geometry Concepts

___Compute unit rates: unit pricing, constant speed, persons per square mile BTU’s per cubic foot etc.

___Use scale factors to determine the magnitude of size change, Convert between actual drawings and scale drawings.

Review Data Analysis, Probability, and Statistics Concepts

___Calculate mean, median, mode and range from a set of data.

___Calculate a missing data value given the average and all the missing data values but one, as well as calculating the average given the frequency counts of all the data values and calculating a weighted average.

___Use information contained in charts, bills, tables, and pictographs a fairly complex (two dimensions or cross-classification) graph, chart, or table (e.g., find requested information).

___Analyze, interpret, and create bar, line, and circle graphs.

___Use counting techniques to solve problems and determine combinations and permutations.

___Determine the probability of simple and compound events.

New Data Analysis Concepts

___*Find and combine information from a fairly complex (two dimensions) graph, chart, or table (e.g., compare or add numbers from 2 cells).

___*Combine information from two or more graphs, charts, or tables and perform calculations to answer a question.

___*Examine complex charts, tables, or graphs for consistency or multiple comparisons.

GEMS 0500 - General Education Multi-Subject

1. Demonstrate knowledge of test-taking strategies.
2. Demonstrate appropriate and effective use of computer-assisted learning tools by completing assignments as instructed.
3. Participate in class using technology tools to post in discussion boards and send/reply to messages.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of the number system, fractions, decimals, & percentages.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of algebra and geometry concepts.
6. Create, analyze, interpret, and report on data in graphs and tables and make inferences based on the information.
7. Write complete sentences using correct basic grammar.
8. Write multi-paragraph responses that present and support a thesis.
9. Develop and practice editing skills. Use context clues to identify the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary words.
10. Locate, evaluate, summarize, and present information from a variety of sources.
11. Distinguish & critique fact verses opinion.
12. Create and present a basic map, chart, graph, table, or schedule.

GEOR 0100 - General Education Orientation

1. Explain the purpose of the class and the program standards that deal with attendance, tardiness, student conduct, and homework.
2. Explain and discuss an overview of ABE/GED processes and testing.
3. Summarize an overview of the GED test and examine expectations and commitments.
4. Discuss learner and teacher expectations.
5. Examine, select, and use various note-taking strategies, study skills and practices.
6. Identify personal barriers and resources in the context of goal setting.
7. Set personal career and educational goals and create a goal attainment plan.
8. Identify and tour campus resources such as the student resource center and the achievement coaches.
9. Discuss and use test-taking skills and strategies to deal with test anxiety.
10. Discuss time, life, and resource management issues, and identify and select useful strategies for dealing with these issues .

GESC 0650 - General Education Science

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the components of the GED 2014 Science test including:
   • Life Science, Earth and Space Science, Physical Science, Science as Inquiry, and Science and Society, and be prepared for passing the Science portion of the GED 2014 test.  
2. Locate, evaluate, and summarize major scientific processes and content.
3. Analyze and evaluate scientific concepts, information, and processes and integrate new scientific knowledge.
4. Identify a current scientific issue and find information from a variety of sources to research and present the issue, and be able to communicate scientific information orally, graphically, and in writing.

GESS 0650 - General Education Social Studies

1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it.
2. Cite specific textual evidence to support logical inferences or conclusions from reading.
3. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details.
4. Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors purpose or point of view.
5. Integrate information presented in different media or formats (such as charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps).
6. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient.
7. Analyze a case in which two or more texts provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or interpretation.
8. Analyze seminal US documents of historical and literary significance (such as Washingtons Farewell Address, the Gettysburg Address, and Roosevelts Four Freedoms Speech, Kings Letter from Birmingham Jail), including how they address related themes and concepts.
9. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
10. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
11. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
12. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources.
13. Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources.
14. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively.
15. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
16. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing.
17. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

IBEC 0500 - ESL Early Childhood Multicultural Education

1. Demonstrate emerging English language skills needed for professional early childhood education workplace settings and academic study.
2. Identify, pronounce and use common English vocabulary and terms related to early childhood development theory and educational practices.
3. Identify and explain the major developmental stages and milestones in child development in English.
4. Name the types of multiple intelligences in English.
5. Use basic English speaking skills needed to interact with parents and members of the educational team.
6. Perform simple written communications with parents in English.
7. Engage in simple parent-teacher conference dialoging in English.
8. Report about a childs developmental levels across domains in English.
9. Speak about a childs behavior and emotions in English.
10. Identify requirements / pathways in the early childhood multicultural educational professional field.
11. Employ the use of technology for completion of course assignments and communication with parents.
12. Demonstrate strategies for studying college texts, taking notes and taking tests.
13. Demonstrate active strategies for learning English.
14. Show increased skills in speaking, writing, listening and reading in English.

IBNA 0500 - ESL Nursing Assistant

1. Explain the duties of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and identify pathways in the health care field.
2. Demonstrate the speaking skills needed to interact effectively and safely with residents, resident contacts and members of the health care team.
3. Understand and interpret oral and written directions in carrying out the role of a CNA.
4. Demonstrate the correct use of English grammar and language appropriate to the professional CNA workplace.
5. Identify, pronounce and use common CNA vocabulary words, terms and abbreviations.
6. Interpret medicine labels, safety labels, product directions and warning signs.
7. Record and report vital signs, observations, and measures using oral and written English.
8. Provide explanations to patients before beginning common procedures.
9. Ask for and relay information to the appropriate source.
10. Demonstrate strategies for studying college texts, taking notes and taking tests.
11. Study for and pass NA class tests and the state CNA certification exam.
12. Create a resume and practice preparing for job interviews.

GNHN 2096-2996 - Special Topics

• To be determined based on course topic

GIS 1002 - Fundamentals of Geospatial Technology

1. Describe the fundamental concepts of geospatial science including GIS and related technologies.
2. Demonstrate the use of web mapping tools to study and develop possible solutions to real world problems.
3. Describe and explain the historical development of GIS and how it helps to solve problems of a spatial nature.
4. Demonstrate proficiency map reading, interpretation and design principles including map projections and the geographic grid.
5. Describe and demonstrate how to access different sources of data, describe the process of creating data, and discuss the fundamental concepts of data quality.

GIS 1005 - CAD for Surveying and GIS

1. Draw property boundaries and site improvements.
2. Import and export survey point data.
3. Create and label points, line work and parcels.
4. Create Civil 3D drawings from survey field note data.
5. Create Civil 3D drawings from survey point data in electronic format.
6. Create contour surface from survey point data.
7. Plot drawings at various scales and sheet sizes.
8. Export drawings to .pdf format.
9. Convert drawing data to shapefiles.
10. Add shapefiles into ArcGIS.

GIS 1008 - Land Information Systems

1. Explain the legal, political and social context of surveying.
2. Distinguish levels of accuracy in digital land management data.
3. Obtain Public Land Survey System digital data.
4. Be able to discuss the role of GIS in maintaining and accurate cadastral database.

GIS 1096-1996 - Special Topics

GIS 2008 - GPS Field Mapping

1. Describe how satellite-based mapping systems operate.
2. Design and use a data dictionary for GPS data collection.
3. Download, compile and produce a map using satellite-based data.

GIS 2011 - Remote Sensing and Image Processing

1. Describe the importance/pervasiveness of remote sensing in GIS applications.
2. Define and describe the components, characteristics and functions of a remote sensing system using appropriate terminology.
3. Understand the physical basis for remote sensing of electromagnetic energy.
4. Define and describe components, characteristics and functions of traditional aerial photographs.
5. Define the fundamentals of photo interpretation.
6. Define the constituent parts of the electromagnetic spectrum as defined for remote sensing science.
7. Define a spectral signature and be familiar with signatures of commonly imaged phenomena Use software to process, manipulate and analyze remotely sensed data.
8. Use software to incorporate remotely sensed data into a GIS workflow.

GIS 2020 - Trends in Geospatial Technology

• Discuss emerging trends in the geospatial industry. Implement new geospatial technology.

GIS 2030 - GIS Project Design

1. Select an appropriate topic for a GIS project.
2. Collect data for a GIS project.
3. Perform analysis with GIS data.
4. Present results of GIS research.

GIS 2096-2996 - Special Topics

• To be determined based on course topic

GIS 2097 - Independent Study

1. Identify the steps in a geospatial project.
2. Gather necessary data independently.
3. Perform analysis using the data.
4. Present the results of the project in a professional manner.

GIS 2098 - Internship

1. Identify measurable learning objectives in the field of geographic information systems related to the responsibilities of the position.
2. Initiate meeting(s) with supervisors to create an interactive work environment.
3. Reflect upon learning objectives as to progress on meeting of objectives.
4. Indentify next steps for job/career advancement.

GEOG 1110 - Physical Geography

1. Define, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the use of maps, map scale, globes, map projections, and remote sensing.
2. Define, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the various elements of the earth’s atmosphere, earth’s relation to the sun, incoming solar radiation, the ozone layer, the primary temperature controls, and the unequal heating of land and water.
3. Define, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the weather makers (air temperature, air pressure, humidity, clouds, precipitation, visibility, and wind [including pressure gradient, the Coriolis force, and friction]).
4. Define, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain air masses, pressure systems, the various fronts and associated types of storms, weather symbols, monsoons, the various forms of precipitation, along with causes and effects of lightning.
5. Define, describe, illustrate or explain the hydrologic cycle, the characteristics and influences of the oceans and continents on the weather, the Southern Oscillation (i.e., El Nino), the effects of land/water distribution, and climates and their global distribution.
6. Define, describe, illustrate or explain the biosphere, including organisms (flora and fauna), food chains, ecosystems and relationships.Define, describe, illustrate or explain soils in terms of soil-forming processes, components, properties, and classification.
7. Define, describe, illustrate or explain the structure of the earth, the internal processes, weathering and mass wasting, fluvial processes, characteristics and processes of arid regions, processes of coastal and Karst topographical regions, the processes and characteristics of glaciation (mountainous and continental).
8. Define, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain specific impacts by humans on weather, climate, and on the ecosystem at large.
9. Perform tests and collect data to analyze and classifyweather, climate and landforms characteristics, processes, and impacts both quantitatively and quantitatively. This includes reading and extracting basic information from maps, diagrams, remote sensing devices, graphs, and tables.
10. Apply critical thinking skills such as inductive, deductive, and mathematical reasoning to solve problems using the scientific method. This includes interpreting maps, graphs and photos.
11. Recognize and discuss the effect of human activity on climate, climate change, the greenhouse effect, and on landforms at large.
12. Synthesize information from external, current sources and personal observations and discuss their relationships to class material.

GEOG 1110L - Physical Geography Lab

1. Describe basic meteorological processes such as climate and weather patterns.
2. Describe the processes operating in the development of landforms.
3. Interpret and use topographic maps in the lab and field.
4. Identify and describe various components of the Earth’s environmental spheres.
5. Identify and analyze the physical, chemical and biological processes that continue to shape the surface of the Earth.
6. Identify primary atmospheric, geologic, hydrological, and biological patterns of the earth’s surface.
7. Identify the primary physical processes that produce spatial variation on the earth’s surface.
8. Gain a basic understanding of map projections, including their limitations and capabilities.
9. Describe the rock, hydrologic, and atmospheric cycles and how they impact the geography of the Earth.

GEOG 1120 - World Regional Geography

1. Identify, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the basic concepts of geography, the major world regions, areal differences and similarities, the processes that shape geography natural and human, the use of maps, and the key topics of geographical interpretation (e.g., location, world importance, population, political status, resources, etc.).
2. Identify, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the regional groups of Europe, its historical background, its languages and religions, major features, the diversified economy, political structures, and impact on globalization.
3. Identify, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the regional groups of Russia and its satellite nations, its historical background, their languages and religions, major features, their diversified economies, political structures, current problems, and impact on globalization.
4. Identify, describe, illustrate or explain the regional nations of Middle East, their historical background, their languages and religions, the major features, the diversified economies and political structures, the current problems.
5. Identify, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the regional groups of Asia, their historical background its languages and religions, major features, the diversified economy and political structures, current problems, and impact on globalization.
6. Identify, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the regional groups of the Pacific World, their historical background its languages and religions, major features, the diversified economy and political structures, current problems, and impact on globalization.
7. Identify, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the regional groups of Africa, their historical background its languages and religions, major features, the diversified economy and political structures, current problems, and impact on globalization.
8. Identify, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the regional groups of Latin America, their historical background its languages and religions, major features, the diversified economy and political structures, current problems, and impact on globalization.
9. Identify, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the regional groups of Anglo-America, their historical background its languages and religions, major features, the diversified economy and political structures, current problems, and impact on globalization.
10. Collect data to analyze or classify the region various historical developments and trends relating to globalization.
11. Apply critical thinking skills in predicting future developments and impacts in economics, cultural diversity, and political stability globally.
12. Recognize and discuss current political “hot-spots,” their causes, and potential results with regards to globalization.
13. Synthesize informationthe data into a comprehensive world-view.

GEOG 1130 - Human Geography

1. Locate on maps, globes, and other technologies various geo-political spaces and places around the world, including in the United States.
2. Describe the primary concepts, theories, methods and terms prevalent in the field of human geography.
3. Apply core geographic concepts to the spatial patterns demonstrated in real-world scenarios.
4. Identify the relationships that influence human-environment interaction in a specific location at a specific time.
5. Define and utilize key concepts to explain human social and cultural change over time and across geographical space.
6. Explain the geographic context of a current event or conflict.
7. Identify a current event that illustrates a core cultural geographic concept.
8. Think critically, discuss, and write about the relationships of the natural world to human geography.

GEOG 1140 - Human’s Role in Changing the Face of the Earth

1. Survey major environmental issues facing humankind on global, regional and local scales.
2. Evaluate the scientific method and its role in societies across the globe as it applies to the conflict between environment and society.
3. Explain environmental systems and the services they provide for humans and other organisms.
4. Evaluate economic worldviews and their impact on the environment.
5. Analyze the concept of sustainability and its implications in both urban and rural settings.
6. Develop effective communication skills over major environmental issues.

GEOG 1960 - Geography of Food

1. Analyze the impact of food history on human history including the geographical components of food origins, trade, and societal influences.
2. Recognize the cultural relevance of food and eating practices in other societies, as well as their own.
3. Describethe implications of changing food production systems and the impacts on food nutrition, availability, economics, and on the environment.
4. Identifyenvironmental and health effects of different consumption habits
5. Makeinformed consumer decisions.

This course will cover the origins of the food we eat, its geographic role in human history, and its cultural importance in societies. We will look at the state of our food, its production and availability in the world today, in the U.S. vs. the rest of the world, its relevance to the economy, its impact on the environment, and its effect on nutrition.
Credits: 3

GEOG 1996 - Special Topics

GEOG 2110 - Introduction to Maps and Geospatial Information

1. Have an understanding of geographic information, and why is it important.
2. Learn the different kinds of decisions that make use of geographic information.
3. Develop familiarity with a variety of geospatial data and methods.
4. Learn how to identify the appropriate tool for digital data viewing and analysis.

GEOG 2510 - Meteorology

1. Analyze, describe, and diagram the basics of major atmospheric processes including energy, pressure, wind, precipitation, air masses, fronts, and storm systems.
2. Perform basic calculations pertinent to these processes (fundamental algebra skills assumed).
3. Describe and diagram how these processes are linked in a system.
4. Analyze, describe and diagram the spatial patterns of weather systems.
5. Describe some of the impacts of weather on human activity.
6. Make use of sophisticated weather information to assist in planning your daily life.
7. Develop a 24-hour forecast based on naked-eye observations.
8. Develop an appreciation for the beauty and power of weather.

GEOG 2996 - Special Topics

HIT 1015 - Introduction to Coding

1. Identify specific information contained in the tabular lists and the alphabetic indexes of Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of ICD-9-CM. (I.C.2) (4)
2. Locate and apply appropriate diagnostic codes through the use of basic coding steps. (I.C.2) (4)
3. Locate and apply appropriate procedure codes through the proper use of basic coding steps for operations/procedures. (I.C.2) (4)
4. Correctly translate descriptions of diseases, injuries, conditions, and procedures into numerical designations utilizing the concepts of data quality. (I.C.2) (4)
5. Follow basic guidelines for coding, which have been established by the American Hospital Association, American Health Information Managment Association, and others. (I.D.2) (I.D.3) (I.C.5) (4)
6. Apply the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) in selecting the principal diagnosis. (I.C.5) (4)
7. Evaluate codes for accuracy and completeness. (I.C.6) (4)
8. Apply the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI). (I.D.3) (3)
9. Input coding data into the computerized encoder to accurately determine the Medical Diagnostic Category (MDC), Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) and Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC). (I.C.1) (3)
10. Compare root operation terms used in ICD-10-PCS to the traditional use of the term and demonstrate appropriate usage of the term(s). (3)
11. Summarize the history of the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding systems. (I.C.7) (2)

HIT 1020 - Medical Terminology and Anatomy

1. Identify and define word parts and combining forms. (II.B.3) (II.B.5)(4).
2. Analyze and define medical terms. (II.B.3) (4).
3. Build medical terms for given definitions. (I.B.1) (I.B.2) (3).
4. Build and analyze medical terms using word parts. (I.B.1) (I.B.2) (I.B.4) (4).
5. Interpret the meaning of abbreviations. (I.B.3) (I.B.4) (3).
6. Define, pronounce, and spell medical terms related to body structure, color, and oncology. (I.B.1) (I.B.4) (3).
7. Build, analyze, define, pronounce, and spell the terms used to describe directions of the body. (I.B.1) (I.B.4) (3).
8. Define, pronounce, and spell the terms used to describe the anatomical planes and the abdominopelvic regions. (I.B.1) (I.B.4) (3).
9. Identify organs and structures of the integumentary, respiratory, and male/female reproductive systems. (I.B.3) (I.B.4) (3).
10. Define, pronounce, and spell the disease and disorder, procedural, surgical, complimentary terms for the integumentary, respiratory, and male/female reproductive systems. (I.B.1) (I.B.4) (3).
11. Identify the organs and other structures relating to pregnancy. (I.B.3) (I.B.4) (3).
12. Define, pronounce, and spell the disease and disorder, procedural, surgical, and complementary terms related to obstetrics and neonatology. (I.B.1) (I.B.4) (3).
13. Identify the organs and other structures of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, and digestive systems. (I.B.3) (I.B.4) (3).
14. Define, pronounce, and spell the disease and disorder, procedural, surgical, and complementary terms for the cardiovascular, lymphatic, and digestive systems. (I.B.1) (I.B.4) (3).
15. Identify the anatomy of the ear and eye. (I.B.3) (I.B.4) (3).
16. Define, pronounce, and spell the disease and disorder, procedural, surgical, and complementary terms for the ear and eye. (I.B.1) (I.B.4) (3).
17. Identify the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system. (I.B.3) (I.B.4) (3).
18. Define, pronounce, and spell the disease and disorder, procedural, surgical, and complimentary terms for the musculoskeletal system. (I.B.1) (I.B.4) (3).
19. Identify the organs and other structures of the nervous and endocrine systems. (I.B.3) (I.B.4) (3).
20. Define, pronounce, and spell the disease and disorder, procedural, surgical, and complimentary terms for the nervous and endocrine systems. (I.B.1) (I.B.4) (3).

HIT 1030 - Health Data Content and Structure

1. Apply knowledge of policies and procedures to the delivery of health care. (III.A.1) (III.A.4) (4).
2. Apply current laws, accreditation licensure, and certification standards related to the delivery of healthcare at the national, state, and facility level. (III.A.2) (3).
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the medical record, documentation requirements, and sources of medical record documents. (I.B.1) (I.B.4) (4).
4. Assemble record documents according to standard sequence. (I.B.1) (I.B.2) (I.B.4) (4).
5. Apply policies and procedures for filing, maintain and permanently storing medical records. (I.B.3) (I.B.4) (3).
6. Evaluate primary health records to determine if they meet institutional needs. (I.B.3) (I.B.4) (3).
7. Apply policies and procedures for documentation, filing, and maintenance of secondary health records, and data/record storage. (I.B.3) (I.B.4) (4).
8. Define basic statistical computations of Mode, Median, Mean, Length of Stay, and Census. (II.B.3) (4).
9. Explain the title and role of the Health Information professional and certification credentials. (II.A.4) (4).
10. Differentiate the type of registries available in Health Information (disease, cancer, trauma, birth, and implant) and indexes (disease, MPI, operation, and physician). (II.B.3) (II.B.5) (3).
11. Apply knowledge of regulations among various payment systems for healthcare services such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed care. (III.A.3) (3).

HIT 1060 - Health Information Management Systems

1. Describe the collection and maintenance of health data (such as data elements, data sets, and databases). (I.A.1)
2. Conduct analysis to ensure that documentation in the health record supports the diagnosis and reflects the patient’s progress, clinical findings, and discharge status. (I.A.2)
3. Apply policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy of health data (I.A.3)
4. Verify timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of data and data sources for patient care, management, billing reports, registries, and/or databases. (I.A.4)
5. Monitor and apply organization-wide health record documentation guidelines. (I.B.1)
6. Apply policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with regulations and standards. (I.B.2)
7. Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the patient record as defined by organizational policy and external regulations and standards. (I.B.3)
8. Assist in preparing the organization for accreditation, licensing, and/or certification surveys. (I.B.4)
9. Use technology, including hardware and software, to ensure data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting of information. (IV.A.1)
10. Use common software applications such as spreadsheets, databases, word processing, graphics, presentation, e-mail, and so on in the execution of work processes. (IV.A.2)
11. Use specialized software in the completion of HIM processes such as record tracking, release of information, coding, grouping, registries, billing, quality improvement, and imaging. (IV.A.3)
12. Apply policies and procedures to the use of networks, including intranet and Internet applications to facilitate the electronic health record (EHR), the personal health record (PHR), public health, and other administrative applications. (IV.A.4)
13. Participate in the planning, design, selection, implementation, integration, testing, evaluation, and support for EHRs. (IV.A.5)
14. Apply knowledge of data base architecture and design (such as data dictionaries) to meet departmental needs. (IV.B.1)
15. Use appropriate electronic or imaging technology for data/record storage. (IV.C.1)
16. Query and generate reports to facilitate information retrieval. (IV.C.2)
17. Apply retention and destruction policies for health information. (IV.C.3)
18. Apply confidentiality and security measures to protect electronic health information. (IV.D.1)
19. Protect data integrity and validity using software or hardware technology. (IV.D.2)
20. Apply departmental and organizational data and information system security policies. (IV.D.3)
21. Use and summarize data compiled from audit trails and data quality monitoring programs. (IV.D.4)

HIT 1070 - Legal/Ethical Aspects of Health Information

1. Adhere to the legal and regulatory requirements related to the health information infrastructure. (III.B.1).
2. Apply policies and procedures for access and disclosure of personal health information. (III.B.2).
3. Release patient-specific data to authorized users. (III.B.3).
4. Maintain user access logs/systems to track access to and disclosure of identifiable patient data. (III.B.4).
5. Apply and promote ethical standards of practice. (III.B.5).
6. Apply guidelines for compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations.
7. Describe the concept of preemption. (I.B.2).

HIT 1090 - Health Information Practicum

1. Collect and maintain health data. (I.A.1) (4).
2. Monitor and apply organization-wide health record documentation guidelines. (I.B.1) (4) (I.B.2) (4).
3. Maintain accuracy and completeness of the patient records as defined by the organizational policies and external regulations and standards. (I.B.4) (5).
4. Conduct analysis to ensure that documentation in the health record supports the diagnosis and reflects the patient progress, clinical findings and discharge status. (I.A.2) (4).
5. Abstract and maintain data for clinical indices/databases/registries. II.A.1 (3).
6. Apply policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy of health data. I.A.3 (4).
7. Compute and interpret healthcare statistics. II.A.3 (5).
8. Apply policies and procedures for access and disclosure of personal health information. III.B.2 (5).
9. Apply current laws, accreditation, licensure and certification standards related to health information initiatives from the national, state, local and facility levels. III.A.2 (4).
10. Release patient-specific data to authorized users. III.B.3 (4).
11. Investigate and recommend solutions to privacy issues/problems. III.B.6 (4).
12. Apply and promote ethical standards of practice. III.B.7 (5).
13. Use technology to ensure data collection, storage, analysis and reporting of information. IV.A.1 (4).
14. Use common software applications (i.e. spreadsheets, word processing, graphic presentations, e-mail, data bases) in the execution of work processes. IV.A.2 (5).
15. Use specialized software in the completion of HIM processes. IV.A.3 (4).
16. Use appropriate electronic or imaging technology for data/record storage. IV.C.1 (3).

HIT 1096-1996 - Special Topics

• To be determined based on course topic

HIT 1240 - Principles of Disease

1. Recognize etiologies, signs, and symptoms of disorders and diseases (III.A.1) (III.A.4) (4)

HIT 1250 - Pharmacology and Laboratory Procedures

1. Defne specified pharmacology terminology (II.B.3) (II.B.5) (4)
2. Distinguish between drug classifications (II.B.3) (4)
3. Define commonly used dosage abbreviations and metric abbreviations (I.B.3) (I.B.4.) (3)
4. Identify regulatory agencies and discuss their purpose (III.A.2) (3)
5. Identify drug effects and forms (I.B.3) (I.B.4) (4)

HIT 2030 - CPT Coding

1. Use of the six sections of the CPT book, section numbers, sequences, and subsections to accurately assign procedure codes.(I.C.3).
2. Use the various signs and symbols in the CPT book to accurately assign procedure codes. (I.C.3).
3. Apply the Guidelines at the beginning of each section of the CPT manual before assigning codes. (I.C.3).
4. Identify and assign appropriate code modifiers. (I.C.3).
5. Identify scenarios in which unlisted procedures are appropriate. (I.C.3) and (I.C.6).
6. Interpret and assign codes from HCPCS Level II. (I.C.3).
7. Verify completeness, accuracy and appropriateness of data and data sources. (I.A.5).
8. Use and interpret medical source documents when coding procedures and supplies. (I.A.2).
9. Review and apply documentation requirements for appropriate assignment of CPT codes and HCPCS Level II codes as well as justify when special reports may be necessary to defend specific CPT codes. (I.A.5) (I.A.2) (I.C.6).
10. Identify differences between facility fees and professional fees. (I.A.5) (I.C.6).
11. Validate accurate billing and coding using chargemaster and bill reconciliation processes. (I.D.2).
12. Apply basic knowledge of evaluation and management (E/M) codes. (I.C.3).

HIT 2040 - Health Information Data Analysis

1. Apply mandatory reporting requirements for birth, death and fetal death registration. (II.A.3) (3).
2. Organize healthcare data into meaningful distributions and evaluate the results. (II.A.2) (2).
3. Compute the mean, median and mode for healthcare distributions. (II.A.3) (3).
4. Define healthcare terms required for accurate computation and interpretation of data. (II.A.3) (3).
5. Compute and interpret healthcare statistics. (II.A.3) (3).
6. Choose and prepare tables, charts or graphs to appropriately display healthcare data. (II.A.2) (IV.A.2) (2).
7. Locate and use online resources used for health improvement programs. (II.A.5) (4).
8. Review healthcare data for reliability and validity. (I.A.5) (4).
9. Describe the basic components of a performance improvement program. (II.B.2).
10. Apply Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and policies. (II.A.4) (4).
11. Apply policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy of health data. (I.A.3) (3).

HIT 2050 - Health Information Supervision

1. Apply knowledge-based research techniques (such as library, MEDLINE, web-based) and common software applications (such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics) to facilitate learning outcomes. (II.A.1).
2. Apply current laws, accreditation, licensure and certification standards to HI initiatives from national, state, local and facility levels (includes HIPAA, ARRA). (III.A.2).
3. Describe the organization of healthcare systems. Healthcare organizations structure and operation, organization of healthcare delivery system in the United States. (III.A).
4. Assess professional and practice-related ethical issues as they pertain to healthcare managment.
5. Apply and promote ethical standards of practice. (III.B.5).
6. Identify and explain effective strategic leadership, managment skills required in different healthcare settings. (V.A).
7. Define organizational behavior. (V.A.).
8. Explain the principles of management as they relate to the healthcare industry.
9. Apply the fundamentals of team leadership. (V.A.1).
10. Incorporate effective communication and interpersonal skills. (V.A) (5).
11. Propose and incorporate workflow and process monitors. (V.A.1).
12. Incorporate team leadership concepts and techniques.
13. Participate in work teams and committees. (V.A.2).
14. Compare and contrast orientation and training in the healthcare industry (including content, delivery, and media). (V.A.3).
15. Monitor and report staffing levels and productivity standards for health information functions. (V.A.5).
16. Use of quality improvement tools and techniques to monitor, report and improve processes. (V.A.6).
17. Have knowledge of local, state and federal labor regulations compliance. (V.A.7).
18. Construct organizational plans and budgets (include, a minimum framework, levels, and responsibilities).
19. Assess fundamentals of the budgeting process. (V.B.1) (4).
20. Monitor coding and revenue cycle processes. (V.B.3) (4).
21. Recommend cost-saving and efficient means of achieving work processes and goals.
22. Monitor and order supplies needed for work processes. (V.B.23) (V.B.4) (4).
23. Contribute to work plans, policies, procedures, and resource requisitions in relation to job functions. (V.B.5) (4).

HIT 2060 - Reimbursement Methodologies

1. Apply insurance terms and abbreviations. (I.D.1). Analyze and differentiate the types of health insurance coverage and polices. (I.D.1).
2. Explain and compare reimbursement systems: DRGs, APCs, RBRVS, SNF-PPS and IRF-PPS. (I.D.1, I.C.4).
3. Interpret and summarize Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, fraud and abuse and compliance. (I.D.1, I.D.3).
4. Demonstrate knowledge and completion of the health insurance reimbursement forms HCFA 1500 and UB-92, and apply steps in processing and handling different types of insurance reimbursement. (I.D.1, I.D.3, I.D.2).
5. Explain the impact of data quality of datasets on reimbursement. (I.D.1, I.C.4).
6. Differentiate and apply standards and calculations of the Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement systems. (I.D.1, III.A.3).
7. Define and analyze the impact of the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) on reimbursement. (I.D.3).
8. Explain the monitoring processes of coding and revenue cycle management and recommend cost-saving and efficient means of achieving work processes and goals. (V.B.3, V.B.4, I.A.5).
9. Contribute to the definitions for and apply clinical vocabularies and terminologies used in the organizations health information systems. (I.A.4, I.C.7).
10. Explore organizational compliance with regulations and standards. (I.B.2, I.B.3).

HIT 2096-2996 - Special Topics

• To be determined based on course topic

HLTH 1001 - Clinical Preparation

1. Perform AHA standard infant, child, & adult CPR; both 1 & 2 person with an AED.
2. Recognize emergencies and respond accordingly.
3. HIPAA regulation to protect patient information privacy.
4. BBP and respond appropriately to exposures of potential infectious dieses.

HLTH 1010 - Medical Ethics and Law

1. Define key terms.
2. Discuss the code of ethics and the responsibilities of healthcare providers.
3. Identify legal relationships between healthcare providers and patients.
4. Discuss different types of licensure, registration, and certification of the allied health team.
5. Discuss the establishment and maintenance of medical records.
6. Outline proper ethical guidelines for sharing patient medical information.
7. Discuss the importance and the impact of HIPPA on medical records.
8. Define conditions for reporting physical abuse.
9. Compare consent and informed consent.
10. Differentiate between living will, advance directive, and the durable power of attorney for health care.
11. Describe the role of physicians and health professionals in death and dying situations.

HLTH 1020 - Introduction to Healthcare Careers

1. Explore, compare and contrast potential healthcare careers with respect to personal values, knowledge skills, attitudes, educational requirements, program offerings and employment opportunities in order to define and structure career goals.
2. Define professionalism and the factors that are involved in becoming a professional within the healthcare industry.
3. Acquire attitudes, values, and behaviors to promote positive human relationships and appropriate communication both verbal and non-verbal in a healthcare setting.
4. Engage in hands-on healthcare activities which promote problem solving, critical thinking and common core standards in the real world.
5. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and the relationship of national standards to ethical and legal responsibilities with the regard to their duties and client rights.
6. Identify and evaluate personal qualities and commitments of healthcare professionals.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of CDC and OSHA regulations as they relate to the healthcare industry.
8. Define personal and work-place safety including body, infection control and environmental safety.
9. Evaluate and analyze the importance of developing a health lifestyle and the major health risks encountered by healthcare professionals.
10. Demonstrate an understanding of the US healthcare system and the interdependence of health careers and professional.
11. Demonstrate job keeping skills by participating in class, work and community projects and activities.
12. Demonstrate his/her ability to apply reading, communication and math skills in school, community and workplace activities.

PHLS 1120 - Introduction to Community Health Care

HVAC 1105 - Refrigerant Fundamentals

1. Demonstrate industry safety practices.
2. Define matter and heat.
3. Explain the direction and rate of heat flow.  
4. Describe the three methods of heat transfer.  
5. Identify the reference points of temperature: boiling point, freezing point, critical temperature, and absolute zero.  
6. Explain the change of state of matter.  
7. Calculate the total heat (in BTUs) that a pound of any substance contains.
8. Explain the relationship of pressures and fluids at saturation temperatures.
9. Identify the relationship between temperature and pressure using the P/T chart.
10. Define pressure.
11. Explain atmospheric pressure.
12. Explain compound gauges and Bourdon tubes.
13. Explain, calculate, and measure absolute and gauge pressures.
14. Identify the four major components of the vapor compression refrigeration system.
15. Describe the basic refrigerant cycle and explain the functions of the four major system components:
16. compressor, condenser, metering device, and evaporator.  
17. List the system components that separate the high side from the low side.
18. Explain units of heat, power, velocity, mass and length.
19. Identify basic hand and power tools.
20. Identify tubing tools:
    1. benders;
    2. flaring tools;
    3. swaging tools;
    4. tubing cutters;
    5. reamers.   
21. Show the proper use of a tubing cutter.
22. Demonstrate how to make a flared tubing joint.
23. Measure pressures with the refrigeration gauge manifold.
24. Measure temperatures with bimetal, thermocouple, or glass stem thermometers.  
25. Identify types of pipe and tubing used in refrigeration work.
26. Identify various types of fittings.
27. Identify and explain applications of soldering and brazing alloys used in HVACR.
28. Describe heat sink methods.  
29. Identify types of torches.
30. Flare, swage and bend copper tubing.  
31. Solder and braze copper tubing.  
32. Define types of metering devices:
    1. capillary tubes,
    2. thermal expansion valve,
    3. automatic expansion valve,
    4. low side float,
    5. high side float,
    6. hand expansion valve,
    7. restrictor orifices,
    8. electronic expansion valve,
    9. solid-state expansion valve,
    10. crankcase pressure regulators.
33. Explain the evaporator and condenser sides of a system.
34. Identify types of compressors:
    1. hermetic,
    2. semi-hermetic, and
    3. open type. 
35. Identify centrifugal, rotary, screw, scroll, and reciprocating compressors.
36. Explain the operation and performance of a condenser.
37. Define types of condensers: air-cooled, water-cooled and evaporative-cooled.
38. Identify front and back seat valves in the:
    1. operation and use of the suction and discharge service valves that service the compressor;
    2. application and operation of the king valve at the outlet of the receiver;
    3. application and operation of the queen valve where present, near the receiver;
    4. small system high-side and low-side service ports;
    5. front seating and Schrader valves, original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and field installed. 
39. Identify Schrader type OEM and field installed access valves in the:
    1. installation and use of clamp-on valves;
    2. installation and use of solder in or on stem valves;
    3. use of A/C front seating/Schrader OEM service valves;
    4. and use of quick disconnects with Schrader-based valves.
40. Perform a simple leak check.
41. Demonstrate proficiency by joining the tubing using low-temperature solder, then cutting and brazing them using high-temperature brazing.  
42. Demonstrate proper use of solder flux, solder rod and silver brazing.
43. Perform maintenance and service on refrigeration trainers.

HVAC 1110 - Basic Electricity

1. Construct and demonstrate the use of ladder diagrams in classroom and lab exercises.
2. Explain importance of ground fault circuit interrupters.
3. Fault a ground fault circuit interrupter.
4. Explain the use of power tools and accessories.
5. Discuss work habits when working hands-on with live equipment.
6. Demonstrate & Explain the use of lockout/tag out equipment.
7. Define amps, volts, ohms and watts and demonstrate understanding of the basic types of electrical measurement.
8. Demonstrate proper use and of digital and analog voltmeters and measure voltage.
9. Demonstrate proper use of a clamp-on ammeter and measure AC current.
10. Demonstrate proper use of an ohmmeter and measure resistance.
11. Demonstrate industry safety practices.
12. Use a continuity tester to determine whether an open circuit or dead short exists.
13. Determine the electrical characteristics of both series and parallel circuits.
14. Wire, measure and analyze resistance of series, parallel, unequal, and series-parallel circuits.
15. Define and compare single- and three-phase voltage and current.
16. Identify types of electrical loads (capacitive, inductive and resistive).
17. Compare conducting and insulating materials.
18. Use Ohm’s Law to solve circuit problems and calculate circuit loads.
19. Define basic electrical terms.
20. Describe the fundamental principles of electricity.
21. Demonstrate the use of electrical meters to obtain electrical measurements.
22. Explain how electrical measurements are used in analyzing and troubleshooting circuits.
23. Apply principles of fundamental diagram development for constructing schematics.
24. Differentiate between characteristics of series and parallel circuits.
25. Apply principles of Ohm’s law to schematics and projects used in the classroom and lab.