ACC 100 - Personal Finance

This course was created for students at the post-secondary level who may feel the need for aid in understanding the complex world of personal finance and who may wish to develop additional resources for making the decisions that are continually being made necessary by the great changes affecting taxes, credit, consumer laws, and investment opportunities.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Plan and budget effectively within income limitations.
2. Recognize the need to adapt financial planning to changing personal and family need.
3. Recognize how personal activities affect income tax liability and develop plans to minimize that liability.
4. Analyze the comparative merits of buying and renting a home; tax implications, buying selling, and leasing fundamentals.
5. Evaluate the various types of credit, understand its cost, and know how to utilize it to best advantage.
6. Discuss the various types of life, health, property, and income insurance plans, and relate this information to personal needs before purchase.
7. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of various investment options in light of personal needs, resources, and goals.
8. Assess various options and begin planning for retirement.

ACC 105 - Financial Accounting

Students need to become familiar with financial accounting information and reports in order to make financial decisions. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and the financial statements used to evaluate the results of operations and the financial position of the various forms of business.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Understand the environment of financial accounting.
2. Prepare general-purpose financial statements.
3. Record business transactions in the accounting records.
4. Understand the differences between cash-basis and accrual-basis accounting.
5. Understand the limitations of financial reporting.
6. Understand the accounting implications related to accounts receivable.
7. Recognize differences between the various inventory cost flows.
8. Understand issues related to revenue recognition and the control of cash.
9. Comprehend issues related to asset capitalization and depreciation.
10. Understand the issues related to the issuance of bonds and other long-term debt.
11. Differentiate the various types of stock.
12. Describe the different classifications for investment securities.
13. Describe the usefulness of the statement of cash flows.
14. Perform financial statement analysis.
15. Communicate results of financial accounting issues and analysis in a clear, concise written for manner.

ACC 110 - Managerial Accounting

Planning and control techniques are necessary management tools for all businesses and institutions. This course emphasizes how to measure and analyze costs relevant to different types of decisions.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Analyze and report managerial accounting issues using word processing software and Lotus 1-2-3.
2. Define cost terms, concepts, and classifications.
3. Understand the flow of costs in a job-order costing system.
4. Understand the flow of costs in a process costing system.
5. Describe the elements of a just-in-time inventory system.
6. Analyze costs and their behavior patterns.
7. Perform cost-volume-profit analysis.
8. Compare and contrast variable and absorption costing.
9. Prepare the master budget.
10. Perform variance analysis.
11. Understand the issues related to segment reporting and profitability analysis.

ACC 120 - Payroll Accounting

This course provides the student with an introduction to the laws and accounting principles relating to payroll. All accounting students and most business students would benefit from a general knowledge of payroll rules and regulations. Students will learn and practice the knowledge and skill necessary for success in the workplace.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Explain the need for payroll and personnel records.
2. Compute wages and salaries.
3. Calculate and report payroll deductions for FICA.
4. Calculate and report payroll deductions for federal income taxes.
5. Compute miscellaneous payroll deductions.
6. Compute unemployment compensation taxes.
7. Analyze and journalize payroll transactions. 
8. Process payroll records and returns.
9. Analyze common payroll and personnel procedures for controlling payroll costs.

ACC 205 - Intermediate Accounting I

Students’ basic financial accounting knowledge is broadened as more complex problems are solved and current trends and specialized topics are introduced. Emphasis is placed on preparation for advanced study and professional examination. The students will gain proficiency in handling practical applications of accounting theory.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Describe the complex environment of financial accounting and the role of the major policy-setting bodies in the standard-setting process.

2. Describe how the conceptual framework is used in the application of the basic principles of accounting.

3. Prepare a multiple-step income statement and a statement of retained earnings.

4. Prepare a classified balance sheet. 

5. Solve present and future value problems for single sums and annuities.

6. Identify the complex issues in accounting for cash and receivables.

7. Recognize the differences in inventory valuation methods.

8. Apply the lower of cost or market to inventory.

9. Determine the cost of property, plant and equipment at, and subsequent to acquisition.

10. Compute and contrast depreciation and depletion for whole and partial periods.

11. Explain the complex issues in accounting for intangible assets.

12. Communicate results of financial accounting issues and analysis in a clear, concise written format.

13. Analyze and solve intermediate accounting problems using spreadsheet software.

ACC 206 - Intermediate Accounting II

Students’ basic financial accounting knowledge is broadened as more complex problems are solved and current trends and specialized topics are introduced. Emphasis is placed on preparation for advanced study and professional examinations. The students will gain proficiency in handling practical applications of accounting theory.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Determine the cost of property, plant and equipment at, and subsequent to acquisition.

2. Compute and contrast depreciation and depletion for whole and partial periods.

3. Understand the complex issues in accounting for intangible assets.

4. Describe various current liabilities including their identification, measurement/valuation, recording, and disclosure.

5. Journalize entries for bonds and other forms of long-term debt.

6. Journalize transactions of common, preferred and treasury stock.

7. Understand the differences and prepare journal entries to account for the various forms of dividends.

8. Compute earnings per share for both simple and complex capital structures.

9. Communicate results of financial accounting issues and analysis in a clear, concise written format.

10. Analyze and solve intermediate accounting problems using Lotus 1-2-3.

ACC 210 - Financial Management

All managers are required to deal with investments, bank loans and other financial tools, taxes, forecasting, leasing, etc. during their career. Knowledge of the terminology and methods of evaluating alternatives for these areas is essential. Students will obtain a working knowledge of financial from the perspective of a manager making financial operating decisions for his/her firm.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Understand the role finance and the financial manager.

2. Understand differences in business organizations, regulation and taxation.

3. To comprehend the features of the capital market.

4. To use basic financial statements to understand the operation of a firm and how future decisions will change the position of the firm.

5. To have an understanding of financial planning for a firm.

6. To understand the significance of working capital including strategies for financing working capital, management of cash, marketable securities, accounts receivable and inventory.

7. Recognize differences in types of short and long-term financing.

8. To comprehend the computation and applications of compound interest and annuities.

9. Know how leverage affects the risk level and profitability of a firm and its choice of capital structure.

10. Comprehend how a capital project is evaluated under various capital budgeting techniques.

ACC 220 - Accounting Information Systems

Business Management and accounting are increasingly affected by computers and automated information systems. To successfully meet the employment demands of the business community, a student should have a basic understanding of automated systems, systems analysis and development, the internal controls which are necessary, and a familiarity with the actual workings of the components of a computerized accounting system.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Define the accounting information system and explain its relationship to the entire information system, and the information system’s link to the organization.

2. Explain how the information system and the accounting information system support the management function.

3. Prepare and evaluate information systems documentation.

4. Identify the main transaction processing cycles.

5. Identify system control goals.

6. Identify the major pervasive control plans business organizations use to control the electronic data processing function.

7. Identify application control plans associated with online processing technology and those associated with batch technology.

8. Explain the major information system logical and physical characteristics.

9. Describe the major phases and steps of the systems development process.

10. Utilize a commercial general ledger accounting software package to perform transaction processing.

11. Research a topic and present the findings to the class in a professional presentation.

ACC 230 - Federal Taxes

Virtually all U.S. citizens pay federal income taxes; students should be able to minimize their personal taxes. Additionally, accounting and management students are often involved in some phase of tax reporting and/or preparation for their companies. Therefore, familiarity with the Internal Revenue System and the Internal Revenue Code is considered beneficial. 

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Discuss the relationships among taxation, government and business decision making.
   1. A1: Describe the economic and social objectives of the Federal income tax law, citing taxation situations where either or both objectives can be achieved. 
   2. A2: Differentiate between a progressive and regressive tax structure, citing examples of each.
   3. A3: Outline the legislative process for the enactment of tax law. 
   4. A4: Discuss the ethical, practical and business implications of a tax practice.
2. Apply the Tax Code of the IRS to classify and calculate income, adjustments, deductions, credits and taxes.
   1. B1: Use the tax formula to compute an individual’s taxable income.
   2. B2: Determine the amount allowable for the standard deduction.  
   3. B3: Calculate the amount and correct number of personal and dependency exemptions. 
   4. B4: Determine the most advantageous filing status for individuals. 
   5. B5: Calculate an individual’s tax using both the tax tables and tax rate schedules. 
   6. B6: Determine non-taxable employee fringe-benefit items. 
   7. B7: Compare and contrast deductions for and from AGI, citing examples. 
   8. B8: Identify and compute amounts of all qualified itemized deductions. 
   9. B9: Determine the classification of transactions which result in a loss. 
   10. B10: Calculate the deduction for a casualty or theft loss. 
   11. B11: Determine passive activity losses and material participation. 
   12. B12: Computer bad debt and NOL deductions. 
   13. B13: Calculate moving expense deduction. 
   14. B14: Calculate Office-In-Home and educational expense deductions. 
   15. B15: Determine IRA contributions and deductions. 
   16. B16: Calculate Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT).
   17. C. Apply tax law to determine taxation for businesses and businesses’ owners. 
   18. C1: Discuss the criteria for deducting business and investment expenses. 
   19. C2: List the substantiation and requirements that must be met to deduct travel and entertainment expenses. 
   20. C3: Discuss the criteria used to determine whether an activity is a hobby or a trade or business. 
   21. C4: Classify and calculate travel and entertainment expense deductions, using the 20% disallowance rule. 
   22. C5: Calculate self-employment income and self-employment tax. 
   23. C6: Calculate estimated tax payments. 
   24. C7: Calculate personal and business tax credits.
3. Apply IRS Tax Code to determine tax treatment of real and personal property.
   1. D1: Calculate the basis of property 
   2. D2: Determine the holding period for an asset. 
   3. D3: Calculate the realized gain or loss from the sale or disposition of property. 
   4. D4: Distinguish between capital assets and other assets, citing examples. 
   5. D5: Calculate depreciation using straight-line ACRS and modified ACRS methods. 
   6. D6: Determine inventory valuations and COGS using LIFO, FIFO, and LCM methodology. 
   7. D7: Determine when a gain from the sale or a principal residence is deferred and when it is excluded, and calculate the basis for replacement property. 
   8. D8: Determine the basis and tax consequences of a like-kind exchange. 
   9. D9: Identify Section 1231 property and categorize the tax treatment of Section 1231 transactions. 
   10. D10: Calculate the recapture provisions of Section 1245 and Section 1250. 
   11. D11: Decide the tax consequence of using residential real estate for both personal and rental purposes. 
4. Consider all applicable tax implications to determine the most advantageous form of business. 
   1. E1: Discuss the tax ramifications of a partnership formation. 
   2. E2: Determine the tax implications of distributions to partners. 
   3. E3: List the requirements for S Corporation status. 
   4. E4: Describe the tax treatment of S Corporation shareholders. 
   5. E5: Describe the corporate form and its characteristics. 
   6. E6: Calculate the corporate tax.
5. Demonstrate preparation of IRS forms and schedules.
   1. F1: Complete IRS Forms 1040, 1065, and 1120. 
   2. F2: Complete IRS Schedules A, B, C, D, and E 
   3. F3: Complete IRS Forms 2106, 2119, 4562 
   4. F4: Given a complex taxpayer situation, the student will research items of tax law and complete taxpayer’s federal income tax return.
6. Discuss tax accounting concepts. 
   1. G1: Differentiate between economic, accounting and tax concepts of income. 
   2. G2: Determine when income is taxable under the cash and accrual methods of reporting. 
   3. G3: Explain when deductions may be taken under both the cash and accrual methods of accounting.

ACC 235 - Auditing

All accountants will have some exposure to audits during their accounting career. Knowledge of the process and theory behind an audit is essential. Students will obtain a working knowledge of auditing from both a public and internal perspective. 

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Describe the nature of auditing.

2. Differentiate between the various audit reports.

3. Discuss the importance of the code of professional conduct to auditing.

4. Examine the legal environment of auditing.

5. Describe the audit responsibilities and objectives.

6. Examine the nature of audit evidence.

7. Describe the importance of audit planning and documentation.

8. Evaluate materiality and risk.

9. Evaluate internal control and assess control risk.

10. Describe the overall audit plan and audit program.

11. Apply the auditing process to the sales and collection cycle.

12. Describe audit sampling techniques.

13. Apply the auditing process to the acquisition and payment cycle.

14. Apply the auditing process to cash balances.

15. Examine issues related to the completion of the audit.

16. Describe other audit, attestation services, and compilation engagements.

17. Differentiate between internal and government financial auditing and operational auditing.

ACC 290 - Cooperative Education I

ACC 291 - Cooperative Education II

ACC 299 - Special Studies and Special Topics

ADD 105 - Drugs & Alcohol in American Society

ADD 205 - Addiction and Recovery

ASL 100 - American Sign Language I

This course is designed to give students an introduction to American Sign Language and the deaf culture.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Demonstrate knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL).

2. Compare and contrast Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing Cultures.

3. Utilize appropriate facial grammar for basic (ASL) sentences and questions.

4. Demonstrate sensitivity to the individual communication needs of people with hearing loss.

5. Select and employ appropriate terminology when talking about people with hearing loss.

6. Trace the history of American Sign Language.

7. Reproduce basic sentence structure in ASL appropriately.

8. Spell three letter English words expressively and receptively in ASL.

9. Name the multiples of 5 (to 100) in ASL.

10. Explain and demonstrate the concept of an ASL classifier.

11. Express the concept of negation in ASL.

12. Use space appropriately in front of the signer’s body to convey meaning.

13. Differentiate between personal, possessive, and dual pronouns in ASL.

14. Identify and employ non-manual markers in ASL.

15. Apply the agent/person marker appropriately in ASL.

16. Distinguish the differences between questions with a yes or no answer and questions asking for more information (i.e., who, what, where, why, etc.)

17. Tell name in ASL.

ASL 105 - American Sign Language II

This course is designed to build students’ expanding knowledge of American Sign Language and give them a more in-depth perspective of deaf culture.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Demonstrate and appropriately use ordinal numbers in American Sign Language (ASL).

2. Differentiate between cardinal numbers, ordinal numbers, and money numbers in ASL.

3. Utilize appropriate facial grammar when giving and receiving directions.

4. Express the concept of a common reference point or real-world orientation when giving directions/location.

5. Demonstrate knowledge of signing for explaining a need and asking a location.

6. Spell English words with more than three letters expressively and receptively in ASL.

7. Describe physical characteristics of a person and/or clothing using appropriate signs and classifiers.

8. Name the multiples of 10 and 11.

9. Illustrate two role-shifting techniques in ASL.

10. Utilize appropriate spatial relationships to describe a picture or event.

11. Utilize conversation strategies in ASL.

12. Identify three kinds of verbs in ASL.

13. Demonstrate culturally appropriate ways to interrupt a conversation in ASL.

14. Use time signs to indicate present, past, and future tense in ASL.

15. Identify and use dual personal pronouns receptively and expressively in ASL.

16. Demonstrate the listing by rank principle.

17. Identify and restate a story sequence using appropriate ASL vocabularly.

ASL 110 - American Sign Language III

This course is designed to build upon the topics, vocabulary and grammar introduced in Level I and II in order to increase students’ fluency in American Sign Language.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Demonstrate and appropriately use locative classifiers in American Sign Language (ASL).

2. Utilize appropriate reference points when marking locations of non-present objects.

3. Demonstrate and appropriately use semantic classifiers in ASL.

4. Explain and correctly use “topic-comment” sentence structure in ASL.

5. Demonstrate varying degrees of complaints using appropriate signs and facial expression.

6. Demonstrate strategies for communicating ideas when signs are not known without resorting to finger-spelling.

7. Demonstrate the differences between inflected and uninflected forms of a verb sign.

8. Identify three different sentence structures used when making requests in ASL.

9. Apply role shifting skills, inflecting verb forms, appropriate sign vocabulary, and simple conditional sentences to tell a story in ASL.

10. Demonstrate the concept of “when clauses”, using appropriate ASL sentence structure and non-manual markers.

11. Differentiate between clauses asking when by year and asking when in relation to another event, or age.

12. Demonstrate ways of expressing life events without using “when clauses:, i.e., by year, by sequencing events, and by an unexpected change in events.

13. Demonstrate and appropriately use descriptive classifiers in ASL.

14. Demonstrate the differences between the number systems for years and for giving addresses.

ASL 115 - American Sign Language IV

This course is designed to build upon the topics, vocabulary and grammar introduced in Level I through Level III in order to increase students’ conversational fluency in American Sign Language. 

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Demonstrate and appropriately use descriptive classifiers for shapes, patterns, and textures.

2. Demonstrate and appropriately use instrument classifiers.

3. Select and use appropriate non-manual markers and descriptive classifiers with regard to size and perspective.

4. Demonstrate differences between symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes and how to describe them using appropriate classifiers and non-manual markers.

5. Select the appropriate sign vocabulary, classifiers, non-manual markers and sentence structure to describe an object by how it looks, how it works, or how it is made.

6. Demonstrate and appropriately use element classifiers.

7. Demonstrate understanding of the “FINISH” idiom in a “when clause.”

8. Demonstrate ASL fluency and turn-taking skills.

9. Demonstrate behaviors for controlling the pace of an ASL conversation.

10. Demonstrate and utilize appropriate response behaviors in an ASL conversation.

11. Demonstrate a culturally correct way to discuss deafness in a family.

12. Express fluency in ASL in order to make connections between people and promote continuity.

ANT 135 - Human Evolution: Physical Anthropology & Archaeology

This course provides the student with the latest scientific evidence in the continuing controversies surrounding such topics as the origin and antiquity of the human body and the factors most responsible for the major social and economic changes that have occurred in human history

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Identify the subject phenomena of physical/biological) anthropology and archaeology

2. Utilize concepts basic to physical/biological anthropology and archaeology

3. Describe the various methods of collecting anthropological data

4. Correctly use the logic of cause and effect relationships in attempting to analyze the past history of the human species

5. Describe how evolutionary change occurs

6. Compare and contrast neo-Darwinism with classical Darwinism

7. Discuss the similarities and differences between human anatomy and behavior and that of other animals

8. Describe the adaptive changes that occurred in the hominid line that led to the rise of the first true humans

9. Discuss the role that language acquisition played in the adaptive success of modern humans

10. Identify and describe each of the key pre-human hominids

11. Describe the cultural and biological adaptations of humans to their physical and social environments

12. Compare and contrast the various theories that have been proposed to explain the rise of agriculture, animal domestication, and civilization

13. Identify and explain how inequalities in wealth, status, and power first arose in human societies

14. Discuss the facts and fallacies associated with the terms “race” and “I.Q.”

15.  Make a prediction about future evolutionary trends in the human species

ANT 140 - Cultural Anthropology

This course is designed to foster knowledge, skills and attitudes which will assist students to successfully interact with individuals and groups from diverse cultural backgrounds and to apply these understandings in both personal and professional life.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Identify the subject phenomena of cultural and linguistic anthropology. 

2. Utilize concepts basic to cultural anthropology and linguistics. 

3. Describe the various methods of collecting anthropological data. 

4. Correctly use the logic of cause and effect relationships in attempting to analyze social behavior 

5. Describe the cultural adaptations of humans to their physical and social environments. 

6. Identify ethnocentric attitudes and behavior and be able to discuss cultural universals. 

7. Discuss the facts and fallacies associated with the terms “race,” “ethnic group,” and “minority group.” 

8. Discuss the origin and history of race and ethnic conflicts in our and other societies. 

9. Discuss how and why people become prejudiced against people who are different from them. 

10. Explain the determinants of cross-cultural variations in expected (ideal) and observed (real)behavior. 

11. Discuss the various formal and informal methods of social control that exist in other societies. 

12. Compare and contrast the various theories that have been proposed to explain deviance in societies. 

13. Identify and explain how inequalities in wealth, status, and power are maintained in human societies. 

14. Describe the social consequences of the division of labor in pre-industrial, industrial, and postindustrial societies. 

15. Discuss cross-cultural universals and differences in sexual and marriage practices and ideas about beauty. 

16. Identify and discuss the major agents of socialization operating on individuals in other societies. 

17. Explain the importance of both verbal and nonverbal communication in human societies. 

18. Discuss the various theories that have been proposed to explain the wide range of variation that exists in human languages. 

19. Identify the sources of social and cultural change in human societies. 

20. Discuss the problems faced by native peoples as they attempt to cope with various aspects of the impact of modem western culture upon their traditional societies. 

21. Make predictions about the future of humankind based upon what is now occurring in the world.

ANT 200 - Intercultural Communication (Honors)

The purpose for this course is to increase the students’ awareness of the wealth of cultural diversity in distant lands and near to home and to teach students how one learns to understand the world from the perspectives of people with different cultural backgrounds. In addition, it provides the capable honors students with an opportunity to conduct original research under the professor’s supervision. 

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Discuss the limitations of “native realism” and “ethnocentrism. 

2. Outline the fundamental aspects of “culture”. 

3. Compare and contrast mainstream U.S. culture with other cultures. 

4. Discuss the two levels of culture knowledge: explicit and tacit. 

5. Delineate the key premise of symbolic interactionism. 

6. Define “ethnography” and explain its purpose. 

7. Discuss the ethical principles that should be considered in conducting ethnographic fieldwork. 

8. Explain advantages of an ethnographic research cycle over a linear approach in science research. 

9. Delineate the steps in doing participant observation reasearch. 

10. Discuss the relationship among “language”, “thought”, and “perception”. 

11. Explain the theory of proxemics and describe differences in perception of social and personal space cross-culturally. 

12. Describe how face-to-face interaction in a particular community and cultural group affects a child’s language acquisition.

ANT 210 - Native Peoples of North America

COURSE COMPETENCIES

A.     COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Graduates should be able to communicate effectively in a variety of modes, within a variety of settings, and for a variety of purposes. This involves mastery of college-level reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills as well as effective interpersonal skills.
A-1     Demonstrate reading skills
A-2    Demonstrate writing skills
A-3    Demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication skills
A-4    Demonstrate listening skills
A-5    Demonstrate interpersonal skills
A-6    Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with individuals and groups
A-7    Demonstrate presentation skills

B.    AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY SKILLS
Graduates should be able to analyze the diverse aspects of cultural heritage, including those artistic, historical, economic, political, social, scientific, and technological developments that help shape present societies and the impact of this heritage on the environment. They should be able to identify their personal values, recognize ethical choices, and analyze the implications of personal decisions. Graduates should be able to demonstrate personal growth and an awareness of cultural diversity.
B-1     Identify personal values
B-2    Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity for cultural heritage, cultural diversity and diverse viewpoints
B-3    Evaluate the ways in which the arts, history, economics, politics, social institutions, sciences, and technologies shape societies and impact the environment
B-4    Recognize ethical choices
B-5    Recognize the social and environmental consequences of personal decisions

C.    CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Drawing from the knowledge of appropriate disciplines, graduates should be able to evaluate the validity of ideas through critical thinking, which employs the skills of reasoning, logic, and creativity. Using these skills, graduates should be able to present convincing arguments.
C-1     Analyze theoretical questions
C-2    Employ reasoning, logic, and creativity
C-3    Present a convincing argument

 
D.    PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
Using critical thinking skills, graduates should be able to solve problems. This process requires assessing information; identifying problems; generating, evaluating, and selecting possible solutions as well as preparing and evaluating implementation plans.
D-1    Assess available information
D-2    Identify a problem
D-3    Generate alternative solutions
D-4    Evaluate alternative solutions
D-5    Select a solution
D-6    Prepare a plan for implementation
D-7    Evaluate implementation plan

E.    STUDY SKILLS
Graduates should be able to employ effective study skills in order to meet assessment criteria. This process includes the ability to follow directions, implement various reading strategies, and identify and organize critical information for future recall. In addition, graduates should be able to demonstrate self-directed learning.
E- I    Demonstrate an ability to follow directions
E-2    Demonstrate an ability to capture critical information for future recall
E-3    Employ various reading strategies to interpret and evaluate written materials
E-4    Demonstrate an ability to prepare for and meet assessment criteria
E-5    Demonstrate self-direction in learning

F.    MATHEMATICS SKILLS
Graduates should be able to apply the skills of qualitative reasoning. Quantitative reasoning, symbolic reasoning, and computation to evaluate and solve mathematical problems systematically.
F-1     Interpret symbols
F-2    Assess qualitatively
F-3    Assess quantitatively
F-4    Interpret diagrams and graphs

G.    INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Graduates should be able to demonstrate the ability to create, save, retrieve, modify, and analyze data using computer-based technology. They should be able to use word processing software as well as software appropriate to their program of study. In addition, graduates should be able to access information via the Internet and other digital sources.
G-1    Use word processing software
G-2    Access information via the Internet and other digital sources

H.    INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS
Graduates should be able to access, evaluate, organize, and use information ethically and legally using a variety of credible sources and demonstrate appropriate methods of research. In addition, they should be able to interpret and evaluate findings and draw conclusions.
H-1    Access and evaluate information from a variety of credible sources including those found in a library
H-2    Access and use information ethically and legally
H-3    Employ appropriate methods of research including the scientific method
H-4    Interpret and evaluate findings and draw conclusions

ANT 220 - Food and Culture

ANT 245 - Culture and Religion

This course is designed to foster the knowledge, skills, and attitudes which will assist the student to successfully compare, contrast, and evaluate supernatural and scientific explanations for the origin, function, and persistence of religious belief and practice in human societies. Also, the student will gain a greater awareness of how world events are often shaped by religious beliefs and differences.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Discuss theories proposed to explain the origin of supernaturalistic belief in human populations

2. Evaluate theories proposed to explain the persistence and function of supernaturalistic belief and ritual in both non-Western and Western societies

3. Identify cross-cultural universals in mythology

4. Define such concepts as animism and mana

5. Compare and contrast magic with other forms of religious behavior

6. Explain why belief in divination, astrology, witchcraft, sorcery, ghosts, spirits and gods has been ubiquitous throughout human history and persists in modern nations.

7. Compare and contrast rites of passage and rites of solidarity

8. Discuss both the secular and religious explanations that have been given for trances, drinking poison, handling snakes, talking in tongues, the use of hallucinogenic drugs, food and other taboos, animal and human sacrifice, cannibalism, and belief in the afterlife or in reincarnation

9. Evaluate millennial fear

10. Compare and contrast scientific and religious explanations for near death experiences

11. Explain the role of shamans and priests in human societies

12. Explain why certain plants, animals and locations are believes to possess dangerous and/or beneficial supernatural powers

13. Trace the origin, growth, and decline of revitalization movements, cults, and institutionalized religions

14. Describe the social, cultural, and political consequences of religious differences

ANT 255 - Interpreting Lives: Rites of Passage, Personal History, and the Life Cycle (Honors)

The purpose for this course is to increase students’ awareness of both the commonality and diversity of human experience throughout the life cycleand to teach students ways to gain understanding of the perspectives and life circumstances of people in different cultural and historical contexts. In addition, it provides the capable honors students with an opportunity to conduct original research with the professors supervision.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Describe the ritual process inherent in rites of passage. 

2. Compare and contrast rites of passage from different cultures. 

3. Delineate the paradigm of developmental life stages and the issues to be confronted in each life stage. 

4. Discuss the universal applicability and culture-specific variations of the life stages paradigm. 

5. Describe the characteristics of personal experience narrative. 

6. Explain how individuals use personal experience narrativeto construct and reaffirm their lives. 

7. Define the terms ‘autobiography’, ‘biography’, and ‘life history’. 

8. Review the history of biographical studies, especially in psychology and anthropology. 

9. Describe life history interview procedures, including the importance of nondirective interviews. 

10. Define the concepts ‘emic’ and ‘etic’ and discuss their relevance to life history interviewing and writing. 

11. Discuss the collaborative nature of doing life history interviewing and how the needs and motives of the interviews influence the life-history account. 

12. Explain approaches psychologists and anthropologists have used to analyze and interpret life histories. 

13. Describe cross-cultural variation in concepts relating to ‘self’ and the structuring of life experience. 

14. Discuss the ethical concerns to be considered in doing life history research.

ANT 285 - Ethnographic Research (Honors)

The purpose for this course is to teach students a powerful research tool for approaching an understanding of the world from the perspectives of people with different cultural backgrounds. In addition, the course provides honors students with an opportunity to conduct original research under a professor’s close supervision.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Explain what ethnography is and its potential uses. 

2. Outline the fundamental aspects of ‘culture’. 

3. Discuss issues of language use in field research. 

4. Discuss the two levels of cultural knowledge: explicit and tacit. 

5. Discuss the ethical principles that should be considered in ethnographic field work. 

6. Explain advantages of an ethnographic research cycle over a linear approach in social science research. 

7. Delineate the steps in doing participant observation research and distinguish among descriptive, selective, and focused observations. 

8. Describe techniques for conducting non-directive, informal interviews and ethno semantic interviews. 

9. Explain the methods and purposes for domain analyses, taxonomic analyses, and cultural theme analyses

ANT 290 - Cooperative Education I

ANT 291 - Cooperative Education II

ANT 299 - Special Studies and Special Topics

ART 111 - Introduction to Drawing

The understanding of compositional principles is necessary to make a successful drawing. Elements of design such as line, shape, texture and value are formal properties that must be dealt with when making art. Ideas can be communicated visually when individuals understand how to use these elements and principles in their work.

Viewing exhibiting artists’ work and studying recognized artists aid students in understanding the various kinds of art made. Critiquing personal work and the work of others enables individuals to make artistic judgments which enhance the meaning of a particular piece. This process promotes an understanding of the artist’s intent.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Identify the fundamentals of creating a good composition

2. Interpret the symbolic uses of line

3. Describe the use of value as a tool for modeling forms with light

4. Explain the principles of linear and atmosphere perspective

5. Describe the properties of geometric and organic shapes

6. Create drawings that illustrate an understanding of the principles and elements of art

7. Critique his/her own work and that of others

8. Research an artist and present information to the class

9. Critique works of art at a museum

10. Describe in writing feelings and opinions regarding works of art

ART 112 - Drawing II

The most fundamental level of art is the making of an art object. Advanced drawing allows the student to develop intentionality in making art. Further exploration of the formal properties of art such as line, form, value, and composition allow the student to develop craftsmanship and the “why” of making a particular piece. As a method of understanding self, the psychological use of color expresses individual differences.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Use the colored media of pastel and colored pencil in drawing

2. Examine the psychological effects of color in art

3. Use color as a tool for modeling forms with light

4. Use black and white media, to explore new drawing processes

5. Use atmospheric and linear perspective in developing the illusion of space on a two-dimensional surface

6. Examine intent in making a drawing through discussion

7. Identify effective strategies for articulating a personal aesthetic

8. Analyze the experience of viewing art by writing about it

9. Acknowledge influences professional artists may have made in the student’s artistic development

ART 113 - Two-Dimensional Design

The study of design increases aesthetic sensitivity to the world around us by creating an appreciation of the principles of order, patterns, and the underlying structure of our visual world. Study of design creates awareness of the psychological effects of arrangement and color and the profound effect it may have on our media-saturated lives.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Use the media of paint and colored pencil in creating  designs

2. Use black and white media such as pen and ink to execute designs

3. Analyze the psychological effects of color in our environment

4. Create order in patterns and repetitions

5. Use positive and negative space to create design statements

6. Use the themes of variation and proportion to create emphasis in a composition

7. Analyze works of other students and artists in relation to personal work created

8. Develop a personal palette of colors and textures

9. Use perspective and orthographic projection

10. Identify effective strategies for articulating a personal aesthetic

11. Use appropriate presentation software to present and articulate design principles

12. Relate to design concepts by viewing art at museums and galleries and writing a paper about the experience

ART 121 - Painting

Students have already been introduced to the basic elements of art in HUM 111 Introduction to Drawing. They will further use these elements of line, form, color, and value to make a successful work of art. Group and individual critique will afford students opportunities for insight, evaluation and feedback concerning their art practice.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Recognize value changes on objects

2. Interpret the color wheel

3. Distinguish various temperatures projected by color

4. Examine the difference between watercolor and acrylic

5. Work with a combination of media

6. Critique his/her own work and that of others

7. Critically examine works of art at museums and art galleries

8. Describe in writing opinions and feelings when making art

ART 201 - Art Appreciation

In order to stimulate interest and understanding of art, an individual must first gain knowledge of the basic elements of art and how they are used in the principles of design. These formal properties, such as line, shape, color, texture and composition, have been used by artists throughout history.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Identify works of art which are considered to represent the greatest achievements of Western Civilization

2. Analyze the challenges of form and technique that artists face working in various media

3. Interpret works of art in relation to the societies in which they were created

4. Identify how historical changes transformed concepts of art, artists and patrons in each period viewed

5. Compare/contrast the various styles of Western art made within a single time period

6. Write a 1000 word research paper critiquing a work of art

7. Critique an exhibit at a local museum or art gallery

ART 230 - Three-Dimensional Design

ART 250 - Art History: The Western Tradition

A survey of Art introduces students to the cultural and visual history of mankind through examination of painting, sculpture, and architecture. Meaning in art and expressive intent in art-making are important components of understanding art.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify works of art which are considered to represent the greatest achievements of Western Civilization

2. Evaluate form, technique, and style used in production of art works

3. Identify how world view influences art, artists, and patrons in each period viewed

4. Use writing, discussion, and library research to analyze how historical changes influence concepts, movements, artists, and patrons in art

5. Critique verbally, and in writing, artworks viewed at local art galleries or museums using a formal, stylistic or contextual analysis

6. Identify major geo-political and religious transformations in Western civilization as they relate to the art and architecture from pre-history to the Renaissance period

BIO 120 - Biological Concepts

Scientific Reasoning.

BIO 130 - Human Biology

BIO 140 - Essentials of Biology

Course Competencies

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should  be able to:

A. List and define the levels of life, from atoms and molecules to local and global ecosystems.

B. Explain both the unity and diversity of the domains and kingdoms of life.

C. Describe chemical bonding in biology and the structure and function of the major biological molecules.

D. Identify and define the structure and function of the major parts of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

E. Compare and contrast photosynthesis, respiration and fermentation as energy pathways in living organisms.

F. Explain how traits are transmitted from parent to offspring on both the molecular and Mendelian levels, including  solving genetic crosses.

G. Describe the cell cycle, the types of cell division and the cellular effects of cancer.

H. Summarize DNA replication, RNA transcription and translation, and the impact of mutations.

I. State the modern theory of evolution at the micro and macro scale.

J. Apply the scientific method to laboratory experiments, problem solving, and data recording.

K. Identify and properly use lab equipment, follow laboratory procedures, and lab safety guidelines.

 

Prerequisite(s):

COM 061 Advanced Reading, ESL 060 Reading II or placement by assessment:MAT 020 Basics of College Math (C or better), or placement by assessment

Semesters Offered: All

BIO 150 - Biology I

Scientific Reasoning.

BIO 155 - Biology II

BIO 210 - Botany

BIO 250 - Anatomy & Physiology I

or

• COM 061
     or ESL 060  
• COM 051   or 
  ESL 050
    
• CHE 120   or high school chemistry with a grade of “C” or better.

BIO 255 - Anatomy & Physiology II

BIO 280 - Microbiology

CHE 120  or high school chemistry with a grade of “C” or better.

or

• COM 051  or 
  ESL 050
    
• COM 061
    or ESL 060  

BIO 290 - Cooperative Education I

BIO 291 - Cooperative Education II

BIO 299 - Special Studies and Special Topics

BUS 100 - Introduction to Business

BUS 105 - Business English

Excellent business English skills are primary requirements of an employee in today’s workplace.  The ability to edit documents is of primary importance.  This course provides the student with a foundation for other courses, which rely on excellent English usage.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify parts of speech and understand how they function in sentences.
2. Write complete sentences avoiding fragments, comma splices, and run-ons.
3. Use nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections correctly in written communication.
4. Develop proficiency in punctuation, capitalization, and number style skills.
5. Demonstrate realistic applications of current usage and style in today’s workplace.
6. Demonstrate vocabulary, spelling, and editing skills.
7. Recognize and create professional business messages that demonstrate correct formats and ideas expressed in clear, concise, and correct English.
8. Utilize correct use of subject-verb agreement.
9. Determine correct singular and plural possessive form of nouns.

BUS 106 - Business Communications

Studies have shown that the communication skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening occupy a great percentage of an individual’s time on the job.  The men and women who achieve greatest success in their business careers are those who have mastered these skills in addition to the specialized skills that their jobs require.  Business students will be confronted with a wide variety of communication situations when they enter the business world.  This course is designed to help students increase their knowledge and understanding of communication principles and practice and develop the wide-ranging communication skills they will need to communicate successfully on the job and progress in their careers.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 

A. Compose effective business letters.

B. Prepare an effective employment communication package.

C. Research effective business memorandum reports.

D. Develop effective business memorandum reports.

E. Prepare an effective individual oral presentation.

F. Deliver an effective individual oral presentation.

G. Use vocabulary words correctly.

H. Explain the process, language, and practice of communication in organizations.

BUS 110 - Mathematics for Business and Finance

A financial calculator (BA II Plus or BA II Plus Professional preferred) is required for this course.

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on math placement test or MAT 030 - Algebra I , or MAT 032 - Mathematical Literacy  

 

Semesters Offered: All

This course satisfies the core competency for

Quantitative Reasoning and Critical Analysis.

BUS 115 - Economics Survey

BUS 200 - Macroeconomics

BUS 201 - Microeconomics

BUS 210 - Principles of Sales

BUS 220 - Principles of Marketing

BUS 230 - Business Law

BUS 240 - International Business

BUS 290 - Cooperative Education I

BUS 291 - Cooperative Education II

BUS 299 - Special Studies and Special Topics

CAR 103 - Career Decision Making

CAR 104 - Résumé Writing/ Interview Skills

CAR 105 - Professionalism on the Job

CAR 299 - Special Studies and Special Topics

CHE 110 - Introduction to the Laboratory

CHE 120 - Principles of Chemistry

Scientific Reasoning.

CHE 150 - Chemistry I

MAT 110  with a “C” or better.

Semesters Offered: Fall

This course satisfies the core competency for

Scientific Reasoning.

CHE 155 - Chemistry II

CHE 250 - Organic Chemistry I

CHE 251 - Chemistry of Biomolecules

CHE 260 - Theory of Chemical Instrumentation

CHE 275 - Instrumental Analysis

CHE 290 - Cooperative Education I

CHE 291 - Cooperative Education II

CHE 299 - Special Studies and Special Topics

COM 021 - Basics of College Reading

COM 031 - Basics of College Study Skills

COM 040 - Basic Writing I with Workshop

COM 041 - Basic Writing I

COM 050 - Basic Writing II with Workshop

COM 051 - Basic Writing II

COM 061 - Advanced Reading: Speed and Comprehension

COM 110 - Introduction to Creative Writing

Aesthetic Understanding.

COM 121 - English Composition I

COM 122 - English Composition I (Honors)

Written Communication and Information Literacy.

COM 125 - Publishing Practicum: Editorial Process

COM 126 - Publishing Practicum: Design and Production

COM 131 - Composition & Literature

COM 132 - Composition & Literature: Texts and Contexts (Honors)

COM 141 - Technical Writing

Oral Communication.

COM 151 - Fundamentals of Speech

Oral communication.

COM 152 - Fundamentals of Speech (Honors)

Oral Communication.

COM 161 - Mass Media

COM 163 - Writing for the Media

COM 201 - Introduction to Editing

COM 215 - Creative Nonfiction

COM 216 - Creative Nonfiction II