Course Descriptions

CHM 151IN - General Chemistry I [SUN# CHM 1151]

4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Introduction to the foundations of chemistry for upper-level sciences and engineering. Includes atomic structure, chemical bonding, reaction stoichiometry, behavior of gases, and reactions in solutions. Also includes an introduction to thermochemistry.

Prerequisite(s):  CHM 080  or CHM 130IN  or CHM 138IN   or higher or minimum score on CHM Assessment Test; and MAT 151  or MAT 187  or MAT 188  or higher, or required score on the mathematics placement test. 

 
Information: The Chemistry Assessment Test can be repeated once. Students must wait one week before being permitted to retest. Students not passing the assessment after the second attempt must pass CHM 080  with a grade of C or better to enroll in CHM 151IN. MAT 220  is required for most Science Pathways.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - SCI; Meets CTE - M&S.

1. Identify the essential parts of a problem and apply known chemical concepts in solving the problem.
2. Perform experiments with the given directions, collect valid scientific data, analyze the data and interpret laboratory result.

1. Apply the concepts associated with measurement, units, significant figures, dimensional analysis, etc. to chemistry related calculations and measurements.
2. Describe the scientific method in principle and apply in actual laboratory setting.
3. Classify matter and its changes.
4. Demonstrate familiarity with the historical development of the atom, its component parts, atomic mass and isotopes.
5. Associate the wave-particle duality of the electromagnetic spectrum with the wave-particle view of the electron.
6. Describe the pertinent aspects of the quantum-mechanical view of the atom.
7. Identify the electron configuration of atoms and ions.
8. Demonstrate the ability to use the Periodic Table to extract a range of information including number of valence electrons, orbital information, metal/nonmetal characteristics, periodic trends and the reason for similarity in chemical characteristics.
9. Describe the concepts associated with ionic and covalent bonding. Predict the nature and formula of bonded atoms.
10. Draw Lewis Structures and determine the molecular shape for given compounds.
11. Determine the polarity of a given molecule.
12. Apply Valence Bond Theory to determine the hybridization of bonded atoms.
13. Balance and extract information from chemical equations.
14. Identify simple reaction types.
15. Predict solubility and write supporting equations.
16. Perform concentration calculations.
17. Perform stoichiometry calculations for a range of systems including limiting reagent and aqueous solutions.
18. Describe the thermodynamic variable of enthalpy.
19. Calculate reaction enthalpies from Heats of Formation data.
20. Calculate the energy associated with temperature changes including the concept of calorimetry.
21. Describe and apply Kinetic-Molecular Theory
22. Describe the various intermolecular forces and identify their existence/function in a variety of systems.
23. Apply the Ideal Gas Law to systems of gases including the concept of gas mixtures.
24. Distinguish between ideal and non-ideal systems.
25. Describe the various properties associated with liquids, e.g. vapor pressure, surface tension, viscosity, etc.
26. Describe the concept of a solution.
27. Perform concentration calculations.
28. Calculate/describe the solution activity associated with colligative properties. (Optional)
29. Apply the above chemistry concepts and procedures in a “wet” laboratory setting with real laboratory equipment to:
    1. develop hands-on experience with a wide range of laboratory apparatus;
    2. gain exposure to hands-on use of chemical instrumentation.
    3. gain individual expertise in a range of laboratory techniques, e.g. pipetting, massing, use of a burette, titration, etc.
    4. begin development of the ability to take hypotheses and design and conduct real experimentation to verify/challenge those hypotheses.

1. Introductory Concepts
   1. The Chemist’s tool bag
      1. Measurements and Significant Figures
      2. Dimensional Analysis
   2. The Scientific Method
   3. Classifying Matter and its Properties
2. Atomic Structure
   1. Introducing the Atom and its component parts
   2. Developing the wave mechanical view of the atom
   3. Applying the electronic nature of the atom to:
   4. Electron configurations
   5. The Periodic Table
   6. Periodic Trends
3. Chemical Bonding
   1. Ionic and Covalent Bonding
   2. Lewis Structures and Molecular Shapes
   3. Bond Polarity and Hybridization
4. Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry
   1. Working with Chemical Equations
   2. Stoichiometry calculations
   3. Reactions in Aqueous Solution
5. Introduction to Thermodynamics
   1. Chemical reaction enthalpies
   2. Thermal energy and changes in temperature
6. Studying the States of Matter
   1. Kinetic-Molecular Theory
   2. Intermolecular Forces
   3. Gas specific
      1. Modeling Gases
      2. Mixtures of gases and partial pressures
   4. Liquid specific
   5. Solutions
      1. Characteristics
      2. Concentration
      3. Colligative Properties (Optional)
7. Illustration/Reinforcement/Extension of Above Content in Actual Laboratory Setting
   1. Development of expertise in the skills and techniques of the chemistry laboratory      
      1. Pipetting
      2. Massing
      3. Titration
      4. Other
   2. Gain experience with laboratory apparatus including one or more technologically sophisticated pieces of instrumentation
   3. Explore the process of testing/verifying hypothesis through experimental design and hands-on experimentation. 

CHM 152IN - General Chemistry II [SUN# CHM 1152]

1. Define the rate of a reaction and the rate law, determine the components of the rate law, and describe the effects of concentration, temperature and catalysts on the rate of a reaction.
2. Write and calculate equilibrium constants for a chemical reaction, calculate equilibrium concentrations from initial concentrations, apply Le Chatelier’s principle to a chemical reaction and predict how changes in concentration, temperature, pressure, and volume influence the equilibrium system.
3. Distinguish between Arrhenius and Bronsted acids and bases, identify conjugate acid/base pairs, predict the direction of a neutralization reaction, determine dissociation constants (Ka,Kb), pH and pOH in aqueous solutions, and relate molecular structure to acid strength.

1. Define the rate of a reaction and the rate law, determine the components of the rate law, and describe the effects of concentration, temperature and catalysts on the rate of a reaction.
2. Write and calculate equilibrium constants for a chemical reaction, calculate equilibrium concentrations from initial concentrations, apply Le Chatelier’s principle to a chemical reaction and predict how changes in concentration, temperature, pressure, and volume influence the equilibrium system.
3. Distinguish between Arrhenius and Bronsted acids and bases, identify conjugate acid/base pairs, predict the direction of a neutralization reaction, determine dissociation constants (Ka,Kb), pH and pOH in aqueous solutions, and relate molecular structure to acid and base strength.
4. Define equilibria of acid/base buffer systems, describe buffer capacity, buffer range, common ion effect, and discuss acid/base titration curves.
5. Define the first and second laws of thermodynamics, predict the change in entropy for a chemical reaction, define Gibbs free energy ∆G, relate the sign of the free energy, enthalpy and entropy to the spontaneity of a chemical system, relating Gibbs free energy ∆G and the equilibrium constant K.
6. Balance redox equations, use redox potentials to determine the relative strength of oxidizing and reducing agents, describe the construction and functioning of voltaic and electrolytic cells, determine the cell potential, and discuss applications of electrochemical principles in batteries, corrosion, and electrolysis.
7. Apply the above chemistry concepts and procedures in a “wet” laboratory setting with real laboratory equipment to:
   1. continue the development of hands-on experience with a wide range of laboratory apparatus;
   2. continue to gain exposure to the hands-on use of chemical instrumentation;
   3. further individual expertise in a range of laboratory techniques;
   4. continue development of the ability to take hypotheses and design / conduct real experimentation to verify/challenge those hypotheses.

1. Chemical Kinetics
   1. Reaction rate, the rate law and its components
   2. Concentration-time relationships, integrated rate laws
   3. Effects of temperature and catalysts on reaction rates
   4. Reaction mechanisms
2. Chemical Equilibria
   1. Equilibrium constant, solubility product, and reaction quotient
   2. Le Chatelier’s principle
   3. Precipitation reactions and the common ion effect
3. The Chemistry of Acids and Bases
   1. Arrhenius and Bronsted concept of acids and bases
   2. Water and the pH scale
   3. Strong and weak acids and bases, acid/base dissociation constants
   4. Molecular structure and acidity
   5. Acid-base reactions
   6. Buffer solutions
   7. Acid/base titration curves
4. Thermodynamics
   1. Thermodynamic versus kinetic control of a chemical reaction
   2. First and second laws of thermodynamics
   3. Gibbs free energy
5. Electrochemistry
   1. Redox reactions
   2. Electrochemical cells
   3. Electrolysis
   4. Corrosion
   5. Applications of electrochemical principles in industry
6. Optional topics:
7. Thermochemistry
   1. Enthalpy changes for chemical reactions
   2. Calorimetry
   3. Hess’s Law and standard enthalpies of formation
8. Solutions
   1. Solution concentrations
   2. Principles of solubility
   3. Colligative Properties
9. Nuclear Chemistry
   1. Binding energy
   2. Fission, fusion
   3. Radioactivity
10. Organic Chemistry
    1. Introduction to nomenclature
    2. Functional groups
    3. Simple reaction types
    4. Polymers

CHM 235IN - General Organic Chemistry I [SUN# CHM 2235]

1. Construct synthetic schemes by which a variety of organic compounds may be prepared from simple, readily available starting materials.
2. Deduce the structural formula of a given or unknown organic compound from spectroscopic (IR, MS and NMR) or chemical reactivity data.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional structure through use of organic drawing software and molecular modeling.

1. Given the structural formula or name of a large assortment of organic compounds, predict:
   1. the detailed 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional structure of a molecule;
   2. the reaction products arising from treatment with a variety of reagents;
   3. the way in which bonds are made and broken to bring about product formation in these reactions;
   4. the effect of structural alterations on reactivity (rate or position of equilibrium) in these reactions;
   5. fundamental physical properties of an organic compound.
2. Construct synthetic schemes by which a variety of organic compounds may be prepared from simple, readily available starting materials.
3. Deduce the structural formula of a given or unknown organic compound from spectroscopic (IR, MS and NMR) or chemical reactivity data.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of sources and/or uses for organic compounds in the practical world.
5. Apply the principles of organic chemistry to larger biomolecules and polymers.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional structure through use of organic drawing software and molecular modeling.
7. Apply the above chemistry concepts and procedures in a “wet” laboratory setting with real laboratory equipment to:
   1. continue the development of  hands-on experience with a wide range of laboratory apparatus;
   2. continue to gain exposure to the hands-on use of chemical instrumentation;
   3. further individual expertise in a range of organic laboratory techniques.
8. Apply microscale organic synthesis, laboratory safety skills and computer software skills as related to chemistry.  

1. Study of Alkanes
   1. Physical attributes
      1. Structure
      2. Nomenclature
      3. Physical Properties
   2. Chemistry of organic molecules
      1. Preparations
      2. Reactions
      3. Reaction mechanisms
      4. Stereochemistry
      5. Synthetic procedures
      6. Industrial applications
      7. Connections to biochemistry/polymers/real world applications
2. Study of Cycloalkanes
   1. Physical attributes
      1. Structure
      2. Nomenclature
      3. Physical properties
   2. Chemistry of organic molecules
      1. Preparations
      2. Reactions
      3. Reaction mechanisms
      4. Stereochemistry
      5. Synthetic procedures
      6. Industrial applications
      7. Connections to biochemistry/polymers/real world applications
3. Study of Alkenes
   1. Physical attributes
      1. Structure
      2. Nomenclature
      3. Physical properties
   2. Chemistry of organic molecules
      1. Preparations
      2. Reactions
      3. Reaction mechanisms
      4. Stereochemistry
      5. Synthetic procedures
      6. Industrial applications
      7. Connections to biochemistry/polymers/real world applications
4. Study of Alkynes
   1. Physical attributes
      1. Structure
      2. Nomenclature
      3. Physical properties
   2. Chemistry of organic molecules
      1. Preparations
      2. Reactions
      3. Reaction mechanisms
      4. Stereochemistry
      5. Synthetic procedures
      6. Industrial applications
      7. Connections to biochemistry/polymers/real world applications
5. Study of Alkyl Halides
   1. Physical attributes
      1. Structure
      2. Nomenclature
      3. Physical properties
   2. Chemistry of organic molecules
      1. Preparations
      2. Reactions
      3. Reaction mechanisms
      4. Stereochemistry
      5. Synthetic procedures
      6. Industrial applications
      7. Connections to biochemistry/polymers/real world applications
6. Spectroscopy
   1. IR (infrared spectroscopy)
      1. Theory and instrumentation
      2. Analysis of spectra for organic molecules
   2. MS (mass spectroscopy)
      1. Theory and instrumentation
      2. Analysis of spectra for organic molecules
   3. NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance)
      1. Theory and instrumentation
      2. Analysis of spectra for organic molecules                        
7. Fundamental Techniques in Synthesizing a Compound to Create a Synthetic Product
   1. Methods of heating reaction mixtures
   2. Reflux
   3. Distillation
   4. Extraction and isolation
   5. Vacuum filtration
   6. Recrystalization
8. Characterization of Organic Molecules
   1. Melting point and/or boiling point determination
   2. Spectroscopy (IR, NMR and MS) based on availability of equipment
   3. Refractometry
   4. Polarimetry
   5. Chromatography (TLC and/or GC) based on availability of equipment
9. Integrated Generally Applied Laboratory Procedures
   1. Microscale organic synthesis
   2. Laboratory safety skills
   3. Related computer software application
      1. Development of technical writing skills through keeping a laboratory experiment notebook and writing lab reports
      2. Other computer skills related to chemistry including Molecular Modeling and organic drawing software

CHM 236IN - General Organic Chemistry II [SUN# CHM 2236]

4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Continuation of CHM 235IN . Includes remaining classes of organic compounds, specifically dienes, alcohols, ethers and epoxides, aldehydes, ketones, acids, acid derivatives, aromatics, and nitrogen containing compounds and an introduction to biomolecules and/or polymers. Also includes an emphasis on synthesis and use of chemical and instrumental methods as means of identification while using a wide range of laboratory apparatus and procedures. Also focuses on laboratory safety skills and computer software applications related to chemistry.

Prerequisite(s): CHM 235IN  with a grade of C or better. 
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - SCI; Meets CTE - M&S.

1. Construct synthetic schemes by which a variety of organic compounds may be prepared from simple, readily available starting materials.
2. Deduce the structural formula of a given or unknown organic compound from spectroscopic (IR, MS and NMR) or chemical reactivity data.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional structure through use of organic drawing software and molecular modeling.

1. Given the structural formula or name of a large assortment of organic compounds, predict:
   1. the detailed 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional structure of a molecule;
   2. the reaction products arising from treatment with a variety of reagents;
   3. the way in which bonds are made and broken to bring about product formation in these reactions;
   4. the effect of structural alterations on reactivity (rate or position of equilibrium) in these reactions;
   5. fundamental physical properties of an organic compound.
2. Construct synthetic schemes by which a variety of organic compounds may be prepared from simple, readily available starting materials.
3. Deduce the structural formula of a given or unknown organic compound from spectroscopic (IR, MS and NMR) or chemical reactivity data.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of sources and/or uses for organic compounds in the practical world.
5. Apply the principles of organic chemistry to larger biomolecules and polymers.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional structure through use of organic drawing software and molecular modeling.
7. Apply the above chemistry concepts and procedures in a “wet” laboratory setting with real laboratory equipment to:
   1. continue the development of  hands-on experience with a wide range of laboratory apparatus;
   2. continue to gain exposure to the hands-on use of chemical instrumentation;
   3. further individual expertise in a range of organic laboratory techniques.
8. Apply microscale organic synthesis, laboratory safety skills and computer software skills as related to chemistry.

1. Conjugated Dienes and Ultraviolet Spectroscopy
   1. Physical attributes
      1. structure
      2. nomenclature
      3. physical properties
   2. Chemistry of organic molecules
      1. preparations
      2. reactions
      3. reaction mechanisms
      4. stereochemistry
      5. synthetic procedures
      6. industrial applications
      7. connections to biochemistry/polymers/real world applications
   3. Ultraviolet spectroscopy
      1. theory
      2. analysis of conjugated dienes
2. Study of Aromatics
   1. Physical attributes
      1. structure
      2. nomenclature
      3. physical properties
   2. Chemistry of organic molecules
      1. preparations
      2. reactions
      3. reaction mechanisms
      4. stereochemistry
      5. synthetic procedures
      6. industrial applications
      7. connections to biochemistry/polymers/real world applications
   3. Analysis of organic molecules – spectroscopy
      1. infrared
      2. nuclear magnetic resonance
      3. mass spectroscopy
3. Study of Alcohols and Phenols
   1. Physical attributes
      1. structure
      2. nomenclature
      3. physical properties
   2. Chemistry of organic molecules
      1. preparations
      2. reactions
      3. reaction mechanisms
      4. stereochemistry
      5. synthetic procedures
      6. industrial applications
      7. connections to biochemistry/polymers/real world applications
   3. Analysis of organic molecules – spectroscopy
      1. infrared
      2. nuclear magnetic resonance
      3. mass spectroscopy
4. Study of Ethers and Epoxides
   1. Physical attributes
      1. structure
      2. nomenclature
      3. physical properties
   2. Chemistry of organic molecules
      1. preparations
      2. reactions
      3. reaction mechanisms
      4. stereochemistry
      5. synthetic procedures
      6. industrial applications
      7. connections to biochemistry/polymers/real world applications
   3. Analysis of organic molecules – spectroscopy
      1. infrared
      2. nuclear magnetic resonance
      3. mass spectroscopy
5. Study of Aldehydes and Ketones
   1. Physical attributes
      1. structure
      2. nomenclature
      3. physical properties
   2. Chemistry of organic molecules
      1. preparations
      2. reactions
      3. reaction mechanisms
      4. stereochemistry
      5. synthetic procedures
      6. industrial applications
      7. connections to biochemistry/polymers/real world applications
   3. Analysis of organic molecules – spectroscopy
      1. infrared
      2. nuclear magnetic resonance
      3. mass spectroscopy
6. Study of Carboxylic Acids and Nitriles
   1. Physical attributes
      1. structure
      2. nomenclature
      3. physical properties
   2. Chemistry of organic molecules
      1. preparations
      2. reactions
      3. reaction mechanisms
      4. stereochemistry
      5. synthetic procedures
      6. industrial applications
      7. connections to biochemistry/polymers/real world applications
   3. Analysis of organic molecules – spectroscopy
      1. infrared
      2. nuclear magnetic resonance
      3. mass spectroscopy
7. Study of Derivatives of Carboxylic Acids (acid halides, anhydrides, amides and esters)
   1. Physical attributes
      1. structure
      2. nomenclature
      3. physical properties
   2. Chemistry of organic molecules
      1. preparations
      2. reactions
      3. reaction mechanisms
      4. stereochemistry
      5. synthetic procedures
      6. industrial applications
      7. connections to biochemistry/polymers/real world applications
   3. Analysis of organic molecules – spectroscopy
      1. infrared
      2. nuclear magnetic resonance
      3. mass spectroscopy
8. Study of Amines
   1. Physical attributes
      1. structure
      2. nomenclature
      3. physical properties
   2. Chemistry of organic molecules
      1. preparations
      2. reactions
      3. reaction mechanisms
      4. stereochemistry
      5. synthetic procedures
      6. industrial applications
      7. connections to biochemistry/polymers/real world applications
   3. Analysis of organic molecules – spectroscopy
      1. infrared
      2. nuclear magnetic resonance
      3. mass spectroscopy
9. Study of Biomolecules (carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides and proteins, lipids, heterocycylic and nucleic acids)*
   1. Physical attributes
      1. structure
      2. nomenclature
      3. physical properties
   2. Chemistry of organic molecules                   
      1. preparations
      2. reactions
      3. reaction mechanisms
      4. stereochemistry
      5. synthetic procedures
      6. industrial applications
      7. connections to biochemistry/polymers/real world applications
   3. Analysis of organic molecules – spectroscopy
      1. infrared
      2. nuclear magnetic resonance
      3. mass spectroscopy
      4. pertinent metabolic pathways
10. Study of Polymers*
    1. Physical attributes
       1. structure
       2. nomenclature
       3. physical properties
    2. Chemistry of organic molecules        
       1. preparations
       2. reactions
       3. reaction mechanisms
       4. stereochemistry
       5. synthetic procedures
       6. industrial applications
       7. connections to biochemistry/polymers/real world applications
    3. Analysis of organic molecules – spectroscopy
       1. infrared
       2. nuclear magnetic resonance
       3. mass spectroscopy
       4. Pertinent metabolic pathways
11. Fundamental Techniques in Synthesizing a Compound to Create a Synthetic Product
    1. Methods of heating reaction mixtures
    2. Reflux
    3. Distillation
    4. Extraction and isolation
    5. Vacuum filtration
    6. Recrystalization
12. Characterization of Organic Molecules
    1. Melting point and/or boiling point determination
    2. Spectroscopy (IR, NMR and MS) based on availability of equipment
    3. Refractometry
    4. Polarimetry
    5. Chromatography (TLC and/or GC) based on availability of equipment
13. Integrated Generally Applied Laboratory Procedures
    1. Microscale organic synthesis
    2. Laboratory safety skills
    3. Related computer software application
       1. Development of technical writing skills through keeping a laboratory experiment notebook and writing lab reports
       2. Other computer skills related to chemistry including Molecular Modeling and organic drawing software

 
*One or more of the topics under Roman Numerals IX and X should be introduced at the discretion of the instructor.

CHM 295LB - Independent Research in Chemistry

1. Demonstrate an ability to independently design, plan, and conduct scientific research and communicate research results through any of the following: (a) in-class demonstrate, (b) completion of a capstone project, (c) writing a scientific research paper, or (d) giving a scientific oral presentation.

1. Conduct independent scientific research.
2. Demonstrate proper laboratory techniques in the research area selected.
3. Demonstrate accuracy and appropriate data collecting skills in research.
4. Write a scientific research paper based on data obtained during the research project.
5. Discuss personal view concerning a career in science.

1. Independent Research to be Determined by the Student and Instructor
2. Scientific Paper Based on Research Results
3. Evaluation of Career Goals

CDA 102 - The Child’s Total Learning Environment

1. Identify the various aspects of a child-centered learning environment for children birth through age 8 (NAEYC 1c, 4c).
2. Discuss the elements of a developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor environment (NAEYC 1b, 1c, 4c, 5c).
3. Choose and set up an educational environment that responds to the need of children to investigate and explore with objects, materials, and equipment in order to construct a base of information about their world (NAEYC 1c, 4d, 5c).
4. Incorporate community resources as an integral part of the total learning environment (NAEYC 2c).

1. Establishing a Learning Environment
   1. Components of a total learning environment
   2. Child-centered learning environment
   3. Teacher’s role in the learning environment
   4. Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
2. Indoor Environment
   1. Furniture and equipment
   2. Floor space
   3. Dual-purpose areas
   4. Traffic flow and pathways
3. Learning Centers
   1. Definition of boundaries
   2. Types of activity areas
   3. Space requirements
   4. Arrangement
   5. Population
4. Developmentally Appropriate Materials and Equipment
   1. Choosing and purchasing materials and equipment
      1. Variety
      2. Flexibility
   2. Arranging equipment and displaying materials
5. Teacher’s Role in the Learning Environment
   1. Design
   2. Lesson plans
   3. Collection of materials
   4. Introduction to children
   5. Setting guidelines and establishing routines
   6. Children’s choices
6. Outdoor Space
   1. Importance
   2. Planning
   3. Equipment and materials
7. Changing the Environment
   1. Adding and removing centers
   2. Space requirements
   3. Interest in centers
   4. Rearrangement
      1. Adding materials
      2. Moving materials
      3. Supplement materials
8. Community as a Learning Environment
   1. Field trips
   2. Resources
      1. People
      2. Materials

CDA 103 - Curriculum Planning and Schedule Development

1. Demonstrate an awareness of children’s characteristics, needs, and interests when making program plans (NAEYC 1a,1b,1c,4b,4c,5c).
2. Share the planning process with other appropriate adults and, where possible, with children (NAEYC 2b,2c).
3. Demonstrate developmentally effective practice in planning events and activities that should be included in the daily schedule (NAEYC 4c,5c).
4. Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional growth and education through cooperative practices and knowledge (NAEYC 6a,6c,6d).
5. Discuss state and national advocacy efforts on behalf of children and their families (NAEYC 2b,6e).
6. Identify ways an implementation plan (including skills and information gained through completing this course) will be incorporated into ongoing teaching practices (NAEYC 4c,4c).

1. Plan Curriculum and Schedules that Meet the Unique Needs of Children
   1. Unique style of each child
   2. Age characteristics
   3. Interests, abilities and previous experiences
   4. Integrate children’s cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds
2. Planning as a Cooperative Effort
   1. Including parents
   2. Encouraging children’s participation
   3. Involvement of community sources
3. Foundations of Events and Activities
   1. Scheduling
   2. Fixed events or regularly occurring activities
   3. Curriculum areas
   4. Incorporation of routine tasks
   5. Transitions
4. Commitment to Program
   1. Professional development
   2. Education
5. State and National Advocacy
   1. Children
   2. Families
6. Implementation Plan
   1. Skills and information
   2. Teaching practices

CDA 112 - Guidance Principles for Encouraging Self-Discipline

1. Identify developmentally appropriate strategies that build positive self-regulation skills in young children (NAEYC 1a,4a).
2. Identify and examine the different stages of development and appropriate actions to facilitate children’s social development (NAEYC 1a,2c,4a).
3. Create and maintain an anti-biased learning community, including curriculum, the visual and material environment, and relationships with families (NAEYC 1a,1b,c,2a,2b,2c,4a,5b,5c).
4. Apply understanding of children’s social development in designing observation and assessment strategies (NAEYC 1a,1b,1c,2c,3c,,4c,5b).
5. Explain the difference between discipline and punishment (NAEYC 1a,1c,2c,4a,6b).

1. Self-Regulation 
   1. Qualities leading to close, warm and understanding relationships
   2. Behaviors affecting relationships with children
2. Social Development and Appropriate Actions
   1. Social development
   2. Development at different stages
3. Program Influences on Children’s Behaviors and Relationships
   1. Physical environment
   2. Individually and developmentally appropriate materials
   3. Plan time with children
   4. Cultural influences and activities
4. Observations and Assessments with Regard to Social Development
   1. Observation instruments
   2. Observation techniques
   3. Positive and enforceable rules
      1. Understanding rules and limits
      2. Alternatives to time-out
5. Difference Between Discipline and Punishment
   1. Guidance
   2. Discipline and self esteem
   3. Positive and negative consequences
   4. Positive and Enforceable Rules
      1. Understanding rules and limits
      2. Alternatives to time-out

CDA 121 - Techniques for Observing Children

1. Compare the purpose, value and use of formal and informal observation methods (NAEYC 1c, 3a, 3b, 3c, 4b).
2. Apply understanding of children’s development when interpreting assessment data (NAEYC 1a, 1b, 1c,  2c, 4b, 5c).
3. Create a developmentally appropriate curriculum to promote family involvement that honors diversity of culture, language, abilities and economics using the information acquired from observations and assessments (NAEYC 2a, 2b, 2c, 6b, 6d, 6e).
4. Share information from observations and assessments with parents and appropriate educational support resources within the community (NAEYC 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c, 6b, 6d).

1. Observation Instruments
   1. Anecdotal
   2. Checklists and rating scales
   3. Event sampling
   4. Frequency and duration counts
   5. Running records
   6. Work sampling/portfolios/photographic images
   7. Video and audio taping
2. Assessment Fundamental Principles
   1. Fundamental principles
      1. Child growth and development, including domains
      2. Key theorists and Ideas
      3. Developmental checklists and milestone charts
   2. Interpretation
   3. Play
   4. Standardized
3. Observation-Based Curriculum Planning
   1. Developmentally appropriate practices
   2. Whole and individualized learning
   3. Culture and diversity
4. Sharing Observations and Assessments Professionally
   1. Parent involvement
      1. Perspective
      2. Subjectivity
   2. Resources and referrals

CDA 138 - Building Parent and Classroom Connections

1. Explain the family and community factors that influence the relationship between parents and teacher/caregivers (NAEYC 1b, 2a).
2. Explore and describe ways of supporting and empowering families and communities in the child’s development and learning (NAEYC 1a, 2b, 2c, 5c).
3. Discuss the program’s philosophy, policies, practices and curriculum with respect to implementing positive relationships and supportive interaction techniques with parents (NAEYC 1b, 1c, 2b, 4a, 5c).
4. Identify challenges facing a diverse population and some community resources to assist families in meeting those challenges to promote positive outcomes (NAEYC 2a, 4a, 5c).
5. Identify a variety of techniques for resolving cross-cultural communication conflicts (NAEYC 2a, 2b, 2c, 6b, 6d).
6. Promote family involvement practices that honor diversity of culture, language, abilities, and economics (NAEYC 2a, 2b, 2c, 6b, 6d, 6e).

1. Family and Community Influences
   1. Demographics of modern families
   2. Diversity
   3. Economics
   4. Education
2. Overview of Family Involvement
   1. Perspectives on family involvement
   2. History of family involvement in the schools
   3. Research on child development as motivation to include parents
   4. Should schools mandate parent involvement
   5. Concern for family support
3. The Educational Program and Parental Involvement
   1. Philosophies
   2. Policies
   3. Practices
   4. Curriculum
4. Challenges and Potential Barriers to Teacher-Family Partnerships
   1. Work
   2. Schedules
   3. Finances
   4. Language
5. Resolving Cross-Cultural Communication Conflicts
   1. Identifying cultural conflict
   2. Understanding roots of miscommunication
   3. Negotiation and compromise
   4. Ongoing management of unresolved conflict
6. Promoting Family Involvement
   1. Assessing parents comfort levels
   2. Keeping families at the center of curriculum
   3. Assessing and honoring family strengths
   4. Utilizing family strengths

CDA 155 - Understanding How Children Learn and Develop

1. Explain how children learn cognitively, as discussed by various theorists (NAEYC 1a, 1b).
2. Develop a plan using the different domains that provides activities for young children to achieve positive learning outcomes (NAEYC 1a, 1b, 4c, 5c).
3. Evaluate family and community influences that have an impact on how children learn (NAEYC 1b, 2a, 3b).
4. Create ways for parents and the community to support children’s learning (NAEYC 2a, 2b, 2c).
5. Identify the role of the teacher in the child’s learning environment (NAEYC 1c, 6a, 6d).

1. Cognitive Development Theories/Theorists

A.   Historical foundations

B.   Key theorists and their ideas

1. Skill Concept Plan Development
   1. Domains of learning
      1. Physical learning
      2. Social learning
      3. Emotional learning
      4. Cognitive learning
   2. Experience
   3. Natural curiosity
2. Family and Community Influences
   1. Family traditions
   2. Communication
   3. Socioeconomic considerations
   4. Ethnic considerations
3. Support for Children’s Learning
   1. Parents
   2. Community
4. Teacher’s Role
   1. Facilitator
   2. Observer
   3. Recorder
   4. Evaluator

CDA 161 - Principles of Social Competence

1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours
1 lecture period 0 lab periods

Analysis of self-concept in children. Includes self concept/self-image, primary factors, uniqueness of each child, environment, accepting and expressing feelings appropriately, observation, expressing emotions, activities for expression of feelings, and exploration of feelings.

Information: All CDA courses require college-level reading and writing.
    

2. Describe a developmentally appropriate environment in which children can develop a positive self-image (NAEYC 1a, 1c).

3. Explain the relationship between a self-concept, self-image and self-esteem (NAEYC 1a, 1b).

4. Identify the variety of feelings that children experience and need to express using direct and indirect clues (NAEYC 1a, 1b, 1c). 

5. Create activities that encourage children to express their feelings (NAEYC 1a, 1b, 1c, 5c).

1. Self-Concept
   1. Definition
   2. Influences
2. Developmentally Appropriate Environment
   1. Respectful and accepting relationships
   2. Developmentally appropriate materials and equipment
   3. Planning appropriate and diverse activities
   4. Schedules
   5. Pro-social behaviors
3. Relationship of Concepts
   1. Self-concept
   2. Self-esteem
   3. Self-image
4. Expression of Feelings
   1. Appropriateness 
   2. Body language
   3. Words
   4. Facial expressions
5. Activities for Expression of Feelings
   1. Developmentally appropriate activities
      1. Puppets
      2. Stories and poems
      3. Dramatic play
      4. Art materials
      5. Music
   2. Exploration of feelings

CDA 170 - Ages and Stages of Young Children: Prenatal through Toddler

1. Identify and apply contributions of developmental theorists and their impact on the field of early childhood education (NAEYC 1a, 1b).
2. Discuss biological and environmental factors affecting prenatal through toddler growth and development (NAEYC 1b, 2a).
3. Explain various childbirth methods and trends in medical procedures (NAEYC 1a, 1b).
4. Identify, analyze, and discuss factors in social, emotional, physical, cognitive, language and brain development from pre-birth to age 3 (NAEYC 1a, 1b, 1c).
5. Identify the key issues in infant and toddler care and family involvement (NAEYC 1a, 1b, 1c, 2b, 2c).

1. Early Childhood Developmental Theories/Theorists
   1. Identification of theories and theorists
   2. How theory aligns with developmentally appropriate practice
2. Biological and Environmental Factors
   1. Nature vs. nurture
   2. Genetics
   3. Environmental effects on development
3. Conception to Birth
   1. Conception
   2. Childbirth methods
   3. Medical trends
4. Infant/Toddler Developmental Milestones
   1. Physical
   2. Cognitive
   3. Social
   4. Emotional 
5. Issues in Infant/Toddler Care
   1. Attention, spoiling and discipline
   2. Feeding and scheduling
   3. Thumb sucking and comfort devices
   4. Low birth weight
   5. Failure to Thrive Syndrome
   6. Children with special needs
   7. Developmentally appropriate toys and equipment
   8. Family needs/involvement

CDA 173 - Ages and Stages of Young Children: The Preschool Years

1. Identify and apply contributions of developmental theorists and their impact on the field of early childhood education (NAEYC 1a, 1b).
2. Compare relative roles of: genetics, health, environment, demography, familial influences and cultural determinants (NAEYC 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 6a).
3. Explain national issues that influence child development (NAEYC 1b, 1c, 6a, 6e).
4. Identify, analyze, and discuss factors in social, emotional, physical, cognitive, language and brain development from age 3 to 5 years (NAEYC 1a, 1b, 1c).
5. Identify the key issues of family involvement in the preschool years (NAEYC 1a, 1b, 1c, 2b, 2c).

1. Early Childhood Developmental Theories/Theorists
   1. Identification of theories/theorists
   2. How theory aligns with developmentally appropriate practice
2. Influences on Growth and Development
   1. Nature and Nurture
   2. Health
   3. Environment
   4. Demographics
   5. Familial
   6. Cultural
3. National Issues
   1. Media exposure
   2. Violence
   3. Abuse
4. Preschool Developmental Milestones
   1. Physical
   2. Cognitive
   3. Social
   4. Emotional
5. Issues in Preschool Care
   1. Attention, spoiling and discipline
   2. Nutrition
   3. Thumb sucking and comfort devices
   4. Children with special needs
   5. Developmentally appropriate toys and equipment
   6. Family needs/involvement

CDA 222 - Elements of Children’s Culture

1. Define the term multicultural and demonstrate an understanding of how culture and diversity influences children’s development (NAEYC 1b, 2c).
2. Develop cross-cultural competence through self-reflection (NAEYC 6d).
3. Explain the important aspects of diversity in relation to children’s developing self-identities and incorporate discussion of cultural influences into the curriculum (NAEYC 2a, 4d, 5c). 
4. Involve families and community in a meaningful way in the ongoing multicultural experiences in the program (NAEYC 2c).
5. Create an anti-bias, culturally rich environment that embraces and challenges all areas of learning to promote positive outcomes (NAEYC 1c, 4d).

1. Multiculturalism
   1. Definition
   2. Values, beliefs, behaviors, preferences and practices
   3. Cultural dynamics

1. Cross-Cultural Competence
   1. Definition
   2. Self-reflection
   3. Appreciate, value and share cultural similarities and differences
2. Diverse Abilities and Special Needs
   1. Laws
   2. Strategies
   3. Challenges
   4. Family expectations and attitudes
3. Family and Community Involvement
   1. Collaborations
   2. Assessment
   3. Communication
   4. Resources   
4. Anti-Bias, Culturally Rich Learning Environment
   1. Physical 
   2. Curriculum
   3. Community

CDA 271 - Professionalism in Childcare

1. Examine the meaning and characteristics of professionalism and how it relates to self and others (NAEYC 6a, 6d).
2. Identify and explain historical and contemporary influences on the development of early childhood education (NAEYC 1b, 5c, 6c).
3. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to practicing a professional code of ethics (NAEYC 6b).
4. Discuss state and national advocacy efforts on behalf of children and their families (NAEYC 2a, 6c). 

1. Professionalism
   1. Definition
   2. Characteristics
   3. Self-reflection
2. Historical and Contemporary Influences
   1. Key theorists and contributions
   2. Legislation and public policies
   3. Instructional trends
   4. Universal pre-school
3. Professional Values and Ethics in the Early Childhood Field.
   1. Universal and personal ethics
   2. Standards of ethical behavior
   3. Personal ethical commitment
   4. NAEYC Code of Ethics
   5. Ethical dilemmas
4. Professional Growth and Education
   1. Continued professional growth
   2. Effective professional
   3. Professional development programs
5. State and National Advocacy
   1. Professional responsibility of advocacy
   2. Personal, public policy and private sector advocacy
   3. Becoming an advocate for children and families

CHI 101 - Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) I [SUN# CHI 1101]

1. Identify the phonetic system of the Chinese language.
2. Produce and use basic Chinese grammar and structure.
3. Prepare simple texts written with the characters (approximately 200) in traditional or simplified form.
4. Perform in written form 100-200 Chinese characters in traditional or simplified form.
5. Discuss Chinese culture and topics of daily life.

1. Basic Phonetic System of the Chinese Language
   1. Pronunciation
   2. Recognizing four tones
   3. Recognizing consonant sounds
   4. Recognizing vowel sounds
   5. Recognizing intonation
   6. Listening to dialogues
   7. Correct pronunciation
   8. Four tones
   9. Consonant sounds
   10. Vowel sounds
   11. Intonation
   12. Participating in short dialogues
2. Basic Chinese Grammar Structures
   1. Word order in a Chinese sentence
   2. Sentences with an adjectival predicate
   3. Sentences with a verbal predicate
   4. “Shi” and “You” sentences
   5. Questions with an interrogative pronoun
   6. Affirmative-negative questions
   7. Position of adverbs and prepositions
   8. Numeral-measure words
   9. Ways of telling the time
   10. Order of the year, month, day and hour
   11. Particle “Le”
   12. Attributives and structural particle “De”
3. Reading Simple Texts
   1. Recognizing basic Chinese characters
   2. Reading dialogues
   3. Texts in traditional or simplified form
4. Basic Chinese Writing
   1. Basic Chinese characters
   2. Short dialogues
   3. Writing 100-200 characters in traditional or simplified forms
5. Chinese Culture
   1. Simple topics of daily life
   2. Chinese arts, appropriate to proficiency level

CHI 102 - Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) II [SUN# CHI 1102]

1. Identify the phonetic system of the Chinese language.
2. Compose and create works with basic Chinese grammar and structure.
3. Distinguish and interpret relatively more complicated texts written with the characters in traditional or simplified form.
4. Expand written assignment with more Chinese characters in traditional or simplified form.
5. Discuss and compare Chinese cultural topics.

1. Additional Phonetic System of Chinese Language
   1. Pronunciation
   2. Four tones
   3. Consonant sounds
   4. Vowel sounds
   5. Intonation
   6. Relatively longer dialogues
   7. Short narratives or compositions
   8. Speaking Pronunciation
   9. Basic oral questions and answers
2. Additional Selection of Grammar Structures
   1. Object of the preposition “Cong”
   2. Subject, predicate, object, attributive and adverbial adjunct
   3. Alternative questions
   4. Pivotal sentences
   5. Reduplication of verbs
   6. Position words
   7. Sentences indicating existence
   8. Word order of a series of attributives
   9. Preposed object
   10. Optative verbs
   11. Progressive and perfect aspects of an action
   12. Status of “Ba” sentences
3. Additional Reading Chinese
   1. Additional reading of basic Chinese characters
   2. Relatively longer dialogues
   3. Short essays and narratives
4. Additional Writing Chinese
   1. Additional writing of basic Chinese Characters
   2. Short essays and narratives
   3. Short compositions
5. Additional Chinese Culture
   1. Relatively complicated topics from daily life
   2. Pop and classic music

CRC 101 - Foundations of Clinical Research

1. Explain the evolution of the requirements for informed consent from research participants.
2. Identify the principles and content of the key documents that ensure the protection of human participants in clinical research.
3. Describe the ethical issues and safeguards concerning vulnerable populations.
4. Explain the phases and purposes of clinical studies as part of the drug development process.
5. Identify and apply the professional guidelines and code of ethics that apply to the conduct of clinical research.

1. Identify necessary skills and attributes of the clinical research coordinator (CRC).
2. Prepare an organizational chart depicting a typical research team.
3. Identify medical, pharmaceutical, and research related terminology and acronyms

1. Evolution and History of Clinical Research and the Protection of Human Subjects in Clinical Research 
   1. Tuskegee Syphilis Study
   2. World War II human experiments
   3. Nuremberg Code
   4. Human Radiation Experiments
   5. 1960’s Thalidomide Tragedy
   6. Kefauver-Harris Amendment
   7. Milgram Study
   8. Declaration of Helsinki
   9. Beecher article, New England Journal of Medicine
   10. Belmont Report
   11. President’s Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical/Behavioral Research
   12. National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research
   13. Sub-committee on Health and Science               
2. Evolution and History of the Clinical Research Process
   1. U.S. laws governing the development and marketing of drugs and devices
   2. Bioresearch Monitoring Program
   3. Federal regulations and International Community for Harmonization (ICH) guidelines
3. Overall Process of Clinical Research Development of Drugs, Devices and Biologics
   1. Government agencies and international initiatives involved in clinical research
   2. New drug and biologic development and marketing approval process
   3. Medical device development and marketing approval process
4. Informed Consent        
   1. Elements of consent: Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and International Community for Harmonization (ICH)
   2. Comprehension
   3. Autonomy vs. coercion
   4. Documentation
   5. Exceptions to consent
   6. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance
5. Components of Clinical Trial Designs for Phases I through IV
6. Selected Common Medical and Pharmacologic Terms Used in Clinical Research
   1. Identification
   2. Definition
   3. Abbreviation
   4. Appropriate utilization of common medical terms and abbreviations
7. Members of a Clinical Research Study Team: Roles, Responsibilities and Interdependencies
   1. Study coordinator
   2. Clinical pharmacist
   3. Statistician
   4. Project leader/manager
   5. Auditor
   6. Clinical investigator
   7. Clinical research associate/monitor
   8. Data manager
   9. Medical officer
   10. Medical writer
   11. Regulatory affairs personnel
   12. Basic Scientist (Translational research)
   13. Epidemiologist
   14. Contracts and Legal personnel
   15. Quality Control and Quality Assurance officer
   16. Bioinformatics Programmer
8. Skills and Performance Expectations of the Clinical Research Coordinator      
   1. Professional demeanor
   2. Application of knowledge and experience
   3. Team player
   4. Communication skills
   5. Attention to detail
   6. Professional dress
9. Organizations Involved in the Clinical Research Process
   1. Pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies
   2. Clinical research organizations
   3. Site management organizations
   4. Institutional review boards
   5. Investigative sites
   6. Academic research organizations
   7. Research laboratories
   8. Research funding agencies (e.g., private foundations, governmental agencies and non-governmental agencies)
   9. U.S. FDA and other regulatory agencies
   10. Data Safety and Monitoring Board
   11. National Institutes of Health
   12. National Cancer Institute
10. Basic Clinical Trial Ethical Considerations in the Conduction of a Clinical Trial
    1. Pre-trial Ethical considerations
       1. Study design
       2. Selecting a comparison treatment or intervention
       3. Randomized trials
       4. Inclusion/exclusion criteria
       5. Working with vulnerable populations
    2. Ethical considerations during trial
       1. Recruitment
       2. Barriers to recruitment
       3. Confidentiality and privacy
       4. Compensation for research-induced injury
       5. Monitoring the study
       6. Issues relating to confidentiality and disclosure
    3. Post-Trial ethical considerations
       1. Authorship
       2. Obligation to inform
11. Professional Research Associations and Their Respective Roles 
    1. Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA)
    2. Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
    3. Drug Information Association (DIA)
    4. Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS)
    5. Society of Clinical Data Management (SCDM)

CRC 110 - Clinical Research Common Terminology

1. Describe the component parts of medical terms using basic prefix, suffix, and combining forms to build medical terms
2. Relate the terms that describe the body to the names, locations, and functions of the major organs of the body systems
3. Define abbreviations and terms used in documenting medical records using the SOAP Method
4. Define an Adverse Event using the CTCAE guidance

1. Basic Word Structure
   1. Analyze medical words by using the tools of word analysis by dividing them into component parts (prefixes, combining forms, and suffixes)
   2. Medical terms related to the structure and function of the human body (in the context of how the body works in health and disease)
   3. Spelling and pronunciation of medical terminology
   4. Medical words divided into their component parts
   5. Meaning of basic combining forms of the medical language
2.  Prefixes and Suffixes
   1. Define prefixes and suffixes
   2. Analyze words using prefixes and suffixes with combining forms to build and understand medical terminology
3. Use of the SOAP Method to build, define, pronounce, and spell medical conditions of the
   1. Integumentary System
   2. Musculoskeletal System
   3. Nervous System
   4. Sensory System
   5. Endocrine System
   6. Lymphatic and Hematologic Systems
   7. Cardiovascular System
   8. Respiratory System
   9. Gastrointestinal System
4. Applying Medical Terminology
   1. Medical History Collection
   2. Patient Education
   3. Presentations
   4. Adverse Event Collection
      1. Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Event (CTCAE)
      2. Activities of Daily Life Instrument (ADL)
      3. System Organ Classification (SOC)
      4. Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA)
   5. Clinical Research Reporting
   6. Quality Assurance and Quality Control

CRC 201 - Clinical Research Regulatory Compliance

1. Discuss the historical events that precipitated the development of governmental regulatory processes for investigational products
2. Identify Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines
3. Summarize the principle methods of balancing risk and benefit through selection of study participants
4. Differentiate between a sponsor audit, an IRB audit, and an FDA inspection
5. Identify the key steps in the drug development/device approval process

1. The Role, Function, and Organization of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
   1. Brief history of the FDA
   2. 3-part mission of the FDA
   3. Definitions for major product characteristics
   4. FD&C Act, Code of Federal Regulations, FDA and International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) Guidance
   5. How to contact and interact with the agency
   6. Agency role in oversight of clinical studies
2. Compliance with Good Clinical Practices
   1. Overview of ICH Guidelines E.6
   2. Monitoring of clinical research-sponsor obligations and expectations
   3. Routine GCP audits associated with sponsor marketing applications
   4. Handling, understanding, and responding to FDA Form 483
   5. FDA GCP “for cause” audits
   6. FDA’s fraud policy
   7. Regulatory sanctions for noncompliance
3. Regulatory Documentation Requirements for Clinical Studies
   1. Completion of Form FDA 1572 (Investigator’s commitment)
   2. Required Investigator and sub investigator information
   3. Institutional Review Board Approvals as required
   4. Types of studies that require Financial Disclosures
   5. Informed Consent and Re-consent process
   6. Preparation and maintenance of Site Regulatory Binders
   7. Study medication storage and accountability
   8. Archiving of study-related documentation
   9.     Documents required before drug can be shipped
4. Safety Reporting
   1. Routine adverse event reporting
   2. When is an AE a SAE?
   3. SAE reporting obligations to the sponsor, IRB, and other investigators
   4. How to submit 7- and 15-day IND safety reports for SAEs
   5. How to prepare follow-up reports and conduct ongoing safety review
   6. Termination of clinical studies for safety reasons
   7. Use of the Med Watch and Council for the International Organization of Medical Science (CIOMS) safety reporting forms
   8. Drug Safety Monitoring boards
   9. New FDA safety initiatives

CRC 202 - Investigational Product Development and Regulation

1. Explain the Investigational Products Development Process
2. Describe the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the Investigational Products Development Process
3. Explain the purpose of pharmacovigilance
4. Summarize the methods of safety monitoring
5. Describe the management and training approaches to mitigate risk

1. Analyze case studies and current events to appreciate ongoing issues & concerns
2. Apply applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines to recommend possible solutions

1. Introduction to the Drug Development Process
   1. Key elements of a drug development project
   2. Role of various personnel involved
   3. Basics of project management skills and their use in clinical projects
   4. Current status of biomedical industry and future trends
   5. Government and non-government agencies involved in regulating medical products and life cycle
   6. Steps from Research & Development to post-marketing
2. Introduction to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulatory Process
   1. US FDA vs. international regulators
   2. Overview of FDA
      1. Organization and responsibilities
      2. Laws, regulations, guidance
   3. FDA applications (IND, IDE, NDA, BLA, etc.)
   4. Fees for FDA review
   5. FDA enforcement processes
      1. Audits
      2. Documents  
      3. Warning letters
      4. Penalties
      5. Interaction with FDA
3. Clinical Trial Applications
   1. Clinical trial approval applications
      1. Investigational New Drug (IND)
      2. Investigational Device Exemption (IDE)
   2. Key components of clinical trial approval applications
   3. Basic principles of Good Lab Practices (GLP)
   4. Basic principles of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
   5. Logistics of an FDA application review process and its role in the clinical project planning
4. Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
   1. US and international standards for conduct of clinical trials
   2. Roles and responsibilities of various personnel involved in clinical trials (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, ethicists, advertisers, and investors)
   3. FDA Audits
   4. Bioresearch Monitoring Board
5. Adverse Event Management in Clinical Trials
   1. Best practices for safety monitoring and management of adverse events in a clinical trial project.
   2. Safety reporting requirements
   3. Time-lines for reporting to regulators

CRC 230 - Clinical Research Design

1. Explain the basic and complex types of research methods and how they relate to clinical trial design.
2. Apply ethical principles of research to clinical trial protocols and data collection procedures.
3. Describe how statistics and informatics relate to trial objectives, data analysis, and interpretation.
4. Discuss the evaluation and interpretation of clinical trials results.
5. Explore elements to present research findings.

1. Identify Study Question, Objectives, and Procedures
2. Select an Optimal Study Approach to answer the Study Question.
3. Design the trial and create a data collection plan.
4. Discuss elements of Data Analysis
5. Communicate research findings.

1. Scientific Approach Applied to Development of Research Protocol
   1. Overall process of clinical research development
   2. General Principles of investigational product regulation
2. Development of appropriate research hypothesis specific to each phase of protocol development
   1. Selecting a Research Question
   2. Reviewing the Literature
   3. Defining Study-Specific Aims
      1. Background information including a synopsis of the properties of the investigational product
      2. Study objectives and purpose
      3. Study goals and endpoints
      4. Selection of subject and precedent for subject withdrawal
3. Selecting a Study Approach
   1. Overview of research designs
   2. Case Studies
   3. Cross-Sectional Studies
   4. Case-Control Studies
   5. Cohort Studies
   6. Experimental Studies
   7. Qualitative Studies
   8. Correlational Studies
   9. Synthesis Research
4. Designing the Study and Data Collection
   1. Research Protocols
   2. Ethical Considerations
   3. Ethical Review and Approval
   4. Population Sampling, Sample Size, and Power
   5. Collecting Quantitative and Qualitative Data
   6. Developing Questionnaires and Assessments
5. Analyzing Data
   1. Data Management
   2. Descriptive and Comparative Statistics
   3. Regression Analysis
   4. Qualitative Analysis
   5. Additional Analysis Tools
6. Reporting the Findings
   1. Posters and Presentations
   2. Article Structure
   3. Citing

CRC 240 - Pharmacology for Clinical Trials

1. Summarize the drug development process from a pharmaceutical perspective.
2. Define pharmacology terminology.
3. Explain the principles and process of clinical pharmacokinetics.
4. Discuss factors that influence drug absorption, drug distribution, drug metabolism, and drug excretion.
5. Independently research drug-related information from reference sources.
6. Categorize drugs based on indication and mechanism of action.
7. Identify the effects of pharmacogenetics and their relationship to drug
   development.
8. Discuss common medical diagnoses and the related common
   drug treatments (brand and generic), including the drug actions and side effects.
9. Evaluate the most prevalent and serious adverse effects associated with common prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

1. Pharmacokinetics
   1. Half-life
   2. Drug Vehicle
   3. Therapeutic range
   4. Steady-state
   5. Bioavailability
   6. Routes of administration
   7. Absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME)
2. Pharmacodynamics
   1. Effects of drug
   2. Mechanism of drug action
   3. Dose and concentration response
   4. Selectivity of drug action
3. General Concepts and Terminology
   1. Explanation of drug metabolism
   2. Drug interactions
   3. Biotransformation pathways
   4. Pharmacogenetics
   5. Prodrugs
4. Adverse Reactions
   1. Reactions
      1. Adverse reactions
      2. Serious adverse reactions
   2. Allergic reactions to report
   3. How to report
5. Drug Development
   1. Target identification
   2. Screening for lead compounds
   3. Animal testing
   4. Investigational new drug (IND) application
   5. Phase - dose finding
   6. Phase II - assessment of response rate in different populations or pathologies
   7. Phase III - assessment of response compared to standard of care)
   8. NDA FDA review
   9. Phase IV - after market testing
6. Common Medical Diagnoses and Drug Treatments
   1. Diabetes
      1. Names of common drugs (brand names and generic)
      2. Different classes of drugs to treat the indication
      3. Action of the drugs
      4. Significant side effects of the drugs
   2. Hypertension        
      1. Names of common drugs (brand names and generic)
      2. Different classes of drugs to treat the indication
      3. Action of the drugs
      4. Significant side effects of the drugs
   3. Cholesterol and triglycerides
      1. Names of common drugs (brand names and generic)
      2. Different classes of drugs to treat the indication
      3. Action of the drugs
      4. Significant side effects of the drugs
   4. Heart disease
      1. Names of common drugs (brand names and generic)
      2. Different classes of drugs to treat the indication
      3. Action of the drugs
      4. Significant side effects of the drugs
   5. Pulmonary disease
      1. Names of common drugs (brand names and generic)
      2. Different classes of drugs to treat the indication
      3. Action of the drugs
      4. Significant side effects of the drugs
   6. Osteoporosis
      1. Names of common drugs (brand names and generic)
      2. Different classes of drugs to treat the indication
      3. Action of the drugs
      4. Significant side effects of the drugs
   7. Gastrointestinal diseases
      1. Names of common drugs (brand names and generic)
      2. Different classes of drugs to treat the indication
      3. Action of the drugs
      4. Significant side effects of the drugs
   8. Depression/anxiety/insomnia
      1. Names of common drugs (brand names and generic)
      2. Different classes of drugs to treat the indication
      3. Action of the drugs
      4. Significant side effects of the drugs
7. Drugs Used for Multiple Diagnoses/Indications 
   1. Steroids    
      1. Names of common drugs (brand names and generic)
      2. Different classes of drugs to treat the indication
      3. Action of the drugs
      4. Significant side effects of the drugs
   2. NSAIDS
      1. Names of common drugs (brand names and generic)
      2. Different classes of drugs to treat the indication
      3. Action of the drugs
      4. Significant side effects of the drugs
   3. Pain relievers
      1. Names of common drugs (brand names and generic)
      2. Different classes of drugs to treat the indication
      3. Action of the drugs
      4. Significant side effects of the drugs
8. Over-the-Counter Drugs (OTC’s) and Supplements
   1. OTC’s
      1. Names of common drugs (brand names and generic)
      2. Different classes of drugs to treat the indication
      3. Action of the drugs
      4. Significant side effects of the drugs
   2. Supplements
      1. Importance of documentation
      2. Interactions with prescription medications

CRC 245 - Data Management and Informatics

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 Lecture periods 0 lab periods

Essential knowledge of the organization and management of research data, and effective presentation of data in reports. Topics include how data are acquired and managed during a clinical trial, including source data, data entry, queries, database structures, data management systems, quality control, and quality assurance. Also includes data confidentially and security; and preparation of case report forms.

Recommendation: Completion of CRC 101   and MAT 106   or other college-level statistics course approved by the program director. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Information: Students must be admitted to or have conditional status of the Clinical Research AAS or Post-Degree Certificate program or obtain the consent of the instructor before enrolling in this course. Upon completion, students will be able to organize, enter, and review clinical research data within an electronic data capture system. Textbooks and materials are not required for this course.
  

1. Examine the role of statistics and informatics in clinical trials.
2. Explain the origin, flow, and management of data through a clinical trial.
3. Explore best practices and resources used for data collection, capture, management, and analysis.
4. Explore communication methods to stakeholders about study findings and reporting.
5. Develop processes for data quality assurance.
6. Evaluate data collection forms for completeness and accuracy.

1. Clinical data management process for clinical trial
2. Elements of a data management plan
3. Appropriate database design and its development

II. Various Data Collection and Data Capture Procedures

1. Various schemes and methods of data collection
2. Methods of randomization and documentation procedures
3. Various methods for data capture

III. Designing Data Collection Forms

1. Relevant data and outcome parameters
2. Methods to capture baseline and follow-up data
3. Appropriate closed-end questions to capture unambiguous data

IV. Reviewing Data Collection Forms

1. Completeness and accuracy
2. Advantages and disadvantages of single entry versus double entry
3. Data validation methods and the role of database definition in validation
4. Computerized checks, data queries, and appropriate methods for data correction
5. Common errors and omissions on case report forms
6. Function of quality assurance related to clinical data management

V. Collecting Pertinent Data to Assist in Specified Research Publication

1. Basic principles of coding dictionaries and their function
2. Appropriate method for handling expedited safety reporting for investigational drugs and devices
3. Appropriate method for handling safety reporting for marketed drugs and devices
4. Content of periodic update reports to the IRB
5. Structure and content of an integrated study report filed with a regulatory agency in support of a request for marketing approval
6. Methods for database changes, and appropriate timing for changes once a clinical trial is started

VI. Reviewing Research Data for Subject Safety

1. Patient case report forms, data listings, and instances of deviation from the approved study protocol
2. Patient case report forms, data listings, and subjects who received concomitant medication, or experienced concurrent illness during the study, or had secondary diagnoses
3. Patient case report forms, data listings, and subjects who died or experienced serious adverse events, or withdrawals from the study due to adverse events
4. Patient case report forms, data listings, and subjects with significant (as defined in the protocol and analysis plan) deviations from a defined normal limit in laboratory parameters

VII. Generating a Final Study Report and Publications

1. Regulatory requirements for a final study report
2. Required elements of a final study report
3. Generate draft sample final study report
4. Structure and content of a paper prepared for peer-reviewed journal publication of clinical research data

CRC 250IN - Clinical Research Site Coordination and Trial Implementation

1. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the clinical investigation team as defined by Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
2. Develop the operational efficiencies necessary to conduct a clinical trial.
3. Develop a recruitment plan to recruit and retain study subjects
4. Describe the methods used to identify and manage safety issues.
5. Develop a management plan for a research site project
6. Demonstrate maintenance of records for investigational products and research specimens.

1. Study Start-Up Review
   1. Site and Sponsor Feasibility Assessment Procedures
   2. Start Up-Related Meetings and Agreements
      1. Pre-Study Qualification Visit
      2. Site Initiation Visit
      3. Investigator Meeting
      4. Confidentiality Agreements
      5. Clinical Trial Agreements
   3. Planning and Preparation of Research Budgets and Negotiations
      1. Process involved in the development of a research study budget
      2. Routine calculations associated with the costs of a clinical research trial
      3. Assisting in the calculations of an overall research project budget, including personnel costs, overhead, and profit margin
2. Coordinating a Clinical Research Project
   1. Development of an overall plan for a clinical research project
      1. Elements of Project Management
         1. Developing a detailed plan (including time lines) for each phase of the clinical research project
         2. Effective communication between project team members and clinical trial management
   2. Operational Site Management
      1. Drafting Standard Operating Procedures
      2. Site and Staff Training Procedures and Documentation
      3. Study-related Equipment Maintenance
      4. Implementing Corrective and Preventive Action Plans
   3. Mitigating problems that can commonly occur between clinical research sites and Sponsors/Contract Research Organizations
   4. Recruitment, Enrollment and Retention of Study Subjects
      1. Subject recruitment plan 
      2. Required IRB Approvals of Advertisement Materials
      3. Informed Consent Procedures
   5. Study Participant Visits
      1. Data Collection and Management
         1. Characteristics of high-quality data
         2. Good Documentation Practices and ALCOA+
      2. Preparation and maintenance of Data
         1. Standard of Care vs. Study specific data
         2. Protocol Timeline
         3. Source documentation and review process
         4. Case report form completion, corrections, errors
         5. Collection of specimens for submission to central collection laboratories
         6. Investigational Product Maintenance
         7. Monitoring dosage modifications and treatment calculations for compliance
         8. Identifying and reporting adverse events
         9. Quality controls and audits
      3. Adverse Events and Reporting
         1. AE, SAE, and Events of Interest
         2. UADE, SUSAR
         3. Process for capturing and assessing AE
         4. Investigator oversight
         5. Reporting and Follow-up
   6. Application of Regulatory, Legal, and Governing Parameters with a Clinical Research Project
   7. Investigational Product Control, Storage, and Dispensing.
      1. Safety Profile of IP
      2. Proper storage, dispensing, and handling of IP
      3. Proper IP destruction procedures
      4. Applicable State and Local Regulations
      5. When IP becomes compromised.
   8. Site Master Files
      1. Essential document checklist
      2. Administrative vs. Patient-related Essential Documents
      3. Source Documents and Case Report Forms
   9. Monitoring Visits
      1. Monitoring Plan
      2. Source Data Verification
      3. Interim Monitoring Visits
      4. Risk-Based Monitoring Approaches
      5. Monitoring letters
      6. Protocol Deviations and Violations
      7. Data Queries and Corrections
      8. Misconduct and Fraud
3. Study Close-Out Procedures
   1. Communication to Participants
   2. Communication to IRB
   3. Communication to Sponsor/CRO

CRC 260IN - Lab Skills and Professional Practice

1. Describe principles of good leadership, management, and mentorship.
2. Describe effective communication methods.
3. Demonstrate aseptic techniques with the current Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on universal precautions
4. Demonstrate performance of vital signs.
5. Demonstrate the process of running a twelve lead electrocardiogram.
6. Describe clinical research coordinator laboratory processes including IATA procedures for shipping dangerous goods, specimen quality assurance.
7. Describe body systems as it pertains to phlebotomy, preparation of a patient, equipment used and procedures in drawing blood.
8. Demonstrate techniques using vacutainer methods and quality assurance standards for phlebotomy
9. Describe ethical behaviors in the workplace.

1. Research Subject Communication
   1. Professional communication and behavior
      1. Professional situations
      2. Tact
      3. Diplomacy
      4. Courtesy
      5. Responsibility
   2. Therapeutic relationships
      1. Impartial behavior
      2. Effective responses to cultural differences
      3. Empathy
   3. Recognizing and responding to verbal and nonverbal communication
      1. Positive body language
      2. Listening skills
      3. Eye contact
      4. Barriers to effective communication
      5. Identifying needs of others
   4. Evaluating and understanding communication
      1. Observation
      2. Active listening
      3. Feedback
   5. Interviewing techniques
      1. Interviewee  (subject, family member, other)           
      2. Setting (office, telephone, hospital)
      3. Guiding, controlling and ending interviews
         1. Using questions – exploratory, open-ended, direct
         2. Legal restrictions
2. Research Subject Encounter
   1. Clinical treatment setting vs. research protocol setting
   2. Subject History
      1. Role of the Principal Investigator
      2. Components of a standard medical chart
   3. Patient Diary
   4. Medication Changes
      1. Subject reporting
      2. Documentation
   5. Adverse Events & Serious Adverse Events
      1. Subject reporting
      2. Documentation
   6. Vital Signs
      1. Performing
         1. Body Temperature
         2. Pulse Rate
         3. Blood Pressure
         4. Respiratory Rate
      2. Recording
3. Electrocardiography
   1. Review of the anatomy and physiology of the heart
   2. Function of the EKG machine
   3. Proper use of the EKG machine
   4. Normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement
   5. Lead placement and other clinical practices
   6. Practicing EKG
4. Clinical Research – Laboratory
   1. Laboratory Issues for Clinical Research
      1. Role of the Clinical Research Coordinator
      2. Variety of clinical trial settings
      3. Laboratory specifications within study protocols
   2. Phlebotomy - blood collecting
      1. Review of the circulatory system
      2. Veins suitable for phlebotomy
      3. Minimizing biohazard exposure
      4. OSHA safety standards
      5. Blood collecting equipment and supplies
      6. Preparing subjects for blood collection & proper infection control
      7. Steps in venipuncture process
      8. Complications associated with blood collection
      9. Proper postpuncture care
      10. Practicing venipuncture on medical mannequins
   3. Specimen Processing, Storage and Shipping
      1. Quality assurance and control
      2. Proper disposal of needles, sharps and medical waste
      3. Appropriate procedures for processing blood containers
      4. Infectious substance shipping guidelines per IATA procedures

CRC 273 - Clinical Trial Operations

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Knowledge of Clinical Operations in order to run a clinical trial.  Elements discussed include the financial, personnel, legal, and procedural aspects of implementing, monitoring, conducting, and managing a clinical trial.  

Corequisite(s): CRC 250IN  
Information: Students must be admitted to or have conditional status of the Clinical Research AAS or Post-Degree Certificate program or obtain the consent of the instructor before enrolling in this course.
   

1. Describe the necessary steps to implement a clinical trial.
2. Describe the elements of a study budget as it relates to the execution of a protocol.
3. Explain the variety of electronic clinical technologies and tools used to automate, enhance, and streamline clinical study conduct.
4. Describe the Management and Training approaches to mitigate risk during a clinical trial.
5. Identify the legal responsibilities and accountabilities of conducting a clinical trial.

A. Site and Protocol Feasibility

B. Site Approval Processes

C. SOPs

D. Approval from Stakeholders

II. Developing a Research Study Budget

A. Developing a Study Plan

B. Elements of a Study Budget and the Protocol

1. Estimating study costs and a site budget

2. Analyzing the budget components for a specified clinical trial relative to cost effectiveness

3. Third Party Vendors, Certificates, and Credentials

4. Assisting in the calculations of an overall research project budget, including personnel, costs, overhead, and profit margin

5. Components of a typical bid, proposal, and contract

III. Management and Training Approaches  to mitigate risk

A. Delegation of Responsibility

1. Roles of Study Team Members

2. Staff Qualifications

3. Training and Documentation

4. Updating the Delegation Log during the trial.

B. Corrective and Prevention Action Plans

1. Risk Assessment

2. Root Cause Analyses

C. Implementation Analysis and Operational Considerations

1. Site recruitment and selection

a. Dedicated Personnel

a. Advertising Strategies

b. Pre-Screening and Screening Strategies

2. Investigational product shipment and storage

a. Procedures for accepting IP

b. Storage considerations

c. Product Accountability

d. Participant Instructions

e. Quarantine Considerations

D. The well-coordinated research project

1. PI Oversight

2. Study Procedures

a. Administrative

b. Clinical

3. Training

a. Implementation

b. Record-keeping

c. Maintenance of 

4. Facilities

a. Safety

b. Ergonomics

5. Equipment

a. Maintenance and Calibration Records

b. Inventory

6. Office and Clinical Supplies

7. Data Collection and Entry

a. Personnel and Responsibilities

b. Timeliness of Data Entry

c. Queries

d. Good Documentation Practices

8. Trial Compliance

a. IRB

b. DSMB

c. FDA 

IV. Legal Responsibilities, Liabilities, and Accountabilities  

A. Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA)

1. Execution of the CTA and the trial.

2. Insurance or Indemnification and the CTA

3. Mitigating Risk and Liabilities

a. Business Risks

b. Regulatory Sanctions

c. Civil Penalties

d. Criminal Prosecution

CRC 275 - Leadership for Health Professionals

2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Focuses on theory and concepts associated with self-leadership and professionalism and implementation strategies. Includes organizational strategies, effective communication, professional and leadership theories for ethical decision-making in the delivery of quality healthcare. 

Information: Students must be admitted to or have conditional status of the Clinical Research AAS or Post-Degree Certificate program or obtain the consent of the instructor before enrolling in this course. Based on proven strategies, this course will help you learn, appreciate, and use your talents and strengths as new professionals and individual leaders.
   

1. Apply the principles and practices of leadership and mentorship to the clinical setting.
2. Demonstrate cultural competency to improve communication and study engagement with a diverse patient population
3. Synthesize ethical and professional conflicts and how they can be mitigated or prevented.
4. Role-play using the clinical professional guidelines and codes of ethics

1. Develop personal leadership values, strengths, and weaknesses
2. Define Unconscious Biases
3. Role-play Crucial Conversation Techniques
4. Articulate the behavioral practices (patterns of action) of effective professionals

A. Active Listening

1. Types of Listeners

2. Techniques

3. Barriers to Active Listening

4. Exploring other types of Listening

   a. Critical

   b. Empathetic

   c. Results-centered

   d. Expansive

B. Writing Professionally

1. Reports and Medical Records

2. Email and electronic communication

3. Patient Education

C. Speaking Effectively

         1.  Patient Education

         2. Team and Peers

         3. Cultural Diversity

         4. Crucial Conversations

D. Presentations and Public Speaking

1. 10:20:30 Rule

2. Perfect Presentation

3. Building Confidence

II. Fundamentals of Collaboration

A. Working Cooperatively

B. Accountability

III. Information and Media

A. Facts, Stats, and Data

B. Ethics

C. Misinformation

IV. Emotional Intelligence

A. Self-Awareness & Self-Regulation

B. Motivation

C. Empathy

D. Social Skills

V. Anatomy of Exceptional Leadership

A. The other Q’s

1. IQ

2. FQ

        B. 3-H Leadership

CRC 291 - Clinical Research Coordinator Internship

1. Apply research project coordination concepts and practices to clinical trial projects in a    research setting.
2. Demonstrate appropriate use of research and medical terminology.
3. Simulate the recruitment, enrollment and retention procedures for study participants.
4. Perform the review of study participant’s file data for completeness and accuracy. 
5. Demonstrate professional workplace behavior, i.e. appearance, attitude, communication and respect for team members and study participants. 
6. Analyze and critique, in writing, internship experiences at the research sites.

1. Observing and Performing Clinical Research Activities at the Different Research Sites
2. Participating in and Implementing New or Ongoing Clinical Research Activities
3. Completing Selected Clinical Research Compliance Evaluation Activities
4. Adjusting Applications of Knowledge, Practices, Protocols, Procedures and Behaviors as Recommended
5. Completion of Assignments Designated by Site Mentor and Instructional Faculty
6. Participation in Self-Assessment of Performance with Site Mentor/Instructional Faculty

CRC 296 - Clinical Research Independent Study: Clinical Project

CMN 102 - Introduction to Communication [SUN# COM 1100]

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Introduction to the function, basic concepts, and skills of oral communication in interpersonal and public address situations. Includes foundations of communication, perception of self and others, intercultural communication, interpersonal communication and relationships, public speaking, and group communication.

Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - Options and C, G; Meets CTE - A&H or SBS and C, G.

2. Develop an awareness of cultural diversity in the U.S. & cultural variables (i.e. race, gender, age, religion, etc.) that affect human interactions in our multicultural society.

3. Create & critically analyze messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.

4. Demonstrate specific communication skills that facilitate the sharing of meaning in personal, group, and public speaking settings.

1. Foundations of Communication
   1. Communication Perspectives
      1. Communication contexts and characteristics
      2. The communication process
      3. Communication principles & characteristics
   2. Communication & Ethics
      1. Ethical principles
      2. Communication in the 21^st century (mediated & mass communication)
      3. Globalization and communication
   3. Communication and Perceptions
      1. The perception process
      2. Perception of self
      3. Perception of others
   4. Communication Competence
      1. Communication apprehension
      2. Communication Improvement plans
2. Cultural Diversity Issues in Communication
   1. Understanding Culture
      1. Culture defined
      2. Dominant culture & co-cultures
      3. Addressing stereotyping and prejudice
      4. Cultural identity (race, ethnicity, sex, gender, religion, age/generation, disability)
      5. Cultural diversity consciousness in the U.S.
   2. Cultural Influences on Communication
      1. Individualism vs. Collectivism
      2. Uncertainty avoidance
      3. Power distance
      4. Masculinity vs. Femininity
      5. Views of time (monochronic vs. polychronic)
      6. High & Low Context
   3. Developing Intercultural Communication Competence
      1. Barriers to intercultural communication competence (Ethnocentrism, Marginalization, Discrimination)
      2. Competent intercultural communication strategies (tolerance for ambiguity, empathy, mindfulness)
3. Communication Processes
   1. Verbal messages
      1. The Nature of language
      2. Language & meaning
      3. Guidelines for improving verbal communication
   2. Nonverbal message
      1. Characteristics of nonverbal communication
      2. Types of nonverbal communication
      3. Guidelines for improving nonverbal communication
   3. Listening
      1. The Listening process
      2. Listening types & styles
      3. Guidelines for improving listening skills
4. Communication Applications
   1. Interpersonal communication & relationships
      1. Types & stages of relationships
      2. Dialectics in personal relationships
      3. Managing interpersonal conflict
      4. Guidelines for improving interpersonal communication
   2. Small group communication
      1. The Nature & types of groups
      2. Conflict in groups
      3. Group leadership & problem-solving
      4. Evaluating group effectiveness
   3. Public Speaking
      1. Speech-making process
      2. Informative speaking
      3. Persuasive speaking

CMN 110 - Public Speaking

1. Demonstrate basic critical thinking/analytical and organizational skill of the speech development and evaluation process.
2. Understand the impact of cultural diversity in the U.S. & cultural variables (i.e. race, gender, age, religion, etc.) on messages in various communication contexts.
3. Explain the basic steps of a speechmaking process.
4. Demonstrate principles/ techniques of informative, persuasive, special occasion, and small group speaking in a multicultural society.

1. Critical and Organizational Skills
   1. The responsibility of the public speaker in a multicultural society
      1. The Ethics of public speaking
      2. Avoiding ethnocentrism
      3. Civility
   2. The Responsibility of the Listener in the Public Speaking Context
      1. Introduction to listening
      2. Developing effective listening skills
      3. Showing respect
   3. Managing Nervousness
      1. Forms of communication apprehension
      2. Causes for public speaking anxiety
      3. Strategies for reducing public speaking anxiety

1. Understanding cultural diversity in the U.S.
   1. Culture and communication

      1. How culture influences communication

      2. How communication influences culture

      3. Communication as resistance to the dominant culture system

1. Identity and communication

1. Social and cultural identities (gender, race, ethnicity, religion, etc.)

2. Stereotypes, Prejudice, Discrimination

3. Developing cultural consciousness

1. Context and power

      1. Public discourse and social structure

      2. The “power” effects of labels

      3. Communication styles in various contexts

1. The Speechmaking Process
   1. Topic Selection
      1. Finding information
      2. Evaluating information and avoiding plagiarism
      3. Developing specific purpose and central idea
      4. Supporting your ideas
   2. Audience Analysis
      1. Demographic audience analysis
      2. Situational audience analysis
      3. Adapting the topic to the audience
   3. Organizing the Speech
      1. The body of the speech
      2. Introductions and conclusions
      3. Organizational patterns
      4. Outlining the speech
   4. Presenting the Speech
      1. Guidelines for presentational aids
      2. Wording the speech
      3. Methods and strategies of effective delivery
      4. Speech evaluation and critique
2. Types of Public Speaking
   1. Informative speaking
      1. Characteristics of informative speeches
      2. Managing bias in an informative speech
      3. Guidelines for speaking to inform
   2. Persuasive speaking
      1. Types of persuasive speeches
      2. Persuasive speaking strategies
      3. Types of argument & argument fallacies
      4. Selecting propositions for persuasive speeches
   3. Special occasion speaking
      1. The speech of introduction
      2. The speech of presentation
      3. The acceptance speech
      4. The speech of tribute
   4. Developing and delivering team presentations
      1. Steps of preparing a team presentation
      2. Strategies for delivering a team presentation

CMN 120 - Business and Professional Communication

1. Explain basic concepts, principles, processes, and techniques of intercultural, cross-cultural, and small group communication in a multicultural/global business environment.
2. Demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity in the U.S. & cultural variables (i.e. race, gender, age, religion, etc.) that affect business communication in the U.S.
3. Understand how diverse cultural beliefs, values, norms, & practices influence cross-cultural communication in international business.
4. Demonstrate principles and techniques of interviewing.
5. Demonstrate principles/techniques of informative, persuasive, and special occasion speaking in diverse cultural business contexts.

1. Communication in a Multicultural/Global Business Environment
   1. The Nature of Business Communication
      1. Communication principles & models
      2. Ethical dimensions of communication
      3. Communication competence
2. Globalization & Communication
   1. The concept of international business in a global marketplace
   2. Cultural synergy & the global organization
   3. Technology & globalization
3. Organizational Culture
   1. Characteristics of Organizational Culture
   2. Communication Networks
   3. Communication Barriers
4. Cultural Diversity Issues in Business Communication in the U.S.
   1. Communication in a culturally diverse society
      1. Race & Ethnicity
      2. Social class/status
      3. Generational differences
      4. Regional differences
      5. Disabilities & military veterans
5. Diversity and ethical issues
   1. Relativity vs. Universality
   2. Self-reflexivity
   3. Sense of social justice
6. Diversity-consciousness & cultural competence
   1. Cultural literacy and cultural humility
   2. Constructive attitudes
   3. Strategies for adapting one’s communicative behaviors
7. Cultural Differences in International Business
   1. Fundamental Dimensions of Cultural Diversity
      1. Individualism vs. Collectivism
      2. Power Distance
      3. Masculinity vs. Femininity
      4. Uncertainty Avoidance
      5. Confucian dynamism
8. Customs & Behaviors Across Cultures
   1. Social norms
   2. Formality
   3. Gender roles
   4. Tolerance for conflict
9. Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
   1. Verbal & Nonverbal messages
   2. Tolerance for ambiguity
   3. Ethnorelativism
   4. Listening at Work
   5. Cross-cultural conflict management & resolution strategies/techniques
10. Principles and Techniques of Interviewing
    1. Interviewing Strategies
       1. Planning the Interview
       2. Conducting the Interview
       3. Post-interview follow-up
11. Types of Interviews
    1. The information-gathering interview
    2. The career research interview
    3. The employment interview
12. The Ethics of interviewing
    1. Interviewing and the Law
    2. Obligations of the interviewer
    3. Obligations of the interviewee
    4. Handling difficult questions
13. Business Speaking in Culturally Diverse Contexts
    1. Types of business presentations
       1. Informative presentations
       2. Persuasive presentations
       3. Group presentations
       4. Special occasion speaking
    2. Researching, Organizing, and Delivering Informative, Instructional, and Persuasive Presentations
       1. Claims of fact, value and policy
       2. Analysis of customer need (selling benefits)
       3. Problem/solution and cause/problem/solution organizational patterns
       4. Monroe’s motivated sequence for building on need
       5. Similarities, differences, and conversion techniques
       6. Guidelines for effective use of presentational aids
    3. Group Process in Business
       1. The Nature and Types of teams (including virtual teams)
       2. Leadership and Influence in teams
       3. Effective Communication in teams

CMN 130 - Small Group Communication [SUN# COM 2271]

1. Explain the nature and functions of small group communication.
2. Analyze social interactions, leadership, influence (power), and decision-making processes in small groups.  
3. Demonstrate basic techniques and principles of effective small group interactions.  
4. Prepare a small group presentation.   

1. The Nature and Functions of Small Group Communication  
   1. Components of small group communication
   2. Models of small group development
   3. Socialization process
   4. Characteristics of small group tasks
   5. Diversity among small group members
2. Leadership, Influence, and Decision-Making in Small Groups
   1. Approaches to small group leadership
      1. Classic leadership approaches
      2. Popular communication leadership approaches
   2. Types of decision-making procedures  
   3. Relational communication among small group members
      1. Verbal and nonverbal communication
      2. Listening
3. Principles of Small Group Interactions
   1. Small group roles
   2. Personality traits
   3. Conflict in small groups
   4. Cohesion and climate in the small group
   5. Guidelines to enhance communication competence
4. Designing and Delivering Small Group Presentations  
   1. Analyzing the audience
   2. Selecting a topic
   3. Organizing
   4. Supporting materials
   5. Delivery

CMN 140 - Interpersonal Communication [SUN# COM 1110]

1. Describe the nature and main concepts, characteristics, roles, and core principles of interpersonal communication.
2. Critically analyze the impact/effect of media, technology, gender, and culture on communication patterns, elements, messages, processes, and the dynamics of interpersonal relationships and self-expression styles.
3. Apply relevant interpersonal communication theories to develop and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships.
4. Demonstrate interpersonal communication competence in multiple contexts to achieve intended goals.

1. Foundations of Interpersonal Communication

1. Definition and models of interpersonal communication
2. Functions and influences of interpersonal communication
3. Impact of diversity, culture, and gender on interpersonal communication
4. Impact of self-concept and perception: ways to strengthen your self-concept
5. Gaining communication competence: enhancing your perceptual abilities

1. Messages

1. Styles, types, and stages of listening
2. Listening ethics
3. Language and relationships: communication styles, words, and feelings
4. Functions and characteristics of nonverbal communication
5. Conversations: management, cultural, and gender differences
6. Gain communication competence in verbal and nonverbal communication

1. Dynamics

1. Relationships and emotions
2. Gender, culture, and the expression of emotions
3. Media and technology: channeling feelings
4. Trust, deception, and relationship ethics: culture, gender, and technology lessons
5. Power and influence in relationships
6.    Conflict in interpersonal relationships: guidelines for resolving conflict
7. Gaining communication competence: mastering relationship complexities

1. Relationships in Context

1. Types and characteristics in relationships
2. Culture, gender, and technology in relationship formation
3. Intimacy and distance in relationships
4. Relationships in our lives: family, work, and health-related contexts
5. Gaining communication competence across contexts

CMN 200 - Intercultural Communication

1. Articulate the connection between culture and communication.
2. Demonstrate the ability to be culturally self-aware.
3. Explain the role of cultural patterns, cultural identity, cultural bias, verbal and nonverbal codes in the development of intercultural interpersonal relationships.
4. Demonstrate communication skills that improve intercultural communication competence in interactions with culturally dissimilar others.

1. Communication and Intercultural Competence
   1. Introduction to Intercultural Competence
      1. The demographic imperative
      2. The technological imperative
      3. The economic imperative
      4. The interpersonal imperative
      5. The challenge of communicating in an intercultural world
2. Culture and Intercultural Communication
   1. Defining culture
   2. Forces that maintain cultural differences
   3. Cultural differences in communication
   4. Cultural taxonomies and intercultural communication
3. Intercultural communication competence
   1. The United States as an intercultural community
   2. Components of intercultural competence
   3. Basic tools for improving intercultural competence
4. Cultural Differences in Communication
   1. Foundations
      1. Defining cultural patterns
      2. Components of cultural patterns
      3. Characteristics of cultural patterns
5. Taxonomies
   1. Hall’s high- & low-context
   2. Hofstede’s cultural dimensions
   3. Schwartz’s cultural taxonomy
   4. The Globe cultural taxonomy
6. Cultural identity
   1. The nature of identity
   2. The formation of cultural identity
   3. Characteristics of cultural identity
7. Cultural Biases
   1. Social categorization
   2. Ethnocentrism
   3. Stereotyping
   4. Prejudice
   5. Discrimination
   6. Racism
8. Coding Intercultural Communication
   1. Verbal Intercultural Communication
      1. The power of language
      2. Definition of verbal codes
      3. Language, thought, & culture
9. Nonverbal Intercultural Communication
   1. Characteristics on nonverbal codes
   2. Cultural universals in nonverbal codes
   3. Cultural variations in nonverbal codes
   4. Nonverbal functions & messages in intercultural communication
10. The Effects of Code Usage in Intercultural Communication
    1. Preferences in the organization of messages
    2. Cultural variations in persuasion
    3. Cultural variations in the structure of conversations
11. Communication in Intercultural Relationships
    1. Intercultural Competence in Interpersonal Relationships
       1. Cultural variations in interpersonal relationships
       2. The maintenance of Face
       3. Improving intercultural relationships
12. Episodes, Contexts, & Intercultural Interactions
    1. The social context
    2. The healthcare context
    3. The educational context
    4. The business context
13. The potential for Intercultural Competence
    1. Intercultural contact
    2. Power differences between groups
    3. The ethics of intercultural competence

CMN 209 - Introduction to Communication Technology

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Introduction of communication technology and its applications to everyday life in the 21st Century. Focuses on the effects of computer-mediated communication (CMC) on our society, culture, and interpersonal relationships. Includes important communication technology approaches, concepts, and skills, future forecasting and trends, mass communication theory, and critical digital literacy. Also includes using technology tools for the effective creation of messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.

  

2. Explain how communication technology affects our society, culture, and interpersonal relationships

3. Demonstrate ability to recognize some important communication technology applications

4. Increase computer mediated communication (CMC) competence in the use of communication technologies by creating messages appropriate for the audience, purpose, and context.

1. Foundations of Mediated Communication
   1. Defining New Media
   2. Approaches to Communication Technology
   3. New Media Channels (media richness, synchronicity, social presence, guidelines for         choosing a channel)
   4. Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) Competence
2. Communication Technology Effects
   1. Cultural Effects (cultural imperialism, hegemony, impact on cultural diversity, impact on cultural identity)
   2. CMC in Interpersonal Relationships
   3. Communication in Virtual Groups
3. Communication Technology Applications
   1. Social Media
   2. Virtual Environments
   3. Communication Technology and Self: video game effects, films/TV/music/streaming, Internet addiction, identity and perception
4. Communication Technologies Skills and Competencies
   1. Mediated Platform Assessment
   2. Message Encoding and Creation
   3. Audience Analysis

CMN 228 - Research Methods in Communication

1. Explain how research methods are used to study communication behavior.
2. Explain how to plan, design, and conduct communication research using appropriate methodology.
3. Demonstrate principles and techniques of qualitative methods of communication research.

1. Conceptualizing Communication Research
   1. Introduction to the research culture
      1. Importance of knowing research methods
      2. Making claims and offering evidence
      3. The research process
   2. Ask questions about communication
      1. Define communication research
      2. Areas of communication research
      3. Basic versus applied communication research topics
      4. Research questions and hypotheses
   3. Find, Read, and Use Research
      1. Reasons for reviewing previous research
      2. Read scholarly journal articles
      3. Write a literature review
2. Plan and Design Communication Research
   1. Observing and designing communication variables
      1. Measurement theory
      2. Measurement methods
      3. Measurement techniques
   2. Design a valid communication research
      1. Measurement validity
      2. Measurement reliability
      3. Sampling
   3. Research ethics and politics
      1. The politics of academic research
      2. Ethical issues involving research participants
      3. Ethical decisions involving research findings
   4. Methodologies for Conducting Communication Research
      1. Survey Research
      2. Textual analysis ( narrative, conversational analysis)
      3. Naturalistic inquiry (ethnography, interviewing)
3. Analyzing and Interpreting Data
   1. Describe data
   2. Infer from data
   3. Appropriate uses of the techniques
   4. Re-conceptualizing communication research
   5. Discuss research findings
   6. Identify limitations of the research
   7. Suggest future research

CAD 101 - Computer-Aided Drafting

1. Describe the methods and procedures used in computer-aided drafting.
2. Demonstrate the use of electronic file management.
3. Demonstrate techniques and procedures of hard copy production.
4. Demonstrate drawing and visualization techniques.
5. Discuss and incorporate industry standards into assigned drawings.
6. Demonstrate the use of scales.
7. Demonstrate the use of dimensioning.

1. Computer-Aided Drafting Procedures and Methods
   1. Utilization in today’s industry
   2. Computer and operating system
   3. Coordinate systems
   4. Template utilization
   5. Draw commands
   6. Modify commands
   7. Dimensioning commands
   8. Layers management
   9. Text, dimension, and multi-leader
   10. Annotative features
2. Electronic File Management
   1. Drawing File types (.DWG and .DWT) saving and preservation
   2. File location
   3. Back-up procedures
3. Hard Copy Production
   1. Paper space layout and scaling
   2. Layer management within viewport
   3. Hard copy print and publish
4. Drawing Sketching and Visualization
   1. Freehand sketching
   2. Orthographic views
   3. Section views
   4. Auxiliary views
   5. Isometric views
   6. Floor Plan
   7. Elevations
5. Industry Applications and Standards
   1. Mechanical/electro-mechanical
   2. Construction/architectural
6. Scale Reading
   1. Decimal inch
   2. Fractional inch
   3. Architectural
   4. Engineering
7. Dimensioning Styles
   1. Mechanical /electro-mechanical
   2. Construction/architectural

CAD 117 - Print Reading with CAD for Manufacturing

1. Define common print and manufacturing terms associated with print reading.
2. Apply basic principles and standards to part and assembly drawings.
3. Create freehand sketches for orthographic, section, and isometric views of parts.
4. Communicate the fundamentals of the SolidWorks environment.
5. Construct parametric part models and assemblies using SolidWorks.

1. Common Print and Manufacturing Terms
   1. Print format
   2. Alphabet of lines
   3. Decimal and metric units
   4. Fabrication materials
   5. Bill of Materials
   6. Tolerances and limits
   7. Basic manufacturing processes
2. Print Fundamentals and Standards
   1. Machine process callouts on prints
   2. Introduction to American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and International System of Units (SI) metric symbols
   3. Conventional drawing practices
   4. Dimensioning standards
   5. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and datum referencing
   6. Basic layout principles
3. Freehand Sketching
   1. Nomenclature and use of lines including lineweights and types
   2. Sketching practices
   3. Orthographic projections and minimum views required to adequately define part
   4. Section views
   5. Auxiliary views
   6. Isometric views
   7. Standard text practices
   8. Standard dimensioning practices
   9. Use of Bills of Materials
   10. Drawing notes
   11. Proper annotation of drawing revisions
4. SolidWorks Environment and Introduction to Parametric Modeling
   1. SolidWorks screen layout
   2. Mouse buttons
   3. Cancelling commands
   4. Units setup
   5. Viewing functions and tools
   6. Design tree
5. Parametric Part and Assembly Modeling Techniques
   1. Feature based parametric modeling
   2. Modeling strategy
   3. Creating sketches
   4. Creating geometric relationships
   5. Apply dimensions
   6. Create base feature
   7. Add extruded boss or cut features
   8. Parent and child relationships
   9. Introduce GD&T symbology
   10. Insert parts into assembly
   11. Create mate relationships

CAD 142 - Introduction to Parametric Modeling: SolidWorks

4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Beginning level parametric modeling mechanical concepts, techniques, and problems using SolidWorks software. Includes parametric modeling, working drawings and assemblies.

    

1. Communicate the fundamentals of the SolidWorks environment.
2. Construct parametric part models using SolidWorks.
3. Create parametric assembly models.
4. Create detailed design documentation for parts and assemblies.

1. SolidWorks Environment and Introduction to Parametric Modeling
   1. SolidWorks screen layout
   2. Mouse buttons
   3. Cancelling commands
   4. Units setup
   5. Viewing functions and tools
   6. Design tree
2. Parametric Part Modeling Techniques
   1. Feature based parametric modeling
   2. Modeling strategy
   3. Creating sketches
   4. Creating geometric relationships
   5. Apply dimensions
   6. Create base feature
   7. Add extruded boss or cut features
   8. Parent and child relationships
   9. Introduce GD&T symbology
3. Parametric Assembly Modeling Techniques

1. Insert parts into assembly
2. Create mate relationships
3. Introduce motion studies

IV. Detail and Assembly Documentation

1. Introduce first and third angle projection
2. Create drawing Views: Standard, Auxiliary, Detail, and Sections
3. Place dimensions and GD&T symbology
4. Bill of Materials and Ballooning

CAD 151 - Computer-Aided Drafting for Construction

1. Describe the significance of design 
2. Identify elements of design
3. Integrate principles of design
4. Create and explore designs utilizing 3D digital models
5. Recognize the built environment as a physical sensory experience
6. Discuss and evaluate design alternatives
7. Communicate design intent

1. Introduction to Design
   1. History of modern design
   2. Culture creation
   3. Designers’ role today
2. Elements of Design
   1. Color
   2. Line
   3. Texture
   4. Pattern
   5. Shape
   6. Space
   7. Time
3. Principles of Design
   1. Unity, Harmony and Variety
   2. Proportion and Scale
   3. Balance
   4. Rhythm
   5. Emphasis and Focus
   6. Usability
   7. Gestalt Perception
4. 3D Modeling
   1. Drawing commands
   2. Extrude form
   3. Modification commands
   4. Components and groups
   5. Layers
   6. Scenes
   7. Materials
   8. Styles
   9. Shadows
5. Experiencing the Built Environment
   1. Space, motion, and time
   2. Human body as frame of reference
6. Design Investigation
   1. Brainstorming
   2. Planning
   3. Methods
   4. Evaluation
7. Design Communication
   1. 2D graphic presentation
   2. Oral presentation skills
   3. Introduction to 3D printing

CAD 153 - Electro-Mechanical Design

1. Demonstrate knowledge of industry and United States Government CAD standards as they pertain to electro-mechanical drafting and documentation.
2. Create electronic diagrams.
3. Create electro-mechanical drawings.
4. Discuss and apply basic electronics concepts.
5. Demonstrate file management procedures.

1. Electronic Drafting Fundamentals and Standards
   1. Industry and United States Government CAD standards
   2. Rules for drawing electronic diagrams
   3. Analog and logic symbol familiarization
2. Electronic Diagrams
   1. Block diagrams
   2. Single-Line diagrams
   3. Schematic diagrams
   4. Process diagrams
   5. Wiring diagrams
   6. Electronic Schematics
   7. Logic Diagrams
3. Electro-Mechanical Drawings
   1. Cable assemblies
   2. Enclosures
   3. Revisions
4. Basic Electronics Concepts
   1. Component materials and fabrication
   2. Components: Passive, Active, Electro-mechanical
   3. On-line catalog search techniques
   4. Circuit types: Series, Parallel, Series-Parallel Combination
5. File Management Procedures
   1. File naming
   2. Electronic file storage

CAD 155 - ResidentialComputer-AidedDesig

1. Demonstrate primary CAD skills for file management, title block layout, set and sheet composition, line weight hierarchy, lettering, printing, and binding for a residential project.
2. Develop a beginning level site plan.
3. Develop a beginning level foundation plan.
4. Develop a beginning level floor plan.
5. Develop beginning level building sections.
6. Develop beginning level wall sections.
7. Develop beginning level building elevations.
8. Develop a beginning level roof framing plan.
9. Develop a beginning level mechanical plan.
10. Develop a beginning level plumbing plan.
11. Develop a beginning level electrical plan.
12. Develop a beginning level complete set of working drawings.

1. Beginning Level Residential CAD Skills
   1. File management
   2. Title block layout
   3. Set composition (“Comic Book”)
   4. Sheet composition
   5. Line weight hierarchy
   6. Lettering sizes and styles
   7. Plotting
   8. Printing
   9. Binding
2. Beginning Level Site Plan
   1. Site plan drawings
   2. General notes
   3. Legal description
3. Beginning Level Foundation Plan
   1. Foundation plan drawings
   2. Foundation notes and dimensions
   3. Foundation details
4. Beginning Level Floor Plan
   1. Floor plan drawings
   2. Floor plan notes and dimensions
   3. Room finish schedule
   4. Interior elevations
5. Beginning Level Building Sections
   1. Building sections drawings
   2. Building section notes
6. Beginning Level Wall Sections
   1. Wall sections drawings
   2. Wall section notes and dimensions
7. Beginning Level Building Elevations
   1. Building elevations drawings
   2. Building elevation notes and dimensions
8. Beginning Level Roof Framing Plan
   1. Roof framing plan drawings
   2. Roof framing notes
   3. Roof framing details
9. Beginning Level Mechanical Plan
   1. Mechanical plan drawings
   2. Mechanical notes
   3. Mechanical symbols and abbreviations
10. Beginning Level Plumbing Plan
    1. Plumbing plan drawings
    2. Plumbing notes
    3. Plumbing symbols and abbreviations
11. Beginning Level Electrical Plan
    1. Electrical plan drawings
    2. Electrical notes
    3. Electrical symbols and abbreviations
12. Beginning Level Working Drawing Coordination
    1. Pick-up redlines
    2. Coordinate between individual drawings

CAD 157 - Introduction to Site Development and Design

1. Describe aspects and standards for land development, site design, and civil drafting.
2. Discuss strategies for sustainable sites.
3. Apply CAD techniques and standards to civil design and drafting.
4. Identify a variety of common mapping scales and symbols.
5. Apply methods of distance measurement, location and direction.
6. Draft individual parcels from legal descriptions.
7. Utilize surveying fundamentals and generate elevation data.
8. Develop contour lines from survey field data.
9. Discuss concepts of horizontal alignment.
10. Develop profiles and calculate cut and fill.
11. Draft civil engineering details
12. Utilize GIS databases for retrieval of project specific data.

1. Introduction to Land Development
   1. Feasibility and site concerns
   2. Development standards
   3. Civil drafting technique
   4. Architectural site planning
   5. Landscape development
2. Sustainable Sites
   1. Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
   2. Site selection
   3. Community Connectivity
   4. Brownfield redevelopment
   5. Alternative transportation
   6. Habitat and open space
   7. Stormwater design
   8. Heat island effect
3. Civil Drafting
   1. Units
   2. Drawing references
   3. Layer usage
   4. Color dependent plot styles
4. Mapping
   1. Scales
   2. Symbols
5. Location and Direction
   1. Methods of measurement
   2. Map geometry
   3. Azimuths and bearings
6. Legal Descriptions and Plot Plans
   1. Metes and bounds, and description
   2. Maps and plats
7. Surveying
   1. Types of surveys
   2. Survey equipment
   3. Traversing
8. Contour Lines
   1. Characteristics
   2. Creation from point data
9. Horizontal Alignment
   1. Plan layout
   2. Roadway layout
   3. Stationing
10. Profiles and Earthwork
    1. Profile leveling
    2. Plan and profile
    3. Cut and fill
11. Details
    1. Site
    2. Transportation
    3. Architectural
12. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    1. Data formats
    2. Applications

CAD 166 - Introduction to Revit

1. Access and manage computer files to facilitate collaboration. 
2. Employ Revit families to model walls, floors, roofs, doors, and windows with the use of appropriate datums.
3. Produce schematic drawings informed by a conventional architectural construction documentation process.
4. Create a new Revit family with parametric elements.
5. Evaluate, modify, and develop the model through generated views, sections, and schedules.
6. Differentiate effective design communication techniques.

1. File Management and Digital Collaboration
   1. File Naming Conventions
   2. Folder Structure for BIM Projects
   3. Family Libraries
   4. Backup Files
   5. Model Output Options
   6. Network Files and Folders
2. Revit Model
   1. Datums
   2. System Families
   3. Component Families
   4. In-place Families
   5. Type Properties
   6. Instance Properties
3. Conventional Drawings
   1. Annotative Tools
   2. Drafting Views
   3. View Properties
   4. View Duplication
   5. Visibility Graphics
   6. Titleblocks
   7. Sheets
   8. Printing Views and Sheets
4. Family Creation
   1. Datums
   2. Modeling Tools
   3. Geometric Constraints
   4. Parameter Values and Formulas
   5. Categories
   6. Properties
   7. Information Modeling
5. Model Development
   1. Sections
   2. Phases
   3. Design Options
   4. Schedules
6. Design Communication
   1. Composition & Graphic Vocabulary
   2. Graphic Display Options
   3. 3D Views, Camera Views, & Walkthrough
   4. Material Library
   5. Light & Shadow
   6. Entourage
   7. Rendering

CAD 167 - Introduction to GIS for CAD and Logistics

1. Discuss necessary components of geographic information systems
2. Define data types used in GIS
3. Develop problem-solving skills when working with different types of data
4. Demonstrate an understanding of basic geoprocessing tools and their usage in the ArcGIS environment
5. Develop professional looking maps and presentations to support geographic research
6. Build and publish ESRI Story maps to the web using maps, photos, and graphics

1. Introduction to GIS
   1. Software installation
   2. File management system set-up
2. Understanding Data Types
   1. Vector vs raster
   2. Shapefile vs geodatabase
3. Data Creation
   1. Editing tools
   2. Geoprossessing basics
4. Coordinate Systems and Projections
5. Maps for Print
   1. Symbology basics
   2. Working with layouts
6. Story Map Development
   1. Working with images
   2. Narrative development
   3. ESRI Story Map templates
7. GIS Data Conversion
   1. Working with CAD data
   2. Other data sources, including Google Earth
8. Data Collection
   1. ArcGIS Collector
   2. Survey123
9. GIS Research Project Design

CAD 172 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

1. Discuss the importance of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
2. State definition and rules of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing with symbol identification.
3. Define form tolerances and their uses.
4. Define datums and their use.
5. Define orientation controls and their uses.
6. Define location controls and their uses.
7. Identify circular and total runout requiring one or two datums.
8. Define profile and its uses.

1. Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
   1. Engineering drawings and part cost impact
   2. Correct part tolerance
   3. ASME 14.5
   4. ISO compatible
2. Definitions and Rules
   1. Terms
   2. Features versus features-of-size
   3. Peculiar sizes
   4. Material condition
   5. Feature control frames
   6. Basic dimensions
   7. Datum identifiers
   8. Three major rules
   9. Virtual size, virtual condition
3. Form Tolerances
   1. Shared attributes
   2. Flatness
   3. Straightness
   4. Maximum material condition
   5. Virtual condition
   6. Circularity
   7. Cylindricity
4. Datums
   1. Datum planes
   2. Surfaces
   3. Feature-of-size
   4. Material condition modifiers
   5. Virtual condition
5. Orientation Controls
   1. Control features and features-of-size
   2. Perpendicularity
   3. Parallelism
   4. Angularity
6. Location Control
   1. Position
   2. Axis and boundary control equivalency
   3. Application rules
   4. Fixed and floating fasteners
   5. Maximum material condition and bonus tolerance
   6. Receiver gages
   7. Regardless of feature size
   8. Least material condition and application
   9. Paper gages
   10. Concentricity
7. Runout
   1. Circular runout
   2. Total runout
8. Profile
   1. Profile of a line
   2. Profile of a surface

CAD 196 - Independent Study in Computer-Aided Design: 100 Level

1-4 Credits, 3-12 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 3-12 lab periods

Independent work at the 100 level on a special project not included in regular courses. The student is required to obtain a sponsoring CAD instructor and establish objectives, a procedural method, and a method of evaluation.

Prerequisite(s): CAD 101  
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken two times for a maximum of eight credits. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  

2. Outline the objectives of the project.

3. Define the measures of project success.

4. Use CAD software to meet project objectives.

CAD 199 - Co-op: Computer-Aided Drafting

1. Discuss the need for skills in oral and written communication and the importance to job success.
2. Describe the techniques for managing time and energy for job efficiency.
3. Identify stress in work situations and begin to develop techniques for coping with stress.
4. Find and relate information on some career fields to career goals.
5. Write a resume and plan an employment interview (real or simulated), and observe (real or filmed) or successfully complete such experience(s), where available.
6. Identify some basic principles and theories learned in courses completed, and apply them to problems encountered in real work situations.
7. Identify problems which arise in work situations and develop some techniques for successful solution to them.

1. Communication Skills
   1. Importance in job success
   2. Oral skills developed
   3. Written skills developed
2. Time and Energy Management
   1. Identifying resources and their uses
   2. Techniques for managing, for job efficiency
3. Stress and Its Management
   1. Types of job stress
   2. Causes of stress
   3. Characteristics of stress
   4. Techniques for managing job stress
4. Careers: Information and Its Uses
   1. Review of careers in field of study
   2. Sources of career information
   3. Uses of career information
   4. Career objectives
   5. Career plans
5. Placing Yourself on the Job Market
   1. Identifying varied job markets
   2. Selecting job markets appropriate to your potential
   3. Aspects of presenting oneself on the market:
      1. Job information
      2. Resume writing
      3. Backing up the resume
      4. References
      5. The interview
6. Principles, Theories, and Practices in the Career Field
   1. Application in the work situation
   2. Ongoing discussion
   3. Understanding through application
7. Problems in the Work Situation
   1. Problem (types) identified
   2. Ways of dealing with problems encountered–ongoing discussion each session

CAD 199WK - Co-op Work: Computer Aided Design

1. Apply some of the principles, knowledge, and skills learned in classroom and laboratory in real work situations.
2. Demonstrate improved skills, competence, and levels of accuracy in handling responsibility and work assignments.
3. Demonstrate improved self-confidence in handling work assignments.
4. Demonstrate skills in managing human relations: peers (children, customers, clients, etc.) and supervisors.
5. Deal responsibly with the world of work: reporting promptly and management of time, energy, and stress.
6. Demonstrate improved understanding of the career field.

CAD 203 - Advanced Electro-Mechanical Design

1. Discuss industry standards as they pertain to electronic systems packaging design and documentation.
2. Describe temporary and permanent fastening systems for enclosures and utilize common fasteners in drawings.
3. Create 3D sheet-metal enclosure.
4. Create production drawings for electro-mechanical project.
5. Discuss material choices for enclosures.

1. Standards for Packaging
   1. Review industry standards for electronic systems packaging documentation
   2. Common component usage in design
2. Fasteners
   1. Pins
   2. Screws
   3. Threaded inserts
   4. Rivets
   5. Washers
   6. Nuts
3. 3D Sheet-Metal Enclosure
   1. Overview and fabrication techniques
   2. Gage
   3. Bend allowance
   4. Strain relief
   5. Flange size
   6. Weld locations
4. Production Drawings
   1. Prototype drawing setup for assigned projects
   2. Layouts
   3. Orthographic and isometric views
   4. Assembly drawings
   5. Wiring Diagrams
   6. Cable Assembly drawings
   7. Cable Routing drawings
5. Materials for Enclosures
   1. Plastics
   2. Metals

CAD 206 - Commercial Design: Revit

1. Utilize Revit to create a commercial building model which integrates architectural, structural, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
2. Interpret an architectural program for a commercial building.
3. Identify, consider and apply codes, ordinances and regulations.
4. Formulate site and floor plans.
5. Compose building and wall sections.
6. Design building elevations.
7. Create reflected ceiling plans.
8. Recognize and implement coordination for structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical design.
9. Produce a preliminary set of construction drawings.
10. Solve design issues for special construction.
11. Create a 3D virtual project model and renderings.

1. Commercial project Revit model
   1. Functional adjacencies
   2. Spatial relationships
   3. Material selection
   4. Structural systems
   5. Mechanical/HVAC systems
   6. Plumbing systems
   7. Electrical systems
2. Architectural Program
   1. Client needs
   2. Space requirements
   3. Circulation requirements
3. Code Understanding and Research
   1. Local Zoning Ordinances,
   2. International Building Code
   3. Americans with Disabilities Act
4. Site and Floor Plans
   1. Site plan drawings
   2. Site plan notes
   3. Zoning and landscaping summaries
   4. Floor plan drawings
   5. Floor plan notes and dimensions
5. Building and Wall Sections
   1. Section drawings
   2. Section and material notes
   3. Construction Detailing
6. Building Elevations
   1. Composition of building elements
   2. Scale and proportion
   3. Building elevation drawing
   4. Building elevation notes and dimensions
7. Reflected Ceiling Plans
   1. Reflected ceiling plans
   2. Reflected ceiling notes
   3. Reflected ceiling symbols and abbreviations
8. Engineering Coordination
   1. Structural Systems
   2. Mechanical Systems
   3. Plumbing Systems
   4. Electrical Systems
   5. Fire Protection Systems
9. Preliminary Construction Drawings
   1. Schematic Design Documents
   2. Document Organization
   3. Legends and Schedules
10. Special Construction Applications
    1. Stairways and elevators
    2. Accessibility
11. 3D modeling
    1. Virtual modeling
    2. Renderings
    3. Graphic presentations

CAD 207 - Land Development Design: Civil 3D

1. Discuss the intermediate level aspects of Civil design.
2. Perform intermediate level calculations pertinent to surveying.
3. Apply intermediate level location and direction conventions.
4. Identify intermediate level mapping scales and symbols.
5. Draft intermediate level parcels from legal descriptions.
6. Develop intermediate level contour lines from surveying field data.
7. Construct intermediate level profiles from topographic databases.
8. Prepare intermediate level roadway plan and profile layouts.
9. Determine intermediate level cut-and-fill requirements for a given project.
10. Utilize GIS databases for retrieval of intermediate level project specific data.

1. Intermediate Civil Design Technology
   1. Civil engineering firms
   2. Civil design techniques
2. Intermediate Surveying
   1. Measuring distance
   2. Measuring elevation
   3. Traversing
3. Intermediate Location and Direction
   1. Quadrangle maps
   2. Map geometry
   3. Latitudes and departures
4. Intermediate Mapping
   1. Scales
   2. Symbols
5. Intermediate Legal Descriptions and Plot Plans
   1. Metes and bounds
   2. Lot and block
6. Intermediate Contour Lines
   1. Characteristics
   2. Types
   3. Plotting from field notes
7. Intermediate Profiles
   1. Contour map profiles
   2. Profile leveling
   3. Plan and profile
8. Intermediate Road Layout
   1. Plan layout
   2. Profile layout
9. Intermediate Earthwork
   1. Cross sections
   2. Earthwork calculations
10. Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    1. Data formats
    2. Related disciplines
    3. Applications

CAD 242 - Advanced Parametric Modeling: SolidWorks

1. Developed advanced parametric SolidWorks parts and assemblies.
2. Create advanced detail and assembly drawings.
3. Revise drawings using Engineering Change process.
4. Reverse engineer part and assembly geometries.
5. Perform advanced parametric diagnostics and model data exchange.
6. Develop a final design project.

1. Advanced Parts and Assemblies
   1. Creation and use of reference geometry
   2. Part creation using 3D sketching techniques
   3. Advanced sweep features
   4. Advanced loft features
   5. Surface construction techniques
   6. Introduction to mold design
   7. Sheet metal
   8. Weldments
2. Advanced Detail and Assembly Drawings
   1. Use additional drawing sheets where required
   2. Apply materials and perform mass properties analysis for requested parts
   3. Apply necessary degrees of freedom, mates, and constraints
   4. Create assembly drawings complete with notes and parts lists
3. Revise Drawings
   1. Use printer and plotter to produce hard copy drawings for review
   2. Mark-up hard copy with required revisions per Engineering Change Request
   3. Correctly revise affected detail and assembly drawings including revision history
4. Reverse Engineering
   1. Measurement methods and assessment
   2. Point cloud generation
   3. Scanning methods
5. Advanced Parametric Diagnostics Techniques and Model Data Exchange
   1. Bottom up assembly techniques
   2. Top down assembly techniques
   3. Point cloud data import
   4. Exchange model import diagnostics
   5. Repairing solid models
6. Design Project
   1. Project proposal
   2. Component availability research
   3. Fabricated part and assembly design
   4. Project presentation

CAD 252 - Introduction to Parametric Modeling: Creo

1. Construct advanced level parametric models using Creo.
2. Develop advanced level parametric views using rendering applications.
3. Create prints including exploded, section, and detail assemblies.
4. Demonstrate competency in plotting procedures to produce hard copy output of advanced level parametric drawings.

1. Advanced Level Parametric Modeling Applications
   1. Feature based parametric modeling
   2. Modeling strategy
   3. Sketches
   4. Geometric relationships
   5. Dimensions
2. Advanced Detail Drawings
   1. Set drawing sheet properties
   2. orthographic, section, auxiliary, and isometric views
   3. View scales
   4. Dimensions and line types
   5. Drawing sheets
   6. Materials and mass properties analysis
3. Advanced Assembly Drawings
   1. Components for sub-assemblies
   2. Degrees of freedom, mates, and constraints
   3. Assembly drawings, notes, and parts lists
4. Final Project
   1. Project design
   2. Materials and fastener research
   3. Printer and plotter
   4. 3D rapid prototyping

CAD 256 - Advanced Commercial Design: Revit

1. Evaluate and prioritize commercial building design requirements.
2. Proposed and document a commercial building design using Revit.
3. Examine coordination requirements of commercial building models.

1. Commercial Building Design Requirements
   1. A. Advanced level system selections
   2. Material selection
   3. Structural systems
   4. Mechanical/HVAC systems
   5. Plumbing systems
   6. Electrical systems
   7. Advanced level architectural program
      1. Client needs
      2. Space requirements
      3. Circulation requirements
   8. Functional adjacencies
   9. Spatial relationships
   10. Advanced level code understanding and research
       1. Local Zoning Ordinances
       2. International Building Code
       3. Americans with Disabilities Act
2. Commercial Building Design Documentation
   1.  Advanced level site and floor plans
      1. Site plan drawings
      2. Site plan notes
      3. Zoning and landscape summaries
      4. Landscape coordination
      5. Floor plan drawings
      6. Floor plan notes and dimensions
   2. Advanced level building and wall sections
      1. Section drawings
      2. Section and material notes
      3. Material options
      4. Construction detailing
   3. Advanced level building elevations
      1. Composition of building elements
      2. Scale and proportion
      3. Building elevation drawings
      4. Building elevation notes and dimensions
      5. Interior elevations
   4. Advanced level reflected ceiling plans
      1. Reflected ceiling plans
      2. Reflected ceiling notes
      3. Reflected ceiling symbols and abbreviations
3. Commercial Building Design Coordination
   1. Structural systems Advanced level engineering coordination
   2. Mechanical systems
   3. Plumbing systems
   4. Electrical systems
   5. Fire protection systems
   6. Advanced level construction drawings
   7. Design development documents
   8. Document organization
   9. Legends and schedules
   10. Detailing
   11. Advanced level special construction applications
       1. Stairways and elevators
       2. Accessibility
   12. Advanced level 3D modeling
       1. Virtual modeling
       2. Renderings
       3. Graphic presentations

CAD 257 - Advanced Land Development Design: Civil 3D

1. Discuss the advanced level aspects of Civil design.
2. Perform advanced level calculations pertinent to surveying.
3. Apply advanced level location and direction conventions.
4. Identify advanced level mapping scales and symbols.
5. Draft advanced level parcels from legal descriptions.
6. Develop advanced level contour lines from surveying field data.
7. Construct advanced level profiles from topographic databases.
8. Prepare advanced level roadway plan and profile layouts.
9. Determine advanced level cut-and-fill requirements for a given project.
10. Utilize GIS databases for retrieval of advanced level project specific data.

1. Advanced Civil Design Technology
   1. Civil engineering firms
   2. Civil design techniques
2. Advanced Surveying
   1. Measuring distance
   2. Measuring elevation
   3. Traversing
3. Advanced Location and Direction
   1. Quadrangle maps
   2. Map geometry
   3. Latitudes and departures
4. Advanced Mapping
   1. Scales
   2. Symbols
5. Advanced Legal Descriptions and Plot Plans
   1. Metes and bounds
   2. Lot and block
6. Advanced Contour Lines
   1. Characteristics
   2. Types
   3. Plotting from field notes
7. Advanced Profiles
   1. Contour map profiles
   2. Profile leveling
   3. Plan and profile
8. Advanced Road Layout
   1. Plan layout
   2. Profile layout
9. Advanced Earthwork
   1. Cross sections
   2. Earthwork calculations
10. Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    1. Data formats
    2. Related disciplines
    3. Applications

CAD 265 - Design for Sustainability

1. Differentiate successful green building strategies in case studies.
2. Diagram (graphically summarize) various sustainable design principles.
3. Integrate (execute) specific building information modeling techniques to compare design options.
4. Generate a sustainable building design proposal based on design criteria.

1. Green Building
   1. Economic, social, cultural, health, and environmental implications
   2. Heating, cooling, and lighting needs of buildings
      1. Climate and typical Meteorological Year Data
      2. Human thermal comfort
      3. Psychometric chart
   3. Prescriptive- and performance- based criteria
   4. Life-cycle cost analysis
   5. Architecture 2030 Challenge
   6. Leadership in energy and environmental design
   7. Insight 360 and other analysis tools
   8. Regional and vernacular design solutions
   9. Case studies
2. Sustainable Design Principles
   1. Site context
      1. Latitude and longitude
      2. Land form and drainage
      3. Flora, fauna, and geology
      4. Culture and visitor flow
      5. Utilities and infrastructure
      6. Transportation access
      7. Community services
      8. View sheds
   2. Building massing
      1. Thermodynamic principles
      2. Material conductivity and capacity
      3. Enclosure options
   3. Solar orientation
      1. Daylighting
      2. Occupation schedule
      3. Altitude and azimuth angles
      4. Summer and winter solstices
      5. Shading devices and light shelves
      6. Heat island effect
      7. Visible Transmittance
      8. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
   4. Passive cooling
      1. Thermal mass with night flushing
      2. Roof pond, cool roof, green roof
      3. Evaporative cooling, fountains, cool tower
      4. Thermal chimney/ stack effect
      5. Cross-ventilation, vegetation, badgirs
      6. Design priorities per climate region
   5. Energy use
      1. Heating and cooling systems
      2. Solar photovoltaics
      3. Solar thermal systems
      4. Key performance indicators, Energy Use Intensity
      5. Factors, ranges, and specifications
   6. Hydrology
      1. Fixture efficiency
      2. Waste conveyance
      3. Rainwater harvesting
      4. Site grading
      5. Plant selection
      6. Permeable materials
   7. Material selection
      1. Form and texture
      2. Vernacular tradition
      3. Resourcefulness
      4. Regional source location
      5. Rapidly renewable
      6. Recycled content
      7. Toxicity
      8. Maintenance and end-of-life
      9. Heat capacity, emittance, and reflectivity
3. Building Information Modeling Techniques
   1. Site context
      1. Site model and sections
      2. CAD import
      3. Topo surfaces
      4. Aerial photographs
      5. Landscape elements
      6. Floor Area Ratio
      7. Net cut and fill volumes
      8. Slope analysis
      9. Wind roses
   2. Building massing
      1. Modeled space adjacencies
      2. Tabular inventory of programmatic space needs
      3. Volume to surface area ratio calculations
      4. Total UA limit
      5. Roof conductance
   3. Solar orientation
      1. Parametric family for daylight penetration based on window height
      2. Daylight mapping using rendering tools
      3. Visibility settings for sun path per geographic location
      4. Solar animation
   4. Passive cooling
      1. Modeling strategies
      2. Visualization techniques
   5. Energy use
      1. Basecase model
      2. Case variations
   6. Hydrology and water efficiency
      1. Estimated water use
      2. Catchment area calculation
      3. Cistern sizing
      4. Roof and parking lot design
      5. Stormwater management
   7. Material selection
      1. Material library
      2. Wall, roof, and floor family material compositions
      3. Take-off schedule
      4. Percentage of volume calculation
4. Building Proposal
   1. Building Information Modeling and parametric design
   2. Design challenge criteria
   3. Inspiration for project solution
   4. Integration of sustainable principles
   5. Experiential sequence for building occupants
   6. BIM model and documentation
   7. Evaluation of design effectiveness

CAD 266 - Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Drafting & Design:Revit MEP

1. Demonstrate basic skills: file management, importing 2D CAD drawings, and creating views.
2. Navigate ribbon menu, project browser and type selector; and determine project demand settings
3. Create and develop MEP site plans.
4. Integrate the architectural model into MEP project and develop MPE floor level(s) individually for Mechanical (HVAC), Electrical (lighting and power plans) and plumbing; insert MEP components; and demonstrate a basic understanding of editing tools.
5. Develop utility elevations and sections.
6. Develop MEP schedules and diagrams.
7. Develop 3D views for design study and interference coordination.
8. Differentiate notations and dimensions.
9. Create sheets for plotting and plotting.

1. File Management
   1. Import architectural model files and other 2D CAD formats into the BIM Model
   2. Create and utilizing levels and views
2. Menu Navigation     
   1. Locating and using the tools
   2. Understanding the “Project Browser”
   3. Understanding the “Type Selector”
   4. Determine Demand Settings
      1. Total power availability and need
      2. Wire types
      3. Entry service equipment (power)
      4. HVAC supply unit sizing
      5. Plumbing water pressure demand
      6. Sanitary sewer demand
      7. Gas demand
   5. Calculate, manipulate, and edit
      1. Lighting and power circuits
      2. Wire lengths
      3. Voltage drops
      4. Panel loads and rebalancing
      5. Required Gas demand
      6. Required Water pressure
      7. Fresh Air intake
      8. Supply Air and rebalancing
      9. Required heating and cooling
      10. Exhaust demand
3. Forming MPE Site Plan
   1. Add features and incoming utilities
   2. Add proper notation
4. Creating MPE Floor Level(s) – What Is a Plan, a Floor, a Level, a Drawing and Sheet in BIM
   1. Select and place
      1. Power receptacles
      2. Power junction boxes
      3. Placing panels, transformers and disconnect switches
      4. Light switches
      5. Circuit wiring
      6. Home runs
      7. Wire numbering ticks
      8. Thermostats
      9. Sink and toilet plumbing
      10. Sanitary drains and pipes
      11. Venting pipes
      12. Water heaters and boilers
   2. Working with the ceiling plan – select and place:
      1. Light fixtures
      2. Duct distribution
      3. Air supply, exhaust and returns
   3. Working with the Roof or Building perimeter – select and place
      1. HVAC air handling units
      2. Exhaust fans
      3. Electrical transformers
      4. Power disconnects
      5. Exterior lighting
   4. Edit and change placed components
5. Creating Utility Sections and Elevations
   1. Forming sections and elevations from the plans
   2. Placing notations and dimensions.
6. Schedules
   1. Creating Panel Schedules
   2. Creating Light Fixture Schedule
   3. Plumbing Fixture Schedule
   4. Mechanical Equipment Schedule
7. Diagrams 
   1. Create a Plumbing Riser Diagram (isometric)
   2. Proper notation
8. Utilizing 3-D for Interference Coordination
   1. Become familiar with manipulating views in 3D
   2. Create camera shots for printing and discussion
9. Creating the Final Drawing Sheet
   1. How to make a sheet with Title Block
   2. Inserting views
   3. Plotting

CAD 270 - Integrated Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical Design

1. Develop a detailed project plan.
2. Identify and apply appropriate design module rule sets.
3. Design a mechanical /electro-mechanical assembly.
4. Fabricate and assemble a project prototype.
5. Assess prototype design and/or performance.

1. Project Plan
   1. Task planning
   2. Gant chart development
   3. Production cost model prediction
2. Possible Module Design Rules
   1. Mechanical design elements
      1. Spring design considerations and types
      2. Mechanism design function fundamentals (backlash, advantage, range of use)
      3. Bearing application and types
   2. Attachment devices
      1. Threaded Fasteners
      2. Alignment pins
      3. Snap joints for plastic and injection molded design
      4. Welding options, fixtures and types
   3. Subtractive manufacturing introductory design guidelines
   4. Additive manufacturing introductory design guidelines
   5. Motion component design guidelines
      1. Geared system
      2. Electric motor
      3. Power amplifier
      4. Sensor
      5. Pulley and belt
   6. Design for robotic assembly considerations
3. Mechanical Design
   1. Application of design rules
   2. Material selection
   3. Parts creation
   4. Mechanical parts tolerance studies
   5. Assembly creation
   6. Load and displacement analysis for predicted behavior
4. Fabrication and Assembly
   1. Rapid Prototyping
   2. Robotic assembly
5. Prototype Assessment
   1. Functionality test
   2. Performance test
   3. Manufacturing cost assessment
   4. Learning curve techniques

CAD 280 - Computer-Aided Design Portfolio

1. Define portfolio contents.
2. Develop a resume.
3. Write a cover letter.
4. Practice interview skills.
5. Create and present portfolio

1. Portfolio Contents
   1. Work to be included
   2. Industry requirements
   3. Review work
2. Resume
   1. Industry conventions
   2. Format
3. Cover Letter
   1. Employment research
   2. Industry conventions
4. Interview
   1. Strategies
   2. Self-assessment
5. Portfolio
   1. Hard copy
   2. Digital copy
   3. Presentation skills
   4. Self-assessment

CAD 296 - Independent Study in Computer-Aided Design: 200-Level

1-4 Credits, 3-12 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 3-12 lab periods

Independent work at the 200-level on a special project not included in regular courses. The student is required to obtain a sponsoring CAD instructor, and establish objectives, a procedural method, and a method of evaluation.

Prerequisite(s): CAD 101  
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken two times for a maximum of eight credits. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  

2. Outline the objectives of the project.

3. Define the measures of project success and report on them.

4. Use CAD software to meet project objectives.

5. Assess project status and needs at different stages.

CIS 103 - Microsoft Windows Operating System Professional Admin

1. Use the Windows User Interface.
2. Demonstrate use of Windows desktop management best practices.
3. Describe common disk technologies to manage disks and file systems.
4. Manage user accounts and user profiles.
5. Implement windows security features and user account controls.
6. Describe performance tuning tools and processes.

1. Windows Network Administration Overview    
   1. Operating system editions
   2. Directory services
   3. Administrative tasks and tools   
2. Windows Operating System    
   1. Deploying Windows
   2. Post-installation configuration
   3. Over-the-network installation
   4. Unattended installation
   5. Distributions server
   6. Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
   7. Managing Services
   8. Configuring the local registry
   9.  Implement local policy
   10. Troubleshooting startup/boot process
   11. Disk management   
3. User and Group Accounts    
   1. Planning and creating user accounts
   2. Creating user profiles
   3. Planning and creating local groups
   4. Implementing account policies and user account control (UAC)
   5. Advanced authentication methods   
4. Networking     
   1. Client IP configuration 
   2. Wireless connectivity
   3. VPN configuration
   4. Remote desktop management   
5. System Security    
   1. Guidelines for share permission
   2. Guidelines for NTFS permissions
   3. Configuring NTFS and share permissions
   4. Windows Defender Firewall
   5. Encryption   
   6. Malware detection
   7. Windows updates
6. Print Server Administration    
   1. Setting up a network print server and client
   2. Configuring a printer
   3. Managing printers
   4. Identifying and troubleshooting printing problems
7. Resource and Event Audits    
   1. Planning and implementing the audit policy
   2. Auditing folders, files, and printers
   3. Using event viewer to view the security log   
8. Resource Monitoring    
   1. Viewing user sessions
   2. Monitoring resources in use
   3. Setting alerts and sending messages   

CIS 104 - Computer Fundamentals

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Introduction to computer information systems. Includes hardware, system software, networks, and threats posed by malicious software and web sites. Also includes the social and economic effects of information, using the Internet to do research, and productivity application software.

Recommendation: Basic computer and keyboard skills, completion of REA 091  or satisfactory score on the reading assessment test before enrolling in this course.
Gen-Ed: Meets CTE - Options.

1. Demonstrate proficiency with productivity application software – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of Windows operating system basics.
3. Critically evaluate the information retrieved from the Internet for relevance and accuracy.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the various threats to privacy, safety, and security a user may encounter on the Internet.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical and environmental issues related to using computers and information technology.
6. Discuss the impact of Information Technology and the Internet on society and the economy.

     A.   Use Windows desktop icons and menus to launch applications.

     B.   Use Taskbar to identify active applications and switch between them.

     C.   Use Windows Explorer/File Explorer to manage and organize files and folders.

II.   Business Application Tools - Word

     A.   Editing and formatting

     B.   Importing/Inserting

          1.  Pictures

          2.  Excel Charts

          3.  Tables

     C.   Creating and modifying

          1.  Styles

          2.  Table of content

III.  Business Application Tools - Excel

     A.   Create, edit and format spreadsheets

     B.   Create and modify formulas using absolute, mixed and relative cell reference

     C.   Use Excel functions

     D.   Create and modify charts

IV.  Business Application Tools - Access

     A.   File management

     B.   Create, design, normalize, join tables

     C.   Enter, update, delete, filter and sort data

     D.   Generate reports

V.   Business Application Tools - PowerPoint

     A.   Create

          1.   Slideshows

          2.   Templates and master slides

          3.   Outlines

     B.   Modify

          1.   Slideshows

          2.   Templates

          3.   Outlines

     C. Import/insert

          1.   Pictures

          2.   Graphs

          3.   Slides

VI.  Other topics

     A.  Internet Fundamentals

          1.   Performing web-based research using search engines

          2.   Select and analyze information retrieved from searches

          3.   Critically evaluate of Internet information

          4.   Cite Internet sources

     B.   Privacy, security and safety

          1.   Threats and defenses against them

          2.   Internet fraud

     C.   Ethical and Environmental issues

          1.   Intellectual property rights

          2.   Responsible email and social media behavior

          3.   Using energy efficient equipment

          4.   Disposing of equipment in an environmentally safe manner

     D.   Social and economic effects of Information Technology and the Internet

CIS 105 - Introduction to SQL

1. Understand the design and structure of relational databases 
2. Develop SQL statements using mathematical and statistical functions
3. Develop SQL statements that create and update database objects
4. Demonstrate queries that use SQL joins

1. Introduction to SQL
   1. Databases
   2. Tables
   3. Data types
2. Retrieving data
   1. Grouping and summarizing data
3. Importing and exporting data
4. Using math and statistical functions
   1. Adding, subtracting and multiplying
   2. Division and modulus operations
   3. Exponents and roots
   4. Percentages
   5. Averages, median and sum
5. Table joins
   1. Types of JOINs
   2. Table relationships
   3. Set operators
6. Designing tables
   1. Unique, Null and Foreign key constraints
   2. Indexes
7. Updating and modifying table data

CIS 107 - Swift Programing I

1. Design programs using multiple data types, control and repetition structures
2. Describe the importance of the design process
3. Use common development tools to create a simple iOS application

1. Introduction
   1. iOS overview
   2. MacOS basics
   3. Overview of Swift
2. Values
   1. Variable declaration and assignment
   2. Variable types
   3. Constants
3. Algorithms
   1. Functions
   2. Parameters and return values
   3. Comparison operators
   4. Conditional statements
4. Organizing Data
   1. Classes
      1. Instances
      2. Methods
   2. Arrays 
   3. Custom Structures
   4. Flow control
      1. Loops
      2. Switch
5. Building Apps

CIS 119 - Network Essentials

1. Describe the key concepts, technologies, components and issues related to networks.
2. Design a basic network architecture given a specific need and set of hosts/clients.
3. Identify the packets involved in a simple TCP connection. 
4. Use network monitoring tools to observe the flow of packets.
5. Perform network mapping.
6. Describe common network vulnerabilities.

1. Networking concepts    
   1.  Common ports, protocols and services
   2.  OSI Model
   3.  Routing and switching
   4.  IP addressing        
      1. Address assignments
      2. Subnetting
      3. Private and reserved addresses
      4. Network topologies
      5. Wireless
      6. 802.11 standards
      7. Cellular
   5. Cloud concepts
2. Infrastructure    
   1. Cabling        
      1. Common media types
      2. Connectors and transceivers
      3. Cable and ethernet standards
      4. Topology of network devices
      5. Advanced networking devices
      6. Virtualization
      7. Virtual network devices
      8. Network storage devices   
   2. WAN technologies   
3. Network operations    
   1.  Documentation and diagramming
   2.  Business continuity and disaster recovery
   3. Remote access   
4. Network security    
   1.  Physical security devices
   2.  Authentication and access control
   3. Wireless security
   4.  Common network attacks
   5.  Network device hardening and mitigation techniques
   6. Troubleshooting and tools   

CIS 120 - Computer Applications for Business [SUN# CIS 1120]

1. Demonstrate proficiency with spreadsheet software to solve business problems. 
2. Demonstrate proficiency with using visual presentation software, word processing documents and database management software to organize, present and store business solutions and information.
3. Use the Internet to research and analyze information and data in case studies.
4. Discuss laws and ethics related to computer use.
5. Explain the Internet effect on the globalization of business and social networks from the perspective of business.

1. Business Application Tools -Excel
   1. Create, edit and format spreadsheets
   2. Create and modify formulas using absolute, mixed and relative cell reference
   3. Use Excel functions
   4. Create and modify charts
   5. Name cells and ranges
   6. Table management
      1. Sort
      2. Filter
      3. Import data
   7. Database functions
   8. Create, refresh, and delete
      1. Pivot tables
      2. Pivot charts
   9. Business problem solving
      1. Analysis of problems
      2. Critical thinking
      3. Design of charts, and tables to highlight business information
      4. Analysis of existing data represented in excel
2. Business Application Tools -Access
   1. File management
   2. Create, design, normalize, join tables
   3. Design, manage, filter, sort data
   4. Query using Structured Query Language (SQL)
   5. Report generation
   6. Pivot table
   7. Chart
3. Business Application Tools -Word
   1. Editing and formatting
   2. Importing/Inserting
      1. Pictures
      2. Excel Charts
      3. Tables
   3. Creating and modifying
      1. Styles
      2. Table of content
      3. Index
   4. Labels and mailers for business literature
4. Business Application Tools -PowerPoint
   1. Create
      1. Slideshows
      2. Templates and master slides
      3. Outlines
   2. Modify
      1. Slideshows
      2. Templates
      3. Outlines
   3. Importing/inserting
      1. pictures
      2. graphs
      3. slides
5. Other topics

1. Network Security and data integrity
2. Information systems role in business
3. Research using the Internet
4. Planning and implementing technology solutions  
5. Ethics
6. Social Networking as a business tool
7. Internet Security

1. Viruses and malware
2. Internet fraud
3. Spam
4. Identify theft
5. Intellectual property rights
6. Privacy

1. Internet Case studies
   1. E-Commerce
   2. Principles of e-commerce
   3. Effect on business
   4. Cloud computing
   5. Social and ethical issues  

CIS 129 - Programming and Problem Solving I

1. Develop programs using basic data types, control structures and repetition  structures.
2. Design programs using arrays, lists and/or dictionaries.
3. Decompose problems to create functions.
4. Explain object-oriented concepts such as encapsulation, constructors, methods, and properties

1. Components of a Computer System    
   1. Types of computers
   2. Hardware        
      1. CPU
      2. Input/output devices
      3. Storage
      4. Memory
      5. Computer codes and numeric representation – simple conversions   
2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Programming Languages    
   1. Machine code
   2. Low level programming languages, assemblers, assembly languages
3. Overview of Traditional Interpreted and Compiled    
   1. C and C++
   2. Java
   3. Python
4. Source Code Versus Executable Code    
   1. Language interpreters (run-time translators)
   2. Assemblers (1-to-1 translators)
   3. Compilers (1-to-N translators)  
5. Data Structures and Data Representation    
   1. Variables        
      1. Global
      2. Local       
   2. Elementary data types        
      1. Character
      2. String
      3. Integer
      4. Floating
      5. Boolean       
   3. Identify and explain the difference between:        
      1. Data types
      2. Memory addresses
      3. Variables types
      4. Literals
      5. Constants
      6. Number base systems (binary, decimal and hexadecimal)
      7. Floating point
      8. Decimal data representation
      9. Direct addressing
      10. Relative addressing
   4. Identify and explain structured data types and data abstraction         
      1. File
      2. Record
      3. Array/list            
         1. Single dimension
         2. Multidimensional
6. Language Statements    
   1. Computer language statements, syntax, and semantics
   2. Input/output statements
   3. Assignment statements
   4. Elementary language statements and structured language statement        
      1. Assignment and unconditional statements
      2. Selection and looping statements
7. Expressions Components    
   1. Operators, operands, and results        
      1. Unary
      2. Binary
   2.        
   3. Simple types        
      1. Arithmetic
      2. Logical
      3. Relational       
   4. Result        
      1. Unconditional (not Boolean)
      2. Conditional (Boolean)            
         1. True
         2. False   
8. Control Structures    
   1. Three basic control structures and their sub-constructs
   2. Sequence
   3. Selection (Decision, If Then/Else) – case statement available in some languages
   4. Repetition (Looping, Iteration) – for statement available in some languages
9. Problem Solving Techniques    
   1. Top-down design – unitizing a problem into modules        
      1. Step-wise refinement of modules
      2. Control modules
      3. Process modules       
   2. Cohesion and coupling concept
   3. Systems and program mapping tools        
      1. System flow
      2. Structure chart
      3. Detail program logic       
   4. Program hierarchy – tracing design output to its source        
      1. Input data
      2. Algorithm   
   5. Elementary program design structure model        
      1. Setup
      2. Process
      3. Wrap-up   
   6. Solving simple problems using algorithms and a program design language    
      1. Flowcharting
      2. Pseudo code   
   7. Translating Pseudo Code into Python
   8. Program Test Data and Termination
   9. Program test data        
      1. Limits/range testing
      2. Max/min data type testing
      3. Logic (selection) testing all paths       
   10. Program errors        
       1. Design errors
       2. Syntax compilation errors
       3. Semantic run-time errors       
   11. Program termination and return codes        
       1. Normal termination
       2. Abnormal program termination
       3. Return codes and use of return codes   
10. Desk Checking and Debugging    
    1. Desk check on paper
    2. Breakpoint
    3. Step into
    4. Step over
    5. Variable watch
11. Solve Simple Problems and Create Programs    
    1. Solve simple problem into Program Design Language (PDL)        
       1. Arithmetic calculations, counters, accumulators
       2. Cross footing and accumulator totaling
       3. Conditional statements
       4. Boolean expressions
       5. Print using:            
          1. Unformatted output
          2. Formatted output
          3. Report headings
          4. Report footers
    2. Translate the PDL into code
    3. Test the program code
    4. Debug the program   
12. Explain Object-Oriented Concepts such as Encapsulation, Constructors, Methods, and Properties    
    1. Object-oriented programming
    2. Objects
    3. Methods
    4. Properties
    5. Private
    6. Public
    7. Constructors
    8. Encapsulation   

CIS 131 - Programming and Problem Solving II

1. Build data structures such as stacks, queues and trees .
2. Build programs that use recursion to solve simple problems.
3. Solve complex problems through programming.
4. Design programs using sorting and searching algorithms.
5. Create Object Oriented Programs with inheritance, constructors and destructors.

1. Revisit Data Structures and Data Representation    
   1. Elementary data types        
      1. Character
      2. String
      3. Integer
      4. Real
      5. Boolean       
   2. Structured data types and data abstraction        
      1. File
      2. Record
      3. Array            
         1. Single dimension
         2. Multidimensional   
2. Procedural Abstraction    
   1. Procedure code module        
      1. Statement extension
      2. Actions upon objects       
   2. Recursion   
3. Data Files    
   1. Reading input from data files
   2. Building new output data files
   3. Adding to existing output data files
   4. Adding and random updating of data records in binary typed data files   
4. Object Oriented Programming    
   1. Creating complex classes using abstract classes, inheritance and composition
   2. Creating overloaded methods, constructors and destructors
   3. Data encapsulation   
5. Exception Handling    
   1. Creating programs using simple exception handling, propagation
   2. Using generic and specific try-catch blocks
   3. Using “finally block”   
6. Debugging and Testing    
   1. Creating test data using black box, white box, robustness testing methods 
      1. Creating a test plan
      2. Boundary conditions
   2. Program debugging        
      1. Creating a program which can be debugged
      2. Using concepts such as step into, step over, breakpoints, run and continue
      3. Troubleshooting a problem to pinpoint errors       
   3. Document program
7. Complex Arrays with Structured Elements    
   1. Sorting
   2. Searching
   3. Divide and conquer algorithms
   4. Solving complex problems/create programs 
   5. Introducing complexity: best case, worst case, and average case
   6. Solving problems in pseudocode and/or flowcharts        
      1. Input file data to print, input file data to array and sort array, array to print
      2. Translating the pseudocode/flowchart into code

CIS 132 - Introduction to Computer Forensics

1. Describe the components and important areas of computer forensics.
2. Discuss important events and the laws relating to cybercrime.
3. Evaluate methods used in the collection and analysis of data.
4. Evaluate current digital forensics tools.
5. Demonstrate how to use software in the recovery of computer files and data.
6. Evaluate the process involved in e-mail, social media, network, mobile device and cloud forensics. 
7. Discuss the importance of Expert Testimony in Digital Investigations.

1. Multidisciplinary Nature of Computer Forensics
2. Professional Opportunities in Computer Forensics
3. Introduction to Computer Investigations    
   1. Preparing an investigation
   2. Systematic approach
   3. Gathering and analyzing data
   4. Completing and critiquing the case
4. Operating Systems Introduction    
   1. The boot sequence and tasks
   2. Methods of disk partitioning
   3. Examining data
   4. Understanding boot tasks
5. Operating Systems Introduction to Macintosh    
   1. Understanding the Macintosh file structure
   2. Macintosh boot tasks   
6. Operating Systems Introduction to Linux    
   1. Boot processes
   2. Linux file structure
   3. Examining disks
7. Introduction to Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)    
   1. IP packets
   2. IP addressing
   3. Media Access Control (MAC) addresses
   4. IP and MAC address shortcomings
8. The Investigator’s Office and Laboratory    
   1. Forensic lab certification requirements
   2. Certification/training requirements
   3. Physical layout of a forensics lab
   4. Forensics workstation hardware and software   
9. Introduction to Computer Forensic Tools    
   1. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) tools
   2. National Institute of Justice (NIJ) methods
   3. Command-line software tools
   4. Graphical User Interface (GUI) software tools
   5. Hardware tools   
10. Digital Evidence Controls    
    1. Identifying and understanding digital evidence
    2. Processing and handling of digital evidence
11. Processing Crime and Incident Scenes    
    1. Concepts and terms in warrants
    2. Securing a scene
    3. Sample investigations
12. Data Acquisition    
    1. Determining the Best Acquisition Methods
    2. Disk Operating System (DOS) tools
    3. Windows tools
    4. Linux tools
13. Computer Forensic Analysis    
    1. Using DriveSpy software to analyze computer data
    2. Using PDBlock and PDWipe software
    3. Using AccessData’s Forensic Toolkit
    4. Data hiding techniques
14. E-Mail Investigations    
    1. IP protocols and email
    2. Understanding the client and server roles in email
    3. Email crimes and investigation   
15. Recovering Image Files    
    1. Image file types
    2. Locating and recovering image files   
16. Investigative Report Writing    
    1. Types of reports
    2. Report layout   
17. Expert Witness Testimony    
    1. Preparing for testimony
    2. Testifying in court
    3. Testifying during cross-examination
    4. Depositions

CIS 136 - Computer Hardware Components

1. Identify issues with computing devices including computers, mobile devices, printers, and network devices.
2. Describe the hardware components of modern computing environments and their individual functions.
3. Describe the role and basic functions of an operating system, and how operating systems interact with hardware and software applications.
4. Describe security safeguards within operating systems.

1. Hardware
   1. Configure BIOS/UEFI
   2. Components and types of motherboards
   3. RAM types and uses
   4. Expansion boards
      1.  Video cards
      2.  Networking cards
      3.  Storage cards
   5. Storage Devices
      1.  Optical drives
      2.  Magnetic media
      3.  SSD
      4.  Hot-swappable drives
      5.  RAID types
      6.  Tape drives
   6. CPU
      1. Types
      2. Speeds
      3. Features
      4. Cooling
   7. Interfaces
      1. USB
         1. SATA
         2. Firewire
   8. Bluetooth
   9. IR
   10. NFC
       1. Video
       2. Adapters and converters
   11. Power supplies
   12. Connectors
   13. Specifications
2. Displays
   1. Types
      1. LCD
      2. Projector
      3. LED
      4. Specifications
      5. Interfaces
   2. Peripherals
      1. Printers
         1. Laser
         2. Inkjet
         3. Thermal
         4. Impact
            1. Speakers
            2. Scanners
            3. Biometric devices
            4. Webcam
3. Networking
   1. Cables and connectors
      1. Fiber
      2. Twisted pair
      3. Coax
   2. Basic TCP/IP
      1. IPv4 vs IPv6
      2. Subnets
      3. DHCP and ARP
      4. Gateway
   3. Common TCP/UDP protocols and ports
   4. WiFi
      1. Standards
      2. Encryption
   5. Internet Connection Types
      1. DSL
      2. Cable
      3. Fiber
      4. Dial-up
      5. Satelite
   6. Devices
      1. Hub
      2. Switch
      3. Router
      4. Access Point
      5. Modem
      6. Firewall
      7. Wireless repeaters
      8. Power over ethernet
      9. Ethernet over power
4. Mobile Devices
   1. Laptop hardware and components
   2. Laptop specific features
      1. Special function keys
      2. Docking stations
      3. Locking cables
   3. Characteristics of other mobile devices
      1. Smartphones and tables
      2. eReader
      3. Wearable technology
      4. GPS
   4. Connection types
      1. Lightning
      2. Bluetooth
      3. USB
      4. NFC
      5. IR
5. Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
   1. Desktop PC hardware issues
   2. RAID arrays and hard drives
   3. Video and projector display issues
   4. Wired and wireless networks
   5. Printing issues
   6. Mobile device issues

CIS 137 - Introduction to the Linux Operating System

1. Administer files and file access from command line
2. Administer local users and groups
3. Monitor and manage Linux software, processes, services and daemons
4. Manage Linux networking

1. Using the command line
   1. Log into a Linux system and run simple commands using the shell.
   2. Copy, move, create, delete, and organize files while working from a shell.
   3. Manage text files from command output or in a text editor.
2. Managing security
   1. Create, manage, and delete local users and groups.
   2. Set Linux file system permissions on files and interpret the security effects of different permissions.
3. Manage services and processes
   1. Evaluate and control processes 
   2. Control and monitor network services and system daemons using systemd.
   3. Configure secure command line service on remote systems, using OpenSSH.
4. Networking
   1. Configure network interfaces and settings.
   2. Archive and copy files from one system to another.
5. System Maintenance and Troubleshooting
   1. Download, install, update, and manage software packages.
   2. Access, inspect, and use existing file systems.
   3. Locate and accurately interpret logs of system events for troubleshooting purposes.

CIS 162 - Database Design and Development

1. Describe the role of data as a corporate resource, the reasons for using a database, and the relational model for databases
2. Demonstrate using SQL statements for creating, querying, modifying and deleting data from a relational database
3. Explain the purpose of database administration and the need for security, backup and recovery
4. Demonstrate database programming fundamentals by developing an application program interface (API) to access and maintain a relational database
5. Describe the concepts of data warehousing, data mining, and data analytics.

1. Overview of databases and database products
2. The Relational Database Model
   1. Keys
   2. Functional dependencies
   3. Multi-value dependencies
   4. Normal forms
   5. The normalization process
3. Entity Relationship (E-R) Modeling
4. Database Design
   1. Transforming a model into a design
   2. Relationships between various types of entities
   3. Column properties
   4. Enforcing referential integrity
5. Database Management – Selected Topics
   1. Atomic transactions
   2. Concurrency
   3. Lost updates
   4. Resource locking
   5. Transaction isolation

CIS 188 - Scripting for Automation

1. Use automation to perform common system administration functions
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of scripting languages to write simple scripts
3. Write simple linear and looping scripts.
4. Write simple and compound conditions within a programming language
5. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a programming language to solve complex problems in a secure and robust manner.
6. Construct functional PowerShell scripts.
7. Construct functional Python scripts.

1. Programming Basics
   1. Python Basics
      1. Variables, Datatypes, Expressions, Statements
   2. Repetition and Decision Structures
   3. Functions
   4. Lists and Dictionaries
   5. String manipulation
2. Automating Tasks
   1. Regular Expressions
   2. Validation and debugging
      1. Input validation
      2. Third party modules
   3. Files and Folders
   4. CSV data manipulation
   5. Email 
      1. Gmail API
   6. PowerShell
      1. Basics
      2. Files and Folders
      3. CSV data manipulation
3. Final Project: Automation
   1. Explain the benefits of automation
   2. Presentation on automation topic
   3. Interact with peers

CIS 201 - Cloud Computing with Microsoft Azure

1. Deploy standard cloud infrastructure features within an Azure infrastructure.
2. Evaluate security and compliance issues and associated solutions.
3. Explain how costs using Azure can be estimated and managed.

1. Cloud Computing Concepts
   1. Benefits and limitations of cloud computing
   2. Cloud service models
   3. Deployment options
2. Azure Architecture
   1. Resources and resource groups
   2. Regions
   3. Availability zones
   4. Resource management
3. Azure Resources
   1. Virtual machines
   2. Container instances
   3. Kubernetes service
   4. Windows Virtual Desktop
   5. Azure Marketplace
4. Management Tools and Solutions
   1. Azure Management Tools
   2. Solutions
      1. Data analytics
      2. AI and machine learning
      3. Serverless computing
5. Security and Compliance
   1. Core security features
   2. Azure Sentinel
   3. Azure Active Directory
   4. Authentication and authorization
   5. Multi-factor and single-sign on
   6. Governance features
   7. Azure Sovereign Regions
6. Cost Management
   1. Pricing calculator
   2. Total cost of ownership
   3. Service level agreements

CIS 202 - Survey of Programming Languages

1. Explain the benefits and limitations of compiled and interpreted languages.
2. Describe memory management in various languages.
3. Determine which language is appropriate to use for a given application.
4. Develop simple applications in multiple languages.

1. Programming Principles
   1. Types
   2. Functions
   3. Objects
   4. Libraries
   5. Error handling
   6. Debugging
   7. Performance
   8. Interpreted vs Compiled
2. Introduction to Rust
   1. Use cases
   2. Data types
   3. Functions
   4. Objects
   5. Error handling and debugging
3. Introduction to Go
   1. Use cases
   2. Data types
   3. Functions
   4. Objects
   5. Error handling and debugging
4. Introduction to Javascript
   1. Use cases
   2. Data types
   3. Functions
   4. Objects
   5. Error handling and debugging

CIS 203 - Swift Programming II