Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)

Administration of Justice

Division: PATH (Public Safety, Adv. Manufacturing, Transportation, Health and Kinesiology)

AJ 50 Introduction to Administration of Justice

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Critically analyze and discuss issues of crime and justice.
Define causal theories, criminal types and societal factors used to explain the nature of crime.
Describe the evolution of the American criminal justice system, including the history, development,structure, and function of police, courts, and corrections.
Articulate the scope of the crime problem in present-day America and discuss the methods, theories, and concepts associated with measuring crime.

American Sign Language

Division: A&H (Arts & Humanities)

ASL 1A American Sign Language I

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in comprehension of American Sign Language for daily living contexts.
Demonstrate receptive and expressive ASL grammatical functions and knowledge for daily living.
Properly respond in American Sign Language to simple questions about their selves and surroundings.

Anthropology

Division: BSSL (Business, Social Science, and Learning Resources)

ANTR 1 Biological Anthropology

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Deconstruct the biological concept of "race."
Describe and identify fossil hominid species.
Explain how natural selection works.

Art

Division: A&H (Arts & Humanities)

ARTS 2A Introduction to Drawing

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate ability to recognize and recreate, on a picture plane, observed values and proportions.
Compose drawings with the elements and principles of visual art and design.
Implement materials common to the drawing process.

ARTS 7A Introduction to Watercolor Painting

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate a knowledge and awareness of color theory and a variety of application techniques.
Demonstrate an aesthetic awareness of value and its uses in creating light and space on a 2 dimensional plane.
Demonstrate proficiency in the basic techniques of watercolor painting: flat wash, glazing, wet-in-wet.
Demonstrate the use of materials and equipment of the craft of painting in watercolor.
Produce watercolor paintings using basic techniques.

ARTS 7B Watercolor Painting

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Complete a body of paintings that demonstrates an understanding of specific subject based material.
Demonstrate a knowledge of composition.
Demonstrate a mastery of watercolor application and techniques.
Produce watercolor paintings demonstrating intermediate color theory applications.
Produce watercolor paintings demonstrating intermediate value applications.

ARTS 7C Advanced Watercolor Painting I

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate advanced painting skills utilizing interdisciplinary/hybrid approaches to painting utilizing watercolors alone or modified with mixed media.
Demonstrate aesthetic independence, critical thinking, creative initiative, and formal knowledge via an independent research project.
Identify advanced technical problems, analyze and objectively assess advanced watercolor paintings in a verbal critique.
Produce watercolor paintings demonstrating advanced color theory applications utilizing watercolors alone or modified with mixed media.
Produce watercolor paintings demonstrating advanced composition applications.

ARTS 7D Advanced Watercolor Painting II

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate advanced painting skills utilizing interdisciplinary/hybrid approaches to painting utilizing watercolors alone or modified with mixed media.
Demonstrate aesthetic independence, critical thinking, creative initiative, and formal knowledge via an independent research project.
Identify and create advanced watercolor paintings utilizing advanced painting skills.
Produce watercolor paintings demonstrating advanced color theory applications utilizing watercolors alone or modified with mixed media.
Produce watercolor paintings demonstrating advanced composition applications.

Art History

Division: A&H (Arts & Humanities)

ARHS 1 Introduction to Art History

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate critical and creative thinking by applying interdisciplinary approaches to the interpretation of artwork.
Identify formal elements in an artwork and be able to ascertain how these elements create meaning in the chosen art work.
Identify themes of art within a chosen art work across a broad range of cultures and time periods.

ARHS 2 Art of the Ancient Americas

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Analyze artwork of the Ancient Americas using art historical methodology.
Identify and evaluate art historical styles, movements, and concepts in the art of the Ancient Americas.
Recognize the relationship between art and its geographic, cultural, and historical context.

ARHS 4 Western Art History - Ancient to Medieval

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Analyze the religious, cultural, economic and political issues of the ancient Western world and their relationship to artistic and architectural production.
Articulate connections between artistic movements and historical events in the Western world from pre-history through the Gothic period.
Identify ancient Western art movements, artists, and technical processes.

Astronomy

Division: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

ASTR 30L Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Effectively communicate the methods, analysis, results, and conclusions of their own scientific experiments.
Perform naked eye and telescopic observations of objects in the night sky.
Quantitatively analyze their laboratory data, compare their results to accepted values, and evaluate the accuracy of their experiment.

ASTR 31 Introduction to Astronomy: The Solar System

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Describe the ways in which scientific principles have shaped the modern world and relate to daily life.
Explain physical principles relevant to the solar system and its formation, as well as those relevant to the search for extrasolar planets.
Use quantitative reasoning to determine relationships between physical quantities in astronomy.

ASTR 32 Introduction to Astronomy: Stars and the Universe

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Describe the ways in which scientific principles have shaped the modern world and relate todaily life.
Use quantitative reasoning to determine relationships between physical quantities in astronomy.
Explain physical principles relevant to light, telescopes, stars, galaxies, and cosmology.

Auto Technology

Division: PATH (Public Safety, Adv. Manufacturing, Transportation, Health & Kinesiology)

AUTO LABB Advanced Automotive Lab

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Apply service manual procedures to the vehicle.
Apply all safety precautions.
Complete hands on lab sessions with no instructor supervision necessary.

AUTO LABC Specialized Bench Work Automotive Lab

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Apply service manual procedures to the vehicle.
Apply all safety precautions.
Complete hands on lab sessions with no instructor supervision necessary.

AUTO LABD Specialized Electronic Work Automotive Lab

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Apply service manual procedures to vehicle.
Apply all safety precautions.
Complete hands on lab sessions with no instructor supervision necessary.

Biological Sciences

Division: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

BIO 1A General Botany

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Conduct a research project, take measurements, keep accurate records, analyze and draw conclusions, and communicate experimental results in a standard format for scientific research.
Explain and apply principles and processes of botany and ecology at different organizational levels, from the biochemical to the ecological.
Explain and demonstrate the theoretical and practical aspects of using a compound microscope and dissecting microscope to study microorganisms and internal and external structures of plants, algae and fungi.
Have attained hands-on experience with and demonstrated proficiency in standard biological techniques, using industry-level biology laboratory equipment and/or discipline-specific computer hardware and software.

BIO 1B General Zoology

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Gain hands-on experience with and demonstrate proficiency in standard biological techniques, using industry level biology laboratory equipment and/or discipline-specific computer hardware and software.
Conduct a research project and communicate experimental results using standard scientific methods.
Explain and apply principles and processes of zoology and evolution at different organizationallevels, from tissues to the ecological.
Explain and demonstrate the theoretical and practical aspects of using a compound microscope to investigate structures, functions, and behaviors of unicellular eukaryotes and animal taxa.

BIO 7A Human Anatomy

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Identify the structures of the body systems using models, slides, cadavers, and/or visual media.
Relate structure to the function of anatomical structures and understand how a change in structure would alter function.
Analyze clinical cases and/or human pathologies and communicate findings utilizing academic language.

BIO 7B Human Physiology

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Apply the principles of homeostasis and the use of feedback loops to control physiological systems in the human body.
Evaluate physiological functions of select organ systems by interpreting graphs of physiological data and be able to solve allied-based math problems.
Research a relevant topic in physiology and communicate their findings clearly in writing or orally to others, demonstrating content knowledge acquired from reliable scientific sources.

BIO 7C Microbiology

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Acquire, articulate, and apply specialized language and knowledge relevant to microbiology.
Acquire and demonstrate competency in laboratory safety and in routine and specialized microbiological laboratory skills applicable to microbiological research or clinical methods, including accurately reporting observations and analysis.
Explain and demonstrate the theoretical and practical aspects of using a compound microscope to studymicroorganisms using the oil immersion objective lens.
Research a relevant topic in microbiology and communicate scientific concepts, experimental results andanalytical arguments clearly and concisely in writing and/or orally, demonstrating content knowledge acquired from the course work and from reliable scientific sources.

BIO 20 Contemporary Human Biology

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Describe and relate the physical structure of the cells, tissues types and organ systems to their function.
Explain the concept of homeostasis and how the different body systems maintain homeostasis, and be able to relate homeostatic failure to some common pathological conditions.

BIO 30 Introduction to College Biology

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Conduct guided experiments in the laboratory and interpret the results of these investigations, individually and/or in collaboration with other students.
Demonstrate writing proficiency on a written assignment which incorporates scientific data and/or basic principles of biology.
Explain basic principles of biochemistry, ecology, and cellular, evolutionary, and organismal biology.
Properly manipulate a compound microscope and demonstrate knowledge of its parts and uses.
Have gained hands-on experience with and demonstrated proficiency in standard biological techniques, using industry-level biology laboratory equipment and/or discipline-specific computer hardware and software.

BIO 40 Humans and the Environment

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Analyze and critically evaluate environmental information from various sources, and present their findings.
Discuss environmental problems, their causes and evaluate solutions./li>
Explain basic principles of ecology involving energy flow, cycling of matter, interactions within and between populations and assess the impact of humans on the biosphere.

Business

Division: BSSL (Business, Social Science, and Learning Resources)

BUSN 1A Financial Accounting

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Calculate and analyze current ratio, debt ratio, and gross profit ratio.
Identify and name different components of a balance sheet and income statement.

BUSN 1A Financial Accounting

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Calculate and analyze current ratio, debt ratio, and gross profit ratio.
Identify and name different components of a balance sheet and income statement.

BUSN 18 Business Law

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Compare and contrast alternative legal theories as they apply to a case.
Critique legal decisions made by the courts.
Evaluate the dynamics behind multinational enterprises.
Formulate legal conclusions based on sound legal reasoning.

BUSN 40 Introduction to Business

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Communicate the impact of compliance-based and integrity-based ethics codes on the role of business in a market economy.
Compare the three primary business formations used by privately held American businesses.
Contrast management and leadership strategies in the function areas of management, marketing, finance, human resources and production.

Chemistry

Division: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

CHEM 1A General College Chemistry I

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Skillfully perform experimental measurements, techniques, and protocols, properly use standard laboratory instruments, and adhere to safe laboratory practices.

CHEM 1B General College Chemistry II

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Skillfully perform experimental measurements, techniques, and protocols, properly use standard laboratory instruments, and adhere to safe laboratory practices.
Succinctly summarize laboratory procedures, clearly document laboratory measurements and observations, and effectively communicate rationale for the experiment, data analysis, and interpretation.
Apply the scientific method to laboratory experiments.
Analyze nature at the atomic scale by applying the concepts of kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and introductory organic chemistry.

CHEM 30A Introductory and Applied Chemistry I

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Define concentration units of solutions (e.g., molarity and % concentration) and use these definitions in problem solving.
Demonstrate proficiency in solving complex problems and conceptual understanding of content listed in the course outline as measured by the comprehensive final exam.
Skillfully perform experimental measurements, techniques, and protocols, properly use standard laboratory instruments, and adhere to safe laboratory practices.

CHEM 31 Introduction to College Chemistry

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in solving complex problems and conceptual understanding of content listed in the course outline as measured by the American Chemical Society 2006 California Chemistry Diagnostic Test.
Skillfully perform experimental measurements, techniques, and protocols, properly use standard laboratory instruments, and adhere to safe laboratory practices.

Communication Studies

Division: A&H (Arts & Humanities)

COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking (Formerly CMST 1)

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Deliver a speech with effective content, organization, and delivery.

CMST 10 Interpersonal Communication

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Identify and demonstrate necessary skills for application of interpersonal communication competence.
Identify and demonstrate necessary skills of comprehension of interpersonal communication competence.

Computer Information Systems

Division: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

CIS 50 Introduction to Computing Information Technology

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate basic computing literacy by using office applications, the Internet and computer-based tutorials.

Computer Networking Technology

Division: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

CNT 51 CompTIA's A+ Certification Computer Technician

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Install, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems and applications.
Install, configure, secure, and troubleshoot PC/Networking/Mobile devices.

CNT 8002 Cisco CCNA2/3 Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Configure and set-up static routing.
Implement VLAN and VLAN routing.

Computer Science

Division: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

CS 7 Introduction to Computer Programming Concepts

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Plan and implement programmer-defined functions in Python.

Early Care and Education

Division: BSSL (Business, Social Science, and Learning Resources)

ECE 50 Early Childhood Principles and Practices

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Compare and contrast historical and current early childhood education perspectives, theories, and program types and philosophies.
Describe the role of the early childhood educator, including ethical conduct and professional pathways.
Examine a variety of observation, reflection, guidance and interaction strategies to increase children's social competence and promote a caring classroom community.
Identify the underlying theoretical perspective in forming a professional philosophy.
Identify quality in early education programs related to environment, curriculum, interactions and teaching strategies.

ECE 56 Child Growth and Development

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Apply knowledge of development and major theoretical frameworks to child observations.
Describe development of children from conception through adolescence in the physical, social,emotional and cognitive domains.
Identify cultural, economic, political and historical contexts that impact children's development.

ECE 62 Child, Family and Community

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Apply understanding of the foundational role of primary relationships and cultural differences in childrearing practices to create a culturally and linguistically appropriate learning environment.
Assess how their own values, goals, family history and life experiences, impact their relationships with children and families.
Describe socialization of the child focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, community and society.
Identify the educational, cultural, linguistic, political, and socioeconomic impacts on children and families.
Describe strategies that empower families and encourage family involvement in their children’s development and education.

Economics

Division: BSSL (Business, Social Science, and Learning Resources)

ECON 1 Principles of Microeconomics

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Define market and its failures and explain how market forces of supply and demand lead to efficient allocation of goods, services and factors of production.
Define opportunity cost and marginal analysis and explain how they relate to choices of individuals in the economy.
Define different market structures and explain how firms optimize their fiscal objectives in these markets.

ECON 2 Principles of Macroeconomics

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Define market and explain how market forces of supply and demand lead to efficient allocation of goods, services and factors of production.
Define key economic indicators, including GDP, CPI, and Unemployment Rate, and use these quantitative measures to analyze the economy.
Describe monetary and fiscal policies and explain how they affect short-term economic fluctuations.

ECON 10 General Economics

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Define market and explain how market forces of supply and demand lead to efficient allocation of goods, services and factors of production.
Define opportunity cost and marginal analysis and explain how they relate to choices of individuals in the economy.
Define key economic indicators, including GDP, CPI, and Unemployment Rate, and use these quantitative measures to analyze the economy.

Emergency Medical Services

Division: PATH (Public Safety, Adv. Manufacturing, Transportation, Health & Kinesiology)

EMS 16 Paramedic Clinical Internship

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Administer prehospital medications to the patient via the intramuscular route, intravenous route, nebulized route, and subcutaneous route.
Deliver a patient care report to a physician, registered nurse, or paramedic that is accurate and describes the care delivered by the student.
Perform a physical examination on a live patient with their consent and identify immediate life-threatening conditions that need to be treated.

EMS 17 Paramedic Field Internship

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Manage an emergency in the out-of-hospital setting by directing the resources of the local fire department and support personnel from the ambulance provider.

English

Division: A&H (Arts & Humanities)

ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (Formerly ENG 1A)

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Read analytically to understand and respond to diverse academic texts.
Compose thesis-driven academic writing that demonstrates analysis and synthesis of sources as appropriate to the rhetorical situation.
Demonstrate strategies for planning, outlining, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading written work.
Identify the main ideas and supporting arguments of a college-level text.
Research a topic using credible sources and document sources in an academically responsible way.
Use effective sentence structure and style to convey ideas.

ENG 4 Critical Thinking and Writing about Literature

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Identify and evaluate implied arguments in college-level literary texts.
Assess the best use of language, style, and voice for a variety of writing assignments and rhetorical contexts.
Write a research paper using credible sources and correct documentation.
Write an academic essay synthesizing multiple texts and using logic to support a thesis.

ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing (Formerly ENG 7)

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Define, recognize, and utilize forms of critical reasoning, including deductive and inductive reasoning, in a variety of rhetorical contexts.
Reflect critically on one’s own thought processes to identify and avoid cognitive biases and common fallacies of language and thought.
Employ critical reading and research strategies to locate and evaluate complex texts representative of diverse experiences, perspectives, and forms of authority
Evaluate and document evidence to construct arguments in a variety of rhetorical situations, distinguishing knowledge from belief and fact from judgment.
Craft written arguments to respond appropriately to texts, with attention to intended audience, purpose, and social context, and revise for clarity, cogency, persuasiveness, andsoundness.
Evaluate the logic and validity of a nonfiction college-level text's reasoning and support.
Use grammar, vocabulary, and style appropriate for academic essays.
Write a research paper using credible sources and correct documentation.
Write an academic essay synthesizing multiple texts and using logic to support a thesis.

ENG 12A Craft of Writing Fiction

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Write and revise a story or chapter demonstrating proficiency in the basic elements of fiction, i.e., character, plot, setting, point of view, and theme.

ENG 12B Craft of Writing Fiction: Intermediate

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Write and revise a story or chapter demonstrating command of the elements of fiction, i.e., character, plot, setting, point of view, tone, figures of speech, symbolism, and theme to create resonance and meaning.

ENG 12C Craft of Writing Fiction: Advanced

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate advanced skills in description, dialogue, characterization, point of view control, plotting, and theme.
Identify subtle elements of craft within published fiction and the resulting effects of those elements, such as the relationship between craft and emotional or intellectual resonance.

ENG 45 Studies in Fiction

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Analyze an author’s use of literary techniques to develop a theme.
Demonstrate familiarity with the structure of the works studied and discuss the works using appropriate literary terms such as metaphor, plot, point of view, and character development.
Recognize, appreciate, and compare the similarities and differences between authors, characters, and self that stem from historical era and cultural tradition.

English as a Second Language

Division: A&H (Arts & Humanities)

ESL 136 Beginning Pronunciation and Fluency

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Correctly pronounce level-appropriate vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.
Identify and stress appropriate content word(s) in a sentence.
Distinguish sounds in minimal pairs.
Correctly identify and pronounce voiced and voiceless sounds.

Ethnic Studies

Division: BSSL (Business, Social Science, and Learning Resources)

ETHS 5 Psychology of Race and Identity

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Appraise one's own ethnic/cultural origins and one's biases towards certain groups.
Compare and contrast research biases in the study of individuals from diverse populations.
Compare and contrast the effects of prejudice, stereotyping, and discriminatory attitudes and behaviors upon majority and minority groups.
Describe skills that enhance cross-cultural communication, interactions, and relationships.
Describe stressors related to acculturation into a new society.
Explain how culture affects the conceptualization of mental health, symptomology and help seeking behaviors.

ETHS 6 Introduction to Race and Ethnicity

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Describe relevant theories and concepts to accurately explain how race and ethnicity are socially constructed.
Identify institutional factors that produce racialized consequences on the lived experiences of Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanic/Latinx Americans, and Asian Americans.
Evaluate active social movements and relevant policy issues for racial justice and equity.
Produce an academic document by applying relevant theories and concepts from critical studies of race and ethnicity.

French

Division: A&H (Arts & Humanities)

FREN 1A Beginning French

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Communicate orally at the beginning level.
Comprehend spoken French at the beginning level.
Write at the beginning level.

Geography

Division: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

GEOG 1 Introduction to Physical Geography

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Understand the difference between divergent, convergent and transform plate boundaries.
Understand the global wind patterns and how they form.
Understand the reasons why the seasons change.

GEOG 5 World Regional Geography

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Locate and label on a map different cities of the world as discussed in class.
Locate and label on a map different rivers and landforms of the world as discussed in class.
Locate and label on a map the different countries of the world as discussed in class.

Geology

Division: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

GEOL 1 Physical Geology

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Define and identify the geology of divergent, convergent and transform plate tectonic environments.
Identify and define the basic properties of minerals.
Identify and differentiate the basic ages of the Geologic Time Scale.

GEOL 1L Physical Geology Laboratory

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Evaluate and differentiate mineral samples.
Evaluate and differentiate rock samples.
Evaluate and interpret geologic diagrams encapsulating geologic histories.

GEOL 5 Environmental Geology: Hazards & Disasters

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Define and identify the geology of divergent, convergent and transform plate tectonic environments.
Identify and/or explain the fundamentals of stream systems, including flooding.
Identify and/or explain volcanic geohazards.

Graphic Design Digital Media

Division: A&H (Arts & Humanities)

GDDM 3 History of Graphic Design

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Identify and discuss the basic historical influences of modern design in architecture, industrial design, graphic design, and interior design.
Identify and discuss the role of design in contemporary society.
Identify, compare, and discuss the major historical design movements of the 20th century.

Health

Division: PATH (Public Safety, Adv. Manufacturing, Transportation, Health & Kinesiology)

HEA 1 Introduction to Personal Health

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Identify their modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for personal health.
Locate health information related to their individual behavior change process and evaluate the credibility of those sources.
Integrate and apply scientific research into their individual behavior change process.
Feel empowered to implement positive health behaviors.

HEA 7 Introduction to Public Health

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Discuss the multiple determinants of health.
Recognize the impact of policies, laws, and legislation on both individual and population health.
Recognize the importance of key events, studies, and milestones in the history and development of the field of public health.
Utilize credible sources of health data and information, and communicate that information to a wide range of audiences through an array of media.

History

Division: BSSL (Business, Social Science, and Learning Resources)

HIST 7 US History through Reconstruction

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Explain the major social, cultural, economic, demographic, technological, and diplomatic developments in United States History through Reconstruction, their causes and effects, and their historical significance.
Describe the development of, and debates concerning, democracy and citizenship in the United States from its founding through Reconstruction.
Describe the origins, nature, development, and significance of slavery in the British colonies and the United States.
Describe the experiences of indigenous peoples of North America through Reconstruction.
Construct an argument using historical evidence.
Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.

HIST 8 US History Post-Reconstruction

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Analyze major political trends, attitudes, conflicts, and events - including both mainstream and reform efforts - and to explain their historical significance.
Explain America's growth in a global context.
Explain the major social, cultural, economic, and technological developments in United States History since Reconstruction, their causes and effects, and their historical significance.
Explain U.S. History through analytical categories of race, class, gender, and ethnicity.
Interpret primary and secondary sources and to compose an argument which uses them, as appropriate, for support.

Humanities

Division: A&H (Arts & Humanities)

HUMN 3 Introduction to Humanities

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Explain how and why human beings creatively express themselves through the arts.
Express and explain their appreciation of works of visual art, music, literature, theater, and film.
Organize and evaluate works of art based on historical period and using the elements and principles of art studied in class.

HUMN 10 American Arts and Ideas

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Analyze the ways in which American writers, philosophers, visual artists, musicians, and filmmakers have explored and portrayed American identity throughout the nation’s history.
Discuss how works of art from the United States reflect the values and meanings of the American cultural experience.
Evaluate the contributions made to American culture of various ethnic and culture groups.
Use the evaluative methods discussed in class to meaningfully organize, interpret, and evaluate specific works of art.

HUMN 11 Culture and the Arts I: Ancient World to the Renaissance

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Articulate their own personal aesthetic of the natural world.
Describe examples of how the natural world has been creatively depicted in visual arts, media, literature, philosophy, and music.
Evaluate theories of environmental aesthetics.

HUMN 28 World Mythology

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Analyze major texts of world mythology, both in terms of their insights and functions in the ancient world and in contemporary society.
Apply major theoretical approaches to mythology to interpret myths from world cultures.
Distinguish mythic sources in literature, music, and the visual arts.

Interior Design

Division: A&H (Arts & Humanities)

JAMS 2 Introduction to Media

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Analyze the differences between new media technologies and traditional forms of mass communication, such as radio, television, and film.
Critically analyze the negative and positive impacts of technology on society.

Kinesiology

Division: PATH (Public Safety, Adv. Manufacturing, Transportation, Health & Kinesiology)

KIN 17 Introduction to Athletic Training and Sports Medicine

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Describe the components of taping applications for the purpose of joint stability and injury prevention.
List the roles and responsibilities of a Certified Athletic Trainer.
Perform first aid and CPR with AED.

KIN 24 Sport Psychology

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Describe the relationship between coach expectations and athlete performance.
Identify guidelines for coaches for building team cohesion.

KIN 32C Off Season Intercollegiate Men's Basketball

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Develop their own offseason skills training program to help develop their basketball skills
Demonstrate an understanding how to train during the offseason conditioning in preparation for competition at the intercollegiate level.
Demonstrate an understanding of proper passing technique and be able to deliver a pass to a targeted location.
Complete a ball handling routine through sets of cones setup othe basketball court within a set amount of time.
Physically demonstrate a series of 10 finishing layups at the basket.

KIN 38A Pre-Season Intercollegiate Men's Soccer

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate effective defensive tactics.
Demonstrate effective offensive tactics.

KIN 40A Pre-Season Intercollegiate Women's Volleyball

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Have improved their volleyball skills.
Describe the rules and regulations used in intercollegiate volleyball competitions.
Have improved their fitness level.

KIN 41D Off Season Intercollegiate Women's Basketball

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Articulate and demonstrate advanced strategies used in basketball. The student will show an understanding of the rules, strategies, and sportsmanship involved in competitive basketball.
Demonstrate acquired offensive skills through competition: 4 out of 5 successful attempts (dribble & pass) and 2 out of 5 successful attempts (shooting) through half court sets, transitional sets, press breakers and out of bounds plays.Demonstrate acquired defensive skills through competition: 1 out of 2 successful attempts (zone & player to player) in the half court and full court.
Perform advance offensive phases of Basketball (dribble, pass and shoot through team half court sets, transitional sets, press breakers and out of bounds plays), and perform advance defensive phases of Basketball (zone and player to player defense in the half court and full court).

KIN 48A Pre-Season Intercollegiate Women's Soccer

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate effective defensive tactics.
Demonstrate effective offensive tactics.

KIN 61A Pre-Season Intercollegiate Water Polo

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

KIN FJW1 Fitness Jog Walk 1

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Compare and contrast various methods of evaluating exercise intensity.
Demonstrate an increase in their cardiorespiratory fitness.
Demonstrate safe walking posture, gait, and foot placement while walking at an easy pace.

KIN FJW2 Fitness Jog Walk 2

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Calculate the "Target Heart Rate Formula."
Demonstrate an increase in their cardiorespiratory fitness.
Demonstrate safe walking posture, gait, and foot placement while walking at an easy pace.

KIN FJW3 Fitness Jog Walk 3

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Complete a training walk using accelerations every 100 yards.
Identify the nutritional needs for recreational or competitive events.
Calculate the "Target Heart Rate Formula."
Complete a mile distance while doing a combination of walking and jogging within 15 minutes.
Complete one mile walking in under 20 minutes.

KIN PF Personal Fitness

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Calculate the "Target Heart Rate Formula."
Complete a mile distance while doing a combination of walking and jogging within 15 minutes.
Complete one mile walking in under 20 minutes.

KIN SW1 Swimming 1

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate competency of beginning level swimmers, including floating skills, and comfort in the water.
Demonstrate the basic techniques of freestyle and backstroke for 25 yards.
Demonstrate the basic techniques of elementary backstroke.

KIN SW2 Swimming 2

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate competency of beginning-level swimming skills; including basic swim strokes (competitive and non-competitive) for 25 yards.
Illustrate the basic breathing technique for each of the four competitive strokes.

KIN SW3 Swimming 3

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate competency of beginning-level swimming skills; including basic swim strokes (competitive and non-competitive) for 25 yards.
Illustrate the basic breathing technique for each of the four competitive strokes.

KIN SW4 Swimming 4

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate one stroke drill for each of the four competitive strokes.
Perform any one of the 13 NCAA individual races with appropriate strategies.
Utilize various training technologies throughout a training set towards the appropriate objective (front-mount snorkel, tempo trainer, etc).

KIN WT1 Weight Training 1

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate proper form while performing beginning level weight training exercises.
Display appropriate gym etiquette.
Identify the major muscle groups utilized in weight training exercises.

KIN YO1 Yoga 1

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate an increase in their flexibility.
Demonstrate proper alignment in beginning level asanas.
Utilize various breathing techniques used in a yoga practice.

KIN YO2 Yoga 2

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate proper alignment in intermediate level asanas.
Describe the benefits of breathing techniques used in a yoga practice.
Identify the eight limbs of yoga.

KIN YO3 Yoga 3

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Create and demonstrate a logical flow of yoga poses.
Demonstrate intermediate/ advanced yoga poses with proper alignment and appropriate breathing technique.

KIN YO4 Yoga 4

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Describe the eight limbs of Yoga using proper Sanskrit terminology.
Demonstrate and name 2-4 intermediate/advanced yoga poses in both English and Sanskrit.

Math

Division: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

MATH 1 Calculus I

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Construct an optimization model and use it to find the desired quantity.
Evaluate and interpret a definite integral.
Find the roots of a function using Newton's method.
Find the volume of a solid of revolution using washers or shells.
Integrate a function involving a u-substitution.

MATH 2 Calculus II

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Determine an arc length using parametric equations.
Determine the interval of convergence for a power series.
Evaluate an integral using a power series representation.
Integrate a function using a partial fraction expansion.
Numerically evaluate an integral using Simpson's Rule and determine the error.

MATH 3 Multivariable Calculus

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Evaluate a surface integral.
Evaluate a surface integral for vector functions using parameterization of the surface or using the Divergence theorem.
Interpret directional derivatives, including the gradient.
Solve an optimization problem by using the method of LaGrange multipliers.

MATH 5 Ordinary Differential Equations

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Construct and interpret the solution of a mass-spring system.
Model an RLC using differential equations.
Use a 4th order Runge-Kutta algorithm to solve an equation numerically.
Use the method of Laplace transforms to solve differential equation.

MATH 7 Elementary Linear Algebra

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Determine if a set is a subspace of a vector space.
Diagonalize a matrix.
Set up a system of Linear Equations to represent a network and then solve the system.
Use software to solve a least squares problem.

MATH 21 Precalculus

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Graph and identify the main features of a precalculus level function without using a graphing utility.
Model a precalculus level application.
Define trigonometric functions in terms of a right triangle, using coordinates of a point and distance from the origin, and using the unit circle.
Solve a multi-step trigonometric equation.

MATH 34 Business Calculus

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Analyze problems involving limits and continuity.
Evaluate derivatives.
Evaluate indefinite and definite integrals.
Set up and solve applications of derivatives, including the use of appropriate technology.
Solve problems involving functions of two variables.

MATH 39 Trigonometry

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Define trigonometric functions in terms of the right triangle, using coordinates of a point and distance from the origin, and using the unit circle.
Identify and describe the period, amplitude and phase shift of a sine or cosine function.
Solve a trigonometric equation that does not involve any of the standard angles as solutions, making usage of a calculator necessary.
Solve a trigonometric equation using factoring and identities.
Solve an application problem using law of sines or law of cosines.

MATH 47 Mathematics for Liberal Arts

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Develop and use an appropriate model (linear or exponential) for a given problem.
Identify a set that can be represented as a union or intersection of two other sets and describe this set in the context of an applied problem.
Solve a financial problem involving amortization.
Translate a statement into symbolic logic notation.

MATH 66C Concurrent Support for Calculus I

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Develop study skills and life skills that will improve the likelihood of succeeding in their academic goals, such as identifying individual growth mindset and learning about brain research, personal time management, study skills, test taking and conquering math anxiety strategies, etc.
Identify challenging mathematics topics and be able to communicate in writing the correct strategies and processes for solving relevant mathematics problems.
Read mathematical writing with understanding and use this skill as preparation to solve relevant mathematics problems.
Utilize online and other technological resources effectively to enhance their understanding of a mathematics topic.

MATH 67C Concurrent Support for Calculus II

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Utilize online and other technological resources effectively to enhance their understanding of a mathematics topic.
Read mathematical writing with understanding and use this skill as preparation to solve relevant mathematics problems.
Develop study skills and life skills that will improve the likelihood of succeeding in their academic goals, such as identifying individual growth mindset and learning about brain research, personal time management, study skills, test taking and conquering math anxiety strategies, etc.

MATH 67C Concurrent Support for Calculus II

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Utilize online and other technological resources effectively to enhance their understanding of a mathematics topic.
Read mathematical writing with understanding and use this skill as preparation to solve relevant mathematics problems.
Develop study skills and life skills that will improve the likelihood of succeeding in their academic goals, such as identifying individual growth mindset and learning about brain research, personal time management, study skills, test taking and conquering math anxiety strategies, etc.

MATH 100C Concurrent Support for SLAM Mathematics

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Develop study skills and life skills that will improve the likelihood of succeeding in their academic goals, such as identifying individual growth mindset and learning about brain research, personal time management, study skills, test taking and conquering math anxiety strategies, etc.
Identify challenging mathematics topics and be able to communicate in writing the correct strategies and processes for solving relevant mathematics problems.
Read mathematical writing with understanding and use this skill as preparation to solve relevant mathematics problems.
Utilize online and other technological resources effectively to enhance their understanding of a mathematics topic.

MATH 101C Concurrent Support for BSTEM Mathematics

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Develop study skills and life skills that will improve the likelihood of succeeding in their academic goals, such as identifying individual growth mindset and learning about brain research, personal time management, study skills, test taking and conquering math anxiety strategies, etc.
Identify challenging mathematics topics and be able to communicate in writing the correct strategies and processes for solving relevant mathematics problems.
Read mathematical writing with understanding and use this skill as preparation to solve relevant mathematics problems.
Utilize online and other technological resources effectively to enhance their understanding of a mathematics topic.

Marketing

Division: BSSL (Business, Social Science, and Learning Resources)

MKTG 50 Introduction to Marketing

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Categorize the four Ps of marketing.
Communicate the marketing concept and how it applies in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
Model consumer behavior in the consumer decision making process.

Music

Division: A&H (Arts & Humanities)

MUS 1 Introduction to Music

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Analyze particular musical works with regard to style and technical elements.
Outline the broad history of music in the Western Art Music tradition, both sacred and secular.
Synthesize and integrate general musical analysis into short analytical papers about music.

MUS 5 American Cultures in Music

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Analyze and interpret particular musical works with regard to style and technical elements.
Distinguish and debate the contributions of the various cultures that make up America's popular music and its people.
Synthesize factual information and historical evidence through informed listening, analysis, form, and repertoire.

MUS 6 Basic Music Skills

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Construct major/minor scales and demonstrate a basic comprehension of key relationships.
Correctly notate basic rhythms, melodies, and harmonic progressions.
Develop a comprehension of typical music notation through harmonic and formal analysis of the literature.

MUS 13 History of Rock & Roll

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Construct major/minor scales and demonstrate a basic comprehension of key relationships.
Correctly notate basic rhythms, melodies, and harmonic progressions.
Develop a comprehension of typical music notation through harmonic and formal analysis of the literature.

MUS 25 Teaching Beginning Piano

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Develop and formulate a teaching philosophy and official policies for their piano studios.
Evaluate a variety of methods for teaching beginners.
Prepare, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive piano lesson for the beginning piano student.

MUS 27 Teaching Intermediate Piano

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Address common challenges that are common to the piano teaching profession.
Evaluate a variety of methods for teaching intermediate pianists.
Present intermediate pieces to their students by explaining the form, compositional technique, style and mood of the piece, as well as the intent of the composer.

MUS 34 Music in Film

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Distinguish the styles of prominent film music composers and their contributions to the field of film scoring.
Recognize significant trends in the history of American film scoring and their relationship to developments in American cinema, both technological and cultural.

MUS 37 Music Business

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Conduct and present research on trends and strategies within the music industry.
Distinguish and analyze a variety of music industry career pathways.
Market and promote musical events, ensembles, and companies.

Noncredit Automotive Technology

Division: PATH (Public Safety, Adv. Manufacturing, Transportation, Health & Kinesiology)

NAUT LABB Automotive Lab Advanced

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Apply all safety precautions.
Complete hands on lab sessions with no instructor supervision necessary.

Noncredit Biology

Division: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

NBIO 201 Biotechnology 1

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in standard biotech laboratory techniques.
Correctly document their laboratory procedures and results.
Describe the work environment of a biotech laboratory.
Calculate masses and volumes based on the metric system.

NBIO 202 Biotechnology 2

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Proficiently use standard biotech laboratory technique to correctly prepare assays.
Accurately record procedures, and collect and interpret their data.
Explain the principles underlying at least two common biotechnology techniques.
Describe the work environment of a biotech laboratory and the biotech industry.

Noncredit Business

Division: BSSL (Business, Social Science, and Learning Resources)

NBUS 200 Communication in the Workplace

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Distinguish among the various barriers that interfere with communication and develop skills to address and overcome these barriers through the effective application of verbal and nonverbal communication.
Apply effective listening skills in a variety of situations to promote healthy, positive communication.
Develop an interview plan with optimal questions and scenarios for a successful interview.
Identify and describe non-verbal communication and how it can be interpreted.

NBUS 203 Decision Making and Problem Solving

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Differentiate between decision-making and problem-solving.
Acquire the knowledge to recognize the importance of creativity, and identify various blocks to problem-solving.
Apply problem-solving techniques in a role play.
Use primary and secondary sources in their decision-making process.

NBUS 211 Design Thinking for the Entrepreneur

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Develop rapid prototypes that allow for meaningful feedback in a real-world environment.
Translate broadly defined opportunities into actionable innovation possibilities.
Formulate Design Thinking activities in terms of market impact, value creation, and speed.

NBUS 212 Developing Your Business Plan

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Prepare an outline of the elements in a business plan.
Identify and describe a business' target market.
Identify multiple forms of capital attainment for their new business venture.

NBUS 213 Legal Aspects of Small Business

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Identify and describe the legal forms of ownership, including their advantages and disadvantages.
Identify and describe legal risk issues that will affect a proposed business venture.
Explain the difference between intellectual property, copyright, patent, and trademarks.
List at least five human resource laws or regulations that will impact a business.

NBUS 214 Success in the Gig Economy

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Explain the process of how to turn a problem-solving idea to a money-making opportunity.
Construct low-cost, low-resolutionprototypes to advance a business idea.
Implement effective teamwork and leadership skills.

Noncredit Computer Information Systems

Division: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

NCIS 201 CyberSecurity Camp

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Describe fundamental cybersecurity concepts, including common threats, vulnerabilities, and safe online practices.
Explain ethical considerations and career pathways within the cybersecurity field.
Demonstrate basic system security skills in Windows and Linux environments, including simple administration and security practices.
Use virtual machines and introductory networking tools (e.g., Cisco Packet Tracer) to explore and practice cybersecurity concepts.
Participate in guided cybersecurity exercises to identify and address basic system vulnerabilities in controlled environments.

NCIS 201B

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Analyze and mitigate cybersecurity threats in Windows and Linux environments.
Apply foundational cybersecurity principles and ethical practices to real-world scenarios.
Identify and remediate vulnerabilities through hands-on system analysis and defense activities.
Collaborate effectively in team-based cybersecurity challenges to solve security problems.

Noncredit Computer Information Systems

Division: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

NCIS 201 CyberSecurity Camp

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Describe fundamental cybersecurity concepts, including common threats, vulnerabilities, and safe online practices.
Explain ethical considerations and career pathways within the cybersecurity field.
Demonstrate basic system security skills in Windows and Linux environments, including simple administration and security practices.
Use virtual machines and introductory networking tools (e.g., Cisco Packet Tracer) to explore and practice cybersecurity concepts.
Participate in guided cybersecurity exercises to identify and address basic system vulnerabilities in controlled environments.

Noncredit English as a Second Language

Division: A&H (Arts & Humanities)

NESL 236 Beginning Pronunciation and Fluency

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Correctly pronounce level-appropriate vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.
Identify and stress appropriate content word(s) in a sentence.
Distinguish sounds in minimal pairs.
Correctly identify and pronounce voiced and voiceless sounds.

NESL 260 Introduction to Achievement in Community College for ESL Students

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Identify which resources will help them succeed in ESL classes at LPC.

NESL 261 Achievement in Community College for ESL Students 1

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Identify their learning styles and self-advocate.

NESL 262 Achievement in Community College for ESL Students 2

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Identify the various degrees and certificates offered at LPC and create a student education plan.

NESL 263 Achievement in Community College for ESL Students 3

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Articulate professional goals.

Noncredit Kinesiology

Division: PATH (Public Safety, Adv. Manufacturing, Transportation, Health & Kinesiology)

NKIN SWOA Swimming for Older Adults

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Correctly pronounce level-appropriate vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.
Illustrate a personalized training program based upon aquatic training principles.
Demonstrate improvement in a timed swim.

Noncredit Math

Division: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

NMAT 200C Concurrent Support for SLAM Mathematics

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Develop study skills and life skills that will improve the likelihood of succeeding in their academic goals, such as identifying individual growth mindset and learning about brain research, personal time management, study skills, test taking and conquering math anxiety strategies, etc.
Identify challenging mathematics topics and be able to communicate in writing the correct strategies and processes for solving relevant mathematics problems.
Read mathematical writing with understanding and use this skill as preparation to solve relevant mathematics problems.
Utilize online and other technological resources effectively to enhance their understanding of a mathematics topic.

NMAT 201C Concurrent Support for BSTEM Mathematics

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Develop study skills and life skills that will improve the likelihood of succeeding in their academic goals, such as identifying individual growth mindset and learning about brain research, personal time management, study skills, test taking and conquering math anxiety strategies, etc.
Identify challenging mathematics topics and be able to communicate in writing the correct strategies and processes for solving relevant mathematics problems.
Read mathematical writing with understanding and use this skill as preparation to solve relevant mathematics problems.
Utilize online and other technological resources effectively to enhance their understanding of a mathematics topic.

NMAT 202C Just in Time Tutoring for Mathematics

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Utilize online and other technological resources to enhance their understanding of a mathematics topic.

NMAT 256 Geometry

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Construct a proof.
Solve triangles.

Nutrition

Division: PATH (Public Safety, Adv. Manufacturing, Transportation, Health & Kinesiology)

NTRN 1 Introduction to Nutrition Science

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Analyze and critically assess the reliability and credibility of nutrition information and dietary advice, services and products.
Analyze assigned nutrient intake compared to standard recommendations and make suggestions for improvement/maintenance of intake.
Identify the key dietary risk factors influencing the development of chronic diseases in the United States.
Utilize the information presented on a nutrition facts label to assess the quality of a food item and to make informed choices regarding food products.

Philosophy

Division: A&H (Arts & Humanities)

PHIL 1 God, Nature, Human Nature

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Effectively participate and express opinions in a group and whole-class setting in a way that is respectful and well thought-through.
Use philosophical methods to explain, apply and evaluate philosophical positions of their own and of significant historical figures.

PHIL 2 Ethics

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Apply diverse abstract ethical theories to evaluate contemporary moral challenges.
Effectively participate and express opinions in a group and whole-class setting in a way that is respectful and well thought-through.

PHIL 6 Introduction to Logic

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Apply the basic principles of causal and probabilistic reasoning.
Identify, describe and evaluate the informal logical fallacies.
Use natural deduction to evaluate the validity of arguments in propositional logic.

Photography

Division: A&H (Arts & Humanities)

PHTO 67 History of Photography

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Identify photographs by the technical process used for their creation.

Physics

Division: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

PHYS 1A General Physics I

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Analyze physical situations quantitatively using Newtonian mechanics and conservation laws.
Design and conduct laboratory experiments, and analyze and interpret their data.
Effectively communicate the methods, analysis, results, and conclusions of their own scientific experiments.

Political Science

Division: BSSL (Business, Social Science, and Learning Resources)

POLS C1000 American Government and Politics (Formerly POLI 7)

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Analyze and critically assess various types of sources in the field of U.S. and California government and politics.
Demonstrate understanding and application of theories and concepts in U.S. and California politics.
Explain the civil liberties and civil rights of individuals as articulated in the U.S. Constitution and federal court decisions.
Explain the founding and development of the U.S. Constitution.
Identify and evaluate institutions, political processes, and political sciences concepts as they apply to the United States and California.
Research, synthesize, and argue a political thesis.

POLI 30 International Relations

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Assess and analyze contemporary issues in international relations.
Demonstrate understanding and application of relevant international relations theories and apply them to contemporary political phenomena.

Psychology

Division: BSSL (Business, Social Science, and Learning Resources)

PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology (Formerly PSYC 1)

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Explain the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, research methods, core empirical findings, and historic trends in psychology.
Discuss the impact of diversity on psychological research, theory, and application.
Apply theories, concepts, and findings in psychology for self-understanding, self-improvement, and lifelong learning.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills and information competence as applied to psychological topics, including discussion of ethical principles in research.

PSYC 3 Introduction to Social Psychology

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, research methods, and empirical findings in social psychology.
Explain ways in which the influence of others, situational factors, and the surrounding culture affect human social behavior.
Analyze the ways in which social psychological principles and research apply to real world problems and issues.
Apply theories, concepts and findings in social psychology for self-understanding, self-improvement, and lifelong learning.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills and information competence as applied to topics in social psychology.

PSYC 4 Brain, Mind, Behavior

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Discuss how bio-psychological knowledge and principles can be used to address and better understand a wide range of behavioral and physiological problems.
Exemplify with concrete examples various brain-behavior relationships including ingestive behavior, sexual behavior, sleep, learning, memory, stress, drug dependence, and psychiatric disorders such as affective disorders and schizophrenia.
Explain scientific approaches and methodologies used for the study of brain-behavior relationships.
Explain the general anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and its relationship to behavior.

PSYC 6 Abnormal Psychology

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Compare and contrast the various theoretical perspectives on etiology and implications for treatment of various psychological disorders.
Define and use basic biological and psychological terminology to describe psychopathology and atypical behavior and mental processes.
Explain specific research methods and the ethical principles for the study and treatment of psychopathology.
Summarize the major disorder classifications and give concrete examples using appropriate diagnostic terminology (i.e., DSM).

PSYC 12 Life-Span Psychology

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Analyze the ways in which psychological principles and research apply to real world problems and issues across the lifespan.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills and information competence as applied to topics in human development.
Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, research methods, and empirical findings in human development.
Discuss biological, psychological, and sociocultural influences on lifespan development and the sources of developmental change.

PSYC 21 Psychology of Race and Identity

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Appraise one's own ethnic/cultural origins and one's biases towards certain groups.
Compare and contrast research biases in the study of individuals from diverse populations.
Compare and contrast the effects of prejudice, stereotyping, and discriminatory attitudes and behaviors upon majority and minority groups.
Describe skills that enhance cross-cultural communication, interactions, and relationships.
Describe stressors related to acculturation into a new society.
Explain how culture affects the conceptualization of mental health, symptomology and help seeking behaviors.

Psychology Counseling

Division: SS (Student Services)

PCN 10 Career and Educational Planning

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Define their top personal values that they want exemplified in their career choices and in life.
Demonstrate understanding of their personality strengths and synthesize this information towards their career decision making.
Set a short-term career or educational goal with specific steps to reach it.

PCN 13 Multicultural Issues in Contemporary America

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the historical and contemporary experiences of Americans who are in the minority (e.g., ethnic minorities, LGBT, disabled, etc.) and who have experienced marginalization.
Explain and analyze the difference between stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, and institutional racism.
Demonstrate an understanding of the identity development theories and apply the course concepts to case studies.

PCN 18 University Transfer Planning

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to articulate an individualized educational pathway toward achieving his/her transfer goal(s).
Demonstrate the ability to develop a Transfer Action Plan for an individual transfer goal.
Demonstrate the ability to identify a top barrier for transfer, and locate a campus resource to help overcome that barrier.

PCN 30 Student Success and the College Experience

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Evaluate their personal level of self-awareness, responsibility, and motivation to integrate alternate strategies that support their college success.
Implement and develop long-range educational goals by identifying appropriate courses.
Locate and access resources and services on campus that promote and improve their learning.

Religious Studies

Division: A&H (Arts & Humanities)

RELS 1 Religions of the World

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Compare and contrast the teaching of major religious figures.
Identify the core beliefs of each major world religion.

Sociology

Division: BSSL (Business, Social Science, and Learning Resources)

SOC 1 Principles of Sociology

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Outline major sociological theories.
Apply major sociological theories to world events.
Outline the symbiotic relationship between culture and social structure.
Explain how identities such as race, gender, sexuality, and class are socially constructed.
Produce a document that connects sociological research methods to sociological theory.

SOC 3 Introduction to Race and Ethnicity

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Describe relevant theories and concepts to accurately explain how race and ethnicity are socially constructed.
Identify institutional factors that produce racialized consequences on the lived experiences of Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanic/Latinx Americans, and Asian Americans.
Evaluate active social movements and relevant policy issues for racial justice and equity.
Produce an academic document by applying relevant theories and concepts from critical studies of race and ethnicity.

SOC 4 Marriage and Family Relations

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Outline multiple family theories.
Apply family theory to changing family structures.
Produce a document that connects sociological research methods to family theory.

Spanish

Division: A&H (Arts & Humanities)

SPAN 1A Beginning Spanish

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Comprehend spoken Spanish at the beginning level.
Orally communicate at the beginning level.
Write at the beginning level.

Statistics

Division: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics (Formerly MATH 40)

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Build a frequency distribution for, and make a histogram of, quantitative data.
Determine whether or not there is significant correlation for a bivariate data set, and if so, fit a linear regression equation and use it for data prediction.
Perform the steps for a hypothesis test about a single population parameter and interpret the result.
Solve an application problem using the central limit theorem.
Use a computer program to make a graph of categorical data.

Theater Arts

Division: A&H (Arts & Humanities)

THEA 11 Stage to Screen

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Analyze motion pictures utilizing proper film vocabulary.
Compare and contrast stage scripts and film adaptations.
Discuss the purposes of dramatic art (film and theatrical).
Identify important movements and developments in theater and film history.

THEA 52 Introduction to Design

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Analyze a script and create a scenic, lighting, sound, or costume design for an assigned production.
Evaluate the effectiveness of a scenic, lighting, sound, or costume design in a given production at a fundamental level.
Produce fundamental technical and creative paperwork for a scenic, lighting, costume, or sound design for an assigned production.
Recognize and use theatrical design terminology, tools, materials, and techniques.

Viticulture and Winery Technology

Division: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

VWT 33 Summer Viticulture Operations

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Identify and explain the functions of the components that make up a working vineyard irrigation system including PVC piping and fittings, low voltage valves, filters, tubing, emitters, and the system controller.
Identify the external, structural components of a modern trellis system trained grape vine.

Welding Technology

Division: PATH (Public Safety, Adv. Manufacturing, Transportation, Health & Kinesiology)

WLDT 1 Welding Camp

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate safe basic hand tool usage.
Demonstrate safety awareness in the welding workplace.
Fabricate a simplistic metal project.

WLDT 70 Introduction to Welding

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate safe use of SMAW equipment.
Demonstrate safety awareness in the welding workplace.
Identify welding electrodes used for common industrial welding processes/applications.

Work Experience

Division: BSSL (Business, Social Science, and Learning Resources)

WRKX 94 Occupational Work Experience/Internship

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate development of professional work skills at the workplace.
Create a professional résumé.

WRKX 95 General Work Experience

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate development of professional work skills at the workplace.
Evaluate workplace performance in a reflective essay.

Las Positas College | Summer 2026

Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)

Administration of Justice

American Sign Language

Anthropology

Art

Art History

Astronomy

Auto Technology

Biological Sciences

Business

Chemistry

Communication Studies

Computer Information Systems

Computer Networking Technology

Computer Science

Early Care and Education

Economics

Emergency Medical Services

English

English as a Second Language

Ethnic Studies

French

Geography

Geology

Graphic Design Digital Media

Health

History

Humanities

Interior Design

Kinesiology

Math

Marketing

Music

Noncredit Automotive Technology

Noncredit Biology

Noncredit Business

Noncredit Computer Information Systems

Noncredit Computer Information Systems

Noncredit English as a Second Language

Noncredit Kinesiology

Noncredit Math

Nutrition

Philosophy

Photography

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Psychology Counseling

Religious Studies

Sociology

Spanish

Statistics

Theater Arts

Viticulture and Winery Technology

Welding Technology

Work Experience