Course Descriptions

FIRE 207 - Fire Company Officer

1. Interpret the role of the company officer within the organization.
2. Classify the duties and responsibilities of a company officer.
3. Identify the strategies for success as a company officer.
4. Explain the difference between leadership and management.
5. Outline the functions of management.
6. Explain the need for effective personal communications.
7. Explore the management of human resources, time, and financial resources of a fire department.
8. Identify the training and educational needs for fire company members.
9. Determine the company officer’s role in maintaining fire company readiness.
10. Explain the principles of administrative law pertaining to a company officer’s actions.

FIRE 221 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival

1. Describe the need for cultural and behavioral change within the emergency services relating to safety, incorporating leadership, supervision, accountability and personal responsibility.
2. Explain the need for enhancements of personal and organizational accountability for health and safety.
3. Identify how the concepts of risk management affect strategic and tactical decision-making.
4. Evaluate circumstances that might constitute an unsafe act.
5. Explain the concept of empowering all emergency services personnel to stop unsafe acts.
6. Validate the need for national training standards as they correlate to professional development inclusive of qualifications, certifications and re-certifications.
7. Defend the need for annual medical evaluations and the establishment of physical fitness criteria for emergency services personnel throughout their careers.
8. Explain the vital role of local departments in national research and data collection systems.
9. Illustrate how technological advancements can produce higher levels of emergency services safety and survival.
10. Explain the importance of investigating all near-misses, injuries and fatalities.
11. Discuss how incorporating the lessons learned from investigations can support cultural change throughout the emergency services.
12. Describe how obtaining grants can support safety and survival initiatives.
13. Formulate an awareness of how adopting standardized policies for responding to emergency scenes can minimize near-misses, injuries and deaths.
14. Explain how the increase in violent incidents impacts safety for emergency services personnel when responding to emergency scenes.
15. Identify the need for counseling and psychological support for emergency services personnel and their families, and identify access to local resources and services.
16. Describe the importance of public education as a critical component of life safety programs.
17. Discuss the importance of fire sprinklers and code enforcement.
18. Explain the importance of safety in the design of apparatus and equipment.

FR 101 - Elementary French 1

1. Determine the meaning of beginning French texts.
2. Write grammatically correct sentences in French.
3. Discriminate among distinctive French sounds.
4. Interpret the meaning of spoken French.
5. Pronounce French words, phrases and sentences correctly.
6. Speak French clearly and accurately with beginning fluency.
7. Integrate beginning French vocabulary into simple sentences, paragraphs and dialog.
8. Apply beginning rules of French grammar, syntax, tense and gender correctly.
9. Communicate effectively in French through reading, writing, speaking and listening.
10. Compare beginning aspects of French and English grammar and syntax.
11. Explore some aspects of Francophone culture.
12. Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for further exploration of the French language and Francophone culture.

FR 102 - Elementary French 2

1. Determine the meaning of elementary French texts.
2. Write grammatically correct sentences in elementary French.
3. Discriminate among distinctive elementary French sounds.
4. Interpret the meaning of spoken elementary French.
5. Pronounce elementary French words, phrases and sentences correctly.
6. Speak French clearly and accurately with elementary fluency.
7. Integrate elementary French vocabulary into simple sentences, paragraphs and dialog.
8. Apply rules of elementary French grammar, syntax, tense and gender correctly.
9. Communicate effectively in elementary French through reading, writing, speaking and listening.
10. Compare aspects of elementary French and English grammar and syntax.
11. Explore some aspects of Francophone culture.
12. Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for further exploration of the French language and Francophone culture.

FR 201 - Intermediate French 1

1. Determine the meaning of intermediate French texts.
2. Write grammatically correct sentences in intermediate French.
3. Discriminate distinctive intermediate French sounds.
4. Interpret the meaning of spoken intermediate French.
5. Pronounce intermediate French words, phrases and sentences correctly.
6. Speak intermediate French clearly and accurately with intermediate fluency.
7. Integrate intermediate French vocabulary into sentences, paragraphs and dialog.
8. Apply rules of intermediate French grammar, syntax, tense and gender.
9. Communicate effectively in intermediate French through reading, writing, speaking and listening.
10. Compare aspects of intermediate French and English grammar and syntax.
11. Explore culture in this intermediate French course.
12. Acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for further exploration of the French language and culture.

FR 202 - Intermediate French 2

1. Determine the meaning of advanced French texts.
2. Write grammatically correct sentences in advanced French.
3. Discriminate distinctive advanced French sounds.
4. Interpret the meaning of spoken advanced French.
5. Pronounce advanced French words, phrases and sentences correctly.
6. Speak advanced French clearly and accurately with advanced fluency.
7. Integrate advanced French vocabulary into sentences, paragraphs and dialog.
8. Apply rules of advanced French grammar, syntax, tense and gender.
9. Communicate effectively in advanced French through reading, writing, speaking and listening.
10. Compare aspects of advanced French and English grammar and syntax.
11. Explore culture in this advanced French course.
12. Acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for further exploration of the French language and culture.

GEOG 133 - World Regional Geography

1. Use a map to identify major countries, major cities, rivers and landforms.
2. Differentiate geographic concept terms, such as site and situation, devolution, formal and functional regions that are used to describe regions.
3. Develop map reading skills.
4. Interpret both global and regional thematic maps.
5. Classify the world into realms, areas of similarity, using physical, cultural and economic factors.
6. Explain global patterns of topography, climate, vegetation, soils and hydrography.
7. Analyze the global and regional distribution of people.
8. Analyze spatial problems using geographic methodology.
9. Apply the geographic methodology to each world region by integrating relevant physical, economic, cultural and political data.
10. Explain the major geographic characteristics for each of the world’s major realms.
11. Explain some of the positive and negative characteristics of globalization.
12. Compare the world’s realms in terms of physical, economic and cultural geography.
13. Evaluate geographic models that describe the relationship between the natural environment and human modification of the landscape.

GEOG 212 - Environmental Science

1. Analyze the current environmental issues, such as human population growth, soil erosion, species extinction, global warming, air pollution and water pollution.
2. Explain the complexity of the current environmental concerns.
3. Explain the need for an interdisciplinary approach to the solution of these complex problems.
4. Explain the difficulty in developing universally acceptable solutions to the existing problems.
5. Construct a simple model and a more complex model of relationships among population, resource use, technology, environmental degradation and pollution.
6. Integrate economics into the formulation of environmental policy.
7. Evaluate the ecosystem approach and the species approach that can be used to preserve biodiversity.
8. Summarize trends in global food production and food distribution.
9. Analyze spatial data using geographic information system computer models.
10. Evaluate the pros and cons of energy resources, including the use of fossil fuels, solar power, wind conversion energy, and biomass.
11. Analyze demographic, economic, natural resource, and transportation data to recommend a sustainable development strategy for a country.

GEOG 217 - Water Resources

1. Explain the unique properties of water, including thermal properties, viscosity, surface tension, capillarity, and electrical properties.
2. Explain how humans have modified the components of the hydrologic cycle.
3. Explain the physical connection between surface water and groundwater.
4. Explain basic concepts of hydrogeology and the hydrogeologic profile.
5. Complete a habitat assessment for a stream.
6. Examine sources of contamination for both surface water and groundwater.
7. Conduct water quality tests, including pH, nitrates, coliform, phosphates, temperature, and turbidity, for a local stream.
8. Examine the value of water resources, and the need for both protection and conservation of these resources.
9. Apply principles of watershed management analysis to the study of the Rouge River Watershed.
10. Explain processes of fluvial erosion, transportation, and deposition.

GEOG 230 - Energy Resources

1. Describe energy units.
2. Analyze the global distribution of the four (4) forms of coal (lignite, subbituminous, bituminous and anthracite).
3. Analyze the global distribution of crude oil, oil shale and oil sand reserves.
4. Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of using natural gas as an energy source.
5. Distinguish active from passive solar energy.
6. Evaluate the potential for alternative energy sources, such as wind power, biofuels and geothermal energy to meet global energy needs.
7. Evaluate methods individuals can employ to conserve energy.
8. Compare new energy technologies developed in the transportation sector.
9. Explain the relationship between energy use and air pollution.
10. Compare energy resources to determine what resources should be used to promote sustainable development.
11. Develop a sustainable energy plan that includes a varied energy portfolio of conventional and alternative sources of energy.

GER 101 - Elementary German 1

1. Determine the meaning of beginning German texts.
2. Write grammatically correct sentences in beginning German.
3. Discriminate distinctive beginning German sounds.
4. Interpret the meaning of spoken beginning German.
5. Pronounce beginning German words, phrases and sentences correctly.
6. Speak German clearly and accurately with beginning fluency.
7. Integrate beginning German vocabulary into simple sentences, paragraphs and dialog.
8. Apply rules of beginning German grammar, syntax, tense and gender.
9. Communicate effectively in beginning German through reading, writing, speaking and listening.
10. Compare aspects of beginning German and English grammar and syntax.
11. Explore culture in this beginning German course.
12. Acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for further exploration of the German language and culture.

GER 102 - Elementary German 2

1. Determine the meaning of elementary German texts.
2. Write grammatically correct sentences in elementary German.
3. Discriminate distinctive elementary German sounds.
4. Interpret the meaning of spoken elementary German.
5. Pronounce elementary German words, phrases and sentences correctly.
6. Speak German clearly and accurately with elementary fluency.
7. Integrate elementary German vocabulary into simple sentences, paragraphs and dialog.
8. Apply rules of elementary German grammar, syntax, tense and gender.
9. Communicate effectively in elementary German through reading, writing, speaking and listening.
10. Compare aspects of elementary German and English grammar and syntax.
11. Explore culture in this elementary German course.
12. Acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for further exploration of the German language and culture.

GER 201 - Intermediate German 1

1. Determine the meaning of intermediate German texts.
2. Write grammatically correct sentences in intermediate German.
3. Discriminate distinctive intermediate German sounds.
4. Interpret the meaning of spoken intermediate German.
5. Pronounce intermediate German words, phrases and sentences correctly.
6. Speak German clearly and accurately with intermediate fluency.
7. Integrate intermediate German vocabulary into sentences, paragraphs and dialog.
8. Apply rules of intermediate German grammar, syntax, tense and gender.
9. Communicate effectively in intermediate German through reading, writing, speaking and listening.
10. Compare aspects of intermediate German and English grammar and syntax.
11. Explore culture in this intermediate German course.
12. Acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for further exploration of the German language and culture.

GER 202 - Intermediate German 2

1. Determine the meaning of advanced German texts.
2. Write grammatically correct sentences in advanced German.
3. Discriminate distinctive advanced German sounds.
4. Interpret the meaning of spoken advanced German.
5. Pronounce advanced German words, phrases and sentences correctly.
6. Speak German clearly and accurately with advanced fluency.
7. Integrate advanced German vocabulary into sentences, paragraphs and dialog.
8. Apply rules of advanced German grammar, syntax, tense and gender.
9. Communicate effectively in advanced German through reading, writing, speaking and listening.
10. Compare aspects of advanced German and English grammar and syntax.
11. Explore culture in this advanced German course.
12. Acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for further exploration of the German language and culture.

HIT 100 - Introduction to Medical Terminology

1. Examine the basic structure of medical terminology.
2. Apply terms related to organs in the body.
3. Classify medical terms that contain diagnostic and procedure suffixes.
4. Translate common prefixes used in medical terms.
5. Examine medical reports using medical terminology.
6. Interpret the definition for medical abbreviations used in medical reports.

HIT 104 - Medical Terminology

1. Identify basic prefixes, suffixes and combining forms used in the medical language.
2. Construct medical terms utilizing prefixes, suffixes and combining forms.
3. Divide medical terms into their prefix, suffix and combining forms and define each part.
4. Convert lay terminology to medical terminology.
5. Identify terms that apply to the structural organization of the body.
6. Spell medical terms correctly.
7. Explain medical terms related to signs, symptoms and disease conditions affecting the digestive system.
8. Explain medical terms related to signs, symptoms and disease conditions affecting the urinary and reproductive systems.
9. Explain medical terms related to signs, symptoms and disease conditions affecting the nervous system.
10. Explain medical terms related to signs, symptoms and disease conditions affecting the cardiovascular system.
11. Explain medical terms related to signs, symptoms and disease conditions affecting the respiratory system.
12. Explain medical terms related to signs, symptoms and disease conditions affecting the blood and lymphatic systems.
13. Explain various musculoskeletal disease conditions and terms related to bone fractures.
14. Identify lesions, signs and symptoms and pathologic conditions that relate to the skin.
15. Explain medical terms related to abnormal conditions that may affect the eye and ear.
16. Identify the abnormal conditions resulting from excessive and deficient secretions of the endocrine glands.
17. Classify medical terms that describe psychiatric symptoms and disorders.
18. Relate diagnostic procedures to medical conditions.
19. Write singular and plural forms of medical terms.
20. Interpret frequently encountered medical abbreviations, acronyms and eponyms.
21. Relate laboratory tests and clinical procedures to medical conditions.
22. Interpret the medical language used in reports such as chart notes, radiology reports, case studies and so forth.
23. Utilize library research techniques including online references and internet-based sites.

HIT 114 - Pharmacology for Health Professionals

1. Analyze health records to correlate diagnosis with prescribed medications for those patients.
2. Investigate drug forms available and methods of administration.
3. Relate the pharmacologic actions of a variety of drugs to the human body’s physiological responses to diseases, injuries and other conditions.
4. Categorize drugs into correct therapeutic classifications.
5. Summarize the major policies, processes and regulations that have impacted the pharmaceutical industry.
6. Differentiate between therapeutic effects, side effects and adverse effects of various medications.

HIT 117 - ICD-10-CM/PCS

1. Interpret healthcare scenarios for ICD 10-CM/PCS code assignment.
2. Determine diagnosis codes using ICD-10-CM according to official guidelines and conventions for the following: a. Z Codes and External Cause of Morbidity b. Symptoms, Signs and Ill-Defined Conditions c. Infectious and Parasitic Diseases d. Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases e. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders f. Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs and Immune System g. Diseases of the Nervous System h. Diseases of the Respiratory System I. Diseases of the Digestive System j. Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous System k. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue l. Injuries and Burns m. Poisoning, Toxic Effects, Adverse Effects and Under-Dosing n. Completions of Surgery and Medical Care
3. Determine procedure codes using ICD-10-PCS according to official guidelines and conventions.
4. Sequence codes following ICD-10 and UHDDS guidelines.
5. Consult references to facilitate ICD-10-CM diagnosis code and ICD-10-PCS procedure code assignment.
6. Utilize encoding software for ICD-10-CM diagnosis code and ICD-10-PCS procedure code assignment.
7. Explain the assignment of Present on Admission (POA) indicators.
8. Comply with AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.
9. Evaluate the consequences of a breach of coding ethics.
10. Explore the certifications available through the American Health Information Management Association that reflect coding knowledge and skills.

HIT 118 - Human Diseases

1. Classify diseases based on pathogenic or morphological characteristics.
2. Analyze the processes that lead to cell injury.
3. Describe responses for healing, including inflammation and fever.
4. Analyze the immune response and diseases that affect immunity.
5. Differentiate the pathology of various diseases, including: neoplastic disease, blood disorders, hemodynamic and vascular disorders.
6. Describe the pathophysiology of the cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, renal, endocrine, reproductive, musculoskeletal, integumentary and nervous systems.
7. Explain the steps involved in the workup, diagnosis and treatment of a patient.
8. Interpret typical signs and symptoms of selected disorders.
9. Discuss the influence of age, heredity, environment, stress and immune response in disease processes.
10. Classify different forms of pain and trauma.
11. Interpret pharmacologic information.
12. Explore the concept of wellness.
13. Differentiate laboratory tests utilized in medicine.
14. Identify screening tests and procedures for common diseases or conditions.
15. Explain how common laboratory and diagnostic tests are performed.
16. Relate the indications and contraindications for various diagnostic tests.
17. Interpret laboratory and diagnostic test results.
18. Demonstrate use of the Internet and other reference tools for research of unfamiliar disease topics, medical procedures and drug therapy.

HIT 120 - Foundations of Health Information Management Technology

1. Summarize the evolution of the Health Information Management profession.
2. Explain the basic organization of the U.S. healthcare delivery system.
3. Describe the differing types of organizations, services and personnel and their interrelationships across the health care delivery system.
4. Apply laws, accreditation, licensure and certification standards related to healthcare initiatives.
5. Describe the functions, purpose and users of health information.
6. Describe documentation content of health records.
7. Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of various providers and disciplines to support documentation requirements throughout the continuum of healthcare.
8. Verify the documentation in the health record is timely, complete and accurate.
9. Compare health record formats, numbering and filing systems.
10. Explain the importance of clinical terminologies, classification and code systems to healthcare.
11. Collect basic health data.
12. Identify primary and secondary data sources.
13. Demonstrate the technical skills necessary to access and navigate an electronic health record (EHR) system.
14. Utilize library research techniques including online references and internet-based sites.

HIT 130 - Legal Aspects of Health Information

1. Explain the workings of the American legal system, including court systems and legal procedures with which health professionals may be required to comply.
2. Demonstrate how healthcare professionals can impact pending/existing legislation affecting health information practices.
3. Apply healthcare legal terminology.
4. Identify the use of legal documents such as court orders, subpoenas, advance directives and patient consent.
5. Examine the principles of liability, the nature of the relationships from which liability can arise and the legal theories and defense in underlying lawsuits in healthcare.
6. Adhere to the legal and regulatory requirements related to health information management.
7. Identify a complete health record as defined by organizational policy and external regulations and standards.
8. Apply policies and procedures for access and disclosure of protected health information.
9. Release patient-specific data to authorized users.
10. Analyze policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with regulations and standards.
11. Apply confidentiality and security measures to protect health information regardless of medium.
12. Apply retention and destruction policies for health information.
13. Identify fraud and abuse trends in healthcare.
14. Evaluate the consequences of a breach of privacy.
15. Demonstrate presentation skills applicable to the healthcare environment.

HIT 162 - Professional Practice Experience Simulation

1. Describe the varied roles of the Health Information Management professional.
2. Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior.
3. Manage health data within a system (such as data elements, data sets and databases).
4. Conduct an analysis to ensure that documentation in the health record supports the diagnosis and reflects the patient’s progress, clinical findings and discharge status.
5. Apply policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of health data.
6. Verify the documentation in the health record is timely, complete and accurate.
7. Utilize secondary data sources.
8. Use technology, including hardware and software, to ensure data collection, storage, analysis and reporting of information.
9. Communicate effectively in person and through technology.
10. Utilize common software applications such as spreadsheets, databases, word processing, graphics, presentation and email in the execution of work processes.

HIT 210 - Healthcare Statistics for Health Information Management

1. Collect health data for use in healthcare statistical reporting.
2. Comprehend basic descriptive, institutional and healthcare vital statistics.
3. Compute census statistics.
4. Calculate length of stay and discharge statistics.
5. Compute mortality and autopsy rates.
6. Determine morbidity and complication rates.
7. Calculate staffing and productivity levels for health information functions.
8. Apply report generation technologies to facilitate decision-making.
9. Derive meaningful conclusions through data analysis.
10. Apply graphical tools for data presentation.
11. Verify timeliness, completeness, accuracy and appropriateness of data and data sources for patient care, management, billing reports, registries and/or databases.
12. Explain analytics and decision support.
13. Explain common research methodologies and why they are used in healthcare.

HIT 213 - Health Information Technology Seminar

1. Delineate the process to become certified as a Registered Health Information Technician through the American Health Information Management Association.
2. Develop a plan to prepare for the certification examination.
3. Successfully complete the RHIT certification exam.
4. Create a resume.
5. Utilize online technologies to perform a job search.

HIT 222 - Basic Ambulatory Coding

1. Interpret clinical documentation for procedural coding purposes.
2. Assign procedure codes using CPT.
3. Append CPT codes with correct modifiers.
4. Assign HCPCS Level II codes.
5. Use encoding software and electronic coding resources to support clinical classification and code assignment.
6. Adhere to current regulations and established guidelines in code assignment.
7. Identify discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation.
8. Explain the general principles and applications of procedural grouping (i.e. APC).
9. Support accurate billing through coding, chargemaster, claims management and bill reconciliation processes.

HIT 224 - Quality Management in Healthcare

1. Determine the components of a comprehensive quality management program.
2. Collaborate with staff in preparing the organization for accreditation, licensure and/or certification.
3. Summarize a collection methodology for data to guide strategic and organizational management.
4. Utilize quality improvement tools and techniques to monitor, report and improve processes.
5. Abstract data for facility-wide outcomes reporting for quality management and performance improvement programs.
6. Identify cost-saving and efficient means of achieving work processes and goals.
7. Analyze clinical data to identify trends that demonstrate quality, safety and effectiveness of healthcare.
8. Contribute to quality-related work teams and committees.
9. Perform utilization management activities using screening criteria.
10. Apply policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of health data both internal and external to the health system.
11. Assess how cultural issues affect health, healthcare quality, cost and health information management.

HIT 231 - Ambulatory Coding Practicum

1. Interpret clinical documentation in the health record for CPT/HCPCS code assignment.
2. Assign procedures codes using CPT/HCPCS according to current guidelines and conventions.
3. Determine codes for technical vs. professional components when applicable.
4. Comply with reimbursement and reporting requirements such as the National Correct Coding Initiative.
5. Evaluate the accuracy of CPT and HCPCS Level 2 coding.
6. Ensure accuracy of procedural groupings such as APCs.
7. Resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation.
8. Utilize technology to support and maintain clinical classification and coding.

HIT 232 - Computer Applications in Healthcare

1. Protect data integrity and validity using software or hardware technology.
2. Apply confidentiality, privacy and security measures to protect electronic health information.
3. Explain policies and procedures of networks, including intranet and internet to facilitate clinical and administrative applications.
4. Describe the process used in the selection and implementation of health information management systems and electronic health record applications.
5. Explain usability and accessibility of health information to patients including current trends and future challenges.
6. Identify standards for exchange of health information.
7. Apply current laws, accreditation, licensure and certification standards related to health information initiatives from the national, state, local and facility levels.
8. Apply information and data strategies in support of information governance initiatives.
9. Utilize enterprise-wide information assets in support of organizational strategies and objectives.
10. Explain vendor/contract management.
11. Apply knowledge of data base architecture and design.

HIT 234 - Intermediate Ambulatory Coding

1. Interpret health record documentation to identify codable diagnostic and procedure statements resulting from a physician service.
2. Assign procedure codes for physician and facility reimbursement using CPT/HCPCS.
3. Determine applicable modifiers to be assigned to CPT/HCPCS codes.
4. Adhere to current regulations and established guidelines in CPT/HCPCS code assignment.
5. Evaluate the accuracy of CPT/HCPCS codes.
6. Determine APCs using grouping software.
7. Identify discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation.
8. Develop appropriate physician queries to resolve data and coding discrepancies.
9. Utilize electronic applications and work processes to support clinical classification and coding.

HIT 235 - Intermediate ICD-10-CM/PCS

1. Interpret inpatient and outpatient case scenarios for code assignment purposes.
2. Apply ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes according to current guidelines and conventions for the following: a. Pregnancy, Delivery and the Puerperium b. Circulatory System c. Neoplasms d. Respiratory System e. Digestive System f. Endocrine System g. Nervous System h. Signs and Symptoms/Ill-defined Conditions i. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue j. Musculoskeletal System k. Genitourinary System
3. Assign ICD-10-PCS codes from the Medical/Surgical Section as well as Ancillary Sections.
4. Select the appropriate principal diagnosis, principal procedure, complications and comorbid conditions which require coding following UHDDS guidelines.
5. Evaluate the accuracy of ICD diagnostic and procedural coding.
6. Develop appropriate physician queries to resolve data and coding discrepancies.
7. Utilize technology to determine DRG assignment.
8. Analyze current regulations and established guidelines in clinical classification systems (SOI-ROM, POA, UHDDS).
9. Ensure accuracy of DRG assignment.
10. Calculate case mix index.
11. Review accuracy of computer assisted coding assignment and recommend corrective action.
12. Comply with AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.

HIT 236 - ICD Coding Practicum

1. Interpret health record content to determine appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS code assignment.
2. Apply diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10-CM/PCS according to current guidelines and conventions.
3. Evaluate the accuracy of ICD diagnostic and procedural coding.
4. Develop appropriate physician queries to resolve data and coding discrepancies.
5. Apply current regulations and established guidelines in clinical classification systems (SOI-ROM, POA, UHDDS).
6. Utilize encoding and grouping software to determine accurate codes for optimal reimbursement and reporting.
7. Calculate case-mix.
8. Consult the AHA Coding Clinic to clarify current coding issues.

HIT 240 - Healthcare Reimbursement Methodologies

1. Explain the principles and applications of diagnostic and procedural coding grouping systems as the basis of prospective payment methodologies, such as MS-DRG’s, APC, RUG, CMG, HHRG.
2. Apply policies and procedures for the use of clinical data required in reimbursement for inpatients, ambulatory services, post-acute care and outpatient services, including PPS, RBRVS, case mix indices, MSDRGs, healthcare insurance policies and Accountable Care Organizations.
3. Illustrate policies and procedures to comply with the changing regulations among various payment systems for healthcare services such as Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurers and managed care.
4. Examine coding compliance issues that influence reimbursement.
5. Support accurate billing through coding, chargemaster, claims management and bill reconciliation processes.
6. Use established guidelines to comply with reimbursement and reporting requirements such as the National Correct Coding Initiative.
7. Evaluate revenue cycle processes.
8. Characterize the models of value-based purchasing for various healthcare settings, payment systems and providers.
9. Examine how report generation technologies and reimbursement data (OPPS, IPPS) can be used to support specific lines of business in healthcare.
10. Identify current trends and future challenges in the exchange of healthcare data for the purpose of reimbursement.
11. Access reimbursement and regulatory guidelines through the use of technology.

HIT 242 - Organization and Management

1. Apply the fundamentals of team leadership.
2. Contribute to work plans, policies, procedures and resource requisitions in relation to job functions.
3. Explain training and employee development methodologies.
4. Report staffing levels and productivity standards for health information functions.
5. Plan staffing, departmental and capital budgets.
6. Justify budget variances.
7. Describe accounting methodologies.
8. Create programs and policies that support a culture of diversity.
9. Interpret compliance with local, state and federal labor regulations.
10. Explain return on investment for employee training and development.
11. Organize and facilitate meetings.
12. Summarize project management methodologies.
13. Recognize the impact of change management on processes, people and systems.

HIT 262 - Professional Practice Experience

1. Explore health record content for compliance with state and federal laws and accreditation and certification standards.
2. Manage data for clinical indices/databases/registries, quality management, utilization management, risk management and/or other related studies.
3. Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the primary and secondary health data according to applicable policies, procedures and guidelines.
4. Explore common health information practices and business software applications in the execution of work processes.
5. Interpret the impact of change management on processes, people and systems.
6. Create a personal resume for health information management employment purposes.
7. Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior.
8. Determine compliance of health record content within the health organization.
9. Apply legal processes impacting health information.

HIST 134 - Ancient World

1. Demonstrate a clear, factual understanding of the historical development of the Ancient World.
2. Evaluate the human experience as it relates to the historical period covered by the course.
3. Analyze the role geography played in the historical period covered by the course.
4. Relate the human experience - using history - to contemporary times.
5. Analyze historical evidence of the human experience/culture for the period covered by the course.
6. Distinguish between historical artifacts and other types of sources concerning history.
7. Incorporate historical artifacts and other scholarly sources concerning history into their writing and research.
8. Demonstrate digital literacy, especially as it relates to the study of history.
9. Synthesize the origins of human communities and culture for the period covered by the course.
10. Analyze the origins of civilizations during the period covered by the course.
11. Illustrate the rise of religion occurring in the period covered by the course.

HIST 137 - Early Modern World

1. Demonstrate a clear, factual understanding of the historical development of the early modern world.
2. Evaluate the human experience as it relates to the historical period covered by the course.
3. Analyze the role geography played in the historical period covered by the course.
4. Relate the human experience-using history-to contemporary times.
5. Analyze historical evidence of the human experience/culture for the period covered by the course.
6. Distinguish between historical artifacts and other types of sources concerning history.
7. Incorporate historical artifacts and other scholarly sources concerning history into their writing and research.
8. Demonstrate digital literacy, especially as it relates to the study of history.
9. Synthesize the advancement of human nature and culture for the period covered by the course.
10. Analyze the advancements in civilizations during the period covered by the course.
11. Summarize the emergence of modern nations and ideologies.
12. Explain scientific advances and cultural enlightenment for the period covered by the course.

HIST 138 - Contemporary World

1. Demonstrate a clear, factual understanding of the historical development of contemporary world history.
2. Evaluate the human experience as it relates to the historical period covered by the course.
3. Analyze the role geography played in the historical period covered by the course.
4. Relate the human experience-using history-to contemporary times.
5. Analyze historical evidence of the human experience/culture for the period covered by the course.
6. Distinguish between historical artifacts and other types of sources concerning history.
7. Incorporate historical artifacts and other scholarly sources concerning history into their writing and research.
8. Demonstrate digital literacy, especially as it relates to the study of history.
9. Compare and contrast the impact of the wars and revolutions occurring during the period covered by the course.
10. Illustrate the contemporary world order in a historical context.

HIST 141 - History of Michigan and the Great Lakes

1. Demonstrate a clear, factual understanding of the historical development of the history of Michigan and the Great Lakes.
2. Evaluate the human experience as it relates to the historical period covered by the course.
3. Analyze the role geography played in the historical period covered by the course.
4. Relate the human experience-using history-to contemporary times.
5. Analyze historical evidence of the human experience/culture for the period covered by the course.
6. Distinguish between historical artifacts and other types of sources concerning history.
7. Incorporate historical artifacts and other scholarly sources concerning history into their writing and research.
8. Demonstrate digital literacy, especially as it relates to the study of history.
9. Compile a summary of the Native American tribes of the region, their patterns of settlement, tribal life and reaction to European explorers and settlers.
10. Investigate the economic development and major industries in Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
11. Explore how modes of transportation have influenced Michigan’s economic development.
12. Identify ways in which the history of the Great Lakes must be understood in an international context.

HIST 151 - Early America - U.S. History

1. Demonstrate a clear, factual understanding of the historical development of early America.
2. Evaluate the human experience as it relates to the historical period covered by the course.
3. Analyze the role geography played in the historical period covered by the course.
4. Relate the human experience-using history-to contemporary times.
5. Analyze historical evidence of the human experience/culture for the period covered by the course.
6. Distinguish between historical artifacts and other types of sources concerning history.
7. Incorporate historical artifacts and other scholarly sources concerning history into their writing and research.
8. Demonstrate digital literacy, especially as it relates to the study of history.
9. Examine the multinational roots of American culture.
10. Examine the formation and major provisions of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
11. Identify major issues in the Revolutionary War.
12. Identify major military issues in which the American colonies were involved.
13. Discuss the role of the United States in an international/global context.

HIST 152 - 19th Century America - U.S. History

1. Demonstrate a clear, factual understanding of the historical development of nineteenth-century America.
2. Evaluate the human experience as it relates to the historical period covered by the course.
3. Analyze the role geography played in the historical period covered by the course.
4. Relate the human experience-using history-to contemporary times.
5. Analyze historical evidence of the human experience/culture for the period covered by the course.
6. Distinguish between historical artifacts and other types of sources concerning history.
7. Incorporate historical artifacts and other scholarly sources concerning history into their writing and research.
8. Demonstrate digital literacy, especially as it relates to the study of history.
9. Explain major constitutional issues that emerged during the historical period covered by the course.
10. Identify ways in which American history must be understood in an international context.
11. Identify major issues in the American Civil War.
12. Identify major military issues in which America was involved.
13. Discuss the role of the United States in an international/global context.

HIST 153 - Contemporary America - U.S. History

1. Demonstrate a clear, factual understanding of the historical development of contemporary America.
2. Evaluate the human experience as it relates to the historical period covered by the course.
3. Analyze the role geography played in the historical period covered by the course.
4. Relate the human experience-using history-to contemporary times.
5. Distinguish between historical artifacts and other types of sources concerning history.
6. Analyze historical evidence of the human experience/culture for the period covered by the course.
7. Incorporate historical artifacts and other types of sources concerning history.
8. Demonstrate digital literacy, especially as it relates to the study of history.
9. Explain major constitutional issues that emerged during the historical period covered by the course.
10. Identify ways in which American history must be understood in an international context.
11. Analyze the role of the United States in an international/global context.

HIST 230 - U.S. Business History - 1865 to Present

1. Demonstrate a clear, factual understanding of the historical development of U.S. Business History.
2. Evaluate the human experience as it relates to the historical period covered by the course.
3. Analyze the role geography played in the historical period covered by the course.
4. Relate the human experience-using history-to contemporary times.
5. Analyze historical evidence of the human experience/culture for the period covered by the course.
6. Distinguish between historical artifacts and other types of sources concerning history.
7. Incorporate historical artifacts and other scholarly sources concerning history into their writing and research.
8. Demonstrate digital literacy, especially as it relates to the study of history.
9. Interpret the economic, political and social influences that have shaped the American people.
10. Analyze the role of business leaders in shaping the direction of American economic growth.
11. Document the influence of international events on the state of the American economy.
12. Explain the relationship among the agricultural, industrial, manufacturing and service sectors of the American economy.
13. Compare the respective positions of management and labor in the struggle of each to attain their goals and the consequences for American life in general.
14. Investigate the role of government in the American economy.

HS 101 - Introduction to Homeland Security

1. Outline the essential characteristics of national and international acts of terrorism.
2. Analyze the concept of Homeland Security as it applies to U. S. security strategies and policies.
3. Convey factual information effectively as it applies to coordinating governmental and non-governmental agencies.
4. Develop an understanding of the Department of Homeland Security infrastructure, its bureaus, and affiliated agencies.
5. Classify the roles, functions of, and interdependency between local, federal, and international law enforcement and military agencies as it applies to counter-terrorism.
6. Differentiate between ethical and unethical attitudes and actions regarding the execution of Homeland Security practices.
7. Analyze potential hazards within the U. S. with appropriate responses to those hazards.
8. Evaluate the effectiveness of groups, organizations, and structures involved in response and recovery.
9. Generate useful information for local, national, and international law enforcement agencies using effective strategies.
10. Solve problems as an individual and in a coordinated team setting.
11. Write clear, concise, and accurate reports to provide factual information, accurate data analysis, and sound recommendations.

HS 102 - Understanding Terrorism

1. Explain the aims of terrorism and how terrorism affects you and your community.
2. Compare key elements of terrorism along the spectrum of conflict.
3. Develop a definition of terrorism.
4. Analyze the organizational structures, weapons and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) used by terrorist organizations.
5. Identify key similarities and differences among the various types of terrorist actors.
6. Analyze a terrorism case study to identify actors, ideology, weapons and the impact on that community.
7. Examine the ramifications of how the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security and the fight against terrorism are balanced against infringing on the Constitution and the Rights of the people.
8. Summarize the bureaucratic challenges plaguing a cohesive integration of effort between local law enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security in combating terrorism.
9. Identify the possible vulnerabilities on the part of the Department of Homeland Security and law enforcement in the future fight against terrorism.

HS 103 - Transportation and Border Security

1. Outline the essential characteristics of national and international acts of terrorism.
2. Construct a historical timeline reflecting significant transportation related terrorist threats and events in the United States and globally.
3. Differentiate between natural and unnatural threats to transportation systems and how to detect the difference.
4. Identify the characteristics of vulnerabilities in transportation systems.
5. Explain the impact of technology on countering threats to transportation systems.
6. Discuss differences in dealing with security threats for passenger versus freight transportation systems.
7. Classify the roles, functions of, and interdependency between local, federal, and international law enforcement and military agencies to foster border security.
8. Create effective strategies to generate useful information for local, national and international law enforcement agencies.
9. Solve problems as an individual and in a coordinated team setting.
10. Write clear, concise and accurate reports to provide factual information, accurate data analysis, and sound recommendations.

HS 201 - Organizational and Facility Security

1. Analyze the purpose of the risk assessment process.
2. Determine how the application and techniques of security hardware can reduce an organization’s exposure to criminal attacks.
3. Identify an organization’s three lines of defense.
4. Summarize how an organization’s three lines of defense can be balanced to optimize security.
5. Evaluate the impact of professional security organizations and private security consultants on the security industry.
6. Conduct a basic security survey on a small business.
7. Evaluate established emergency management techniques.
8. Analyze business continuity plans.
9. Conduct a cost/benefit analysis.

HS 202 - Introduction to Emergency Management

1. Explain terminology, concepts and theories associated with emergency management.
2. Identify the roles and responsibilities and the various functions in emergency management.
3. Apply emergency management in tabletop exercises.
4. Demonstrate mastery of the FEMA standards for emergency management.
5. Characterize the evolution of the Emergency Manager.
6. Correlate the resources, mitigation and hazards associated with the Emergency Manager.
7. Explain the incident command system.
8. Compare preparedness, planning and exercises.
9. Categorize disasters.

HS 203 - Intelligence Analysis and Security Management

1. Demonstrate operational knowledge of intelligence gathering and analysis pertinent to homeland security and other threats facing government and private sectors.
2. Outline basic intelligence policies and functions of the United States government.
3. Articulate the meaning and purposes for the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-458).
4. Evaluate the dependability and reliability of source information.
5. Enumerate specific methods and/or techniques for obtaining intelligence, synthesizing it and analyzing it.
6. Evaluate intelligence in light of critical judgment and evidentiary analysis.
7. Implement basic intelligence gathering techniques and analysis.
8. Forecast terrorist activities using various forms of intelligence.
9. Explain the foundation and goals for security.
10. Analyze threats to national and international safety and security.
11. Apply ethical and professional behaviors to intelligence gathering and operations.

HUM 106 - Introduction to Art and Music

1. Examine basic styles in art and music.
2. Apply the basic vocabulary for art and music.
3. Analyze similarities and differences among Western and non-Western art and music systems.
4. Analyze various works of art and music.

HUM 151 - World Masterpieces (Prehistory-1400)

1. Identify the major periods in art and music history from Prehistory to 1400.
2. Examine the fundamentals of art appreciation, including but not limited to: concepts of line, perspective, dimension; concepts of color, texture, medium; styles and philosophies of the artists studied from Prehistory to 1400.
3. Examine the fundamentals of music appreciation, including but not limited to: concepts of rhythm, melody, harmony, tone color; the basic musical forms, styles and philosophies of the composers studied from Prehistory to 1400.
4. Investigate works of art on an artistic and formal level from Prehistory to 1400.
5. Investigate works of classical music on an artistic and formal level from Prehistory to 1400.
6. Identify the major art and music works and artists/composers studied from Prehistory to 1400.
7. Interpret the main humanities themes found in major works of art and music from Prehistory to 1400.
8. Apply known information about forms/genres/styles of certain types of art and music to unknown works from Prehistory to 1400.
9. Illustrate how major works of art and music influenced later styles and trends in art and music history from Prehistory to 1400.

HUM 152 - World Masterpieces (1400-Present)

1. Identify the major periods in art and music history from 1400 to the present.
2. Examine the fundamentals of art appreciation, including but not limited to: concepts of line, perspective, dimension; concepts of color, texture, medium; styles and philosophies of the artists studied from 1400 to the present.
3. Examine the fundamentals of music appreciation, including but not limited to: concepts of rhythm, melody, harmony, tone color; the basic musical forms (sonata-allegro, theme and variations, imitative forms, etc.); styles and philosophies of the composers studied from 1400 to the present.
4. Investigate works of art on an artistic and formal level from 1400 to the present.
5. Investigate works of classical music on an artistic and formal level from 1400 to present.
6. Identify the major art and music works and artists/composers studied from 1400 to the present.
7. Interpret the main humanities themes found in major works of art and music from 1400 to the present.
8. Apply known information about forms/genres/styles of certain types of art and music to unknown works from 1400 to the present.
9. Illustrate how major works of art and music influenced later styles and trends in art and music history from 1400 to the present.

HUM 190 - Individual Humanism - An Honors Colloquium

1. Examine formal and aesthetic principles of art/music/literature of various cultures and civilizations.
2. Interpret meanings of selected art, music, and literary masterworks.
3. Investigate a variety of social assumptions encoded in community arts and organizations.
4. Apply course principles in exploring, experiencing, and evaluating community services and organizations.
5. Explore human values as they are found in works of art and music from various periods prior to the present.
6. Explore contemporary human values as they are found in the various media of popular culture.
7. Apply sets of values to contemporary events on a global and local level.
8. Prepare oral and written reports, analyses or evaluations investigating a certain value found in the humanities.
9. Express opinions and views effectively and responsibly in class discussions.

HUM 201 - Art and Music in Western Civilization: Field Study - England

1. Examine the broad scope of English history, culture, and peoples, and their influence upon Western civilization.
2. Explain the greater contributions of England in the development of the European community and her role in the development of the Western world.
3. Explain the significant contributions to the Humanities made by English artists, architects and composers.
4. Identify specific works by English artists, architects, and composers.
5. Compare the similarities and differences of particular aspects of British culture with American culture.
6. Investigate the role the arts played in the larger scope of England’s cultural and historical development.
7. Express a deeper awareness of his/her own life and culture by learning about and experiencing a completely different culture and life value system.
8. Apply that newly found perspective to his/her humanistic life experience.
9. Participate responsibly in all tour activities as an ambassador of Schoolcraft College.

HUM 202 - Art and Music in Western Civilization: Field Study - France

1. Examine the broad scope of French history, culture, and peoples, and their influence on Western civilization.
2. Explain the greater contributions of France in the development of the European community and her role in the development of the Western world.
3. Explain the significant contributions to the Humanities made by French artists, architects, and composers.
4. Identify specific works by French artists, architects, and composers.
5. Compare the similarities and differences of particular aspects of French culture with American culture.
6. Investigate the role the arts played in the larger scope of France’s cultural and historical development.
7. Explore a deeper awareness of his/her own life and culture by learning about and experiencing a completely different culture and life value system.
8. Apply that newly found perspective to his/her humanistic life experience.
9. Participate responsibly in all tour activities as an ambassador of Schoolcraft College.

HUM 203 - Art and Music in Western Civilization: Field Study - Italy

1. Examine the broad scope of Italian history, culture, and peoples, and their influence on Western civilization.
2. Explain the greater contributions of Italy in the development of the European community and her role in the development of the Western world.
3. Explain the significant contributions to the Humanities made by Italian artists, architects, and composers.
4. Identify specific works by Italian artists, architects, and composers.
5. Compare the similarities and differences of particular aspects of Italian culture with American culture.
6. Investigate the role the arts played in the larger scope of Italy’s cultural and historical development.
7. Explore a deeper awareness of his/her own life and culture by learning about and experiencing a completely different culture and life value system.
8. Apply that newly found perspective to his/her humanistic life experience.
9. Participate responsibly in all tour activities as an ambassador of Schoolcraft College.

HUM 204 - Art and Music in Western Civilization: Field Study - Spain

1. Examine the broad scope of Spanish history, culture, and peoples, and their influence on Western civilization.
2. Explain the greater contributions of Spain in the development of the European community and her role in the development of the Western world.
3. Explain the significant contributions to the Humanities made by Spanish artists, architects, and composers.
4. Identify specific works by Spanish artists, architects, and composers.
5. Compare the similarities and differences of particular aspects of Spanish culture with American culture.
6. Investigate the role the arts played in the larger scope of Spain’s cultural and historical development.
7. Explore a deeper awareness of his/her own life and culture by learning about and experiencing a completely different culture and life value system.
8. Apply that newly found perspective to his/her humanistic life experience.
9. Participate responsibly in all tour activities as an ambassador of Schoolcraft College.

HUM 210 - The Art of Being Human

1. Examine the art of being human beyond simply meeting one’s survival needs.
2. Apply one’s inner resources and personal values for practicing the art of being human.
3. Identify important philosophical ideas which have significance to the humanities.
4. Identify the foundations for moral values in culture worldwide.
5. Demonstrate an awareness of the arts.
6. Evaluate works of art, music and drama.
7. Evaluate works of art, music or drama, utilizing the fundamentals of critical analysis.
8. Express perspectives on humanities effectively.
9. Apply the fundamentals of critical analysis to works of art, music, drama and to important philosophical ideas in the humanities.

HUM 212 - Mass Media and Popular Culture

1. Identify how mass media systems evolved.
2. Investigate the operation of mass media systems.
3. Analyze values and attitudes in popular culture mediums such as film, television, advertising and music.
4. Analyze the social and political complexities of contemporary popular cultural phenomena.
5. Examine the influence of mass media on popular culture.
6. Identify ethical issues in mass media.
7. Determine which skills are necessary for becoming a discriminating critic and consumer of the mass media.
8. Enhance social awareness as a member of popular culture.
9. Express opinions and views effectively and responsibly in class discussions.

HUM 215 - Humanities through the Arts

1. Investigate the historical influences of political, cultural, and scientific values upon art.
2. Investigate the basic elements and tools an artist uses to create a work of art.
3. Develop an appreciation of the processes of criticism and evaluation.
4. Investigate human values as they are found in various performing and fine art works prior to the present.
5. Explore contemporary human values as they are found in the various art media in popular culture.
6. Explore the resources in the various performing and fine arts.
7. Explore the interrelationships between the various performing and fine arts.
8. Develop techniques for critical thinking.
9. Express opinions and views effectively and responsibly in class discussions.

ITAL 101 - Elementary Italian 1

1. Determine the meaning of beginning Italian texts.
2. Write grammatically correct sentences in beginning Italian.
3. Discriminate distinctive beginning Italian sounds.
4. Interpret the meaning of spoken beginning Italian.
5. Pronounce beginning Italian words, phrases and sentences correctly.
6. Speak beginning Italian clearly and accurately with beginning fluency.
7. Integrate beginning Italian vocabulary into simple sentences, paragraphs and dialog.
8. Apply rules of beginning Italian grammar, syntax, tense and gender.
9. Communicate effectively in beginning Italian through reading, writing, speaking and listening.
10. Compare aspects of beginning Italian and English grammar and syntax.
11. Explore culture in this beginning Italian course.
12. Acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for further exploration of the Italian language and culture.

ITAL 102 - Elementary Italian 2

1. Determine the meaning of elementary Italian texts.
2. Write grammatically correct sentences in elementary Italian.
3. Discriminate distinctive elementary Italian sounds.
4. Interpret the meaning of spoken elementary Italian.
5. Pronounce elementary Italian words, phrases and sentences correctly.
6. Speak Italian clearly and accurately with elementary fluency.
7. Integrate elementary Italian vocabulary into simple sentences, paragraphs and dialog.
8. Apply rules of elementary Italian grammar, syntax, tense and gender.
9. Communicate effectively in elementary Italian through reading, writing, speaking and listening.
10. Compare aspects of elementary Italian and English grammar and syntax.
11. Explore culture in this elementary Italian course.
12. Acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for further exploration of the Italian language and culture.

MRI 210 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Image Production

2. Examine the system components (instrumentation) of MRI systems.

3. Explore the physical principles and fundamentals of MRI through quantum physics.

4. Establish patient orientation, scan parameters, filming and archiving used in MRI.

5. Examine data acquisition, processing and tissue characteristics in image formation.

6. Summarize resonance, interaction of radiofrequency, gradients and data collection.

7. Explore topics related to gradient echoes, cardiac imaging, diffusion imaging, spectroscopy and MRI angiography.

8. Assess image artifacts associated with MRI.

9. Explain quality control and quality assurance principles in MRI.

10. Summarize magnetic resonance health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health care organizations.

MRI 220 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Patient Care and Safety

2. Assess proper screening procedures and educational requirements for MRI patients.

3. Explain potential hazards and biological effects associated with MRI.

4. Examine patient care/safety procedures used in MRI.

5. Explain age-specific considerations necessary when performing MRI procedures.

6. Establish patient monitoring, assessment and physical assistance used in MRI.

7. Evaluate contrast media types and properties, administration routes and complication/reaction response.

8. Explain standard precautions and sterile technique guidelines.

9. Demonstrate effective communication with patients and healthcare workers.

10. Identify appropriate venipuncture technique used in MRI.

11. Distinguish different safety zones in MRI.

MRI 230 - Anatomy and Pathology

2. Assess imaging applications used in MRI to demonstrate various anatomical structures.

3. Explore signal characteristics of normal anatomy.

4. Examine the terminology used in sectional anatomy and imaging applications.

5. Differentiate between normal and abnormal pathologic structures.

6. Examine the terminology commonly used in identifying pathologies.

7. Explain appropriate techniques used to improve image quality and reduce motion artifact.

8. Critique MRI images for demonstration of anatomy and correction methods for suboptimal images.

9. Summarize protocols for MRI procedures.

MRI 270 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Education 1

2. Demonstrate knowledge and skills performing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exams.

3. Summarize all safety measures and environmental requirements for MRI.

4. Demonstrate professionalism with appearance, attendance and interactions with the organization.

5. Prepare all equipment necessary to perform a procedure.

6. Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients taking into consideration variations in characteristics such as age, gender and medical condition.

7. Utilize computer skills in the documentation of a patient’s history.

8. Integrate knowledge of related anatomy and positioning to the production of quality MRI exams.

9. Advise health care providers and public in appropriate application of MRI reviewing medical terminology, pertinent clinical signs, symptoms and laboratory tests.

10. Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to body mechanics, safe patient transfer and patient restraint.

11. Utilize standard precautions while maintaining sterile technique during interventional procedures.

12. Demonstrate appropriate responses to critically ill patients and medical emergencies.

13. Demonstrate designated clinical competencies requirements determined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

MRI 280 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Education 2

2. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills performing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exams.

3. Summarize all safety measures and environmental requirements for MRI.

4. Perform specialty examinations focusing on interventional and trauma imaging.

5. Demonstrate professionalism with appearance, attendance and interactions with the organization.

6. Prepare all equipment necessary to perform a procedure.

7. Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients taking into consideration variations in characteristics such as age, gender and medical condition.

8. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of all related anatomy and positioning to the production of quality MRI exams.

9. Advise health care providers and public in appropriate application of MRI reviewing medical terminology, pertinent clinical signs, symptoms and laboratory tests.

10. Demonstrate mastery level skills related to body mechanics, safe patient transfer and patient restraint.

11. Utilize standard precautions while maintaining sterile technique during interventional procedures.

12. Demonstrate appropriate responses to critically ill patients and medical emergencies.

13. Demonstrate mastery level clinical competencies determined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

MRI 290 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Capstone

2. Explore test taking skills and strategies for the registry exam.

3. Explain requisite skills to effectively search for employment.

4. Compose a professional resume.

5. Establish successful interviewing techniques.

6. Prepare an application for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national examination for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

MAMM 210 - Mammography Procedures and Image Analysis

2. Assess proper procedure for patient education and assessment.

3. Advise patients on breast self-exam (BSE), clinical breast exam (CBE), dose, additional projections, American College of Surgeons (ACS) and American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines for screening Mammography and other breast imaging procedures.

4. Confirm anatomy, physiology and pathology related to the breast.

5. Identify the terminology commonly used in identifying pathologies.

6. Explore patient care and positioning.

7. Examine patient assessment and risk factors for breast disease.

8. Summarize treatments for breast disease.

9. Examine interventional procedures performed in Mammography.

MAMM 220 - Instrumentation and Quality Assurance Mammography

2. Evaluate radiation protection and safety related to Mammography.

3. Examine specifics of the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and its requirements for quality control testing.

4. Confirm images have proper identification and are of diagnostic quality.

5. Summarize types of artifacts and methods used for artifact reduction.

6. Evaluate quality assurance methods used in Mammography.

7. Assess imaging techniques used in Mammography.

8. Examine Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) and Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM).

MAMM 270 - Mammography Clinical Education

2. Demonstrate competency in equipment operations.

3. Demonstrate the ability to prepare all equipment necessary to perform a Mammography procedure.

4. Integrate knowledge of related anatomy and positioning to the production of quality Mammography exams.

5. Demonstrate (through performing solo or participating in) at least four of the following procedures: needle localization, breast MRI, breast ultrasound (imaging, biopsy, fine needle aspiration or cyst aspiration), stereotactic procedure, breast implant imaging, ductography/galactography, tissue marker clip placement.

6. Critique Mammography images for demonstration of anatomy and correction methods for suboptimal images.

7. Assess alternative positioning techniques used to display anatomy in Mammography.

8. Perform Mammography procedures addressing patient preparation/education and documentation tasks, as well as the requirements of the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA).

9. Prescribe appropriate technique adhering to ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles.

10. Assist in the performance, evaluation and recording of quality control tests.

11. Demonstrate accurate computer skills in the documentation of patients’ history.

12. Demonstrate empathy through the prioritization of patient care and professional ethics.

13. Verify usage of standard precautions and maintaining sterile technique while performing interventional procedures.

MFG 102 - Basic Machining Processes

1. Operate machinery safely.
2. Interpret blueprints, including common drafting symbols.
3. Use calculator to perform mathematical operations.
4. Measure using direct-reading instruments.
5. Use precision measuring tools.
6. Identify the basic processes of material removal.
7. Select the tools required for basic material removal.
8. Apply basic cutting speeds and feeds for tools and materials.
9. Examine the types of machinery used for material removal operations.
10. Explain the planning of machining operations.
11. Develop the order for required machining operations.
12. Develop process sheets for others to follow.
13. Complete process sheets for others to follow.
14. Produce threads on a lathe.
15. Lay out for holes location on a part.
16. Use a rotary table to produce a part.
17. Create threading tool by free hand grinding.
18. Determine tap drill size with formula or charts.
19. Use surface grinder to square up and size a part.

MFG 103 - Basic Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

1. Use personal safety equipment.
2. Identify regulations pertaining to machining technologies.
3. Use calculator to perform mathematical operations.
4. Interpret lines and symbols on a drawing.
5. Calculate points, lines, angles and arcs on drawings.
6. Develop 2 axis CNC program for basic operations using “G” and “M” codes.
7. Enter a program into the machine console.
8. Use a computer to write and save programs.
9. Use linear interpolation motion in a program.
10. Use circular interpolation motion in a program.
11. Modify programs at the CNC machine.
12. Explain the use of “canned” codes.
13. Use different drilling codes in machining a part.
14. Develop 3 axis CNC program for basic operations using “G” and “M” codes.
15. Identify cutting tools required for different operations.
16. Explain the set-up on the machine.
17. Use sub-routines in a program.
18. Use cutter compensation in programming a part.
19. Explain method of locating edges of the vice or fixture.

MFG 105 - Manufacturing Processes

1. Summarize the general processes of sand mold casting.
2. Compare the difference of die casting and investment casting.
3. Outline the process of how metals are forged.
4. Discriminate between stamping and fine blanking.
5. Explain the process of bending of metals.
6. Confirm when to use lathe or mill for making holes.
7. Summarize the EDM process.
8. Predict the outcome of using a CNC machine.
9. Compare the various joining technologies.
10. Outline the assembly of products from raw materials to completion.
11. Determine the range of tolerance in a particular manufacturing process.
12. Identify the finishing process appropriate to the materials used.

MFG 106 - Basic Mastercam

1. Draw using Mastercam software to create basic 2-D part geometries.
2. Draw using Mastercam software to create basic 3-D part geometries.
3. Modify existing geometric entities.
4. Apply holes to a part geometry.
5. Explore the structure of the toolpath manager.
6. Demonstrate a toolpath for machining work pieces in 2-D plane models.
7. Demonstrate the use of tool library.
8. Modify tools in the tool parameters.
9. Modify a contour toolpath to add roughing cuts and a finish pass.
10. Demonstrate the backplot to verify the toolpath.
11. Provide the processing steps required to generate CNC codes in Mastercam for mills and lathes.
12. Demonstrate the posting process for different CNC machines.

MFG 202 - Advanced Machining Processes

1. Operate machinery safely.
2. Align a vice on a mill using an indicator to meet industry standards.
3. Align a mill head (tram) using an indicator to meet industry standards.
4. Locate edges of a block using an edgefinder.
5. Set a mill head at precise degree angles.
6. Locate an axis with a tooling ball locator.
7. Bore precision holes using a mill and a lathe.
8. Calculate right angle triangle dimensions based on a blueprint.
9. Differentiate appropriate use of climb milling and conventional milling.
10. Adjust machinery to compensate for backlash.
11. Grind tools, punches and drill points to sharpen.
12. Produce internal diameter threads using a lathe.
13. Produce a punch and die.

MFG 203 - Advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

1. Determine the manufacturing processes necessary to make a part.
2. Adhere to safety guidelines and regulations.
3. Use calculator to perform mathematical operations.
4. Interpret drawings to write CNC programs.
5. Calculate coordinates and dimensions needed for CNC programs.
6. Calculate part and feature dimensions and locations.
7. Calculate feeds for different materials.
8. Calculate speeds for different materials.
9. Develop the CNC program to run a part.
10. Develop machining operations with Sub-Routine.
11. Develop a list of required processes to produce a part in selected quantities.
12. Identify cutting tools required for different materials.
13. Identify cutting tools required for different quantities.
14. Practice work individually and in small teams.
15. Develop a program to move work coordinate to a new location.
16. Develop a program to turn a part on the CNC Lathe.
17. Identify different machine programs.
18. Explain programs using “G” and “M” codes.
19. Determine the maintenance of the CNC machines.

MFG 206 - Advanced Mastercam

1. Create a CAD drawing for machining purposes.
2. Develop sequences machining operations.
3. Differentiate three toolpath editing functions: translate, rotate and mirror.
4. Determine tool path edit functions to simplify the toolpath generation process.
5. Distinguish the difference in wireframe, surfaces, solids and primitive solids.
6. Create primitive solids.
7. Simulate the extruding of solid features.
8. Construct a loft solid.
9. Demonstrate pocketing toolpaths from solids.
10. Demonstrate drilling toolpaths from solids.
11. Demonstrate eight roughing functions.
12. Apply surface roughing functions to generate CNC programs to rough cut surfaces.
13. Edit toolpaths on a computer generated numerical control program based on a toolpath review.

MFG 211 - 3D Computer Numerical Control

1. Create a CAD drawing for machining purposes.
2. Understand computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing applications.
3. Identify, understand and use terminology in CAD/CAM processing.
4. Review tool paths and perform required editing on a computer generated numerical control program.
5. Develop sequences and procedures for computer assisted machining operations.
6. Enter and edit CNC and tooling data into a Mastercam Program.
7. Determine the correct tools.
8. Set-up the CNC machine with the tools.
9. Locate the fixture for a reference point.
10. Produce the part in a CNC machine.

MFG 212 - Coordinate Measuring Machine

1. Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
2. Apply the Six Degrees of Freedom with blueprints and parts.
3. Align parts to a blueprint.
4. Explain how temperature, tolerances and uncertainty affect a part.
5. Operate a coordinate measuring machine in manual mode.
6. Calibrate a coordinate measuring machine.
7. Select an appropriate probe for a task.
8. Rotate data to meet alignment requirements.
9. Program a probe to avoid crashes.
10. Operate a coordinate measuring machine in advanced programming mode.
11. Analyze the output of a coordinate measuring machine.

MFG 213 - Machining Speeds and Feeds

1. Calculate spindle speeds.
2. Evaluate feed rates for different materials.
3. Calculate surface feet per minute for different materials.
4. Calculate chip load per tooth.
5. Calculate horsepower requirements for given materials.
6. Calculate radial chip thinning.
7. Analyze a chip produced during operation.
8. Select proper tools for different materials.
9. Analyze insert wear.

MFG 291 - Manufacturing Internship

1. Apply technical skills to real world projects.
2. Apply project management skills by creating and using schedules and work plans.
3. Adapt within the social, organizational and technical systems of the workplace.
4. Evaluate information so that output can conform to the employer’s product or service needs.
5. Solve employer manufacturing problems through data analysis and interpretation.
6. Maintain manufacturing-related data files and information.
7. Relate with staff in a respectful and collaborative manner.
8. Perform duties in a professional manner (i.e., dress, professional ethics, work ethic and formal communications).
9. Adhere to safety guidelines and regulations.
10. Perform other manufacturing or related business duties as assigned by supervisor.

MATH 011 - Applications - Utility of Math Support

1. Calculate sums, differences, products, and quotients of fractions.
2. Solve linear equations and inequalities.
3. Solve percentage problems.
4. Solve proportion problems.
5. Determine when to use appropriate formulas, including the Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometric formulas.
6. Verify solutions to equations and inequalities.
7. Convert between fractions, decimals, and percents.
8. Explore time/goal management techniques to support college success.
9. Devise a plan for successfully completing MATH 111.
10. Interpret logic-based terminology correctly, such as “and” versus “or” and “at least.” 
11. Round numeric quantities accurately and appropriately. 

MATH 013 - Intermediate Algebra Support

1. Transform composite numbers and polynomials into factored form.
2. Calculate operations with rational expressions and equations.
3. Apply order of operations to simplify expressions.
4. Solve linear equations and inequalities.
5. Transform inequalities into interval notation.
6. Apply graphing techniques to points and lines. 
7. Break down application problems into mathematical models. 
8. Demonstrate exponent rules.
9. Calculate operations with radical expressions and equations. 
10. Explore time/goal management techniques to support college success.
11. Devise a plan for successfully completing MATH 113.

MATH 022 - Elementary Statistics Support

1. Explore relationships of proportions.
2. Develop strategies for application problems.
3. Investigate the relationship between fractions, decimals and the percent form of numbers.
4. Analyze graphical displays.
5. Apply mathematical terminology.
6. Examine techniques used in simplifying algebraic and numerical expressions.
7. Examine techniques used in solving algebraic equations.
8. Explore graphs of equations in two variables.
9. Explore the make-up of a data set.
10. Investigate simple and compound linear inequalities in one variable.
11. Explore linear equations and inequalities in two variables.
12. Develop study skills.

MATH 045 - Basic Mathematics

1. Calculate sums, differences, products and quotients involving fractions.
2. Solve ax = b and x + a = b where a and b are whole numbers, fractions or decimals.
3. Convert between fraction, decimal and percent forms of a number.
4. Compare quantities using ratios or unit rates.
5. Solve consumer applications.
6. Calculate sums, differences, products and quotients involving decimals.
7. Solve proportion problems.
8. Solve percentage problems.
9. Apply the order of operations procedure.
10. Apply mathematical terminology, such as sum, product, difference, quotient, commutative, associative, factor, multiple, prime, etc.
11. Calculate perimeters of polygons and circumference of a circle.
12. Calculate areas of rectangles, triangles and circles.

MATH 047 - Prealgebra

1. Calculate sums, differences, products and quotients involving integers.
2. Apply order of operations to mathematical problems.
3. Solve linear equations involving integers, fractions and decimals.
4. Solve percentage problems.
5. Solve proportion problems.
6. Solve problems involving perimeter, area, volume and the Pythagorean theorem.
7. Translate English expressions into mathematical expressions.
8. Graph linear equations by plotting points.
9. Simplify expressions using properties of exponents.
10. Simplify fractional expressions.
11. Evaluate algebraic expressions.
12. Factor the greatest common factor (GCF) from a polynomial expression.
13. Apply the prime factorization method to greatest common factor (GCF) or least common multiple (LCM) problems.

MATH 053 - Beginning Algebra

1. Apply properties of arithmetic and algebra to simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions.
2. Express the sums, differences, products and quotients of polynomials in simplest form.
3. Express the sums, differences, products and quotients of rational expressions in simplest form.
4. Solve linear equations in one variable.
5. Solve linear inequalities in one variable.
6. Factor polynomials.
7. Solve quadratic equations by factoring.
8. Solve rational equations.
9. Solve literal equations for a specified variable.
10. Solve applications using linear equations in one variable, quadratic equations or rational equations.
11. Graph linear equations in two variables using a table of values, x and y intercepts or slope/y-intercept.
12. Write a linear equation in two variables using slope-intercept form, point-slope form or standard form.
13. Explore the function concept using the vertical line test, determining the domain and range from a graph or by evaluating functions.

MATH 101 - Business Mathematics

1. Calculate basic arithmetic problems with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents and ratios.
2. Solve algebraic equations and word problems.
3. Use key terminology related to business mathematics.
4. Balance a checking account.
5. Compute gross pay, employee deductions and employer contributions.
6. Solve problems involving simple and compound interest, promissory notes and present value.
7. Calculate maturity dates, values and time periods related to loans.
8. Calculate various types of discounts on invoices.
9. Compute markup and markdown on items.
10. Calculate present or future value of an annuity.
11. Calculate amount of a sinking fund and amortization payment.
12. Calculate payments and costs associated with both open- and closed- end credit.
13. Determine the most cost effective mortgage based on the payment details and costs.
14. Calculate depreciation using standard methods.
15. Solve problems involving life, property and motor vehicle insurances.

MATH 102 - Technical Mathematics

1. Utilize knowledge of ratios, percentages and proportions to solve technical application problems.
2. Determine measurements using technical tools.
3. Apply conversion equations to technical problems.
4. Calculate conversions between mixed numbers, fractions, decimals and percents.
5. Analyze measurement parameters such as accuracy, precision and tolerance.
6. Develop equations and inequalities to represent problems of a technical nature.
7. Solve equations of a technical nature with one or two variables.
8. Solve linear inequalities.
9. Calculate angles, perimeter, area and volume with geometric formulas.
10. Solve problems using trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem.
11. Analyze the construction and interpretation of graphs.
12. Calculate measures of central tendency of data.

MATH 105 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 1

1. Apply Polya’s four-step plan in analyzing and solving problems.
2. Demonstrate clear presentation of problem solving strategies to include the use of tables, charts, Venn diagrams and algebra.
3. Compare inductive and deductive reasoning as related to logic, the foundation of the mathematics.
4. Investigate special number patterns and sequences (to include arithmetic and geometric) and relate these number patterns to the study of functions.
5. Apply concepts from elementary Number Theory, to include primes, composites, divisibility tests, greatest common factor and least common multiple.
6. Apply concepts from set theory and set operations as the language and symbols of the mathematics.
7. Investigate place value, base ten materials and other models for numeration systems.
8. Model arithmetic operations using set or measurement models.
9. Apply properties of real numbers.
10. Explain arithmetic operations with a variety of paper and pencil algorithms to include mental math strategies (without the use of a calculator).
11. Construct models for representing, operating with and solving problems involving fractions and decimals.
12. Construct models for representing, operating with and solving problems involving percents and proportions.

MATH 106 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 2

1. Solve problems in two- and three-dimensional geometry using multiple strategies, including technological approaches.
2. Explain concepts about two- and three-dimensional geometry.
3. Solve problems involving measurement and the metric system.
4. Explain concepts of measurement and the metric system.
5. Solve problems involving length and area.
6. Solve problems involving surface area and volume.
7. Construct graphs to organize and display data by hand and using technological tools.
8. Analyze data using simple statistical methods and technological tools.
9. Interpret data and statistical information graphically.
10. Apply principles of elementary probability and inference applicable to game and real-world situations.
11. Explain methods of probability and inference applicable to game and real-world situations.
12. Solve problems involving expected value, odds and conditional probability.

MATH 111 - Applications - Utility of Math

1. Solve problems involving simple or compound interest.
2. Solve consumer problems involving installment buying, credit cards or mortgages.
3. Use annuity formulas in problems involving retirement planning or college savings.
4. Use combinations or permutations to count the number of ways an event could occur.
5. Solve problems using basic principles of probability.
6. Use frequency distributions or histograms to display data sets.
7. Analyze a data set using measures of central tendency and variation.
8. Draw conclusions about a normal distribution.
9. Solve systems of linear equations graphically or algebraically.
10. Solve optimization problems using linear programming.
11. Calculate perimeter, area and volume of geometric shapes and solids.
12. Solve problems involving similar triangles, the Pythagorean Theorem or right triangle trigonometric ratios.
13. Graph linear equations in two variables using a table of values, x- and y-intercepts or slope/y-intercept.
14. Write linear equations and inequalities in two variables to represent a practical application.

MATH 113 - Intermediate Algebra for College Students

1. Solve linear and quadratic equations and related applications using one variable.
2. Solve equations that are quadratic in form and related applications using one variable.
3. Solve radical equations and related applications using one variable.
4. Solve rational equations and related applications using one variable.
5. Solve exponential and logarithmic equations and related applications using one variable.
6. Perform operations on functions.
7. Transform radical expressions to the simplest form.
8. Transform expressions with integer and rational exponents to simplest form.
9. Solve linear systems of equations algebraically and graphically.
10. Translate application problems into a linear system.
11. Solve simple and compound linear inequalities in one variable both algebraically and graphically.
12. Solve second-degree inequalities in one variable both algebraically and graphically.
13. Solve first-degree inequalities in two variables both algebraically and graphically.
14. Solve inequalities and equations containing absolute value both algebraically and graphically.
15. Solve applications of functions involving two variables.
16. Determine the inverse of a function algebraically or graphically.
17. Graph quadratic functions.
18. Graph exponential and logarithmic functions.

MATH 119 - Trigonometry

1. Evaluate the basic trigonometric functions using degree or radian measure.
2. Evaluate the basic trigonometric functions involving angles in standard position.
3. Evaluate the basic trigonometric functions involving right triangles.
4. Evaluate the basic trigonometric functions involving the unit circle.
5. Solve right and oblique triangles.
6. Solve trigonometric equations.
7. Verify trigonometric identities.
8. Graph trigonometric functions.
9. Construct mathematical models using trigonometric functions.
10. Solve application problems using trigonometry.

MATH 122 - Elementary Statistics

1. Create visual presentations using sample data both by hand and by using statistical software, including a tabular frequency distribution, stem-and-leaf plot, histogram, frequency polygon and pie chart.
2. Compute descriptive statistics both by using an algorithm and by using statistical software, including the mean, median, mode, fractiles, range, variance and standard deviation.
3. Determine whether a given sampling method yields a random sample, simple random sample, stratified sample, etc.
4. Use a random number generator to select a random sample from a given population.
5. Determine the number of possible outcomes of an event with the aid of the addition, multiplication, complement, factorial and other rules.
6. Calculate probability of an event by using the classical approach.
7. Estimate the probability of an event by using the relative frequency approach.
8. Determine the conditional probability of one event given another event by using the defining formula for conditional probability.
9. Determine probabilities for various discrete distributions (including the uniform, binomial and hypergeometric) by all of the following means: a formula, a table and statistical software.
10. Determine probabilities for various continuous distributions (including the Gaussian normal and Student’s t) by using a formula and either a table or statistical software.
11. Interpret probabilities of a discrete random variable as the area of bars in its histogram.
12. Interpret probabilities of a continuous random variable as the area under the graph of its density function.
13. Solve practical problems involving probability distributions.
14. Determine the mean (expected) value and the standard deviation of a discrete random variable using its probability distribution.
15. Determine whether two events are independent of one another by using their probabilities.
16. Determine a confidence interval for a population mean, based on a random sample and the normal or t-distribution (as appropriate), both by using a formula and table and by using statistical software.
17. Test a hypothesis regarding one, two or several population means, based on random sample(s) and the normal, t- or ANOVA distribution (as appropriate), both by using a formula and table and by using statistical software.
18. Determine a confidence interval for a population proportion, based on a random sample and the normal distribution, both by using a formula and table and by using statistical software.
19. Test a hypothesis regarding one, two or several population proportions, based on a random sample(s) and the normal, t or chi-squared distribution (as appropriate), both by using a formula and table and by using statistical software.
20. Determine Pearson’s linear correlation coefficient r for a sample of bivariate data, both by using a formula and by using statistical software.
21. Determine the least-squares linear regression fit to a sample bivariate data.
22. Test a hypothesis regarding the linear correlation between two variables, based on a random sample and on critical values of the r-distribution, both with the aid of a table and the aid of statistical software.
23. Test a hypothesis regarding one or two population medians or a population proportion, based on a random sample(s) and the sign test.
24. Test a hypothesis regarding the linear correlation between two variables, based on a random sample and Spearman’s rank-correlation test.
25. Investigate sampling distributions of statistics.

MATH 126 - College Algebra

1. Solve linear, radical and absolute value equations algebraically or graphically.
2. Solve polynomial and rational equations algebraically or graphically.
3. Solve exponential and logarithmic equations algebraically or graphically.
4. Solve linear and absolute value inequalities algebraically or graphically.
5. Solve polynomial and rational inequalities algebraically or graphically.
6. Sketch graphs of basic functions without the calculator (linear, square, cubic, square root, cube root, absolute value and reciprocal) showing the basic shape of the graph and labeling several plot points to include any x and y intercepts.
7. Apply the standard geometric transformations of stretching, shrinking and translating to the basic functions.
8. Justify graphs as even or odd by equations and by the graph.
9. Determine the domain and range for graphs of functions.
10. Determine intervals where a graph for a function is increasing, decreasing or constant.
11. Identify local maxima and local minima from graphs of functions.
12. Calculate sum, difference, product, quotient and composition of functions including their domain.
13. Determine the inverse of a function numerically, algebraically and graphically.
14. Graph polynomial functions including the key characteristics.
15. Identify real and complex zeroes of a polynomial function by factoring and using synthetic division.
16. Graph rational functions including the key characteristics.
17. Graph exponential functions and logarithmic functions including the key characteristics.
18. Solve application problems using linear and non-linear models (nonlinear may include polynomial, rational, exponential or logarithmic models).
19. Construct mathematical models in equation or function form to solve a problem.

MATH 129 - Precalculus

1. Graph the elementary functions, including linear, quadratic, cubic, absolute value, square root, cube root and reciprocal functions, without a calculator.
2. Apply the standard geometric transformations of stretching, shrinking and translating to the elementary functions.
3. Solve algebraically and geometrically, equations and inequalities in one variable of the following types: linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric.
4. Construct mathematical models to solve application problems.
5. Determine domain and range of a function.
6. Determine maximum and minimum values of a function.
7. Determine intervals where a function is increasing, decreasing or constant.
8. Determine algebraically and geometrically, whether a function is even, odd or neither.
9. Determine the asymptotes of a function.
10. Explore end behavior of a function geometrically.
11. Calculate sum, difference, product and quotient of complex numbers.
12. Determine real and complex zeros of a polynomial function.
13. Graph exponential and logarithmic functions manually and using the graphing calculator.
14. Apply geometric transformations to exponential and logarithmic functions.
15. Graph trigonometric functions manually and using the graphing calculator.
16. Apply geometric transformations to trigonometric functions.
17. Identify conic sections.
18. Graph conic sections showing key characteristics.

MATH 135 - Finite Mathematics

1. Graph a system of one or more linear equations in two variables in the Cartesian plane.
2. Determine the solution set of a linear system of several equations and variables by using the Gaussian elimination method.
3. Compute matrix operations by hand and on a calculator, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and multiplicative inverse.
4. Determine the solution of a consistent, independent linear system of several equations and variables by using the inverse of the coefficient matrix.
5. Apply linear equations and matrices to a variety of practical word problems.
6. Determine the optimal solution(s) of a linear programming problem in two independent variables by using the graphical method.
7. Determine an optimal solution of a linear programming problem in several independent variables by using the simplex tableau method, including duality.
8. Analyze the marginal behavior of a linear programming problem at its optimal solution.
9. Apply linear programming methods to a variety of practical word problems.
10. Compute the number of outcomes for a given event by using a tree diagram.
11. Compute the number of elements in a given set by using a Venn diagram and such concepts as union and intersection.
12. Compute the number of outcomes for a given event by using the addition and multiplication principles, complement rule, factorials, permutations, combinations and multinomials.
13. Compute the power of any binomial by using Newton’s method.
14. Determine the probability of an event by counting the number of possible outcomes and using the classical definition of probability.
15. Determine the probability of an event based on known probabilities by using the addition and multiplication principles and the complement rule.
16. Determine the conditional probability of an event given another event by using the defining formula for conditional probability.
17. Determine the conditional probability of an event given another event by using Bayes’ Theorem.
18. Determine whether two events are independent based on their probabilities.
19. Translate between the present and future value of a lump sum in an account earning simple or compound interest.
20. Translate between the deposit amount and future value for a deposit annuity.
21. Translate between the withdrawal amount and present value for a withdrawal annuity.
22. Compute the payment amount or the outstanding debt for a first-time mortgage or a refinancing.
23. Compute the finance charges for a loan using the add-on method.
24. Compute the APR for a loan with discount points.

MATH 145 - Calculus for Business and Social Science

1. Solve a variety of practical problems, including but not limited to, problems of production, growth, decay and compound interest, using algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions.
2. Compare the concepts of limit and derivative of a function verbally, graphically, numerically or analytically.
3. Compute manually the precise derivatives of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions at selected points.
4. Interpret the meanings of the precise derivatives of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions at selected points.
5. Determine an estimate for the derivative of any smooth function at a selected point via numerical approximation on a calculator.
6. Interpret the meaning of an estimate for the derivative of any smooth function at a selected point via numerical approximation on a calculator.
7. Apply methods of differentiation to solve a variety of practical problems, including but not limited to, problems of optimization.
8. Compare the concepts of limit and integral of a function verbally, graphically, numerically or analytically.
9. Compute manually the precise definite integrals of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions between selected points.
10. Interpret the meanings of the precise definite integrals of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions between selected points.
11. Determine an estimate for the definite integral of any smooth function between selected points via numerical approximation on a calculator.
12. Interpret the meaning of an estimate for the definite integral of any smooth function between selected points via numerical approximation on a calculator.
13. Apply methods of integration to solve a variety of practical problems, including but not limited to, problems of accumulated income.
14. Compute manually the precise partial derivatives of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic function of several variables at selected points.
15. Interpret the meanings of the precise partial derivatives of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions of several variables at selected points.
16. Apply methods of partial differentiation to solve practical problems of constrained optimization.

MATH 150 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry 1

1. Investigate the concept of a limit.
2. Compute limits geometrically, numerically and analytically.
3. Investigate the concept of continuity geometrically and analytically.
4. Determine whether or not a function is continuous at a point or overall.
5. Investigate the meaning of differentiation geometrically, numerically and analytically.
6. Evaluate a derivative using techniques of differentiation, including the difference quotient, the power rule, product rule, quotient rule, chain rule and implicit differentiation.
7. Determine the equation of the tangent line using the derivative.
8. Solve related rate problems.
9. Use differentials to approximate related rates and their applications.
10. Evaluate the derivative of elementary transcendental functions including logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions.
11. Graph elementary functions using calculus techniques.
12. Solve optimization problems.
13. Compute the area under the curve using finite rectangles and infinite rectangles.
14. Compute the area under the curve using integration.
15. Compute the definite integral using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and Substitution Method.