Course Descriptions and Objectives

HORT 199 - Special Projects

1. Demonstrate learning objectives as determined by the supervising instructor.

HORT 204 - Ferns and Fern Allies

1. Identify the major genera of ferns and fern allies and their cultural needs. [REASON]
2. Identify the common pests, diseases and environmental maladies of ferns and suggest remedies. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Describe propagation techniques of ferns in both sexual and asexual methods. [COMMUNICATE ]
4. Determine and discuss landscape uses and placement of these plants. [REASON]

HORT 205 - Herbs

1. Identify and describe commonly used herbs and their cultural requirements. [REASON]
2. Describe usage of commonly used herbs for cooking and medicinal purposes. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 207 - Native Plants in the Landscape

1. List the principal floristic zones of Washington state. [REASON]
2. Identify key floristic indicator trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants as well as restorative and garden worthy representatives. [REASON]
3. Research and analyze the cultural requirements of various native plants. [REASON]

HORT 210 - Mixed Border Practicum

1. Describe and follow safe practices in selection, handling, transport and cleanup of landscape tools. [ACT]
2. Demonstrate and describe sustainable care of shrubs, sub-shrubs, herbaceous plants and vines. [REASON]
3. Describe and demonstrate propagation of perennials by division. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Describe and demonstrate effective team skills. [ACT]

HORT 211 - Spring Flowering Herbaceous Plants

1. Recognize spring flowering annuals, bulbs and perennials common in Pacific Northwest gardens by scientific (Latin), common name, and family affiliation. [REASON]
2. Describe the cultural requirements and landscape uses of the above plants. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 212 - Summer Flowering Herbaceous Plants

1. Recognize summer flowering annuals, bulbs and perennials by scientific (Latin), common name and family affiliation. [REASON]
2. List the cultural requirements and landscape uses of the above plants. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 213 - Fall Flowering Herbaceous Plants

1. Recognize fall flowering annuals, bulbs and perennials by scientific (Latin), common name, and family affiliation. [REASON]
2. List the cultural requirements and landscape uses of the above plants. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 218 - Hedges, Screens and Espaliers

1. Analyze a site in order to find the best plant available. [REASON]
2. Evaluate a variety of plants adaptability for hedging. [REASON]
3. Define the steps needed to prepare an area for planting a hedge. [REASON]

HORT 221 - Plants in the Landscape

1. Analyze and discuss site conditions that influence plant health. [REASON]
2. Explore critically and creatively a variety of garden sites for aesthetics and sustainable garden practices. [EXPLORE]
3. Define and select suitable plants for given sites. [REASON]

HORT 223 - Japanese Garden Arts

1. Define and describe the interaction of a variety of arts and crafts from Japan with the art of garden design. [REASON]
2. Describe and identify basic design principles within Japanese Gardens. [REASON]
3. Identify the influence of Japanese Gardens in modern western landscape design. [REASON]

HORT 224 - Design Presentation

1. Use appropriate tools, techniques and technologies to create landscape plans, section/elevation, one-point perspectives and quick perspective sketches. [REASON]
2. Communicate results of creative and analytical thought through conventional landscape graphics. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 225 - Unusual Plants for Modern/Gardens

1. Recognize woody plants introduced to the nursery trade within the last 10 years for use in the Puget Sound landscape. [REASON]
2. Analyze and evaluate information that defines current trends in the landscape and nursery trade. [REASON]
3. Exchange or present information and perspectives through written and verbal means about the plants covered in this class. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 226 - Rock Garden Plants

1. Identify common and rare rock garden plants along with their cultural tolerances. [REASON]
2. Define and describe construction methods of rock gardens. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Analyze site and design considerations. [REASON]

HORT 227 - Container Gardening

1. Analyze and describe the special growth conditions imposed by containers. [REASON]
2. Design container combinations suitable for the Pacific Northwest in a variety of sun/shade exposures and design styles. [EXPLORE]
3. Describe and demonstrate industry accepted practices in container maintenance. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 228 - Field Sketching

1. Engage in imaginative and critical inquiry to gain sketching skills and interact respectfully through critical and imaginative expression. [REASON]
2. Use creative and critical processes to compare and contrast a variety of drawing styles. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 229 - Plant Propagation

1. Correctly identify, properly handle, and successfully process propagules to produce new plants. [REASON]
2. Recognize and solve rudimentary problems in the plant propagation process. [REASON]
3. Accurately document the plant propagation process using the vocabulary of propagation and plant nomenclature. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Make appropriate use of tools, materials, substances, and environments for propagating plants. [ACT]

HORT 231 - Micropropagation Laboratory

1. Identify and describe each stage of micropropagation. [REASON]
2. Organize and sanitize a tissue culture work space. [ACT]
3. Establish propagules in aseptic culture. [ACT]
4. Multiply developing propagules in aseptic culture. [ACT]
5. Establish cultured shoots in rooting medium. [ACT]

HORT 232 - Grafting

1. Recognize the common types of grafts used in horticulture and be familiar with their horticultural history and purpose. [REASON]
2. Identify and use the tools and materials necessary to perform successful grafts. [REASON]
3. Successfully perform cleft, whip and veneer grafts when required. [ACT]

HORT 233 - Seed Propagation Lab

1. Describe genetic implications and issues affecting seed propagation. [REASON]
2. Identify various methods for harvesting, storing, and processing seeds. [REASON]
3. Identify and apply appropriate treatments to remove various types of seed dormancies. [REASON]
4. Describe various methods for controlling seed pollination. [REASON]
5. Describe various seed propagation systems. [REASON]
6. Successfully prepare and sow seeds for germination. [ACT]

HORT 234 - Hardwood Cuttings Lab

1. Identify various methods for harvesting, storing, and preparing cuttings. [REASON]
2. Identify various types of cutting treatments. [REASON]
3. Describe various cutting propagation systems. [REASON]
4. Successfully prepare and set cuttings for rooting. [ACT]

HORT 236 - Nursery and Greenhouse Operations

1. Identify the major segments of a production nursery and greenhouse business plan. [REASON]
2. Identify and describe the common types of greenhouses, nursery configurations, and factors impacting their siting and orientation. [REASON]
3. Identify and describe the principal biotic and abiotic factors limiting the successful growth of greenhouse and nursery crops. [REASON]
4. Describe the basic principles of crop selection, marketing, and nursery / greenhouse management. [REASON]
5. Describe the principal business practices important to successful production nursery and greenhouse operation-function as part of a group. [REASON]
6. Develop and implement a production plan for a nursery and a greenhouse crop. [REASON]

HORT 238 - Bulbs and Bulb Gardening

1. Describe the condition and growing requirements of different types of underground storage organs. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Describe the life cycles of the most common underground storage organs. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Analyze and define the appropriate environmental conditions to successfully force and grow a number of underground storage organs. [REASON]

HORT 242 - Introduction to Arboriculture

1. Analyze, synthesize and evaluate data necessary to assess tree risk and appraise tree value based on current International Society of Arboriculture accepted practices and procedures. [REASON]
2. Acquire and apply information about tree problem diagnosis and management methods. [REASON]
3. Communicate information about the variety of career options in the field of arboriculture. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Demonstrate skills and knowledge of appropriate sustainable practices for tree selection, installation, establishment, pruning and maintenance. [ACT]

HORT 244 - Spring Vegetable Garden

1. Identify and list a variety of different vegetables well adapted for cultivation in the PNW. [REASON]
2. Define and describe the tenets of biointensive vegetable garden design and illustrate those tenets in a legible drawing. [REASON]
3. Identify, analyze and evaluate soil test information to determine soil condition, necessary cultivation practices, and amendment for biointensive, organic vegetable culture. [REASON]
4. Apply appropriate tools and technique for successful crop establishment and cultivation. [ACT]

HORT 245 - Summer Vegetable Garden

1. Analyze, synthesize, integrate, and evaluate ideas and information from multiple perspectives in order to maintain friable, hydrated, and nutritive soil conditions for sustainable, organic vegetable production. [REASON]
2. Identify and describe appropriate marketing techniques and venues. [REASON]
3. Apply appropriate tools, techniques, and technology to manage potential pest organisms for sustainable, organic vegetable production. [ACT]
4. Demonstrate skills and knowledge of crop scheduling and the implementation of sustainable vegetable harvest techniques for maximum yield. [ACT]

HORT 247 - Growing Fruits and Nuts in Western Washington

1. Recognize the most common woody fruit and nut producing plants for personal and commercial use in the Pacific Northwest. [REASON]
2. List the origins and cultural requirements for the above plants. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Produce a one year management plan for two types of established fruit and/or nut producing woody plants. [REASON]

HORT 248 - Codes, Statutes, and Rules

1. List important codes, statutes, and rules affecting restoration horticulture practice in the Puget Sound region. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Identify important resources and research tools for finding codes, statutes, and rules. [REASON]
3. Identify and describe important regulatory agencies that enforce codes, statutes, and rules affecting restoration horticulture as well as the forms they use. [REASON]

HORT 249 - Pacific Northwest Land and Water Issues

1. Describe the principal hydrologic and land use issues impacting environmental quality, social regulation, and economic development in the Pacific Northwest. [REASON]
2. Analyze and describe regional environmental and resource management factors that contribute to current land and water management issues. [REASON]
3. Analyze and forecast the effects of increasing urbanization on land and water resources. [REASON]

HORT 250 - Introduction to Restoration Ecology

1. Define and distinguish between the concepts of restoration ecology, ecological restoration, reclamation and rehabilitation. [REASON]
2. Identify and interpret “natural capital” and its restoration. [REASON]
3. Estimate the degree of degradation to an ecosystem using reference ecosystems. [REASON]
4. Define restoration thresholds. [REASON]
5. Set restoration goals and identify appropriate restoration options and tools. [ACT]
6. Measure and evaluate restoration success. [ACT]
7. Identify and analyze a variety of methods used for monitoring and maintenance of ecological restoration projects. [ACT]

HORT 251 - Restoration Horticulture

1. Describe, compare, and contrast a full array of standard and horticultural techniques used in the planning and process of ecological restoration. [REASON]
2. Identify a project site(s), plan, and implement a low impact development and/or classic restoration project. [REASON]
3. Analyze and evaluate the status of current and completed restoration projects. [REASON]
4. Compare horticultural techniques used in restoration to traditional horticultural practices. [REASON]

HORT 254 - Small Fruit Growing

1. Identify and list different clones of small fruits representing at least four different genera well adapted for cultivation in the Pacific Northwest. [REASON]
2. Define and describe the tenets of bio-intensive design and illustrate those tenets in a legible drawing that will facilitate healthy plant growth, cultivation, and harvest. [REASON]
3. Analyze, synthesize, integrate, and evaluate soil conditions in order to apply the appropriate amendments and cultivation practices for sustainable, organic small fruit culture. [REASON]
4. Apply appropriate tools and techniques for successful crop establishment and culture. [ACT]

HORT 255 - Horticultural Seminars

1. Demonstrate learning objectives as determined by the supervising instructor.

HORT 262 - Landscape Design I

1. Engage in imaginative and critical inquiry to explore concepts and perspectives in order to develop landscape designs that are site and client specific. [REASON]
2. Locate, acquire, evaluate, and apply information in order to prepare landscape basemaps, site surveys and site analysis. [REASON]
3. Use appropriate tools, techniques and technology to communicate effectively with clients and professionals in the landscape industry. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 263 - Landscape Design II

1. Analyze, synthesize, integrate and evaluate principles of planting design theory in the context of spatial design. [REASON]
2. Engage in imaginative and critical inquiry to explore planting schemes in the field and during the planning stages using criteria of sound horticulture and aesthetics. [REASON]
3. Prepare professional level planting plans and schedules, estimating quantity and sizes of plants required. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate appropriate techniques and technologies to present and deliver oral presentations to clients. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Demonstrate skills and knowledge associated with the responsible stewardship sustainability of the managed landscape through planting design. [ACT]

HORT 264 - CADD for Landscape

1. Develop residential landscape plans in a CADD 2-D drawing program. [REASON]
2. Evaluate and apply information from a landscape plan to develop cost estimates using commercial software. [REASON]
3. Utilize plan, elevation and section drawings completed in CADD as communication, marketing and sales tools. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 266 - History of Garden Design

1. Describe and analyze the cultural, physical, socio-economic, and religious significances of garden design throughout history. [EXPLORE]
2. Compare and contrast historical garden styles with our contemporary society and lifestyles. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 267 - Landscaping for Wildlife

1. Identify the necessary habitat components for a variety of Northwest wildlife species. [REASON]
2. Specify a selection of plants to fulfill the habitat needs for a variety of Northwest wildlife species. [REASON]
3. Describe the benefits of protecting and promoting Wildlife habitats within a landscaped setting. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 269 - Horticulture Business Practices

1. Complete WA State Master Business Application on line. [ACT]
2. Define and describe the necessary resources, licenses and permits needed to run a landscaping business in WA State. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Develop a basic business plan utilizing a template. [REASON]
4. Define and describe basic book keeping requirements for a small business. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 270 - Restorative Design Solutions

1. Identify and analyze site conditions that influence hydrology and plant communities. [REASON]
2. Develop planting plans and schedules that restore wildlife habitat, reduce surface runoff and improve water quality. [REASON]
3. Describe and illustrate the restoration principles for successful site design. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Define and describe the goals of low-impact development. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 275 - Landscape Construction Techniques-Wood

1. Describe and demonstrate wood construction techniques. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Describe and demonstrate safe hand and power tool operation. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Define appropriate fasteners for wood construction applications. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate basic carpentry skills. [ACT]

HORT 276 - Landscape Construction Techniques-Concrete/Stone

1. Identify and describe the aesthetic and functional aspects of available materials for construction of landscape paths, patios and walls. [REASON]
2. Identify and describe construction techniques of paving with concrete, pavers and stone. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Demonstrate appropriate techniques to estimate quantities of materials required for a patio or path. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate skills and knowledge in order to construct and set a wooden form for a small concrete pour. [ACT]

HORT 277 - Landscape Lighting

1. Describe basic components of landscape lighting. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Measure and calculate the number and spacing of lights for particular situations. [REASON]

HORT 278 - Landscape Construction Design

1. Analyze data to solve grading and slope calculations. [REASON]
2. Use plane geometry to develop site layout plans. [REASON]
3. Describe and discuss results of analytical processes for suitability of construction materials and techniques through appropriate graphic and written modes. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Apply appropriate tools, techniques and technology to facilitate sustainable practices in landscape design and installation. [ACT]

HORT 279 - Landscape Bidding and Estimating

1. Use appropriate tools and technologies (spreadsheets, templates) to facilitate understanding of estimating components (labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors) for use in creating landscape bid. [REASON]
2. Use appropriate tools and techniques to calculate labor burden, overhead, profit and other markups. [REASON]
3. Present accurate bid proposals through a variety of verbal, written and visual means. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Demonstrate an understanding of communication needs between contractors, clients, designers and other professionals involved in the bidding process. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 280 - Weed Identification and Management

1. Analyze, synthesize and integrate information about a variety of weedy plants and control options to develop weed management plans (including weed identification, control choices, and costs) for specific site situations. [REASON]
2. Work effectively in groups to evaluate a variety of sites, identify common weeds, and recommend appropriate control options (including cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical). [COMMUNICATE]
3. Apply appropriate tools, techniques and technology to facilitate selection of the least toxic and most sustainable methods of weed control for a variety of landscape, nursery and natural area weed situations. [ACT]

HORT 281 - Sustainable Lawn Installation

1. Describe and define sustainable turf criteria for the landscape. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Calculate necessary amounts of sod, seed, bulk materials and fertilizer necessary for installation and maintenance of any given area. [REASON]

HORT 282 - Sustainable Lawn Management

1. Describe and define the dynamics of sustainable turf maintenance including weed, insect, and disease control, fertilization and cultural requirements. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Perform calculations regarding quantities of topdressing, fertilizers and pesticides required for a specific turf area. [REASON]

HORT 283 - Groundcovers

1. Describe and identify sites where groundcovers would be viable alternatives to turf. [REASON]
2. Identify a variety of groundcover plants appropriate for PNW gardens and their cultural needs. [REASON]
3. Calculate the number of plants needed for specific sites. [REASON]

HORT 284 - Irrigation Design

1. Define and describe sprinkler components and their functions (including the multiple styles used today) and their general location. [REASON]
2. Design a basic irrigation system utilizing appropriate sprinkler heads, nozzles, valves and pipes. [REASON]
3. Program and troubleshoot sprinkler controllers for sustainably managed landscapes. [REASON]
4. Describe basic sprinkler system maintenance and repair procedures. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Draft, to scale, a basic irrigation system. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 286 - Landscape Maintenance and Renovations

1. Develop a check list to identify biotic and abiotic stresses on plants in the landscape. [REASON]
2. Identify design flaws contributing to the need for excessive and unsustainable landscape management. [REASON]
3. Synthesize the stress checklist and design flaws into a series of renovation recommendations. [REASON]
4. Implement landscape renovation recommendations. [ACT]
5. Develop a 12 month landscape management plan. [REASON]

HORT 287 - Low Volume Irrigation

1. Identify and describe the material and tools used in the installation of low-volume irrigation systems. [REASON]
2. Identify the various kinds of low-volume irrigation systems and contrast their applications. [REASON]
3. Install a complete low-volume system. [ACT]

HORT 295 - Final Project

1. Demonstrate their ability to apply training and problem-solving techniques to realistic situations in design, landscaping or maintenance projects. [REASON]
2. Provide evidence of skills in order to convince future clients of abilities and experience. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 296 - Greenhouse/Nursery Practicum I

1. Create a crop production plan. [ACT]
2. Propagate and produce crops for sale. [ACT]
3. Document crop production activities in a comprehensive record. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 297 - Greenhouse/Nursery Practicum II

1. Create a crop production plan. [ACT]
2. Propagate and produce crops for sale. [ACT]
3. Document crop production activities in a comprehensive record. [COMMUNICATE]

HORT 298 - Individual Project in Horticulture

Demonstrate learning objectives as determined by the supervising instructor.

HSPTR 104 - Airline Computer Training

1. Describe and demonstrate decoding and encoding specific airports and airlines. [REASON]
2. Access availability schedules and read, write, and decode symbols. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate formats required to sell, change, cancel, and rebook flights from availability schedules. [REASON]
4. Analyze fare quotes from flights sold and verify price by accessing airline tariff and rules. [REASON]
5. Create and evaluate a Passenger-Name-Record. [REASON]

HSPTR 111 - Tours

1. Define and explain the components that can make up a packaged tour. [REASON]
2. Identify and explain the benefits of tour products for clients. [REASON]
3. Compare and contrast tour products and features. [REASON]
4. Match client needs to appropriate tour products. [REASON]
5. Accurately calculate price and discounts for packaged tours. [REASON]
6. Assemble a customized tour based on client needs. [REASON]

HSPTR 112 - Cruises

1. Compare and contrast cruise line itineraries. [REASON]
2. Analyze and explain a cruise line’s target market. [REASON]
3. Match client needs and preferences to the appropriate cruise product. [REASON]
4. Design a unique cruise portfolio to use as a resource in cruise sales. [REASON]
5. Accurately price a cruise product and explain options, itineraries, taxes and available discounts. [REASON]
6. Utilize computer technology appropriate to the industry including Internet research. [REASON]
7. Utilize brochures and the Internet to sell cruises. [COMMUNICATE]

HSPTR 115 - North American Geography

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the prime tourist destinations in North America. [REASON]
2. Analyze historical and cultural information as it relates to travel destinations in North America. [REASON]
3. Research and present a group project on a travel destination. [EXPLORE]
4. Utilize case studies and the Internet to research travel destinations. [REASON]

HSPTR 116 - Europe:CD

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the prime tourist destinations in Western Europe. [REASON]
2. Analyze historical and cultural information as it relates to travel destinations. [REASON]
3. Research and explain travel documentation, currencies, travel restrictions and time zones for travel to Western Europe. [REASON]
4. Research and present a group project on a travel destination. [EXPLORE]
5. Utilize case studies and the Internet to research travel destinations. [REASON]
6. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [ACT]

HSPTR 117 - Caribbean/Mexico/Africa

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the prime tourist destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico. [REASON]
2. Describe major safari destinations in Africa.
3. Analyze historical and cultural information as it relates to travel destinations. [REASON]
4. Research and explain travel documentation, currencies, travel restrictions and time zones for travel to the Caribbean and Mexico, and Africa. [REASON]
5. Research and present a group project on a travel destination. [EXPLORE]
6. Utilize case studies and the Internet to research travel destinations. [REASON]

HSPTR 118 - East Asia/South Pacific

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the prime tourist destinations in East Asia and the South Pacific. [REASON]
2. Analyze historical and cultural information as it relates to travel destinations. [REASON]
3. Research and explain travel documentation, currencies, travel restrictions and time zones for travel to East Asia and the South Pacific. [REASON]
4. Research and present a group project on a travel destination. [EXPLORE]
5. Utilize case studies and the Internet to research travel destinations. [REASON]

HSPTR 140 - Introduction to Hospitality

1. Describe the history and current scope of the Hospitality industry. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Describe the basic structure and organization of the foodservice industry. [COMMUNICATE]
3. List and describe the basics of catering operations. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Explain the structure, amenities and product types available in the lodging industry. [REASON]
5. Analyze the various types of companies in the travel industry. [REASON]
6. Explain how the three segments of the hospitality industry fit together and their value to the economy of our region. [REASON]
7. Explain the importance of good customer service skills in the hospitality industry. [REASON]
8. Evaluate career options in the hospitality field. [REASON]

HSPTR 155 - Special Topics

1. Demonstrate learning objectives as determined by the supervising instructor.

HSPTR 198 - Individual Project in Travel

Develop a comprehensive independent project related to the Hospitality industry.

HSPTR 205 - Advanced Airline Computer Lab

1. Analyze, explain, and implement airline-pricing structures for domestic itineraries. [REASON]
2. Compare multiple airline schedules and fares, and choose the best option for the client. [REASON]
3. Access and utilize advanced computer information and entries. [REASON]
4. Calculate correct prices, discounts, and taxes when preparing fill-in-formats or using discount pricing modifiers. [REASON]
5. Describe and use linear/horizontal fare formats. [REASON]
6. Analyze and sell cars, rail, and hotels via the Internet and GDS system. [REASON]

HSPTR 206 - Airline Tariff/Ticketing

1. Utilize the Apollo/Galileo centralized airline reservation system to create passenger reservations. [REASON]
2. Explain orally and in writing the rules and regulations for the issuance of airline documents according to ARC (Airline Reporting Corporation). [COMMUNICATE]
3. Accurately calculate fares and issue tickets for air travel itineraries. [REASON]
4. Describe and complete the following forms: ATB tickets, RENs, and credit card charge forms. [REASON]

HSPTR 207 - International Travel and Marketing

1. Demonstrate ability to make reservations on either the APOLLO/Galileo airline computer system or Internet reservation web sites. [REASON]
2. Accurately calculate fares and issue tickets for international itineraries. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate ability to interpret and explain taxes and fees for international fares. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Demonstrate the ability to identify international airports/airport codes; list which country, IATA area and sub area the airports are in and spell them correctly. [REASON]
5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate using standard office procedures and policies. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Research and develop a plan for a sustainable office for the hospitality industry. [REASON]
7. Develop a marketing and promotional plan for an virtual hospitality business. [REASON]
8. Create an FIT (Foreign Inclusive Tour). [REASON]

HSPTR 220 - Ecotourism

1. Define the concepts of Ecotourism and sustainable development in the hospitality industry. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Develop criteria for evaluating businesses and government tourism organization’s sustainability practices. [REASON]
3. Research companies whose business models meet the criteria developed above. [REASON]
4. Analyze the impact of Ecotourism and sustainable practices on environments and people. [REASON]
5. Utilize case studies to review and evaluate Ecotourism companies and plans. [REASON]
6. Examine and evaluate the growing Ecotourism business in the United States and internationally. [REASON]

HSPTR 255 - Special Topics

1. Present areas of current interest in Hospitality and Tourism.

HSPTR 258 - Lodging Management

1. Analyze the role of management in a lodging operation. [REASON]
2. Explain the operations and functions of each lodging department. [REASON]
3. Describe the financial role of each lodging department to the business as a whole. [REASON]
4. Develop strategies for effective management of each segment of the lodging operation. [REASON]
5. Describe the analytical role of the manager in a lodging operation. [REASON]

HSPTR 260 - Travel Sales

1. Explain and demonstrate the importance of quality customer service in a sales transaction. [REASON]
2. Describe and demonstrate how to match customer needs and preferences to the appropriate travel product. [REASON]
3. Evaluate and coach peers in the development of sales skills. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Accurately price retail travel products and compare, evaluate and accurately price travel insurance policies. [REASON]
5. Describe and demonstrate effective listening and questioning skills used in travel sales. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Describe and discuss how to arrange accommodations for disabled travelers and other populations requiring travel assistance. [REASON]

HSPTR 284 - Hospitality Employment Preparation

1. Create a new resume or update an existing resume targeted to job skills. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate essential interview skills for the hospitality industry. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Describe and analyze successful job search tips and tools for the hospitality industry. [REASON]

HSPTR 285 - Hospitality Employment

1. Analyze a variety of hospitality career paths and resources, based on industry presentations. [REASON]
2. Evaluate industry professional’s presentations. [REASON]

HSPTR 291 - Hospitality Internship

1. Identify, discuss, and write specific learning objectives and develop career and educational plan. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate understanding of work place trends and opportunities. [REASON]
3. Evaluate self and create options to achieve greater success in the experiential learning environment. [REASON}
4. Develop positive work habits and skills in interpersonal relations while interning at the internship site. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Develop understanding of workplace issues: employer expectations, professional and ethical attitudes; understanding of work environment; job descriptions and performance objectives; interpersonal work skills, work site leadership, group interaction, conflict management and workplace cultural diversity. [ACT]
6. Gain and/or improve job-specific technical skills and soft skills. [ACT] 

HSPTR 298 - Individual Project in Travel

Develop a comprehensive independent project related to the Hospitality industry. [REASON]

HUM 101 - Studies in American Culture

1. Demonstrate comprehension of print and visual texts. [REASON]
2. Discern and articulate explicit and implied cultural content in print and visual texts. [REASON]
3. Compare cultural content of print and visual texts. [REASON]
4. Apply course concepts to print and visual texts in discussion and in formal writings. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Cooperate productively in groups to complete assigned tasks. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Demonstrate comprehension of the concepts of mainstream and marginal in relation to American cultural texts. [EXPLORE]
7. Analyze evidence of competing perspectives in diverse groups’ cultural expressions in print and images. [EXPLORE]

HUM 105 - Introduction to Film

1. Identify and describe the basic elements of film and its particular vocabulary (narrative, mise en scene, cinematography, acting, editing, sound). [REASON]
2. Identify major films, theories and/or filmmakers, including characteristics of stylistic patterns in major directors’ works. [REASON]
3. Analyze film techniques and dramatic and literary qualities. [REASON]
4. Write well-organized film analyses. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Communicate effectively in discussions, group work and oral presentations. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Evaluate and compare films within the cultural contexts in which they are made and viewed. [EXPLORE]

HUM 106 - Film Genres

1. Identify the basic elements of various film genres (Film Noir, the Western, Sci-Fi, Musicals, Thrillers, etc.) and their particular vocabulary (narrative, mise en scene, cinematography, acting, editing, sound). [REASON]
2. Analyze film techniques, dramatic and literary qualities, and underlying themes, archetypes, and mythologies. [REASON]
3. Write well-organized film analyses. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Communicate effectively in discussions, group work and oral presentations. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Evaluate and compare films within the cultural contexts in which they are made and viewed. [EXPLORE]

HUM 108 - World Mythology

1. Demonstrate knowledge of mythological concepts and identify and disparate genres and forms of the works. [REASON]
2. Analyze and interpret psychological representations of the material, spiritual, cultural, and historical values/truths embodied in diverse myths. [REASON]
3. Evaluate and compare through written and oral means the distinctive ways diverse mythological texts shape and are shaped by cultural/historical/literary/political contexts and trends. [EXPLORE]
4. Dramatize and interpret, through collaborative presentation, the imaginative experience and appeal of representative myths in contemporary culture. [COMMUNICATE]

HUM 109 - Greek Mythology

1. Read, evaluate and analyze through written and oral means the nature of myths and their function in Greek culture and history by applying critical-reading methods/theories. [REASON]
2. Analyze and explain how myth can be exploited for social, political and ideological purposes. [REASON]
3. Identify the diversity of cultures, ethics, values, and ways of thinking across communities as embodied in selected myths. [EXPLORE]
4. Compare and interpret, both individually and collaboratively, the importance and influence of Greek myth on world culture. [COMMUNICATE]

HUM 155 - Special Topics

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of a specific topic related to Humanities Studies. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate other topic-specific objectives as determined by the instructor. [REASON]

HUM 161 - Events Production

1. Describe, explain, and evaluate how they contributed to planning and implementing the event. [ACT]
2. Identify, explain, and evaluate knowledge and skills they used and/or developed as part of producing the event. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Describe, analyze, and evaluate the event and how it did or did not meet the college’s and participant’s goals and expectations. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate other objectives as determined by the instructor. [REASON]

HUM 188 - Instructional Assistant Humanities

1. Demonstrate objectives determined by the supervising instructor. [REASON]

HUM 198 - Individual Project in Humanities

1. Identify and explore/research topic(s) relevant to Humanities Studies for individual study. [REASON]
2. Support findings/analyses by locating, using and citing suitable materials. [REASON]
3. Communicate findings from the individual study through an agreed-upon means, such as a paper, a presentation, or a display. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Demonstrate other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor. [REASON]

HUM 199 - Special Projects

1. Identify and demonstrate a well-developed understanding of a specific topic related to Humanities Studies. [REASON]
2. Support independent analysis, interpretation, or explanation of topic by locating, using, and citing suitable materials. [REASON]
3. Communicate findings from the individual study of topic through an agreed-upon means, such as a paper, a presentation, or a display. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Demonstrate other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor. [REASON]

HUM 201 - American People

1. Demonstrate comprehension of course readings. [REASON]
2. Identify American cultural values, assumptions and characteristics as expressed in course readings. [REASON]
3. Explain how cultural expressions in course readings reflect their historical contexts. [REASON]
4. Apply course concepts to course readings in analytical essays and a major class project. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Collaborate with others in producing and presenting the class project. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Explain how texts read for the course and for the project reflect the experiences and perceptions of diverse groups within American culture at a particular time and place. [EXPLORE]
7. Use visual images to demonstrate diverse perspectives in American culture. [EXPLORE]

HUM 202 - Studies in Culture

• Describe and explain how specific individuals/groups and major geographical, historical, and political elements have affected the culture(s) being studied. [COMMUNICATE]
• Describe and explain current challenges that the culture faces. [COMMUNICATE]
• Describe, analyze, and explain significant cultural elements, such as language, symbols, norms, values, beliefs and customs. [COMMUNICATE]
• Describe, analyze, and explain expressions of the culture in art, music, literature, theatre, philosophy, and sport. [COMMUNICATE]
• Describe and analyze the culture(s) in relation to other cultures, especially in reference to power relations, cross-cultural influences, political alliances, trade practices, etc. [REASON]
• Compare and contrast various elements (political, cultural, economic, historical, etc.,) of the culture(s) with those of the USA. [REASON]
• Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]

HUM 210 - Francophone Cultures:CD

1. Acquire and enhance cultural sensitivity and competence of the French speaking world. [REASON]
2. Understand the impact of cultural differences within the French speaking nations. [EXPLORE]
3. Develop necessary foundation and tools to become culturally competent and acquire better understanding of the cultural and political challenges facing the French speaking world and multicultural workplaces. [EXPLORE]
4. Learn practical tools to reduce cross-cultural misunderstanding and encourage positive cross-cultural and working relationships. [REASON]
5. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]

HUM 235 - Publications

1. Apply creative and analytic techniques and reasoning to create and critique literary and/or visual-art works. [REASON]
2. Apply principles of layout and design to create a literary and visual-art publication. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Apply publication methods/principles to budget, produce, and market the publication. [ACT]
4. Identify, analyze and evaluate key historical issues in publishing. [REASON]

HUM 255 - Special Topics

1. Identify and demonstrate thorough understanding of focused area of interest related to Humanities Studies. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor. [REASON]

HUM 288 - Instructional Assistant Humanities

1. Demonstrate learning objectives as determined by the supervising instructor.

HUM 298 - Individual Project in Humanities

1. Independently identify and explore/research topic(s) relevant to Humanities Studies for individual study. [REASON]
2. Support findings/analyses by locating, using, and citing suitable materials. [REASON]
3. Communicate findings from the individual study through an agreed-upon means, such as a paper, a presentation, or a display. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Demonstrate other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor. [REASON]

HUM 299 - Special Projects

1. Independently identify and demonstrate a thorough understanding of a specific topic related to Humanities Studies. [REASON]
2. Support independent analysis, interpretation, or explanation of topic by locating, using, and citing suitable materials. [REASON]
3. Communicate findings from the individual study of topic. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Demonstrate other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor. [REASON]

INTEN 010 - Reading 1-ESL

1. Use reading skills to demonstrate understanding of a very basic text. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Demonstrate understanding of very basic vocabulary. [COMMUNICATE]

INTEN 011 - Grammar 1-ESL

1. Use correct grammar in very basic sentences. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Demonstrate understanding of very basic grammar structures. [COMMUNICATE]

INTEN 012 - Speaking and Listening 1-ESL

1. Demonstrate very basic conversation skills. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Demonstrate understanding of very basic spoken English. [COMMUNICATE]

INTEN 013 - Writing 1-ESL

1. Demonstrate understanding of sound-letter correspondence. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Write very basic sentences and passages. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Use very basic punctuation, capitalization and coordination correctly. [COMMUNICATE]

INTEN 020 - Reading 2-ESL

1. Use reading skills to demonstrate understanding of a basic text. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Demonstrate understanding of basic vocabulary. [COMMUNICATE]