BCA 144 - Introduction to OneNote

1. Create and manage notebooks
   1. Navigate the OneNote environment
   2. Create sections, pages, and subpages
   3. Use Templates
   4. Manage page layout options
   5. Customize the OneNote interface
   6. Categorize, organize, and search notebook content
2. Add and Format Notebook Content
   1. Apply formatting to notebook content
   2. Insert and use links
   3. Use Drawing tools
   4. Use Picture tools
   5. Insert videos, sound, shapes, and images
3. Embed and Attach Files
   1. Embed Excel Spreadsheet
   2. Attach other file types
4. Organize Notebooks
   1. Use Tags
   2. Search notebooks
   3. Add hyperlinks
   4. Import attachments, tables, files, pictures
   5. Use Web clipper to collect information from the Web
   6. Save emails to OneNote
5. Finalize a Notebook
   1. Proof and print a notebook
   2. Password protect a notebook
6. Manage Notebook Files
   1. Export content from OneNote notebooks
   2. Back up and restore Notebook content
   3. Share and email notebooks
7. Send and share OneNote Content
   1. Send OneNote content in other formats
   2. Share OneNote using OneDrive

BCA 146 - Basic Spreadsheets

1. Demonstrate understanding of the worksheet.
   1. Practice how to open, save, close and retrieve worksheet.
   2. Enter text and numbers.
   3. Select a range.
   4. Use editing procedures.
2. Apply formulas with correct cell references.
   1. Use relative cell references.
   2. Use absolute cell references.
3. Use time-saving techniques.
   1. Copy formulas with the fill handle.
   2. Use AutoSum, AutoFit, AutoCalculate and Styles.
   3. Use Find and Replace.
4. Format a Worksheet.
   1. Select different font and type size.
   2. Change width of columns and height of rows.
   3. Demonstrate text attributes.
   4. Apply colors, patterns, and borders.
5. Utilize spell-check.
   1. Activate the spelling checker.
   2. Use the spelling dialog box.
6. Choose apporpriate actions needed to print a report.
   1. List steps needed to print.
   2. Show procedure for previewing.
   3. Outline the available options when printing.
   4. Choose appropriate print options.
7. Apply charting using charting tools.
   1. Create a column chart and bar chart.
   2. Create a pie chart.
   3. Add data labels.
   4. Annotate and draw on a chart.
   5. Create sparklines.
   6. Move an embedded chart to a sheet.
   7. Add chart elements.
   8. Format a chart.
   9. Use Chart Styles.
8. Work with formulas and functions.
   1. Create formulas with operators.
   2. Use functions - SUM, AVERAGE, MAXIMUM, MINIMUM, COUNT, COUNTA
   3. Build a conditional formula with the IF function.
   4. Use OR and NOT logical functions.
   5. Use VLookup and HLookup functions.
   6. Round a value using a function.
   7. Construct formulas with named ranges.
9. Use a table to manipulate and analyze data.
   1. Sort table data.
   2. Filter table data.
   3. Summarize data.
   4. Find and replace table data.
   5. Extract table data.
   6. Use Advanced Filter.
10. Manage Workbook Data.
    1. Freeze columns and rows.
    2. Insert headers and footers.
    3. Rename and move a worksheet.
    4. Save workbooks in different file formats.
    5. Save custom views of a worksheet.
    6. Add worksheet backgrounds.
    7. Group worksheets.
    8. Consolidate data using 3-D references.

BCA 152 - Comprehensive Spreadsheets

1. Manage multiple worksheets and workbooks.
   1. Create worksheet groups, format and edit multiple workbooks simultaneously
   2. Consolidate information from multiple worksheets using 3-D referencing
   3. Construct and edit links to data in other workbooks
   4. Demonstrate use of templates, both existing and custom
2. Produce and manipulate worksheets and workbooks.
   1. Create and navigate worksheets and workbooks.
   2. Format worksheets and workbooks, and customize options and views.
3. Evaluate formulas, formatting, page set-up, emphasizing best-of-practice methods.
   1. Create formulas emphasizing importance of cell referencing to avoid “hard coding”
   2. Rotate between results view and formula view
   3. Manage columns and rows
   4. Use the TRANSPOSE function
   5. Select page setup and printing options
4. Perform quantitative analysis using formulas and functions.
   1. Distinguish use of relative, absolute, and mixed cell referencing
   2. Correct circular reference
   3. Capitalize on features and information within the Functions Argument dialog box
   4. Use financial functions such as PMT, FV, PV, COUNT
   5. Troubleshoot errors using formula auditing tools
5. Assess data visually using charts.
   1. Interpret assortment of published charts for meaning and design
   2. Understand role of column and row labels in planning chart design
   3. Explain how chart type, chart layout and chart design can impact data representation/interpretation
   4. Modify chart data source
   5. Modify chart options including use of trend line
   6. Create two-axis charts
6. Organize large volumes of data with tables and data-manipulation features.
   1. Explain table design features including intended purpose, strategic field names, impact of empty columns/rows/fields, data consistency, and other design concepts
   2. Design tables using industry-proven design principles
   3. Add data validation rules to cells
   4. Use the Text to Columns feature to separate data into separate fields
   5. Explain use of TRANSPOSE feature in a database environment
   6. Implement effectively table formatting using features of the Table Tools Design tab
   7. Use screen manipulation features such as Split and Freeze
   8. Manipulate data using sort, nested sorts, filtering and conditional formatting rules
   9. Convert table to a range as well as a range to a table
   10. Produce data subsets using a criteria range, database range, and extract range within the Advanced Filter feature
   11. Create and run macros
7. Evaluate data with pivot tables and pivot charts.
   1. Generate aggregate data using structured references and a total row
   2. Gain proficiency in using the Subtotal feature including grouping and multiple levels of subtotals
   3. Create and modify pivot tables
   4. Interpret data generated by a pivot table by creating a written synopsis.
   5. Use pivot table features including filtering, slicing, and calculated fields
   6. Explore use of the PowerPivot add-in
   7. Create a pivot chart
8. Execute what-if analysis functions.
   1. Use database functions such as DSUM, DAVERAGE, DCOUNT and DCOUNTA, COUNTBLANK
   2. Analyze applicability and benefits of such functions as SUMIF, COUNTIF, SUMIFS, AVERAGE IFS
   3. Summarize data using 3D formulas
9. Critique specialized functions including logical and lookup functions.
   1. Generate results using logical functions such as IF, AND, NOT, OR
   2. Create nested logical functions
   3. Explain purpose of the MATCH and INDEX lookup functions
   4. Demonstrate use of such text functions as PROPER, CONCATENATE, TRIM, CHAR, CLEAN

BCA 160 - Comprehensive Word I

1. Examine terminology, hardware, and software used in word/information processing.
   1. Define word processing
   2. Specify various applications of word processing.
   3. Identify and use Microsoft Office button.
   4. Use Quick Access Toolbar.
   5. Apply the Ribbon Commands.
2. Evaluate the use of the format feature.
   1. Set left, right, top, and bottom margins.
   2. Set decimal, center, right, left, and leading tabs.
   3. Edit tab types; edit tab locations.
   4. Change line spacing.
   5. Adjust alignment.
   6. Insert date and time.
   7. Use hyphenation.
   8. Use indent feature.
   9. Use vertical and horizontal spacing guidelines.
   10. Create page breaks.
3. Utilize editing capabilities.
   1. Use spell check.
   2. Demonstrate methods to block/select text.
   3. Move, copy, and paste text.
   4. Delete characters, word(s), or a line.
   5. Use thesaurus.
   6. Use search and search/replace text feature.
   7. Change the case of text.
4. Perform enhancement features.
   1. Add bullets and numbering.
   2. Underline, center, and bold text.
   3. Add underline and bold to existing text.
   4. Use font effects (subscript, superscript, strike through, and small caps.)
   5. Change font size.
   6. Change font appearance.
   7. Delete text formats.
   8. Use text effects and typography.
5. Demonstrate commonly used features in document preparation.
   1. Prepare merge documents.
   2. Merge documents.
   3. Use headers, footers, and/or page numbering in multiple-page documents.
   4. Merge with different data sources.
   5. Use different types of section breaks.
   6. Prepare and format multiple-column documents.
   7. Balance columns.
   8. Insert and edit pictures.
   9. Apply various text-wrapping options.
   10. Use borders and shading.
6. Format personal and business documents.
   1. Center announcements horizontally and vertically.
   2. Format memorandums.
   3. Key personal and business letters.
   4. Prepare multi-page report.
   5. Change page orientation.
   6. Insert and use document properties.
   7. Insert WordArt, watermark, and symbols.
7. Create tables.
   1. Edit data in tables.
   2. Format tables.
   3. Sort data in tables.
   4. Convert text to table and table to text.
   5. Use basic table formulas.
8. Print documents in a variety of stored formats.
   1. Print full document.
   2. Print single page.
   3. Use print preview.
   4. Print saved document.
   5. Print specific pages.
   6. Print multiple pages/sheets.
9. Create Building Blocks.
   1. Use the Building Block organizer.
   2. Save selections to various galleries.
10. Evaluate file and folder management techniques.
    1. Name files within correct parameters.
    2. Delete a file.
    3. Rename a file.
    4. Save a file.
    5. Retrieve a file.
    6. Create a folder.
    7. Copy and move files and folders.
11. Choose correct punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and spelling.
    1. Proofread documents.
    2. Correct errors manually and/or with spell check.
    3. Apply proofreader’s marks.
12. Perform tasks.
    1. Follow written instructions.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to follow oral directions.

BCA 161 - Comprehensive Word II

1. Develop word processing production skills.
   1. Prepare letters in different styles and with special notations.
   2. Format business documents in various styles.
2. Decide on the use of merge, sort, columns, tables, charts, graphics, styles, and themes in preparation of documents when applicable.
   1. Create merge documents.
   2. Perform various sorts.
   3. Prepare columns.
   4. Insert graphics in documents.
   5. Prepare documents using graphics or picture option.
   6. Demonstrate advanced table features.
   7. Format using character and paragraph styles.
   8. Format using document themes.
   9. Create charts.
   10. Create business documents.
3. Refine decision-making and time management skills.
4. Evaluate punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar rules.
   1. Use proofreading and editing skills in producing documents.
5. Produce multi-page manuscripts.
   1. Create footnotes and endnotes.
   2. Use title page.
   3. Develop outlines.
   4. Prepare table of contents with leaders.
   5. Apply section breaks.
   6. Create an index.
   7. Demonstrate advanced header and footer features.
6. Evaluate sharing documents.
   1. Use track changes.
   2. Demonstrate sharing files using the internet.
   3. Apply document protection.
   4. Explain using and storing documents on the Cloud.
7. Create customized templates.
   1. Edit template.
   2. Incorporate content in templates.
8. Evaluate forms.
   1. Produce forms using various content controls.
9. Integrate word processing software with other applications.
10. Complete assignments in a predetermined amount of time.

BCA 164 - Basic Databases

1. Describe Microsoft Access features and terminology.
   1. Use panes, ribbons and buttons.
   2. Use the help feature.
   3. Identify Windows features.
2. Design a simple database table.
   1. Separate needed fields into specific subject areas.
   2. Demonstrate how to open and close a database and a database table.
   3. Create and modify a database and a table.
   4. Create a primary key.
   5. Show how to add, edit, move, and delete records
   6. Demonstrate how to navigate among records.
   7. Explain adjusting column widths and hiding columns.
   8. Sort and filter records.
   9. Relate two or more tables.
3. Prepare a query.
   1. Create and modify a query.
   2. Use sorting options within a query.
   3. Use criteria in a query.
   4. Create multiple-table queries.
   5. Apply the AND and OR criteria.
   6. Use the wildcard character.
   7. Create a Calculated field.
   8. Use Summary queries.
   9. Create a crosstab query.
4. Produce forms.
   1. Create a new form from scratch.
   2. Create a split form.
   3. Use Form Layout view to create forms.
   4. Add bound and unbound controls.
   5. Insert an image.
   6. Add subforms.
   7. Add headers and labels.
   8. Use a form to add, edit, and delete records.
5. Produce a report.
   1. Develop a report using report wizards.
   2. Preview and modify a report design.
   3. Apply group and sort orders.
   4. Resize and align controls.
   5. Create mailing labels.
   6. Add subreports.
   7. Apply conditional formatting.
6. Customize a database.
   1. Add controls to forms and reports.
   2. Connect tables by setting relationships.
   3. Use properties for tables, queries, forms, reports.
   4. Perform calculations in queries, forms and reports.
   5. Copy database objects.
   6. Copy data using the clipboard.
   7. Import data from other applications.
   8. Apply various data type features.
   9. Apply formatting techniques.
7. Modify the database structure.
   1. Use many-to-many relationships.
   2. Enforce referential integrity.
   3. Create Lookup fields.
   4. Use Input Mask properties in a table.
   5. Create attachment fields.

BCA 174 - Basic Presentation Software

1. Examine PowerPoint’s features and terminology.
   1. Use panes, ribbons and buttons.
   2. Use help feature.
   3. Identify the Window’s features.
2. Design a simple slide show presentation.
   1. Determine major points in presentation.
   2. Utilize templates.
   3. Use the outline and slide view.
   4. Enhance text with special effects.
   5. Add graphs, charts, pictures, WordArt, and tables.
   6. Work with a slide master.
   7. Apply changes to individual slides.
3. Convert existing information into a presentation.
   1. Insert Word outlines and Excel objects.
   2. Move slides between presentations.
4. Show ways to illustrate a presentation.
   1. Use drawing tools, shapes, and freeform tool.
   2. Use guides, grids, and rulers to align and group objects.
   3. Prepare graphics, datasheets, and charts.
   4. Use options for grayscale, black and white, or color.
   5. Convert text to SmartArt.
   6. Modify, rearrange, merge, edit, and duplicate shapes.
   7. Use Eye Dropper feature.
5. Create a professional presentation.
   1. Develop and customize background and design theme.
   2. Utilize animation, transitions, timings, graphics, and objects.
   3. Use proofing and language tools.
   4. Assemble presentations, speaker’s notes, and handouts.
   5. Use Document Inspector to manage meta data.
   6. Demonstrate how to set permissions.

BCA 212 - Intro Computer Business Appl

1. Examine a computer.
   1. Identify the four basic computer operations: input, processing, output and storage.
   2. Distinguish difference between data and information.
   3. Explain principal components of the computer.
   4. Discuss common types of storage devices.
   5. Explain the difference between system software and application software.
   6. Define types of security threats.
2. Discuss a network.
   1. Identify the difference between a local area network and a wide area network.
   2. Identify what is the Internet and what is the World Wide Web.
   3. Identify what is e-commerce.
3. Use an operating system.
   1. Describe an operating system environment.
   2. Perform basic mouse operations: point, click, right-click, double-click, drag, and right-drag.
   3. Practice changing features on window: open, minimize, maximize, restore, move, size, scroll, and close.
   4. Use menus, toolbars, dialog boxes, scroll bars and on-line help.
4. Assess file management features.
   1. Display drive and folder contents.
   2. Change file and folder views.
   3. Understand file management.
   4. Copy, move, rename, delete and restore files and folders.
   5. Create folders and subfolders.
   6. Search for files, folders, and programs.
5. Use desktop information management software.
   1. Practice electronic mail messaging features: open, read, print, reply to, and delete.
   2. Use file attachments: insert and view.
   3. Use folders to organize email messages.
   4. Practice calendar management.
   5. Manage contact information.
6. Use features of the Internet.
   1. Display World Wide Web pages.
   2. Define a Web browser.
   3. Search the Web for information.
   4. Use tabbed browsing.
   5. Understand browser security and available privacy features.
   6. Save a list of frequently used Web pages.
   7. Print text and images found on Web pages.
   8. Download files from a web site.
7. Evaluate features common to a suite of business productivity software.
   1. Identify screen elements.
   2. Customize Quick Access toolbar.
   3. Use copy and paste features.
   4. Apply themes and other features found on the ribbon.
   5. Check spelling and grammar.
   6. Select the application software type appropriate for specific tasks.
8. Critique a word processing application.
   1. Identify user interface components of word processing application.
   2. Create, edit, save, print, close, and open word processing documents.
   3. Use editing and proofreading tools including page view and layout options.
   4. Apply character, paragraph and document formats including styles, bullets and indents.
   5. Find and replace text.
   6. Set and modify tab stops to align text.
   7. View and modify document properties.
   8. Insert picture features in a document: Clip Art, Word Art, and from file items.
   9. Use header and footer features.
   10. Create, modify and insert building blocks and quick parts and tables.
   11. Use report features such as citations, footnotes and endnotes along with keyboard shortcuts.
   12. Change document margins, page orientation and columns.
9. Use a spreadsheet application.
   1. Identify user interface components of spreadsheet application.
   2. Build, edit, save, print, close, and open spreadsheets.
   3. Use formulas, what if analysis, and functions in worksheets.
   4. Perform absolute and relative cell referencing.
   5. Use built-in features including fill handle, AutoCalculate, Range Finder and data series.
   6. Apply formats in worksheets.
   7. Apply conditional formatting.
   8. Copy, move, rename, and delete worksheets.
   9. Create, format, and print charts.
10. Assess a database application.
    1. Identify user interface components of database application.
    2. Build, edit, save, print, close and open database tables.
    3. Create database queries including sorting and use of one, or more than one, criterion.
    4. Create and modify database forms.
    5. Create and modify database reports.
    6. Change database structures.
    7. Use database maintenance features.
    8. Share data from database application to other software applications.
11.  Evaluate a presentation application.
    1. Identify user-interface components of presentation application.
    2. Apply principles and techniques of presentation software.
    3. Create, modify, save, print, close, and open presentations.
    4. Add, edit, and enhance slides.
    5. Insert objects into a presentation.
    6. Use Slide Master view.
    7. Use slide show tools.
    8. Prepare slide outline, notes page, and audience handouts.

BCA 242 - Publications and Photo Editing

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

 
Competencies

1. Incorporate file management techniques.
   1. Create folders and sub-folders.
   2. Manage files: move, rename, and delete files from folders.
   3. Use appropriate secondary storage mediums including data storage devised integrated with a USB (universal serial bus) connector.
   4. Demonstrate file compression and decompression.
   5. Discuss file compatibility issues between PC and Mac platforms.
2. Evaluate terminology in the various phases of publication design, creation, and photo editing.
   1. Use operating system and file management vocabulary.
   2. Apply layout and design terminology.
   3. Choose appropriate image editing and enhancement vocabulary.
3. Defend overall purpose and general capability of various software packages used by businesses for publication design and production and Web publishing such as Microsoft(MS) Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, MS Photo Editor, MS Front Page, Adobe Page-Maker, Adobe Photoshop
4. Critique the role of an administrative assistant in publication production, design, and photo editing.
   1. Assist graphics arts professionals in the design and content of professionally-produced marketing and other published materials.
   2. Analyze ads, brochures, newsletters, Web pages and other published documents for design flaws.
   3. Prepare text tiles and graphics in formats which can be exported to other programs.
   4. Save text files and graphics in formats which can be exported to other programs.
   5. Maintain desktop published files; includes updating and editing.
   6. Incorporate all or parts of business documents into published materials.
   7. Produce (from scratch) ads, brochures, newsletters, and other published documents using a personal computer (PC).
5. Integrate graphic design principles.
   1. Analyze jobs to establish their purpose.
   2. Determine production considerations such as budget, color, convenience, quality, quantity, and turnaround.
   3. Use balance, proportion, contrast, direction, relevance, borders, shadows, and screens.
   4. Demonstrate effective use of columns, margins, headlines, subheads, and captions.
   5. Select appropriate fonts and related issues including size, alignment and spacing.
6. Evaluate camera-ready, professional-quality documents that combine text, graphics, illustrations, and photographs.
7. Critique features within a digital imaging software (Adobe Photoshop is one) to enhance images for use in publications.
   1. Demonstrate mechanics of software being used.
   2. Use Colors palette.
   3. Modify type.
   4. Use the layers palette, filter menu, and channels to enhance images.
   5. Create Web documents
8. Choose images to be manipulated in publications.
   1. Adjust impact of pixel density to enhance image quality.
   2. Discuss the difference between vector and bitmap images and the advantages and disadvantages of each as it applies to image size and resolutions.
   3. Recognize file extensions.
   4. Categorize file extensions according to file type.
   5. Convert files of one type to another type to be compatible with other programs.
   6. Use a scanner and digital camera to acquire images.
9. Incorporate enhanced images into other software applications to produce documents for publishing.
   1. Integrate images into MS Publisher, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
10. Produce documents in MS Publisher.
    1. Apply basic formatting.
    2. Incorporate text.
    3. Integrate images.
    4. Create business forms.
    5. Design tables.
11. Incorporate Publisher with other software packages.
    1. Merge data into publications.
    2. Use object linking and embedding of Excel worksheets into a Publisher publication.
12. Evaluate documents for outside printing.
    1. Use the Pack “N Go Wizard” to save in Publisher format.
    2. Save a file in encapsulated postscript format.

BUS 102 - Introduction to Business

1. Develop an awareness and appreciation of the overall business environment.
   1. Distinguish between a business and a nonprofit organization.
   2. Explain how risk affects the amount of profit a business can make.
   3. Explain the difference between standard of living and quality of life.
   4. Identify the stakeholders of a business.
   5. Explain the term entrepreneurship.
   6. Explain how a government’s tax policy affects business.
   7. Summarize how changes in technology changed the way business is done.
2. Develop an awareness of how economics and economic systems affect business.
   1. Explain the major differences between capitalism, socialism and communism.
   2. Define a mixed economy.
   3. Explain key economic indicators in our United States economy.
   4. Explain a business cycle.
   5. Explain the difference between fiscal policy and monetary policy.
3. Develop an awareness and appreciation of how international trade affects business.
   1. Explain why the global market important today to business persons.
   2. Distinguish the terms comparative advantage and absolute advantage in global trade.
   3. Explain what is meant by importing and exporting and why each important to our economy.
   4. Explain various strategies used in reaching global markets.
   5. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of trade protectionism.
   6. Explain how the internet changed the way businesses engage in international business today.
   7. Define outsourcing.
4. Develop an awareness and appreciation of social responsibility and ethics as applied in business.
   1. Compare the difference between law and ethics.
   2. Explain management?s role in setting ethical standards.
   3. Explain the difference between compliance-based and integrity-based ethics codes.
   4. Explain how a business encourage employees to act ethically.
   5. Explain what is meant by corporate social responsibility.
   6. Explain the role of American business in encouraging ethical behavior and social responsibility while engaged in international business.
5. Develop an awareness and appreciation of various forms of business ownership.
   1. Explain various ways a business can be organized, including but not limited to sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies and cooperatives.
   2. Explain the similarities and differences among various business organizational structures.
   3. Explain the advantages and disadvantages among various business organizational structures.
   4. Explain different types of corporate mergers.
   5. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of franchises.
6. Develop an awareness and appreciation of the importance of entrepreneurship and small business in our economy.
   1. Explain the risks of entrepreneurship.
   2. Explain the primary differences between a person who wishes to be an entrepreneur and someone who is comfortable being an employee.
   3. Define how the Small Business Administration, defines a small business.
   4. Explain the primary reasons a small business will fail.
   5. Explain some proven successful strategies for a person who wishes to start a small business.
   6. Explain the advantages and disadvantages a small business has relative to international business.
7. Develop an awareness and appreciation of management, leadership and employee empowerment.
   1. Explain kinds of changes are occurring in business and our society that affect management.
   2. Explain the four traditional functions of management.
   3. Explain how planning and decision making help a business to accomplish its goals.
   4. Explain the differences between leading, planning, organizing and controlling.
   5. Explain the difference between leading and managing.
   6. Explain some different types of leadership styles.
8. Develop an awareness and appreciation of different ways a business can organize its employees and operations.
   1. Explain different ways groups of employees can be organized.
   2. Explain what Fayol and Weber believed was important in employee organization.
   3. Explain how change in our business world and society affected the way businesses organize employees.
   4. Explain the difference between centralized versus decentralized authority.
   5. Explain span of control.
   6. Explain the difference between a tall versus a flat organization.
   7. Explain various ways to departmentalize a business.
   8. Explain how the informal organization impacts a business.
9. Develop an awareness and appreciation of the importance of building good customer relationships.
   1. Explain what is marketing and how businesses and nonprofit organization use marketing.
   2. Explain the marketing mix and how a business uses the marketing mix to sell a product or service.
   3. Explain the various components in the marketing research process.
   4. Explain what is meant by environmental scanning.
   5. Explain the marketing environment and how it affects the marketing of a product or service.
   6. Explain how marketers meet the needs of the consumer market through market segmentation, relationship marketing, and the study of consumer behavior.
   7. Explain how the business-to-business market differs from the consumer market in terms of overall marketing applications.
10. Develop an awareness and appreciation of developing and pricing goods and services.
    1. Define the total product offer with respect to a good or service.
    2. Explain the difference between a product line and a product mix.
    3. Explain the major purposes of packaging of goods.
    4. Explain the differences among a brand, a brand name, and a trademark.
    5. Explain the concepts of brand equity and brand loyalty.
    6. Define the steps involved in developing a new product.
    7. Define the product life cycle and explain how marketing strategies change at different stages.
    8. Explain various pricing objectives and strategies used in business.
    9. Explain non-price strategy and how are they effectively used in business.
11. Develop an awareness and appreciation of how different promotional techniques are used in business.
    1. Define promotion.
    2. Explain the promotion mix and how is it used in business.
    3. Define advertising and what are advantages and disadvantages of various advertising media.
    4. Define the business to business selling approach and explain how it is different from the business to consumer selling approach.
    5. Explain the purpose of a public relations department.
    6. Explain how publicity differ from advertising.
    7. Explain how sales promotion techniques used in business.
12. Develop an awareness and appreciation of how financial information and accounting procedures are used in a business.
    1. Explain why is it important for a business person to understand financial information and accounting principles.
    2. Explain the difference between bookkeeping and accounting.
    3. Define the basic accounting equation and explain what it means.
    4. Explain how managerial accounting differs from financial accounting.
    5. Define the basic steps in the accounting cycle.
    6. Explain the difference between a balance sheet, an income statement and a statement of cash flows.
    7. Define the traditional ratios used to analyze financial data and explain what each ratio.
13. Develop an awareness and appreciation of the role of financial management in a business.
    1. Explain why finance and financial management important to business.
    2. Define the primary responsibilities of financial managers.
    3. Explain (1) undercapitalization, (2) poor control over cash flow and (3) inadequate expense control.
    4. Explain why businesses need operating funds and identify various types of financing that can be used to obtain those funds.
    5. Define different sources of short-term and long-term financing.
14. Develop an awareness and appreciation of the role of money, financial institutions and the Federal Reserve Board to business.
    1. Define money and explain how its value is determined.
    2. Explain what the Federal Reserve is and how it controls the money supply.
    3. Explain how the banking industry and the Federal Reserve evolved over the years.
    4. Explain the importance of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and other organizations that guarantee bank funds.
    5. Explain the future of the U.S. banking system.
    6. Explain the role of international banking in business today.
    7. Explain how changes to the banking system have affected the way business is done today.
15. Develop an understanding of business analysis using information technology and business simulation software, or any other simulation, for effective behavioral characteristics, business and software knowledge, communication, interaction skills, and working collaboratively to enable learners to apply principles to work in a business environment.
    1. Define business analysis
    2. Recognize the fundamental responsibilities of the business analyst
    3. Identify business analysis tasks
    4. Identify business analysis techniques
    5. Match the business analysis competency requirement to the example
    6. Recognize the behavioral characteristics required for effective business analysis
    7. Recognize the business knowledge required for effective business analysis
    8. Recognize the software knowledge skills required for effective business analysis
    9. Recognize the communication skills required for effective business analysis
    10. Recognize the interaction skills required for effective business analysis
    11. Apply the skills and competencies required for effective business analysis in a given scenario using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.
16. Develop ability to work together in teams and analyze business life-cycle projects using Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point).
    1. Develop a business through a simulation in class or simulation software with a group/team of students.
    2. Work in teams throughout the semester on this simulated business making business decisions and analyzing the results of those decisions.
    3. Create a Power Point presentation that includes aspects of the business that are included throughout the course.
    4. Present the business to the class as a group/team by way of the Power Point presentation explaining some of the business decisions and the results of those decisions.
    5. Excel data analysis to determine different values/scenarios for formulas.
    6. Data base management with Access with exposure to creating tables, queries, forms and reports.

BUS 112 - Business Math

1. Demonstrate basic math skill.
   1. Write a word name for a number in standard or decimal notation.
   2. Calculate using whole numbers, fractions and decimals without calculators.
   3. Convert between fractional, decimal and percent notations.
   4. Round numbers to the nearest tenth, hundredth, thousandth, one, ten, hundred, thousand.
   5. Translate per cent problems into a standard model.
   6. Solve per cent problems.
   7. Solve problems dealing with an unknown.
   8. Use estimation techniques to check reasonableness of results.
2. Reconcile a checking account to a bank statement.
   1. Identify elements of a checking account.
   2. Discuss current trends in banking.
3. Explain discount, list price, net price, and discount periods.
   1. Calculate single and chain trade discounts.
   2. Calculate net price and trade discounts.
   3. Discuss relationships between trade discounts and cash discounts.
   4. Explain typical discount periods and credit periods.
   5. Calculate outstanding balance for partial payments.
4. Calculate markup and markdowns
   1. Calculate markup based on cost.
   2. Calculate markup based on selling price.
   3. Discuss markdowns and perishables.
5. Solve problems dealing with payroll.
   1. Calculate employee’s gross pay.
   2. Compute payroll deductions.
   3. Discuss payroll responsibilities of the employer.
6. Relate I = P x R x T to various situations.
   1. Calculate simple and compound interest.
   2. Discuss different kinds of notes.
   3. Solve problems dealing with notes and discounting.
   4. Perform calculations related to installment buying.
   5. Discuss different types of mortgages.
   6. Calculate the interest and principle portion of mortgage payments.
7. Examine annuities and sinking funds.
   1. Calculate future value of annuity.
   2. Calculate present value of annuity.
   3. Calculate payment amount of a sinking fund.
8. Compare different types of inventory costing methods and their impact on the profitability of a firm.
   1. Calculate the value of inventory suing the specific costing method.
   2. Calculate the value of inventory using the weighted-average method.
   3. Calculate the value of inventory using the FIFO method.
   4. Calculate the value of inventory using the LIFO method.
   5. Calculate inventory turnover using both the retail and cost methods.
   6. Demonstrate how overhead costs may be applied by a firm.
9. Compare the different types of depreciation methods that may be used by a firm.
   1. Calculate depreciation using the straight-line method.
   2. Calculate depreciation using the units-of-production method.
   3. Calculate depreciation using the declining-balance method.
   4. Calculate depreciation using the MACRS system.
10. Solve word problems involving any of the above.

BUS 131 - Small Business Mgmt Strategies

1. Explain how belief in oneself influences one’s entrepreneurial success.
   1. List several outcomes of one who subscribes to disbelief or self doubt.
   2. Identify several methods used to acquire and strengthen the power of belief.
2. Identify ways to cure yourself from “excusitis.”
3. Discuss ways to destroy fear.
   1. Identify ways to build self-confidence.
   2. Identify ways to remain objective about employees.
4. Describe ways to think and act like a winner.
5. Describe some tools/or ways to start thinking more creatively.
6. Identify ways to manage one’s environment to make oneself more successful.
7. Explain how attitude is reflected in our daily activities.
   1. Describe three attitudes that are strong allies in our lives.
   2. Identify ways to become more enthusiastic.
   3. Identify activities one can do to grow the “you-are-important” attitude.
   4. Identify actions one can take to demonstrate he/she has the “service-first” attitude.
8. Point out behaviors owner-managers can use to get employees to support them and accept their leadership.
9. Contrast the behavior of a Pro-Active entrepreneur-manager with the Re-Active entrepreneur-manager.
10. Explain how entrepreneurs can use setbacks to become more successful.
    1. List methods entrepreneurs use for conditioning themselves for setbacks.
    2. Outline the guideposts entrepreneurs employee to turn defeat into victory.
11. Appraise the successful entrepreneurs leadership traits.
    1. Assess a list of principles a successful leader would subscribe to.
    2. Evaluate a list of examples of progressive activities a successful leader would be involved in.
12. Describe the basic philosophy of the One Minute Manager.
13. Summarize what One Minute Goal Setting is.
14. Identify the components of One-Minute Praising.
15. Describe the key concepts of One Minute Reprimanding.

BUS 138 - Small Business Marketing

1. Explain the critical meaning and role of marketing in small business.
   1. Describe the difference of big business and small business market­ing.
   2. Identify three elements necessary for successful small business marketing.
2. Identify effective low cost, marketing research practices small business can use.
   1. Define marketing research.
   2. List the steps in the marketing research procedure.
   3. Describe the difference in primary and secondary research.
   4. Describe how market potential is determined.
   5. Describe market niche.
   6. Describe the use and importance of sales forecasting.
3. Outline the elements of a formal marketing plan for small business.
4. Explain the key concepts for a creative marketing strategy.
   1. Summarize the meaning of market positioning.
   2. Outline the reasons for continued use of marketing strategies in small business.
   3. List marketing mediums typically used by small business.
   4. Discuss the content and uses of a marketing calendar.
5. Summarize key elements of successful canvassing.
   1. Identify the do’s and don’ts in canvassing.
   2. Describe where and when a small business would use canvassing.
6. Explain the uses or benefits of the personal letter.
   1. Describe where and when a small business would use a personal letter.
   2. Compose a personal letter for a small business.
7. Explain the uses or benefits of successful telephone marketing.
   1. Identify where and when telephone marketing could be used effec­tively.
   2. List the do’s and don’ts for successful telephone marketing.
8. Explain the uses or benefits of circulars and brochures.
   1. Identify where and when circulars and brochures could be used effectively.
   2. Develop a flier and a business card
9. Explain the uses or benefits of classified advertising.
   1. Identify where and when classified ads could be used effectively.
   2. Write a classified ad.
10. Explain the uses or benefits of signs.
    1. Identify where and when signs could be used effectively.
    2. Discuss the content and/or appearance of good looking signs.
11. Explain the uses and benefits of using the yellow pages.
    1. Identify who should use the yellow pages.
    2. Identify the key elements of a good yellow pages ad.
    3. Design a yellow pages ad.
12. Explain the uses and benefits of radio and TV advertising.
    1. Describe who and when radio and TV advertising could be used.
    2. Write a radio or TV script.
13. Explain the uses or benefits of direct mail marketing.
    1. Identify who and when direct mailings could be used.
    2. List the elements of a good direct mail campaign.
14. Compare four non-media marketing methods used by small business.

BUS 141 - Small Business Start-Up

1. Identify research strategies for business startup and development.
   1. Create and assess startup ideas.
   2. Determine methods used in researching and assessing the marketplace.
   3. Describe criteria used to identify a market niche.
   4. List methods used to identify and characterize a target market.
2. Determine the appropriate and/or legal requirements for starting a business.
   1. List criteria used to select business name.
   2. Identify site selection criteria.
   3. Differentiate between the legal structure formations of a business.
   4. Determine items and assets that need to be legally protected by registration, patent, copyright, or trademark.
   5. Determine the steps for securing your company name and licenses.
3. Determine the marketing strategies necessary to get a business started.
   1. Identify promotional tools used to present your business.
   2. Determine image, advertising, selling and public relation strategies.
4. Summarize the financial needs projections that must be identified before starting your small business.
   1. Prepare a preliminary sales forecast.
   2. Prepare a preliminary balance sheet.
   3. Prepare a preliminary profit and loss statement.
   4. Prepare cash flow projections.
   5. Determine types and amount of insurance that business should consider.
   6. Identify types of bookkeeping systems that can be used for your small business.
   7. Determine the types of records that you will need.
   8. Prepare a cash needs projection list.
5. Assess human resource needs for your business.
   1. Determine your strategies for employee recruiting process.
   2. Identify methods used in the hiring process.
   3. Describe methods used to get employees oriented and trained for opening day.
6. Demonstrate understanding of your business focus and operations strategy by developing a winning business plan for your business.

BUS 148 - Small Business Management

1. Explain the nature of small business.
   1. Describe criteria used to distinguish small business from big business.
   2. Identify which industries small business makes the greatest contribution to.
   3. List the special contributions of small firms to our nation’s economic welfare.
2. List the characteristics of success.
   1. Describe the rewards and drawbacks of entrepreneurship.
   2. Outline traits necessary for successful small business operation.
3. List the characteristics of failure.
4. Explain the different alternatives and legal forms of ownership.
   1. List advantages and disadvantages of the following small business alternatives: startup, buyout, franchise, and homebased businesses.
   2. List advantages of sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations.
5. Explain the business plan process.
   1. List reasons for preparing a business plan and how it is used.
   2. Describe features in a business plan that are most critical for obtaining financing and business operations.
6. Develop a specific business plan outline for a business.
7. List questions that should be addressed in each part of the business plan.
8. Explain the marketing plan.
   1. List the essential elements of a formal marketing plan.
   2. Describe core marketing activities that small business persons encounter.
   3. Summarize considerations in choosing a business location.
9. Describe the personnel plan.
   1. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of small business management.
   2. List typical constraints small business managers face.
10. Develop a working relationship with cash flow projections.
    1. Describe the cash-flow system in a small business.
    2. Describe how receivables, payable, and inventories can be managed effectively.
    3. Solve a cash flow problem.
11. Describe the elements of the financial plan.
12. Discuss the sources of capital for small business.
    1. List the typical startup capital needs.
    2. List the typical operating capital needs.
13. Discuss the record keeping needs for a small business.

BUS 150 - E-Commerce on the Web

1. Define Electronic Commerce, hereafter defined as E-Commerce.
   1. What is E-Commerce.
   2. Identify and quantify the impact of E-Commerce on the economy.
   3. Evaluate the role E-Commerce plays in the economy.
   4. Identify various firms that are involved in E-Commerce, to what extent they are involved in E-Commerce and why they are involved with it.
   5. Discuss the future of E-Commerce and the impact on the traditional business environment.
2. Identify the differences between an E-Commerce business model and traditional business model.
   1. Describe the business structure of an E-Commerce enterprise.
   2. Identify the asset requirements of an E-Commerce enterprise.
   3. Identify the technology requirements of an E-Commerce enterprise.
   4. Define the operating characteristics of an E-Commerce enterprise.
3. Define the role and functions of Marketing for an E-Commerce enterprise.
   1. Identify and discuss the role of traditional marketing techniques as they are applied to E-Commerce.
   2. Define and discuss marketing techniques that are unique to E-Commerce.
   3. Identify and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of those techniques.
   4. Evaluate the use of logos and banners as a marketing tool in E-Commerce.
   5. Evaluate the use of links to and from others sites as a marketing tool.
   6. Discuss the use of sales and other promotions within E-Commerce.
   7. Discuss the implementation and use of customer reward systems.
4. Identify and evaluate the various types of tools and technology available for building, using and promoting a website for a firm that engages in E-Commerce.
   1. Describe various hardware requirements of an E-Commerce firm.
   2. Identify and discuss website development tools appropriate to a small E-Commerce enterprise.
   3. Describe the purpose of possible uses of e-mail.
   4. Discuss the role of database applications within E-Commerce.
5. Design an E-Commerce business model.
   1. Identify appropriate products for sale using E-Commerce.
   2. Identify and evaluate various business structures to support an E-Commerce enterprise.
   3. Identify and evaluate the operating requirements of an E-Commerce enterprise.
   4. Prepare a basic business plan for an E-Commerce enterprise.
   5. Identify the technology skills required for an employee of an E-Commerce firm.
6. Discuss the various forms of electronic payment methods available for E-Commerce.
   1. Identify third party options for processing electronic payments.
   2. Identify integral methods of processing payments for E-Commerce transactions.
   3. Discuss the various strengths and weaknesses of these options.
   4. Discuss the impact these options would have on a firm engaging in E-Commerce.
   5. Evaluate the most appropriate option for a particular E-Commerce application.
7. Identify and discuss the security issues a firm faces when engaging in E-Commerce.
   1. Identify the risks unique to a firm that engages in E-Commerce.
   2. Identify and evaluate various methods of protection available to these firms.
   3. Develop a security policy for an E-Commerce that addresses these issues.
   4. Discuss protection of internal data and copyrights.
   5. Identify areas of potential liability and methods to minimize them.
8. Define and discuss the following security issues.
   1. Implementation of local security options.
   2. The construction and usage of firewalls and proxy servers.
   3. Application and usage of Exploiting Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
   4. Installation and usage of digital certificates for encryption.
   5. Protection of internal data and copyrights.
9. Discuss the availability and impact the use of third-party providers has on an E-Commerce enterprise.
   1. Evaluate the role of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to the firm.
   2. Evaluate the use of a website developer.
   3. Evaluate the use of a payment processing firm
   4. Evaluate the use of an Internet marketing agency.
   5. Evaluate the role of search engines, browsers and links have on the firm.
10. Discuss the potential customer base available to an E-Commerce firm.
    1. Identify the demographics and characteristics of the typical Internet user.
    2. Determine how this affects the selection and presentation of your product.
    3. Determine how this will affect the design and development of our E-Commerce delivery system.
    4. Discuss how this affects various E-Commerce marketing strategies.
11. Evaluate the use of a website for establishing a presence on the World Wide Web to engage in E-Commerce.
    1. Identify the various types of websites, informational, presence, commercial, personal, retail, communications, etc.
    2. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each type of website.
    3. Evaluate the features that make website successful for its purpose.
    4. Evaluate and discuss site usage.
12. Describe how a firm can use other aspects of the Internet.
    1. Define Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and its use throughout the process.
    2. Define and evaluate gateways to value added networks.

BUS 185 - Business Law I

1. Analyze the sources of law.
   1. List the sources of law.
   2. Show how types of law interrelate
   3. Outline the differences between criminal law and civil law.
   4. Demonstrate an understanding of constitutional issues.
   5. Discuss case law and its precedential value.
2. Explain the structure of the federal and state court systems.
   1. Reproduce the basic, three tiers of the federal court system.
   2. Describe a typical state court system.
   3. Describe the Iowa court system.
   4. Discuss how a civil case moves through the various court systems.
3. Differentiate among types of jurisdiction.
   1. Identify subject matter jurisdiction rules.
   2. Identify personal jurisdiction rules.
   3. Discuss venue.
4. Contrast the three major types of torts.
   1. Define a tort.
   2. List various intentional torts with specific elements for each.
   3. Name the elements of negligence and defenses to negligence.
   4. Explain strict liability.
5. Classify crimes.
   1. Demonstrate an understanding of what constitutes a crime.
   2. Identify felonies and misdemeanors and who determines what is a felony and what is a misdemeanor.
   3. Distinguish criminal law from civil law.
6. Distinguish types of legally binding contracts.
   1. Define the elements of a contract: offer, acceptance, and consideration.
   2. Label: express vs. implied contracts; formal vs informal contracts; void, voidable, unenforceable, or valid contracts.
7. Explain how lack of capacity affects the validity of a contract.
   1. Review the circumstances under which minors are able to disaffirm contracts.
   2. Examine the objective theory of determining whether a person is intoxicated and the implications of an intoxicated person entering into a contract.
   3. Separate voidable from void contracts due to incompetency.
8. Analyze the affect of a contract that is contrary to statute or public policy.
   1. Identify contracts that are illegal because the subject of the contract violates a statute.
   2. Define public policy.
   3. Review contracts that have been declared illegal because they violate public policy.
9. Examine contracts made without genuine assent.
   1. Discuss the affect of contracts entered while under duress or undue influence.
   2. Analyze the affect of a contract where one or both parties were mistaken as to the value of the contract or identity of the subject of the contract.
   3. Identify the elements of fraud.
   4. Analyze the validity of a contract where one party was defrauded.
10. Interpret the rules of evidence relative to contracts.
    1. Summarize the five areas of the Statute of Frauds requiring certain contracts to be in writing.
    2. Examine the Parol Evidence Rule and any exceptions to the rule.
11. Assess the rights of third parties to contracts.
    1. Explain the rights of a third party when a contract is assigned or duties are delegated.
    2. Differentiate between the rights of intended third party beneficiaries and incidental third party beneficiaries.
12. Interpret the remedies available to a nonbreaching party.
    1. Distinguish remedies at law and remedies in equity.
    2. Illustrate an understanding of various contract clauses: liquidated damages clause; exculpatory damages clause; limitation of remedies clauses.
13. Differentiate between Article 2 or the UCC and common law rules with regard to contracts.
    1. Express the history and jurisdiction of Article 2 of the UCC.
    2. Review each element of a contract to compare how Article 2 changes common law principles of contract.
14. Evaluate when title and risk of loss pass from seller to buyer under a sales contract.
    1. Define title to goods.
    2. Describe risk of loss with regard to damaged, lost or stolen goods.
    3. Explain that title and risk of loss pass according to separate UCC rules in the absence of agreement between the parties.
    4. Explain UCC rules.
15. Interpret the basic remedies available to the injured party.
    1. List pre-litigation and litigation remedies available to a seller when the buyer breaches a sales contract.
    2. List pre-litigation and litigation remedies available to a buyer when the seller breaches a sales contract.
16. Explain warranties that arise in connection with the sale of goods.
    1. Define a warranty.
    2. Differentiate between warranties of title and warranties of quality.
    3. Compare express warranties from implied warranties.
    4. Discriminate between types of implied warranties.
    5. Demonstrate how to disclaim all types of warranties.
17. Contrast the requirements associated with prevailing products liability lawsuits.
    1. Define products liability.
    2. Compare negligent products liability with strict product liability lawsuits.

BUS 186 - Business Law II

1. Explain the functions of negotiable instruments
   1. Outline the advantages of a limited liability company compared to a sole proprietroship and/or partnership.
   2. List the steps to form/terminate a limited liability company.
   3. Identify the two options for managing limited liability companies.
   4. Contrast the difference between blank, special, qualified, and restrictive endorsements.
   5. Identify the requirements for holder-in-due course status
2. Summarize the bank-customer relationship.
   1. Discuss when the bank has a duty to honor or may properly dishonor a check presented for payment
   2. Identify the various types of checks, cashier’s checks, certified checks, and traveler’s checks.
   3. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of the Electronic Fund Transfer System.
   4. Contrast the laws that apply to e-money transactions and online banking services.
3. Assess the scope of Article 9 of the UCC.
   1. Discuss the methods of creating a valid security interest and the requirements of attachment.
   2. Identify the various methods of perfecting a secured interest.
   3. Interpret the priority rules which govern the rights of secured creditors to the collateral.
   4. Summarize the rights and duties of both the debtor and the creditor in connection with a default.
4. Explain the laws which assist creditors to collect debts.
   1. Compare the various types of statutory liens.
   2. Identify the steps in collecting a debt including prejudgment and post judgement attachment and garnishment.
   3. Compare suretyship and guaranty relationships.
5. Compare and contrast various bankruptcy types: liquidation vs. reorganizations.
   1. Analyze the types of bankruptcies.
   2. Describe the automatic stay.
   3. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of substantial abuse.
   4. Discuss how property of an estate will be distributed.
   5. Outline exceptions and objections to a discharge.
6. Appraise the entrepreneur’s options.
   1. Assess the advantages and disadvantages of a sole proprietorship.
   2. Compare other organizational forms.
7. Contrast the rights and duties of an agent.
   1. Differentiate between the various types of agencies.
   2. Express how an agency relationship may be formed and terminated.
   3. Identify the rights and duties of principal and agent relative to each other and to third parties.
8. Examine general partnerships.
   1. Define partnership characteristics.
   2. Outline how partnerships are formed and terminated.
   3. Classify the rights, duties, and powers of partners.
   4. Determine the advantages of limited liability partnerships.
   5. Assess the key differences between the rights and liabilities of general partners and limited partners.
9. Compare limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships.
   1. Define limited liability partnership characteristics.
   2. Define limited partnership characteristics.
   3. Identify the rights and duties of a limited partner.
10. Investigate limited liability companies.
    1. Define a corporation.
    2. Classify the various types of corporations.
    3. Outline how corporations are formed and terminated.
    4. Compare the rights and liabilities of the shareholders to the rights and liabilities of the directors and officers.
    5. Differentiate between stocks and bonds.
    6. Discriminate between mergers, consolidations, purchases of assets, and purchases of controlling interests in another corporation.
    7. Investigate the purposes and regulations of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.

BUS 220 - Intro International Business

1. Describe international business foundation and the basics.
   1. Appraise the historical background and development of international business.
   2. Identify the fundamentals of international trade economic factors that govern it.
2. Define global economic systems.
   1. Describe the economic problems of supply and demand.
   2. List the elements of factors of production.
   3. Compare three types of economic systems affecting international trade.
3. Discuss the role of government and cultural influences on global trade.
   1. Recognize the differences in cultural influences, communication and value systems of global business.
   2. Discuss the politics and roles governments play in the conduct of international business.
4. Analyze the legal frame-work in global trade
   1. Classify the methods of business ownership, operations of global businesses and identify eight methods for getting involved in international business.
   2. Examine differences in international legal systems and liability, explain property and contract laws, and mechanisms in resolving legal differences.
5. Describe the mechanics of international trade.
   1. Explain the process involved in importing/exporting.
   2. Discuss the role of international trade agreements.
   3. Examine the role of international finance and mechanisms of foreign exchange including the role of international finance agencies.
6. Write the components of an international business plan.
   1. Evaluate critical steps in creating and starting an entrepreneurial international business plan.
   2. Explain the characteristics of successful managers and how management style varies; understand the cultural differences on a global workforce.
   3. Identify and describe three types of global production methods, and operation management.
   4. Discuss international marketing mix plans and strategies; identify trends that influence marketing opportunities.
7. Explain the foundations of human resource management.
   1. Compare four approaches to human resource management.
   2. Determine staffing needs.
   3. Appraise recruiting and selection process.
   4. Identify four areas of training and development for global employees.
   5. Explore and identify career planning and opportunities in the international marketplace.
   6. Evaluate five sources for career information; five factors that influence the availability of jobs and six ways to prepare for an international career.
8. Investigate the role of modern technology in global workplace.
   1. Explain the creation and the challenges of the global information systems.
   2. Identify three components of a global information system.
9. Explain international distribution and logistics.
   1. Discuss global transportation modes, distribution and logistics activities involved in global trade.
   2. Contrast direct and indirect channels of distribution.
   3. Explain the role played by global intermediaries.
   4. Assess the role of logistics in international trade and compare transportation modes available to international distributors.

BUS 231 - Quantitative Methods/Bus Decisions

1. Examine how quantitative analysis is used in business.
   1. Explain the quantitative analysis approach.
   2. Describe the application of quantitative analysis in a real situation.
   3. Identify possible problems in using quantitative analysis.
   4. Illustrate how computers can be used to perform quantitative analysis.
2. Analyze how probability concepts relate to analysis.
   1. Describe the two basic rules of probability and the foundations of probability analysis.
   2. Distinguish between mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive events.
   3. Distinguish between events that are statistically dependent and those that are statistically independent.
   4. Apply formulas for joint, marginal, and conditional probabilities under both dependent and independent conditions.
   5. Use Bayes’ theorem to establish posterior probabilities.
3. Examine how probability distributions relate to quantitative analysis.
   1. Illustrate through examples both discreet and continuous random variables.
   2. Explain the difference between discreet and continuous probability distributions.
   3. Calculate the expected value and variance of a discreet probability distribution.
   4. Use the binomial table to solve problems.
   5. State the 1, 2, and 3 standard deviation areas under the normal curve.
   6. Use the standard normal probability table.
   7. Express the meaning of Z in the normal distribution.
4. Assess the roles of different families of forecasting techniques and when each should be used.
   1. Compare theories and applications of moving averages, exponential smoothing and trend time-series models.
   2. Adjust seasonal data.
   3. Describe the Delphi-decision making approach.
   4. Analyze data by computer and interpret the outputs.
5. Summarize how businesses apply decision theory to their operations.
   1. List the steps of the decision-making process.
   2. Describe the types of decision-making environments.
   3. Use probability values to make decisions under risk.
   4. Make decisions under uncertainty, where there is risk but probability values are not known.
   5. Use computer to solve basic decision-making problems.
6. Evaluate how useful decision trees and utility theory are to the decision process.
   1. Develop accurate and useful decision trees.
   2. Revise probability estimates using Bayesian analysis.
   3. Explain the importance and use of utility theory in decision making.
   4. Utilize computers to solve more complex decision problems.
7. Investigate the relationship between variables in a regression model.
   1. Develop and interpret simple linear regression models.
   2. Use a multiple regression model to predict.
   3. Use dummy variables to model categorical data.
8. Summarize how inventory control impact organizational operations and profitability.
   1. Explain the importance of inventory control.
   2. Use the economic order quantity (EOQ) to determine how much to order.
   3. Computer the reorder point (ROP) in determining when to order more inventory.
   4. Determine other inventory control quantities, including the optimal number of orders per year and the number of days between orders.
9. Develop strategies which utilize several more complex inventory control models.
   1. Determine the economic order quantity without the instantaneous receipt assumption.
   2. Handle inventory problems that allow quantity discounts or have planned shortages.
   3. Illustrate the use of safety stock with known and unknown stockout costs.
   4. Perform ABC analysis and joint ordering.
10. Relate graphical methods of linear programming to organizational decision making.
    1. Describe the basic assumptions of linear programming and the properties of linear.
    2. Formulate small to moderate sized LP problems.
    3. Solve graphically any LP problem that has only two variables by both the corner point and iso-line methods.
11. Relate how simplex method of linear programming compares with graphical methods.
    1. Convert LP constraints to equalities with slack, surplus, and artificial variables.
    2. Set up and solve both maximization and minimization LP problems with simplex tableaus.
    3. Explain the meaning of every number in a simplex tableau.
12. Contrast a variety of linear programming applications.
    1. Describe major applications areas from marketing and production.
    2. Identify major applications from labor scheduling and finance.
13. Structure several linear programming
    1. Use the northwest corner method and Vogel?s approximation method to find initial solutions to transportation problems.
    2. Apply the stepping-stone and the MDOI methods to find optimal solutions to transportation problems.
    3. Solve facility location and other application problems with the transportation model.
14. Analyze the differences between linear programming and integer programming.
    1. Understand and solve the 3 types of integer programming probems.
    2. Apply the branch and bound method to solve integer programming problems.
    3. Solve graphically a goal programming problem that has only two variables.
15. Assess the importance of queuing theory to an organization?s decision making.
    1. Describe the trade-off curves for cost of waiting time and cost of service provided.
    2. Discuss the three parts of a queuing system ? the calling population, the queue itself and the service facility.
    3. Identify the basic queuing system configurations and assumptions of the common models.
    4. Analyze by computer a variety of operating characteristics of waiting lines.
16. Appraise what role simulation plays in organizational decision making.
    1. Identify the seven steps of conducting a simulation.
    2. Explain advantages and disadvantages of simulation.
    3. Develop random number intervals and use them to generate outcomes.
17. Explain how network models relate to project control.
    1. Describe how to plan, monitor, and control projects with the use of PERT.
    2. Determine earliest and latest starts, earliest and latest finishes, and slack times for each activity as well as overall project time.
    3. Find the shortest path through a network using the shortest-route technique.

BUS 250 - Principles of Real Estate

1. Explain the broad social and economic impact of real estate.
   1. List the major factors involved in determining the need for housing units.
   2. Express the major reasons for declining home ownership in recent years.
2. Summarize a variety of career opportunities and the broad scope of the real estate business.
3. Explain the importance of economic base analysis, business cycles, and the real estate cycle on real estate business.
   1. Explain how the business cycle affects real estate activities.
   2. Describe the real estate cycle.
   3. Summarize the major factors that affect the real estate market.
4. Summarize the various property rights and ramifications of real estate ownership.
   1. Differentiate real property, personal property, and fixtures.
   2. Explain the various titles that can be used to own real property.
   3. Assess the four types of estates a person can hold in land.
   4. Compare the three types of concurrent ownership in real property.
   5. Describe the following four types of ownership interests in property.
5. Interpret the general principles of contracts and how they apply to real estate transactions.
   1. Describe the six basic elements of the real estate contract.
   2. Discuss the differences in a marketable title and an insurable title.
   3. Describe the content and function of a deed.
   4. Summarize the content of the purchase agreement.
6. Compare types of leases available in renting real property
   1. Describe the four kinds of tenancies of leasehold estates.
   2. Describe the common lease covenants found in a residential lease agreement.
   3. Discuss the common ways of terminating leases.
7. Explain the various types of liens and their purposes.
8. Compare traditional and alternative means of financing a real estate purchase.
   1. List the advantage and disadvantage of the most common financing instruments.
   2. Identify the likely users of each of the common finance instruments.
9. Summarize the basic tools of real estate investment analysis.
   1. Discuss reasons why people invest in real estate.
   2. Assess the risks of real estate investment.
10. Analyze the basic concepts of residential appraising.
    1. Identify elements that influence the value of property.
    2. Discuss the three common approaches to single-family residential real property.
11. Point out benefits of renting real property vs. owning real property.
    1. Discuss five factors that are important considerations in the selection of a home.
    2. Describe the types of choices a home buyer has when purchasing a home.
12. Contrast the role of brokers and agents in real property transactions.
    1. Describe agency.
    2. List the kinds of agents
    3. Describe the duties of an agent to a principal.
    4. Describe the four types of employment contracts between principal and agent.

BUS 260 - Introduction to Insurance

1. Evaluate the major categories of risk.
   1. Identify the types of risk in each category.
   2. List the characteristics of each type of risk.
2. Summarize the techniques for treating loss exposure.
   1. Analyze loss frequency.
   2. Analyze loss severity.
3. Explain the concepts of indemnification and insurable interest
   1. List the general requirements of an insurable risk
   2. Indicate how these concepts are applied.
   3. Contrast insurance with gambling and speculation.
4. Identify the components of the Law of Negligence.
   1. List the elements of a negligent act.
   2. Discuss the defenses against negligence.
5. Analyze the sections of a homeowners insurance policy.
   1. Examine the major provisions in the Homeowners 3 policy.
   2. Examine the duties imposed on the insured after a loss occurs.
   3. Describe some endorsements that can be added to a homeowners policy.
6. Compare the sections of a personal auto policy.
   1. Identify the persons who are insured for liability insurance under the personal auto policy.
   2. Outline the duties imposed on the insured after an accident or loss occurs.
7. Investigate the insurance programs for property and liability coverage other than homeowners and personal auto.
   1. Identify the major forms that are used in the Dwelling 89 program.
   2. List the features of federal property insurance programs.
   3. Define title insurance.
   4. Explain commercial property and commercial liability insurance.
8. Analyze the need for life insurance protection.
   1. Differentiate among term, universal, and whole life insurance.
   2. Identify the features of a life insurance contract.
   3. Discuss the methods for estimating the amount of insurance to own.
   4. Explain the nature of an annuity and how it differs from life insurance.
9. Evaluate employee benefits.
   1. Describe the methods for handling life and health insurance under current economic trends.
   2. Discuss retirement plans including Keogh, IRA, SEP, and 401 (k).
10. Explain the reasons for and characteristics of social insurance programs.
11. Assess the insurance industry.
    1. Compare types of insurers and marketing systems.
    2. Define the rate making, underwriting, production, claim settlement, reinsurance, and investment operations of an insurance company.
    3. Explain how insurance rates are determined.
    4. Discuss government regulation of insurance.

BUS 278 - Employment Law

1. Compare the relationship the employee and general contractor.
   1. Identify Internal Revenue Service guidelines for determining who is an employee.
   2. List legal issues when hiring employees as opposed to independent contractors.
   3. Explain considerations of obtaining worker?s compensation insurance and liability insurance.
   4. Explain the employment-at-will doctrine.
2. Demonstrate basic principles of ethical and legal hiring.
   1. Write job descriptions that comply with employment law.
   2. Explain why job descriptions are necessary.
   3. Explain legal interviewing methods and questions.
   4. Identify legal aspects of applicant testing.
   5. Discuss legal aspects of applicant investigation.
3. Explain issues involved in employment documents.
   1. Demonstrate proper handling of employee files.
   2. Explain importance of employee handbooks and important issues in their implementation.
   3. Understand legal aspects of the employee evaluation process.
   4. Describe the legal aspects of the discipline process.
4. Identify laws and issues in compensation.
   1. Explain minimum wage and overtime requirements.
   2. Discuss Equal Pay requirements.
   3. Understand record-keeping requirements.
   4. Explain payroll withholding laws.
   5. List the consequences of bending the rules.
5. Explain types of and legal issues involved in employee benefits.
   1. Explain legally required benefits.
   2. Explain the types of optional employer provided benefits.
   3. Define the types of retirement plans and the related laws.
   4. Discuss legal issues in determining eligibility for benefits.
6. Discuss the types of employment taxes.
   1. Explain federal employment taxes.
   2. Demonstrate how to apply for an Employer Identification number.
   3. Legal requirements for independent contractors and employees.
7. Identify and apply the major parts of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
   1. Explain who is eligible for FMLA.
   2. Describe eligible leaves.
   3. Discuss employer obligations.
8. Discuss and apply the requirements of the Occupational Safety and health Act.
   1. Explain federal and state employee safety laws.
   2. Identify notification requirements for hazardous substances.
   3. Understand coverage requirements for Workers’ Compensation.
9. Understand the types of illegal discrimination.
   1. Identify the protected groups under title VII of the Civil Rights Act and related laws.
   2. Identify the types of sexual harassment.
   3. Explain discrimination regarding age, pregnancy and citizenship.
   4. Explain the application of state and local laws regarding discrimination.
10. Explain laws and obligations regarding workers with disabilities.
    1. Explain the Americans with Disabilities Act.
    2. Discuss the types of disabilities covered by the act.
    3. Explain the businesses covered by the act.
    4. Explain reasonable accommodations.
11. Explain legal aspects of terminating employees.
    1. Discuss reasons for termination and their implications.
    2. Explain legal issues in the termination process.
    3. Identify laws regarding continuation of insurance benefits.
12. Discuss current issues in employee privacy.
13. Explain laws and issues involved in working with unions.
    1. Explain the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act.
    2. Identify the worker’s rights in the union organizing process.
    3. Explain the legal issues in the contract negotiation process.

BUS 902 - Career Seminar

1. Develop problem solving techniques for on-the-job situations.
   1. Develop attitudes necessary for successful job performance and cooperation with coworkers and management.
   2. Describe attitudes and steps necessary to solve conflicts.
   3. Explain techniques of managing your emotions.
   4. Explain various methods of dealing with stress.
   5. Illustrate strategies in dealing effectively with discrimination in the workplace.
2. Describe personality characteristics that may cause workplace and social problems.
   1. Develop supportive relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
   2. Evaluate personal behavior.
   3. Explain how behavior creates the image a person presents to others.
3. Describe personality characteristics that may help solve workplace and social problems.
   1. Describe how to be tactful in a variety of situations.
   2. Develop desire for self-improvement.
   3. Know the importance of being a team player.
   4. Know the importance of a good relationship with a supervisor.
   5. Know how to handle criticism.
4. Examine experiences that affect job performance.
   1. List courses and work experiences that relate to job performance.
   2. Identify the aspects of each course that will impact job performance.
   3. Recognize how work experience carries from job to job.
5. Assess work environment strengths/weaknesses.
   1. List jobs/tasks where work performance is good.
   2. List jobs/tasks where work performance is weak.
   3. Identify reasons for strong and weak job performances.
   4. Describe areas of weak job performances that can be improved.
   5. List steps to improve areas of weak job performance.
   6. Use available resources to strengthen areas of weak job performance.
6. Discuss current topics related to the workplace.
   1. Identify quality of work life issues.
   2. Describe effects of changing technology.
   3. Identify legislation affecting the workplace.
7. Develop a job seeking promotional package.
   1. Prepare a personal resume
   2. Write a letter of application
   3. Complete an employment application properly
   4. Write a follow-up letter to the interview
   5. Describe the development and use of a job portfolio including an electric portfolio
8. Prepare for the employment interview
   1. Identify necessary steps to prepare for the interview
   2. Plan appropriate interview attire/image
   3. Prepare responses for commonly asked interview questions
   4. Demonstrate the proper technique for greeting the interviewer
   5. Demonstrate ways to sell oneself during the interview
   6. Prepare questions to ask the interviewer
   7. Demonstrate the proper way to end the interview
   8. Identify proper techniques in negotiating starting salary
   9. Demonstrate proper dining etiquette.

BUS 904 - Legal Study Tour

1. Interpret the sources of law in the United States.
   1. Recognize the essential characteristics of different sources of law.
   2. Distinguish the three branches of federal and state government.
2. Apply critical legal thinking skills in analyzing judicial decisions.
   1. Discuss case law and its precedent value.
   2. Discuss how a lawsuit moves through the federal court system.
3. Observe the legal systems in operation.
   1. Speak with professionals in the legal profession about our American legal system.
   2. Study a lawsuit to trace its path from trial court to appellate court.
   3. Visit an appellate court to observe oral arguments.
4. Apply classroom theory to governmental and legal practice.
5. Research information about the field study location.
6. Write a journal of observations and information gathered.

BUS 932 - Internship

1. Describe duties completed through internship.
   1. Utilize knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for business careers.
   2. Use effective communications skills for employment.
   3. Develop techniques of good listening.
   4. Understand importance of ability to carry on a conversation.
   5. Devleop an awareness of aids to good communication skills.
   6. Recognize importance of retraining and learning new skills.
2. Apply techniques and skills learned in the course work.
   1. List the required business skills involved in the internship.
   2. Learn to work under pressure.
   3. Devleop habits of neatness, thoroughness, a concern for accuracy techniques and the importance of good communciaiton.
3. Develop objectives that measure directed activities and performance standards.
   1. List goals related to internship activites.
   2. Select six of the most appropriate listed goals.
   3. List the activities to achieve each listed goal.
   4. Develop performance standards to determine when goals are achieved.
4. Complete college and employer reports.
   1. List required reports.
   2. Identify recipients of reports.
   3. Identify due date of each report
   4. Complete report forms as required.
   5. Submit reports to identified recipients.
5. Observe policies, procedures, and regulations.
   1. Identify emplyer expectations.
   2. List employer policies and procedures.
   3. Observe all company regulations.
6. Project professional appearance.
   1. Avoid tardiness.
   2. Develop abilities to show initiative.
   3. Develop pride in doing a job well.
   4. Complete tasks within acceptable standards.
7. Complete the 120 hours of on-the-job training.

CET 101 - Engineering Fundamentals

1. Describe civil engineering
   1. Define civil engineering
   2. Explain the goals of the civil engineering field
2. Examine the people and projects of the civil engineering industry
   1. List the different disciplines in civil engineering
   2. List the types of projects in civil engineering
3. Identify the disciplines of the civil engineering technician
   1. Describe the surveying technician?s duties and responsibilities
   2. Describe the material tester?s duties and responsibilities
   3. Describe the design technician?s duties and responsibilities
   4. Describe the inspector’s duties and responsibilities
4. Explain fundaments of engineering
   1. Discuss the engineering problem solving process
   2. Discuss precision in engineering problems
5. Explain fundamentals of a roadway plan
   1. Define civil plans and specifications
   2. Examine stationing
   3. Discuss the elements of an alignment
   4. Discuss the elements of grading
   5. Define pavement structure
   6. Define roadway cross section terminology
   7. Discuss the organization of roadway plans
6. Examine a Construction Road Plan
   1. Investigate the Title Sheet
   2. Understand general notes and quantities
   3. Examine typical cross sections
   4. Understand estimate of quantities and general information
   5. Read the main line plan and profile sheets
   6. Read the side road plan and profile sheets
   7. Understand reference ties and bench marks
   8. Examine intersection geometric, staking and jointing details
   9. Understand the soil plan sheets
   10. Examine earthwork quantities
   11. Classify signing, wells and facility
   12. Investigate cross sections
7. Examine a Construction Concrete Beam Bridge Plan
   1. Identify basic bridge components
   2. Investigate the Title Sheet
   3. Understand general notes and quantities
   4. Distinguish elements on a situation plan
   5. Utilize general plan and soundings
   6. Understand details: piers, abutments, superstructure, intermediate diaphragms, barrier rails, beams, pier bearings

CET 110 - Materials Testing

1. Describe the Iowa Department of Transportation?s Technician Training Certification Program
2. Define Aggregate Types and the Use of Each
3. Explain the principles of sampling Aggregates
   1. Identify equipment needed for sampling
   2. Discuss minimum frequencies for sampling
   3. Identify size of sample needed for testing
   4. Perform the correct procedure for sampling
4. Examine Aggregate Properties and Characteristics
   1. Discuss general aggregate source information
   2. Define deleterious materials
   3. Understand resistance to abration
   4. Discuss absorption and surface moisture
   5. Understand specific gravity
   6. Define the relationship between shape and surface texture, and performance
   7. Understand gradation and its relevant specification structure
5. Perform critical aggregate laboratory tests
   1. Perform splitting operations to take an aggregate sample from field size to proper test sample size
   2. Perform method of test to determine the amount of material finer than the #200 sieve
   3. Perform sieve analysis of aggregates for fine, coarse and combined aggregate test samples
   4. Perform shale test for fine and coarse aggregates
   5. Understand results of a Los Angelos Abrasion Test
   6. Understand results of Soundness tests by freezing and thawing
   7. Perform aggregate specific gravity test
6. Describe reporting requirements for Iowa DOT
   1. Describe daily reports required to submit to districts
   2. Describe daily reports required to submit to central Iowa DOT
   3. Describe what makes up legal documentation for reporting
7. Describe plant inspection and tests performed on Portland Cement Concrete
   1. Property sample freshly mixed concrete
   2. Properly take temperatures of freshly mixed concrete
   3. Perform the slump of hydraulic concrete test
   4. Perform air content of freshly mixed concrete test by the pressure method
   5. Make, protect and cure concrete flexural strength field specimens
   6. Perform test of flexural strength of concrete using a simple beam with center-point loading beam breaker
   7. Discuss making, protecting, curing and testing concrete cylinders
   8. Discuss testing the strength of Portland Cement Concrete using the maturity method
   9. Discuss the method of test for flow of grout mixtures

CET 113 - Surveying Fundamentals

1. Discuss surveying basics
   1. List famous surveyors
   2. Examine the early history of surveying
   3. Discuss the evolution of surveying equipment
   4. Discuss types and classes of surveys
   5. Describe different surveying reference systems
   6. Discuss the maintenance of equipment
2. Perform basic horizontal and vertical measurements
   1. Learn and illustrate basic measurement units
   2. Illustrate the necessity for accurate surveys
   3. Differentiate between accuracy and precision
   4. Identify sources of errors and mistakes
   5. Define significant figures
   6. Prepare various types of field notes
   7. Prepare electronically recorded notes
   8. Describe office work and digital computers
3. Perform measuring with surveying equipment.
   1. Use electronic distance measurements
   2. Discuss different uses of trigonometry in surveying
   3. Outline the types of corrections
   4. Discuss incorrect tape length or standardization error
   5. Examine the effect of temperature variations
   6. Define slope corrections
   7. Define sag and tension corrections
   8. Categorize common mistakes made in taping
   9. Describe the magnitude of errors
4. Peform surveying calculations.
   1. Use the law of sins in surveying calculations
   2. Use the law of cosines in surveying calculations
   3. Calculate missing angles and lengths.
5. Utilize electronic distance measuring instruments (EDMs).
   1. Define basic terms
   2. List the types of EDMs
   3. Illustrate the set-up, leveling, and centering of EDMs
   4. Locate errors in DEM measurements
   5. Discuss calibration of EDM equipment
   6. Illustrate the accuracy of EDMs
6. Examine different types of leveling
   1. Define basic definitions
   2. Describe differential leveling
   3. Discuss the earth’s curvature and atmospheric refraction
   4. List the use of level rod targets
   5. Identify common leveling mistakes
   6. Examine leveling errors
   7. Define the precision of differential leveling
   8. Compute adjustments of level circuits
   9. Define profiles
   10. Define cross sections
7. Examine angles and directions
   1. Define meridians
   2. Define units of measuring angles
   3. Describe Azimuths and Bearings
   4. Examine uses of the Compass
   5. Define Traverse Angle Terms
   6. Prepare Traverse Computations
   7. Examine Magnetic Declination
8. Compare angles and directions with Transits, Theodolites, and Total Stations
   1. Examine Transits and Theodolites
   2. Produce measures of horizontal angles
   3. Produce measured angles by repetition
   4. Produce measured vertical angles
   5. Illustrate how to set-up the Theodolite
   6. Define forced centering
   7. Produce measured zenith angles with a Theodolite
   8. Examine the total station
9. Discuss miscellaneous angle concerns
   1. Identify common errors in angle measurement
   2. Identify common mistakes in measuring angles
   3. Define angle-distance relationships
   4. Discuss older methods of traversing

CET 152 - Construction Inspection

1. Discuss reference documents needed on a construction project
   1. Define and explain hierarchy of documents
   2. Describe what documents are important
   3. Discuss what documents are available and from what sources
2. Describe duties of an inspector
   1. Discuss inspector duties
   2. Discuss importance of inspector understanding contract documents
   3. Discuss documentation and record keeping requirements
3. Discuss work zone safety requirements
   1. Illustrate the importance of work zone safety
   2. Define all aspects of a safe work zone
4. Examine inspection duties for grading projects
   1. Determine relevant specifications needed for grading projects
   2. Determine Division II documents needed to inspect grading projects
   3. Determine RCE instructions needed to inspect grading projects
   4. Review grading plan sets to develop field notebook
   5. Summarize inspection duties necessary on a grading project
5. Examine inspection duties for drainage projects
   1. Determine relevant specifications needed for drainage projects
   2. Determine Division II documents needed to inspect drainage projects
   3. Determine RCE instructions needed to inspect drainage projects
   4. Review drainage plan sets to develop field notebook
   5. Summarize inspection duties necessary on a drainage project
6. Examine inspection duties for culvert projects
   1. Determine relevant specifications needed for culvert projects
   2. Determine Division II documents needed to inspect culvert projects
   3. Determine RCE instructions needed to inspect culvert projects
   4. Review culvert plan sets to develop field notebook
   5. Summarize inspection duties necessary on a culvert project
7. Examine inspection duties for bridge projects
   1. Determine relevant specifications needed for bridge projects
   2. Determine division II documents needed to inspect bridge projects
   3. Determine RCE instructions needed to inspect bridge projects
   4. Review bridge plan sets to develop field notebook
   5. Summarize inspection duties necessary on a bridge project
8. Examine inspection duties for Portland Cement Concrete (PCC)
   1. Determine relevant specifications needed for PCC paving projects
   2. Determine Division II documents needed to inspect PCC paving projects
   3. Determine RCE instructions needed to inspect PCC paving projects
   4. Review PCC paving plan sets to develop field notebook
   5. Summarize inspection duties necessary on a PCC paving project
9. Examine inspection duties for hot mix asphalt (HMT) paving
   1. Determine relevant specifications needed for HMA paving projects
   2. Determine Division II documents needed to inspect HMA paving projects
   3. Determine RCE instructions needed to inspect HMA paving projects
   4. Review HMA paving plan sets to develop field notebook
   5. Summarize inspection duties necessary on a HMA paving project

CET 158 - Introduction to Drafting

1. Discuss the basic concepts of drafting
   1. Explain purposes and applications of drafting
   2. Explain the basic tools and practices of manual drafting.
   3. Explain the basic tools and practices of computer-aided drafting
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Miscrostation working environment.
   1. Explain the Microstation coordinate system and use precision inputs
   2. Set up project working units
   3. Explain mouse actions in Microstation
3. Utilize Microstation drawing aids.
   1. Use element attributes
   2. Use snaps
   3. Use locks
   4. Use element selection and the fence tool
   5. Use view controls
4. Print a hard copy of a drawing in Microstation
   1. Set plot settings
   2. Plot to scale
5. Place geometric elements in a design file in Microstation.
   1. Set element attributes
   2. Place elements
   3. Modify elements
   4. Manipulate elements
6. Place text in a design file in Microstation.
   1. Set text attributes
   2. Place text
   3. Edit text.
7. Utilize Accudraw in a design file in Microstation
   1. Use the Accudraw compass for rectangular and polar coordinates.
   2. Place elements of specific sizes and angles
8. Place cells in a design file in Microstation
   1. Navigate a cell library
   2. Create a cell
   3. Place a cell
9. Place patterns in a design file in Microstation
   1. Create a pattern
   2. Place a pattern
10. Place dimensions in a design file in Microstation
    1. Set dimension settings
    2. Place dimensions
11. Use reference files in Microstation
    1. Attach reference files
    2. Set reference file settings
    3. Manipulate reference files
12. Create a basic three-dimensional file in Microstation
    1. Use Accudraw in a three-dimensional file.
    2. Use multiple views to create three-dimensional drawings.

CET 180 - Engineering Surveying

1. Examine Topographic Surveying
   1. Discuss Contours
   2. Describe Methods of Obtaining Topography
   3. Illustrate Field Procedure for Stadia Mapping
   4. Give Contour Characteristics
   5. Define Plane Table Surveys
   6. Examine Topographic Details Obtained With Total Stations
   7. List Map Symbols
   8. Describe to Method to Complete the Map
   9. List Specifications for Topographic Maps
   10. Define Profiles from Contour Maps
   11. Prepare Checklist of Items to be Included on a Topographic Map
2. Investigate Global Positioning System (GPS)
   1. Identify Monitoring Stations
   2. Illustrate Basic Theory
   3. Give Uses of GPS
   4. Discuss GPS Errors
   5. Illustrate how to Minimize Errors
   6. Define Position Dilution of Precision(PDOP)
   7. Show Point Positioning and Relative Positioning
   8. Demonstrate Field Applications
   9. Define Continuously Operating Reference Stations(CORS)
   10. Define Kinematic Surveying
3. Investigate Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
   1. Illustrate the Uses of Geographic Information Systems
   2. Discuss the Historical Development of GIS
   3. Define Objectives of GIS
   4. Discuss the Advantages of a GIS
   5. Define the Accuracy in a GIS
   6. Show Coordinates and Map Projections
   7. Define Control Surveying use in GIS
   8. Produce Map Data for a GIS
   9. Show Inputting Computer Data
   10. Discuss Legal Concerns With GIS
4. Examine Construction Surveying
   1. Define a Construction Survey
   2. Describe the Work of the Construction Surveyor
   3. Describe Property Survey from the Contractors Viewpoint
   4. Define Preliminary Surveys
   5. Discuss Grade Stakes
   6. Examine Referencing Points for Construction
   7. Describe Building Layouts
   8. Describe Base Lines (Layout Performed by Surveyors)
   9. Describe Radial Staking Methods
   10. Place Batter Boards
   11. Define As-Built Surveys
5. Investigate Geometric Designs
   1. Identify Volumes and Volumes use in Construction
   2. Discuss Slopes and Slope Stakes
   3. Define Borrow Pits
   4. Define Cross Sections
   5. Illustrate Areas of Cross Sections
   6. Compute Earthwork Volumes
   7. Draw a Mass Diagram
   8. Calculate Volumes from Contour Maps
   9. Classify Volume Formulas for Geometric Figures
6. Examine Land Surveying or Property Surveying
   1. Define Land Surveying
   2. Describe Title Transfer and Land Records
   3. Discuss Common Law
   4. Define Monuments
   5. Discuss Monuments, Bearings, Distances and Areas
   6. Define Resurveys
   7. Discuss Metes and Bounds
   8. Discuss the U.S. Public Lands Survey Systems
   9. Define Meander Lines
   10. Define Witness Corners
   11. Discuss Deed Descriptions of Land
7. Analyze Horizontal Curves
   1. Define Degree of Curvature and Radius of Curvature
   2. Discuss Curve Equations
   3. Calculate Deflection Angles
   4. Demonstrate Selection and Staking Out of Curves
   5. Show Field Procedure for Staking Out Curves
   6. Discuss Circular Curves Using the SI System
   7. Illustrate Horizontal Curves Passing Through Certain Points
   8. Define Spiral Curves
8. Analyze Vertical Curves
   1. Define Vertical Curves
   2. Calculate a Vertical Curve
   3. Discuss Miscellaneous Items Relating to Vertical Curves
   4. Define Unequal-Tangent Vertical Curves
   5. Illustrate a Vertical Curve Passing Through a Certain Point
   6. Describe Parabolic Equation
   7. Define Crowns
   8. Describe Superelevation
9. Examine Surveying-The Profession
   1. Discuss Surveying Licenses
   2. Discuss Registration Requirements
   3. List Penalties for Practicing Surveying Without a License
   4. Identify Reasons for Becoming Registered
   5. Define Surveying Code of Ethics

CET 210 - PCC/HMA Plant Inspection

1. Describe the production of Portland cement concrete.
   1. Discuss concrete materials.
   2. Discuss influences of materials on performance of concrete.
2. Calculate batch weights for Portland cement concrete.
   1. Discuss proportioning materials.
   2. Utilize absolute volumes to calculate batch weights.
   3. Understand specific gravities, how they are determined, and how they are used in batch weight calculations.
3. Explain the effects of moisture content on batch weights.
   1. Calculate wet and dry batch weights.
   2. Adjust water and aggregate weights to account for moisture in the aggregate.
   3. Define the water cement ratio and its importance in concrete production.
   4. Perform moisture and water cement ratio calculations.
4. Describe the sampling and testing requirements for Portland cement concrete plant control.
   1. Explain aggregate sampling and testing requirements.
   2. Explain moisture sampling and testing requirements.
   3. Explain plastic concrete sampling and testing requirements.
5. Explain the requirements of the Certified Plant Inspector.
   1. Utilize IM 527 to explain Paving Plant inspection.
   2. Utilize IM 528 to explain Structural Plant inspection.
   3. Compare and contrast the difference between paving plant and structural plant inspection.
6. Analyze the basic ingredients in Hot Mix Asphalt.
   1. Explain performance graded asphalt binder.
   2. Describe the aggregates used in hot mix asphalt and their required properties.
   3. Apply volumetrics to understand the relationship between mass and volume.
   4. Explain the importance of air in the asphalt mix.
7. Discuss asphalt plant production.
   1. Describe the differences between drum and batch plants.
   2. Describe the flow of material in each type of plant.
   3. Explain the calibration process.
   4. Discuss weighing equipment specifications.
8. Describe the sampling and testing requirements for hot mix asphalt material components.
   1. Explain aggregate sampling.
   2. Explain Asphalt Binder sampling.
   3. Explain Uncompacted Mix sampling and perform hands-on testing.
   4. Explain compacted mix sampling and perform hands-on testing.
9. Calculate volumetric properties using test results and information obtained from the Job Mix Formula.
   1. Perform required daily calculations.
   2. Identify if the resultant answer meets specification requirements.
   3. Identify the ramifications if the results are not within specifications.
10. Utilize the Asphalt Plant Program to document daily data and calculate pay to the contractor.
    1. Input daily data into the asphalt plant program.
    2. Utilize tools available in the software program to calculate pay.

CET 215 - Roadway Design Fundamentals

1. Discuss an overview of highway development process
   1. Discuss a brief history of highway development.
   2. Discuss highway administration and finance
   3. Describe the 5 stages of the FHWA highway development process
2. Discuss the planning stage of highway development.
   1. Describe how traffic data is collected
   2. Discuss basic concepts of transportation modeling.
3. Discuss the project development (evaluation) stage of highway development
   1. Discuss economic analysis of projects
   2. Discuss basic concepts of transportation modeling
4. Discuss an overview of the design stage of highway development.
   1. Describe types of highway surveys
   2. Interpret basic plan features such as contours and stationing.
   3. Describe the steps of preparing preliminary and final road plans.
5. Discuss the basics of the right-of-way stage of highway development.
   1. Describe the principles of designing a right-of-way layout.
   2. Discuss the right-of-way acquisition process
6. Discuss the basics of the construction stage of highway development.
   1. Describe the process of selecting contractors to build a project.
   2. Describe the construction inspection process.
7. Discuss basic driver and vehicle characteristics
   1. Describe perception-reaction time and driver expectancy.
   2. Describe vehicle types, sizes, and performances.
8. Discuss basic design standards and controls
   1. Identify sources for design standards
   2. Describe design exceptions
   3. Identify the most important design controls.
9. Design the horizontal alignment of a highway
   1. Layout tangents for a horizontal alignment.
   2. Design curves for a horizontal alignment.
   3. Calculate stationing on curves and alignments.
   4. Design superelevation on curves
10. Design the vertical alignment of a highway
    1. Discuss the principles of sight distance
    2. Layout tangents for a vertical alignment
    3. Design curves for a vertical alignment
    4. Calculate elevations along a vertical alignment.
11. Plot cross-sections for a highway project
    1. Describe elements of highway cross-sections
    2. Plot existing ground cross-sections
    3. Plot proposed roadway cross-sections
12. Compute earth work for a highway project
    1. Compute volumes of earthwork
    2. Plot a mass diagram
    3. Calculate overhaul from a mass diagram
13. Prepare construction details, specifications, and estimates of quantities.
    1. Create new or reference construction details for a highway project.
    2. Create a new or reference specifications for a highway project.
    3. Compute estimates of quantities for a highway project

CET 240 - Soils and Erosion Control

1. Examine the concepts of geology and soil identification.
   1. Explain rock formations, classification and basic properties.
   2. Summarize weathering process conversion from rock to soil.
   3. Discuss transport process conversion from rock to soil.
   4. Outline basic soil properties and their influence on the behavior of soil as an engineering material.
   5. Compare soil index properties and their application to soil performance.
2. Evaluate soils in the Unified, USDA and AASHTO soil classification systems.
   1. Perform field soil identification tests.
   2. Perform coarse soil sieve analysis test.
   3. Perform hydrometer analysis test.
   4. Perform Plastic Limit Test.
   5. Perform Liquid Limit Test.
   6. Calculate Plasticity Index.
   7. Utilize results from soil tests to classify soils.
   8. Compare and contrast soil performance based on its classification.
3. Formulate the principles of total and effective stress in the subsurface.
   1. Discuss the total stress versus depth in the subsurface.
   2. Calculate effective stress versus depth and the effect of ground water levels.
   3. Review total and effective horizontal stresses with depth.
   4. Analyze the effect of ground water levels on buoyant forces.
4. Analyze subsurface stresses, soil consolidation, and settlement.
   1. Calculate the change in subsurface stress due to external forces.
   2. Review methods of vertical and horizontal stress distribution.
   3. Discuss the concept of drainage, permeability, and soil consolidation.
   4. Determine the effect of ground water levels on settlement.
   5. Perform unconfined compression strength test.
5. Assess subsurface sampling processes and procedures.
   1. Explain the importance of Field Observations and documentation.
   2. Explain Sample Treatment Procedures.
   3. Interpret Soil reports.
6. Evaluate Moisture-Density relationships and their impact on compaction requirements.
   1. Perform Proctor & Modified Proctor moisture-density tests.
   2. Perform Sand Cone Density tests.
   3. Obtain Radiation Safety Certification.
   4. Perform Nuclear Density Test.
   5. Perform test for moisture content of soil.
7. Discuss Erosion and Sediment Control requirements.
   1. Review and become familiar with details in the contract documents.
   2. Explain the difference between erosion and sediment control and requirements of both on highway construction projects.
   3. Discuss Best Management Practices for erosion and sediment control.
   4. Explain the requirements of the Storm Water Permit.

CET 252 - Construction Documents

1. Analyze the construction industry
   1. Examine the economy and construction industry
   2. Describe public vs private construction
   3. Examine manufacturing vs construction
2. Describe construction contracting methods and nature thereof
   1. List the five types of contracting methods
   2. Describe construction management at risk
   3. Discuss descriptors and elements of a contract
3. Analyze issues concerning real property
   1. Define tax and mechanics liens
   2. Discuss imminent domain
   3. Describe right-of-way and zoning
4. Define agents and forms of organizations
   1. Define the principle and agent
   2. Describe the creation and termination of an agency
   3. Define contingent liability
   4. Explain proprietorships, partnerships and corporations
5. Discuss contract disputes and torts
   1. Define contract disputes
   2. Define torts
6. Describe surety bonds and the bidding process
   1. Define the different types of bonds
   2. Describe bonding limits and default
   3. Discuss bid advertisements
   4. Define phases of the bid process
7. Examine construction contract documents and their legal applications
   1. Define contract documents and their hierarchy
   2. Define unit price, cost plus and lump sum contracts
   3. Explain change orders and their implications
   4. Define changed conditions and the responsible party
8. Analyze matters of time and payments
   1. Discuss construction duration and project schedule
   2. Explain matters of time involved in the contract
   3. Examine types of payment
   4. Examine final payment and retainage
9. Discuss warranties and construction insurance
   1. Describe the difference between expressed and implied warranties
   2. Define owners acceptance of work
   3. Describe types of construction insurance
   4. Explain terms of insurance
10. Examine subcontractors and subcontracts and international construction contracts
    1. Describe the General contractor, subcontractor and owner relationship
    2. Discuss what work is subcontracted and how subcontractors are selected
    3. Discuss insurance requirements of subcontractors
11. Examine methods of dispute resolution and professional ethics
    1. Illustrate the difference between negotiation, litigation and ADR techniques
    2. Define ethics and examine ethics scenarios

CET 255 - Roadway/Highway Design

1. Discuss the goals of drainage system design
   1. Describe the goals and components of surface drainage systems
   2. Describe the goals and components of subsurface drainage systems
2. Compute surface runoff
   1. Explain return period
   2. Compute surface runoff using rational method
3. Design open channels
   1. Compute flow depth in open channels using Manning’s equation
   2. Design open channels for a given flow quantity
4. Design culverts
   1. Design sizes of culverts for inlet control
   2. Design sizes of culverts for outlet control
5. Design basic storm sewer systems
   1. Design locations and sizes of intakes
   2. Design sizes and slopes of storm sewer pipes
6. Examine the principles of roadside design
   1. Describe clear zones and recovery areas
   2. Identify types and criteria of longitudinal barriers
   3. Design a longitudinal barrier system
7. Examine the principles of intersection and interchange design
   1. Describe the types and functions of at-grade intersections
   2. Describe the types and functions of grade separated interchanges
   3. Perform a basic parking facilities design
8. Design highway pavements
   1. Compare the benefits of rigid pavements and flexible pavements
   2. Design jointing of rigid pavements
   3. Design the thickness of pavements
9. Examine the basic principles of highway capacity analysis
   1. Perform capacity analysis for freeway segments
   2. Perform capacity analysis for signalized intersections
10. Discuss the basic principles of traffic engineering
    1. Describe traffic control devices and systems
    2. Describe traffic control in work zones
11. Discuss the design of other transportation systems
    1. Describe the design of air systems
    2. Describe the design of rail systems
    3. Describe the design of bicycle systems
12. Discuss principles of access management
    1. Discuss how access management can improve safety and capacity
    2. Discuss successful access management designs

CET 260 - Roadway Design with CAD

1. Explain concepts of current design software.
   1. Define design intent.
   2. Name CAD and modeling standards.
   3. Define file formats that are useful from previous versions of CAD software.
2. Explain CAD Basics.
   1. Recall location of basic tools.
   2. Discuss file types and uses.
3. Make sense of tools and processes to execute commands.
   1. Outline basic workflow steps.
   2. Construct basic design elements of a civil project.
4. Apply techniques to create a terrain model.
   1. Choose the appropriate tool for importing data.
   2. Construct a terrain model.
   3. Edit terrain model to meet the needs of the engineer and/or update existing information.
5. Construct horizontal alignments.
   1. Define design and CAD standards.
   2. Identify tools to draw the horizontal components.
   3. Build elements for the horizontal geometrics.
   4. Edit horizontal geometrics to incorporate design changes.    
6. Construct vertical alignments.
   1. Define design and CAD standards.
   2. Identify tools to draw the vertical components.
   3. Build elements for the vertical geometrics.
   4. Edit vertical geometrics to incorporate design changes.
7. Build a corridor model utilizing horizontal and vertical alignments, and typical cross-section templates.
   1. Identify tools to build the model.
   2. Make use of the desired tools to put together a corridor model.
8. Organize the design information and place into construction plans.
   1. Define the components to be displayed in the plan sheets.
   2. Apply appropriate tool to assemble the components and display them in proper format.

CET 265 - Land Surveying

1. Evaluate land descriptions     
   1. Prepare land descriptions
   2. Interpret existing land descriptions
2. Analyze random error as applied to land surveying
   1. Explain central tendency
   2. Explain measures of variability
   3. Study normal distribution
   4. Calculate standard errors
   5. Calculate root mean square errors
3. Apply ALTA surveys and standards
   1. Explain the purpose of the ALTA standards
   2. Explain survey standards and standard of care
   3. Record research
   4. Conduct ALTA required fieldwork
   5. Prepare ALTA plats and certifications
4. Examine Iowa state laws relating to the practice of land surveying
   1. Summarize boundary location, measurements and monumentation
   2. Prepare plats of survey
   3. Conduct retracement surveys
   4. Record and document data
   5. Utilize Iowa plane coordinate system
5. Explain state and local laws relating to land subdivisions
   1. Give examples of subdivision plats and attachments
   2. Make sense of “review and approval” by governing bodies
   3. Examine auditor’s plats and attachments
   4. Evaluate dedications, vacations and recording
6. Examine surveying boundary law     
   1. Make use of Federal, State and case laws
   2. Make use of land titles, deeds and transfers
   3. Make sense of simultaneous and sequential conveyances
   4. Make use of unwritten land rights
   5. Make use of Easements
   6. Make use of controlling elements of boundary locations
   7. Compute proportionate measurements
   8. Make sense of Water boundaries
7. Discuss the Public Land Survey System
   1. Examine initial land ordinance and amendments
   2. Review early written survey instructions and GLO Manual
   3. Use rules for restoration of lost and obliterated corners
   4. Use general rules for corner restoration
   5. Utilize methods of proportionate measurements
   6. Evaluate subdivision of sections
8. Discuss the survey profession and surveyor ethics
   1. Make sense of “Responsibility to the public”
   2. Defend “Responsibility to the profession”
   3. Determine competency for assignments
   4. Avoid conflicts of interest
   5. Evaluate unethical or illegal conduct

CET 292 - Structural Detail & Modeling

1. Explain concepts of current design software
   1. Review CAD platform
   2. Recall location of basic tools
   3. Introduce 3D modeling CAD platform
   4. Make sense of tools and processes to execute commands
2. Read Structural Plans. 
   1. Discuss and explain the different items that make up a structural plat set
   2. Explain how all the views (top, elevation, section) are developed to define the intent of the structure design
   3. Explain how roadway design influences structural design and vice versa
3. Explain the different types of bridge components
   1. Define Abutment Types and terms
   2. Define Pier Types and terms
   3. Define Deck Details and terms
   4. Define beam types and terms
   5. Define foundation types and terms
4. Develop a Bridge layout utilizing CAD software
   1. Identify the appropriate disciplines needed to complete layout and identify correct CAD files needed
   2. Review appropriate design standards to assist development of bridge layout.
5. Develop details of a bridge design utilizing CAD software
   1. Create abutment sheets including reinforcing layout
   2. Create pier sheets including reinforcing layout
   3. Create deck sheets including reinforcing layout
6. Develop Grading plan around bridge abutments utilizing CAD software
   1. Identify the needed elevation criterial to layout standard bridge berms
   2. Create bridge berm tables
   3. Site model a 3D model of bridge berms
7. Develop Quantities, Bar Lists, and Elevation Tables
   1. Generate concrete quantities from design
   2. Develop reinforcing quantities including bar tables and bend details
   3. Generate elevation tables from roadway alignment/profile and from 3D model
8. Build a CAD model of a Bridge using modeling software
   1. Identify and utilized tools to build the model.
   2. Explain how the use of other roadway design files are used for bridge model development

CET 302 - Field Internship

1. Categorize techniques and skills learned in the course work
   1. List the required civil engineering technician skills involved in the coop
   2. Develop ability to work under pressure
   3. Develop habits of neatness, thoroughness, a concern for accuracy techniques and the importance of good communication
2. Develop objectives that measure directed activities and performance standards.
   1. List goals related to coop activities
   2. Select six of the most appropriate listed goals
   3. List the activities to achieve each listed goal
   4. Develop performance standards to determine when goals are achieved
3. Compose college and employer reports
   1. List required reports
   2. Identify recipients of reports
   3. Identify due date of each report
   4. Complete report forms as required
   5. Give reports to identified recipients
4. Comply to policies, procedures, and regulations
   1. Identify employer expectations for an intern
   2. List employer policies and procedures to be complied with
   3. Identify and observe all company regulations that are applicable to interns
5. Display a professional appearance
   1. Avoid tardiness
   2. Develop abilities to show initiative
   3. Develop pride in doing a job well
   4. Complete tasks within acceptable standards of quantity and quality of work

CET 304 - Field Coop

1. Reconstruct duties completed through internship.
   1. Use knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for business careers.
   2. Use effective communications skills for employment.
   3. Develop techniques of good listening.
   4. Identify importance of ability to carry on a conversation.
   5. Identify awareness of aids to good communciation skills.
   6. Describe importance of retraining and learning new skills.
2. Categorize techniques and skills learned in the course work.
   1. List the required civil engineering technician skills involved in the coop.
   2. Develop ability to work under pressure.
   3. Develop habits of neatness, thoroughness, a concern for accuracy techniques and the importance of good communciaiton.
3. Develop objectives that measure directed activities and performance standards.
   1. List goals related to coop activities.
   2. Select six of the most appropriate listed goals.
   3. List the activities to achieve each listed goal.
   4. Develop performance standards to determine when goals are achieved.
4. Compose college and employer reports.
   1. List required reports.
   2. Identify recipients of reports.
   3. Identify due date of each report.
   4. Complete report forms as required.
   5. Give reports to identified recipients.
5. Comply to policies, procedures, and regulations.
   1. Identify employer expectations for an intern.
   2. List employer policies and procedures to be complied with.
   3. Identify and observe all company regulations that are applicable to interns.
6. Display a professional appearance.
   1. Avoid tardiness.
   2. Develop abilities to show initiative.
   3. Develop pride in doing a job well.
   4. Complete tasks within acceptable standards of quantity and quality of work.

CET 305 - Field Coop

1. Reconstruct duties completed through internship
   1. Use knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for business careers
   2. Use effective communications skills for employment
   3. Develop techniques of good listening
   4. Identify importance of ability to carry on a conversation
   5. Identify awareness of aids to good communication skills
   6. Describe importance of retraining and learning new skills
2. Categorize techniques and skills learned in the course work
   1. List the required civil engineering technician skills involved in the coop
   2. Develop ability to work under pressure
   3. Develop habits of neatness, thoroughness, a concern for accuracy techniques and the importance of good communication
3. Develop objectives that measure directed activities and performance standards
   1. List goals related to coop activities
   2. Select six of the most appropriate listed goals
   3. List the activities to achieve each listed goal
   4. Develop performance standards to determine when goals are achieved
4. Compose college and employer reports
   1. List required reports
   2. Identify recipients of reports
   3. Identify due date of each report
   4. Complete report forms as required
   5. Give reports to identified recipients
5. Comply to policies, procedures, and regulations
   1. Identify employer expectations for an intern
   2. List employer policies and procedures to be complied with
   3. Identify and observe all company regulations that are applicable to interns
6. Display a professional appearance
   1. Avoid tardiness
   2. Develop abilities to show initiative
   3. Develop pride in doing a job well
   4. Complete tasks within acceptable standards of quantity and quality of work

CET 307 - Field Orientation

1. Accurately discuss the defined duties of the following
   1. The superintendent
   2. The project manager
   3. The Civil Engineering Technician
2. Understand the relationship and duties of the contractor and owner
   1. Contract Obligations
   2. Gentlemen’s Agreements
   3. Liability
3. Be able to diagram a basic construction schedule
4. Visit and report on each of the following major project categories
   1. Grading
   2. Bridge or culvert
   3. Asphalt Cement Concrete
   4. Portland Cement Concrete

CHM 105 - Survey of Chemistry

1. Give examples of the role of chemistry in a person’s daily life
2. State the nature of scientific inquiry and methods
3. Measure laboratory-size quantities using metric units
   1. Use the balance properly
   2. Measure volume with laboratory glassware
   3. Measure temperatures in Celsius
   4. Perform acid-base titrations
   5. Find the density of various substances
4. Examine the history of the understanding of matter using various models of the atom
   1. Define Dalton’s atom
   2. Draw the atom as understood by Thomson
   3. Explain how Rutherford’s experiments led to an understanding of the nucleus
   4. Predict the electron arrangement for small atoms using the ideas of Bohr
   5. Draw the atom as conceived by Heisenberg and Schrodinger
5. Explain line spectra based on the wave nature of light and the atomic structure of matter
6. Examine nuclear reactions
   1. Discuss the nature of alpha, beta and gamma radiation’s
   2. Use the concept of half-life to predict the effective lifetime of a radioactive substance
   3. Identify the damage caused by the various forms of radiation
   4. Predict the isotopes formed during alpha and beta decay
   5. Explain fission and fusion
7. Predict the properties of certain elements
   1. Label important regions on the periodic table
   2. Predict loss and gain of electrons for representative elements
   3. Predict electrical charges for ions based on their location on the periodic table
8. Use the symbolism of chemistry
   1. Give formulas for selected polyatomic ions
   2. Predict formulas for compounds based on the nature of their components
9. Name selected elements and compounds
10. Express the results of simple chemical reactions in the form of chemical equations
    1. Identify reactants and products
    2. Label the symbols used in chemical equations
    3. Balance simple chemical equations
11. Identify acids and bases in terms of their structures and properties
    1. Define acid, base and salt
    2. List simple tests for acids and bases
    3. Write neutralization equations
    4. Associate acidity and basicity with the pH value
12. Name selected organic substances
13. Demonstrate an understanding of plastics
14. Draw portions of various plastics given the monomer structure
    1. Define terms related to plastics
    2. Draw polymer structures based on their monomer structures
    3. Discuss advantages and drawbacks of plastics
15. Identify the role of various, important food molecules
16. Identify the chemical composition and properties of chemicals found in the home.

CHM 122 - Intro to General Chemistry

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of measurement using both the metric and English systems
   1. Apply rules for use of significant figures to measurements and calculations
   2. Perform calculations to convert measurements
2. Evaluate the composition and structure of atoms
   1. Distinguish between atoms and isotopes of various elements based on sub-atomic particles
   2. Apply the periodic nature of the chemical elements to predict and explain chemical and physical properties
3. Differentiate between the various types of chemical compounds and bonds
   1. Describe the composition and structures of chemical compounds
   2. Apply the principles of bonding to the formation of molecular and ionic substances
   3. Describe how electrons are involved in ionic, non-polar covalent, and polar covalent bonding
   4. Write chemical names and formulas for ionic and molecular substances
   5. Draw Lewis structures to represent ionic compounds and covalent molecules
   6. Predict the shapes of molecules using VSEPR theory
4. Relate numbers of particles and mass through the concepts of formula ratios and the mole.
5. Interpret chemical equations which describe chemical changes
   1. Classify chemical reactions based on reaction patterns and write appropriate chemical equations
   2. Select appropriate mole ratios to balance chemical equations
   3. Use balanced equations to calculate quantities involved in chemical changes
   4. Describe the energy change involved in chemical reactions
   5. Explain the various factors that influence reaction rates
   6. Describe the conditions of a dynamic chemical equilibrium and apply these conditions to qualitatively predict how the system responds to stress
6. Distinguish properties associated with the various physical states of matter
   1. Use the ideas of Kinetic Molecular theory to describe gas behavior
   2. Use the Gas Laws to quantify gas properties
   3. Differentiate between properties of solids, liquids, and gases
   4. Explain changes of state in relation to intermolecular forces and energy changes
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of solutions
   1. Describe qualitatively the composition of solutions
   2. Express quantitatively the concentration of solutions
   3. Perform calculations using concentration units
   4. Apply principle of polarity to explain solubility
   5. Compare physical properties of solutions to pure solvent
8. Demonstrate a working knowledge of acid-base chemistry
   1. Identify acids and bases
   2. Describe how acidic and basic substances act in aqueous solution
   3. Write chemical equations for the reactions of acids and bases
   4. Calculate the pH of solutions based on acid or base concentration
9. Perform various laboratory operations
   1. Use the balance to measure mass
   2. Use laboratory glassware (beakers, graduated cylinders, pipets, burets, and volumetric flasks) to measure volume
   3. Dispense solids and liquids
   4. Use the Celsius thermometer to measure temperature
   5. Use Bunsen burners properly
   6. Analyze laboratory data qualitatively and quantitatively
10. Apply scientific ideas and interpret data to make informed decisions on matters related to science in the public arena

CHM 132 - Intro to Organic/Biochemistry

1. Evaluate structures and nomenclature for an organic compound
   1. Apply the IUPAC naming system to organic compounds.
   2. Represent organic structures using accepted conventions.
   3. Recognize isomerism, including stereo, geometric and constitutional.
2. Compare and contrast containing various organic functional groups.
   1. Classify organic compounds using functional groups.
   2. Recognize how functional groups affect physical and chemical properties of compounds.
3. Propose reactants, products and reaction conditions for various classes of organic reactions.
   1. Determine reactants needed to prepare target organic compounds.
   2. Determine the products of chemical reactants.
   3. Outline relevant reaction conditions for chemical reactions.
4. Evaluate structures and nomenclature for compounds in the general classes of biomolecules (i.e.)
   1. Classify biomolecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.
   2. Represent biomolecules using accepted conventions.
   3. Compare isomerism, including stereo, geometric and constitutional.
   4. Illustrate different levels of structure in biomolecules.
5. Compare and contrast the physical properties and chemical reactions for biomolecules, such as lipids, proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids.
   1. Explain how the structure of biomolecules affect physical and chemical properties of biomolecules.
   2. Explain how stereochemistry affects chemical and physical properties.
6. Assess the activity of enzymes, how they are regulated, and the factors that affect enzyme activity.
   1. Classify enzymes according to the chemical reactions they catalyze.
   2. Outline factors that affect the activity of enzymes.
7. Evaluate the processes of transcription, translation, and replication.
   1. Compare and contrast the processes of transcription, translation and replication.
   2. Describe the effect mutations may have on proteins.
8. Interpret the process and energy relationships for metabolism for various classes of compounds including carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.
   1. Compare and contrast metabolic processes.
   2. Summarize the energetics of metabolic processes.
9. Choose safe protocols, in accordance with DMACC safety guidelines, for lab behavior including hygiene and experimental procedure.
   1. Handle chemicals safely.
   2. Use laboratory equipment as instructed.
   3. Collect experimental data from a variety of procedures.
   4. Compare experimental results to those predicted in theory.
   5. Derive conclusions from experimental measurements

CHM 165 - General Chemistry I

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of measurement using both the metric and English systems.
   1. Apply rules for use of significant figures to measurement and calculations.
   2. Solve problems by dimensional analysis.
   3. Solve problems using density.
   4. Work with various temperature scales.
2. Assess various classifications and properties of matter.
   1. Distinguish between extensive and intensive properties.
   2. Differentiate physical and chemical changes and properties.
   3. Classify substances as compounds or mixtures.
3. Evaluate numbers of particles and mass through the concepts of formula ratios and the mole.
   1. Differentiate between atoms, molecules and ions.
   2. Calculate masses of various formula units.
   3. Relate the mole unit to other units of matter measurement.
   4. Solve problems involving percent composition of matter.
   5. Determine empirical and molecular formulas from experimental data.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of solutions.
   1. Describe qualitatively the composition of solutions.
   2. Express quantitatively the concentration of solutions.
   3. Perform calculations using concentration units.
5. Predict quantities involved in chemical changes.
   1. Balance chemical equations.
   2. Perform stoichiometric calculations involving moles, masses, and mass changes.
   3. Calculate percent yield. 
6. Evaluate the composition and structure of atoms and isotopes
   1. Distinguish between atoms and isotopes of various elements based on sub-atomic particles.
   2. Describe basic relationships involving electromagnetic radiation as it relates to modern models of atomic structure.
   3. Predict the arrangement of electrons in atoms based on the periodic table.
   4. Apply the periodic nature of the chemical elements to predict and explain chemical and physical properties.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of ionic compounds.
   1. Describe the composition and formation of ionic compounds.
   2. Write chemical names and formulas for ionic compounds.
   3. Assign oxidation numbers to elements in an ionic compound.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of covalent bonding.
   1. Describe the composition and formation of molecular substances.
   2. Describe how electrons are involved in nonpolar covalent and polar covalent bonding.
   3. Write names and formulas of molecular substances.
   4. Draw Lewis dot structures to represent covalent substances.
   5. Predict the shapes and polarities of molecules using the VSEPR theory.
9. Analyze chemical reactions based on similar patterns.
   1. Distinguish between electrolytes and non-electrolytes.
   2. Identify oxidizing and reducing agents in an oxidation-reduction reaction.
   3. Identify conjugate pairs in Bronsted Acid-Base reactions.
   4. Given the reactants write net ionic equations for acid-base and precipitation reactions.
10. Distinguish properties associated with gases.     
    1. Use the ideas of the kinetic molecular theory to describe a gas’s behavior.
    2. Use gas laws to quantify gas properties.
    3. Relate gas laws to stoichiometry problems.
11. Relate thermodynamics to chemical processes.
    1. Explain what the First Law of Thermodynamics means.
    2. Calculate energy changes involve in chemical reactions and processes.
    3. Calculate enthalpy changes using Hess’s Law.
12. Investigate the condensed states of matter.
    1. Describe the 4 types of interparticle attractions.
    2. Discuss the relationship between vapor pressure, evaporation rate, attractive forces, boiling point, and melting point.
    3. Incorporate changes of state into heat transfer problems.
13. Perform various laboratory operations.
    1. Develop accurate measurement techniques.
    2. Use laboratory equipment in a prescribed manner.
    3. Handle chemicals safely.
    4. Collect data from a variety of experiments.
    5. Use experimental data to study chemical theories.
    6. Relate experimental measurements to classroom work.

CHM 175 - General/ Inorg Chemistry II

1. Explain reaction rates and their relationships to reaction mechanisms.
   1. Define and express reaction rates quantitatively, and identify factors that influence them.
   2. Quantitatively relate experimental data, reaction rates, rate laws and rate parameters.
   3. Model reactions with collision theory and transition state theory.
   4. Relate kinetic outcomes to plausible reaction mechanisms.
2. Apply basic principles of chemical equilibrium.
   1. Describe a system at equilibrium.
   2. Solve and evaluate problems involving equilibrium constants.
   3. Use the reaction quotient to predict if a system is at equilibrium.
   4. Describe how stresses on a system affect the equilibruim position.
   5. Using thermodynamic data, calcuate the equilibrium constant.
   6. Use Lewis theory to explain acid-base behavior
   7. Use molarity to solve acid-base stoichiometry problems
   8. Use equivalents to describe acid-base reactions
   9. Solve acid-base stoichiometric problems using normality
3. Investigate principles related to acid-base chemistry.
   1. Compare acid-base behavior according to three major theories (Arrhenius, bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis).
   2. Identify conuugated acid-base pairs.
   3. Determine relative strengths of acids and bases.
   4. Perform quantitative calculations related to acid-bas equilibria, titrations, buffer systems, and salt solutions.
   5. Determine bond energies from thermodynamic data
   6. Describe the relationship between energy and entropy in predicting the spontaneity of a process
   7. Calculate entropy changes from thermodynamic data
   8. Calculate free energy changes from thermodynamic data
   9. Estimate the temperature range over which a particular process would be spontaneous
   10. Recognize the limitations of thermodynamics in predicting path-dependent information
4. Apply equilibruim principles to slightly soluble strong electrolytes.
   1. Solve problems involving solubility product constants.
   2. Describe how the nature of reactants can affect reaction rates
   3. Derive rate law expressions for reactions using experimental data
   4. Determine the order of a reaction
   5. Solve problems involving the half-life of a first order reaction
   6. Use collision theory to model chemical reactions
   7. Use transition state theory to model chemical reactions
   8. Explain the relationship of activation energy to reaction rates
   9. Relate rate data to simple reaction mechanisms
   10. Explain how temperature affects reaction rates
   11. Describe the effect of a catalyst on the rate of a reaction
5. Apply the basic principles of chemical equilibrium
   1. Describe the characteristics of a process at equilibrium
   2. Determine the value of an equilibrium constant in terms of molari­ty
   3. Use the reaction quotient to predict where a reaction is with respect to equilibrium
   4. Solve problems involving equilibrium constants
   5. Evaluate the equilibrium constant for a reaction involving gases in terms of partial pressures
   6. Describe equilibrium shifts caused by various changes in experi­mental conditions
   7. Determine the new position of equilibrium after a shift has oc­curred
   8. Distinguish between homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria
   9. Solve problems involving heterogeneous equilibria
   10. Calculate equilibrium constants at standard temperature from thermodynamic data
   11. Estimate equilibrium constants at non-standard temperatures using thermodynamic data
6. Relate equilibrium principles to acid-base chemistry
   1. Review differences between strong and weak electrolytes
   2. Determine the pH of a solution
   3. Calculate ionization constants for weak electrolytes
   4. Determine the percent ionization of a weak electrolyte
   5. Use ionization constants to solve problems
   6. Explain how acid-base indicators work
   7. Illustrate the effect of a common ion on the ionization of a weak electrolyte
   8. Describe the action of a buffer solution
   9. Relate the composition of a buffer solution to the pH of the solu­tion
   10. Select appropriate materials to make a buffer solution with a specif­ic pH.
   11. Predict the change in pH caused by adding an acid or base to the buffer solution
   12. Describe the ionization of polyprotic weak electrolytes using two or more ionization constants
   13. Solve problems involving the ionization of polyprotic weak electro­lytes
7. Apply equilibrium principles to hydrolysis and acid-base titrations
   1. Recognize ions that will undergo hydrolysis.
   2. Determine ionization constants for ions that hydrolyze
   3. Calculate the pH of solutions of various classes of salts
   4. Determine the percent hydrolysis of various ions
   5. Extend the concept of hydrolysis to ions derived from polyprotic weak electrolytes
   6. Determine the pH at various points in the titration of a strong acid with a strong base
   7. Determine the pH at various points in the titration of a weak acid with a strong base
   8. Determine the pH at various points in the titration of a strong acid with a weak base
   9. Select appropriate indicators for use in a particular titration
8. Apply equilibrium principles to slightly soluble strong electrolytes
   1. Calculate solubility product constants
   2. Solve problems involving solubility product constants
   3. Determine which of two species will precipitate first in a fractional precipitation
   4. Use ionization constants in conjunction with solubility products to solve problems on simultaneous equilibria
   5. Describe various methods for dissolving slightly soluble strong electrolytes
   6. Use dissociation constants for complex ions to solve problems
   7. Calculate the quantities of materials needed to dissolve slightly soluble strong electrolytes
9. Relate oxidation-reduction processes to electrochemistry
   1. Review the principles of oxidation-reduction chemistry
   2. Balance redox reactions via the half-reaction method
   3. Apply the equivalent concept to oxidizing or reducing agents
   4. Use normality to solve problems involving redox stoichiometry
   5. Distinguish between electrolytic and galvanic cells
   6. Determine which electrode serves as anode or cathode
   7. Apply Faraday’s Law to electrolytic cells
   8. Explain the operation of a simple galvanic cell
   9. Use standard electrode potentials to determine the potential of a galvanic cell
   10. Diagram electrochemical cells
   11. Use the Nernst equation to calculate the potential of cells under non-standard conditions
   12. Relate the cell potential to the free energy change
   13. Use standard potentials to determine equilibrium constants
10. Examine various aspects of nuclear chemistry
    1. Review the composition of the nucleus
    2. Relate neutron-proton ratio to nuclear stability
    3. Calculate binding energies for atomic nuclei
    4. Describe various modes of radioactive decay
    5. Predict the type or types of decay that are most likely for certain kinds of nuclei
    6. Use half-life to solve problems involving radioactive decay process­es
    7. Write equations for various radioactive decays
    8. Compare natural radioactivity to artificial transmutation
    9. Distinguish between fission and fusion
11. Perform various laboratory exercises
    1. Collect experimental data from a variety of procedures
    2. Use laboratory equipment as instructed
    3. Analyze unknowns using semi-micro qualitative analysis
    4. Compare experimental results to those predicted in theory
    5. Handle chemicals safely
    6. Derive conclusions from experimental measurements

CHM 263 - Organic Chemistry I

1. Evaluate information from general chemistry which is most applicable to organic chemistry
   1. Predict electronic structure of atoms
   2. Match the size of an atom to its position on the periodic table
   3. Select which of two elements has the higher electronegativity
   4. Distinguish between ionic and covalent bonding
   5. Write various types of formulas for organic molecules
   6. Define bond lengths
   7. Define bond angles
   8. Calculate heats of reaction from bond dissociation energies
   9. Distinguish between homolytic and heterolytic bond cleavage
   10. Review the nature of polar covalent bonds
   11. Recognize the principle attractive forces which are used by covalent molecules
   12. Extend acid-base chemistry to organic molecules
2. Investigate the basic structure of organic molecules
   1. Describe chemical bonding using molecular orbital theory
   2. Use valence-bond (hybridization) theory to explain chemical bond­ing
   3. Identify functional groups in organic molecules
   4. Illustrate delocalization of electrons in conjugated double bond systems
   5. Distinguish between resonance structures and isomers
   6. Recognize when resonance is possible in an organic molecule
   7. Draw appropriate resonance structures using standard electron movement designations
   8. Identify more or less important resonance structures
3. Relate the structure of an organic molecule to its systematic name
   1. Draw structures for the various isomers represented by a certain molecular formula
   2. Outline a system for naming organic compounds based upon their structures
   3. Apply the nomenclature system to a variety of organic molecules containing different functional groups
4. Investigate the chemistry of the simplest organic molecules, the alkanes
   1. Predict various physical properties of alkanes based on structure
   2. Illustrate complete combustion of an alkane with chemical equa­tions
   3. Predict products of halogen substitution reactions of alkanes
5. Generate appropriate pictures to model the three-dimensional structure of organic molecules
   1. Draw structures showing cis-trans (E-Z) isomerism in alkenes
   2. Recognize cis-trans isomerism in cycloalkanes
   3. Show conformations of open chain compounds using various pro­jections
   4. Identify the relative energies of molecular conformations
   5. Draw various conformations of cyclohexane derivatives
   6. Illustrate chirality using structures
   7. Relate chirality to the rotation of plane-polarized light
   8. Assign absolute configuration to a chiral carbon atom using the R-S system
   9. Extend the description of a chiral molecule to systems containing more than one chiral center
   10. Name organic molecules including the appropriate stereochemical designations
   11. Describe various methods of resolving racemic mixtures
6. Examine the properties of the alkyl halides
   1. Recognize various classifications of alkyl halides
   2. Predict various physical properties of alkyl halides
   3. Review the nomenclature of alkyl halides
   4. Compare the nature of substitution and elimination reactions
   5. Write the mechanism for an SN2 substitution
   6. Write the mechanism for an SN1 substitution
   7. Compare various aspects of the SN1 and SN2 reactions
   8. Write a mechanism for an E1 and E2 elimination
   9. Compare various aspects of the E1 and E2 reactions
   10. Identify the factors which favor substitution or elimination reac­tions
   11. Predict which reaction mechanism is most likely based upon the conditions
   12. Predict products of alkyl halide reactions with various nucleophile/bases
7. Investigate the mechanism of free radical reactions
   1. Use halogenation of alkanes as a model of a free radical reaction
   2. Write mechanistic steps for a free radical chain mechanism
   3. Explain why chlorine is more reactive than bromine in free radical halogenation
   4. Explain why chlorine is less selective than bromine in free radical halogenation
   5. Describe the stereochemical consequences of free radical halogen­ation at a chiral carbon atom
   6. Relate the rate of free radical halogenation to the strength of the carbon-hydrogen bond broken
   7. Illustrate the use of NBS as a selective halogenating agent
   8. Predict the product mixtures expected from bromination or chlori­nation of alkanes
   9. Describe the functions of free radical initiators
   10. Describe the function of free radical inhibitors
8. Examine the properties of alcohols
   1. Recognize various classifications of alcohols
   2. Extend the nomenclature of alcohols to include a wider variety of cases
   3. Predict various physical properties of alcohols
   4. Illustrate the acid-base properties of alcohols
   5. Use various methods to demonstrate alcohol preparations
   6. Predict products of various alcohol reactions including stereo-chemistry if necessary
   7. Write mechanisms for various alcohol reactions
   8. Recognize redox in organic reactions
   9. Outline syntheses for more complex molecules from specific start­ing materials
9. Investigate the properties of ethers
   1. Predict various physical properties of ethers
   2. Extend the nomenclature of ethers to include more complex struc­tures
   3. Demonstrate the preparation of ethers using a variety of methods
   4. Predict products of ether substitution reactions including stereo-chemistry if necessary
   5. Write mechanisms for ether substitution reactions
10. Interpret infrared (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra
    1. Recognize features in organic molecules which give rise to the absorption of infrared radiation
    2. Correlate the position of the infrared absorption to the molecular feature responsible for it
    3. Use nuclear magnetic resonance theory to explain why different protons in a molecule have different chemical shifts
    4. Determine relative numbers of protons in NMR signals from an integration curve
    5. Relate the splitting in an NMR signal to the number of neighboring protons
    6. Identify the structure of an unknown organic molecule from its formula and spectral data
11. Demonstrate proficiency in various organic laboratory techniques
    1. Use capillary melting points to determine the purity of a solid sample
    2. Perform simple or fractional distillation as required to separate the volatile components of a mixture
    3. Recrystallize impure solids to improve purity
    4. Perform simple chromatographic separations
    5. Use a separatory funnel to do liquid-liquid extractions
    6. Construct molecular models to visualize stereochemical relation­ships
    7. Construct molecular models to visualize stereochemical relation­ships
    8. Obtain an infrared spectrum of a liquid sample

CHM 273 - Organic Chemistry II

1. Relate topics from CHM 263 to appropriate material in CHM 273
2. Investigate the properties of alkenes and alkynes
   1. Describe the bonding in alkenes and alkynes
   2. Review the nomenclature of alkenes and alkynes
   3. Illustrate various preparations of alkenes and alkynes
   4. Predict physical properties of alkenes and alkynes
   5. Review spectral properties of alkenes and alkynes
   6. Predict products of various addition reactions of alkenes and alkynes including stereochemistry if necessary
   7. Write mechanisms for alkene and alkyne reactions
   8. Relate the structure of alkenes and alkynes to oxidation products
   9. Compare 1,2 addition to 1,4 addition for conjugated dienes
   10. Outline syntheses for various molecules beginning with alkenes or alkynes
3. Examine the properties of aromatic hydrocarbons
   1. Assign systematic names to benzene derivatives
   2. Describe the physical properties of aromatic hydrocarbons
   3. Review the spectral properties of aromatic hydrocarbons
   4. Classify compounds as aromatic, antiaromatic, or non-aromatic
   5. Write a mechanism for electrophilic aromatic substitution
   6. Predict products of the reactions of benzene with various other reagents
   7. Explain the differences between ortho-para and meta directors using resonance theory
   8. Predict the most likely products of electrophilic aromatic substitu­tion on substituted benzene rings
   9. Determine the effect of the aromatic ring on alkyl substituents
   10. Use resonance to explain the unusual properties of phenol
   11. Illustrate the chemical reactions of benzene diazonium salts
   12. Distinguish between electrophilic and nucleophilic aromatic substi­tution mechanisms
   13. Outline syntheses of compounds beginning with various aromatic hydrocarbons
4. Compare the properties of aldehydes and ketones.
   1. Review the nomenclature of aldehydes and ketones
   2. Illustrate various methods of preparing aldehydes and ketones
   3. Compare the physical properties of aldehydes and ketones
   4. Compare the spectral properties of aldehydes and ketones
   5. Predict products of addition reactions of aldehydes and ketones
   6. Predict products of addition-elimination reactions of aldehydes and ketones
   7. Predict products of redox reactions involving aldehydes and ketones
   8. Use resonance to explain the reactivity of alpha hydrogen atoms in aldehydes and ketones
   9. Predict products of various reactions involving the alpha carbon
   10. Predict products of 1,4 addition reactions of alpha-beta-unsaturated aldehydes and ketones
   11. Write mechanisms for various aldehyde and ketone reactions
   12. Outline syntheses of compounds beginning with aldehydes or ketones
5. Investigate the properties of carboxylic acids
   1. Review the nomenclature of carboxylic acids
   2. Predict various physical properties of carboxylic acids
   3. Review the spectral properties of carboxylic acids
   4. Illustrate various methods for preparing carboxylic acids
   5. Analyze the relationship between acid strength and acid structure
   6. Predict products of reactions of carboxylic acids with various bases
   7. Write a complete mechanism for the esterification of a carboxylic acid
   8. Predict the products of reduction reactions of carboxylic acids
   9. Investigate the special properties of dicarboxylic acids
   10. Predict products of 1,4 addition involving alpha-beta-unsaturated carboxylic acids
   11. Outline syntheses for other molecules beginning with carboxylic acids
6. Examine the properties of amines
   1. Recognize the classifications of amines
   2. Review the nomenclature of amines
   3. Predict various physical properties of amines
   4. Review the spectral properties of amines
   5. Illustrate various preparations of amines
   6. Relate the basicity of amines to various structural features of the amines
   7. Predict products of reactions of amines with a variety of acids
   8. Predict products of various substitution reactions involving amines
   9. Compare the products of various amine classes reacting with nitrous acid
   10. Use Hofmann elimination data to determine the structure of an amine
   11. Outline syntheses for compounds from amines
7. Compare the properties of various carboxylic acid derivatives
   1. Compare the relative reactivities of carboxylic acid derivatives
   2. Compare the spectral properties of carboxylic acid derivatives
   3. Extend the nomenclature system to the various carboxylic acid derivatives
   4. Illustrate the preparation of acid chlorides
   5. Predict products of reactions of acid chlorides
   6. Illustrate the preparation of acid anhydrides
   7. Predict products of reactions of acid anhydrides
   8. Illustrate the preparation of esters
   9. Predict products of the reactions of esters
   10. Illustrate the preparation of amides
   11. Predict products of the reactions of the amides
   12. Illustrate the preparation of nitriles
   13. Predict products of the reactions of nitriles
   14. Write mechanisms for various examples of nucleophilic acyl substi­tution
   15. Outline syntheses of compounds beginning with various carboxylic acid derivatives
8. Examine various reactions of enolate anions
   1. Review the acidity of various types of alpha hydrogen atoms
   2. Predict products of various alkylation reactions at the alpha carbon
   3. Relate the aldol condensation to similar reactions
   4. Predict products of ester condensations
   5. Predict products of nucleophilic 1,4 additions to alpha-beta-unsatu­rated carbonyl compounds
   6. Write mechanisms for various reactions involving enolate anions
   7. Outline syntheses for compounds using various condensation reac­tions
9. Perform various laboratory exercises
   1. Review various laboratory techniques used in CHEM161
   2. Synthesize various organic compounds using methods discussed in CHEM162
   3. Relate laboratory procedures to class material

CHM 922 - Field Studies

Credits: 1-4
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 3-12
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open

1. Formulate an investigation of a scientific issue, concept or hypothesis related to the chemical sciences.
   1. Outline the importance of the issue, concept or hypothesis.
   2. Relate basic scientific principles to the issue, concept or hypothesis.
2. Evaluate scientific literature as related to a scientific issue, concept or hypothesis in chemistry.
   1. Conduct a search of chemical literature to find relevant published information about the scientific issue being studied.
   2. Compare information found in chemical publications to the issue being studied.
   3. Distinguish between various sources of scientific literature.
3. Design and implement a strategy for investigation of a scientific issue, concept or hypothesis related to chemistry in a field setting.
   1. Select and organize appropriate investigative activities and describe how each activity will be completed.
   2. Record all observations, information and results of activities.
   3. Communicate effectively with others involved in the project.
   4. Follow additional guidelines and procedures as required. (i.e., DMACC safety guidelines, local and state regulations, etc.)
4. Assess information collected through scientific investigation.
   1. Describe pertinent observations,
   2. Identify observed trends and recognize unexpected results.
   3. Distinguish objective information from subjective information.
   4. Perform all relevant calculations and interpret results as they relate to the investigation.
5. Create a document or presentation that communicates the results of the investigation of a scientific issue, concept or hypothesis related to chemistry.
   1. Identify significant discoveries or observations and relate them to relevant scientific principles.
   2. Relate information to a current scientific issue.
   3. Design any tables, graphs and charts required for appropriate representation of the investigation.
   4. Propose future work to be done related to the investigation or study.

 
Competencies Revised Date: 2019

PEC 110 - Coaching Ethics, Tech & Theory

1. Examine positive coaching philosophy
   1. Define objectives as a Coach
   2. Define Coaching Styles
   3. Identify Coaching Philosophy
2. Examine the Coaching profession
   1. Define what a Coach does.
   2. Identify Coaching opportunities
   3. Discuss physical and mental attributes of a Coach
3. Explain elements of sports psychology in Coaching
   1. Identify communication skills needed
   2. Examine ways to develop positive communication skills 
4. Define reinforcement
   1. Describe rewards used in Coaching
   2. Define shaping behaviors
   3. Identify motivation in athletes
5. Describe sports pedagogy
   1. Define how to plan for a sports season
   2. Identify a practice schedule
   3. Identify learning strategies for the athlete
   4. Explain steps to teaching sports skills
6. Explain sports physiology
   1. Define principles of athletic training
   2. Examine fitness for sports
   3. Design a training program
   4. Discuss proper nutrition for athletes
7. Describe sports management
   1. Identify team management
   2. Discuss risk management
   3. Discuss self-management

PEC 115 - Athletic Dev and Human Growth

1. Define basic terminology and concepts.
   1. Define basic terms associated with major developmental theories and stages throughout the lifespan.
   2. Describe basic concepts associated with physical, cognitive, social and emotional development across the lifespan.
   3. Discuss human movement across the lifespan.
2. Apply developmental principles to everyday situations.
   1. Relate knowledge of developmental processes, principles, and theories to everyday physical activity.
   2. Translate knowledge of developmental processes, principles, and theories into practical skills in physical activity.
   3. Examine the concept of self-esteem in the human growth process.
3. Identify physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional changes throughout the lifespan.
   1. Describe the typical sequence of physical, sensory, and motor changes across the lifespan.
   2. Describe the typical sequence of cognitive/intellectual and language development across the lifespan.
   3. Describe the typical sequence of social-emotional across the human lifespan.
4. Examine the development similarities and differences on individuals at each stage throughout the lifespan.
   1. Compare normative development with the range of individual differences at each stage of the lifespan.
   2. Differentiate historical, cultural, and cohort effects on developmental similarities and differences of individuals at each stage of the lifespan
   3. Apply critical thinking skills to lifespan development topics as related to athletics for children and adolescents.
5. Differentiate individual, gender, and multi-cultural developmental differences.
   1. Examine individual differences in development from modes and theories of human development.
   2. Explain gender differences using developmental theories and models.
   3. Implement athletic activities with an understanding of individual differences.
6. Discuss effective communication skills.
   1. Examine communication with the athletes.
   2. Examine communication with the coach.
   3. Examine communication with the parent. 

PEC 122 - Intro Anat & Phys for Coaching

1. Define sports physiology and understand how knowledge of anatomy and physiology is imperative to proper coaching technique.
   1. Identify the basic body systems.
   2. Recognize the baics terminology of the human structure.
   3. Gather and interpret evidence-based research, apply the scientific method, and decipher between sources of information and its credibility.
2. Define anaerobic energy and understand its components.
   1. Understand how anaerobic energy relates to performance.
   2. Discuss the anaerobic energy system.
   3. Understand the nutritional components of fueling the anaerobic energy system and the failures that occur without proper nutrition.
3. Define aerobic energy and understand its components.
   1. Understand how aerobic energy relates to performance.
   2. Discuss the aerobic energy system.
   3. Understand the nutritional components of fueling the aerobic energy system and the failures that occur without proper nutrition.
4. Define muscular fitness and understand the different types of muscle and their function.
   1. Understand muscle structure and contraction as well as muscle fiber characteristics.
   2. Understand muscle contraction.
   3. Discuss the components of muscular fitness and how training influences these components.
   4. Assess muscular fitness components properly including strength, power, power endurance, speed, flexibility, balance and agility.
   5. Use sample tests found in literature to assess muscular fitness.

PEC 170 - Sports Officiating: Basketball

1. Summarize what competent sports officiating is
   1. Explain the fundamentals of sports officiating
   2. List the four essential ingredients for effective sports officiating
   3. Discuss the qualities that a competent sports official should possess
   4. Summarize the financial aspects of sport officiating
   5. Identify the legal aspects of sports officiating
2. Explain officiating success
   1. Identify preliminary preparation
   2. List pregame preparation
   3. Describe at the game procedures
   4. Discuss after the game etiquette
3. Exam the rules of basketball
   1. Explain the format of a rule book
   2. Interpret play situation rulings
   3. Relate rule interpretations to specific sections in a rule book
   4. Analyze play rulings on the field of play in basketball
4. Summarize basketball official’s mechanics
   1. Name the officials in a two and three official system
   2. Explain officials’ procedures before and after each half
   3. Define lead official, trail official and administering official
   4. Discuss basic court coverage and areas of primary responsibility
   5. Describe coverage off the ball
   6. Explains officials’ duties and procedures during a jump ball situation
   7. Describe administering throw-ins including spot of throw-in and boxing-in
   8. Outline procedures for administering free throws
   9. Demonstrate procedures used in calling fouls
   10. Contrast action of officials when calling foul or violations
   11. Explain officials’ duties and positions during timeouts, intermissions and player
   12. injury
5. Practice basketball officiating on the court

PEC 173 - Officiating:Softball/Baseball

1. Summarize what competent sports officiating is
   1. Explain the fundamentals of sports officiating
   2. List the four essential ingredients for effective sports officiating
   3. Discuss the qualities that a competent sports official should possess
   4. Summarize the financial aspects of sports officiating
   5. Identify the legal aspects of sports officiating
2. Explain officiating success
   1. Identify preliminary preparation
   2. List pregame preparation
   3. Describe at the game procedures
   4. Discuss after the game etiquette
3. Examine rules of baseball and softball
   1. Explain the format of a rule book
   2. Interpret play situation rulings
   3. Relate rule interpretations to specific sections in a rule book
   4. Analyze play rulings on the field of play in baseball and softball
4. Summarize baseball and softball officials’ mechanics
   1. Name the officials in a two umpire system
   2. List the IHSAA five basics of baseball mechanics and softball mechanics IHSAU
   3. Describe officiating signals
   4. Explain use of ball/strike indicator
   5. Compare plate umpire mechanics when using either the inside or outside protector
   6. Relate accepted methods of calling balls and strikes
   7. State base umpire’s field positions according to where base runners are located
   8. Demonstrate base umpire’s physical movements and sensory judgements used to make calls
   9. Describe coordinated field coverage of both umpires in all situations
   10. Explain fly ball and fair/foul ball coverage
5. Practice baseball and softball officiating on the field

PEC 177 - Sports Officiating: Football

1. Summarize what competent sports officiating is
   1. Explain the fundamental of sports officiating
   2. List the four essential ingredients for effective sports officiating
   3. Discuss the qualities that a competent sports official should possess
   4. Summarize the financial aspects of sports officiating
   5. Identify the legal aspects of sports officiating 
2. Explain officiating success
   1. Identify preliminary preparation
   2. List pregame preparation
   3. Describe at the game procedures
   4. Discuss after the game etiquette
3. Examine the rules of football
   1. Explain the format of a rule book
   2. Interpret play situation rulings
   3. Relate rule interpretations to specific sections in a rule book
   4. Analyze play rulings on the field of play in football
4. Summarize football officials’ mechanics
   1. Name the officials in a football game
   2. List the IHSAA basics of football mechanics
   3. Describe signals
   4. Explain use of penalty flag
5. Practice football officiating

PEC 190 - Sports Psychology for Coaches

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open

1. Define your philosophy of sport
   1. Discuss self-awareness
   2. Examine different coaching philosophies
   3. Develop an understanding of competition
2. Define mental toughness
   1. Understand the three phases in teaching mental toughness
   2. Discuss how active individuals use mental training tools to develop mental skills
   3. Understand the myths surrounding mental skill training
3. Describe goal setting
   1. Understand the benefits of goal setting
   2. Discuss the characteristics of goal setting
   3. Examine short and long term goals
4. Define motivation
   1. Understand motivation and the myths behind motivation
   2. Understand intrinsic motivation
   3. Discuss extrinsic rewards
   4. Develop the knowledge of motivation to create an effective team that maximizes motivation

PEC 191 - Current Issues in Coaching

1. Examine your coaching style.
   1. Discuss conflicting coaching styles.
   2. Examine different coaching philosophies.
   3. Discuss the pros and cons of each style.
2. Define academic ineligibility.
   1. Understand the current academic eligibility requirements in our state.
   2. Examine case studies.
   3. Discuss the options for athletes to stay eligible in their sport.
3. Discuss parent issues in sport.
   1. Examine conflicts with parents.
   2. Discuss the management of parent issues in sport.
   3. Understand the athletic director’s role in parent/coach relationships.
   4. Examine case studies.
4. Discuss running up the score.
   1. Understand movtivation behind coaches wanting to run up the score.
   2. Understand the balance of good sportsmanship.
   3. Discuss case studies.
   4. Develop the knowledge of running up the score in diffent sports and different levels of play.

PEC 215 - Sport Mechanics for Coaches

1. Understand mechanics and sport technique.
   1. Define basic terms and principles of biomechanics.
   2. Develop a working knowledge of basic mechanical concepts affecting athletic performance such as gravity, mass, weight, inertia, velocity and force.
   3. Discuss the relationship between force, momentum, impulse, power and energy types
2. Explain the basic principles of movement and rotation.
   1. Understand the three types of movement (linear, general & angular) and how these movements affect athletic performance.
   2. Understand the components of lever systems.
   3. Describe angular motion, angular velocity, and angular momentum.
3. Practically link skill observation to your knowledge of sport mechanics to begin your technical coaching skill progression.
   1. Determine the objectives of the skill.
   2. Note special characteristics of the skill and how elite athletes perform the skill.
   3. Demonstrate the knowledge to break down a skill into phases, then into key elements.
   4. Understand the mechanical reasons each key element is performed as it is.
4. Learn how to properly coach an athlete with appropriate correction to errors.
   1. Know the steps of proper athlete observance of a skill.
   2. Know the proper position and time to both observe and correct a skill.
   3. Understand how to simplify a phase of a key element to help coach the athlete through the entire correction process.
5. Coach a specific skill from start to finish.
   1. Understand the basic mechanics of this particular skill.
   2. Break down the skill into phases and key elements.
   3. Identify and make corrections as needed.
   4. Describe coaching methods to communicate correction to the athlete.

CRR 101 - Sheet Metal Welding

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 4
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

1. Determine safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the “Emergency Planning and Right to Know” (HP-I)
   1. Identify personal safety; eye, skin, and respiratory protection (ie. welding helmet)
   2. Show proper use of required clothing and correct hand/foot protection
   3. Explain O.S.H.A. requirements for the work place
   4. Take part in the “Emergency Planning and Right to Know” requirement
   5. Identify and take precautions with hazardous operations and materials according to federal, state, and local regulations (HP-I)
   6. Demonstrate proper storage, handling, and installation of high pressure gas cylinders
2. Examine weldable materials used in collision repair
   1. Identify types of metals used in vehicle construction
   2. Compare types and thicknesses of steel
3. Assess welding and cutting of various metals (HP-I)
   1. Identify cutting process for different materials and locations; perform cutting operation (HP-I)
   2. Demonstrate proper set-up and operation of Plasma cutter and Oxy/Acetylene cutting equipment.
   3. Determine the correct GMAW (MIG) welder, electrode, wire type, diameter, and type of gas to be used in a specific welding situation (HP-I)
   4. Demonstrate setting up and adjusting the GMAW (MIG) welder to “tune” for proper electrode stickout, voltage, polarity, flow rate, and wire-feed speed required for the material being welded (HP-I)
   5. Determine work clamp (ground) location and attach. (HP-I)
   6. Demonstrate setting up and adjusting aluminum welding equipment. Adjust voltage, wire speed, gas flow rate for the aluminum being welded. (HP-I)
   7. Demonstrate setting up and adjusting silicon bronze welding equipment. Adjust welder voltage, wire speed and gas flow rate.
   8. Determine proper use and locations for silicon bronze welding.
4. Develop the following GMAW (MIG) welds: continuous, stitch, tack, plug, butt weld with and without backing, for aluminum and steel.
   1. Demonstrate cleaning and preparation of the metal to be welded, assure good metal fit-up, apply weld through primer if necessary, and clamp as required (HP-I)
   2. Show the proper angle of the gun to the joint and direction of gun travel for the type of weld being made in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
   3. Determine the joint type (butt joint with backing, lap, etc.) for weld being made (HP-I)
   4. Determine the type of weld (continuous, stitch, plug, etc.) for each specific joint type (HP-I)
   5. Develop a lap weld, plug weld, and butt welds with backer in the horizontal / vertical and overhead positions, using various metal thickness. Steel only.
5. Take part in visual and destructive tests on each weld type as outlined on 4.5
   1. Identify the causes of various welding defects; make necessary adjustments
   2. Identify cause of contact tip burn-back and failure of wire to feed; make necessary adjustments
6. Pass  I-CAR introduction Series.   (#7, #8) 
   1. Complete OPTION: I-CAR Welding qualification test, end of welding course qualification test for steel and aluminum, student pay.
   2. Complete Vehicle Construction Material Types (GEO 10 E 01)

 
Competencies Revised Date: 2019

CRR 150 - Basic Shop Safety

1. Create a floor plan of the auto collision repair labs
   1. List areas in the lab for welding, welder storage and supplies
   2. Identify area used for mixing of paints/primers and related material storage
   3. Identify areas for vehicle repair/prep and vehicle refinishing
   4. Show location(s) of electrical fuse panels
   5. Show air supply location (air compressor(s)
2. Develop a list and explain all lab safety equipment
   1. List all lab areas requiring the use of safety glasses,goggles, face shields, and welding helmets
   2. Explain the purpose of hearing protection, list styles of hearing protection
   3. Expain types of hand and foot protection
   4. Explain the safety purpose of the use of paint and dust masks
   5. Demonstrate the proper method of storing a charcoal-activated paint mask
   6. Find all fire extinguishers and list their classification                      
   7. Identify the location of all first aid kits
   8. Explain emergency procedures for fire, weather, or campus security emergency
3. Determine safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the “Right-to-Know Law” (HP-I)
   1. Explain NIOSH approved personal sanding respirator. Inspect condition and ensure fit and operation.  Perform proper maintenance in accordance with OSHA regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulation (HP-I)
   2. Explain the NIOSH approved (Fresh Air Make-up System) personal painting/refinishing respirator system.   Understand proper maintenance in accordance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulation (HP-I)
   3. Interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
   4. Explain SDS contents
   5. Identify SDS requirements
   6. Explain location of SDS sheets
   7. Take part in “Emergency Planning and Right to Know” exercise with class
4. Determine and take necessary precautions with hazardous operations and materials according to federal, state, and local regulations (HP-I)
   1. Explain EPA storage requirements for hazardous waste
   2. Identify hazardous material/waste and non-hazardous waste
   3. Demonstrate proper disposal of hazardous waste
   4. Identify hazardous paint materials that can be re-cycled
   5. Demonstrate proper  storage and handling of high pressure gas cylinders
5. Explain the proper safety equipment used in a refinishing area (HP-I)
   1. Select proper protective clothing
   2. Select correct respiratory protection
   3. Select correct hand, ear, and eye protection
   4. Maintain a safe work area “Good House Keeping”
6. Discuss the operation of hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment in a safe manner
   1. Explain personal hand-tool use and care
   2. Explain power tool maintenance and safe operation (air tools)
   3. Summarize operation and maintenance of paint lab/refinishing equipment
   4. Summarize operation and maintenance of structural/repair lab equipment
7. Explain importance of  vehicle safety
   1. Identify proper vehicle electrical system safety concerns
   2. Explain vehicle air bag safety
   3. Show correct vehicle lifting points
   4. Show proper placement of vehicle support stands
8. Pass  I-CAR Introduction Series.    (#1, #2, #6,)
   1. WKR01 I-CAR Worker protection
   2. I-CAR- on Line- (HWD01) liquid and solid waste disposal
   3. I-CAR- on Line- (HAP01) Hazardous airborne pollutant reduction

CRR 202 - Plastic Repair

1. Examine necessary precautions with hazardous operations and materials according to federal, state, and local regulations (HP-I)
   1. Determine safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the “Right to Know Law” (HP-I)
   2. Use the NIOSH approved personal sanding respirator. Inspect condition and ensure fit and operation. Perform proper maintenance in accordance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulations (HP-I)
   3. Use the NIOSH approved (Fresh Air Make-up System) personal painting/refinishing respirator system. Perform Understand proper maintenance in accordance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulation (HP-I)
   4. Use the proper personal safety equipment for surface preparation, spray gun and related equipment operation, paint mixing, matching and application, paint defects, and detailing (gloves, suits, hoods, eye and ear protection, etc.) Demonstrate proper usage of safety equipment and tools in the lab areas (HP-I)
2. Discuss type(s) of plastic, analyze damage, and determine repair process
   1. Identify the types of plastics; determine reparability (HP-I)
   2. Identify the types of plastic repair procedures; clean and prepare the surface of plastic parts (HP-I)
3. Determine appropriate surface preparation for composite repairs
   1. Demonstrate and use proper cleaning methods and techniques
   2. Select and use recommended abrasives
   3. Demonstrate and use backing panels (build when applicable) or prepare back side of repair
   4. Use recommended Adhesion Promoter (when applicable)
4. Repair composite panels, Determine proper composite panel repair for flexible and rigid composites, using approved methods and materials
   1. Demonstrate removal of paint finish (HP-I) (V-groove or U-groove)
   2. Explain replacement or repair of rigid and flexible plastic panels (HP-G)
   3. Explain removal or repair of damaged areas from rigid exterior composite panels (HP-G)
   4. Explain replacement of bonded rigid exterior composite body panels; straighten or align panel supports (HP-G)
   5. Demonstrate using an airless plastic welder (airless) demonstrate for repairs on rigid and flexible plastics
   6. Use adhesives to demonstrate repairs to rigid and flexible plastics/composites using adhesives
   7. Demonstrate repairs to fiberglass reinforced composites
   8. Apply  application of two- component finishing filler to minor surface imperfections and then dry-sand the area (HP-I)
   9. Dry sand area to which two-component finishing filler has been applied (HP-I)
5. Determine surface preparation for primers
   1. Determine Choose correct abrasives for finishing of the repair area
   2. Use Choose correct abrasives for featheredging of the repair area
   3. Decide the use of adhesion promoters
   4. Mix primer, Demonstrate mixing of primer surfacer or primer sealer (HP-I)
   5. Apply primer onto surface or repaired area (HP-I)
6. Demonstrate  proper refinishing techniques for composites
   1. Demonstrate dry or wet sanding to area to which primer-surfacer has been applied (HP-I)
   2. Remove with a tack rag any dust or lint particles from the area to be refinished (HP-I)
   3. Apply suitable sealer to the area being refinished when sealing is needed or desirable (HP-I)
   4. Refinish Show ability to refinish rigid, semi-rigid and flexible plastic parts (HP-G)
   5. Identify the types of rigid, semi-rigid or flexible plastic parts to be refinishedDemonstrate painting of rigid, semi-rigid or flexible plastic parts; determine the materials, preparation, and refinishing procedures (HP-I)
   6. Apply single stage topcoat (HP-I)
   7. Apply basecoat/clearcoat for overall refinishing (HP-I)
   8. Denib, buff, and polish, demonstrate final buffing and polishing of finishes where necessary (HP-I)
7. Complete I-CAR Non-Structural Pro level 1 Classes
   1. Complete Plastic and composite repair (PLA 03)
   2. Complete Bolt on Exterior panels - Part 1 (EXT 03) online
   3. Complete Bolt on Exterior panels - Part 2 (EXT04) online

CRR 325 - Sheet Metal Fundamentals

1. Evaluate necessary precautions with hazardous operations and materials according to federal, state, and local regulations. (HP-I)
   1. Determine safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the “Right-to-Know Law” (HP-I)   
   2. Explain the NIOSH approved personal sanding respirator.  Inspect condition and ensure fit and operation.  Perform proper maintenance in accordance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulation (HP-I)
2. Apply appropriate safety equipment dependent on activity
   1. Select proper safety equipment, hand, eye, ear, and respirator protection (HP-1)
   2. Select proper protective clothing and footwear (HP-1)
3. Examine vehicle construction and welding requirements
   1. Explain general vehicle construction for full frame and uni-body vehicles
   2. Determine proper heating techniques and general vehicle manufacture requirements for heating of metal throughout the metal repair process (HP-I)
   3. Determine proper welding techniques used for repairing Mild, HSS (high strength), and HSLA (high strength low alloy) steel (HP-I)
4. Modify, straighten and rough-out contours of damaged panels to a suitable condition for body filling or metal finishing using power tools, hand tools, and weld-on pull attachments (HP-I)
   1. Determine direction of impact (HP-I)
   2. Plan the order of repair
   3. Identify and repair surface irregularities on a damaged body panel             
5. Demonstrate hammer and dolly techniques
   1. Demonstrate metal finishing techniques
   2. Choose proper grinder techniques
   3. Show ability to heat shrink stretched panel areas to proper contour
   4. Show ability to cold shrink stretched panel areas to proper contour (HP-I)
   5. Identify and repair a gouge, tear, and puncture in sheet metal
   6. Determine removal of paint finish
   7. Determine the proper metal finishing techniques for aluminum (HP-G)
6. Determine metal welding procedures
   1. Identify weldable metals used in collision repair
   2. Demonstrate cleaning and preparation of the metal to be welded, assure good metal fit-up, apply weld through primer if necessary, and clamp as required (HP-I)
7. Prepare basic welder setup
   1. Decide the correct GMAW (MIG) welder type, electrode, wire type, diameter, and gas to be used in a specific welding situation (HP-I)
   2. Decide the type of weld (continuous, butt weld with backing, plug, etc) for each specific welding operation (HP-I)
   3. Decide work clamp (ground) location and attach (HP-I) 
8. Choose and apply filler material
   1. Demonstrate proper mixing of body filler
   2. Demonstrate proper application technique and shape during curing
   3. Identify and use varying abrasive grits to shape, finish, and featheredge filler
   4. Determine application of body filler to aluminum
9. Determine surface preparation of filler, metal surface, and surrounding area for primers/surfacers
   1. Demonstrate Dry or wet sanding of areas to be refinished
   2. Demonstrate Featheredging of damaged areas to be refinished
10. Complete I-CAR Introduction series.  (#3, #4, #5)
    1. Complete #3 Intro to vehicle construction materials (ICM00e)
    2. Complete #4 Intro to vehicle parts terminology Part 1 (IVT01e)
    3. Complete #5 Intro to vehicle parts terminology Part 2 (IVT02e)
    4. Complete Cosmetic Straightening Steel (STS01)
    5. Complete Removing and Installing Exterior Trim, Pinstripes, and Decals (TRM 03) - online

CRR 502 - Frame Damage Analysis

1. Discuss necessary precautions with hazardous operations and materials according to federal, state, and local regulations (HP-I)
   1. Determine safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the “Right to Know Law” (HP-I)
   2. Use personal safety equipment, hand, eye, ear, and respiratory protection
   3. Select  recommended proper protective clothing and footwear                     
2. Determine proper measuring tools and equipment
   1. Use a standard (SAE) and metric tape measure
   2. Measure structural damage using tram and self-centering gauges (HP-I)
   3. Demonstrate installation of strut tower gauges on a unibody vehicle
   4. Measure structural damage using a computerized measuring system (HP-G)
   5. Measure structural damage to vehicles using a dedicated (fixture) measuring system (HP-G)
3. Discuss three measuring methods used to diagnose vehicle structures
   1. Explain “point-to-point” measurements
   2. Explain “tram” measurements
   3. Explain “center line” measurements
4. Examine differences of vehicle structures
   1. Explain different types of full frame structures
   2. Distinguish differences of impact forces to full frame structures
   3. Explain types of unibody/space frame structures
   4. Distinguish differences of impact forces to unibody/space frame structures
   5. Explain primary and secondary damage
5. Determine the amount of structural and non-structural damage
   1. Analyze, side sway damage (HP-I)
   2. Analyze, sag damage (HP-G)
   3. Analyze, mash (collapse) damage (HP-G)
   4. Analyze, diamond frame damage (HP-G)
   5. Analyze, twist damage (HP-G)
   6. Analyze and identify crush/collapse zones (HP-I)
   7. Decide the extent of damage to aluminum body panels; repair or replace    (HP-G)
   8. Examine the locations of all suspension, steering, and powertrain component attaching points on the vehicle (HP-G)

CRR 655 - Advanced Collision Repair

1. Examine necessary precautions with hazardous operations and materials according to federal, state and local regulations (HP-I)
   1. Determine safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the “Right to Know Law” (HP-I)
   2. Use the NIOSH approved personal sanding respirator.  Inspect condition and ensure fit and operation.  Perform proper maintenance in accordance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulation (HP-I)
   3. Select personal safety equipment, hand, eye, ear, and respiratory protection
   4. Use recommended proper protective clothing and footwear                   
2. Evaluate the extent of the direct and indirect damage and the direction of impact; document the methods and sequence of repair (HP-I)
   1. Measure structural damage using tram and self-centering gauges (HP-I)
   2. Inspect the locations of all suspension, steering and powertrain component attaching points on the vehicle (HP-G)
   3. Measure unibody vehicles using a dedicated (fixture) measuring system (HP-G)
   4. Measure unibody vehicles using a universal measuring system (mechanical, electronic, and laser) (HP-G)
   5. Demonstrate removal of corrosion protection, undercoatings, sealers, and other protective coatings necessary to perform repairs (HP-I)
   6. Demonstrate ability to remove and replace repairable plastics and other components that are recommended for off-vehicle repair (HP-I)
3. Determine structural components on unibody and full frame structures
   1. Identify crush/collapse zones (HP-I)
   2. Analyze, straighten and align mash (collapse) damage (HP-G)
   3. Analyze, straighten and align sag damage (HP-G)
   4. Analyze, straighten and align side sway damage (HP-G)
   5. Analyze, straighten and align twist damage (HP-G)
   6. Analyze, straighten and align diamond frame damage (HP-G)
   7. Demonstrate proper cold stress relief methods (HP-I)
   8. Explain heat limitations in unibody vehicles (HP-I)
   9. Explain heat limitations in structural components (HP-I)
4. Evaluate repairs and replacement of structural components on unibody and full frame structures
   1. Demonstrate attaching anchor devices to vehicle; remove or reposition components as necessary (HP-I)
   2. Explain straightening and aligning front-end sections (aprons, strut towers, upper and lower rails, steering, and suspension/powertrain mounting points etc.) (HP-G)
   3. Explain straightening and aligning quarter panels, wheelhouse assemblies, and rear body sections (including rails and suspension/powertrain mounting points) (HP-G)
   4. Explain removal and replacement of damaged sections of structural steel body panels (HP-G)
   5. Explain removal and replacement of damaged structural components (HP-G)
   6. Apply corrosion protection to repaired or replaced frame areas (HP-I)
   7. Apply corrosion protection to repaired or replaced unibody structural areas   (HP-I)
   8. Apply structural foam (HP-G)
   9. Determine the extent of damage to aluminum structural components; repair, weld, or replace (HP-G)
   10. Identify cutting process for different materials and locations; perform cutting operation (HP-I)
   11. Demonstrate ability to straighten and rough-out contours of damaged panels to a suitable condition for body filling or metal finishing using power tools, hand tools, and weld-on pull attachments (HP-I)
5. Assess proper repair of non-structural misalignment of body panels
   1. Explain straightening and alignment of cowl assembly (HP-G)
   2. Explain straightening and alignment of roof rails/headers and room panels (HP-G)
   3. Explain straightening and alignment of hinge and lock pillars (HP-G)
   4. Explain straightening and alignment of vehicle openings, floor pans, and rocker panels (HP-G)
   5. Demonstrate repair of damage using power tools and hand tools to restore proper contours and dimensions (HP-I)
   6. Explain replacement procedure of door skins (HP-G)
   7. Explain panel bonding process (HP-G)
   8. Choose correct sound deadeners and foam materials (HP-I)
   9. Analyze the extent of damage to aluminum body panels; repair or replace (HP-G)
6. Evaluate proper preparation and welding procedures
   1. Demonstrate the correct GMAW (MIG) welder type, electrode, wire type, wire diameter, and gas to be used in a specific welding situation (HP-I)
   2. Demonstrate work clamp (ground) location and attach (HP-I)
   3. Demonstrate protection of adjacent panels, glass, vehicle interior, etc. from welding and cutting operations (HP-I)
   4. Demonstrate protection of computers and other electronic control modules during welding procedures (HP-I)
   5. Demonstrate cleaning and preparation of the metal to be welded, assure good metal fit-up, apply weld through primer if necessary, and clamp as required (HP-I)
   6. Identify correct joint type (butt weld with backing, lap etc.) for weld being made (HP-I)
   7. Identify correct type of weld (continuous, butt weld with backing, plug, etc.) for each specific welding operation (HP-I)
   8. Analyze weld damage or torn steel body panels; repair broken welds (HP-I)
   9. Identify different methods of attaching structural components (squeeze type resistance spot welding (STRSW), riveting, structural adhesive, silicon bronze, etc.) (HP-G)
   10. Analyze, weld and cut high-strength steel and other steels (HP-I)
   11. Explain welding and cutting aluminum (HP-G)
   12. Show restoration of corrosion-resistant coatings; caulking; and seam sealers to repaired areas (HP-I)
7. Determine proper handling and storage of vehicle components
   1. Inspect, remove, store, and replace non-structural body panels and components that may interfere with or be damaged during repair (HP-I)
   2. Inspect, remove, store, and replace exterior trim and moldings (HP-I)
   3. Inspect, remove, store, and replace interior trim and components (HP-I)
   4. Inspect, remove, store and replace all vehicle mechanical and electrical components that may interfere with or be damaged during repair (HP-G)
   5. Demonstrate proper protection of panels, glass, and parts adjacent to the repair area (HP-I)
8. Inspect, remove and replace bolted, bonded, and welded steel panel or panel assemblies (HP-I)
9. Determine correct procedures for outer body panel alignment
   1. Inspect, remove, replace, and align front fenders, headers, and other panels (HP-I)
   2. Inspect, remove, replace, and align bumper bars, covers, reinforcements, guards, isolators, and mounting hardware (HP-I)
   3. Inspect, remove, replace, and align doors, tailgates, hatches, lift gates, latches, hinges, and related hardware (HP-I)
   4. Inspect, remove, replace, and align deck lid, lid hinges, and lid latch (HP-I)
   5. Inspect, remove, replace, and align hood, hood hinges, and hood latch (HP-I)
   6. Inspect, remove, reinstall, and align convertible top and related mechanisms   (HP-G)
   7. Analyze and repair water leaks, dust leaks, and wind noises; inspect, repair, and replace weather-stripping (HP-G)
   8. Show restoration of corrosion protection (HP-I)
10. Determine proper procedures for aligning and replacement of structural and non-structural glass
    1. Explain removal and reinstallation or replacement of fixed glass (heated and non-heated) using recommended materials (HP-G)
    2. Explain removal and reinstallation or replacement of modular glass using recommended materials (HP-G)
    3. Identify, adjust, repair or replace window regulators, run channels, glass, power mechanisms, and related controls (HP-I)
    4. Identify, repair or replace, and adjust removable, manually or power operated roof panel(s) and hinges, latches, guides, handles, retainers, and controls of sunroofs   (HP-G)
11. Complete I-CAR Non-Structural Pro level 1 Classes
    1. Complete Movable and Stationary Glass Program 1 (GLA01) online
    2. Complete Removing and Installing Hardware Interior Trim (TRM02) online
    3. Complete Automotive Lighting (LSC04) online

 
Competencies Revised Date: 2019

CRR 742 - Estimating Theory

1. Determine differences among various collision estimating manuals
   1. Explain the advantages of using various estimating manuals
   2. Interpret the contents of the estimating manuals
   3. Explain the procedure explanations in the estimating manuals
   4. Explain the refinish procedure explanations in the estimating manuals
   5. Explain the symbols and abbreviations in estimating manuals
2. Develop proper procedures for completing an estimating form
   1. Choose the proper estimating form
   2. List the appropriate customer information
   3. List the appropriate vehicle information
   4. Identify the damage to the vehicle
   5. Find locations of VIN number for vehicle to be estimated, decode VIN
   6. List the paint code number for vehicle to be estimated
   7. List the damage to the vehicle
   8. Compare the type and color of paint already on vehicle with the manufacturer’s vehicle information label
3. Create a damage report in proper sequence to industry standards
   1. Choose correct symbols and abbreviations in writing estimates
   2. List the damage in proper sequence (front to back, outer to inner)
   3. List the proper parts, labor, and material costs
   4. Show the total cost from parts, labor, and materials
   5. Analyze completed damage report to determine appropriate methods for overall repair; develop and document a repair plan
4. Discuss primary and secondary damage
   1. Identify primary damage
   2. Determine straightening or replacement of primary damage
   3. Identify secondary damage
   4. Determine straightening or replacement of secondary damage
   5. Determine damage force flow
   6. Determine the extent of direct and indirect damage and the direction of impact
   7. Document the methods and sequence of repair and develop a repair plan
5. Evaluate collision damage to a vehicle
   1. Analyze frame damage on vehicle
   2. Analyze structural damage on vehicle
   3. Analyze suspension damage on vehicle
   4. Analyze sheet metal damage on vehicle
   5. Identify mechanical damage on vehicle
   6. Identify interior damage on vehicle
   7. Identify trim damage on vehicle
   8. Identify damage to aluminum body panels; repair or replace
6. Complete I-CAR Introduction Series (#9, #10, #11, #12)
   1. Complete #9 Intro to industry repair terms (IRT00e)
   2. Complete #10 Intro to mechanical systems terminology - Part 1 (IMT01e)
   3. Complete #11 Intro to mechanical systems terminology - Part 2 (IMT02e)
   4. Complete #12 Intro to mechanical repair terms and vehicle protection (IMV00e)

CRR 760 - Advanced Estimating

1. Discuss a damage appraiser/estimator job description
   1. Explain an estimator’s duties in a dealership shop
   2. Explain an estimator’s duties in an independent body shop                
2. Examine an independent collision shop owner’s job description
   1. Explain an independent collision shop owner’s position
   2. Discuss an independent collision shop owner’s background
   3. Explain an independent collision shop owner’s earnings
   4. Determine relationships between independent collision shop and insurance company
3. Evaluate a dealership collision shop manager’s position
   1. Explain a collision shop manager’s position
   2. Explain a dealership collision shop manager’s background
   3. Discuss a dealership collision shop manager’s earnings
   4. Explain a dealership collision shop manager’s job opportunities
   5. Determine relationships between dealership collision shop and insurance company
4. Examine examples of different pay systems
   1. Explain the different ways collision technicians are paid in our industry
   2. Compute how the salary/bonus system works
   3. Explain how the commission system works
5. Compare organizational charts for dealership or independent collision centers
   1. Explain an independent collision shop organizational chart
   2. Develop an independent collision shop organizational chart
   3. Explain a dealership collision shop organizational chart
   4. Develop a dealership collision shop organizational chart
   5. Develop a chart showing the flow from estimate to schedule
6. Determine collision shop and custom shop overhead costs
   1. Explain overhead costs to a collision shop
   2. Explain overhead costs to a custom/restoration shop
7. Assess collision damage to a vehicle
   1. Analyze frame damage on vehicle
   2. Analyze suspension damage on vehicle
   3. Analyze structural damage on vehicle
   4. Analyze sheet metal damage on vehicle
   5. Identify mechanical damage on vehicle
   6. Identify interior damage on vehicle
   7. Identify trim damage on vehicle
   8. Determine the extent of the direct and indirect damage and the direction of impact; document the methods and sequence of repair (HP-I)
8. Develop handwritten estimates
   1. Estimate a vehicle with frame damage
   2. Estimate a vehicle with suspension damage
   3. Estimate a vehicle with structural damage
   4. Estimate a vehicle with sheet metal damage (replacement)
   5. Estimate a vehicle with sheet metal damage (straightening time)
   6. Estimate a vehicle with mechanical damage
   7. Estimate a vehicle with interior damage
   8. Estimate a vehicle with trim damage
9. Create computer estimates
   1. Estimate a vehicle with frame damage
   2. Estimate a vehicle with suspension damage
   3. Estimate a vehicle with structural damage
   4. Estimate a vehicle with sheet metal damage (replacement)
   5. Estimate a vehicle with sheet metal damage (straightening time)
   6. Estimate a vehicle with mechanical damage
   7. Estimate a vehicle with interior damage
   8. Estimate a vehicle with trim damage
10. Discuss the importance of employee relationships
    1. List of benefits derived from good employee relationships
    2. List of problems derived from poor employee relationships
11. Complete I-CAR Prolevel 1 Class Vehicle Technology Trends (NEW 16) - (Most Current) online

 
Competencies Revised Date: 2019

CRR 841 - Principles of Refinishing

1. Evaluate necessary precautions with hazardous operations and materials according to federal, state and local regulations (HP-I)
   1. Identify safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the Emergency Planning and Right to Know (HP-I)
   2. Explain dangers of isocyanate absorption
2. Discuss NIOSH rules and guidelines
   1. Explain the NIOSH approved personal sanding respirator.  Inspect condition and ensure fit and operation.  Perform proper maintenance in accordance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulation (HP-I)
   2. Explain the NIOSH approved (Fresh Air Make-up System) personal painting/refinishing respirator system.  Understand proper maintenance in accordance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulation (HP-I)
3. Apply appropriate safety equipment dependent on activity
   1. Demonstrate proper usage of safety equipment and tools in the lab areas (HP-I)
   2. Organize and inspect spray environment to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and for safety and cleanliness hazards (HP-I)
4. Choose appropriate HVLP spray gun dependent on task. (HP-I)
   1. Adjust spray gun for proper operation (HP-I)
   2. Determine condition of spray guns and related equipment (air hoses, regulators, air lines, air source, and spray environment) (HP-I)
   3. Demonstrate setting-up, (fluid needle, nozzle, and cap), adjusting, and testing spray gun using fluid, air and pattern control valves (HP-I)         
5. Apply correct application of two-component finishing filler to minor surface imperfections
   1. Demonstrate dry sanding area to which two-component finishing filler has been applied (HP-I)
   2. Apply suitable metal treatment or primer in accordance with total product systems (HP-I)
   3. Apply masking materials and protect other areas that will not be refinished (HP-I)
   4. Demonstrate mixing of primer, primer-surfacer or primer sealer (HP-I)
   5. Apply primer onto surface or repaired area (HP-I)
   6. Demonstrate dry or wet sanding on area to which primer-surfacer has been applied (HP-I)
6. Choose suitable sealer to the area being refinished when sealing is needed or desirable  (HP-I)
   1. Demonstrate removal of dust from area to be refinished, including cracks or moldings of adjacent areas (HP-I)
   2. Demonstrate removing, with a tack rag, any dust or lint particles from the area to be refinished (HP-I)
   3. Apply final cleaning solution to area being refinished (HP-I)
   4. Demonstrate removal of nibs or imperfections from a sealer (HP-I)
7. Determine appropriate spray techniques for the finish being applied (HP-I)
   1. Demonstrate proper shaking, stirring, reducing, catalyzing/activating, and straining of paint (HP-I)
   2. Apply single stage topcoat (HP-I)
   3. Apply basecoat/clearcoat for overall refinishing (HP-I)
   4. Demonstrate final buffing and polishing of finishes where necessary (HP-I)
8. Evaluate irregular paint conditions
   1. Identify a dry spray appearance in the paint surface; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
   2. Identify overspray; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-I)
   3. Identify orange peel; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-I)
   4. Identify sags and runs in paint surface; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-I)
   5. Identify sanding marks (sandscratch swelling); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
   6. Identify contour mapping (shrinking and splitting) while finish is drying; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
   7. Identify the presence of fish-eyes (crater-like openings) in the finish; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
   8. Identify clouding (mottling and streaking in metallic finishes); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
   9. Identify dirt or dust in the paint surface; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-I)
   10. Identify poor adhesion; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
9. Determine proper disposal of waste materials
   1. Explain proper disposal methods of booth filters
   2. Demonstrate proper use of thinner recycler
10. Complete I- CAR Introduction Series.  (#13, #14)
    1. Complete I-CAR Corrosion Protection (CPS01) examination
    2. Complete Refinishing Program 1 (REF01)

 
Competencies Revised Date: 2019

CRR 876 - Refinishing Production

1. Evaluate necessary precautions with hazardous operations and materials according to federal, state and local regulations (HP-I)
   1. Identify safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the “Right to Know Law” (HP-I)
   2. Explain dangers  of isocyanate absorption
   3. Explain the NIOSH approved (Fresh Air Make-up System) personal painting/refinishing respirator system. Understand proper maintenance in accordance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulation (HP-I)
   4. Organize and inspect spray environment to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and for safety and cleanliness hazards (HP-I)
2. Demonstrate proper usage of safety equipment and tools in the lab areas (HP-I)
   1. Explain the NIOSH approved personal sanding respirator. (HP-I)
   2. Inspect condition and ensure fit and operation. Perform proper maintenance in accordance with OSHA Regulations 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulation (HP-I)    
3. Perform spray gun operation for HVLP (high volume, low pressure)  (HP-I)
   1. Identify HVLP spray equipment
   2. Identify LVLP spray equipment
   3. Identify the components of a spray gun
   4. Demonstrate setting-up (fluid needle, nozzle, and cap), adjusting, and testing spray gun using fluid, air, and pattern control valves (HP-I)
   5. Determine condition of spray gun operation for HVLP (high volume, low pressure) or LVLP (low volume, low pressure) spray guns (HP-I)
   6. Demonstrate proper cleaning procedures for spray equipment         
4. Evaluate substrate, type of finish, surface condition, and film thickness; develop and document a plan for refinishing using a total product system (HP-I)
   1. Apply soap and water, wash entire vehicle; use appropriate cleaner to remove contaminants from those areas to be repaired (HP-I)
   2. Identify, remove, and replace repairable plastics and other components that are recommended for off-vehicle repair (HP-I)
   3. Demonstrate protection of panels, glass, and parts adjacent to the repair area (HP-I)
5. Demonstrate removal of paint finish from the damaged area of a body panel (HP-I)
   1. Apply masking materials and protect other areas that will not be refinished (HP-I)
   2. Demonstrate featheredging of damaged areas to be refinished (HP-I)
   3. Apply suitable metal treatment or primer in accordance with total product systems (HP-I)
   4. Demonstrate mixing of primer, primer-surfacer or primer sealer (HP-I)
   5. Apply primer to surface or repaired area (HP-I)
6. Determine proper surface preparation
   1. Demonstrate dry or wet sanding of area to which primer-surfacer has been applied (HP-I)
   2. Demonstrate removal of dust from area to be refinished, including cracks or moldings of adjacent areas (HP-I) 
   3. Apply final cleaning solution to area being refinished (HP-I)
7. Determine top coat application procedures
   1. Apply suitable sealer to the area being refinished when sealing is needed or desirable (HP-I)
   2. Demonstrate removal of nibs or imperfections from a sealer (HP-I)
   3. List type and color of paint already on vehicle by manufacturer’s vehicle information label (HP-I)
   4. Identify and mix paint using a formula (HP-G)
8. Demonstrate proper shaking, stirring, reducing, catalyzing/activating, and strain paint (HP-I)
   1. Apply proper air pressure
   2. Show proper spray pattern overlap
   3. Use correct adjustment of fluid flow
   4. Select proper fan width for application
   5. Implement shake and stir technique
9. Determine proper refinishing, color tinting, and blending techniques
   1. Apply selected product on test and let-down panel; check for color match (HP-I)
   2. Apply finish using appropriate spray techniques (gun arc, gun angle, gun distance, gun speed, and spray pattern overlap) for the finish being applied (HP-I)
   3. Apply basecoat/clearcoat for panel blending or partial refinishing (HP-I)
   4. Identify tape tracking; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
   5. Apply basecoat/clearcoat for overall refinishing (HP-G)
   6. Demonstrate spot repair with basecoat/clearcoat using proper blending techniques
   7. Identify poor hiding colors; determine necessary action (HP-G)
   8. Identify color difference (off-shad); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
   9. Identify alternative color formula to achieve a blendable match (HP-G)
   10. Select correct tint color using formula to achieve a blendable match (HP-G)
   11. Explain application of Three-Stage paint system
   12. Apply multi-stage coats for panel blending or overall refinishing (HP-G)
   13. Explain tinting techniques
10. Determine proper application of clearcoat
    1. Identify base color flash time
    2. Identify clearcoat flash time
    3. Decide on number of coats required for clearcoat
11. Determine final buffing and polishing of finishes where necessary (HP-I)
    1. Demonstrate final sanding techniques for buffing and polishing
    2. Apply/restore corrosion protection (HP-I)
12. Complete I-CAR Refinish ProLevel 1 Class, Waterborne products, systems, and Application (REF07)

CRR 877 - Refinishing Applications

1. Critique necessary precautions with hazardous operations and materials according to federal, state and local regulations (HP-I)
   1. Identify safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the “Right to Know Law” (HP-I)
   2. Explain dangers of isocyanate absorption
   3. Demonstrate proper usage of safety equipment and tools in the lab areas  (HP-I)
   4. Organize and inspect spray environment to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and for safety and cleanliness hazards (HP-I)                     
2. Demonstrate the NIOSH approved personal sanding respirator. Inspect condition and ensure fit and operation. (HP-I)
   1. Perform proper maintenance in accordance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulation (HP-I)
   2. Explain the NIOSH approved (Fresh Air Make-up System) personal painting/refinishing respirator system. Understand proper maintenance in accordance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulation (HP-I)
3. Perform spray gun operation for HVLP (high volume, low pressure) (HP-I)
   1. Identify HVLP spray equipment
   2. List the components of a spray gun
   3. Determine condition of spray gun operation for LVLP (low volume, low pressure) spray guns (HP-I)
   4. Demonstrate proper cleaning procedures for spray equipment 
   5. Demonstrate setting-up (fluid needle, nozzle, and cap), adjusting, and testing spray gun using fluid, air, and pattern control valves (HP-I)
4. Perform spray gun operation for LVLP (HP-1)
   1. Identify LVLP spray equipment
   2. List the components of a spray gun
   3. Demonstrate setting-up (fluid needle, nozzle, and cap), adjusting, and testing spray gun using fluid, air, and pattern control valves (HP-I)
   4. Determine condition of spray gun operation for HVLP (high volume, low pressure) (HP-I)
   5. Demonstrate proper cleaning procedures for spray equipment 
5. Determine proper masking techniques
   1. Identify various types of masking materials
   2. Apply plastic masking materials when needed
   3. Apply liquid masking materials when needed
   4. Demonstrate paper masking techniques
   5. Demonstrate aperture tape use
6. Assess proper maintenance on paint booth equipment
   1. Demonstrate proper filter replacement
   2. Demonstrate booth cleaning and maintenance of light fixtures, inside walls, ventilation chambers, and related mechanical components of the paint booth
   3. Explain operations of an air make-up system (including intake filters, exhaust filters, fan and other mechanical components of the system)
   4. Identify and maintain paint mixing and storage areas
   5. Explain spray booth and prep-station operation          
7. Evaluate substrate, type of finish, surface condition, and film thickness; develop and document a plan for refinishing using a total product system (HP-I)
   1. Apply soap and water, wash entire vehicle; use appropriate cleaner to remove contaminants from those areas to be repaired (HP-I)
   2. Identify, remove, and replace repairable plastics and other components that are recommended for off-vehicle repair (HP-I)
   3. Demonstrate protection of panels, glass, and parts adjacent to the repair area (HP-I)
8. Demonstrate removal of paint finish from the damaged area of a body panel (HP-I)
   1. Apply masking materials and protect other areas that will not be refinished (HP-I)
   2. Demonstrate featheredging of damaged areas to be refinished (HP-I)
   3. Apply suitable metal treatment or primer in accordance with total product systems (HP-I)
   4. Demonstrate mixing of primer, primer-surfacer or primer sealer (HP-I)
   5. Apply primer onto surface or repaired area (HP-I)
   6. Demonstrate dry or wet sanding of area to which primer-surfacer has been applied (HP-I)
9. Determine proper surface preparation
   1. Demonstrate removal of dust from area to be refinished, including cracks or moldings of adjacent areas (HP-I)
   2. Apply final cleaning solution to area being refinished (HP-I)
   3. Apply suitable sealer to the area being refinished when sealing is needed or desirable (HP-I)
   4. Demonstrate removal of nibs or imperfections from  sealer (HP-I)
10. Determine proper paint preparation and application
    1. Compare the type and color of paint already on vehicle  with the  manufacturer’s vehicle information label (HP-I)
    2. Identify and mix paint using a formula (HP-G)
    3. Demonstrate proper shaking, stirring, reducing, catalyzing/activating, and strain paint (HP-I)
11. Apply finish using appropriate spray techniques (gun arc, gun angle, gun distance, gun speed, and spray pattern overlap) for the finish being applied  (HP-I)
    1. Apply basecoat/clearcoat for panel blending or partial refinishing (HP-I)
    2. Apply basecoat/clearcoat for overall refinishing (HP-G)
    3. Determine final buffing and polishing of  finishes where necessary (HP-I)
    4. Apply stone chip resistant coating (HP-G)
    5. Apply/restore corrosion protection (HP-I)      
12. Determine proper application of clearcoat
    1. Identify base color flash time
    2. Identify clearcoat flash time
    3. Decide on number of coats required for clearcoat
    4. Identify texture before polishing
13. Analyze refinishing concerns
    1. Identify blistering (raising of the paint surface); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
    2. Identify blushing (milky or hazy formation); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
    3. Identify lifting; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
    4. Identify tape tracking; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
    5. Identify low gloss condition; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
    6. Identify poor adhesion; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
    7. Identify paint cracking (crowsfeet or line-checking; micro-checking, etc); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
    8. Identify corrosion; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
    9. Identify dirt or dust in the paint surface; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-I)
14. Complete I-CAR Refinish Pro Level 1 Classes
    1. Complete Surface Preparation and Masking (REF02)
    2. Complete Detailing (REF04)

CAD 119 - Intro Computer-Aided Drafting

1. Discuss computer Aided Design and Drawing (CADD).
   1. Define CADD
   2. Discuss the benefits of CADD
   3. Discuss applications of CADD
2. Examine CADD computer hardware
   1. Differentiate between hardware and software
   2. Discuss computer requirements for CAD.
3. Examine basic elements of the CAD environment.
   1. Define Software
   2. Classify different operating systems
   3. Discuss Windows Operating System
   4. Use basic Windows commands
4. Examine basic Elements of the CADD Environment
   1. Discuss program execution
   2. Examine the Graphic User Interface (GUI)
   3. Identify the various screen Menus
   4. Discuss basic Input Devices.
   5. Discuss basic View Commands
   6. Practice Using View Commands
   7. Discuss Help Utility
   8. Discuss File Commands
5. Investigate 2-D Coordinate Entry techniques
   1. Discuss the right hand rule
   2. Discuss the Cartesian coordinate system
   3. Define Absolute Coordinates
   4. Define Relative Coordinates
   5. Define Polar Coordinates
   6. Practice Using Coordinates
   7. Examine direct input methods.
   8. Discuss “key-in” shortcuts.
6. Use basic 2D drawing Setup Methods
   1. Differentiate between 2D and 3D space.
   2. Discuss drawing Setup Commands
   3. Practice Setting up basic Drawing
   4. Examine paperspace.
7. Investigate basic 2D Entity Creation commands
   1. Examine the LINE Command
   2. Examine the CIRCLE Command
   3. Examine the ARC Command
   4. Examine the POLYGON Command
   5. Examine the ELLIPSE Command
   6. Examine the POINT Command
   7. Discuss the revision cloud command.
   8. Discuss the wipeout command.
   9. Practice using basic 2D Entity Creation Commands
8. Investigate basic 2D Display commands.
   1. Differentiate between REDRAW and REGEN commands.
   2. Examine ZOOM Command
   3. Examine PAN Command.
   4. Examine Transparent Commands
9. Investigate basic 2D Drawing Aids
   1. Examine the SNAP Command
   2. Examine the GRID Command
   3. Examine Ortho mode.
   4. Examine Polar Tracking
   5. Examine Object Snap.
   6. Examine Object Snap Tracking.
   7. Examine the UCS.
   8. Examine Dynamic Input
   9. Discuss Show/Hide Lineweight
   10. Discuss Quick Properties
   11. Examine the Undo command.
   12. Examine the Redo command.
   13. Discuss the ID command.
   14. Discuss the Dist command.
   15. Practice using basic 2D drawing aids.
10. Investigate basic 2D Editing commands
    1. Examine Selection Sets
    2. Examine GRIP Selections
    3. Examine the MOVE Command
    4. Examine the COPY Command
    5. Examine the OFFSET Command
    6. Examine the BREAK Command
    7. Examine the FILLET Command
    8. Examine the CHAMFER Command
    9. Examine the Align command
    10. Examine the Join comamnd.
    11. Examine the Reverse command.
    12. Examine the Change Space command.
    13. Examine the Set to Bylayer command.
11. Investigate Intermediate Editing Commands
    1. Examine the LINETYPE Command
    2. Examine the CHANGE Command
    3. Examine the PROPERTIES Command
    4. Examine the Line Type scale command.
    5. Examine the ARRAY Command
    6. Examine the MIRROR Command
    7. Examine the TRIM Command
    8. Examine the EXTEND Command
    9. Examine the ROTATE Command
    10. Examine the SCALE Command
    11. Examine the STRETCH Command
    12. Examine the Lengthen command.
    13. Examine the Explode command.
12. Demonstrate drawing output methods
    1. Discuss the AREA Command
    2. Discuss the LIST Command
    3. Discuss the ID Point command.
    4. Discuss the Quick Select command.
    5. Discuss the Quick Calculator.
    6. Discuss Properties.
    7. Examine the measure tools.
    8. Discuss the Design Center.
    9. Discuss the STATUS Command
    10. Discuss the TIME Command
    11. Discuss the Setvar command.
    12. Practice using inquiry/utility commands.
13. Use Text Placement techniques
    1. Discuss Text Placement Commands
    2. Discuss Text Styles
    3. Discuss Text Modification
    4. Practice Text Placement Techniques
    5. Discuss the QUICKCALC Command
    6. Examine using Inquiry/Utility Commands
14. Manipulate drawing layers
    1. Define Layers
    2. Examine LAYER Command
    3. Differentiate between “BYLAYER” and “BYBLOCK”
    4. Examine Layer Control Dialogue Box.
    5. Discuss PURGE Command
    6. Practice Using Layers
15. Investigate Dimensioning
    1. Define dimension components
    2. Examine the Dimension style.
    3. Differentiate between Associative and Nonassociative Dimensions
    4. Examine Linear Dimensioning
    5. Examine Angular Dimensioning
    6. Examine Diameter/Radial Dimensioning
    7. Examine Arc Length dimensioning.
    8. Examine Ordinate dimensioning.
    9. Examine jogged dimensioning.
    10. Examine Leaders/Centers
    11. Discuss Dimension Editing
    12. Examine multileader.
    13. Practice using Dimensions
16. Use advanced 2D Entity Creation commands
    1. Examine the PLINE Command
    2. Examine the Spline command.
    3. Examine 2D region command.
    4. Discuss FILL ON/OFF.
    5. Discuss the hatch command.
    6. Practice using the Hatch command.
    7. Discuss tables.
    8. Discuss Dimension Styles.
17. Develop 2D Blocks
    1. Examine the BLOCK Command
    2. Examine the INSERT Command
    3. Examine the EXPLODE Command
    4. Discuss the WBLOCK Command
    5. Practice Block Creation
    6. Examine external references (Xrefs).
18. Create a 2D 3-view working CADD drawing
    1. Prepare drawing setup
    2. Prepare layers
    3. Create drawing views
    4. Create annotation
19. Discuss printers/plotters.
    1. Examine the plot command.
    2. Modify plot settings.
    3. Set up plotter.
    4. Create 2D plot.
20. Generate a plot of a 2D 3-view working CAD drawing.
    1. Prepare plotter.
    2. Set up plot program.
    3. Generate plot.
21. Examine the POLYLINE command

CAD 125 - Intermediate CADD-Mechanical

1. Generate Simple Library Parts
   1. Review Library Part Creation
   2. Design Drawing Form
   3. Discuss Attributes
   4. Develop Titleblock Attributes
   5. Create Titleblock Library Part
   6. Discuss Reference files
   7. Develop Simple Library Parts
2. Create Slides/Scripts
   1. Discuss Slide File Creation
   2. Generate Slides of Simple Library Parts.
   3. Discuss Script Files.
   4. Compile Simple Script File.
3. Develop Simple User Programs
   1. Discuss Existing Program Usage
   2. Discuss Simple Programming Functions
   3. Analyze Program Creation Techniques
   4. Generate Simple Programs
4. Generate a Customized Menu
   1. Discuss Menu File Structure
   2. Identify Menu Command Structure
   3. Create Simple Library Menu
5. Appraise File/System Management
   1. Identify File Types
   2. Discuss File Translation
   3. Create Translation Files
   4. Change Basic Program Configuration
   5. Discuss Hard Disk Management
6. Summarize Basic 3D Concepts
   1. Discuss 3D Coordinate Entry
   2. Produce Simple 3D Wireframe Cube.
   3. Discuss 3D Viewing Techniques.
   4. Manipulate User Coordinate System
7. Explain Basic 3D Entity Creation Methods
   1. Differentiate between Wireframe and Extruded Entities.
   2. Create Extruded 3D Entities.
   3. Discuss 3D Wireframe Surfaces
   4. Create Simple 3D Wireframe Surfaces
   5. Discuss Simple 3D Visualization Commands
   6. Use Simple 3D Visualization Commands
8. Investigate 3D Entity Modification Procedures
   1. Discuss 3D Editing Commands
   2. Describe 3D Editing Problems
   3. Practice 3D Editing Commands.
9. Develop 3D Wireframe Projects
   1. Produce Simple 3D Wireframe Models
   2. Assemble Complex 3D Wireframe Models
10. Summarize Basic Solid Modeling Concepts
    1. Discriminate Between 3D Wireframe and Solid Modeling
    2. Discuss Solids Program Execution
    3. Examine Basic Solid Modeling Concepts
    4. Discuss Solids Creation Commands
    5. Discuss Solids Modification Commands
    6. Discuss Solids Display Commands
    7. Demonstrate Solids Creation Techniques
    8. Investigate Solids Analysis Commands
11. Develop 3D Solid Model Projects
    1. Produce a Simple Solid Model.
    2. Assemble a Complex Solid Model
12. Create a Solid Model Rendering
    1. Investigate Rendering Program Concepts
    2. Discuss Light Sources
    3. Examine Object Finishes
    4. Discuss Scene Setup
    5. Create Rendered Image
13. Generate Model/Paperspace Plot.
    1. Review Paperspace/Modelspace
    2. Create Paperspace Drawing

CAD 126 - Intermed CADD-Architectural

1. Analyze 2-Dimensional House Plan Project
   1. Discuss Site Plan.
   2. Discuss Project House #1.
   3. Compute drawing scale to be used
   4. Calculate paper size to be used
   5. Identify layering standards to be used
   6. Select working units
   7. Calculate drawing limits to be used
2. Develop 2D Floor Plan of Project House #1
   1. Create new drawing
   2. Prepare working units
   3. Set up working limits
   4. Generate working layers.
   5. Identify tools for use in 2D plan construction
   6. Create 2D floor plan
3. Develop 2D Library parts
   1. Identify proper layers to use.
   2. Create typical “DOOR” blocks
   3. Create typical “WINDOW” blocks
   4. Discuss window and door schedules
   5. Use 2D library parts in house plan
4. Use Third Party library parts.
   1. Identify third party menus/libraries
   2. Use 2D library parts in house plan
5. Develop 2D Foundation Plan
   1. Identify proper layers to use
   2. Identify proper tools to use.
   3. Create foundation plan
6. Develop 2D Roof Plan
   1. Identify proper layers to use
   2. Identify proper tools to use
   3. Create roof plan
7. Develop 2D Plumbing Plans
   1. Identify proper layers to use.
   2. Identify plumbing symbols to use
   3. Create plumbing symbols
   4. Identify proper tools to use.
   5. Create plumbing plan
   6. Create isometric plumbing plan
8. Develop 2D HVAC Plans
   1. Identify proper layers to use
   2. Identify HVAC symbols to use.
   3. Create HVAC symbols
   4. Identify proper tools to use
   5. Create HVAC plan
9. Develop 2D Electrical Plans
   1. Identify proper layers to use.
   2. Identify electrical symbols to use.
   3. Create electrical symbols.
   4. Identify proper tools to use
   5. Create electrical plan
10. Generate a plotted set of completed 2D house plans.
    1. Prepare the plotter for use
    2. Generate plotted drawings
11. Summarize Basic 3D Concepts
    1. Discuss 3D Coordinate Entry
    2. Produce Simple 3D Wireframe Cube.
    3. Discuss 3D Viewing Techniques.
    4. Manipulate User Coordinate System.
    5. Differentiate between Wireframe and Extruded entities.
    6. Create Extrdued 3D Entities.
12. Analyze 3-Dimensional House Plan Project #2.
    1. Discuss Project House #2.
    2. Compute drawing scale to be used.
    3. Calculate paper size to be used
    4. Identify layering standards to be used.
    5. Select working units.
    6. Calculate drawing limits to be used.
13. Develop 3D Floor Plan of Project House #2
    1. Create new drawing.
    2. Prepare working units.
    3. Set up working limits.
    4. Generate working layers.
    5. Identify tools for use in 3D plan construction.
    6. Create 3D floor plan.
14. Develop 3D Library parts.
    1. Identify proper layers to use.
    2. Create typical “DOOR” blocks.
    3. Create typical “WINDOW” blocks.
    4. Use 3D library parts in house plan.
15. Develop a drawing of the completed 3D House Plan #2.
    1. Review Model/paperspace.
    2. Compose a 4-view Model/Paperspace drawing.
    3. Discuss Presentation Techniques.
    4. Discuss Light Sources.
    5. Examine Object Finishes.
    6. Discuss Scene Setup
    7. Create Rendered Image.
16. Generate a plot of the completed 3D House Plan #2.
    1. Prepare the plotter for use.
    2. Generate plotted drawing.

CAD 139 - Intro to CAD/CAM

1. Operate a networked PC using a current operation system.
   1. Login to the college network.
   2. Determine how to launch the CAM software.
   3. Maintain files in a tree structure of folders
   4. Explain the tree structure that the CAM software uses and where different types of files are stored
   5. Identify the different file extensions that the CAM software uses.
2. Explain the software licensing.
   1. Discuss different methods of licensing devices necessary to run the CAM software.
   2. Verify the available licenses on either the network or PC (depending on license type).
   3. Discuss the different capabilities of each license level available for each machine type.
3. Maneuver in the CAM desktop.
   1. Determine the proper hotkey to do the following the graphics area:
   2. Launch the cursor menu
   3. Explain toolbars status such as docked, floating, visible and hidden.
   4. Manipulate pull-down and cascading menus.
   5. Explain the status bar functions.
   6. Explain the calculator functionality within the software.
   7. Create, change, edit, and delete a tool library.
   8. Modify the speed and feed database.
   9. Locate and utilize the MRU toolbar
   10. Determine visual cues for ambiguous geometry
   11. Determine visual cues for ambiguous geometry
   12. Manipulate the ribbon bar for input.
4. Determine different geometry types and importing
   1. Explain the benefits of a solid model.
   2. Explain the benefits of basic 2-D and 3-D geometry (non-solid model).
   3. List common translators such as IGES, DXF, STEP, etc with the problems and benefits of each.
   4. Explain gold-level integration of different brands of CAD and/or CAD/CAM software.
   5. List the geometry and annotation types that have difficult importing because of translation.
5. Create geometry in a CAM software.
   1. Explain how axes are oriented in Cartesian coordinate system.
   2. Explain the difference between absolute and relative input.
   3. Determine autocursor (object snap) positions.
   4. Create 2-D geometry such as lines, points, arc, splines.
   5. Define geometrical relationship such as collinear, tangent, perpendicular, co-radial, etc.
   6. Create elliptical shapes.
   7. Utilize the chamfer and fillet functions.
   8. Create polygon shapes.
   9. Create machineable text.
   10. Create geometry using construction geometry methods.
   11. Control the WCS coordinate system and assign work offsets.
   12. Utilize data-entry shortcuts.
6. Edit geometry in a CAM software.
   1. Delete geometry individually and using massive selection methods.
   2. Change geometry to new locations, levels, colors, etc.
   3. Perform mirror, rotate, translate functions with the geometry.
   4. Change level (layers) associations of geometry.
   5. Edit line width, style and visibility of geometry.
   6. Select geometry for manipulation using window, chain, area functions
   7. Selection geometry for manipulation using the color, level, geometry mask.
   8. Utilize all the trim and extend functions
   9. Analyze geometry for size, position, and distance.
7. Explain the Machine Definitions (MMD) used for CAM.
   1. Determine the physical machine layout for a MMD.
   2. Determine the control definitions role in the MMD concept.
   3. Explain how the toolpath copy of the MMD differs from the diskcopy.
   4. Explain how the post processor interacts with the MMD.
8. Setup properties for mill toolpathing.
   1. Select a proper MMD.
   2. Setup stock material properties.
   3. Select tool libraries and tool settings.
9. Interact with the operation manager
   1. Determine what settings control the output of CNC code with the operation manager.
   2. Determine how to create, delete, and reorder toolpath operations.
   3. Regenerate dirty toolpath operations.
   4. Select individual toolpath operations using various Windows-based functions such as control and the shift keys
   5. Determine how to lock a toolpath operation.
   6. Change toolpath display visibility
   7. Expand and collapse operations within the operations manager.
   8. Determine what each of the sub-categories of each operation will do.
   9. Run post-processor to create CNC code
10. Toolpathing CAM model.
    1. Locate tools in the tool library.
    2. Determine motion control of the tool approaching and retract from the work including helical and ramp entry
    3. Manipulate the tool entry and exit requirement from the workpiece.
    4. Determine when to use multiple levels and/or multiple passes.
    5. Determine the type of toolpath operation needed for the job.
    6. Create chained-paths using various selection tools.
    7. Control the chained path direction, start, and end.
    8. Configure a contouring operation and utilize its parameters.
    9. Configure a pocketing operation and utilize its parameters.
    10. Configure a facing operation and utilize its parameters.
    11. Configure a drilling operation and utilize its parameters.
    12. Determine the different types of cutter compensation and when to use them.
    13. Adjust the final size of the workpiece using amount of stock functions.
11. Check toolpath operations for accuracy.
    1. Utilize the verification module for machining animation.
    2. Manipulate settings for verification such as machined color, size, and shape of the workpiece.
    3. Utilize the backplot feature to determine tool movements.
    4. List machining time calculation for each operation.
12. Generate CNC code
    1. Identify common G&M codes used by CNC machines.
    2. Locate and save files to alternate network locations.
    3. Open and close CNC editor as required.
    4. Utilize CNC editor to download programs to a CNC machine.

CAD 148 - Intro to Finite Element Analys

1. Examine forces.
   1. Differentiate between internal and external forces.
   2. Discuss compressive forces.
   3. Discuss tensile forces.
   4. Identify gravitational forces.
   5. Discuss force translations.
   6. Calculate resultant force.
   7. Discuss concurrent forces.
   8. Discuss co-planer forces.
   9. Create free-body diagram.
   10. Discuss equilibrium of forces.
   11. Examine forces on inclined planes.
2. Determine three dimensional resultants.
   1. Discuss force system theorems.
   2. Calculate vectors.
3. Examine simple (direct) stress.
   1. Discuss tension.
   2. Discuss compression.
   3. Discuss shear.
   4. Discuss bearing.
4. Discuss friction.
   1. Define static friction.
   2. Calculate maximum static friction.
   3. Discuss friction on an inclined plane.
   4. Discuss wedge action.
   5. Discuss journal friction.
5. Examine moments.
   1. Define moment arm.
   2. Discuss sign of moment.
   3. Discuss uniform loading.
   4. Calculate the centroid of the load.
   5. Identify couples.
6. Discuss basic constraints.
   1. Define six degrees of freedom.
   2. Discuss applying basic constraints.
7. Create element mesh.
   1. Discuss CAD model types.
   2. Examine mesh types.
   3. Define nodes.
   4. Create 2D & 3D mesh.
   5. Import a parametric model for FEA.
8. Analyze trusses.
   1. Calculate resultants in truss forces.
   2. Discuss truss structures.
   3. Examine forces at connections, joints, and sections.
   4. Construct truss CAD model.
   5. Apply forces to model.
   6. Apply contraints.
9. Examine material properties.
   1. Define stress.
   2. Define strain.
   3. Discuss material terms.
   4. Define modulus of elasticity.
   5. Discuss ductility.
   6. Calculate allowable stresses.
   7. Calculate safety factors.
   8. Define Poison’s ration.
   9. Discuss thermal stress.
   10. Define coefficient of thermal expansion.
   11. Analyze composites.
10. Determine mass properties.
    1. Discuss center of gravity.
    2. Examine centroids.
    3. Determine moment of area.
    4. Calculate centroid of a composite.
    5. Discuss moment of inertia.
11. Discuss CAD model creation.
    1. Define wireframe entities.
    2. Discuss nodal entities.
    3. Discuss mesh generation.
    4. Discuss thermal applications.
    5. Discuss using a dither on a DAC model to examine FEA results.
12. Analyze joint designs.
    1. Examine bolted joints.
    2. Compare rivet joints to bolted joints.
    3. Calculate allowable loads for welded joints.
13. Examine simple beams.
    1. Examine supported beam.
    2. Examine overhanging beam.
    3. Examine cantilever beam.
14. Create CAD solid FEA models.
    1. Create CAD solid models.
    2. Create FEA components.
    3. Analyze models.
15. Discuss software calculations.
    1. Discuss the analysis process of a model.
    2. Examine the data that is required to analyze the model in a decoder.
    3. Analyze a model.
    4. Examine the results of a model.
    5. Discuss the differences between a finite element modeling and mass properties.

CAD 151 - CAD Graphics I

1. Discuss drawing types.
   1. Discuss industry drawing standards, such as ANSI, ISO, ASME, etc…
   2. Discuss computer-aided drafting.
   3. Examine engineering, drafting occupations.
   4. Examine related applications.
2. Identify basic drafting equipment and materials.
   1. Identify drawing media.
   2. Identify printing and plotting equipment.
   3. Identify computer-aided drafting equipment.
   4. Discuss computer aided drafting computer requirements.
   5. Discuss CAD software packages.
3. Analyze measurement and scaling systems.
   1. Discuss measurements and measuring units.
   2. Examine measuring scales for mechanical, civil, architectural and metric scales.
   3. Discuss drawing scale.
   4. Identify industry standard sheet sizes and title blocks.
4. Demonstrate sketching techniques.
   1. Discuss sketching principles.
   2. Identify lead grades for sketching.
   3. Know linetypes used in sketching.
   4. Sketch straight lines.
   5. Sketch curves and circles.
   6. Demonstrate proportion in a sketch.
   7. Sketch parts using orthographic projection.
   8. Sketch parts using isometric projection.
5. Perform basic lettering.
   1. Identify proper text height.
   2. Discuss font types used for mechanical drawings.
   3. Write the alphabet and numbers using Gothic letters.
6. Construct basic geometric entities.
   1. Define lines types and discuss their rules.
   2. Create geometric shapes such as point, line, polygons, etc..
   3. Modify geometric shapes.
7. Discuss CAD considerations necessary to create geometric entities.
   1. Discuss drawing setup and layering schemes.
   2. Examine viewing commands.
   3. Discuss coordinate entry methods.
   4. Examine object snap.
   5. Make use of selection sets to modify geometry.
8. Construct advanced geometric shapes.
   1. Examine advanced drawing commands.
   2. Create an ellipse, parabola, and helix.
   3. Examine advanced modification commands such as grip editing and property inquiries.
   4. Create and edit blocks and attributes.
9. Construct basic geometric intersections.
   1. Define geometric constructions.
   2. Bisect and divide geometry such as lines and arcs.
   3. Create tangential geometries.
   4. Draw an ogee curve.
10. Identify required views for a drawing.
    1. Identify orthographic projections.
    2. Discuss first angle projection.
    3. Discuss third angle projection.
    4. Identify the six standard views of a part.
    5. Prepare a two dimensional drawing.
11. Print and plot drawings.
    1. Examine using paper space and viewports.
    2. Discuss printing and plotting.
    3. Identify printing media.
    4. Discuss printers and plotters used in industry.
    5. Create and use title blocks and borders.
    6. Create drawing notes, general and local.
    7. Produce prints and plots.
12. Identify part surfaces.
    1. Define and create normal, inclined, and oblique surfaces.
13. Analyze sectional views.
    1. Define section views: half, full, partial, broken out, removed, and revolved.
    2. Discuss the usage of section views.
    3. Identify line usage in sections.
    4. Discuss hatch patterns for single parts and how they relate to parts in an assembly.
14. Analyze basic dimensioning practices.
    1. Identify dimensioning standards such as ANSI and ISO.
    2. Examine dimensioning units.
    3. Create horizontal, vertical, aligned, and radial dimensions.
    4. Discuss dimension placement and standards.
    5. Create dimensions in drawing layout.

CAD 152 - CAD Graphics II

1. Examine descriptive geometry theorems.
   1. Discuss descriptive geometry definitions.
   2. Discuss descriptive problem layouts, coordinates, and units.
   3. Examine fundamental views.
   4. Define points, lines, and planes.
   5. Discuss line and plane theorems.
2. Determine intersections of entities.
   1. Examine intersecting lines.
   2. Examine surface pierce points.
   3. Examine plane intersections.
   4. Examine perpendicular relationships.
   5. Examine dihedral angles.
3. Discuss bearing, slope and grade.
   1. Discuss map view and bearing coordinates.
   2. Discuss elevation views.
   3. Analyze slope, grade, and pitch.
4. Determine pattern and developments.
   1. Discuss development theorems.
   2. Discuss primitive elements.
   3. Develop basic entities in flat patterns.
   4. Develop intersections of prisms.
   5. Create flat pattern layouts.
5. Solve vector geometry problems graphically.
   1. Discuss definitions of terms associated with vector problems.
   2. Analyze basic vector principles.
   3. Determine resultant of concurrent/non-concurrent coplanar/non-coplanar vectors.
6. Determine auxiliary views.
   1. Relate positions of views and identify fold lines.
   2. Identify auxiliary views, primary and secondary.
   3. Discuss partial views.
   4. Construct drawings with auxiliary views.
7. Review dimensioning practices.
   1. Review dimensioning standards.
   2. Revisit dimension settings and placement in layouts.
   3. Create dimensions using baseline, chain, and coordinate.
   4. Discuss the difference between double and dual dimensioning.
8. Discuss 3D CAD models.
   1. Discuss wire-frame and solid models.
   2. Examine 3D coordinates.
   3. Define Boolean and parametric modeling.

CAD 153 - CAD Applications I

1. Analyze weldments.
   1. Examine standard welds
   2. Identify the American Standard Weld symbol.
   3. Create weld symbol blocks in CAD.
   4. Discuss and create general notes for weldments.
   5. Identify correlation of geometric tolerancing and weldments.
   6. Discuss surface finishes of welds.
   7. Discuss related weld applications
   8. Discuss plasma and flame cutting.
   9. Create a welded assembly, applying cad symbols and geometric tolerancing.
2. Analyze surface finishes.
   1. Discuss surface finish terminology and symbols.
   2. Relate surface finish to tolerances.
   3. Relate surface finishes to production processes.
   4. Discuss casting allowances due to surface imperfections.
   5. Discuss required machining and limits of finish values.
   6. Create in CAD surface finish symbol blocks.
   7. Apply surface finishes to a CAD part drawing.
3. Analyze datums.
   1. Identify casting datums.
   2. Identify machine datums.
   3. Determine primary machine datum.
   4. Create a datum symbol block
4. Examine geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
   1. Define terms associated with GD & T.
   2. Explain fundamental rules of GD & T.
   3. Demonstrate an understanding of features.
   4. Identify features of size and features without size.
   5. Demonstrate an understanding of tolerance zones.
   6. Describe the default tolerance zone and how it is positioned.
   7. Explain how tolerance zone shape is changed.
   8. Explain the difference between controlling an axis, a median plane, or a plane surface.
   9. Explain when a tolerance can and cannot be modified.
   10. Explain the effect of a feature modifier.
   11. Demonstrate an understanding of the commonly used characteristics.
   12. State the characteristics that require datum(s) and those that do not.
   13. Define geometric tolerancing.
   14. Determine primary, secondary, and tertiary datums.
   15. Analyze geometric tolerancing theorems.
   16. Identify geometric feature control symbols.
   17. Discuss material condition modifiers and datum applications of feature control frame.
   18. Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to a CAD drawing.
5. Discuss casting drawings.
   1. Examine draft.
   2. Discuss fillets and rounds.
   3. Analyze machining allowance.
   4. Discuss casting/machining drawings.
   5. Discuss shrinkage allowance.
   6. Discuss forging drawings.
   7. Create a casting drawing.

CAD 154 - CAD Applications II

1. Examine mechanical belt drives.
   1. Discuss types of belt drives.
   2. Discuss types of belt configurations.
   3. Discuss belt materials.
   4. Examine service factors.
   5. Discuss horsepower requirements.
   6. Analyze belt drive calculations.
   7. Calculate belt drive data.
2. Investigate mechanical chain drives.
   1. Discuss types of chain drives.
   2. Discuss standard chain sizes and specifications.
   3. Examine standard sheave sizes and specifications.
   4. Discuss chain materials.
   5. Discuss service factors.
   6. Examine horsepower requirements.
   7. Discuss chain drive data and formulas.
   8. Calculate chain drive data.
3. Discuss power train schematics.
   1. Discuss symbology for drive trains.
   2. Create standard symbol libraries.
   3. Create power train schematics.
4. Examine standard drive components.
   1. Identify using keys and splines in a drive train.
   2. Examine horsepower ratings of motors.
   3. Examine drive transfer components.
5. Discuss bearings.
   1. Identify standard bearings.
   2. Discuss bearing schematic symbols.
   3. Examine bearing loading.
   4. Examine bearing seals and shields.
   5. Discuss bearing lubrication.
6. Examine sealing systems.
   1. Identify standard seals and gaskets.
   2. Discuss seal schematic symbols.
   3. Create drawings utilizing gaskets and seals.
7. Evaluate sheet metal design.
   1. Discuss bend allowances for sheet metal.
   2. Calculate bend allowances.
   3. Examine bend reliefs.
   4. Discuss part features on a bent part, such as slots and holes.
   5. Examine flat pattern layouts
   6. Create two dimensional flat pattern.
8. Investigate solid model CAD sheet metal parts.
   1. Examine differences between standard solid parts versus sheet metal parts.
   2. Discuss commands specifically for sheet metal parts.
   3. Analyze the use of sheet metal parts with standard solids in an assembly.
   4. Examine creating sheet metal features in the CAD model.
   5. Create a sheet metal solid model.
   6. Create a flat pattern using a solid model.
9. Discuss heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) applications.
   1. Examine HVAC systems.
   2. Discuss ventilation.
   3. Examine HVAC symbols.
   4. Discuss HVAC CAD applications.
   5. Examine sheet metal fabrication in HVAC.
   6. Examine sheet metal drawing notations.
10. Explore hydraulic control systems.
    1. Discuss hydraulic principles and how they compare to pneumatic systems.
    2. Discuss industry standards.
    3. Examine basic hydraulic components.
    4. Discuss a simple hydraulic circuit.
    5. Examine hydraulic system schematics.
    6. Create a hydraulic schematic.

CAD 155 - Networking Systems Involving CAD

1. Explain devices on networks
   1. Describe desktop computers, mid-range computers and servers.
   2. Describe PDAs, Peripheral Devices and Internetworking devices.
2. Examine internal computer components
   1. Describe the function of the CPU, memory, and NICs.
   2. Examine various bus configurations
   3. Discuss removal storage, hard disk, cdrom, and DCD technology
   4. Discuss computer care and maintenance
3. Discuss software and operating systems
   1. Describe programs and process
   2. Identify the function of device drivers
   3. Discuss network management software
   4. Discuss popular operating systems.
   5. Install/configure current operating system
4. Analyze carrier signals, cable types, and network topologies.
   1. Discuss communication and signals.
   2. Identify network topologies
   3. Describe physical cable types.
   4. Explain wireless transmission
   5. Describe structured cable plant
5. Identify computer protocols and services
   1. Discuss different protocols
   2. Discuss overview of the layers of protocols and services.
   3. Describe communicating across a network.
6. Examine the OSI model.
   1. Describe the physical layer
   2. Describe the data link layer.
   3. Describe the network layer
   4. Describe the transport layer
   5. Describe the session layer
   6. Describe the presentation layer.
   7. Describe the application layer
7. Explore Local Area Networks(LANs).
   1. Discuss LAN data link protocols
   2. Describe Ethernet
   3. Describe token ring and FDDI.
   4. Describe wireless LANs.
   5. Identify LAN software architectures.
   6. Discuss information flow between client and server.
8. Identify network components.
   1. Identify function of repeaters and hubs.
   2. Describe bridges.
   3. Discuss switches and routers
   4. Describe Gateways
9. Explore Wide Area Networks (WANs).
   1. Discuss point-to-point WAN services.
   2. Describe switched WAN services
   3. Explain choosing WAN products and services.
10. Incorporate course networking elements.
    1. Install/configure client machine.
    2. Design/layout topology.
    3. Create small peer-to-peer network.

CAD 162 - Intro to Multimedia

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

1. Understand 3D graphics and animation fundamentals
   1. Define 3D space concepts
   2. Describe the use of coordinates
   3. Identify what axis’s are
   4. Distinguish between lines, polylines and polygons
   5. Describe a 3D object
   6. Define how to use 3D lights
   7. Explain the camera function
   8. Define the act of 3D rendering
   9. Summarize creating animation
2. Explain the MAX interface
   1. Manipulate work files
   2. Illustrate viewport controls
   3. Utilize the Units, Snaps and other drawing aids
3. Comprehend modeling concepts
   1. Explain Spline based modeling
   2. Examine mesh and polygonal modeling
   3. Describe parametric modeling
   4. Identify Patch modeling
   5. Define patch sub-objects
   6. Describe NURBS modeling
4. Know the basic modeling methods
   1. Describe work with splines
   2. Define spline lofting methods
   3. Demonstrate working with 3D primitives
   4. Investigate working with compound objects
5. Explain the basic editing methods
   1. Practice editing object parameters
6. Define 3D design theory
   1. Review mixing color and light
   2. Distinguish color composition
   3. Identify complementary colors
   4. Examine warm versus cool colors
   5. Describe the impact of colored lighting
7. Identify the concepts of composition
   1. Summarize the use of cameras
   2. Create a camera
   3. Create a camera view
   4. Explain utilizing lights for composition
   5. Create a light affect
8. Describe working with materials
   1. Discuss the materials editor function
   2. Describe basic materials parameters
   3. Explain assigning materials to objects
   4. Utilize mapping coordinates
9. Utilize rendering techniques
   1. Explain rendering options
   2. Modify rendering parameters
   3. Compose a rendering
10. Demonstrate the concepts of animation
    1. Explain the use of controllers
    2. Relate time in computer animation
    3. Configure moving through time in MAX
    4. Explain the time configuration commands
    5. Create an animation