Course Descriptions and Objectives

ETEC 120 - Introduction to Metrology

1. Describe, select, and use a variety of measurement tools, such as calipers and microscopes.
2. Establish calibration intervals using usage history and gage studies.
3. Explain various inspection and testing concepts and processes, including Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
4. Explain and apply sampling systems.

ETEC 125 - Aviation Fundamentals

1. State the basic principles of powered flight.
2. Identify the major components inside and outside of an aircraft.
3. Identify and explain the resulting motion for each of the aircraft’s control surfaces.
4. List various aerospace careers.

ETEC 126 - AET Certification Test Prep

1. Correctly answer 80 percent of the sample AET test questions in preparation for taking the AET Certification Exam.

ETEC 130 - Quality Assurance Tools

1. Calculate and apply simple control charts and describe their meaning.
2. Select, construct, and apply the seven quality tools: cause and effect diagrams, flowcharts, check sheets, Parato diagrams, scatter diagrams, control charts, and histograms.
3. Explain quality concepts, such as Six Sigma, cost of quality, ISO certification, and continuous improvement techniques.
4. Describe the basic principles of audits and CAPA systems.
5. Explain and apply basic statistical techniques such as mean and standard deviation.

ETEC 140 - Basic Electricity and Electronics

1. Describe AC and DC current in electrical safety, electrical potential and current, effect of current on the body, emergency procedures in case of electrical shock, and prevention of equipment damage from electrostatic discharge.
2. Describe the physics of insulators, conductors, semiconductors, ionization, and primary sources of current.
3. Explain the fundamental requirements of an electrical circuit, including the impact of ground lines and the fundamental electrical properties of voltage, current, resistance, power, and their units.
4. Demonstrate analysis of circuits by applying Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s circuit laws, Watt’s Law, the relationship among energy, power, and work to troubleshoot series and parallel circuits.

ETEC 141 - Digital and Microprocessor Electronics

1. Analyze and predict the operation of discrete logic and ladder logic schematics.
2. Describe the common components and principle differences between FPGA, CPU, and MCU systems and how they are used in industry.
3. Demonstrate troubleshooting techniques for discrete logic, CPU, and MCU based systems as well as their peripheral devices using a logic analyzer, oscilloscope, and multimeter.

ETEC 142 - Automation Programming

1. Create programs that demonstrate proficiency in programming using Arduino and ATMEL Studio.
2. Demonstrate good coding practices, documentation, and archive maintenance using Doxygen and Git.
3. Deploy and debug programs to multiple targets, using various techniques, including external debuggers.
4. Work as a team to deploy a secure, functional Internet of Things project.

ETEC 143 - Introduction to PLCs and Communications

1. Describe typical applications for PLCs, their modes of operation, addressing schemes, and terminology.
2. Describe basic PLC functions, program structures, I/O symbols, supported languages, and their use in industry.
3. Create a basic ladder logic program utilizing inputs, outputs, timers, and counters to sequence the execution of a holding circuit.
4. Explain and connect the inputs and outputs of a PLC while utilizing a wiring schematic.
5. Demonstrate good maintenance practices while exchanging batteries, connecting components, and changing fuses. 

ETEC 150 - Applied Technical Math

1. Convert numbers to and from decimal, scientific, engineering, and metric notation.
2. Use simple algebraic formulas to solve for an unknown quantity.
3. Calculate for various electrical quantities in a circuit.
4. Solve simple equations involving right angle trigonometry.

ETEC 155 - Special Topics: Engineering Technology

1. Demonstrate knowledge of a particular area of engineering technology.

ETEC 161 - DC Electronics

1. Identify a variety of electronic components and state their rated values.
2. Construct and test DC circuits using a power supply and test equipment.
3. Analyze DC resistive circuits using basic math and Ohm’s.
4. Troubleshoot a DC circuit to isolate a short or open in the circuit with standard test equipment.
5. Analyze, test, and troubleshoot RC circuits with a DC pulse voltage source.
6. Perform functional tests and troubleshoot a small digital system.

ETEC 162 - AC and Linear Electronics

1. Analyze, test, and troubleshoot an RC circuit.
2. Construct, analyze, and test a variety of passive filter circuits.
3. Analyze, test, and troubleshoot AC resistive circuits.
4. Analyze, test, and troubleshoot transistor circuits with a split power supply.
5. Explain the difference between direct current and alternating current.
6. Describe the effect of frequency on an RC circuit.
7. Use a function generator to create AC waveforms and an oscilloscope to display them.

ETEC 163 - Digital and Microprocessor Electronics

1. Identify basic logic gates and construct their truth tables.
2. Analyze and predict the operation of complex digital circuits.
3. Identify on a schematic, and describe the function of, the basic blocks of a microprocessor system.
4. Demonstrate the proper use of electrostatic discharge protective equipment related to integrated circuits.
5. Write and execute simple looping programs on a microprocessor system.
6. Observe and test basic data flow and control line function using a microprocessor system tester for READ and WRITE operations.
7. Use an oscilloscope to display and identify basic microprocessor system operation by displaying data and address bits and control lines.

ETEC 175 - Introduction to Materials Science

1. Explain the differences in properties of different materials, including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites.
2. Relate the properties of materials to microstructure.
3. Describe the basics of processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties of different materials.
4. Apply the basic principles of material selection to specific applications.

ETEC 177 - Robotics 1

1. Program a microcontroller.
2. Describe the operation of a servo motor.
3. Demonstrate the use of different types of basic sensors.
4. Troubleshoot the software and hardware of a small robotic system.
5. Program simple artificial intelligence into a robotic system.
6. Write and execute a variety of programs for robotic navigation.
7. Implement the use of a new microcontroller platform into an existing robot system.

ETEC 178 - Robotics 2

1. Write complex programs that control a microcontroller based robot.
2. Troubleshoot the hardware and software of a microcontroller system using functional testing and the oscilloscope.
3. Program a microcontroller based control system using a compiler.
4. Implement the use of a new platform using the old microcontroller robot system.
5. Work as a team to accomplish a complex task with the microcontroller and robot.

ETEC 180 - Polymer Technology

1. Describe the basic properties and characteristics of polymers.
2. Explain and apply the basics of deformation, elasticity, and mechanical behavior in polymeric materials.
3. Explain the relationship between polymer structure and properties.
4. Identify the different types of polymers, including elastomers and fibers.
5. Explain the various fabrication techniques of polymeric materials, and explain the advantages and disadvantages.
6. Apply and explain the application of polymers to engineering and composite manufacturing.
7. Perform basic qualification and selection of polymer materials.

ETEC 199 - Special Projects in Engineering Technology

1. Produce a circuit, project, paper or presentation on a department approved topic.
2. Research the topic on the Internet.
3. Track their use of time in creating this project.

ETEC 200 - Introduction to Composites

1. Explain the basic properties, characteristics, and constituents of composite materials.
2. Explain the functions and elements of ASTM standards.
3. Explain and apply the different fabrication processes for composite materials, including bonding, fastening, laminating, and finishing techniques.
4. Describe the primary usage of composite materials in today’s industry and potential for future applications.
5. Perform basic fabrication processes in making composite structures.
6. Follow procedures when using lab equipment, and apply safety procedures when working in the lab.

ETEC 205 - Introduction to Automation Studio

1. Design a pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, or electrical (or combination) project.
2. Identify components by their diagram symbol.
3. Run and optimize a simulation

ETEC 215 - Applied Statics

1. Explain and apply the principles of vector mechanics, vector algebra, and of representation of physical quantities by a vector notation.
2. Explain the physical meaning of a force and a moment equilibrium. Draw a correct and complete FBD of forces and moments for a structure.
3. Explain and apply the method of joints and the method of sections for the analysis of trusses.
4. Explain and apply the concept of friction on surfaces, calculate friction forces, and draw the proper FBD showing friction forces.
5. Explain the difference between static and dynamic friction. Explain and apply the principles of internal forces in structures, and draw shear and moment diagrams for beams.

ETEC 220 - Applied Strengths of Materials

1. Explain and apply the principles of vector mechanics, vector algebra, and of representation of physical quantities by a vector notation.
2. Explain the physical meaning of a force and a moment equilibrium.
3. Draw a correct and complete FBD of forces and moments for a structure.
4. Select and apply tools to analyze tension, compression, shear, deformation, torsion, and stress of members.
5. Apply the basics of materials testing procedures to measure mechanical properties.
6. Correctly use computerized materials test instrumentation and interpret test results.
7. Run tensile, compressive, flexural, peel tests, and interpret test curves.

ETEC 230 - Intermediate CAD and 3D Printing

1. Create advanced drawing configurations.
2. Create assemblies that are ready for 3D printing.
3. Print simple 3D parts.

ETEC 231 - Advanced CAD and 3D Printing

1. Create advanced assembly drawing configurations.
2. Convert CAD drawings to CAM for CNC fabrication.
3. Create and print advanced, moving 3D parts.

ETEC 242 - Advanced Analog and Digital Electronics

1. Develop and deploy programs to integrate analog and digital sensors, actuators, and controls.
2. Analyze common circuits used for digital and analog conversion, amplification, and detection as well as how to isolate and identify problems in mixed mode systems.
3. Describe the compatibility, configuration, and alignment of vision systems for measurement and object recognition.
4. Document testing and troubleshooting process by recording information on both a form and a schematic.

ETEC 243 - Controls and Instrumentation

1. Describe electronic system troubleshooting techniques, methodologies, and terminology as well as demonstrate their use in locating faults with common electrical test equipment.
2. List the factors that affect the ability of sensors to detect a target or cause an actuator to miss its target.
3. Describe and apply the Laws of Thermodynamics, types of heat transfer, humidity, and dew point.
4. Describe volumetric flow rate, flow velocity, mass flow rate, and flow measurement technologies.
5. Describe the modes of control (on-off, proportional, integral, and derivative), the affect each mode has on maintaining the process quality, and how loop tuning will assure that the process will meet and maintain quality standards.

ETEC 244 - Fluid Systems

1. Demonstrate knowledge of fluid power safety practices and general shop safety.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of fluid power systems and fluid types, properties, units of measure, and energy conversion.
3. Utilize physical laws to calculate force, pressure, flow, and energy conversions for system components.
4. Describe pneumatic terminology, thermodynamics, topology rules, pump configurations, types, system components, schematics, and schematic symbols.

ETEC 245 - Robotics in Automation

1. Describe the major components of robotic systems and the coordinate systems they operate within, degrees of freedom, and how robot axis and motion are expressed in those coordinate systems.
2. Explain the various methods of programming and training a robot with PLCs.
3. Describe the various sensors, actuators, tools, and image detectors used in robotic systems.
4. Explain the use of robotic error codes and other troubleshooting techniques and demonstrate their use in troubleshooting and repair.
5. Perform robot startup and demonstrate programming for basic motion control in the different coordinate systems available.

ETEC 246 - Advanced PLCs and Communications

1. Use Ethernet TCP/IP protocol to identify and set addresses, subnet masks, and gateways.
2. Evaluate and install drivers for network cards and troubleshoot communications in a PLC as well as set parameters, baud rates, and dip switches.
3. Apply troubleshooting procedures and common failure modes of PLCs and associated input, output, and control modules.
4. Configure, connect, troubleshoot, and commission a PLC system with HMI, communications buses, and network. 

ETEC 247 - Machine Tools and CNC

1. Demonstrate the safe use of various hand-held and shop floor mounted machine tools and their maintenance.
2. Demonstrate ability to program, operate, and troubleshoot CNC equipment.
3. Demonstrate proficiency at the use and calibration of machine, hand, and measurement tools and equipment.
4. Describe and practice electrostatic discharge prevention and other best practices for maintenance and repair of sensitive equipment.

ETEC 250 - Composites Engineering Design

1. Apply the basic principles of structural design utilizing composite material.
2. Explain the advantages of planning a design to meet the manufacturing requirements.
3. Apply the basic principles of material and process selection, structural design, aesthetic design, and assembly.
4. Perform design, construction, and fabrication of laminated parts.
5. Use appropriate terminology as it relates to composite structure design and manufacturing.
6. Perform simple repairs of composite structures.
7. Follow appropriate processes for structural and nonstructural evaluation, material handling, and surface preparation.

ETEC 251 - Advanced Digital Circuits

1. Analyze and predict actual circuit operation of different types of digital circuits, using the thinking tools of basic electronics.
2. Design functional tests for different types of digital circuits.
3. Perform a functional test, interpret results, choose a circuit stimulus, and make systematic measurements, to isolate a fault.
4. Document one’s testing and troubleshooting process by recording information on a form and schematic.

ETEC 253 - Advanced Linear Circuits

1. Analyze and predict actual circuit operation of different types of linear circuits, using the thinking tools of basic electronics.
2. Design functional tests for different types of linear circuits.
3. Using one’s functional tests and hands-on circuit experience, be able to test, interpret tests, choose a circuit stimulus, and make systematic measurements, to isolate a fault.
4. Document one’s testing and troubleshooting process by recording information on a form and schematic.

ETEC 255 - Special Topics: Engineering Technology

1. Demonstrate knowledge of a special topic in engineering technology.

ETEC 260 - Composites Manufacturing

1. Apply the basic principles of structural design utilizing composite materials.
2. Explain the advantages of planning a design to meet the manufacturing requirements.
3. Apply the basic principles of materials and process selection, structural design, aesthetic design, and assembly.
4. Perform design, construction, and fabrication of laminated parts.
5. Use appropriate terminology as it relates to composite structure design and manufacturing.
6. Perform simple repairs of composite structures.
7. Follow appropriate processes for structural and nonstructural evaluation, material handling, and surface preparation.

ETEC 290 - Engineering Technology Capstone Project

1. Collaborate with other students and/or industry partners to define project parameters and project objectives.
2. Prepare a written and oral presentation that describes the project.
3. Demonstrate mastery of selected skills by completed project objectives.

ETEC 291 - Engineering Technology Internship

1. Document their work hours at the internship site and produce a supervisor’s evaluation of their work.
2. Demonstrate skills necessary for the workplace at which the internship takes place.

ETEC 292 - Career Planning and Workplace Relations

1. Search for information on specific careers.
2. Obtain company information and assess best fit with personal professional interests and goals.
3. Write and format an effective resume.
4. Access local and regional resources to support job search.
5. Apply interpersonal skills for effective teamwork, conflict resolution, motivation, leadership, and communication.

ETEC 299 - Special Projects in Engineering Technology

1. Produce a circuit, project, paper, or presentation on a department approved topic of the student’s choice.
2. Research the topic on the Internet.
3. Track their use of time in creating the project.

ENGL 099 - Critical Reading/Writing

1. Read college-level texts closely to understand their explicit ideas and to draw logical inferences, summarize texts, and integrate appropriate textual evidence when writing and speaking.
2. Respond to a text’s themes, claims, support, and rhetorical strategies both analytically and with reference to evidence gathered from outside the text.
3. Write papers that develop original arguments by supporting claims with evidence, arranging ideas logically, and connecting them coherently.
4. Apply rhetorical strategies in one’s own writing by adapting writing to audience, context, and purpose.
5. Demonstrate the writing process by exploring and applying various strategies for gathering evidence, generating ideas, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading.
6. Use appropriate technology to produce and publish writing.
7. Use MLA format at a beginning college level, avoiding plagiarism.
8. Demonstrate command of a variety of sentence types, with a particular focus on sentence clarity and rhetorical strategies.
9. Read and write using academic vocabulary; analyze the impact of word choice on meaning and tone.
10. Collaborate effectively with diverse partners in discussions, activities, and/or projects.
11. Contribute actively through expressing ideas clearly and listening and responding appropriately to others’ ideas.

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I

1. Integrate critical thinking, reading, and writing to analyze college-level texts and to develop college-level analytic/argumentative essays.
2. Adapt writing to audience, context, and purpose by using rhetorical principles at an intermediate level.
3. Apply the basics of composition principles at an intermediate level in order to connect ideas coherently, explain them thoroughly, and arrange them logically.
4. Demonstrate writing processes by applying various strategies for idea generating, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading.
5. Use academic sentence-level conventions and style; apply MLA style documentation at an intermediate level for college writing.

ENGL& 102 - Composition II

1. Integrate critical thinking, reading, and writing independently to research and analyze college-level texts and to develop college-level analytic/argumentative research essays.
2. Demonstrate the ability to find, evaluate, and integrate sources in academic contexts.
3. Adapt writing to audience, context, and purpose by independently using rhetorical principles in varied, complex ways.
4. Apply composition principles independently by connecting ideas coherently, explaining them thoroughly, and arranging them logically.
5. Demonstrate writing processes by independently choosing and applying suitable strategies to different stages, such as idea generating, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading.
6. Use academic sentence-level conventions and style; apply MLA style documentation independently to manage multiple sources of various kinds.

ENGL 110 - Word Origins:CD

1. Summarize the general pre-history and history of the English language, its evolution from localized dialects to a global language, and its growth into the many varieties of English(es) spoken today.
2. Apply course-related knowledge and skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity by a.) describing and explaining examples of, reasons for, and effects of cross-cultural borrowings in English; b.) describing and explaining examples of how English has influenced or was influenced by cultural, political, or historical events and trends (e.g., conflicts and injustices but also artistic movements and scientific/technical advances, etc.)
3. Describe basic principles of etymology and how new words are borrowed or developed for varied purposes, including informal conversation, civic discourse, commerce, scientific naming, etc.
4. Describe some of the major historical and contemporary influences on English words/word parts and explain how a basic grasp of those elements can be used decode unfamiliar words, create new words, and expand vocabularies.

ENGL& 111 - Introduction to Literature

1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying and describing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of literary works.
2. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods/theories to analysis of texts in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions.
3. Describe and explain ways texts shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends.
4. Support analysis and interpretation of literary texts by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.

ENGL 120 - Autobiography/Biography: Life Stories

1. Identify what impression each author wanted to create and explain what means s/he employed.
2. Identify values, beliefs and attitudes, infer their sources if not explicit, and offer evidence re: whether they persisted or changed.
3. Identify point of conflict, crisis and resolution.
4. Identify and describe commonalities among autobiographies from a diverse range of cultures.
5. Analyze and explain how personal perspectives affect views of national and international events or trends.
6. Analyze how context (people, places, events, and culture) shape personal experience and perception.

ENGL 125 - Reading Today’s Authors:CD

1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying and describing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of contemporary literary works.
2. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods/theories to analysis of contemporary literary texts in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions.
3. Describe and explain ways contemporary literary texts shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts, trends, attitudes. and beliefs about such issues as race, class, gender, sexual orientation, cultural identity, religion, etc.
4. Support analysis and interpretation of contemporary literary texts by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
5. Explain how texts read for the course reflect the experiences and perceptions of diverse cultural identities.

ENGL 131 - Introduction to Creative Writing

1. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the key elements of short fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction via the works of contemporary writers.
2. Describe the creative writing experience from the point of view of the writer.
3. Assess their own writing and the writing of others.
4. Explore idea-generating techniques and genre conventions to develop stories, poems, and essays.
5. Demonstrate effective writing process and productive, sustainable writing habits.
6. Describe the processes for manuscript preparation, submission, and publication.

ENGL 140 - Introduction to the Ancient World

1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying and describing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of ancient Greek and Roman literary texts.
2. Outline the general historical, cultural, intellectual, and literary contexts of ancient Greece and Rome.
3. Identify and explain the significance of representative artistic monuments of ancient Greece and Rome.
4. Describe and explain the significance of selected major figures in the history and literature of ancient Greece and Rome.
5. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods/theories to an analysis of ancient Greek and Roman texts in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions.
6. Support a general analysis and interpretation of the ancient Greek/Roman heroic epic by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.

ENGL 141 - Telling True Stories I

1. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the genre’s conventions and styles via the works of contemporary writers.
2. Apply the genre’s conventions and techniques to develop, revise, and edit their own writing projects.
3. Assess their own writing and the writing of others.
4. Communicate and interact effectively while giving and receiving feedback in writing groups.
5. Demonstrate effective writing process and productive, sustainable writing habits.
6. Describe and implement the process of submitting their work for publication.

ENGL 142 - Telling True Stories II

1. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the genre’s conventions and styles via the works of contemporary writers.
2. Apply the genre’s conventions and techniques to develop, revise, and edit their own writing projects.
3. Assess their own writing and the writing of others.
4. Communicate and interact effectively while giving and receiving feedback in writing groups.
5. Demonstrate effective writing process and productive, sustainable writing habits.
6. Describe and implement the process of submitting their work for publication.

ENGL 151 - Writing Poetry I

1. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the genre’s conventions and styles via the works of contemporary writers.
2. Apply the genre’s conventions and techniques to develop, revise, and edit their own writing projects.
3. Assess their own writing and the writing of others.
4. Communicate and interact effectively while giving and receiving feedback in writing groups.
5. Demonstrate effective writing process and productive, sustainable writing habits.
6. Describe and implement the process of submitting their work for publication.

ENGL 152 - Creative Writing: Poetry II

1. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the genre’s conventions and styles via the works of contemporary writers.
2. Apply the genre’s conventions and techniques to develop, revise, and edit their own writing projects.
3. Assess their own writing and the writing of others.
4. Communicate and interact effectively while giving and receiving feedback in writing groups.
5. Demonstrate effective writing process and productive, sustainable writing habits.
6. Describe and implement the process of submitting their work for publication.

ENGL 155 - Special Topics: English

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of a specific topic related to English composition, rhetoric, creative writing, or literature.

ENGL 160 - Women’s Writings in the Modern Era:CD

1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying and describing the formal elements, techniques, and genres of modernist literary works.
2. Reason clearly by applying critical-reading methods/theories to modernist texts in order to analyze their major features and develop plausible, supportable interpretations.
3. Describe and analyze ways that modernist texts shaped and were shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends.
4. Support analysis and interpretation of modernists literary texts by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
5. Describe how modernist women writers contributed to the literature of the Modernist Era.

ENGL 161 - Creative Writing: Fiction I

1. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the genre’s conventions and styles via the works of contemporary writers.
2. Apply the genre’s conventions and techniques to develop, revise, and edit their own writing projects.
3. Assess their own writing and the writing of others.
4. Communicate and interact effectively while giving and receiving feedback in writing groups.
5. Demonstrate effective writing process and productive, sustainable writing habits.
6. Describe and implement the process of submitting their work for publication.

ENGL 162 - Creative Writing: Fiction II

1. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the genre’s conventions and styles via the works of contemporary writers.
2. Apply the genre’s conventions and techniques to develop, revise, and edit their own writing projects.
3. Assess their own writing and the writing of others.
4. Communicate and interact effectively while giving and receiving feedback in writing groups.
5. Demonstrate effective writing process and productive, sustainable writing habits.
6. Describe and implement the process of submitting their work for publication.

ENGL 165 - Literature of the American West

1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying and describing the formal elements, techniques, and genres of contemporary and traditional Western writings.
2. Reason clearly by applying critical-reading methods/theories to contemporary and traditional western texts in order to analyze their features and recurrent themes and to develop plausible interpretations.
3. Describe and analyze ways that contemporary and traditional western texts shape(d) and are/were shaped by cultural and historical contexts and trends.
4. Discern and explain diverse points of views represented in contemporary and traditional western texts and make significant comparisons between them.
5. Support analysis and interpretation of contemporary and traditional Western writings effectively by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.

ENGL 170 - Popular Literature Past and Present:CD

1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying, describing, and comparing the formal elements, techniques, and genres of popular works and by analyzing how writers incorporate and depart from particular genres and styles.
2. Reason clearly by applying critical-reading methods/theories to popular works in order to analyze their features and recurrent themes and to develop plausible, supportable interpretations.
3. Describe and analyze the ways that popular works shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts, trends, attitudes and beliefs about such issues as race, class, gender, sexual orientation, cultural identity, religion, etc.
4. Support analysis and interpretation of popular works by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.

ENGL 171 - Writing Plays

1. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the genre’s conventions and styles via the works of contemporary writers.
2. Apply the genre’s conventions and techniques to develop, revise, and edit their own writing projects.
3. Assess their own writing and the writing of others.
4. Communicate and interact effectively while giving and receiving feedback in writing groups.
5. Demonstrate effective writing process and productive, sustainable writing habits.
6. Describe and implement the process of submitting their work for publication.

ENGL 185 - Sports in Literature

1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying and describing the formal elements, techniques, and genres of sports literature.
2. Identify connections between literary works and actual events, both historical and contemporaneous, through an examination of sports and sports literature.
3. Reason clearly by applying critical-reading methods/theories to sports literature in order to analyze its features and develop plausible interpretations.
4. Describe and analyze ways that sports literature shapes and is shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends.
5. Support analysis and interpretation of sports-literature by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.

ENGL 198 - Individual Project in English

1. Identify and explore/research topic(s) relevant to English for individual study.
2. Support findings/analyses by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
3. Communicate findings from the individual study through an agreed-upon means, such as a paper, a presentation, or a display.
4. Demonstrate skill in and knowledge of other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor.

ENGL 199 - Special Projects in English

1. Identify and demonstrate a well-developed understanding of a specific topic related to English composition, rhetoric, creative writing, or literature.
2. Support independent analysis, interpretation, or explanation of topic by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
3. Communicate findings from the individual study of topic.
4. Demonstrate other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor.

ENGL& 220 - Introduction to Shakespeare

1. Demonstrate knowledge of major concepts in literature and drama by identifying, describing, and analyzing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of selected Shakespearean works.
2. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods and/or theories to analysis of Shakespearean works in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions.
3. Describe the theatrical scene as well as social and political backgrounds in Shakespeare’s London.
4. Describe and explain ways that Shakespearean texts shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends.
5. Compare varying interpretations of Shakespeare’s works.
6. Support analysis and interpretation of literary texts by independently locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
7. Apply composition principles independently by connecting ideas coherently, explaining them thoroughly, and arranging them logically.

ENGL& 235 - Technical Writing

1. Analyze writing assignments in terms of the audiences to be reached and the purposes to be achieved.
2. Apply the basic writing process principles of pre-writing, writing, and revising to organize and write technical reports.
3. Perform basic library research and computer database searches.
4. Demonstrate the appropriate citations of source materials.
5. Apply effective formats for informal and formal technical reports.
6. Utilize graphics in reports.
7. Participate effectively in a group of writers working together to produce a single report or project.

ENGL& 244 - American Literature I

1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying, describing, and analyzing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of Early American literary works.
2. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods and/or theories to analysis of Early American literary texts in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions.
3. Describe and explain ways Early American literary texts shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends.
4. Describe and compare different perspectives on American experiences, values, ambitions, and environments as presented in diverse Early American texts.
5. Support analysis and interpretation of literary texts by independently locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
6. Apply composition principles independently by connecting ideas coherently, explaining them thoroughly, and arranging them logically.

ENGL& 245 - American Literature II

1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying, describing, and analyzing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of American literary texts from 1860 through 1919.
2. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods and/or theories to analysis of American literary texts from 1860 through 1919 in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions.
3. Describe and explain ways that American literary texts from 1860 through 1919 shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends.
4. Describe and compare different perspectives on American experiences, values, ambitions, and environments as presented in diverse American literary texts 1860 through 1919.
5. Support analysis and interpretation of literary texts by independently locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
6. Apply composition principles independently by connecting ideas coherently, explaining them thoroughly, and arranging them logically.

ENGL& 246 - American Literature III

1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying, describing, and analyzing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of American literary texts from 1920-1963.
2. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods and/or theories to analysis of American literary texts from 1920-1963 in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions.
3. Describe and explain ways that American literary texts from 1920-1963 shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends.
4. Describe and compare different perspectives on American experiences, values, ambitions, and environments as presented in diverse American literary texts 1920-1963.
5. Support analysis and interpretation of literary texts by independently locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
6. Apply composition principles independently by connecting ideas coherently, explaining them thoroughly, and arranging them logically.

ENGL 255 - Special Topics: English

1. Identify and demonstrate thorough understanding of focused area of interest related to English composition, rhetoric, creative writing, or literature.

ENGL 275 - Topics in Pre-Twentieth Century Literature: Seminar

1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying, describing, and analyzing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of pre-20th century literary texts.
2. Compare/contrast defining features of pre-20th century literary texts.
3. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods and/or theories to analysis of pre-20th century literary texts in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions.
4. Describe and explain ways that pre-20th century literary texts shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends.
5. Support analysis and interpretation of pre-20th century literary texts by independently locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
6. Apply composition principles independently by connecting ideas coherently, explaining them thoroughly, and arranging them logically.

ENGL 276 - Topics in Twentieth Century Literature: Seminar

1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying, describing, and analyzing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of 20th century literary texts.
2. Compare/contrast defining features of 20th century literary texts.
3. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods and/or theories to analysis of 20th century literary texts in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions.
4. Describe and explain ways that 20th century literary texts shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends.
5. Support analysis and interpretation of 20th century literary texts by independently locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
6. Apply composition principles independently by connecting ideas coherently, explaining them thoroughly, and arranging them logically.

ENGL 298 - Individual Project in English

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

ENGL 299 - Special Projects in English

1. Independently identify and demonstrate a thorough understanding of a specific topic related to English composition, rhetoric, creative writing, or literature.
2. Support independent analysis, interpretation, or explanation of topic by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
3. Communicate findings from the individual study of topic.

ELA 001 - Literacy

1. Develop phonemic awareness for written words.
2. Differentiate between common sounds in English.
3. Produce simple words and phrases using basic writing conventions.
4. Recognize and produce phone numbers, addresses, dates, time, and prices through listening and writing.
5. Recognize and respond to classroom instructions and basic questions about personal information.

ELA 002 - Literacy at Night

1. Develop phonemic awareness for written words.
2. Differentiate between common sounds in English.
3. Produce simple words and phrases using basic writing conventions.
4. Recognize and produce phone numbers, addresses, dates, time, and prices through listening and writing.
5. Recognize and respond to classroom instructions and basic questions about personal information.

ELA 004 - Literacy Skills Lab 001

1. Identify areas of strength and weakness in their English abilities.
2. Identify methods of improving areas of weakness.
3. Use technology and other lab resources to improve one or more English skill areas.

ELA 005 - Literacy Skills Lab 002

1. Identify areas of strength and weakness in their English abilities.
2. Identify methods of improving areas of weakness.
3. Use technology and other lab resources to improve one or more English skill areas.

ELA 007 - Literacy Support Class

 
Prerequisite Placement by instructor or advisor.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Develop phonemic awareness for written words.
2. Differentiate between common sounds in English.
3. Produce simple words and phrases using basic writing conventions.
4. Recognize and produce phone numbers, addresses, dates, time, and prices through listening and writing.
5. Recognize and respond to classroom instructions and basic questions about personal information.

ELA 010 - Level 1

1. Understand and use level-appropriate grammar. 
2. Create level-appropriate complete sentences.
3. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency. 
4. Practice and demonstrate level-appropriate listening skills. 
5. Demonstrate ability to read and respond to level-appropriate text.
6. Recognize and use basic technology to assist with English language learning.
7. Understand and use basic English math language. 

ELA 011 - Level 1 (Part 1)

 
Prerequisite Placement by instructor or advisor.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand and use level-appropriate grammar. 
2. Create level-appropriate complete sentences.
3. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency. 
4. Practice and demonstrate level-appropriate listening skills. 
5. Demonstrate ability to read and respond to level-appropriate text.
6. Recognize and use basic technology to assist with English language learning.
7. Understand and use basic English math language.

ELA 012 - Level 1 (Part 2)

1. Understand and use level-appropriate grammar. 
2. Create level-appropriate complete sentences.
3. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency. 
4. Practice and demonstrate level-appropriate listening skills. 
5. Demonstrate ability to read and respond to level-appropriate text.
6. Recognize and use basic technology to assist with English language learning.
7. Understand and use basic English math language.

ELA 013 - Level 1 Skills Lab 010

 
Prerequisite Placement by instructor or advisor.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 

1. Identify areas of strength and weakness in their English abilities.
2. Identify methods of improving areas of weakness.
3. Use technology and other lab resources to improve one or more English skill areas.

ELA 014 - Level 1 Skills Lab 011

1. Identify areas of strength and weakness in their English abilities.
2. Identify methods of improving areas of weakness.
3. Use technology and other lab resources to improve one or more English skill areas.

ELA 015 - Level 1 Skills Lab 012

1. Identify areas of strength and weakness in their English abilities.
2. Identify methods of improving areas of weakness.
3. Use technology and other lab resources to improve one or more English skill areas.

ELA 016 - Level 1 Grammar\Writing Support

 
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 

1. Understand and use level-appropriate grammar. 
2. Create level-appropriate complete sentences.

ELA 017 - Level 1 Listening/Speaking Support

1. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency. 
2. Practice and demonstrate level-appropriate listening skills. 

ELA 018 - Level 1 Reading Support

1. Demonstrate ability to read and respond to level-appropriate text.

ELA 020 - Level 2

1. Understand basic classroom instructions.
2. Understand and use high-beginning ELA grammar.
3. Create level-appropriate complete sentences and questions.
4. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency.
5. Practice and demonstrate high-beginning ELA listening skills.
6. Demonstrate ability to read and respond to a high-beginning ELA text.
7. Use technology to assist with ELA to navigate a learning management system.
8. Demonstrate the ability to use basic math operations vocabulary.

ELA 021 - Level 2 (Part 1)

 
Prerequisite Placement by instructor or advisor.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand basic classroom instructions.
2. Understand and use high-beginning ELA grammar.
3. Create level-appropriate complete sentences and questions.
4. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency.
5. Practice and demonstrate high-beginning ELA listening skills.
6. Demonstrate ability to read and respond to a high-beginning ELA text.
7. Use technology to assist with ELA to navigate a learning management system.
8. Demonstrate the ability to use basic math operations vocabulary.

ELA 022 - Level 2 (Part 2)

 
Prerequisite Placement by instructor or advisor.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand basic classroom instructions.
2. Understand and use high-beginning ELA grammar.
3. Create level-appropriate complete sentences and questions.
4. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency.
5. Practice and demonstrate high-beginning ELA listening skills.
6. Demonstrate ability to read and respond to a high-beginning ELA text.
7. Use technology to assist with ELA to navigate a learning management system.
8. Demonstrate the ability to use basic math operations vocabulary.

ELA 023 - Level 2 Skills Lab 020

1. Identify areas of strength and weakness in their English abilities.
2. Identify methods of improving areas of weakness.
3. Use technology and other lab resources to improve one or more English skill areas.

ELA 024 - Level 2 Skills Lab 021

 

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify areas of strength and weakness in their English abilities.
2. Identify methods of improving areas of weakness.
3. Use technology and other skills lab resources to improve one or more English skill areas.

ELA 025 - Level 2 Skills Lab 022

1. Identify areas of strength and weakness in their English abilities.
2. Identify methods of improving areas of weakness.
3. Use technology and other skills lab resources to improve one or more English skill areas.

ELA 026 - Level 2 Grammar/Writing Support

1. Understand and use high-beginning ELA grammar.
2. Create level-appropriate complete sentences and questions.

ELA 027 - Level 2 Listening/Speaking Support

 
Prerequisite Placement by instructor or advisor.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this class, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency.
2. Practice and demonstrate high-beginning ELA listening skills.

ELA 028 - Level 2 Reading Support

1. Identify the main topic of a text and describe the connection between individuals, events, ideas, or information in a text.
2. Demonstrate ability to read and respond to a high-beginning ELA text.

ELA 030 - Level 3

1. Understand and use low-intermediate ELA grammar.
2. Demonstrate the ability to write a basic paragraph. 
3. Identify and distinguish between main ideas and details in listening. 
4. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency. 
5. Demonstrate ability to read and identify main idea and details in low-intermediate ELA text.
6. Use technology to assist with ELA to navigate a learning management system. 
7. Demonstrate the ability to use basic math operations vocabulary.

ELA 031 - Level 3 (Part 1)

1. Understand and use low-intermediate ELA grammar.
2. Demonstrate the ability to write a basic paragraph. 
3. Identify and distinguish between main ideas and details in listening. 
4. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency. 
5. Demonstrate ability to read and identify main idea and details in low-intermediate ELA text.
6. Use technology to assist with ELA to navigate a learning management system. 
7. Demonstrate the ability to use basic math operations vocabulary.

ELA 032 - Level 3 (Part 2)

1. Understand and use low-intermediate ELA grammar.
2. Demonstrate the ability to write a basic paragraph. 
3. Identify and distinguish between main ideas and details in listening. 
4. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency. 
5. Demonstrate the ability to read and identify the main idea and details in low-intermediate ELA text.
6. Use technology to assist with ELA to navigate a learning management system.
7. Demonstrate the ability to use basic math operations vocabulary.

ELA 033 - Level 3 Skills Lab 030

1. Identify areas of strength and weakness in their English abilities. 
2. Identify methods of improving areas of weakness.
3. Use technology and other lab resources to improve one or more English skill areas.

ELA 034 - Level 3 Skills Lab 031

 
Prerequisite Placement by instructor or advisor. 
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify areas of strength and weakness in their English abilities.
2. Identify methods of improving areas of weakness.
3. Use technology and other lab resources to improve one or more English skill areas.