Course Descriptions

NRSM 101 - Natural Resource Conservation

• Discuss the basic differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources.
• Name and describe four basic approaches to conservation in the United States.
• Define sustainable development and describe the principles of sustainability and how they may be applied in certain situations.
• Discuss how sustainable development is vital to environment al protection.
• Discuss basic ecological principles and ecological hierarchy.
• Summarize soil conservation, fisheries conservation, wildlife management, forest management, rangeland management, water, air, and soil conservation, management, and quality.
• Explain the human population challenge.

NRSM 161 - Natural Resource Measurements I

• Understand the need for resource classifications systems.
• Develop skills in using proper unites of measure for lower vegetation, trees, and logs.
• Identify many Montana species.
• Understand basic statistical and sampling techniques.
• Select and apply a suitable sampling design to various resources.
• Record and analyze data.
• Produce a report describing the project and results of the data gathered to supervisors and interested parties.

NRSM 271GN - Conservation Ecology

• Identify, articulate, and reflect upon personal beliefs and values as they relate to moral and ethical issues in natural resource conservation.
• Explain how management of natural resources on one continent can affect the global environment.
• Understand the ecosystem concept and how it relates to natural resources.
• Discuss issues of natural resource sustainability and conservation.
• Explain the relationship between humans and their use of the environment.
• Identify threats to global and local natural resource sustainability.
• Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.
• Demonstrate awareness of self as a member of a multicultural global community.

NUTR 122 - Whole Foods Cooking

• Understand the function and nutrient value of ingredients in recipes.
• Evaluate recipes for nutritional content and choose healthy recipes.
• Plan a menu that incorporates fiber, phytonutrients, and healthy fats.
• Describe the health benefits of several foods.

NUTR 221N - Basic Human Nutrition

• Describe the functions of micro- and macronutrients and relate them to human nutrition.
• Relate foods to specific categories and to specific nutritional needs in humans.
• Be aware that food availability and price impact the quality of diet for individuals and families.
• Recognize that additives, irradiation, and food safety may affect nutritional content.
• Be familiar with such tools as Recommended Dietary Allowance, USDA Food Guide, food comparison tables, and computer nutrient analysis programs, and understand their limitations.
• Understand how nutritional needs are influenced by normal physiologic states throughout the lifespan. Recognize that psychological, cultural, and social factors that may influence the behavioral selection by the family.
• Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.

PHL 101H - Introduction to Philosophy: Reason and Reality

• Discuss the central themes and figures of the Western philosophical tradition.
• Use philosophical reasoning and analysis to evaluate an argument or position.
• Distinguish subjective opinions from justified philosophical claims.
• Examine the nature of human experience.

PHL 110H - Introduction to Ethics: Problems of Good and Evil

• Apply foundational ethics concepts (Nicomachean Ethics, Metaphysics of Morals, Utilitarianism, virtue ethics, deontology) to contemporary moral problems and/or theme.
• Explain the fundamental concepts that underlie each of the three traditions in normative ethics, which includes the form of reasoning in which each tradition engages.
• Explain the limitations of each of the three traditions.
• Justify his or her own moral positions, both in terms of the general normative framework to which he or she adheres (which includes making sense of the limitations of that framework) and his or her positions on concrete moral issues.
• Examine the nature of human experience and/or artistic expression.

PHOT 113F - Understanding Photography

• Demonstrate how to operate a 35mm film camera (e.g. shutter speeds, f-stops, film speed, lens choice, etc.).
• Correctly process film.
• Use darkroom techniques to produce quality black and white negatives and photographic prints with full tonal range.
• Discuss the principles governing the process from camera to print.
• Examine the role of the Arts as a reflection of culture.

PHOT 116 - Intermediate Black and White Photography

• Use darkroom and camera skills to produce high-quality prints.
• Control the photographic process with a greater variety of materials.
• Critique the quality of one’s own work.
• Discuss aspects of quality presentation and exhibition.

PHOT 154F - Exploring Digital Photography

• Explain how images are captured with digital cameras and scanners.
• Diagnose the anatomy of digital images.
• Understand imaging systems relating to image processing, storage and transmission.
• Determine which printer devices are suitable for particular needs.
• Distinguish similarities and differences between digital and traditional film photography.
• Express artistic creativity using digital technology.
• Construct a mounted and matted print for display.
• Examine the role of the Arts as a reflection of culture.

PHOT 160 - Photoshop and Lightroom

• Explain how images are captured with digital cameras and scanners.
• Exhibit competence with basic photo editing software programs.
• Manipulate images to enhance, stylize, or morph them.
• Manipulate color and textures of images.
• Develop creative photo editing processes.
• Present images in a professional format.
• Operate digital printers.

PHOT 254 - Intermediate Digital Photography

• Explain how images are captured with digital cameras and scanners.
• Diagnose the anatomy of digital images.
• Understand imaging systems relating to image processing, storage and transmission.
• Determine which printer devices are suitable for particular needs.
• Distinguish similarities and differences between digital and traditional film photography.
• Express artistic creativity using digital technology.
• Construct a mounted and matted print for display.

PHSX 110 - Applied Physics

• Explain and use basic equations for motion.
• Use Newton’s laws to solve various mechanical problems.
• Use Newton’s laws to solve problems in rotational motion including satellite dynamics.
• Explain and use the concepts in electric and magnetic fields.
• Analyze basic AC and DC circuits with passive components.
• Predict behavior in simple circuits with active components.
• Use the concepts of first-order geometric optics.
• Understand the concepts behind waves and wave optics.

PHSX 126NL - General Science: Physical Science

• Explain the fundamental principles of motion, momentum, and gravity.
• Describe the fundamental principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Discuss concepts of electricity, magnetism, waves, and light.
• Describe the properties of matter and the atomic model.
• Explain the elements of chemistry and molecular attraction.
• Discuss the development of technology and its effects on society, science, and the environment.
• Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.

PHSX 205NL - College Physics I

• Correctly manipulate vectors in physics applications.
• Explain and identify the basic equations that describe linear motion.
• Recognize and identify the forces acting on an object.
• Explain and apply the basic equations that describe rotational motion.
• Explain the concepts of work and energy and their conservation.
• Describe basic properties of fluids.
• Explain the phenomena of sound.
• Explain and apply the basic equations in thermodynamics.
• Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.

PHSX 207NL - College Physics II

• Explain and apply the equations for electrostatics.
• Understand basic DC circuit concepts and apply appropriate equations for them.
• Describe the origin of the magnetic field and be able to estimate magnitude.
• Describe relationship between E and B fields.
• Explain and use the basic formulas for geometric and wave optics.
• Predict image locations for simple optical systems.
• Outline basic concepts leading to modern physics.
• Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.

PHSX 220NL - Physics I (with Calculus)

• Derive the kinematic equations of motion using methods of calculus and be able to apply these equations to linear and angular situations.
• Correctly draw a free body diagram and solve Newton’s second law, and identify third law action-reaction pairs.
• Apply the conservation of momentum, the work energy theorem, and be able to differentiate when each is appropriate.
• Apply torque and angular momentum concepts to rotation problems including the vector nature of these quantities.
• Explain wave mechanics and the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves.
• For standing waves, identify speed, wavelength, or frequency.
• Derive the simple harmonic motion equations for simple systems using methods of calculus.
• Explain and use basic equations in thermodynamics.
• Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.

PHSX 222NL - Physics II (with Calculus)

• Explain and apply the equations for electrostatics.
• Understand basic DC circuit concepts and apply appropriate equations for them including simple techniques in linear algebra.
• Describe the origin of the magnetic field and be able to estimate magnitude.
• Describe relationship between E and B fields using Maxwell’s equations.
• Use the integral form of Maxwell’s equations.
• Explain and use the basic formulas for geometric and wave optics.
• Compute diffraction limited imaging resolution.
• Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.

PHSX 224 - Physics III

• Use the mathematics of wave superposition to describe phenomena in sound, light and atoms.
• Describe the kinds of experimental results which are incompatible with classical physics and which required the development of a quantum theory of matter and light.
• Discuss the theory of relativity.
• Understand the various historic models of the atom.
• Understand concepts in nuclear physics.
• Describe the standard model for the atom.
• Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.

PHSX 290 - Undergraduate Research

• Understand the principles of scientific investigation.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of sources of information in electronic and print formats.
• Develop an appropriate research question and/or hypothesis.
• Conduct a literature review or laboratory/field/theoretical study on a topic in … .
• Communicate an understanding of the topic investigated in written and/or oral form.

PSCI 210B - Introduction to American Government

• Describe American political values, culture, institutions, and processes.
• Analyze what is distinct and significant about American political experience and legacy.
• Participate meaningfully and effectively in the American political system.
• Evaluate multiple perspectives to arrive at and articulate their own conclusion.

PSCI 230G - Introduction to International Relations

• Explain current events using different theoretical perspective at the individual, domestic, and systemic level of analysis.
• Place human behavior and cultural ideas into a global framework and explain complex interdependence.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the diverse ways humans structure their social, political, and cultural lives.

PSCI 250B - Introduction to Political Theory

• Discuss the main contributions of the long political theory debate in Western Civilization.
• Compare the diverse strands of thought which have created the modern political world.
• Consider the individual ethical choices involved in political panaceas for a “good society.”
• Evaluate multiple perspectives to arrive at and articulate their own conclusion.
• Examine the nature of human experience and/or artistic expression.

PSYX 100A - Introduction to Psychology

• Define psychology, its core constructs, and what psychologists do.
• Trace the historical roots and current evolution of psychological fields and relevant theoretical perspectives.
• Outline the scientific method and identify the ways in which social scientists research and draw conclusions about psychological content.
• Describe the basic principles of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, including their biological and environmental influences.
• Apply psychological ideas and perspectives to deepen understanding of self, others, and the world.
• Evaluate multiple perspectives to arrive at and articulate their own conclusion.

PSYX 150 - Drugs and Society

• Identify the various categories and effects of psychoactive substances, tracing their histories, uses, and abuse.
• Describe drug abuse prevention and treatment models.
• Develop awareness of the role(s) of drugs in society.
• Demonstrate skills associated with how the social scientist views and uses information regarding drugs.

PSYX 230A - Developmental Psychology

• Define Developmental Psychology and what developmental psychologists do.
• Describe the relationship of developmental psychology to other branches of psychology and related disciplines.
• Describe and explain the major research methods and measures used in developmental psychology.
• Define the major concepts, theories and phenomena in developmental psychology.
• Apply the major developmental psychology findings to practical problems.
• Understand the influence of culture and ethnicity on development.
• Evaluate multiple perspectives to arrive at and articulate their own conclusion.

PSYX 233 - Fundamentals of Psychology of Aging

• Define the psychology of aging and its effects on various psychological, emotional, and physical processes.
• Describe how diseases affect aging and psychological, emotional, and physical processes.
• Identify important cross-cultural considerations in the psychology of aging.
• Understand the complexities of research on the psychology of aging.
• Apply research findings on the psychology of aging to problem-solving and practice with aging adults.

PSYX 240A - Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology

• Define abnormal psychology and describe the historical and theoretical evolution of the concept of abnormality.
• Determine the complexities of research on the study of abnormality.
• Highlight important cross-cultural considerations in the identification and study of abnormality.
• Define major concepts, phenomena, and symptoms associated with recognized mental disorders within the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
• Understand the theoretical bases of major therapy approaches, and how these approaches impact treatment.

PSYX 250NA - Fundamentals of Biological Psychology

• Define biological psychology, its history, and what biological psychologists do.
• Identify the primary research methods in biological psychology, applying scientific concepts and methods of inquiry to the central nervous system (CNS) and related areas.
• Describe the major theories, concepts, and phenomena in biological psychology, including the different cells and anatomy that compose the central nervous system (CNS), electrical and chemical activity in the CNS, and anatomy and physiology of the sensory and motor systems.
• Apply biological psychology to practical problems and behaviors such as sleep, anxiety, reinforcement, memory, and language.
• Evaluate the legitimacy of multiple perspectives to reach an informed conclusion.
• Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.

PSYX 260A - Fundamentals of Social Psychology

• Define social psychology, its historical context, and what social psychologists do.
• Describe and explain the major research methods and measures used in social psychology.
• Explain the major theoretical perspectives, concepts, and phenomena in social psychology, applying these to practical problems.
• Critically evaluate published research in social psychology, generating hypotheses through theory and research findings.

PSYX 270 - Fundamentals of Psychology of Learning

  (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes

• Define the psychology of learning and how it applies to psychological work.
• Understand the historical context that influenced the development of learning theories.
• Describe the relationship of learning to other branches of psychology and related disciplines.
• Outline and explain the major research methods and assessments of learning.
• Define the major concepts and phenomena in the psychology of learning.
• Apply the major psychology of learning findings to practical problems.

PTRM 201 - Recreation Management

• Discuss issues surrounding multiple recreational uses on public and private land.
• Evaluate recreation resource management decision-making.
• Understand successful recreational surveys, data collection, gathering, and compilation into reports.
• Understand recreation use with an ecologically sustainable perspective.
• Plan, implement, and manage a recreational event.

RLST 100G - Introduction to the Study of Religion

• Identify and discuss a range of religious beliefs and practices worldwide.
• Compare and contrast religious traditions with regard to aspects of myth, symbolism, values, and ethics.
• Evaluate ways in which historical forces have informed social and political issues and conflicts within and between various religions.
• Address the social impact of development and change of religious cultures, both historically and in the contemporary era.
• Discuss secular, fundamental, and ecumenical movements of the modern and contemporary eras.
• Demonstrate awareness of self as a member of a multicultural global community.

RUSS 101GH - Elementary Russian I

• Comprehend basic sentences in oral and written Russian.
• Use basic Russian grammar.
• Communicate in simple Russian sentences.
• Examine the nature of human experience and/or artistic expression.
• Demonstrate awareness of self as a member of a multicultural global community.

RUSS 102GH - Elementary Russian II

• Hold a basic conversation in Russian.
• Demonstrate increasing control over basic aspects of Russian grammar, such as case usage, verbal conjugation, tense, and aspect.
• Demonstrate a developing awareness of Russian cultural norms in a growing number of contexts.
• Compare cultural practices of Russian-speaking countries with their own.
• Examine the nature of human experience and/or artistic expression.
• Demonstrate awareness of self as a member of a multicultural global community.

SW 100A - Introduction to Social Welfare

• Trace the history of social welfare and social welfare reform in the U.S. and cross-culturally as a response to human need emerging from inequity.
• Analyze discrimination and prejudice in U.S. society in relation to ethnicity, gender, age, and sexual orientation.
• Discuss the political nature of historic and contemporary welfare debates.
• Comprehend contemporary social welfare programs and policies.
• Express a broad understanding of social work relative to its history, professional standards, ethics, and values.
• Demonstrate beginning knowledge about generalist social work, practice interventions/clinical skills, documentation, policy formulation, and research.
• Evaluate multiple perspectives to articulate and arrive at their own conclusions.

SW 200 - Introduction to Social Work Practice

• Demonstrate understanding of the goals, philosophies, theories, treatment models, and referrals related to generalist practice in social work, including models and treatment for addiction.
• Identify phases of the planned change process (preparation, engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation) and develop the key theoretical and empirically-supported understandings, skills, roles, and activities associated with each (such as listening, relationship building, documentation, etc.).
• Demonstrate comprehension of the values base of the profession and its ethical standards and principles, and practice accordingly by exploring and reflecting upon personal values and beliefs as they relate to the knowledge, skills, and anti-discrimination bases of social work practice.
• Develop the ability to analyze, formulate, and influence social policies, including understanding the connections between social problems and social policies.
• Demonstrate professionalism in behavior, appearance, and communication.

SFBS 146 - Introduction to Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems

• Demonstrate an awareness of the history of agricultural development nationally and globally, and explain the importance of agriculture in society.
• Describe the basic components of the food system in North America.
• Identify the main principles of sustainable food and bioenergy production.
• Describe past and current models of food and energy production, including small-scale and industrial agriculture.
• Recognize and define contemporary agricultural terminology including agroecology, IPM, organic, GMO’s, sustainability, and community food security.
• Demonstrate awareness of current agriculture and food system issues in Montana.

SIGN 101G - Introduction to American Sign Language

• Demonstrate skills of fingerspelling and signing read finger-spelled words and signed words.
• Understand deaf culture.
• Demonstrate awareness of self as a member of a multicultural global community.

SIGN 201G - Intermediate American Sign Language

• Demonstrate skills of finger spelling and signing.
• Read finger spelling and signing by others.
• Converse.
• Demonstrate awareness of self as a member of a multicultural global community.

SOCI 101A - Introduction to Sociology

• Describe the discipline of sociology and discuss its concepts.
• Describe the ways in which sociological concepts explain our lives as social beings.
• Understand the ways in which social change impacts subsistence patterns, marriage patterns, economic and political patterns, and religious systems and groups.
• Discuss relationships of people in groups.
• Evaluate multiple perspectives to arrive at and articulate their own conclusion.

SOCI 142 - 21st Century Popular Culture

• Analyze the development of the distinction between “highbrow” and “lowbrow” culture in the closing decades of the 19th century.
• Recognize the ongoing proliferation of popular culture in virtually all areas of life.
• Identify recent theories and debates about the relationship between culture and society.
• Explain the role of gender differences in popular culture.
• Describe the impact teenagers have had on popular culture since the middle of the 20th century.

SOCI 220GA - Race, Gender and Class

• Differentiate between race and ethnicity; sexuality and gender; minority and majority groups.
• Generate a sociological understanding of these concepts - which includes the idea that these are socially constructed notions.
• Describe the origin of minority group status, the significance of the origins of interracial and interethnic contact.
• Evaluate the major forms of minority/majority relations including discrimination, segregation, assimilation, pluralism, and separatism.
• Interrogate the concept of whiteness.
• Demonstrate self-reflexivity and be able to critically interrogate one’s own ideas concerning these issues.
• Explain changing demographics in the United Sates and the effect that will have on all aspects of society (the demographic breakdown of our classrooms, neighborhoods, workplaces).
• Demonstrate awareness of self as a member of a multicultural global community.
• Evaluate the legitimacy of multiple perspectives to reach an informed conclusion.
• Evaluate multiple perspectives to arrive at and articulate their own conclusion.
• Demonstrate awareness of self as a member of a multicultural global community.

SOCI 260 - Introduction to Juvenile Delinquency

• Describe the basic social theories of juvenile delinquency.
• Describe the procedures used by society in the management of deviance prior to adulthood.
• Understand the establishment and operation of the court systems and correctional facilities for juveniles.
• Understand the problems of crime prevention and rehabilitation.

SPNS 101GH - Elementary Spanish I

• Introduce and describe self and others.
• Recognize basic information and questions including the time, clothing, colors, school items, house items, weather, family members and prepositions.
• Ask and answer basic questions using the present indicative.
• Express likes, dislikes and preferences Describe their environment, family and friends.
• Summarize daily routines and activities.
• Tell others what to do using formal imperatives.
• Compare cultural practices of Spanish-speaking countries with their own.
• Recognize their worth and responsibility in others’ learning as well as their own.
• Examine the nature of human experience and/or artistic expression.
• Demonstrate awareness of self as a member of a multicultural global community.

SPNS 102GH - Elementary Spanish II

• Recognize basic information and questions including the time, clothing, colors, school items, house items, weather, family members and prepositions.
• Ask and answer basic questions using the present indicative.
• Express emotions, feelings, reactions and concerns.
• Describe varying situations and surroundings.
• Summarize daily routines and activities in the past.
• Tell others what to do using both formal and familiar imperatives.
• Compare cultural practices of Spanish-speaking countries with their own.
• Recognize their worth and responsibility in others’ learning as well as their own.
• Examine the nature of human experience and/or artistic expression.
• Demonstrate awareness of self as a member of a multicultural global community.

SRVY 120 - Surveying in Natural Resources

• Implement basic surveying techniques.
• Incorporate the public land survey system in the field.
• Identify boundary locations.
• Care for and maintain basic surveying instruments.
• Read and draft maps.
• Record and analyze various types of field data.

SRVY 152 - Surveying Graphics

• Understand correct letter and line construction standards applicable to drafting surveying-related drawings.
• Utilize drafting machine, scale, and related drafting tools to plot land parcels.
• Interpolate and draft contours from ground elevation shots.
• Draft surveying-related drawings neatly and correctly, such as easement exhibits and certificates of survey.

SRVY 241 - Introduction to Surveying for Land Surveyors I

• Properly use and care for surveying tools and instruments which include theodolite, level, compass, total station, and other related items.
• Record and reduce survey field notes neatly and correctly.
• Perform basic surveying calculations to determine horizontal and vertical point locations.
• Understand statistical analysis of data and be able to distinguish between errors and mistakes.
• Work in a cooperative, productive manner with other members of a field crew.

SRVY 242 - Introduction to Surveying for Land Surveyors II

• Complete traverses and level loops in the field using proper techniques.
• Correctly record survey data in field note books and electronic data collectors.
• Perform traverse and coordinate geometry computations using a hand calculator.
• Analyze sources of errors associated with traverses.
• Compute areas of regular and irregular polygons using a hand calculator.
• Calculate and stake out horizontal and vertical curves.
• Understand map projection methods and calculate state plane coordinates.
• Work in a cooperative, productive manner with other members of a field crew.

SRVY 245 - GPS Mapping

• Describe GPS signals and techniques used for determining positions.
• Discuss GPS positional errors.
• Demonstrate GPS navigation techniques.
• Build appropriate data dictionaries or geodatabases to support attribute data collection.
• Use GPS planning software to identify opportune times for satellite data collection.
• Use proper field techniques for GPS data acquisition.
• Perform differential correction to more accurately map GPS positions.
• Export GPS data into a GIS data format and produce a map.

SRVY 246 - Introduction to GPS for Surveyors

• Describe GPS signals and techniques used for determining positions.
• Discuss GPS positional errors.
• Demonstrate GPS navigation techniques.
• Build appropriate data dictionaries or geodatabases to support attribute data collection.
• Use GPS planning software to identify opportune times for satellite data collection.
• Use proper field techniques for GPS data acquisition.
• Perform differential correction to more accurately map GPS positions.
• Export GPS data into a GIS data format and produce a map.

SRVY 247 - Survey-grade GPS Control and Analysis

• Operate resource-grade and survey-grade GPS receivers.
• Explain how to set up acceptable GPS control networks.
• Analyze GPS field data to produce useable coordinates.

SRVY 248 - Unmanned Aerial Mapping Systems

• Summarize the history and evolution of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) including the current FAA regulations for commercial use.
• Recognize and recommend potential applications of the UAS for GIS operations.
• Assess commercially available UAS and its suitability for the job.
• Assess commercially available data processing software and its suitability for the job.
• Summarize the fundamentals of onboard GPS/GNSS and inertial measurements, and their role in airborne navigation and control for UASs.
• Summarize the fundamental concepts of photogrammetry, multispectral sensing, and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) as it relates to UASs.
• Design and implement a UAS-based aerial imagery flight mission and operation.
• Produce and use geospatial products such as orthophotos and digital terrain models.

SRVY 255 - Surveying Calculations

• Generate coordinates given data via field notes or other drawing.
• Enter traverse data, analyze for mistakes, and perform appropriate error adjustments.
• Compute areas, intersections of lines and curves, and translation/rotation of coordinates.
• Design basic subdivisions and road rights-of-way.

SRVY 262 - Public Land Survey System

• Understand the history and development of the Public Land Survey System.
• Read and understand field notes of the original GLO surveyors.
• Logically search for original field evidence and appreciate its legal significance.
• Perform proper section subdivision calculations.
• Correctly remonument an obliterated original corner.
• Understand the general concepts of determining direction using celestial observations.

SRVY 265 - Surveying Laws and Land Division

• Identify and differentiate selected laws and rules applicable to the surveying profession.
• Explain what is required to get certificates of survey and subdivision plats filed.
• Correctly and sufficiently fill out submittals required by the health department.
• Design subdivisions from topographical maps.

SRVY 268 - CAD for Surveying Profession

• Understand and execute relevant AutoCAD commands in a timely manner.
• Using given information, draft a certificate of survey which is technically and legally correct and follows accepted drafting standards.
• Import mapping survey data, create appropriate contours, and draft a site map which follows accepted drafting standards.
• Draft a technically correct plan/profile sheet using given survey data and digital imagery.
• Draft other surveying/engineering related drawings following accepted drafting standards.

SRVY 270 - Legal Principles in Surveying I

• Apply legal principles to determine retraced boundary locations, in both written words and calculations.
• Research documenting evidence from county, state, and other resources for use in locating property boundaries.
• Use total stations, data collectors, computers, hand calculators, and other related equipment and software efficiently to gather and process survey field data.
• Work in a cooperative, productive manner with other members of a field crew.
• Research and present relevant court cases from law library sources.
• Understand ethical practices in performing surveys and running a surveying business.

SRVY 271 - Legal Principles in Surveying II

• Operate resource-grade and survey-grade GPS receivers.
• Explain how to set up acceptable GPS control networks.
• Analyze GPS field data to produce useable coordinates.

SRVY 273 - Route Surveying

• Perform field work associated with basic road design and construction.
• Calculate and stake out horizontal, vertical, and spiral curves.
• Perform office work associated with basic road design to include reducing notes, plotting X-sections, calculating areas and volumes, and preparing plan/profile/mass diagram drawings.

SRVY 275 - Analytic Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

• Understand the use of conventional aerial photography as a surveying resource tool.
• Understand principals of photo-geometry.
• Understand theory of electro-optical remote sensing with special attention to geographical information systems.

SRVY 280 - Land Surveying Computers

• Load and debug typical surveying software.
• Use internet resources to obtain and install software upgrades.
• Add and configure hardware typically used in the surveying profession, including, Plotters, Digitizers, Modems, Digital Cameras and Printers.
• Perform normal computer maintenance.

SRVY 283 - GIS for Survey Analysis

• Identify common GIS software and digital mapping concepts.
• Identify and import digital data input, from maps, aerial photos, satellites, surveys, and other sources.
• Understand basic database techniques of data storage, retrieval, and query.
• Conduct data transformation, analysis, and modeling, including spatial statistics.
• Produce data reporting, such as maps, reports, and plans.

SRVY 290 - Undergraduate Research: Projects in GIS

• Identify the steps necessary to design and implement a GIS.
• Identify the sources of GIS database information.
• Understand the steps necessary to rectify existing GIS data.
• Produce a completed GIS project report including statistics and digital maps.

SRVY 290x - Undergraduate Research

• Understand the principles of scientific investigation.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of sources of information in electronic and print formats.
• Develop an appropriate research question and/or hypothesis.
• Conduct a literature review or laboratory/field/theoretical study on a topic in surveying.
• Communicate an understanding of the topic investigated in written and/or oral form.

SRVY 298 - OJT: Land Surveying III

• Obtain actual work experience in the surveying profession.

STAT 216M - Introduction to Statistics

• Use mathematical techniques to problem solve.
• Convert a given population mean and standard deviation to a z-score and obtain probabilities from the z-table.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the use of random variables, means and variances, and sampling distributions.
• Construct a test statistic for testing any other set value and a confidence interval given a sample mean, sample size, and sample variance.
• Determine which degrees of freedom to use for a t-distributions test statistic when testing a hypothesis about a single mean.
• Use the t-table to find bounds on a p-value in a t-test, or to find the multiplier to use when building a confidence interval for a mean.
• Interpret a confidence interval and relate it to a test of hypothesis.
• Set up null and alternative hypotheses, given alpha and a p-value, decide what to do with the null hypothesis and state a conclusion in terms of the problem.
• Understand the five distributions listed in the catalog as they relate to estimation and hypothesis testing.

THTR 101FH - Introduction to Theatre

• Use the language of theater to discuss dramatic works.
• Identify artistic and technical theatre techniques utilized in production.
• Analyze, critique, and construct meanings from dramatic works.
• Identify the visual and aural components of live theater and explain how they support the text.
• Recognize the basic nature, materials, elements, and means of communicating in theater.
• Construct social meanings of dramatic works from a variety of cultures and historical periods and relate them to current personal, national, or international issues.
• Describe the impact of social and aesthetic experience of theatre as a reflection of culture.
• Examine the nature of human experience and/or artistic expression.
• Examine the role of the Arts as a reflection of culture.

THTR 102F - Introduction to Theatre Design

• Demonstrate the principles, processes, organization, and techniques of sound, digital, scenic, and lighting design.
• Demonstrate aesthetic literacy in planning, preparation, and organization in each of the stage design and production management areas.
• Illustrate understanding of the fundamentals of specialized technology and theory as it applies to theatre.
• Demonstrate fundamental skills in representing design and technical ideas.
• Examine the role of the Arts as a reflection of culture.

THTR 103 - Introduction to House Management

• Discuss the process and responsibility of House Management and the front of house staff.
• Explain the importance of the first interaction on a patron’s theatrical experience.
• Employ methods to safeguard the audience during theatre events.
• Take appropriate steps during an emergency.
• Describe potentially liable situations in the theatre environment and how best to avoid hazards.

THTR 106 - Theatre Production I: Run Crew

• Demonstrate script analysis as it directly applies to a departmental production.
• Identify design problems.
• Describe potential solutions.

THTR 120F - Introduction to Acting I

• Use basic acting vocabulary and techniques to create a believable and artistic performance.
• Break down, evaluate and analyze a script in acting terms.
• Identify the most preeminent and most useful approaches to building a character.
• Use the interaction between actors to create the synergy necessary to bring dramatic life to the stage.
• Examine the role of the Arts as a reflection of culture.

THTR 121F - Introduction to Acting II

• Use basic acting vocabulary and techniques to create a believable and artistic performance.
• Break down, evaluate and analyze a script in acting terms.
• Identify the most preeminent and the most useful approaches to building a character.
• Use the interaction between actors to create the synergy necessary to bring dramatic life to the stage, to gain ready access to his/her intellectual and emotional life in order to bring them to bear on the demands of a role.
• Apply appropriate methods of research and inspiration to analyzing a script and a character.
• Examine the role of the Arts as a reflection of culture.

THTR 202 - Stagecraft I: Lighting and Costumes

• Identify, develop, evaluate, and apply criteria to technical theatre plans or projects.
• Revise a plan or project in response to relevant constraints of technical theatre.
• Make informed decisions by examining alternatives and anticipating consequences of technical design execution.

THTR 203 - Stagecraft II: Scenery and Props

• Achieve desired results by executing designs for production application.
• Create a design or project based or project based on a production that will meet a specific application.
• Critique an aesthetic or technical production project of an event or performance.

THTR 205 - Theatre Workshop II

• Collaborate with an artistic team, and summarize their role within that team.
• Incorporate creativity, script analysis, design concepts, and direction for each production.
• Complete assignments within production framework and schedules, and with a level of quality that is deemed acceptable by the production team.

THTR 210 - Voice and Speech I

• Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness, breath support, strong phonation, and active resonance in all performances.
• Recognize and understand the poetry inherent in all dramatic texts.
• Attune to the nuances of speech and language.
• Notate rhythmic patterns and common speech sounds of spoken language through descriptive and prescriptive poetic scansion and phonetic transcription.
• Exhibit marked improvement in clear phonation, projection, and volume.
• Develop a personal “Career Speech” integral to one’s professional aspirations.
• Incorporate all skills learned in the studio into the practice of acting.

THTR 235H - Dramatic Literature

• Articulate an understanding of a play’s plot, structure, character development, language, and scenography.
• Draw reasonable inferences from a theatrical production.
• Discuss the similarities and differences between types of theatrical genres and styles.
• Engage in independent criticism and analysis of dramatic literature as a practitioner, reader, or audience member.
• Examine the nature of human experience and/or artistic expression.

THTR 239CF - Creative Drama and Dance for K-8

• Teach transitional body/mind exercise to students.
• Develop classroom management strategies for guiding active groups of children.
• Create believable scenes and characters via action, text, subtext, voice and proximity.
• Write and implement lesson plans involving both dance and creative drama to enhance, demonstrate, reiterate and teach subject matter.
• Participate in a unit on Reader’s Theatre.

WILD 270N - Wildlife Habitat and Conservation

• Explain the principles of wildlife stewardship.
• Apply wildlife biology principles to the conservation of wildlife and wildlife habitats.
• Describe resource management procedures and policies that agencies and others employ to manage wildlife.
• Explain the history of wildlife conservation in North America.
• Describe the major issues that state and federal wildlife agencies face.
• Explain the basics of habitat ecology, including aquatic and terrestrial habitat manipulation.
• Evaluate and manipulate habitats to promote abundance and diversity of desired wildlife species.
• Analyze data to make original conclusions.
• Write a scientific paper.
• Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.

WLDG 100 - Introduction to Welding Fundamentals

• Describe how to safely and correctly perform arc welding and cutting procedures, including protecting against shock.
• Describe how to wear protective gear and clothing to protect eyes and skin.
• Detail the proper use of arc and TIG machines.
• Detail the proper weld settings for various materials.
• Describe all positions of welding.
• Describe welding with FCAW dual shield wire.
• Detail the effects that welding has on metal properties.
• Correct or minimize the effects that welding has on metal being welded.
• Describe the process of hardening, annealing, and tempering of metals, especially steel.
• Utilize word processing and spreadsheets.

WLDG 110 - Welding Theory I

• Demonstrate the proper use of welder PPE.
• Demonstrate safe operation and work practices of weld machinery and tools.
• Demonstrate correct usage, and proficiency when performing oxy-fuel cutting procedures.
• Cut carbon steel with various processes.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of pressurized gases.
• Assemble welding equipment properly.

WLDG 111 - Welding Theory I Practical

• Demonstrate the proper use of welder PPE.
• Demonstrate safe operation and work practices of weld shop machinery  and tools.
• Demonstrate the safe set-up and operation of oxy-acetylene equipment.
• Perform basic cutting operations to include; straight line, bevel and odd shapes.
• Perform cutting assignment as per supplied drawing.
• Perform brazing on tee and groove joints in the flat position.
• Demonstrate proper set-up of various Shielded Metal Arc Welding power sources.
• Perform welding on low carbon steel plate using various electrodes to include: stringer beads, weave beads, outside corner joints, edge joints, lap, tee and V groove w/ backing joint in various positions.
• Complete destructive tests on a tee joint.
• Complete a V- groove w/backing joint test in the 1G position, limited thickness to AWS D1.1  standards.

WLDG 117 - Blueprint Reading and Welding Symbols

• Understand all lines, views, title blocks, material lists, specific and general notes, revisions within print. Understand how a blue print is put together.
• Process view point information from a three view (orthographic) print to an isometric view and back to three view.
• Hand sketch complex orthographic and isometric drawings.
• Read and understand a variety of blueprints based on different industries and their terminologies.
• Describe welding and nondestructive test symbols and have a complete understanding of a symbols arrow.

WLDG 122 - Welding Theory III Practical

• Demonstrate safety, correct usage, and proficiency when performing gas metal arc welding.
• Protect eyes and exposed skin from ultraviolet light when arc welding or cutting.
• Understand the importance of protective gear and clothing to prevent burn hazards while welding or cutting.
• Properly set up equipment related to GMAW machines.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems associated with GMAW.
• Use proper settings for materials being welded.
• Demonstrate an understanding of welding basics with GMAW.
• Demonstrate an understanding of welds in all positions with GMAW welders.

WLDG 123 - Welding Certification II

• Demonstrate safety, correct usage, and proficiency when using flux cored arc welding.
• Protect eyes and exposed skin from ultraviolet light when welding or cutting.
• Properly set up welding machings and use proper settings for materials being welded.
• Choose the proper wire or process for a specific application from the number code on the spool of wire or material being welded.
• Proficiently weld in all positions. 

WLDG 136 - GTAW Welding and Certification

• Demonstrate safety, correct usage, and proficiency when performing arc welding/cutting procedures.
• Protect against shock hazards when arc welding or cutting.
• Protect eyes and exposed skin from ultraviolet light when arc welding or cutting.
• Wear protective gear and clothing to prevent burn hazards while welding or cutting.
• Be aware of the surroundings before welding or cutting.
• Demonstrate an understanding of GTAW machines.
• Demonstrate an understanding of proper settings for materials being welded.
• Identify the material to be welded.
• Demonstrate welds in all positions with TIG machines.
• Demonstrate welding on mild to medium steel.
• Demonstrate welding to AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Code Standards.

WLDG 140 - Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

• Explain and apply OSHA safety standards utilized in the welding environment.
• Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of hand and power tools related to welding.
• Properly set up various machines to perform GTAW welding, the shielding gasses and filler metal designations, and their uses.
• Identify which current to select for each process and how it affects the weld deposit and base metals.
• Demonstrate proficiency in welding GTAW in various positions.

WLDG 145 - Fabrication Basics I

 
This course covers basic fabrication techniques as they relate to product manufacturing, maintenance and repair. Topics presented include bending, forming, shearing, punching operations. Emphasis is placed on welding with the FCAW (Dual Shield) method. This course also covers thermal torch cutting (i.e. hand held plasma and oxy-fuel).  Students will be able to perform proficiency within these cutting methods and describe the pros and cons of each method. (Fall Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge and use of weld symbols and blueprints.
• Describe how safety plays a key role in the fabrication environment and to be aware of occupational hazards.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely operate basic fab shop tools (i.e.: shears, brakes, punches).
• Properly set up and demonstrate the use of both manual oxy-fuel and plasma torches.
• Apply basic layout and fitment of steel members.

WLDG 146 - Fabrication Basics II

• Safely work around others while maintaining a clean and tidy work area.
• Design, draw, and fabricate a designated steel project.
• Apply proper shop Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS’s).
• Demonstrate use of measurement in layout and design.
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of weld symbols and blueprints.
• Use both FCAW (Dual Shield) and GMAW welding methods.
• Use fabrication measuring tools according to blueprint dimensions.
• Operate shears, punches, brakes, and other basic machine tools safely and effectively.
• Layout and fit projects according to prints and verbal instructions.
• Identify and explain the proper ways to keep assembly plum, level, and square until final welding is complete.

WLDG 185 - Welding Qualification Test Preparation

• Explain and apply OSHA safety standards utilized in the welding environment.
• Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of hand and power tools related to
• welding.
• Demonstrate safe and proficient use of oxy-acetylene equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in welding SMAW in desired position.
• Explain and apply AWS Welder Qualification Codes and Specifications.
• Complete AWS Welder Qualification Test in desired position to Dl.1 standards.

WLDG 210 - Pipe Welding

• Safely demonstrate layout/fit-up and proficiency when arc welding/cutting.
• Compare and contrast welded pipe versus bolted connections.
• Explain the theory, operation, set up, and troubleshooting of an electric arc machine.
• Select appropriate machine settings for materials to be welded.
• Understand rod and process for a specific application from the number code on the rod or material being welded.
• Demonstrate a pipe weld in all pipe positions: 1G, 2G, 5G, & 6G.
• Explain proper pipe joint setup, angle, and landing.
• Demonstrate proper E-6010 root with E-7018 cover pass technique.
• Weld to AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Code Standards.
• Weld to AWS Bridge Code Standards.
• Weld to API and ASME Pipe Code Standards.
• Explain and demonstrate how to cut weld test coupons from a pipe joint for weld testing.

WLDG 220 - Welding Fabrication I

• Safely and properly operate the fabrication equipment.
• Design, read, and interpret fabrication blueprints.
• Demonstrate advanced welding techniques in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW.
• Estimate type, quantity, and cost of materials.
• Develop and schedule the sequence to complete an advanced fabrication project.

WLDG 222 - Welding Fabrication II

• Demonstrate skills required to design, layout, and fabricate a project.
• Select the proper welding process to produce the fabrication project.
• Produce blueprints with proper weld symbols and cost estimation.
• Safely operate all of the fabrication and welding equipment required to complete a project.
• Demonstrate required skills in joint fitting that are necessary to reduce distortion during final assembly.

WLDG 280 - Weld Testing Certification

  (Fall Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate safety, correct usage, and proficiency when performing welding/cutting procedures.
• Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of hand tools related to welding.
• Demonstrate theory, operation, set up, and troubleshooting of welding machines.
• Apply safe practices and proficient use of oxyfuel cutting.
• Demonstrate proficiency in welding SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW in desired position.
• Design and demonstrate plumbing, leveling, squaring, and fabricating test pipes and joint plates.
• Explain and apply AWS Welder Qualification Codes and Specifications.
• Complete AWS Welder Qualification Test in desired position.

WRIT 095~ - Developmental Writing

• Demonstrate control of mechanics, word usage, and sentence structure needed to construct a well-developed paragraph.
• Monitor and adjust independent writing to avoid fragments, run on sentences, and comma splices.
• Identify and utilize correct punctuation and capitalization.
• Construct unified, coherent paragraphs developing an idea into a multi paragraph essay with a clear thesis statement.

WRIT 101W - College Writing I

• Demonstrate organization, coherence, and clarity in writing.
• Use writing as a means to engage in critical inquiry by exploring ideas, challenging assumptions, and reflecting on and applying the writing process.
• Read texts thoughtfully, analytically, and critically in preparation for writing tasks.
• Develop multiple, flexible strategies for writing, particularly inventing, organizing, drafting, revising and copy editing.
• Demonstrate an understanding of research as a process of gathering, evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing appropriate primary and secondary sources.
• Integrate their own ideas with those of others.
• Formulate an assertion about a given issue and support that assertion with evidence appropriate to the issue, position taken, and given audience.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of the conventions of language and forms of discourse, including grammar, syntax, punctuation, spelling and mechanics.
• Use conventions of format and structure appropriate to the rhetorical situation and audience.
• Develop an organize logical thoughts as a means of building evidence that results in a persuasive argument.
• Understand how to self-edit and appreciate its importance in crafting a professional document.
• Express, interpret, or modify ideas to communicate effectively.

WRIT 201W - College Writing II

• Utilize writing as a means to explore and understand abstract concepts and complex issues.
• Apply a personal writing process which includes multiple techniques for and approaches to prewriting, drafting, revision, editing, and  copyediting.
• Demonstrate proficiency with writing conventions, mechanics, and structures.
• Understand and demonstrate the continuous and cyclical nature of the research process.
• Create evidence-based papers that incorporate expert sources to support personal ideas while maintaining respect for and awareness of differing and contrasting views.
• Critically engage with, evaluate, analyze, and synthesize sources to determine their value to the student’s topic and approach.
• Examine a controversial or complex issue from multiple perspectives in order to create an informed, civil perspective.
• Demonstrate respectful awareness of audience perceptions and perspectives.
• Utilize structure and organization to facilitate audience engagement and understanding.
• Engage in collaborative learning activities to contribute to peers’ knowledge of and proficiency in writing tasks.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of an acceptable academic documentation style, such as that of the American Psychological Association.

WRIT 204 - Academic Journal

• Understand the current state of print publication processes.
• Carry out submission processes for academic journals.
• Recognize content that is compelling, well-constructed, and viable.
• Review submissions to determine an appropriate balance of content.
• Use correct grammar and punctuation.
• Utilize techniques to identify errors and contradictions within a diverse set of writing styles.
• Communicate clearly and work closely with writers regarding suggested edits and finalized work.
• Apply layout and design concepts.
• Create contracts and understand liabilities, copyright, and other ownership rights.
• Source printers, solicit bids, and contract with the selected printer.
• Perform final publishing tasks such as library of congress information, acknowledgements, ISBN acquisition, and copyright statements.
• Develop and execute promotion and distribution plans for the journal.