Course Descriptions and Objectives

NURS 152 - Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum II

1. Discuss the role of the nurse in the delivery of care in a multidisciplinary setting. [REASON]
2. Apply theoretical knowledge and nursing process to safely plan and implement direct nursing care for 1-2 adult clients with medical surgical disorders in an acute care setting. [ACT]
3. Demonstrate proficient use of technical skills, legal guidelines, and communication skills to obtain, organize and record data in the health care setting. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Incorporate effective communication skills and nursing strategies that are consistent with cultural, socioeconomic, and spiritual influences on client health. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Integrate principles of caring, ethical responsibility, and respect for human dignity into nursing care. [REASON]
6. Collaborate with health care team using effective interpersonal and communication skills. [ACT]
7. Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication skills to develop teaching strategies, promote health and wellness, and manage care for clients and families. [COMMUNICATE]
8. Communicate to the health care team in both oral and written formats incorporating professional communication skills, medical terminology, and legal principles. [COMMUNICATE]
9. Demonstrate proficient use of critical thinking skills, theoretical knowledge, and legal principles in safe and accurate administration and documentation of medications. [REASON]
10. Display organizational skills, priority setting, time management, and accountability in delivery of care. [ACT]
11. Safely perform intermediate to complex nursing procedures adhering to legal and regulatory standards and institutional policies. [ACT]
12. Display sensitivity for cultural and social differences, privacy, and confidentiality when planning and providing care. [EXPLORE]

NURS 155 - Special Topics

1. Explore current topics of interest in nursing. [REASON]

NURS 198 - Individual Project in Nursing

1. Explore current topics of interest in nursing. [REASON]

NURS 210 - Transition to Practice

1. Describe the role of the practical nurse as a member of the health care team. [REASON]
2. Discuss ethical, legal, political, cultural, and philosophical aspects of nursing practice. [EXPLORE]
3. Apply scientific/nursing knowledge and critical thinking skills via the comprehensive exam. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate effective communication skills with peers and instructors. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Demonstrate understanding of collaboration. [ACT]
6. Describe the nurses’ responsibility for professional development and career advancement through continuing education, degree progression, and technical literacy. [REASON]

NURS 220 - Medical Surgical Nursing Preceptorship

1. Use critical thinking and organizational skills to make staff assignments and manage care on a nursing unit in a skilled nursing facility. [REASON]
2. Communicate effectively with clients and families. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Communicate to the health care team in both oral and written formats incorporating professional communication skills, medical terminology, and legal principles. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Apply the nursing process to plan, prioritize, and deliver care to a group of clients on a nursing unit in a skilled nursing facility. [ACT]
5. Collaborate with the health care team to ensure that client care is delivered safely, correctly, and in a timely manner. [ACT]
6. Integrate communication skills and nursing strategies that are consistent with the cultural, socioeconomic, and spiritual influences on the staff, clients, and families. [EXPLORE]
7. Display sensitivity for cultural and social differences, privacy, and confidentiality when planning and providing care. [EXPLORE]

NURS 255 - Special Topics

1. Explore current topics of interest in nursing. [REASON]

NUTR& 101 - Nutrition

1. Define, describe and differentiate between each of the nutrient classes (including their subclasses) plus other beneficial but “non-nutritive” components of foods, especially phytochemicals and antioxidants. [REASON]
2. Explain the relationships between diet and health, including the effects on health of malnutrition and over-nutrition, whole foods, processed foods, vitamin/mineral/antioxidant/herbal supplementation, and relative intake of the macronutrients and their subcategories. [REASON]
3. Evaluate foods to predict their healthfulness based on food labels (if processed), cooking and preservation method, additives used, and potential for contaminant load; determine whether a food is whole or processed. [REASON]
4. Evaluate nutrition claims in the media and marketing for scientific validity. [ACT]
5. Explain the relationships between diet, exercise, weight and health; understand the costs and benefits of various weight treatment options. [REASON]
6. Describe and explain nutritional concerns of specific life stages. [REASON]
7. Explain the functions and potential costs of common food additives. [REASON]
8. Describe and explain the impact of food, the food industry, and agriculture on global health and sustainability; apply consumer choices that minimize personal negative impact. [ACT]
9. Communicate effectively using language and understanding of nutrition science. [COMMUNICATE]
10. Correctly and appropriately collect, analyze data and interpret. [REASON]

OSH 100 - Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health

1. Identify the various fields of safety and risk management. (i.e., industrial hygiene, safety management, risk management, etc.). [REASON]
2. Describe the regulatory agencies that deal with occupational and environmental safety and health and describe each organizations purpose and authority. (i.e., OSHA, L&I, EPA, DOT, etc.). [REASON]
3. Understand basic terminology used in the field of occupational safety and health and apply it appropriately. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Demonstrate how to access applicable rules and regulations. [ACT]
5. Analyze the history and evolution of occupational safety and health as it pertains to a variety of communities and stake holders. [EXPLORE]
6. Evaluate the impact (financial and social) of occupational injuries and illnesses. [EXPLORE]
7. Explore the process of worker’s compensation and its effects on various stake holders. [REASON]
8. Adopt a proactive approach to safety by following best practices in the field. [ACT]

OSH 110 - Safety Management

1. Collect and evaluate data to identify safety and health trends. [REASON]
2. Identify and address risks and hazards in a variety of occupational settings. [REASON]
3. Create written policies and procedures to prevent and reduce risks and hazards. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Develop appropriate plans for hazard mitigation and business continuity. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Produce site-specific programs, policies and procedures that incorporate the needs of a diverse workforce. [EXPLORE]
6. Adopt a proactive versus reactive approach to managing risk and hazards in the workplace. [ACT]

OSH 140 - Regulatory Environment

1. Locate and utilize relevant laws and regulations related to occupational safety and health. [REASON]
2. Describe the history and evolution of regulatory and political environments in the U.S. and Internationally. [EXPLORE]
3. Identify the various local, state, federal and international agencies and organizations involved with occupational safety and health and describe their authority and levels of interaction. (i.e., OSHA, EPA, DOT, WISHA, L&I, etc.). [EXPLORE]
4. Analyze and respond to the audit results of a regulatory inspection. [REASON]
5. Explain the penalties and violation structure. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Propose policies and procedures to ensure compliance and create a culture of safety in an organization. [ACT]

OSH 150 - Workers Compensation and Risk Management

1. Explain the reasons and roles for managing risk in the workplace. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Identify and analyze various risk analysis methods. [REASON]
3. Describe the process of handling risk, including the assumption of risk and transfer of risk. [REASON]
4. Analyze the history and evolution of risk management and workers’ compensation laws in the United States and internationally (Including ADA, FMLA, etc.). [EXPLORE]
5. Manage a workers’ compensation claim from opening to closing of a claim with empathy for all stakeholders involved. [ACT]
6. Adopt an ethical approach to mitigating risks and hazards in the workplace. [ACT]

OSH 155 - Special Topics

1. Discuss a specific topic of current interest in occupational safety and health. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Relate the special topic to other course work and best practices in occupational safety and health. [REASON]

OSH 160 - Incident Investigation

1. Analyze proper methods, protocol, and documentation for an incident investigation. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Conduct a complete investigation of a workplace incident. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the documentation and record-keeping system for reporting injuries and illnesses. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Describe the methods of review, action, and follow-up by the employee(s), the supervisor, the safety committee and management. [EXPLORE]
5. Adopt an objective and professional approach to the investigation process, [ACT]

OSH 170 - Safety Training Techniques

1. Identify the variety of different learning styles and the most effective training methods to reach each student. [EXPLORE]
2. Demonstrate advantages/disadvantages of the different training medias and the associated costs. [REASON]
3. Describe effective refresher training methods. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Prepare and present a complete training module. [COMMUNICATE]

OSH 190 - Industrial Security

1. Describe the history and evolution of Terrorism (Historical Perspective) including specific hazardous threats: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive/Energetic (CBRNE). [REASON]
2. Apply the best practices of Industrial Security including: a. Equipment use b. Methods c. Control of facility and grounds d. Internal Security threats (i.e., disgruntled employees). [REASON]
3. Identify the potential for workplace violence, analyze its causes and impact, and suggest preventative procedures and safeguards. [EXPLORE]
4. Explain site-specific vulnerability assessment processes. [ACT]
5. Recognize how the National Incident Management System (NIMS) applies to industrial security and emergency response. [REASON]
6. Develop and implement site specific Health and Safety Plans that include emergency response elements. [COMMUNICATE]

OSH 199 - Special Projects in Occupational Safety and Health

1. Submit a written proposal outlining the purpose and scope of their special project. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Demonstrate completion of the agreed upon requirement based on the approved proposal. [ACT]

OSH 220 - Industrial Hygiene

1. Explain the key elements of an industrial hygiene program and its relationship to other aspects of a company’s overall safety program. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Understand the basics of toxicology including the four major ways the human body is exposure to various substances that can cause harm. [REASON]
3. Identify different types of hazards (i.e. airborne, physical, etc.) and determine the appropriate monitoring and sampling techniques. [REASON]
4. Locate and utilize the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in an emergency response. [ACT]

OSH 230 - Ergonomics

1. Describe the history and evolution of ergonomics including the new focus related to the aging workforce. [EXPLORE]
2. Understand and apply basic ergonomic terminology. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Explain the principles of body mechanics. [REASON]
4. Recognize and analyze ergonomic risk factors. [REASON]
5. Identify corrective solutions (including training, engineering and procedural modifications) to address ergonomic risks. [REASON]
6. Communicate basic ergonomic concepts and solutions to workforce and management through training and report writing. [COMMUNICATE]
7. Demonstrate proper ergonomic practices including NIOSH lifting guidelines. [ACT]

OSH 240 - Handling Hazardous Materials

1. Explain the requirements of 29CFR1910.120. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Recognize and mitigate for a variety of hazards, particularly the handling of chemicals. [REASON]
3. Describe the purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) and under which circumstances different PPE is used. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate a basic understanding of chemical, biological and radiological toxicology and the associated medical surveillance requirements. [REASON]
5. Implement appropriate sampling and monitoring procedures. [ACT]
6. Execute emergency response procedures including appropriate decontamination procedures. [ACT]

OSH 255 - Special Topics

1. Discuss a specific topic of current interest in occupational safety and health. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Relate the special topic to other course work and best practices in occupational safety and health. [REASON]
3. Apply the content of the course into professional practice. [ACT]

OSH 291 - OSH Internship/Capstone

OSH 299 - Special Projects in Occupational Safety and Health

1. Submit a written proposal outlining the purpose and scope of their special project. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Demonstrate completion of the agreed upon requirement based on the approved proposal. [ACT]

LEGAL 200 - Introduction to Law and the Legal Process:CD

1. Demonstrate how to read, analyze and brief a case. [REASON]
2. Summarize, from an overview, the civil and criminal litigation process. [REASON]
3. Differentiate the role of the lawyers and paralegals in delivering legal services and the ethical and professional practice standards applicable. [Reason]
4. Evaluate how to file cases in the American judicial system with state common law courts and the federal courts. [REASON]
5. Demonstrate good communication skills in a legal context. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Explain basic legal terms, definitions and distinctions. [COMMUNICATE]
7. Distinguish how law may or may not result in Justice, especially in regards the role law has played in the treatment of minority groups in America. [EXPLORE]
8. Use the basic resources of a law library for research. [EXPLORE]

LEGAL 205 - Civil Procedure

1. Apply knowledge of the court system and an understanding of the law of civil procedure to complete litigation related tasks. [REASON]
2. Identify and use appropriate court rules, statutes and procedures necessary for the preparation and presentation of civil cases. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate the practical skills necessary for a legal assistant to successfully work with attorneys on civil cases. [REASON]
4. Draft basic pleadings and other papers used in prosecuting and defending civil cases. [COMMUNICATE]

LEGAL 210 - Legal Research

1. Identify whether a resource is primary or secondary authority, or research finding aid. [REASON]
2. Use hardbound and electronic federal and state statutory and administrative codes to locate constitutions, statutes and agency rules. [REASON]
3. Use hardbound and electronic court reporters and case digests to locate relevant state and federal case law. [REASON]
4. Use hardbound and electronic sources to locate legal treatises, annotated law reports, legal encyclopedias, legal periodicals and other secondary authorities. [REASON]
5. Use hardbound and electronic sources to verify reliability and update primary and secondary legal authority. [REASON]
6. Use effective strategies to organize and perform basic legal research, cite-checking, and writing assignments. [REASON]
7. Write correct, complete and accurate citations to hardbound and electronic legal authorities in compliance with the Uniform System of Citations and Washington Style Sheet. [COMMUNICATE]
8. Prepare documents using the basic components for legal correspondence, legal memoranda, and legal briefs. [COMMUNICATE]
9. Prepare documents using correct English grammar and legal terminology in tone and style appropriate for the intended audience. [COMMUNICATE]
10. Use word processing software to format professional quality legal documents and correspondence. [COMMUNICATE]
11. Demonstrate an awareness of the ethical rules of competence, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and unauthorized practice of law to avoid situations that may be in violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct when performing research and communication tasks as a paralegal. [ACT]

LEGAL 214 - Legal Ethics

1. Analyze and discuss the ethical standards and rules of professional conduct that govern paralegals and other legal professionals. [REASON]
2. Analyze and discuss the methods for resolving potential conflicts of interest and other types of everyday ethical dilemmas faced by paralegals. [REASON]
3. Access and use relevant print and electronic sources of authority including Rules of Professional Conduct (RPCs), ethics opinions, and case law to research answers to resolve ethical issues and dilemmas faced by paralegals. [REASON]
4. Explain and apply the ethical rules and procedures required to protect confidentiality and to avoid conflicts of interest. [REASON]
5. Analyze and explain the similarities and difference between the rule of confidentiality, the attorney-client privilege, and the work product rule. [REASON]
6. Describe what constitutes the practice of law and identify methods to avoid engaging in the Unauthorized Practice of Law. (UPL). [REASON]
7. Describe the limitations on attorney advertising and solicitation of clients, and how to avoid violations when using electronic communications such as emails, websites, and blogs. [REASON]
8. Describe the various types of fees used by attorneys, limitations on use of various fees, how client funds must be handled, and requirements for IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts) trust accounts. [REASON]
9. Describe the current issues involving paralegal licensing at the state and national levels and the legal technician rule in Washington. [EXPLORE]
10. Describe the relationship and interactions among attorneys, paralegals, state bar associations, the American Bar Association, state legislatures, courts, and national paralegal associations. [REASON]

LEGAL 215 - Administrative Law

1. Explain the relationship and function of administrative agencies at all levels of government. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the methods used by the branches of government, at both federal and state levels, to maintain accountability and control of administrative agencies. [REASON]
3. Explain the application of constitutional concepts of federalism, separation of powers, due process, equal protection, delegation doctrine, Fourth and Fifth Amendments to an administrative law problem. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the provisions of the federal and Washington Administrative Procedures Acts applicable to agency rulemaking, agency adjudications, and judicial review. [REASON]
5. Analyze the major issues and apply substantive and procedural federal and state administrative laws and rules in resolving an administrative law problem. [REASON]
6. Locate, acquire, evaluate and apply information from federal and state statutes, agency rules and case law in hardbound and electronic sources in response to an administrative law problem. [REASON]
7. Prepare appropriate documents for various procedures common to administrative agencies, in compliance with the applicable administrative procedures act and agency rules. [COMMUNICATE]

LEGAL 220 - Real Estate and Property Law

1. Demonstrate by application knowledge of the law of real property; the more common types of real estate transactions and conveyances such as deed, contracts, leases, and deeds of trust. [REASON]
2. Draft various documents involved in the conveyance of real property through sale, lease, or other transaction. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Identify and correct drafting problems involving these various instruments. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Distinguish between real property and personal property law. [REASON]
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the system of recording and searching of public documents. [REASON]

LEGAL 222 - Alternative Dispute Resolution

1. Analyze the negotiation, mediation and arbitration processes by identifying: participants, ultimate decision-making authorities, best alternatives given the circumstances of particular disputes, and the role that the paralegal plays in each process. [REASON]
2. Evaluate a client’s negotiation position in terms of the strengths and weaknesses of that client’s case. [REASON]
3. Describe the meaning and effect of mediation agreements and how they influence the parties’ future rights. [REASON]
4. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration and assist in determining whether arbitration is appropriate and/or required. [REASON]
5. Define the state and federal laws that govern arbitration, including court mandated arbitration. [REASON]
6. Examine the various non-traditional alternative dispute resolution processes and determine when they are best applied. [REASON]
7. Identify the ethical issues that may arise in the dispute resolution process and the professional guidelines and rules used to respond to these issues. [ACT]

LEGAL 224 - Medical Paralegal Law

1. Conduct factual and legal research in medical-legal matters and communicate the results of research or analysis in an appropriate format. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Analyze and summarize medical documents and records for use in legal matters. [REASON]
3. Explain the interaction between the health care and insurance industries and the effect of related government regulation of both. [REASON]
4. Handle various aspects of investigation, discovery and trial preparation including client and witness interviews, and other procedural practices relating to medical-legal issues in various areas of law. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Identify potential issues that affect life care planning and damages assessment. [REASON]
6. Identify and understand the substantive law relating to medical-legal issues in various areas of law. [REASON]
7. Apply the ethical rules and standards of practice to the role of medical paralegal and develop a framework for resolving ethical dilemmas. [COMMUNICATE]
8. Identify and understand Standard of Care and its impact on legal issues. [REASON]
9. Identify the interpersonal and task-oriented skills that enable and support a team in completing the task or assignment. [ACT]

LEGAL 225 - Litigation Practice and Procedure

1. Discuss the law office setting and procedures, courts and jurisdiction, and the stages of the civil litigation process. [REASON]
2. Explain the role of paralegals on the litigation team interviewing clients and witnesses, filing court documents, serving papers, assisting in discovery, assisting at trial and other litigation processes. [REASON]
3. Integrate substantive and procedural law in preparing documents and working with the various parties involved in the litigation process. [REASON]
4. Use the relevant federal and state rules of civil procedure and evidence to ensure compliance in preparation of documents, time computation, docketing/calendaring, and other tasks related to the civil litigation process. [REASON]
5. Demonstrate awareness of the ethical and professional responsibilities of the lawyer and the paralegal in civil litigation. [ACT]
6. Prepare forms, checklists, pleadings, discovery documents, motions, and other materials relevant to the litigation process. [COMMUNICATE]
7. Create an organized professional-quality trial notebook. [COMMUNICATE]

LEGAL 226 - Torts - Personal Injuries and Liability

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the law of torts, specifically: Negligence Professional Malpractice Strict Liability Intentional Torts Product Liability Defenses to Tort Actions Computation and Assessment of Damages Insurance Coverage As It Relates to Tort Actions. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the ethical obligations of paralegals in a tort practice. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate the ability to draft appropriate jury instructions for use in most types of tort cases. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the types of compensation available to injured workers pursuant to various workers’ compensation statutory schemes. [ACT]

LEGAL 228 - Law Office Technology

1. Identify and describe basic computer hardware components. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Identify and describe software and information systems typically encountered in the legal environment and the factors to consider when purchasing legal-specific software. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Demonstrate word processing program features, including preparing, editing, saving, and retrieving documents. [REASON]
4. Describe spreadsheet and database program features and be able to prepare a basic spreadsheet, graph, and database. [REASON]
5. Demonstrate presentation software program features including slide components, graphics and sound and be able to prepare a basic presentation. [REASON]
6. Describe features of typical law office time keeping and billing software programs; identify ethical issues that arise with use of such programs. [REASON]
7. Describe the features of computerized litigation support programs and compare such programs to corresponding manual litigation support. [REASON]
8. Describe and compare the features of case management and information management software. [REASON]
9. Demonstrate the features of computerized docket control systems and compare to manual docket control systems; identify ethical problems relating to docket control. [REASON]
10. Access legal and non-legal data on the Internet and evaluate Internet sites for reliability and validity of information. [EXPLORE]
11. Use e-mail functions and describe ethical issues that arise as a result of using e-mail and other electronic methods of communication. [COMMUNICATE]

LEGAL 229 - Law Office Procedures

1. Explain the form, structure, and function of law firms and other businesses that provide legal services. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Explain the limitations on lawyer advertising and marketing, and client referrals. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Discuss types of legal fees, fee agreements, and role of paralegal regarding setting or quoting fees. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Explain procedures for complying with American Disabilities Act and workplace safety law, and procedures for emergencies, work-place violence, and disaster recovery. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Maintain a basic law library and resource bank for a law firm or other business providing legal services. [REASON]
6. Perform paralegal tasks in maintaining client trust accounts using manual or automated systems. [REASON]
7. Use manual and computerized systems for timekeeping, billing, docket control, and records management. [REASON]
8. Apply the Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct to maintain client confidentiality, and avoid situations involving conflicts of interest, unauthorized practice of law, or other violation of the Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct. [ACT]

LEGAL 230 - Interviewing and Investigation Techniques

1. Identify and use effective strategies to investigate and gather facts as they relate to formal discovery and informal criminal and civil investigations. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate the ability to schedule and conduct client interviews and witness interviews, as well as to prepare interview plans, summary reports, and witness statements. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Evaluate a potential client’s case through the use of interviewing techniques. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate knowledge to effectively identify fact witnesses and locate qualified expert witnesses. [REASON]
5. Identify and utilize a variety of private and public resources that will assist in the information gathering process. [REASON]
6. Demonstrate the ability to apply communication skills and factual analysis skills to competently plan and carry out an effective investigation in a realistic case context. [COMMUNICATE]
7. Describe the meaning and effect of the relevant ethical and professional considerations relating to interviewing and investigating, including the unauthorized practice of law, client confidences, conflicts of interest, and improper communications. [ACT]
8. Demonstrate knowledge of the American adversarial system, formal discovery in civil and criminal procedure, and the rules of evidence, as they relate to interviewing and investigating. [REASON]

LEGAL 235 - Probate Practice and Procedures

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the laws affecting devolution and distribution of decedents’ estates. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the tasks typically performed by paralegals in the administration of decedents’ estates. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate the drafting skills required of a paralegal practicing in the administration of decedents’ estates. [COMMUNICATE]

LEGAL 237 - Estate Planning

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the estate planning process and the various documents used to facilitate that process. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Develop a working understanding of the various state and federal laws affecting estate planning. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate the necessary skills to work effectively in the area of estate planning. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Demonstrate the ability to use effective interviewing skills. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Demonstrate the ability to analyze clients’ needs. [REASON]
6. Demonstrate the ability to use effective drafting skills to produce necessary documents. [COMMUNICATE]
7. Demonstrate an understanding of how to implement estate plans, including transfers of property, execution of documents, etc. [ACT]

LEGAL 240 - Contracts

1. Discuss basic common law rules governing contracts and how Uniform Commercial Code rules for sale of goods contract modify or change common law rules. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for forming a valid and enforceable contract. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the laws related to contractual capacity, legality, fraudulent misrepresentation, mistakes, duress, undue influence, and requirements of the Statute of Frauds. [REASON]
4. Explain assignments of contract rights, delegations of contract duties, and rights of third party beneficiaries. [REASON]
5. Explain the types of legal and equitable remedies available in the event of a breach of common law contract and a sale of goods contract. [REASON]
6. Use substantive rules of contract law in analyzing and drawing conclusion to contract issues. [REASON]
7. Use rules of contract interpretation in analyzing and drafting contract provisions. [COMMUNICATE]
8. Organize and communicate the results of legal reasoning using the IRAC technique. [COMMUNICATE]
9. Construct a contract using correct style, tone, grammar, word choice, punctuation, and format. [COMMUNICATE]
10. Integrate knowledge of contract law to evaluate a contract for organization, clarity and comprehensive content, and other issues affecting interpretation and enforcement. [COMMUNICATE]

LEGAL 245 - Commercial Transactions

1. Explain the structure and general content of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). [REASON]
2. Explain application of the UCC to areas of law such as consumer transactions, business transactions, banking, and debtor-creditor law. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the laws governing contracts for the sale or lease of goods, including formation, rights and duties of the parties, warranties and disclaimers, and remedies for breach of contract. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the types of negotiable instruments, indorsements, holder in due course status, defenses to enforceability, and liability on the instrument. [REASON]
5. Demonstrate knowledge of UCC provisions related to bank deposits and collections, and electronic fund transfers (ATMs and e-money). [REASON]
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the laws governing secured transactions, attachment and perfection of security interests, types of collateral, rights of the secured party, and sale of collateral upon default. [REASON]
7. Use hardbound and electronic resources to locate relevant Washington statutes and agency regulations, for forms and procedures for filing UCC documents with state and local agencies. [REASON]
8. Prepare clear, concise and well-organized written answers to fact problems using the IRAC technique. [COMMUNICATE]
9. Prepare forms or contracts according to the requirements of the UCC and relevant government agency regulations. [COMMUNICATE]

LEGAL 247 - Intellectual Property

1. Demonstrate the ability to Identify and understand the procedures for seeking statutory protection of intellectual property rights (copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Demonstrate the ability to identify and understand the substantive law (federal and state, statutory and common law) which grants protection to intellectual property. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Demonstrate the ability to Identify and apply major principles of legal ethics as they apply to lawyers and paralegals practicing in the area of intellectual property law. [ACT]
4. Demonstrate the ability to analyze facts in a problem and identify the legal issues involved or raised by the problem. [REASON]
5. Demonstrate the ability to Identify the applicable substantive legal rules. [REASON]
6. Demonstrate the ability to Identify appropriate forms and methods used in the protection of intellectual property rights. [COMMUNICATE]
7. Demonstrate the ability to give concise, clear and well-organized oral or written answers to fact problems which correctly identify the issues, applicable rules of law, analysis and conclusions. [COMMUNICATE]
8. Demonstrate the ability to prepare appropriate forms and other written materials. [COMMUNICATE]

LEGAL 250 - Family Law

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles in the various areas of family law. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate the ability to recognize the essence of a problem or problems presented by a factual situation in the family law field. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the required skills to work effectively in the area of family law, including: Effective interviewing skills; Ability to analyze client needs; Effective drafting skills to produce necessary documents. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the various state and federal laws affecting families. [REASON]

LEGAL 254 - Environmental Law

1. Describe the history and purposes underlying laws designed to regulate the environment. [REASON]
2. Identify and explain the role of the federal and state agencies in regulating and resolving environmental issues and dispute. [REASON]
3. Describe the legislative intent and general application of the following federal acts & statutes: the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Toxic Substance Control Act, the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act - Waste Regulation; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) Superfund, and the National Environmental Policy Act, and other related federal and state environmental statutes. [REASON]
4. Describe the causes or issues affecting air quality, water pollution, waste accumulation and disposal, and toxic chemical clean-up. [REASON]
5. Use electronic and print resources to research and report on federal and state environmental statutes, agency regulations, and court decisions. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Apply principles of environmental law to fact-based problems to resolve issues or recommend an appropriate course of action. [COMMUNICATE]
7. Explain the role of the paralegal and typical paralegal tasks in environmental law. [COMMUNICATE]

LEGAL 257 - Immigration Law

1. Define and use correctly the common vocabulary terms as related to immigration law. [REASON]
2. Describe how an individual gains lawful entry to the United States. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Distinguish between the various types of Visas and application processes. [REASON]
4. Explain deportation and removal requirements. [REASON]
5. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills in an immigration law context. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Demonstrate awareness of cultural, religious, and ethnic perspectives of those involved in the immigration process and the role and ethical duties of paralegals. [EXPLORE]
7. Identify and apply substantive and procedural concepts fundamental in immigration law to deepen understanding and solve problems. [REASON]

LEGAL 260 - Corporations, LLCs, and Partnerships

1. Identify and analyze the respective advantages and disadvantages of conducting business as a sole proprietorship, various partnership forms, limited liability company, and business corporation. [REASON]
2. Explain the functions, responsibilities, and liabilities of sole proprietors, partners, shareholders, and corporate officers and directors. [REASON]
3. Explain the types of securities and basic requirements regarding state and federal registration of securities. [REASON]
4. Analyze major structural changes to corporations and determine the necessary forms to be filed to complete the change. [REASON]
5. Explain the rights of minority and dissenting shareholders. [REASON]
6. Research in print and electronic sources for statutes and agency rules relevant to forming and maintaining business entities. [COMMUNICATE]
7. Prepare documents and follow procedures for forming various types of business entities under state and federal laws. [COMMUNICATE]

LEGAL 263 - Debtor-Creditor Law

1. Define the various statutory and common law remedies available to creditors under Washington law, including pre-judgment and post-judgment remedies. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate the basic knowledge of the general code provisions related to all bankruptcy cases, including specific code provisions related to liquidation bankruptcies and reorganization bankruptcies. [REASON]
3. Distinguish between and describe the different types of bankruptcies available, the relevant statutory provisions, and who is eligible to be a debtor under the various chapters. [REASON]
4. Evaluate information regarding a debtor’s assets and liabilities and use the information to prepare documents necessary for a routine consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. [REASON]
5. Describe the meaning and effect of the basic procedures, forms, documents and other materials needed for filing a Chapter 7, Chapter 11 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. [REASON]
6. Prepare documents and follow the procedures required for attachment, execution, and garnishments. [ACT]

LEGAL 265 - Consumer Protection

1. Use appropriate tools, techniques, and technology to locate primary and secondary print and electronic legal resources at the state and federal levels to solve consumer law problems. [REASON]
2. Locate, evaluate and apply federal and state consumer laws in response to an identified legal issue or problem. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the federal and state laws governing consumer credit and sales transactions, including unfair and deceptive advertising and sales, usury and sub-prime lending practices, and warranties. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate an ability to apply deductive reasoning and reasoning by analogy in communicating the results of an analysis and evaluation of a legal problem. [REASON]
5. Assemble the appropriate documents and forms in compliance with procedural rules regarding content and format, necessary to pursuing appropriate legal action or relief in a consumer law transaction. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Recognize and evaluate the effects of various advertising, sales and lending practices on consumers from diverse social, economic, and cultural or ethnic backgrounds. [EXPLORE]

LEGAL 267 - Employment Law

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of state and federal laws appropriate to employment law. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Demonstrate a basic substantive knowledge of the issues from pre-interview and recruiting practices through termination of employment. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of both the employer and employee. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Apply the practical skills necessary for a paralegal to work in the area of employment law with an attorney. [ACT]

LEGAL 270 - Compensation Law

1. Describe the meaning and effect of the federal compensation law including the Federal Employees Compensation Act, the Longshoremen Act, and the Harbor Workers Act. [REASON]
2. Define and apply the Washington state laws regarding industrial insurance and worker’s compensation, including the general reporting requirements, classifications, audit and record keeping, and rates and the rating system. [REASON]
3. Research and apply the federal and State compensation laws using print and electronic sources. [REASON]
4. Prepare oral and written responses to potential client inquiries regarding compensation law. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Define and apply the federal and State agency rules and follow procedures for preparing and filing required forms, petitions, reports, notices, and other documents. [REASON]
6. Draft worker’s compensation pleadings and prepare for mediations and hearings. [COMMUNICATE]
7. Demonstrate awareness of the ethical and professional responsibilities of the lawyer and the paralegal in worker’s compensation law. [ACT]

LEGAL 275 - Criminal Law

1. Develop the ability to recognize the particular crime or crimes presented in a factual situation by applying Washington law. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Develop an understanding of the progress of a criminal case through the Washington and federal court systems by study of the appropriate Rules of Criminal Procedure. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Develop an understanding of the constitutional rights of a criminal defendant, and the obligation of the criminal justice system to the accused, by study of the U.S. and Washington constitutions and interpretive case law. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate ability to analyze clients’ needs and the ability to analyze legal issues presented in a factual situation. [COMMUNICATE ]
5. Demonstrate ability to engage in simple research on a legal issue in the criminal law area. [REASON]

LEGAL 285 - Labor Law

1. Demonstrate familiarity with the field of labor law. [EXPLORE]
2. Demonstrate the ability to understand topics covered including: bargaining unit representation, unfair labor practices, picket and boycott activity, strikes and lockouts, dispute settlement, grievance procedures, regulation of internal union conduct and public sector labor law (both federal and state). [COMMUNICATE]
3. Demonstrate the ability to analyze labor law disputes and research and apply appropriate statutory and case law. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate the ability to draft appropriate documents for various aspects of a labor law situation or dispute. [COMMUNICATE]

LEGAL 291 - Legal Internship

1. Demonstrate proficiency in goals developed for the internship. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate proficiency in skills developed in the internship in conjunction with substantive knowledge learned in other paralegal courses. [REASON]
3. Describe at the end of the quarter how they developed those skills. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Describe and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a law firm, corporate legal department, or public agency in a paralegal or law-related position under the supervision of an attorney. [ACT]

LEGAL 295 - Advanced Legal Research

1. Conduct research, using electronic and hardbound primary and secondary legal authority, and analyze the laws related to a particular legal problem. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate techniques of persuasive writing in briefs and memoranda of points and authorities. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Demonstrate the analogical and deductive forms of legal reasoning. [REASON]
4. Tailor the nature of the communication to maximize understanding in the intended audience, including those with different levels of education and different cultural backgrounds. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Identify relevant, current support for legal analysis using correct citations for legal and non-legal sources. [REASON]
6. Demonstrate effective writing techniques in preparing objective and persuasive legal documents using clear, concise, and grammatically correct English. [COMMUNICATE]
7. Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues regarding paralegals or non-lawyers engaging in the unauthorized practice of law and giving legal advice. [ACT]

LEGAL 296 - Legal Seminars

1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of areas of current interest in law and/or the paralegal field. [REASON]

LEGAL 297 - Job Placement Seminar

1. Demonstrate the ability to prepare a resume and cover letter. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Demonstrate appropriate interviewing techniques. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Demonstrate the knowledge of how and where to seek employment appropriate for graduates of the Paralegal Program. [COMMUNICATE]

LEGAL 299 - Special Projects

1. Develop and demonstrate expertise in narrow legal specialty areas through projects proposed by student and evaluated by a paralegal instructor.

PCAPP 269 - Mechanical Design - Part Design Fundamentals

1. Describe all the names and functions of the various Part Design commands (icons). [COMMUNICATE]
2. Describe the function, ordering, and symbols of the Specification Tree. [COMMUNICATE, REASON]
3. Identify the basic principles of standardization for clarification of  processes as well as collaboration. [COMMUNICATE, REASON]

PCAPP 270 - Mechanical Design - Design Theory

1. Describe the process of part creation in the Specification Tree. [COMMUNICATE, REASON]
2. Construct 3d parts by analyzing drawings and tree structures. [COMMUNICATE, REASON]
3. Demonstrate a firm understanding of Boolean operations. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate efficiency in part creation. [REASON]

PCAPP 271 - Mechanical Design - Surface Design

1. Demonstrate the ability to create assemblies from drawing or physical model. [REASON]
2. Analyze part Specification Tree design and demonstrate how to make repairs. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate the ability to work as a team to create large assemblies. [ACT, REASON]
4. Describe the critical processes and issues in designing a product for manufacture. [COMMUNICATE, REASON]
5. Describe the features of a network based storage system. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Demonstrate a functional understanding of the use of Product Data Management (PDM) and how it relates to the global system. [ACT]

PHIL& 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

1. Define main branches of Philosophy: Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, Aesthetics. [REASON]
2. Define basic terms of: Metaphysics (being, reality), Epistemology (truth, knowledge), Ethics (right, wrong, good, evil), Aesthetics (the beautiful, the ugly). [REASON]
3. Identify and analyze different metaphysical theories: Monism, Dualism, Pluralism, Materialism, Spiritualism, Pantheism. [REASON]
4. Identify and analyze basic epistemological concepts: Empiricism, Rationalism, Realism, Idealism. [REASON]
5. Identify and analyze fundamental ethical theories: Objectivism, Relativism, Subjectivism, Naturalism, Intuitionism. [REASON]
6. Define and identify different modes of scientific inquiry: deduction (syllogism, mathematical reasoning, definitions), induction (generalization, analogy, causal inference). [REASON]
7. Identify the distinction and correlation between Ontology and Logic. [REASON]

PHIL 110 - Contemporary Moral Issues

1. Define key terms concerning ethics or morality. [REASON]
2. Define the consequentialist and non-consequentialist views of morality. [REASON]
3. Describe and critically analyze the two main consequentialist theories: ethical egoism and utilitarianism. [REASON]
4. Describe and critically analyze act and rule non-consequentialism, Divine Command Theory, and Kant’s Duty Ethics. [REASON]
5. Define such important terms and concepts as universalizability, categorical imperative, human beings as ends rather than means, and prima facie duties. [REASON]
6. Describe and critically analyze contemporary social issues such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment and reverse discrimination. [REASON]
7. Identify the key ethical problems within each social issue, to apply the traditional ethical theories to the solution of these problems and to clarify and communicate a personal judgment about each issue. [COMMUNICATE]
8. Differentiate psychological egoism from ethical egoism and explain both theories. [EXPLORE]
9. Distinguish between the two types of utilitarianism. [EXPLORE]
10. Describe non-consequentialist theories of morality, showing how they differ from consequentialist theories. [EXPLORE]
11. Describe absolutism and relativism and distinguish between cultural and ethical relativism. [EXPLORE]

PHIL& 120 - Symbolic Logic

PHIL 155 - Special Topics

1. Define key terms of philosophical themes explored. [REASON]
2. Describe and analyze basic theories within explored area of philosophical interest. [REASON]
3. Write an individual seminar (or individual project) essay, exploring and critically analyzing a specific area of philosophical interest. [EXPLORE]
4. Participate in a well structured, meaningful conversational exchange, focused on continually improved understanding of philosophical theories and concepts explored. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the key components of an individually written seminar (or individual project) essay through an oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]

PHIL 198 - Individual Project in Philosophy

1. Define key terms of philosophical themes explored. [REASON]
2. Describe and analyze basic theories within explored area of philosophical interest. [REASON]
3. Write an individual seminar (or individual project) essay, exploring and critically analyzing a specific area of philosophical interest. [EXPLORE]
4. Participate in a well structured, meaningful conversational exchange, focused on continually improved understanding of philosophical theories and concepts explored. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the key components of an individually written seminar (or individual project) essay through an oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]

PHIL 199 - Special Projects

1. Define key terms of philosophical themes explored. [REASON]
2. Describe and analyze basic theories within explored area of philosophical interest. [REASON]
3. Write an individual seminar (or individual project) essay, exploring and critically analyzing a specific area of philosophical interest. [EXPLORE]
4. Participate in a well structured, meaningful conversational exchange, focused on continually improved understanding of philosophical theories and concepts explored. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the key components of an individually written seminar (or individual project) essay through an oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]

PHIL 255 - Special Topics

1. Define key terms of philosophical themes explored. [REASON]
2. Describe and analyze basic theories within explored area of philosophical interest. [REASON]
3. Write an individual seminar (or individual project) essay, exploring and critically analyzing a specific area of philosophical interest. [EXPLORE]
4. Participate in a well structured, meaningful conversational exchange, focused on continually improved understanding of philosophical theories and concepts explored. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the key components of an individually written seminar (or individual project) essay through an oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]

PHIL 267 - Comparison of Religions

1. Identify and describe: Date, Geographical Location, Major Characteristics of: (some or all of these and others as appropriate) a. Religions of Ancient Civilizations Mesopotamian Egyptian Chinese Greek and Roman b. Living Religions of Today Native American Vedantism Judaism Jainism Zoroastrianism Buddhism Confucianism Taoism Christianity Hinduism Islam Shinto Parsis Sikhism. [EXPLORE]
2. Identify and describe the major academic approaches to religion: (some or all of these and others as appropriate) a. Religion from the inside Theology Interpretation of Scriptures Ethics Worship b. Religion from the outside Anthropology Sociology History Phenomenological Studies. [REASON]
3. Identify and describe the nature and role of myths, symbols, ritual (most notably that of the ritual of sacrifice), priesthood, oracles, temples and other monuments, magic, meditation and scripture. [REASON]
4. Compare and contrast the major teachings of the living religions. Concerning Deity: Monism, Dualism, Pantheism, Polytheism, Monotheism, Atheism, Secularism. Concerning life after death: Reincarnation, heaven/hell. Human responsibility: Sin, liberation, karma, enlightenment, ego, grace. Relation to other religions: Synthesis-dialogue-holy war. [REASON]

PHIL 298 - Individual Project in Philosophy

1. Define key terms of philosophical themes explored. [REASON]
2. Describe and analyze basic theories within explored area of philosophical interest. [REASON]
3. Write an individual seminar (or individual project) essay, exploring and critically analyzing a specific area of philosophical interest. [EXPLORE]
4. Participate in a well structured, meaningful conversational exchange, focused on continually improved understanding of philosophical theories and concepts explored. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the key components of an individually written seminar (or individual project) essay through an oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]

PHIL 299 - Special Projects

1. Define key terms of philosophical themes explored. [REASON]
2. Describe and analyze basic theories within explored area of philosophical interest. [REASON]
3. Write an individual seminar (or individual project) essay, exploring and critically analyzing a specific area of philosophical interest. [EXPLORE]
4. Participate in a well structured, meaningful conversational exchange, focused on continually improved understanding of philosophical theories and concepts explored. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the key components of an individually written seminar (or individual project) essay through an oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]

PHOTO 101 - Black and White Photography I

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed photography projects and course assignments. [REASON]
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in photography. [REASON]
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of photography techniques and media. [ACT]
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for photography and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments. [ACT]
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of photography projects created by you and others using language appropriate to the domain and course themes. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of photography for presentation and proper documentation of research. [EXPLORE]

PHOTO 102 - Black and White Photography II

1. Reinforce techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed photography projects and course assignments. [REASON]
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in photography. [REASON]
3. Reinforce production of quality work through the application of a variety of photography techniques and media. [ACT]
4. Reinforce knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for photography and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments. [ACT]
5. Reinforce constructive critiques of photography projects created by you and others using language appropriate to the domain and course themes. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Reinforce research skills in the history of photography for presentation and proper documentation of research. [EXPLORE]

PHOTO 103 - Color and Digital Photography

1. Master techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed photography projects and course assignments. [REASON]
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in photography. [REASON]
3. Master production of quality work through the application of a variety of photography techniques and media. [ACT]
4. Master knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for photography and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments. [ACT]
5. Master constructive critiques of photography projects created by you and others using language appropriate to the domain and course themes. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Master research skills in the history of photography for presentation and proper documentation of research. [EXPLORE]

PE 100 - Introduction to Sports and Fitness Lab

1. Record daily accomplishments of performance strategies in all programs and individual improvements. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Demonstrate basic fitness strategies to enhance and provide skill competencies in weight training and cardiovascular improvement. [ACT]
3. Demonstrate the ability to design and implement a fitness program. [ACT]
4. Evaluate personal body weight, body fat percentage, basal metabolic rate and caloric need. [REASON]

PE 101 - Sports and Fitness Lab: Beginning

1. Construct daily fitness goals including cardiovascular and weight training components. [EXPLORE]
2. Record daily accomplishments of performance strategies in all programs and individual improvements. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Demonstrate understanding of beginning fitness strategies. [ACT]
4. Demonstrate and implement a personal fitness program. [ACT]
5. Evaluate personal well-being relative to weight, body fat percentage, basal metabolic rate and means to achieve desired fitness balance. [REASON]

PE 102 - Sports and Fitness Lab: Intermediate

1. Achieve intermediate levels of cardiovascular fitness, strength and muscle tone through daily fitness goals. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Record daily accomplishments of performance strategies in all programs and individual improvements. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Demonstrate understanding of different fitness strategies to enhance and provide intermediate skill competencies in weight training and cardiovascular improvement. [ACT]
4. Demonstrate improved ability to design and implement a fitness program for life. [ACT]
5. Evaluate personal well-being relative to weight, body fat percentage, basal metabolic rate and means to achieve desired fitness balance. [REASON]

PE 103 - Sports and Fitness Lab: Advanced

1. Achieve advanced levels of cardiovascular fitness, strength and muscle tone through daily fitness goals. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Record daily accomplishments of performance strategies in all programs and individual improvements. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Demonstrate understanding of different fitness strategies to enhance and provide advanced skill competencies in weight training and cardiovascular improvement. [ACT]
4. Demonstrate advanced ability to design and implement a fitness program for life. [ACT]
5. Evaluate personal well-being relative to weight, body fat percentage, basal metabolic rate and means to achieve desired fitness balance. [REASON]

PE 105 - Athletic Performance and Conditioning

1. Analyze specific sports fitness movements. [REASON]
2. Execute basic sports specific fitness skills. [ACT]
3. Demonstrate the ability to design a personal fitness training regime. [EXPLORE]
4. Demonstrate an understanding of basic anatomy. [COMMUNICATE]

PE 107 - Baseball Conditioning

1. Demonstrate basic baseball-conditioning techniques. [REASON]
2. Identify individual fitness needs and create workout portfolio. [REASON]

PE 108 - Women’s Softball

1. Develop base-running strategy and team cohesiveness and organizational play. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Observe critically and analyze hitting skills. [ACT]
3. Develop defensive and offensive playing skill. [ACT]
4. Develop base-running skills. [ACT]
5. Develop throwing accuracy and velocity. [ACT]
6. Develop base-running strategy and team organizational play. [ACT]
7. Develop and improves cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength. [ACT]

PE 111 - Jogging/Cardio Fitness

1. Demonstrate and describe progress in basic fitness goals identified in personal fitness portfolio. [ACT]
2. Demonstrate and explain the basics of the five components of health-related fitness. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Describe and explain basic health indicators and how exercise affects each. [REASON]

PE 112 - Jogging/Cardio Fitness

1. Demonstrate and describe progress in ongoing fitness goals identified in personal fitness portfolio. [REASON]
2. Describe advanced application of the five components of health-related fitness and how exercise affects each component. [COMMUNICATE]

PE 117 - Yoga-Basic Poses for Strength and Flexibility

1. Practice, organize, and demonstrate selected Yoga poses that facilitate an understanding of proper alignment and sequence placement. [REASON]
2. Utilize breathing techniques and describe how they are intended to cool and relax the mind and body, or build energy and heat. [REASON]
3. Describe how yoga techniques are intended to focus the mind on the present moment. [COMMUNICATE]

PE 118 - Aerobic Bench and Exercise

1. Demonstrate proper form, body position, and techniques for basic bench/step movements and routines. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate listening and communication skills through correct physical responses to verbalized dance instructions. [COMMUNICATE]

PE 119 - Aerobic Dance and Exercise

1. Identify and demonstrate intermediate Yoga poses and sequences. [REASON]
2. Describe and explain Yoga-pose alignment, principles and terminology. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Describe and develop Yoga sequences that facilitate risk prevention and proper sequence placement. [REASON]

PE 120 - Yoga Pilates

1. Describe the difference between Yoga and Pilates. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Describe knowledge of basic anatomy and muscle function. [REASON]
3. Practice, organize, and demonstrate selected Yoga poses that show a proper alignment and sequence placement. [REASON]
4. Practice, organize, and demonstrate selected Pilates exercise sequences that facilitate proper muscle recruitment and muscle balance. [REASON]
5. Demonstrate breathing and meditation techniques and describe how they are intended to cool and relax the mind and body, or build energy and heat. [REASON]

PE 122 - Pilates Mat Work

1. Describe the history and founding principles of Pilates. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Describe basic anatomy and muscle function. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Practice, organize, and demonstrate selected Pilates exercise sequences that facilitate proper muscle recruitment and muscle balance. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate breathing techniques and describe how they are intended to cool and relax the mind and body, or build energy and heat. [COMMUNICATE]

PE 124 - Men’s Body Conditioning

1. Perform basic individualized exercises. [REASON]
2. Describe and record their progression. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate proper lifting form and technique on a wide variety of exercises. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Develop an individualized-strength training and cardiovascular-training program. [REASON]

PE 127 - Golf Co-ed Intermediate

1. Demonstrate the proper grip, stance and posture to putt, chip or swing. [ACT]
2. Exhibit the proper golf club alignment in the back-swing, downswing and follow through. [ACT]
3. Show the ability to transfer energy to the golf club through effective body mechanics and wrist action in play. [ACT]
4. Learn the scoring methods of play, proper golf etiquette and rules of the game. [REASON]

PE 129 - Aerobic Dance and Exercise: Intermediate

1. Analyze and demonstrate intermediate level movements involved in dance. [REASON]
2. Analyze and demonstrate proper form and body position during intermediate level strength and conditioning activities. [REASON]
3. Identify and describe muscles groups that are involved in intermediate dance movements and exercise activities. [COMMUNICATE]

PE 130 - Aerobics Hip-Hop

1. Demonstrate basic hip-hop techniques to improve endurance, skill, coordination, balance and flexibility. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate choreographed basic movements to selected music. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Identify common dance moves and methods for counting. [REASON]

PE 132 - Aerobic Instructor Training

1. Design various group exercise class formats. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate the ability to teach a group exercise class. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Identify muscle groups and describe which muscles are working during various exercises. [REASON]
4. Describe strategies for healthy living, weight management and injury prevention. [EXPLORE]
5. Demonstrate safe exercises and modifications. [ACT]

PE 133 - Body Sculpting and Stretching

1. Recognize strength and endurance improvement through assessment and testing. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate the effects of exercise and principles as it applies to individual fitness goals. [REASON]
3. Develop improved range of motion and increased flexibility. [ACT]

PE 134 - Women’s Body Conditioning

1. Perform basic individualized exercises. [REASON]
2. Describe and record their progression. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate proper lifting form and technique on a wide variety of exercises. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Develop an individualized-strength training and cardiovascular-training program. [REASON]

PE 136 - Women’s Fastpitch Softball Conditioning

1. Perform basic softball skills. [ACT]
2. Describe and explain the rules of collegiate fastpitch. [REASON]

PE 142 - Volleyball Co-ed

1. Describe, analyze, and demonstrate basic volleyball skills and team concepts. [REASON]
2. Apply individual and team skills in drills and games. [ACT]
3. Describe volleyball rules and regulations. [EXPLORE]

PE 145 - Self Defense for Women and Men

1. Explain and define the basic philosophy of defense. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Understand self defense, assault, and battery laws. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Understand reactions to physical assaults and the definition of confrontation time. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Demonstrate an understanding of when to exercise rights from a legal point of view. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Demonstrate methods of unarmed self defense. [ACT]
6. Demonstrate use of everyday instruments as defense weapons. [ACT]
7. Demonstrate kicking, punching, blocking escape strategies, throwing techniques and other methods of unarmed self defense. [ACT]

PE 146 - Beginning Karate Co-ed

1. Demonstrate and apply basic Karate procedures, techniques, and exercises. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate different escape techniques from various kinds of assaults. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate the ability to apply the learned techniques in sparring. [ACT]

PE 150 - Soccer Co-ed Beginning

1. Communicate verbally and non-verbally with attacking strategies associated with soccer. [ACT]
2. Analyze and execute effective defensive/attacking styles associated with soccer. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate stronger aerobic and anaerobic fitness conditioning level through pre and post fitness testing. [ACT]
4. Demonstrate understanding and appreciation for the principles, rules, techniques and strategies associated with soccer through participation and observation of the game. [REASON]
5. Demonstrate development in specific aspects of the game, including ball control, field positioning, fitness and finishing. [ACT]
6. Demonstrate understanding of the expectations and commitments commonly associated with team sports. [EXPLORE]

PE 155 - Special Topics

PE 160 - Men’s Basketball Skills

1. Demonstrate selected basketball techniques and skills which include: team cooperation; strategies of inbound play; fast break offense; pass patterns; defensive patterns against selected offensive patterns; zone defense; man-to-man press; passing, blocking, and shooting skill improvement. [ACT]
2. Demonstrate the understanding of rules, strategies and basketball fundamentals. [EXPLORE]
3. Communicate within a team like atmosphere. [COMMUNICATE]

PE 161 - Women’s Basketball

1. Demonstrate selected basketball techniques and skills which include: team cooperation; strategies of inbound play; fast break offense; pass patterns; defensive patterns against selected offensive patterns; zone defense; man-to-man press; passing, blocking, and shooting skill improvement. [ACT]
2. Demonstrate the understanding of rules, strategies and basketball fundamentals. [EXPLORE]
3. Communicate within a team like atmosphere. [COMMUNICATE]