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Foundations   (CET-323)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Design of concrete and reinforced concrete footing and foundations and retaining walls. Bearing, friction, and combined pile, pile caps, and sheet piling.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Describe principles of designing concrete and reinforced concrete footings and foundations
  • Describe principles of designing concrete and reinforced concrete retaining walls
  • Explain the concepts of bearing and friction in foundation design
  • Apply bearing and friction calculations in foundation design
  • State the effects of combined pile, pile caps and sheet piling in foundation design
  • Discuss the problems and solutions associated to combined pile, pile caps and sheet piling in foundation design

 
CAD Electrical Drafting   (GRA-222)   3.00 s.h.  
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The student will concentrate on industrial wiring, ladder diagrams, panel wiring, power distribution lighting plans and the creation of electrical parts and figures on the CAD system.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • List the major features of the modern CAD systems that go beyond the capabilities of traditional CAD applications.
  • Explain how CAD systems can shorten the development time, reduce costs and, above all, increase the overall product quality and reliability to levels not previously possible for a company.
  • Demonstrate your understanding of the difference between ladder diagrams and point-to-point wiring diagrams.
  • Elaborate on the types of design or developmental work you did for lighting on CAD systems, such as:
    • Lighting Load Estimations
    • Determining feeders for Lighting Panel
    • Light Fixture Layout Designing
    • Calculating the lux levels
    • Worst-case egress lighting estimation
    • Lighting distribution panel and emergency panel designing
    • Switchgear sizing
    • Determining the size of transformer for lighting distribution system.
  • Discuss the types of design or developmental work you did for power distribution on CAD system, such as:
    • Calculating the total power requirements, power factor correction requirements, power load determination as per your standards
    • Determining the main transformer requirements, size of generator, HV equipment, metering and protective switchgear requirements, cable trays, trenches their optimum path, cable and wire sizing, one line diagram for distribution system
    • Switchgear sizing
    • Designing the life safety requirements
    • Determining earth protection requirements
  • Synopsize how you use your electrical drafting expertise in CAD to successfully complete a project on your job(s).  
    Textiles I   (ART-324)   3.00 s.h.  
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    Designing and decorating of fabrics, exploring the various materials and methods involved: exploring the various materials and methods involved: such as wax and paste resists, silk screening and block printing with dyes. 
    Individual Assessment in Fitness and Wellness   (FIT-230)   3.00 s.h.  
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    Course Description
    This course will allow students who are interested in careers in the fitness industry to obtain skills in fitness assessment. Students will learn how to design personalized physical fitness plans for clients with varying levels of fitness and wellness.

    Learning Outcomes
    Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

    • Discuss appropriate connections between physical activity and overall health.
    • Select and administer appropriate field-test protocols for assessment of cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, and joint flexibility.
    • Design appropriate exercise prescriptions that are progressive and adaptable to environmental and lifestyle changes.
    • Identify and discuss ways to overcome obstacles to regular physical activity
    • Briefly explain the following:
      • Chronic diseases
      • Lifestyle choices
      • Physical activity
      • Health screening
      • Risk classification
      • Blood pressure, heart rate, and cardio-rhythm assessment
      • Lab vs. field testing
      • Assessing cardiorespiratory fitness
      • Cardiorespiratory assessment tests
      • Assessing muscular strength and endurance
      • Understanding muscular strength, power, and endurance
      • Tests that measure strength and endurance
      • Assessing body composition
      • Body composition and fitness
      • Methods of estimating body fat
      • Assessing flexibility and designing stretching programs
      • Definition and nature of joint flexibility
      • Methods of measuring joint flexibility
      • Designing exercise programs
      • Interpretation of assessment results
      • Developing client-/patient-based goals
      • Developing a successful fitness program
     
    TV Lighting and Design   (RTV-370)   3.00 s.h.  
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    Course Description
    Designing and implementing lighting for television productions, black and white and color. Studio experience

    Learning Outcomes
    Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

    • Demonstrate knowledge of proper safety in the TV Studio
    • Acquire and utilize knowledge of the lighting equipment used in a TV studio and the appropriate ways to used said lighting
    • Determine appropriate lighting for a TV set employing the skills of shading, flagging and 3 point lighting
    • Set up and shoot using a green screen
    • Discuss and provide evidence of knowledge with regard to lighting exteriors for Television

     
    Multi-Camera Production   (RTV-457)   3.00 s.h.  
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    Course Description
    Orientation and practice in producing, writing, designing, and directing sight and sound projects using the multi-camera shooting and editing style.

    Learning Outcomes
    Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

    • Articulate and demonstrate familiarity with multi-camera production tools and techniques
    • Assess effective use of those tools and techniques by providing examples and analysis of the examples provided
    • Create a script, shot list and camera moves list for a commercial to be produced
    • Discuss the process of executing your plan effectively in a TV studio

     
    Introduction to Computer Information Systems   (CIS-102)   3.00 s.h.  
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    Course Description
    A survey of the basic concepts, principles, and procedures in computer information processing.

    Learning Outcomes
    Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

    • Describe the history of computers and information systems, as well as current and future technology.
    • Explain the hardware, software and technologies related to networking and e-commerce, digital media, e-commerce, systems analysis and design, as well as programming.
    • Describe the steps needed for designing an Ideal System for a Home Office or Small Business and configuring an ideal computer system (hardware/software, including email, Internet access, file management, virus protection, etc.) for a home office or small business.

     
    Worldwide Web Development   (CAP-280)   3.00 s.h.  
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    Course Description
    An examination of the TCP/IP protocol and Internet architecture will provide a technical basis for understanding the Internet and Web. The course will cover in detail the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), the language used for creating Web pages. Specific areas include tables, forms, frames, image maps, and animations. Students design and implement a set of Web pages for personal or business use. Also covers the JavaScript language and provides techniques for designing effective Web sites.

    Learning Outcomes
    Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

    • Explain the keywords and syntax of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML).
    • Describe the steps necessary to create tables, forms, frames on a web page.
    • Illustrate step-by-step adding image maps and animations to the web sites.
    • Describe the syntax of JavaScript.
    • Compare and contrast the application software for building web sites.

     
    Training Design and Instructional Strategy   (HRM-364)   3.00 s.h.  
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    Course Description
    This course is an emphasis on designing training programs, courses, and materials, and on acquiring basic presentation skills. Included are instructional methods, techniques, and equipment. Also covers group facilitation and questioning skills.

    Learning Outcomes
    Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

    • Determine the needs and goals for a training program.
    • Describe exactly what learners will be able to do after a particular training program.
    • Identify specific problems or opportunities training will address, plus those training cannot address.
    • Indicate objectives and criteria for measuring whether training goals are met.
    • Describe essential characteristics of an effective learning environment.
    • Discuss relevant group facilitation skills required for effective training delivery.
    • Present ways to reach learners who have varied competency levels.
    • Develop and describe one segment of an actual training program, outlining details of the following:
      • Objectives
      • Learning Techniques used
      • Media and equipment utilized
      • Assessment methods employed
      • Learning strategy for each of the above instructional choices

       
      Database Management   (CIS-311)   3.00 s.h.  
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      Course Description
      Provides students with fundamental concepts of databases and Database Management Systems (DBMS). It offers terminology, conceptual approaches and practical approaches when designing and implementing different database types. Students will learn design considerations and solutions with a DBMS, using various industry standards and models available. Analytical and problem-solving skills will be strengthened. The material also includes common tools and techniques utilized to optimize performance and secure the database and related resources. Other topics covered include: Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD) Structured Query Language (SQL) Information and Decision-Making Data Normalization. (CIS-311) 3.00 s.h

      Learning Outcomes
      Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

      • Explain the nature and importance of database systems in business.
      • Analyze business processes and their relationship to database systems.
      • Assess the impact of database systems on the success of organizations.
      • Analyze the relationships among ethical, social, and political issues raised by database systems.
      • Identify and evaluate challenges posed by managing database technology infrastructure.
      • Evaluate the role of information policy and administration in the management of data resources.

       
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