LIT 110 - Amer Literature to Mid 1800s

1. Identify the elements of poetry as they apply to major American writers from Puritan times to 1865
   1. Distinguish the elements of form as they apply to the poetry of major American writers to 1865
   2. Specify the elements of content as they apply to the poetry of major American writers to 1865
2. Identify the elements of fiction as they apply to major American writers from Puritan times to 1865
   1. Distinguish the elements of form as they apply to the fiction of major American writers to 1865
   2. Specify the elements of content as they apply to the fiction of major American writers to 1865
3. Identify the elements of drama as they apply to major American writers from Puritan times to 1865
   1. Distinguish the elements of form as they apply to the drama of major American writers to 1865
   2. Specify the elements of content as they apply to the drama of major American writers to 1865
4. Differentiate at least five critical approaches to literature such as Formalist (New Criticism), Marxist, Feminist, Psychoanalytic, Deconstructionist, Reader Response, New Historicist, Structuralist, Cultural Studies, New Eclecticist, and others
   1. Distinguish the elements of one or more critical approaches as they apply to major American writers to 1865
   2. Discuss the significance of one or more critical approaches as they apply to major American writers to 1865.
5. Analyze a wide range of literature of major American writers from Puritan times to 1865
   1. Interpret poetry, fiction, drama, and other literary forms from major American writers to 1865 using one or more of the critical approaches
   2. Evaluate poetry, fiction, drama, and other literary forms from major American writers to 1865
6. Demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of literature of major American writers from Puritan times to 1865
   1. Value a wide range of poetry, fiction, drama and other literary forms from major American writers to 1865
   2. Practice reading critically a wide range of poetry, fiction, drama, and other literary forms from major American writers
7. Develop an appreciation for the importance of literature of major American writers from Puritan times to 1865 in culture
   1. Acknowledge the importance of poetry from major American writers to 1865
   2. Acknowledge the importance of fiction from major American writers to 1865
   3. Acknowledge the importance of drama from major American writers to 1865
   4. Acknowledge the importance of other literary forms from major American writers to 1865

LIT 111 - Amer Literature since Mid 1800

1. Identify the elements of poetry of American literature from mid-1800s through contemporary America
   1. Distinguish the elements of form as they apply to American poetry from mid-1800s to the present
   2. Specify the elements of content as they apply to American poetry from early 20th century to the present
2. Identify the elements of fiction of American literature from mid-1800s through contemporary America
   1. Distinguish the elements of form as they apply to American fiction from mid-1800s to the present
   2. Specify the elements of content as they apply to American fiction from mid-1800s to the present
3. Identify the elements of drama as they apply to American drama from mid-1800s through contemporary America
   1. Distinguish the elements of form as they apply to American drama from mid-1800s to the present
   2. Specify the elements of content as they apply to American drama from mid-1800s to the present
4. Differentiate at least five critical approaches to literature such as Formalist (New Criticism), Marxist, Feminist, Psychoanalytic, Deconstructionist, Reader Response, New Historicist, Structuralist, Cultural Studies, New Eclecticist, and others as they a
   1. Distinguish the elements of one or more critical approaches as they apply to American literature from mid-1800s to the present
   2. Discuss the significance of one or more critical approaches as they apply to American literature from mid-1800s to the present
5. Analyze a wide range of literary works of American literature, particularly from mid-1800s through contemporary America
   1. Interpret poetry, fiction, drama, and other literary forms using one or more critical approaches as they apply to American literature from mid-1800s to the present
   2. Evaluate poetry, fiction, drama, and other literary forms of American literature from mid-1800s to the present
6. Demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of literary works of American literature from mid-1800s through contemporary America
   1. Value a wide range of poetry, fiction, drama and other literary forms of American literature from mid-1800s to the present
   2. Practice reading critically a wide range of poetry, fiction, drama and other literary forms of American literature from mid-1800s to the present
7. Identify the elements of poetry of American literature from mid-1800s through contemporary America
   1. Acknowledge the importance of poetry in American literature from mid-1800s to the present
   2. Acknowledge the importance of fiction of American literature from mid-1800s to the present
   3. Acknowledge the importance of drama of American Literature from mid-1800s to the present.
   4. Acknowledge the importance of other literary forms of American literature from mid-1800s to the present.

LIT 130 - African-American Literature

1. Identify the elements of poetry, fiction and drama
   1. Distinguish the elements of form
   2. Specify the elements of content
2. Analyze a wide range of literary works written by African-Americans
   1. Interpret poetry, fiction, drama, and other literary forms
   2. Evaluate poetry, fiction, drama, and other literary forms of literature
   3. Make connections between studied works of literature
3. Demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of literary works
   1. Value a wide range of poetry, fiction, and drama
   2. Practice reading critically a wide range of poetry, fiction and drama
4. Develop an appreciation for the importance of African-American literature in culture
   1. Acknowledge the importance of poetry, fiction, drama, and other literary forms
   2. Acknowledge the cultural contributions of African-Americans
5. Analyze works written by African-Americans within a sociopolitical time-frame
   1. Explain major time periods and events relating to African-Americans and their literature
   2. Make connections between African-American literary works and major time periods and events
6. Differentiate between various critical approaches to literature such as Formalist (new Criticism), Marxist, Feminist, Psychoanalytic, Deconstructionist, Reader Response, New Historicist, Structuralist, Cultural Studies, and others
   1. Distinguish the elements of one or more critical approaches
   2. Discuss the significance of one or more critical approaches

LIT 142 - Major British Writers

1. Identify the elements of poetry as they apply to British Literature
   1. Distinguish the elements of poetic form as they apply to British Literature
   2. Specify the elements of poetic content as they apply to British Literature
2. Identify the elements of fiction as they apply to British Literature
   1. Distinguish the elements of fictional form as they apply to British Literature
   2. Specify the elements of fictional content as they apply to British Literature
3. Identify the elements of drama as they apply to British Literature
   1. Distinguish the elements of dramatic form as they apply to British Literature
   2. Specify the elements of dramatic content as they apply to British Literature
4. Differentiate at least five critical approaches to literature such as Formalist (New Criticism), Marxist, Feminist, Psychoanalytic, Deconstructionist, Reader Response, New Historicist, Structuralist, Cultural Studies, New Eclecticist, and others
   1. Distinguish the elements of one or more critical approaches as they apply to British Literature
   2. Discuss the significance of one or more critical approaches as they apply to British Literature
5. Analyze a wide range of British literary works particularly from the post-Renaissance through the contemporary period
   1. Interpret poetry, fiction, drama, and other literary forms from British Literature using one or more of the critical approaches
   2. Evaluate poetry, fiction, drama, and other literary forms from British Literature
6. Demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of literary works from British Literature
   1. Value a wide range of poetry, fiction and drama from British Literature
   2. Practice reading critically a wide range of poetry, fiction, and drama from British Literature
7. Develop an appreciation for the importance of British literature in culture
   1. Acknowledge the importance of British poetry
   2. Acknowledge the importance of British fiction
   3. Acknowledge the importance of British drama
   4. Acknowledge the importance of other literary forms in British literature

LIT 150 - World Literature I

1. Identify the elements of various literary genres from the origins of literature through 1650
   1. Distinguish the elements of form
   2. Specify the elements of content
2. Interpret literature using various critical approaches, such as New Criticism, Marxism, Feminism, Psychoanalysis, Deconstructionism, Reader Response, New Historicism, or others
   1. Identify the elements of one or more critical approaches
   2. Use one or more critical approaches to interpret studied works from the origins of literature through 1650
3. Demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of literary works from the origins of literature through 1650
   1. Value a wide range of poetry, fiction, drama and other literary forms from the origins of literature through 1650
   2. Practice reading critically a wide range of literary works from the origins of literature through 1650
4. Appreciate a wide range of literary works from the origins of literature through 1650
   1. Acknowledge the importance of poetry, fiction, drama, and other literary forms from the origins of literature through 1650
   2. Acknowledge the cultural contributions of authors from the origins of literature through 1650
5. Analyze a range of literary genres from the origins of literature through 1650
   1. Examine these literary works in their social, historical, and cultural contexts
   2. Interpret these literary works using one or more critical approaches
   3. Analyze these literary works
   4. Make connections among the studied literary works
6. Create effective writing to demonstrate understanding of course goals
   1. Produce analyses or interpretations through written assignments
   2. Use literary terminology appropriate to genres and/or theories
   3. Practice academic English and follow current MLA citation guidelines

LIT 151 - World Literature II

1. Identify the elements of various literary genres from 1650 to the present
   1. Distinguish the elements of form
   2. Specify the elements of content
2. Interpret literature using various critical approaches, such as New Criticism, Marxism, Feminism, Psychoanalysis, Deconstructionism, Reader Response, New Historicism, or others
   1. Identify the elements of one or more critical approaches
   2. Use one or more critical approaches to interpret studied works from 1650 to the present
3. Demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of literary works from 1650 to the present
   1. Value a wide range of poetry, fiction, drama and other literary forms from 1650 to the present
   2. Practice reading critically a wide range of literary works from 1650 to the present
4. Appreciate a wide range of literary works from 1650 to the present
   1. Acknowledge the importance of poetry, fiction, drama, and other literary forms from 1650 to the present
   2. Acknowledge the cultural contributions of authors from 1650 to the present
5. Analyze a range of literary genres from 1650 to the present
   1. Examine these literary works in their social, historical, and cultural contexts
   2. Interpret these literary works using one or more critical approaches
   3. Analyze these literary works
   4. Make connections among the studied literary works
6. Create effective writing to demonstrate understanding of course goals
   1. Produce analyses or interpretations through written assignments
   2. Use literary terminology appropriate to genres and/or theories
   3. Practice academic English and follow current MLA citation guidelines

LIT 166 - Science Fiction

1. Identify the elements of science fiction
   1. Distinguish the elements of form, for example the cautionary tale
   2. Specify the elements of content, for example iconic images (non-human lifeforms, space travel, alternative history lines and others)
2. Differentiate between various critical approaches to literature such as Formalist (New Criticism), Marxist, Feminist, Psychoanalytic, Deconstructionist, Reader Response, New Historicist, Structuralist, Cultural Studies, and others
   1. Distinguish the elements of one or more critical approaches
   2. Discuss the significance of one or more critical approaches
3. Differentiate between various critical approaches particular to science fiction, for example extrapolation, estrangement, and reading protocols
   1. Distinguish the elements of one or more critical approaches
   2. Discuss the significance of one or more critical approaches
4. Analyze a range of literary works
   1. Interpret science fiction using one or more of the critical approaches
   2. Evaluate science fiction
5. Demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of literary works
   1. Value a range of science fiction
   2. Practice reading critically a range of science fiction
6. Develop an appreciation for the importance of science literature in culture
   1. Acknowledge the importance of science fiction
   2. Value the historical development of science fiction

LIT 180 - Mythology

1. Read myths about a significant idea
2. Appreciate Joe Campbell’s ideas
3. Understand the relationship myth/relig
4. Compare classical and modern
5. Appreciate relations - myth psychology
6. Identify similarities & differences among myths from different cultures

LIT 185 - Contemporary Literature

1. Identify the elements of Literary forms, for example fiction and the essay
   1. Distinguish the elements of form
   2. Specify the elements of content
2. Differentiate between various critical approaches to literature such as Formalist (New Criticism), Marxist, Feminist, Psychoanalytic, Deconstructionist, Reader Response, New Historicist, Structuralist, Cultural Studies, and others
   1. Distinguish the elements of one or more critical approaches
   2. Discuss the significance of one or more critical approaches
3. Analyze a wide range of literary works
   1. Interpret literary forms using one or more of the critical approaches
   2. Evaluate literary forms
4. Demonstrate an understanding of a range of literary works
   1. Value a wide range of contemporary literature
   2. Practice reading critically a range of literature
5. Analyze works written by contemporary authors within a sociopolitical time-frame
   1. Explain major time periods and events relating to contemporary literary works
   2. Make connections between contemporary literary works and major time periods and events
6. Develop an appreciation for the importance of contemporary literature in culture
   1. Acknowledge the importance of literary forms
   2. Acknowledge the cultural contributions of contemporary authors

LIT 188 - Detective Fiction

1. Identify the elements of fiction
   1. Distinguish the elements of form
   2. Specify the elements of content
2. Identify the elements of drama
   1. Distinguish the elements of form
   2. Specify the elements of content
3. Differentiate at least five critical approaches to literature such as Formalist (New Criticism), Marxist, Feminist, Psychoanalytic, Deconstructionist, Reader Response, New Historicist, Structuralist, Cultural Studies, New Eclecticist, and others
   1. Distinguish the elements of one or more critical approaches
   2. Discuss the significance of one or more critical approaches
4. Analyze a wide range of literary works
   1. Interpret fiction, drama and other literary forms using one or more of the critical approaches
   2. Evaluate fiction, drama and other literary forms as they apply to Detective fiction
5. Demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of detective fiction
   1. Value a wide range of fiction, drama and other literary forms as they apply to Detective fiction
   2. Practice reading critically a wide range of fiction, drama, and other literary forms
6. Develop an appreciation for the importance of Detective fiction in culture
   1. Acknowledge the importance of Detective fiction
   2. Acknowledge the importance of Detective drama
   3. Acknowledge the importance of other literary forms as they apply to Detective fiction
7. Demonstrate an understanding of major authors of Detective fiction
   1. Distinguish the respective styles of major authors of Detective fiction
   2. Distinguish the heroines and heroes of major authors of Detective fiction

LIT 190 - Women Writers

1. Identify the elements of poetry, fiction and drama
   1. Distinguish the elements of form
   2. Specify the elements of content
2. Analyze a wide range of literary works written by women
   1. Interpret poetry, fiction, drama, and other literary forms
   2. Evaluate poetry, fiction, drama, and other literary forms
   3. Make connections between studied works
3. Demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of literary works written by women
   1. Value a wide range of poetry, fiction, and drama
   2. Practice reading critically a wide range of poetry, fiction, and drama
4. Develop an appreciation for the importance of women’s literature in culture
   1. Acknowledge the importance of poetry
   2. Acknowledge the importance of fiction
   3. Acknowledge the importance of drama
   4. Acknowledge the importance of other literary forms
   5. Acknowledge the cultural contributions of women
5. Differentiate between various critical approaches to literature such as Formalist (New Criticism), Marxist, Feminist, Psychoanalytic, Deconstructionist, Reader Response, New Historicist, Structuralist, Cultural Studies, and others
   1. Distinguish the elements of one or more critical approaches
   2. Discuss the significance of one or more critical approaches

LIT 193 - Humor in Literature

1. Identify the elements of poetry
   1. Distinguish the elements of form
   2. Specify the elements of content
2. Identify the elements of fiction
   1. Distinguish the elements of form
   2. Specify the elements of content
3. Identify the elements of drama
   1. Distinguish the elements of form
   2. Specify the elements of content
4. Differentiate at least five critical approaches to literature such as Formalist (New Criticism), Marxist, Feminist, Psychoanalytic, Deconstructionist, Reader Response, New Historicist, Structuralist, Cultural Studies, New Eclecticist, and others
   1. Distinguish the elements of one or more critical approaches
   2. Discuss the significance of one or more critical approaches
5. Analyze a wide range of literary works
   1. Interpret poetry, fiction, and drama using one or more of the critical approaches
   2. Evaluate poetry, fiction, and drama
6. Demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of literary works
   1. Value a wide range of poetry, fiction and drama
   2. Practice reading critically a wide range of poetry, fiction, and drama
7. Develop an appreciation for the importance of literature in culture
   1. Acknowledge the importance of poetry
   2. Acknowledge the importance of fiction
   3. Acknowledge the importance of drama
   4. Acknowledge the importance of other literary forms

LIT 209 - Literature Film Adaptation

1. Apply the elements of literature and film.
   1. Define narrative elements, such as characterization, setting, plot, and theme in literature and film.
   2. Identify elements of cinematic technique, such as mise en scene, cinematography, editing, and sound.
   3. Describe literary devices, such as metaphor, simile, motif, symbol, stylistic use of language, etc.
2. Differentiate between various approaches to literature and film such as Formalist (New Criticism), Marxist, Feminist, Psychoanalytic, Deconstructionist, Reader Response, New Historicist, Structuralist, Cultural Studies, Genre, Auteur, and others.
   1. Distinguish the elements of one or more critical approaches.
   2. Discuss the significance of one or more critical approaches.
3. Evaluate a range of literary and cinematic works.
   1. Interpret literature and film using one or more of the critical approaches.
   2. Evaluate literature and film, comparing and contrasting deployment of narrative elements, as well as literary and cinematic techniques.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of a range of literary and cinematic works.
   1. Value a range of poetry, fiction, drama, and film.
   2. Practice reading critically a range of poetry, fiction, and drama, and critically viewing film.
5. Develop an appreciation for the importance of literature and film in culture.
   1. Acknowledge the importance of literary and film forms in culture.
6. Create effective writing to demonstrate understanding of course goals.
   1. Produce analyses or interpretations through written assignments.
   2. Use literary terminology appropriate to genres and/or theories.
   3. Practice academic English and current MLA citation guidelines.

LIT 210 - The Graphic Novel

1. Evaluate the elements of the graphic novel.
   1. Distinguish the elements of form, including but not limited to the cautionary tale, adventure story, and journey of self-discovery.
   2. Specify the elements of content, for example iconic images (human, non-human lifeforms and superheroes, biographies, alternative history lines and others).
2. Develop visual literacy skills and an appreciation for the importance of fully illustrated novels and non-fiction literature in culture.
   1. Discuss issues of race, gender, politics, violent content issues in comics and graphic novels.
   2. Establish the role of sequential art in storytelling within the graphic novel.
3. Interpret graphic novels using one or more of the critical approaches such as Formalist, Psychoanalytic, Feminist, Reader Response, New Historicist, Structuralist and others.
   1. Distinguish and discuss the significance of one or more critical approaches.
   2. Evaluate the graphic novel and compare the genre to traditional literature.
4. Analyze variations and styles of graphic novels and their counterparts, anime, comic books, and manga.
   1. Identify standard visual layouts and design including line, grid and frames.
   2. Recognize narrative, point of view, tone and characterization along with standard literary elements.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of literary works that employ the graphic approach.
   1. Value a range of graphic novels via comparison/contrast, analysis, synthesis and other modes.
   2. Apply critical reading skills to approach each graphic novel.
6. Utilize library resources both physical and web-based to broaden accessibility to additional graphic novels.
   1. Examine reviews, library recommendations, peer reviewed journals and other academic evaluations and analysis of graphic novels.
   2. Identify challenged themes and develop strategies to handle controversial topics.
7. Prioritize the historical development of the graphic novel.
   1. Review and research the history and development of comic books, graphic novels, manga and anime along with their sub-genres as literature for educational and recreational purposes.
   2. Gain an understanding of the internationalization and expansion of this genre.
8. Assess the importance of graphic novels in culture.
   1. Analyze the ways this genre permeates popular culture via the Internet, art forms and film adaptations.
   2. Examine the reading and literacy trends of youth and adult readership.
9. Appraise the seminal works of authors and artists in graphic novel writing.
   1. Distinguish trailblazing work in graphic novel writing by award-winning authors such as Harvey Pekar,Art Spiegelman and Max Block.
   2. Recognize leading illustrators in the field ranging from Alison Bechdel to Marjane Sarapti to Phil Foglio etc., via their varied artistic techniques.

MAP 106 - Medical Office Essentials

1. Introduce Medical Terminology
   1. Identify and define components of medical terms (prefixes, suffixes, combining forms, and roots)
   2. Identify directional terms, body regions, and body cavities
   3. Construct common medical terms for medical body systems
   4. Correctly spell and pronounce common medical disorders
2. Introduce Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
   1. Explain the need to maintain privacy and confidentiality of patient’s health records
   2. Identify the challenges of maintaining electronic health record confidentiality
   3. Explain the concept of “need to know.”
   4. Define Protected Health Information (or PHI) and identify what information is covered by HIPAA
   5. Cite the penalties to the organization and/or individual for noncompliance
3. Introduce medical office protocol
   1. Identify proper procedures in greeting patients including those with challenging characteristics and behaviors
   2. Prioritize and manage demands which occur in a hectic front office
   3. List ways a front-office employee can provide a non-judgmental, welcoming environment
   4. Exhibit appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication etiquette
4. Perform one or more job shadows of at least three hours each.
5. Introduce office accountability
   1. Provide examples which exemplify the expectation of being a productive team member
   2. Distinguish the scope of a job description in terms of responsibilities and boundaries
   3. Exhibit appropriate dress and conduct

MAP 110 - Medical Office Management I

1. Manage medical records
   1. Demonstrate proper procedure for making a correction in a medical record
   2. Differentiate between active files, inactive files, and closed files
   3. Arrange a list of names in indexing order
   4. Arrange a list of names in alphabetical order for filing
   5. State four basic systems of filing
   6. Define types of information contained in the patient’s medical record
   7. Identify methods of organizing the patient’s medical record based on: problem-oriented medical record (POMR) and source-oriented medical record (SOMR)
   8. Identify equipment and supplies needed for medical records in order to: create, maintain, and store.
   9. Create, organize, and file patient medical records.
   10. Describe filing indexing rules.
   11. Differentiate between electronic medical records (EMR) and a practice management system.
   12. Utilize the EMR.
   13. Input patient data utilizing a practice management system.
   14. Explain the importance of data back-up.
   15. Explain meaningful use as it applies to EMR.
2. Perform banking procedures
   1. Prepare a bank deposit
   2. Define accounts receivable and accounts payable
   3. Describe banking procedures as related to the ambulatory care setting
   4. Identify precautions for accepting cash, check, credit card and debit card payments
3. Computer Application
   1. Prepare letters and medical reports using word processing software
   2. List safety precautions to follow when using computer hardware and software
   3. Use terms associated with computer hardware
   4. Format documents, margins, tabs, line spacing and font
   5. Proofread, edit, save, print documents
   6. Identify standard letter parts
   7. Type from a rough draft utilizing proofreader marks
   8. Prepare memos and agendas
   9. Use computer storage devices (e.g., flashdrive)
   10. Discuss applications of electronic technology in professional communication
   11. Compose professional correspondence utilizing electronic technology
   12. Identify Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act
   13. Send, receive, open and print e-mail with attachments
   14. Utilize internet search engines
4. Process mail
   1. Address envelope for OCR scanning
   2. Differentiate certified mail from registered mail.
5. Protective Practices
   1. Identify safety signs, symbols and labels
   2. Discuss fire safety issues in an ambulatory healthcare environment
   3. Describe fundamental principles for evacuation of a healthcare setting
   4. Describe the purpose of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in a healthcare setting
   5. Discuss protocols for disposal of biological chemical materials
   6. Identify and use principles of body mechanics and ergonomics
   7. Identify critical elements of an emergency plan for response to a natural disaster or other emergency
   8. Participate in a mock exposure event with documentation of specific steps
   9. Evaluate the work environment to identify unsafe working conditions
   10. Recognize the physical and emotional effects on persons involved in an emergency situation
   11. Demonstrate self-awareness in responding to an emergency situation
6. Communication
   1. Recognize elements of fundamental writing skills
   2. Coach patients regarding office policies
   3. Demonstrate sensitivity to patient rights
7. Utilize critical thinking skills
   1. Formulate questions to determine if important information is lacking.
   2. Reject information that is not accurate, relevant, precise or clear
   3. Double check all facts
   4. Examine the situation and evaluate the problem without bias or judgement
   5. Assess the situation for reason and logic
   6. Determine and state the goal to be accomplished
   7. Follow steps for implementation/problem solving
   8. Evaluate outcomes

MAP 118 - Medical Office Management II

1. Obtain Medicare reimbursement
   1. Define the four parts of Medicare Part A,B, C & D
   2. Identify coverage of Medicare A, B, C & D
   3. State deductible for Medicare Part B
   4. Explain co-insurance requirements for Medicare Part B
   5. Identify eligibility requirements for Medicare Part A & B
   6. Interpret the information on a Medicare Remittance Summary
   7. Adhere to the Requirements of Participating Physicians
   8. Follow Medicare guidelines for completing a CMS 1500 form manually and electronically
   9. State where to mail forms to the fiscal intermediary for Medicare Part B in Iowa
   10. Recognize circumstances that make Medicare the secondary payer
   11. Explain use of an advance beneficiary notice
   12. Explain concept of RBRVS & DRGS
2. Obtain Medicaid (Title XIX) reimbursement
   1. List eligibility requirements for Medicaid recipients
   2. Transfer information foe eligibility care to CMS 1500 form manually and electronically
   3. Follow Medicaid guidelines for completing the CMS 1500 form
   4. Differentiate the Medipass program from the Medicaid program
   5. Identify fiscal intermediary for Medicaid
   6. Interpret the information on a Medicaid Explanation of Benefits Form
3. Obtain other Third Party reimbursement
   1. Differentiate between managed care plans and indemnity plans
   2. Transfer information from identification cards to insurance form
   3. Follow guidelines for obtaining reimbursement
   4. Obtain precertification/referrals, and verify eligibility for managed care
   5. Define terms associated with managed care/insurance plans
   6. Explain billing options and payment options
   7. Explain Fair Debt Collection Act
   8. Explain requirements of Truth In Lending Act
   9. Utilize sensitivity when collecting accounts
   10. Explain Tricare/Chapva guidelines
   11. Explain Worker’s Compensation reimbursement
   12. Complete an insurance claim form
   13. Identify types of third party plans, information required to file a third party claim, the steps for filing a thirs party claim
4. Accurately code diagnoses with appropriate ICD-10 codes
   1. Apply knowledge of medical terminology
   2. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology
   3. Demonstrate knowledge on how to use the current ICD-10-CM diagnostic coding system
5. Code procedures and medical services with the current edition Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and HCPCS codes
   1. Apply knowledge of procedural terminology
   2. Apply knowledge of procedural terminology
   3. Utilize the terminolgy associated with CPT’s evaluation and management code guidelines
   4. Identify correct codes for services and procedures provided
   5. Use appropriate HCPCS codes
   6. Explain the effects of upcoding and downcoding
6. Establish/maintain insurance files
   1. State purpose of professional liability insurance
   2. State types of catastrophic insurance coverage available
   3. Explain purpose of accounts receivable insurance coverage
   4. Explain utilization review principles
7. Electronic Medical Records
   1. Differentiate between electronic medical records (EMR) and a practice management system
   2. Utilize an EMR
   3. Input patient data utilizing a practice management system
   4. Protect the integrity of the medical record
8. Handle incoming telephone calls to the medical office
   1. Demonstrate professional telephone techniques
   2. Document telephone messages accurately
   3. Interact professionally with third party representatives
9. Prepare and manage patient accounts
   1. Post financial data to patient’s accounts manually and electronically
   2. Prepare an age analysis of accounts receivable
   3. Collect delinquent accounts
   4. Follow up on accounts assigned to a collection agency
   5. Post entries to ledger card and computerized patient account system, and describe function of daysheet
   6. Run patient statements and monthly accounting reports
   7. Differentiate between accounting and bookkeeping
   8. Describe types of adjustments made to patient accounts including non-sufficient funds (NSF) check, collection agency transaction, credit balance, third party
   9. Identify types of information contained in patient’s billing record
   10. Explain patient financial obligations for services rendered
   11. Perform accounts receivable procedures to patient accounts including posting charges, payments, adjustments
   12. Obtain accurate patient billing information
   13. Inform patient of financial obligations for services rendered
   14. Interpret information on an insurance card
   15. Demonstrate professionalism when discussing patient’s billing record
   16. Display sensitivity when requesting payment for services rendered
10. Appointment scheduling
    1. State three guidelines for scheduling appointments
    2. Interview patient to obtain appropriate data
    3. Differentiate routine appointments from emergency appointments
    4. Apply time management techniques of wave scheduling, modified wave and grouping procedures
    5. Document missed or failed appointments
    6. Schedule outpatient diagnostic tests
    7. Apply triage criteria
    8. Schedule appointments electronically and manually
    9. Identify different types of appointment scheduling methods
    10. Identify advantages and disadvantages of manual and electronic appointment systems
    11. Identify critical information required for scheduling patient procedures
    12. Manage appointment schedule using established priorities
    13. Schedule a patient procedure
    14. Display sensitivity when managing appointments
11. Prepare a resume and cover letter
12. Use a fax machine
13. Facility and equipment management
    1. Describe methods of inventory management including storage of supplies
    2. Complete purchase order and compare to invoice
    3. Define warranty, service agreement, contract, instruction manual and maintenance agreement
    4. Identify measures to ensure facility safety and to monitor equipment repair, replacement, and maintenance including trouble shooting techniques
    5. State goals of a policy manual, safety manual and procedure manual
    6. Define chart audit and list examples of how this is utilized in the medical office
    7. Identify procedures for ADA compliance in the medical office
    8. Describe quality control/quality assurance resources for the medical office
    9. Explain general office policies
    10. List steps in completing an inventory
    11. Perform an inventory with documentation
14. Utilize critical thinking skills
    1. Formulate questions to determine if important information is lacking
    2. Reject information that is not accurate, relevant, precise or clear
    3. Double check all facts
    4. Examine the situation and evaluate the problem without bias or judgement
    5. Assess the situation for reason and logic
    6. Determine and state the goal to be accomplished
    7. Follow steps for implementation/problem solving
    8. Evaluate outcomes
    9. Show sensitivity when communicating with patients regarding third party requirements

MAP 129 - Medical Terminology

1. Define the word parts that relate to anatomical structures in each body system
   1. Identify prefixes used in anatomical terminology related to each body system
   2. Recognize root words used in anatomical terminology related to each body system
   3. Identify prefixes used in anatomical terminology related to each body system
   4. Break medical terms into component parts and diagram each part
2. Build diagnostic, surgical, and pathologic terms related to each body system
   1. Combine word parts to form diagnostic medical terms related to each body system
   2. Consolidate word parts to form surgical medical terms related to each body system
   3. Merge word parts to form medical terms related to pathological conditions for each body system
3. Analyze diagnostic, surgical, and pathologic terms related to each body system.
   1. Interpret diagnostic terms related to each body system
   2. Analyze surgical terms related to each body system
   3. Evaluate medical terms related to pathological conditions for each body system
4. Define diagnostic, surgical and pathologic terms related to each body system
   1. Define diagnostic terms related to each body system
   2. Define surgical terms related to each body system
   3. Define medical terms related to pathological conditions for each body system
5. Pronounce diagnostic, surgical, and pathologic terms related to each body system
   1. Pronounce diagnostic terms related to each body system
   2. Pronounce surgical terms related to each body system
   3. Pronounce medical terms related to pathological conditions for each body system
6. Spell diagnostic, surgical, and pathologic terms related to each body system
   1. Spell diagnostic terms related to each body system
   2. Spell surgical terms related to each body system
   3. Spell medical terms related to pathological conditions for each body system

MAP 141 - Medical Insurance

1. Distinguish between the major classes of health insurance
   1. Explain the key components of “individual” insurance
   2. Explain the key components of “group” insurance
2. Define common insurance, medical, and diagnostic terms
   1. Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology
   2. Demonstrate knowledge of procedural terminology
   3. Use appropriate insurance terminology in class situations
   4. Distinguish between major insurers: Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid, Worker’s Compensation, and disability insurance
3. Define commonly used insurance abbreviations and acronyms
4. Code with ICD-9-CM coding books.
5. Code procedures with the CPT-4 coding book (current year).
6. Process health insurance claim forms
   1. Abstract patient chart and ledger information for proper filing
   2. Demonstrate knowledge of filing rules and regulations for Iowa claims
   3. Code all diagnoses and procedures
   4. Post all charges, payments, and adjustments to patient ledgers

MAP 144 - Beginning Medical Coding

1. Apply diagnosis and procedural coding interpretation from medical documentation.
   1. Identify the scope and purpose of the ICD-10-CM and CPT coding books.
   2. Monitor, verify, and interpret the use of ICD-10-CM diagnoses and CPT procedural codes.
   3. Demonstrate an understanding of the diagnosis and procedural coding process.
2. Analyze medical documentation in the health record to extract pertinent information for coding.
   1. Apply diagnosis and procedural coding interpretation from medical documentation.
   2. Convert written descriptions of diagnoses and procedures from the health record into a numerical description.
   3. Define medical necessity.
   4. Demonstrate ability to link CPT and iCD-10-CM codes.
3. Perform appropriate billing and reimbursement procedures in an ethical and professional manner.
   1. Define the standards of ethical coding.
   2. Identify the appropriate steps to ensure coding compliance.
   3. Audit coding accuracy using clinical information found in the health records.
   4. Assure that there is documentation in the health record to support the diagnosis and reflect the progress and procedural findings.
   5. Acknowledge the use of the CMS1500 insurance form in the outpatient setting.
4. Analyze rules and regulations regarding medical coding for the medical office.
   1. Recognize current issues and trends that impact medical coding.
   2. Apply confidentiality standards including HIPAA policies to medical coding.
   3. Adhere to legal and ethical practices.
   4. Illustrate compliance in facilitating billing.

MAP 150 - Adv. Medical Billing/Coding

1. Identify the special circumstances and rules of specialty coding
   1. Understand rules of specialty coding
   2. Determine conditions that indicate specific codes
2. Understand the methodology used for reporting the ICD-9-CM codes for the various specialties
   1. Understand how to code to the highest level of specificity and why this is important
   2. Understand how diseases are indexed in ICD-9-CM
   3. Learn how to use the Table of Drugs & Chemicals
   4. Be proficient in the use of the Hypertension and Neoplasms tables
   5. Understand when to use E codes and V codes
   6. Appropriately interpret notes and guidelines of ICD-9-CM
3. Understand the methodology used for reporting the CPT codes for the various specialties
   1. See the practical application of anesthesia coding
   2. Know the proper use of modifiers and the definitions of frequently used modifiers
   3. Understand how to report the E/M services correctly
   4. Follow the surgical directions, notes and guidelines to ensure accurate coding
   5. Determine the difference between the technical and professional components in radiology procedures
   6. Understand the methodology used for reporting pathology and laboratory codes
   7. Understand the practical application of CPT medicine services coding
   8. Learn how HCPCS will be beneficial in obtaining accurate reimbursement
4. Understand the 3 levels of Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) Common Procedural coding System
   1. Identify three levels
5. Define commonly used insurance abbreviations and acronyms
   1. Identify abbreviations and acronyms
   2. Demonstrate ability to use appropriate abbreviation and acronym
6. Understand the professional and ethical standards for diagnostic coding
   1. Demonstrate knowledge of the history of diagnostic coding
   2. Demonstrate knowledge of the proper use of the three volumes of the ICD-9-CM coding books
   3. Understand the format, symbols and instructions of the ICD-9-CM coding books
   4. Distinguish between the primary diagnosis, condition, problem or reason for the medical service or procedure
   5. Assign the highest code level of specificity to describe the diagnosis, symptom, complaint, condition, or other reason for the patient encounter
7. Understand the professional and ethical standards for procedural coding
   1. Demonstrate knowledge of the proper use of the CPT-4 (current year) coding book
   2. Demonstrate knowledge of the guidelines format, symbols, index, and terminology of the CPT-4 coding book
   3. Demonstrate knowledge of the history procedural coding
   4. Assign an accurate code to each procedure, service to be billed
   5. Define and distinguish between the 3 levels of HCPCS codes and their proper use
8. Demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of medical insurance and medical records
   1. Explain the Iowa regulations for maintaining medical records
   2. Explain the Iowa confidentiality regulations for release of patient?s medical records
9. Recognize important Medicare issues
   1. Understand medical eligibility issues
   2. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Medicare policies and procedures
   3. Understand implications of Medicare as a secondary source of payment
   4. Demonstrate ability to file complex claims

MAP 155 - Medical Coding Certification Preparation

1. Incorporate Fundamental Coding Guidelines
   1. Evaluate coding as a career and identify the value of becoming certified
   2. Review ICD-CM coding formats and guidelines
   3. Examine CPT coding formats and guidelines
   4. Identify the proper use of modifiers
   5. Recall and demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology
2. Demonstrate Correct Coding for Evaluation /Management (E/M), Anesthesia, and Surgery
   1. Assign correct codes to evaluation and management scenarios, anesthesia, and general surgery.
   2. Apply specific guidelines and understand the rationale of the various coding formats and guidelines
3. Demonstrate Correct Coding for Surgical Procedures on Digestive, Urinary, Male and Female Reproductive Systems, Maternity Care, Nervous System, Eyes, Ears, Adnexa, and Endocrine Stystem
   1. Apply knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology throughout the overview of Urinary Male and Female Reproductive, Nervous, and Endocrine Systems
   2. Select the proper CPT and ICD-CM codes for medical cases from the Urinary, Male and Female Reproductive, Nervous, and Endocrine Systems
   3. Apply knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology throughout the overview of Digestive, Ear, Eyes, and Adnexa Systems
       

MAP 160 - HIPAA Exam Preparation

1. Understand HIPAA requirements
   1. Identify changes to policies, procedures and processes within the organization in handling of patient records.
2. Examine HIPAA Implementation
   1. Determine effect on how healthcare entities organize and staff to achieve and monitor compliance with patient privacy/confidentiality needs.
3. Qualifications and Position Strategies
   1. Identify the role of the Chief Privacy Officer and Chief Security Offices.
4. Step through how to plan and prepare for HIPAA compliance
   1. Recognize the pivotal areas of awareness, assessment, and action focused on gaps identified.

MAP 225 - Med Lab Procedures I

1. State ethical and legal guidelines as they relate to patient care
   1. Demonstrate sensitivity to patient rights
   2. Protect the integrity of the medical record
2. Describe criteria for releasing laboratory test results
3. Adhere to the ethical guidelines of the medical laboratory
4. Comply with OSHA regulations related to the medical laboratory
   1. Identify safety techniques that can be used in responding to accidental exposure to: blood, other body fluids, needle sticks, chemicals
   2. Comply with safety signs, symbols and labels
   3. Demonstrate proper use of sharps disposal containers
   4. Define the principles of standard precautions
   5. Define personal protective equipment (PPE) for: all body fluids, secretions and excretions; blood; non-intact skin; mucous membranes
   6. Participate in bloodborne pathogen training
   7. Select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE)
   8. Perform handwashing
   9. Demonstrate proper disposal of biohazardous material: sharps; regulated wastes
5. Comply with CLIA regulations
   1. Identify CLIA waived tests associated with common diseases
   2. List three levels of C:IA testing
   3. Define POL
6. Quality Assurance Practices
   1. Describe 4 requirements for patient specimen testing
   2. Identify quality assurance practices in healthcare
   3. Perform quality control measures
   4. Perform quality control tests on chemical strips
   5. Complete quality control charts
   6. Label specimens properly
   7. Reassure a patient of the accuracy of the test results
   8. Report relevant information concisely and accurately
7. Identify laboratory personnel by levels of responsibility
   1. Recognize the duties and responsibilities of the pathologist
   2. Describe the duties and responsibilities of the medical technologist/clinical laboratory scientist
   3. Recognize the duties and responsibilities of the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
8. Examine specimens using the binocular microscope
   1. Identify the components of a compound microscope
   2. Name the objective lenses
   3. Use the adjustment control knobs to focus specimen
   4. Demonstrate 3 ways to adjust the light intensity
   5. Calculate total magnification
   6. Adjust for optical distance and optical difference
9. Clean the microscope and perform routine maintenance
10. Define parfocal, optical distance, and optical difference
11. Microbiology
    1. Obtain specimen and perform CLIA waived microbiology test
    2. Identify bacterial morphology of cocci, bacilli and spirilla
    3. Dispose of biohazardous waste in accordance with OSHA guidelines
    4. Identify between a simple stain and a differential stain
    5. Gram stain a bacterial slide
    6. Define aerobe, anaerobe, and facultative anaerobe
    7. List 5 factors that influence the growth of bacteria
    8. Define normal flora
    9. Identify beta hemolysis from alpha hemolysis on a blood agar plate
12. Explain causative organisms of common infectious diseases
    1. State morphological characteristics of fungi, protozoa and viruses
    2. Identify two diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses
13. Obtain a throat swab
    1. Procure material for obtaining specimen
    2. Identify appropriate area for specimen collection
    3. Obtain specimen without contaminating swab
14. Obtain specimen and perform CLIA waived immunology test
    1. Perform rapid Strep A test
    2. Execute test according to test kit instructions
    3. Record results on patient chart
    4. Document in CLIA log
15. Obtain specimen and perform CLIA waived urinalysis
    1. State normal colors of urine
    2. Identify possible causes of abnormal colors
    3. Perform chemical analysis of urine by reagent strip and reagent tablet methods
    4. Define components tested
    5. State expected normal findings for blood, glucose,protein, bilirubin,urobilinogen, nitrites, leukocytes, ketones, pH and specific gravity
    6. Describe changes that occur in chemical constituents if specimen is left at room temperature
    7. Differentiate between normal and abnormal test results
16. Perform urine pregnancy test
    1. Define human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
    2. List three conditions other than pregnancy that will cause an elevated HCG level
    3. Obtain the type of urine specimen that is best for testing for HCG concentration
    4. Identify 3 technical errors that could affect test results
    5. Interpret test results accurately
    6. Record test results properly
17. Correlate chemical findings with microscopic findings
18. Relate abnormal chemical urinalysis results to renal physiology, extrarenal disorders, and urinary tract infections
19. Explain the difference between specific and nonspecific tests for urine sugar
    1. State morphological characteristics of fungi, protozoa, viruses and rickettsia
    2. List 2 diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses, and rickettsia
20. Perform microscopic analysis of normal and pathological urine
    1. Prepare specimen for microscopic analysis
    2. Identify red blood cells, white blood cells, bacteria,casts, crystals and parasites by microscopic analysis
21. List 6 (six) changes that take place in microscopic elements if urine specimen is not preserved
    1. Perform rapid Strep A test
    2. Execute test according to test kit instructions
    3. Record results on patient chart
22. Relate abnormal microscopic findings to renal physiology, extrarenal disorders and urinary tract infections.
23. Use laboratory equipment
    1. Balance centrifuge
    2. Monitor incubator temperature
    3. Choose appropriate equipment for procedures being performed
24. Applied mathematics
    1. Use appropriate metric units for weight, volume and distance measurements
    2. State the value of metric prefixes: milli, centi, deci, kilo, nano and micro
25. Utilize critical thinking skills
    1. Formulate questions to determine if important information is lacking
    2. Reject information that is not accurate, relevant, precise or clear
    3. Double check all facts
    4. Examine the situation and evaluate the problem without bias or judgement
    5. Assess the situation for reason and logic
    6. Determine and state the goal to be accomplished
    7. Follow steps for implementation/problem solving
    8. Evaluate outcomes

MAP 228 - Med Lab Procedures II

1. Comply with OSHA regulations and protective practices
   1. List safety items that should be available in the medical laboratory
   2. Follow Standard Precaution guidelines when handling laboratory specimens
   3. Explain terms relating to OSHA guidelines
   4. Select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment
   5. Perform handwashing
   6. Demonstrate proper disposal of biohazardous material: sharps and regulated wastes
   7. Recognize the implications for failure to comply with CDC regulations in healthcare settings
   8. Comply with: safety signs, symbols and labels
2. CLIA and Quality Assurance
   1. Identify CLIA waived tests
   2. Obtain specimens and perform: CLIA waived hematology test; CLIA waived chemistry test; CLIA waived immunology test
   3. Identify quality assurance practices in healthcare
   4. Perform a quality control measure
   5. Follow CLIA regulations for performing controls run on automated laboratory equipment
   6. Determine acceptable ranges for control specimens
   7. Analyze control specimens
   8. Record control results on quality control logs
   9. Graph control results on quality control graphs
   10. Interpret results for accuracy, precision, and reliability
3. Blood collection: perform venipuncture
   1. Follow identified safety precautions when drawing blood
   2. Select appropriate needle gauge for venipuncture
   3. Select appropriate vacutainer tube for tests ordered
   4. Select appropriate site for venipuncture
   5. Obtain blood using proper technique
   6. Label specimen properly
   7. Dispose of used equipment according to OSHA regulations
   8. Document procedure
   9. Take appropriate measures if patient becomes faint during procedure
   10. Obtain specimen using a butterfly needle
   11. Obtain specimens for testing on whole blood, serum and plasma
4. Blood collection: perform capillary puncture
   1. Follow safety precautions when performing a capillary puncture
   2. Select appropriate site for capillary puncture on an adult
   3. Obtain specimen using a lancet
   4. Properly fill required collection device for test ordered
5. Perform microhematocrit testing
   1. Use appropriate terminology related to hematocrit testing
   2. State pathological conditions that will increase the hematocrit
   3. State pathological conditions that will decrease the hematocrit
   4. Follow guidelines to prevent technical errors that could affect hematocrit
   5. Fill microhematocrit properly
   6. Read hematocrit using the readocrit scale
   7. Chart hematocrit results
   8. State normal range for hematocrit values
6. Perform automated white blood cell (WBC)counts
   1. Record the WBC count properly
   2. State normal range for WBC counts in adults
   3. Use appropriate terms related to WBC testing
   4. State 3 conditions that could cause an increase in the total WBC count
   5. State 3 conditions that could cause a decrease in the total WBC count
7. Perform a white blood cell differential count on a normal blood smear
   1. Identify the five types of white blood cells
   2. Recognize the morphological characteristics of neutrophils (segmented and bands), basophils, eosinophils, monocytes and lymphocytes
   3. State the normal percentages for each of the 5 types of white blood cells
   4. Count 100 normal white blood cells on a blood cell differential slide
   5. Apply terms related to red blood cell morphology
   6. Identify normal red blood cell morphology
   7. Apply terms that relate to differential blood smears
   8. State pathological conditions that could affect the differential count
8. Perform an automated hemoglobin test
   1. Perform daily start-up procedures for analyzer
   2. Run controls
   3. Apply terms related to hemoglobin determinations
   4. Perform tests following manufacturer’s instructions
   5. Explain three basic causes of anemia
   6. State two primary functions of hemoglobin
   7. Identify normal hemoglobin values for adult male and female
   8. Calibrate hemopoint hemoglobinometer
9. Perform Blood Chemistry Analyses
   1. Determine if specimen is acceptable for blood chemistry testing
   2. Apply terms related to blood chemistry testing
   3. Recognize normal values for fasting blood sugars, cholesterol and triglycerides
   4. Explain significance of testing for glycosolated hemoglobin (Hb AIC).
   5. List the 4 primary electrolytes
   6. Explain the difference between direct and indirect bilirubin
   7. Explain the significance of testing for low density lipoproteins (LDL) and high density lipoproteins (HDL)
   8. Explain the purpose of tests for blood urea nitrogen and creatinine
   9. Explain the significance of elevated results in blood chemistries for Aspartate Transaminase (AST), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) and Troponin levels
   10. Perform blood chemistry tests
   11. Chart results of blood chemistry tests in proper format
10. Perform immunology tests for infectious mononucleosis
    1. Obtain appropriate specimen for testing
    2. Perform tests according to manufacturer’s instructions
    3. Identify sources of technical errors when performing tests for infectious mononucleosis
    4. Define heterophile antibody
    5. Recognize symptoms of infectious mononucleosis
    6. Run positive and negative controls
    7. State changes that would be seen on a differential count on a patient with infectious mononucleosis
    8. Interpret and record results properly
    9. State the causative organism of infectious mononucleosis
11. Perform electrocardiography
    1. Apply terms associated with electrocardiography
    2. Recognize the P,Q,R,S and T waves on the ECG
    3. Standardize the electrocardiograph
    4. Identify the standard rate that the ECG paper moves through the machine
    5. Place sensors on limbs and chest in proper positions
    6. Differentiate somatic interference from AC interference
    7. Correct problems caused by AC interference and somatic tremor
    8. Instruct the patient on steps involved in preparation for taking the ECG
    9. Record appropriate patient information on the ECG
12. Perform Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR).
    1. Apply terminology associated with ESR testing
    2. Recognize normal values for ESR for males and females
    3. Explain the significance of the finding of an increased level of ESR
    4. Take precautions to ensure the ESR results are accurate
    5. Set up an ESR tube accurately
    6. Obtain reading from ESR tube
    7. Record the ESR results
13. Perform coagulation tests
    1. Define Prothrombin
    2. State the purpose of Prothrombin
    3. Define warfarin
    4. State 2 conditions that require coumadin therapy
    5. Define INR
    6. State the therapeutic range for INR
    7. State the procedure for using capillary puncture specimens in INR testing
14. Perform Hemoccult testing
    1. Define Hemoccult blood
    2. Define guaiac test
    3. State causes for blood in a stool specimen
    4. Describe the appearance of stool specimens that contain blood from the upper GI vs. lower GI system
    5. Instruct patient on dietary restrictions to be followed prior to collecting specimen for Hemoccult blood testing
    6. Instruct patient on proper collection of stool sample for Hemoccult testing
    7. Accurately develop and read the Hemoccult test
    8. Document results in patient chart and CLIA log
15. Utilize critical thinking skills
    1. Formulate questions to determine if important information is lacking
    2. Reject information that is not accurate, relevant, precise or clear
    3. Double check all facts
    4. Examine the situation and evaluate the problem without bias or judgement
    5. Assess the situation for reason and logic
    6. Determine the goal to be accomplished
    7. Follow steps for implementation/problem solving
    8. Evaluate outcomes
    9. Incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient assessment
    10. Incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient care
    11. Demonstrate knowledge of basic math computations
    12. Perform patient screening using established protocols
    13. Differentiate between normal and abnormal test results
    14. Document patient care accurately in the medical record
16. Communication and Diversity
    1. Report relevant information concisely and accurately
    2. Show awareness of a patient’s concerns related to the procedure being performed
    3. Reassure a patient of the accuracy of the test results
    4. Instruct and prepare a patient for a procedure or a treatment
    5. Demonstrate: empathy; active listening and nonverbal communication
    6. Demonstrate the principles of self-boundaries
    7. Demonstrate respect for individual diversity, including: gender, race, religion, age, economic status and appearance
    8. Explain to a patient the rationale for performance of a procedure
    9. Demonstrate sensitivity to patient rights
    10. Protect the integrity of the medical record
    11. Apply HIPAA rules in regard to: privacy and release of information

MAP 255 - Diagnostic Radiography I

1. Define the role and scope of the Limited Radiographer as defined in the State of Iowa Administrative Code
   1. Identify the Scope of Practice for Limited Radiography as defined by the State of Iowa.
   2. Cite the legal requirements for obtaining a Permit to Practice Limited Radiography in the State of Iowa.
   3. Identify providers/practitioners who are licensed to order radiographic examinations.
   4. Identify who is responsible for image interpretation.
   5. Demonstrate knowledge of rules of confidentiality as well as the role that HIPAA plays in custody of images.
2. Examine basic principles of electricity and electromagnetic energy, students will develop knowledge and understanding of x-ray production
   1. Identify components of x-ray production; source of electrons; acceleration of electrons; focusing of electrons; deceleration of electrons.
   2. Identify interactions that produce x-rays: bremsstrahlung, characteristic.
   3. Identify properties of the x-ray beam: frequency and wavelength; beam characteristics; inverse square law; fundamental properties.
   4. Describe photon interactions with matter: Compton effect; photoelectric absorption, coherent scatter; attenuation by various tissues.
   5. Describe the relationships of wavelength and frequency, including the relationship to beam characteristics.
3. Devlop skills that pertain to the performance of radiographic examinations included in the Scope of Practice
   1. Identify the location of anatomical structures using direction and orientation terms.
   2. Indicate where various planes lie in relation to the body.
   3. Demonstrate the use of topographical landmarks to locate internal structures.
   4. Identify and locate the bones of the upper extremity (head of the humerus to the distal tip of the digits)
   5. Identify and locate the bones of the lower extremity (head of the femur to the dital tip of the pedal digits)
   6. Identify and locate the bones, organs and structures found in the chest cavity.
   7. Identify and compare classifications of body habitus.
   8. Demonstrate standard positioning and procedure terminology.
   9. Demonstrate body and radiographic positions.
   10. Demonstrate proper use of anatomic relationships and locations.
   11. Apply the proper use of body planes when positioning patients for radiographic examinations.
   12. Demonstrate proper use of positioning aids.
4. Assess skills that pertain to the performance of radiographic examinations included in the Scope of Practice 
   1. Identify the structures demonstrated on routine radiographic images.
   2. Simulate radiographic procedures on a person, phantom, or simulator application.
   3. List and explain the routine and special projections for radiographic examinations included in the Scope of Practice.
   4. Demonstrate the ability to fully explain radiographic procedures to patients and family.
   5. Demonstrate the ability to modify directions when patients present with communication challenges.
   6. Apply general radiation safety and protection practices associated with radiographic examinations.
   7. Define basic terms related to pathology that are used to classify and identify diseases.
   8. Discuss general procedural considerations for radiographic examinations and demonstrate the ability to adapt these considerations to specific clinical settings

MAP 256 - Diagnostic Radiography II

1. Utilizing various methods (role-playing, simulation) demonstrate proficiency in pediatric imaging as defined by the Iowa Scope of Practice.
   1. Explain the special considerations necessary when performing radiographic procedures on an infant or child.
   2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with children of any age within the defined scope of practice (36 months and older).
   3. Exhibit proper immobilization methods for children within the age defined by scope of practice.
   4. Compare the characteristics of the developing skeletal system with that of the mature skeleton.
   5. Ability to adapt radiographic exposure factors to a pediatric patient and identify radiographic examinations that may vary from standard methods used for adult patients.
   6. Have knowledge of and be alert to signs that may suggest pediatric injuries are of a non-accidental nature.
   7. Be aware of certain pathological conditions that may impact formulation of pediatric radiographic exposure factors.
2. Utilizing various methods (role-playing, simulation) demonstrate skills necessary to adapt standard imaging studies to the geriatric patient.
   1. List considerations that improve communication and compliance when dealing with elderly patients
   2. Adapt standard instructions to the particular needs of the geriatric patient.
   3. Demonstrate concern for the comfort of the geriatric patient.
   4. Describe changes to the skeleton and soft tissue as a result of the aging process.
   5. Adjust radiographic exposures appropriately in the case of age related pathology in the geriatric patient.
3. Demonstrate understanding and proficiency in formulating X-ray techniques, interpreting technique charts as well as manipulating exposure factors as necessary in special circumstances.
   1. Demonstrate appropriate steps to correct failure of technique chart to provide an appropriate exposure.
   2. Calculate changes to exposure factors as they relate to patient part size.
   3. Calculate the technique change necessary when an image is either too dark or too light.
   4. Demonstrate knowledge of technique changes necessary to adjust scale of contrast.
   5. Ability to compute change in exposure factors relating to variation in source image distance.
4. Using principles learned to date, student will demonstrate the ability to apply said principles to image evaluation.
   1. Demonstrate the ability to systematically review an image for diagnostic, technical and esthetic quality.
   2. Recognize artifacts and technical errors, state the cause as well as the correction.
   3. Knowledge of criteria used to determine the necessity of a repeat exposure.
   4. Describe the processing and post processing of a digital image.
5. Students will demonstrate understanding of ethics, legal considerations and professionalism as they relate to healthcare and specifically to their role as a Limited Radiologic Technologist.
   1. Apply ethical concepts to situations that arise in health care.
   2. Explain the importance of patient confidentiality and the methods used to maintain confidentiality.
   3. Demonstrate communication strategies that promote teamwork.
   4. Demonstrate knowledge of patients’ rights.
   5. Knowledge of specific acts of misconduct and malpractice that can typically occur within the scope of practice of the Limited Radiologic Technologist.
   6. Awareness of the impact of social media on professional conduct.

MAP 347 - Medical Office Procedures I

1. Assess a patient’s vital signs
   1. Explain the physiology pertaining to temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oximetry
   2. State adult and pediatric normal ranges for each vital sign
   3. List variables affecting each of the vital signs
   4. Describe characteristics for each vital sign
   5. Locate arteries on the body where pulse rate can be obtained
   6. Explain factors that determine arterial blood pressure
   7. Identify organs affected by hypertension
   8. Perform proper technique for measurement of each vital sign
   9. Describe methods for care of equipment used in measuring vital signs
   10. Obtain and record temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oximetry
   11. Recognize and report age specific normal and abnormal vital signs
2. Use appropriate mensuration techniques
   1. Weigh a patient on a balance scale and a digital scale, adult and pediatric
   2. Measure circumference of the chest on inspiration and exhalation
   3. Measure the circumference of the head and chest of an infant
   4. Measure patient height and infant length
   5. Correctly document measurements on patient chart and growth chart
   6. Define and perform BMI
   7. Compute and analyze BMI from patient measurements
   8. Prepare and analyze growth charts
3. Complete a patient history for patient intake
   1. Differentiate between subjective and objective information
   2. State three reasons for obtaining a medical history
   3. Define the six components of a patient history
   4. Relate the importance of maintaining an ongoing record of physical problems for each patient
   5. Correlate the importance of correct documentation and confidentiality of the patient medical record
   6. Prepare patient chief complaint, history of present illness, past history, family history, and social and occupational history
   7. Perform a review of the body systems
   8. Adapt communications to patient ability to understand
   9. Use effective and correct verbal and written communications
   10. Recognize and respond to verbal and non-verbal communications
   11. Use medical terminology correctly and pronounced accurately to communicate information to providers and patients
   12. Coach patients appropriately considering: cultural diversity,developmental life stage and communication barriers
   13. Report relevant information to others concisely and accurately
   14. Use feedback techniques to obtain patient information including: reflection; restatement and clarification
   15. Demonstrate use of components of documentation: factual, timely, legible, dated, signed
4. Prepare a medical record
   1. List components included in the source oriented medical record (SOMR)
   2. Identify the components of the Problem Oriented Medical Record (POMR).
   3. State three advantages of the Problem Oriented Medical Record
   4. Compare and contrast the differences between the Problem Oriented Medical Record and the traditional medical record
   5. Demonstrate how to change an entry in the medical record
   6. Differentiate purpose and advantages of advanced directives; living will, power of attorney and treatment preferences
   7. Describe where patients obtain necessary forms for advance directives. State who needs to witness these forms, and where should they be stored
   8. Discuss the stages of grief, death and dying
   9. Document accurately in patient record
   10. Document patient care, patient response and patient education
   11. Incorporate HIPAA, NPP, meaningful use, consent and Patient Self Determination Act in patient record.
5. Prepare a patient for a physical examination
   1. List the purposes for the general physical examination
   2. Classify six categories of diagnoses used by the physician
   3. Describe six major methods of examination used by the physician
   4. Describe the role of diagnostic testing as a component of the physical examination process
   5. Summarize the purposes for positioning, gowning, and draping a patient for a physical exam
   6. Identify procedures associated with specialty exams
6. Assist with a physical examination
   1. Determine the equipment used in the physical examination
   2. Demonstrate positions used during a physical examination
   3. Describe the sequence of a comprehensive physical examination
   4. Discuss the role of the Medical Assistant when assisting with the physical examination
   5. Demonstrate care of equipment used during the physical examination
   6. Discuss and give examples of guidelines to use in preparing and providing patient education in areas of treatment, preventative care, health and wellness
   7. Demonstrate effective patient teaching skills
   8. Identify community resources for health care information and patient referrals
   9. Explain the rationale for performance of a procedure to the patient
   10. Show awareness of patient concerns regarding their perceptions related to the clinical procedure being performed
   11. Analyze healthcare results reported in  a.) graphs and b.) tables
   12. Instruct and prepare a patient for a procedure or treatment
7. Explain methods of infection control
   1. Identify five classifications of microorganisms capable of causing disease
   2. List six factors essential for the development of an infectious process
   3. Compare direct/indirect modes of transmission of an infectious disease
   4. Describe the body’s natural defense mechanisms to control or prevent infection
   5. Define the following as practiced within an ambulatory care setting: medical asepsis; surgical asepsis
   6. Describe procedures used to accomplish medical/surgical asepsis
   7. Differentiate between sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization
   8. Discuss the procedures employed when working with contaminated equipment and supplies
   9. Explain the role of hand washing in the prevention of the spread of infectious disease. Distinguish hand hygiene with handwashing and alcohol based hand rub
   10. Identify methods of controlling the growth of micro organisms
   11. Demonstrate the proper procedures for hand washing using soap and water and alcohol based hand rub
8. Prepare items for sterilization
   1. Describe five methods of sterilization
   2. Explain the importance of sanitization prior to sterilization
   3. Explain why instruments and supplies are sterilized before use in a specific procedure
   4. Describe materials appropriate for wrapping materials for sterilization in the autoclave
   5. Demonstrate packaging procedures for instruments and supplies prior to sterilization
9. Perform sterilization procedures
   1. Describe the process of sterilization using the autoclave
   2. Describe the structure of the autoclave
   3. List the components of the sterilization cycle to assure items are sterile
   4. Demonstrate proper use of sterilization indicators
   5. Demonstrate proper technique for loading the autoclave, completing a cycle, unloading/storing sterile materials
   6. Describe process of using chemical sterilant
   7. Transfer sterile items from chemical sterilant to sterile field
   8. Explain the importance of quality control measures to be used with sterilization of instruments and supplies
   9. Perform autoclave QC testing with biological indicators and proper documentation of results
10. Assist with surgical procedures
    1. Identify and state purpose of the following instruments and equipment used in a surgical procedure: forceps; hemostats; needle holder; suture scissors; tissue scissors; probe; retractor; towel clamp; scalpel and suture
    2. Describe the use of cryotherapy, electrosurgery, laser surgery and cautery in the clinical office
    3. List pre-operative and post-operative issues to be addressed with the patient and care giver to include the use of consent forms and patient education procedures
    4. Obtain informed consent forms
11. Set up a surgical tray using correct aseptic techniques for various sterile procedures preformed in an office
    1. Differentiate between medical and surgical asepsis used in ambulatory care settings, identifying when each is appropriate
    2. Demonstrate a medical aseptic hand washing and the surgical scrub
    3. Demonstrate the use of sterile transfer forceps to maintain a sterile field
    4. Demonstrate the process for setting up a tray using a pre-packaged set of surgical instruments, and by using the transfer forceps and multiple use containers
    5. Demonstrate the technique for opening sterile packages
    6. Demonstrate the technique for pouring sterile solutions
    7. List the instruments and supplies needed for various surgical procedures performed in the office
    8. Explain the purpose of correct placement of instruments on the surgical tray
12. Assist the physician with surgical or other sterile procedures
    1. Demonstrate the techniques and principles of hand washing, sterile gloving, and handling sterile supplies
    2. Describe the Medical Assistant role in assisting with a surgical procedure
    3. Demonstrate donning and removing sterile gloves
    4. Demonstrate the position of instruments in handing to the physician
    5. Demonstrate the ability to use proper techniques in a simulated surgical procedure
    6. Describe various types of anesthesia used in the medical office
13. Instruct patients on physical therapy
    1. Describe the use of moist and dry applications of heat and cold
    2. List the effects that occur from local application of heat and cold
    3. List contraindications for application of heat or cold
    4. Describe the general use of ultrasound
    5. Describe the general use of diathermy
    6. List the guidelines for safe crutch use
    7. Identify conditions that would warrant use of a cane and/or walker
    8. Explain to patients how to care for and use special equipment
    9. Provide written and verbal instructions for patient education
    10. Demonstrate proper use of assisting patient with wheel chair, walker, single cane,quad cane, crutches and gait belt
14. Assist with specialty exams and procedures
    1. Identify materials and equipment needed for female pelvic exam and Pap smear,both traditional and liquid pap, and wet mount
    2. Explain purpose and procedure to assist with a sigmoidoscopy
    3. Demonstrate how to instill ear and eye drops
    4. Demonstrate how to irrigate the eye and ear
    5. Set up and perform pulmonary function testing,spirometry and peak flow rate
    6. Explain purpose and procedure for urinary catheterization in male,female and pediatric patients for urine collection
    7. Demonstrate proper use of emergency oxygen equipment
    8. State the purpose and procedure for special testing and screening as in PKU, lead poisoning,occult blood, PSA and FAS
    9. Perform and document calibration of PFT
15. Assist patients with special needs
    1. Describe ways to help children cope with the fear of medical procedures
    2. Discuss appropriate ways of interaction and dealing with patients with special needs
    3. Discuss appropriate ways of interaction and dealing with elderly patients, patients with physical, mental and emotional disabilities
    4. Instruct patient according to their needs to promote health maintenance and disease prevention
    5. Describe methods of coordinating care and optimizing rehabilitation for patient with chronic disease or condition
    6. Discuss how the medical assistant can serve as a patient advocate for the patient with chronic pain, chronic and terminal illness
    7. Identify tools to enhance patient education
    8. Discuss techniques in patient education that will encourage patient compliance
    9. Name symptoms and conditions associated with alcohol and drug abuse
    10. Identify alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention methods
    11. Discuss the impact of stress on health and wellness
    12. Identify mechanisms for coping with stress and stress reduction
16. Develop patient education material
    1. Discuss techniques in patient education that will encourage patient compliance
    2. Identify examples of patient education to include treatment, prevention,compliance and health and wellness
    3. Instruct patients according to their needs and abilities
    4. Identify techniques for overcoming communication barriers
    5. Define coaching a patient as it relates to health maintenance; disease prevention, compliance with treatment plan, community resources and adaptations relevant to individual patient needs
17. Utilize critical thinking skills
    1. Formulate questions to determine if important information is lacking
    2. Reject information that is not accurate, relevant, precise or clear
    3. Double check all facts
    4. Examine the situation and evaluate the problem without bias or judgment
    5. Assess the situation for reason and logic
    6. Determine and state the goal to be accomplished
    7. Follow steps for implementation/problem solving
    8. Evaluate outcomes
    9. Incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient assessment
    10. Incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient care

MAP 348 - Medical Office Procedures II

1. Prepare the patient physically and psychologically for a minor surgery procedure
   1. Explain the purpose of surgical procedures performed in the office
   2. Describe surgical procedures in terms the patient can understand
   3. Describe informed consent and the Medical Assistant’s role in obtaining this consent
   4. Prepare sterile field
   5. Demonstrate the process for a surgical skin prep and draping
   6. Perform a simulated surgical prep and draping
   7. Instruct patient regarding post-operative care
2. Explain the uses of various bandages and dressings used in an office
   1. Differentiate between bandages and dressings
   2. List the purposes for using dressings
   3. List the purposes for using bandages
   4. Describe roller bandages, elastic bandages, triangular bandages, tube gauze, and various types of adhesive tape
3. Demonstrate proper application techniques of bandages and dressings
   1. Describe the use of medical or surgical asepsis in application of bandages and dressings
   2. Select the type of bandages and dressings appropriate for use in various types of wounds or injuries
   3. Demonstrate the following bandaging techniques: circular turn, spiral turn, spiral reverse, figure eight, and recurrent turn
   4. Demonstrate the application of tube gauze
   5. Distinguish between a sterile and clean dressing change
   6. Describe proper technique for disposing of contaminated dressings and bandages
   7. Prepare the instructions to the patient for home care following application of bandages
4. Describe types of wounds and the healing process
   1. Explain the difference between an open and a closed wound
   2. List and describe four types of open wounds
   3. Describe a type of closed wound and give example
   4. Describe three classifications of healing
   5. List factors that affect the healing process
   6. Differentiate the three stages of healing
   7. Characterize factors that affect the type and rate of healing
   8. Perform wound care
   9. Obtain wound culture, complete lab request form, lab log, and chart follow-up of lab results
5. Demonstrate an understanding of principles of pharmacology and drug therapy appropriate for a Medical Assistant
   1. Explain the difference between administering, prescribing, and dispensing drugs
   2. Describe the legal standards for drug administration
   3. Describe the classification of controlled substances according to schedules 1-5
   4. List eight routes for administration of medication
   5. Identify classifications of medications including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions
   6. Identify factors that affect the action of drugs in the body
   7. Define terms related to drug side effects
   8. Define and give examples of nonprescription, prescription, and controlled drugs
   9. Utilize the major pharmacological reference books for drug information
   10. Identify generic and trade names of drugs in specified classifications
   11. Explain the procedures for proper storage, dispensing, and disposal of drugs
6. Prepare prescriptions as directed by the physician
   1. List the seven parts of a completed prescription
   2. Use appropriate abbreviations and symbols in preparing a prescription
   3. Translate drug orders to be able to clarify the order to patients
   4. Record all new and renewed prescriptions on the patient’s chart
   5. Identify basic units of measurement in metric, apothecary and household systems
   6. Perform metric conversion
7. Prepare and administer drugs via various routes of administration
   1. List the routes by which medications may be administered
   2. Name the “six rights” for preparing and administering medication
   3. State the advantages and disadvantages of using the parenteral route of administration
   4. Demonstrate the procedure for administration of an oral medication
   5. Reconstitute a powdered drug for parenteral administration
   6. Describe the various types of needles and syringes used in administering parenteral medication
   7. Demonstrate withdrawing medication from a vial and an ampule using aseptic technique
   8. Explain which tissue layers are used for an intradermal, a subcutaneous, and an intramuscular injection, correct documentation
   9. Identify appropriate sites for subcutaneous injection
   10. Administer a subcutaneous injection and record the procedure
   11. Identify appropriate sites for an intramuscular injection
   12. Administration of an intramuscular injection, documentation of procedure
   13. Demonstrate the Z-track technique to administer medication
   14. Administer an intradermal injection
   15. Complete immunization records to include patient chart, injection log and patient record, and IDPH Immunization Record
   16. Obtain patient consent forms.
   17. Give patient appropriate vaccine information sheet
   18. Perform dosage calculations and convert among measurement systems
   19. Identify both abbreviations and symbols used in calculating medication dosages
   20. Verify ordered dosage, strength, and route prior to administration of medication
   21. Administer intra-dermal injection
   22. Demonstrate how to interpret PPD results and document accurately
8. Develop patient education material
   1. Coach patients regarding; office policies,health maintenance, disease prevention and treatment plan.
   2. Coach patients appropriately considering; cultural diversity, developmental life stage and communication barriers
   3. Show awareness of patient’s concerns regarding dietary change
9. Management Clinical Office
   1. State goals of office policy manual
   2. State goals of procedure manual
   3. Prepare a patient chart for audit
   4. Complete forms for managed care and prior certification
   5. Schedule inpatient and out patient testing using reference material in classroom/lab
   6. Document follow-up patient test results
   7. Use computerized charting to prepare a chart note, referral, letter, prescriptions, and patient instruction sheet
   8. Identify the role of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and JCAHCO regulations in healthcare settings
   9. Describe the importance of coordination through cooperation of health care professionals and proper documentation for patient care, referrals, outpatient and inpatient care
10. Maintain safety in the medical office
    1. List precaution to be observed in storing supplies, equipment, and meds for a medical office
    2. Evaluate the work environment identify safe vs. unsafe working conditions
    3. List items on a crash cart, state where crash cart is stored, and when to inventory crash cart
    4. Maintain a current list of community resources for emergency preparedness
    5. Discuss critical elements of an emergency plan for response to a natural disaster or other emergency
11. Vaccine Administration
    1. Describe proper procedure for the storage and handling of vaccines
    2. State recommended temperature for storage of vaccines for freezer and or refrigerator storage and type of thermometers to use in monitoring
    3. List effects of temperature range on stored vaccinations
    4. Demonstrate recording/monitoring of refrigerator/freezer temperature log
    5. State the effects of light on stored vaccines and how damage from a light source can be prevented
    6. List preventative measures to be taken to insure vaccine efficacy
    7. Identify qualifications of a valid certificate for recording immunizations
    8. Identify Certificate of Immunization provisional enrollments
    9. Identify Certificate of Immunization Exemption for medical and religious exemptions
    10. Define IDPH, IRIS system for the immunization registry in Iowa
    11. Define the federally mandated entitlement program VFC and the requirements for health care providers? vaccine accountability with this program
    12. List four different resources available to health care personnel for vaccine administration and the current recommendations and guidelines
    13. For each recommended vaccination, identify the disease immunity given by the vaccine
    14. List vaccination requirements for infants, pediatric 12 months thru 18 years and adult
    15. Identify proper route and site for all vaccinations including needle length for infant, pediatric and adult patients receiving vaccination injections
    16. State procedure to follow in an administration error
    17. Identify those vaccinations requiring revaccination schedules
    18. Identify VIS for vaccinations and state where current forms may be obtained
    19. List information to be recorded in a vaccination log record and state how long the records are to be kept including temperature logs of vaccinations
    20. Define cold chain for receiving and storing vaccinations and list procedures to accomplish the cold chain
    21. Describe an emergency storage plan for vaccines and list procedures for this safeguard plan for implementation in a medical office
    22. State procedure to follow for out-of-range log reading for refrigerator and freezer

MAP 423 - Professional Development

1. Explain the scope of practice of a certified medical assistant
   1. State requirements for certification/recertification
   2. List the responsibilities of a certified medical assistant
   3. Explain requirements for limited radiography license
   4. State recertification requirements for AAMA credentials and radiography license
   5. Identify the three levels of the American Association of Medical Assistants
   6. Differentiate between scope of practice and standards of care for medical assistants
   7. Compare and contrast provider and medical assistant roles in terms of standard of care
   8. Discuss licensure and certifications as they apply to healthcare providers
   9. Locate a state’s legal scope of practice for medical assistants
2. Correlate medical specialty areas with diseases/conditions most frequently treated
   1. Summarize educational requirements of physicians and selected health care paraprofessionals
   2. State licensure or certification requirements of physicians and paraprofessionals
   3. Summarize educational requirements for physicians and selected health care paraprofessionals
   4. State licensure or certification requirements for physicians and selected health care paraprofessionals
3. Administer First Aid.
   1. Describe basic principles of first aid as they pertain to the ambulatory healthcare setting
   2. Describe procedures for controlling bleeding
   3. List signs and symptoms of shock
   4. Demonstrate appropriate steps for treatment of shock
   5. State location and phone number of poison control center
   6. State accepted first aid procedures to follow when a person has ingested, inhaled, injected, or absorbed a poison
   7. Explain first aid procedures for dealing with the three classifications of thermal burns
   8. Describe first aid treatment for individuals suffering from heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke
   9. Describe first aid treatment for individuals suffering from frostbite, general body cooling (hypothermia)
   10. Identify open wounds including laceration, avulsion, amputation and incision
   11. Explain first aid procedures for individuals who are experiencing seizures, diabetic coma/shock, cerebrovascular accident, and head injuries
   12. Perform first aid procedures for bleeding, diabetic coma or insulin shock, fractures, seizures, shock and syncope
   13. Demonstrate self awareness in responding to an emergency situation
   14. Define Good Samaritan laws
4. Adhere to legal requirements and ethical requirements
   1. State the origin of medical ethics
   2. Explain ethical guidelines relating to confidentiality in the medical office
   3. Define medical practice acts.
   4. List 4 requirements of a valid contract
   5. Explain why the physician - patient relationship is a contractual relationship
   6. Compare criminal and civil law as they apply to the practicing medical assistant
   7. Define: negligence, malpractice, statute of limitation, Good Samaritan Act, Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, living will/advanced directives, medical durable power of attorney, Patient Self Determination Act (PSDA) and risk management
   8. Define the following medical legal terms: informed consent; implied consent; expressed consent; patient incompetence; emancipated minor; mature minor; subpoena duces tecum; respondent superior, res ipsa loquitor; locum tenens, defendant-plaintiff; deposition and arbitration-mediation
   9. Define ethics and morals
   10. Differentiate between personal and professional ethics
   11. Identify the effect of personal morals on professional performance
   12. Apply HIPAA rules in regard to privacy and release of information
   13. Apply the Patients’ Bill of Rights as it relates to: choice of treatment; consent for treatment; refusal of treatment
   14. Develop a plan for separation of personal and professional ethics
   15. Demonstrate appropriate response(s) to ethical issues
   16. Recognize the impact personal ethics and morals have on the delivery of healthcare
   17. Describe components of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
   18. Summarize the Patient Bill of Rights
5. Summarize the criteria for a civil act for medical negligence
   1. Define tort
   2. List 4 requirements for a tort of negligence
   3. Explain the concept of direct cause
6. Summarize the requirements for informed consent
   1. Define battery
   2. List 4 requirements that must be met for informed consent to be valid
7. Comply with local, state and federal regulations
   1. Define the role of the medical examiner
   2. Describe the following types of insurance: liability; professional (malpractice); personal injury
   3. Describe the process in compliance reporting of: unsafe activities; errors in patient care; conflicts of interest
   4. Describe compliance with public health statutes as they relate to: communicable diseases; abuse, neglect and exploitation; wounds of violence
   5. Perform compliance reporting based on public health statutes
   6. Report an illegal activity in the healthcare setting following proper protocol
   7. Protect the integrity of the medical record
8. Behave in a professional manner
   1. Apply techniques for maintaining a positive mental attitude
   2. Explain how patient perceptions influence attitudes about care received
   3. Maintain professional standards for dress and grooming
   4. Define the principles of self-boundaries
   5. Define patient navigator
   6. Describe the role of the medical assistant as patient navigator
   7. Discuss examples of diversity: cultural; social and ethnic
   8. Coach patient appropriately considering cultural diversity, developmental life stage and communication barriers
   9. Demonstrate the principles of self-boundaries
   10. Demonstrate respect for individual diversity including: gender, race, religion, age, economic status and appearance
   11. Demonstrate sensitivity to patient rights
9. Apply communication skills
   1. Explain keys to active listening
   2. List requirements of effective communication
   3. Identify nonverbal communication behaviors
   4. Explain valuing diversity as it relates to communication
   5. Describe guidelines for dealing with an angry patient
   6. Identify styles and types of verbal communication
   7. Identify types of nonverbal communication
   8. Recognize barriers to communication
   9. Identify techniques for overcoming communication barriers
   10. Recognize the elements of oral communication using a sender-receiver process
   11. Relate the following behaviors to professional communication: assertive, aggressive and passive
   12. Differentiate between adaptive and non-adaptive coping mechanisms
   13. Discuss the theories of: Maslow, Erikson and Kubler-Ross
   14. Use feedback techniques to obtain patient information including: reflection, restatement and clarification
   15. Respond to nonverbal communication
   16. Demonstrate: empathy, active listening and nonverbal communication
10. Utilize critical thinking skills
    1. Formulate questions to determine if important information is lacking
    2. Reject information that is not accurate, relevant, precise or clear
    3. Double check all facts
    4. Exam the situation and evaluate the problem without bias or judgment
    5. Assess the situation for reason and logic
    6. Determine and state the goal to be accomplished
    7. Follow steps for implementation/problem solving
    8. Evaluate outcomes

MAP 532 - Human Body-Health & Disease

1. Explain basic biological principles that relate to anatomy and physiology
   1. Review the basic structure and function of the body
   2. Discuss the structure and function of cells
   3. Describe the four basic types of tissue
   4. List the major organ systems of the body
   5. Explain homeostasis
2. Explain the mechanism of disease
   1. Define general disease terminology
   2. Discuss patterns of disease
   3. Describe the categories of pathogenic organisms
   4. Identify body defense mechanisms against disease
   5. Outline the events of the inflammatory response
   6. Distinguish between benign and malignant tumors
   7. Describe the pathogenesis of cancer
3. Distinguish signs and symptoms of common diseases
   1. List factors which influence how pain is experienced
   2. Compare and contrast acute and chronic pain
   3. Describe types of treatment for pain
4. Explain the etiology of common diseases
   1. Describe disorders of the integumentary system
   2. Describe disorders of the musculoskeletal system
   3. Describe disorders of the nervous system and senses
   4. Describe disorders of the endocrine system
   5. Describe disorders of the circulatory system
   6. Describe disorders of the respiratory system
   7. Describe disorders of the digestive system
   8. Describe disorders of the reproductive systems
   9. Describe disorders of the urinary system
5. Recognize diagnostic procedures and treatments of common diseases
6. Discuss the prognosis and prevention of common diseases
7. Define general drug terminology
8. Identify the various routes of drug administration
9. Differentiate between different classes of drugs and their actions

MAP 544 - Human Body-Health & Disease I

1. Discuss basic biological principles that relate to anatomy, physiology, and homeostasis
   1. Discuss the order of increasing complexity the levels of organization of the body
   2. Identify structures of the axial and appendicular subdivisions of the body
   3. List the nine abdominal regions and the abdominal quadrants
   4. List the principal directional terms and section (planes) used in describing the body and the relationship of body parts to one another
   5. List the major cavities of the body and the subdivisions of each
   6. Define homeostasis and metabolism
   7. Discuss the basic structure and function the three major components of a cell
   8. List the functions of the primary cellular organelles
   9. Discuss the stages of mitosis and explain the importance of cellular reproduction
   10. Identify the major passive and active transport processes that act to move substances through cell membranes
   11. Describe the four basic types of tissue
   12. List the 11 major organ systems of the body
   13. Describe the basic functions of each major organ system
2. Identify the basic mechanisms of disease and oncology
   1. Describe five categories of pathogenic organisms
   2. List methods of entry for pathogenic organisms into the body
   3. List common methods used to prevent the spread of pathogens
   4. Identify body defense mechanisms against disease
   5. Discuss six predisposing conditions or risk factors that might promote diseases in an individual
   6. Distinguish between the terms benign and malignant as they apply to tumors
   7. Describe effects of disease on homeostasis
   8. Describe the pathogenesis of cancer
   9. List predisposing factors that increase the risk of developing cancer
   10. List methods of diagnosing cancer
   11. List common methods of treatment for cancer
   12. List variables in prognosis for cancer
   13. Outline the stages of the inflammatory response
   14. Explain the role of the inflammatory response in the disease process
3. Identify the structures of the integumentary system
   1. List the types of membranes in the body
   2. Describe the structure and function of the body membranes
   3. Describe the structure and function of the layers of the skin
   4. Describe the structure and function of each accessory organ of the skin
   5. Discuss the three primary functions of the integumentary system
4. Explain the major skin disorders and infections
   1. Recognize symptoms of common skin disorders
   2. Explain etiological factors for common skin disorders
   3. Discuss possible methods of treatment for skin disorders
   4. Describe procedures used in diagnosing skin disorders and infections
   5. Explain the classification of burns
   6. Discuss prognosis for skin disorders or diseases
5. Identify the structures and functions of the skeletal system
   1. Explain how bones are formed, how they grow, and how they are remodeled
   2. Describe the microscopic structure of bone and cartilage
   3. List the classifications of bones according to shape
   4. Identify the major anatomical structures found in a typical long bone
   5. Discuss bone formation and growth
   6. Identify the two major subdivisions of the skeleton
   7. List the bones of the two major subdivisions of the skeleton
   8. Describe the structure of the major types of joints in the body
   9. List examples of each of the major types of joints in the body
   10. Identify all bones of human skeleton using diagrams and skeletal models
   11. Identify nutrients required for bone growth
   12. Name hormones and their function, involved in bone growth and maintenance
6. Outline the major disorders of the bones and joints
   1. Recognize symptoms of common bone and joint disorders
   2. Explain etiological factors for common bone and joint disorders
   3. Discuss possible methods of treatment for common bone and joint disorders
   4. Describe procedures used in diagnosing common bone and joint disorders
   5. State the prognosis for disorders of the bones and joints
7. Identify the structures and functions of the muscular system
   1. Compare the structure of the three basic types of muscle tissue
   2. Locate the three major types of muscle tissue in the body
   3. Discuss the microscopic structure of a skeletal muscle
   4. Discuss how a muscle is stimulated
   5. Compare the major types of muscle contractions
   6. Identify the major muscles of the body
   7. Explain the common types of movement produced by skeletal muscles
8. Identify major disorders of the muscular system
   1. Recognize symptoms of major muscular disorders
   2. Explain etiological factors for major muscular system disorders
   3. Discuss possible methods of treatment for muscular system disorders
   4. Describe procedures used in diagnosing muscular system disorders
   5. State the prognosis for muscular system disorders
9. Describe the structures and functions of the circulatory and lymphatic system
   1. Discuss the location, size, and position of the heart in the thoracic cavity
   2. Identify the heart chambers, sounds, and valves
   3. Trace the pathway of blood through the heart, pulmonary and systemic circulatory system
   4. Identify components of the heart conduction system
   5. Explain how the conduction system regulates rate of heartbeat
   6. Discuss the structure and function of the major blood types of blood vessels
   7. Trace the path of blood through the portal, and fetal circulation
   8. Discuss the factors involved in generation of blood pressure
   9. Locate the major pulse points on the body
   10. Describe the primary functions of blood
   11. List the formed elements of blood, and components of plasma
   12. Describe function of elements in blood and plasma
   13. Describe the general functions and the organs of the lymphatic system
   14. Discuss the various types of immunity
10. Identify disorders of the circulatory and lymphatic system
    1. Recognize symptoms of disorders of the circulatory and lymphatic systems
    2. Explain etiological factors for disorders of the circulatory and lymphatic systems
    3. Discuss possible methods of treatment for disorders of the circulatory and lymphatic systems
    4. Describe procedures used in diagnosing disorders of the circulatory and lymphatic systems
    5. State the prognosis for disorders of the circulatory and lymphatic systems
11. Describe interaction that occurs between systems and changes to the structure and function that occur across the life span
    1. Describe the inter-relationships among the organ systems and the inter-relationship of each organ system to homeostasis
    2. Describe the effects of illness to the inter-relationships of the organ systems and this effect on homeostasis
12. Identify common pharmaceuticals prescribed for each system studied
    1. Identify common pharmaceuticals prescribed for each body system
13. Access patient education material
    1. Locate varieties of patient education materials in areas of wellness, preventative and treatment care
    2. Explain the benefits of patient routine care, physical exams, regular diagnostic testing and screening to wellness and preventative care
    3. Use appropriate internet search for information on assigned Health and Disease conditions, treatments and or patient education materials throughout this course
14. Utilize critical thinking skills
    1. Formulate questions to determine if important information is lacking
    2. Reject information that is not accurate, relevant, precise or clear.
    3. Double check all facts
    4. Exam the situation and evaluate the problem without bias or judgment
    5. Assess the situation for reason and logic
    6. Determine and state the goal to be accomplished
    7. Follow steps for implementation/problem solving
    8. Evaluate outcomes

MAP 554 - Human Body-Health & Disease II

1. Explain the structures and functions of the respiratory system
   1. Identify the organs of the respiratory system
   2. Discuss the generalized functions of the respiratory system
   3. Explain the exchange of gases that occurs during internal and external respiration
   4. Discuss the volumes of air exchanged during pulmonary ventilation
   5. Identify the mechanisms that regulate respiration
2. Explain disorders of the respiratory system
   1. Recognize symptoms of disorders of the respiratory system
   2. Explain etiological factors for disorders of the respiratory system
   3. Discuss possible methods of treatment for disorders of the respiratory system
   4. Describe procedures used in diagnosing disorders of the respiratory system
   5. State the prognosis for disorders of the respiratory system
   6. Identify health risks of smoking and methods available for smoking cessation
3. Explain the structures and function of the nervous system
   1. List the divisions of the nervous system and the organs of each division
   2. Describe the generalized function of the system as a whole
   3. Identify the major types of cells in the nervous system
   4. Describe the function of the major types of cells in the nervous system
   5. Identify the anatomical and functional components of a reflex arc
   6. Describe electrical nerve impulse and describe impulse transmission at synapses
   7. Identify the major anatomical components of the brain and spinal cord
   8. Discuss the function of the anatomical components of the brain and spinal cord
   9. Identify the coverings and fluid spaces of the brain and spinal cord
   10. Identify cranial and spinal nerves
   11. Discuss the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system
4. List the disorders of the nervous system
   1. Specify the symptoms of nervous system disorders
   2. Discuss the etiological factors for nervous system disorders
   3. Identify the possible methods of treatment for nervous system disorders
   4. List the procedures used in diagnosing nervous system disorders
   5. State the prognosis for nervous system disorders
5. Explain the structures and functions of the sensory system
   1. List the major senses and the primary organ for each sense
   2. Discuss the structures of the eye and the function of each structure
   3. Discuss the structures of the ear and the function of each structure
   4. Describe the function of the ear in its sensory function in hearing and in equilibrium
   5. Discuss the general sense organs and their functions
6. List the disorders of the sensory system
   1. Recognize symptoms of disorders of the sensory system
   2. Explain etiological factors for sensory system disorders
   3. Discuss possible methods of treatment for sensory system disorders
   4. Describe procedures used in diagnosing sensory system disorders
   5. State the prognosis for sensory system disorders
7. Explain the structures and functions of the endocrine system
   1. Distinguish between exocrine and endocrine glands
   2. Identify the primary endocrine glands and the major hormones secreted by each gland
   3. Discuss the mechanisms of steroid and protein hormone action
   4. Explain how negative and positive feedback mechanisms regulate the secretion of endocrine hormones
   5. Identify the principal functions of each major endocrine hormone
   6. Discuss the result of hypersecretion or hyposecretion of each major hormone
8. Identify the disorders of the endocrine system
   1. Specify the symptoms of endocrine system disorders
   2. Discuss the etiological factors for endocrine system disorders
   3. List the possible methods of treatment for endocrine system disorders
   4. Name the procedures used in diagnosing endocrine system disorders
   5. State the prognosis for endocrine system disorders
9. Identify the structures and function of the digestive system
   1. List in sequence the organs or segments of the alimentary canal from mouth to anus
   2. Name the structure and primary function of each of the organs
   3. Identify the accessory organs of digestion and their primary function
   4. Recognize the basics of protein, fat, and carbohydrate digestion and give the end products of each process
   5. Make a distinction between mechanical and chemical digestion
   6. Identify the peritoneum and its extension
   7. Describe dietary nutrients including: carbohydrates, fat, protein, minerals, electrolytes, vitamins, fiber and water.
   8. List the dietary guidelines for healthy children and adults
   9. Describe absorption in the small intestine
   10. Identify structure, function, vessels and ducts of biliary system
10. Identify disorders of the digestive system
    1. Recognize symptoms of digestive system disorders
    2. Specify the etiological factors for digestive system disorders
    3. Name the possible methods of treatment for digestive system disorders
    4. List the procedures used in diagnosing digestive system disorders
    5. State the prognosis for digestive system disorders
    6. Describe the functions of the different types of nutrients
    7. Describe the concept of the Recommended Daily Dietary Allowances
    8. List the dietary guidelines using My Plate
11. Explain the structures and function of the urinary system
    1. List each of the organs or the urinary system
    2. State the general function of each of the organs.
    3. Name the parts of a nephron
    4. Describe the role of each part of the nephron in the formation of urine
    5. Explain the importance of filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion in urine formation
    6. Explain how the kidneys act as vital organs in maintaining homeostasis
12. Identify disorders of the urinary system
    1. Recognize symptoms of urinary system disorders
    2. Specify etiological factors for urinary system disorders
    3. Name possible methods of treatment for urinary system disorders
    4. List the procedures used in diagnosing urinary system disorders
    5. State the etiology for urinary system disorders
13. Explain the structures and function of the reproductive system
    1. List the essential and accessory organs of the male and female reproductive system
    2. Give the general function of each essential and accessory organ
    3. Describe the gross and microscopic structure of the gonads in both sexes
    4. Explain the developmental steps in spermatogenesis and oogenesis
    5. Identify the structures that constitute the external genitals in both sexes
    6. Discuss the phases of the menstrual cycle
    7. Correlate each phase of the menstrual cycle with its occurrence in a typical 28-day cycle.
    8. Discuss the major developmental changes characteristic of the prenatal stage of life from fertilization to birth
    9. Discuss three stages of labor that characterize a normal, vaginal birth
    10. Discuss various methods of birth control
14. Identify the disorders of the reproductive system
    1. Recognize symptoms of disorders of the reproductive system
    2. List the etiological factors for disorders of the reproductive system
    3. Specify the possible methods of treatment for disorders of the reproductive system
    4. Name the procedures used in diagnosing disorders of the reproductive system
    5. State the prognosis for disorders of the reproductive system
    6. Define the term sexually transmitted infections and describe major types
    7. Describe methods of prevention for sexually transmitted infections
    8. Describe treatment and prognosis of sexually transmitted diseases
15. List the common childhood diseases
    1. Etiology, treatment, and prognosis
    2. Identify vaccines available for prevention of childhood diseases
16. Describe interaction that occurs between systems and changes to the structure and function that occur across the life span
    1. Describe the inter-relationships among the organ systems and the inter-relationship of each organ system to homeostasis
    2. Describe the effects of illness to the inter-relationships fo the organ systems and this effect on homeostasis
    3. Describe normal developmental milestones
17. Identify common pharmaceuticals prescribed for each system studied
    1. Identify common pharmaceuticals prescribed for each body system
18. Access patient education material
    1. Locate varieties of patient education materials in areas of wellness, preventative and treatment care
    2. Explain the benefits of patient routine care, physical exams, regular diagnostic testing and screening to wellness and preventative care.
    3. Use appropriate internet search for information on assigned health and disease conditions, treatments and or patient education materials throughout this course

MAP 603 - Employment Seminar

1. Report names of certifying/licensing entities for medical assistants
   1. State documentation needed for applying for certification/licenses
   2. Accurately fill out applications
   3. Describe continuing education requirement for CMA(AAMA) as well as Limited Radiography permits.
2. Categorize steps involved in a job analysis and job search
   1. Identify the role of the CMA in medical specialty settings
   2. Research medical specialists currently hiring CMAs
   3. Identify skills that match job requirements
   4. Adjust resume and cover letter specific to hiring specialty
3. Compose updated resume
   1. Write a clear and concise resume including all necessary information
   2. Select 3 professional references to include with resume
   3. Ensure resume is free from errors and that information is not repeated
   4. Target resume to specific job opportunity
4. Create a cover letter
   1. State the required elements of a cover letter.
   2. Demonstrate appropriate format for a cover letter
5. Construct a follow-up thank you letter
   1. State the benefits of writing a follow-up letter
   2. State appropriate information to be included in letter
   3. Explain who should receive the follow-up letter
6. Demonstrate interviewing skills
   1. State appropriate appearance for an interview
   2. Demonstrate an appropriate hand shake and greeting
   3. Answer questions without hesitations or disclaimers
   4. Identify strengths and areas of improvement
   5. State 3 questions that are not legal for an interviewer to ask
   6. Develop 3 questions to ask the interviewer
7. Obtain certification as a mandatory reporter for child and dependent adult abuse
   1. Participate in mandatory reporter training prior to summer term classes.
   2. Define dependent adult
   3. Define dependent adult abuse
   4. Define dependent child
   5. Define dependent child abuse
   6. Identify mandatory reporters
   7. Discuss issues of confidentiality relating to dependent adult and child abuse

MAP 606 - Professional Development III

1. Demonstrate increased understanding and ability in dealing with procedures and office situations during clinical affiliation
2. Demonstrate awareness of related health care services available in the community
3. Recognize differences in methodology in the clinical setting that will not detract from patient care
4. Identify factors in dealing with patients from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds that may require special attention and assistance to fully comprehend their condition
5. Utilize critical thinking skills
   1. Formulate questions to determine if important information is lacking
   2. Reject information that is not accurate, relevant, precise or clear
   3. Double check all facts
   4. Exam the situation and evaluate the problem without bias or judgment
   5. Assess the situation for reason and logic
   6. Determine and state the goal to be accomplished
   7. Follow steps for implementation/problem solving
   8. Evaluate outcomes

MAP 624 - Practicum

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills in medical office procedures acquired in the classroom and laboratory to patient care in a clinical setting
   1. Prepare patients for physical examination, treatment, and assist provider with exam
   2. Obtain vital signs
   3. Assist with minor surgical procedures
   4. Instruct patients regarding proper preparation for tests ordered by the physician
   5. Calculate proper doses of medication
   6. Administer parenteral and oral medications
   7. Perform sterilization procedures
   8. Maintain sterile equipment and supplies
   9. Dispose of contaminated, disposable, or outdated items
   10. Perform designated diagnostic radiography procedures
   11. Obtain and record information obtained from the patient related to their physical condition
   12. Maintain exam rooms to provide a safe, sanitary environment for patient care at all times
2. Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills in laboratory procedures acquired in the classroom and laboratory to patient care in a clinical setting
   1. Obtain venous and capillary blood samples
   2. Perform hematology procedures using manual and/or automated techniques
   3. Perform physical, chemical, and microscopic urinalysis
   4. Differentiate between normal and abnormal test results
   5. Prepare a wet mount for parasitology study
   6. Test stool specimen for occult blood
   7. Perform electrocardiograms
   8. Perform procedures essential to quality control in the laboratory
   9. Instruct patients on collection of specimens to be brought to the office or taken to a laboratory (stool and urine).
   10. Perform other laboratory procedures that may include pregnancy test, mono test and rapid strep test
   11. Document on graphs and flow sheets
   12. Demonstrate proper disposal of biohazard materials, sharps and regulated
3. Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills in office management acquired in the classroom and laboratory to management procedures in a clinical setting
   1. Prepare patient files for day’s appointments
   2. Obtain accurate information for office record from new and returning patients to include address, phone, insurance, etc
   3. Schedule appointments according to office policy
   4. Obtain patient’s signature on permission forms
   5. Obtain precertification or prior authorization for outpatient testing
   6. Arrange hospital admissions and/or laboratory and x-ray outpatient procedures as directed by the physician
   7. Schedule hospital surgical procedures
   8. Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence
   9. Use appropriate techniques for information received and given out over the phone
   10. Deal with representatives of pharmaceutical companies, equipment manufacturers, other physicians, family member and other non-patient individuals on the phone and in person
   11. Maintain the reception area in a neat, attractive, and sanitary condition at all times
4. Adapt to the routine of assigned clinics
   1. Demonstrate understanding of basic principles
   2. Recognize limitations in performing unfamiliar procedures
   3. Demonstrate retention of knowledge pertaining to office procedures
   4. Organize work for efficient use of time
   5. Follow verbal instructions
   6. Follow written instructions
   7. Participate in EMR training and applications per clinic policy
5. Interact with patients, peers, and physicians in an acceptable professional manner
   1. Present a professional appearance and manner
   2. Acquire appropriate information regarding patient’s current condition and symptoms
   3. Demonstrate a caring attitude with patients: empathy, active listening, non-verbal communication and sensitivity
   4. Communicate information to co-workers in a succinct manner
   5. Present a courteous and friendly attitude with patients and staff
   6. Seek additional experience and information when dealing with unfamiliar situations
   7. Ask appropriate questions at an appropriate time
   8. Accept constructive criticism
   9. Demonstrate skill in making patient’s feel as comfortable as possible during various office procedures
6. Assist with various procedures performed in providing patient care on an individual basis
7. Apply ethical principles to behavior in the medical office
8. Maintain patient confidentiality
   1. Follow all HIPPA requirements
9. Utilize critical thinking skills.
   1. Incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient assessment
   2. Incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient care
   3. Formulate questions to determine if important information is lacking
   4. Reject information that is not accurate, relevant, precise or clear
   5. Double check all facts
   6. Exam the situation and evaluate the problem without bias or judgment
   7. Determine and state the goal to be accomplished
   8. Follow steps for implementation/problem solving
   9. Evaluate outcomes

MAP 806 - Internship Seminar - Medical Office Specialist

1. Identify possible intern positions.
   1. Research internship sites.
   2. Apply and interview for internship site.
   3. Differentiate between role of student, intern supervisor, and DMACC faculty.
2. Develop learning objectives.
   1. Identify goals for the internship position.
   2. Develop the ability to determine acceptable performance standards for amount and quality of work.
3. Identify problem-solving techniques to on-the-job situations.
   1. Learn to work under pressure.
   2. Accept constructive criticism.
   3. Develop attitudes necessary for successful job performance.
   4. Cooperate with employer and co-workers.
   5. Discuss with classmates and instructor on-the-job issues and situations.
4. Enhance soft skills through leadership development
   1. Discuss with classmates and instructor on-the-job issues and situations.
   2. Develop Habits of Excellence
   3. Introduce methods of managing priorities/stress.
   4. Achieve excellence with integrity.
   5. Learn techniques for effective communication.

MAP 807 - Internship - Medical Office Specialist

1. Apply skills and theories learned in course work
   1. Utilize medical reception skills.
   2. Utilize medical insurance coding skills.
   3. Utilize medical transcription skills.
2. Complete college reports and evaluations
   1. Complete training agreement form.
   2. Complete release of information form.
   3. Complete weekly work reports
   4. Complete learning objectives.
   5. Complete final report
3. Complete employer reports and evaluations
   1. Present midterm evaluation form to employer.
   2. Present final evaluation form to employer.
   3. Complete other employer-generated reports.
4. Prepare a final presentation
   1. Describe the journey from 1st day of internship to last
   2. Describe learnings and challenges
5. Project a professional image.
   1. Dress according to clinic guidelines.
   2. Display behaviors and attitudes toward patients and staff.

MAT 034 - Arithmetic

1. Apply the four arithmetic operations to whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
   1. Apply the four arithmetic operations to whole numbers.
   2. Apply the four arithmetic operations to decimals.
   3. Add fractions with like denominators.
   4. Add fractions with unlike denominators.
   5. Subtract fractions with like denominators.
   6. Subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
   7. Add mixed numbers.
   8. Subtract mixed numbers.
   9. Multiply and divide fractions, whole, and mixed numbers.
2. Relate number theory to arithmetic calculations.
   1. Write a word name for a number in standard or decimal notation.
   2. Write a number in standard or decimal notation from a word name.
   3. Write a word name for an amount of money and visa versa.
   4. Write related sentences.
   5. Write true number sentences using < or >.
   6. Round numbers to a given place value.
   7. Apply rules for exponential notation.
   8. Simplify expressions using the rules for order of operations.
   9. Find the factors and multiples of a number.
   10. Find the GCF of two or more numbers.
   11. Find the LCM of two or more numbers.
3. Execute calculations involving ratio and proportion.
   1. Write ratios in fractional notation.
   2. Write ratios and proportions for verbal problems.
   3. Determine whether two pairs of numbers are proportional.
   4. Solve proportions.
   5. Define rate.
   6. Define unit price.
4. Convert between fractional, decimal, and percent notation.
   1. Convert between proper fractions and mixed numbers.
   2. Convert between dollars and cents.
   3. Convert between rational and decimal fractions.
5. Calculate with percents.
   1. Translate percent problems into a standard model.
   2. Calculate sales tax, commission, discounts and interest.
6. Relate simple statistics to problems.
   1. Read data from tables, charts, and various graphs.
   2. Interpret data from tables, charts, and various graphs.
   3. Construct simple pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, and circle graphs.
   4. Distinguish between mean, median, and mode.
   5. Compute mean, medium and mode.
7. Convert measurements within the Metric and American systems and between systems.
   1. State the common units of measure of weight and mass, capacity, time and length.
   2. Convert from one unit of time to another.
   3. Convert from one American unit to another.
   4. Convert from one Metric unit to another.
   5. Convert between Metric and American units.
   6. Convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales.
8. Calculate the perimeter, area and volume of various geometric figures.
   1. Calculate perimeter and circumference.
   2. Relate diameter to radius.
   3. Find the area of parallelograms (including squares and rectangles), triangles, trapezoids, and circles.
   4. Calculate the volume of a rectangular solid, cylinder, sphere and cone.
9. Use square roots and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangles.
   1. Simplify expressions involving the square root of a perfect square.
   2. Estimate square roots.
   3. Find the length of the third side of a triangle using the Phythagorean Theorem.
10. Use estimation techniques to check the reasonableness of results.
    1. Estimate sums and differences by rounding.
    2. Estimate products by rounding.
    3. Estimate quotients by rounding.
    4. Use approximate measures to check unit conversions.
11. Solve word problems involving any of the above.
    1. Determine what information in a problem is pertinent.
    2. Determine what operations will be necessary in solving the problem.
    3. Translate word problems into equations or other strategies.
    4. Check the feasibility of the answer.

MAT 053 - Pre-Algebra

1. Apply the four arithmetic operations to whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
   1. Apply the four arithmetic operations to whole numbers.
   2. Apply the four arithmetic operations to fractions.
   3. Apply the four arithmetic operations to decimals.
   4. Apply the four arithmetic operations to any expression involving whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
   5. Evaluate algebraic expressions using the four arithmetic operations. 
2. Relate number theory to arithmetic calculations.
   1. Write related sentences.
   2. Write true number sentences using < or >.
   3. Round numbers to a given place value.
   4. Apply rules for exponential notation.
   5. Simplify expressions using the rules for order of operations.
   6. Find the factors and multiples of a number.
   7. Find the GCF of two or more numbers.
   8. Find the LCM of two or more numbers.
3. Execute calculations involving ration, proportion, and percent.
   1. Write ratios and percents in fractional notation.
   2. Write percents in decimal notation.
   3. Write ratios and proportions for verbal problems.
   4. Translate percent problems into proportions.
   5. Solve proportions using variables.
4. Relate simple statistics to problems.
   1. Interpret data from tables, charts, and various graphs.
   2. Compute mean, medium, and mode.
5. Convert measurements within the Metric and U.S. Customary systems of measurement.
   1. State the common units of measure of weight, mass, capacity, length, time and temperature.
   2. Use unit fractions to convert between one U.S. Customary unit to another.
   3. Convert from one Metric unit to another.
   4. Convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales.
6. Calculate the perimeter, area, and volume of various geometric figures.
   1. Calculate perimeter and circumference.
   2. Find the area of parallelograms (including squares and rectangles), triangles, trapezoids, and circles.
   3. Calculate the volume of a rectangular solid, cylinder, sphere, and cone.
   4. Calculate perimeter and area using variables.
7. Use square roots and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangles.
   1. Simplify expressions involving the square root of a perfect square.
   2. Find the length of the third side of a triangle using the Pythagorean Theorems.
8. Use estimation techniques to check the reasonableness of results.
   1. Estimate sums and difference by rounding.
   2. Estimate products and quotients by rounding.
9. Compute with integers.
   1. Compare integers using <, >, or =.
   2. Name the additive inverse of any integer.
   3. Write the absolute value of any integer.
   4. Determine the sum of two integers.
   5. Determine the difference of two integers.
   6. Determine the product of two integers.
   7. Determine the quotient of two integers.
   8. Use the order of operations to evaluate numerical expressions.
10. Simplify algebraic expressions.
    1. Evaluate an expression for a given value of the variable.
    2. Use the commutative or associative property to simplify a given expression.
    3. Use the distributive property to simplify an expression.
    4. Use the properties of 0 or 1 to simplify an expression.
    5. Identify the value of a given expression with exponents.
    6. Implement the order-of-operations rules.
    7. Solve first-degree equations in one variable.
       1. Solve linear equations involving one-step transformations using the addition property of equality.
       2. Solve linear equations involving one-step transformations using the multiplication property of equality.
       3. Solve linear equations involving two transformations.
11. Simply expressions involving whole number exponents.
    1. Define a positive exponent.
    2. Define a zero exponent.
    3. Use exponent rules for products, quotients, and powers.
12. Compute with polynomials.
    1. Define polynomial.
    2. Evaluate a polynomial, given values for the variable.
    3. Classify a given polynomial according to number of terms.
    4. Find the sum/difference of two polynomials.
    5. Multiply polynomials.
    6. Apply the order of operations to simplify polynomials.
13. Graph using a number line and a rectangular coordinate system.
    1. Graph rational numbers on a number line.
    2. Plot a given ordered pair of rational numbers on a rectangular coordinate system.
14. Solve word problems involving any of the above.
    1. Determine what information in a problem is pertinent.
    2. Determine what operations will be necessary in solving the problem.
    3. Translate word problems into equations or other strategies.
    4. Check the feasibility of the answer.

MAT 063 - Elementary Algebra

1. Compute with integers.
   1. Compare integers using <, >, or =.
   2. Name the additive inverse of any integer.
   3. Write the absolute value of any integer.
   4. Determine the sum of two integers.
   5. Determine the difference of two integers.
   6. Determine the product of two integers.
   7. Determine the quotient of two integers.
   8. Use the order of operations to evaluate numerical expressions.
2. Simplify algebraic expressions
   1. Evaluate an expression for a given value of the variable.
   2. Use the commutative or associative property to simplify a given expression.
   3. Use the distributive property to simplify an expression.
   4. Use the properties of 0 or 1 to simplify an expression.
   5. Identify the value of a given expression with exponents.
   6. Implement the order-of-operations rules.
3. Solve first-degree equations and inequalities in one variable.
   1. Classify statement as identity, contradiction, or conditional.
   2. Solve linear equations/inequalities involving one-step transformations using the addition property of equality.
   3. Solve linear equations/inequalities involving one-step transformations using the multiplication property of equality.
   4. Solve linear equations/inequalities involving two transformations.
   5. Solve linear equations for one variable in terms of other variables.
4. Write models for verbal problems that produce first-degree equations and inequalities in one variable.
   1. Translate phrases and sentences written in words into their algebraic form.
   2. Write an equation to solve a given word problem.
5. Simplify expressions involving integer exponents.
   1. Define a positive exponent.
   2. Define the zero exponent.
   3. Define a negative exponent.
   4. Use exponent rules for products, quotients, and powers.
6. Compute with polynomials.
   1. Define polynomial.
   2. Evaluate a polynomial, given values for the variable.
   3. Classify a given polynomial according to number of terms.
   4. Identify degree of term and/or polynomial.
   5. Find the sum/difference of two polynomials.
   6. Find the product of two polynomials.
   7. Calculate the square of a binomial.
   8. Apply the order of operations to simplify polynomials.
   9. Find the quotient of two polynomials.
7. Factor polynomials.
   1. Remove the greatest common monomial factor.
   2. Factor by grouping.
   3. Factor a trinomial which is the product of two binomials with integral coefficients.
   4. Factor a binomial which is the difference of two squares.
   5. Factor polynomials completely.
8. Operate on rational expressions.
   1. Identify whether an algebraic expression is rational or irrational.
   2. Determine whether two rational expressions are equivalent.
   3. State the restrictions on the variables in a given rational expression.
   4. Simplify a rational algebraic expression.
   5. Express the sum/difference of two rational expressions in simplest form.
   6. Express the product/quotient of two rational expressions in simplest form.
   7. Solve equations containing rational expressions.
9. Graph a linear equation in two variables.
   1. Plot a given ordered pair of rational numbers on a graph.
   2. Name the coordinates, given a point on a graph.
   3. Determine ordered pairs which satisfy a given linear equation.
   4. State the x-intercept and y-intercept for a linear equation.
   5. Graph a linear equation on a coordinate plane.
10. Write the equation of a specified line.
    1. Define slope.
    2. Determine the slope, given two points.
    3. Determine the slope, given the equation of a line.
    4. Write an equation for a line given the slope and the y-intercept.
    5. Write an equation for a line given the slope and one point (not the y-intercept).
    6. Write an equation for a line given two points.
    7. Determine the slope of a line parallel/perpendicular to a given line.
11. Solve systems of linear equations.
    1. Recognize parallel, intersecting, and coinciding lines when given systems of two simultaneous equations.
    2. Solve system of equations by graphing method.
    3. Use elimination method to solve system.
    4. Use substitution method to solve system.
12. Compute with radical expressions.
    1. Simplify a single radical.
    2. Rationalize a denominator.
    3. Express sums/differences of algebraic square roots in simplest terms.
    4. Express products/quotients of algebraic square roots in simplest terms.
    5. Recognize between which two integers a square root of a number lies.
13. Solve quadratic equations in one variable.
    1. Use factoring to solve quadratic equations.
    2. Use the quadratic formula and/or completing the square.
    3. Write models for verbal problems that produce quadratic equations.
14. Use algebraic techniques appropriate to real-world and mathematical problem situations.

MAT 064 - College Prep Math

1. Practice study strategies that lead to math success.
   1. Explain thinking skills used in the study of mathematics.
   2. Demonstrate effective math study techniques.
   3. Identify resources for math help.
2. Apply the four arithmetic operations to whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
   1. Apply the four arithmetic operations to whole numbers.
   2. Apply the four arithmetic operations to integers
   3. Apply the four arithmetic operations to fractions.
   4. Apply the four arithmetic operations to decimals.
   5. Apply the four arithmetic operations to any expression involving whole numbers, integers, fractions and decimals.
   6. Evaluate algebraic expressions using the four arithmetic operations.
3. Relate number theory to arithmetic calculations.
   1. Write related sentences.
   2. Write true number sentences using < or >.
   3. Round numbers to a given place value.
   4. Simplify expressions using the rules for order of operations.
   5. Find the factors and multiples of a number.
   6. Find the GCF of two or more numbers.
   7. Find the LCM of two or more numbers.
4. Execute calculations involving ratios, proportion, and percent
   1. Write ratios and percents in fractional notation.
   2. Write percents in decimal notation.
   3. Write ratios and proportions for verbal problems.
   4. Translate percent problems into proportions.
   5. Solve proportions using variables.
5. Develop basic understanding of simple statistics and probability.
   1. Interpret data from tables, charts, and various graphs.
   2. Compute mean, median, and mode.
   3. Determine sample space and basic probabilities.
6. Recognize measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems, and processes of measurement.
   1. State the common units of measure of weight, mass, capacity, length, time and temperature.
   2. Make decisions about units and scales that are appropriate for problem situations involving measurement.
   3. Calculate perimeter and circumference.
   4. Find the area of parallelograms (including squares and rectangles), triangles, trapezoids, and circles.
   5. Calculate the volume of a rectangular solid, cylinder, sphere, and cone.
   6. Calculate perimeter and area using variables.
   7. Explore what happens to measurements of a two-dimensional shape such as its perimeter and area when the shape is changed in some way.
7. Identify patterns and relations
   1. Recognize, describe, and extend patterns such as sequences of sounds and shapes or simple numeric patterns and translate from one representation to another.
   2. Analyze how both repeating and growing patterns are generated.
   3. Describe, extend, and make generalizations about geometric and numeric patterns
   4. Represent, analyze, and generalize a variety of patterns with tables, graphs, words, and, when possible, symbolic rules;
   5. Identify patterns as linear or nonlinear and contrast their properties from tables, graphs, or equations.
   6. Generalize patterns using explicitly defined and recursively defined formulas.
   7. Find the nth term of an arithmetic and geometric sequence.
8. Simplify algebraic expressions.
   1. Evaluate an expression for a given value of the variable.
   2. Use the commutative or associative property to simplify a given expression.
   3. Use the distributive property to simplify an expression.
   4. Use the properties of 0 or 1 to simplify an expression.
   5. Identify the value of a given expression with exponents.
   6. Implement the order-of-operations rules.
9. Solve first-degree equations and inequalities in one variable.
   1. Classify statement as identity, contradiction, or conditional.
   2. Solve linear equations/inequalities involving one-step transformations using the
   3. addition property of equality.
   4. Solve linear equations/inequalities involving one-step transformations using the
   5. multiplication property of equality.
   6. Solve linear equations/inequalities involving two transformations.
   7. Solve linear equations for one variable in terms of other variables.
10. Write models for verbal problems that produce first-degree equations and inequalities in one variable.
    1. Translate phrases and sentences written in words into algebraic expressions.
    2. Write an equation to solve a given word problem.
11. Simplify expressions involving exponents.
    1. Define a positive exponent.
    2. Define the zero exponent.
    3. Define a negative exponent.
    4. Use exponent rules for products, quotients, and powers.
    5. Perform basic operations using scientific notation.
    6. Define and evaluate square roots of real numbers.
12. Write the equation of a specified line.
    1. Define slope.
    2. Determine the slope, given two points.
    3. Determine the slope, given the equation of a line.
    4. Write an equation for a line given the slope and the y-intercept.
    5. Write an equation for a line given the slope and one point (not the y-intercept).
    6. Write an equation for a line given two points. 

MAT 073 - Elementary Algebra II

1. Solve first and second degree equations/inequalities.
   1. Solve first degree equations using the properties of equality.
   2. Solve first degree inequalities using the properties of inequalities.
   3. Solve second degree equations by factoring.
   4. Solve second degree equations by the square root method.
   5. Solve second degree equations by completing the square.
   6. Solve second degree equations by using the quadratic formula.
   7. Solve equations reducible to quadratic form.
   8. Solve quadratic inequalities.
2. Solve absolute value linear equations/inequalities.
3. Solve fractional equations/inequalities.
4. Solve exponential equations.
   1. Solve radical equations.
   2. Solve exponential equations that do not require the use of logs.
   3. Solve exponential equations that do require the use of logs.
   4. Solve logarithmic equations.
5. Write models for verbal problems that result in first degree equations/inequalities.
6. Write models for verbal problems that result in second degree equations.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the real number system.
   1. Calculate with rational numbers using order of operations.
   2. Graph sets of real numbers on a number line.
   3. Use the properties of real numbers: commutative, associative, distribute, identities, inverses, closure, and order.
   4. Use scientific notation.
8. Simplify an algebraic expression.
   1. Use the rules of exponents to simplify an expression.
   2. Use the properties of real numbers to simplify an expression.
9. Perform the basic arithmetic operations with polynomials.
   1. Classify polynomials according to number of terms.
   2. Add polynomials.
   3. Subtract polynomials.
   4. Multiply polynomials.
   5. Divide polynomials.
   6. Factor polynomials.
10. Perform the basic arithmetic operations with rational expressions.
    1. Express rational algebraic expressions in simplest form.
    2. Find sums, differences, products and quotients of rational algebraic expressions.
    3. Simplify a complex fraction.
11. Perform the basic arithmetic operations with expressions containing rational exponents or radicals.
    1. Express the square root of a negative number as a complex number.
    2. Perform the basic arithmetic operations with expressions containing complex numbers.
    3. Use the rules of exponents to simplify expressions containing rational exponents.
    4. Perform the basic arithmetic operations with expressions containing rational exponents.
    5. Convert an expression from radical to exponential notation and vice versa.
    6. Use the properties of radicals to simplify radical expressions.
    7. Perform the basic arithmetic operations with expressions containing radical expressions.
12. Graph linear equations/inequalities and quadratic equations.
    1. Graph linear equations.
    2. Write the equation of a line.
    3. Graph linear inequalities.
    4. Graph circles, parabolas, ellipses centered at the origin, hyperbolas centered at the origin.
    5. Identify the type of conic section by inspecting its equation.
13. Solve systems of linear equations/inequalities and nonlinear systems of equations.
    1. Solve linear systems of equations by the elimination method.
    2. Solve linear systems of equations by the substitution method.
    3. Solve linear systems of equations by Cramer’s Rule.
    4. Solve systems of linear inequalities by graphing.
    5. Solve nonlinear systems of equations by graphing, elimination, or substitution.
14. Demonstrate an understanding of functions, function notation, inverse functions, and properties of logarithms.
    1. Define a function.
    2. Determine the domain and range of a variety of functions.
    3. Construct a graph of functions including: linear functions, quadratic functions, polynomial functions, square root functions, and absolute value functions.
    4. Given two functions, construct the sum, difference, product, quotient and composition of the functions.
    5. Evaluate a given function.
    6. Determine the inverse of a function.
    7. State the relationship of a logarithmic function to an exponential function.
    8. Use a table to find common logarithms and antilogs.
    9. Apply the basic properties of logs when approximating computations of products, quotients, roots and powers.

MAT 093 - Math Study Skills

1. Recognize the uniqueness of college math courses.
   1. Differentiate between high school and college courses.
   2. Differentiate between math and other courses.
   3. Recognize the need to take responsibility for one’s own learning.
2. Examine math related attitudes.
   1. Examine the causes of math anxiety.
   2. Practice strategies for overcoming math anxiety.
3. Identify individual styles of learning.
   1. Analyze personal learning preference.
   2. Recognize characteristics of basic learning styles.
   3. Recognize characteristics of basic learning styles.
4. Explain thinking skills used in the study of math.
   1. Explain what it means to know math.
   2. Explain what it means to understand math.
   3. Explain what it means to apply math.
   4. Explain what it means to analyze math.
5. Manage time more efficiently and effectively.
   1. Discuss math time management.
   2. Plan a study schedule.
   3. Plan to take math courses in sequential semesters
6. Demonstrate effective textbook study techniques.
   1. Read text and try problems prior to class.
   2. Recognize the necessity of using the text?s answer key.
   3. Mark problems to be asked in class/tutoring session/office hours.
   4. Make math note cards.
7. Develop skills needed to be successful in the math classroom.
   1. Use two-column format for taking notes.
   2. Practice asking questions in a math class.
   3. Discuss active versus passive learning.
8. Apply math test-taking skills.
   1. Prepare a study plan for tests.
   2. Preview tests.
   3. Rework problems.
   4. Analyze test errors.
9. Identify resources for math help.
   1. Discuss meeting with an instructor during office hours.
   2. Identify supplements to the math text.
   3. Identify the process needed to obtain a tutor.
   4. Recognize services provided by the Academic Achievement Centers.
   5. Discuss the advantages of a study-group/study partner.

MAT 110 - Math for Liberal Arts

1. Begin to think critically with mathematics
   1. Become familiar with logic symbols, statements and truth tables
   2. Use basic logic to determine the validity of arguments
   3. Use Venn Diagrams to picture logic statements
   4. Describe sets using correct notation
   5. Perform basic set operations
   6. Understand the basic terms and ideas of statistics
   7. Create and use statistical tables and graphs
   8. Discuss deductive and inductive reasoning
2. Use mathematics to solve problems
   1. Know and use methods of estimation.
   2. Recognize patterns and use them to solve problems
   3. Become familiar with Poly?s problem solving framework
   4. Be able to define probability, sample spaces, odds, and expectation
   5. Make tree diagrams to determine probability
   6. Use the rules of probability to compute probabilities
   7. Discuss the Law of Large Numbers
   8. Use geometric concepts to solve problems
   9. Use mathematics to make decisions
      1. Discuss sampling methods and experiments
      2. Understand and use measures of central tendency, dispersion, and position to describe a data set
      3. Use a visual methods to describe a data set
      4. Become familiar with the concept of the normal curve
      5. Define and apply the concept of function
      6. Examine relationships with data
      7. Model problem situations with linear functions
      8. Explore exponential functions
3. Be aware of ways mathematics can be abused
   1. Recognize logical fallacies
   2. Understand misuses of percentages
   3. Explore misuses of statistical graphs
   4. Discuss correlation and causality
   5. Put very large and very small numbers in perspective
4. Recognize mathematics impact on society
   1. Briefly overview the history of math
   2. Discuss early number systems
   3. Understand and use place value
   4. Examine systems of measurement
   5. Examine the relationship of mathematics and computers
5. Explore the application of mathematics to other disciplines
   1. Understand and use percent, ratio, simple and compound interest
   2. Define the effective interest rate
   3. Apply percent to markups and markdowns
   4. Discuss mortgages, installment payments and annuities
   5. Explore perspective and symmetry in art
   6. Apply mathematics to business (i.e. network analysis, scheduling problems, cryptography, economics of resources).
   7. Discuss theories of voting

MAT 114 - Elementary Educators Math I

1. Apply integrated mathematical problem-solving strategies such as Polya’s method to solve problems from within and outside of mathematics
   1. Solve problems including but not limited to inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning, and basic set operations by applying and adapting a variety of appropriate strategies
   2. Model problem situations with objects
   3. Use representations such as graphs, tables, and equations to draw conclusions
   4. Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving
   5. Reflect on the process of mathematical problem solving
   6. Analyze the mathematical thinking and strategies of others
   7. Use the language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely
   8. Analyze the structure of numeration systems
   9. Understand ways of representing numbers
   10. Use multiple models to develop understanding of place value
   11. Analyze non-decimal numeration systems
2. Comprehend the processes used by children to compute fluently and make reasonable estimates with whole numbers and extend them to non-decimal systems
   1. Develop the meanings of operations and how they relate to one another
   2. Illustrate general principles and properties of whole numbers such as commutatively using models and mathematical notation
   3. apply standard and student developed algorithms for additions, subtraction, multiplication, and division
   4. Select appropriate methods and tools for computing with whole numbers from among mental computation, estimation, calculators, and paper and pencil according to the context and nature of the computation and use the selected method or tool
3. Develop number theory concepts
   1. Investigate prime and composite numbers
   2. Investigate divisibility rules for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10.
   3. Discover patterns in Pascal’s triangle
4. Apply geometric properties and relationships in real-word and mathematical problem solving
   1. Describe geometric terms including point, line, plane, space, ray, line segment, angle, parallel lines, perpendicular lines, skew lines, and transversals
   2. Analyze characteristics and properties of 2-dimensional geometric shapes developing mathematical arguments about geometric relationships using models where appropriate
   3. Measure lengths using non-standard units, the metric system, and the customary system
   4. Convert from one unit of measurement to another within the same system
   5. Examine the congruence, similarity, and line or rotational symmetry of objects using transformations
   6. Represent translations, reflections, rotations, and dilations of objects in a plane by using sketches
   7. Draw tessellations
   8. Draw geometric objects
   9. Build geometric objects including polyhedra

MAT 116 - Elementary Educators Math II

1. Demonstrate number sense with respect to fractions, decimals, percents, and integers
   1. Represent decimals with models
   2. Recognize equivalent representations for the same number
   3. Generate equivalent representations for the same number
   4. Demonstrate an understanding of fractions as parts of unit wholes, as parts of a collection, as locations on number lines, and as divisions of whole numbers
   5. Judge the size of fractions using models, benchmarks, and equivalent forms
   6. use ratios and proportions to represent quantitative relationships
   7. Develop numbers less than 0 by extending the number line and though familiar applications
2. Compare the processes used by children to compute fluently and to make reasonable estimates with fractions, decimals, percents, and integers
   1. Develop the meanings of operations with rational numbers and how they relate to one another
   2. Use concepts from number theory such as factors, multiples, prime factorization, and relatively prime numbers to solve problems
   3. Use properties such as the distributivity of multiplication over addition
   4. Apply student developed algorithms for operations with rationals
   5. Apply standard algorithms for operations with rationals
   6. Solve problems involving proportions, such as scaling and finding equivalent ratios
   7. Develop the meaning of percents
   8. Solve problems involving percents
   9. Develop strategies to estimate results of computations and to judge the reasonableness of the results
   10. Use appropriate methods and tools for computing with fractions, decimals, percents, and integers from among mental computation, estimation, calculators and paper and pencil according to the context and nature of the computation
3. Recognize geometry as measurement
   1. Use geometric models to answer questions in mathematics
   2. Solve problems concerning the perimeter of plane figures including circles
   3. Solve problems concerning the area of geometric figures, including circles, parallelograms, and trapezoids, and irregularly shaped figures
   4. Solve problems concerning the surface area of geometric figures, including spheres, cones, cylinders, pyramids, prisms, and irregularly shaped objects
   5. Solve problems concerning the volume of geometric figures, including spheres, cones, cylinders, pyramids, prisms, and irregularly shaped objects
   6. Use units of appropriate size and type to measure angles, perimeter, area, surface area, and volume
   7. Use common benchmarks to estimate measurements
4. Develop statistical concepts
   1. Formulate questions that can be addressed with data
   2. Design investigations to address a question
   3. Collect data using observations, or surveys or experiments
   4. Represent data using tables and graphs such as scatter plots, stem and leaf plots, and histograms
   5. Analyze data using appropriate statistical methods
   6. Propose and justify conclusions and predictions that are based on data
   7. Propose and justify conclusions and predictions that are based on data
   8. Compute probabilities for simple compound events, using such methods as organized lists, tree diagrams, and area models
   9. Use data and probability to measure uncertainty

MAT 121 - College Algebra

1. Discuss equations, inequalities, and mathematical models
   1. Graph equations and inequalities
   2. Solve linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, and absolute value equations
   3. Describe real-world situations through math modeling
   4. Simplify complex numbers
2. Discuss functions
   1. Calculate slope of linear functions
   2. Calculate midpoint and distance between two points
   3. Identify domain and range
   4. Apply vertical line test
   5. Discuss properties of functions
   6. Discuss transformations of functions
   7. Analyze combinations of functions
   8. Calculate inverse functions
3. Discuss and graph polynomial functions
   1. Discuss and graph quadratic functions
   2. Calculate zeros of polynomial functions
   3. Divide polynomials using long division
   4. Divide polynomials using synthetic division
4. Analyze rational functions and their graphs
   1. Discuss and graph rational functions
   2. Identify domain and range
   3. Identify asymptotes
   4. Calculate practical applications using variation
5. Analyze radical functions and their graphs
   1. Discuss and graph radical functions
   2. Identify domain and range
   3. Apply radical functions to models
6. Calculate and graph exponential and logarithmic functions
   1. Identify domain and range
   2. Calculate values of logarithms
   3. Solve exponential and logarithmic equations
   4. Calculate and analyze practical applications, using exponential and logarithmic functions
7. Setup and solve systems of equations
   1. Calculate solutions of linear systems
   2. Perform partial fraction decomposition
   3. Algebraically solve nonlinear equations in two variables
   4. Graphically solve systems of linear inequalities
   5. Solve linear programming involving objective functions
8. Use and understand matrices and determinants
   1. Use Gaussian elimination to calculate matrix solutions to linear systems
   2. Perform matrix operations
   3. Calculate multiplicative inverses
   4. Identify and solve matrix equations
   5. Solve systems of equations, using Cramer’s Rule
9. Calculate conic sections: ellipse, hyperbola, and parabola
   1. Transform equations to standard form
   2. Identify centers, foci, and vertices
   3. Graph conic sections

MAT 129 - Precalculus

1. Analyze mathematical functions
   1. Define a function
   2. Determine if a relation is a function
   3. Find the domain and range of a function
   4. Determine minimum and maximum values of a function
   5. Determine whether functions are increasing, decreasing or constant
   6. Determine whether functions have even or odd properties
2. Graph functions
   1. Identify common functions
   2. Identify transformations
   3. Combine functions using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division
   4. Define an inverse function
   5. Find inverse function
3. Use polynomial functions
   1. Define a polynomial function
   2. Determine the standard form of a quadratic function
   3. Determine the vertex and any x-intercepts of a quadratic function
   4. Find zeros of a polynomial function
   5. State the fundamental Theorem of Algebra
   6. apply the intermediate value, remainder, factor, and rational root theorems to find polynomial roots
4. Identify rational functions
   1. Define a rational function
   2. Identify any horizontal and vertical asymptotes
   3. Graph a rational function
5. Use exponential functions
   1. Define exponential functions
   2. Graph exponential functions
   3. Solve exponential equations
6. Use logarithmic functions
   1. Define logarithmic functions
   2. Apply the properties of logarithms
   3. Graph logarithmic functions
   4. Solve logarithmic equations
   5. Apply exponential and logarithmic functions to problems involving interest, growth and decay
7. Use trigonometric functions for oblique triangles
   1. Apply the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines
   2. Find the area of SAS triangles
   3. Find the area of SSS triangles using heron’s formula
8. Use vectors in the plane
   1. Perform scalar multiplication and vector addition
   2. Find the dot product of two vectors
   3. Apply properties of the dot product
   4. Find the angle between two vectors
   5. Find vector components using projection of one vector onto another
9. Use the trigonometric form of complex numbers
   1. Find the trigonometric form of a complex number
   2. Find the modulus of a complex number
   3. Multiply and divide complex numbers
   4. Find powers and roots of complex numbers
10. Solve systems of equations
    1. Use the substitution and elimination methods to solve a system of equations
    2. Identify whether a system of equations has zero, one, or infinitely many solutions
    3. Use row-echelon form and back-substitution to solve a system of equations
    4. Solve nonsquare systems of equations using a parameter
    5. Decompose a fraction into partial fraction equivalents
11. Use matrices
    1. Use Gaussian Elimination with back-substitution to solve a system of equations using row operations on matrices
    2. Use Gauss-Jordan Elimination to solve a system of equations
    3. Perform the operations of matrix addition, scalar multiplication, and matrix multiplication
    4. Determine the inverse of a nonsingular matrix
    5. Solve a system of equations using the inverse matrix
    6. Find the determinant of a square matrix
    7. Use Cramer’s Rule to solve a linear system of equations
12. Analyze conic sections using rectangular coordinates
    1. Find the standard equation of a parabola, an ellipse, and a hyperbola
    2. Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of a parabola
    3. Find the center, vertices, foci, and eccentricity of an ellipse
    4. Find the center, vertices, foci, and asymptotes of a hyperbola
    5. Classify a conic from its general equation
13. Analyze conic sections using polar coordinates
    1. Convert coordinates and equations from rectangular to polar and vice versa
    2. Graph polar equations by testing for symmetry
    3. Identify and graph a conic by examining the polar form of the equation
14. Graph points, lines, vectors and surfaces in space
    1. Plot points, find distances between points, and find midpoints of segments
    2. Write equations of spheres
    3. Find dot products of vectors and angles between vectors
    4. Find cross products of vectors
15. Find limits
    1. Use properties and operations of limits
    2. Find limits by direct substitution, dividing out, and rationalizing
    3. Find slopes by use of tangents lines, the limit definition of slope, and derivatives
    4. Find limits at infinity and limits of sequences
16. Find limits of summations

MAT 130 - Trigonometry

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Core

1. Use angle and degree measure
   1. Draw angles whose measures are given in degrees
   2. Convert degree-minutes-seconds to decimal degrees
   3. Find a positive angle less than one revolution that is coterminal with a given angle
2. Use radian measure of angles
   1. Draw angles whose measures are given in radians
   2. Convert degree measure to radian measure
   3. Convert radian measure to degree measure
   4. Find arc length
3. Develop the trigonometric functions on a unit circle
   1. Define sine, cosine, and tangent using the unit circle
   2. Define the reciprocal functions including domain and range
   3. State the eight fundamental identities
   4. Use the fundamental identities to simplify trigonometric expressions
   5. Use the fundamental identities to evaluate trigonometric functions
   6. Find the values of trigonometric functions
   7. Identify the signs of the trigonometric functions by quadrant
   8. Examine the trigonometric functions using a table/calculator
4. Develop a generalized definition of the trigonometric functions
   1. State the generalized definition of the trigonometric functions
   2. Evaluate the trigonometric functions given a point on the terminal side
   3. Find the reference angle for any given triangle
   4. Evaluate trigonometric functions of real numbers by table/calculator
   5. List the exact values for the trigonometric functions p/6, p/4, p/3, p/2, p,
5. Graph trigonometric curves 3p/2, and 2p radians
   1. Sketch the standard forms of the cosine, sine, tangent, secant, cosecant, and cotangent curves from memory
   2. Graph by plotting points
   3. Sketch trig functions using various amplitudes, periods, and phase shifts
   4. Graph the sum of two curves by adding ordinates
6. Investigate trigonometric identities.
   1. Use identities to write equivalent forms of expressions
   2. Prove identities using a variety of techniques
   3. Prove or disprove that a given equation is an identity
7. Apply trigonometric identities
   1. Use the distance formula
   2. Find the chord length given the central angle
   3. Use the opposite-angle identities as an aid to graph certain trigonometric functions
   4. Find exact values by using identities
8. Solve trigonometric equations
   1. Solve linear trigonometric equations
   2. Solve quadratic trigonometric equations
   3. Solve trigonometric equations by using identities
   4. Solve solutions to trigonometric equations with multiple angles
9. Investigate inverse trigonometric functions
   1. Define inverse trigonometric relations and functions
   2. Evaluate inverse functions
   3. Draw a quick sketch of each inverse function
   4. Use the reduction identity to simplify trigonometric equations
   5. Use the reduction identity to graph trigonometric equations
10. Investigate the right triangle definition of the trigonometric function
    1. State the right-triangle definition of the trigonometric functions
    2. Solve right triangle problems
    3. Solve solutions to problems using the Law of Cosines
    4. Solve problems using the Law of Sines
    5. Find the area of any triangle.
    6. Find the area of a sector of a circle
    7. Solve applied problems using vector triangles
    8. Write the algebraic representation of a vector
    9. Determine the magnitude of a vector
    10. Determine the scalar product of two vectors
    11. Find the angle between two vectors
    12. Determine whether two vectors are orthogonal
11. Use complex numbers
    1. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide complex numbers
    2. Find the absolute value of a complex number
    3. Plot complex numbers in the Guassian plane
    4. Write complex numbers in trigonometric form
    5. Write complex numbers in rectangular form
    6. Multiply and divide complex numbers in trigonometric form
    7. Use DeMoivre’s Formula to raise complex numbers to integral powers and to find the nth roots of a complex number
12. Graph polar-form equations
    1. Graph polar-form curves (cardiod, rose, and lemniscate) by plotting points
    2. Find the intersection of polar-form curves

MAT 141 - Finite Math

1. Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable
   1. Determine if the sentence is linear
   2. Isolate the variable
   3. Change order when operating with a negative factor
2. Describe the functions and functional notation
   1. Define a relation
   2. Define a function
   3. Determine the dependency relationship between the variables
   4. Use f(x) notation
3. Graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables
   1. Describe the Cartesian coordinate system
   2. Determine the coordinates of sufficient points needed to draw the line of the equation
   3. Locate and indicate the proper half-plane for an inequality
4. Write linear models for verbal problems
   1. Identify the quantities pertinent to the problem
   2. Identify extraneous information
   3. Label clearly the necessary constant and variable quantities
   4. Write a mathematical sentence that relates the necessary quantities
   5. Identify, when necessary, missing information
5. Perform basic matrix operations
   1. Define a matrix and related terms
   2. State the conditions under which various operations may be performed
   3. Add, subtract, and multiply matrices when possible
   4. Invert a 2 x 2 or a 3 x 3 matrix, when possible
6. Solve systems of linear equations by a variety of methods
   1. State the possible solutions and the conditions of their appearance for a linear system
   2. Graph the set of equations on one set of axes
   3. Use the ‘multiply and add’ method to determine the solution
   4. Apply row operations to an augmented matrix to determine the solution (Gauss-Jordan method).
   5. Solve the system by applying matrix algebra
7. Identify the feasible region and vertices for a set of linear constraints
   1. Graph each of the constraints on the same set of axes
   2. Indicate the intersection of all the half-planes as a polygon
   3. Find the coordinates of the vertices of the polygon
8. Solve linear programming problems
   1. Model the limited resource problem in terms of an objective function and a set of constraints
   2. Graph the constraints
   3. Apply the Corner Point Theorem
   4. Confirm the result for reasonableness
9. Perform basic set operations, using correct notation
   1. Define a set and its related terms
   2. Determine the intersection and union of given sets
   3. Illustrate the intersection and union of sets with Venn diagrams
   4. Use set notation to describe a Venn diagram
10. Solve counting problems using the multiplication principles
    1. State the Fundamental Counting Principle
    2. Determine if a problem is a permutation or a combination
    3. State the relationship between combinations, Pascal’s triangle, and the binomial coefficients
    4. Use correctly combination and permutation notations
    5. Calculate factorials
11. Write the sample space and specific events of an experiment
    1. Define sample space and event
    2. Distinguish between continuous and discrete outcomes
    3. Describe a trial of an event
    4. Write a clear description of an event of interest
12. Evaluate the probabilities of basic problems such as dice, cards, coins, and balls
    1. Define the probability of an event
    2. Apply the addition rule for combined probabilities
    3. Apply the multiplication rule for combined probabilities
    4. Determine if events are mutually exclusive
13. Calculate conditional probabilities by various methods
    1. Calculate conditional probability by formula
    2. Calculate conditional probability by probability trees
    3. Determine if events are independent
    4. Calculate probabilities by Bayes’ formula
14. State characteristic properties of probability distributions
    1. Create a probability distribution form a frequency distribution table
    2. Create a probability distribution graph
    3. Relate the area under a probability distribution graph to the probability of an event
    4. State the random variable of the probability distribution
    5. Calculate the mean, median, mode, and standard deviation of the random variable
15. Calculate the probabilities of events by means of known probability distributions
    1. Apply Chebychev’s Theorem
    2. Find the probabilities of events based on normally distributed random variables
    3. Estimate the probabilities of binomial events by means of a normal distribution

MAT 148 - Linear Algebra w/Applications

1. Solve a system of linear equations
   1. Identify whether a system of linear equations has none, one or infinitely many solutions
   2. Solve a system of linear equations using row-reduction and back-substitution
   3. Perform arithmetic operations with vectors
   4. Discuss the span of a set of vectors
   5. Solve the matrix equation Ax=b
   6. Decide whether a set of vectors is linearly independent
   7. Discuss linear transformations from one Euclidean space to another
   8. Identify whether a transformation is one-to-one
2. Perform operations on matrices
   1. Compute a linear combination of matrices
   2. Computer the product of two matrices, if it exists
   3. Write the transpose of a matrix
   4. Find the inverse of a matrix, if it exists
   5. Perform arithmetic operations on partitioned matrices
3. Discuss various Euclidean spaces
   1. Define what a Euclidean space is
   2. Find the dimension of a given space
   3. Define what a subspace is and state conditions for its existence
   4. Find the column space of a matrix
   5. Find the row space of a matrix
   6. Find the nullspace of a matrix
   7. State the rank of a matrix and relate it to the column and row spaces of the matrix
4. Discuss the determinant of a matrix
   1. Compute the determinant of a matrix by using a cofactor expansion across a row or down a column
   2. Describe how various row operations on a matrix affect its determinant
   3. Use Cramer’s rule to solve a system of linear equations
   4. Use the determinant of a matrix to determine whether a matrix is invertible
5. Discuss vector spaces
   1. State the definition of a vector space
   2. State the definition of a vector subspace
   3. Define what is meant by a linear transformation from one vector space to another
   4. Decide whether a given set of vectors is linearly independent
   5. Find the coordinate vector in one coordinate system with respect to another coordinate system
   6. Find a set of vectors which form a basis of a vector space
   7. State the dimension of a given vector space
   8. Use the Rank Theorem to relate the rank of a matrix and the dimension of its nullspace
   9. State several conditions equivalent to a matrix being invertible
   10. Find the change-of-coordinate matrix from one coordinate system to another
6. Discuss the eigenspace of a matrix
   1. Find the characteristic polynomial of a matrix
   2. find the eigenvalues, real and complex, of a matrix
   3. For each eigenvalue of a matrix, find a corresponding eigenvector
   4. use eigenvalues and eigenvectors to diagonalize a matrix
   5. Write the Jordan form of a matrix
7. Perform vector operations in n-dimensional space
   1. Compute the inner product of two column matrices or, equivalently, the dot product of two vectors
   2. Calculate the angle between two vectors
   3. Compute the length (or norm) of a vector
   4. Decide whether a given set of vectors forms an orthonormal basis of a vector space
   5. Find the orthogonal projection of one vector onto another
   6. given a set of linearly independent vectors spanning a vector space, use the Gram-Schmidt process to find an orthogonal basis for that space

MAT 157 - Statistics

1. Discuss statistical processes
   1. Compare and contrast various sampling methods
   2. Distinguish between data types
   3. Discuss the impact of experimental design on experimental results, and
   4. Discuss ethical issues involved in establishing an hypothesis test
2. Generate standard displays of data
   1. Create appropriate tables, charts, and graphs
   2. Calculate representative values of a distribution
   3. Calculate positional values of a distribution, and
   4. Calculate measures of dispersion of a distribution
3. Demonstrate fundamentals of probability
   1. Relate experimental and theoretical probability
   2. Calculate simple probability, and
   3. Calculate the probability of simple, compound, conditional, independent, and mutually exclusive events
4. Analyze probability distributions
   1. Define a probability distribution in terms of a random variable
   2. Calculate the descriptive values of a given probability distribution
   3. Compare and contrast discrete and continuous distributions
   4. Determine the probabilities of events from appropriate distribution tables, and
   5. Apply the normal distribution to binomial events, when appropriate
5. Discuss sampling distributions
   1. State the conditions of the central Limit Theorem
   2. Find the mean and standard error of a sampling distribution, and
   3. Compare and contrast the standard deviation of a sample to the standard error of a sampling distribution
6. Discuss the basics of hypothesis testing
   1. Distinguish between Type I and Type II errors
   2. Discuss the impact of choosing a particular significance level
   3. State the purpose of the hypotheses
   4. State the possible conclusion for an hypothesis test, and
   5. Determine the appropriateness of a one-or two-tailed test
7. Perform significance tests
   1. Write appropriate hypotheses
   2. Execute tests on the mean, proportion, and variance when one population is being studied
   3. Execute tests on the difference of the means and proportions and on the ratio of the variances when two populations are being studied
   4. Perform goodness-of-fit tests
   5. Perform tests on contingency tables, and
   6. Write a clear conclusion for each significance test
8. Construct confidence intervals
   1. Estimate the parameter value.
   2. Calculate the estimate of error, and
   3. Determine the sample size needed to restrict error to a given limit
9. Implement the Analysis of Variance technique
   1. State what is being tested
   2. Write the appropriate hypothesis
   3. Complete an ANOVA table, and
   4. State the conclusion of the test
10. Operate on bivariate data, and
    1. Determine Pearson’s Product Moment, r,
    2. Determine the line of best fit
    3. Test the correlation value r for significance, and
    4. Test the regression coefficients for significance
11. Execute various non-parametric tests

MAT 160 - Statistical Business Appl.

1. Discuss statistical processes
   1. Compare and contrast descriptive and inferential statistics
   2. State the elements of statistical problems
   3. Discuss the role of statistics in managerial decision-making
2. Discuss sampling distributions
   1. State properties
   2. Calculate representative values
   3. Compare the relationship between sample size and a sampling distribution
3. Discuss estimation and a test of hypothesis
   1. Calculate large-sample estimation of a population mean
   2. Calculate necessary sample size
   3. Write appropriate hypotheses
   4. Calculate and interpret p-values
   5. Distinguish between Type I and Type II errors
   6. Interpret results of hypothesis tests
4. Discuss quality control charts
   1. Calculate appropriate values
   2. Draw appropriate charts
   3. Analyze and interpret results
5. Discuss simple linear regression
   1. Define a first-order model
   2. Calculate, using least squares method
   3. State assumptions
   4. Calculate an estimate for the population variance
   5. Assess the usefulness of the model
   6. Calculate and interpret coefficient of determination
   7. Estimate and predict, using the model
   8. Perform hypothesis tests
   9. Calculate, using computer spreadsheets
6. Discuss multiple regression
   1. Identify the model assumptions
   2. Calculate the model, using the method of least squares
   3. Estimate variance of population
   4. Estimate and test hypothesis
   5. Test the usefulness of the model
   6. Estimate and predict, using the model
   7. Relate to business world
   8. Calculate, using computer spreadsheet
   9. Perform residual analyses
   10. Identify pitfalls
7. Discuss qualitative independent variables
   1. Use appropriate terminology
   2. Write a model

MAT 162 - Prin. of Business Statistics

1. Examine data distributions
   1. Display distributions graphically
   2. Describe distributions numerically
   3. Use data to describe a population with a normal distribution
   4. Introduce statistical inference
2. Examine relationships between variables
   1. Display the relationship graphically with a scatterplot
   2. Describe the relationship numerically with a correlation coefficient
   3. Use least-squares linear regression to examine the relationship
   4. Use data to conduct a regression analysis
   5. Explain the advantages and limitations of correlation and regression for describing the relationship between variables
3. Consider population parameters and probability concepts
   1. Examine probability.
   2. Examine population parameters
   3. Use probability to test parameters for significance
4. Infer conclusions about population parameters
   1. Explore inferences about populations means
   2. Examine matched pairs data
   3. Explore inferences about the sample proportion
   4. Determine the appropriate sample size for a stated margin of error
5. Explore regression inferential analyses
   1. Define simple linear regression
   2. Estimate least-squares linear regression parameters
   3. Define and calculate the standard error estimate of the regression model?s standard deviation
   4. State and discuss the conditions for regression inference
   5. Define and discuss the sampling distribution of the regression parameter estimates
   6. Conduct a test for zero population correlation
   7. Examine the mean response and predict the value of an individual response
   8. Conduct a preliminary data analysis for multiple regression
   9. Determine the multiple regression equation using least-square to estimate coefficients
   10. Examine multiple regression residuals
   11. Calculate and discuss the multiple regression standard error
   12. Use statistical software to perform a multiple regression analysis
   13. Write a summary of a regression analysis including hypotheses, statistics used, results of tests, and inferences made

MAT 164 - Calculus for Busn/Social Sci

1. Perform basic operations with numbers, functions, and graphs
   1. Graph elementary equations
   2. Find distances in the plane
   3. Graph special types of functions
   4. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide elementary functions
   5. Find the composite of two functions
2. Establish the limit of a function
   1. Find the slope of a curve at a specific point
   2. Calculate the limit of a function at a specific point
   3. Define continuity
   4. Calculate one-sided limits
   5. Calculate limits at infinity
3. Differentiate functions
   1. Define the derivative for real-valued functions of one real variable
   2. Calculate the derivative of certain elementary functions directly from the definition
   3. Calculate derivatives using various elementary rules: sum, product, quotient, power, etc
   4. Calculate derivatives using the Chain Rule
   5. Compute derivatives by the method of implicit differentiation
4. Apply the derivative
   1. Locate Increasing and Decreasing Functions
   2. Discuss the concavity of a function
   3. Find any relative extrema of a function
   4. Find any absolute extrema of a function
   5. Sketch many general functions
   6. Solve general applied Maximum-Minimum problems
   7. Set up and solve applications to Economics and Business
   8. Set up and solve related rate problems
   9. Apply the mean value theorem
5. Calculate the indefinite and definite integrals
   1. Calculate indefinite integrals for elementary functions
   2. Use indefinite integrals to calculate definite integrals
   3. Calculate definite and indefinite integrals by substitution
6. Apply the integral
   1. Find areas by integration
   2. Apply the definite integral to economics and business
   3. Find volumes by integration
7. Solve problems involving exponential and logarithmic functions
   1. Differentiate both exponential and logarithmic functions
   2. Integrate both exponential and logarthmic functions
   3. Solve exponential growth and decay problems

MAT 211 - Calculus I

1. Establish the limit of a function
   1. Associate the proper limit symbolism with a given graphical situa­tion
   2. Calculate limits of certain elementary functions
   3. Define the concept of limit for real-valued functions of one real variable
   4. Prove that a given limit statement is valid
   5. Compute limits involving the trigonometric functions
2. Determine the continuity of functions
   1. State the conditions for the continuity of a function at a point
   2. Define continuity on an open interval and on a closed interval
   3. Identify intervals of continuity from a given graph
   4. Determine points of discontinuity
   5. Identify points of discontinuity as removable or non-removable
   6. State and apply the Intermediate Value Theorem
3. Apply the basic rules of differentiation
   1. Define the derivative for real-valued functions of one real variable
   2. Calculate the derivative of certain elementary functions directly from the definition
   3. Calculate derivatives using the appropriate rules for sums, products, and quotients
   4. State the connection between differentiability and continuity
   5. Calculate higher order derivatives
4. Differentiate composite functions
   1. Calculate derivatives using the chain rule
   2. Compute derivatives by the method of implicit differentiation
   3. Set up and solve related rate problems
5. Use the derivative to identify extrema
   1. Define relative maximums and minimums of a function
   2. Define and find critical values of a function
   3. Find the relative extrama of a function using the first and second derivative tests
   4. State and apply the Extreme Value Theorem
6. Identify increasing and decreasing functions
   1. Define an increasing (and decreasing) function on an open interval
   2. Use the first derivative to determine if a function is increasing (or decreasing) on an interval
   3. Determine the open intervals on which a function is increasing and on which it is decreasing
7. Identify the concavity of a function on an interval
   1. Define concave up (and concave down) on an open interval
   2. Use the second derivative to determine if a function is concave up (or concave down) on an interval
   3. Determine the open intervals on which a function is concave up and on which it is concave down
8. Find vertical, horizontal and slant asymptotes of a function
   1. Define and locate the vertical asymptotes of a function
   2. Evaluate infinite limits of a function
   3. Use limits at infinity to determine the ?end behavior? of a function
   4. Use the end behavior of a function to identify any horizontal or slant asymptotes
9. Apply the derivative to real-world problems
   1. Write models for real-world problems
   2. Set up and solve applied min/max problems
   3. Use the first and second derivative to graph certain elementary functions
   4. State the geometrical significance of the first and second derivatives
   5. State the physical significance for the first and second derivatives for rectilinear motion
   6. State and apply the mean Value Theorem for derivatives
10. Calculate indefinite and definite integrals
    1. Calculate indefinite integrals for elementary functions
    2. Calculate Riemann sums in simple cases
    3. Define the concept of the definite integral for real-valued functions of one real variable
    4. Calculate the definite integral in simple cases directly from the definition
    5. State the first and Second Fundamental theorems of calculus
    6. Apply the fundamental Theorem of calculus to evaluate definite integrals
    7. State the mean Value Theorem for integrals
11. Find inverse functions
    1. Determine whether a function is one to one
    2. Define the inverse of a function
    3. State the graphical relationship of inverse functions
    4. Find the derivative of an inverse function a specified point
12. Calculate the logarithmic and exponential functions
    1. Define the logarithm function in the natural base e
    2. Demonstrate the basic properties of logarithms using the definition in 6.1
    3. Define logarithms in bases other than e.
    4. Calculate derivatives and anti-derivatives of the logarithmic functions
    5. Define the exponential function in the natural base e.
    6. Define the exponential functions in based other than e
    7. Calculate derivatives and anti-derivatives that are inverse trigonometric functions
13. Calculate the inverse trigonometric functions
    1. Define the inverse trigonometric functions
    2. State the domain and range of the inverse trigonometric functions
    3. Calculate derivatives of the inverse trigonometric functions
    4. Recognize and calculate anti-derivatives that are inverse trigonometric functions
14. Calculate the hyperbolic trigonometric functions
    1. Define the hyperbolic trigonometric functions
    2. State the geometrical interpretation of the hyperbolic functions
    3. Calculate derivatives and anti-derivatives of the hyperbolic functions
    4. Calculate derivatives and anti-derivatives of the inverse hyperbolic functions
15. Solve simple differential equations
    1. Solve differential equations using separation of variables and anti-differentiation
    2. Solve differential equations involving exponential growth or decay

MAT 217 - Calculus II

1. Solve application problems using calculus
   1. Use an integral to calculate area between two curves
   2. Find volume of a solid of revolution using the disk method
   3. Find volume of a solid of revolution using the shell method
   4. Calculate arc length using an integral
   5. Calculate area of a surface of revolution using an integral
   6. Use an integral to calculate work done by a variable force
   7. Use integrals to calculate moments and center of mass of a planar lamina
2. Use basic techniques of integration
   1. Calculate certain integrals by integration by parts
   2. Integrate powers of Sine and Cosine
   3. Integrate powers of Secant and Tangent
   4. Integrate by Trig substitution
   5. Integrate by partial fractions
   6. Integrate by using tables and other miscellaneous techniques
3. Evaluate indeterminate forms
   1. Identify the basic 0/0 indeterminate form
   2. Use L.’Hopital’s rule for the 0/0 form
   3. Identify other indeterminate forms
   4. Use L.’Hopital’s rule for the other forms
4. Integrate improper integrals
   1. Identify the various types of improper integrals
   2. Evaluate a given improper integral
5. Evaluate infinite series
   1. Define the limit of an infinite series
   2. Determine convergence by the integral test
   3. Determine convergence by the comparison test
   4. Determine convergence for alternating series
   5. Define conditional convergence
6. Evaluate power series
   1. Define power series
   2. Determine the radius of convergence for a power series
   3. Determine Taylor and Maclaurin series for certain elementary functions
   4. Differentiate and integrate power series
7. Analyze plane curves and 2-D geometry
   1. Evaluate derivatives and integrals of parametric equations
   2. Calculate arc length for parametric equations using an integral
   3. Calculate area of surface of revolution for parametric equations using an integral
   4. Define polar coordinates
   5. Write the equations relating polar coordinates and rectangular coordinates
   6. Graph functions represented in polar form
   7. Determine areas of regions defined by polar form equations
   8. Calculate slopes and arc lengths for functions specified in polar form

MAT 219 - Calculus III

1. Use and understand vectors in space
   1. Define vectors in the plane and space
   2. Calculate the dot product of two vectors
   3. Calculate the cross product of two vectors
2. Apply vectors to the geometry of space
   1. Construct the equations of lines and planes in space
   2. Construct the equations of surfaces in space
3. Evaluate vector-valued functions
   1. Define vector-valued functions
   2. Differentiate and Integrate of vector-valued functions
4. Apply vector valued functions
   1. Compute velocity and acceleration
   2. Compute tangent, normal and bi-normal vectors
   3. Compute arc length and curvature
5. Utilize vector analysis is 2D
   1. Define and use vector fields
   2. Compute line integrals
   3. Use and understand Green’s Theorem
6. Utilize vector analysis is 3D
   1. Compute parametric surfaces
   2. Compute surface integrals
   3. Use and understand the Divergence Theorem
   4. Use and understand Stroke’s Theorem
7. Analyze multi-variable functions
   1. Evaluate the limit of a multi-variable function
   2. Discuss continuity of a multi-variable function
   3. Evaluate the partial derivative of a multi-variable function
   4. calculate the differential of a multi-variable function
   5. Evaluate the derivative of multi-variable function using the chain rule
   6. Find and discuss the directional derivatives of multi-variable function
   7. find and discuss gradient of a multi-variable function
   8. find the equation for a tangent plane
   9. Calculate optimum value of a multi-variable function, with or without constraints

MAT 227 - Diff Equations with Laplace

1. Solve First-Order Differential Equations
   1. Establish the existence of solutions
   2. Establish the uniqueness of solutions
   3. Graph an approximate solution by using isoclines
   4. Solve Variable Separable differential equations
   5. Solve First-Order Linear differential equations
   6. Solve Exact differential equations
   7. Find Integrating Factors to convert a differential equation to exact
   8. Solve Homogeneous Differential Equations
   9. Reduce differential equations to First Order
   10. Solve application problems involving various of the above
2. Solve Linear Differential Equations
   1. Establish independence of functions by using the Wronskian
   2. Find the characteristic equation of Homogeneous Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients
   3. Solve Euler Differential Equations
   4. Solve differential equations by Reduction of Order
   5. Solve differential equations by the Method of Taylor Series
   6. Solve Nonhomogeneous Differential Equations
   7. Solve differential equations by the Method of Undetermined Coefficients
   8. Solve differential equations by the Method of Variation of Parameter
   9. Solve application problems involving various of the above
3. Solve Linear Systems of Differential Equations
   1. Establish independence by using the Wronskian
   2. Solve differential equations by the Method of Elimination
   3. Solve differential equations by the Matrix Method
   4. Solve Nonhomogeneous Systems by Variation of Parameters
4. Solve by the Laplace Transform
   1. Use the definition of Laplace Transforms to produce formulae
   2. Apply the Laplace Transform and The Inverse Laplace Transform to solve differential equations
   3. Apply the Laplace Transform and The Inverse Laplace Transform to solve systems of differential equations
   4. Solve differential equations using the Heaviside function
   5. Solve differential equations using the Dirac Delta function
5. Solve by using numerical methods
   1. Solve differential equations and systems by using Euler’s method
   2. Solve differential equations and systems by using Taylor Series
   3. Solve differential equations and systems by using the Runge-Kutta method

MAT 772 - Applied Math

1. Use numbers in a variety of equivalent forms
   1. Read whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
   2. List equivalent fractions
   3. Convert fractions to mixed numbers (and vice versa
   4. Convert fractions to decimals (and vice versa).
   5. Find common denominators
   6. Define percents
   7. Convert fractions and decimals to percents (and vice versa).
   8. Read signed numbers
   9. Describe the real number line
   10. Define absolute value
   11. Define exponential notation
   12. Define scientific notation
2. Compute with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and integers in real world and mathematical solving
   1. Apply the four arithmetic operations (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) to whole numbers
   2. Apply the four arithmetic operations to fractions
   3. Apply the four arithmetic operations to decimals
   4. Apply the four arithmetic operations to integers
   5. Apply the four arithmetic operations to complex fractions
   6. Demonstrate the use of exponential notation in computation
   7. Demonstrate the use of scientific notation in computation
3. Use computational techniques appropriate to specific problems
   1. Model real-world problems
   2. Calculate a solution to the problem
   3. Round the answer when necessary
   4. Calculate using a calculator
4. Recognize whether or not an answer is reasonable
   1. Estimate an answer
   2. Determine the reasonableness of the answer
5. Identify basic geometric figures
   1. Identify two dimensional figures and parts
   2. Identify three dimensional figures and parts
6. Demonstrate basic geometric constructions
   1. Construct
7. Apply geometric properties and relationships in real-world and mathematical problem solving
   1. Demonstrate the properties of
   2. Use the Pythagorean theorem
   3. Use similarity in solving applied problems
   4. Demonstrate the relationships between central angle, arcs, and inscribed angles
   5. Explain the intersection of lines and circles
   6. Calculate the angles formed by circles and lines
   7. Use a protractor to measure angles
   8. Use geometric formulas to solve problems
      1. Calculate the measure of an angle in both degrees and radians
      2. Calculate the area and volume of plane figures
      3. Calculate lateral surface area, total surface area and volume of geometric solids (prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres).
8. Convert measurements within the metric and English systems and between systems
   1. Identify the units in the English and Metric systems
   2. Convert within the English System
   3. Convert within the Metric System
   4. Convert between Metric and English Systems
   5. Model dimensional figures
   6. Calculate answers to dimensional figures
9. Use appropriate units and tools to measure to the degree of accuracy required in a particular situation
   1. Calculate answers to the correct degree of precision
   2. Calculate answers to the correct degree of precision
   3. Calculate the greatest possible error
   4. Demonstrate measurement using calipers and micrometers
   5. Find the tolerance allowed for measurements
10. Interpret scales to the degree of accuracy required in a particular situation
    1. Interpret circular scales
    2. Interpret uniform and nonuniform scales
    3. Demonstrate the use of the color codes in reading the value of electrical resistors
11. Interpret graphs and charts
    1. Read data
    2. Interpret data
    3. Analyze data
    4. Create graphs/charts to depict given data

MAT 773 - Applied Math II

1. Perform fundamental algebraic operations with polynomials
   1. Find the sum of 2 polynomials
   2. Find the difference of 2 polynomials
   3. Find the product of 2 polynomials
   4. Find the quotient of 2 polynomials
   5. Use order of operations to evaluate expressions
   6. Simplify an expression
   7. Calculate the value of an expression with exponents
   8. Calculate radicals involving perfect squares and other numbers
2. Solve algebraic equations having variables in both members, parentheses, and frac­tions
   1. Translate phrases and sentences written in words into algebraic form
   2. Solve linear equations involving one step transformations using the addition property of equality
   3. Solve linear equations including one step transformations using the multiplication property of equality
   4. Solve linear equations involving two transformations
   5. Solve linear equations for one variable in terms of other variables
   6. Evaluate a literal equation given the other variables’ values
   7. Use an equation to solve a given word problem
3. Solve linear systems by graphing, addition, and substitution
   1. Plot a given ordered pair of numbers on a graph
   2. Name the coordinates given a point on a graph
   3. Determine ordered pairs which satisfy a given linear equation
   4. Graph a linear equation on a coordinate plane
   5. Recognize parallel, intersecting, and coinciding lines when given systems of 2 simultaneous equations
   6. Solve system of equations by graphing method
   7. Solve system of equations by elimination method
   8. Solve system of equations by substitution method
4. Factor algebraic expressions including general trinomial
   1. Remove the greatest common monomial factor
   2. Factor a trinomial which is the product of 2 binomials
   3. Factor a binomial which is the difference of 2 squares
   4. Factor polynomials completely
5. Solve quadratic equations by factoring, the quadratic formula, and graphing
   1. Use factoring to solve quadratic equations
   2. Use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations
   3. Use graphing to solve quadratic equations
   4. Write models for verbal problems that produce quadratic equations
   5. Solve models
6. Use geometric concepts and formulas to solve problems
   1. Use the Pythagorean Theorem
   2. Use similarity in solving applied problems
   3. Demonstrate the relationships between central angles, arcs, and inscribed angles
   4. Explain the intersection of lines and circles
   5. Calculate the angles formed by circles and lines
   6. Calculate the measure of an angle in both degrees and radians
   7. Calculate the area and volume of plane figures
   8. Calculate the lateral surface area, total surface area, and volume of geometric solids (prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres)
7. Use trigonometric ratios to find sides and angles of right triangles
   1. Define the 6 basic trig ratios in relation to a right triangle
   2. Use trigonometric ratios to find angles of a right triangle
   3. Use trigonometric ratios to find sides of a right triangle
   4. Use trigonometric ratios to solve given applied problems
8. Graph sine and cosine functions
   1. Define the components of a graph
   2. Graph the functions showing the components (amplitude, period, and phrase shift).
9. Solve oblique triangles
   1. Solve for missing parts of a triangle by Law of Sines
   2. Solve for missing parts of a triangle by Law of Cosines
   3. Show the ambiguous case involving Law of Sines
   4. Solve the ambiguous case
   5. Use trig area formula. (K=1/2 ab sin C)

MAT 900 - Field Studies in Actuarial Science

1. Interpret categorical and quantitative data.
   1. Summarize categorical data for two categories in two-way frequency tables.
   2. Interpret relative frequencies in the context of the data.
   3. Recognize possible associations and trends in the data.
   4. Represent data on two quantitative variables on a scatter plot, and describe how the variables are related.
   5. Decide if a specific model is consistent with results from a given data-generating process, e.g., using simulation.
   6. Calculate expected values and use them to solve problems.
   7. Measure success/profitability and justify the appropriate tools to support accuracy
   8. of the results.
2. Justify conclusions from sample surveys, experiments and observational studies.
   1. Interpret and explain random processes underlying statistical experiments.
   2. Use statistics as a process for making inferences about population parameters based on a random sample from that population.
   3. Recognize the purposes of and differences among sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies; explain how randomization relates to each.
   4. Use data from a sample survey to estimate a population mean or proportion; develop a margin of error through the use of simulation models for random sampling.
   5. Use data from a randomized experiment to compare two treatments; use simulations to decide if differences between parameters are significant.
   6. Evaluate reports based on data.
3. Evaluate probability outcomes of decisions, including complex situations.
   1. Use the rules of probability to compute probabilities of compound events in a uniform probability model
   2. Understand independence and conditional probability and use them to interpret data.
   3. Describe events as subsets of a sample space using characteristics of the outcomes, or as unions, intersections, or complements of other events.
   4. Construct and interpret two-way frequency tables of data when two categories are associated with each object being classified.
   5. Recognize and explain the concepts of conditional probability and independence in everyday language and everyday situations.
   6. Analyze decisions and strategies using probability concepts.
   7. Weigh the possible outcomes of decisions by assigning probabilities to payoff values and find expected values.
4. Apply the fundamentals of actuarial science competencies
   1. Explain how a variety of disciplines interact within the larger process through determining actuarial values, engaging in pricing exercises, analyzing trends, etc.
   2. Summarize the purpose for insurance.
   3. Explain the concept of risk and risk management and evidence it in a qualitative and quantitative manner.
   4. Use key technical vocabulary and acronyms unique to actuarial science.
5. Evaluate the role insurance plays in building economies.
   1. Summarize the role of insurance in terms of globalization.
   2. Articulate the role of regulations based on professional readings such as Affordable Care Act or other summaries.
   3. Gain exposure and understanding of property, casualty, health, annuities, and life insurance.
   4. Investigate and analyze various companies? vision and mission statements, as well as marketing slogans and mottos.
   5. Articulate and fulfill the company promise to serve the client by providing trust, security, safety, and protection.
6. Analyze relevant literature of the field.
   1. Review relevant actuarial information
   2. Distinguish peer-reviewed, actuarial literature from other published information
   3. Read, interpret, comprehend and reflect upon the credibility of professional literature.
   4. Compare and contrast various authors? or companies? perspectives on leadership
   5. and ethics within the industry.
   6. Analyze documents such as the Own Risk Solvency Assessment (ORSA) documents and critique their success in demonstrating sound risk management
7. Demonstrate effective professional skills and leadership within the context of the industry.
   1. Identify the traits of successful actuarial professionals as defined by SOA, AAA and ASPCA.
   2. Simulate and apply the concept of professionalism as it relates specifically to actuarial science.
   3. Define and express the characteristics of servant leadership.
   4. Practice confidentiality and discretion.
   5. Develop trusting relationships with clients, colleagues, mentors and other professionals.
8. Evaluate actuarial careers within various industries.
   1. Participate in and reflect on at least three different actuarial settings such as life, property and casualty, and healthcare insurance.
   2. Differentiate each actuarial setting.
   3. Compare and contrast different actuarial-related fields in terms of cost of education, time in school, and work-life balance.
   4. Investigate educational requirements of an actuary and summarize necessary certification, registration and licensure requirements.
9. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving in a professional setting.
   1. Present thoughtful questioning that challenges assumptions, promotes higher order thinking, leads to new insights, and validates perceptions.
   2. Engage in metacognition that supports reflective practice.
   3. Support processes that analyze, select, use, and evaluate various approaches to develop solutions.
   4. Engage in analysis and synthesis of multiple sources and points of information.
   5. Demonstrate intentional use of disciplinary frameworks to analyze complex issues and information.
   6. Suspend judgment while collecting evidence to make determinations.
   7. Explain how a variety of disciplines interact within the larger process.
   8. Demonstrate technical, analytical problem solving with results-oriented solutions.
   9. Analyze a hard theoretical idea and create a concise business memo, visual or other communication tool for various audiences such as the CFO, CEO, Sales or Marketing Department, the public, media, or other internal stakeholders.
   10. Investigate data analytics and justify the power of data.
10. Investigate technology concepts, systems, and operations within the industry.
    1. Use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
    2. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information from a variety of sources and media and use the information in a legal and ethical manner.
    3. Describe and defend human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and its relation to the practice of legal and ethical behavior from the lens of various stakeholders.
    4. Apply available, and most appropriate tools, such as an AV calculator, TAS or ALFA software, etc., to gather, evaluate and use information.
    5. Present accurate pivot tables and calculate net present values.
    6. Develop accurate Excel functions and formulas and display data in Excel spreadsheets.
11. Apply insurance issues from the perspective of a variety of stakeholders.
    1. Explain and evidence the impact of insurance from various lenses
    2. Explore the role of human empathy within the profession.
    3. Demonstrate understanding of relevant ethical and legal principles.
    4. Respect and practice ethics.
    5. Prepare a needs analysis and recommendation of insurance products based on data.
    6. Apply the concepts of actuarial skills to a variety of scenarios.
12. Evaluate complex communication within the context of the professional environment.
    1. Negotiate processes that generate mutually satisfactory solutions.
    2. Manage and resolve conflicts.
    3. Interact effectively with people of different cultures.
    4. Select and integrate various communication processes.
    5. Integrate appropriate forms of information communication technology.
    6. Describe the interactions among modes of communication.
    7. Evidence meaningful and engaging interactions.
    8. Analyze situations in a critical manner and ask appropriate questions focused on refining the process and/or correcting mistakes.
13. Create an inquiry project within an actuarial setting.
    1. Identify and propose an actuarial project to explore.
    2. Follow written and oral instructions given by instructor or actuarial colleagues.
    3. Adapt and be flexible within the learning environment.
    4. Participate in all required activities.
    5. Cooperate and collaborate with others involved in the project.
    6. Communicate effectively with others involved in the project.
    7. Present a final communication of project learnings.

MDT 101 - Survey of Mobile Development Technologies

1. Explain Mobile Application Development.
   1. Define mobile application and mobile application development
   2. Identify various current mobile devices and their most common uses and capabilities.
   3. Examine emerging handheld technologies
   4. Describe the impact mobile devices have on the way we communicate, do business, and access news and entertainment
   5. Explain which capabilities can be accessed via the mobile device’s web browser
2. Investigate current mobile applications.
   1. Identify the prevalence of mobile applications
   2. Examine mobile applications available to student
   3. Utilize current mobile applications
   4. Compare the purposes of various types of mobile applications (i.e. communications, games, multimedia, productivity, travel, utilities, etc.)
   5. Consider what problem the mobile application is intended solve
3. Identify popular consumer applications.
   1. Discuss money transfer and mobile payment applications
   2. Describe location based service applications
   3. Determine the purpose of mobile search applications
   4. Utilize mobile browsing applications
   5. Understand mobile health monitoring
   6. Define near field communication services
   7. Discuss mobile instant messaging
   8. Describe mobile music applications
4. Evaluate the current job market for mobile application development.
   1. Recognize the purpose of and need for mobile application developers
   2. Investigate job opportunities for mobile application developers
   3. Outline the skills necessary to become an application developer including programming skills, business skills and marketing skills.
5. Analyze current execution environments for mobile application development.
   1. Identify processes and tools that make mobile application development possible
   2. Differentiate the primary development platforms commonly used in mobile application development
6. Summarize how mobile applications create unique advertising opportunities for businesses.
   1. Describe the benefits of using mobile advertising in marketing
   2. Explain different ways advertisements are displayed in mobile applications (i.e. banner ad, full-page ad, tagged ad, etc.)
7. Identify ingredients that impact the success of mobile applications
8. Explore Mobile Application Entrepreneurship.(Appreneur)
   1. Define the role of the entrepreneur interacting with the various app stores
   2. Discuss the critical role of marketing mobile applications
   3. Identify distribution techniques used by mobile application developers
   4. Discuss generating revenue from various business models
   5. Describe the life cycles of apps
   6. Explore scaling apps and managing users

MDT 103 - The Business of App Development

1. Identify the requirements to start developing mobile applications.
   1. Identify the mobile platform(s) for app development.
   2. Describe the hardware requirements.
   3. Explain downloading and installing the required software.
   4. Describe registering as a developer for the mobile platform(s).
   5. Discuss purchasing a domain name for a website to support apps.
2. Examine analyzing app ideas and performing competitive research.
   1. Discuss meeting user needs or issues that are not currently being addressed.
   2. Explore discovering untapped markets and broadening niche markets.
   3. Describe enhancing the mobile experience of similar apps by providing more streamlined and convenient features.
   4. Discuss methods to assess the competition.
   5. Explain the pros and cons of competing with similar apps.
   6. Define an app’s differentiators that make it better than existing competition.
   7. Discuss when to avoid oversaturated app categories.
3. Analyze Intellectual Property (IP) rights.
   1. Define Intellectual Property.
   2. Differentiate the types of intellectual property protection available and consider which
   3. Explore how to avoid infringing the intellectual property rights of others.
   4. Describe the purpose of an End User License Agreement (EULA).
   5. Discuss when and how to pursue legal action.
4. Explore techniques to improve the marketability of apps.
   1. Discuss creating a favorable first impression.
   2. Explore creating an effective app icon and logo.
   3. Discuss the benefits of maintaining a consistent brand identity
   4. Explore interface design from a user perspective.
   5. Examine design features to improve accessibility.
   6. Discuss outsourcing to professional designers.
   7. Describe the benefits of prototyping and user testing.
5. Assess in-app promotion opportunities.
   1. Discuss how to encourage ratings from users that are happy with an app.
   2. Examine in-app user review features.
   3. Explore using in-app email and integrating social networking.
   4. Describe improving app discovery with in-app cross-promotion and third-party web services.
6. Evaluate how free apps can make money in the mobile universe.
   1. Identify ways to generate revenue from free apps.
   2. Describe using a free app to up-sell a separate premium version.
   3. Differentiate between free lite versions of an app versus using a freemium model offering in-app purchases of premium features.
   4. Discuss offering free apps supported by in-app advertising.
   5. Summarize the process of linking an app to an external web site with an affiliate program to earn commissions on sales driven to the site.
7. Examine monetizing free apps with in-app advertising.
   1. Explain how in-app advertising can be an effective way to monetize a free app without relying on paid content sales.
   2. Discuss the current mobile ad networks.
   3. Explain the value of tracking users’ demographics and usage patterns through in-app analytics.
   4. Describe how partnering with a sponsor can monetize a free app through product placement deals.
8. Evaluate the freemium model offering in-app purchases.
   1. Explain how existing users make the best customers.
   2. Explore the in-app purchase feature integrating e-commerce to create additional revenue opportunities beyond traditional app sales.
   3. List in-app purchase product types.
   4. Discuss when and how to use in-app purchases.
   5. Differentiate in-app content built into an app versus downloading content from a remote server.
9. Explore testing to ensure an excellent overall user experience.
   1. Describe the merits of on-device testing and receiving feedback from beta testers.
   2. Discuss the need to test app features that are not supported in the device simulator.
   3. Explain the importance of having multiple people test your app.
   4. Discuss an in-app mechanism for users to send feedback.
10. Categorize pre-release marketing strategies.
    1. Explore the best ways to create excitement and anticipation for an app?s release.
    2. Discuss growing an online audience through social networks for distributing news about the app.
    3. Explain the need for a web site or dedicated web page for the app.
    4. Describe pre-release marketing materials needed to support the social marketing plan and the app’s web site.
11. Outline the app submission process
    1. Describe the general steps for submitting an app to the marketplace.
    2. Identify common factors to consider when determining an app’s selling price.
    3. Discuss the importance of names, keywords and images for an app’s product page.
    4. Explain the app description’s function as a primary marketing tool for users to learn more about the app.
12. Evaluate methods to increase consumer awareness of an app’s availability.
    1. Explore post-release marketing efforts to capitalize on the initial visibility of an app.
    2. Discuss sending out press releases to major technology and mobile news sites.
    3. Summarize the process of sending reviewers promo codes for a free copy of the app.
    4. Describe the importance of reviews and interviews to gain exposure for the app.
    5. Discuss using limited-time promotions and partnering with popular giveaway sites to receive extra publicity for the app.

MDT 105 - Mobile User Interface Design

1. Evaluate the capabilities and limitations of mobile devices that create unique user interface (UI) design challenges.
   1. List device features that are central to the user experience, including a multi-touch display and sensors that detect light, motion and direction.
   2. Explain how a multi-touch display uses gestures and a virtual keyboard to enable users to interact with the device.
   3. Discuss common use cases for sensor input and other device features.
   4. Explain that device features may not always be supported in older versions of the device.
   5. Explore how device features can improve the user experience of an app by combining functions in innovative ways.
2. Explore user research methods beneficial to mobile apps
   1. Explain how early-stage research can uncover user needs, context of use, perceptions, pain points, language and norms.
   2. Describe a variety of user research methods and ways to tailor the methods for an app.
   3. Explain the research strategy depends on the type of app and its stage of development.
   4. Discuss how research can reveal new app opportunities and inspire innovative solutions.
3. Explain how to effectively analyze user research.
   1. Explain a variety of ways to translate research findings into design tools that can be used throughout the app design process.
   2. Discuss using design tools to prioritize features and ensure the app design meets user needs.
   3. Describe how user research can be used to define an app’s main purpose and intended audience.
4. Explore the benefits of competitive analyses for both new and existing apps.
   1. Discuss how competitive user experience (UX) analyses can provide a general view of the competitive landscape.
   2. Explore a variety of competitive analysis methods which can be combined and adapted to meet the needs of an app.
   3. Discuss using the analyses to help formulate best practices and identify market opportunities.
   4. Describe how an in-depth analysis of the competition may also impact an app’s purpose and audience.
5. Explore how to utilize user experience (UX) analyses to conceptualize mobile apps.
   1. Discuss various ways to illustrate and communicate early design choices.
   2. Describe the benefits of effective brainstorming to begin app concept exploration.
   3. Identify a variety of sketching techniques.
   4. Explore which parts of an app may benefit from visual representations.
6. Examine how prototyping is used to conceptualize an app.
   1. Define a prototype.
   2. Explain a prototype’s ability to explore, evaluate and communicate design ideas.
   3. Describe a variety of prototyping approaches specific to the type of app.
   4. Identify ways to improve the app concept, flows and low-level interactions through prototyping.
7. Evaluate user-testing an app and incorporating the findings into the app.
   1. Discuss the benefits of usability-testing before coding an app.
   2. Explore the importance of context in mobile research.
   3. Introduce common usability-testing methods.
   4. Explain how user feedback can guide design improvements for an app’s next release.
8. Explore user interface (UI) design guidelines.
   1. Discuss user interface best practices that can be applied across many app types.
   2. Examine first-time user experience, personalization and feedback issues.
   3. Describe back-end requirements that may impact the user experience.
9. Evaluate visual design principles and techniques.
   1. Explain how visual designs are built upon an underlying visual structure.
   2. Introduce techniques to establish visual structure with an app.
   3. Explore how color, type and imagery can reinforce visual structure.
   4. Review imagery design principles to create aesthetically appealing apps.
10. Assess in-app branding and mobile advertising.
    1. Describe techniques to express brand identity within an app’s design.
    2. Discuss combining a strong user experience (UX) with effective branding to make an app stand out in the marketplace.
    3. Describe common mobile advertising formats.
    4. Explore techniques to seamlessly integrate advertising into an app’s design.
11. Formulate accessibility and localization strategies.
    1. Describe techniques to make apps more accessible to impaired users and users with limitations in the mobile context.
    2. Explore the mobile device’s built-in accessibility features and customized in-app solutions.
    3. Discuss common localization issues including language, culture and local laws.
    4. Explore built-in and custom solutions to localize an app.

MDT 106 - Mobile Device Security

1. Compare and contrast the capabilities and limitations of mobile devices that create unique security challenges
   1. Describe the consumer-oriented nature of mobile device platforms and the responsibility for application developers to protect sensitive personal information while providing a rich client experience.
   2. Explain mobile applications dependence on frequent communications between the client and servers to store and process data, resulting in personal information being present both on the device and in the cloud.
   3. Examine the mobile environment’s controlled access to the platform’s operating system and restrictions on interacting with other applications that limit opportunities to mitigate security flaws.
2. Identify the stake-holders directly responsible for a safe mobile environment, including mobile app developers, Information Technology (IT) staff/consultants and end-users
3. Discuss the mobile risk ecosystem
   1. Introduce the mobile ecosystem consisting of small portable devices featuring high-speed processors with extensive memory, over-the-air communications networks, centrally distributed apps, and environmentally aware hardware sensors.
   2. Describe the mobile risk model including the physical, service and app risks.
4. Explore sensitive information leakage.
   1. Explain the inherently greater risk for data leakage when data is stored on mobile devices.
   2. Describe the many services, within a mobile platform, designed to store sensitive information.
   3. Identify techniques to mitigate information leakage, such as using more secure on-device storage features, app developers writing more secure code, and using Mobile Device Management (MDM) capabilities.
5. Outline the basic functionality of the cellular network.
   1. Discuss the interoperability of modern cellular networks.
   2. Identify the targets at the endpoints of the mobile networks that are the focus of attacks and countermeasures
   3. Describe possible attacks on the mobile network endpoints
   4. Explore the recommended countermeasures.
6. Evaluate the general security model for mobile devices.
   1. Discuss the mobile device’s underlying hardware and operating system.
   2. Explore the supporting software libraries and application framework.
   3. Examine the application layer.
   4. Describe the security concerns over software fragmentation
7. Critique jailbreaking and rooting security issues.
   1. Define jailbreaking and rooting as related to mobile devices
   2. Discuss the pros and cons of jailbreaking and rooting.
   3. Describe techniques for jailbreaking and rooting mobile devices.
   4. Explore countermeasures to jailbreaking and rooting attempts.
8. Explore malware that exploits features distinctive to the mobile environment.
   1. Explain the fundamentals of mobile malware.
   2. Examine the malware used to violate the end-user’s privacy, conduct fraud, and disrupt the mobile device.
   3. Discuss the current countermeasures to prevent malware on mobile devices.
9. Assess the vulnerabilities of web services accessible from mobile web apps.
   1. Discuss the security risks of server-side attacks versus client-side attacks
   2. Describe general guidelines for securing web services.
   3. Explore web-based attacks and countermeasures encountered in the mobile environment.
   4. Review common authentication and authorization frameworks for mobile apps.
   5. Outline Mobile Device Management (MDM).
      1. Explain the MDM frameworks ability to remotely (over-the-air) monitor, control, and manage mobile devices.
      2. Discuss device provisioning by which MDM solutions deploy and enforce policies and restrictions on mobile devices.
      3. Explore the device-centric, data-centric, and hybrid MDM models.
      4. Describe the remote wipe and remote lock features of MDM
10. Evaluate mobile application development security.
    1. Describe the application developer’s role in controlling the interface through which end-users interact with the mobile device and network.
    2. Discuss the built-in security features of the mobile platform and the risks of device theft.
    3. Explore mobile app threat models for identifying security risks.
    4. Examine secure mobile development guidelines to mitigate potential attacks.
11. Assess the security features of mobile payment systems.
    1. Describe the current mobile payment systems available to app developers.
    2. Explain the components of mobile payment applications
    3. Discuss the functionality of wallet applications including vulnerabilities and defenses.

MDT 110 - Android App Development I

1. Discuss the fundamentals of the Android platform.
   1. Discuss the history of Android.
   2. Explain the Dalvik virtual machine.
   3. Introduce the Android Software Stack.
   4. Describe the Android Software Development Kit (SDK).
   5. Discuss the advantages of Android development.
2. Install and configure the Android development environment.
   1. Identify the required software.
   2. Explain the download and installation steps.
   3. Discuss the required and optional configuration settings.
   4. Explore the structure of an Android application.
   5. Examine the application lifecycle.
3. Explain resources, content providers and intents.
   1. Describe Android resources.
   2. Explain Android content providers.
   3. Discuss intents available in Android.
4. Discuss user interface controls.
   1. Introduce user interface design in Android.
   2. Define Android’s common controls.
   3. List additional Android controls.
   4. Describe user interface development in Android.
5. Develop user interfaces using controls, layout managers and adapters.
   1. Explain the purpose of layout managers.
   2. Explain the purpose of adapters.
   3. Create an application using controls, layout mangers and adapters.
6. Explain menus and dialogs.
   1. Discuss the fundamentals of menus.
   2. Explore the nature of dialogs in Android.
   3. Create an application using menus and dialogs.
7. Discuss testing and debugging methods.
   1. Explain basic testing approaches and debugging techniques.
   2. Demonstrate error detection and correction.
8. Develop a data-centric Android application.
   1. Discuss data storage capabilities of Android applications.
   2. Describe the use of application preferences.
   3. Explore the use of files and directories.
   4. Explain database features.
   5. Create an application requiring data storage.
9. Explain networked mobile applications.
   1. Discuss mobile networking fundamentals.
   2. Describe techniques for accessing the Internet.
   3. Explain using threads for network calls.
   4. Demonstrate retrieving network status.
10. Discuss Android web programming techniques.
    1. Describe adding browsing capabilities to applications.
    2. Discuss extending the functionality of web applications.
    3. Develop a web-based application.
11. Describe the basic graphics and 2D animation features built into Android.
    1. Discuss the fundamentals of drawing on the screen.
    2. Introduce two-dimensional animation.

MDT 120 - Apple App Development I

1. Analyze the fundamentals of the Apple iOS platform.
   1. Discuss the history of iOS.
   2. Explain the Apple Developer Programs.
   3. Explore the iOS Develpment Center.
   4. Describe the iOS Software Development Kit (SDK).
   5. Discuss the advantages of becoming an iOS Developer.
2. Install and configure the Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
   1. Identify the required software.
   2. Explain the download and installation steps.
   3. Discuss the configuration settings.
   4. Explore the structure of an iOS application.
3. Assess simulators, single view apps and coding fundamentals.
   1. Describe the iOS simulators within the IDE.
   2. Explain single view apps by discussing the user interface, describing connecting to the code, and exploring the coding environment.
   3. Discuss iOS coding fundamentals.including, the purpose of instances and instantiation, instance methods and class methods.
   4. Explore header files
4. Discuss user interface controls.
   1. Introduce user interface design in Apple iOS.
   2. Define the iOS’s common controls
   3. List additional iOS controls
   4. Describe user interface development in iOS.
5. Evaluate user interfaces
   1. Create an iOS app user interface.
   2. Change component properties.
   3. Add objects to the user interface.
   4. Build and run an iOS app.
   5. Discuss how to handle errors.
6. Interpret the model-view-controller framework
   1. Discuss the model-view-controller framework
   2. Explore the view controller.
   3. Create an application implementing the model-view-controller framework.
7. Examine autorotation and autosizing.
   1. Explain the mechanics of autorotation.
   2. Discuss choosing view orientations.
   3. Describe designing an interface using constraints.
   4. Demonstrate the restructuring of a view when rotated.
8. Create an app using storyboards
   1. Discuss storyboarding configurations.
   2. Describe setting up and establishing the content of view controllers.
   3. Explore the use of segues and transitions.
   4. Explain passing data between scenes.
   5. Develop an application using storyboards.
9. Categorize networked mobile applications.
   1. Discuss mobile networking fundamentals.
   2. Describe techniques for accessing the Internet.
   3. Demonstrate connecting to the Internet.
10. Discuss Objective-C programming basics.
    1. Describe Objective-C data types and variables.
    2. Discuss Objective-C expressions.
    3. Explain Objective-C flow control structures.
    4. Describe basic object-oriented terminology and usage.
11. Describe the 2D and core image features of iOS.
    1. Explain the fundamentals of drawing on the screen.
    2. Describe the coordinate system.
    3. Discuss drawing shapes.
    4. Discuss using images.

MDT 121 - Objective-C for Apple Apps

1. Analyze the fundamentals of using Objective-C on Apple platforms.
   1. Discuss the history of Objective-C and Apple’s adoption for application development.
   2. Explain the Apple Developer Programs.
   3. Introduce Apple’s developer tools.
   4. Describe the Objective-C object model and common frameworks.
   5. Discuss the benefits of using Objective-C to develop native Apple apps.
2. Install and configure the developer tools.
   1. Identify the required software.
   2. List the download and installation steps.
   3. Examine common configuration settings.
3. Explain object-oriented concepts and terminology.
   1. Describe object-oriented programming (OOP).
   2. Explain the relationship between a class and an object.
   3. Discuss class and instance methods.
   4. Discuss instance variables.
   5. Explain data encapsulation.
   6. Describe inheritance and polymorphism.
4. Assess Objective-C programming basics.
   1. Describe the structure of Objective-C programs.
   2. Explain how to build and run an Objective-C program.
   3. Explore testing and debugging capabilities.
5. Demonstrate using data types and expressions.
   1. Describe Objective-C data types, variables and constants.
   2. Discuss Objective-C arithmetic expressions.
   3. Explain operator precedence.
   4. Describe data type conversions and the type cast operator.
6. Outline using conditions and decision structures.
   1. Discuss Boolean variables.
   2. Describe comparison operators and logical operators.
   3. Examine the variations of the if statement.
   4. Discuss nesting if statements.
   5. Explain the conditional operator.
   6. Describe the switch statement.
   7. Create an Objective-C program implementing decision statements.
7. Design looping structures.
   1. Examine the while statement.
   2. Examine the do-while statement.
   3. Explain the for statement.
   4. Describe the break and continue statements.
   5. Discuss nesting the looping statements.
   6. Demonstrate looping statements in an Objective-C program.
8. Evaluate the use of functions.
   1. Explain the purpose of functions.
   2. Describe how to write and use a function.
   3. Explain passing data into a function and returning a value.
   4. Discuss the scope and lifetime of variables.
   5. Explore built-in functions in the standard libraries.
   6. Create an Objective-C program utilizing functions.
9. Explore using objects and inheritance.
   1. Define classes in separate interface and implementation files.
   2. Explain instance variables, methods and properties.
   3. Explain creating objects and the dot notation.
   4. Describe extending classes through inheritance.
   5. Discuss exception handling.
   6. Demonstrate object-oriented techniques in an Objective-C program.
10. Analyze memory management techniques.
    1. Discuss automatic garbage collection.
    2. Explain manual reference counting and the autorelease pool.
    3. Explore Automatic Reference Counting (ARC).
11. Explain the preprocessor features.
    1. Discuss the purpose of the preprocessor
    2. Identify common preprocessor statements.
    3. Describe conditional compilation.
12. Describe the Foundation framework.
    1. Define the purpose of the Foundation framework.
    2. List the commonly used classes of the Foundation framework.
    3. Describe the core functionality provided by the classes in the Foundation framework.
    4. Explain how consistency across class hierarchies makes software development easier.

MDT 210 - Android App Development II

1. Explain the fundamentals of location-based services.
   1. Introduce Global Positioning Services (GPS).
   2. Explain geocoding locations
   3. Use latitude and longitude to determine addresses and place names.
   4. Transform addresses and place names into latitude and longitude.
   5. Describe the mapping features available in Android applications.
   6. Use a built-in mapping application.
   7. Integrate mapping functionality into applications.
   8. Develop an application implementing location-based services.
2. Explore the multimedia features of the Android platform.
   1. Discuss multimedia fundamentals.
   2. Explain capturing still images.
   3. Configure camera mode settings.
   4. Share images among applications.
   5. Discuss Android’s video capabilities.
   6. Explore Android’s audio features.
   7. Record and play audio.
   8. Share audio among applications.
   9. Describe multimedia searching functions.
3. Discuss the functionality of the telephony utilities.
   1. Introduce Android’s integrated phone features.
   2. Describe Android’s telephony utilities.
   3. Access phone state information.
   4. Request call state and service information.
   5. Monitor signal strength and data connection speed
   6. Examine adding Short Message Service (SMS) capability to applications.
4. Describe the 3D graphics features of Android.
   1. Discuss the Android implementation of OpenGL ES.
   2. List the versions of OpenGL ES supported by the Android platform.
   3. Describe common tasks using OpenGL ES.
   4. Explain drawing three-dimensional objects
   5. Discuss lighting scenes and texturing objects
   6. Examine thread creation and interaction.
   7. Develop an application using OpenGL ES.
5. Examine the Android Native Development Kit (NDK).
   1. Discuss when to use the Android NDK.
   2. Explore the Android NDK.
   3. Call native code.
   4. Handle parameters and return values.
   5. Use exceptions with native code.
   6. Describe improving application performance using the Android NDK.
6. Explore additional hardware capabilities of the Android platform.
   1. Discuss the low-level hardware features of the handset.
   2. Explore the device sensors.
   3. Identify different sensors.
   4. Acquire access to a sensor
   5. Calibrate sensors
   6. Read sensor data.
   7. Examine device orientation.
   8. Describe hardware support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
   9. Explain functions to monitor the battery
7. Discuss application notification features.
   1. Describe techniques for applications to provide user notification.
   2. Discuss the status bar as the standard method for displaying notifications.
   3. Examine notification management and the notification queue.
   4. Discuss vibrating the phone, blinking lights and making noise as alert techniques.
   5. Explore custom notification layouts.
   6. Develop an application demonstrating application notification techniques.
8. Describe Android services.
   1. Explain the fundamentals of Android services.
   2. Discuss when to use services.
   3. Service performing a background process.
   4. Service as an interface for a remote object.
   5. Examine the service lifecycle.
   6. Describe how to create and interact with a service.
   7. Define a remote interface using the Android Interface Definition Language (AIDL).
   8. Explore passing objects through an interface.
9. Explain techniques for integrating applications.
   1. Discuss applications sharing data and functionality.
   2. Describe exposing segments of application functionality in the form of App Widgets.
   3. Explore making application content searchable across the device.
   4. Explain the use of live folders.
10. Describe advanced user input processing.
    1. Discuss different methods of user input.
    2. Examine textual input methods.
    3. Explain software keyboards.
    4. Discuss other Input Method Editors (IMEs).
    5. Explore the Accessibility Framework.
    6. Discuss the Speech Recognition Framework.
    7. Discuss the Text-To-Speech Framework.
    8. Describe Android’s support for gestures.
    9. Discuss detecting user motion.
    10. Describe handling single-touch gestures.
    11. Describe handling multi-touch gestures.
    12. Explain processing trackball events.
    13. Explain processing screen orientation changes.
    14. Develop an application demonstrating advanced user input techniques.
11. Examine testing procedures for Android applications.
    1. Describe best practices for testing mobile applications.
    2. Discuss the test environment.
    3. Manage device configuration.
    4. Maximize testing coverage.
    5. Explore Android tools for application testing.
    6. Explore physical devices
    7. Explore Android Virtual Devices (AVDs).
    8. Explore Android Debug Bridge (ADB)
    9. Explore Android Dalvik Debug Monitor Server (DDMS).
12. Discuss distributing and marketing Android applications.
    1. Describe the distribution opportunities available to Android developers.
    2. Discuss choosing the right distribution model.
    3. Explain packaging an application for publication.
    4. Explore distribution channels.
    5. Explore publishing/selling applications on the Android Market.
    6. Explore publishing/selling applications using alternative market web sites.
    7. Explore publishing/selling applications on your own server.
    8. Demonstrate the distribution of an Android application.

MDT 220 - Apple App Development II

1. Explain the fundamentals of location-based services.
   1. Introduce Global Positioning Services (GPS).
   2. Explain geocoding locations.
   3. Describe the mapping features available in Apple iOS applications.
   4. Develop an application implementing location-based services.
2. Explore the multimedia features of the Apple iOS platform.
   1. Discuss multimedia fundamentals.
   2. Explain capturing still images.
   3. Discuss iOS’s video capabilities.
   4. Explore iOS’s audio features.
   5. Describe multimedia searching functions.
3. Assess the functionality of the telephony utilities.
   1. Introduce Apple iOS’s integrated phone features.
   2. Describe iOS’s telephony utilities.
   3. Examine adding Short Message Service (SMS) capability to applications.
4. Describe the 3D graphics features of Apple iOS.
   1. Discuss the iOS implementation of OpenGL.
   2. Describe common tasks using OpenGL.
   3. Explain using OpenGL within an app.
5. Evaluate the data persistence capabilities of Apple iOS.
   1. Discuss directories and file saving strategies
   2. Explore the device sensors
   3. Examine device orientation
   4. Describe storing data in the cloud
6. Explore additional hardware capabilities of the Apple iOS platform.
   1. Discuss the hardware features of the iOS device.
   2. Explore the device sensors.
   3. Examine device orientation
   4. Describe the support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
   5. Explain functions to monitor the battery. 
7. Explore application notification features.
   1. Describe techniques for applications to provide user notifications.
   2. Examine notification management.
   3. Discuss available alert techniques.
   4. Discuss custom notifications.
   5. Develop an application demonstrating application notification techniques.
8. Interpret the multitasking capabilities of iOS.
   1. Explain the fundamentals of threading in iOS.
   2. Examine the application life cycle.
   3. Discuss the basics of background processing.
   4. Explore saving state when entering the background.
9. Explain application settings and user defaults.
   1. Discuss the Settings application for entering and changing preferences.
   2. Describe the iOS User Defaults mechanism.
   3. Explore the settings bundle group of files containing user preferences.
   4. Explain reading and changing defaults from an application.
10. Examine taps, touches and gestures.
    1. Discuss the responder chain responding to events.
    2. Examine handling single and multiple taps.
    3. Explore the multitouch screen architecture.
    4. Describe iOS’s support for gestures.
    5. Develop an application using taps, touches and gestures.
11. Evaluate testing procedures for Apple iOS applications.
    1. Describe best practices for testing mobile applications.
    2. Discuss the test environment.
    3. Explore iOS tools for application testing.
12. Assess distributing and marketing Apple iOS applications.
    1. Describe the distribution opportunities available to iOS developers.
    2. Explain the process for publishing an application.
    3. Demonstrate the distribution of an Apple iOS application.

MDT 310 - Mobile Web App Fundamentals

1. Discuss the fundamentals of mobile devices.
   1. Describe the capabilities of mobile devices.
   2. Explain which capabilities can be accessed via the mobile device’s web browser.
   3. Review the mobile platform’s development environment.
2. Explore the capabilities of mobile web browsers.
   1. Describe the mobile platform’s browser engine.
   2. Identify the client-side web technologies available to the platform’s web browser.
   3. Discuss mobile web app development techniques.
   4. Explain how to structure mobile web apps.
   5. Discuss the advantages of building mobile web apps to target a variety of devices.
3. Assess why mobile devices benefit from mobile-ready web pages.
   1. Describe the need to optimize performance for reduced bandwidth.
   2. Explain the constraints of the smaller screen size of mobile devices.
   3. Discuss the increased user effectiveness of web pages customized for mobile devices.
4. Examine the basic requirements for building mobile web apps.
   1. Explain the general use of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
   2. Discuss coding for different screen sizes.
   3. Explore handling device orientation changes.
   4. Describe providing feedback with limited screen space.
5. Create user interfaces using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML).
   1. Explain the purpose of HTML
   2. Describe the composition of an HTML document.
   3. Introduce standard HTML terminology and functionality.
   4. Introduce the latest HTML features applicable to mobile web apps.
   5. Create a mobile web app using HTML.
6. Demonstrate the use of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).
   1. Discuss the fundamentals of CSS.
   2. Examine the latest CSS features applicable to mobile web apps.
   3. Create a mobile web app applying CSS to HTML documents.
7. Explore the fundamentals of JavaScript.
   1. Explain basic JavaScript language syntax.
   2. Describe using JavaScript code in a mobile web page.
   3. Describe accessing CSS styles from JavaScript.
   4. Explore the latest JavaScript features useful in mobile web apps.
   5. Demonstrate HTML, CSS and JavaScript interacting in a mobile web app.
8. Create a mobile web app storing data locally.
   1. Discuss the benefits of storing data on the mobile device.
   2. Describe the mechanisms for client-side storage.
   3. Explore the use of HTML local storage and local web SQL databases.
   4. Develop a mobile web app implementing client-side data storage.
9. Compare mobile web app features that are similar to native apps.
   1. Examine how mobile web apps can achieve the look and feel of native apps.
   2. Describe techniques for creating native-like user interface (UI) layouts.
   3. Explain the techniques for making location-aware mobile web apps.
   4. Explore the offline application cache feature enabling mobile web apps to run when disconnected from the web server.
10. Explain native bridging capabilities of mobile web apps.
    1. Identify frameworks capable of providing web apps access to the functionality of the mobile device.
    2. Describe the native wrapper application providing the bridge to the web application. 
11. Analyze external services available to mobile web apps.
    1. Discuss the benefits of utilizing the services other web apps provide.
    2. Explore cloud storage options and synchronization requirements.
    3. Describe the challenges of integrating social network connectivity.

MDT 320 - Mobile Data Storage Management

1. Discuss the fundamentals of local data storage on mobile devices.
   1. Discuss the built-in storage features of mobile devices.
   2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of storing data on mobile devices.
   3. Introduce the device’s file system and native database.
2. Analyze the mobile platform’s development environment.
   1. Identify the required software.
   2. Review the download and installation steps.
   3. Discuss the essential configuration settings.
3. Point out the storage capabilities of the device’s file system.
   1. Identify internal and external storage mechanisms.
   2. Describe common use cases for storing limited amounts of data.
   3. Explore the framework to store and retrieve key/value pairs within an app.
   4. Explain app-to-app data sharing features.
   5. Discuss the device sensor inputs available to an app.
4. Assess using the native database as a local back-end for applications.
   1. Explain the benefits of local database storage.
   2. Describe key concepts of database processing.
   3. Introduce database schemas.
   4. Explore schemas containing multiple interdependent tables.
5. Create a basic data-driven app utilizing the native database.
   1. Develop and instantiate a database schema.
   2. Demonstrate how to obtain a database object.
   3. Explore inserting, updating and removing rows from database tables.
   4. Demonstrate how to insert/retrieve rows into/from a table.
6. Analyze the fundamentals of database queries.
   1. Discuss the benefits of optimizing queries on mobile devices with limited memory.
   2. Differentiate between parsing/filtering data within an app versus parsing/filtering data utilizing database commands.
   3. Describe the purpose of a SELECT statement
   4. Examine the structure and clauses of a SELECT statement.
   5. Explore the result sets from SELECT statements using various combinations of clauses.
7. Demonstrate insert, update and delete techniques.
   1. Explain basic concepts for maintaining database content.
   2. Describe the purpose of the INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE statements.
   3. Examine the structure and clauses of the INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE statements.
   4. Explore the results of executing INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE statements.
8. Analyze a user interface (UI) components’ database capabilities.
   1. Discuss creating an intuitive interface to interact with a local database.
   2. Explain binding data to UI components.
   3. Describe techniques for displaying local database content.
   4. Describe techniques for storing and updating local database content.
9. Develop a full featured data-centric mobile application.
   1. Define and implement a data model.
   2. Identify the data objects available to the application.
   3. Write code to manipulate local database content.
   4. Demonstrate the use of result sets from database operations.
10. Explore Web Services.
    1. Describe the fundamentals of Web Services including the roles of SOAP and WSDL in component-based services and XML and HTTP in the REST Architecture.
    2. Understand how to manipulate XML packages received from Web Service components or pushed to Web Service components.
    3. Explian how to pull data remotely via Web Services.
    4. Understand how to push data from the mobile app to a remote server via Web Services.
11. Outline mobile database common practices.
    1. Identify use cases for local databases within mobile apps.
    2. Discuss exposing database content to other applications on the mobile device.
    3. Identify use cases for external databases as primary data storage.
    4. Explore using local database caches with external databases.

MDT 330 - Location Based Services and Sensors

1. Describe the sensors in mobile devices.
   1. Discuss the sensing capabilities of mobile devices.
   2. Describe the following sensor types: location sensors, physical sensors and the NFC scanner.
   3. Explore which tasks within an app can benefit from sensor-related input.
2. Review the fundamentals of location based services (LBS).
   1. Introduce Global Positioning Services (GPS).
   2. Describe geocoding locations using latitude and longitude.
   3. Discuss mapping features available in mobile applications. 
3. Assess methods used to determine location.
   1. Identify the types of location providers available to mobile devices.
   2. List the strengths and weaknesses of GPS.
   3. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Wi-Fi-based location detection.
   4. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of using the cellular network to determine location.
   5. Describe situations when apps may prefer one location provider over another.
4. Create an app that determines a devices current location
   1. Explain the tradeoff between battery life and accuracy of location data.
   2. Examine the mechanics of requesting and processing location data.
   3. Discuss handling a location provider going offline while the app is running.
   4. Discuss keeping location data up-to-date while the app is running in the background.
   5. Explore how different providers can impact the overall user experience of an app.
   6. Explain how to determine a device’s current location.
5. Create a mobile app demonstrating device tracking.
   1. Discuss techniques to continuously track the location of a device as it moves.
   2. Describe how to persist location data.
   3. Describe how to plot all the persisted locations on a map.
   4. Discuss handling incorrect location data.
   5. Explore how continuously tracking location data adversely affects battery life.
   6. Describe how to track device movement.
6. Create a mobile app implementing proximity alert.
   1. Discuss how to notify an app when a device enters or leaves a defined area.
   2. Describe how to define a target location.
   3. Describe setting a proximity alert.
   4. Describe responding to a proximity alert.
   5. Explain the limitations of proximity alerts.
   6. Explain proximity alert functionality.
7. Explore the device’s physical sensors.
   1. List the available physical sensors.
   2. Describe how to collect sensor data.
   3. Explain what the sensor values mean and how to interpret them.
   4. Describe common use cases for each sensor.
8. Create an app that makes a simple orientation determination.
   1. Discuss how multiple sensors are capable of determining device orientation.
   2. Examine the utility of an app reacting to a change in device orientation.
   3. Explore using various sensors to determine device orientation.
   4. Describe how to determine current device orientation.
9. Detect the general motion of a mobile device.
   1. Describe how moving the device affects the acceleration sensors.
   2. Discuss how acceleration data can be obtained.
   3. Introduce some of the issues involved with using acceleration data.
   4. Explore how to differentiate between incidental acceleration and intentional acceleration.
   5. Create an app that detects the motion of a device.
10. Analzye how to determine the altitude without using GPS-based data.
    1. Explain the main purpose of the barometer sensor.
    2. Describe the advantages of barometer-based altitude data over GPS-based data.
    3. Discuss how the barometer sensor can determine a device’s current altitude.
    4. Discuss how the barometer sensor can compute the relative altitude as the device?s altitude changes.
    5. Describe the ability of apps to determine if a device has changed floors in a building.
11. Describe Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.
    1. Describe NFC and its relationship to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).
    2. Explain how NFC hardware can sense electronically enabled objects within close range of the device and read data from these objects.
    3. Discuss how two NFC-enabled mobile devices can establish a peer-to-peer network.
    4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of NFC-enabled mobile apps.

MDT 341 - Mobile Game Development I

1. Analyze the mobile computer gaming industry
   1. Identify career opportunities in the mobile computer gaming industry.
   2. Identify academic skills required for entry into the mobile computer gaming industry.
   3. Identify technical skills required for entry into the mobile computer gaming industry.
   4. Identify the primary software tools used in the mobile computer gaming industry. 
2. Apply the basic concepts of mobile game design
   1. Apply the basic concepts of mobile game design for a native interface.
   2. Explain how concepts interact to form a mobile user experience.
   3. Show how the concepts guide the creation of algorithms for mobile games.
3. Apply the basic concepts of mobile game design.
   1. Apply event based programming to native interfaces.
   2. Demonstrate input management techniques to native interfaces
   3. Apply mobile user interface design concepts to native interfaces
   4. Develop a storyline implementation for a native interface mobile game.
4. Evaluate graphics and animation related to game design
   1. Apply 2D or 3D graphic rendering to native interface mobile game.
   2. Identify graphic libraries and their content used in mobile game development.
   3. Apply animation and motion creation techniques to a mobile game.
   4. Identify the properties of physics related to motion.
5. Apply story development and implementation to a mobile game design.
   1. Implement a story line through mobile programming techniques.
   2. Apply writing skills to a story line presentation.
   3. Use presentation skills for story line presentations.
6. Implement and code algorithms for mobile game programming for the web or native interface.
   1. Define algorithms used in the mobile game.
   2. Apply basic rules for game elements for a native interface.
   3. Utilize algorithms to implement rules structures for a mobile game.
   4. Create algorithms to implement rules and write code for the native interface.
   5. Produce a test plan to evaluate the performance of the algorithms and code.
   6. Explain how algorithms are used in the game environment.
7. Develop a mobile game using native interface code.
   1. Create documentation for the completed mobile game.
   2. Deploy the game to the appropriate server or native platform
   3. Present and explain the game demonstrating features and potentials for improvements. 
8. Develop a marketing plan and discuss potential and strategies for the completed game.

MFG 105 - Machine Shop Measuring

1. Demonstrate an understanding of relative math.
   1. List value for each decimal place, inch and metric.
   2. State how each decimal place is pronounced.
   3. Covert between inch and metric dimensions.
   4. Use formulas to solve related metrology tasks.
2. Define terms associated with metrology.
3. Demonstrate the ability to interpret and use the following measuring tools.
   1. Fractional rules
   2. Decimal rules
   3. Metric rules
4. Interpret vernier scales.
   1. Demonstrate appropriate techniques for the following comparison measuring tools: telescoping gages, small hole gages, spring calipers, adjustable parallels, radius gages, thickness gages, combination square, precision square, cylindrical square, indicator
5. Demonstrate the ability to use caliper type measuring tools to measure within accepted industry standards.
   1. Select reference material
   2. Use thread micrometer
   3. Use thread wires
6. Demonstrate the ability to use micrometer type measuring tools to measure within accepted industry standards.
   1. Calculate the elevation required for a given angle
   2. List sine bar angle for a given workpiece
7. Demonstrate the ability to measure feature orientation.
   1. Calculate the sine bar elevation required for a given angle.
   2. Calculate the angle for a given sine bar elevation.
   3. Demonstrate the ability to measure perpendicularity using several different methods.
   4. Use a vernier protractor
8. Demonstrate appropriate techniques to interpret and use common comparison type measuring tools.
9. Demonstrate the appropriate techniques to measure with visual measure tools such as toolmaker’s microscope and an optical comparator.
10. Demonstrate the appropriate techniques to measure with gage blocks and gage pins.
    1. Describe the maintenance required to maintain gage blocks.
    2. demonstrate wringing gage blocks tothether.
    3. Select combination of gage blocks required for a given height.
11. Measure external screw threads.
    1. Select appropriate reference material.
    2. Use thread micrometer to measure within accepted industry standards.
    3. Use thread wires to measure within industry standards.
12. Identify and explain CMM operation and describe some advantages and disadvantages over more conventional measuring methods.

MFG 121 - Machine Trade Printreading I

1. Explain what a blueprint is and how it is used
2. Define commonly used line types
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the combination of views used to describe an object
   1. Recognize the combination of views
   2. Explain what governs the number of views needed
   3. Explain the value of sketching a part
   4. Sketch horizontal, vertical, slant lines by freehand
   5. Sketch a circle
   6. Sketch top, front, and right side views using third-angle projection
   7. Associate pictorial and orthographic drawings and how they are used
4. Draw an auxiliary view
   1. Identify an auxiliary view
   2. Distinguish between primary and a secondary auxiliary view
   3. Describe how and when auxiliary views are used
5. Illustrate the standards for dimension
   1. Describe two purposes construction dimensions serve
   2. Identify the dimensions which indicate the exact size and location of details on a print
   3. Show the similarities and differences between the aligning method and the unidirectional method of dimensioning
   4. Identify common symbols used on blue prints
   5. Describe how to dimension cylinders, circles, and arcs
   6. Demonstrate how to dimension different types of holes, angles, points, centers and large arcs
   7. Dimension holes by using leaders
   8. Delineate the two common methods of dimensioning angles
   9. Describe linear and angular measurement
   10. Explain the differences between dimensioning methods such as baseline or chain dimensioning.
6. Distinguish between unilateral and bilateral tolerances
   1. Describe unilateral and bilateral tolerances
   2. Demonstrate knowledge of fractional and angular tolerances and dimensions
   3. Describe the limits of accuracy on a drawing
   4. Explain why the decimal system of dimensioning is widely used in the industry
7. Explain what ISO stands for
   1. Describe the ISO Symbols
   2. Explain First-Angle Projection
   3. Make a drawing using Dual Dimension System
8. Describe section views
   1. Describe cutting planes, cross hatching, and section lining
   2. Give an explanation of what an exterior view shows
   3. Describe how to obtain a sectional view
   4. Narrate what a half section view shows
   5. Identify full, half, broken or partial sections and their uses
   6. Describe what a conventional break is
   7. Identify what is included in an assembly drawing
9. Explain what Geometric dimension and tolerances are, and how they are used
   1. Explain what a datum refers to
   2. Describe coordinate dimensioning
   3. Explain the coordinate charts and their uses
   4. Distinguish among the 5 basic types of tolerances
   5. Identify the datum features of cylindrical part(s).
   6. Explain what a reference frame and a feature control frame are
   7. Identify what a datum target symbol refers to

MFG 132 - Machine Trade Printreading II

1. Demonstrate the principles for first and third angle projections
   1. Explain the two skills needed to be able to interpret a drawing accurately
   2. Rationalize the term visualizing
   3. Identify and describe the arrangements of views
   4. Delineate angles of orthographic projection used
   5. Explain ISO projection symbols
   6. Define how to specify repetitive features of a drawing
2. Define all common line types
   1. Describe section line symbols
   2. Relate cutting plane lines, offset cutting planes, as well as how to locate them in a drawing
   3. Describe section lines, full sections, half section, revolved, removed and broken out lines, as well as knowing when and how to use them in a drawing
3. Choose dimensioning methods
   1. Define chain dimensioning
   2. Describe Broken chain dimensioning
   3. Explain Datum dimensioning
4. Define surface texture terminology
   1. Communicate the symbols and terms used to show surface texture
   2. Describe lay symbols and their uses
   3. Explain how to measure surface texture
   4. Identify micro inch ratings and typical applications
   5. Describe micro-inch and micro-meter ranges of surface roughness for selected manufacturing processes
5. Recognize true projection and violations of it
6. Explain what special views are and how they are used
   1. Summarize why special views are sometimes needed
   2. Review partial, half, distorted, and bottom views and their uses
   3. Recognize uses of phantom lines and views
   4. Define a symmetrical object
   5. Define terms used in printreading
   6. Describe how section views are used
7. Practice geometric tolerances
   1. Interpret feature control frames
   2. Explain basic dimensions
   3. Identify datum callouts
   4. Explain what feature and datum modifiers accomplish
   5. Define the 12 commonly used GD&T characteristics
8. Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of screw threads
   1. Describe screw thread forms
   2. Distinguish among the terms and abbreviations of screw threads and multiple threads
   3. Explain unified national thread series and how it is used
   4. Name classes of fits
   5. Explain the representations of pictorial, schematic, simplified threads, tapped holes, and internal threads
   6. Describe the uses of the five basic thread fasteners
9. Demonstrate how work pieces are installed according to the datums
   1. Describe the purpose of drill bushings and clamps
   2. Explain how jigs and fixtures are used in industry
10. Calculate math necessary to interpret blue prints
    1. Construct necessary geometry to solve for pin in V type problems
    2. Practice using geometry to find coordinate values
    3. Use geometry to solve for partial arc type problems
    4. Solve for taper type problems using geometry
11. Create manual drawings of assigned work pieces to specified standards.      

MFG 140 - Geometric Dimension/Tolerance

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the GD & T system
   1. Define terms associated with GD & T.
   2. Explain fundamental rules of GD & T
2. Demonstrate an understanding of features
   1. Identify features of size
   2. Identify features that have no size
   3. Identify datum features of size
   4. Identify datum features that have no size
3. Demonstrate an understanding of tolerance zones
   1. Describe the default tolerance zone
   2. Explain how tolerance zone shape is changed
   3. Describe how the tolerance zone is positioned
   4. Explain the difference between controlling an axis, a median plane, or a plane surface
   5. Explain when a tolerance can and cannot be modified
   6. Explain the effect of a feature modifier
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the commonly used characteristics
   1. State the characteristics that require datum(s)
   2. List the characteristics that cannot be modified
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the datum system
   1. Identify a datum reference frame
   2. Locate the origin in a datum reference frame
   3. Interpret the effect of modifying a referenced datum 

MFG 152 - Rel Weld Blueprint-Mfg Tech

1. Identify and review welding symbols
   1. View topic 4 on welding symbols
   2. Recognize the system through analysis of weldment and blueprint
   3. Know the difference between nondestructive symbols
2. Interpret orthographic views
   1. Understand topic 5 orthographic views
   2. Relate to what view the orthographic view is shown on a print
   3. Develop a mental arranging of the actual item 
3. Interpret blueprint lines and symbols
   1. Comprehend blueprint information
   2. Understand parts, visualize the weldment. Set it up with the required precision, and apply the proper welds
   3. Clarify the bill of materials, which provides part numbers, quantities
4. Recognize surface, centerline and their relationship to blueprints
   1. Identify the starting points including surfaces, edges, and centerlines
   2. Recall accurate set-up requirements for accurate parts alignment
   3. Acknowledge where key starting points are
   4. Locates all component parts through use of extension and centerlines
5. Attain dimensional tolerance and stock allowance
   1. Obtain how to determine allowable changes to weldment dimensions through information provided on the blueprint
   2. Realize the way general tolerance applies to all dimensions on a drawing
   3. Achieve knowledge of permissible tolerance for alignment of parts before and after welding

MFG 171 - Manufacturing Welding I

1. View required Shielded Metal Arc Welding videos
   1. View SMAW videos one (1) through eight (8)
   2. Complete workbook assignments related to videos 1-8
   3. Submit completed workbook assignments to instructor by deadline
2. Demonstrate the safety rules when using shielded metal arc welding equipment
   1. Describe the safety procedures when setting (up) shielded metal arc welding equipment
   2. Identify personal safety gear employed when using shielded metal arc welding equip
   3. Explain how to electric shock
3. Demonstrate proper set up, start up and shut down procedures of SWAW equipment
   1. Illustrate proper set up of equipment
   2. Explain the two types of welding machines
   3. Show how to set current and polarity
4. Distinguish between AC and DC current
   1. Explain the differences between AC and DC current
   2. Learn to select the electrodes used with AC polarity
   3. Learn to select the electrodes used with DC polarity
5. Select classifications of electrodes for various polarity
   1. Relate how electrode size is determined
   2. Convert the numbers on the electrodes to what they mean
   3. Identify the characteristics for each electrode
6. Run stinger beads with different electrodes, stop, then restart in the flat position
   1. Study video #4 and complete workbook assignment
   2. Make stringer beads on ¼” or 3/16” plate, using 1/8” & 5/32” E-6010, E-6013, E-7018 and E-7024
   3. Practice running 1” beads, stopping and restarting by joining together with same electrodes as above
7. Manipulate the rod making circle and weave beads in the flat position
   1. Select electrodes 1/8” ” E-6010 & E-6013
   2. Maneuver electrode in circle motion, make beads ½” wide
   3. Operate electrode in zigzag motion and form weave bead in between circle beads
8. Perform surface welds with two different rods in the flat position
   1. Study video #12 and complete workbook assignment
   2. Use electrodes 1/8” E-6013 & E-7018
   3. Construct a surface weld on ½” x 4” x 6”, going length ways on plate
   4. Lab test for surface welds with two different rods for final grade
9. Lab test for surface welds with two different rods for final grade
10. View required Oxy-Acetylene videos and complete required workbook activities
    1. Complete assignments #1 through 4 and submit to instructor
    2. Study hand out on 7 set up and 5 shut down procedures
    3. Demonstrate an understanding of personal safety equipment while using OAW equipment
11. Interpret the safety rules for using Oxy-Acetylene equipment
    1. Explain some of the safety precautions when using OAW equipment
    2. Select the personal safety equipment to be utilized when using OAW equipment
    3. Describe the procedures for performing safety checks of equipment 
12. Demonstrate the set up, start up and shut down procedures of Oxy-Acetyl equipment
    1. Complete assignments #3 and 4 and complete workbook actively
    2. Demonstrate set up and shut down of equipment using handout provided
    3. Illustrate lighting torch and adjusting it to three types of flames
13. Execute fusion welding with and without filler rods, and have penetration in the flat position on 16 ga. Sheet metal
    1. View video (#5) and complete workbook assignment
    2. Use 16 ga. 4” x 6” HR sheet metal, place between two fire bricks
    3. Produce a puddle on sheet, manipulating torch with 100% on back side
    4. Produce 100% penetration by adding filler rod
14. Conduct welds with filler cord on lap and tee joints in the flat position
    1. After viewing video #6 complete the related workbook assignment
    2. Place lap joint between fire bricks and weld both sides with filler rod
    3. Construct a tee joint and weld one side with filler rod
15. Flame cut (manually) various thicknesses of metals and structural shapes with Oxy-Acetylene equipment
    1. View tapes #8, 9, and 14 and complete workbook assignments
    2. Set up cutting torch with proper tip size and fuel pressures
    3. Manually flame cut sheet metal, ¼”, 3/16”, 3/8”, ½”, pierce holes, cut bevels and structural shapes
16. Control perpendicular and bevels by using Oxy-Acetylene line cutter
    1. View video #14 and complete related workbook assignments
    2. Demonstrate proper set up of line cutter
    3. Run line cutter and produce straight and bevel cuts
17. Lab test over Oxy-Acetyl for final grade
18. View required Gas Metal Arc Welding videos
    1. View videos one and two for GMAW
    2. Complete workbook assignments for videos one and two
    3. Submit completed workbook assignments by established deadline
19. Interpret the safety rules for using gas metal arc welding equipment
    1. Describe safety rules when setting up GMAW equipment
    2. State what personal safety gear is employed when using GMAW equipment
    3. Explain how to prevent electric shock when using equipment
    4. Recite and practice safety in all work situations