2022-23 Academic Courses

Accounting (ACTG)

ACTG 101 - Accounting Procedures I

Credit(s): 4

A practical course in the foundations of accounting, this course emphasizes the complete accounting cycle for a sole proprietorship service business as well as the cycle for a merchandising firm. This course covers receivables and payables as well as banking transactions and payroll. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Define accounting concepts and terms.
Define ownership structures and business organizations.
Classify accounts: asset, liability, equity, revenue, expense, and cost.
Analyze and journalize transactions.
Post to ledgers.
Prepare worksheets.
Compile basic financial statements for sole proprietorships.
Record adjusting and closing entries.
Prepare post-closing trial balance.
Reconcile bank statement.s
Manage cash control systems (i.e. petty cash fund).
Compute earnings, deductions, and payroll taxes.
Maintain payroll accounting records.
Journalize and post discounts, returns, and allowances.

ACTG 102 - Accounting Procedures II

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

A continuation of ACTG 101, this course covers notes payable and receivable, valuation of receivables, inventories, plant and equipment, the voucher system, accounting for partnerships and corporations, financial statement analysis, and cash flow statements. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Define partnerships and corporation concepts and practices;
Define partnerships and corporate accounts and their classifications;
Analyze accounts into debit and credit parts for partnerships and corporations;
Journalize and post corporation transactions: stock, dividends, retained earnings, income taxes,bonds, and treasury stock;
Prepare worksheets and financial statements for a corporation and partnership;
Record adjusting, closing, and reversing entries for partnerships and corporations;
Calculate estimated uncollectible accounts, expense using aging, percentage and specificcharge-off methods; write off and reinstate accounts;
Calculate and analyze depreciation expense (straight-line, DDB, sum of the years, units ofproduction, modified accelerated cost recovery system) and book value of plant assets;
Determine interest, maturity dates, income of notes receivable, discounting of notes receivable,adjusting entry for accrued interest;
Determine interest, maturity dates of notes payable, discounting of notes payable, adjustingentry for accrued interest, conversion of discount to expense;
Demonstrate understanding of basic accrual concepts and corporate procedures;
Determine ending inventory valuation (specific identification, weighted-average-cost, FIFO, LIFOperpetual) and determine influence on net income;
Allocate costs to plant and equipment and differentiate among expenditures;
Prepare a statement of cash flows;
Analyze financial statements (including calculation of common ratios and presentation ofhorizontal and vertical analysis).

ACTG 124 - Payroll Accounting Applications

ACTG 150 - Accounting on Microcomputers

ACTG 180 - Payroll Accounting

ACTG 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting

ACTG 202 - Principles of Managerial Accounting

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

A continuation of ACTG 201, this course includes corporate organization, dividends, retained earnings, earnings per share, long-term liabilities, long-term investments and consolidations, statement of cash flows, analysis and interpretation of financial statements, accounting for manufacturing operations, job order costing, process costing, cost-volume-profit relationships, business segments and departmental reporting, planning, and budgeting. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Compare and contrast financial and managerial accounting.
Identify the field of managerial accounting including career opportunities and ethicalconsiderations.
Describe cost behavior and cost-volume relationships.
Determine activities, cost and cost drivers.
Compare and identify variable and fixed costs.
Use cost allocation techniques and activity-based costing.
Identify and use relevant information for decision-making.
Evaluate opportunity, outlay and differential costs in make or buy decisions.
Describe and/or prepare a master budget.
Prepare a flexible budget and use variance analysis in decision-making.
Describe capital budgeting for programs and projects.
Use cost allocation and job costing concepts.

ACTG 205 - Computerized Accounting

ACTG 207 - Advanced Accounting on Microcomputers

ACTG 210 - Cost Accounting

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

This course teaches students to use relevant accounting data and techniques in making management decisions. It covers types of costs and their relationships, budgets, break even computations, costing systems, and cost allocations. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Recognize the importance of relevant cost data in making management decisions by being able to compute fixed, variable and semi-variable costs, and explain their effecton financial statements and management decisions.
Compute present value used in evaluating management decisions for both operating and capital costs.
Prepare budgets for management use.
Compute break even points and cost/volume/profit relationships and describe how a specific variable may affect management's decisions.
Describe costing systems used in the service and manufacturing sectors and post transactions using different systems and explain the related impact on the financial statements.
Computing cost allocations in a variety of situations.

ACTG 211 - Income Tax Fundamentals

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

This course introducesthe basic principles of federal taxation for the sole proprietor, partnership, or corporation. It includes income determination, deductions, sales of properties, depreciation and its recapture, nontaxable exchanges, dividends, corporate liquidations and S Corporations. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Compute schedule C for the federal tax return.
Describe the tax treatment given to sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.
Compute applicable federal tax of partnership and corporate taxation.
Describe organization and transfers to controlled corporations, the resulting capital structure, and tax planning considerations.
Compute partial and complete corporate liquidations, understanding the effect on shareholders and the corporation, and compute the related tax consequences.
Compute the penalty on excess corporate accumulations, and explain the tax planning considerations for avoiding the penalty.
Discuss the S corporation and its taxation and be able to explain the tax planning considerations relating to S corporation.
Describe organization and transfers to partnerships, the resulting capital structures, operations of the partnership, and tax planning considerations.

ACTG 231 - Applied Accounting

ACTG 241 - Intermediate Financial Accounting I

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

This course is designed for students wishing to pursue accounting as a major. It covers theenvironmental and conceptual framework of financial accounting, the accounting process and financial statements, time value of money, cash and receivables, advanced inventory issues, advanced problems in long-term assets, and intangible assets. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Use appropriate accounting terminology.
Recall conceptual accounting framework.
Use data, exercise judgments, evaluate risks, and solve real-world accounting problems.
Improve skills in preparing, understanding, and explaining financial statements.
Demonstrate an awareness of historical and contemporary events affecting the accounting profession.
Explain the nature of the accounting profession.
Develop effective communication skills through reading, listening, writing, and speaking.
Locate and organize accounting information.
Work effectively in groups to provide leadership when appropriate.
Develop effective learning strategies for future learning.
Make value-based judgments based on professional ethics.
Identify and solve unstructured accounting problems in unfamiliar settings.

ACTG 298 - Internship

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This course offers a supervised, structured learning experience at an approved business/organization. Students experience the selection process, receive training related to their field of study, enhance their academic learning, and gain exposure to the workplace. Students apply theoretical classroom concepts to real-world workplace issues. Typically, a student completes 45 hours on-site per one lecture credit. Additionally, students participate in activities and class time beyond the hours spent at the job site. (All Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Write a professional resume following acceptable rules of format, grammar and usage.
Identify a minimum of three potential employers within their field of study.
Successfully interview for a job.
Write measurable learning goals and objectives in conjunction with their site supervisor and internship instructor, and make progress toward accomplishing those objectives.
Self-evaluate and gain feedback on job performance.
Apply knowledge and skills learned in accounting and business courses to the workplace.
Utilize accounting and business terminology in describing and presenting solutions to business problems.
Utilize effective written and verbal communication skills in the organization.
Operate in a professional and ethical manner to accomplish organizational objectives.
Follow directions and adhere to policies of the organization.
Understand a job description and provide value-added services as appropriate to the defined roles and responsibilities of a specific job.
Operate effectively in a team environment as well as operating independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate the functions of the department and/or organization.
Develop a list of important skills needed to be successful in the organization.
Broaden technology skills in the workplace with video editing, imaging editing, and cloud computing.

Activities: General (ACT)

ACT 106 - Beginning Conditioning and Fitness

ACT 114 - Beginning Rock Climbing

ACT 150 - Beginning Yoga

ACT 156 - Beginning Aikido

ACT 169 - Beginning Tennis

ACT 213 - Ice Skating

ACT 230 - Intermediate Yoga

ACT 269 - Intermediate Tennis

ACT 283 - Logger Sports

Administrative Management (AMGT)

AMGT 298x - Internship

Agricultural Sciences (AGSC)

AGSC 200 - Soil Nutrient Management

AGSC 202y - Small Acreage Farm Production: Spring

AGSC 202z - Small Acreage Farm Production: Fall

AGSC 230 - Agricultural Pest Management

Credit(s): 4

This course provides comprehensive coverage of the classification, growth, structure, life cycles, identification, and control of selected weeds, insects, and diseases of major agricultural crops. Principles of and practical approaches to integrated pest management will be emphasized, including crop scouting, diagnosis, decision-making, non-chemical and chemical control of specific pests, and pesticide safety. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe life cycles of common Montana crop and livestock pests.
Identify and diagnose plant pest problems.
Recommend common agricultural pest control practices.
Identify insect, disease, and weed pests commonly found in Montana.
Describe integrated pest management principles.
Determine proper procedures for agricultural pest scouting.
Calibrate sprayers and pesticide application equipment.
Draft an integrated pest control plan.

AGSC 241 - Field Crop Production

AGSC 265 - Building Community Food Systems

AGSC 290 - Undergraduate Research

AGSC 298x - Internship: Campus Farm Experience for Non-Majors

AGSC 298y - Internship: Campus Farm

Credit(s): 3

Course Outcomes

Create measurable learning goals and objectives in conjunction with their site supervisor and internship instructor.
Work with the internship instructor to complete reports and assignments that relate to internship learning objectives.
Write weekly reports and reflect with classmates on learning progress at the internship site.
Interact with professionalism and successfully perform work-related tasks at the chosen internship site.
Self-evaluate and gain feedback on job performance.
Describe the internship experience and evaluate career selection.

AGSC 298z - Internship: Agricultural Enterprise

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This course offers a supervised, structured learning experience at an approved agricultural business/organization. Students experience the selection process, receive training related to their field of study, enhance their academic learning, and gain exposure to the workplace. Students apply theoretical classroom concepts to real world workplace issues. Students will participate in activities and class time beyond the hours spent at the job site. Typically, a student completes 45 site hours per credit earned. (All Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Create measurable learning goals and objectives in conjunction with their site supervisor and internship instructor.
Work with the internship instructor to complete reports and assignments that relate to internship learning objectives.
Write weekly reports and reflect with classmates on learning progress at the internship site.
Interact with professionalism and successfully perform work-related tasks at the chosen internship site.
Self-evaluate and gain feedback on job performance.
Describe the internship experience and evaluate career selection.

Allied Health: Medical Assisting (AHMA)

AHMA 201 - Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

In this course, students develop a basic knowledge of medical assistant skills required for completing theMedical Assistant, CAS program. Students will learn how to perform vital signs, use electronic medical records, prepare exam rooms andpatients, and assist during an exam. Medical office skills that apply to pediatrics, obstetrics, and gynecology are also covered. This course emphasizes the high standard of ethical principles, confidentiality, andprofessionalism required to progress to AHMA 203. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Obtain and record patient information including history, medications, and vital signs using electronic medical records software.
Demonstrate a professional demeanor and understanding of the essentials of confidentiality and medical ethics.
Facilitate patients in the medical office and exam room.
Understand the principles of patient education.
Apply surgical asepsis techniques, including during patient care and care of the medical office.
Instruct patients in the use of wheel chair, cane and crutches.
Exhibit good communication skills and knowledge of medical terms as they apply to genecology, obstetrics, and other body systems.

AHMA 202 - Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I Lab

AHMA 203 - Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures II

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

This courseadvances the knowledge and skills required for completing the Medical Assistant CAS program. The student is trained in urinalysis, administering injections, performing phlebotomy, handling specimens, and principles of radiology. Throughout the course an emphasis is placed on courteous treatment of the patient, professionalism in the medical office, attention to detail, and accurate documentation in the electronic health record. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Perform universal precautions and infection control.
Prepare and administer medications.
Perform urinalysis and specialty lab tests.
Perform ear and eye instillation and irrigation.
Understand hospital lab setting and safety regulations of the lab.
Handle and process specimens for the lab.
Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures.
Become familiar with radiology techniques and patient preparation
Perform EKGs.
Set up sterile trays and assist with surgical procedures.
Apply Electronic Health Records concepts.

AHMA 204 - Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures II Lab

AHMA 205 - Medical Assisting Clinical Approaches I

Credit(s): 1

Corequisite(s):

This online course presents clinically-related case studiesto encourage development of critical thinking skills. The cases will be based on patient information related to material covered in AHMA 201. Online resources will be utilized to identify appropriate patient preparation for procedures. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Read and analyze case studies by organizing and connecting major ideas to identify patient problems.
Apply relevant medical terms when determining patient needs and disease and diagnostic treatment options.
Prepare appropriate patient education materials demonstrating comprehension and retention of reading assignments.
Synthesize and define appropriate response to abnormal or unusual patient data by contributing to online discussion.
Demonstrate ability to change views based on new, valid information when defining response to potential infectious processes in the physician office setting.

AHMA 206 - Medical Assisting Clinical Approaches II

AHMA 220 - Phlebotomy

Credit(s): 3

The profession of phlebotomy is taught through lecture, student laboratory, and clinical experiences. The course will focus on skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Topics include vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults. Collection of specimens from children and infants is discussed. Emphasis will be placed on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. Students will learn the theory and principles of CLIA-waived laboratory tests. Students will complete a minimum of 40 hours classroom/lab training. Clinical hours will be completed via AHMA 221. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Follow standard operating procedures to collect specimens via venipuncture and capillary (dermal) puncture.
Demonstrate knowledge of collection equipment, various types of additives used, special precautions necessary, and substances that can interfere in clinical analysis of blood constituents.
Demonstrate understanding of requisitioning, specimen transport, and specimen processing.
Describe the anatomy and physiology of body systems and general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems, utilizing the appropriate medical terminology.
Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and safety.
Identify age-specific or psycho-social considerations involved in the performance of phlebotomy procedures on various groups of patients.
Discuss the importance of specimen collection and specimen integrity in the delivery of patient care.
Describe the importance of quality assurance and quality control in phlebotomy.
Discuss the health care delivery system.

AHMA 221 - Phlebotomy Clinical Training

Credit(s): 2

Prerequisite(s):

This course includes 100 hours of clinical practice in specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis is placed on infection control and prevention, proper patient identification, labeling of specimens, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, and accessioning.The course is designed to allow students to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitude required to function in a professional manner in the health care setting.Students must perform a minimum of 100 successful venipunctures and eight successful skin punctures.Students who successfully complete AHMA 220and AHMA 221 will be eligible to sit for theAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Phlebotomy Technician national examination. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Perform phlebotomy procedures and tasks, including vein and capillary punctures and non-blood specimen processing,in an accurate, timely and professional manner.
Comply with all regulations and guidelines of governing agencies.
Communicate effectively in the health care setting.
Use phlebotomy equipment safely and effectively.
Understand quality assurance.
Demonstrate professionalism, including initiative, appropriate interpersonal skills, teamwork, respect, and caring.

AHMA 230 - Advanced Medical Office Procedures

AHMA 250 - Electronic Medical Procedures

Credit(s): 3

This course builds a comprehensive understanding and comfort level with the electronic health record that appliesdirectly in the clinical workplace. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Define electronic health records.
Describe federal government strategies to promote electronic health record adoption.
Contrast inpatient and outpatient charts.
Compare different formats of EHR Data.
Explain different methods of capturing and recording EHR data.
Learn medical record software.
Enter data at the point of care.
Discuss importance of electronic orders and results.
Compare paper and electronic workflow of orders and results.
Use diagnosis to find protocols.
Understand and use patient management.
Create graphs of lab results.
Create problem-based flow sheet.
Discuss the effect of the impact of internet technology on health care.
Discuss patient access to electronic health records.

AHMA 280 - Medical Assisting Exam Preparation

AHMA 298 - Medical Assisting Externship

Credit(s): 5

Prerequisite(s):

This capstone course of the Medical Assistant program provides on-site clinical experience in a physician's office or clinic setting. It provides opportunities to apply learned skills in various clinical and administrative procedures under the supervision of a medical doctor and office staff. This course requires 180 documented, unpaid clinical hours at assigned clinics in addition to other coursework. This course can be repeated once for a maximum of 10 credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course. (Summer Semester)

Course Outcomes

Perform all tasks required of an entry-level medical assistant in a clinical setting.
Conduct oneself in a professional manner as required for an entry-level medical assistant.
Take direction from supervisors and physicians and respond appropriately.
Understand and maintain appropriate confidentiality at all times in the clinical setting.
Collaborate effectively with others in complicated, dynamic, and/or ambiguous situations.

Allied Health: Medical Laboratory Technology (AHMT)

AHMT 101 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology

Credit(s): 2

This course is intended for students interested in the profession of Medical Laboratory Technology. Students are provided an overview of accreditation and certification, types of laboratory personnel, medical, ethical and legal issues, laboratory safety, laboratory math, use and care of the microscope, a description of the testing performed in the major laboratory departments and quality control and quality assurance. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

List important events in the history of the clinical laboratory and describe the type of professionalism desired in clinical laboratory personnel.
Describe behavior consistent with the ethical practice of clinical laboratory medicine.
Apply principles of confidentiality for all patients and test results.
State the special knowledge and skills of other members of the health care team needed for quality patient care.
Explain the impact of federal and state regulatory agencies on the clinical laboratory.
Identify pathogens including the HIV virus that can be transmitted by blood or body fluids.
List and describe safety hazards in the laboratory and discuss the proper techniques to avoid accidents.
Use basic metric systems for laboratory procedures and use formulas to calculate strengths of dilutions and solutions.
Discuss processing clinical specimens according to established procedures.
List and explain the basic laboratory procedures in clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, immunology/serology.
Evaluate quality control values.

AHMT 201 - Hematology and Coagulation

Credit(s): 6

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Corequisite(s):

This course presents the origin of the various types of blood cells with emphasis on the red and white cells.Students learn about human hematological disorders and classify these based on clinical laboratory findings.This course also includes blood coagulation with emphases on the theory, procedures, and practical applications and provides an overview of the coagulation process, disorders, and laboratory evaluations associated with the disorders.Laboratory experiences emphasize the morphology and identification of common human blood cells and various procedures used in the hematology and hemostasis departments including both manual and semi-automated methods of assessment as well as phlebotomy. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe the various quality assurance procedures and their uses that aid in the successful running of a hematology department.
Describe and explain basic concepts involving the formation and maturation of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Utilize interpretive, analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in various laboratory situations. Evaluate laboratory assay data.
Evaluate for sources of error, resolve situational and quality control problems.
Evaluate/interpret laboratory data for presence of disease, and solve laboratory math problems.
Describe and explain the major characteristics of leukemias and lymphomas, malignant lymphoid and monocytic disorders, plasma cell dyscrasias, and chronic myeloproliferative disorders.
Evaluate WBC, RBC, and platelet morphology and relate them to pathophysiological condition.
Evaluate other hematological tests such as reticulocyte counts, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and sickle cell screening and interpret the results.
Select appropriate controls, calibrators, reagents and type of samples and method for test requested.
Perform and evaluate various coagulation tests, such as PT and APTT and interpret the results.
Explain the analytical principles of other less common tests of the hematology department.
Demonstrate an understanding of all aspects of the coagulation mechanism.
Describe disease states associated with abnormal coagulation values.
Perform basic laboratory coagulation analysis.
Evaluate laboratory test outcomes and correlate test results with patient condition(s).
Evaluate the suitability of clinical specimens.
Develop professionalism, communication skills, and interpersonal relationships.
Demonstrate proficiency in phlebotomy procedures and tasks, including vein and capillary punctures and non-blood specimen processing, in and accurate, timely, and professional manner.

AHMT 205 - Urinalysis and Body Fluids

Credit(s): 3

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Corequisite(s):

An introduction to the study and analysis of urine, body fluids, and other non-blood specimens. It emphasizes the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine and body fluids, such as cerebrospinal fluid, serous and synovial fluids, semen, and feces. Students will interpret the results and correlate clinical values to health and disease states. Emphasis on procedures to ensure quality of results and safety guidelines for proper handling of samples. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Diagram and describe renal anatomy and physiology.
Define and demonstrate proper analysis of the three main components of a routine urinalysis.
Analyze urinalysis data and how it relates to health or pathological conditions.
Evaluate and demonstrate proper analysis of the various extravascular fluids such as CSF, serous fluids, and synovial fluids and interpret results as it correlates to healthy or pathophysiological conditions.
Evaluate and interpret laboratory assay data, evaluate procedures for sources of error, and resolve situational and specimen related error by taking appropriate corrective action.
Describe the various quality assurance processes and their uses that aid in the successful running of a urinalysis or body fluid specimen.
Develop professionalism, communication skills, and interpersonal relationships.

AHMT 210 - Immunology and Serology

Credit(s): 3

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Corequisite(s):

This course covers the science of immunology and serology through the study of theories and processes related to natural body defenses. Included are the immune response, principles of antigen-antibody reactions, the principles of serological procedures as well as quality control, quality assurance, phlebotomy practice, and safety. This includes performance of serological procedures used to aid in the detection or diagnosis of certain diseases. Throughout this course, special emphasis is placed on correlating laboratory results with the patient's probable condition. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe the various quality assurance procedures and their uses that aid in the successful running of an Immunology department.
Explain the different aspects of the immune system and the function of each of the components.
Explain events during the immune response.
Describe the morphology and function of antibodies.
Explain/describe the analytical principles, specimen requirements, and clinical significance of abnormal results of the various tests performed in the immunology department.
Describe and explain aspects of common infectious diseases and other immunological disorders such as autoimmune diseases.
Perform basic serological tests.
Demonstrate proficiency in phlebotomy procedures and tasks, including vein and capillary punctures and non-blood specimen processing, in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.

AHMT 230 - Immunohematology

Credit(s): 3

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Corequisite(s):

Immunohematology is a specialized branch of laboratory medicine which involves the study of blood group antigens and antibodies. The processes of quality testing include quality control, basic laboratory techniques including phlebotomyand safety. It involves the study of the principles, procedures, clinical significance and practice of a wide variety of procedures including: donor selection, component collection, preparation and use, and techniques used to detect antigen/antibody reactions which may adversely affect a patient receiving a transfusion. The topics to be covered include the principles and procedures for donor screening, preparation and use of components, antigens and antibodies of the ABO, Rh and other blood group systems, pretransfusion testing procedures, hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, neonatal and obstetrical transfusion practice, autoimmune hemolytic anemias, and adverse effects of transfusion. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe the immune process as it applies to immunohematology.
Describe the donor selection process.
Describe the preparation and use of blood components.
Identify and describe the characteristics of the antigens and antibodies of the ABO, Rh, and other blood group systems.
Perform and understand routine blood bank procedures utilized in pre-transfusion testing.
Perform and demonstrate an understanding for intermediate level blood bank testing in the resolution of antibody problems, hemolytic disease of the new born and transfusion reaction workups.
Perform the basic tests that are used in the Immunohematology departments, such as blood typing, antibody screen and identification, cross-match procedures, and syphilis and mono test.
Demonstrate proficiency in phlebotomy procedures and tasks, including vein and capillary punctures and non-blood specimen processing, in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.

AHMT 235 - Clinical Microbiology

Credit(s): 4

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Corequisite(s):

This course connects the morphology and behavior of microorganisms to clinically significant situations.It includes the study and laboratory applications of antibiotic susceptibility methods and molecular techniques used in clinical microbiology.It also includes the pre-analytical phase of specimen collection and preparation and causative agents of various pathophysiological states. (Summer Semester)

Course Outcomes

Identify and differentiate between the members of aerobic gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, list those members that are human pathogens and trace the methodology utilized for the identification of the bacteria.
Define and classify the anaerobic bacteria, discuss the methodology for isolation and identification, list infections associated with anaerobic bacteria, and describe the pathogenicity of these organisms.
Define basic concepts about antibiotics, trace the history of antibiotic therapy and antimicrobial susceptibility testing and describe current methodologies employed for the performance of antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
Define the role of the clinical microbiology laboratory in the overall care of patients with infectious diseases, state the requirements for the collection and cultivation of microbiological specimens, and relate the interpretation of cultures.
Utilize interpretive, analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills in special microbiology clinical situations.
Define and classify the pathogenic fungi, describe the methodology for isolation and identification, list the infections associated with fungi, and describe the pathogenicity of these organisms.
Define and classify the Mycobacterium species, describe the methodology for isolation and identification, list the infections associated with Mycobacterium, and describe the pathogenicity of these organisms.
Construct, describe, compare, and contrast the life cycles of various parasite.s
Describe the proper procedures for collection and transport of Mycology, Mycobacterium, Parasitology and Viral cultures.
Describe various lab analyses that are relevant to Mycology, Mycobacterium, Parasitology, and Virology.
Demonstrate knowledge of positive professional attitude during lecture and laboratory sessions.

AHMT 240 - Clinical Chemistry

Credit(s): 3

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Corequisite(s):

This course includes the theoretical and fundamental instrumentation methodologies, including practical concepts associated with testing procedures used in the chemistry department.These include important aspects of acid-base balance, electrolytes, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, metabolites, hormones, and toxins as they relate to laboratory analysis.Emphasis is placed on major organ functions and the appropriate assays, collection and analysis of various body fluids, and laboratory findings to indicate disease processes. Included are applications of general laboratory principles, laboratory math, quality control, and variables affecting laboratory results. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe the various quality assurance procedures and their uses that aid in the successful running of a chemistry department.
Interpret and discuss the biochemical processes and their analytical methodologies.
Evaluate and correlate physiological and biochemical information as clinical indicators or normal and pathological states.
Perform laboratory analyses utilizing various analytical principles and techniques and determine the acceptability of the results according to quality control parameters that are accepted in clinical practice.
Assess laboratory results and select the appropriate relationship to the clinical and biochemical states, processes, and diseases.
Utilize interpretive, analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in various laboratory situations; evaluate laboratory assay data, evaluate for sources of error, resolve situational and quality control problems, evaluate/interpret laboratory data for presence of disease, solve laboratory math problems.
Demonstrate knowledge of positive professional attitude during lecture and lab.
Perform lab responsibilities/duties (i.e. maintenance, record keeping, clean up, etc.) as necessary to include, but not limited to 1) instrument maintenance, 2) preparing reagents, 3) cleaning and decontaminating lab and properly storing chemicals.
Demonstrate proficiency in phlebotomy procedures and tasks, including vein and capillary punctures and non-blood specimen processing, in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.

AHMT 295v - Clinical I: Medical Laboratory Clinical

Credit(s): 5

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Corequisite(s):

This course allows students to apply information and skills learned in AHMA 220, AHMT 201, AHMT 205, and AHMT 210 in a clinical setting in order to develop professionalism and proficiency. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate proficiency in the clinical objectives of the Urinalysis/ Body Fluids, Hematology/Coagulation, and Immunology/ Serology laboratoryby verbalizing the basic principles and procedures of the tests in the departments and demonstrating organizational and technical skills at the level required for each test performed.
Demonstrate proficiency in phlebotomy procedures and tasks, including vein and capillary punctures and non-blood specimen processing, in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.
Demonstrate initiative by reviewing course materials prior to and during the rotation, asking questions to advance understanding, research areas of weakness, and asking for additional work as needed.
Demonstrate the importance of punctuality and attendance at each day of clinical by maintaining an excellent attendance record and promptly notifying the MLT faculty and the clinical faculty of any absences or tardiness.
Demonstrate professional behavior by maintaining a strong positive attitude exhibiting a proactive attitude in developing the competencies required, developing and using good professional judgment in all matters concerning laboratory safety and interaction with patients, specimens, clinical staff, faculty and fellow students.
Demonstrate understanding of the needs and requirements of the clinical laboratory through awareness of the departmental workloads, maintaining accurate records, restocking supplies as necessary and cleaning up work area periodically throughout the day and at the completion of clinical activities.
Maintain a safe laboratory environment by adhering to all applicable safety regulations as presented throughout the MLT program which include, but are not limited to, appropriate disinfection of work area, maintaining a neat uncluttered work area, wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment, and reporting hazards observed.

AHMT 295x - Clinical II: Medical Laboratory Clinical

Credit(s): 8

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Corequisite(s):

This course is a health-related, work-based learning experience allowing students to apply laboratory skills in both on-site and off-site environments. Students will have direct supervision by clinical professionals at off-site environments. Experiences will include Urinalysis/Body Fluids, Hematology/ Coagulation, Phlebotomy, Immunohematology,and Clinical Chemistry. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate proficiency in the clinical objectives of the assigned Urinalysis/Body Fluids, Hematology/Coagulation, Phlebotomy, Immunohematology, and Clinical Chemistry laboratory by verbalizing the basic principles and procedures of the tests in the departments and demonstrating organizational and technical skills at the level required for each test performed.
Demonstrate initiative by reviewing course materials prior to and during the rotation, asking questions to advance understanding, research areas of weakness, and asking for additional work as needed.
Demonstrate the importance of punctuality and attendance at each day of clinical by maintaining an excellent attendance record and promptly notifying the MLT faculty and the clinical faculty of any absences or tardiness.
Demonstrate professional behavior by maintaining a strong positive attitude exhibiting a proactive attitude in developing the competencies required, developing and using good professional judgment in all matters concerning laboratory safety and interaction with patients, specimens, clinical staff, faculty and fellow students.
Demonstrate understanding of the needs and requirements of the clinicallaboratory through awareness of the departmental workloads, maintaining accurate records, restocking supplies as necessary and cleaning up work area periodically throughout the day and at the completion of clinical activities.
Maintain a safe laboratory environment by adhering to all applicable safetyregulations as presented throughout the MLT program which include, but are not limited to, appropriate disinfection of work area, maintaining a neat uncluttered work area, wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment, and reporting hazards observed.
Demonstrate proficiency in phlebotomy procedures and tasks, including vein and capillary punctures, and non-blood specimen processing, in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.

AHMT 295y - Clinical III: Medical Laboratory Clinical

Credit(s): 5

Prerequisite(s):

Corequisite(s):

This course is a health-related, work-based learning experience allowing students to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts especially in the area of Immunohematology (Blood Bank) and Clinical Microbiology. (Summer Semester)

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate proficiency in the clinical objectives of Immunohematology and Clinical Microbiology by verbalizing the basic principles and procedures of the tests in the departments and demonstrating organizational and technical skills at the level required for each test performed.
Demonstrate initiative by reviewing course materials prior to and during the rotation, asking questions to advance understanding, research areas of weakness, and asking for additional work as needed.
Demonstrate the importance of punctuality and attendance at each day of clinical by maintaining an excellent attendance record and promptly notifying the MLT faculty and the clinical faculty of any absences or tardiness.
Demonstrate professional behavior by maintaining a strong positive attitude exhibiting a proactive attitude in developing the competencies required, developing and using good professional judgment in all matters concerning laboratory safety and interaction with patients, specimens, clinical staff, faculty and fellow students.
Demonstrate understanding of the needs and requirements of the clinical laboratory through awareness of the departmental workloads, maintaining accurate records, restocking supplies as necessary and cleaning up work area periodically throughout the day and at the completion of clinical activities.
Maintain a safe laboratory environment by adhering to all applicable safety regulations as presented throughout the MLT program which include, but are not limited to, appropriate disinfection of work area, maintaining a neat uncluttered work area, wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment, and reporting hazards observed.
Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel, other health care professionals, and with the public.

Allied Health: Medical Support (AHMS)

AHMS 105 - Health Care Delivery

Credit(s): 3

This course familiarizes students with the history and development of today's healthcare system in the United States. It provides an overview of the development of different types of facilities, the "continuum of care" concept that is the basis for modern healthcare, and examines the quality management process. Reimbursement mechanisms and managed care concepts that affect healthcare delivery are also included. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

List the types of healthcare facilities common today in the United States.
Define "continuum of care."
Describe the major influences on healthcare facilities and reimbursement methods.
Discuss technological advances in medicine that have affected the healthcare industry.
Recognize the major associations influencing medicine today and discuss their development and importance.
Compare and contrast acute care, long-term care and ambulatory care.
Visualize the organizational structure of typical healthcare organizations.
Describe the development of compliance programs and the Quality Management process.

AHMS 106 - Healthcare Professional

AHMS 107 - Career Essentials for Health Sciences

AHMS 108 - Health Data Content Structure

Credit(s): 3

This course offers an in-depth analysis of data mobility including the hardware infrastructure (wires, wireless, and devices supporting them), the ISO stack, standards, internet protocols, federations and grids, the NHIN and other nationwide approaches. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Explain the functions of all layers of the ISO OSI models, including how they are interconnected and supported.
Recommend components of networking hardware that meet standards and support information exchange.
Analyze standards associated with the EHR functional model, the PHR functional model, and the family of profiles associated with specific domain functional requirements.
Explain the process and value of EHR certification.
Describe data standards required for the interoperable exchange of health care data, including terminology, data elements, document standards, imaging standards, and medical device standards.
Describe components of health IT standards (including HL7 and TC215) for health information exchange used by various stakeholders.
Examine additional standards related to shared and effective use of data, including clinical decision support.
Describe enterprise architecture models, including centralization vs. federation and grids, service oriented architectures, and local implementations with respect to systems from single units to organizations, regions (RHIOS and HIEs), states, and nationwide healthcare information systems (NHIN).
Incorporate professional and regulatory standards related to privacy, confidentiality, and security when implementing and maintaining networks and health information exchange systems, including NHIN.

AHMS 127 - Medical Document Formatting

AHMS 144 - Medical Terminology

AHMS 156 - Medical Billing Fundamentals

Credit(s): 3

The most common commercial, managed care and federal health insurance plans in the U.S. will be discussed. Billing processes and procedures as well as legal, regulatory, and ethical issues in health insurance will also be covered. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Apply legal, ethical and regulatory guidelines in health insurance and patient billing.
Summarize the importance of HIPAA and other compliance strategies and the applications in medical billing and reporting, including confidentiality, information security, and privacy.
Complete CMS-1500 claim forms accurately for commercial, managed care, and federal health insurance plans such as Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Worker's Compensation, and BlueCross/Blue Shield.
Evaluate and perform billing processes and procedures with claims, EOB, ABN, and electronic data interchange.
Reflect the complexities of managed care programs, reimbursement monitoring and reporting.
Accurately calculate expected payments using payment methodologies and systems such as capitation, prospective payment systems, fee schedules, deductible, RBRVS, and DRGs.
Use appropriate, effective techniques to trace delinquent claims and file appeals for denied claims.
Outline the process of hospital billing and the forms and fee structures.
Apply and interpret medical language appropriately in all areas of medical billing and electronic health records.
Maintain charge master records to ensure complete, accurate, and compliant billing services.

AHMS 175 - Medical Law and Ethics

Credit(s): 3

This course is designed to prepare the medical office assistant for a variety of legal situations that arise in the medical office setting. Content stresses the importance of medical office personnel having knowledge of the law, personal protection, patient protection, physician protection, the duties of the physician, responsibility and standard of care. The course also examines case law, the difference between civil and criminal law, contracts, malpractice, and the economic impacts and offers a comprehensive vocabulary of legal terms. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Define the elements of a contract as it applies to health care.
Apply HIPAA concepts according to the law.
Differentiate between criminal and civil law in relation to medical treatment.
Discuss tort liability, contractual rights of physicians and patients and the concept of standard of care explore professional liability lawsuits.
Explain the purpose of the medical record and importance of appropriate documentation.
Discuss HIPAA confidentiality.
Identify and discuss current issues in ethics and bioethics.

AHMS 198 - Internship

AHMS 208 - Health Care Statistics

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This course introduces statistical computation at the introductory level for use in health care facilities. Students will learn to extract information and perform statistical analysis for making decisions in the health care facility. (Intermittently)

Course Outcomes

Define statistics.
Review mathematical functions.
Compute daily census and inpatient service days using the admission and discharge data.
Compute the average daily census for a patient care unit given inpatient service days for any such unit.
Calculate the direct and indirect bed turnover rate.
Compute average length of stay.
Define cancer mortality and calculate its rate.
Compute autopsy rates including: gross, net, adjusted hospital, newborn, and fetal.
Define and calculate the postoperative infection rate.
Describe the uses of statistics computer within the HIM department in terms of unit cost, productivity, and staffing levels.
Define and compute the mean, median and mode.
Define and differentiate among range, variance, and standard deviation.
Define and compute correlation.
Differentiate between discrete data and continuous data.
Create tables and graphs to display statistical information.
Define inferential statistics.
Explain different types of research.

AHMS 210 - Basic Medical Coding

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This course introduces basic coding information for CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM coding sets, focusing on learning guidelines and assigning CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM codes to a wide range of abbreviated coding scenarios covering different body systems and medical specialties. Complete source documents will be used periodically and AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding will be reviewed. Basic billing & reimbursement issues will be discussed. (Coding will be taught for the physician reimbursement, not the facility, so ICD-9-CM will not be covered. These are covered in the Intermediate Coding classes.) (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Extract necessary information from the medical record to find Diagnosis and Procedure.
Use the Index and Tabular List in the code book to find the Diagnosis code that will prove medical necessity.
Use the Index and Tabular List in the code book to find Procedure Code associated with the diagnosis and procedure.
Analyze and accurately interpret evidence to make appropriate decisions based on professional standards.

AHMS 219 - Intermediate Medical Coding

AHMS 220 - Medical Office Procedures

AHMS 250 - Advanced Medical Coding

AHMS 252 - Computerized Medical Billing

Credit(s): 2

This course provides hands-on training to students seeking employment in medical offices. It covers the fundamentals of ICD-10, SPT, and HCPCS coding and is appropriate for the beginner or intermediate level office staff as well. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Utilize ethical values when dealing with confidentiality or personal information contained in a health record.
Apply HIPAA guidelines to healthcare reimbursement and medical office functions.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic insurance concepts and terminology.
Apply basic coding guidelines to assign and sequence procedural and diagnostic codes.
Manage accounts receivables by inputting patient information, scheduling appointments, and processing billing, reports and insurance claims.
File and manage insurance claim forms in compliance with guidelines for Medicare/Medicaid, Tricare, Worker's Compensation, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Maintain claim management techniques to trace delinquent claims and problem solve denied or unpaid claims.
Complete health insurance forms completely and accurately using Medisoft accounting package.
Successfully complete case studies using software.

AHMS 298 - Internship: Office Technology

Allied Health: Physical Therapy (AHPT)

AHPT 101 - Physical Therapist Assisting I/Lab

Credit(s): 5

Prerequisite(s):

Corequisite(s):

This is the first of two sequential skills and procedures courses in the PTA program. The following topics are covered: basic principles and procedures of physical therapy; basic care skills and application techniques; use of assistive devices; architectural and environment barriers; wound care and debridement techniques; definition and measurement of vital signs and application to emergency situations; documentation; incorporation of medical terminology and abbreviations; basic principles of tissue inflammation and edema management; introduction to pain theories, conditions, and assessment; physiological principles, indications/contraindications, and application of physical agents discussed in lecture; and the PTA's role in discharge planning and the importance of communication with the PT. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe the purpose of skin assessment and demonstrate competence in components of wound management: isolation techniques, sterile technique, application and removal of dressing or agents and identifications of precautions for dressing removal identified in the plan of care established by the PT.
Define, measure, record vital signs, and apply knowledge to various medical conditions.
Explain and demonstrate proper positioning for prevention of medical complications and comfort of the patient.
Perform wheelchair measurements, properly fit and educate on functional activities and proper care of the wheelchair based on patient's individual patient diagnosis and ability.
Identify proper body mechanics and posture awareness for lifting, carrying, reaching and push/pull activities and apply knowledge to patient/client scenarios.
Discuss and apply measures for effective patient and caregiver education that focus on meeting the needs of patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, etc. for interventions presented in this course.
Describe and demonstrate safe and proper fit and use of various assistive devices and special equipment involved with gait training and functional mobility skills based on the patient's individual patient diagnosis and ability including educating the patient caregiver in safety of and care of the assistive device.
Incorporate medical terminology, appropriate abbreviations and communicate an understanding of the plan of care developed by the PT to achieve short and long-term goals by using concise written and verbal communication.
Demonstrate knowledge and competence when implementing selected components of interventions identified in the plan of care established by the PT including the following biophysical agents:
compression therapies
cryotherapy
superficial thermal agents
paraffin
hydrotherapy
Discuss and explain the basic principles of tissue inflammation and edema management and recognize normal and abnormal integumentary changes; including obtaining and documenting accurate anthropometric measurements.
Identify the different types of pain and pain assessments as well as determine the proper use of a variety of reliable pain assessment tools.
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Describe the PTA's role in discharge planning and the importance of communication with the PT and the commitment to meeting the expectations of the patient.
Perform inspection of physical environment, measure physical space and recognize safety issues and barriers in health care, home, community and work environments.
Utilize the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model to properly identify a patient/client's impairments, activity and participation limitations through various learning activities.
Exhibit an understanding of the importance of medical asepsis through proper procedure including use of standard precautions at all times.
Perform proper draping techniques for the administration of physical therapy interventions addressed in this course including range of motion activities, functional mobility, modalities and wound care.
Demonstrate competence in implementing selected components of interventions identified in the plan of care established by the PT. Interventions include:
Application of Devices and Equipment: assistive/adaptive devices and prosthetic and orthotic devices
Functional Training in Self-care and in Domestic, Education, Work, Community, Social and Civic Life
Manual Therapy Techniques: passive range of motion
Motor Function Training (balance, gait, etc.)
Patient/Client Education
Identify components of normal gait and apply knowledge to gait training techniques.
Recognize effective verbal/non-verbal/written communication with all patient, family, caregivers, and health care providers, third party payers, etc. involved in routine patient care experiences.
Recognize the various healthcare-billing sources utilized and demonstrate accurate and timely information for billing and payment purposes.
Demonstrate competence in performing components of data collection skills essential for carrying out the plan of care by administering appropriate tests and measures (before, during and after interventions) for the following areas:
Aerobic Capacity and Endurance: measurement of standard vital signs; recognize and monitor responses to positional changes and activities (e.g. orthostatic hypotension, response to exercise)
Anthropometrical characteristics: measurements of height, weight, length and girth
Mental Functions: detect changes in a patient's state of arousal, mentation and cognition
Assistive Technology: identify the individual's ability to care for the device; recognize changes in skin condition and safety factors while using devices and equipment
Gait, Locomotion and Balance: determine the safety, status, and progression of patients while engaged in gait, locomotion, balance, wheelchair management and mobility.
Integumentary Integrity: detect absent or altered sensation, normal and abnormal integumentary changes; activities, positioning, and postures that aggravate or relieve pain or altered sensations, or that can produce associated skin trauma and recognize viable versus non-viable tissue.
Pain: administer standardized questionnaires, graphs, behavioral scales or visual analog scales for pain; recognize activities, positioning, and postures that aggravate or relieve pain or altered sensations.
Posture: determine normal and abnormal alignment of trunk and extremities at rest and during activities.
Self-Care and Civic, Community, Domestic, Education, Social and Work Life: Inspect the physical environment and measure physical spaces; recognize safety and barriers in the home, community and work environments; recognize level of functional status;
Ventilation, Respiration and Circulation: detect signs and symptoms of respiratory distress, and activities that aggravate or relieve edema, pain, dyspnea, or other symptoms; describe thoracoabdominal movements with activity, and cough characteristics
Based on a case scenario, demonstrate ability to interview patients/clients, caregivers, and family to obtain information related to prior and current level of function and general health status prior to implementing intervention.
Apply knowledge of patients ability to participate in physical therapy based on the review of health records (e.g., lab values, diagnostic tests, specialty reports, narrative, consults, and physical therapy documentation) prior to carrying out the PT plan of care.
Report any changes in the patient/clients medical or functional status or progress to the supervising physical therapist.
Selects and implements correct patient care measures related to safety and emergency response in a variety of health care environments.
Apply knowledge and clinical judgement while considering the patient/client's level of function, medical status, short term and long-term goals, cultural perspective and their environment prior to carrying out the plan of care established by the PT.
Identify circumstances based on a case scenario in which the PTA should report to appropriate authorities suspected cases of fraud and abuse related to utilization of and payment for PT and other health care services.
Identify basic concepts in professional literature including, but not limited to, validity, reliability and level of statistical significance.
Review journal articles from peer reviewed journals that represent a high level of evidence and provide a written critique related to physical therapy content presented in AHPT 101.

AHPT 105 - Introduction to Physical Therapist Assisting

Credit(s): 3

This coursegives the student an overview of the Physical Therapy profession by providing a historical perspective, as well as an understanding of its philosophy in relation to the professional organization; an overview of the roles of the Physical Therapy staff members in the clinical settings as well as members of the health care team in various delivery systems; development of interpersonal communication skills relating to the profession; and an understanding of the commitment of the graduate to continued personal and professional development. This course provides an overview of ethical and legal issues relating to the role of the PTA in health care delivery. It includes such topics as financing of physical therapy; regulations governing PTA's; code of ethics; the purpose of documentation and types of medical records; an introduction to evidence-based paractice and professional literature; and scope of PT and PTA practice. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to explain the history, role, objectives, structure, and relevance of membership of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Montana Chapter of the APTA.
Describe the roles of the physical therapist assistant as pertained to 4 areas of the profession regarding interventions.
Identify basic medical, legal, ethical, confidentiality, professional development, and lifelong learning opportunity principles.
Explain the role of the Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Aide and the student within clinical education as it relates to the health care team, to society, and to each other.
Demonstrate an awareness of effective communication strategies, the ability to educate others, and other disciplines as a healthcare professional; Interpret the different types of legal and ethical conduct in the physical therapy field.
Identify the APTA's "Code of Ethics", "Hippocratic Oath," and the "Patient's Bill of Rights".
Describe the relationship between health care providers and third party payers such as Medicare vs Medicaid.
Describe the purpose of documentation and the different types of medical records.
Examine and discuss issues and trends in physical therapy education, issues relevant to physical therapist assistants, direct access and referral for profit, issues and specifics of informed consent, the health professional's role in disclosing information to patients, and ethical challenges in working with professional peers.
Demonstrate a commitment to obtaining the necessities in meeting patient's and consumer's needs and recognize social responsibility, advocacy, and importance of participation in community and service organizations and activities.
Evaluate and explain the differences between two state practice acts.
Accurately describe aspects of lifelong learning and continued education requirements to assist with performance improvement activities for the administration of physical therapy services.
Demonstrate knowledge of AMA style of referencing through two projects during the semester.
Collaborate with others in complicated, dynamic, and/or ambiguous situations.

AHPT 201 - Physical Therapist Assisting II/Lab

Credit(s): 5

Prerequisite(s):

Corequisite(s):

This is the second in the series of procedures and application courses. The following topics are covered: theoretical principles and application of cardiopulmonary rehab, industrial rehab, ergonomics, gait analysis and training; prosthetic and orthotic application and treatment; breathing exercises and strategies, airway clearance techniques;biofeedback, topical applications, electrotherapy, ultrasound; light therapies; procedure and application of cervical and lumbar traction; theory and application of massage/manual therapy. Students will accurately document the treatment and patient's response within various related case studies as well as present research to the class about a selected therapeutic modality using peer-reviewed journals. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Identify the differences between work hardening and work conditioning along with which assessments are made within industrial medicine.
Identify pathological factors and physical barriers leading to postural malalignments within the area of ergonomics; recognize safety and barriers in work environments.
Describe physiology, factors influencing, and disease processes associated with the respiratory system.
Demonstrate correct airway clearance techniques including breathing exercises, coughing techniques, and secretion mobilization.
Demonstrate competence in implementing interventions using the following biophysical agents identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist: Biofeedback, Electrotherapeutic agents, Deep thermal agents, Mechanical traction, Light therapies
Identify and integrate appropriate evidenced based resources to support clinical-decision making in the use of biophysical agents and other modalities within the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
Integrate knowledge of data collection/tests and measures related to gait and locomotion including safety, status, and progression.
Demonstrate knowledge of normal and pathological gait patterns and identify therapeutic exercises and activities specific to individual deficits in gait and locomotion performance.
Demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate application of prosthetic and orthotic devices to the upper and lower extremities to help augment functional activities.
Demonstrate competence in implementing the following manual therapy techniques within the plan of care established by the physical therapist: therapeutic massage, soft tissue mobilization, and manual traction.
Identify strategies in lymphedema management including indications, contraindications, and precautions.
Identify abnormal breathing patterns, detect signs and symptoms of respiratory distress, and activities that aggravate/relieve edema, pain, dyspnea, or other respiratory symptoms ; describe throacoabdominal movements and breathing patterns with activity, and cough and sputum characteristics.
Identify principles of cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation, including safe and appropriate interventions during the various phases of rehabilitation.
Differentiate between normal and abnormal physiological responses for patients with cardiovascular and respiratory system pathologies, through observation and the collection of data including vital signs, during the performance of aerobic capacity and endurance activities in a laboratory setting.
Identify emergency situations as they relate to patient safety, contraindications of treatment, and patient response through various case scenarios relating to application of biophysical agents, cardiovascular training and cardiac and pulmonary rehab.
Complete accurate documentation of interventions provided regarding application of biophysical agents and manual therapy techniques within the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
Apply clinical knowledge to appropriately adjust parameters in the application of biophysical agents as indicated by patient response, and recognize whether interventions are effective in progressing the patient toward goals within the plan of care.
Utilize clinical reasoning processes to implement appropriate changes within the treatment intervention established by the physical therapist based on the patient's clinical changes (functional, physical, emotional) to provide comprehensive management in patient scenarios.
Interview the patient/client to obtain current information related to prior and current level of function and general health status to determine safety and effectiveness of the chosen intervention within the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
Communicate effectively with the patient/client to ensure that he or she understands the reason for the selected interventions and any risks involved.
Monitor and adjust interventions within the plan of care in response to patient/client status and clinical indications, including assessment of comfort and pain levels in response to interventions.
Integrate knowledge of wound management considerations in the application of physical agents for tissue repair including sterile technique and dressing application/removal.
Demonstrate ability to increase patient and healthcare provider safety in the clinical setting, including proper maintenance and application of biophysical devices and equipment.

AHPT 205 - Anatomy and Kinesiology for the PTA

Credit(s): 6

Prerequisite(s):

Corequisite(s):

This course provides the student with an understanding of the human musculoskeletal system relative to the biomechanical elements of normal and abnormal human motion as well as osteology and arthrology in relation to muscle action and joint mechanics. The study and skills of goniometry, manual muscle testing, and palpation will also be covered. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe various general concepts of kinesiology, including kinematics, biomechanics, and clinical kinesiology, as well as identify and explain types of motions which occur within planes and around axes including rotary, translatory, and curvilinear.
Demonstrate proficiency in the palpation of bony landmarks.
Demonstrate proficiency with goniometric techniques of measurement, including their documentation.
Describe physiological and accessory movements of joints.
Explain force, gravity, and equilibrium as it relates to forces in the body.
Describe positive and negative linear forces, acceleration and apply the principles of force to static and mechanical traction.
Differentiate between different classes of levers and apply them to torque, the use of pulleys, and the resolution of forces.
Demonstrate an understanding of muscles contraction, including excitation-contraction coupling, different fiber types (slow twitch, intermediate, and fast twitch), and the five types of muscle contractions.
List factors which influence strength of muscles.
Demonstrate an understanding of posture and equilibrium maintenance.
Demonstrate an understanding of the specific joints, muscles, origins, insertions, and actions within all regional areas.
Demonstrate knowledge of all the test positions, hand placements for resistance and stabilization, and commands for grading muscle in all body regions.
Demonstrate proficiency in locating and testing the dermatomes and reflexes of the body.

AHPT 206 - Pathophysiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

Corequisite(s):

This course introduces students to the pathophysiology; etiology; clinical signs and symptoms; and management of selected pathological and injury-related disorders treated in physical therapy. Pathologies discussed include disorders of the following systems: immune, endocrine, integumentary, cardiovascular, respiratory, hematologic, musculoskeletal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, renal and urologic, and nervous. The course includes student presentations on disorders pertinent to physical therapy as well as discussions on specific case studies applying the Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, and how they apply to the treatment of certain diseases. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe the role of physical therapy in the treatment of various pathophysiological conditions.
Define etiology, prevalence in special populations, and the role of physical therapy through the course assignments.
Apply pathophysiology knowledge with the implementation of physical therapy interventions using critical thinking skills.
Identify clinically relevant common pathological disorders and/or diseases of the body's major organ systems (nervous, respiratory, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, hematologic, endocrine, immune, integumentary, lymphatic, hepatic and biliary, gastrointestinal, genital and reproductive, renal and urologic, and other) seen in physical therapy practice in regard to their signs, symptoms, complications, and common treatments seen in the medical community.
Complete an assignment utilizing current health care literature (with emphasis on peer reviewed journals) on an issue related to a specific pathology; addressing its effect on the human body, and how it is typically treated in physical therapy.
Describe the pathophysiology of various neoplasms.
Discuss specific case studies relating the APTA's Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant and how it relates to treatment of certain diseases.
Describe how responses to common pathologic conditions may vary with age, gender and race.
Discuss the International Classification of Function, Disability and Health (ICF) to describe a patient's/client's impairments, activity, and participation limitations, including influences of cultural, socioeconomic, physical, and emotional factors, as it may influence treatment outcomes.
Differentiate among common types of pharmacological agents including indications, actions, and side effects, and how they could potentially affect clinical decision-making by the physical therapist assistant.
Review patient health records and apply knowledge of lab values, diagnostic tests, and reports from health care professionals of various disciplines to answer questions in a case study/scenario.

AHPT 210 - Clinical Experience I

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

Corequisite(s):

The purpose of this clinical affiliation is to provide the student with an opportunity to apply skills and techniques learned in AHPT 101, AHPT 205, AHPT 206, and AHPT 218under the appropriate supervision of the clinical instructor. This course will include a four-week clinical rotation at an approved site. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate refinement of skills, techniques, treatment preparation, and follow through acquired in previous PTA coursework.
Demonstrate development of skills in verbal, nonverbal and written communication with patients, families, peers and supervisors to achieve patient outcomes that are based on the plan of care and that are accurate, timely, and concise using proper format with frequent guidance from the clinical instructor.
Develop and present educational material for the purpose of patient, family, caregiver and health care team with frequent guidance from the clinical instructor.
Perform responsibilities as a PTA student by following the established plan of care including treating patients and reporting status to the supervising PT with frequent guidance from the clinical instructor.
Demonstrate advanced beginner level of competence in implementation of the following data collection skills as assigned/available during the clinical experience:
Range of motion using appropriate measurement device
Muscle performance (manual muscle testing, muscle length, muscle tone)
Anthropometric measurements
Pain level
Joint integrity and mobility
Integumentary integrity
Vital signs
Posture
Self-care status (observation, standardized assessments)
Safety and status in gait, locomotion, and balance
Aerobic capacity and endurance
Ventilation, respiration, and circulation
Demonstrate advanced beginner level of competence in implementation of the following components of treatment interventions as assigned/available during the clinical experience within the plan of care established by the physical therapist: Passive range of motion, active range of motion, active assistive range of motion, Therapeutic exercise, Ambulation with assistive devices, Transfers and bed mobility/positioning, Standard isolation precautions, Wound management, Sterile technique and sterile field, Compression therapies, Hydrotherapy, Superficial thermal agents, Cryotherapies, Contrast bath.
Breathing exercises and coughing technique.
Recognize when an intervention should not be provided due to a change in medical status and when an intervention by the physical therapist is necessary.
Consistently demonstrate the ability to perform PTA skills and behaviors legally, ethically and safely with occasional guidance for unusual situations.
Participate in routine administrative procedures of the clinic/facility including billing and patient scheduling with direct guidance from the clinical instructor.
Demonstrate behavior and clinical judgment that indicates acknowledgement, respect and incorporation of the cultural, religious, and individual differences of patients/clients, caregivers, and family members when providing physical therapy interventions.
Adhere to legal practice standards for the student physical therapist within the context of the clinical setting in relation to patient care and fiscal management/billing procedures with guidance from the clinical instructor.
Identify ethical or legal concerns within the clinical setting and discuss ramifications or possible solutions with the clinical instructor.
Recognize, document, and report to the supervising physical therapist any changes in patient status.
Accurately document patient treatments using the facility's electronic medical record system or SOAP note format.
Demonstrate sound clinical decisions within the plan of care to assess and maximize patient and healthcare provider safety and comfort while performing selected interventions.
Demonstrate personal lifestyle, wellness, injury prevention and health promoting behavior efforts as a model for the patient/client.
Respond with guidance to patient/client and environmental emergencies that commonly occur in the clinical setting.
Interview patients/clients and caregivers to obtain information related to current and prior level of function and health status.
Explain the roles of the PT, PTA, and other members of the health care team and the significance of those roles in the provision of optimum care to the patient/client.
Identify caring behaviors by healthcare workers and model caring behaviors in interactions with patients/clients.
Monitor and modify interventions in the plan of care in response to patient/client status and clinical indications with guidance from the clinical instructor.
Describe ways that the physical therapy profession contributes to society and identify areas to serve in the physical therapy profession and the community.
Seek clarification of the plan of care and selected interventions from the clinical instructor and/or supervising physical therapist.
Demonstrate competency in reviewing health records (e.g., lab values, diagnostic tests, specialty reports, narrative, consults, and physical therapy documentation) prior to carrying out the PT plan of care.
Achieve "Advanced Beginner" competency on the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) for all items applicable to the clinical setting and dependent upon available opportunities in that setting.

AHPT 213 - Neurorehabilitation for the PTA

Credit(s): 6

Prerequisite(s):

Corequisite(s):

This course is an introduction to neuroanatomy and neurophysiology in relationship to neurological pathologies of the brain and spinal cord commonly treated by physical therapy. Through this course the student is also introduced to neurological development: normal vs. abnormal - birth through adult; disease processes and outcomes; and neurophysiological routines used for treatment. Students will become familiar with general guidelines for completing a sensory assessment utilizing testing protocol. Principles and treatment of specific neurological disabilities are also presented. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe the basic structure and function of the nervous system and relate to the nervous system reaction to neurologic injury including cerebral circulation.
Identify the innervation of all the muscles of the extremities, pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle, and some of the muscles of the trunk, face, head and neck.
Recognize and describe the major clinical manifestations identified in patients commonly referred for physical therapy with various neuromuscular diagnoses.
Identify the spinal pathways that mediate sensation and motor input.
Describe and recognize the role of physical therapy and the PTA in the treatment of various pediatric and adult neurological disorders.
Identify the purposes and general guidelines for completing a sensory assessment utilizing testing protocol of each sensory modality.
Describe and recognize altered and/or absent sensation and integumentary changes.
Describe and demonstrate sensory training/retraining, perceptual training and activities that relieve or aggravate skin trauma associated with decreased sensation.
Describe and safely and accurately perform treatment interventions promoting normal motor development, positioning and handling techniques, motor control and motor learning, neuromuscular education and reeducation, stimulus and response for selected reflexes, righting and equilibrium reactions, facilitation and inhibition, and task specific performance training.
Differentiate among the concepts of motor control, motor learning, and motor development.
Define muscle tone in terms of flaccid, spastic, rigid, hypertonic and hypotonic and demonstrate inhibition or facilitation techniques to balance abnormal mm tone and restore function.
Discuss the characteristics and milestones of gross and fine motor developmental progression.
Recognize the differences between various neurological treatment approaches and theories such as NDT, PNF, Sensory Integration, Rood, Brunnstrom, and Constraint Induced Therapy.
Demonstrate competence in implementing interventions identified in the plan of care established by the PT for patients across the lifespan with various neurologic disorders presented through case studies including: Motor Function Training (Positioning, Balance, Gait Training, etc.), Application of Devices, wheelchairs and Equipment, Therapeutic Exercise, Functional Training, Patient/ Client Education.
Demonstrate competence in performing appropriate test and measures, data collection and observation for the patient with neuromuscular involvement essential for carrying out the plan of care developed by the PT within the scope of work of the PTA in the following areas: Mental functions, Assistive technology, Gait, locomotion and balance, Integumentary integrity, Muscle performance, Neuromotor development, Posture, Range of Motion, Home Environmental Assessment, Standardized questionnaires/functional assessment tools.
Demonstrate consideration of ethics, safety, culture, social history and cognitive abilities in physical therapy management of the neurologic patient across the lifespan.
Provide the rationale for the selected interventions within the plan of care developed by the PT to achieve short and long term goals and outcomes for patients with neuromuscular involvement.
Complete thorough, accurate, logical, concise, timely, and legible documentation relative to neurological interventions that follows guidelines and specific documentation formats required by state practice acts, the practice setting (i.e. FIM), and other regulatory agencies.
Provide effective education for those affected by neurologic conditions that is appropriate to meet the needs of patients, caregivers, and healthcare personnel to enhance the patient care experience in given case scenarios.
Recognizes contribution of the PTA to discharge planning considerations for the patient with a neurologic condition including selection of appropriate assistive/adaptive devices, home assessment, instruction in home exercise program and education of patient and family members.
Compare and contrast common neurological diagnoses and their underlying pathologies and PT management: Stroke, TBI, Spinal Cord, Injury, UMN/LMN Diseases.
Demonstrate understanding of assessment of the patient's mental functions using a variety of methods including the Glasgow Coma Scale and the Rancho Levels of Cognitive Functioning.
Adjusts communication style to accommodate communication deficits including aphasia, visual, cognitive or auditory impairments due to neurological impairment.
Recognizes when a physical therapy intervention should not be provided to patients with neurologic conditions due to changes in the patient's status and reports changes to the supervising physical therapist.
Develop and present a comprehensive oral presentation of a selected neurological disorder/disease utilizing appropriate evidence based resources to support clinical decision making and treatment progression.
Develop a comprehensive, progressive, safe, evidence based treatment session within the physical therapy plan of care for the patient with a common neurological disorder/ disease.
Identify basic pharmacological considerations in patients with various neurological conditions.

AHPT 215 - Introduction to Orthopedics

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

Corequisite(s):

This course introduces students to pediatric and adult musculoskeletal pathologies and management of orthopedic and surgical problems commonly seen by physical therapy. Course content will include basic biomechanics and mechanisms of orthopedic injuries and disease; survey of surgical repair with emphasis on rehabilitation; evaluation techniques and treatments used by physical therapists; use of manual muscle testing for orthopedic pathologies; theoretical application of therapeutic exercise programs and equipment commonly used for treatment of various orthopedic conditions and surgical procedures. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate comprehension of basic orthopedic terminology, principles of clinical assessment, concepts of normal and abnormal structure of musculoskeletal tissue, detection of normal and abnormal joint movement.
Apply accurate understanding with procedures for diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic/bone disorders, basic concepts of fracture/dislocation pathology, physiology of repair and surgical vs. Non-surgical management and orthopedic disease with physical therapy rehabilitation management.
Describe and identify changes in the presence or absence of muscle mass, normal or abnormal length, strength, tone and texture and basic concepts of the myofascial system and connective tissue injuries.
Demonstrate competence in planning and implementing therapeutic exercise programs for selected orthopedic and surgical conditions and develop strategies to communicate effectively with all stakeholders involved in the complete patient/client experience.
Apply the basic principles involved in assistive technology including the use of and care of assistive, adaptive, orthotic, protective, supportive, and prosthetic devices; including the individual's and caregivers ability to care for the device; recognize changes in skin condition as well as safety factors while using devices and equipment.
Describe and accurately perform PROM, AROM and stretching techniques according to various orthopedic/ surgical conditions.
Describe basic principles of residual limb wrapping, therapeutic wrapping and athletic/kinesiotaping taping and appropriately perform various taping/wrapping techniques.
Demonstrate competence in implementing physical therapy interventions identified in the plan of care established by the PT including:
Application of Devices and Equipment, Manual Therapy Techniques, Gait Training, Patient/Client Education, Therapeutic Exercise.
Select and perform appropriate test and measures, data collection and observation processes essential for carrying out the plan of care developed by the physical therapist within the scope of work of the PTA in orthopedically involved patients including but not limited to:
Assistive Technology, Gait, Locomotion and Balance, Joint Integrity and Mobility, Integumentary Integrity, Muscle performance, Pain, Posture, Self- Care and Civic, Community, Domestic, Education, Social and Work Life, Range of Motion.
Given an orthopedic patient scenario, accurately document following guidelines and specific documentation formats required by state, practice setting and other regulatory agencies.
Develop an understanding and appreciation of safety and ethical obligation with respect to the role of the PTA in the orthopedic setting.
Apply knowledge for the selection of mobility/transfer techniques and therapeutic activities of various orthopedic diagnoses based on patient's level of involvement, weight bearing status, pain, resources available and fiscal considerations of the health care delivery system.
Given an orthopedic patient scenario, implement a comprehensive physical therapy plan of care as directed by the PT including knowledge of precautions and safety considerations.
Identify the different joint mobilization grades for the spine and extremities and their clinical significance including an understanding of contraindications and precautions.
Perform joint mobilization techniques on selected upper and lower extremity joints.
Determine when an intervention should not be performed on a patient with an orthopedic condition due to clinical indications, screening tests, pain or when the direction to perform the intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for the PTA.
Identify and integrate appropriate evidence based resources to support clinical decision making for the functional progression of the orthopedic patient within the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
Demonstrate effective communication with all stakeholders, including patients/clients, family members, caregivers, members of the healthcare team, and payer sources.
Explore various clinically relevant special topics and interventions including therapeutic exercise techniques, manual therapy techniques, pharmacology , women's health, imaging, and future continuing education topics as they relate to the orthopedic patient population.

AHPT 218 - Therapeutic Exercise for the PTA

Credit(s): 2

Prerequisite(s):

Corequisite(s):

This course introduces the physical therapist assistant student to topics such as exercise physiology, exercise prescription tailored to the individual, general therapeutic exercise, aquatic therapy, relaxation techniques, exercise and establishing a home exercise program. Current health practices and theory will be addressed in relation to nutrition/wellness within special populations emphasizing preventative practice. Students will become familiar with contraindications for exercise training in persons with various system or musculoskeletal disabilities and will understand how to progress an individual through a therapeutic exercise program established by a physical therapist. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course the student will, with a minimum of 78% competency:
Describe the role of physical therapy in nutrition and wellness for all individuals, including special populations.
Describe how the processes of motor unit recruitment and muscle force development, the length-tension and force-velocity relationships, postural stability and movement are affected through exercise.
Describe exercise tolerance, contraindications, conditioning and reconditioning and response to exercise training in patients with various systemic or musculoskeletal disorders.
Compare and contrast the processes of aerobic and anaerobic metabolism, causes of fatigue, and effect of exercise training.
Identify preventative care practices in various scenarios and populations.
Identify the principles of therapeutic exercise in relation to breathing and movement strategies for relaxation and airway clearance, including breathing techniques, positioning, and secretion mobilization.
Apply health, wellness, prevention, and fitness conceptual and procedural knowledge with the implementation of physical therapy interventions with emphasis on safety at the level of the individual and community awareness.
Identifyspecific therapeutic exercises for an individual within a plan of care established by the physical therapist, taking into consideration their needs and diagnosis.
Demonstrate the ability to establish an effective home exercise program (HEP), including implementation of effective patient education and communication strategies, taking into consideration the individual's needs.
Identify key concepts of balance and fall prevention including knowledge of standardized tests.
Apply knowledge of supine, prone, sidelying, sitting, and standing exercises and how to progress an individual through their plan of care established by a physical therapist.
Identify the difference between AROM, PROM, AAROM, and stretching exercises and when it is warranted for specific patient populations and diagnoses.
Describe the physiological demands and adaptation therapeutic exercise has on changes in metabolism, flexibility, strength, endurance, and emotional state.
Identify key concepts of aquatic therapy on specific populations and diagnosis.
Describe special considerations for application of therapeutic exercise techniques across the lifespan including pediatric and geriatric populations.
Describe adverse effects of bed rest, immobilization and inactivity on all systems of the body.
Describe appropriate test and measure techniques/data collection and observation processes related to the plan of care established by the physical therapist and within the scope of work of the physical therapist assistant in the following areas:
Therapeutic exercise (e.g. muscle performance, flexibility)
Cardiovascular (e.g. aerobic endurance, exercise response including vital signs and visual analog scales/charts)
Pulmonary (e.g. breathing patterns, cyanosis, dyspnea)
Balance and coordination
Demonstrate knowledge of safe and effective interventions related to the plan of care established by the physical therapist and within the scope of work of the PTA for the following patient care activities:
Therapeutic exercise
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation
Balance and coordination
Demonstrate knowledge of when communication is necessary related to adjustments or changes the PTA has made in the interventions provided within the plan of care based on clinical indications.
Explain important data to collect on a patient with a given pathology/condition to assure readiness for therapeutic exercise based on the plan of care.
Identify the unique changes that occur in the musculoskeletal system and other systems of the body during pregnancy and the post-partum period and special considerations in exercise prescription.

AHPT 220 - Clinical Experience II

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

Corequisite(s):

This is the second of three full-time clinical experiences. The students will continue to build on their clinical experiences from AHPT 210and previous coursework. This course will include a six-week clinical rotation at an approved site. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate communication skills (verbal, nonverbal, and written) with patients, families, peers and supervisors through the utilization of effective teaching skills, by responding appropriately to patients' feelings by demonstrating respect for the patients' differences, values, and preferences, by adapting appropriate verbal communication levels and giving effective commands to obtain desired responses and to achieve patient outcomes based on the plan of care in an accurate, timely and concise manner.
Adhere to legal practice standards, including all federal, state, and institutional regulations related to patient/client care and fiscal management; recognize and report suspected cases of fraud and abuse related to utilization and payment for physical therapy services.
With direction from the supervising physical therapist and/or clinical instructor, recognize and report to appropriate authorities suspected cases of abuse of vulnerable populations.
Demonstrate professionalism by performing the duties of a student physical therapist assistant in a manner consistent with the Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant (APTA), the Standards of Ethical Conduct (APTA), and the APTA's Values Based Behaviors for the Physical Therapist Assistant , to meet the expectations of patients, members of the physical therapy profession, and other providers.
If confronted with an ethical situation, implement, with guidance from the supervising physical therapist and/or clinical instructor, a plan of action that is congruent with core professional ethics and values.
Demonstrate the ability to apply current knowledge and theory, integrating evidence based resources as well as the patient/client perspective to support sound clinical decision-making and judgement to progress the patient within the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
Effectively educate patients/clients, caregivers, and co-workers using teaching methods that respond to the needs of the individual or group.
Participate in patient-centered interprofessional collaborative care through activities such as planning and organizational meetings, patient care conferences, observations of other health care disciplines, and co-treatments.
Demonstrate entry level competence in implementation of the following data collection skills as assigned/available during the clinical experience: Range of motion (passive and active/functional) using appropriate measurement device, Muscle performance (manual muscle testing, muscle length, muscle tone), Anthropometrical measurements (height, weight, length, girth), Pain level using questionnaires or scales, and positions/activities that aggravate or alleviate pain, Joint integrity and mobility, Integumentary integrity (detect absent or altered sensation; normal and abnormal integumentary changes; activities, positioning, and postures that aggravate or relieve pain or altered sensations, or that can produce associated skin trauma; viable versus nonviable tissue; status while using assistive technology devices/equipment), Vital signs, Aerobic capacity and endurance (response to activity/exercise, positional changes), Posture, Mental functions (arousal, mentation, cognition), Self-care status (home safety and functional status including administration of standardized assessments), Patient/client's or caregiver's ability to safely and properly use assistive technology devices and equipment, Safety and status in gait, locomotion, balance, wheelchair management, Neuromotor development (gross and fine motor milestones, equilibrium reactions), Ventilation, respiration, and circulation (signs and symptoms of distress, thoracoabdominal movements, breathing patterns, cough and sputum characteristics).
Demonstrate entry level competence in implementation of the following components of treatment interventions as assigned/available during the clinical experience within the plan of care established by the physical therapist: Passive range of motion, active range of motion, active assistive range of motion, Therapeutic exercise (i.e. stretching, strengthening, functional movements), Balance training, Gait training, Patient/client education, Use of assistive/adaptive devices, Use of orthotic/prosthetic devices, Transfers and bed mobility/positioning, Self-care training, Standard isolation precautions, Wound management (knowledge of precautions and application/removal of dressing or agent), Sterile technique and sterile field, Compression therapies, Hydrotherapy, Biofeedback, Superficial thermal agents, Deep thermal agents, Electrotherapeutic agents (e.g. TENS, IFC, NMES, etc.), Mechanical/manual traction, Light therapies (e.g. laser, shortwave diathermy, UV), Manual therapy techniques/soft tissue mobilization, Cryotherapies, Contrast bath, Breathing exercises, secretion mobilization, coughing techniques.
Review medical documentation and interview patients/clients, caregivers, and family to obtain current information related to prior and current level of function and general health status in order to ensure safety and appropriateness of interventions within the plan of care under the direction of the supervising physical therapist.
Complete accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of treatment interventions that meets the needs of the healthcare facility, legal, and reimbursement requirements, taking into consideration the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) to describe a patient's/client's impairments, activity and participation limitations.
Communicate with the supervising physical therapist and/or Clinical Instructor an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes.
Demonstrate competency in reviewing health records (e.g., lab values, diagnostic tests, specialty reports, narrative, consults, and physical therapy documentation) prior to carrying out the PT plan of care.
Monitor and adjust interventions in the plan of care in response to patient/client status and clinical indications and report any changes in patient/client status or progress to the supervising physical therapist.
Recognize when an intervention should not be performed due to clinical indications or when the direction to perform the intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for the physical therapist assistant and intervention by the supervising physical therapist is necessary.
Contribute to the discontinuation of episode of care planning as directed by the supervising physical therapist.
Describe the reimbursement procedure at the clinic and participate in routine administrative procedures of the clinic, including accurate and timely submission of billing information, patient scheduling and coordination with other staff members, and participate in established quality improvement activities (e.g. productivity, length of stay, referral patterns, and reimbursement trends).
Respond to patient/client and environmental emergencies that commonly occur in the clinical setting.
Contribute to efforts to increase patient and healthcare provider safety in the clinical setting.
Develop and present educational material for the purpose of patient, family, and caregiver as directed by the supervising physical therapist with occasional guidance from the clinical instructor.
Demonstrate refinement of skills, techniques, treatment preparation, assessment and re-assessment and follow through acquired in previous PTA coursework including preparation and implementation for procedures/modalities appropriate for the clinical setting and the client and within the scope of practice of a student PTA.
Achieve "Advanced Intermediate" competency on the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) for all items applicable to the clinical setting and dependent upon available opportunities in that setting.

AHPT 225 - Seminar and Project in Physical Therapist Assisting

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

Corequisite(s):

This concentrated course integrates skills and techniques from previous clinical experiences and from the coursework presented throughout the PTA program. It focuses on presentation of comprehensive treatment plans utilizing all treatment skills and techniques learned during the previous semesters. The students will be expected to prepare and present a case study that will follow the patient through the continuum of care. Students will be required to relate sociological, physical, and psychological aspects of illness and injury to their projects. Preparation for the state's licensure exam is covered in this course, including the Practice Exam and Assessment Tool (PEAT) and/or Scorebuilders. Students will also develop a professional portfolio providing evidence of competency, self-assessment and career goals. (Summer Semester)

Course Outcomes

Identify any content needing to be reinforced in the FVCC PTA program by reviewing the entire curriculum.
Develop and implement a career advancement plan based on interests, opportunities and career aspirations.
Demonstrate the ability to prepare and present a case study to peers that follows a patient through the continuum of care including the ability to integrate appropriate evidence based resources to support clinical decision-making for progression of the patient within the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
Demonstrate the ability to interpret and analyze differing clinical-setting learning experiences with peers.
Demonstrate the ability to identify and assess National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination (NPTAE) test subject matter through performance of the Practice Exam and Assessment Tool (PEAT) and Score builders prep course.
Reflect on the academic and clinical education provided by the FVCC PTA program and prepare a professional portfolio which exhibits the following evidence:
Career Development
Evidence of Competence
Reflection on Mission Statement and Program Goals
Behavior consistent with APTA's Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Performance in a manner consistent with APTA's Values Based Behaviors for the Physical Therapist Assistant.
Participation in professional and community organizations that provide opportunities for volunteerism, advocacy and leadership.
Identification of career development and lifelong learning opportunities, including the role of the physical therapist assistant in the clinical education of physical therapist assistant students
Reflection on Admission Essay
Other relevant information and evidence supporting development as an entry level PTA

AHPT 280 - Special Topics for the PTA

Credit(s): 1

Prerequisite(s):

Corequisite(s):

This online course teaches the theory and application of specialized areas of physical therapist assistant practice. This course will explore the mechanism of action, adverse effects, and physical therapy implications of drugs used to treat conditions commonly encountered by the physical therapist assistant. In addition, this course will explore the essential information physical therapist assistants need to be able to accurately recognize patients' medical imaging studies in order to better understand the nature of their pathology or injury. Emphasis will be placed on radiography, CT Scan, and MRI images related to various conditions commonly seen in physical therapy. This course will also explore important issues related to reimbursement and the importance of research and evidence-based practice. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Identify implications ofpharmacology on thephysical therapy client.
Discuss health carereform and its potentialimpact in physical therapy.
Review the Medicare and insurance requirements/guidelines on supervision and reimbursement in different types of health carefacilities.
Formulate an enhanced working vocabulary of diagnostic and musculoskeletal imaging terminology to communicate with other medical professionals using the language of diagnostic imaging.
Identify different types of diagnostic and musculoskeletal imaging commonly used in physical therapy.
Understand the terminology and the research methods that underlie evidence based practice.
Utilize physical therapy case studies, and apply knowledge and concepts in practice.

AHPT 295 - Clinical: Experience III

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

Corequisite(s):

This is the third of three full-time clinical experiences during which the student develops proficiency in physical therapy procedures, understanding of clinical responsibilities and supervisory relationships with a minimum competence necessary to graduate as an entry-level physical therapist assistant and become an active participant of the health care team. This course will include a six-week clinical rotation at an approved site. (Summer Semester)

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate communication skills (verbal, nonverbal, and written) with patients, families, peers and supervisors through the utilization of effective teaching skills, by responding appropriately to patients' feelings by demonstrating respect for the patients' differences, values, and preferences, by adapting appropriate verbal communication levels and giving effective commands to obtain desired responses and to achieve patient outcomes based on the plan of care in an accurate, timely and concise manner.
Adhere to legal practice standards, including all federal, state, and institutional regulations related to patient/client care and fiscal management.
With direction from the supervising physical therapist and/or clinical instructor, recognize and report to appropriate authorities suspected cases of abuse of vulnerable populations.
Demonstrate professionalism by performing the duties of a student physical therapist assistant in a manner consistent with the Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant (APTA), the Standards of Ethical Conduct (APTA), and the APTA's Values Based Behaviors for the Physical Therapist Assistant , to meet the expectations of patients, members of the physical therapy profession, and other providers.
If confronted with an ethical situation, implement, with guidance from the supervising physical therapist and/or clinical instructor, a plan of action that is congruent with core professional ethics and values.
Demonstrate the ability to apply current knowledge and theory, integrating evidence based resources as well as the patient/client perspective to support sound clinical decision-making and judgement to progress the patient within the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
Effectively educate patients/clients, caregivers, and co-workers using teaching methods that respond to the needs of the individual or group.
Participate in patient-centered interprofessional collaborative care through activities such as planning and organizational meetings, patient care conferences, observations of other health care disciplines, and co-treatments.
Demonstrate entry level competence in implementation of the following data collection skills as assigned/available during the clinical experience: Range of motion (passive and active/functional) using appropriate measurement device, Muscle performance (manual muscle testing, muscle length, muscle tone), Anthropometric measurements (height, weight, length, girth), Pain level and positions/activities that aggravate or alleviate pain , Joint integrity and mobility, Integumentary integrity, Vital signs, Aerobic capacity and endurance (response to activity/exercise, positional changes), Posture, Mental functions (arousal, mentation, cognition), Self-care status (home safety and functional status including administration of standardized assessments), Patient/client's or caregiver's ability to safely and properly use assistive technology devices, Safety and status in gait, locomotion, and balance, Neuromotor development (gross and fine motor milestones, equilibrium reactions), Ventilation, respiration, and circulation (signs and symptoms of distress, thoracoabdominal movements, breathing patterns, cough and sputum characteristics).
Demonstrate entry level competence in implementation of the following components of treatment interventions as assigned/available during the clinical experience within the plan of care established by the physical therapist: Passive range of motion, active range of motion, active assistive range of motion, Therapeutic exercise (i.e. stretching, strengthening, functional movements), Balance training, Gait training, Patient/client education, Use of assistive/adaptive devices, Use of orthotic/prosthetic devices, Transfers and bed mobility/positioning, Self-care training, Standard isolation precautions, Wound management (knowledge of precautions and application/removal of dressing or agent), Sterile technique and sterile field, Compression therapies, Hydrotherapy, Biofeedback, Superficial thermal agents, Deep thermal agents, Electrotherapeutic agents (e.g. TENS, IFC, NMES, etc.), Mechanical/manual traction, Light therapies (e.g. laser, shortwave diathermy, UV), Manual therapy techniques/soft tissue mobilization,Cryotherapies, Contrast bath, Breathing exercises, secretion mobilization, coughing techniques.
Review medical documentation and interview patients/clients, caregivers, and family to obtain current information related to prior and current level of function and general health status in order to ensure safety and appropriateness of interventions within the plan of care under the direction of the supervising physical therapist.
Complete accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of treatment interventions that meets the needs of the healthcare facility, legal, and reimbursement requirements, taking into consideration the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) to describe a patient's/client's impairments, activity and participation limitations.
Communicate with the supervising physical therapist and/or Clinical Instructor an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes.
Demonstrate competency in reviewing health records (e.g., lab values, diagnostic tests, specialty reports, narrative, consults, and physical therapy documentation) prior to carrying out the PT plan of care.
Monitor and adjust interventions in the plan of care in response to patient/client status and clinical indications and report any changes in patient/client status or progress to the supervising physical therapist.
Recognize when an intervention should not be performed due to clinical indications or when the direction to perform the intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for the physical therapist assistant.
Contribute to the discontinuation of episode of care planning as directed by the supervising physical therapist.
Participate in routine administrative procedures of the clinic, including accurate and timely submission of billing information, patient scheduling and coordination with other staff members, and participates in established quality improvement activities (e.g. productivity, length of stay, referral patterns, and reimbursement trends).
Respond to patient/client and environmental emergencies that commonly occur in the clinical setting.
Present an educational in-service that meets the needs and interests of the clinical facility, utilizing appropriate evidence-based resources to support conclusions and recommendations.
Discuss with your clinical instructor the benefits of participation in professional organizations (such as the APTA) and community organizations that provide opportunities physical therapist assistants to engage in volunteerism, professional advocacy, and leadership.
Identify career development and lifelong learning opportunities, including the role of the physical therapist assistant in the clinical education of physical therapist assistant students.
Achieve "Entry Level" competency on the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) for all items applicable to the clinical setting and dependent upon available opportunities in that setting.

Allied Health: Radiologic Technology (AHXR)

AHXR 101 - Patient Care in Radiology

Credit(s): 2

Prerequisite(s):

This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts of the radiologic profession. Topics covered include equipment operation/manipulation, introduction into the clinical environment, and information pertaining to patient care and applicable ethical and legal considerations. Department policies and procedures are also presented so the students will have optimum resources to be successful through their training. Presented in lecture format and supported by clinical orientation. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate competency in the operation of basic imaging equipment and computer systems.
Assess patient conditions accurately.
Respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Apply accepted infection control and general safety practices.
Practice effective communication skills.
Express, interpret, or modify ideas to communicate effectively.

AHXR 108 - Introduction to Radiologic Physics

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This course is an introduction to the basic physics of ionizing electromagnetic radiation with specific applications to diagnostic x-ray radiography. Topics include the principles, concepts, and practices of scientific measurement, the basic principles of atomic and molecular structure, matter, work, energy, power, electricity including electrostatics, electrodynamics, and electromagnetism, the production of ionizing electromagnetic radiation, its properties, its interaction with matter, and fundamentals of radiation dosimetry. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Summarize the history and development of X-rays.
Use radiologic units used in the field of diagnostic x-rays.
Describe the safe limits of exposure and express those limits in common units.
Explain the structure and function of the x-ray tube and how x-rays are produced.
Explain the electrical systems used to power the x-ray tube.
Discuss the meaning of x-ray quantity and quality.
Describe x-ray interaction with matter.
Calculate x-ray penetration depths.
Describe the optics of creating x-ray images.
List the requirements to expose electronically or on film.

AHXR 110 - Radiographic Procedures I

AHXR 111 - Radiographic Procedures II

AHXR 115 - Radiographic Principles I

AHXR 116 - Radiographic Principles II

AHXR 195 - Radiographic Clinical: I

AHXR 195y - Radiographic Clinical: II

AHXR 210 - Radiographic Procedures III

AHXR 211 - Radiographic Procedures IV

AHXR 225 - Radiobiology/Radiation Protection

AHXR 270 - Radiographic Registry Review

AHXR 295 - Radiographic Clinical: III

AHXR 295v - Radiographic Clinical: IV

AHXR 295y - Radiographic Clinical: V

Allied Health: Surgical Technician (AHST)

AHST 101 - Introduction to Surgical Technology

Credit(s): 3

This course provides an introduction to the field of surgical technology, emphasizing history, roles, education of the surgical technologist, work environment, career opportunities, attributes for success, legal and ethical concerns, hospital administration and organization, professional behaviors including utilizing the therapeutic-self, and engaging in effective interpersonal relations and interactions. Students will be introduced to the importance of obtaining certification and joining the national organization. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Summarize the history of the surgical technology profession.
Explain the education of a surgical technologist, certification, and the purpose/activities of the national organization.
Identify members of the surgical team and their roles.
Discuss Maslow's hierarchy of needs and its relationship to patient care.
Describe therapeutic touch and communication.
Understand the process of death and dying.
Explain the legal responsibilities and ethical issues involved in surgery.
Distinguish different types of health-care facilities, hospital policies, and ancillary departments.
Discuss environmental controls in surgery and their importance.
Describe purpose of flow patterns, design, and different areas of the operating room.
Demonstrate body language and its meaning.
Discuss significance of communication, listening, and teamwork skills.
Define and understand sexual harassment.
Explain surgical conscience and importance of aseptic technique Identify safe body mechanics when transporting, transferring, and positioning patients.

AHST 116 - Surgical Techniques I with Lab

Credit(s): 6

Prerequisite(s):

Corequisite(s):

This course presents entry-level responsibilities, skills, and competencies of the surgical technologist for the scrub and circulator roles. This course includes lecture, as well as hands-on, role playing, videos, and problem-solving sessions. The lab is limited to small groups, so there will be time for one-on-one teaching and assessment with each student. Students are responsible for teaching and assisting fellow classmates learn techniques and skills. One of the first lessons learned is teamwork and being critiqued by your team, which is a basic concept of the operating room team. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Analyze the role of the surgical technologist in caring for the surgical patient.
Verify the preoperative routines that must be completed.
Demonstrate the transportation of the surgical patient.
Apply the principles of surgical positioning.
Demonstrate techniques of opening and preparing supplies and instruments needed for any operative procedure with the maintenance of sterile technique at all times.
Summarize the methods of preparation of the operative site for surgery.
Demonstrate the application of thermoregulatory devices.
Interpret the principles and demonstrate the taking and recording of vital signs.
Interpret the principles of urinary catheterization and demonstrate the procedure.
Analyze how the principles of operative site preparation and urinary catheterization are related both to patient care and to the principles of asepsis.
Demonstrate the proper techniques for the surgical hand scrub, gowning, gloving, and assisting team members.
Demonstrate the proper technique for preparing supplies and instruments on a sterile field.
Demonstrate and explain in detail the procedure for counting instruments, sponges, needles, and other items on the sterile field.
Demonstrate the initial steps for starting a procedure.
Demonstrate intraoperative handling of sterile equipment and supplies.
Summarize and demonstrate postoperative routines.

AHST 201 - Surgical Procedures I

AHST 202 - Surgical Procedures II

AHST 207 - Professional Development and Leadership

AHST 216 - Surgical Techniques II

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

Corequisite(s):

A continuation of AHST 116, this course presents a study of basic patient care and advocacy in the peri-operative setting as performed by the surgical technologist, emphasizing medical terminology, pharmacological and anesthesia applications, environmental and workplace safety, basic math, weights and measurements, robotics, electricity, and physics, syringes/hypodermic needles, and sterilization methods. In addition, students will present a PowerPoint presentation on a surgical procedure. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Identify and understand medical abbreviations and medical terms.
Understand the concerns for pre-operative medications, types of anesthetics, and various agents used in anesthesiology.
Distinguish among the types of common drugs used in surgery and the care and handling of medications; Discuss ways of developing good safety attitude and personal safety guidelines.
Describe OSHA and its role in the workplace.
Apply knowledge to solve basic math problems, metric equivalents for weight, capacity, and metric abbreviations.
Distinguish between types of syringes and their uses, and demonstrate ability to draw up and receive medication onto the sterile field.
Define electricity and identify components of an electrosurgical system.
Use physics in performing tasks as a surgical technologist.
Identify the basic components and mechanisms of surgical robotic systems and the purpose of each, apply the laws of motion to robotic movements, and to describe the uses of robotics for safe patient care.
Discuss and demonstrate sterilization and disinfection methods and operating room sanitation.

AHST 250 - Surgical Clinical I

AHST 255 - Advanced Surgical Clinical

Credit(s): 10

Prerequisite(s):

Corequisite(s):

Students will be scrubbing in a hospital operating room. This clinical will prepare students to perform in the role of first scrub. Students will assist in a variety of surgeries and related duties. Students will apply their knowledge of surgical techniques, procedures, equipment, instruments, and supplies along with increasingly developing their skills to more complex procedures. This class will also have rotations in Central Processing, Same Day Surgery, and Endoscopy. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Document required paperwork.
Demonstrate sterile technique.
Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology towards surgical procedures.
Demonstrate appropriate behavior in the surgical setting.
Function in the role of a first scrub independently in most surgical cases.
Collaborate with others in complicated, dynamic, and/or ambiguous situations.

Animal Science (ANSC)

ANSC 100N - Introduction to Animal Science

Anthropology (ANTY)

ANTY 101A - Anthropology and the Human Experience

ANTY 210 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology

ANTY 220G - Culture and Society

Art: Art History (ARTH)

ARTH 200FGH - Art of World Civilization I

ARTH 201FGH - Art of World Civilization II

ARTH 225FG - Art and Architecture of Venice

Credit(s): 3

Corequisite(s):

This course examines the art and architecture of Italy. Students will explore the works of the artists and architects of Italy with specific attention given to Venice from the 4th century onward. The class will consist of a series of excursions to historic sites, important architectural structures, and museums. Emphasis will be on the recognition of the unique character that is found in the Italian style. (Intermittently)

Course Outcomes

Recognize specific works by Italian artists and know their place in the chronology of Italian art history.
Write a series of papers that reveal a process of investigation that has led the student to hold a particular opinion about a particular piece of work.
Prepare a presentation on a selected artist that will be delivered to fellow classmates.
Examine the role of the Arts as a reflection of culture.
Demonstrate awareness of self as a member of multicultural global community.

ARTH 227FG - History of Theatre in Venice

Credit(s): 3

Corequisite(s):

This course is a study of Italian theatrical history as it relates to Venice and the surrounding area. It will trace drama from its origins in Greek Dionysian religious festivals and consequent usurpation by the Romans through the development of the very specifically Italian forms, commedia del arte and grand opera. The location and timing of this course will provide students with a unique, first-hand experience in Italian theatrical culture. Ruins of the ancient Roman amphitheatre at Concordia Sagittaria and the exquisitely preserved Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, designed by Andrea Palladio, the oldest extant indoor theatre in the world, with its lovingly maintained original scenery in forced perspective from its initial performance of Oedipus Rex in 1584, will give students physical contact with historical theatrical practices. And access to La Fenice, the recently renovated Venetian opera house originally completed in 1792, as well as performances there, offers the opportunity to expose students to an art form that has uniquely Italian origins. Also, the dates of the course encompass the traditional Italian pre-Lenten celebration of carnevale when visitors and residents alike don elaborate and historically authentic costumes and masks, when squares and alleys are filled with street performers of all stripes, including commedia del arte troupes performing works by the masters of 16th century comedy on rude stages with no amplification and historically accurate costumes and props, culminating in an elaborately staged pageant, all of which will immerse the students in a three-dimensional world of theatre that no solely academic curriculum could hope to provide. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Trace the evolution of drama from ancient Greece to the origination of opera as a popular form of entertainment in 18th century Europe.
Identify and explain the function of each of the commedia del arte stock characters.
Identify the various architectural and technical elements of ancient and Renaissance theatrical practice.
Present a brief, original commedia del arte piece based on his or her experiences in Italy.
Demonstrate awareness of self as a member of multicultural global community examine the role of the Arts as a reflection of culture.

ARTH 228FGH - History of Early Italian Renaissance

Art: Jewelry (ARTJ)

ARTJ 210F - Jewelry and Metalsmithing I

ARTJ 211F - Jewelry and Metalsmithing II

ARTJ 212 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing III

ARTJ 213 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing IV

ARTJ 220 - Forging and Smithing I

ARTJ 221 - Forging and Smithing II

ARTJ 231 - 3D Jewelry Design and Modeling I

ARTJ 232 - 3D Jewelry Design and Modeling II

ARTJ 233 - 3D Jewelry Design and Modeling III

ARTJ 234 - 3D Jewelry Design and Modeling IV

ARTJ 250 - Wax Modeling and Casting I

ARTJ 251 - Wax Modeling and Casting II

ARTJ 260 - Stone Setting I

ARTJ 261 - Stone Setting II

ARTJ 270 - Surface Embellishments I

ARTJ 280 - Jewelry Repair I

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This comprehensive course teaches students the skills necessary for basic jewelry repair. Students are expected to identify various precious metals as well as cleaning, refurbishing and polishing jewelry. In addition, students learn to size rings, repair broken jewelry and replace stones in damaged pieces. Specifics include: precious metal terminology, cleaning and polishing for repair, soldering techniques for heads and shanks, ring sizing and reshanks, hinge and catch repair, broken chains, diamond removal and tightening, prong work and re-tipping, estimating price quotes. (Intermittently)

Course Outcomes

Make simple repairs on precious metal jewelry Identify metals.
Clean and polish for repair.
Use solder techniques for heads and shanks.
Perform ring sizing and reshanks.
Repair hinge and catch repair.
Repair broken chains and spring rings.
Tighten prong settings.
Fabricate prong work and re-tip broken prongs.
Estimate price quotes.
Communicate clearly and ethically with customers.
Evaluate different approaches to repair and select most appropriate repair solutions.

Art: Visual Arts (ARTZ)

ARTZ 101 - Art Fundamentals

ARTZ 105F - Visual Language-Drawing

Credit(s): 3

This course, a presentation to art students with varying degrees of talent and exposures to instruction, is designed to help each student develop his or her own unique style. Considerable emphasis is placed upon the perception of the draftsperson and problems arising from the representation of three-dimensional objects on two-dimensional planes. Exercises using a variety of media and papers will occupy a great portion of this course. Class problems and assignments are planned to meet the individual needs of all students. Uniformity is not the aim. The major aim is the exposure to, and subsequent assimilation of, basic drawing "tools." (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Create two dimensional artworks based on contemporary concepts that emphasize observation, imagination, and memory.
Employ formal elements of line, shape, texture, value and design principles of unity, variety, balance, movement, space, rhythm, and pattern.
Express ideas and evaluate artworks in a formal group and individual critiques.
Select basic drawing media based upon personal preference or assignment requirements.
Utilize correctly papers and their applications.
Create the illusion of 3-dimensionality on a 2-dimensional plane.
Examine the role of the Arts as a reflection of culture.

ARTZ 106F - Visual Language-2-D Foundations

ARTZ 108F - Visual Language-3-D Foundations

ARTZ 130 - Introduction to Ceramics

ARTZ 210 - Professional Practices

ARTZ 211 - Drawing I: Life Drawing

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This is a course designed for the more advanced student. It is expected that prospective students will understand and be capable of demonstrating basic techniques and applications of media. The course is committed to the drawing of the human figure. The first sessions are dedicated to the physiology of the body, the skeletal structure first and then the muscular organization. It is a course aimed at encouraging the student to develop his or her own way of assimilating previous drafting knowledge with the intricacies of the human form. This course may be repeated for a total of nine credits. Students receiving financial aid or veteran's benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Understand the skeletal structure of the human figure.
Understand the muscular structure of the human figure.
Produce drawings, both representational and gestural, which capture the essence of the human form.
Demonstrate a personal style of drawing.
Participate critiques, justifying your own and discussing others' work.
Explain why successful drawings are successful.

ARTZ 212 - Drawing Studio: Personal Style

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This course is aimed at students with varying degrees of ability who have successfully completed a beginningdrawingprogram and wish to pursuedrawingbeyond the basic level. Exercises involving a broader variety of media, their application, and effects will be given emphasis. A portraiture component is included. Class problems and assignments will have enough flexibility to meet the individual needs of all students. The major aim of this course is to encourage the development of each student's unique approach todrawing- a personal style. This course may be repeated for a total of nine credits. Students receiving financial aid or veteran's benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Make choices of paper and media, based upon the requirements of the project and personal preference.
Demonstrate a comprehensive competence in the differing approaches to drawing - line, structure, contour, value, and gesture.
Create drawings with the use of collage.
Participate in critiques, justifying your own, and discussing others' work.
Know why successful drawings are successful.

ARTZ 221F - Painting I

ARTZ 222 - Painting Studio: Portrait

Credit(s): 3

This course is designed for both beginning and more advanced students to develop the skills necessary to complete an oil portrait of a live model. Progressing from the large and less complicated structures of the human head, neck, and torso to the finer and more complex structures, the student will learn the significant topographical anatomy and employ the concepts of composition, design, perspective, color, light and shadow, character and narrative to establish a "likeness." Each student will be encouraged to develop his or her own style. This course may be repeated for a total of nine credits. Students receiving financial aid or veteran's benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course. (All Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Use basic technical aspects of paint handling and manipulation, formal composition, and color theory and mixing.
Discuss critical and conceptual concerns, such as visual problem solving and development of personal expression and visual language.
Analyze the topographic anatomy of the human head, neck, and torso to determine the distinctive features.
Interpolate this visual information to the digital skills necessary to drawing and painting.
Demonstrate proficiency in recreating on canvas the size, shape, proportion, color, and texture of a live model's head, neck, and torso.
Delineate the likeness of the model in a manner which expresses an aesthetic totality.

ARTZ 222u - Painting Studio: Oil

ARTZ 222v - Painting Studio: Portrait

ARTZ 222y - Painting Studio: Composition

ARTZ 222z - Painting Studio: Oil Painting Human Figure

ARTZ 224F - Watercolor I

ARTZ 225 - Watercolor Studio: Watercolor II

ARTZ 231F - Ceramics I

ARTZ 232u - Ceramics Studio: Tools and Techniques

ARTZ 232v - Ceramics Studio: Wheel Throwing

Credit(s): 3

This course is designed for all levels of students interested in developing pottery throwing skills including wheel throwing, trimming clay and glazing techniques. This course may be repeated for a total of nine credits. Students receiving financial aid or veteran's benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course. (Fall and Spring)

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate how to prep and wedge clay for throwing application.
Throw cylindrical pieces of different widths and heights that can be made into utilitarian or decorative objects.
Produce lidded objects including covered jars, canisters and casseroles.
Create assemblages-attaching clay to clay-in the forms of handles and knobs.
Demonstrate advanced trimming skills to best showcase the form created.
Learn to prepare, apply, and maintain slips, glazes, and other surface treatments.
Demonstrate a basic understanding and appreciation of firing thrown ceramic objects with high fire stoneware kilns, raku and sawdust firings through exposure and participation.

ARTZ 232y - Ceramics Studio: Tile Making

ARTZ 252y - Sculpture Studio: 3D Computer Modeling and Printing

ARTZ 271 - Printmaking I

Astronomy (ASTR)

ASTR 110N - Introduction to Astronomy

Biochemistry (BCH)

BCH 280N - Biochemistry

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

Corequisite(s):

This course involves the study of cell organization; carbohydrate and lipid structure and function; protein and nucleic acid structure and function; mechanisms of enzyme function and inhibition; enzyme kinetics; energy and its relationship to biochemical processes; major metabolic pathways for carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids; DNA replication, transcription, and translation; and regulation of gene function. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Explain the various ways in which cells are organized, especially the similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Describe carbohydrate and lipid structure and function(s) in the human body.
Apply knowledge of the importance of amino acids to their relationship with the various levels of protein structure.
Explain the connection between nucleic acid structure and its importance to the formation of DNA and RNA.
Illustrate understanding of the various mechanisms in which enzymes function.
Describe, both qualitatively and quantitatively, the kinetics of enzymes and the function of the various types of enzyme inhibition.
Understand the roles of free energy and entropy in biochemical processes.
Describe the individual steps in major metabolic pathways for carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids.
Understand the processes of DNA replication and repair. Illustrate understanding of the processes of RNA synthesis and regulation.
Apply knowledge of the genetic code to the mechanism of protein synthesis.
Apply the scientific method to analyze biochemical data, perform the necessary computations, and interpret results.

BCH 281L - Biochemistry Lab

Biology: Ecology (BIOE)

BIOE 172N - Introductory Ecology

BIOE 173L - Introductory Ecology Laboratory

BIOE 290 - Undergraduate Research

Biology: General (BIOB)

BIOB 101NL - Discover Biology

BIOB 105NL - Introduction to Biotechnology

BIOB 106 - Biotechnology BACE Preparation

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This course is a capstone course that reviews the core skills required for completing the Biosciences Assistant Credential Exam. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Perform biotechnology laboratory skills including aseptic technique, culturing of microorganisms, preparation of solutions / buffers/ growth media, serial dilutions, measurements of mass, pH, and liquids.
Use biotechnology laboratory equipment, such as pipets (transfer, serological, and micropipets), pH meter, balance, spectrophotometer, centrifuge, and electrophoresis and titration equipment.
Apply mathematics in the biotechnology laboratory, performing calculations for serial dilutions and solution preparations, conversions within the metric system, and preparation of graphs using collected data and appropriate scientific notation, significant digits, and decimals.
Exhibit appropriate workplace safety and behavior including identification of safety symbols and information from safety data sheets, proper handling of biological and hazardous waste, use of personal protective equipment, and proper labeling and documentation practices.

BIOB 110N - Plant Science

BIOB 126NL - General Science: Earth and Life Science

BIOB 160NL - Principles of Living Systems

BIOB 170N - Principles of Biological Diversity

BIOB 171L - Principles of Biological Diversity Laboratory

BIOB 205 - Methods in Biotechnology

BIOB 260NL - Cellular and Molecular Biology

BIOB 272N - Genetics and Evolution

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

This course covers principles and mechanisms of inheritance and evolution and includes analysis of variability at individual and population levels, chromosomal changes, population genetics, macroevolution, speciation, extinction and molecular evolution. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe the fundamental patterns by which hereditary characteristics are passed from generation to generation.
Demonstrate problem-solving ability in the analysis of inheritance patterns of genetic traits.
Describe the nature of the hereditary material, including its chemistry and function.
Explain the principles of population genetics.
Describe the process of evolution and mechanisms of macroevolution.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the history of life on Earth.
Write reports using standard scientific format to express results of experimentation and research.
Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.

BIOB 275N - General Genetics

BIOB 290 - Undergraduate Research

Biology: Human (BIOH)

BIOH 104NL - Basic Human Biology with Lab

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

This course familiarizes students with the fundamental concepts in the systematic organization and functioning of the human body. Anatomical features and physiological processes of each system are studied as they contribute to the overall homeostasis of the body. Laboratory studies include anatomy (bones, muscles, brains, vessels, and heart) and physiology (membrane transport, blood, blood pressure, respiration, reflexes and the senses). (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Explain fundamental concepts in the systematic organization of the human body.
Identify components which comprise each system covered in the course.
Describe normal functions of each organ system covered in the course, including how molecular and biochemical events within structures function in the maintenance of a homeostatic condition in the human body.
Describe the structure of the human body including the skeleton, muscles, and some internal organs.
Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.

BIOH 113 - Human Form and Function II

BIOH 201NL - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

This course is an introduction to anatomical methodology and physiological mechanisms. Students become familiar with the systematic organization of the human body at both the micro- and macro-structural levels, the normal functions of each organ in a particular system, and the interrelationships between structure and function. Specifically covered in this semester are an introduction to histology and the integumentary, skeletal, nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems. Laboratory included. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Define homeostasis and explain its significance, differentiating between negative and positive feedback mechanisms.
Explain the basic chemical composition of matter, chemical bonding and reactions, and differentiate between inorganic and organic molecules.
Describe and compare the structures and functions of a cell, and methods of cellular transport.
Describe the four primary tissue types, recognize and name examples of each tissue type.
Name the tissue types and layers of the skin, compare and contrast structures of the integumentary system and its appendages.
Explain the classification, functions, development, and structure of bones.
Identify selected bones and structures of the axial and appendicular skeleton, classify joints structurally and functionally.
Compare and contrast three basic types of muscle tissue, describe the micro and macro structure of muscle, and the mechanisms of muscle contraction.
Identify selected muscles of the body, and name the action, origin, and insertion of these muscles.
Explain the functional and structural divisions of the nervous system, the structure and function ofnervous tissue, and the basic concepts of neurophysiology.
Describe structure and function of the brain and spinal cord, components and actions of the peripheral nervous system, and autonomic nervous system.
Identify selected nerves, name the muscles that are innervated by each nerve.
Explain the basic concepts of neural integration.
Identify the endocrine organs, list the basic functions of the major endocrine organs, and describe homeostatic imbalances of these organs.
Compare and contrast the mechanisms of water-soluble vs. lipid-soluble hormones.
Describe the structure and function of organs of the special senses representing taste, smell, vision, hearing, and balance, recognizing homeostatic imbalances of the senses.

BIOH 211NL - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

In this continuation of BIOH 201, students are presented with a systematic exposure to the structural and functional workings of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. Laboratory included. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Describe the composition, functions and characteristics of whole blood, type blood, measure hematocrit and hemoglobin levels, and measure blood cell count.
Explain the structure and function of the heart, the conduction system, the cardiac cycle, and homeostatic imbalances of the cardiovascular system.
Explain the structure and function of blood vessels, and the physiology of circulation.
Describe the distribution and function of the lymphatic vessels.
Explain the composition of lymphoid tissues, and Name the major lymphoid organs.
Identify the innate and adaptive defenses of the body.
Compare and contrast the humoral and cell-mediated immune responses.
Describe the functional anatomy of the respiratory system.
Explain the mechanics of breathing and the transport of gases in the blood.
Describe the anatomy and basic function of the structures of the digestive system, the physiology of chemical digestion and absorption.
Describe the structure and function of the kidney and its related structures, explain the mechanism of urine formation.
Describe the function of and relate the importance of water, electrolyte and acid-base balances in the body.
Explain the functions of the anatomy and physiology of both the male and female reproductive systems.
Recognize and explain homeostatic imbalances of the human body.

BIOH 290 - Undergraduate Research

Biology: Micro (BIOM)

BIOM 108 - Introduction to Food and Beverage Fermentation

BIOM 208 - Applied Brewing Microbiology

BIOM 250NL - Microbiology for Health Sciences

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

Introduction to the causative agents, epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases. Laboratory included. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Describe the etiology of infectious diseases.
Utilize the principles of pathogenesis.
Recognize the principles of treatment, control, and prevention of diseases.
Recognize the principles of immunology.
Recognize and characterize the most common communicable diseases.
Perform basic laboratory procedures.
Demonstrate the ability to use valid methods for reaching supportable conclusions.
Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.

BIOM 251L - Microbiology for Health Sciences Lab

BIOM 260N - General Microbiology

BIOM 261L - General Microbiology Lab

BIOM 290 - Undergraduate Research

Biology: Organismal (BIOO)

BIOO 115N - Practical Botany

BIOO 215N - Field Botany

BIOO 217 - Tropical Flora of Costa Rica

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This course offers an introduction to the fundamental principles of tropical botany, ecology, ethnobotany, and conservation in a tropical setting. Various habitats will be visited including montane cloud, alpine paramo, and lowland wet forests. Field orientation at each site will include the identification of significant plant species, an understanding of species interactions, and the ability to conceptualize various habitat types. Students will learn the major families and genera of tropical plants in a phylogenetic context. This course is designed to develop the field skills needed for taxonomic and floristic studies. Students should expect to participate in moderate daily hikes and an abundance of time learning outdoors. (Intermittently)

Course Outcomes

Comprehend the basic principles of tropical ecosystems including the biotic and abiotic effects on plant growth and distribution.
Understand how plants have adapted to their environments through a morphological and anatomical lens. Identify the most common tropical plant families and genera.
Develop field skills, including specimen illustration, collection, and preservation.
Explain the role of the tropics at a global scale.
Understand phylogenetic relationships of the major clades of tropical flowering plants and ferns.
Maintain a well-organized, accurate, and informative field notebook.

BIOO 220NL - General Botany

Credit(s): 4

This course offers a thorough overview of the fundamental principles of plant biology from evolutionary, morphological, and physiological perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on comparative morphology, anatomy, reproduction and physiology as students survey the major groups of land plants. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe the basic structure and function of land plants.
Contrast the life cycles of bryophytes, seedless vascular plants, gymnosperms and angiosperms.
Define the principal characteristics of different groups of photosynthetic organisms, from green algae to angiosperms (flowering plants).
Summarize the most important developmental events of the angiosperm life cycle, including embryogenesis, germination, vegetative growth, flowering and reproduction.
Describe the basic organization of a plant cell, and become familiar with various cell and tissue types.
Describe the process of photosynthesis and respiration.
Contrast the actions of the most important groups of plant hormones in metabolism and development.
Describe plant reaction to environmental stimuli (light, day length, temperature).
Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.

BIOO 235NL - Rocky Mountain Flora

BIOO 290 - Undergraduate Research

Brewing Science: (BREW)

BREW 101 - Brewing Methods I

Credit(s): 5

Prerequisite(s):

Corequisite(s):

This course provides an overview of the brewing process and best practices within the brewery, with an emphasis on safety, sanitation, and the transformations of raw materials required for brewing - namely malt, hops, water and yeast. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe the steps of the brewing process and the basic equipment utilized for brewing beer.
Identify the main brewing ingredients--malt, hops, yeast, and water--and describe their contribution to beer production.
Summarize and demonstrate the basics of brewery cleaning and sanitation, and Clean in Place--C.I.P.--operations.
Demonstrate best manufacturing practices in a brewery setting.
Safely followstandard operating procedures--S.O.P.'s--and understand the relevance of processes in the production cycle of beer.
Collaborate in a team environment.

BREW 102 - Brewing Methods II

Credit(s): 5

Prerequisite(s):

Concepts learned in first year of coursework will be reinforced as students operate the campus brewery and implement QA/QC techniques into their lab work. Students will develop their own beer brand, from building an excel recipe calculator, to brewing it multiple times on the pilot scale. They will interpret key analytical data to continuously improve the quality and consistency of their product. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Demonstratethe uses of brewery equipment and technology.
Understand and safely demonstrate the entire brewing process.
Understand recipe formulations andraw ingredient evaluation in the development of a quality beer brand.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Make informed decisions to adjust anomolies in daily production soas to produce a consistent and quality product.
Apply brewing safety precautions and sanitation procedures.
Collaborate effectively with classmates and instructorsin a dynamic work environment.
Identify the challengesassociated with increasing beer output volume on a commercial scale.

BREW 131 - Beer Styles and Sensory Evaluation I

BREW 132 - Beer Styles and Sensory Evaluation II

Credit(s): 1

Prerequisite(s):

This course builds on concepts learned in BREW 131. Students will identify off flavors and major styles in blind tasting panels and use proper terminology in assessing the quality attributes of beer. Students will learn about contemporary style movements, addressing the historical roots of those styles and have an understanding of the different processes and ingredients used for production of generally-accepted beer styles. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Categorize beers within the major style categories using blind sensory analysis, identifying flavors derived from raw ingredients and processes.
Describe beer quality attributes using proper terminology.
Identifymajor off-flavors in spiked beer samples.
Determine sources of off-flavors in beer, e.g. oxidation, fermentation, raw ingredients and/or contamination.
Describe contemporary trends in beer styles, and the ingredients and processes used to create them.

BREW 141 - The Business of Brewing

Credit(s): 2

Prerequisite(s):

This course covers the basic business practices needed for starting and managing a brewery inclusive of regulatory considerations, forms of ownership, human resources, marketing and finance. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of the various regulatory bodies overseeing breweries in Montana and the current regulations of the three tier system.
Demonstrate working knowledge of production, quality control and inventory management.Identify forms of business ownership, and the pros/cons of each in consideration of opening a brewery.
Discuss the four management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling as related to brewery operations.
Utilize specific techniques for hiring, retaining, and motivating a work force.
Identify strategies for development of an introductory marketing plan.
Discuss the basic concepts related to the planning and tracking of financial resources.
Develop a comprehensive business plan for brewery start-up.

BREW 149 - Beer Packaging and Draught Technology

Credit(s): 2

Prerequisite(s):

The basic methods of bottling, canning, and kegging beer will be surveyed. Students will be introduced to small-scaleand large-scale filling lines, and identify the pros and cons to different technologies. Draught beer dispense technology will be introduced.Students will get practice in cleaning, operating, and maintaining packaging and dispensing equipment. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Compare and contrast packagingmethods in bottling, canning, and kegging.
Identify and describe the components of a filling line.
Explain how shelf life and quality are influencedby packaging method.
Demonstrate knowledge of the cleaning and sanitation practices involved in beer packaging and draught systems.
Understand raw material production as it applies to beer packaging.
Demonstrate an understanding of materials and technologies required forbalanced draught beer dispense.
Safely operate packaging and draught dispense equipment.

BREW 150 - Brewhouse Processes

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

This course provides an overview of brewhouse operations as they apply to wort production. Thisincludesthe principles and practices of milling, mashing, wort separation, kettle boil, hop separation, and wort cooling. With each process, a quantitative and qualitative approach to methods of analysis will be discussed and practiced. Students will become familiar with the calculations and chemical reactions associated with the individual steps of wort production. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe the role of major brewhouse processes as they pertain to wort production, and relevant technologies for: milling, mashing, lautering, kettle boiling, hop additions, and wort separtion.
Understand conversion factors as they pertain to dimensional analysis of weights, volumes and efficiencies in the brewhouse.
Understand source water treatment options for brewing liquor, applying principles of hardness, alkalinity, and pH.
Apply the concept of brewhouse efficiency to grist bill calculation; understandthe causes of deviations from theoreticalefficiencies.
Consider influences of the malting and mashing processes on the quantity and quality of extract products.
Evaluate extract as a ratio of its components pertaining to fermentable and non-fermentable fractions and how this will influence percent apparent attenuation values.
Apply hop utilization charts and alpha acid composition to IBU calculations.
Identify potential causes of deviations from calculated/target values in the brewhouse, and communicate mathematical approaches to design feedback-driven models.
Understand and apply quantitative concepts and reasoning using numerical data.
Apply theoretical concepts to safely and consistently produce wort of acceptable standards.

BREW 151 - Cellar Operations

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This course provides an overview of cellar operations, including Clean-in-Place operations, fermentation monitoring, dry hopping, maturation, clarification, and carbonation. Students will be introduced to fermentation equipment and technologies and practice with different methods of finishing and stabilization processes. Students will assess yeast crops and understand best practices for growing and reusing yeast. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe fermentation technologies.
Identify typical and a-typical fermentation profiles.
Describe 'green' and mature beer flavors, and the methods to control their formation during fermentation.
Discuss yeast harvest and storage techniques.
Discuss yeast propagation technology and theory.
Explain the importance of beer stabilization and describe physical stability techniques.
Demonstrate clean-in-place operations on fermentation and maturation tanks.
Monitor fermentation progress, and identify appropriate times to 'crash' beer, remove yeast, dry hop, and transfer/clarify beer to prepare it for packaging.

BREW 199 - Capstone I: Brewing Operations

Credit(s): 5

Prerequisite(s):

In this first-level capstone course, students will operate all aspects of the campus brewery. They will follow established standard operating procedures, and work collaboratively to produce beer from grain to glass. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Differentiate between the principles of QA and QC and outline the essential components of a quality system within a brewery.
Show competency in interpreting key analytical parameters for malt, adjuncts, water, hops, yeast, wort, and beer.
Describe brewing safety precautions and sanitation procedures.
Operate all aspects of the brewing facility, from raw ingredient procurement to packaging.
Follow established Standard Operating Procedures for all production equipment in the brewing facility.
Collaborate with others in complicated, dynamic, and/or ambiguous situations.

BREW 222 - Safety and Sustainability in Brewing

BREW 231 - Beer Styles and Sensory Evaluation III

BREW 232 - Beer Styles and Sensory Evaluation IV

BREW 298 - Internship: Professional Brewing

BREW 299 - Capstone II: Brewing Operations

Credit(s): 6

Prerequisite(s):

This course will further reinforce concepts learned in the program through practical brewing experience in the brewery. In this capstone course, students will apply knowledge and skills gained in the program to design, formulate, and brew their own beer product. An emphasis is onproviding customer service, and collaborating with colleagues and coworkers. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Design and brew a beer that meets generally acceptable standards.
Identify and describe the key contributors to beer flavor as well as defects, the pathways by which they arise and how to control those flavors.
Demonstrate knowledge of brewing safety precautions and sanitation procedures.
Collaborate effectively with co-workers in a dynamic work environment.
Identify the key microbial chemical and physical threats to brewing and beer quality, and determine the method of detection, prevention and elimination from wort to packaged beer.

Business: Finance (BFIN)

BFIN 205 - Personal Finance

Credit(s): 3

This is an introductory course in personal finance and will expose the student to the issues and importance of personal finance. This course introduces the concepts and applications of personal finance and the importance of personal finance in both business and everyday living. The focus is on explaining the process of financial planning and the logic behind it and why it is important to the potential small business person or to the individual. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Recognize and explain the importance of the personal financial planning process and how it is related to small business operation as well as everyday life.
Explain the time value of money.
Recognize and explain the various methods money management.
Construct a budget and explain why budgets are necessary.
Evaluate the use of debt. Discuss the importance of retirement planning.
Analyze tax planning and strategies.
Recognize the importance of estate planning and critique various methods estate planning.

BFIN 215 - Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Finance

BFIN 260 - Principles of Finance

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

A study of the principles of finance, this course emphasizes the application and integration of financial concepts in decision making. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Identify the goals and functions of financial management.
Identify the major accounting financial statements and their purpose.
Apply financial statements to ratio analysis.
Compare and contrast short-term with long-term financial planning.
Identify current asset management concepts.
Demonstrate an understanding of future cash flow valuations.
Explain the relationship of risk to return.
Determine the cost of capital.
Define risk and demonstrate its application in the capital budgeting process.

Business: General (BGEN)

BGEN 110 - Applied Business Leadership

BGEN 122 - Applied Business Math

BGEN 204 - Business Fundamentals

Credit(s): 3

This course focuses on improving students' communication and critical thinking skills in the context of understanding the holistic nature of business. Students will explore the importance of a healthy interdependence between business and society and how the various functions of business (management, marketing, accounting, finance and technology) interact and support each other for operational success. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Apply the basic principles of critical thinking, problem solving and decision making to a variety of business situations.
Evaluate data and use that information as the bases for planning and decision-making.
Define and explain the fundamental functions of management, marketing, accounting and finance.
Apply fundamental business principles and understand their interconnection.
Organize and deliver effective communications.
Integrate the principles of effective team management into class team organization and be able to take these skills into future courses and in the work world.

BGEN 235 - Business Law

Credit(s): 4

This course provides an introduction to law and its role in the business environment. The course will introduce the court system, litigation and arbitration, law of agency, contracts and torts, product liability, forms of domestic and international businesses and the related liabilities, employee rights, consumer protection, principles of antitrust and debtor/creditor relationships. Where appropriate, references to Montana law will be made. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Recognize the relationship between business and its environment, including its legal, professional, and ethical responsibilities.
Demonstrate the ability to assess ethical issues when they arise in the business environment.
Describe basic legal concepts such as the court system, civil procedures, sources of law, procedural law, and legal terminology.
Explain the complexity of the legal system and its strengths and deficiencies in terms of providing guidance for business decisions and compensation for grievances.
Analyze and classify information and identify the relevant legal issues and predicted probable consequences of a particular situation, transaction, or event.
Identify tort law and its elements as applied to business situations.
Identify contract law and its elements as applied to business situations.
Identify property law and its elements as applied to business situations.

BGEN 240 - Introduction to Business Data Analysis

BGEN 298 - Internship

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

Course Outcomes

Write a professional resume following acceptable rules of format, grammar and usage.
Identify a minimum of three potential employers within their field of study.
Successfully interview for a job.
Write measurable learning goals and objectives in conjunction with their site supervisor and internship instructor and make progress toward accomplishing those objectives.
Self-evaluate and gain feedback on job performance.
Apply knowledge and skills learned in business courses to the workplace.
Utilize business terminology in describing and presenting solutions to business problems.
Utilize effective written and verbal communication skills in the organization.
Operate in a professional and ethical manner to accomplish organizational objectives.
Follow directions and adhere to policies of the organization.
Understand a job description and provide value-added services as appropriate to the defined roles and responsibilities of a specific job.
Operate effectively in a team environment as well as operating independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate the functions of the department and/or organization.
Develop a list of important skills needed to be successful in the organization.
Broaden technology skills in the workplace with video editing, imaging editing, and cloud computing.

BGEN 299 - Capstone

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This course integrates the various functional areas of business to help the student develop a unified understanding of business planning, strategy, and application. The course transfers theoretical class work to the practical applications of the business world. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate effective interpersonal and team skills to accomplish complex tasks.
Understand the business organization in terms of a system of interrelated functions.
Utilize effective oral and written communication skills to present findings and recommendations.
Identify, diagnose and resolve problems in a variety of business functional areas.
Demonstrate the understanding of financial concepts and utilize them in a business setting
Apply concepts from previous course work to a real world business situation.

Business: Management (BMGT)

BMGT 205C - Professional Business Communication

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This course is designed to increase competency as a communicator. The course will review basic communication skills including listening, written, and oral. Study principles and techniques of business letters, memos, and reports using the direct, indirect and persuasive approaches. Emphasis will be on communicating for employment - resume, application letter, interview. There will be some emphasis on oral communication, conducting meetings, intercultural communications business technology and internet communication. (All Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Recognize the risks and opportunities inherent in communicating by voice, in writing (e.g. by letter, memo, email, social-networking sites, or weblog postings).
Cite sources and avoid plagiarism.
Communicate in a courteous and respectful tone in his or her writing and speaking, choosing which information is appropriate to communicate to which audiences.
Manage his or her own writing process so that he or she minimizes the pain of writing and maximizes the effectiveness of communications.
Organize and develop logical written representation of his or her thoughts; revise his or her own or others' prose to increase clarity and brevity; craft and execute a variety of professional-quality correspondence, including a resume.
Distinguish and select wisely among various modes of communication (e.g. email, letter, memo, phone, presentation), depending on the nature of the situation and his or her audience.
Produce and deliver professional-quality presentations, using technology effectively and speaking with minimal hesitations and non-value-added fillers.
Develop and reinforce habits of communicating clearly, including using correct grammar and sentence structure and correctly citing sources for facts, quotations, and ideas.
Evaluate purpose and audience to create a well-developed, supported, and stylistically fluent response.
Express, interpret, or modify ideas to communicate effectively.
Collaborate with others in complicated, dynamic, and/or ambiguous situations.

BMGT 210 - Small Business Entrepreneurship

Credit(s): 3

This course is a practical, down-to-earth approach to planning, organizing, and managing a small business. While based on current research, theory, and practice, the material is presented from a "how-to" perspective, with many practical examples and applications from the business world. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Define what is meant by the term small business and explain some of the current problems faced by small business owners.
Review the steps involved in the procedure recommended for going into business.
Compare the advantages/disadvantages of starting a new business, buying an existing one, or buying a franchise.
Describe the marketing concept and explain how it can be used by a small business.
Discuss the laws that affect recruiting, selection, and development of managers and employees in the small business.
Explain how to choose a location for various types of businesses and explain how to set up and use performance standards.
Explain the management function of control and how managers exercise control in a small business.
Describe the growing role of technology in business and how technology has affected small business operations.

BMGT 215 - Human Resource Management

Credit(s): 3

This course explores human resources in a globally competitive business environment, the legal context of employment decisions, diversity, securing human resources, developing human resources, compensation, labor management relations, and protecting and evaluating human resources. The class is designed to familiarize participants with current human resource practices and laws that apply to human resource careers regardless of their field. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Define human resource management terminology.
Describe the human resource functions of planning, recruitment, selection, development, appraisal, and compensation.
Discuss current laws impacting human resource compliance, employment, and labor relations.
Demonstrate an understanding of job analysis and design, job specifications, and job descriptions.
Explore effective discipline systems and legal termination procedures and define employment at will.
Describe the relationships between and importance of employee compensation (wages and benefits) and performance.
Describe the collective bargaining process and labor relations.

BMGT 235 - Management

Credit(s): 3

This course is a comprehensive introduction to management theory, research and practice. It integrates classical and modern concepts of management for a solid grounding in management principles which is essential to successfully guiding today's small or large, profit or not-for-profit organizations in a rapidly changing environment. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Identify the major functions of management - planning, organizing, leading and controlling.
Assess organizational structure and design to evaluate the organizing function of management.
Analyze the legal requirements and ethical implications of management/ business decisions and how such decisions affect the business, community, and society.
Describe and explain the different kinds of managers and the major roles that managers perform in their positions.
Examine workplace issues and formulate appropriate responses for viable solutions.
Apply management concepts and terminology by utilizing research, written/oral communication skills, and effective listening to analyze strategic management decisions/best practices.
Demonstrate the processes of efficiency and effectiveness in the use of organizational resources.
Demonstrate strategic decision making framework and levels of planning.
Apply managerial theories to workplace scenarios.
Work in teams to accomplish specific guided tasks.
Explain the motivational theories and the relevancy to management.

BMGT 237 - Human Relations in Business

Credit(s): 3

An introduction to the human side of organizations and to people in the world at work, this course examines such elements as leadership, organizational behavior, and the future of organizations. Discrimination, communications, and organizational change will be covered as well. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Understand the purpose of learning concepts of human behavior as they apply to organizations.
Describe the difference between line, staff, functional, and matrix authority structures.
Explain the importance of managers anticipating the need for change and how to overcome employees' resistance to change.
Contrast the difference between prejudice and discrimination.
Explain the managers' responsibilities for establishing and carrying out employee substance assistance programs.
Contrast two prevalent philosophies-profit quest and social accountability-of the proper role of business.
Recognize the trend by firms toward global operations.
Express, interpret, or modify ideas to communicate effectively.
Collaborate with others in complicated, dynamic, and/or ambiguous situations.

Business: Management Information Systems (BMIS)

BMIS 211 - Data Analytics I

BMIS 270 - MIS Foundations for Business

Business: Marketing (BMKT)

BMKT 130 - Search Engine Marketing

BMKT 131 - Introduction to Social Media Marketing

BMKT 132 - Writing for Web Marketing

BMKT 225 - Marketing

Credit(s): 3

This course is an introduction to the structure and function of marketing inclusive of the analysis of consumer and industrial markets. Students study the four primary elements of marketing - product, place, price and promotion, and use these to develop a comprehensive marketing plan. The material also includes consideration of ethics and social responsibility as related to the marketing function. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Distinguish among products, goods, and services.
Explain the concept of creating value and the value exchange.
Identify ways to segment a market and strategies.
Discuss buying behavior and the impact on the marketing mix.
Outline issues marketers consider in deciding how many market segments to target.
Describe how industrial and consumer products are classified and how they differ.
Identify and explain both the marketing mix inclusive of product, place, price and promotion.
Identify economic characteristics marketers consider in evaluating various markets.
Apply concepts of marketing information as it relates to a marketing plan including research, data compilation interpretation, and evaluation.
Develop a comprehensive marketing plan.

Chemical Addiction Studies (CAS)

CAS 140 - Addiction and Diversity

Credit(s): 2

Addiction affects all members of society, and the substance abuse counselor must be knowledgeable of differing cultural and ethnic needs where they are practicing. This course builds a solid foundation of multicultural competencies, understanding how working with clients and peers from diverse backgrounds and those with experiences, beliefs, and preferences which differ from our own can greatly enhance effective practice in the field of addiction treatment. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Identify the social, political, cultural, and environmental influence on the use and misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances in distinct populations.
Define the specific core issues, challenges, and factors associated with each group.
Understand the myths, stereotypes, and stigma associated with each group and its implications for the recovery process and culturally sensitive interventions.
Discuss issues sometimes noted as 'resistance to treatment' in a manner that demonstrates cultural awareness (i.e., verbal and nonverbal behaviors, barriers to treatment, etc.).
Identify their own culture and values, and assess how one's own identity contrasts and interacts with those different from oneself.
Understand the process of becoming culturally competent and identify areas of needed personal growth.
Discuss appropriate social intervention strategies that are evidence based and culturally relevant for each group studied.

CAS 242 - Fundamentals of Substance Abuse and Addictions

CAS 243 - Substance Abuse Counseling I

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This course provides students specific knowledge regarding the theories, research, and evidenced-based literature in addiction counseling services. Students will learn the overall scope of the problems of addictions, professional characteristics and principles of addiction counselors, and the ethical and legal responsibilities of professional behavior. In addition, this course facilitates development of addiction counseling skills and competencies, including case management, interviewing, and crisis intervention. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Understand the incidence and prevalence of addictive disorders in Montana, the diverse demographic characteristics of persons admitted to state-funded treatment centers, and trend data regarding specific drugs of abuse in Montana.
Understand the ethical and legal requirements based upon the NAADAC Code of Ethics, Montana statues that govern professional conduct for LAC counselors, federal laws on Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records 42 C.F.R.Part 2, and laws governing mandated reporting.
Develop a therapeutic relationship.
Apply evidence-based addiction counseling methodologies, case management, and transtheoretical models of change.
Perform the basic skills of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Practice Motivational Interviewing and other appropriate interviewing techniques.
Understand how multicultural competency applies to these skills.

CAS 248 - Substance Abuse Counseling II

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This course presents advanced knowledge in the counseling process and specifically addresses substance abuse. The objective is to increase the student's knowledge of counseling strategies. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate advanced skills of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and other appropriate intervention techniques.
Understand the characteristics of special populations in substance abuse counseling and how to modify clinical procedures to accommodate the needs of those special populations.
Create clinical plans designed to prevent relapse for substance abuse clients.
Develop and implement attainable discharge plans for substance abusing clients.
Have a general understanding of medically assisted substance abuse treatment and counseling.
Identify community groups who could help to sustain recovery when the client is discharged from treatment.
Apply theory to addiction treatment.
Develop treatment plans using the counseling/clinical techniques specifically for the individuals who are experiencing addiction.

CAS 250 - Assessment and Case Management Processes

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

This course will introduce the student to assessment and evaluation procedures used in addiction counseling. The student will be able to understand, describe, administer, and interpret the various testing and evaluation tools used in addiction counseling. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Identify the various factors involved with psychological test development.
Identify and understand the various assessment and evaluation tools used in substance abuse counseling including DSM 5 and ASAM Criteria manuals.
Administer and interpret the various tests used in substance abuse counseling.
Define case management and discuss the context in which case management services are delivered.
Apply the values and ethics of human service delivery to assessment and treatment planning.
Demonstrate case management skills with diverse at-risk populations and an understanding of the significance of incorporating differences in race/ethnicity, culture, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental ability, age, and national origin and the impact of rurality on case management services.
Articulate importance and methods of case management service delivery.

CAS 252 - Gambling and Gaming Disorders in Substance Abuse Counseling

CAS 254 - Co-occurring Disorders in Substance Abuse Counseling

CAS 264 - Fundamentals of Group Dynamics for Substance Abuse Counselors

CAS 279 - Legal, Ethical, and Professional issues in Substance Abuse Counseling

CAS 295 - Clinical Practicum

Credit(s): 1

Prerequisite(s):

The clinical practicum provides the student with the opportunity take academic knowledge gained through course work and apply the knowledge in a clinical setting, where the student is provided an environment to discuss and apply learning in various situations. Clinical placements allow the student to develop, practice, and apply learned academic competencies in real life settings. (Intermittently)

Course Outcomes

Apply analytical and problem solving skills to personal, social, and professional issues and situations.
Demonstrate communication competence through the ability to read, write, speak, and listen, and use these processes effectively to acquire, develop, and convey ideas and information.
Understand what it means to act ethically and responsibly, and reflect these through professional action.
Demonstrate critical thinking and contextual competence regarding clinical experience.
Explore the beginnings of professional identity while improving the knowledge, skills, and values associated with the profession.

Determine the proper order and methodology to analyze evidence from a crime scene.
Properly perform laboratory techniques.
Document methods and results.
Analyze and interpret results correctly.
Determine relevance of results with respect to crime scene, suspects, and legal requirements of a case..
Explain and perform laboratory techniques including questioned document analysis, blood typing, immunoassay, PCR electrophoresis, GC, GCMS, FTIR, NMR, TLC, color tests, acid/base tests, and light screening tests.
Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.

CHMY 290 - Undergraduate Research

CHMY 290x - Undergraduate Research: Chemical Oceanography

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This is a field course offered as part of an international studies experience in French Polynesia. The course gives students direct experience with an authentic scientific research environment. Student projects are carried out in coral reef environments, and the projects address important aspects of tropical marine water chemistry known to be crucial to coral reef ecosystems. In addition to the chemical sciences, this course incorporates participation in Polynesian food preparation, Polynesian arts including weaving, dance and music, visits to archaeological sites, and lectures by Tahitian elders. (Intermittently)

Course Outcomes

Execute and fully demonstrate basic principles of scientific investigation.
Demonstrate and utilize basic principles of mathematical modeling.
Use sources of information in electronic and print formats in field research.
Test and evaluate through experimentation appropriate research questions and/or hypotheses.
Communicate understanding of topics investigated in written and/or oral form.
Apply the fundamentals of chemical oceanography principles and field work.
Carry out chemical oceanographic data parameter design, acquisition, processing and interpretation.
Interpret chemical oceanography datasets using mathematical techniques including modeling.

College Success (COLS)

COLS 102 - College Success Strategies

COLS 105 - College 101: Summer Experience

COLS 106 - Financial Literacy for College: Summer Experience

Credit(s): 1

Prerequisite(s):

This course provides pre-collegiate students with financial success strategies for college, and exposure to college costs, financial aid, and scholarship processes. Students will participate in community service learning and experiential activities and evaluate how their personal values may impact their college and financial choices. (Summer Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe the financial implications of a college education, through improved financial literacy.
Identify potential colleges and examine financial costs and academic opportunities.
Explore, evaluate and articulate personal and social values.
Analyze how personal and cultural values may impact college and financial decisions.
Describe how service learning activities can have a positive impact on local social problems.
Demonstrate group communication and leadership skills.
Create a professional resume.
Write a scholarship/college admissions essay.

COLS 107 - Core Experience

Credit(s): 1

Prerequisite(s):

Core Experience students will develop an enhanced understanding of themselves and their responsibilities as members of local and global communities. This course will also focus on tangible skills to help students understand general education, improve study skills, and prepare to transfer to a four-year institution. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Identify, locate, and properly use essential college services and resources.
Describe the structure of the General Education curriculum and discuss its importance.
Define their purpose in pursuing a college education.
Demonstrate critical and creative thinking in written communication.
Identify strengths and understand how strengths can be best utilized in school and employment.
Outline the steps needed for successful transfer to a 4-year university.

COLS 110 - Professionalism 101: From College to Career

COLS 115 - Workforce Preparation for Occupational Trades

COLS 120 - Academic Communication Skills

Credit(s): 3

This course is designed to develop critical speaking, reading, and writing strategies. It focuses on increasing reading comprehension, rhetorical knowledge, conventions, critical thinking, and study skills. Students will engage in diverse applied writing, speaking, and listening opportunities. Students will be able to monitor positive and negative comprehension signals and apply appropriate strategies to correct incomplete comprehension. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Adapt content and mode of presentation to fit a given audience and medium.
Communicate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, describing, and stating main ideas.
Evaluate and defend opinions with supporting information apply appropriate conventions for discipline-specific papers and presentations express.
Interpret, or modify ideas to communicate effectively.
Integrate listening and reading based on a theme of relevance to students.
Apply appropriate study strategies for given learning situations.

Communication (COMX)

COMX 111C - Introduction to Public Speaking

COMX 115C - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Credit(s): 3

This course is a study of and practice in communication skills in professional life and in daily relationships. (All Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate interpersonal communication concepts: listening skills, perception, self-concept, and nonverbal communication;
Communicate effectively one-to-one;
Analyze personal communication situations and make appropriate choices;
Manage interpersonal conflict appropriately and effectively;
Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal communication skills such as managing conflict, self-disclosing, and active listening;
Evaluate purpose and audience to create a well-developed, supported, and stylistically fluent response;
Express, interpret, or modify ideas to communicate effectively; and
Collaborate with others in complicated, dynamic, and/or ambiguous situations.

COMX 215 - Negotiations/Conflict Resolution

COMX 217CF - Oral Interpretation of Literature

COMX 220 - Introduction to Organizational Communication

Credit(s): 3

This course introduces theory and research on communication in organizations. Focus is on topics such as productivity, power, culture, socialization, technology and globalization covering a wide range of organizations including corporations, government, educational institutions, non-profit agencies and media organizations. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Explain the basic concepts in the field of organizational communication.
Describe a range of perspectives, theories and issues to explore the ways in which variedperspectives can shape, expand, or limit our Explaining of communicating and organizing.
Apply theoretical knowledge to an Explaining of real world processes through class discussionand other exercises.
Develop and enhance your analytical organizational communication skills.
Connect theory and research to your own lived experiences in organizations.
Accurately describe key elements of the following theories: classical management, human relations, human resources, and critical.
Accurately describe key elements of the following processes: assimilation, organizational decision-making, conflict management, change and leadership, emotion, organizational diversity, and technological.

Computer Applications (CAPP)

CAPP 103 - QuickBooks Fundamentals

CAPP 116 - Short Courses: MS Excel

CAPP 118 - Short Courses: MS Access

CAPP 120 - Introduction to Computers

Credit(s): 3

This course takes as its starting point the proposition that technology is central to the modern world as one of the primary tools impacting communication, learning, and advancement. Students will learn the driving principles behind computer systems, become familiar with influencing computer hardware, software, and network technology. Students will examine the management of information and material in word processors, spreadsheets, and databases, as well as the implication and safeguards for that information. The ethical implications of computing, such as security, privacy, patriot act, identity theft, and the social implications of information sharing will be given particular consideration. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Utilize basic computer terminology and concepts.
Identify the major components of computer hardware.
Use operating systems and application software.
Use file management skills.
Understand the negative impact of computers on society.
Explain legal issues related to computing.
Be professional and abide by a code of ethics issues related to the use of computers.

CAPP 131 - Basic MS Office

CAPP 154 - MS Word

CAPP 156 - MS Excel

CAPP 158 - MS Access

Computer Science/Programming (CSCI)

CSCI 100 - Introduction to Programming

CSCI 107 - The Joy and Beauty of Computing

CSCI 111 - Programming with Java I

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

This is a foundation course in computer science using the high-level, object-oriented concepts in programming using Java. Topics covered are data types, arrays, basic programming constructs, iteration, decision statements, sequences, methods, exception handling, classes, objects, methods, encapsulation, data hiding, inheritance and polymorphism. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Outcomes

Design and implement programs that are up to a few hundred lines long using Java.
Write programs using data types, variables and constants, and use assignment, arithmetic and Boolean expressions.
Use fundamental programming constructs such as sequencing, decisions and iteration.
Use fundamental object oriented principles such as classes, objects, methods, encapsulation, data hiding, inheritance and polymorphism.
Use arrays and structures.
Handle exceptions.

CSCI 113 - Programming with C++ I

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

This course covers computer programming in C++. Topics covered are data types, arrays, basic programming constructs, iteration, decision statements, sequences, methods, exception handling, pointers, classes, objects, methods, encapsulation, data hiding, inheritance and polymorphism. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Design and implement programs that are up to a couple hundred lines long using C++.
Use data types, variables, constants, assignment statements, and arithmetic and boolean expressions in writing programs.
Use fundamental programming constructs such as sequencing, decisions and iteration.
Use fundamental object oriented principles such as classes, objects, methods, encapsulation, data hiding, inheritance and polymorphism.
Use arrays and structures.
Use exception handling.

CSCI 121 - Programming with Java II

CSCI 122 - Game Design Theory

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This course provides students with a foundation of the game development process including important historical elements, content creation strategies, production techniques, and future game design. The course covers game development history, platforms, goals and genres, player elements, story and character development, gameplay, levels, interface, audio, development team roles, game development process, and marketing and maintenance. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Summarize the history of electronic game development.
Describe the basic mechanics and design structure of traditional and digital games.
Discuss elements related to game strategy, theory and gameplay Explain the basic game development process. Relate story and character development to games.
Discuss the design and use of levels.
Explain the use of the interface for game design.

CSCI 127 - Joy and Beauty of Data

CSCI 132 - Basic Data Structures and Algorithms

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

This course is an examination of advanced Java and basic data structures and their application in problem-solving. Data structures include stacks, queues, and lists. It provides an introduction to algorithms and employing the data structures to solve various problems including searching and sorting, and recursion. Students will understand and use Java class libraries and be introduced toBig-O Notation. The laboratory uses Java. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Understand the concept of an Abstract Data Type (ADT).
Implement the list ADT.
Implement the stack ADT.
Implement the queue ADT.
Implement the priority queue ADT.
Determine the time complexity of simple algorithms.
Implement several standard sorting techniques.
Implement linear and binary search.
Use recursion.
Utilize the Java programming language.

CSCI 203 - Introduction to Hardware Description Language Programming

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

This course covers programing of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) using a Hardware Description Language such as VHDL (Very High Speed Integrated Circuit Hardware Description Language) to describe combinational and synchronous sequential logic circuits. Functional verification of designs is accomplished using a logic simulator. Students will get hands-on experience implementing digital systems on FPGAs. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe a digital system using a Hardware Description Language (HDL).
Model basic combinational logic in a HDL, (VHDL, Verilog, or similar).
Model basic sequential logic in a HDL including state machines and counters.
Incorporate pre-existing logic cores into a HDL design.
Understand the HDL design flow including synthesis and place/route and its effect on timing.
Perform logic simulations on a HDL design.
Prototype digital systems on an FPGA.

CSCI 206 - .NET Applications

CSCI 208 - Game Programming I

CSCI 209 - Game Programming II

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

This course builds on skills learned in Game Programming I and covers advanced material construction, working with volumes, applying physics to objects, understanding particle systems, creating user interfaces, introduction to sound, introduction to animation, and creating cinematic sequences. The course will use the Unreal Gaming Engine or another production platform. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Explain advanced material construction.
Create, edit, and manipulate volumes.
Create and apply physics to objects.
Create particle systems which include beam emitters, mesh emitters, trail emitters, and fluid emitters.
Create user interfaces.
Summarize the concepts of advance techniques.
Describe animation in a gaming engine.
Explain cinematic sequences.

CSCI 210 - Web Programming

CSCI 211 - Client Side Programming

CSCI 220 - Virtual/Augmented Reality

CSCI 232 - Data Structures and Algorithms

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s):

This course covers advanced data structures and programming techniques and their application. Topics include trees, balanced trees, graphs, dictionaries, hash tables, and heaps. The efficiency and correctness of algorithms are examined. Projects are coded in JAVA. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Explain and implement recursive algorithms.
Perform time-complexity analysis of algorithms.
Compare and implement several standard sorting techniques.
Implement basic ADTs, including vectors, lists, sorted lists, stacks, and queues.
Explain the concepts and algorithms for general trees, binary trees, binary search trees, balanced search trees, tables/dictionaries, hash tables, priority queues, heaps, and graphs.
Evaluate and select the appropriate data structure for a given problem.

CSCI 238 - Standards-based Mobile Applications

CSCI 240 - Databases and SQL

CSCI 290 - Undergraduate Research

CSCI 298 - Internship

CSCI 299 - Capstone

Construction Trades (CSTN)

CSTN 135 - Basic Rigging

CSTN 195y - Field Experience: Building Trades

Credit(s): 3

This course will provide hands-on experience in plan reading and delineate the role of building design, building site planning, and site preparation as it relates to the actual construction of a house. Students will have the opportunity to explore safe and proper use of hand and power tools, construction based math, basic surveying, site preparation, basic concrete work, plan reading, frame and finish carpentry, along with employability job skills. All aspects of job site and workplace safety related to residential construction will be practiced and evaluated. (Intermittently)

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of tools common to the residential construction industry.
Evaluate different types of fasteners for various applications.
Demonstrate an understanding of construction techniques and processes, both historical as well as those considered to be current technology.
Read and interpret plans as they relate to building procedures.
Read common measurement instruments.
Demonstrate the safe and proper use of power and hand tools as well as general site safety.
Discuss project layout, including factors to consider in choosing a location for a building site, and layout of site grades and building elevation.
Employ a transit and building level in determining and setting elevations and house layout for footprint and foundation.
Discuss concrete work, including calculating and ordering concrete, pouring and finishing, use of tools, and safety. Demonstrate the use, care, and maintenance of tools and equipment, including carpentry and general constructions hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and power actuated tools.
Describe conventional residential wood floor framing, floor framing systems, and code requirements including span charts.
Describe wall framing, including types of walls, part nomenclature, wall layout on floor, plate layout, bracing, and plumb and line of walls.
Employ general construction framing techniques to include floor framing layout, cut list, and wall erection.
Correctly install roof trusses, sheeting, and roofing materials.

Creative Writing (CRWR)

CRWR 110F - Beginning Fiction

CRWR 111F - Beginning Poetry

CRWR 210 - Introduction Fiction Workshop

CRWR 211 - Introduction Poetry Workshop

CRWR 212F - Introduction Nonfiction Workshop

Criminal Justice (CJUS)

CJUS 121A - Introduction to Criminal Justice

CJUS 171 - Introduction to Judicial Function

CJUS 200 - Principles of Criminal Law

CJUS 220 - Introduction to Corrections

CJUS 227 - Introduction to Policing

CJUS 230 - Police Organization

CJUS 231 - Criminal Evidence and Procedure

CJUS 298 - Internship

Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement (CJLE)

CJLE 109C - Police Report Writing

CJLE 200 - Reserve Officer Training

Credit(s): 5

Prerequisite(s):

This course covers 90 hours of instruction, approximately 60 hours lecture and 30 hours lab. Topics covered include police ethics and professionalism, criminal law, evidence and laws of arrest, communications, and report writing. Portions of the course will be conducted through practical applications. These include police patrol, defensive tactics and crowd control tactics, and firearms training. The course is not a substitute for the Montana Police Academy, but will give prospective reserve officers a minimum amount of instruction necessary to function as a reserve officer. The course covers areas of instruction mandated by requirements outlined in MCA 7-32-14: Qualifications for Appointment as a Reserve Officer. Actual appointment as a reserve officer is at the discretion of individual agencies. (Intermittently)

Course Outcomes

Meet Montana state instructional requirements for reserve and auxiliary officers outlined in MCA 7-32-14 2.
Have a working knowledge of criminal and constitutional law.
Apply the principles of police ethics and professionalism.
Describe the basics of investigative procedures and the collection of evidence.
Write basic reports and communicate information in a clear and accurate manner.
Assist in traffic and crowd control.
Practice proper firearms handling and safety techniques.

CJLE 210 - Comprehensive Investigative Interviewing

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

Students will be introduced to techniques that will increase their ability to conduct efficient and productive interviews of witnesses, victims, and suspects. The course will cover techniques used during contact stops, calls for service and investigative interviews. Proper use of questioning, interview strategies and active listening techniques will also be discussed. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Conduct effective, efficient and productive interviews of witnesses, victims, and subjects.
Obtain essential information during contact stops, calls for service, and initial investigations.
Possess a working knowledge of the legalities of an investigative interview.
Utilize proper questioning, interview strategies, and active listening techniques.
Demonstrate interview skills.
Explain detection of deception (science vs. myth) and interrogation techniques.

Culinary Arts (CULA)

CULA 105 - Food Service Sanitation

Credit(s): 1

This course provides a thorough understanding of sanitation as it relates to the production, service, and management of a food service facility. It covers microorganisms, food borne illness, their causes and preventions, and food service workers' responsibilities in maintaining safety and public health. This class meets the necessary requirements of the National Restaurant Association's ServSafe Sanitation Certification. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Have a working understanding of food service sanitation, including the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system and be able to set up or adapt a seven-point HACCP system to any type of food service operation.
Identify and discuss the main types of food contamination, identify foods most likely to be contaminated and recognize how foods become contaminated.
Discuss how bacteria reproduce and grow, discuss the factors needed for bacterial growth and be able to discuss how to prevent and inhibit such reproduction and growth.
Describe the link between personal hygiene and food borne illness and be able to set up basic standards for personal hygiene.
Set up and employ proper purchasing, receiving and storage standards and procedures.
Describe a well-designed restaurant, including attention to, among others, equipment selection, lighting, ventilation, and cleanability.
Supervise cleaning and sanitizing of a food service operation, train employees to handle cleaning supplies and organize and monitor a cleaning program.
Set-up an integrated pest management program.
Understand the roles of federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

CULA 110 - Fundamentals of Cooking

Credit(s): 5

Corequisite(s):

This is an introduction to the fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques in basic cookery. Students focus on ingredients and the preparation of stocks, broths, glazes, soups, and sauces. Basic cooking techniques for vegetables, starches, meats, fish, and poultry are introduced. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Understand and demonstrate professional behavior.
Apply sanitation and safety procedures throughout the culinary kitchen.
Understand the basic concepts of cooking.
Apply basic culinary techniques as they apply to recipes.
Demonstrate safe application when operating powered equipment authorized for use in the lab environment.
Properly use the various culinary cutlery.
Apply the principles of mise en place in recipe preparations.
Prepare and store all food products.

CULA 111r - Catering: Fall

Credit(s): 1

Corequisite(s):

This course provides practical work experience in catering for both on and off-premise, college-sanctioned events during the fall semester. Students are provided with an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills in culinary, baking, pastry, and management. This course may be repeated for a total of two credits. Student's receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Use the proper mathematical and management procedures to convert recipes to batch cooking, portion control, purchasing, pricing, adhering to and creating budgets, and scheduling.
Draw upon information and techniques learned from their entire course of study in food and beverage service, nutrition, sanitation, supervision, bar and beverage management, purchasing and cost control, menu planning, and culinary, baking and pastry to create and manage events.
Demonstrate proficiency in multitasking, timing/sequencing, organization, planning, and in selecting the appropriate equipment for events.
Understand apply the traditions and customs associated with entertaining.
Direct and collaborate with colleagues and staff, especially in the set up and breakdown of events.
Differentiate between types of events and determine what is appropriate for their client's needs and the limitations of facility.

CULA 111u - Catering: Spring

Credit(s): 1

Prerequisite(s):

This course provides practical work experience in catering for both on and off-premise, college-sanctioned events during the spring semester. Students are provided with an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills in culinary, baking, pastry, and management. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Use the proper mathematical and management procedures to convert recipes to batch cooking, portion control, purchasing, pricing, adhering to and creating budgets, and scheduling.
Draw upon information and techniques learned from their entire course of study in food and beverage service, nutrition, sanitation, supervision, bar and beverage management, purchasing and cost control, menu planning, and culinary, baking and pastry to create and manage events.
Demonstrate proficiency in multitasking, timing/sequencing, organization, planning, and in selecting the appropriate equipment for events.
Understand apply the traditions and customs associated with entertaining.
Direct and collaborate with colleagues and staff, especially in the set up and breakdown of events.
Differentiate between types of events and determine what is appropriate for their client's needs and the limitations of facility.

CULA 112 - Fundamentals of Protein Cookery

Credit(s): 5

Prerequisite(s):

This course integrates the fundamental skills developed in CULA 110 with more advanced protein cookery techniques, including production and presentation of full plates and concentration on development of flavor. Topics consist of poultry, meats, fish, shellfish, meats, charcuterie and fundamental butchery/fabrication techniques in sub-primal cuts. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Employ a working understanding of food service sanitation operational standards.
Demonstrate an increase in:speed; use and selection of equipment and hand tools; knowledge of standard weights and measures; identification of product; achieving and holding foods at correct temperatures; developing an eye for size, scale and accurate portioning; how to operate safely in a commercial kitchen; and organization of work space and mise en place.
Write and convert recipes.
Develop production schedule for lab assignments.
Understand and apply savory culinary terminology and basic cookery methods learned in Fundamentals of Cooking to more advanced preparations of Fundamentals of Protein Cookery.
Develop complexity and balance in seasoning, flavoring and plating as it applies to all aspects of production and presentation.
Fabricate domestic and wild species of fish, shellfish, fowl and sub-primal cuts of meats.
Fillet round and flat fish.
Synthesize information given in demonstration, lecture, and daily production to form classic and unique dishes involved in the preparation of the following: fish, shellfish, meats and charcuterie.
Complete practical cooking exam that combines Fundamentals of Cooking and Protein Cookery.

CULA 113 - Advanced Catering

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This course provides practical work experience in managing large catered events for both on and off-premise college sanctioned events during the summer semester. Students are provided with an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in culinary, baking, pastry, and management. (Summer Semester)

Course Outcomes

Use the proper mathematical and management procedures to convert recipes to batch cooking, portion control, purchasing, pricing, adhering to and creating budgets, and scheduling in large volume format events.
Draw upon information and techniques learned from their entire course of study in food and beverage service, nutrition, sanitation, supervision, bar and beverage management, purchasing and cost control, menu planning, and culinary, baking and pastry to create and manage events.
Demonstrate proficiency in multitasking, timing/sequencing, organization, planning, and in selecting the appropriate equipment for events.
Write large volume format production schedules for assigned station preparation.
Apply technical service skills to front of the house assignments.
Read and follow operational banquet event orders in both culinary and service capacities.
Complete service equipment requisitions.
Direct and collaborate with colleagues and staff, especially in the set up and breakdown of events.
Differentiate between types of events and determine what is appropriate for their client's needs and the limitations of facility.

CULA 131 - World Cuisine

CULA 140 - Modernist Cuisine

Credit(s): 2

Corequisite(s):

This course celebrates the culinary styles, restaurants, restaurateurs, and chefs who are in the current industry spotlight. Their style, substance, and quality are discussed and examined. During the hands-on production aspect of the course, students are exposed to specialty produce and products. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate planning, timing, and preparation of a complete meal, including a soup, appetizer, and entre while emphasizing their commitment to quality and excellence.
Apply contemporary cooking techniques.
Define the fundamentals of contemporary cuisine.
Understand and demonstrate professional behavior.
Apply sanitation and safety procedures throughout the culinary kitchen.
Apply intermediate culinary techniques.
Apply the principles of mise en place in recipe preparations.

CULA 148 - Food and Beverage Service

Credit(s): 2

Corequisite(s):

A comprehensive review of food and beverage service in various outlets, this course will address the principles and procedures of operating successfully in a food and/or beverage facility. Students will also be provided with information and tools to help them understand and apply strategies for improving guest relations, inter-relationships between front and back of house staff, and developing labor and revenue control systems. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe the importance of the menu to a food service operation.
List and describe typical dining service staff positions, and distinguish among the most common styles of dining room service.
Discuss sales techniques for service personnel including menu knowledge and suggestive selling.
Describe sanitation, safety, security, health, and legal issues that food service managers must handle successfully.
Explain how food service managers develop and manage labor and revenue control systems.
Explain how banquets and catered events are booked and planned, and describe how managers and staff members provide service for these events.
Thoroughly discuss the importance of Server Appearance, Menu Product Knowledge and Dining Room Mise en Place.
Explore the operational and marketing impact of a Service Culture.

CULA 152 - Chef's Table

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This course integrates techniques and theory learned throughout the first and/or second semesters of study with practical work experience in the Chef's Table, an on-campus food service operation.Students benefit from this experience by gaining confidence with their skills in menu planning, food production, and service.Additionally, this experience will give students critical practical experience with a live audience before entering the workforce. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Apply knowledge and techniques learned in culinary, baking/pastry, and service courses in the rotation through the brigade stations (appetizers, entre, dessert, baked goods, food and beverage service).
Interpret and adhere to quality standards as they relate to all stages of production and service in higher end dining.
Research recipes and make appropriate mathematical conversions.
Demonstrate increased speed and accuracy in preparation and assembly of plates and plate presentation, communication, and efficient service.
Use safe and sanitary practices throughout production.
Collaborate with a team in the creation of menu, plating, facility, and table design.
Coordinate inter-relationship and work flow between service team and production line.
Perform service with an emphasis on guest satisfaction, recognizing guest needs, potential problems, and handling of grievances.

CULA 157 - Pantry and Garde Manger

Credit(s): 2

Prerequisite(s):

This course introduces skills, organization, equipment and responsibilities of the "cold kitchen." Students are introduced to and prepare cold hors d'oeuvres, sandwiches, and salads, as well as basic charcuterie items while focusing on the total utilization of product. Reception foods and buffet arrangements are presented. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

List, discuss, describe and demonstrate basic preparation of forcemeats such as pates, galantines, terrines, and sausages which meet quality standards.
Construct, describe and demonstrate traditional and modern plate, table, and buffet presentations with relation to Garde Manger.
Prepare various appetizers, canaps, and hors d' oeuvres which employ basic culinary principles, concepts, and quality standards.
Prepare various sandwiches, salads, salad dressings, and marinades which employ basic culinary principles, concepts, and quality standards.
List, discuss, and describe basic concepts of buffet menus, costs, and merchandizing of profitable display foods.

CULA 162 - Storeroom and Receiving Operations

Credit(s): 1

Corequisite(s):

The course provides hands-on opportunity to identify a variety of foods, complete proper receiving, handling and storage of food, and understand the importance of managing food prior to production. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Employ a working understanding of food service sanitation operational standards.
Apply safe food handling standards in the receiving, transfer, storage and rotation of food.
Identify a variety of food products including dry goods, fresh produce, meats and seafood, and frozen food.
Verify quality standards in receiving food.
Be aware of the cost of food products.
Properly read and understand the difference in purchase requisitions, purchase orders and delivery receipts.
Properly receive a delivery completing receiving log and process a food return or credit as necessary.
Employ FIFO storage rotation principles.
Read and issue food requisitions.

CULA 165 - Baking and Pastry

Credit(s): 5

Corequisite(s):

This course is a combination of lecture, demonstration, and hands on production to introduce baking and pastry techniques. Special focus is placed on the study of ingredient functions, product identification, and weights and measures as applied to baking and pastry techniques. Instruction is provided on the preparation of yeast-raised dough mixing methods, roll-in dough's, pie dough's, basic cake mixing methods, fillings, icings, pastry cream, and finishing techniques. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Use appropriate terminology used in baking and pastry.
Apply good sanitation practices when preparing pastries.
Identify equipment and utensils used in baking and discuss proper use and care.
Select ingredients with care to produce highquality baked goods.
Demonstrate proper scaling and measurement techniques.
Calculate formulas based on baker's percentages.
Prepare quick breads such as biscuits, scones, muffins.
Apply the factors that control the development of gluten and explain the changes that take place in a dough or batter as it bakes.
Prepare yeast breads, cookies, pies and tarts, and plated desserts.
Prepared laminated dough and choux paste.
Prepare a variety of fillings and toppings for pastries and baked goods.

CULA 167 - Baking and Pastry II

CULA 198 - Internship: Hospitality Management

Credit(s): 1

Prerequisite(s):

Students are introduced in the operation of a foodservice business. Students apply culinary skills, gaining experience to enter and become successful in the foodservice industry. Students gain practical, hands-on experience in a restaurant setting. Students focus on food preparation and timing to prepare for restaurant and hotel employment. This course may be repeated for a total of three credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Work each of the stations in the traditional or modern brigade systems as they pertain to the a la carte restaurant.
Demonstrate the proper communications techniques and skills to effectively work as a team in an a la carte restaurant environment and/or catering event.
Monitor cleanliness and sanitation standards required for a professional food service operation.
List and explain the various forms and styles of menus and how each applies to the various classifications of foodservice establishments.
Explain guest expectations, and needs. The most important aspect of the restaurant business is customer service.

CULA 210 - Nutritional Cooking

Credit(s): 2

Prerequisite(s):

This course introduces students to the basic elements of nutrition, discusses nutritional menu planning, development of healthy recipes, and describes marketing nutrition in the hospitality industry. As consumer demands for healthful eating continue to increase, professionals in food service must have a thorough knowledge of nutrition to best meet and exceed those needs. The characteristics, functions and food sources of the major nutrients and the procedures used to maximize nutrient retention in preparation and storage of foods will be examined. Students will apply the principles of nutrient needs throughout the life cycle to menu planning and food production. (Summer Semester)

Course Outcomes

Identify factors that influence food selection.
Discuss the current USDA MyPlate dietary guidelines and recommendations, and adpat recipes accordingly.
Define the characteristics, functions, and best sources of each of the major nutrients.
Name the primary functions and best sources of each of the major vitamins and minerals.
Describe the process of human digestion, absorption, and metabolism.
Calculate energy needs based upon basal metabolic rate and exercise expenditure.
Demonstrate cooking techniques and storage principals for maximum retention of nutrients.
Suggest ingredients and methods to develop flavor using healthier options.
Categorize food into exchange groups and plan menus.
Summarize the process for developing and evaluating healthy menu items.
Illustrate methods of food service operator can use to gauge customer needs and desires.
Explain how nutrition labeling laws regulate nutrient content or health claims on restaurant menus.
Explore common food allergies and determine appropriate substitutions.
Examine contemporary nutritional issues concerning forms of vegetarianism, diets for specific health issues (i.e. cardiovascular disease, hypothyroidism, obesity, diabetes, pregnancy, children/adolescent and elderly meal options, religious dietary laws, and strategies/theories that appear to support weight maintenance.

CULA 220 - Purchasing and Cost Control

Credit(s): 2

Students explore both the purchasing procedures for foodservice operations and the planning and control processes in the food and beverage industries. Topics include menu pricing, cost-volume profit analysis, and food, beverage, and labor costs. Focus is on inventory control, production projections, cost determination and analysis, income control, training and other costs associated with labor. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Perform basic culinary math functions using MS Excel.
Discuss purchasing and its value in the food service industry.
Understand and discuss the importance of purchasing (business) ethics in the food service industry.
Identify the steps of successful purchasing.
Calculate food and beverage percentages.
Calculate labor costs and percentages.
Cost standard recipes.
Determine the selling price of a menu.
Describe the various approaches to pricing.
Discuss the relationship of food and labor costs and apply them to a financial statement.
Discuss job descriptions, job specifications and organization charts and explain why they are important.
List industry acceptable costofsales adjustments.
Define the terms yield, production loss and standard yield.
Explain how yield percentage is used to calculate cost per servable pound.
Understand and apply quantitative concepts and reasoning using numerical data.

CULA 240 - Menu Planning

Credit(s): 2

Prerequisite(s):

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of menu construction. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the menu in creating a successful business. Throughout the semester, students will examine and analyze various models and learn how changes to the menu can markedly increase/decrease sales, create interest, meet individual tastes and nutritional needs, and be used as an important sales and marketing tool. (Summer Semester)

Course Outcomes

Define food service terms related to menus.
Identify elements of the marketing environment.
List factors that impact menu item selection (internal and external).
Outline factors that influence food item selection by customers.
Provide nutritional information to customers.
Create descriptions of items following established truth-in-menu guidelines.
Use preparation and cooking methods that preserve nutrients in quality cooking.
Recognize and accommodate various types of diets and nutritional needs.
Describe the purpose of the menu and its characteristics, what it communicates to the consumer, and how the menu is used when creating marketing and sales strategies.
Explain the principals of menu layout and design and their influence on the psychology of customer purchases.
Compare, contrast, and outline a variety of pricing methods used by food service organizations.
Plan menus for various types of dining, such as a la carte, cycle, ethnic, banquet, and buffet.
Clarify the relationship of gross profit margin and profitability to pricing menu items.
Evaluate menus for success and make appropriate decisions about changing menus based on information provided by their popularity index, contribution margin, and sales mix analysis.
Discuss and locate menu planning resources (internet, professional, and vendors).

CULA 250 - Hospitality Supervision

Credit(s): 2

Prerequisite(s):

A continuation of CULA 148, this course addresses the function of management/supervision as it pertains to the hospitality industry. Topics include: history, growth and development of food and beverage service, theories in supervision, organizational and strategic tools for increasing motivation and productivity, human resource management, financial planning and marketing. Beverage management is explored in-depth with an emphasis on discussion of the basic production processes for distillation and fermentation, distinguishing wines by grape and/or fruit, origin/growing region, and production process; evaluation of the relationship between food and beverages; and procedures for operating beverage service and for implementing internal control systems. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Identify various types of foodservice operations, factors affecting growth, recent trends within the industry, and the challenges that they face in the future.
Classify food services systems and apply various theories and strategies for managing/supervising and motivating your staff and improving productivity.
Use basic accounting procedures for creating a financial plan or budget, forecasting or projecting sales, and cost controls.
Understand the principles of marketing and their value to the foodservice industry.
Define classifications of alcoholic beverages and differentiate between distillation and fermentation.
Discuss the primary legal concerns in regards to alcohol service and describe the nature and growth of third party liability laws and their effect on bar and beverage operators today.
Explain functions and responsibilities of beverage managers in many models of foodservice operation, including choosing purveyors, staffing concerns, merchandising, and establishing purchasing and product controls.

CULA 261 - Culinary Sous Chef

Credit(s): 1

Corequisite(s):

This course integrates fundamental skills in culinary and supervisory competencies and applies them to real life applications. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate improvement in: speed; equipment and hand tools selection; standard weights and measures knowledge; product identification; achieving and holding foods at correct temperatures; developing an eye for size, scale and accurate portioning; commercial kitchen safety; work space organization and mise en place.
Supervise all kitchen sanitary food handling standards.
Apply savory culinary terminology and advanced cookery methods to event production.
Write and convert recipes.
Develop production schedule for kitchen brigade assignments.
Apply interpersonal skills and team-building exercises in heart of the house.
Oversee fellow students utilizing hospitality supervision skills.

CULA 262 - Service Sous Chef

Credit(s): 2

Prerequisite(s):

This course integrates fundamental skills in service and supervisory competencies and applies them to real life applications. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Employ a working understanding of food service sanitation operational standards.
Demonstrate an increase in: speed; use and selection of equipment and hand tools; knowledge of standard weights and measures; identification of product; achieving and holding foods at correct temperatures; developing an eye for size, scale and accurate portioning; how to operate safely in a commercial kitchen; and organization of work space and mise en place.
Understand and apply guest service standards in supervising front of the house.
Employ savory culinary terminology and advanced cookery comprehension to service sales techniques.
Participate in event and menu development.
Develop beverage program recipes and promotions employing responsible alcohol service.
Write banquet event orders.
Develop production schedule for front of the house event assignments.
Develop staffing guidelines and shift assignments.
Apply interpersonal skills and team-building exercises in front of the house event service.
Apply leadership skills in fostering a guest-centric culture.
Develop emotional intelligence in exercising enlightened hospitality service approach.

CULA 271 - Artisan Breads

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques of hearth breads and the production of a working bakery. Emphasis is on ingredient functions, product identification, and weights and measures as they apply to artisan breads. Topics include yeast-raised dough mixing methods, pre-fermentation, sponges, and sourdoughs. Students produce and deliver various bread products on a daily basis, much like a true working bakeshop. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Apply different traditional fermentation methods; to include - sour levain starters, poolish starters, and pate fermente to produce a variety of artisan breads meeting quality standards.
Analyze the components of the bread dough at its various stages, and evaluate the finished product.
Demonstrate hands-on skills to form and mold breads/rolls to quality standards and production deadlines.
Identify a variety of flours and describe their different uses.
Produce a variety of Artisan, International and American traditional breads meeting quality standards and production deadlines.

CULA 272 - Chocolates and Confections

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques of chocolates and confections. Special significance is placed on the study of ingredient functions, product identification, and weights and measures as applied to confections. Lectures and demonstrations teach chocolate tempering and candy production. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe the Chocolate Process: method for making chocolate.
Prepare various types of chocolate confections using mediums such as fruit, liquor, and spices.
Identify types of chocolate and work with chocolate, including tempering, molding, and carving.
Prepare and use marzipan to produce various figurines and praline applications.
Cook sugar to different stages: soft caramels, peanut brittle, hard candies.
Maintain accuracy using the Bakers Balance Scale and appropriate liquid measures.
Develop and sustain production skills such as, multi-tasking abilities, mise en place, etc.
Prepare items that are of commercial quality and presentable to the general public.

CULA 273 - European Tortes

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

An introduction to the fundamental concepts, skills and techniques of European cakes and tortes. Special significance is placed on the study of ingredient functions, product identification and weights and measures as applied to pastry. Lectures and demonstrations teach cake mixing methods, filling, and techniques on finishing classical tortes with various ingredients such as marzipan, ganache and glazes. (Spring Semester)

Course Outcomes

Produce and assemble assorted classical and contemporary cakes and tortes which meet quality standards.
Discuss and demonstrate correct mixing methods for a variety of buttercreams, icings, fondants, glazes and meringues.
Demonstrate proficiency in piping various icings.
Describe and demonstrate correct procedures for icing/finishing cakes and tortes, including a variety of specific decorating techniques.
List and discuss qualities and standards for classical and contemporary cakes and tortes.

CULA 281 - Plated Desserts

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

This is an exploration of the techniques of plated desserts for a la carte serviceand banquets.Students are introduced to creams, custards, puddings, and related sauces. Students prepare cakes and icings, properly handle chocolates, and apply a variety of decorating styles and techniques. Students also prepare a variety of desserts, including crpes, cobblers, souffls, ice creams, and sorbets. Emphasis is on the proper use of chocolates, decorating techniques, and traditional and modern plate, table, and buffet presentations. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Describe classic as well as current trends and techniques in pastry production.
Prepare a variety of various pastry skills, which employ principles, concepts and high quality standards for platted desserts.
Describe foods, preparation methods and styles associated with specific baking methods and techniques.
List, define and discuss contemporary topics in the bakeshop.

CULA 282 - Wedding Cakes

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):

An introduction to the fundamental concepts, skills, techniques and theories of construction associated with wedding cakes. Lectures and demonstrations will introducefondant, various buttercreams, gum paste, and decorating techniques to produce a variety of specialty-decorated cakes. (Fall Semester)

Course Outcomes

Pipe borders and produce edible flowers.
Temper chocolate stencils and cutouts.
Apply the various styles and finishing techniques used in making cakes for buffets, competition and weddings.
Create specialty display cakes to be used for in-house special functions and for retail outlet.
Design and create wedding cakes using various finishing methods, such as buttercream, rolled fondant and ganache.

CULA 283 - Centerpieces