OPT 818 - Clinical Externship

1. Perform case histories
   1. Record information accurately
   2. Obtain adequate information
   3. Perform in reasonable time limit
2. Perform the following entrance tests: visual acuity, stereopsis, color vision, P.C., cover test, eye movements, pupil reflexes, confrontation fields, NPC/NPA, blood pressure, auto-refraction or retinoscopy
   1. Explains tests to patient
   2. Gives proper patient instruction
   3. Receives accurate test results
   4. Records results properly
3. Perform keratometry, tonometry and visual field testing
   1. Explain test to patient
   2. Set up instrument properly
   3. Align patient properly
   4. Receives accurate test results
   5. Record findings properly
   6. Performs tests in reasonable time limit
4. Educate patients about contact lenses
   1. Set up supplies for session
   2. Display proper hygiene
   3. Demonstrate two methods of insertion and removal of lenses to patient
   4. give thorough instruction for care of lenses
   5. Display self confidence in skills top patient
5. Perform subjective testing
   1. Proper patient instruction
   2. Record findings properly
   3. Perform test with supervision
6. Perform the following special procedures with supervision
   1. Perform pachymetry, A-scan
   2. Grade anterior chamber angle with slit lamp
   3. Instill eye medications and patch eye
7. Perform lensometry
   1. Verify/neutralize a glasses prescription from a lab order
   2. Perform procedure in reasonable time.
8. Adjust frames
   1. Utilize proper tools
   2. Adjust glasses to patient?s satisfaction
   3. Display confidence in skill
   4. Insert and remove lenses from frame.
   5. Perform patient education
   6. Identify needed frame repairs
   7. Select proper replacement parts
9. Assist with frame selection
   1. Identify lens needs and discuss with patient
   2. Measure frame accurately for patient
   3. Measure PD and seg height accurately
   4. Place order with accuracy
10. Polish rigid contact lenses
    1. Display ability to polish contact lens
11. Perform front office procedures
    1. Greet patients in person and on phone professionally
    2. Display enthusiasm when working with patients
    3. Communicates professionally with patients, doctors, and staff
    4. Manage telephone and appointment book/computer scheduler
    5. Perform bookkeeping procedures with assistance
    6. Properly maintain patient records
    7. Comply with HIPAA and patient confidentiality matters
    8. Process insurance claims with assistance.

PRL 102 - Intro to Paralegal Studies

1. Research the Paralegal Profession
   1. Compare Various Work Environments and Employment Opportunities
   2. Discuss Personal and Professional Development
   3. Demonstrate Job Acquisition Skills
   4. Identify Various Professional Organizations
   5. Describe Education, Certificate and Certification of Paralegals
2. Examine Professional Regulation and Ethics of the Legal Profession
   1. Differentiate the Responsibilities and Regulation of Attorneys and Paralegals
   2. Describe the Unauthorized Practice of Law
   3. Discuss Other Concepts of Regulation
3. Investigate Law Office Environment
   1. Identify Professional Oral and Written Communication
   2. List Types of Office Systems
   3. Describe Accounting Function
   4. Discuss the Use of Technology
4. Evaluate Intake, Interviewing and Investigation of Claims, Clients and Witnesses
   1. Demonstrate Communication Skills Used in Interviewing
   2. Distinguish Types of Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
   3. Identify Investigative Techniques
5. Examine Information Literacy and Legal Analysis
   1. Explain the Organization of the DMACC Library and Use of Drake Law Library
   2. Identify Various Resources Available
6. Plan Paralegal Program Portfolio

PRL 103 - Introduction to Law

1. Contrast the Civil and Criminal Law Systems
   1. Define Civil and Criminal Law
   2. Identify Standards of Proof
   3. Identify Remedies
   4. Describe Trial Processes and Procedures
   5. Discuss U.S. Constitution
2. Compare Federal and Iowa Government Structures
   1. Differentiate the Branches of Federal/Iowa Government
   2. Describe the Function of each Branch of Federal/Iowa Government
   3. Describe the Structure of each Branch of Federal/Iowa Government    
3. Compare Federal and Iowa Court Systems
   1. Distinguish the Various Levels within the Federal/Iowa Court Systems
   2. Describe the Function of each Level within the Federal/Iowa Court Systems
   3. Describe the Structure of each Level within the Federal/Iowa Court Systems
4. Analyze Jurisdiction
   1. Describe In Personam Jurisdiction
   2. Describe Subject Matter Jurisdiction
   3. Describe Long Arm Jurisdiction
   4. Distinguish Federal Jurisdiction
5. Discuss Case Documents
   1. Identify a Summons/Original Notice
   2. Identify a Petition/Complaint
   3. Describe Motions/Pleadings
6. Explain Discovery Process
   1. Identify Purpose of Discovery
   2. List Types of Discovery
   3. Define Interrogatory
   4. Define Deposition
   5. Define Request for Production of Documents
   6. Define Request for Admissions
   7. Define Motion to Compel
7. Examine Substantive Areas of the Law
   1. Classify Torts and Damages
   2. Explain Elements of a Contract
   3. Summarize Aspects of Family Law
   4. Discuss Aspects of Property Law
   5. Describe the Administrative Law System
   6. Explain Types of Alternative Dispute Resolution
8. Summarize the Ethical Responsibility in the Legal Field     
   1. Describe Progression of Ethical Responsibility in the Legal Field
   2. Describe Impact on the Paralegal

PRL 104 - Legal Tech and eDiscovery

1. Examine Technology in the Legal Environment
   1. Explain how Technology is used in the Legal Industry
   2. Identify Potential Benefits, Risks and Issues Arising out of the use of  Technology in the Legal Industry
2. Describe Future Trends in Law Office Technology
   1. Investigate Ethical Considerations in Technology
   2. Explain the Impact of Technology on the Duty of Confidentiality
   3. Discuss the Impact of Technology on the Duty of Competency         
3. Compare Word Processing, PDF File Creation and Document Assembly in the Legal Environment
   1. Demonstrate the Ability to Create, Edit, Format, Share and Publish Common Legal Documents of Professional Quality
   2. Explain how Legal Professionals use Word Processing Software
4. Distinguish Spreadsheet Software in the Legal Environment
   1. Demonstrate the Ability to Create, Use and Format Spreadsheets,including using Formulas and Creating Charts and Graphs
   2. Explain how Legal Professionals use Spreadsheets                    
5. Research the Internet, Email, Emerging Technologies and Social Networking
   1. Explain the use of the Internet in the Legal Environment
   2. Demonstrate Effective and Professional Use of Email and Other Computer-Based Communication Systems
   3. Identify the Opportunities, Advantages and Risks Associated with the Use of the Internet, Email, Social Networking Websites and Emerging Technologies in the Legal Environment. 
6. Evaluate Filing and Managing Cases Electronically with Court Database Systems
   1. Describe the Characteristics of Electronic Filing and Case Management
   2. Explain the Process of Searching for, Filing and Retrieval of Documents Electronically from the Court System’s Database
7. Contrast Legal Timekeeping and Billing Software
   1. Discuss Automated Timekeeping and Billing Systems
   2. Explain the Different Types of Legal Fee Agreements
8. Outline Docket Control, Case Management and Calendaring Systems
   1. Define Docket Control, Case Management and Calendaring Systems
   2. Demonstrate Entry of Data, Search and Retrieval and Generation of Reminders and Reports Using Automated Docket Control, Case Management and Calendaring Systems
9. Evaluate Electronic Discovery
   1. Explain the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Relating to Discovery of Electronically Stored Information (ESI)
   2. Describe the Process of Requesting, Producing and Reviewing ESI
   3. Discuss the Process of Preparing for Electronic Discovery

PRL 112 - Legal Research & Writing I

1. Evaluate Legal Research in Print and Electronic Resources
   1. Explain the General Characteristics of Print and Electronic Informational Resources
   2. Compare Westlaw and Public-Assess Internet Sites for Locating Legal Information
2. Examine Primary Authority Resources
   1. Explain Different Types and Function of Legal Primary Authority
   2. Research Federal and State Constitutions
   3. Retrieve Relevant Legislation from Federal and State Publications
   4. Retrieve Relevant Regulatory Law from Federal and State Administrative Agency Publications
   5. Summarize Federal and State Court Reporter Publications to Obtain Relevant Case Law
3. Develop a Research Plan
   1. Discuss the Underlying Factual Situation
   2. Identify the Legal Issue(s)
   3. Select Search Terms and Formulate a Legal Query
   4. Review Cite-Checking Resources
4. Develop Mechanics of Legal Writing
   1. Identify the Purpose of Various Documents
   2. Distinguish between Various Audiences
   3. Discuss Correct Grammar and Punctuation
   4. Produce a Document with Appropriate Paragraphs
   5. Demonstrate Use of an Outline as a Tool to Improve Writing Skills
   6. Write an Introduction, Transitional Phrases and Paragraph Topic  Sentences when Drafting Legal Documents where Appropriate
5. Generate Appropriate Legal Correspondence
   1. Distinguish between Correspondence to Clients and Written on Behalf of Clients and Others
   2. Write Effective and Professional Legal Communication
6. Analyze Citation of Informational Research
   1. Identify Sources of Legal Citation Rules
   2. Explain the Accepted Legal Citation Manual(s)
   3. Construct Citations for Legal Information Resources
   4. Apply Local Court Rules Governing Citation Form

PRL 113 - Legal Research & Writing II

1. Examine Secondary Authority Resources
   1. Explain Function of Legal Secondary Authority
   2. Apply Use of Legal Reference Materials, Including Law Reviews and Journals, Legal Dictionaries and Legal Encyclopedias
   3. Locate Information on Legal Topics in Legal Treatises, Including  Hornbooks and Restatements
   4. Retrieve Uniform Laws and Model Acts
   5. Summarize Use of Practitioner Materials, Such as CLE Publications
   6. Explain the Nature of Loose-Leaf Service Publications
   7. Identify Appropriate Legal Directories
   8. Retrieve Legal Secondary Authority from Print Resources
   9. Retrieve Legal Secondary Authority from Electronic Resources, Including Appropriate Public-Access Internet Sources and Legal Information Services such as Westlaw
2. Evaluate Legal Analysis
   1. Distinguish between Primary and Secondary Sources of Law
   2. Cite Case Law and Statutory Law Correctly
   3. Discuss Briefing
   4. Locate Relevant Authority
   5. Identify when a Case is on Point
3. Generate Appropriate Statutory and Case Law Analysis
   1. Identify the Elements of a Statute
   2. Find the Applicable Statute(s) when Presented with a Set of Facts
   3. Summarize the Holding and Rule of Law of a Decision
   4. Synthesize a Rule of Law from Several Cases
4. Formulate Legal Memorandum
   1. Identify Irrelevant Background and Key Facts
   2. Write a Concise Fact Statement
   3. Describe the Legal Issues Presented by a Set of Facts
   4. Write an Accurate Analysis of the Legal Issues Presented by a Set of Facts
5. Research Validation
   1. Explain the Objective of Cite-Checking
   2. Use Appropriate Legal Cite-Checking Tools, in both Print and Electronic Formats
6. Critique Legal Documents
   1. Illustrate Appropriate Editing and Proofreading Skills
   2. Demonstrate Effective and Accurate Professional Legal Writing Skills
7. Evaluate Federal and State Appeals
   1. Describe Steps in Federal and State Appellate Process
   2. Distinguish Proper Legal Documents in Federal and State Appellate Processes

PRL 125 - Evidence: Theory & Practice

1. Investigate both Federal and Iowa Rules of Evidence
   1. Compare Rules of Relevancy
   2. Define Unfair Prejudice and Probative Value
   3. Define Undue Delay
2. Analyze Character Evidence
   1. Distinguish Evidence in Criminal and Civil Trials    
   2. Identify Rules of Evidence in Prior Sexual Conduct
   3. Describe Methods of Proving Character
   4. Discuss Habit and Modus Operandi
3. Examine Role of Witnesses
   1. Explain the Concept of Competency
   2. Compare Lay Witnesses and Expert Witnesses
4. Evaluate Impeachment
   1. Describe Who May Impeach
   2. Define Specific Conduct on Cross Examination
   3. Apply Role of Prior Criminal Convictions
5. Investigate Hearsay Evidence and Exceptions
   1. Define What Qualifies as Hearsay
   2. Discuss What Qualifies as Hearsay Exceptions
6. Discuss Authentication, Identification and Exhibits
   1. Define Role of Chain of Custody
   2. Describe Authentication and Self-Authenticating Rules
   3. Define the Best Evidence Rule
7. Examine Privileges
   1. Discuss Common Law Privileges
   2. Discuss Rules of Evidence Privileges
   3. Compare Trial Objections to Evidence Presented at Trial

PRL 135 - Civil Litigation and Pro

1. Examine the U.S. Civil Litigation System
   1. Identify Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure
   2. Find Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
   3. Distinguish between Proof Concepts
2. Investigate the Federal and State Court Systems
   1. Distinguish the Functional and Procedural Differences between Trial and Appellate Proceedings
   2. Apply Subject-Matter and Personal Jurisdiction Appropriately
   3. Explain Venue Requirements
3. Break Down the Roles and Functions of Legal Professionals in Civil Litigation
   1. Describe the Role of an Attorney in a Civil Lawsuit
   2. Discuss the Function and Duties of Paralegals in Civil Litigation
   3. Explain the Role of Judges in Civil Litigation
   4. Define the Role of Juries in Civil Litigation
4.  Analyze Pre-Trial Proceedings
   1. Apply Factors Relevant to a Client’s Claim or Defense
   2. Describe the Types of Available Civil Remedies
   3. Identify the Procedures for Initiating a Civil Lawsuit
   4. Define the Types of Responsive Pleadings
   5. Distinguish between Pleadings and Motions
   6. Describe the Types of Discovery Mechanisms
   7. Draft Pleadings and other Documents used in Civil Litigation Process
5. Examine Trial Process
   1. Describe the Courtroom Environment
   2. Explain the Stages of a Civil Trial
   3. Define an Entry of Judgment
6. Outline Post-Trial Proceedings and Appeals
   1. Describe Post-Trial Alternatives
   2. Identify Methods of Enforcing Judgments
   3. Explain the Procedures for Appealing a Civil Judgment
7. Create a Trial Litigation Notebook
   1. Examine Sources of Information
   2. Select Examples of Litigation Tools
   3. Organize Materials Sequentially
   4. Outline Checklists
   5. Name Key Sources for Further Information

PRL 138 - Bankruptcy Law

1. Outline Prejudgment Remedies
   1. Define Bankruptcy Jurisdiction
   2. Identify Correct Forum
2. Analyze Types of Bankruptcies
   1. Describe Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
   2. Define Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
   3. Discuss Chapter 12 Bankruptcy
   4. Explain Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
3. Examine Obtaining Judgment
   1. List Steps in Seeking Judgment
   2. Compare Results on Debtor/Creditor
   3. Describe Necessary Documents         
4. Distinguish Post Judgement Remedies
   1. Explain Exempt Property
   2. Define Discharge
5. Analyze Fundamentals of Debtor/Creditor in Nonbankruptcy
   1. Compare Perfection and Priority
   2. Describe Impact of Failure to Perfect
   3. Discuss Other Options for Debtors
6. Differentiate Secured Transactions
   1. Define Security Interest
   2. Describe Types of Security Interests
   3. Distinguish Secured and Unsecured Claims

PRL 139 - Torts and Personal Injury

1. Evaluate Tort Law Fundamentals
   1. Distinguish Sources of Torts and Personal Injury Law
   2. Identify Three Categories of Torts
   3. Explain the Primary Differences
2. Examine Elements and Defenses of Intentional Torts
   1. Describe Assault and Battery
   2. Define Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
   3. Compare Trespass Intentional Torts and Conversion
   4. Discuss Other Intentional Torts
3. Analyze Elements of Negligence
   1. Describe Duty of Standard of Care
   2. Discuss Proximate Cause
   3. Compare Breach of Duty
   4. Define Damages
4. Distinguish Defenses to Negligence
   1. Describe Comparative Fault
   2. Define Contributory Negligence
   3. Discuss Intervening Cause
   4. Compare Assumption of Risk
5. Calculate Damages
   1. Estimate Future Costs
   2. Summarize Expenses Incurred
6. Contrast Strict Liability and Products Liability
   1. Discuss Elements Required for Strict Liability and Products Liability
   2. Distinguish between Theories Used in Products Liability Cause of Action
7. Evaluate Malpractice Claims
   1. Discuss Legal and Medical Malpractice
   2. Analyze Medical Records
   3. Organize Discovery, including Depositions and Interrogatories
8. Contrast Limits to Federal and State Tort Immunity
   1. Define Governmental Immunity
   2. Identify Sources of Limitations

PRL 143 - Business Organization Law

1. Analyze Various Business Organizational Models
   1. Describe Sole Proprietorships
   2. Compare General and Limited Partnerships
   3. Discuss Limited Liability Partnerships and Companies
   4. Define Agency Relationship
   5. Explain Corporations
2. Examine the Formation of Corporations
   1. Discuss the Preincorporation Phase
   2. Identify the Corporate Name and Jurisdiction
   3. Define Articles of Incorporation
   4. Distinguish Postincorporation Phase
3. Compare Securities and Taxation of Corporations
   1. Describe Types of Stocks
   2. Discuss Types of Debt Securities
   3. Identify Types of Corporate Taxation
4. Analyze Corporation Management
   1. Define Shareholders’ Rights and Responsibilities
   2. Describe Director’s Rights and Responsibilities
   3. Discuss Corporate Reform- Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank Acts
   4. Differentiate Corporate Dividends
5. Analyze Securities Regulation and the Stock Exchanges
   1. Compare Changes in Corporate Structure
   2. Describe Termination of Corporate Existence
6. Investigate Special Topics in Corporate Law
   1. Define Employee Compensation and Agreements
   2. Contrast Business Ethics and Legal Ethics
   3. Discuss Common Interdisciplinary Issues including Contracts, Leases, Intellectual Property, Antitrust Law, Unfair Competition and Bankruptcy

PRL 151 - Real Estate Law

1. Examine Estates in Land and Future Interests
   1. Classify Property and Estates
   2. Identify Types of Concurrent Ownership
   3. Describe Various Future Interests
2. Explain Adverse Possession
   1. Define Adverse Possession
   2. State Elements of Adverse Possession
   3. Describe Result of Adverse Possession
3. Analyze Rights Incident to Ownership
   1. Compare Surface and Water Rights and Emblements
   2. Define Nuisance, Fixtures and Waste
4. Differentiate Various Types of Land Use
   1. Describe Covenants
   2. Discuss Easements
   3. Define Zoning 
5. Examine Conveyance of Title
   1. Explain Land Contracts
   2. Define Various Deeds
   3. Discuss Mortgages
6. Discuss Real Estate Closing Procedures
   1. Identify the Legal Description
   2. Define Recordation
   3. Describe Chain of Title and Abstract
7. Compare Other Types of Real Estate Interests
   1. Distinguish Condominiums, Cooperatives and Commercial Property
   2. Discuss Landlord-Tenant Law
   3. Define Personal Property and Fixtures

PRL 155 - Insurance Law and Reg Compl

1. Investigate the History of the Insurance Industry
   1. Describe the Objectives of Insurance Regulation
   2. Identify Governing Authority
2. Examine the Insurance Contract
   1. Discuss Parties to Contract
   2. Define Terms of Contracts
3. Analyze Various Types of Commercial Insurance Coverage
   1. Describe Worker’s Compensation Insurance
   2. Discuss General Liability Insurance
   3. Identify Property and Casualty Insurance
   4. Discuss Business Automobile Insurance
4. Compare Various Types of Personal Insurance Coverage
   1. Describe Homeowner’s Insurance
   2. Discuss Personal Automobile Insurance
5. Research Other Types of Insurance Coverage
   1. Investigate Excess and Surplus Insurance
   2. Summarize Pet Insurance
   3. Explain Title Insurance
   4. Classify Health and Disability Insurance
   5. Outline National Flood Insurance Program
6. Evaluate Various Regulatory Compliance Schemes
   1. Discuss Insurance Industry Compliance
   2. Describe Various Employer Regulatory Compliance
   3. Investigate Other Industry Compliance Schemes

PRL 156 - Intellectual Property Law

1. Examine the Law of Intellectual Property            
   1. Describe the Types of IP Law
   2. Differentiate between IP and Other Forms of Property
   3. Discuss Requirements for the Protection of Various Types of IP
2. Analyze the Law of Patents
   1. Describe the Various Types of Patents
   2. Discuss Patent Infringement
   3. Explain the Patent Search Process
3. Evaluate the Law of Copyrights
   1. Explain the Basis for Copyright Protection
   2. Identify the Federal and State Statues that Govern Copyright Law
   3. Describe Elements of Copyright Infringement
4. Compare the Law of Trademarks
   1. Explain the Basis for Trademark and Service Mark Protection
   2. Identify the Federal and State Statutes that Govern Trademark Law
   3. Describe the Elements Used in Evaluating a Proposed Trademark
5. Analyze the Law of Trade Secrets
   1. Differentiate Trade Secret Protection from Copyright and Patent Protection
   2. Identify Examples of Trade Secrets
   3. Find Sources of Trade Secret Law
6. Evaluate International Protection of IP
   1. Discuss Unfair Competition
   2. Describe False Advertising
   3. Investigate Enforcement Options

PRL 161 - Family Law

1. Analyze Non-Marital Agreements
   1. Define Premarital Agreement
   2. Describe Postnuptial Agreement
   3. Discuss Cohabitation Agreement
2. Examine Traditional Marriage
   1. Define Statutory Requirements for Marriage
   2. List Elements of Common Law Marriage
3. Distinguish Annulment
   1. Define Annulment
   2. Name Statutory Requirements for Annulment
4. Contrast Legal Separation from Dissolution of Marriage
   1. Define Divorce and No-Fault
   2. Name Statutory Requirements for Decree of Dissolution
   3. Describe Legal Separation
5. Contrast Spousal Support, Property Division and Separation Agreement
   1. Define Alimony
   2. Classify Property Division
   3. Discuss Tax Implications
6. Examine Child Support and Child Custody
   1. Discuss Child Support Guidelines
   2. Describe Visitation
   3. Distinguish Physical Custody and Legal Custody
7. Analyze Adoption
   1. Discuss Illegitimacy and Paternity
   2. Explain Termination of Parental Rights
   3. Describe the Consequences of Adoption
8. Investigate Domestic Violence
   1. Identify the Statutory Definition
   2. List Statutory Penalties
   3. Calculate Safety Options for Victims

PRL 167 - Probate Procedure

1. Examine Formation of Wills
   1. Describe Requirements for Creation of Will
   2. Define Modification of Will
   3. Distinguish Revocation and Rejection of Will
   4. Discuss Drafting and Execution of a Valid Will
2. Explain the Law of Succession
   1. Define Intestate or Testate Succession
   2. Identify Source of Intestate Succession Law
   3. Describe Effect of Intestacy
3. Investigate Property Related to Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration
   1. Define Real and Personal Property
   2. Describe Probate and Nonprobate Property
   3. Discuss Forms of Property Ownership
   4. Identify Estates in Real Property
4. Analyze Formation of Trusts
   1. Classify Various Trusts
   2. Define Parties and Duties Integral to Trusts
   3. Differentiate Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
5. Evaluate Formal and Informal Probate and Estate Administration
   1. Describe the Meaning of Probate
   2. Investigate Estate Administration Procedures
6. Examine Tax Considerations in Administration of Estates
   1. Calculate General Tax Concerns
   2. Distinguish Federal and State Taxes
   3. Discuss Federal and State Tax Returns
7. Analyze Ethical Principles Relevant to Paralegals
   1. Explain Confidentiality
   2. Define Competence

PRL 171 - Administrative Law

1. Analyze the Development of Administrative System
   1. Define Administrative Law
   2. Identify Types of Federal and State Administrative Agencies
   3. Describe Administrative Procedure
   4. Classify Functions of Different Agencies
2. Investigate Enabling Statutes
   1. Define Enabling Statute
   2. Discuss Result of Enabling Statute
3. Outline Federal and State Agencies’ Power
   1. Define Agencies’ Rule Making Powers
   2. Discuss Agencies’ Investigatory Powers
   3. Explain Agencies’ Adjudicative Powers
4. Distinguish Agency Discretion and Client Rights
   1. Define Agency Discretion
   2. Describe Effect of Discretion on Agency Decisions
   3. Discuss Client Rights
5. Examine State Appeal Process
   1. List State Appeal Procedures
   2. Discuss Outcomes of Appellate Process
6. Research Code of Federal Regulation and Iowa Administrative Code
   1. Describe Contents of CRF and IAC
   2. Identify Applicable Sections of CRF and IAC
   3. Apply Regulations to Specific Facts

PRL 174 - Contracts

1. Define Types of Contracts
   1. Describe Express or Implied Contracts
   2. Describe Unilateral or Bilateral Contracts
2. Examine Sources of Contract Law
   1. Discuss Common Law
   2. Compare Uniform Commercial Code
   3. Describe International Law
3. Apply Elements of a Contract
   1. Define an Offer
   2. Describe an Acceptance
   3. Define Consideration
4. Determine Invalid Assent
   1. Define Fraud
   2. Compare Misrepresentation and Mutual Mistake
   3. Contrast Duress, Undue Influence and Unconscionability
5. Measure Contractual Capacity
   1. Define Contractual Capacity
   2. Identify Classes Afforded Protection         
6. Identify Third Parties/Secured Transactions
   1. Define Parties and Beneficiaries
   2. Describe Agency
   3. Explain Assignment and Delegation
   4. Summarize Secured Transactions under the UCC
7. Determine Remedies Available
   1. Define Damages
   2. Define Equitable Remedies
8. Evaluate Contract Interpretation
   1. Define Components of a Written Contract
   2. Analyze the Parol Evidence Rule
   3. Compare Rule of Construction

PRL 183 - Employment Law

1. Examine the Employment Relationship
   1. Distinguish between Employer-Employee and Principal-Independent Contractor
   2. Identify Appropriateness of Hiring and Recruitment Procedures
2. Evaluate Federal and State Anti-Discrimination Laws
   1. Analyze Race, Color and National Origin Discrimination
   2. Examine Religious Discrimination
   3. Investigate Sex, Pregnancy and Genetic Discrimination
   4. Compare Age Discrimination
   5. Contrast Disability Discrimination
3. Investigate the Managing of Employees
   1. Describe Compensation and Benefits Regulations
   2. Differentiate between Paid and Unpaid Leave
   3. Discuss Performance Management
   4. Distinguish Workplace Harassment
   5. Contrast Workplace Privacy and Personal Expression
4. Analyze the Termination of Employees
   1. Compare the At-Will Doctrine and Employment Contract Setting
   2. Discuss Severance, Unemployment and Post-Employment Obligations
5. Research Safety in the Workplace
   1. Identify the Federal and State Agencies Regulating Safety
   2. Define Major Considerations in the Area of Safety
   3. Describe Injuries in the Workplace and Coverage
6. Examine Unions and Collective Bargaining
   1. Discuss the History of Union Formation and Purposes
   2. Explain the Basis for Employee Rights under the National Labor Relations Act
   3. Identify other Federal and State Statues that Govern

PRL 184 - Alternative Dispute Res

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

1. Discuss the History of ADR and Methods
   1. Describe Benefits and Limitations of ADR
   2. Identify Various ADR Methods
2. Analyze Conflict
   1. Define Conflict
   2. Describe the Sources of Conflict
   3. Explain Conflict Avoidance
3. Examine Legal Negotiation
   1. Distinguish Different Types of Legal Negotiation
   2. Compare Different Styles of Negotiators
   3. Discuss the Negotiation Process
4. Explain Mediation as an ADR Method
   1. Identify the Advantages and Disadvantages of Mediation
   2. Describe the Process of Mediation
   3. Define the Role of the Mediator
5. Investigate Arbitration as an ADR Method
   1. Identify the Advantages and Disadvantages of Arbitration
   2. Distinguish Arbitration and Litigation
   3. Describe the Process of Arbitration
6. Outline Other ADR Methods and Techniques
   1. Describe Online Dispute Resolution
   2. Compare Mini Trials and Summary Judgment Trial
   3. Define Dispute Review Board
   4. Distinguish Private Judging

PRL 188 - Immigration Law

1. Examine Immigration Law Fundamentals
   1. Explain how the US Determines Immigration Law and Policy
   2. List the Federal Agencies Regulating and Enforcing Immigration Laws and Regulations
   3. Identify Sources of Immigration Law
2. Classify Non-Immigrant Status
   1. Define Non-Immigrant Status
   2. Describe Categories of Non-Immigrant Status
3. Analyze Legal Permanent Resident (LRP) Immigrant Status
   1. Describe Relative-Based LPR Status
   2. Differentiate Employment Based LPR Status
   3. Discuss Other Types of LPR Status
4. Investigate Refugees and Asylum
   1. Describe Asylum and Procedures Required
   2. Differentiate among the Various Persons Eligible for Refugee Status
   3. Contrast Fraudulent and Frivolous Claims
5. Evaluate Inadmissibility and Removal
   1. Define Inadmissibility and Removal
   2. Describe Grounds and Procedures for Deportation
6. Examine Citizenship and Naturalization
   1. Identify the Key Benefits and Obligations of Citizenship
   2. Differentiate between Natural-Born Citizens and Naturalization
   3. Explain Loss of Citizenship through Denaturalization and Expatriation

PRL 192 - Criminal Law and Procedure

1. Examine Criminal Law History and Fundamentals
   1. Define Criminal Law
   2. Identify Elements of Crimes
   3. Explain Mens Rea and Actus Reus
   4. Distinguish between Criminal Litigation and Civil Litigation
   5. Describe the Constitutional Provisions Related to Criminal Law
2. Analyze Individual Crimes
   1. Distinguish between Person Crimes and Property Crimes
   2. Describe General and Specific Intent Crimes
   3. Compare Felonies and Misdemeanors
   4. Explain Inchoate Offenses of Attempt, Conspiracy and Solicitation
   5. Identify State Statutes Related to Person Crimes and Property Crimes
3. Break Down the Roles and Functions of Legal Professionals in Criminal Litigation
   1. Describe the Role of an Attorney, both Prosecutorial and Defense, in a Criminal Case
   2. Discuss the Function and Duties of Paralegals in the Investigatory and Adjudicatory Phases of the Criminal Process
   3. Explain the Role of Judges in Criminal Litigation
   4. Define the Role of Juries in Criminal Litigation
4. Outline Discovery and Pre-Trial Procedure
   1. Explain the Intake Process
   2. Describe the Types and Purpose of Pre-Trial Motions, Including      Suppression, Production, In Limine
   3. Discuss Search and Seizures Issues under the Federal and State Constitutions
   4. Define Self-Incrimination Issues under the Federal and State Constitutions
   5. Discuss Right to Counsel Issues under the Federal and State Constitutions
   6. Distinguish between Initial Appearance, Preliminary Hearing and Arraignment
   7. Write Documents Commonly Used
   8. Define Depositions in Criminal Litigation
   9. Explain the Guilty Plea Process
5. Examine Trial Procedure
   1. Explain Due Process Requirements
   2. Describe the Sequence of Events at Trial
   3. Apply Sentencing Guidelines/Options                    
6. Evaluate Post-Trial and Appeals
   1. Describe Post-Trial Motions
   2. Explain Procedures for Appeals

PRL 195 - Environmental Law

1. Examine Environmental Law History and Fundamentals
   1. Define Environmental Law
   2. Identify Legal Sources of Environmental Law
2. Analyze Administrative Agencies in Environmental Law
   1. Distinguish between Federal and State Administrative Agencies
   2. Describe Function of Rule Making
   3. Compare Adjudicatory Functions                     
3. Break Down the Roles and Functions of the Courts in Environmental Law
   1. Describe Common Law Causes of Action
   2. Discuss Criminal Application
   3. Explain Governmental Immunity                     
4. Outline Constitutional Application in Environmental Law
   1. Explain the Executive Branch Impact
   2. Discuss Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses
   3. Define Fifth Amendment (Eminent Domain) Issues
5. Examine Environmental Protection at the Local Level
   1. Explain Zoning Requirements
   2. Describe Land Use Regulation                     
6. Analyze Environmental Protection at the International Level
   1. Describe Organizations Involved at the International Level
   2. Explain the United Nations Role
7. Evaluate the Various Statutory Laws and Application
   1. Analyze National Environmental Policy Act
   2. Examine the Clean Air Act
   3. Investigate the Clean Water Act
   4. Research CERCLA, SARA, and EPCRA
   5. Outline Solid and Hazardous Waste (RCRA and TSCA)
   6. Compare Other Environmental Acts

PRL 220 - Special Legal Topics

1. Examine Special Legal Topic Area History and Fundamentals
   1. Define Special Legal Topic Area Law
   2. Describe the Applicable Elements and Issues in the Special Legal Topic Area
   3. Discuss Governmental Agencies involved in Special Legal Topic Area
2. Research Special Legal Topic Area
   1. Distinguish between the Applicable Materials in the Special Legal Topic Area
   2. Apply Pertinent Laws and Regulations
3. Break Down the Roles and Functions of Legal Professionals in Special Legal Topic Area
   1. Describe the Role of an Attorney in the Special Legal Topic Area
   2. Discuss the Function and Duties of Paralegals in the Investigatory and Adjudicatory Phases of the Special Legal Topic Area
   3. Explain the Role of Judges and Juries in the Special Legal Topic Area
   4. Define the Role of Juries in Criminal Litigation
4. Outline Forms, Investigatory and Adjudicatory Phases of the Special Legal Topic Area
   1. Explain the Intake and Investigatory Process
   2. Discuss Various Forms and Documents Needed in the Special Legal Topic  Area
   3. Distinguish between the Regulatory and Adjudicatory Process in the Special Legal Topic Area        
5. Examine Constitutional Application in the Special Legal Topic Area
   1. Explain Due Process Applicability
   2. Describe Other Constitutional Considerations in Special Legal Topic Area                
6. Evaluate Federal and State Laws and Regulations in Special Legal Topic Area
   1. Describe Applicable Federal Laws and Regulations
   2. Explain Agency Procedures
   3. Discuss Applicable State Laws and Regulations

PRL 222 - Construction Law and Bonds

1. Examine Construction Law History and Fundamentals
   1. Define Construction Law
   2. Identify 19^th Century Transformational Events
2. Break Down the Roles and Functions of the Participants in the Design and Construction Process
   1. Distinguish between the General Contractor and Subcontractors
   2. Describe the Project Owner
   3. Compare Architects, Engineers and Other Design Team Consultants
   4. Explain Lenders, Insurance and Surety Companies
   5. Discuss the Role of Government Authorities
   6. Compare Various Professional Organizations
3. Outline Various Project Delivery Systems
   1. Describe the Evolution of Different Approaches
   2. Discuss Innovative Approaches
4. Examine Construction Contracts
   1. Explain Differing Site Conditions
   2. Discuss Changes in Construction Contracts
   3. Define Construction Delays
   4. Distinguish between Warranties of the Participants
   5. Examine Application of the Uniform Commercial Code
   6. Contrast Standardized Forms, AIA, AGC, and EJCDE
   7. Describe Damages and Alternative Dispute Resolution
5. Investigate Workplace Safety
   1. Explain Federal and State Administrative Agencies
   2. Describe Obligations and Enforcement                     
6. Evaluate Bonding in Construction
   1. Describe Payment Bonds
   2. Explain Performance Bonds
   3. Discuss Surety Obligations
7. Research the Application of Davis Bacon Act
   1. Describe Application
   2. Discuss Wages and Fringe Benefits
   3. Explain Penalties
8. Analyze Mechanic’s Liens
   1. Describe Requirements for Filing
   2. Discuss Effects of Mechanic’s Lien
   3. Explain Waivers of Mechanic’s Lien

PRL 223 - Elder and Health Law

1.  Examine Health Care System
   1. Define Federal and State Statutes and Regulations
   2. Identify Access to Medical Records
   3. Explain Patient Rights and Responsibilities
   4. Distinguish Health Care Ethics and Professional Liabilities
2. Analyze Insurance Affecting Elder Persons
   1. Distinguish between Life, Health, Long-Term Care, Medicare, Medigap  and Long-Term Disability Insurance
   2. Write Medical Directives, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills                     
3. Break Down the Roles and Functions of Legal Guardianship/Conservatorship
   1. Define Guardianship and Conservatorship
   2. Describe Types of Guardianship/Conservatorship32 Discuss the Obligations of Guardian/Conservator
4. Outline Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid
   1. Explain Entitlement to and Funding
   2. Discuss Common Problems
   3. Define Medicare Coverage
   4. Distinguish Medicaid Long-Term Care and Implications
5. Examine Estate Planning
   1. Explain Intestacy and Testacy
   2. Describe Wills and Codicils
   3. Discuss Trusts                     
6. Evaluate Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation
   1. Describe Abuse and Neglect
   2. Explain Financial Exploitation
   3. Discuss Options for Relief
   4. Define Discrimination and Protections
7. Analyze Financial Matters
   1. Describe Retirement Plans and Annuities
   2. Discuss Insurance and Bank Accounts
   3. Identify Tax Concerns
8. Contrast End of Life Issues
   1. Discuss Right to Die
   2. Describe Hastening Death

PRL 280 - Legal Internship & Ethics

1. Assess completion of 225 Hour Internship Working under the Supervision of an Attorney
   1. Schedule Internship Working Hours
   2. Integrate Substantive and Practical Knowledge Gained into Internship
   3. Produce Required Internship Paperwork
   4. Create a Self-Evaluation of Internship and Program Experience
2. Develop Positive Working Relationship with Supervising Attorney(s)
   1. Demonstrate Positive Communication Skills
   2. Modify Behavior to Meet Expectations
   3. Produce Useful Work Product
   4. Manage Time to Complete Work Product
3. Develop Professional Reputation in Internship
   1. Support Co-Workers and Supervising Attorney(s)
   2. Select appropriate workplace attire
   3. Implement appropriate communication with clients
4. Examine the Ethical and Professional Responsibility Standards of the Legal Field
   1. Compare the Model Code of Professional Responsibility and the Model Rules of Professional Conduct
   2. Research Iowa Attorney Disciplinary Complaint Process                
5. Analyze the Ethical and Professional Responsibility Standards of the Legal Field in Application to Paralegals
   1. Discuss the American Bar Association’s Guidelines for the Utilization of Paralegals
   2. Contrast Attorneys Ethical and Professional Responsibility Standards with Paralegals Compliance Requirements
6. Develop Professional Portfolio

PHR 180 - Pharmacy Technician Orientation and Law

1. Demonstrate ethical conduct in all job-related activities.
   1. Define the term “ethics.”
   2. Explain the difference between ethics and law.
   3. Recognize situations that might present ethical questions for technicians. 
2. Assess an image appropriate for the profession of pharmacy in appearance and behavior.
   1. Describe what is appropriate for a technician to wear to work.
   2. Discuss the importance of personal hygiene in technicians work.
   3. Explain typical situations that may challenge self-control in technicians work.
   4. Develop techniques for maintaining self-control in challenging situations.
   5. Differentiate professional and informal communication.
3. Evaluate clarity when speaking and in writing.
   1. Pronounce technical terms accurately.
   2. Communicate effectively with patients who are non-English speakers or who have other special needs, such as vision or hearing problems, low reading level, or difficulty understanding instructions.
   3. Assess if a listener understood a verbal or written communication (e.g., repeating back).
4. Prioritize listening skills.
   1. Interpret non-verbal aspects of listening skills, such as body language.
   2. Apply verbal aspects of listening skills, such as acknowledging and reflecting back.
5. Use effective strategies to communicate with patients who are non-English speakers or who have other special needs, such as vision or hearing problems, low reading level, or difficulty understanding instructions.
   1. Identify types of patients who require special communication strategies (e.g., vision or hearing problems, low reading level, difficulty understanding instructions)
   2. Explain how communication strategies can be adapted when needed.
6. Demonstrate a respectful attitude when interacting with diverse patient populations.
   1. Explain the importance of demonstrating a respectful attitude when interacting with diverse patient populations.
   2. Identify types of diverse populations, such as diversity of culture, religion, race, age, gender, sexual orientation, transgender, disability, economic status.
   3. Describe actions that convey respect or disrespect.
7. Apply time and workflow management skills.
   1. Determine how common technician tasks are typically prioritized and scheduled.
   2. Explain the difference in priority to be given a STAT versus a PRN order.
8. Evaluate stress management skills.
   1. Identify common sources of stress in a pharmacy technician’s job.
   2. Describe stress management techniques that can be used in a pharmacy technician?s job when needed.
9. Apply change management skills.
   1. Explain why dealing with change is an important skill for pharmacy technicians.
   2. Discuss principles of change management.
10. Demonstrate effective interpersonal and teamwork skills in work with healthcare teams and resolve conflicts effectively.
    1. Identify and describe interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with health care teams.
    2. Explain effective conflict management skills, including negotiation skills.
11. Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems common in a pharmacy technician’s work.
    1. Explain the kinds of problems that can occur in a technician?s work.
    2. Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems.
12. Demonstrate creativity and innovation to solve problems common in a pharmacy technician’s work.
    1. Describe how creativity can be used to solve problems.
    2. Discuss how innovation can be used to solve problems.
13. Describe how different healthcare occupations interact in the healthcare delivery system.
    1. Identify and describe healthcare occupations.
    2. Explain how patient care is delivered in the health care system.
14. Demonstrate understanding of wellness promotion and disease prevention practices.
    1. Explain the importance and methods of health screenings.
    2. Identify health practices and environmental factors that impact health.
    3. Explain adverse effects of alcohol, tobacco, and legal and illegal drugs.
15. Show commitment to excellence in the pharmacy profession and to continuing education and training.
    1. Explain the importance and benefits of technicians staying current with advances in pharmacy practice.
    2. Discuss resources and practices for staying current (e.g., journals, newsletters, educational conferences, membership in professional organizations).
    3. Define technician certification (vs licensure and registration), its benefits, and the process for attaining.
16. Summarize the pharmacy technician?s role in the medication-use process.
    1. Explain how the medication-use process differs in different patient-care settings.
    2. Discuss the role of the technician in the medication use process.
17. Describe major trends, issues, goals, and initiatives taking place in the pharmacy profession.
    1. Summarize the Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative (PPMI) and its impact on the pharmacy profession.
    2. Describe other major trends, issues, goals and initiatives taking place in the pharmacy profession.
18. Demonstrate understanding of nontraditional roles of pharmacy technicians.
    1. Identify and explain how pharmacy technicians are employed in roles that do not involve drug acquisition, preparation, and dispensing in outpatient and inpatient settings.
    2. Explain the value of these nontraditional roles in advancing the pharmacy practice
19. Compare and contrast the roles of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in ensuring pharmacy department compliance with professional standards and relevant legal, regulatory, formulary, contractual, and safety requirements.
    1. Explain the importance and role of federal, state, and local laws.
    2. Discuss the importance and role of regulations and professional standards.
    3. Use electronic resources to identify federal, state, and local laws, regulations and professional standards, such as USP, FDA, DEA, NABP, ASHP, APhA.
20. Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
    1. Give examples of patient information that should and should not be shared with third party payers.
    2. Explain patient confidentiality issues related to data collection by pharmacy information systems and electronic medical records.
    3. Explain patient confidentiality issues related to transmission and storage by pharmacy information systems and electronic medical records.
21. Comply with state laws and regulations regarding collection of patient specific information.
    1. Explain how state laws determine what activities regarding collection of patient specific information can be delegated to technicians.
    2. Discuss how regulations determine what activities regarding collection of patient specific information can be delegated to technicians.
22. Act in accordance with state laws and regulations related to receiving and screening of medication orders.
    1. Summarize how state laws and regulations determine what activities regarding receiving and screening prescription/medication orders can be delegated to technicians.
    2. Determine the requirements for completeness and authenticity when receiving and screening new prescription/medication orders.
23. Act in accordance with state laws and regulations regarding preparing medications for distribution.
    1. Explain how state laws and regulations determine what activities regarding preparing medications for distribution can be delegated to technicians.
    2. Describe why it is important to notify the pharmacist when a non-formulary medication has been ordered.
    3. State Iowa’s laws governing pharmacist review of medications prior to distribution.
24. Follow established laws and protocols to select the appropriate product.
    1. Summarize federal and state laws governing the substitution of medication products.
    2. Explain the purpose and use of a formulary (e.g., state, health system, buying group).
    3. Discuss the influence that the formulary and/or policies of third-party payers have on the selection of products.
    4. State the function of an NDC number.
25. Follow established policies and procedures to maintain a record of controlled substances received, stored, and removed from inventory.
    1. State the legal requirements for recording controlled substances received, stored, and removed from inventory.
    2. State procedures for destroying controlled substances.
26. Act in accordance with state laws and regulations regarding the technician?s role in immunizations.
    1. Explain how state laws and regulations determine what activities regarding immunizations can be delegated to technicians.
    2. Determine state requirements for reporting vaccination administration to other members of the health care team.
27. Comply with state laws and regulations regarding patient counseling.
    1. Describe the legal obligations for patient counseling, including documentation, as specified in OBRA 90 and in state laws and regulations.
    2. Explain how state laws and regulations determine what activities regarding patient counseling can be delegated to technicians.
28. Act in accordance with state laws and regulations regarding technician?s role in monitoring of medication therapy.
    1. Explain how state laws and regulations determine what activities regarding monitoring of medication therapy can be delegated to technicians.
    2. Identify patients eligible for medication therapy management by a pharmacist.
    3. Assist the pharmacist by organizing appointments and follow-up with patients.
29. Explain how state laws and regulations determine what activities regarding verifying the measurements, preparation, and/or packaging of medications produced by other technicians can be delegated to technicians.
    1. Describe additional training requirements that may be necessary for technicians who verify the measurements, preparation, and/or packaging of medications produced by other technicians.
    2. Summarize the purpose of “tech-check-tech” activities.
30. Assess the correctness of medications produced by other technicians, including measurements, preparation technique, and packaging.
    1. Explain federal/local laws and institutional policies/procedures governing under what circumstances technician verification of the work performed by other technicians may be performed.
    2. Identify federal/local laws and institutional policies/procedures governing what level of pharmacist verification of technician work must occur before medications are ready for distribution.
    3. Describe a methodical approach for technicians checking other technicians’ work.
31. Determine items that are taxable.
    1. Describe the concepts of taxable and nontaxable.
    2. Discuss the legal obligation to tax required items.
32. Follow established policies and procedures for prevention of theft and/or medication diversion.
    1. Explain the difference between tolerance and physical dependence.
    2. Describe common methods for preventing theft and/or medication diversion.
    3. Discuss methods of reporting theft and/or medication diversion.

PHR 181 - Pharmacy Operations I with lab

1. Collect needed patient information from the medical chart, patient profile, or medical record when needed.
   1. Explain the purposes for collecting patient- specific information by pharmacists.
   2. Organize information in patient medical charts or records and patient profiles.
   3. Locate needed information in patient medical charts, records, and patient profiles.
2. Examine the data pharmacists use in a medication-use review.
   1. Explain the purpose of a medication-use review.
   2. Describe the structure of a medication-use review.
   3. Monitor medication use to assure it is consistent with the prescription/medication order for the patient.
3. Collect data for the pharmacist’s use in managing pharmacy services.
   1. State the types of information the pharmacist might request to assist in managing pharmacy services.
   2. Explain the use of productivity data in contemporary pharmacy practice.
   3. Compare and contrast the functions and applications of several currently used pharmacy productivity measurement systems.
   4. Explain technicians’ potential roles in establishing, maintaining, and participating in a pharmacy productivity measurement system.
4. Assess prescription/medication orders for completeness and authenticity when receiving orders via paper or electronic systems.
   1. Discuss the components of a complete prescription/medication order including prescription/medication orders for controlled substances.
   2. When given an abbreviated instruction for medication use, state the full wording of the instruction.
   3. State the schedule for controlled substances and commonly used medications that fall into each category.
   4. Verify the validity of a prescriber’s DEA number.
   5. Apply techniques to detect forged or altered prescriptions.
   6. Explain the importance of alerting the pharmacist if a prescription medication order appears to be illegitimate.
5. Obtain information to complete a prescription/medication order.
   1. Describe methods for obtaining missing pieces of information in a prescription/medication order.
   2. Explain the importance of thorough documentation of prescription order clarification required for auditing purposes.
6. Identify situations when screening refills and renewals when the technician should notify the pharmacist of potential inappropriateness.
   1. Review medication refill history and patient profile when screening refills and renewals.
   2. Explain common situations where the technician should notify the pharmacist of potential inappropriateness.
7. Obtain prescribed medications or devices from inventory.
   1. Describe typical storage arrangements for medications and devices.
   2. Explain the importance of the way medications and devices are typically arranged.
8. Follow safety policies and procedures in the preparation of all medications.
   1. Explain the importance of following safety policies and procedures when preparing medications.
   2. Describe standard safety policies and procedures for preparing medications.
9. Follow established policies and procedures for recording the preparation of controlled substances.
   1. State the meaning of the term “controlled substance.”
   2. Discuss legal obligations regarding recording the preparation of controlled substances.
10. Apply special handling procedures for drugs with mandated Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS).
    1. Refine Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) and its importance.
    2. Discuss the importance of distributing medication guides and patient package inserts.
11. Follow protocol to assemble appropriate patient information materials.
    1. Describe pharmacist obligations for counseling as required in OBRA ‘90.
    2. Explain the importance of including written patient information at the time of dispensing.
    3. Describe the types of written information that are typically included with dispensed products.
12. Follow an established procedure for purchasing pharmaceuticals, devices, and supplies.
    1. Describe typical procedures for purchasing pharmaceuticals, devices, and supplies.
    2. Discuss typical procedures used to expedite emergency orders/prescriptions.
    3. Explain typical procedures used for the purchase of atypical products (e.g., biologics, interferons, HIV medications, investigational medications, non-formulary products).
13. Apply accepted procedures of inventory control (e.g., prime vendor, just-in-time).
    1. Describe the various methods of inventory control (e.g., prime vendor, just- in-time).
    2. Define “perpetual inventory systems” and explain their use in pharmacies.
14. Follow established policies and procedures verifying specifications on the original order when receiving inventory.
    1. Describe the general tasks involved in receiving and verifying the order of inventory.
    2. Discuss methods for handling back ordered medications.
15. Follow established policies and procedures for placing pharmaceuticals, durable medical equipment, devices, and supplies in inventory under proper storage conditions.
    1. Ensure appropriate updates to electronic or manual inventory systems upon receipt of new inventory.
    2. Review manufacturer specifications for appropriate storage of pharmaceuticals, durable medical equipment, devices, and supplies.
16. Evaluate established policies and procedures for removing from inventory expired/discontinued pharmaceuticals, durable medical equipment, devices, supplies, or recalled items in these same categories.
    1. Define the terms “expired,” “discontinued,” and “recalled” as used in pharmacy.
    2. Describe common reasons for discontinuing or recalling items.
    3. Explain a standard procedure for inspecting nursing units for expired, discontinued, or recalled medications.
    4. Discuss a standard procedure for reviewing, removing, and handling pharmaceuticals, equipment, devices, and supplies that have expired, been recalled, or are otherwise unfit for patient utilization.
    5. Explain the importance of maintaining an inventory system through accurate documentation.
    6. Compare the various levels of recall and the associated responsibilities for each level.
    7. Explain the importance to cash flow of returning expired or excess inventory goods.
17. Identify pharmaceuticals, durable medical equipment, devices, and supplies to be ordered.
    1. Explain the importance of maintaining an adequate supply of pharmaceuticals, durable medical equipment, devices, and supplies.
    2. Describe the problems associated with an excessive supply of pharmaceuticals, durable medical equipment, devices, and supplies.
    3. Discuss the role that judgment plays in supplementing an automated system for determining the timing and amount of pharmaceuticals, durable medical equipment, devices, and supplies to order.
18. Assess alternative ways of obtaining a pharmacy item that is not available.
    1. State categories of alternative sources of items not available from the primary vendor at time of need.
    2. Explain the importance of evaluating the cost of obtaining a needed item from an alternative source.
19. Evaluate methods for communicating changes in product availability to patients, caregivers, and/or healthcare professionals.
    1. Use resources to identify reasons for product availability changes.
    2. Assess whether product availability changes affect distribution in the short or long term.
20. Interview patients, their representatives, or their caregivers to obtain needed patient information.
    1. Verify appropriate patient identifying information.
    2. Use patient friendly language to form appropriate questions when interviewing patients, their representatives, or their caregivers.
21. Obtain required patient information from other members of the health care team when needed.
    1. Determine appropriate information (medical history, disease state diagnosis, medication history, lab work, etc.) to be obtained from the health care team specific to each individual patient care situation.
    2. Collect information using various forms of communication (telephone, fax, email, etc.)
22. Collect patient-specific information in a useful electronic or manual format.
    1. Organize patient information using information technology systems and manual filing systems.
    2. Prepare complete and concise records for detailed follow-up with patients and members of the health care team.
23. Identify situations where the patient requires the attention of the pharmacist.
    1. Refer questions regarding prescriptions and over-the-counter medications to a pharmacist.
    2. Recommend that patients discuss drug information concerns or health matters with a pharmacist.
24. Use effective communication skills to determine if a patient or caregiver would like pharmacist counseling on the use of medications.
    1. Explain the importance of counseling patients in the use of medications.
    2. Ask patients to determine if they would like pharmacist counseling.
25. Create a new, or enter data into an existing, patient profile according to an established procedure.
    1. Use the following systems for inputting prescription/medication order information: metric, avoirdupois, household, and apothecary systems.
    2. Obtain pertinent patient specific information into patient profiles (name, date of birth, gender, address, phone number, allergies, etc.)
26. Follow an established procedure to generate accurate and complete product labels.
    1. Explain the importance of accurate labeling of pharmaceuticals.
    2. Describe the information included in a complete product label.
27. Count or measure finished dosage forms as specified by the prescription/medication order.
    1. Count and measure using: metric, avoirdupois, household system (e.g. teaspoon, tablespoon) and apothecary.
    2. Operate common pharmaceutical measurement and weighing devices.
    3. Convert from one measurement system to another as needed.
28. Package the product in the appropriate type and size of container using a manual or automated system.
    1. Package products in the appropriate type and size of container.
    2. Describe the various sizes and types of containers for the packaging of pharmaceuticals in different pharmacy settings.
    3. Describe options for the packaging of products for children and patients who are the physically challenged or aged.
    4. Operate automated packaging equipment.
29. Evaluate established policies and procedures to record the distribution of prescription medications.
    1. Operate automated distribution systems.
    2. Describe standard policies and procedures regarding the distribution of prescription medications.
30. Assess policies and procedures to record the distribution of controlled substances.
    1. Operate automated distribution systems.
    2. Describe standard policies and procedures for recording the distribution of controlled substances.
    3. Explain the importance of policies and procedures in place regarding the distribution of controlled substances.
31. Prioritize special procedures pharmacy technicians will be responsible for regarding preparing, storing and distributing controlled substances.
    1. Assist pharmacists in preparing, storing and distributing controlled substance medications.
    2. Complete appropriate documentation for dispensing controlled substance medications.
32. Affix the appropriate primary and auxiliary labels to containers.
    1. State categories of medications that require auxiliary labels and what those labels are.
    2. Explain the importance of placing labels so that all information on all labels is visible.
33. Compare the manufacturer’s recommendation and/or the pharmacy’s guidelines for storage of medications prior to distribution.
    1. Explain the importance of proper storage of medications.
    2. Follow the storage requirements for different medication products.
34. Deliver the correct medication, equipment, device, or supplies to the correct patient or their representative.
    1. Explain the importance of getting the right medication, equipment, device, or supplies to the patient or their representative.
    2. Describe the various systems used to distribute medications correctly.
35. Demonstrate skill in the operation of a cash register.
    1. Explain different types of payment (e.g., debit, credit, cash, certificates, coupons) and how each is entered in the cash register.
    2. Replace cash register tapes and ribbons.
    3. Void transactions on the cash register.
    4. Explain the concept of departmental codes and how they are entered in the cash register.
    5. Make change.
    6. Count and balance the cash drawer at the end of the business day.

PHR 182 - Pharmacy Operations II w/lab

1. Obtain needed information from the customer/patient, including method of payment for a prescription/medication order and patient-specific information.
   1. Describe the possible methods of payment for a prescription/medication order and associated services.
   2. Define the terms “deductible” and “premium” in regards to insurance.
2. Evaluate claim rejections.
   1. Describe ways to determine reasons for a rejected claim.
   2. Define “prior authorization” and explain the reasons for prior authorizations. 
3. Determine payment due the health system for medication orders.
   1. Describe common pricing and billing systems.
   2. Explain common systems for tracking medication billing to patients.
   3. Summarize how to accurately complete third-party claims forms.
4. Determine common factors of an effective pharmacy department approach to preventing medication errors.
   1. Describe ways pharmacy technicians can help prevent medication errors.
   2. Explain the role of multiple checks in avoiding medication errors.
   3. Discuss age-related medication errors that may be detected by technicians.
   4. Define the term “high alert.”
5. Explain the programs currently in place for reporting medication errors on a global and institutional level.
   1. Identify the role and limitations of the FDA MedWatch program in error reporting.
   2. Explain the role of ISMP in preventing medication errors.
   3. Identify the role and limitations of the ISMP Medication Errors Reporting Program (MERP).
   4. Explain how calculations, use of zeros and decimals, abbreviations, illegible handwriting, missing information, drug product characteristics, preparation, labeling, work environment, and personnel impact medication errors.
   5. Define the term “failure mode and effects analysis” (FMEA).
   6. Identify situations where patient counseling may prevent medication errors.
6. Explain the technician’s role in preventing and detecting medication errors.
   1. Define the term “root cause analysis.”
   2. Identify five steps of root cause analysis.
7. Determine the presence of any similar potential adverse medication events (ADEs) when a clinically significant adverse medication event (ADE) is identified.
   1. Review patient medication histories for medications with overlapping indications.
   2. Recognize common and uncommon dosage forms, doses, dosing schedules, and durations of use.
   3. Explain the importance of maintaining a complete medication history (prescriptions, over-the-counter, supplements, vitamins, samples, etc.) from patients, caregivers, other health care providers.
8. Participate in formulating a strategy for preventing a clinically significant ADE when it is identified.
   1. From a pharmacy department perspective, discuss the role that automation and information technology play in preventing medication errors.
   2. From a pharmacy department perspective, describe the potential for contribution to the occurrence of medication errors by the use of automation and information technology.
   3. Identify trends of medication errors in hypothetical cases.
   4. Explain the importance of sharing trends of medication errors with staff.
9. Apply skills required to assist pharmacists in medication reconciliation.
   1. Define “medication reconciliation.”
   2. Discuss benefits of medication reconciliation.
   3. Describe the process of medication reconciliation.
10. Demonstrate skills needed to assist pharmacists in medication therapy management.
    1. Define “medication therapy management.”
    2. Explain medication therapy management processes.
    3. Describe ways pharmacy technicians may assist pharmacists in medication therapy management.
11. Evaluate the use of current technology in the healthcare environment to ensure the safety and accuracy of medication dispensing.
    1. Summarize how medical information systems are used in pharmacy practice activities.
    2. Analyze the type of data collected, transmitted, and stored by pharmacy information systems.
    3. Explain the impact on quality of decision making of valid, reliable, and consistent data entered into medical information systems.
12. Demonstrate proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
    1. Explain characteristics of typical databases used in both acute and nonacute care pharmacy practice settings.
    2. Use word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills to improve pharmacy operations.
13. Assess currently emerging technologies that may impact the practice of pharmacy.
    1. Discuss the importance of implementing innovative technologies in pharmacy practice.
    2. Follow protocols and procedures as emerging technologies are installed.
14. Apply quality assurance practices to technician activities, including handling of pharmaceuticals, durable and nondurable medical equipment, devices, and supplies.
    1. Define “quality assurance.”
    2. Compare prospective and retrospective approaches to quality assurance.
    3. Describe technician tasks that require quality assurance procedures.
    4. Summarize quality assurance methods related to pharmaceuticals, durable and nondurable medical equipment, devices, and supplies.
15. Evaluate appropriate procedures and communication channels to use in the event of a product recall.
    1. Identify the three classifications of pharmacy recalls.
    2. Describe how products may be withdrawn from the market absent a recall.
    3. Explain procedures and communication channels to use in the event of a product recall.
16. Apply appropriate procedures and communication channels in the event of a product shortage.
    1. Explain procedures and communication channels to use in the event of a product shortage.
    2. Use resources to identify and monitor product shortages.
17. Assess appropriate procedures and communication channels in the event of a medication error.
    1. Explain procedures and communication channels to use in the event of a medication error.
    2. Complete documentation of medication errors for continuous quality improvement to prevent future errors.
18. Apply appropriate procedures and communication channels in the event of other problems that may occur.
    1. Identify other problems that may occur that a pharmacy technician may help in resolving.
    2. Explain procedures and communication channels to use in the event of other problems that may occur.
19. Examine the technicians’ roles when they are responding to emergency situations.
    1. Discuss procedures for responding to emergency situations.
    2. Contact appropriate emergency personnel (poison control, emergency medical services, fire departments, police, etc.)
20. Achieve certification as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
    1. Summarize how pharmacy technicians can assist pharmacists by being certified as Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Providers.
    2. Describe the requirements for Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and steps for renewal.
21. Demonstrate skills required for effective emergency preparedness.
    1. Explain skills required for effective emergency preparedness.
    2. Describe the items included in a pharmacy’s emergency preparedness kit.
22. Apply special procedures technicians will be responsible for regarding preparing, storing and distributing controlled substances and chemotherapy agents.
    1. Discuss various methods for safely and appropriately preparing, storing, and distributing controlled substances and chemotherapy agents.
    2. Explain the importance of personal protective equipment when handling some chemotherapy agents.
23. Compare and contrast special procedures pharmacy technicians will be responsible for regarding preparing, storing, and distributing investigational drugs according to protocol.
    1. Summarize the process and documentation requirements of dispensing medications for pharmaceutical research.
    2. Explain the importance of accurate preparation, storage, and distribution of investigational drugs.
    3. Compare investigational drugs to placebos used in pharmaceutical research.
24. Follow policies and procedures for sanitation management and hazardous waste handling (e.g., needles).
    1. Explain the need for sanitation management in the pharmacy.
    2. Define “hazardous waste.”
    3. Explain state regulations regarding handling hazardous waste.
    4. Summarize institutional policies and procedures regarding hazardous waste management.
    5. Discuss the reasons for the procedures for cleaning a laminar flow biological safety cabinet.
25. Follow instructions on material safety data sheets (MSDS).
    1. Define and explain the purpose and importance of material safety data sheets (MSDS).
    2. Describe examples of instructions on a material safety data sheet.
26. Communicate third-party payment coverage information and further action to be taken to customers/patients.
    1. Explain ways to communicate third-party payer responses that are sensitive to customer/patient concerns and are clearly understood.
    2. Use effective communication techniques for diffusing strong emotional reactions to third-party payment response.
27. Verify and input third-party coverage for a prescription/medication order.
    1. Describe how to verify third-party coverage.
    2. Determine if a patient is eligible to use a manufacturer?s coupon for their prescription medications.
    3. Correctly submit claims to multiple third-party payers (i.e. primary and secondary insurances)
28. Evaluate the receipt of payment for pharmaceutical goods and services.
    1. Assess a prescription transmission adjudication for appropriate payment.
    2. Using cost analysis methods, verify that the submitted medication has been paid for by the third-party insurance.
    3. Alert the pharmacist to determine proper prescription adjudication when a judgment decision is required,
    4. Explain pharmacy reimbursement plans for covering pharmacy services.
29. Demonstrate skill in monitoring selected procedures (e.g., finger- stick blood draw for glucose monitoring and cholesterol screening, blood pressure, pulse).
    1. Describe the equipment and supplies used to perform selected procedures and their limitations.
    2. Explain the reasons for the steps in the selected procedures.
30. Evaluate necessary skills in using the internet, e-mail, and electronic medication information databases.
    1. Communicate professionally with all members of the health care team using multiple forms of communication.
    2. Use critical thinking skills to seek out answers to questions from reliable resources used frequently by pharmacy professionals.
    3. Distinguish between reliable and unreliable information sources available on the internet.
31. Demonstrate the ability to use technologies frequently used in the pharmacy setting, including bar-coding and automated dispensing technology, and unit-dose packaging and reporting.
    1. Use bar-coding technology and discuss its benefits.
    2. Operate automated dispensing technology and maintain its functionality.
    3. Complete unit-dose package orders and organize medication administration reports.
32. Follow established policies and procedures for recording preparation of bulk, unit dose, and special doses of medications for immediate or anticipated future use.
    1. Discuss the importance of documenting preparation of bulk, unit dose, and special doses of medications for immediate or anticipated future use.
    2. Describe categories of information to be recorded at the time of preparation of bulk, unit dose, and special doses of medications prepared for immediate or anticipated future use.
33. Calibrate weighing or counting devices, fluid compounders, or syringe pumps.
    1. Describe the equipment and pharmacy devices common to pharmacy practice.
    2. Define the term “calibration” as it refers to the equipment commonly used in pharmacy practice.
    3. Calibrate syringe pumps and devices for weighing, counting, and compounding.
    4. Explain the role of electronic devices in the delivery of direct patient care.
    5. Update and maintain information systems for pricing updates and report generation.
34. Follow manufacturers’ guidelines in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electronic devices used in preparing and dispensing medications.
    1. Perform routine maintenance and cleaning to electronic devices used in preparing and dispensing medications.
    2. Contact manufacturers or suppliers with concerns or problems with electronic devices used in preparing and dispensing medications.
35. Apply appropriate techniques to clean laminar flow biological safety cabinets and maintain a clean and neat work environment.
    1. Explain the importance of maintaining a clean and neat work environment.
    2. Discuss the purpose of using laminar flow biological safety cabinets in pharmaceutical preparations.
    3. Follow procedures and protocols for cleaning laminar flow biological safety cabinets.
    4. Recognize the danger of pharmaceutical product contamination.

PHR 183 - Pharmacy Calculations and Compounding w/lab

1. Perform mathematical calculations frequently needed in a pharmacy technician’s work.
   1. Explain the use of Roman numerals, Arabic numbers, fractions, decimals, and apothecary symbols.
   2. Convert weights and measures, and direct rations and proportions.
   3. Reduce and enlarge formulas.
   4. Solve problems involving specific gravity, percent strength, weight-in-volume, weight-in-weight, and volume-in-volume.
   5. Perform ratio strength calculations for pharmaceutical preparations.
   6. Perform dilution and concentration calculations, including using the alligation method.
   7. Use milliequivalents to solve pharmaceutical calculations.
   8. Determine the correct volume to be added to compounded products requiring overfill.
2. Define and explain the key elements of sterile compounding practices set forth by USP 797 Pharmaceutical Compounding Sterile Preparations.
   1. Summarize the general guidelines of USP 797.
   2. List appropriate steps for cleaning a hood.
   3. Explain correct hand washing and garbing techniques.
3. Obtain the correct ingredients for sterile products requiring compounding.
   1. Define the term “compounding” and explain why some medications require compounding.
   2. Define the terms “sterile” and “nonsterile” as they relate to pharmacy and explain why some medications must be sterile.
   3. Maintain the sterility of materials collected for compounding a sterile product using proper procedures.
4. Determine the correct amounts of ingredients for a compounded product.
   1. Use Roman numerals, Arabic numbers, fractions, apothecary symbols, and decimals to perform pharmaceutical calculations.
   2. Solve mathematical problems that involve conversion of weights and measures, direct ratios and proportions, reducing and enlarging formulas, specific gravity, percent strength, weight-in-volume, weight-in-weight, volume-in-volume, ratio strength, dilution and concentration, the alligation method and milliequivalents.
   3. Calculate the correct volume added to compounded products that require an overfill.
5. Compound sterile products using appropriate techniques, equipment, and devices.
   1. State Iowa’s regulations regarding technician compounding of sterile products.
   2. Discuss reasons for each step of aseptic technique.
   3. Compare therapeutic, pharmaceutical, and chemical incompatibility.
   4. Summarize how the effects of incompatibilities can be overcome when compounding sterile products.
   5. Explain uses of horizontal and vertical laminar flow hoods.
   6. Demonstrate the proper use of equipment and devices used in compounding sterile products.
6. Compound nonsterile products using appropriate technique.
   1. State Iowa’s regulations regarding technician compounding of nonsterile products.
   2. Discuss the reasons for the steps of nonsterile technique.
   3. Summarize how the effects of incompatibilities can be overcome when compounding nonsterile products.
7. Compound cytotoxic and other hazardous medication products using appropriate technique.
   1. State Iowa’s regulations regarding technician compounding of cytotoxic and other hazardous medication products.
   2. Describe risks involved in the preparation and handling of cytotoxic and other hazardous medication products.
   3. Discuss the reasons for the steps in cytotoxic or other hazardous medication product preparation technique.
8. Evaluate safety policies and procedures when disposing of hazardous and nonhazardous wastes.
   1. Classify hazardous and nonhazardous wastes for disposal.
   2. Compare standard safety policies and procedures when disposing of hazardous and nonhazardous wastes.
9. Assess policies and procedures for sanitation management, hazardous waste handling (e.g., needles), and infection control (e.g., protective clothing).
   1. Explain the need for sanitation management in the pharmacy setting.
   2. Define “hazardous waste” and “infection control”.
   3. Summarize OSHA regulations regarding pharmacy practice, including regulations for blood-borne pathogens.
   4. Discuss state regulations regarding the handling of hazardous waste and infection control.
   5. Describe institutional policies and procedures regarding hazardous waste management and infection control.
10. Demonstrate skill in cleaning up a cytotoxic or other hazardous medication product spill using the accepted procedure.
    1. Explain processes for cleaning up a cytotoxic or other hazardous medication product spill.
    2. Determine avoidable causes for spills.

PHR 185 - Pharmacology

1. Compare and contrast the use and side effects of prescription and non-prescription medications, and alternative therapies (e.g., herbal products, dietary supplements, homeopathy, lifestyle modification) used to treat the gastrointestinal system.
   1. Describe the basic anatomy of the gastrointestinal system
   2. Explain the basic physiology of the gastrointestinal system
   3. Explain the therapeutic effects of prescription medications, nonprescription medications, and alternative therapies commonly used to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal system
   4. Describe the adverse effects of prescription medications, nonprescription medications, and alternative therapies commonly used to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal system
   5. State the brand and generic names of prescription and nonprescription medications commonly used to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal system
   6. State the route of administration of prescription and nonprescription medications commonly used to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal system
   7. State the route of administration of prescription and nonprescription medications commonly used to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal system
   8. State common doses of prescription and nonprescription medications commonly used to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal system.
2. Compare and contrast the use and side effects of prescription and non-prescription medications, and alternative therapies (e.g., herbal products, dietary supplements, homeopathy, lifestyle modification) used to treat the muscular system.
   1. Describe the basic anatomy of the muscular system
   2. Explain the basic physiology of the muscular system
   3. Explain the therapeutic effects of prescription medications, nonprescription medications, and alternative therapies commonly used to treat diseases of the muscular system
   4. Describe the adverse effects of prescription medications, nonprescription medications, and alternative therapies commonly used to treat diseases of the muscular system
   5. State the brand and generic names of prescription and nonprescription medications commonly used to treat diseases of the muscular system
   6. State the dosage forms of prescription and nonprescription medications commonly used to treat diseases of the muscular system
   7. State the route of administration of prescription and nonprescription medications commonly used to treat diseases of the muscular system
   8. State common doses of prescription and nonprescription medications commonly used to treat diseases of the muscular system.
3. Compare and contrast the use and side effects of prescription and non-prescription medications, and alternative therapies (e.g., herbal products, dietary supplements, homeopathy, lifestyle modification) used to treat the skeletal system.
   1. Describe the basic anatomy of the skeletal system
   2. Explain the basic physiology of the skeletal system
   3. Explain the therapeutic effects of prescription medications, nonprescription medications, and alternative therapies commonly used to treat diseases of the skeletal system
   4. Describe the adverse effects of prescription medications, nonprescription medications, and alternative therapies commonly used to treat diseases of the skeletal system
   5. State the brand and generic names of prescription and nonprescription medications commonly used to treat diseases of the skeletal system
   6. State the dosage forms of prescription and nonprescription medications commonly used to treat diseases of the skeletal system
   7. State the route of administration of prescription and nonprescription medications commonly used to treat diseases of the skeletal system
   8. State common doses of prescription and nonprescription medications commonly used to treat diseases of the skeletal system.
4. Compare and contrast the use and side effects of prescription and non-prescription medications, and alternative therapies (e.g., herbal products, dietary supplements, homeopathy, lifestyle modification) used to treat the respiratory system.
5. Compare and contrast the use and side effects of prescription and non-prescription medications, and alternative therapies (e.g., herbal products, dietary supplements, homeopathy, lifestyle modification) used to treat the eyes, ears, nose, and throat.
6. Compare and contrast the use and side effects of prescription and non-prescription medications, and alternative therapies (e.g., herbal products, dietary supplements, homeopathy, lifestyle modification) used to treat the immune system.
7. Compare and contrast the use and side effects of prescription and non-prescription medications, and alternative therapies (e.g., herbal products, dietary supplements, homeopathy, lifestyle modification) used to treat the dermatologic system.
8. Compare and contrast the use and side effects of prescription and non-prescription medications, and alternative therapies (e.g., herbal products, dietary supplements, homeopathy, lifestyle modification) used to treat the nervous system.
9. Compare and contrast the use and side effects of prescription and non-prescription medications, and alternative therapies (e.g., herbal products, dietary supplements, homeopathy, lifestyle modification) used to treat the cardiovascular system.
10. Compare and contrast the use and side effects of prescription and non-prescription medications, and alternative therapies (e.g., herbal products, dietary supplements, homeopathy, lifestyle modification) used to treat the hematologic system.
11. Compare and contrast the use and side effects of prescription and non-prescription medications, and alternative therapies (e.g., herbal products, dietary supplements, homeopathy, lifestyle modification) used to treat the endocrine system.
12. Compare and contrast the use and side effects of prescription and non-prescription medications, and alternative therapies (e.g., herbal products, dietary supplements, homeopathy, lifestyle modification) used to treat the renal system.
13. Compare and contrast the use and side effects of prescription and non-prescription medications, and alternative therapies (e.g., herbal products, dietary supplements, homeopathy, lifestyle modification) used to treat the reproductive system.
14. Demonstrate comprehension of the general knowledge of current pharmacological principles and identify and describe emerging therapies.

PHR 803 - Pharmacy Technician Internship I

1. Show personal and interpersonal knowledge and skills.
   1. Demonstrate ethical conduct in all job-related activities.
   2. Present an image appropriate for the profession of pharmacy in appearance and behavior.
   3. Communicate clearly when speaking and in writing.
   4. Demonstrate a respectful attitude when interacting with diverse patient populations.
   5. Apply self-management skills, including time management, stress management, and adapting to change.
   6. Apply interpersonal skills, including negotiation skills, conflict resolution, and teamwork.
   7. Apply critical thinking skills, creativity, and innovation to solve problems. 
2. Apply foundational professional knowledge and skills.
   1. Demonstrate understanding of healthcare occupations and the health care delivery system.
   2. Determine the importance of wellness promotion and disease prevention concepts, such as use of health screenings; health practices and environmental factors that impact health; and adverse effects of alcohol, tobacco, and legal and illegal drugs.
   3. Show commitment to excellence in the pharmacy profession and review continuing education and training requirements.
   4. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in areas of science relevant to the pharmacy technician’s role, including anatomy/physiology and pharmacology.
   5. Solve mathematical calculations essential to the duties of pharmacy technicians in a variety of contemporary settings.
   6. Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy technician’s role in the medication-use process.
   7. Review major trends, issues, goals, and initiatives taking place in the pharmacy profession.
   8. Describe emerging therapies.
3. Assess the processing and handling of medications and medication orders.
   1. Assist pharmacists in collecting, organizing, and recording demographic and clinical information for direct patient care and medication-use review.
   2. Examine prescriptions/medication orders for completeness, accuracy, and authenticity.
   3. Assist pharmacists in the identification of patients who desire/require counseling to optimize the use of medications, equipment, and devices.
   4. Distribute medications in a manner that follows specified procedures.
   5. Assist pharmacists in preparing, storing, and distributing medication products requiring special handling and documentation (e.g., controlled substances, immunizations, drugs with mandated Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies [REMS]).
   6. Assist pharmacists in the monitoring of medication therapy.
   7. Prepare patient-specific medications for distribution.
   8. Maintain pharmacy facilities and equipment, including automated dispensing equipment.
4. Produce medications using nonsterile compounding practices.
   1. Prepare medications requiring compounding of nonsterile products.
   2. Discuss Iowa’s regulations regarding technician compounding of nonsterile products.
5. Develop procurement, billing, reimbursement and inventory management functions.
   1. Initiate, verify, and assist in the adjudication of billing for pharmacy services and goods, and collect payment for these services.
   2. Apply accepted procedures for purchasing pharmaceuticals, devices, and supplies.
   3. Use accepted procedures for inventory control of medications, equipment, and devices.
   4. Explain pharmacy reimbursement plans for covering pharmacy services.
6. Demonstrate the importance of patient and medication safety.
   1. Apply patient and medication safety practices in all aspects of the pharmacy technician’s roles.
   2. Verify measurements, preparation, and/or packaging of medications produced by other healthcare professionals (e.g., tech-check-tech).
   3. Explain pharmacists’ roles when they are responding to emergency situations and how pharmacy technicians can assist pharmacists by being certified as Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Providers.
   4. Demonstrate skills required for effective emergency preparedness.
   5. Assist pharmacists in medication reconciliation and (40) medication therapy management.
7. Assess technology and informatics used in pharmacy practice.
   1. Describe the use of current technology in the healthcare environment to ensure the safety and accuracy of medication dispensing.
   2. Use word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills to improve pharmacy operations.
8. Compare and contrast regulatory issues that influence and regulate pharmacy procedures.
   1. Examine the roles of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in ensuring pharmacy department compliance with professional standards and relevant legal, regulatory, formulary, contractual, and safety requirements.
   2. Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
9. Assess the need for pharmacy quality assurance processes.
   1. Apply quality assurance practices to pharmaceuticals, durable and nondurable medical equipment, devices, and supplies.
   2. Explain procedures and communication channels to use in the event of a product recall or shortage, a medication error, or identification of another problem.

PHR 804 - Pharmacy Technician Internship II

1. Show personal and interpersonal knowledge and skills.
   1. Demonstrate ethical conduct in all job-related activities.
   2. Present an image appropriate for the profession of pharmacy in appearance and behavior.
   3. Communicate clearly when speaking and in writing.
   4. Demonstrate a respectful attitude when interacting with diverse patient populations.
   5. Apply self-management skills, including time management, stress management, and adapting to change.
   6. Apply interpersonal skills, including negotiation skills, conflict resolution, and teamwork.
   7. Apply critical thinking skills, creativity, and innovation to solve problems.
2. Apply foundational professional knowledge and skills.
   1. Demonstrate understanding of healthcare occupations and the health care delivery system.
   2. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in areas of science relevant to the pharmacy technician’s role, including anatomy/physiology and pharmacology.
   3. Solve mathematical calculations essential to the duties of pharmacy technicians in a variety of contemporary settings.
   4. Review major trends, issues, goals, and initiatives taking place in the pharmacy profession.
   5. Explain nontraditional roles of pharmacy technicians.
3. Examine the processing and handling of medications and medication orders.
   1. Prepare non-patient-specific medications for distribution (e.g., batch, stock medications).
   2. Distribute medications in a manner that follows specified procedures.
   3. Practice effective infection control procedures, including preventing transmission of blood borne and airborne diseases.
   4. Assist pharmacists in preparing, storing, and distributing medication products requiring special handling and documentation (e.g., controlled substances, chemotherapy, investigational drugs, drugs with mandated Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies [REMS]).
   5. Prepare patient-specific medications for distribution.
   6. Maintain pharmacy facilities and equipment, including automated dispensing equipment.
   7. Use material safety data sheets (MSDS) to identify, handle, and safely dispose of hazardous materials.
4. Produce medications using sterile and nonsterile compounding practices.
   1. Prepare medications requiring compounding of sterile and nonsterile products.
   2. Discuss Iowa’s regulations regarding technician compounding of sterile and nonsterile products.
   3. Prepare medications requiring compounding of chemotherapy/hazardous products.
5. Develop procurement, billing, reimbursement and inventory management functions.
   1. Apply accepted procedures for purchasing pharmaceuticals, devices, and supplies.
   2. Use accepted procedures for inventory control of medications, equipment, and devices.
6. Demonstrate the importance of patient and medication safety.
   1. Apply patient and medication safety practices in all aspects of the pharmacy technician’s roles.
   2. Explain pharmacists’ roles when they are responding to emergency situations and how pharmacy technicians can assist pharmacists by being certified as Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Providers.
   3. Demonstrate skills required for effective emergency preparedness.
7. Assess technology and informatics used in pharmacy practice.
   1. Describe the use of current technology in the healthcare environment to ensure the safety and accuracy of medication dispensing.
   2. Use word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills to improve pharmacy operations.
8. Compare and contrast regulatory issues that influence and regulate pharmacy procedures.
   1. Examine the roles of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in ensuring pharmacy department compliance with professional standards and relevant legal, regulatory, formulary, contractual, and safety requirements.
   2. Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
9. Assess the need for pharmacy quality assurance processes.
   1. Apply quality assurance practices to pharmaceuticals, durable and nondurable medical equipment, devices, and supplies.
   2. Explain procedures and communication channels to use in the event of a product recall or shortage, a medication error, or identification of another problem.
10. Produce a Review Plan for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
    1. Discuss the sections of the current pharmacy technician certification examination
    2. Prepare an individualized timeline and study plan for passing the pharmacy technician certification examination

PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

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

1. Analyze what philosophy is
   1. Define what “philosophy” is in the western tradition
   2. Contrast various definitions of philosophy, such as self-understanding, love and pursuit of wisdom, meaning of foundational concepts, rational justification, etc.
   3. Distinguish philosophy from non-philosophy
2. Describe the topical divisions of contemporary western philosophy
   1. Describe metaphysics
   2. Describe value fields
   3. Describe epistemology
   4. Describe philosophy of religion
3. Evaluate claims about truth
   1. Define propositional truth
   2. Discuss various meanings of truth
   3. Define objective and subjective claims
   4. Distinguish between objective and subjective claims
   5. Evaluate whether and why a given claim is objective or subjective
4. Evaluate claims according to contemporary processes and standards of justification
   1. Recall the distinction between warranted and unwarranted claims
   2. Distinguish between warranted and unwarranted claims
   3.  Evaluate why a given claim is warranted or not
   4. Justify philosophical positions using evidence and reasoning
   5. Discuss coherence, non-contradiction, and consistency as standards of justification
5. Assess counter-arguments and rebuttals per contemporary standards of justification
   1. Articulate the standard of justification to which a criticism or rebuttal appeals
   2. Formulate counter-arguments and rebuttals to a given position
   3. Evaluate counter-arguments and rebuttals to a given position
6. Evaluate central problems in metaphysics and philosophy of mind
   1. Define metaphysical dualism and monism
   2. Compare and contrast metaphysical dualism and monism
   3. Define mind-body dualism and physicalism
   4. Summarize the implications and contrasts of mind-body dualism, physicalism, etc.
   5. Outline what consciousness might be for physicalism, dualism, etc.
   6. Describe libertarian, determinist, and compatibilist notions of free will
   7. Discuss how each of libertarianism, determinism, and compatibilism inform differing conceptions of consciousness
7. Outline central concepts in epistemology
   1. Define knowledge as “Justified True Belief” and as correspondence
   2. Describe knowledge of the external world and of the inner world, i.e., Cartesian skepticism vs. self-knowledge
   3. Generalize some differences between knowledge of the external and inner worlds
   4. Explain how reason, intuition, and sensation are sources of knowledge
   5. Describe structures of justification, including foundationalism, coherentism, and scientific logic (inference to the best explanation or abduction)
   6. Distinguish how differing structures of knowledge might yield differing and possibly contradictory knowledge claims
8. Outline the basic vocabulary of ethics
   1. Define ethics/morality, person/moral agent, and moral value
   2. Contrast normative vs. descriptive ethics
   3. Identify and distinguish different moral frameworks, i.e., consequentialism, deontology, virtue
9. Outline the basic concepts in philosophy of religion
   1. Define religion
   2. Distinguish philosophy from religion
   3. Describe arguments for the existence of God, such as the cosmological, ontological, and by design
   4. Describe atheist arguments
   5. Describe the problem of evil and problem of natural evil

PHI 105 - Introduction to Ethics

1. Characterize the introductory distinctions and tasks of ethics.
   1. Distinguish between descriptive and normative ethics.
   2. Distinguish theoretical ethics versus applied or practical ethics.
   3. Outline the basic tasks of theoretical ethics.
   4. Outline the basic tasks of practical ethics.
2. Distinguish between teleological and deontological moral theory.
   1. Explain the difference between teleological and deontological moral theory.
   2. Distinguish specific teleological and deontological moral theories.
   3. Distinguish between act, rule, and character ethics.
3. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of at least four of the following moral theories: Divine Command Theory, Natural Law Theory, Utilitarianism, Deontology, Egoism, and Virtue Ethics.
   1. Outline the moral theory.
   2. Infer basic theoretical and practical implications of the moral theory.
   3. Describe the process of moral judgment for the moral theory.
   4. Explain the arguments for and against the moral theory.
   5. Analyze the arguments for and against the moral theory.
4. Evaluate the comparative merits of the selected moral theories.
   1. Compare the relative merits of the various ethical theories.
   2. Critique each ethical theory in comparison to the others.
5. Elaborate a theory of moral value or ‘the good’ to support teleological moral theory.
   1. Distinguish moral value from non-moral value.
   2. Distinguish different senses of ‘good,’ e.g., relative or absolute.
   3. Explain hedonism, egoism, altruism, eudaimonia, and duty as theories of the
   4. good.
   5. Explain arguments in defense of hedonism, egoism, altruism, eudaimonia, and duty.
   6. Analyze arguments in defense of hedonism, egoism, altruism, eudaimonia, and duty.
   7. Compare and contrast the arguments for and against hedonism, egoism, altruism, eudaimonia, and duty.
6. Categorize moral theories by their foundational moral values.
   1. Recognize the moral values of a given ethical theory.
   2. Explain how those moral values indicate its theory of moral value.
7. Summarize how to use ethical theories to make moral judgments.
   1. Identify the theory of moral judgment of a moral theory.
   2. Describe the theory of moral judgment.
   3. Interpret how a person would apply the theory of moral judgment.
8. Apply moral theories to contemporary moral problems. Discuss some of the following suggested moral problems:
   1. Abortion, marriage, pornography, prostitution, privacy, state surveillance, surveillance drones, drone strikes, immigration policy, genetic engineering, capital punishment, war, killing in self-defense, marijuana legalization, euthanasia, suicide, animal rights, environmental ethics, religious tolerance, and justifiable lying or theft.
   2. State the basic facts relevant to a contemporary moral problem.
   3. Investigate the characteristics of the moral problem relevant to the particular theory of moral judgment.
   4. Determine what an adherent of the theory of moral judgment would reasonably conclude and why.
9. Evaluate the differing judgments of moral theories on contemporary moral problems.
   1. Compare and contrast the reasoning and conclusions of various ethical theories.
   2. Analyze the relative merits of differing moral judgments.
   3. Critique moral theories according to differing moral judgments.

PHI 110 - Introduction to Logic

1. Explain introductory concepts of logic
   1. Define logic
   2. Define premise, conclusion and argument
   3. Define valid and invalid argument
   4. Define sound and unsound argument
2. Explain introductory concepts and operations related to categorical argu­ments
   1. Identify the four kinds of categorical sentences
   2. Identify the quantity and quality of each kind of categorical sen­tence.
   3. Show with Venn Diagrams the information conveyed by each kind of categori­cal sentence
   4. Generate valid inferences involving contradictories, contraries, and subcontraries
   5. Generate valid inferences involving conversion, obversion and contraposition
3. Judge the in/validity of syllogistic arguments through Venn Diagrams and the Method of Aristotelian Rules
   1. Rewrite categorical statements in standard form
   2. Define a standard form syllogism
   3. Identify the major term, minor term, middle term, and mood and figure of a syllogism
   4. Demonstrate the in/validity of syllogisms with Venn Diagrams
   5. Demonstrate the in/validity of syllogisms with the Aristotelian rules
   6. Rewrite nonstandard form syllogisms in standard form in order to be able to apply Venn Diagrams or the Method of Aristotelian Rules to ascertain in/validity
4. Explain introductory concepts pertaining to truth tables
   1. Distinguish between atomic and compound statements
   2. Symbolize atomic and compound statements
   3. Define logical connectives with truth tables
5. Appraise the in/validity of arguments using truth tables
   1. Demonstrate in/validity of arguments with full truth tables
   2. Determine the in/validity of arguments with abbreviated truth tables
   3. Show with truth tables whether different statements are logically equivalent
   4. Assess with truth tables whether compound sentences are tautolo­gous, contra­dictory, or contingent
6. Prove the validity of arguments using natural deduction techniques
   1. Demonstrate the validity of arguments using infer­ence rules and logical equivalence rules
   2. Demonstrate the validity of arguments using Conditional Proof and Reductio Ad Absurdum Proof
7. Explain introductory concepts relative to informal fallacies
   1. Define what a logical fallacy is
   2. Distinguish formal fallacies from informal fallacies
8. Assess informal fallacies involving irrelevant premises
   1. Define Ad Hominem Fallacy
   2. Identify arguments that commit Ad Hominem Fallacy
   3. Identify arguments that commit Ad Hominem Fallacy
   4. Identify arguments that commit Straw man Fallacy
   5. Define appeal to Force Fallacy
   6. Identify arguments that commit Appeal to Force Fallacy
   7. Define Appeal to the People Fallacy
   8. Identify arguments that commit Appeal to the people Fallacy
   9. Define Appeal to Pity Fallacy
   10. Identify arguments that commit Appeal to Pity Fallac
   11. Define appeal to Ignorance Fallacy
   12. Identify arguments that commit Appeal to ignorance Fallacy
9. Assess informal fallacies involving ambiguity
   1. Define Equivocation Fallacy
   2. Identify arguments that commit Equivocation Fallacy
   3. Define Amphiboly Fallacy
   4. Identify arguments that commit Amphiboly Fallacy
   5. Define composition Fallacy.
   6. Identify arguments that commit Composition Fallacy
   7. Define Division Fallacy
   8. Identify arguments that commit Division Fallacy
10. Assess informal fallacies involving unjustified assumptions
    1. Define begging the question fallacy
    2. Identify arguments that commit begging the question
    3. Define false dilemma fallacy
    4. Identify arguments that commit false dilemma
    5. Define appeal to unreliable authority fallacy
    6. Identify arguments that commit appeal to unreliable authority
    7. Define false cause fallacy
    8. Identify arguments that commit false cause fallacy
    9. Define complex question fallacy
    10. Identify arguments that commit complex question fallacy

PHB 113 - Principles of Phlebotomy

1. Demonstrate an understanding of laboratory safety
   1. Identify safety and precaution labels and signs
   2. Discuss safety precautions as related to blood collection
   3. Discuss and perform appropriate error correction and documentation
   4. Wash hands appropriately
2. Demonstrate an understanding of quality assurance in blood collection
   1. Recognize the importance of correct blood collection techniques in total patient care
   2. List the factors that influence the integrity of a blood specimen
   3. Describe the quality assurance of blood collection.
   4. Describe the quality control of phlebotomy equipment
3. Discuss the roles of a phlebotomist
   1. Describe ‘professionalism’ as it relates to the phlebotomist
   2. State the responsibilities of the phlebotomist.
   3. Discuss legal awareness and ethics in blood collection
   4. Describe the importance of positive interpersonal relationships with patients and staff
4. Discuss common medical terminology used in health care
   1. Define selected roots, suffixes, and prefixes
   2. Give the English or common word for a condition or system in the appropriate medical form
   3. Use selected medical terms or expressions in their proper context
   4. Define and use correctly specific medical terms that apply to phlebotomy
   5. Define selected medical abbreviations and use them correctly
5. Discuss anatomy and physiology of the human body as it relates to phlebotomy
   1. Describe and/or illustrate the circulation of blood from the heart of the lungs and to other body tissue
   2. Differentiate veins, arteries, and capillaries
   3. Identify and locate the main veins used for blood collection
   4. Define systole, diastole and sphygmomanometer
   5. Describe the components of whole blood
   6. Describe the three cellular elements of the blood, including their major functions 
6. Identify equipment used in blood collection
   1. Describe the purposes of various pieces of equipment and supplies
   2. Differentiate among the various needle sizes as to gauage and purpose
   3. Discuss methods to safely dispose of contaminated needles
   4. Identify the types of tubes by color code, and state the anticoagulant and additives present, mechanism of action, and special characteristics, and the purposes of each
   5. List the correct order of draw
7. Discuss venipuncture techniques
   1. List the required information on a requisition form
   2. Describe correct patient identification and specimen labeling
   3. Describe patient preparation and the variables that can affect some lab tests
   4. Correctly assemble venipuncture equipment and supplies
   5. List the steps in performing venipuncture.
   6. Discuss post-venipuncture care of patient and delivery of specimens to the lab
8. Discuss complications in blood collection
   1. List reasons why blood may not be immediately obtained from a venipuncture and the procedures to follow to obtain blood.
   2. List causes of hematomas
   3. Discuss venipuncture errors that may produce hemolysis
   4. Discuss technical complications related to blood collection and the remedies for each situation
   5. Discuss patient complications and effective methods to handle each situation
   6. List reasons for rejection of a blood specimen
9. Discuss special venipuncture collection
   1. Describe the venipuncture procedure using a syringe, including equipment examination, technique, transfer of blood to evacuated tubes, and disposal of equipment
   2. Describe the venipuncture procedure using a winged infusion set (butterfly), including equipment examination, technique, and disposal of equipment
   3. Discuss types of central venous catheter devices and the requirements for blood collection
   4. Discuss timed tests
   5. Discuss collection of blood cultures, including timing sequence
   6. Discuss physical factors affecting certain lab tests, and special specimen handling
10. Discuss dermal puncture techniques
    1. State reasons for performing a dermal puncture
    2. Identify acceptable and unacceptable sites for dermal puncture
    3. Identify microspecimen containers.
    4. List the steps in performing dermal puncture
    5. List the order of collection for dermal puncture specimens
    6. Describe correct labeling of microspecimens
11. Perform pre-blood collection procedures
    1. Prepare patient for blood collection
    2. Set up blood collection equipment
    3. Correctly identify ‘patients’ or donors
12. Perform blood collection techniques on both mannequins/models (‘fake’ arms and hand models) and actual people
    1. Perform venipuctures using holder and needle
    2. Perform venipuctures using syringe
    3. Perform venipuctures using winged infusion device
    4. Transfer blood from syringe to test tube using transfer devices
    5. Fill test tubes in the required order
    6. perform venipuctures for the purpose of collecting blood cultures
    7. Perform skin puncture techniques
13. Perform post-blood collection procedures
    1. Perform post-donation care of patient or donor
    2. Discard used equipment appropriately
    3. Correctly label collection tubes or devices
    4. Handle collected samples appropriately (e.g., gently mixing if anticoagluated)

PHB 280 - Phlebotomy

1. Collect blood specimens from patients
   1. Demonstrate proper patient identification
   2. Follow recommended isolation technique
   3. Exercise proper disposal of biologicals
   4. Demonstrate knowledge of various specimen tube types
   5. Communicate appropriately with patient
   6. Assess patient reactions
   7. Select the proper site for blood collection in patients with special considerations
2. Interact with laboratory staff
   1. Report problems to supervisor
   2. Respond to constructive criticism
3. Enter required patient and laboratory data in hospital computer system (if applicable)

PEA 102 - Aerobic Fitness I

1. Read one’s own pulse rate
2. Determine resting heart rate
3. Evaluate personal Target Heart Rate
4. Interpret how much training effect specific activities have on personal cardiovascular conditioning
5. Participate regularly in aerobic activities that are introduced
6. Participate in a cardiorespiratory assessment test at the beginning and end of the semester

PEA 110 - Badminton I

1. Participate in the drills that are used to perfect skill for playing the game
2. Describes the origin and a brief history of the game
3. Demonstrate comprehension of the basic rules and court markings of badminton
4. Demonstrate the knowledge of proper scoring
5. Identify the various grips used in badminton
6. Demonstrate competence in the basic strokes of badminton
   1. Practice the lob or clear
   2. Practice the smash
   3. Practice the drive
   4. Practice the drop shot.
   5. Practice the net shot
   6. Practice overhead, sidearm, and underhand strokes
   7. Practice all of above strokes both forehand and backhand
7. Perform the basic skills of the serve
   1. Practice the short, low serve
   2. Practice the high, deep serve
   3. Practice all above serve both forehand and backhand
8. Explain selected terminology used in badminton
9. Demonstrate the ability to play both singles and doubles in badminton

PEA 117 - Bowling I

1. Select a ball with the proper fit
2. Participate in practice sessions
3. Develop a comfortable stance and approach
4. Determine one’s most effective delivery
5. Examine the various aiming systems
6. Demonstrate how to convert spares
7. Identify common faults
8. Calculate the score of a game of bowling
9. Identify the position and number of pins
10. Demonstrate comprehension of the basic rules of bowling
11. Describe the origin and history of the game
12. Follow accepted safety hints
13. Display proper etiquette of bowling
14. Explain selected bowling terminology

PEA 134 - Golf I

1. Participate in drills and practice sessions to acquire and improve upon specific skills
2. Describe a brief history of the game of golf
3. Demonstrate comprehension of the basic rules of golf
4. Display the proper etiquette of the courteous golfer
5. Explain selected terminology used in the game of golf
6. Identify the club parts of grip, shaft, hosel, neck, heel, clubface, toe, sole and sole plate, and club number
7. Differentiate between the various irons and woods relative to their loft and use
8. Explain the various grips
   1. Practice the natural grip
   2. Practice the overlapping grip
   3. Practice the interlocking grip
9. Demonstrate knowledge of the address routine
   1. Perform proper placing of feet in relation to the ball and line of flight
   2. Practice extending arms and grounding the clubhead “square” to the line of flight
   3. Practice keeping back straight, flexing the knees slightly and bending slightly at the hips
10. Demonstrate knowledge of the correct swing
    1. Display knowledge of the concept of hitting “down through the ball
    2. Describe the relationship between the arms and the elbows.
    3. Explain the backswing as it relates to the arms, shoulders, and hips
    4. Identify positions of the arms and elbows during the downswing
    5. Explain the downswing as it relates to the hips, shoulders, and arms
11. Describe chip and pitch shots
12. Demonstrate knowledge of putting
13. Explain the various uses of each club
    1. Identify the woods used for driving
    2. Identify the woods used for fareway shots
    3. Identify the “short” irons
    4. Identify the “long” irons

PEA 144 - Physical Fitness and Condition

1. Develop an understanding of health-related fitness and wellness
   1. Define wellness
   2. Discuss the 7 areas of wellness
   3. Define body composition
   4. Discuss four major health benefits of regular exercise
   5. List seven strategies for setting exercise goals.
2. Demonstrate the knowledge of fitness testing
   1. Describe the test used to evaluate cardio respiratory fitness
   2. Describe the muscular endurance fitness test
   3. Identify two tests used for flexibility
3. Examine the general principles of exercise for health and fitness
   1. Define the overload principle
   2. Define the principle of recuperation
   3. Describe the components of exercise prescription
4. Describe exercise prescription guidelines
   1. Define VO2 max
   2. Describe how to develop an individualized exercise prescription
5. Discuss ways to improve muscular strength and endurance
   1. Define flexibility
   2. List exercises that will increase muscular strength
   3. List exercises that will increase muscular endurance
6. Define exercise, diet and weight control
   1. Discuss possible causes of obesity
   2. List four major components of a weight loss program
7. Develop an understanding of acute and chronic responses to exercise
8. Describe exercises for special populations
   1. Discuss exercises for individuals who are obese, diabetic, asthmatic, pregnant, and older individuals
   2. Discuss exercise guideline for special populations
9. Summarize lifetime fitness and wellness
   1. Define the key factors in maintaining a regular exercise program
   2. List the five points to consider when choosing a health club
   3. Describe the components to achieving success in lifetime wellness

PEA 146 - Physical Fitness I

1. Evaluate one’s own present physical fitness level
2. Participate in a jogging program
3. Design a supplemental exercise program for oneself
   1. Formulate an aerobic exercise program for cardiovascular fitness
   2. Devise a weight training program for muscular strength and endurance
   3. Design a calisthenics and stretching exercise program for flexibility
4. Calculate percentage of body fat for body composition
5. Define the terms of physical fitness, health-related fitness and skill-related fitness
6. Explain the effects of exercise
7. Identify long-range health benefits of regular exercise

PEA 164 - Swimming I

1. Examine the availability of Heartland Health Center’s pool
2. Identify the schedule of water programs and open pool.
3. Select the programs of interest
4. Arrange a schedule of pool usage
   1. Determine the days and hours that will fit into one’s schedule
   2. Plan the available programs that fit into that schedule.
5. Participate in chosen schedule on a regular basis
6. Use the pool a minimum of twice a week
7. Swim at least two hours each week
8. Record time in the pool each day of usage

PEA 174 - Tennis I

1. Participate in the drills that are used to perfect agility and skill when playing the game
2. Describe a brief history of the game
3. Demonstrate comprehension of the basic rules and court markings of tennis
4. Display proper etiquette in tennis
5. Demonstrate the knowledge of scoring a game, set, and match
6. Identify the various grips used in tennis
   1. Practice eastern, continental and western forehand grips
   2. Practice eastern and two handed backhand grips
7. Demonstrate competence in basic footwork, backswing, forward swing, and follow-through
8. Perform the basic skills of the serve
   1. Practice the backswing, toss and elbow bend
   2. Practice making contact with the ball
   3. Practice the follow-through
9. Display basic ability to lob and volley
10. Participate in the various tournaments that will be organized to provide playing opportunities for the class
11. Explain selected terminology used in tennis
12. Demonstrate ability to play both singles and doubles

PEA 176 - Volleyball I

1. Participate in the drills that are used to perfect skills for playing Women’s Volleyball.
2. Understand the strategies involved in game preparation.
3. Participate in pre-season conditioning programs
4. Participate in the weight training program for Women’s Volleyball
5. Participate in practices during the season of Women’s Volleyball.

PEA 184 - Water Safety Inst/Lifeguard Tr

PEA 187 - Weight Training I

1. Attend mandatory orientation session
2. Organize a work-out schedule
   1. Schedule 2 or 3 days of the week to work out
   2. Arrange times to work out in the above days
3. Design work-out program
   1. Propose one’s own goals for weight training program
   2. Plan exercises that will meet above goals
4. Determine intensity of each exercise
5. Identify progressive resistance parameters
6. Perform designed work-out program 2 to 3 days per week.
7. Maintain regular log of work-outs
8. Submit exercise charts regularly when completed
9. Describe a brief history of Weight Training
10. Differentiate between Weight Training, Weight Lifting, and Body Building
11. Explain the specific area of total fitness that Weight Training exercises enhance
12. Summarize current research findings regarding advantages and disadvantages of Weight Training
13. Comply with accepted safety standards of lifting weights
14. Conform to proper warm-up procedures
15. Explain the values of Weight Training
16. Apply principles of weight training to all workout sessions
17. Use preliminary conditioning for first 5 or 6 workouts
18. Warm-up before each work-out session
19. Comply with suggested safety, body position, correct form and control standards
20. Utilize concepts of order of exercises, number of repetitions, number of sets, frequency of workouts, duration of workouts and overloading in each weight training session
21. Describe the basic stance
22. Define regular of pronated grip, reverse of supinated grip and combination or alternate grip
23. Explain crouch or dead-lift position, front-hang or front-thigh-rest position, supine position, chest-rest position and shoulder-rest position
24. Discuss flexion and extension
25. Identify common weight training terms
26. Compare basic weight training systems

PEA 234 - Golf II

1. Review basic skills of the game
   1. Review basic skills of the game
   2. Identify rules
   3. Discuss proper etiquette
2. Demonstrate the knowledge of wood play, iron play, and sand play
3. Demonstrate the knowledge of putting skills
   1. Discuss proper grip
   2. Discuss proper aim
   3. Identify proper swing techniques
4. Identify course hazards and trouble shots
5. Demonstrate problem solving in course management
6. Participate in a 9-hole golf tournament
7. Participate in an 18-hole golf tournament

PEA 248 - Adv. Strength & Conditioning

1. Explain the role of strength and conditioning professionals.
   1. Understand the certification organizations for strength and conditioning.
   2. Discuss the current and future trends of strength and conditioning.
   3. Identify the scope of practice for strength and conditioning professionals.
2. Demonstrate the knowledge of anatomy and physiological principles.
   1. Identify the muscular system and its physiology.
   2. Identify the cardiovascular system and its physiology.
   3. Identify the respiratory system and its physiology.
3. Identify the biomechanics of resistance exercise.
   1. Exam the levers in the body.
   2. Identify major body movements.
   3. List sources of resistance to muscle contractions.
   4. Identify concerns in resistance training.
4. Identify physiological adaptations to anaerobic and aerobic endurance training.
   1. Exam the benefits of anaerobic training and aerobic training.
   2. List the limitations and weakness of anaerobic training and aerobic training.
   3. Discuss the individual difference in anaerobic training and aerobic training.
   4. Define the implications of resistance training in anaerobic training and aerobic training.
5. Examine nutrition factors in health and performance
   1. Develop an understanding of basic nutrition principles.
   2. Discuss performance enhancing substances.
   3. Discuss eating disorders.
6. Explain principles of testing and evaluation.
   1. Understand the reasons to assess and test.
   2. Evaluate testing quality.
   3. Discuss different kinds of test.
7. Perform resistance training.
   1. Demonstrate safety and spotting techniques.
   2. Demonstrate exercises and lifting techniques.
   3. Demonstrate resistance training principles.
8. Understand plyometric training.
   1. Discuss the application of plyometric training.
   2. Perform plyometric training.
   3. Evaluate plyometric training.
9. Identify programs.
   1. Discuss in-season programs.
   2. Discuss off-season programs.
   3. Describe rehabilitation and reconditioning programs.
   4. Exam overtraining.

PEA 284 - Advanced Lifesaving

PEH 102 - Health

1. Demonstrate knowledge of how to take charge of ones’ own health
   1. Compare and contrast today’s ideas about health with those held a century ago.
   2. Provide supporting evidence for the belief that the best treatment for degenerative diseases is prevention
   3. Define the concept know as optimal health or wellness
   4. Identify the primary habits and behaviors that are the keys to a healthful lifestyle
   5. Discuss the multidimensional nature of wellness and provide examples of healthful behaviors for each dimension
   6. Describe the interrelationships among behavioral, hereditary, and environmental factors on a given health problem
   7. List the rewards associated with a healthier lifestyle
   8. Discuss the significance of motivation and commitment in the process of behavior change
   9. Define and give examples of negative and positive reinforcers
   10. List the six steps in the behavior self-management program
   11. Name at least five strategies you can use to increase your chances of successful behavior change
   12. Identify outside sources of support that can be used when making a health behavior change
   13. Describe actions you can take, as an individual, to help create a more healthful environment
2. Explain the importance of stress as it affects our health
   1. Define stress in terms of Selye’s general adaptation syndrome (GAS).
   2. Describe the physiological process that occurs when an individual experiences stress
   3. List the negative consequences associated with constant mobilization of the stress response
   4. Discuss the relationships among personality type, responses to stress, and the potential for disease
   5. Discuss the “three C’s” of health associated with Kobasa’s “hardy personality
   6. Identify strategies for managing time more effectively and describe how effective time management can help reduce stress
   7. Explain the relationship between exercise and stress
   8. Discuss a variety of stress management techniques
   9. Discuss the relationship between good nutrition and stress
3. Explain mental health as it applies to ones total health
   1. Discuss what mental health is, as well as what mental health is not
   2. List the major characteristics of an individual who is mentally healthy
   3. Discuss factors that contribute to the development of positive self-esteem.
   4. Name and describe symptoms of the following mental disorders: schizophrenia, depression, mania, and anxiety
   5. Recognize the danger signs associated with potential suicide and describe an appropriate course of action for cases in which these signs are observed
   6. Evaluate your own level of social anxiety and describe a behavior change strategy for dealing with this problem
   7. Describe the four models of human nature and be able to discuss how each approach affects the treatment of mental disorders
   8. Describe indications that usually mean professional help is needed for resolution of a mental problem
   9. Discuss the pros and cons of self-help versus professional help, given a particular mental health problem
   10. Differentiate among the types of mental health workers, their training, and the range of services offered
   11. List the common myths associated with suicide
   12. Design a strategy for overcoming the problem of insomnia
4. Demonstrate knowledge about the body’s sexual functioning and sexual problems
   1. Identify conflicting messages about sex presented in the media and discuss problems that can arise as those messages are applied to sexual behavior
   2. Differentiate between the terms sex and sexuality
   3. Describe factors that influence gender roles and gender identity
   4. Identify the female sexual organs.
   5. Identify the male sexual organs
   6. Name the stages of the sexual response cycle and describe the physiological changes that accompany each stage in both males and females
   7. Identify the body’s erogenous zones
   8. Describe the process of human sex differentiation from conception through puberty
   9. Define menopause and describe the physiological changes that are likely to occur during menopause
   10. Describe the changes in sexual functioning that are likely to occur in men as they reach the later years of life
   11. Provide examples of the influence of environmental factors and cultural learning on sexual behavior
   12. Name and describe common sexual disorders in both males and females
   13. Name and describe the main forms of sexual dysfunction in both males and females
5. Demonstrate knowledge of sexual behaviors and intimate relationships
   1. Discuss the different aspects of sexuality including reproduction, sexual excitement and satisfaction, the expression of affection, and gender identity
   2. Discuss the positive and negative implications of social learning processes that encourage traits and behaviors traditionally deemed appropriate for one sex or the other
   3. Differentiate between biological maturity (puberty) and social maturity
   4. Discuss problems that often arise during adolescence as a result of the chronological discrepancy between biological and social maturity
   5. Define the terms heterosexual, bisexual and homosexual, and be able to discuss what is presently known about the roots of sexual orientation
   6. Describe various sexual behaviors (autoerotic, sociosexual and atypical), and identify those that are considered problematic
   7. Recognize sexual harassment and be able to describe steps that can be taken to stop it
   8. Explain common myths associated with rape
   9. Construct a strategy for reducing the risk of being raped
   10. List factors that contribute to a satisfactory intimate relationship
   11. Discuss both the rights and the responsibilities associated with a worthwhile relationship
   12. Identify important considerations for selecting a compatible partner
   13. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of cohabitation, marriage and singlehood
   14. Discuss the problems associated with recent role changes in marriage
   15. List guidelines that can reduce the trauma of ending a marriage or another important intimate relationship
6. Describe the place of contraception in total health
   1. Explain the basic principle underlying each of the four approaches to contraception: barrier methods, hormonal methods, surgical methods, and natural methods
   2. Discuss the important issues to be considered when choosing a contraceptive
   3. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the various types of contraception
   4. Describe the correct procedure for using each of the various types of contraception
   5. Explain how each of the various methods of birth control works
   6. Differentiate between theoretical effectiveness and use effectiveness, and explain how these factors affect the possibility of an unintended pregnancy
   7. Evaluate the risks versus the benefits of oral conception use
   8. Explain why male sterilization is considered preferable to female sterilization
   9. Contrast the consequences of not using contraception for a sexually active man with the consequences for a sexually active woman
7. Examine the various perspectives on abortion
   1. Trace the legal history of abortion in the United States since the early 1800s, including the significant Supreme Court decisions in 1973 and 1989
   2. Contrast the pro-life and pro-choice positions, discussing the basic principles of each group
   3. Discuss the impact of the abortion issue on the present U.S. political scene
   4. Define the term viability and discuss how this concept affects the abortion discussion
   5. Identify the options available to a woman faced with an unintended pregnancy
   6. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages that accompany each of the above options
   7. Describe the various methods of abortion, including the circumstances under which the method might be chosen and the procedure used
   8. Identify the factors that reduce the incidence of complications associated with abortion
   9. Name the possible complications, both physical and psychological, that may occur with abortion and discuss the actual incidence of those complications
8. Describe preparation for parenthood
   1. List the factors that need to be considered when deciding if and when to have a child
   2. Discuss the medical risks associated with pregnancy during the teenage years and with pregnancy after the maternal age of 35
   3. Discuss the advantages of alternative birth centers, certified nurse-midwives,and prepared childbirth compared with more traditional physician-attended, hospital birth
   4. Name and describe the prenatal tests currently available and make recommendations regarding who might best benefit from their use
   5. Explain why breastfeeding is the preferred method of infant feeding
   6. Trace the process of pregnancy and childbirth from fertilization through the birth of a child
   7. Identify the changes in both physical and psychological characteristics that may be expected during pregnancy
   8. Discuss the problem of infertility: incidence, causes, prevention, and treatment options
   9. Describe the risks associated with prenatal exposure to alcohol, cigarette smoke, and cocaine
   10. Discuss the importance, to both mother and fetus, of each of the following: appropriate nutrition, exercise, rest, avoidance of drugs, and adequate prenatal care
   11. Discuss the importance of attachment between parent and child
   12. List suggestions for learning how to be a good parent
   13. Describe the current costs associated with having and rearing a child
9. Examine the possibilities of a tobacco-free society
   1. Explain the significance of smoking as an overall factor in the health of the U.S. population
   2. Discuss the most often identified reasons for beginning to smoke
   3. List the significant components of tobacco and smoke and discuss the health risks associated with each substance
   4. Name the risks associated with the use of smokeless tobacco and identify the population group for whom the risks are greatest at present
   5. Trace the path that nicotine follows after it is inhaled and describe its effects on the human body
   6. Name and describe the major health problems and diseases for smokers
   7. Discuss the effects of tobacco smoke on nonsmokers who may share space with smokers
   8. Discuss possible strategies that could be used to protect one’s right to breathe air that is not polluted by tobacco smoke
   9. Describe the effects of passive smoking on babies and children
   10. Describe the effects of maternal smoking on the fetus
   11. Discuss the ethical implications of federal government that, on one hand, supports an antitobacco campaign and, on the other, provides government subsidies to the tobacco industry
   12. Describe additional steps that you would recommend to achieve the goal of a tobacco-free society
   13. Describe three approaches to smoking cessation
10. Discuss the complexities of alcohol use.
    1. Identify the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages
    2. Define “proof value” and state the approximate alcohol concentration (percentage of alcohol) in beer, table wine, fortified wines, and hard liquor
    3. Name the factors that influence the affect alcohol has on an individual.
    4. Discuss the implications of gender on the affects of alcohol consumption
    5. Define the term blood alcohol concentration and describe the expected effects of concentrations of .05 percent, .1 percent, .2 percent, .35 percent, and over .35 percent
    6. Discuss the immediate physical and psychological effects of alcohol
    7. Classify alcohol as either a stimulant or a depressant
    8. Describe the effects of chronic alcohol use
    9. Discuss the implication of drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
    10. Identify the safe level of alcohol use for pregnant women
    11. Differentiate between alcohol abuse and alcoholism
    12. Identify the four common patterns of alcohol abuse
    13. Name the warning signs of alcohol abuse
    14. Describe the expected effects when an alcoholic stops drinking
    15. Describe the long-term damage that alcohol does to the body
    16. Compare the severity of the alcohol problem in the United States with other types of drugs
    17. Define “responsible use of alcohol” and name five ways that responsible use can be maintained
    18. Describe common behaviors of an “enabler
    19. Discuss the psychiatric problems associated with alcoholism
    20. Describe the likely effects of growing up in an alcoholic home
    21. Discuss the general effectiveness of alcoholism treatment
11. Explain the use and abuse of psychoactive drugs in our society.
    1. Differentiate between drug misuse and drug abuse
    2. Differentiate between physical dependence and psychological dependence
    3. Discuss reasons that people use and abuse drugs.
    4. Name the drug factors, user factors, and psychological and social factors that determine the effect of any drug on a particular individual
    5. Define the dose-response function and the time-action function and explain how these functions affect the drug effect
    6. Relate method of use, that is how the drug is taken, with different “costs” or “risks
    7. Explain the relationship between intravenous drug use and AIDS
    8. Describe the relationship between body mass and drug effect.
    9. Explain how the set and the setting influence the effect of a drug
    10. Explain the risks associated with the use of cocaine and/or crack during pregnancy
    11. Differentiate between stimulants and depressants and give at least five examples of each
    12. Name at least five common sources of caffeine and describe the effects of caffeine on the body
    13. Describe the short- and long-term effects of marijuana use
    14. Explain why prevention offers the best solution to the drug problem and list several prevention strategies that have been successful with young people
12. Differentiate between nutrition facts and fallacies
    1. Identify the six nutrient groups; state the tasks of each nutrient in body processes; and identify food sources for each nutrient
    2. Name the two most likely problem behaviors associated with food for Americans
    3. Discuss the significance of water in the diet
    4. Explain the role of alcohol in nutrition
    5. Name the percentage of calories that should be represented by each food group in a healthy diet
    6. Differentiate between saturated and unsaturated fat and identify sources of each
    7. Explain the purpose of hydrogenation and describe the effect this process has on food
    8. Explain why nutritionists currently recommend the consumption of fish once to twice per week
    9. Define the role of dietary fiber in the diet; differentiate between soluble and insoluble fiber and identify sources of each
    10. Differentiate between simple and complex carbohydrates and identify food sources of each
    11. Identify the three minerals most commonly deficient in the diet and explain the possible effects of these deficiencies
    12. Explain the concept of the RDA
    13. State the seven guidelines for healthy eating provided by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
    14. Differentiate between the four vegetarian styles
    15. Correctly interpret a food label
    16. Explain the purposes of food additives
    17. Explain the process and purpose of food irradiation and discuss the criticism that has been expressed about the process
    18. Name at least four actions you can take to protect yourself from food poisoning
    19. Name the groups of people who may have some nutritional risk and for whom supplementation may be advisable
    20. Discuss the relationship between osteoporosis and calcium, and name several good sources of dietary calcium
    21. Name at least five simple ways to reduce the amount of fat in the diet
13. Explain the benefits of weight control as it applies to a healthy lifestyle.
    1. Compare the typical American diet with what is considered to be an ideal diet
    2. Name the four key factors for maintaining an ideal weight
    3. Defend the statement, “Dieting is not a component of a healthy lifestyle
    4. Name at least five terms that appear on food labels representing sugar
    5. Define obesity and discuss the health problems associated with this condition
    6. Explain how structure and decision rules help in maintaining a healthy dietary lifestyle
    7. Compare the effects on metabolism of dieting and exercise
    8. Discuss the relationship between stress and overweight
    9. Name five methods of assessing appropriateness of body size and discuss the problems associated with each method
    10. Explain the set theory
    11. Explain the cell theory
    12. Describe the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa and bulimia
    13. List guidelines for selection of a diet book
    14. Describe some criticisms that have been made of commercial weight loss programs and discuss how they can be evaluated
    15. Describe the most effective method of losing weight and maintaining an appropriate body weight over the long term
14. Summarize the importance of exercise as it applies to health, fitness, and performance
    1. List the overall health benefits of regular exercise
    2. Identify the negative effect of a sedentary lifestyle
    3. Name and define the four basic components of physical fitness
    4. Describe the relationship between exercise and cholesterol level
    5. Explain the relationship between exercise and metabolism
    6. Discuss the emotional benefits of exercise
    7. Name and describe the four components of a good general conditioning program
    8. Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic exercise and name at least six types of aerobic exercise
    9. Define flexibility and explain its significance in a healthy lifestyle
    10. Explain the RICE principle used with athletic injuries
    11. Name the steps for rehabilitation of an injury
    12. Define frequency, duration and intensity, and discuss the impact that each has on cardiorespiratory endurance
    13. Demonstrate how to calculate the target heart rate
    14. Describe the positive and negative effects of the use of anabolic steroids
    15. Explain how carbohydrate loading is done and describe the expected effects of the practice
    16. Discuss the benefits of warming up and cooling down during the exercise period
    17. Explain the possible consequences of not engaging in proper warming up and cooling down
    18. Differentiate between isotonic, isokinetic, and isometric strengthening exercises
15. Explain cardiovascular health
    1. Explain the terms systole and diastole
    2. Discuss the significance of cardiovascular disease in the American population, identifying those members of the population who are most at risk
    3. Name the behavioral components associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease
    4. Describe the process of atherosclerosis and identify possible results of this process
    5. Discuss the relationship between smoking and cardiovascular disease
    6. Define cholesterol, HDL, and LDL and describe their relationships to cardiovascular disease
    7. Define hypertension and describe the risks and the treatments associated with the condition
    8. Name the signals of a possible heart attack and describe the action you would take if you observed these symptoms in someone
    9. Describe the current treatment options for diagnosed heart disease and list the behavior changes that are recommended for effective treatment
    10. Define the different types of strokes
    11. Discuss the relationship between personality type and CVD
    12. Discuss the two most common causes of heart disease in children
    13. Name the steps that can be taken in early life to improve the chances of avoiding CVD in middle and later life
16. Describe situations people will be presented with related to cancer
    1. Define the term cancer
    2. Explain how tumors spread
    3. Discuss the various methods of early detection and explain the significance of early detection as it relates to survival rates
    4. Differentiate between normal cells and cancer cells
    5. Name the seven warning signs of cancer: CAUTION
    6. Name at least five actions you can take to reduce your risk of contracting cancer
    7. Name the primary cause of lung cancer.
    8. Discuss the relationship between certain cancers and diet
    9. Identify the current treatments for cancer
    10. Describe how breast self-examination is done
    11. Describe how testicular self-examination is done
    12. Explain possible reasons that the incidence of skin cancer has increased in recent years and describe preventative strategies for avoiding skin cancer
    13. Give examples of both cancer-causing and cancer-preventing substances in food
    14. Name five sources of radiation that people often encounter
    15. Describe the available cancer treatments
    16. Differentiate between primary and secondary prevention
    17. Explain the meaning of the rating system assigned to sunscreens
    18. List the dietary modifications recommended by the National Cancer Institute for reducing your chances of getting cancer
17. Discuss the information people need to know pertaining to sexually transmittable diseases
    1. Discuss the factors that have contributed to the increase in the number of cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in recent years
    2. Explain the relationship between the increased use of oral contraceptives and the increased incidence of sexually transmitted diseases
    3. Describe the cause, symptoms (for both men and women), diagnosis, treatment, and consequences of the following major sexually transmittable diseases
    4. Explain how the HIV virus is transmitted, identify the high-risk behaviors for AIDS, and name the steps individuals can take to protect themselves
    5. Explain why testing, for someone who may have contracted the HIV virus, is an important step for both the person being tested and others
    6. Define pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and describe its causes and consequences
    7. Define abstinence and explain why it is the most effective preventive approach to STDs
    8. Explain how use of a condom helps prevent the spread of STDs
    9. Explain the procedure a woman can follow for a genital self-examination (GSE) to determine if she has any signs that might indicate an STD
    10. Explain the procedure a man can follow for a genital self-examination (GSE) to determine if he has any signs that might indicate an STD
18. Review the facts pertaining to our bodies regarding immunity and infection
    1. Describe three ways that foreign organisms gain entrance to the body
    2. Describe the four-stage response of the human immune system.
    3. Explain how the inflammatory response works
    4. Describe the roles of macrophages, B-cell lymphocytes, and T-cell lymphocytes in the immune response
    5. Explain how survival of some illnesses confers immunity
    6. Define incubation
    7. Explain the process of an allergic reaction and name possible consequences of this process
    8. Describe how a vaccine works and name the major childhood diseases for which vaccines are now available
    9. Differentiate between a bacterium and a virus
    10. Name an autoimmune disease and explain the body’s response to this type of condition
    11. Discuss the relationship between stress and the immune system
    12. List precautions that need to be taken to avoid contracting Lyme disease
    13. Explain the risks associated with the overuse and misuse of antibiotics
    14. Explain what causes colds and what can be done to avoid them
    15. List seven actions that can be taken to avoid contact with infectious agents and to stay healthy
19. Describe the process and problems of aging
    1. Define the term biological aging
    2. Describe some of the changes of circumstance, other than biological changes, that often affect the aging process
    3. List the benefits of exercise as it relates to the aging process
    4. Describe a recommended diet for healthy aging
    5. Discuss the relationship between lifestyle before the elderly years and health during the elderly years
    6. Identify those behaviors that are recommended for enhancing the quality of life in later years
    7. Name and discuss the developmental tasks of aging
    8. Compare life expectancy today with life expectancy in 1900
    9. Identify possible reasons for gender differences in life expectancy
    10. Discuss the implications, both positive and negative, for our society of significantly extended life spans
    11. Discuss the myth of the elderly as a dependent population
    12. Make suggestions for more fully utilizing the wisdom and abilities of the elderly segment of society
20. Explain the situation people will be faced with in dealing with dying and death
    1. Discuss the issues of death and dying more openly
    2. Discuss the complications and controversy that now surround the question of when death occurs
    3. Compare and contrast physical death, brain death, cellular death, and social death
    4. Identify a biological purpose for death from the viewpoint of species survival
    5. Identify the age groups in which suicide occurs most frequently and discuss factors that may have contributed to the rising rate of suicide in those groups
    6. Give at least three examples that support the contention that Americans tend to deny death
    7. Discuss the decisions that are important to consider when planning for death
    8. Name at least five medical uses for a deceased human body and explain the process of organ donation
    9. List the significant components of a will and explain what happens when a person dies intestate
    10. Name the possible places where death occurs and list the advantages and disadvantages of each
    11. Describe the philosophy of the hospice movement
    12. Name and briefly discuss each of the stages of dying as described by Kübler-Ross
    13. Describe the grieving process and suggest several constructive ways to deal with grief
    14. Describe the needs of a dying person and how a support person might help
21. Discuss skills necessary for medical self-care
    1. Describe how the physician-patient relationship has been changing in recent years and discuss the benefits and risks associated with this change
    2. Discuss the place that self-care holds in the full health care picture.
    3. Name the conditions that require immediate medical treatment
    4. Describe at least three home medical tests presently available and explain the benefits of home tests
    5. Name several nondrug options for self-care and make a case for choosing a nondrug option over a medication
    6. Describe precautions that need to be taken whenever over-the counter medications are used
    7. Name steps you can take before, during, and after a visit to a physician to enhance communication and help ensure correct diagnosis and treatment
    8. Explain the diagnostic process
    9. List and briefly describe the procedures that customarily occur during a physical examination
    10. List questions that a patient needs to ask before agreeing to any medical tests
    11. Name the common problems associated with the use of prescription drugs and make suggestions for eliminating those problems
    12. Explain the concept of informed choice
    13. List the questions that a patient needs to ask before agreeing to undergo any surgical procedure
    14. Explain the importance of a second opinion and describe how to get one.
    15. Name the steps you need to take in response to the following common ailments: fever; sore throat; cough; nasal congestion; nausea; vomiting or diarrhea; and headache. (Include for each ailment the steps for self-assessment, self-care, and when to call a
22. Demonstrate knowledge of the health-care system
    1. Provide a rationale for the statement, “The best time to look for a medical care provider is before you are ill
    2. List the factors that need consideration when selecting a medical care provider
    3. Name the signs of quality care that can be observed in a medical practice
    4. Differentiate between orthodox and unorthodox medical professionals and provide examples of each
    5. Describe the scope of services provided
    6. Describe reasons that individuals sometimes consult unorthodox health practitioners and list those who are particularly at risk for fraud associated with these services
    7. For each of the following unorthodox practices, describe the philosophy underlying the practice, the therapies that are usually conducted, the medical benefits claimed, and the risks associated with treatment
    8. State your opinion regarding the legitimacy of faith healing
    9. Identify the federal agencies charged with protecting the public against medical quackery and describe the work of each group
    10. Describe each of the three basic types of health insurance, including the usual services provided by each type
    11. Identify the government programs established for the provision of medical services and the population groups served by each
    12. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each of the following types of health insurance: group policies, individual policies, health maintenance organizations, and preferred provider organizations
    13. List the factors that need to be considered when purchasing a health insurance policy
    14. Explain why quality medical care is not available to many Americans
23. Describe accident prevention and safety
    1. Discuss the significance of accidents during the first 35 years of life
    2. Define the social pathology theory and name the attitudes and behaviors that are associated with an increased likelihood of accidents
    3. Define the multiple causation theory
    4. Name and briefly discuss the human factors that contribute to accidents
    5. Name and give examples of the four types of environmental factors in accidents.
    6. Describe the affects of alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine on one’s ability to operate a motor vehicle
    7. Define reaction time and second collision in terms of their affect on motor vehicle accidents
    8. Describe what might be the consequences of believing that accidents happen only to others
    9. Make a case for always wearing a seat belt when traveling in a motor vehicle
    10. Identify the major accident risks in the home and suggest, for each type, a prevention strategy to reduce or eliminate the risk
    11. Describe the role of OSHA and the impact that this agency has had on worksite safety during this century
    12. List the major safety recommendations for bicyclists and joggers
    13. Discuss the threat of violence, including physical and sexual assault, in our society, and identify ways you can protect yourself 
24. Explain how the environment affects our health
    1. Identify three reasons that threats to the environment have become far more serious in recent years
    2. Identify the health threats to a population that does not have a clean water supply
    3. Define the terms sewage, and solid waste; describe current methods of disposal for each and describe the problems associated with those methods
    4. Discuss the significance of Times Beach and Love Canal in relationship to concerns about the pollution
    5. Define recycling, give examples of items that are recyclable, and cite the advantages of a recycling program
    6. Discuss the barriers to effective recycling
    7. Name the single biggest component of solid waste and describe at least five ways that you could reduce your personal contribution to that component.
    8. Cite evidence that supports and evidence that refutes the following statement: “The food distribution system in the United States is very safe and efficient.
    9. Describe actions that can be taken to reduce the chance of contracting Lyme disease
    10. Explain the conditions that must be present for an air pollution emergency to occur
    11. Define temperature inversion and explain how this occurs
    12. Differentiate between London-type smog and Los Angeles-type smog
    13. Explain the causes and the negative implications of each of the following: the greenhouse effect, increased carbon monoxide in the atmosphere, depletion of the ozone layer, and acid rain
    14. Name possible sources of radiation in the environment and evaluate the health threat of each source, based on current data available
    15. Name the health risks associated with loud or persistent noise and cite the most common sources of noise pollution

PEH 110 - Personal Wellness

1. Define the meaning of personal wellness
2. Understand the components to achieve total wellness
3. Understand the basic concept of aerobic and anaerobic systems
   1. Describe effects of exercise on the heart
   2. Measure cardiorespiratory endurance.
4. Define flexibility and the benefits of a training program
5. Identify the general principles of exercise prescription
   1. Determine target heart rate.
   2. Identify short term and long term goals
   3. Describe the components of exercise prescription
   4. Assess personal needs and resources available
6. Identify the general principles of exercise prescription for special populations
7. Discuss the decision-making process related to the selection of healthy behaviors
8. Understand the relationship of obesity to health-related problems
   1. Recognize psychological and social implications
   2. Determine ideal body weight
9. Understand the influence of exercise on weight management
10. Discuss the role of the lifetime conditioning and life time skill activities in maximizing one’s quality of life
11. Understand the components to attain healthy bodily functions
    1. Know the six major nutrients
    2. Apply dietary guidelines to your own diet
    3. Interpret food labels
    4. Classify nutritious foods
    5. Identify and assess your own dietary needs
12. Analyze the cause and effects of stress
    1. Understand the symptoms of stress
    2. Understand the physiology of stress
    3. Interpret the difference between Type A and Type B behavior and their effects on the heart
    4. Develop a personal action plan to combat stressors 
13. Techniques in managing stress
    1. Describe defense and adaptive mechanisms
    2. Practice relaxation methods
    3. Identify the difference between Type A behavior and Type B behavior
    4. Design a personal stress management plan
14. Discuss the benefits of improving muscular strength and endurance
15. Assess various personal health risk behaviors including dietary habits, physical fitness level, and stress management behaviors
16. Demonstrate an understanding of exercise theory, nutrition, stress management, leisure time utilization, and healthful sexual and substance decision making in maximizing one’s quality of life
17. Life Time Fitness
    1. Identify factors that will assist you maintaining a regular exercise program
    2. Understand the considerations in choosing an exercise facility
    3. Define fitness expert
    4. Identify factors in choosing exercise equipment
18. Exam the importance of occupational wellness
19. Define spiritual wellness

PEH 120 - Principles Personal Training I

1. Explain the role of a personal trainer
   1. Understand the scope of personal training
   2. Discuss the current and future trends in personal training
   3. Identify positive and negative health behaviors
   4. Understand the avenues for personal training certification
   5. Discuss liability issues of personal training
   6. Motivation techniques
2. Explain functional anatomy and physiology as it relates to exercise
   1. Identify the planes of movement
   2. Exam directional terms of movement
   3. Identify specific bones, muscles and joints.
   4. Trace the flow of blood and oxygen through the body
   5. Describe the energy systems
   6. Understand the changes of blood pressure and heart with exercise
3. Identify the necessary steps in a proper health appraisal
   1. Determine the tools to evaluate a client’s health status
   2. Be proficient when using health screening tools on clients
   3. Apply risk stratification
   4. Understand when referral to medical personnel is necessary
   5. Use health information to make appropriate programming decisions
   6. Exam goals of personal training clients
4. Understand the aspects of cardiorespiratory fitness
   1. Define cardiorespiratory fitness
   2. Identify appropriate tests by population
   3. Interpret test results
   4. Determine appropriate exercises and starting points to meet client goals
   5. Apply safe program progression
5. Understand the aspects of muscular fitness
   1. Define power, endurance, strength
   2. Identify appropriate tests by population
   3. Interpret test results
   4. Determine appropriate exercises and starting points to meet client goals
   5. Apply safe program profession
6. Understand the aspects of flexibility
   1. Define power, endurance, strength
   2. Identify appropriate tests by population
   3. Interpret test results
   4. Determine appropriate exercises and starting points to meet client goals
   5. Compare flexibility techniques
   6. Discuss how flexibility can be integrated into a personal training program
7. Understand the aspects of body composition
   1. Define percent body fat, lean mass, negative and positive energy balance
   2. Discuss the methods of calculating body composition.
   3. Perform basic body composition analysis including BMI girth measurements and skin folds
   4. Interpret test results and calculate target body weight
   5. determine appropriate exercises and starting points to meet client goals
   6. Apply safe program progression
   7. Posture and muscle imbalances
8. Understand the role of energy nutrients in the diet
   1. Discuss and apply basic nutrition with reference to the food pyramid
   2. Understand DRIs of macro- and micronutrients for the physically active
   3. Be able to read and discuss food labels
   4. Be aware of health considerations such as heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis

PEH 125 - Prin Personal Training II

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

1. Identify the legal issues in personal training while working with clients with health challenges.

2. Understand the safety concerns of program implementation.

3. Define risk management as it relates to personal trainers.

2. Summarize information for assessment.

1. Develop assessment tools for personal training.

2. Explore options for assessments for clients with health challenges.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the health care continuum.

3. Assess exercise programs for clients with special health concerns.

1. Examine the psychological impact of health challenges.

2. Evaluate motivational techniques for clients.

3. Understand lifestyle choices impacting exercise programs.

4. Evaluate communication strategies and behavior modifications for clients with health concerns.

1. Understand positive skills for working relationships with clients.

2. Examine behavior-change models and stages of behavior change.

3. Describe the psychological issues related to illness and injury.

5.Assess modification of exercise and healthy living programs with clients of various health concerns or challenges

1. Develop and understanding of the recommended training for clients with cardiovascular diseases and disorders.

2. Define the recommended training for clients with metabolic diseases and disorders.

3. Discuss the recommended training for clients with musculoskeletal disorders.

4. Analyze the recommended training for specialized population groups.

6. Examine the role and legal responsibilities of a professional.

1. Identify potential threats to a client’s health and safety.

2. Understand the guidelines for professionals in the field of personal training.

3. Develop a written policy to address safety and security of clients.

PEH 141 - First Aid

1. Identify and assessing emergency situation
   1. Name and describe the components of a first aid kit
   2. Identify the components of the EMS system
   3. Describe the function of the EMS system
   4. Identify the actions to be taken in an emergency
   5. List the conditions considered life threatening in an emergency situation
2. Describe the assessments to be made in an emergency situation
   1. Identify the major structures in the body systems
   2. Describe the main functions of the body systems
   3. Describe how body systems work together
   4. Describe the consequences of having problems occur in one or more body systems
   5. Describe how to check the victim?s condition
   6. Describe how to perform the check for life-threatening conditions
3. Discuss breathing emergencies
   1. Describe the breathing process
   2. Identify the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress
   3. Describe the actions to be taken in case of respiratory distress.
   4. Discuss the purpose of rescue breathing
   5. Describe when and how to use breathing devises
   6. Discuss breathing emergencies
4. Describe cardiac emergencies and the action to be taken
   1. Identify the common causes of heart attack
   2. List the signs and symptoms of a heart attack
   3. Identify the signs of cardiac arrest
   4. Describe the actions to be taken in the case of cardiac arrest
   5. Describe the steps in CPR
5. Describe actions to be taken in bleeding emergencies
   1. Describe the functions of blood
   2. Identify the signs of life-threatening external and internal bleeding
   3. Describe the care of external bleeding
   4. Describe the care for internal bleeding
6. Describe conditions that can result in shock
   1. Identify the signs and symptoms of shock.
   2. Explain the care to be given to minimize shock
7. Discuss assessment and treatment of injuries
   1. Describe assessment, symptoms, and treatment of soft tissue injuries
   2. Demonstrate bandaging skills for soft tissue injuries
   3. Describe the symptoms and care of musculoskeletal injuries
   4. Describe signs, symptoms, and care for injuries to the extremities.
   5. Demonstrate bandaging skills for injuries to the extremities
   6. Describe causes, symptoms, and care of injuries to the head, neck, and back
   7. Describe symptoms and care of injuries to the chest, abdomen, and pelvis
8. Describe medical emergencies and the actions to be taken
   1. Describe the signs, symptoms, and actions to be taken in the case of sudden illness
   2. Identify the signs, symptoms, and care in case of poisoning
   3. Describe the signs, symptoms, and care for bites and stings
   4. Identify the signs and symptoms of substance misuse and abuse
   5. Describe the signs, symptoms, and care in the case of heat or cold exposure
9. Identify special emergency situations
   1. Describe the problems and solutions of reaching and moving victims
   2. Identify situations involving people with special needs
   3. Describe how to assist during emergency labor

PEH 162 - Intro to Physical Education

1. Understand why physical education and sport is a dynamic field
   1. Describe how and why physical education and sport professionals have the potential to improve the quality of life for everyone
   2. Define physical education and sport
   3. Describe physical education’s purpose
   4. Identify the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor objectives that can be achieved through physical education and sport programs
   5. Explain the interrelationships among the allied fields of health, recreation, dance, and physical education and sport
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the contribution from early European civilizations to physical education and sports
   1. Discuss the Greek Ideal and its legacy on subsequent physical education and sport programs
   2. Describe why an over-emphasis on service to the state or on intellectual curiosity contributed to the downfall of Sparta, Athens, and Rome
   3. Discuss the role of knightly training during the Middle Ages
   4. Describe naturalism and explain its impact on the development of subsequent physical education programs
   5. Explain the European gymnastics programs that emphasized nationalistic purposes
   6. Identify the physical activities and values stressed by the English
3. Identify the European heritage for sports and games in the early years of this country
4. Summarize the influences that shaped early American physical education and sport
5. Provide a summary of the primary objectives of physical activity programs in the 1800s
6. Summarize the formation and growth of the natural association and its role in physical education and sports programs
7. Sum up the early development of organized, competitive athletics in colleges and clubs
8. Contrast the various gymnastics programs that were introduced into, or developed, in the U.S.
9. Describe early professional preparation institutions and how they progressed to what they are today.
10. Describe how and why play opportunities were offered to children
11. Explain the contributions of the Twentieth Century to physical education and sport
    1. Identify the program and objectives of the “new physical education
    2. Describe the contributions made by several outstanding leaders to the overall quality of physical education and sport programs
    3. Describe the contributions made by the national association to the overall quality of physical education and sport programs
    4. Discuss the emerging philosophies and characteristics of men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletic programs
    5. Identify the progressive developments in the play to recreation to fitness movement
    6. Describe the important factors that have contributed to today’s “new physical education”
12. Discuss the emerging philosophies and characteristics of mens’ and womens’ intercollegiate athletic programs
13. Explain what is meant by physical education and sport being an “academic discipline”
    1. Describe the characteristics of an academic discipline
    2. Explain the conflicts between the disciplinary and the professional approaches to physical education and sport
    3. Describe the twelve (12) applied sciences of physical education and sports
    4. Describe the fundamental foci for study and research for each of the 12 applied sciences of physical education and sport
14. Discuss how nutrition, computers, and the humanities interrelate with physical education and sport
15. Explain what is meant by physical education and sport being a “profession”
    1. Identify four characteristics of the profession of physical education
    2. Describe the objectives and major programs of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance and its six associations.
    3. Identify at least 12 professional associations affiliated with sports, leisure activities, fitness programs, and other physical education and sport pursuits
    4. Discuss the coursework required for the state certification of physical education teachers/coaches
    5. Describe several non-traditional career tracks available to undergraduate physical education students
16. Explain the complexities of selecting a career in physical education and sport
    1. Identify the factors that may influence people’s career choices
    2. Name personal desired life-style preferences
    3. Compare job characteristics such as duties and hours for teaching positions in traditional and non-traditional settings
    4. Describe the diversity of careers in fitness and leisure services that enable physical education and sport professionals to help people incorporate healthful habits and practices into their lives
    5. Identify the characteristics of and potential for administrative, athletic training, and other careers in schools, colleges, non-school programs, and professional leagues
    6. Discuss the increasing availability of careers in sport management and sport marketing

PEH 178 - Sports Diversity

1. Define sports diversity
   1. List the different forms of diversity
   2. Explain the different forms of diversity
   3. Discuss the different factors that have led to increased interest in diversity
2. Examine the theories of diversity
   1. Discuss the four approaches of the study of diversity
   2. Discuss why theory is important to understanding diversity
   3. Discuss how the different theories can be applied to diversity issues within sports organization
3. Discuss prejudice and discrimination
   1. Define prejudice
   2. Define discrimination
   3. Understand why discrimination occurs
   4. Discuss the effects of discrimination on work outcomes
4. Examine race issues in sports organizations
   1. Define race, ethnicity, and minority groups
   2. Discuss the experiences of racial minorities in terms of employment, occupational status, wages, and employment decisions
   3. Understand the influences of race on the experiences of sport and physical activity
5. Understand sex and gender in sports organizations
   1. Understand the terms sex and gender and the differences between the two
   2. Discuss the different experiences men and women have in the workplace
   3. Discuss the influences of sex and gender on the marketing of sport.
6. Examine the categorical effects of age, disability and obesity
   1. Define age, disability and obesity
   2. Understand the importance of studying the physical aspects of diversity
   3. Discuss the categorical effects of age, disability and obesity for sports organizations
7. Identify religious beliefs, sexual orientation, and social class diversity
   1. Define sexual orientation and sexual prejudice
   2. Define stratification, social class, and classism
   3. Analyze the categories effects of social class in sports organizations
8. Define legal aspects of diversity
   1. Discuss the equal employment opportunity laws and their influences on workplace diversity
   2. Discuss Title IX
   3. Discuss the laws impact on sports and physical activity
9. Discuss diverse organizations
   1. Discuss the fours models for managing diversity in sports organizations
   2. Outline the different methods managers can use to implement diversity management strategies
   3. Examine leadership competencies necessary in diverse organizations
10. Define diversity training
    1. Discuss the positive elements of diversity training
    2. Discuss the negative elements of diversity training
    3. Discuss the elements of effective diversity training

PEH 190 - Sports Nutrition

1. Describe proper nutrition and the benefits of health and performance
   1. Define key terms specific to nutrition and sport
   2. Describe sport specific nutritionist
   3. Determine how to utilize a sport-specific nutritionist
2. Be able to identify and prescribe proper nutrition based on the Food guide Pyramid and the Food Exchange System specific to an active individual’s needs
   1. Examine how to read a food label
   2. Explain how metabolism occurs during the basic human energy systems
   3. Describe food and other dietary concerns that can effect metabolism.
3. Be able to identify macronutrients and micronutrients and the role each plays in energy metabolism
   1. Identify various food sources for macronutrients and their DRIs
   2. Identify various food sources for micronutrients and their DRIs
   3. Discuss the effects on health and performance including both deficits and toxicities
   4. Identify common food sources for phytochemicals and functional foods
4. Be able to plan and implement a proper training diet for an active individual/athlete
   1. Describe calculations for a total daily energy requirements, identify the specific needs, and complete a diet analysis for an active individual/athlete
   2. Examine a vegetarian diet
   3. Identify other special dietary concerns such as diabetes
   4. Define proper pre-activity, during activity and post-activity dietary needs for the physically active
5. Examine the role of proper fluid intake
   1. Discuss fluids and temperature regulation
   2. Discuss dehydration issues and its effect on the athlete
   3. Evaluate way to prevent dehydration
6. Identify eating disorders in the athlete/active individuals
   1. Recognize the various signs and symptoms of a myriad of eating disorders and nutritional concerns of the athlete
   2. Describe the proper intervention steps to approach an athlete and knowing whom to refer the athlete
   3. Examine the consequences of eating disorders such as the Female Athlete Triad
7. Describe fad diets and ergogenic aids/banned substances
   1. Recognize and explain the proposed effects of various ergogenic aids and supplements marketed toward athletes and the active population
   2. Understand proposed effects of current fad diets on the athlete or active individual
   3. Identify current listings of athletically banned substances

PEH 255 - Principles-Sports Management

1. Discuss the history of sports management
   1. Identify the birthplace of a modern sports and sports management
   2. Define the sports management structure
   3. List and define the club system, league system, and tournament system
2. Describe management principles in sports management
   1. Define the scientific management movement
   2. Define the human relation movement
   3. Define the organizational behavior movement
3. Discuss the role of a manager
   1. Identify planning and goal development
   2. Discuss organization in management
   3. Describe staffing
   4. Define directing in the management process
   5. Discuss controlling functions in a manager
4. Describe the key skills for a sports manager
   1. Identify proper people skills
   2. Identify communication skills
   3. Define managing diversity
   4. Describe managing technology
5. Describe marketing principles in sports management
   1. Define sports marketing
   2. Describe the history of sports marketing
   3. Discuss key concepts in sports marketing
   4. Identify current issues and trends in sports marketing
6. Describe financial principles in sports management
   1. Define financial principles in sports management
   2. Describe the history of financing in sports management.
   3. Discuss key concepts and terms in sports management related to finance
   4. Determine current issues and trends in finance with sports marketing.
7. Describe legal principles in sports management
   1. Define sports law
   2. Describe the history of law in the sports industry
   3. Define risk management
   4. Identify key legal cases
   5. Identify current issues and trends in sports law
8. Examine ethical principles in sports management
   1. Define ethics
   2. Describe moral and ethical reasoning in sports managers
   3. Identify ethical decision making
9. Discuss amateur sports industry
   1. Describe youth sports
   2. Identify high schools sport industry
   3. Describe the issues of collegiate sports
   4. Define international sports as an industry
   5. Describe the European sports club system
10. Describe the professional sports industry
    1. Define professional sports
    2. Discuss the issues in professional sports
    3. Describe the different kinds of sports agencies
11. Identify the sports industries support segments
    1. Describe facility management
    2. Describe event management
    3. Define media relations
    4. Explain sports broadcasting
    5. Examine the sporting goods industry
12. Discuss lifestyle sports
    1. Describe the health and fitness industry
    2. Describe recreational sports
13. Identify career strategies in sports management
    1. Discuss finding a job
    2. Define networking
    3. Examine effective resumes
    4. Discuss interviews
    5. Identify follow-up strategies

PEH 262 - Wellness Prog/Planning/Organiz

1. Construct a needs survey
2. Administer a needs survey
3. Assess the benefits of a health promotion program
4. Identify resources which are able to implement stress management programs
5. Identify resources which are able to implement nutrition programs
6. Identify resources which are able to implement drug dependency programs
7. Provide a historical review of health promotion programs in the work place
8. Estimate current expenditures of health care costs, absenteeism costs, and training costs in the work place
9. Implement a health promotions program
   1. Relate positively to the public
   2. Utilize effective program organization skills

PEH 266 - Leadership Tech Fitness Prog

1. Describe the general principles of exercise
   1. Discuss the health benefits of exercise
   2. List and describe the components of health-related physical fitness
   3. Discuss the principles of exercise training
2. Describe proper techniques for lifting free weights and using machine resistance exercises
   1. Describe the benefits of free weights
   2. Describe the benefits of using machine resistance exercises
   3. Describe the components of exercise prescription for lifting free weights and resistance exercises
3. Describe the proper technique for group fitness modes
   1. Describe stretching techniques
   2. Discuss proper warm-up
   3. Discuss proper cool-down
4. Discuss proper water exercises
   1. Describe a water work-out program
   2. List exercises that will increase muscular strength
   3. List exercises that will increase muscular endurance
5. Design exercise sessions for special populations
   1. Develop an exercise prescription for cardiac patients
   2. Create an exercise prescription for obese population
   3. Develop an exercise prescription for pregnancy
   4. Examine an exercise prescription for asthma
   5. Develop an exercise prescription for older individual
   6. Create an exercise prescription for children
6. Discuss screening and evaluations
   1. Discuss health screens
   2. Develop fitness testing
   3. List different evaluations of clientele
7. Discuss leadership and implementation
   1. Discuss principles of adherence
   2. Discuss principles of motivation
   3. Summarize communication and teaching techniques
   4. Review certifications of fitness professionals
8. Assess the fitness setting
   1. Describe a safe fitness setting
   2. Evaluate motivating factors in a fitness setting
   3. Explore various fitness facilities
9. Evaluate legal issues
   1. Discuss legal guidelines
   2. Describe professional responsibilities
   3. Examine case studies
10. Analyze leadership
    1. Learn different leadership styles
    2. Identify supportive and encouraging leadership styles
    3. Examine leadership styles for personal trainers and group fitness instructors.
11. Develop communication skills
    1. Examine verbal and non-verbal communication for personal trainers and group fitness instructors
    2. Assess personal communication styles
    3. Evaluate peers communication styles

PEH 920 - Field Experience

1. Perform all work at the field experience as specified by the job description at a satisfactory level as determined by the supervisor
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform in the work environment.
   1. Observe other staff as they work with clients
   2. Provide direct service to clients, while under close supervision
   3. Respond appropriately to clients within the scope of the program and services which are provided by the agency
3. List goals related to internship activities
   1. Develop objectives that measure directed activities and performance standards
4. Describe duties completed through internship
   1. Define skills and knowledge used in professional setting
   2. Recognize the importance of retraining and learning new skills
5. Document progress of internship experience
   1. Write down weekly diary of experiences
   2. Examine strengths and weaknesses of each experience
6. Demonstrate professionalism and self-discipline in all aspects of work at the field experience
   1. Attend work punctually at all scheduled times
   2. Complete all work in a timely matter, meeting all assigned deadlines
   3. Take initiative in seeing work that needs to be done and volunteering to do it
   4. Adhere to professional standards of conduct as discussed in course work and as specified by the field experience agency and supervisor
7. Evaluate one’s own progress in developing the skills as a professional
   1. Identify strengths and weaknesses of one’s own performance at the field site
   2. Identify areas of the profession where the student’s strengths can be used effectively
   3. Describe the student’s skills and style of work performances
   4. Describe the student’s interaction with other professionals, including the supervisor, co-workers, and any professionals from other agencies that the student interacted with
   5. Assess the degree to which the student has met the supervisor’s expectations, particularly those specified in the individual student job description

PET 110 - Intro to Athletic Training

1. Explain the role of N.A.T.A. and other professional organizations
   1. Understand the scope of NATA
   2. Differentiate between the areas of sports medicine personnel
   3. Recognize organizations representing the numerous facets of sports medicine
2. Explain the role of a coach, athletic trainer, and team physician in regard to their functions within an athletic program
   1. Identify the duties and responsibilities of each of the three persons
   2. Identify the 6 functions of the athletic trainer
   3. Discuss the qualifications of the Certified Athletic Trainer in regard to education and certification, as well as continuing education
   4. Explain the role delineation of the following personnel: personal fitness trainer, strength and conditioning coach, recreation specialist and athletic administrator
3. Understand the role of administration in the field of athletic training
   1. Discuss proper athletic training room design and function
   2. Understand importance of record keeping, policy/procedure development, HIPAA, FERPA and OSHA
   3. Discuss budging and ordering concerns for the athletic trainer
   4. Discuss the components and importance of the pre-participation exam
4. Describe the major legal concerns of the coach and the athletic trainer in terms of sports injuries and how negligence can be avoided
   1. Define the following: liability, negligence, standard of reasonable care, tort, act of omission, act of commission, Good Samaritan Law, assumption of risk
   2. Discuss the different types of professional insurance with which a coach or athletic trainer should invest
   3. Understand reimbursement plans for athletic trainers in the clinical setting
   4. Understand reasonable health care issues for athletes, such as accident insurance, catastrophic and personal liability insurance
5. Explain injury prevention by means of proper fitness training
   1. Discuss the concept of periodization
   2. Explain the SAID principle
   3. Understand the 10 basic principles of conditioning
   4. Explain the importance of developing proper flexibility, strength and endurance.
   5. Discuss overtraining, staleness, and burnout
   6. Explain concentric and eccentric contractions; isometric and isotonic contractions
   7. Explain differences of strength training versus cardio vascular training
6. Nutritional considerations
   1. Understand the six basic building blocks of nutrition
   2. Understand FDA regulations of supplements
   3. Explain the new food guide pyramid www.mypyrmid.gov.
   4. Discuss dietary supplements from creatine to multivitamins
   5. Understand the safe and best methods for weight loss and weight gain
7. Selecting and using protective sports equipment
   1. Discuss legal concerns related to use of protective equipment
   2. Identify different types of protective equipment for various body parts.
   3. Describe proper technique for fitting a football helmet and shoulder pads
   4. Discuss considerations for proper shoe selection for foot type and activity
   5. Discuss the efficacy of knee and ankle braces in decreasing the risk and severity of injury
8. Emergency situations and injury assessment
   1. Understand the importance of emergency plan
   2. Explain CPR and management of obstructed airway
   3. Describe internal and external forms of bleeding and hemorrhaging
   4. Know the signs and symptoms of shock as well as it’s management
   5. Understand importance and methods of injury assessment
   6. Explain PRICE principle and it’s role in swelling control
   7. Discuss and practice emergency splinting
9. Bloodborne pathogen, universal precautions and wound care
   1. Explain what bloodborne pathogens are
   2. Describe the transmission, signs and symptoms, and treatment of Hepatitis B
   3. Describe the transmission, signs and symptoms, and treatment of HIV
   4. Describe the transmission, signs and symptoms, and treatment of MRSA
   5. Discuss the pros and cons of sports participation of athletes infected with HBV, HIV or MRSA
   6. Understand the universal precautions set up by OSHA
   7. Discuss treatment and recognition of different types of wounds
10. Psychology of the injured athlete
    1. Discuss the different types of psychological responses to injury
    2. Understand how injury severity, rehabilitation and psychology are all connected
    3. Identify different predictors for injury
    4. Understand appropriate goal setting guidelines and techniques
    5. Explain the coach’s role in psychological support to an injury athlete and the remaining team
    6. Explain prudent and appropriate return to play guidelines
11. Understanding of potential dangers of adverse environmental conditions
    1. Describe physiology of hyperthermia and the conical signs of heat stress and prevention; NATA position statement
    2. Describe physiology of hypothermia and the clinical signs of heat stress and prevention
    3. Explain the importance of proper fluid replacement and hydration in adverse environmental conditions; NATA position statement
    4. Explain proper sun exposure protection for athletes
    5. Review NATA position statement on lightning
12. Bandaging and taping techniques
    1. Explain the need for and demonstrate the proper application of elastic bandages for: ankle/low leg and hip/shoulder spicas
    2. Demonstrate site preparation for taping
    3. Demonstrate preventative ankle type job
    4. Understand the different types of tape that can be used for taping and their individual purposes
    5. Demonstrate basic taping skills for various body parts
13. Understanding the basics of injury rehabilitation
    1. Explain the philosophy of the rehabilitation process in a sports medicine environment
    2. Explain the numerous component of a rehab program
    3. Understand the components of both short and long term goals and be able to formulate their proper development
    4. Explain the importance of neuromuscular training, proprioception and kinesthia
    5. Discuss the proper methods of functional progression, testing and return to play protocols
    6. Understand proper use of therapeutic modalities (ice, heat and massage)
14. Recognizing different sports injuries
    1. Differentiate between acute, subacute and chronic injuries as well as overuse and congenital
    2. Describe acute traumatic injuries, including fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, muscle soreness and nerve injuries
    3. Describe chronic overuse injuries including tendonitis, tenosynovitis, bursitis and stress fractures
    4. Explain the healing process
15. The foot, ankle and low leg
    1. Briefly explain the bony anatomy of the foot, ankle and low leg
    2. Understand the soft tissue structures of the foot, ankle and low leg
    3. Explain the process of injury assessment for the foot, ankle and low leg including orthopedic testing
    4. Identify common congenital, overu8se and acute injuries/conditions
    5. Explain basic prevention (orthosis) and treatment (strengthening) concepts of common injuries and conditions of the foot, ankle and low leg
16. The knee and related structures
    1. Describe the anatomical relationship of the bones, ligaments and muscles that surround the knee joint
    2. Briefly describe how to assess an injury of the knee joint including orthopedic testing
    3. Identify common congenital, overuse and acute injuries/conditions to the knee
    4. Explain basic prevention and treatment concepts of the knee
    5. Discuss adequate rehab techniques for various knee injuries
17. Hip, thigh, groin and pelvis
    1. Briefly explain the bones of the hip and pelvis
    2. Understand the soft tissues of the hip and pelvis.
    3. Explain how to assess an injury to the hip and pelvis
    4. Understand congenital, overuse and acute injuries to the hip and pelvis as well as their treatment strategies
18. The shoulder complex
    1. Identify the bones, articulations, stabilizing ligaments and musculature of the shoulder complex
    2. Explain methods to prevent shoulder injuries
    3. Describe the process for assessing shoulder injuries
    4. Recognize specific injuries that occur around the shoulder joint and describe plans for management
19. Elbow, forearm, wrist and hand
    1. Understand the basic anatomy of the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand
    2. List considerations for preventing injuries to the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand
    3. Describe assessment for common injuries to the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand and their appropriate treatments
20. Spine.
    1. Understand the different sections of the spine including the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacrum
    2. Explain techniques to prevent spinal injuries such as abdominal stabilization
    3. Explain rehab techniques and treatment concerns for spinal injuries.
21. Thorax and abdomen
    1. Understand emergency signs and symptoms of the following: heart attack, appendicitis, spleen compromise, kidney compromise, hernia
22. Face, eyes, ears, nose and throat
    1. Recognize common sports injuries to the face, eyes, ears, nose and throat
    2. Discuss the basic anatomy of the face, eyes, ears, nose and throat
23. Head injury
    1. Understand concussions including the varying degrees and grading scales for concussion assessment
    2. Explain proper protocol for conservative treatment of head injuries
    3. Understand basic assessment and treatment for concussions.
    4. Explain appropriate return to play guidelines for concussions
24. Additional health concerns and general medical conditions
    1. Identify various skin infections and their treatment
    2. Explain asthma and it’s treatment
    3. Understand diabetes and it’s treatment, prevention and complications
    4. Describe the female athlete triad
    5. Understand medical and non-medical drug use among athletes
    6. Understand some of the differences when working with adolescent aged athletes; limitations, equipment concerns, and injury recognition

PHS 152 - Astronomy

1. Use units in the SI unit system as well as other common Astronomical units
   1. List the Si units
   2. Identify the common SI unit prefixes
   3. Convert the Si unit and measurement into equivalent units
   4. Identify the units parsec, light-year, and astronomical unit (AU)
2. Recognize major constellations
   1. Identify at least two constellations
   2. List the major stars that make up the constellation
   3. Explain the name and associated story with a constellation from at least one culture
   4. Identify major constellations in the sky
3. Review the historical development of Astronomy
   1. Identify famous astronomers in history
   2. Identify key developments in astronomical perspective and theory
   3. List developments in astronomical tools
4. Examine optics and properties of the electro-magnetic spectrum
   1. Explore the laws of reflection and refraction
   2. Investigate spherical mirrors
   3. Distinguish between converging and diverging lenses
   4. Recognize parts of the electromagnetic spectrum
   5. State Doppler’s effect
5. Examine types of telescopes and their uses
   1. Identify reflecting telescopes and refracting telescopes
   2. Identify the telescopes used to look at different parts of the spectrum.
   3. Explain spectral analysis
   4. Identify the uses of Doppler shifts in Astronomy
6. Examine the physics of gravity and orbits
   1. Examine Newton’s law of gravity
   2. State Kepler’s first law
   3. State Kepler’s second law
   4. State Kepler’s third law
7. Explain the parts and the development of the solar system
   1. Identify the planets in the solar system
   2. Distinguish between the Terrestrial planets and the Jovian planets
   3. Identify the unique features of the planets in the solar system
   4. Identify the Earth’s moon
   5. Identify the major moons of Jupiter and Saturn
   6. Explain the evolution of the solar system
   7. Identify comets and asteroids
   8. Distinguish the orbits of objects in the solar system
8. Explain different stars and their development
   1. Examine stellar luminosity
   2. Examine stellar spectra
   3. Examine stellar surface temperatures
   4. Examine stellar masses
   5. Draw and interpret the Hertzprung-Russell diagram
   6. Examine the idea of fusion
   7. Explain the evolution of stars
   8. Identify the different stages in the life of a low mass star
   9. Identify the different stages in the life of a high mass star.
   10. Identify brown dwarfs
9. Outline the evolution of the Universe
   1. Examine the big Bang theory
   2. Examine the different forces in the universe.
   3. Identify key points in the early evolution of the universe.
   4. Explain the evolution of galaxies
   5. Identify different types of galaxies
   6. Identify other objects in the Universe

PHS 166 - Meteorology, Weather & Climate

1. Describe the earth’s atmosphere
   1. Identify the gases that make up the earth’s atmosphere
   2. examine the relationship between air density and air pressure
   3. Diagram the vertical structure of the earths atmosphere
   4. Differentiate between weather and climate
   5. Introduce and begin weather forecasting exercise
2. Explain the earth-atmosphere energy balance
   1. Investigate energy, temperature, and heat transfer
   2. Investigate incoming solar and terrestrial energy
   3. Examine the balancing act- absorption, emission, and equilibrium
   4. Investigate the seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere
   5. Investigate station model data used on surface weather maps
3. Discuss air temperature
   1. Explore daily temerature variations
   2. Examine major contributors to temperature control
   3. Analyze daily, monthly, and yearly air temerature data
4. Examine humidity, evaporation, condensation, and clouds
   1. Investigate the circulation of water in the atmosphere
   2. Investigate humidity
   3. Explain the formation of dew, forst and fog
   4. Identify various cloud types in the atmosphere
   5. Investigate temperature and moisture advection using AdvectionSim (simulation)
5. Examine the process of cloud development and precipitation
   1. Investigate atmosphere stability
   2. Examine the relationship between cloud development and stability
   3. Diagram the precipitaion process
   4. Identify preciptation types
   5. Investigate cloud and precipitation development using MountainSim (simultation)
6. Examine aire masses, fronts, and middle-latitude cyclones
   1. Classify different air masses
   2. Investigate fronts that separate different air masses
   3. Analyze the development of middle-latitude cyclones and and their relationship to the jet stream
   4. Analyze the movement of middle-latitude of cyclones and anticyclones at the earth’s surface in the upper levels of the atmosphere
7. Explore weather forecasting
   1. Identify sources for aquiring weather information
   2. Identify weather forecasting methods and tools
   3. Analyze surface and upper level charts
   4. Investigate daily practices with respect to weather forecasting at the National Weather Service and a local TV station
8. Describe thunderstorm and tornado development
   1. Diagram the structure of a thunderstorm
   2. Investigate dangerous phenomenon associated with thunderstorms
   3. Investigate how tornadoes form
   4. Introduce weather forecasting parameters used in predicting severe thunderstorms and tornadoes
   5. Investigate storm chasing video
9. Explore global climate change
   1. Examine the earths changing climate
   2. Investigate possible causes of climate change
   3. Examine carbon dioxide, the greenhouse effect, and recent global warming
   4. Investigate positive and negative feedback mechanisms related to global warming

PHY 106 - Survey of Physics

1. Use units in the SI and USCS unit systems
   1. List the SI units
   2. Estimate SI measurements in equivalent USCS measurements
   3. Convert the SI measurements and units to equivalent units
2. Classify distance, speed and acceleration in uniform rectilinear motion
   1. Identify distance, speed and acceleration variables in rectilinear motion
   2. Describe relationship between distance, speed and acceleration
   3. Predict changes in speed and acceleration from distance measure­ments of rectilinear motion
   4. Calculate speed and acceleration from distance measurements of rectilinear motion 
3. Apply Newton’s Laws of Motion in linear and circular motion influenced by friction and gravity
   1. Explain Newton’s Three Laws of Linear Motion
   2. Identify examples of Newton’s Three Laws of Linear Motion.
   3. Solve Newton’ Second Law of Motion
   4. Identify example of Newton’s Laws of Circular Motion
4. Classify the principles of work, energy and power in simple mechanical systems.
   1. Identify work, energy and power in mechanical systems
   2. Estimate quantity of work, energy and power in mechanical sys­tems.
   3. Compute work, energy and power in mechanical systems
5. Classify the principles of heat and temperature and their relationship to specific heats, latent heats, calorimetry, and heat transfer
   1. Explain the principles of heat and temperature
   2. Explain the relationships between heat and specific heats, latent heats, calorim­etry and heat transfer
   3. Explain the relationships between temperature and specific heats, latent heats, calorimetry and heat transfer
   4. Compute heat, specific heat, latent heat and heat transfer
6. Apply the Laws of Thermodynamics as they apply to simple physical systems
   1. Define the three Laws of Thermodynamics
   2. Select examples demonstrating the three Laws of Thermodynamics
7. Classify the basic principles governing the behavior of fluids.
   1. Identify the basic principles governing the behavior of fluids
   2. Explain the behavior of fluids.
8. Discuss the mechanical properties of waves and vibrating systems
   1. List the mechanical properties of waves and vibrating systems.
   2. Select examples demonstrating the mechanical properties of waves and vibrat­ing systems
9. Apply the basic principles of electricity and magnetism and their relation­ship to simple electrical circuits and electromechanical devices
   1. Identify examples of electricity in simple electrical circuits
   2. Identify examples of magnetism produced by simple electrical circuits.
   3. Explain the relationship between electricity, magnetism and electro­mechanical devices
   4. Summarize the basic principle of electricity
   5. Summarize the basic principle of magnetism.

PHY 160 - General Physics I

1. Investigate the fundamental structure of a physical science
   1. Examine the scientific method
   2. Practice the theory of measurement and error.
   3. Distinguish between units and dimensions
   4. Examine currently used unit systems
   5. Distinguish between scalar and vector quantities
   6. Perform operations in vector addition and subtraction
   7. Resolve vectors into cartesian coordinates
   8. Solve vector problems using a graphical method
   9. Translate cartesian vector components into polar form
   10. Find the magnitude and direction of vectors given in component form
2. Develop the first and second condition for equilibrium
   1. Solve problems requiring the first condition of equilibrium
   2. Define the physical quantity of torque
   3. Solve problems requiring the first and second condition of equilibrium
   4. Define the center of gravity
   5. Apply the center of gravity concept to equilibrium problems
3. Develop the principles of particle kinematics
   1. Define speed and velocity
   2. Use the concept of relative velocity
   3. Define acceleration
   4. Solve problems in uniformly accelerated rectilinear motion
   5. Solve problems in projectile motion
   6. Perform exercises in dimensional analysis
4. Develop the principles of particle dynamics
   1. Investigate Newton’s three Laws of Motion
   2. Distinguish between mass and weight
   3. Analyze frictional forces
   4. Solve problems involving F = ma
   5. Analyze motion on an incline
   6. Analyze motion of several connected bodies
5. Examine the principles of work, energy and power
   1. Define the physical meaning of work
   2. Calculate the work done by constant and variable force in different types of force systems
   3. Define the physical meaning of power
   4. Solve problems involving power concepts
   5. Define kinetic and potential energy
   6. Develop the Work-Energy Theorem
   7. Incorporate spring potential energy into the Work-Energy Theorem
   8. Incorporate gravitational potential energy into the Work-Energy Theorem.
   9. Calculate the work due to friction
   10. Develop the Law of Conservation of Energy
   11. Apply the Law of Conservation of Energy to Physical problems
6. Investigate the concept of linear momentum
   1. Define linear momentum
   2. Develop the principle of impulse-momentum
   3. Solve problems involving impulse-momentum
   4. Develop the Law of Conservation of Momentum
   5. Apply conservation of momentum to elastic and inelastic collisions in one and two dimensions
   6. Analyze rocket propulsion form the perspective momentum conservation
   7. Examine center of mass motion
7. Develop the principle of rotational and orbital motion
   1. Define angular measures as vectors
   2. Define angular speed and velocity
   3. Define angular acceleration
   4. Analyze tangential quantities
   5. Investigate the concept of radial acceleration
   6. Solve problems involving angular kinematics.
   7. Investigate the concept of centripetal force
   8. Solve centripetal force problems.
   9. Generalize rotational concepts to the Universal law of Gravitation
   10. Solve problems using the Universal Law of Gravitation
8. Develop the principles of rotational dynamics
   1. Define the moment of inertia of a rigid body
   2. Examine rigid body rotation
   3. Establish analogies with linear motion
   4. Calculate the moment of inertia of various objects
   5. Calculate problems using the Parallel Axis Theorem.
9. Develop the principles of rotational momentum and energy
   1. Analyze the kinetic energy of a body in pure rotation.
   2. Define angular work and power in terms of torque
   3. State rotational analogs to linear motion.
   4. Solve problems involving rotational energy and power
   5. Define angular momentum
   6. Establish the Law of Conservation of Angular Momentum
   7. Solve problems involving angular momentum
10. Develop the principles of oscillatory motion
    1. Define the terminology of oscillatory motion
    2. Analyze the characteristics of simple harmonic motion
    3. Determine the equation of motion for SHM.
    4. Calculate the energy of a body executing SHM
    5. Solve problems involving SHM
    6. Investigate damped and driven harmonic oscillators
    7. Define resonance and resonant frequency
11. Develop the principles of wave motion
    1. Define the terminology of wave motion
    2. Analyze the characteristics of wave motion
    3. Examine the equation of a traveling wave
    4. Examine the properties of waves
    5. Calculate the speed of a harmonic wave.
    6. Determine the different types of waves
    7. Analyze the characteristics of sound waves.
    8. Calculate the speed of sound
    9. Distinguish between sound loudness and intensity
    10. Define the Doppler Effect
    11. Calculate problems involving the Doppler Effect
    12. Develop the principles of standing waves
    13. Define the terminology of standing waves
    14. Calculate the harmonics of a standing wave.
12. Relate the basic principles of physics to continuum mechanics
    1. Generalize Hooke’s Law to any elastic medium
    2. Generalize the concept of friction to viscosity in a liquid
    3. Define the pressure in a liquid
    4. State Archimedes’ Principle
    5. Solve problems using Archimedes’ Principle
    6. State Bernoulli’s Equation
    7. Solve problems using Bernoulli’s Equation
    8. State Pascal’s Principle.
    9. Solve problems using Pascal’s Principle
13. Relate the basic principle of physics to the behavior of gases
    1. Define the terminology of gases
    2. Determine equivalent temperatures in various temperature scales
    3. State the Ideal Gas Law.
    4. Solve problems involving the Ideal Gas Law
14. Investigate the thermal properties of matter.
    1. Examine the concept of heat and thermal energy
    2. Define the terminology of thermal physics
    3. Calculate the specific heat of an ideal gas
    4. Calculate the work done during expansion
    5. Solve thermal expansion problems
    6. Discuss heat transfer
    7. Define thermal conductivity
    8. Solve heat transfer problems
15. Develop the concepts of thermodynamics
    1. State the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
    2. State the First Law of Thermodynamics.
    3. State the Second Law of Thermodynamics
    4. Investigate the processes involved in thermodynamics
    5. Analyze the Carnot Cycle
    6. Define entropy
    7. Discuss entropy changes in an irreversibly process

PHY 161 - General Physics II

1. Investigate the properties of static electric fields
   1. Develop the properties of electric charges
   2. Apply Coulomb’s Law for static electric charges
   3. Apply the Principle of Superposition
   4. Define electric field
   5. Calculate the electric field for various charge distributions
   6. Solve problems involving charges moving in electric fields
2. Investigate the application of Gauss’ Law to electrostatics
   1. Define lines of electric flux
   2. Develop Gauss’ Law for electrostatics
   3. Apply Gauss’ Law for various charge distributions
   4. Calculate the electric field near the surface of a conductor
3. Develop the concept of electric potential
   1. Define electric potential
   2. Apply the concept of electric potential to parallel conducting plates
   3. Analyze the relationship between work, energy and electric potential
   4. Calculate electric potential difference for point charges
   5. Define equipotential lines and surfaces
   6. Define absolute potential
   7. Define electric potential energy
   8. Calculate the electric potential energy for various charge distributions
4. Develop the ideas of fundamental circuit elements
   1. Examine sources of EMF
   2. Define electric current
   3. Define resistance and resistivity
   4. Interpret the dependence of resistivity on temperature
   5. Define capacitance
   6. Calculate work and power in a simple dc circuit
   7. Calculate the current, potential, and resistance in series and parallel circuits.
   8. Calculate the capacitance, charge and potential in series and parallel circuits
   9. Determine the energy stored in a capacitor
5. Investigate applications of the dc circuit
   1. Develop Kirchhoff’s laws
   2. Analyze a circuit using Kirchhoff’s laws
   3. Analyze the Wheatstone Bridge
   4. Analyze the simple potentiometer
   5. Analyze the circuit of a charging capacitor
   6. Analyze the circuit of a discharging capacitor
   7. Determine the time-dependent equations of a charging capacitor
   8. Determine the time-dependent equation of a discharging capacitor
6. Investigate the properties of magnetic fields
   1. Define the magnetic field
   2. Examine the phenomena of current induced magnetic fields
   3. Calculate the magnetic force on an electric current
   4. Calculate the magnetic force on a moving point charge
   5. Calculate the torque on a current loop
7. Investigate methods for calculating magnetic fields
   1. Analyze Ampere’s Circuital Law
   2. Calculate the magnetic field of an infinite solenoid
   3. Calculate the magnetic field off a torrid
   4. Analyze the Biot-Savart law
   5. Calculate the magnetic field on the axis of a loop
8. Investigate electromagnetic induction
   1. Examine the phenomena of induced EMF’s
   2. Calculate problems using the Faraday’s Law
   3. Distinguish between generators, motors, and transformers
   4. Define mutual inductance
   5. Calculate the mutual inductance of various circuits
   6. Calculate the energy stored in an inductor.
   7. Analyze the LR circuit
9. Develop the properties of alternating current circuits
   1. Analyze RMS quantities in a pure resistance
   2. Analyze RMS quantities in a pure inductance
   3. Analyze RMS quantities in a pure capacitance
   4. Define inductive and capacitive reactance
   5. Define impedance
   6. Analyze the series LCR circuit
   7. Analyze resonance in AC circuits
10. Develop the properties of electromagnetic waves
    1. Identify Maxwell’s Equations
    2. Demonstrate the wave nature of EM fields
    3. Identify the speed of EM wave propagation
11. Investigate geometrical optics
    1. Develop a wave/ray model of light
    2. Develop the laws of reflection and refraction
    3. Calculate the index of refraction
    4. Investigate plane mirrors
    5. Investigate spherical mirrors
    6. Trace the ray diagrams involved in plane mirror and spherical mirror problems
    7. Solve refraction problems using Snell’s laws
    8. Develop total internal reflection
    9. Calculate the critical angle
    10. Distinguish between converging and diverging lenses
    11. Locate images by ray tracing for thin lenses
    12. Calculate problems using the thin-lens equation
    13. Calculate the magnification of various thin-lens configurations
    14. Analyze the simple magnifier
    15. Analyze the simple telescope
    16. Analyze the compound microscope
12. Investigate wave optics
    1. Develop Huygens’ principle
    2. Examine the interference effects of two in-phase light sources
    3. State the conditions for constructive interference.
    4. State the conditions for destructive interference
    5. Examine the interference effects in thin films
    6. Calculate maximas and minimas in thin film interference
    7. Examine diffraction by a single slit
    8. Examine multiple-slit diffraction and gratings
    9. Calculate problems involving diffraction
    10. Investigate dispersion
    11. Define polarization
    12. Calculate problems using Malus’ law
13. Investigate topics in Modern Physics
    1. Examine the postulates of relativity
    2. Examine time dilation
    3. Examine length contraction
    4. Determine relativistic mass, energy and momentum

PHY 213 - Classical Physics I

1. Investigate the fundamental structure of a physical science
   1. Examine the scientific method
   2. Practice the theory of measurement and error
   3. Distinguish between units and dimensions
   4. Examine currently used unit systems
   5. Distinguish between scalar and vector quantities
   6. Perform operations in vector addition and subtraction
   7. Resolve vectors into cartesian coordinates
   8. Translate cartesian vector components into polar form
   9. Use unit vector notation
2. Develop the first and second condition for equilibrium
   1. Solve problems requiring the first condition of equilibrium
   2. Define the physical quantity of torque
   3. Solve problems requiring the first and second condition of equilibrium
   4. Define the center of gravity
   5. Apply the center of gravity concept to equilibrium problems
3. Develop the principles of particle kinematics
   1. Define speed and velocity
   2. Use the concept of relative velocity
   3. Define acceleration
   4. Solve problems in uniformly accelerated rectilinear motion
   5. Solve problems in projectile motion.
   6. Perform exercises in dimensional analysis
4. Develop the principles of particle dynamics
   1. Investigate Newton’s three Laws of Motion
   2. Distinguish between weight and mass
   3. Analyze frictional forces
   4. Solve problems involving F=ma
   5. Analyze motion on an incline
   6. Analyze motion of several connected bodies
5. Examine the principles of work, energy and power
   1. Define the physical meaning of work
   2. Calculate the work done by constant and variable forces in different types of force systems
   3. Define the physical meaning of power
   4. Solve problems involving power concepts
   5. Define kinetic and potential energy
   6. Develop the Work-Energy Theorem
   7. Incorporate spring potential energy into the Work-Energy Theorem
   8. Incorporate gravitational potential energy into the Work-Energy Theorem
   9. Calculate the work due to friction
   10. Develop the Law of Conservation of Energy
   11. Apply the Law of Conservation of Energy to physical problems
6. Investigate the concept of linear momentum
   1. Define linear momentum
   2. Develop the principle of impulse-momentum
   3. Solve problems involving impulse-momentum
   4. Develop the Law of Conservation of Momentum
   5. Apply Conservation of Momentum to elastic and inelastic collisions in one and two dimensional situations
   6. Analyze rocket propulsion from the perspective of momentum conservation
   7. Examine center of mass motion
7. Develop the principles of rotational and orbital motion
   1. Define angular measures as vectors
   2. Define angular speed and velocity
   3. Define angular acceleration
   4. Analyze tangential quantities
   5. Investigate the concept of radial acceleration
   6. Solve problems involving angular displacements, velocities and accelerations
   7. Investigate the concept of centripetal force
   8. Solve centripetal force problems
   9. Generalize rotational concepts to the Universal Law of Gravitation
   10. Solve problems using the Universal Law of Gravitation
8. Develop the principles of rotational dynamics
   1. Review the vector (cross) product
   2. Define the moment of inertia of a rigid body
   3. Examine rigid body rotation
   4. Establish analogies with linear motion
   5. Calculate the moment of inertia of various objects
   6. Prove the Parallel Axis Theorem
9. Develop the principles of rotational momentum and energy
   1. Analyze the kinetic energy of body in pure rotation.
   2. Define angular work and power in terms of torque
   3. Solve problems involving rotational energy and power
   4. Define angular momentum
   5. Establish the Law of Conservation of Momentum
10. Develop the principles of oscillatory motion
    1. Define the terminology of oscillatory motion
    2. Analyze the characteristics of simple harmonic motion
    3. Determine the equation of motion for simple harmonic motion
    4. Investigate damped and driven harmonic oscillators
    5. Analyze resonance in a driven harmonic oscillator
11. Relate the basic principles of physics to continuum mechanics
    1. Generalize Hooke’s Law to any elastic medium
    2. Solve Generalized Hooke’s Law problems
    3. Generalize the concept of friction to viscosity in a liquid
    4. Define pressure in a fluid
    5. Prove Archimedes’ Principle
    6. Solve problems using Archimedes’s Principle
    7. Derive Bernoulli’s Equation
    8. Determine Bernoulli’s Principle
    9. Examine Stoke’s Law of Viscous Drag
    10. Solve problems involving Stoke’s Law
12. Relate the basic principles of physics to the behavior of gasses
    1. Define the pressure of a dilute gas.
    2. Define temperature
    3. Derive the Ideal Gas Law
    4. Define the mole
    5. Solve ideal gas problems
    6. Analyze molecular speed distributions
    7. Use the Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution Function
13. Investigate the thermal properties of matter
    1. Examine the concept of heat and thermal energy
    2. Define heat units
    3. Define specific heat capacity
    4. Calculate the specific heat of an ideal gas.
    5. Calculate the work done during expansion.
    6. Determine the relationship between specific heats
    7. Discuss the equipartition of energy.
    8. Derive thermal expansion equations
    9. Solve thermal expansion problems
    10. Discuss heat transfer
    11. Derive heat transfer equations
    12. Define thermal conductivity
    13. Define R-values
    14. Solve heat transfer problems
    15. Discuss latent heats
    16. Solve latent heat problems
14. Develop the concepts of thermodynamics
    1. Define systems and state variables
    2. Derive the First Law of Thermodynamics
    3. Define quasi-static and reversible processes
    4. Investigate isothermal processes in an ideal gas.
    5. Investigate adiabatic processes in an ideal gas
    6. Investigate cyclic process for heat engines
    7. Analyze the Carnot cycle
    8. Discuss the Second Law of Thermodynamics
    9. Discuss order and disorder in a system
    10. Define entropy
    11. Discuss entropy changes in an irreversible process

PHY 223 - Classical Physics II

1. Investigate the properties of static electric fields
   1. Examine in detail the qualitative properties of electric charges
   2. Apply Coulomb’s Law for static electric charges
   3. Apply the Principle of Superposition
   4. Define the electric field
   5. Calculate the electric field for various charge distributions
   6. Solve problems involving charges moving in electric fields
2. Investigate the application of Gauss’s Law to electrostatics
   1. Define lines of electric flux
   2. Develop Gauss’s Law for electrostatics
   3. Apply Gauss’s Law for various charge distributions
   4. Calculate the electric field near the surface of a conductor
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of electric potential
   1. Define the electric potential
   2. Apply the electric potential concept to parallel conducting plates
   3. Analyze the relationship between work, energy and electric potential
   4. Calculate electric potential different for point charges
   5. Define equipotential lines and surfaces
   6. Define absolute potential
   7. Calculate absolute potential
   8. Calculate electric fields from absolute potentials
   9. Define electric potential energy
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the ideas of fundamental circuit elements
   1. Examine sources of EMF
   2. Define electric current
   3. Define resistance and resistivity
   4. Interpret the dependence of resistivity on temperature
   5. Define capacitance
   6. Analyze a simple series circuit
   7. Calculate work and power in a simple dc circuit
   8. Calculate resistance in series and parallel circuits
   9. Calculate capacitance in series and parallel circuits
   10. Determine the energy stored in a capacitor
5. Investigate applications of the DC circuit
   1. Develop Kirchoff’s circuit rules
   2. Analyze the Wheatstone Bridge
   3. Analyze the simple potentiometer
   4. Analyze the circuit of a charging capacitor
   5. Analyze the circuit of a discharging capacitor
6. Investigate the properties of magnetic fields
   1. Define the magnetic field
   2. Examine the phenomena of currents causing magnetic fields
   3. Calculate the magnetic force on an electric current
   4. Calculate the magnetic force on a moving point charge
   5. Calculate the torque on a current loop
   6. Examine meter movements and simple electric motors
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the methods for calculating magnetic fields
   1. Analyze Ampere’s Circuital Law
   2. Calculate the magnetic field of an infinite solenoid.
   3. Calculate the magnetic field of a torrid
   4. Analyze the Biot-Savart Law.
   5. Calculate the magnetic field on the axis of a loop.
   6. Calculate the magnetic field due to a finite solenoid
8. Investigate electromagnetic induction
   1. Examine the phenomena of induced EMFs
   2. Analyze the Faraday-Lenz Law
   3. Define mutual inductance
   4. Calculate the mutual inductance of various circuits
   5. Define self-inductance
   6. Calculate the self-inductance of various circuits
   7. Analyze the LR circuit
   8. Calculate the energy in a magnetic field
   9. Determine the EMF in a rotating coil.
   10. Analyze the Faraday-Lenz Law in integral form
   11. Calculate motional EMFs
9. Investigate Dielectric and Magnetic Materials
   1. Analyze electric dipoles
   2. Define the dielectric constant
   3. Examine the measurement of dielectric constants
   4. Examine Coulomb’s Law for dielectrics
   5. Review the overall properties of magnetic materials
10. Demonstrate an understanding of the properties of alternating current circuits
    1. Analyze RMS quantities in pure resistance
    2. Analyze RMS quantities in a pure inductance
    3. Analyze RMS quantities in a pure capacitance
    4. Define inductive and capacitive reactance
    5. Define impedance
    6. Analyze the series LCR circuit
    7. Analyze resonance in AC circuits
11. Investigate the properties of waves and wave resonance
    1. Define wave terminology
    2. Examine the equation of a traveling wave
    3. Calculate the wave equation
    4. Examine the phenomena of compressional waves
    5. Examine the phenomena of wave reflection
12. Investigate the properties of sound
    1. Calculate the speed of sound
    2. Define sound intensity.
    3. Define sound loudness
    4. Relate loudness to intensity
    5. Solve loudness, intensity and distance problems
    6. Analyze sound wave resonance
13. Demonstrate an understanding of the properties of electromagnetic waves
    1. Identify Maxwell’s Equations
    2. Demonstrate the wave nature of E-M fields
    3. Identify the speed of E-M wave propagation
    4. Define the Poynting vector
    5. Solve elementary E-M energy transport problems
14. Investigate the reflection and refraction of light.
    1. Examine Fermat’s Principle
    2. Derive the Laws of Specular Reflection
    3. Apply Laws of Specular Reflection to plane mirrors
    4. Apply Laws of Specular Reflection to spherical mirrors
    5. Define the index of refraction
    6. Derive Snell’s Law
    7. Solve refraction problems using Snell’s Law
    8. Analyze image formation for thin lenses
    9. Derive the lens equation for thin lenses
    10. Analyze the simple magnifier
    11. Analyze the simple telescope
    12. Analyze the compound microscope
15. Investigate topics in Modern Physics.
    1. Examine the postulates of relativity
    2. Derive the time dilation equation
    3. Derive the length contraction equation
    4. Examine the Quantum Hypothesis
    5. Analyze the photoelectric effect
    6. Apply quantum ideas to atomic structure

PHY 710 - Technical Physics

1. Use metric units and their prefixes
   1. Practice conversion between metric prefixes
   2. Define Standard International (SI) Units for distance, mass, area, volume and time
   3. Compare SI units for distance, mass, area, volume and time
2. Construct graphs and tables of numerical data
   1. Identify independent variable and dependent variable
   2. Determine differences between independent and dependent variables
   3. Organize numerical data
   4. Construct a graph using independent and dependent variables 
3. Interpret graphs and tables of numerical data
   1. Explain the relationship between independent and dependent variables
   2. Develop a hypothesis from data curve
4. Define the three Laws of Motion
5. Apply the three Laws of Motion in ordinary mechanics
   1. State physical examples supporting each of the three Laws of Motion
   2. Solve the Second Law of Motion
6. Distinguish between work, energy, and power
   1. Classify energy types
   2. Apply potential and kinetic energy equation to solve for missing variable
   3. Classify work
   4. Classify power
7. Perform work, energy and power calculations in simple mechanical systems
   1. Calculate work
   2. Calculate power
   3. Compare work and power
8. Evaluate mechanical advantage and efficiency for simple machines
   1. Classify mechanical advantage
   2. Estimate the efficiency for simple machines
   3. Calculate the efficiency for simple machines
9. Distinguish between the three states of matter
   1. Define the three states of matter
   2. Define the changes of states
10. Use Hooke’s Law to determine stress and strain for elastic materials
    1. Measure stress
    2. Measure strain
    3. Relate stress and strain in elastic materials
    4. Solve Hooke’s Law
11. Apply Hooke’s Law in a practical mechanical system
    1. Identify applications of Hooke’s law
    2. Predict outcomes based on Hooke’s Law
12. Use the Ideal Gas law to solve Gas Law Problems
    1. State the Ideal Gas Law
    2. Label components of Ideal Gas Law
    3. Solve Ideal Gas Law
13. Apply specific heats, linear expansion, and heat transfer in common mechanical systems
    1. Identify specific heats of solids, liquids, and gases
    2. Explain linear expansion due to specific heat
    3. Calculate linear expansion due to specific heat
    4. Identify heat transfer in common mechanical systems
    5. Calculate heat transfer in common mechanical systems
14. Apply the concepts of thermodynamic efficiency to ordinary heat engines and cooling systems
    1. Define heat engines
    2. Define heat pumps
    3. Distinguish between heat engines and heat pumps
    4. Define thermodynamic efficiency
    5. Compute thermodynamic efficiency for heat engines
    6. Compute thermodynamic efficiency for heat pumps
15. Use the principles of Ohm’s Law in direct current electrical circuits
    1. State Ohm’s Law in direct current circuits
    2. Identify components of direct current circuits
    3. Solve Ohm’s Law for direct current circuits
16. Recognize the application of electromagnetic induction in motors, generators, and transformers
    1. Identify electromagnetic induction in motors
    2. Identify electromagnetic induction in generators
    3. Identify electromagnetic induction in transformers

POL 111 - American National Government

1. Discuss the constitutional basis of American National Government
   1. Review the relevant historical background of the U.S. Constitution
   2. Examine the significance of the constitutional convention
   3. Explain the outcome of the constitutional convention, the structure of the Constitution and the role of the amendments. 
   4. Connect the origins of the Constitution to the US government’s current structure. 
2. Analyze the nature and significance of Federalism as a governmental form
   1. Characterize the different models for relationships between central and local governments
   2. Identify the distribution of power between national and state governments in the U.S. federal system
3. Evaluate the foundation, development, and significance of liberty and equality in the United States
   1. Describe the content, history, and significance of the Bill of Rights
   2. Appraise the Bill of Rights and the amendments to the Constitution. 
   3. Distinguish the importance of the 14th Amendment, laws, and cases related to civil rights and liberties. 
4. Appraise the role of political parties and public opinion in the U.S. political system.
   1. Illustrate political parties in terms of structure, function, and membership
   2. Assess the historical development of the two-party system
   3. Examine the role of public opinion in a democratic society
   4. Classify the role of the media
   5. Examine political socialization
5. Distinguish the basics of the electoral process.
   1. Enumerate ways in which candidates are nominated for office
   2. Identify the laws governing campaign funding
   3. Record the factors that influence voter turnout
   4. Outline the role of interest groups, lobbying, and PACs in elections
6. Analyze the structure and function of Congress in the U.S. system
   1. Differentiate the constitutional requirements and actual powers of Congress
   2. Contrast the functions of Congress including representation, oversight, and legislation
   3. Outline how Congress is organized and procedural differences between House and Senate
   4. Illustrate how a bill becomes a law
   5. Examine the federal budget and revenues in governance including the role of Continuing Resolutions. 
7. Analyze the use of the office of the President
   1. Summarize the development of the office of the presidency in terms of the struggle with Congress for ascendancy
   2. Examine the constitutional requirements and actual powers and restraints of the President including the Administrative Procedure Act of 1946 and executive orders
   3. Match the role of various agencies under the President including the Cabinet, the Vice-President, and the bureaucracy. 
8. Assess the structure and functions of the Judicial branch
   1. Examine the structure of the Federal Court system and its relation to the states’ system.
   2. Examine how judges are selected and removed in the federal court system
   3. Examine the decision-making process in the Supreme Court and the implementation of their rulings/opinions
   4. Explain the origins and controversy surrounding the power of judicial review.
9. Evaluate the historical development, process and structure related to foreign and defense policy
   1. Chart the historical development of American foreign policy
   2. Interpret the role of the President and his advisors in foreign and defense policy
   3. Determine the role of Congress in foreign and defense policy
   4. Compare the major defense strategies of the United States
10. Demonstrate effective communication and critical thinking skills through writing
    1. Define and interpret primary sources
    2. Create a formal research paper with a coherent argument

POL 112 - Amer State & Local Government

1. Compare and contrast the various political cultures and subcultures of state and local governments
   1. Identify historical and constitutional backgrounds of Iowa and various other states
   2. Explain constitutional terminology
   3. Distinguish Iowa’s constitutional background from that of other states
   4. Distinguish among policy responsibilities of state and local government as opposed to the national government
   5. Summarize the major provisions of the Iowa Constitution
2. Analyze the concept of federalism
   1. Reveal its historical and constitutional background
   2. Categorize various government powers in terms of state versus federal responsibility
3. Appraise political participation at the state and local level
   1. Discuss voting patterns from state to state
   2. Reveal the activities and functions of interest groups and political parties at the state and local level
   3. Outline election and campaign methods focusing especially on Iowa
   4. Discuss the major provisions of campaign finance law
4. Describe the roles and functions of the main institutions of state government
   1. Discuss the Iowa legislature in terms of structure and operation.
   2. Discuss the role of state governors and other executive officers in state politics in terms of roles, functions, and powers focusing especially on Iowa.
   3. Outline the basic structure and functions of the state court system again focusing especially on Iowa
   4. Reveal correctional policy in Iowa and in other states
5. Examine the basic types and functions of community political systems
   1. Identify the various units of community government, their roles and responsibilities
   2. Explain the various forms of municipal charters and forms of city government and why these vary from city to city
   3. Delineate the various methods of campaigning and administering elections in cities with special emphasis on nonpartisan elections
   4. Reveal the various means through which people and interest groups become involved in community politics
   5. Relate the various characteristics of central-city and suburban government with an eye toward explaining policy differences and demographics
   6. Discuss the modes and the successes of various methods of dealing with city-suburban relations with special emphasis to consolidation
   7. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of the pluralist and elitist models for explaining the exercise of power in municipalities
   8. Identify the roles of city planners
6. Examine the various policy issues facing states and localities
   1. Explain the basic issues facing local governments with regard to education.
   2. Differentiate between the roles of a state and the federal government with regard to education
   3. Explain the basic issues involved in taxation and budget policy
   4. Categorize the various tax sources available to states and localities in general.
   5. Summarize how budgets are formulated and administered at the state and local level

POL 121 - International Relations

1. Evaluate the field of International Relations
   1. Assess the major themes of International Relations
   2. Discuss the key sub-fields of International Relations
2. Evaluate the basic concepts underlying the nation-state system
   1. Examine the birth of the modern state system
   2. Identify the characteristics of the nation-state
   3. Classify the issues of nationalism, national interest and rule of law
3. Review the different theoretical viewpoints of the international system
   1. Identify the key tenets of Realism
   2. Show the key tenets of Liberalism
   3. List the key tenets of Constructivism
   4. Summarize the alternative perspectives on International Relations
4. Evaluate relations in International Political Economy
   1. Appraise relations between developed states
   2. Compare developed and developing states’ economic endeavors
   3. Contrast the differences between mercantilism, economic liberalism and Marxism
   4. Assess efforts in international development
5. Examine the concept of power and how states influence other states in accomplishing their objectives
   1. Outline political methods of power
   2. Distinguish changing methods of warfare as an extension of politics
   3. Identify underlying causes of war and the search for security
   4. Discuss the various states of polarity in the world political system
6. Critique the importance of international organizations and international law
   1. Appraise the differences between bilateral agreements, IGOs and NGOs
   2. Explain the functions of the major institutions and officers of the United Nations
   3. Relate the importance of regional organizations
   4. Interpret the importance of international law, common law, and treaties
7. Evaluate contemporary issues impacting the international system
   1. Discuss Recognize current struggles in human rights
   2. Interpret the role of the global environment and geography in modern relations
   3. Organize the role nationalism, ethnicity, and religion plays in International Relations
   4. Classify different Humanitarian crises
8. Demonstrate effective communication and critical thinking skills through writing

POL 125 - Comparative Gov’t & Politics

1. Explain those historical factors which have meaning for the operation of the current political system and its political processes
2. Distinguish between unitary and federal states
3. Describe the electoral process for each major office in the political system
   1. Discuss the election/selection process for legislators in one cham­ber legisla­tures and dual chamber legislatures
   2. Reveal how the real head of state and the ceremonial head of state receive their positions
   3. Relate how the leadership of opposition parties is determined
4. Explain the major strands of political culture of the citizenry
   1. Analyze authoritarian culture
   2. Analyze democratic culture
5. Explain the powers of each political institution in the political system
   1. Describe the power and responsibilities of the executive
   2. Describe the power and responsibilities of the legislature
   3. Describe the power and responsibilities of the majority party and the opposi­tion parties
6. Relate what kind of role(s) and function(s) the principle officeholders play in the political system
   1. Discuss the role of the real head of state (president, chancellor, prime minis­ter)
   2. Discuss the role of the ceremonial head of state
   3. Discuss the role of the opposition party leaders
   4. Discuss the role of the rank and file legislator in each legislature
7. Identify the major political parties and discuss their positions on major social, econom­ic, and political issues
   1. Reveal the primary platform positions of the majority party
   2. Reveal the primary platform positions of the minority parties
8. Analyze trends of support as relates to the ruling and opposition parties and explain the reasons for those trends
9. Discuss weaknesses or problems related to the operations of the constitu­tional and/or legal order or framework
10. Explain major policy issues recently addressed by the government and/or major policy concerns under government consideration
    1. Identify economic policies and issues
    2. Identify social policies and issues
    3. Identify political policies and issues

POL 129 - Politics of Terrorism

1. Evaluate the objective and subjective criteria for defining terrorism
   1. Outline criteria for defining of terrorism
   2. Determine the difficulty reaching consensus on a global definition of terrorism
   3. Interpret the current state of the study of terrorism
   4. Construct an in-class definition of terrorism
2. Illustrate global historical examples of terrorism
   1. Identify ancient origins of terrorism
   2. Analyze the authoritarian roots of top down terror
   3. Examine the effectiveness of anarchic terrorism
   4. Discuss examples of national separatist terrorism 
3. Compare and contrast different models of domestic terrorism
   1. Outline early examples of domestic terrorism
   2. Evaluate Right Wing terrorism
   3. Analyze Left Wing terrorism
   4. Contrast single issue terrorism and what makes it different from other ideological terrorism
4. Assess various characteristics of terrorists
   1. Understand the importance religion can play terrorism
   2. Evaluate psychological components of an extremist personality
   3. Discuss sociological, cultural and personal reasons that shape terrorists
   4. Analyze the role gender plays in terrorism 
5. Assess the actions of extremist groups
   1. Dissect the goals, tactics and methodologies of terrorists groups
   2. Determine the different organizational structures of terrorism
   3. Explain how terrorists fund their attacks
6. Classify recent presidential counterterrorism and antiterrorism policies
   1. Analyze George Bush’s counterterrorism post-9/11
   2. Contrast how subsequent administrations’ policies have continued or changed strategy
   3. Contrast hard and soft power options of counterterrorism
   4. Critique the successes and failures of the Department of Homeland security, the Director of National Intelligence and the Intelligence Community
   5. Debate the proper balance between security, human rights and civil liberties.
7. Evaluate the way the government, the media and terrorism interact
   1. Explain the tactics used by the media to cover terrorism
   2. Discover the benefits and dangers associated with social media and terrorism
   3. Assess how the internet has become increasingly important in terrorist and counterterrorist operations
   4. Expand on potential future trends of technology and terrorism and counterterrorism 
8. Demonstrate effective communication and critical thinking skills through writing

POL 163 - News Media and Politics

1. Examine the relationship between the news media and the American political system.
   1. Outline the relevant historical background of political news coverage.
   2. Assess the development of political coverage by the news media based on modern technological innovations and formats.
   3. Evaluate the hierarchical structure of a news organization.
   4. Define media mergers, and investigate the political effects of such mergers.
   5. Evaluate modern campaign strategies and tactics toward media
   6. Outline the current political party structure in the USA
   7. Outline and discuss current party platforms, and the role of candidate selection in their development.
   8. Outline and discuss the role of third party movements in campaigns and media coverage.
   9. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of commercial news media           in covering political parties, campaigns and elections.
2. Examine the relationship between reporters and prospective and elected public officials.
   1. Demonstrate an understanding of bias by reporters.
   2. Develop and implement a checklist to ensure balance and fairness in reporting.
   3. Demonstrate the construction of media manipulation by campaigns and by media gatekeepers.
   4. Analyze the relationship between the office of the president and White House reporters.
   5. Assess the academic contributions of selected news media professionals.
   6. Discuss the role of media in campaign imaging and commercial advertising.
3. Examine the relationship between the news media and the public.
   1. Define informed (attentive public), mass public and media elites.
   2. Assess the media impact on public opinion in campaigns and elections.
   3. Define agenda-building.
   4. Define public journalism.
   5. Explain Graber’s four functions of the mass media.
   6. Define gatekeeping and the roles of media gatekeepers.
4. Describe the role of political news within the news media structure.
   1. Develop and apply criteria for news judgment in editing and production.
   2. Analyze story placement.
   3. Define and explain the implications of “framing”.
5. Assess the role of money in and the use of mass media in political campaigns.
   1. Review current status of campaign finance (reform) legislation.
   2. Discuss methods of avoiding campaign finance law in partisan           politics.
   3. Evaluate the connection between campaign finance and advertising.
   4. Correlate campaign spending with election winners.
   5. Evaluate the performance of lobbying organizations in election           outcomes.
   6.  Examine the key First Amendment decisions related to lobbying           (Citizen’s United).
6. Investigate the power of the news media in political campaigns.
   1. Explain the structure and intent of a newspaper editorial.
   2. Analyze the effect of private sector endorsements in political campaigns.
   3. Explain the impact of polling, exit polling, and surveys by the news media.
   4. Assess candidate/office-holder dependency on polling data
   5. Create, field-test, report, and evaluate a poll (questionnaire)
   6. Analyze campaign advertising for ideological content, connotation, and socialization.
7. Apply principles of journalism ethics in political news coverage.
   1. Examine policies regarding use of anonymous sources in political news.
   2. Demonstrate an understanding of public records and Freedom of Information Requests.
   3. Analyze the political roles of the journalist.
8. Illustrate the role of media regulation on political news coverage.
   1. Describe government regulations that affect political reporting.
   2. Trace the evolution of the fairness doctrine, and the political effects of its elimination.
   3. Analyze the media implications of the legal doctrines of prior restraint, “need to know” and reasonable suspicion.
9. Analyze the role of new media in political news coverage.
   1. Explore the role of the Internet and electronic communication.
   2. Discuss the impact of motion pictures and video games as forms of political discourse.
10. Evaluate the political news coverage of the most recent election.
    1. Apply news values of objectivity, fairness, accuracy to political stories.
    2. Evaluate the expression and maintenance of ideological balance.
    3. Examine the role of editorials in agenda-building and “commonality of thinking.”

POL 171 - Intro to Public Administration

1. Distinguish between private sector and public sector management
2. Analyze the political environment in which public administration occurs
   1. Examine the importance of legislative politics
   2. Identify political skills necessary for administrative success
3. Explain the nature of intergovernmental relationships and how these have evolved through time
   1. Describe national-state relations
   2. Describe state-local relations
   3. Describe local-local relations
4. Assess the importance of administrative responsibility and ethics in managing a department or agency
5. Explain program management
   1. Distinguish among policy, planning and programming
   2. Apply a formal planning model to a program situation
6. Assess how decision making works in a public sector organization

• Analyze the importance of gathering good data
• Describe the communications process used in making sound decisions

1. Explain how legislative programs can be effectively implemented
2. Describe how policy and programs can be evaluated
3. Assess bureaucratic organizational structure and the matrix organizational structure
4. Discuss the external and internal budget processes of a department or agency
5. Compare the related effectiveness of different management styles
   1. Explain theories x, y, and z
   2. Relate how good and poor leaders work with their employees
6. Describe the role and function of the public personnel office (human resource office) in the work place
7. Analyze how legislative and judicial decisions have impacted the work environment
   1. Examine important national laws
   2. Investigate important affirmative action cases

PNN 140 - Introduction to Professional Practical Nursing

1. Examine expected professional behaviors of a practical nurse.
   1. Explore the roles of the practical nurse.
   2. Discuss professional nursing practice.
   3. Describe professional developmentas a licensed practical nurse.
2. Describe safe nursing practice.
   1. Discuss the standards that guide practical nursing practice.
   2. Discuss the practical nursing licensure process.
   3. Explore the impact of legal/ethical issues in healthcare.
3. Apply the use of communication in nursing practice.
   1. Discuss the role of the nurse as a communicator.
   2. Describe factors that influence communication.
   3. Recognize therapeutic communication techniques.
   4. Explore the use of information technology in healthcare.
4. Identify culture as it relates to diversity in the healthcare team.
   1. Describe concepts of cultural diversity.
   2. Define factors that influence health beliefs and practices.
   3. Recognize the impact of change on the healthcare team.
5. Identify nursing care across the lifespan.
   1. Describe holistic nursing care.
   2. Outline developmental learning needs throughout the lifespan.
   3. Describe the impact of cultureal diversity as it affects relationships.
6. Discuss health promotion.
   1. Identify health promotion.
   2. Explore how health promotion relates to professionalism in practical nursing.
7. Explain the Nursing Process.
   1. Recognize the practical nurse’s responsibility related to the nursing process.
   2. Identify the role of the practical nurse in healthcare.
   3. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the practical nurse in delegation.

PNN 150 - Practical Nursing Concepts I

1. Apply professional behaviors of a practical nurse.
   1. Discuss the roles of the practical nurse within the healthcare team.
   2. Describe the practical nurse’s responsibility related to assessment.
2. Practice safe nursing practice.
   1. Demonstrate safe pharmacological principles and standards.
   2. Demonstrate safe medication administration.
   3. Describe principles of safety in infection control.
   4. Discuss legal standards that guide professional communication.
3. Describe the use of communication in nursing practice.
   1. Define principles of professional communication.
   2. Relate methods for communication within the healthcare team.
4. Identify culture.
   1. Discuss cultural competency.
   2. Identify how culture impacts of plan of care.
5. Utilize nursing care across the lifespan.
   1. Describe normal client assessment findings across the lifespan.
   2. Recognize alterations to assessment findings across the lifespan.
6. Apply health promotion.
   1. Discuss health promotion and illness prevention activities for individuals with common health needs.
   2. Define the role of the nurse in the teaching process.
7. Employ the Nursing Process.
   1. Discuss use of the nursing process within the scope of practice of the practical nurse.
   2. Review safe nursing care related to physiologic responses to illness.

PNN 151 - Fundamentals of Nursing

1. Complete a health assessment
   1. Discuss the data collection process
   2. Discuss the adaptation of communication techniques when completing a holistic health assessment
   3. Document assessment findings
   4. Conduct a holistic health history assessment
   5. Demonstrate assessment skills
   6. Discuss the normal range of findings during head to toe assessments
   7. Discuss holistic considerations
   8. Document assessment findings
2. Apply critical thinking through the use of the nursing process
3. Discuss the nursing role in client medication management
   1. Discuss the steps of the nursing process
   2. Discuss the role of the nurse in the application of the nursing process
   3. Apply the steps of the nursing process using critical thinking
   4. Demonstrate the use of the plan of care
   5. Calculate drug dosages
4. Demonstrate medication administration
   1. Discuss the nurse’s role in medication administration
   2. Demonstrate safe medication administration
5. Demonstrate the role of the nurse in the teaching process
6. Demonstrate basic principles of written and oral communication
   1. Discuss the nurse’s role related to the teaching/learning process
   2. Describe the principles of the nurse-client relationship
   3. Describe the principles of the teaching/learning process.
   4. Discuss characteristics of a therapeutic relationship
   5. Discuss the principles of communication
   6. Identify developmental learning needs throughout the lifespan
   7. Demonstrate therapeutic communication techniques
   8. Demonstrate the process of teaching the client
   9. Describe the relationship between nursing roles and communication
   10. Discuss accountability in documentation and reporting
   11. Demonstrate accurate documentation
   12. Interpret communication in nursing roles

PNN 152 - Nursing Practice I

1. Interpret abnormal findings when performing a systematic assessment.
   1. Interpret assessment data related to safety and infection control.
   2. Interpret assessment data related to comfort and sleep
   3. Interpret assessment data related to the integumentary system.
   4. Interpret assessment data related to nutrition
   5. Utilize assessment data to determine clients at nutritional risk.
   6. Interpret assessment data related to hydration.
   7. Utilize assessment data to determine clients at risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalance
   8. Interpret assessment data related to elimination
   9. Interpret assessment data related to oxygenation and circulation
   10. Interpret assessment data related to mobility
   11. Utilize assessment data to determine clients at risk for impaired mobility
   12. Interpret assessment data for the pre and post-operative client
   13. Collect assessment data on assigned clients
   14. Communicate abnormal/normal findings
   15. Follow-up with needed ongoing assessments based on findings
2. Implement a standardized plan of care for clients with common health problems
   1. Interpret a plan for care for clients with safety and infection control needs
   2. Interpret a plan for care for clients with comfort/sleep needs
   3. Interpret a plan for care for clients with integumentary needs.
   4. Interpret a plan for care for clients with nutritional needs.
   5. Interpret a plan for care for clients with hydration needs.
   6. Interpret a plan for care for clients with elimination needs
   7. Interpret a plan for care for clients with oxygenation/circulation needs
   8. Interpret a plan for care for clients with mobility needs
   9. Interpret a plan for care for peri-operative clients.
   10. Explain the concept of peri-operative nursing care
   11. Determine appropriate plan of care for assigned clients
   12. Incorporate alterations in client treatments/plan of care
   13. Report client response to care and other pertinent healthcare information to appropriate person(s).
3. Implement therapeutic interventions for clients with predictable health problems
   1. Implement interventions that promote comfort and sleep
   2. Apply non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions to promote comfort and sleep
   3. Implement interventions that facilitate maintenance/restoration of the integumentary system
   4. Demonstrate procedures to promote wound healing
   5. Implement interventions to promote nutritional balance
   6. Demonstrate procedures to promote nutritional balance
   7. Implement interventions to promote fluid balance
   8. Demonstrate procedures to promote fluid balance
   9. Implement interventions that facilitate elimination.
   10. Demonstrate procedures to facilitate elimination
   11. Employ measures that facilitate oxygenation and circulation.
   12. Demonstrate procedures that promote oxygenation and circulation
   13. Implement interventions for clients with impaired mobility
   14. Implement interventions that optimize the quality of care to surgical clients
   15. Implement interventions in the clinical setting using established criteria.
   16. Complete client care in a timely manner
4. Apply principles of safety in the clinical setting
   1. Apply principles of safety and infection control
   2. Differentiate between medical and surgical asepsis
   3. Implement interventions that promote safety and infection control
   4. Maintain a safe environment by recognizing hazards and removing or minimizing them
   5. Demonstrate principles of asepsis
5. Utilize basic communication techniques
   1. Illustrate the application of teaching/learning principles of the surgical client
   2. Respond therapeutically to client and family
   3. Initiate appropriate, individualized communication

PNN 153 - Success in Nursing

1. Implement strategies to enhance success in nursing
   1. Discuss methods used to become an active adult learner
   2. Describe key areas fundamental to success in nursing
   3. Identify personal strengths and weaknesses in various areas important to success
   4. Plan individualized strategies to enhance success based on personal style
   5. Successfully complete assigned modules in medical terminology with a minimum 90% score
   6. Evaluate math skills, areas of strengths and weaknesses, and strategies to enhance success
   7. Successfully complete math conversions within and between metric, apothecary, and household systems with a minimum 90% score
2. Discuss the historical development of the nursing profession
   1. Describe how the nursing profession evolved from ancient to modern times
   2. Discuss the relationship among social change, military conflicts and the development of nursing
   3. Discuss the contributions of nursing leaders that shaped the profession
3. Discuss the roles of a professional practical nurse
   1. Describe what nursing is
   2. Discuss criteria for professional nursing practice
   3. Describe the art and science of nursing
   4. Identify nursing organizations that impact the Professional Practice Nurse
   5. Differentiate the types/levels of nursing education
   6. Identify the roles of nurses at various levels, especially the LPN
4. Discuss the relationship between nursing theories, nursing research and nursing practice
   1. Identify the importance of nursing theories to the nursing profession.
   2. Describe the four metaparadigms included in nursing theories
   3. Discuss major ideas presented by various nursing theorists.
   4. Discuss the relevance of nursing research to nursing practice
   5. Identify the two main types of research
5. Discuss the legal aspects of nursing
   1. Discuss various sources of law
   2. Describe how sources of law impact nursing practice
   3. Describe elements of negligence and malpractice.
   4. Explain various types of torts that can occur in health care settings
   5. Identify the legal responsibilities of nurses
   6. Describe the elements of informed consent
   7. Identify the nurse’s role in obtaining informed consent.
   8. Explain the types of advance directives
   9. Describe mandatory reporting requirements for abuse cases
   10. Discuss the professional nurse’s responsibility for reporting unprofessional practice
   11. Discuss professional nurse licensure and practice laws
   12. Define sources for standards of care
6. Discuss the ethical aspects of nursing
   1. Define key terms related to values and ethics
   2. Discuss value formation
   3. Discuss dominant values in the United States
   4. Apply values clarification to personal beliefs about health and health care
   5. Describe the relationship between values and ethics
   6. Describe the major ethical principles that have an impact on health care
   7. Discuss dominant ethical theories
   8. Identify common variables in nursing codes of ethics
   9. Describe the seven essential values of nursing practice.
   10. Identify social trends that are creating ethical dilemmas
   11. List current ethical issues in health care
   12. Discuss decision making for ethical problems in health care
   13. Apply the steps of an ethical decision process to current health care issues/dilemmas
7. Explore the role of the professional practical nurse in health promotion and illness prevention
   1. Differentiate health, illness, and wellness
   2. Discuss theoretical models of health
   3. Discuss factors that influence health beliefs and practices.
   4. Discuss variables the influence health behaviors of individuals.
   5. Discuss the nurse’s roles/responsibility related to the healthy people initiative
   6. Describe health promotion and illness prevention activities across the life span.
   7. discuss health screening programs
   8. Discuss the impact of development, culture, spirituality, and family on health beliefs and health behaviors
   9. Discuss holistic care
   10. Discuss the importance of a holistic framework for health promotion and illness care
   11. Describe concepts basic to alternative/complementary modalities
   12. Discuss nursing strategies that incorporate alternative/complementary modalities throughout the lifespan
8. Explore the adaptation of individuals and families to acute and chronic illness and hospitalization
   1. Distinguish among various types of families
   2. Identify dynamics of family interactions
   3. Compare acute and chronic illness
   4. Examine the effects of illness and hospitalization on clients
   5. Assess reactions of a family with an individual who has an acute/chronic illness or disability
   6. Examine nursing interventions to assist coping with illness/hospitalization for clients and family

PNN 250 - Practical Nursing Concepts II

1. Incorporate professional behaviors of a practical nurse.
   1. Examine roles of the practical nurse related to care of families and clients in the reproductive years.
   2. Examine roles of the practical nurse related to care of clients and families with psychosocial alterations.
2. Apply principles of safety in the clinical setting.
   1. Assess the environment in relation to patient safety needs.
   2. Apply principles of safety in infection control.
   3. Apply principles of safe practice to care of clients in diverse healthcare settings.
3. Apply principles of communication in a variety of client populations.
   1. Adapt communication techniques to clients experiencing common psychosocial alterations.
   2. Use developmentally appropriate communication.
   3. Demonstrate use of information technology in healthcare.
4. Demonstrate cultural competency.
   1. Demonstrate respect for client’s culture and preferences.
   2. Recognize the influence of culture on healthcare decisions.
5. Apply nursing care across the lifespan.
   1. Differentiate normal and abnormal developmental and psychosocial assessment findings.
   2. Modify nursing care to meet client needs in a developmentally appropriate manner.
6. Incorporate knowledge of health promotion.
   1. Incorporate health promotion and illness prevention activities for individuals with common health needs across the lifespan.
   2. Utilize the teaching process in the care of clients across the lifespan.
7. Synthesize the Nursing Process.
   1. Initiate use of problem solving skills.
   2. Implement use of the nursing process within the scope of practice of the practical nurse.
   3. Practice safe nursing care related to physiologic responses to illness.

PNN 260 - Practical Nursing Concepts III

1. Implement professional behaviors of a practical nurse.
   1. Collaborate with members of the healthcare team.
   2. Manage care for a group of clients
   3. Review on personal actions based on shared nursing values.
2. Analyze safe practice.
   1. Apply environmental safety.
   2. Implement safety interventions unique to client needs.
3. Develop principles of communication for a variety of client populations.
   1. Modify communication techniques for clients experiencing common psychosocial responses to health alterations.
   2. Employ developmentally appropriate communication.
   3. Demonstrate use of information technology in healthcare.
4. Differentiate cultural competency.
   1. Demonstrate respect for client’s culture and preferences.
   2. Employ culturally sensitive nursing interventions.
5. Synthesize nursing care across the lifespan.
   1. Utilize to the development of an individualized plan of care for clients across the lifespan with a focus on the elderly client.
   2. Implement independent and collaborative interventions to deliver holistic care.
   3. Apply normal and abnormal assessment findings for clients with common phsyiological alterations.
6. Compare knowledge of health promotion.
   1. Apply health promotion and illness prevention measures to minimize risk factors and complications for clients with common physiological alterations.
   2. Utilize client teaching to optimize health promotion and illness prevention.
7. Synthesize the Nursing Process for a group of clients across the lifespan with a focus on the elderly client.
   1. Implement problem solving skills when caring for a group of clients.
   2. Model the development of an individualized plan of care based on client assessment.
   3. Analyze nursing care based on assessment data and client responses.
   4. Modify the plan of care based on the assessment data of client responses.

PNN 351 - Practical Nursing Roles